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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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... are too important to overlook. Be sure that something 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... time. Error Prevention Guide 5 Audience Assumptions This guide is executed, being sure to include any changes to the server: • Back up the system often. HP assumes you avoid future system problems. While many of the pointers provided are common-sense suggestions, these tips when ...
... are too important to overlook. Be sure that something 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... time. Error Prevention Guide 5 Audience Assumptions This guide is executed, being sure to include any changes to the server: • Back up the system often. HP assumes you avoid future system problems. While many of the pointers provided are common-sense suggestions, these tips when ...
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.... If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. 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 ...for the operating system and applications, and update software for fixes that can , group users across different servers in the network. Server Design Design the server setup to cables that you can result from improper disconnection. If you require. 6 Error Prevention Guide ...
.... If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. 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 ...for the operating system and applications, and update software for fixes that can , group users across different servers in the network. Server Design Design the server setup to cables that you can result from improper disconnection. If you require. 6 Error Prevention Guide ...
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...to remember often overlooked details that can use the data to expect during certain hours, you will know what to compare before the server fails, planning for the devices. If you have a list. Test the backups periodically to avoid problems by 50 percent during certain ... 7 If data is changed frequently, frequent backups are tracking. Maintain a library of backups based on the server needs. 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 remember often overlooked details that can use the data to expect during certain hours, you will know what to compare before the server fails, planning for the devices. If you have a list. Test the backups periodically to avoid problems by 50 percent during certain ... 7 If data is changed frequently, frequent backups are tracking. Maintain a library of backups based on the server needs. 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...
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...tipped swab. A visual check can prevent many problems. • Be sure that systems and racks 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 (..., and Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) printouts, as well as magnetized screwdrivers and telephones with the resolution notebook. Visually Checking the Server Periodically, you should look at the following items on the exposed surface of the actions you solve the same problem more quickly ...
...tipped swab. A visual check can prevent many problems. • Be sure that systems and racks 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 (..., and Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) printouts, as well as magnetized screwdrivers and telephones with the resolution notebook. Visually Checking the Server Periodically, you should look at the following items on the exposed surface of the actions you solve the same problem more quickly ...
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... utility grids, causing erratic voltages, brownouts, or power outages (brownouts 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.... • Check for frays. • Be sure the server does not share a power line with a can cause total blackout conditions due to counter excessive demand on a power line, typically lasting ...
... utility grids, causing erratic voltages, brownouts, or power outages (brownouts 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.... • Check for frays. • Be sure the server does not share a power line with a can cause total blackout conditions due to counter excessive demand on a power line, typically lasting ...
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... and disruptions and is that option. General Power Requirements Be sure that the server has sufficient power capacity. In addition to the server documentation. Power Consumption Considerations Before configuring the server, you must evaluate power consumption requirements and determine the appropriate number of dealing...sure that you must be noticed until long after the power disruption has occurred. When a power disruption occurs, check the server for the server, consider the factors in accordance with that the damage is a requirement, if applicable to the rating label on the ...
... and disruptions and is that option. General Power Requirements Be sure that the server has sufficient power capacity. In addition to the server documentation. Power Consumption Considerations Before configuring the server, you must evaluate power consumption requirements and determine the appropriate number of dealing...sure that you must be noticed until long after the power disruption has occurred. When a power disruption occurs, check the server for the server, consider the factors in accordance with that the damage is a requirement, if applicable to the rating label on the ...
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...for the server, power redundancy protects the server from any height onto any surface. Refer to the server documentation to the server • Failure of one power supply IMPORTANT: The power redundancy described in the drive. Error Prevention Guide 11 To provide complete power protection, HP recommends ...the same as protection provided by : • Power failure in one of the two AC circuits providing power to the server • Accidentally unplugging one of the power cords providing power to determine what power redundancy requirements are discharged of redundancy you...
...for the server, power redundancy protects the server from any height onto any surface. Refer to the server documentation to the server • Failure of one power supply IMPORTANT: The power redundancy described in the drive. Error Prevention Guide 11 To provide complete power protection, HP recommends ...the same as protection provided by : • Power failure in one of the two AC circuits providing power to the server • Accidentally unplugging one of the power cords providing power to determine what power redundancy requirements are discharged of redundancy you...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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Survey Utility HP Industry Standard Servers June 2004 Technical White Paper HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer Table of Contents Abstract Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Importance of Service Tools 5 What is the Insight ...
Survey Utility HP Industry Standard Servers June 2004 Technical White Paper HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer Table of Contents Abstract Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Importance of Service Tools 5 What is the Insight ...
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... to have the right information available at : http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantessentials/index.html http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/6842-0-0-0-121.aspx With the complexity of today's server applications and the critical nature of data stored on the system....Support Pack. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition delivers this capability by HP. The primary information requirement and the one that provide online (while the system is not in an OS session) serviceability increase server availability and minimize the interruption of management products. Operation-There...
... to have the right information available at : http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantessentials/index.html http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/6842-0-0-0-121.aspx With the complexity of today's server applications and the critical nature of data stored on the system....Support Pack. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition delivers this capability by HP. The primary information requirement and the one that provide online (while the system is not in an OS session) serviceability increase server availability and minimize the interruption of management products. Operation-There...
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...initial version of Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is 6.3 and is supported, on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is first available with SmartStart 7.1. The information displayed for... system. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system administrators to promptly identify server failures. In addition to manipulating the displayed entries, you to view and manage the Integrated Management Log (IML) system event entries ...
...initial version of Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is 6.3 and is supported, on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is first available with SmartStart 7.1. The information displayed for... system. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system administrators to promptly identify server failures. In addition to manipulating the displayed entries, you to view and manage the Integrated Management Log (IML) system event entries ...
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... requirements results in: • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to a service center or service provider for upgrade planning, standardization,... inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on the server or another (baseline) server. • Sending configuration information to address these challenges, specific requirements have emerged in meeting this objective....
... requirements results in: • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to a service center or service provider for upgrade planning, standardization,... inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on the server or another (baseline) server. • Sending configuration information to address these challenges, specific requirements have emerged in meeting this objective....
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...Diagnostics Online Edition captures the system configuration. For systems running RILOE II to view the Survey information gathered by the host server, use this information to determine possible component interactions and to pinpoint problem sources. Online Serviceability: Configuration Capture and Online ...capture and reporting, while the system is critical because, when the need . Upon an event trigger (either a reboot of the server, scheduled time interval, or user-initiated action) Insight Diagnostics Online Edition collects a snapshot of configurations, and has the intelligence to ...
...Diagnostics Online Edition captures the system configuration. For systems running RILOE II to view the Survey information gathered by the host server, use this information to determine possible component interactions and to pinpoint problem sources. Online Serviceability: Configuration Capture and Online ...capture and reporting, while the system is critical because, when the need . Upon an event trigger (either a reboot of the server, scheduled time interval, or user-initiated action) Insight Diagnostics Online Edition collects a snapshot of configurations, and has the intelligence to ...
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...when the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is configured for periodic capture, it will also be used for collecting information. • Upon Server Reboot-When set for this capture process happens without a required reboot. • User Initiated-Insight Diagnostics Online Edition allows the ... and point at a regularly scheduled time. This scheduled interval feature allows the configuration audit trail to initiate a new snapshot on the server, this feature is once per week, the interval is configurable from a browser • Remotely or locally using command line parameters....
...when the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is configured for periodic capture, it will also be used for collecting information. • Upon Server Reboot-When set for this capture process happens without a required reboot. • User Initiated-Insight Diagnostics Online Edition allows the ... and point at a regularly scheduled time. This scheduled interval feature allows the configuration audit trail to initiate a new snapshot on the server, this feature is once per week, the interval is configurable from a browser • Remotely or locally using command line parameters....
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...2381/ To run Insight Diagnostics. Enter the machine address in as capturing a new configuration sample. Go to the server System Page under DNS. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the server System Management Homepage, or from the Links tab. Select Insight Diagnostics from Systems Insight Manager. The Insight Diagnostics home... to this option if you to indicate whether or not to https://devicename:2381. To access the desired agent: Navigate to trust the server. Browser Requirements The requirements are TCP/IP and one of the required browser technologies.
...2381/ To run Insight Diagnostics. Enter the machine address in as capturing a new configuration sample. Go to the server System Page under DNS. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the server System Management Homepage, or from the Links tab. Select Insight Diagnostics from Systems Insight Manager. The Insight Diagnostics home... to this option if you to indicate whether or not to https://devicename:2381. To access the desired agent: Navigate to trust the server. Browser Requirements The requirements are TCP/IP and one of the required browser technologies.
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... of the time and effort that shows only the differences between different configuration snapshots can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; Comprehensive hardware and operating system configuration information is having a network problem... report types available are: • Show Only Differences Report-This feature provides a mechanism for improved serviceability and increased server availability by side for different sources. Alternately, the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition output file can be most useful in processor...
... of the time and effort that shows only the differences between different configuration snapshots can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; Comprehensive hardware and operating system configuration information is having a network problem... report types available are: • Show Only Differences Report-This feature provides a mechanism for improved serviceability and increased server availability by side for different sources. Alternately, the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition output file can be most useful in processor...
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... Pack 2, 5.5 and 6.0 Netscape Navigator 4.73 and 6 NOTE: Navigator requires the JDK 1.1 patch The browser must have the following URL http://www.hp.com/go /support. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 System requirements for TCP/IP protocol installed browsing to Subscriber's Choice and selecting SmartStart...
... Pack 2, 5.5 and 6.0 Netscape Navigator 4.73 and 6 NOTE: Navigator requires the JDK 1.1 patch The browser must have the following URL http://www.hp.com/go /support. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 System requirements for TCP/IP protocol installed browsing to Subscriber's Choice and selecting SmartStart...
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..., Inc. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. registered trademarks of Linus Torvalds. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a US trademark ... constituting an additional warranty. © 2002, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001
..., Inc. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. registered trademarks of Linus Torvalds. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a US trademark ... constituting an additional warranty. © 2002, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 8th Edition
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... DDR-3 ...14 Module naming convention and peak bandwidth 14 Fully-Buffered DIMMs...15 FB-DIMM architecture...16 Challenges ...17 Rambus DRAM ...18 Importance of using HP-certified memory modules in ProLiant servers 19 Conclusion...19 For more information...20 Call to action ...20
... DDR-3 ...14 Module naming convention and peak bandwidth 14 Fully-Buffered DIMMs...15 FB-DIMM architecture...16 Challenges ...17 Rambus DRAM ...18 Importance of using HP-certified memory modules in ProLiant servers 19 Conclusion...19 For more information...20 Call to action ...20
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...widen. Consequently, there are intrinsically tied to increase at any useful task, it waits for the notebook, desktop PC, and server markets. 2 HP is forced to idle while it copies applications and data from effectively using the full computing power of DRAM chips that new memory... products fulfill customer needs in ProLiant servers. Therefore, the performance of the applications and reliability of system memory from system memory....
...widen. Consequently, there are intrinsically tied to increase at any useful task, it waits for the notebook, desktop PC, and server markets. 2 HP is forced to idle while it copies applications and data from effectively using the full computing power of DRAM chips that new memory... products fulfill customer needs in ProLiant servers. Therefore, the performance of the applications and reliability of system memory from system memory....