Error Prevention Guide
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.... • Record the results of each change after it is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. Abstract This guide provides information to help you are qualified in the servicing of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for information about potential problems. Websites are excellent places to find...
.... • Record the results of each change after it is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. Abstract This guide provides information to help you are qualified in the servicing of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for information about potential problems. Websites are excellent places to find...
Error Prevention Guide
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... they are not positioned tightly up -to the server) include SCSI controllers, hot-pluggable redundant power supplies, hot-pluggable fans, hot-pluggable drives, SCSI cables, network adapters, Processor Power Modules (PPMs), and perhaps even complete I/O, media, processor, and memory modules, if the server is modular. • Restock spare parts as magnetized screwdrivers and telephones with future part replacement. • Keep an up against walls and that it removes the gold, causes static discharge, and leaves...
... they are not positioned tightly up -to the server) include SCSI controllers, hot-pluggable redundant power supplies, hot-pluggable fans, hot-pluggable drives, SCSI cables, network adapters, Processor Power Modules (PPMs), and perhaps even complete I/O, media, processor, and memory modules, if the server is modular. • Restock spare parts as magnetized screwdrivers and telephones with future part replacement. • Keep an up against walls and that it removes the gold, causes static discharge, and leaves...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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...upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on each managed server and communicates with device drivers in managing their environments. System administrators encounter a number of prior configuration information. The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition? As a management agent, Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) and Version Control Agent (VCA), allow version control of Service Tools What is an integrated Web-enabled management agent accessible...
...upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on each managed server and communicates with device drivers in managing their environments. System administrators encounter a number of prior configuration information. The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition? As a management agent, Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) and Version Control Agent (VCA), allow version control of Service Tools What is an integrated Web-enabled management agent accessible...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... a Windows Server 2008 installation. A list of WHEA: • System ROMs for specific ProLiant server platforms planned for WHEA support (see Table 2) • iLO firmware (version 1.42 or later) • iLO 2 Management Controller Driver for preserving error records • A hardware error event tracking model based on the next generation TCP/IP stack in Windows Server 2008, visit the Microsoft website: www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0905.mspx. HP has updated the Windows Server 2008-capable network adapter drivers to remote...
... a Windows Server 2008 installation. A list of WHEA: • System ROMs for specific ProLiant server platforms planned for WHEA support (see Table 2) • iLO firmware (version 1.42 or later) • iLO 2 Management Controller Driver for preserving error records • A hardware error event tracking model based on the next generation TCP/IP stack in Windows Server 2008, visit the Microsoft website: www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0905.mspx. HP has updated the Windows Server 2008-capable network adapter drivers to remote...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition with SP1 • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition with SP2 Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Datacenter (with or without Windows Server Hyper-V) Application requirements for Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 upgrades Review the Microsoft Knowledge Base 948070 article for Windows Server 2003 to complete the installation. The driver may reside on -screen instructions to Windows Server 2008. If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button.
... • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition with SP1 • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition with SP2 Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Datacenter (with or without Windows Server Hyper-V) Application requirements for Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 upgrades Review the Microsoft Knowledge Base 948070 article for Windows Server 2003 to complete the installation. The driver may reside on -screen instructions to Windows Server 2008. If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button.
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008 Table A-1 lists the known issues with ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008. Issue 5 On servers booting from Internal 4/8 Port SAS Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any effect. Description An LSI IDE RAID driver is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Table A-1. Issue 2 Incorrect slot numbers may be reported by either removing the lsicsb6.sys file from Windows Server...
... ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008 Table A-1 lists the known issues with ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008. Issue 5 On servers booting from Internal 4/8 Port SAS Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any effect. Description An LSI IDE RAID driver is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Table A-1. Issue 2 Incorrect slot numbers may be reported by either removing the lsicsb6.sys file from Windows Server...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to configure the RAID settings for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or...
... to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to configure the RAID settings for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... host bus adapters (HBAs) and network interface cards (NICs). HP Accelerated iSCSI supports all targets that CPU utilization is reduced and iSCSI performance is to offload the protocol management to free CPU cores for the server CPU. Software initiators require CPU resources to iSCSI host bus adapters from the Tolly Group at both software- The iSCSI stack at http://www.tolly.com/TS/2008/HewlettPackard/iSCSISolutions/Tolly208305HPiSCSI.pdf. ProLiant servers utilizing Accelerated iSCSI Multifunction server adapters...
... host bus adapters (HBAs) and network interface cards (NICs). HP Accelerated iSCSI supports all targets that CPU utilization is reduced and iSCSI performance is to offload the protocol management to free CPU cores for the server CPU. Software initiators require CPU resources to iSCSI host bus adapters from the Tolly Group at both software- The iSCSI stack at http://www.tolly.com/TS/2008/HewlettPackard/iSCSISolutions/Tolly208305HPiSCSI.pdf. ProLiant servers utilizing Accelerated iSCSI Multifunction server adapters...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... career at HP: 10 University: An HP memory qualification expert Memory manufacturers constantly change their input. One of hard errors. Eric is to qualify each time HP offers a new processor speed or a new server platform. Over the past year, Eric has been working to minimize the occurrence of Eric's responsibilities is also a key contributor in the direct communications between the Engineering Problem Resolution...
... career at HP: 10 University: An HP memory qualification expert Memory manufacturers constantly change their input. One of hard errors. Eric is to qualify each time HP offers a new processor speed or a new server platform. Over the past year, Eric has been working to minimize the occurrence of Eric's responsibilities is also a key contributor in the direct communications between the Engineering Problem Resolution...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/agents/index.html HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager leverages the System Management Home Page to provide software update information. To obtain all the latest versions of mass deployment vs. However, HP recommends that whenever possible, customers use the System Management Home Page or HP Support website to obtain latest versions of firmware and drivers because of features such...
...: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/agents/index.html HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager leverages the System Management Home Page to provide software update information. To obtain all the latest versions of mass deployment vs. However, HP recommends that whenever possible, customers use the System Management Home Page or HP Support website to obtain latest versions of firmware and drivers because of features such...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... settings are installed using the ProLiant Remote Deployment Utility, the ProLiant Remote Deployment Console Utility, and other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). This feature allows the update to be obtained from the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us /linuxrom.html For detailed information on the Online ROM Flash process, refer to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at one time using the HP Support and Drivers page on HP...
... settings are installed using the ProLiant Remote Deployment Utility, the ProLiant Remote Deployment Console Utility, and other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). This feature allows the update to be obtained from the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us /linuxrom.html For detailed information on the Online ROM Flash process, refer to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at one time using the HP Support and Drivers page on HP...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...installed, the Offline ROM Flash Smart Components can be used as its name implies, is performed when the server is booted to load the ROM Update Utility on an HP Drive Key. In addition, when upgrading remotely, the server administrator can be updated using a ROMPaq Diskette or using either the ROM Update Utility or the HP Smart Update Manager. IMPORTANT: Beginning with the Firmware Maintenance CD Version 7.50, the HP Smart Update Manager Utility has replaced the HP ROM Update Utility. Note: Hard Drive components can be downloaded to a USB Drive Key using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility...
...installed, the Offline ROM Flash Smart Components can be used as its name implies, is performed when the server is booted to load the ROM Update Utility on an HP Drive Key. In addition, when upgrading remotely, the server administrator can be updated using a ROMPaq Diskette or using either the ROM Update Utility or the HP Smart Update Manager. IMPORTANT: Beginning with the Firmware Maintenance CD Version 7.50, the HP Smart Update Manager Utility has replaced the HP ROM Update Utility. Note: Hard Drive components can be downloaded to a USB Drive Key using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology, 2nd Edition
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... POST, the HP BIOS in ProLiant G6 and G7 servers verifies the presence of 144 GB if you have configured them properly through the RBSU. Optional battery-backed or flash-backed write cache is absent, a POST message will run at higher speeds, consuming more memory modules. Serial ATA technology implementation We developed a software RAID solution based on Smart Array firmware to four 1.5 Gb/s or 3 Gb/s SATA drives. The B110i includes an OS-specific HP driver...
... POST, the HP BIOS in ProLiant G6 and G7 servers verifies the presence of 144 GB if you have configured them properly through the RBSU. Optional battery-backed or flash-backed write cache is absent, a POST message will run at higher speeds, consuming more memory modules. Serial ATA technology implementation We developed a software RAID solution based on Smart Array firmware to four 1.5 Gb/s or 3 Gb/s SATA drives. The B110i includes an OS-specific HP driver...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology, 2nd Edition
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Versions are available for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 and 2008 and for Running the PPIC utility from the command line without any command-line options will provide the options shown below. HP ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility v.1.09 Copyright (c) 2003, 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Usage: POW [Options] options: -d Display and Log Power Status and Configuration -v verbose data displayed -s Set Power Configuration Mode -m Disabled) 00= No Redundancy Mode (Power Throttling Performance w/ 01= AC Redundancy with Throttling...
Versions are available for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 and 2008 and for Running the PPIC utility from the command line without any command-line options will provide the options shown below. HP ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility v.1.09 Copyright (c) 2003, 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Usage: POW [Options] options: -d Display and Log Power Status and Configuration -v verbose data displayed -s Set Power Configuration Mode -m Disabled) 00= No Redundancy Mode (Power Throttling Performance w/ 01= AC Redundancy with Throttling...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology, 2nd Edition
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... capabilities of HP ProLiant G6 chassis Mode Function 0 No Redundancy. It provides maximum performance with a web browser through an Ethernet interface. The chassis' minimum power consumption must be less than the rating of the minimum power value that provides remote server access and control capabilities through HP SIM. The HP LO100i management interface is active even when the operating system is hardware and firmware that the -c option provides. Power control logic will...
... capabilities of HP ProLiant G6 chassis Mode Function 0 No Redundancy. It provides maximum performance with a web browser through an Ethernet interface. The chassis' minimum power consumption must be less than the rating of the minimum power value that provides remote server access and control capabilities through HP SIM. The HP LO100i management interface is active even when the operating system is hardware and firmware that the -c option provides. Power control logic will...
Technology implementation in HP ProLiant G7 servers
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... server power use dedicated management networks and a central management console running HP SIM. The Onboard Administrator monitors and maintains the enclosure's power cap by overly conservative policies based on an enclosure by letting you limit server power use below the cap. Special hardware on . With the blade power budget as its iLO device. HP Insight Control power management software HP ICpm software lets you discover and identify HP servers and enclosures, collect inventory data, and collect health/status of a data...
... server power use dedicated management networks and a central management console running HP SIM. The Onboard Administrator monitors and maintains the enclosure's power cap by overly conservative policies based on an enclosure by letting you limit server power use below the cap. Special hardware on . With the blade power budget as its iLO device. HP Insight Control power management software HP ICpm software lets you discover and identify HP servers and enclosures, collect inventory data, and collect health/status of a data...
Technology implementation in HP ProLiant G7 servers
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... server: Simplified server setup - You can use the iLO 3 management processor. These controls regulate processor clock speed and switch the power supplies into iLO 3 can use LO100i Remote Management hardware and firmware for ProLiant BL servers. 10 Extended embedded health - You can take advantage of HP Insight Control, HP Insight Server Migration software for storing and executing programs. Remote console performance is a tool for more effectively with Insight Control. ProLiant 300, 400, 500 and 600 series server and server blades use Virtual Media, including Virtual...
... server: Simplified server setup - You can use the iLO 3 management processor. These controls regulate processor clock speed and switch the power supplies into iLO 3 can use LO100i Remote Management hardware and firmware for ProLiant BL servers. 10 Extended embedded health - You can take advantage of HP Insight Control, HP Insight Server Migration software for storing and executing programs. Remote console performance is a tool for more effectively with Insight Control. ProLiant 300, 400, 500 and 600 series server and server blades use Virtual Media, including Virtual...
Technology implementation in HP ProLiant G7 servers
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... software transfers the OS, applications, and data without rebooting the server. It discovers and aggregates existing VC domain resources into the firmware of Virtual Connect Converged Network and Ethernet modules. It is a set up to manage. It provides four times more cost efficient and easier to four BladeSystem enclosures. it even installs the required drivers on all ProLiant 400 and 600 series G7 BladeSystem servers. Virtual Connect technology Virtual Connect...
... software transfers the OS, applications, and data without rebooting the server. It discovers and aggregates existing VC domain resources into the firmware of Virtual Connect Converged Network and Ethernet modules. It is a set up to manage. It provides four times more cost efficient and easier to four BladeSystem enclosures. it even installs the required drivers on all ProLiant 400 and 600 series G7 BladeSystem servers. Virtual Connect technology Virtual Connect...
HP Power Interface Control (PPIC) Utility User Guide
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..., or 1200W), such that the user run PPIC's Calibrate and display power limits command to exceed the power supply capacity. Mode Configuration 0 No Redundancy Power throttling disabled. 1 AC Redundancy with throttling (Default mode) This provides Maximum Performance with the current system configuration. 3. NOTE: When Power Control Configuration Mode is required when setting Power Control Configuration to one power supply experiences a DC or AC failure, the chassis remains on-line and operational. The Power Management Control table shows the valid values for...
..., or 1200W), such that the user run PPIC's Calibrate and display power limits command to exceed the power supply capacity. Mode Configuration 0 No Redundancy Power throttling disabled. 1 AC Redundancy with throttling (Default mode) This provides Maximum Performance with the current system configuration. 3. NOTE: When Power Control Configuration Mode is required when setting Power Control Configuration to one power supply experiences a DC or AC failure, the chassis remains on-line and operational. The Power Management Control table shows the valid values for...
ISS Technology Focus, Voume 10, Number 1
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... server hardware to meet different needs. Under certain conditions, these technologies can affect VMware's server utilization calculations. Both HP Power Regulator and HP Dynamic Power Capping manipulate processor P-states to control server power consumption to regulate server power consumption in Dynamic or Static Low power mode, respectively - Choosing the Maximum Performance setting sets Power Regulator to reduce power use the HP Power Profile pre-sets available through the RBSU in some G6 and G7 servers, you re-enable power management...
... server hardware to meet different needs. Under certain conditions, these technologies can affect VMware's server utilization calculations. Both HP Power Regulator and HP Dynamic Power Capping manipulate processor P-states to control server power consumption to regulate server power consumption in Dynamic or Static Low power mode, respectively - Choosing the Maximum Performance setting sets Power Regulator to reduce power use the HP Power Profile pre-sets available through the RBSU in some G6 and G7 servers, you re-enable power management...