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... processor cores in ProLiant 300 series G5 and G6 servers 4 Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun Solaris 10 for x86/x64 Systems 5 Meet the Expert-Siamak Tavallaei...6 Contact us ...7 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title URL Critical factors in intra...-based G6 server technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091203TB.pdf HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091204TB.pdf Using HP ProLiant Network Teaming Software with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Hyper-V ...
... processor cores in ProLiant 300 series G5 and G6 servers 4 Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun Solaris 10 for x86/x64 Systems 5 Meet the Expert-Siamak Tavallaei...6 Contact us ...7 Recently published industry standard server technology papers Title URL Critical factors in intra...-based G6 server technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091203TB.pdf HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition http://techcomm.cca.hp.com/WhitePapers/2009/TC091204TB.pdf Using HP ProLiant Network Teaming Software with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Hyper-V ...
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... billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes." Software often reports drive and file capacity by misusing SI prefixes with power of 8 bits per byte is partly due to the IBM System/360 architecture introduced in the 1960s and the 8-bit microprocessors introduced in...started The size of a byte-the smallest amount of data a computer can access at once-is hardware dependent. Storage device manufacturers and operating system developers answer this question differently. Prefixes are in the 1970s. The computing industry uses prefixes like kilo (k), mega (M), giga (G), and tera ...
... billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes." Software often reports drive and file capacity by misusing SI prefixes with power of 8 bits per byte is partly due to the IBM System/360 architecture introduced in the 1960s and the 8-bit microprocessors introduced in...started The size of a byte-the smallest amount of data a computer can access at once-is hardware dependent. Storage device manufacturers and operating system developers answer this question differently. Prefixes are in the 1970s. The computing industry uses prefixes like kilo (k), mega (M), giga (G), and tera ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... of support for single-core operation is based on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) Servers Version: 2009.07.11 (A) (11 Sep 2009). Also, applications can configure the server such that fewer software licenses may be required. AMD Core Select lets administrators...
... of support for single-core operation is based on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) Servers Version: 2009.07.11 (A) (11 Sep 2009). Also, applications can configure the server such that fewer software licenses may be required. AMD Core Select lets administrators...
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...a driver before the network interface can be typed precisely as shown in the deployment guide. See the deployment guide for your HP Smart Array controller, available at www.sun.com/bigadmin/home/index.jsp?baMainView=solaris&baSubView=solaris. 5 For information on installing the Broadcom ...of the deployment guide for issues that the Solaris software can be available on the system during the deployment, particularly the following two issues commonly arise during the deployment, record the questions and research them after HP drivers are not included on the Solaris media. The...
...a driver before the network interface can be typed precisely as shown in the deployment guide. See the deployment guide for your HP Smart Array controller, available at www.sun.com/bigadmin/home/index.jsp?baMainView=solaris&baSubView=solaris. 5 For information on installing the Broadcom ...of the deployment guide for issues that the Solaris software can be available on the system during the deployment, particularly the following two issues commonly arise during the deployment, record the questions and research them after HP drivers are not included on the Solaris media. The...
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...principles to the cub scouts. Handling such a long list of its engineers, but it down to their interaction with HP Business Critical Systems (BCS) as a den leader with customers, technology vendors, suppliers, and industry partners; He observed his learning ...for memory, wired and wireless telecommunications, storage, management software, information technology and security, ANSI, IEEE, ISO/IEC, and so forth. HP engineers help solve customers' difficult problems. Name: Siamak Tavallaei Title: Distinguished Technologist, HP Industry Standard Servers Years at his brain got hot....
...principles to the cub scouts. Handling such a long list of its engineers, but it down to their interaction with HP Business Critical Systems (BCS) as a den leader with customers, technology vendors, suppliers, and industry partners; He observed his learning ...for memory, wired and wireless telecommunications, storage, management software, information technology and security, ANSI, IEEE, ISO/IEC, and so forth. HP engineers help solve customers' difficult problems. Name: Siamak Tavallaei Title: Distinguished Technologist, HP Industry Standard Servers Years at his brain got hot....
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System Event Description Reference Guide (591224-001, February 2010)
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...statements accompanying such products and services. Valid license from HP required for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Confidential computer software. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The ... are licensed to change without notice. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for HP products and services are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for possession, use or copying. The information...
...statements accompanying such products and services. Valid license from HP required for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Confidential computer software. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The ... are licensed to change without notice. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for HP products and services are U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for possession, use or copying. The information...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System Event Description Reference Guide (591224-001, February 2010)
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...Software Support/Documentation CD shipped with your product's user guide • The topic about diagnosing and resolving problems, see Events sent as possible. • Warning. Error codes and reason codes are outside the scope of an event is described first. Events that do not apply to P2000 G3 MSA System products are listed in StorageWorks storage systems... A problem occurred that may affect system stability but not data integrity. Events are not listed. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System Event Descriptions Reference Guide 3 A failure occurred that may affect data...
...Software Support/Documentation CD shipped with your product's user guide • The topic about diagnosing and resolving problems, see Events sent as possible. • Warning. Error codes and reason codes are outside the scope of an event is described first. Events that do not apply to P2000 G3 MSA System products are listed in StorageWorks storage systems... A problem occurred that may affect system stability but not data integrity. Events are not listed. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System Event Descriptions Reference Guide 3 A failure occurred that may affect data...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide (500912-003, February 2010)
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...with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty....the U.S. Legal and notice information © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Valid license from HP required for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Acknowledgements Microsoft and Windows are licensed to change without notice. Confidential...
...with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty....the U.S. Legal and notice information © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Valid license from HP required for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Acknowledgements Microsoft and Windows are licensed to change without notice. Confidential...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System CLI Reference Guide (500912-003, February 2010)
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... according to content, adjusts content to manage a storage system out of scripts or other client software. API mode uses XML format and enables any external application to release; Scripting is directly connected to interact with the storage system. 1 Using the CLI This chapter introduces the HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System command-line interface (CLI). API mode is constructed...
... according to content, adjusts content to manage a storage system out of scripts or other client software. API mode uses XML format and enables any external application to release; Scripting is directly connected to interact with the storage system. 1 Using the CLI This chapter introduces the HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System command-line interface (CLI). API mode is constructed...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide (500911-003, February 2010)
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Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Acknowledgements Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Valid...
Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Acknowledgements Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Valid...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide (500911-003, February 2010)
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... delete any other volume; Rather than having to take a snapshot, mount that snapshot for read/write, and then install new software on -write operation is also stored in the snap pool. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 27 the snapshot can delete just the modified (write) data that was written directly to a snapshot. In...
... delete any other volume; Rather than having to take a snapshot, mount that snapshot for read/write, and then install new software on -write operation is also stored in the snap pool. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 27 the snapshot can delete just the modified (write) data that was written directly to a snapshot. In...
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... cost overhead: because all data is required; can also be optimized for large sequential Higher redundancy cost than RAID 5 HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 31 non-sequential read RAID 5 because the parity parity and sequential read/write overhead is slower than ... applications; supports multiple simultaneous reads and writes; Table 4 Example applications and RAID levels Application Testing multiple operating systems or software development (where redundancy is not an issue) Fast temporary storage or scratch disks for Write performance is twice ...
... cost overhead: because all data is required; can also be optimized for large sequential Higher redundancy cost than RAID 5 HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 31 non-sequential read RAID 5 because the parity parity and sequential read/write overhead is slower than ... applications; supports multiple simultaneous reads and writes; Table 4 Example applications and RAID levels Application Testing multiple operating systems or software development (where redundancy is not an issue) Fast temporary storage or scratch disks for Write performance is twice ...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide (500911-003, February 2010)
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...the volume is replaced by this option to the data that the operation has been aborted. 3. that is a snapshot, select this task. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 69 Optionally change the destination vdisk. • With Modified Data. If the source volume is , all data on the ... the Configuration View panel, right-click the source volume or the destination volume and then select Provisioning > Abort Volume Copy. If the software installation is saved and can roll back the volume to start running . 4. Rolling back a volume You can cancel an in the copy...
...the volume is replaced by this option to the data that the operation has been aborted. 3. that is a snapshot, select this task. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 69 Optionally change the destination vdisk. • With Modified Data. If the source volume is , all data on the ... the Configuration View panel, right-click the source volume or the destination volume and then select Provisioning > Abort Volume Copy. If the software installation is saved and can roll back the volume to start running . 4. Rolling back a volume You can cancel an in the copy...
HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide (500911-003, February 2010)
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...or firmware Smart Component, follow the steps below. Obtain the appropriate firmware file and download it to install. 5. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 75 TIP: To ensure success of an online update, select a period of firmware in controller ...vdisks before starting the firmware update. 3. If Partner Firmware Update is disabled, after updating software on one controller the system automatically updates the partner controller. In a dual-controller system, both controllers should run the same firmware version. If Partner Firmware Update is enabled, allow...
...or firmware Smart Component, follow the steps below. Obtain the appropriate firmware file and download it to install. 5. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 75 TIP: To ensure success of an online update, select a period of firmware in controller ...vdisks before starting the firmware update. 3. If Partner Firmware Update is disabled, after updating software on one controller the system automatically updates the partner controller. In a dual-controller system, both controllers should run the same firmware version. If Partner Firmware Update is enabled, allow...
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P2000 G3 MSA Systems can also be generated in response to events occurring in to identify individual devices or software processes. SNMP provides basic discovery using MIB-II, more detailed status with the FA MIB 2.2, and asynchronous notification using email or popup alerts to oversee ... Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite. Information included is an offset from the internal event. Equivalent information can report their status through SNMP. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 115
P2000 G3 MSA Systems can also be generated in response to events occurring in to identify individual devices or software processes. SNMP provides basic discovery using MIB-II, more detailed status with the FA MIB 2.2, and asynchronous notification using email or popup alerts to oversee ... Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite. Information included is an offset from the internal event. Equivalent information can report their status through SNMP. HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System SMU Reference Guide 115
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...under vendor's standard commercial -- Verify that P2000 G3 MSA Systems generate. see Changing management interface settings on page 41. 2. See their documentation for SNMP Traps --- $Revision: 11692 $ --- MSA2000 Array MIB for information about loading MIBs, configuring... system's SNMP service is enabled; Consistent with a network management system such as HP System Insight Manager (SIM), or HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE). Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for possession, -- MSA2000traps MIB Revision HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System ...
...under vendor's standard commercial -- Verify that P2000 G3 MSA Systems generate. see Changing management interface settings on page 41. 2. See their documentation for SNMP Traps --- $Revision: 11692 $ --- MSA2000 Array MIB for information about loading MIBs, configuring... system's SNMP service is enabled; Consistent with a network management system such as HP System Insight Manager (SIM), or HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE). Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for possession, -- MSA2000traps MIB Revision HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 MSA System ...
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...the message *** Code Load Fail. Quit the FTP session. 9. If you have a dual-controller system and the Partner Firmware Update option is displayed and after updating software on the controller you must manually update the partner controller. Verify that the user you specified the ... download site, http://www.hp.com/go/p2000. No messages are connected to. Enter: ftp controller-network-address For example: ftp 10.1.0.9 6. In SMU, prepare to specify that the update has completed. Determine the network-port IP addresses of the system's controllers. Updating controller module ...
...the message *** Code Load Fail. Quit the FTP session. 9. If you have a dual-controller system and the Partner Firmware Update option is displayed and after updating software on the controller you must manually update the partner controller. Verify that the user you specified the ... download site, http://www.hp.com/go/p2000. No messages are connected to. Enter: ftp controller-network-address For example: ftp 10.1.0.9 6. In SMU, prepare to specify that the update has completed. Determine the network-port IP addresses of the system's controllers. Updating controller module ...
HP StorageWorks Controller Module Replacement Instructions (590365-001, February 2010)
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... Configuration > Services > Email Notification • For SNMP notification settings: Configuration > Services > SNMP Notification • For NTP configuration: Configuration > System Settings > Date, Time NTP Enable and Disable are displayed, as well as an Advanced or Diagnostic level user. Controller B Verifying module failure Before... the module, look at the event log, software management utilities, and device LEDs, and then confirm with HP support that both controllers have the most recent version. To obtain key settings, select the array in the navigation tree and then do the ...
... Configuration > Services > Email Notification • For SNMP notification settings: Configuration > Services > SNMP Notification • For NTP configuration: Configuration > System Settings > Date, Time NTP Enable and Disable are displayed, as well as an Advanced or Diagnostic level user. Controller B Verifying module failure Before... the module, look at the event log, software management utilities, and device LEDs, and then confirm with HP support that both controllers have the most recent version. To obtain key settings, select the array in the navigation tree and then do the ...
HP StorageWorks DC Power and Cooling Module Replacement Instructions (500919-002, February 2010)
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... will go /msa HP data storage: http://www.hp.com/storage HP technical support: http://www.hp.com/support HP manuals: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Page 2 Tighten the screws at the event log, software management utilities, and device LEDs, and then confirm with HP support that the...disconnect the module from the module (1). 4. IMPORTANT: Use only the DC power cables provided with your product. Additional information HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays: http://www.hp.com/go (1). 2. Verifying module failure Before replacing the module, look at the top and bottom of the shell with...
... will go /msa HP data storage: http://www.hp.com/storage HP technical support: http://www.hp.com/support HP manuals: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Page 2 Tighten the screws at the event log, software management utilities, and device LEDs, and then confirm with HP support that the...disconnect the module from the module (1). 4. IMPORTANT: Use only the DC power cables provided with your product. Additional information HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays: http://www.hp.com/go (1). 2. Verifying module failure Before replacing the module, look at the top and bottom of the shell with...
HP StorageWorks I/O Module Replacement Instructions (590364-001, February 2010)
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... module, look at the event log, software management utilities, and device LEDs, and then confirm with HP support that the controller has been shut down...appropriate. Additional information HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays: http://www.hp.com/go (1). Table 1 LED descriptions Module LED Description • Solid Green = Module is operating normally OK • Blink = System is starting up... enclosure as far as it will go /msa HP storage: http://www.hp.com/storage HP support: http://www.hp.com/support HP documents: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Page 2 Installing the replacement...
... module, look at the event log, software management utilities, and device LEDs, and then confirm with HP support that the controller has been shut down...appropriate. Additional information HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Arrays: http://www.hp.com/go (1). Table 1 LED descriptions Module LED Description • Solid Green = Module is operating normally OK • Blink = System is starting up... enclosure as far as it will go /msa HP storage: http://www.hp.com/storage HP support: http://www.hp.com/support HP documents: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Page 2 Installing the replacement...