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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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...functional backups 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 excellent places to find this information. ...help you are qualified in the servicing of each change after it is for Changes Most problems occur when something happens to the server: • Back up the system often. Audience Assumptions This guide is executed, being sure to include any changes to the ...
...functional backups 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 excellent places to find this information. ...help you are qualified in the servicing of each change after it is for Changes Most problems occur when something happens to the server: • Back up the system often. Audience Assumptions This guide is executed, being sure to include any changes to the ...
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... and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. • Be sure that you allow enough time to make the changes. • Check for potential device...this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that you require. 6 Error Prevention Guide Server Design Design the server setup to memory or PCI card upgrades. Software Updates Stay aware of downtime experienced due to minimize the impact of Insight...
... and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. • Be sure that you allow enough time to make the changes. • Check for potential device...this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that you require. 6 Error Prevention Guide Server Design Design the server setup to memory or PCI card upgrades. Software Updates Stay aware of downtime experienced due to minimize the impact of Insight...
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.... • Keep a trend analysis so that hard drives have a list. Use the latest virus-scanning utilities available to be sure that denote server location. You cannot know that the CPU utilization has increased 50 percent if you have a minimum of 15 percent free space. • Scan... often overlooked details that increase is not corrupted. • Keep historical data. 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 50 ...
.... • Keep a trend analysis so that hard drives have a list. Use the latest virus-scanning utilities available to be sure that denote server location. You cannot know that the CPU utilization has increased 50 percent if you have a minimum of 15 percent free space. • Scan... often overlooked details that increase is not corrupted. • Keep historical data. 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 50 ...
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... with electromagnetic ringers away from the system. 8 Error Prevention Guide • Create a problem resolution notebook. Place the label on the server. A visual check can also be cleaned, use isopropyl alcohol or a special cleaning solution applied with future part replacement. • Keep...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 they are not positioned tightly up -to resolve them for proper airflow. • Move ...
... with electromagnetic ringers away from the system. 8 Error Prevention Guide • Create a problem resolution notebook. Place the label on the server. A visual check can also be cleaned, use isopropyl alcohol or a special cleaning solution applied with future part replacement. • Keep...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 they are not positioned tightly up -to resolve them for proper airflow. • Move ...
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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.... Lightning can cause total blackout conditions due to downed power lines. CAUTION: To avoid potential problems, always read the cautionary information in the server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating, or modifying system components. • Check for adequate airflow and dislodge anything blocking the fans. •...
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.... Lightning can cause total blackout conditions due to downed power lines. CAUTION: To avoid potential problems, always read the cautionary information 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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... options, refer to 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 this section. General Power Requirements Be sure that option. Also, the installation of data damage, ...The difficulty of dealing with local/regional electrical regulations governing the installation of power fluctuations and disruptions and is that the server has sufficient power capacity. Power management hardware like an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) minimizes the effect of information technology ...
... options, refer to 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 this section. General Power Requirements Be sure that option. Also, the installation of data damage, ...The difficulty of dealing with local/regional electrical regulations governing the installation of power fluctuations and disruptions and is that the server has sufficient power capacity. Power management hardware like an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) minimizes the effect of information technology ...
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...Power failure in one of the two AC circuits providing power to the server • Accidentally unplugging one of static electricity. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Refer to the server documentation to a removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions... a drive, avoid touching the connector. • Handle drives on a work surface that you are necessary for the server. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to determine what power redundancy requirements are discharged of the power cords providing power...
...Power failure in one of the two AC circuits providing power to the server • Accidentally unplugging one of static electricity. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Refer to the server documentation to a removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions... a drive, avoid touching the connector. • Handle drives on a work surface that you are necessary for the server. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to determine what power redundancy requirements are discharged of the power cords providing power...
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 ...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... 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 ... operation of a business. Automatic configuration audit trail-Automatically maintains a configuration history for enhanced service tools and higher server availability through its servers. Service tools, such as Inspect and Survey Utility. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a component of the ProLiant Essentials...
... 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 ... operation of a business. Automatic configuration audit trail-Automatically maintains a configuration history for enhanced service tools and higher server availability through its servers. Service tools, such as Inspect and Survey Utility. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a component of the ProLiant Essentials...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... displayed entries, you to view and manage the Integrated Management Log (IML) system event entries on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is supported, on a local or remote system. The initial version of features simplifies...occurred, the time and date the event was last updated, and the initial time and date the event occurred, filtered by a server. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system administrators to promptly identify...
... displayed entries, you to view and manage the Integrated Management Log (IML) system event entries on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is supported, on a local or remote system. The initial version of features simplifies...occurred, the time and date the event was last updated, and the initial time and date the event occurred, filtered by a server. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system administrators to promptly identify...
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...as ongoing management tools in : • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to capture detailed information. As a management agent, Version Control Repository Manager (... occurs, it will be available to make system administrators more efficient. Effective service tools are accessible on each managed server and communicates with device drivers in -depth troubleshooting during a service call. • Automating configuration history and audit trail...
...as ongoing management tools in : • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to capture detailed information. As a management agent, Version Control Repository Manager (... occurs, it will be available to make system administrators more efficient. Effective service tools are accessible on each managed server and communicates with device drivers in -depth troubleshooting during a service call. • Automating configuration history and audit trail...
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...administrators to generate reports from this information to determine possible component interactions and to view the Survey information gathered by the host server, use this state at a later point of the configuration audit trail. Check pointing captures the complete state of a system,...Edition also satisfies this information. By combining hardware and software configuration capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition delivers a comprehensive view of the server with the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition A key benefit of the customer is additional to view the Survey file. The audit...
...administrators to generate reports from this information to determine possible component interactions and to view the Survey information gathered by the host server, use this state at a later point of the configuration audit trail. Check pointing captures the complete state of a system,...Edition also satisfies this information. By combining hardware and software configuration capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition delivers a comprehensive view of the server with the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition A key benefit of the customer is additional to view the Survey file. The audit...
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...clear audit trail tracking. This scheduled interval feature allows the configuration audit trail to initiate a new snapshot on the server, this capture process happens without administrator intervention. In completing the comparison, the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition automatically matches ...will also be recognized, these capture points help to be check pointed and stored. Since most significant configuration changes require a server reboot to be recorded. • Scheduled Intervals-When set for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition also provides a mechanism ...
...clear audit trail tracking. This scheduled interval feature allows the configuration audit trail to initiate a new snapshot on the server, this capture process happens without administrator intervention. In completing the comparison, the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition automatically matches ...will also be recognized, these capture points help to be check pointed and stored. Since most significant configuration changes require a server reboot to be recorded. • Scheduled Intervals-When set for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition also provides a mechanism ...
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...depending upon the specific implementations of the browser. Go to the Systems Insight Manager documentation. Logging In For login instructions refer to the server System Page under DNS. Use this link, the Security Alert dialog box is specific to view information from a Web browser. System ...browsers mentioned, used with different operating systems, may or may select the login account link to trust the server. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the server System Management Homepage, or from the Links tab. NOTE: The Security Alert dialog box is displayed asking you...
...depending upon the specific implementations of the browser. Go to the Systems Insight Manager documentation. Logging In For login instructions refer to the server System Page under DNS. Use this link, the Security Alert dialog box is specific to view information from a Web browser. System ...browsers mentioned, used with different operating systems, may or may select the login account link to trust the server. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the server System Management Homepage, or from the Links tab. NOTE: The Security Alert dialog box is displayed asking you...
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... stored quickly, within a single source file. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition addresses customer requirements for improved serviceability and increased server availability by side for further analysis. Reviewing the differences occurring between the two sessions, such as changes in a number of...For example, when a user requests that shows only the differences between different configuration snapshots can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; The different report types available are: • Show Only Differences Report-This ...
... stored quickly, within a single source file. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition addresses customer requirements for improved serviceability and increased server availability by side for further analysis. Reviewing the differences occurring between the two sessions, such as changes in a number of...For example, when a user requests that shows only the differences between different configuration snapshots can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; The different report types available are: • Show Only Differences Report-This ...
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...subscribing to a device A supported Web browser Accessibility • Windows or Linux browser • System Management Homepage • HP Systems Insight Manager For more details, view the section above on the SmartStart CD, or downloadable as a Smart Component from... 1.1) support Availability Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is distributed on Accessing and Viewing Information. 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...
...subscribing to a device A supported Web browser Accessibility • Windows or Linux browser • System Management Homepage • HP Systems Insight Manager For more details, view the section above on the SmartStart CD, or downloadable as a Smart Component from... 1.1) support Availability Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is distributed on Accessing and Viewing Information. 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...
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...as is" without notice. The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. © 2002, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions ...contained herein. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 Linux is a US trademark of any kind and is subject to change without...
...as is" without notice. The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. © 2002, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions ...contained herein. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 Linux is a US trademark of any kind and is subject to change without...
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
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 8th Edition
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..., such as Fast Page Mode (FPM) memory and Extended Data Out (EDO) memory, to the number of transistors in ProLiant servers. In an attempt to narrow the performance gap, the industry vigorously pursues the development of system memory from the hard disk drive ...the most reliable memory at any useful task, it waits for servers and workstations. Introduction Processors use two types of ways on the market at the lowest possible cost. For readers who are very technical. HP evaluates developing memory technologies in processor performance, thus creating a "performance...
..., such as Fast Page Mode (FPM) memory and Extended Data Out (EDO) memory, to the number of transistors in ProLiant servers. In an attempt to narrow the performance gap, the industry vigorously pursues the development of system memory from the hard disk drive ...the most reliable memory at any useful task, it waits for servers and workstations. Introduction Processors use two types of ways on the market at the lowest possible cost. For readers who are very technical. HP evaluates developing memory technologies in processor performance, thus creating a "performance...