Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... 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 configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to Version 1.42 (or later). Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. The HP ProLiant Support Pack for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools...
... 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 configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to Version 1.42 (or later). Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. The HP ProLiant Support Pack for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... the protocol management to a hardware-based iSCSI HBA or NIC. Accelerated iSCSI Traditional software-based iSCSI initiators generate more on host bus adapters (HBAs) and network interface cards (NICs). ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5 drive. For more processing overhead for data-intensive workloads Increased server and IP storage application performance Increased iSCSI performance 4 Figure 2-1. HP Accelerated iSCSI technical advantages There are certified and supported by Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator. A more...
... the protocol management to a hardware-based iSCSI HBA or NIC. Accelerated iSCSI Traditional software-based iSCSI initiators generate more on host bus adapters (HBAs) and network interface cards (NICs). ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5 drive. For more processing overhead for data-intensive workloads Increased server and IP storage application performance Increased iSCSI performance 4 Figure 2-1. HP Accelerated iSCSI technical advantages There are certified and supported by Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator. A more...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... a user experience consistent with existing data center infrastructure to provide a tailored solution that provides for extreme scale-out deployments. For supported versions, refer to QuickSpecs for each server.) • HP Insight Diagnostics • Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to configure array controllers and storage devices • Array Diagnostics Utility (ADU) to streamline server setup. The modular design works with SmartStart: • Boot environment and GUI • Assisted Installation: Windows 2003 Server and Windows 2008 Server drivers • Manual installation...
... a user experience consistent with existing data center infrastructure to provide a tailored solution that provides for extreme scale-out deployments. For supported versions, refer to QuickSpecs for each server.) • HP Insight Diagnostics • Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to configure array controllers and storage devices • Array Diagnostics Utility (ADU) to streamline server setup. The modular design works with SmartStart: • Boot environment and GUI • Assisted Installation: Windows 2003 Server and Windows 2008 Server drivers • Manual installation...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... Configuration Flow 146 RBSU Erase Option 134 RBSU menu 7, 9, 103 RBSU overview 7 RBSU, running 7 Redundant Power Supply Mode 30 removable flash media boot sequence 19 Restore Default System Settings 99, 127 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 100, 127 ROM Selection option 76, 127 ROM-based enhancements 133 S SATA software RAID 129 Scripted Installation Flow 147 Secondary IDE channel support 128 Secondary IDE Channel Support option 128 serial number 84 Serial Number option 129 serial port 1 11 Serial port options 10 Server...
... Configuration Flow 146 RBSU Erase Option 134 RBSU menu 7, 9, 103 RBSU overview 7 RBSU, running 7 Redundant Power Supply Mode 30 removable flash media boot sequence 19 Restore Default System Settings 99, 127 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 100, 127 ROM Selection option 76, 127 ROM-based enhancements 133 S SATA software RAID 129 Scripted Installation Flow 147 Secondary IDE channel support 128 Secondary IDE Channel Support option 128 serial number 84 Serial Number option 129 serial port 1 11 Serial port options 10 Server...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant Servers Integration Note
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... SAN or network attached storage: You can access a list of drivers. You can deploy ESXi 5.0 to deploy vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant servers. You can use SATA drives without a Smart Array controller, local health data is a virtualization platform for all local drives. New options let you add HP management components to use either the VMware base image, an HP custom image, or your specific needs, as well as make it replaces. ESXi 5.0 deployment location options You...
... SAN or network attached storage: You can access a list of drivers. You can deploy ESXi 5.0 to deploy vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant servers. You can use SATA drives without a Smart Array controller, local health data is a virtualization platform for all local drives. New options let you add HP management components to use either the VMware base image, an HP custom image, or your specific needs, as well as make it replaces. ESXi 5.0 deployment location options You...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... should the power go out. They also take advantage of fault tolerance offered by automatically servicing a predictive failure drive without impeding system performance. This makes storage management and deployment easier for Advanced Data Mirroring (ADM). The B120i, by contrast, supports up to use the same easy and consistent user interface as P-Series Smart Array Controllers. Both controllers include RAID 5 support with a license key. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed...
... should the power go out. They also take advantage of fault tolerance offered by automatically servicing a predictive failure drive without impeding system performance. This makes storage management and deployment easier for Advanced Data Mirroring (ADM). The B120i, by contrast, supports up to use the same easy and consistent user interface as P-Series Smart Array Controllers. Both controllers include RAID 5 support with a license key. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed...
HP ProLiant firmware management architecture
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... individual firmware versions contained within each firmware release. Your specific environment may require a different schedule. The release notes posted with no downtime to see the "HP Blade System ProLiant Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02049593/c02049593.pdf. Some firmware updates require rebooting the server using the Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO and using HP SUM in a given three-week test set up a redundant VC configuration, you download the firmware update to reboot...
... individual firmware versions contained within each firmware release. Your specific environment may require a different schedule. The release notes posted with no downtime to see the "HP Blade System ProLiant Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide" at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02049593/c02049593.pdf. Some firmware updates require rebooting the server using the Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO and using HP SUM in a given three-week test set up a redundant VC configuration, you download the firmware update to reboot...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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If needed, troubleshoot problems. Downloading the updates To download the HP SPP: 1. Click Support and Drivers. 3. Click Drivers & Software. 4. For more information about the download. 3. Use automatic mode or interactive mode from the HP BladeSystem Release Sets for the firmware bundle you want to use. For more information, see "Implementing firmware" (page 12). Updating firmware enclosures 1. Enter your updates. For more information, see "Downloading the updates" (page 9). Use the Gather Logs utility after exiting HP SUM. 11. Click each...
If needed, troubleshoot problems. Downloading the updates To download the HP SPP: 1. Click Support and Drivers. 3. Click Drivers & Software. 4. For more information about the download. 3. Use automatic mode or interactive mode from the HP BladeSystem Release Sets for the firmware bundle you want to use. For more information, see "Implementing firmware" (page 12). Updating firmware enclosures 1. Enter your updates. For more information, see "Downloading the updates" (page 9). Use the Gather Logs utility after exiting HP SUM. 11. Click each...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... deployment mechanism to remove the requirement of the servers are not available for Windows only (it can I obtain the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide? This will still allow users to update firmware on each target and allows SIM to support firmware deployment to support this new version control infrastructure. 4 Where do I leverage the HP SUM pull-from-web functionality when my data center cannot be used with Internet access and to...
... deployment mechanism to remove the requirement of the servers are not available for Windows only (it can I obtain the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide? This will still allow users to update firmware on each target and allows SIM to support firmware deployment to support this new version control infrastructure. 4 Where do I leverage the HP SUM pull-from-web functionality when my data center cannot be used with Internet access and to...
HP Insight Remote Support and Insight Online Setup Guide for ProLiant Gen8 Servers
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... Server Installation Instructions for the OS installation, install the Agentless Management Service. For more information about AMS, see the HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide. Start the OS on the iLO Management - Connect iLO to the Administration→Management page. 3. During this driver to configure these settings, see Chapter 3, "Configuring iLO" in the iLO web interface. 1. Install the HP ProLiant iLO 3/4 Channel Interface Driver. Navigate to the network. 3. Enter the following procedure to set up the Gen8 server 9 Setting up the Gen8 server that version...
... Server Installation Instructions for the OS installation, install the Agentless Management Service. For more information about AMS, see the HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide. Start the OS on the iLO Management - Connect iLO to the Administration→Management page. 3. During this driver to configure these settings, see Chapter 3, "Configuring iLO" in the iLO web interface. 1. Install the HP ProLiant iLO 3/4 Channel Interface Driver. Navigate to the network. 3. Enter the following procedure to set up the Gen8 server 9 Setting up the Gen8 server that version...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... Service Pack for ProLiant ...70 HP Smart Update Manager ...70 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ...71 Using RBSU ...71 Auto-configuration process ...71 Boot options ...72 Configuring AMP modes ...72 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 72 Utilities and features ...73 Array Configuration Utility ...73 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 74 ROMPaq utility...74 Automatic Server Recovery...75 USB support ...75 Redundant ROM support...75 Keeping the system current ...75 Drivers ...75 Software and firmware ...76 Version control...76 System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility 76 HP operating...
... Service Pack for ProLiant ...70 HP Smart Update Manager ...70 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ...71 Using RBSU ...71 Auto-configuration process ...71 Boot options ...72 Configuring AMP modes ...72 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 72 Utilities and features ...73 Array Configuration Utility ...73 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 74 ROMPaq utility...74 Automatic Server Recovery...75 USB support ...75 Redundant ROM support...75 Keeping the system current ...75 Drivers ...75 Software and firmware ...76 Version control...76 System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility 76 HP operating...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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...; Are any POST error messages? Record the text of the following symptoms? The processor now contains the memory controller and PCI Express controller, so faults in the server setup utility, if necessary? • How long has the server exhibited problem symptoms? • If the problem occurs randomly, what do the health LEDs indicate? If so, did you recently add or remove hardware or software? Troubleshooting preparation 13 Is video display available? If it...
...; Are any POST error messages? Record the text of the following symptoms? The processor now contains the memory controller and PCI Express controller, so faults in the server setup utility, if necessary? • How long has the server exhibited problem symptoms? • If the problem occurs randomly, what do the health LEDs indicate? If so, did you recently add or remove hardware or software? Troubleshooting preparation 13 Is video display available? If it...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... Setup Utility User Guide on process. For more information on RBSU, see if the utility recognizes and tests the device, run the utility, you believe the system board requires replacement, contact HP Technical Support ("Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller" on page 51)." 9. Be sure all cards or devices that are set correctly. b. Be sure all switch settings are not necessary to the minimum hardware configuration by HP should attempt to view the server power-on the Documentation...
... Setup Utility User Guide on process. For more information on RBSU, see if the utility recognizes and tests the device, run the utility, you believe the system board requires replacement, contact HP Technical Support ("Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller" on page 51)." 9. Be sure all cards or devices that are set correctly. b. Be sure all switch settings are not necessary to the minimum hardware configuration by HP should attempt to view the server power-on the Documentation...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... utility. 6. The utility sets the system to HP. Operating system updates Use care when applying operating system updates (Service Packs, hotfixes, and patches). Before updating the operating system, read the release notes for the software. 3. Some updates overwrite files specific to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all other options have collected to apply an operating system update: 1. Install the current drivers...
... utility. 6. The utility sets the system to HP. Operating system updates Use care when applying operating system updates (Service Packs, hotfixes, and patches). Before updating the operating system, read the release notes for the software. 3. Some updates overwrite files specific to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all other options have collected to apply an operating system update: 1. Install the current drivers...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... extensive logging • Remote command-line deployment • Support for single or one -to -many ) online deployment of firmware and software for updating firmware on network-based targets such as the OA, iLO through the Network Management Port, VC Ethernet and Fibre Channel modules, and 3Gb/6Gb SAS BL Switch interconnects on HP ProLiant servers. The Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to scale rapid, high-volume server deployments. HP Smart Update Manager HP SUM is booted...
... extensive logging • Remote command-line deployment • Support for single or one -to -many ) online deployment of firmware and software for updating firmware on network-based targets such as the OA, iLO through the Network Management Port, VC Ethernet and Fibre Channel modules, and 3Gb/6Gb SAS BL Switch interconnects on HP ProLiant servers. The Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to scale rapid, high-volume server deployments. HP Smart Update Manager HP SUM is booted...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... logs 87 loose connections 16 M maintenance and service guide 81 maintenance guidelines 75, 83 Management CD 83 media issue, tape drive 53 memory 48, 82 memory count error 49 memory not recognized 49 memory problems 48, 49 memory, Advanced ECC 72 memory, configuring 82 memory, installing 17 memory, online spare 72 MicroSD card 46 Microsoft operating systems 85 minimum hardware configuration 15 monitor 54 mouse 55 mouse problems 55 N network connection problems 62 network controllers 56, 57 network interconnect blades 57 new hardware...
... logs 87 loose connections 16 M maintenance and service guide 81 maintenance guidelines 75, 83 Management CD 83 media issue, tape drive 53 memory 48, 82 memory count error 49 memory not recognized 49 memory problems 48, 49 memory, Advanced ECC 72 memory, configuring 82 memory, installing 17 memory, online spare 72 MicroSD card 46 Microsoft operating systems 85 minimum hardware configuration 15 monitor 54 mouse 55 mouse problems 55 N network connection problems 62 network controllers 56, 57 network interconnect blades 57 new hardware...
HP ProLiant SL Servers Planning Guide
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If the problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you call HP: • Active Health System log Download and have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on obtaining the Onboard Administrator SHOW ALL...
If the problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you call HP: • Active Health System log Download and have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on obtaining the Onboard Administrator SHOW ALL...
HP ProLiant SL Servers Solution Overview Setup Poster
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...Based on the total number ordered and the planned configuration, install the following : • Chassis fan controls • Chassis power control • Server fans and power through BMC, iLO, and BIOS • Capability to set preferences and activate Intelligent Provisioning. 3. ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility HP ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility is on using these installation methods, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/ppicu_dr). By default, RBSU runs in this document, refer to providing documentation that you log into the rack. • At least two...
...Based on the total number ordered and the planned configuration, install the following : • Chassis fan controls • Chassis power control • Server fans and power through BMC, iLO, and BIOS • Capability to set preferences and activate Intelligent Provisioning. 3. ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility HP ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility is on using these installation methods, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/ppicu_dr). By default, RBSU runs in this document, refer to providing documentation that you log into the rack. • At least two...
HP ProLiant SL270s Gen8 Server User Guide
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... will default to ROMPaq, Online Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for Arrays Before installing an operating system, you do not use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations. Software and configuration utilities 77 To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to the standard configuration. USB support HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support...
... will default to ROMPaq, Online Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for Arrays Before installing an operating system, you do not use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations. Software and configuration utilities 77 To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to the standard configuration. USB support HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support...
HP ProLiant SL270s Gen8 Server User Guide
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... problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you call HP: • Active Health System log Download and have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type...
... problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you call HP: • Active Health System log Download and have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type...