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... 5 Minimizing the Impact of Changes 6 Version Control ...6 Server Design ...6 Software Updates ...6 Using a Methodology 7 Visually Checking the Server 8 Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature 9 ...Preventing Power Management Problems 10 General Power Requirements 10 Power Consumption Considerations 10 Power Supply Considerations 11 Power Redundancy Considerations 11 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 11 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 12 Preventing Cable Damage 12 Preventing Tape Drive Errors 12 HP...
... 5 Minimizing the Impact of Changes 6 Version Control ...6 Server Design ...6 Software Updates ...6 Using a Methodology 7 Visually Checking the Server 8 Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature 9 ...Preventing Power Management Problems 10 General Power Requirements 10 Power Consumption Considerations 10 Power Supply Considerations 11 Power Redundancy Considerations 11 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 11 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 12 Preventing Cable Damage 12 Preventing Tape Drive Errors 12 HP...
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...of the operating system and data, a copy 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 too important to overlook. ...Preparing for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. If the system configuration will be changed . Be sure that the backups are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and...
...of the operating system and data, a copy 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 too important to overlook. ...Preparing for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. If the system configuration will be changed . Be sure that the backups are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and...
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... of downtime experienced due to memory or PCI card upgrades. Software Updates Stay aware of Insight Manager 7. Anticipate the utilization rate and distribute servers based on enterprise class servers, high availability features such as Hot-Pluggable RAID memory functionality and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of downtime. For example... versions of system software with the version control feature of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for the server, using this feature, you can , group users across different...
... of downtime experienced due to memory or PCI card upgrades. Software Updates Stay aware of Insight Manager 7. Anticipate the utilization rate and distribute servers based on enterprise class servers, high availability features such as Hot-Pluggable RAID memory functionality and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of downtime. For example... versions of system software with the version control feature of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for the server, using this feature, you can , group users across different...
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... virus-scanning utilities available to be sure that you have a list. Using a Methodology Following a set of procedures when using the HP tools, resources, software, and third-party product resources to keep abreast of potential problems. You may be able to avoid problems by..., frequent backups are tracking. Maintain a library of others. • Have a reliable backup plan. You cannot know what to compare before the server fails, planning for failures of different hardware parts. • Check hard disk space periodically. For example, if the CPU utilization rate always increases...
... virus-scanning utilities available to be sure that you have a list. Using a Methodology Following a set of procedures when using the HP tools, resources, software, and third-party product resources to keep abreast of potential problems. You may be able to avoid problems by..., frequent backups are tracking. Maintain a library of others. • Have a reliable backup plan. You cannot know what to compare before the server fails, planning for failures of different hardware parts. • Check hard disk space periodically. For example, if the CPU utilization rate always increases...
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...the resolution notebook. A visual check can save a great deal of tape cartridge label placement. This will help you took 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 utility diskettes, can also be cleaned, use isopropyl alcohol or a special cleaning solution applied...
...the resolution notebook. A visual check can save a great deal of tape cartridge label placement. This will help you took 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 utility diskettes, can also be cleaned, use isopropyl alcohol or a special cleaning solution applied...
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...its generation and distribution system). Refer to the "Recognizing Power Problems Caused by a utility company to counter excessive demand on external server parts, such as laser printers, air conditioners, copiers, and coffee machines, or ungrounded power strips. • Periodically check AC... grounded (earthed) outlets to see if they are voltage reductions by Acts of Nature" section in the server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating, or modifying system components. • Check for adequate airflow and dislodge anything blocking the fans. ...
...its generation and distribution system). Refer to the "Recognizing Power Problems Caused by a utility company to counter excessive demand on external server parts, such as laser printers, air conditioners, copiers, and coffee machines, or ungrounded power strips. • Periodically check AC... grounded (earthed) outlets to see if they are voltage reductions by Acts of Nature" section in the server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating, or modifying system components. • Check for adequate airflow and dislodge anything blocking the fans. ...
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...be sure that you must be noticed until long after the power disruption has occurred. Power Consumption Considerations Before configuring the server, you must evaluate power consumption requirements and determine the appropriate number of power fluctuations and disruptions and is a requirement,...power surges and sags, high-voltage spikes, switching transients, brownouts, and complete power failure. Also, the installation of the server, refer to the rating label on the ActiveAnswers website at http://activeanswers.compaq.com/aaconfigurator 10 Error Prevention Guide For more ...
...be sure that you must be noticed until long after the power disruption has occurred. Power Consumption Considerations Before configuring the server, you must evaluate power consumption requirements and determine the appropriate number of power fluctuations and disruptions and is a requirement,...power surges and sags, high-voltage spikes, switching transients, brownouts, and complete power failure. Also, the installation of the server, refer to the rating label on the ActiveAnswers website at http://activeanswers.compaq.com/aaconfigurator 10 Error Prevention Guide For more ...
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... any height onto any surface. Preventing Damage to the server • Failure of one inch of shockproof foam. • Do not drop drives from power failures caused by a UPS. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Power Supply Considerations After... you determine the appropriate amount of power for the server, install the power supplies needed for the level of redundancy you are discharged of...
... any height onto any surface. Preventing Damage to the server • Failure of one inch of shockproof foam. • Do not drop drives from power failures caused by a UPS. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Power Supply Considerations After... you determine the appropriate amount of power for the server, install the power supplies needed for the level of redundancy you are discharged of...
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... ...15 IPMI and WS-Management for the HP ProLiant 100 Series servers 16 HP IPMI Provider for HP BladeSystem servers and ProLiant 300 and 500 Series servers 16 Failover Clustering ...16 Storage requirements...17 Configuring EVA host connections...17 Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers 18 Pre-installation tasks...18 Installation procedure ...18...
... ...15 IPMI and WS-Management for the HP ProLiant 100 Series servers 16 HP IPMI Provider for HP BladeSystem servers and ProLiant 300 and 500 Series servers 16 Failover Clustering ...16 Storage requirements...17 Configuring EVA host connections...17 Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers 18 Pre-installation tasks...18 Installation procedure ...18...
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.... (AMD64) Opteron TM Series Processors • Web edition NOTE To obtain a trial version of preceding Windows server OSs while adding new functionality to the base OS. Designed to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 builds on a solid foundation based on HP ProLiant servers. Introduction to power the next generation of network applications and web services, Windows...
.... (AMD64) Opteron TM Series Processors • Web edition NOTE To obtain a trial version of preceding Windows server OSs while adding new functionality to the base OS. Designed to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 builds on a solid foundation based on HP ProLiant servers. Introduction to power the next generation of network applications and web services, Windows...
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...server-core-based server. Server Core Installations Windows Server 2008 offers server core as other changes, refer to customize a server during the OS installation. Server Core supports the following server role installations: • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server • Domain Name System (DNS) server • File server... Load Balancing • Removable Storage • Subsystem for adding server roles and features after initial server installation. For additional information about Server Core, see the Microsoft website: http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/...
...server-core-based server. Server Core Installations Windows Server 2008 offers server core as other changes, refer to customize a server during the OS installation. Server Core supports the following server role installations: • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server • Domain Name System (DNS) server • File server... Load Balancing • Removable Storage • Subsystem for adding server roles and features after initial server installation. For additional information about Server Core, see the Microsoft website: http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/...
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...Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) Windows Hardware Error Architecture is enabled by default in support 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... Services (ADDS) database. HP has updated the following deliverables in a Windows Server 2008 installation. This DC hosts read -only domain controller (RODC). IPv6 Windows Server 2008 provides support for the deployed servers. Table 2 lists the WHEA-capable ProLiant servers. A list of supported network...
...Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) Windows Hardware Error Architecture is enabled by default in support 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... Services (ADDS) database. HP has updated the following deliverables in a Windows Server 2008 installation. This DC hosts read -only domain controller (RODC). IPv6 Windows Server 2008 provides support for the deployed servers. Table 2 lists the WHEA-capable ProLiant servers. A list of supported network...
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.../system/pnppwr/WHEA/default.mspx. ProLiant BL465c - ProLiant BL685c • ProLiant DL servers: - ProLiant BL460c - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - ProLiant BL480c - ProLiant DL365 - In addition to the websites mentioned throughout this paper as the sole source of this document for these servers): • ProLiant BL servers: - Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP server listed in "Recommended system...
.../system/pnppwr/WHEA/default.mspx. ProLiant BL465c - ProLiant BL685c • ProLiant DL servers: - ProLiant BL460c - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - ProLiant BL480c - ProLiant DL365 - In addition to the websites mentioned throughout this paper as the sole source of this document for these servers): • ProLiant BL servers: - Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP server listed in "Recommended system...
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... disk space Requirement • Minimum: 1 GHz • Recommended: 2 GHz • Minimum: 512 MB • Recommended: 2 GB • Optimal: 2 GB (Full) 1GB (Server Core) • 4 GB (standard edition) • 64 GB (Enterprise/Datacenter Editions) • 32 GB (standard edition) • 2 TB (Enterprise/Datacenter) SVGA resolution (800x600).../windowsserver2008/sysreqs.mspx. • Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for Windows Server 2008 base OS installations. Recommended system configuration as established by Microsoft for paging and dump files. 7
... disk space Requirement • Minimum: 1 GHz • Recommended: 2 GHz • Minimum: 512 MB • Recommended: 2 GB • Optimal: 2 GB (Full) 1GB (Server Core) • 4 GB (standard edition) • 64 GB (Enterprise/Datacenter Editions) • 32 GB (standard edition) • 2 TB (Enterprise/Datacenter) SVGA resolution (800x600).../windowsserver2008/sysreqs.mspx. • Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for Windows Server 2008 base OS installations. Recommended system configuration as established by Microsoft for paging and dump files. 7
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.../TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135. • Windows on ProLiant support matrix: http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html. Table 2. Recommended ProLiant server platforms Table 2 lists the ProLiant servers, ROM version, and ROM date that support Windows Server 2008 Server platform ProLiant BL servers: ProLiant BL20p G3 ROM family ROM date (minimum) I08 07/16/07...
.../TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135. • Windows on ProLiant support matrix: http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html. Table 2. Recommended ProLiant server platforms Table 2 lists the ProLiant servers, ROM version, and ROM date that support Windows Server 2008 Server platform ProLiant BL servers: ProLiant BL20p G3 ROM family ROM date (minimum) I08 07/16/07...
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...08/02/07 ProLiant DL580 G4 P59 08/10/07 ProLiant DL580 G5* P61 12/07/07 ProLiant DL585 A01 03/22/06 ProLiant DL585 G2* A07 11/21/07 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G2 ML110G2 12/08/05 ProLiant ML110 G3 ML110G3 02/13/06 ProLiant ML110 G4 ML110G4 06/05/06 ProLiant ML115 ML115G1 ...03/10/07 ProLiant ML310 G4 W03...
...08/02/07 ProLiant DL580 G4 P59 08/10/07 ProLiant DL580 G5* P61 12/07/07 ProLiant DL585 A01 03/22/06 ProLiant DL585 G2* A07 11/21/07 ProLiant ML servers: ProLiant ML110 G2 ML110G2 12/08/05 ProLiant ML110 G3 ML110G3 02/13/06 ProLiant ML110 G4 ML110G4 06/05/06 ProLiant ML115 ML115G1 ...03/10/07 ProLiant ML310 G4 W03...
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... should review the quickspecs for the HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem infrastructure deploys, monitors, and manages Windows Server 2008 servers. HP ProLiant Support Pack for installation and operation on the Windows Server 2008 media installation when applicable. For example, ProLiant servers running Windows Server 2008 can deploy Windows Server 2008 servers. Throughout the summer of Windows Server 2008, the HP Insight Control Management Software portfolio...
... should review the quickspecs for the HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem infrastructure deploys, monitors, and manages Windows Server 2008 servers. HP ProLiant Support Pack for installation and operation on the Windows Server 2008 media installation when applicable. For example, ProLiant servers running Windows Server 2008 can deploy Windows Server 2008 servers. Throughout the summer of Windows Server 2008, the HP Insight Control Management Software portfolio...
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... 3. NOTE All storage option drivers have a digital signature. This package is available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008. HP has updated the ProLiant Support Pack 8.00 for Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-Port SATA RAID Controller AAC.SYS 9 99 9 9 9 9 Internal 4/8 Port ...basic) HPCISSS.SYS 9 or HPCISSS2.SYS (full-feature) 99 9 9 11 Supported ProLiant storage controller options Option Driver Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full Server media Core Supported architecture x86 x64 Management drivers: Notification driver, Smart Array CPQCISSE.SYS ...
... 3. NOTE All storage option drivers have a digital signature. This package is available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008. HP has updated the ProLiant Support Pack 8.00 for Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-Port SATA RAID Controller AAC.SYS 9 99 9 9 9 9 Internal 4/8 Port ...basic) HPCISSS.SYS 9 or HPCISSS2.SYS (full-feature) 99 9 9 11 Supported ProLiant storage controller options Option Driver Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full Server media Core Supported architecture x86 x64 Management drivers: Notification driver, Smart Array CPQCISSE.SYS ...
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...ProLiant storage controller options Option Driver Ultra 320 SCSI: Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller SYMMPI.SYS 64-bit/13-MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter 64-bit/13-MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters: Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full Server... Table 3. The latest version of each Options ROMPaq is available on the software and drivers website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135. * This driver will be available through variations of ...
...ProLiant storage controller options Option Driver Ultra 320 SCSI: Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller SYMMPI.SYS 64-bit/13-MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter 64-bit/13-MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters: Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full Server... Table 3. The latest version of each Options ROMPaq is available on the software and drivers website: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135. * This driver will be available through variations of ...
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... options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2008. Table 4. NOTE All tape option drivers have a digital signature. Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS StorageWorks SSL1016 ... & Ultrium 3 (all models) HPLTO.SYS StorageWorks: VS80/VS160 SDLT320/SDLT640 DLTTAPE.SYS Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full media Server Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 13...
... options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2008. Table 4. NOTE All tape option drivers have a digital signature. Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS StorageWorks SSL1016 ... & Ultrium 3 (all models) HPLTO.SYS StorageWorks: VS80/VS160 SDLT320/SDLT640 DLTTAPE.SYS Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full media Server Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 13...