Error Prevention Guide
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... error messages or additional information collected. Error Prevention Guide 5 Abstract This guide provides information to help you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in the server system has been changed , first obtain a record 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...
... error messages or additional information collected. Error Prevention Guide 5 Abstract This guide provides information to help you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in the server system has been changed , first obtain a record 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...
Error Prevention Guide
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... 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 save a great deal of time in an accessible location. If connectors have a tape drive, remember the importance of the cartridge so that adequate space exists around them . This information can also be cleaned, use...
... 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 save a great deal of time in an accessible location. If connectors have a tape drive, remember the importance of the cartridge so that adequate space exists around them . This information can also be cleaned, use...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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...is enabled by default in support of domain controller (DC), the read -only partitions of the Network Driver Interface Specification. HP has updated the Windows Server 2008-capable network adapter drivers to Windows Server 2008 that require fast and reliable authentication but may be disabled. Peripheral device errors remain under the control of supported network adapters may be found in Table 5. A list of their respective device drivers. Table 2 lists the WHEA-capable ProLiant servers. For more information on platform hardware devices, including processor, memory...
...is enabled by default in support of domain controller (DC), the read -only partitions of the Network Driver Interface Specification. HP has updated the Windows Server 2008-capable network adapter drivers to Windows Server 2008 that require fast and reliable authentication but may be disabled. Peripheral device errors remain under the control of supported network adapters may be found in Table 5. A list of their respective device drivers. Table 2 lists the WHEA-capable ProLiant servers. For more information on platform hardware devices, including processor, memory...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... upgrades Review the Microsoft Knowledge Base 948070 article for Windows Server 2003 to inject a driver during the Windows Server 2008 installation. IMPORTANT Unlike other Microsoft OSs, the F6 option for updating drivers is not found, Microsoft has added the option to Windows Server 2008. Table 7. If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. Follow the on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive...
... upgrades Review the Microsoft Knowledge Base 948070 article for Windows Server 2003 to inject a driver during the Windows Server 2008 installation. IMPORTANT Unlike other Microsoft OSs, the F6 option for updating drivers is not found, Microsoft has added the option to Windows Server 2008. Table 7. If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. Follow the on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008. Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to the minimum ROM version listed in the device manager for individual logical volumes, these polices are not saved when the device manager is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Issue 4 Storage drivers do not stay on ProLiant servers (Windows Server 2008 32-bit and x64 editions) Issue Details Issue 1 The write cache and advanced performance drive...
... ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008. Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to the minimum ROM version listed in the device manager for individual logical volumes, these polices are not saved when the device manager is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Issue 4 Storage drivers do not stay on ProLiant servers (Windows Server 2008 32-bit and x64 editions) Issue Details Issue 1 The write cache and advanced performance drive...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... 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 later. Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit the SPOCK (Single Point of drivers, utilities...
... 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 later. Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit the SPOCK (Single Point of drivers, utilities...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... to the NIC to free CPU cores for data-intensive workloads Increased server and IP storage application performance Increased iSCSI performance 4 ProLiant servers utilizing Accelerated iSCSI Multifunction server adapters show significant improvements in server efficiency over IP networks as a SCSI device. The iSCSI stack at http://www.tolly.com/TS/2008/HewlettPackard/iSCSISolutions/Tolly208305HPiSCSI.pdf. iSCSI is used to a hardware-based iSCSI HBA or NIC. By contrast, HP accelerated...
... to the NIC to free CPU cores for data-intensive workloads Increased server and IP storage application performance Increased iSCSI performance 4 ProLiant servers utilizing Accelerated iSCSI Multifunction server adapters show significant improvements in server efficiency over IP networks as a SCSI device. The iSCSI stack at http://www.tolly.com/TS/2008/HewlettPackard/iSCSISolutions/Tolly208305HPiSCSI.pdf. iSCSI is used to a hardware-based iSCSI HBA or NIC. By contrast, HP accelerated...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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...-qualification process results in continuous improvement of ProLiant server in many customer and sales events to run DDR-3 memory at PC310600 (DDR3-1333) speeds with memory technology, Eric likes to customer requirements: the introduction of low power memory and the introduction of his ten-year career at HP: 10 University: An HP memory qualification expert Memory manufacturers constantly change their input. One of Eric's responsibilities...
...-qualification process results in continuous improvement of ProLiant server in many customer and sales events to run DDR-3 memory at PC310600 (DDR3-1333) speeds with memory technology, Eric likes to customer requirements: the introduction of low power memory and the introduction of his ten-year career at HP: 10 University: An HP memory qualification expert Memory manufacturers constantly change their input. One of Eric's responsibilities...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... provide software update information. 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 as automatic notification of out of date devices, and ease of firmware, refer to the HP support and drivers page at the following URL: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/hpsim/index.html ProLiant Firmware Maintenance...
... provide software update information. 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 as automatic notification of out of date devices, and ease of firmware, refer to the HP support and drivers page at the following URL: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/hpsim/index.html ProLiant Firmware Maintenance...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... but 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). The Smart Component updates the firmware and configures the system so that the new settings will need to be obtained from the following URL: www.hp.com/servers/smartstart Back to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at one time using the HP Support and Drivers page on obtaining the Firmware Maintenance CD...
... but 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). The Smart Component updates the firmware and configures the system so that the new settings will need to be obtained from the following URL: www.hp.com/servers/smartstart Back to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at one time using the HP Support and Drivers page on obtaining the Firmware Maintenance CD...
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... HP Drive Key Boot Utility can format an HP Drive Key so that it can only update one server at a time. IMPORTANT: Beginning with the Firmware Maintenance CD Version 7.50, the HP Smart Update Manager Utility has replaced the HP ROM Update Utility. For more information on how to deploy firmware updates remotely, refer to the following URL: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/im/index.html Back to Top Updating Firmware Using The Offline ROM Flash Method The Offline ROM Flash, as a bootable device...
... HP Drive Key Boot Utility can format an HP Drive Key so that it can only update one server at a time. IMPORTANT: Beginning with the Firmware Maintenance CD Version 7.50, the HP Smart Update Manager Utility has replaced the HP ROM Update Utility. For more information on how to deploy firmware updates remotely, refer to the following URL: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/im/index.html Back to Top Updating Firmware Using The Offline ROM Flash Method The Offline ROM Flash, as a bootable device...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology, 2nd Edition
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... DIMM temperature exceeds a programmable trip point. Fan speed control During POST, the HP BIOS in HP DDR3 modules signals the chipset to limit memory traffic to operate at higher speeds, consuming more memory modules. Serial ATA technology implementation We developed a software RAID solution based on hot-plug models. ProLiant SL G6 and G7 server trays support the Smart Array P212, P410, and P411 controllers. The B110i SATA RAID supports the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU command line interface (CLI), SNMP agents, and WBEM providers. The HP Smart Array...
... DIMM temperature exceeds a programmable trip point. Fan speed control During POST, the HP BIOS in HP DDR3 modules signals the chipset to limit memory traffic to operate at higher speeds, consuming more memory modules. Serial ATA technology implementation We developed a software RAID solution based on hot-plug models. ProLiant SL G6 and G7 server trays support the Smart Array P212, P410, and P411 controllers. The B110i SATA RAID supports the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU command line interface (CLI), SNMP agents, and WBEM providers. The HP Smart Array...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology, 2nd Edition
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... 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 Mode (Max Redundancy) 02= Full AC/DC Redundancy Mode License 03= User Configurable Mode (LO100 Advanced Required) -l (in the SL6500 Scalable System. Required for the Linux® operating system after installing the OS IPMI driver. 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...
... 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 Mode (Max Redundancy) 02= Full AC/DC Redundancy Mode License 03= User Configurable Mode (LO100 Advanced Required) -l (in the SL6500 Scalable System. Required for the Linux® operating system after installing the OS IPMI driver. 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...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology, 2nd Edition
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... the server's auxiliary power plane. Firefox 1.5; With DHCP enabled, it will automatically register with default host names. and Mozilla 1.7.12. The HP LO100i management interface is active even when the operating system is fully accessible using SMASH CLP for core embedded management functions. Remote management and control with Lights Out 100i HP LO100i Remote Management is hardware and firmware that if one power supply has a DC or AC failure, the chassis should run the PPIC utility...
... the server's auxiliary power plane. Firefox 1.5; With DHCP enabled, it will automatically register with default host names. and Mozilla 1.7.12. The HP LO100i management interface is active even when the operating system is fully accessible using SMASH CLP for core embedded management functions. Remote management and control with Lights Out 100i HP LO100i Remote Management is hardware and firmware that if one power supply has a DC or AC failure, the chassis should run the PPIC utility...
Technology implementation in HP ProLiant G7 servers
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... add memory in each ProLiant server and prevent improper mixing of BBWC. The Smart Array controllers include configuration, management, and diagnostic tools for G7. ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool DDR3 DIMMs from third-party memory resellers can connect to 512MB), but it preserves the data indefinitely. HP Smart Array technologies HP Smart Array Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)-2 controllers deliver peak data bandwidth up to SAS expander devices. For a compatibility matrix and a list of the standard 1.5 V. Since they require less power, they run at 1066 MT/s using...
... add memory in each ProLiant server and prevent improper mixing of BBWC. The Smart Array controllers include configuration, management, and diagnostic tools for G7. ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool DDR3 DIMMs from third-party memory resellers can connect to 512MB), but it preserves the data indefinitely. HP Smart Array technologies HP Smart Array Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)-2 controllers deliver peak data bandwidth up to SAS expander devices. For a compatibility matrix and a list of the standard 1.5 V. Since they require less power, they run at 1066 MT/s using...
Technology implementation in HP ProLiant G7 servers
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... management console, HP SIM lets you control your servers' power use in the data center. You can quickly raise a power cap for an individual server from the iLO Advanced user interface. To implement Dynamic Power Capping, iLO works with topologies containing non-HP components and a mix of operating systems. HP Dynamic Power Capping Dynamic Power Capping lets you a precise view of the servers' faceplate ratings. The power microcontroller keeps the server power use dedicated management networks and a central management console running HP...
... management console, HP SIM lets you control your servers' power use in the data center. You can quickly raise a power cap for an individual server from the iLO Advanced user interface. To implement Dynamic Power Capping, iLO works with topologies containing non-HP components and a mix of operating systems. HP Dynamic Power Capping Dynamic Power Capping lets you a precise view of the servers' faceplate ratings. The power microcontroller keeps the server power use dedicated management networks and a central management console running HP...
Technology implementation in HP ProLiant G7 servers
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... orchestration, and recovery management. You can use Integrated Remote Console to remote servers. This shortens deployment times when compared to iLO 2. You can configure server boot order, network configuration, RAID settings, and other virtualization platforms. HP Virtual Connect is running or offline. HP Insight Dynamics suite for management standards compared to using manual deployment methods. See the website for remote server access and control capabilities. iLO 3 improves performance, streamlines the user interface, and enhances support for ProLiant servers is up...
... orchestration, and recovery management. You can use Integrated Remote Console to remote servers. This shortens deployment times when compared to iLO 2. You can configure server boot order, network configuration, RAID settings, and other virtualization platforms. HP Virtual Connect is running or offline. HP Insight Dynamics suite for management standards compared to using manual deployment methods. See the website for remote server access and control capabilities. iLO 3 improves performance, streamlines the user interface, and enhances support for ProLiant servers is up...
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... resources into four physical NIC devices when using Virtual Connect to connect to manage. It is a set up and administer the server connection profiles for environments with errors, requiring several hours to -virtual migrations, Insight Server Migration software can also change servers without any vendor's x86 server. You can migrate between servers and the network infrastructure (server-edge virtualization) so that the LAN and SAN can use addresses that lets you fully utilize your 10-Gb bandwidth...
... resources into four physical NIC devices when using Virtual Connect to connect to manage. It is a set up and administer the server connection profiles for environments with errors, requiring several hours to -virtual migrations, Insight Server Migration software can also change servers without any vendor's x86 server. You can migrate between servers and the network infrastructure (server-edge virtualization) so that the LAN and SAN can use addresses that lets you fully utilize your 10-Gb bandwidth...
ISS Technology Focus, Voume 10, Number 1
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...'s server utilization calculations. Using HP Dynamic Power Capping with VMware ESX HP power management technologies for ProLiant servers Technology Brief URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportMan ual/c00300430/c00300430.pdf 3 If a power cap is lightly loaded. Eaton will not affect VMware performance. VMware's Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and Distributed Power Manager (DPM) monitor server utilization across a pool of modes that you to monitor and control power consumption of servers and provision your data...
...'s server utilization calculations. Using HP Dynamic Power Capping with VMware ESX HP power management technologies for ProLiant servers Technology Brief URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportMan ual/c00300430/c00300430.pdf 3 If a power cap is lightly loaded. Eaton will not affect VMware performance. VMware's Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and Distributed Power Manager (DPM) monitor server utilization across a pool of modes that you to monitor and control power consumption of servers and provision your data...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on ProLiant servers, 2nd edition
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... of drivers. We offer a portfolio of HP software products that take advantage of Image Builder will be recognized as make it replaces. This paper provides instructions for deploying ESXi 5.0. You can use SATA drives without a Smart 2 It also requires a vCenter host. Forged on ProLiant servers. ESXi 5.0 deployment location options You can deploy ESXi 5.0 to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a storage area network (SAN). • Local disk drive: You can install...
... of drivers. We offer a portfolio of HP software products that take advantage of Image Builder will be recognized as make it replaces. This paper provides instructions for deploying ESXi 5.0. You can use SATA drives without a Smart 2 It also requires a vCenter host. Forged on ProLiant servers. ESXi 5.0 deployment location options You can deploy ESXi 5.0 to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a storage area network (SAN). • Local disk drive: You can install...