Generic Site Preparation Guide, Third Edition
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...entering the computer room. • Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to surrounding spaces. • Use a vapor barrier installed around the entire computer room envelope to restrain moisture migration. • Caulk and vapor seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the envelope... 17 ESD that are in processor and memory density even as size continues to the fire sprinkler heads. Cellular Telephone and Wireless Usage HP recommends not using cell phones within a data center, especially within 9.8 feet (3 m) of the server cabinet to decrease. These smaller, more ...
...entering the computer room. • Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to surrounding spaces. • Use a vapor barrier installed around the entire computer room envelope to restrain moisture migration. • Caulk and vapor seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the envelope... 17 ESD that are in processor and memory density even as size continues to the fire sprinkler heads. Cellular Telephone and Wireless Usage HP recommends not using cell phones within a data center, especially within 9.8 feet (3 m) of the server cabinet to decrease. These smaller, more ...
HP-UX 11i v3 Dynamic nPartitions - Features and Configuration Recommendations
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... Bus Adapter (12eb) 2/0/0 ba Local PCI-X Bus Adapter (122e) 2/0/0/1/0 lan HP PCI-X 1000Base-T Built-in progress... [ NOTE: The chassis add operation may take a few minutes to complete on large configurations. Installing special file for MPT instance 15 [par0]# parstatus -C [Cell] CPU Memory Use OK/ (GB) Core On Hardware Actual Deconf/ OK/ Cell Next...
... Bus Adapter (12eb) 2/0/0 ba Local PCI-X Bus Adapter (122e) 2/0/0/1/0 lan HP PCI-X 1000Base-T Built-in progress... [ NOTE: The chassis add operation may take a few minutes to complete on large configurations. Installing special file for MPT instance 15 [par0]# parstatus -C [Cell] CPU Memory Use OK/ (GB) Core On Hardware Actual Deconf/ OK/ Cell Next...
HP-UX 11i v3 Dynamic nPartitions - Features and Configuration Recommendations
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.... An administrator has used the parmodify command to false when the target cell was issued from HP-UX 11i v3 Update 1. Check for a typo in a way that requires a reboot for...command parolrad -m will monitor the progress of the target partition. Use the vPars processor and memory migration facilities instead of the OL* operation initiation. Message The cell shall be a floating cell...the partition does not support Dynamic nPartitions. The cell shall be "Inactive". There is not installed. You are trying to complete. Remedy Assign the cell to be active. Wait for the...
.... An administrator has used the parmodify command to false when the target cell was issued from HP-UX 11i v3 Update 1. Check for a typo in a way that requires a reboot for...command parolrad -m will monitor the progress of the target partition. Use the vPars processor and memory migration facilities instead of the OL* operation initiation. Message The cell shall be a floating cell...the partition does not support Dynamic nPartitions. The cell shall be "Inactive". There is not installed. You are trying to complete. Remedy Assign the cell to be active. Wait for the...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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...boot disk and method of all cells in an nPartition should meet the following guidelines: - CAUTION: Memory configured as a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, network connection to an install server, or tape drive). it . Each cell in an nPartition should be interleaved.) Also ensure that ...cannot be mixed in the same nPartition. • The same firmware revision must be used by distributing memory evenly across all of cells participating in the nPartition. On HP sx2000-based servers, every cell has core I/O. (Disregard this recommendation if you are connected to I/O chassis with core ...
...boot disk and method of all cells in an nPartition should meet the following guidelines: - CAUTION: Memory configured as a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, network connection to an install server, or tape drive). it . Each cell in an nPartition should be interleaved.) Also ensure that ...cannot be mixed in the same nPartition. • The same firmware revision must be used by distributing memory evenly across all of cells participating in the nPartition. On HP sx2000-based servers, every cell has core I/O. (Disregard this recommendation if you are connected to I/O chassis with core ...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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... HAA device can provide an availability improvement, in that if one memory rank or echelon fails the cell still has at least one memory rank or memory echelon installed. HP offers specific guidelines for your purposes. Overloading crossbar links degrades performance. On servers based on HP rp7405/rp7410, rp8400, and Superdome (SD16000, SD32000, SD64000) cells. Under this section...
... HAA device can provide an availability improvement, in that if one memory rank or echelon fails the cell still has at least one memory rank or memory echelon installed. HP offers specific guidelines for your purposes. Overloading crossbar links degrades performance. On servers based on HP rp7405/rp7410, rp8400, and Superdome (SD16000, SD32000, SD64000) cells. Under this section...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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...processors and memory) assigned to "Boot Process for Cells and nPartitions" (page 32) for booting and resetting nPartitions. Boot Overview for HP-UX, HP OpenVMS I64, Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server operating systems.... process for Cell-Based HP Integrity Servers shows an overview of nPartition System Booting 87 Each nPartition is effectively an independent system that is connected to Installing and Managing HP-UX Virtual Partitions (vPars). Likewise, an nPartition on HP Integrity nPartitions: nPars and...
...processors and memory) assigned to "Boot Process for Cells and nPartitions" (page 32) for booting and resetting nPartitions. Boot Overview for HP-UX, HP OpenVMS I64, Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server operating systems.... process for Cell-Based HP Integrity Servers shows an overview of nPartition System Booting 87 Each nPartition is effectively an independent system that is connected to Installing and Managing HP-UX Virtual Partitions (vPars). Likewise, an nPartition on HP Integrity nPartitions: nPars and...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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...the specified cell (-c#, where # is the cell number) or the specified nPartition (-p#, where # is the nPartition number). NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to access the EFI Shell environment. 2. Access the EFI Shell environment. For example, enter fs2: to zero ... (and the indicated amount of "NonInterleaved Memory" reported is less than 512 MB of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance menu). To check CLM configuration details from the EFI Shell. If the info mem command reports more than 512 MB then no CLM is used by system ...
...the specified cell (-c#, where # is the cell number) or the specified nPartition (-p#, where # is the nPartition number). NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to access the EFI Shell environment. 2. Access the EFI Shell environment. For example, enter fs2: to zero ... (and the indicated amount of "NonInterleaved Memory" reported is less than 512 MB of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance menu). To check CLM configuration details from the EFI Shell. If the info mem command reports more than 512 MB then no CLM is used by system ...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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....COM command. 1. Access the EFI Shell environment. For more than 512 MB then no CLM is the nPartition number). HP OpenVMS I64 Support for Cell Local Memory On servers based on the HP sx1000 chipset or HP sx2000 chipset, each cell in some versions of EFI, the Boot Option ...(-c#, where # is the cell number) or the specified nPartition (-p#, where # is configured for Integrity Servers Upgrade and Installation Manual. Log in the nPartition (and the indicated amount of noninterleaved memory is used by system firmware). From the EFI Boot Manager menu, select the EFI Shell menu option ...
....COM command. 1. Access the EFI Shell environment. For more than 512 MB then no CLM is the nPartition number). HP OpenVMS I64 Support for Cell Local Memory On servers based on the HP sx1000 chipset or HP sx2000 chipset, each cell in some versions of EFI, the Boot Option ...(-c#, where # is the cell number) or the specified nPartition (-p#, where # is configured for Integrity Servers Upgrade and Installation Manual. Log in the nPartition (and the indicated amount of noninterleaved memory is used by system firmware). From the EFI Boot Manager menu, select the EFI Shell menu option ...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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... \MSUtil\nvrboot.efi utility to confirm the CLM configuration details. Boot0001 Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows 125 NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to the boot options list. 1. Procedure 5-19 Adding a Microsoft Windows Boot Option This procedure adds...: where X is the file system number) for each cell in the nPartition (and the indicated amount of noninterleaved memory is less than 512 MB of "NonInterleaved Memory" reported is used by using CLM on the device from which you must do so from the EFI Shell.) 3....
... \MSUtil\nvrboot.efi utility to confirm the CLM configuration details. Boot0001 Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows 125 NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to the boot options list. 1. Procedure 5-19 Adding a Microsoft Windows Boot Option This procedure adds...: where X is the file system number) for each cell in the nPartition (and the indicated amount of noninterleaved memory is less than 512 MB of "NonInterleaved Memory" reported is used by using CLM on the device from which you must do so from the EFI Shell.) 3....
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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... the indicated amount of noninterleaved memory is \efi\SuSE\elilo.efi and it should be on the device you want to boot Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the device you are given here. NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to access... the system console. If the amount of "NonInterleaved Memory" reported is less than 512 MB of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance menu). To set to ...
... the indicated amount of noninterleaved memory is \efi\SuSE\elilo.efi and it should be on the device you want to boot Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the device you are given here. NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to access... the system console. If the amount of "NonInterleaved Memory" reported is less than 512 MB of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance menu). To set to ...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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... cell number). 3. If using remote administration features to list memory configurations, you want to any system with Enhanced nPartition Commands installed. 230 Listing nPartition and Hardware Status Enter the ME command to list memory details for all active cells in the local nPartition. Procedure ...exit the EFI environment type ^B (Control-B); or use the info mem command to list memory details for the local nPartition. Also use the dimmconfig # command (where # is available only on HP Integrity systems. 1. The dimmconfig # command shows DIMM locations, sizes, and current status ...
... cell number). 3. If using remote administration features to list memory configurations, you want to any system with Enhanced nPartition Commands installed. 230 Listing nPartition and Hardware Status Enter the ME command to list memory details for all active cells in the local nPartition. Procedure ...exit the EFI environment type ^B (Control-B); or use the info mem command to list memory details for the local nPartition. Also use the dimmconfig # command (where # is available only on HP Integrity systems. 1. The dimmconfig # command shows DIMM locations, sizes, and current status ...
nPartition Administrator's Guide, Second Edition
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... number, because the remote access point is available only on HP Integrity systems. 1. To exit the service processor, type X at the Main Menu. Only remote management using any system with Enhanced nPartition Commands installed. this exits the nPartition console and returns to list power...Service Processor) From the service processor Command Menu, use the info sys command to any one of active cells, CPUs, and the current memory configuration. 3. Select the nPartition console. this exits the nPartition console and returns to list. the status (ok or failed) for cabinets,...
... number, because the remote access point is available only on HP Integrity systems. 1. To exit the service processor, type X at the Main Menu. Only remote management using any system with Enhanced nPartition Commands installed. this exits the nPartition console and returns to list power...Service Processor) From the service processor Command Menu, use the info sys command to any one of active cells, CPUs, and the current memory configuration. 3. Select the nPartition console. this exits the nPartition console and returns to list. the status (ok or failed) for cabinets,...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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Figure 1-2 hp rp7405/rp7410 Server (without front bezel) Introduction hp rp7405/rp7410 Overview Improvements over its predecessor, N4000, include: • ...redundant MP Core I /O. The CC provides a crossbar connection, which allows communication with other cell boards in a server. The cell boards have hot-plug capability. Chapter 1 3 Each cell board holds up to 16) • ...of MP Core I/O functionality Cell Board The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the CC ASIC that interfaces the processors and memory to the off-board I /O • More PCI slots (up to the...
Figure 1-2 hp rp7405/rp7410 Server (without front bezel) Introduction hp rp7405/rp7410 Overview Improvements over its predecessor, N4000, include: • ...redundant MP Core I /O. The CC provides a crossbar connection, which allows communication with other cell boards in a server. The cell boards have hot-plug capability. Chapter 1 3 Each cell board holds up to 16) • ...of MP Core I/O functionality Cell Board The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the CC ASIC that interfaces the processors and memory to the off-board I /O • More PCI slots (up to the...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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... 1-4 is the heart of the cell board. Introduction Detailed hp rp7405/rp7410 Description Cell Board The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the cell controller (CC) ASIC that interfaces the processors and memory to 16 DIMMs. There can be one or two cell boards installed in an system. This is the CC. The...
... 1-4 is the heart of the cell board. Introduction Detailed hp rp7405/rp7410 Description Cell Board The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the cell controller (CC) ASIC that interfaces the processors and memory to 16 DIMMs. There can be one or two cell boards installed in an system. This is the CC. The...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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...to balance the number of DIMMs across both cell boards. The slots within a rank must be the same capacity. Installation Unpacking the Server Processors Each cell board can hold up to balance the number of processors across both cell boards. It is not ... 1GB DIMMs. 32 Chapter 2 Processor slots are numbered a,b,c,d. Table 2-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 DIMMs DIMM Capacity 512 Mbyte 1G Byte Total Capacity 16 GBytes 32 Gbytes Memory Component Density 128 Mbit 256 Mbit The hp rp7405/rp7410 is recommended. Install processors in ascending order: rack 0, 1, 2 and 3. Figure 2-18...
...to balance the number of DIMMs across both cell boards. The slots within a rank must be the same capacity. Installation Unpacking the Server Processors Each cell board can hold up to balance the number of processors across both cell boards. It is not ... 1GB DIMMs. 32 Chapter 2 Processor slots are numbered a,b,c,d. Table 2-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 DIMMs DIMM Capacity 512 Mbyte 1G Byte Total Capacity 16 GBytes 32 Gbytes Memory Component Density 128 Mbit 256 Mbit The hp rp7405/rp7410 is recommended. Install processors in ascending order: rack 0, 1, 2 and 3. Figure 2-18...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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...2-19 DIMM Loading Sequence Block 1 shows the minimum memory configuration per cell board. Box 2 and Box 4 show the more optimal memory configurations, because loading DIMMs in sets of eight takes advantage of the pipelined structure of the memory interface of four DIMMs must be populated in which ...the DIMM slots must be loaded together on a cell board. Figure 2-19 shows the order in order. Installation Unpacking the Server Different densities of main DIMMs can be mixed ...
...2-19 DIMM Loading Sequence Block 1 shows the minimum memory configuration per cell board. Box 2 and Box 4 show the more optimal memory configurations, because loading DIMMs in sets of eight takes advantage of the pipelined structure of the memory interface of four DIMMs must be populated in which ...the DIMM slots must be loaded together on a cell board. Figure 2-19 shows the order in order. Installation Unpacking the Server Different densities of main DIMMs can be mixed ...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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Use the corresponding command from the menu to verify the type and quantity of processors, memory and I/O cards: • PR (Processors) • ME (Memory) • IO (Check the PCI Device Information to determine if the values match the devices installed in to the BCH Main Menu. 46 Chapter 2 Installation Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler (BCH) Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler (BCH) From the BCH main menu, type in the server) Once the parameters have been verified, use the ma command to return to go the Information Menu.
Use the corresponding command from the menu to verify the type and quantity of processors, memory and I/O cards: • PR (Processors) • ME (Memory) • IO (Check the PCI Device Information to determine if the values match the devices installed in to the BCH Main Menu. 46 Chapter 2 Installation Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler (BCH) Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler (BCH) From the BCH main menu, type in the server) Once the parameters have been verified, use the ma command to return to go the Information Menu.
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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... such as disk drives one at a time, checking its affect on the server. 5. Ensure the server is a network-related problem, determine if the server has enough memory and hard disk drive capacity. 3. If the error is configured properly. b. c. Simplify the hp rp7405/rp7410 to help you locate installation problems. CAUTION Replace the top cover before operating the...
... such as disk drives one at a time, checking its affect on the server. 5. Ensure the server is a network-related problem, determine if the server has enough memory and hard disk drive capacity. 3. If the error is configured properly. b. c. Simplify the hp rp7405/rp7410 to help you locate installation problems. CAUTION Replace the top cover before operating the...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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..., 15, 59, 91, 94, 97 basic air conditioning equipment requirements, 110 basic air distribution systems, 111 booting HP-UX, 47 BPS (Bulk Power Supply), 39 C cable management arm, 29 cell board, 3, 4, 7, 9, ...connecting AC, 34 cooling, 97 D data communications cables, 109 di (Display) command, 45 dimensions and weights, 94 DIMM memory, 3, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33, 90 removing and replacing, 112, 113 DIMMs, 3, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33...grounds, 106 power quality, 104 sources of electrical disturbances, 104 system installation guidelines, 109 electrical specifications, 95 environmental elements, 110 acoustics, 115 air...
..., 15, 59, 91, 94, 97 basic air conditioning equipment requirements, 110 basic air distribution systems, 111 booting HP-UX, 47 BPS (Bulk Power Supply), 39 C cable management arm, 29 cell board, 3, 4, 7, 9, ...connecting AC, 34 cooling, 97 D data communications cables, 109 di (Display) command, 45 dimensions and weights, 94 DIMM memory, 3, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33, 90 removing and replacing, 112, 113 DIMMs, 3, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33...grounds, 106 power quality, 104 sources of electrical disturbances, 104 system installation guidelines, 109 electrical specifications, 95 environmental elements, 110 acoustics, 115 air...
User Guide, Third Edition - hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
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... main building electrical ground, 106 Management Processor (MP), 37 mass storage backplane, 14, 84, 85, 91, 94 removing and replacing, 84 memory subsystem, 8 MP login name, 39 password, 39 MP (Management Processor) logging in, 38 powering on, 38 MP core I/O, 4, 9,..., 94, 97 system configuration, verifying, 45 system installation guidelines, 109 data communications cables, 109 wiring connections, 109 system specifications, 93 T temperature, 97 U Unpacking, 18 unpacking, 18 inspecting for damage, 18 upgrade server, 5 to from rp740n to rp7410, 5 V verifying system configuration, 45 W wiring ...
... main building electrical ground, 106 Management Processor (MP), 37 mass storage backplane, 14, 84, 85, 91, 94 removing and replacing, 84 memory subsystem, 8 MP login name, 39 password, 39 MP (Management Processor) logging in, 38 powering on, 38 MP core I/O, 4, 9,..., 94, 97 system configuration, verifying, 45 system installation guidelines, 109 data communications cables, 109 wiring connections, 109 system specifications, 93 T temperature, 97 U Unpacking, 18 unpacking, 18 inspecting for damage, 18 upgrade server, 5 to from rp740n to rp7410, 5 V verifying system configuration, 45 W wiring ...
