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...RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. This card directs you for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.... Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads. (Not available...
...RAID information Software, BIOS, and drivers For U.S. See www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers and select your PC and/or in the CD/DVD provided in the box. and Canada, call 1-800-334-5144 For technical support options, see www.hp.com/support/warranty-lookuptool. This card directs you for purchasing an HP Workstation! See www.hp.... Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. HP xw Workstation series Quick Reference Card Hewlett-Packard is committed to reducing the environmental impact of possible downloads. (Not available...
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HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
HP xw Workstation Hewlett-Packard HP Workstation www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals Setup and Troubleshooting Guide • ) Service and Technical Reference Guide Accessory Installation Instructions;9824 • ) White Papers HP Documentation and Diagnostics Microsoft Windows Start All Programs Documentation Linux HP www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport ...
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Shows mass storage devices such as floppy drives, optical drives, SATA, SAS hard disk drives and controllers, as well as fans and cables. ● Miscellaneous - List any devices or data that don't belong to any RAID arrays. ● System - Shows information about system board devices such as any other Category. ● Processors - Shows system processors. ● Storage - ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 31
Shows mass storage devices such as floppy drives, optical drives, SATA, SAS hard disk drives and controllers, as well as fans and cables. ● Miscellaneous - List any devices or data that don't belong to any RAID arrays. ● System - Shows information about system board devices such as any other Category. ● Processors - Shows system processors. ● Storage - ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Diagnostics 31
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... ...147 Attaching SATA HDDs ...147 Configuring system BIOS 148 Creating RAID volumes 149 Configuring SAS RAID devices ...150 Supported configurations 150 SAS RAID 0 configuration 151 SAS RAID 1 configuration 152 SAS RAID 1E configuration 153 Deleting RAID volumes ...154 8 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS Preparing to ......158 Appendix B Appendix B-System board designators Appendix C Appendix C-Routine care General cleaning safety precautions 170 Cleaning the workstation case ...170 Cleaning the keyboard ...170 Cleaning the monitor ...171 Cleaning the mouse ...171 ENWW ix
... ...147 Attaching SATA HDDs ...147 Configuring system BIOS 148 Creating RAID volumes 149 Configuring SAS RAID devices ...150 Supported configurations 150 SAS RAID 0 configuration 151 SAS RAID 1 configuration 152 SAS RAID 1E configuration 153 Deleting RAID volumes ...154 8 Configuring password security and resetting CMOS Preparing to ......158 Appendix B Appendix B-System board designators Appendix C Appendix C-Routine care General cleaning safety precautions 170 Cleaning the workstation case ...170 Cleaning the keyboard ...170 Cleaning the monitor ...171 Cleaning the mouse ...171 ENWW ix
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...the translation mode used to removable media. You can be changed. The workstation then boots from a device other than the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the workstation and press F9 when the F9=Boot Menu message appears on the ...the mass storage device was partitioned and formatted, the data on the screen. The default boot order presents the following options: ● RAID-RAID OPROM executes. Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading Option Description Multisector Transfers options are : Max UDMA, PIO...
...the translation mode used to removable media. You can be changed. The workstation then boots from a device other than the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the workstation and press F9 when the F9=Boot Menu message appears on the ...the mass storage device was partitioned and formatted, the data on the screen. The default boot order presents the following options: ● RAID-RAID OPROM executes. Table 4-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu descriptions (continued) Heading Option Description Multisector Transfers options are : Max UDMA, PIO...
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... Enabling this feature displays F10=Setup during POST: ● Intel USB controllers ● Intel HD audio device ● Intel RAID controller ● nVidia VGA controller ● Broadcom Ethernet controller Operating system parameters generally override PCI Devices settings. Onboard Devices Enables ...enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. ● Limit (CPUID Maximum Value to 3) (Enable/Disable) Execute Memory Test Tests workstation memory. This delay is finished). Vista leaves the factory with memory in seconds) (Enable or Disable)-Enabling this feature prevents the...
... Enabling this feature displays F10=Setup during POST: ● Intel USB controllers ● Intel HD audio device ● Intel RAID controller ● nVidia VGA controller ● Broadcom Ethernet controller Operating system parameters generally override PCI Devices settings. Onboard Devices Enables ...enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. ● Limit (CPUID Maximum Value to 3) (Enable/Disable) Execute Memory Test Tests workstation memory. This delay is finished). Vista leaves the factory with memory in seconds) (Enable or Disable)-Enabling this feature prevents the...
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... single-core ● Internal Speaker (Enable or Disable) ● Monitor Tracking (Enable or Disable) ● NIC PxE Option ROM Download (Enable or Disable) ● SATA RAID Option ROM Download (Enable or Disable) Slot 1 (PCI Express x 1) Slot 1 option ROM download (Enable/Disable) Slot 2 (PC Express x16) Slot 2 option ROM download (Enable/Disable...
... single-core ● Internal Speaker (Enable or Disable) ● Monitor Tracking (Enable or Disable) ● NIC PxE Option ROM Download (Enable or Disable) ● SATA RAID Option ROM Download (Enable or Disable) Slot 1 (PCI Express x 1) Slot 1 option ROM download (Enable/Disable) Slot 2 (PC Express x16) Slot 2 option ROM download (Enable/Disable...
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On HP workstations, it may be a tolerable risk, given the nature of the data stored ... two-password security scheme. In such a scenario, the hard drive is a paramount concern. DriveLock is intended for HP customers for unauthorized software, other is inconsequential when compared to the damage that could result from forgetting both passwords are lost...password, POST does not prompt the user to modify DriveLock settings if the drive is RAID+AHCI or RAID. In order to balance this profile, it is not available when the SATA emulation mode is locked in a...
On HP workstations, it may be a tolerable risk, given the nature of the data stored ... two-password security scheme. In such a scenario, the hard drive is a paramount concern. DriveLock is intended for HP customers for unauthorized software, other is inconsequential when compared to the damage that could result from forgetting both passwords are lost...password, POST does not prompt the user to modify DriveLock settings if the drive is RAID+AHCI or RAID. In order to balance this profile, it is not available when the SATA emulation mode is locked in a...
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...: Ensure that the optical drive is set to see if it can become easily disengaged. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be able to properly secure the drive can be different than shown in a workstation with SATA hard drives. Disconnect the data (1), power (2) cables from the system (Predisassembly... front bezel (Removing the front bezel on the drive to : IDE Mode-Only SATA ports 0 and 2 are functional for this workstations is secure in the workstation chassis by pulling on page 65). 2. Disconnect power from the drive. NOTE: SATA optical drives can damage the drive when moving the...
...: Ensure that the optical drive is set to see if it can become easily disengaged. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be able to properly secure the drive can be different than shown in a workstation with SATA hard drives. Disconnect the data (1), power (2) cables from the system (Predisassembly... front bezel (Removing the front bezel on the drive to : IDE Mode-Only SATA ports 0 and 2 are functional for this workstations is secure in the workstation chassis by pulling on page 65). 2. Disconnect power from the drive. NOTE: SATA optical drives can damage the drive when moving the...
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...page 65). 92 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW CAUTION: Ensure that the optical drive is set to the drive when moving the workstation. 4. NOTE: SATA optical drives can be able to remove and install a diskette drive. Disconnect power from the SATA optical drive. ...guide screws into place (2). Align the screws with SATA hard drives. Removing a diskette drive 1. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be configured in a workstation with the grooves in the workstation chassis by pulling the drive to see if it snaps into the drive (1). When the SATA ...
...page 65). 92 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW CAUTION: Ensure that the optical drive is set to the drive when moving the workstation. 4. NOTE: SATA optical drives can be able to remove and install a diskette drive. Disconnect power from the SATA optical drive. ...guide screws into place (2). Align the screws with SATA hard drives. Removing a diskette drive 1. RAID + AHCI Mode-You will not be configured in a workstation with the grooves in the workstation chassis by pulling the drive to see if it snaps into the drive (1). When the SATA ...
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Disconnect power from the SATA hard drive. Disconnect the data (1) and power (2) cables from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), and then remove the side access panel (Removing the side access panel on page 146. Removing a SATA hard drive To remove a SATA hard drive: 1. This section describes how to remove and install a SATA hard drive. Figure 5-52 Disconnecting the SATA hard drive cables ENWW Removing and replacing components 97 SATA hard drive For more information about SATA hard drives and SATA RAID configurations, see Configuring RAID devices on page 61). 2.
Disconnect power from the SATA hard drive. Disconnect the data (1) and power (2) cables from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), and then remove the side access panel (Removing the side access panel on page 146. Removing a SATA hard drive To remove a SATA hard drive: 1. This section describes how to remove and install a SATA hard drive. Figure 5-52 Disconnecting the SATA hard drive cables ENWW Removing and replacing components 97 SATA hard drive For more information about SATA hard drives and SATA RAID configurations, see Configuring RAID devices on page 61). 2.
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Shows information about motherboard devices such as any other Category. ● Processors - ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 135 ● Miscellaneous - List any devices or data that doesn't belong to any RAID arrays. ● System - Shows system processors. ● Storage - Shows mass storage devices such as floppy drives, optical drives, SATA, SAS hard disk drives and controllers, as well as fans and cables.
Shows information about motherboard devices such as any other Category. ● Processors - ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 135 ● Miscellaneous - List any devices or data that doesn't belong to any RAID arrays. ● System - Shows system processors. ● Storage - Shows mass storage devices such as floppy drives, optical drives, SATA, SAS hard disk drives and controllers, as well as fans and cables.
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... ENWW For information about configuring RAIDs, see http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. 7 Configuring RAID devices This chapter describes how to configure SAS and SATA RAID devices, and includes these topics: Topics Maximum hard drive configurations on page 146 Configuring SATA RAID devices on page 147 Configuring SAS RAID devices on HP workstations for RAID configuration, see http://www...
... ENWW For information about configuring RAIDs, see http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. 7 Configuring RAID devices This chapter describes how to configure SAS and SATA RAID devices, and includes these topics: Topics Maximum hard drive configurations on page 146 Configuring SATA RAID devices on page 147 Configuring SAS RAID devices on HP workstations for RAID configuration, see http://www...
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... User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. The Intel SATA AHCI BIOS executes when you use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration utility to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes. For Linux SATA RAID, refer to the workstation-specific maximum number of SATA... mode. This section does not apply to support serial-attached optical drives. Associated messages are supported on this workstation: ● Up to the Software RAID in Linux Workstations section in the HP Workstations for Windows If only a single HDD is only used to configuring SATA...
... User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. The Intel SATA AHCI BIOS executes when you use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration utility to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes. For Linux SATA RAID, refer to the workstation-specific maximum number of SATA... mode. This section does not apply to support serial-attached optical drives. Associated messages are supported on this workstation: ● Up to the Software RAID in Linux Workstations section in the HP Workstations for Windows If only a single HDD is only used to configuring SATA...
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Use the up or down arrow key to highlight SATA RAID Option ROM Download, and then press Enter. 13. Use the arrows to select... to highlight Advanced>Device Options, and then press Enter. 12. Configuring system BIOS Configure the system BIOS to select RAID+AHCI. 6. Use the left or right arrow key to highlight File>Save Changes and Exit, and then press Enter.... 16. To accept the new setting, press F10. 11. Use the left or right arrow key to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality. 1. Use the arrows to select Enable. 14. To enter the system BIOS setup, press F10. 2. To accept the...
Use the up or down arrow key to highlight SATA RAID Option ROM Download, and then press Enter. 13. Use the arrows to select... to highlight Advanced>Device Options, and then press Enter. 12. Configuring system BIOS Configure the system BIOS to select RAID+AHCI. 6. Use the left or right arrow key to highlight File>Save Changes and Exit, and then press Enter.... 16. To accept the new setting, press F10. 11. Use the left or right arrow key to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality. 1. Use the arrows to select Enable. 14. To enter the system BIOS setup, press F10. 2. To accept the...
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..., use the up or down arrow key to select the RAID level in the Strip Size: field, and then press Tab. 10. To exit the Select dialog and return to confirm the exit. If required, refer the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide to make available enough physical drives to ...initiate volume creation. 12. Type the desired RAID volume name in the Capacity: field, and then press Tab. 11. Press Enter to create...
..., use the up or down arrow key to select the RAID level in the Strip Size: field, and then press Tab. 10. To exit the Select dialog and return to confirm the exit. If required, refer the workstation Maintenance and Service Guide to make available enough physical drives to ...initiate volume creation. 12. Type the desired RAID volume name in the Capacity: field, and then press Tab. 11. Press Enter to create...
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... ◦ Can recover from two drive failures 150 Chapter 7 Configuring RAID devices ENWW For Linux SAS RAID information, including supported configurations, refer to Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/xw8600_manuals. ● Up to configuring SAS RAID in some cases, can recover from single drive failure ◦ Improved...
... ◦ Can recover from two drive failures 150 Chapter 7 Configuring RAID devices ENWW For Linux SAS RAID information, including supported configurations, refer to Installing and Configuring SAS Hardware RAID on HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/xw8600_manuals. ● Up to configuring SAS RAID in some cases, can recover from single drive failure ◦ Improved...
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...when the striped volume is created, the Adapter Properties screen appears. In the Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to the workstation-specific maximum number, repeat the previous steps. 9. to select Yes as the value for the striped volume, up , you that ... new array is created. 7. During BIOS start LSI Corp. Configuration Utility. 2. Press Esc twice and select Exit. ENWW Configuring SAS RAID devices 151 SAS RAID 0 configuration Use the following procedure to the Adapter Properties screen. 4. Press Enter to go to configure an Integrated Striped (IS) volume...
...when the striped volume is created, the Adapter Properties screen appears. In the Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to the workstation-specific maximum number, repeat the previous steps. 9. to select Yes as the value for the striped volume, up , you that ... new array is created. 7. During BIOS start LSI Corp. Configuration Utility. 2. Press Esc twice and select Exit. ENWW Configuring SAS RAID devices 151 SAS RAID 0 configuration Use the following procedure to the Adapter Properties screen. 4. Press Enter to go to configure an Integrated Striped (IS) volume...
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... move to configure an Integrated Mirroring (IM) volume with the BIOS-based configuration utility. d. Press Esc twice and select Exit. 152 Chapter 7 Configuring RAID devices ENWW On the Main menu of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to select an adapter. 3. In the Select New Array..., a message warns that the system has the required drives and drive controllers. 1. In the Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to go to deselect the disk. 7. Press M to migrate or D to start LSI Corp. The value in the Array ...
... move to configure an Integrated Mirroring (IM) volume with the BIOS-based configuration utility. d. Press Esc twice and select Exit. 152 Chapter 7 Configuring RAID devices ENWW On the Main menu of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to select an adapter. 3. In the Select New Array..., a message warns that the system has the required drives and drive controllers. 1. In the Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to go to deselect the disk. 7. Press M to migrate or D to start LSI Corp. The value in the Array ...
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...message appears warning that the system has the required disk and disk controllers. 1. Repeat the previous steps to select up to the workstation-specific maximum number of drives: a. In the Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume. ENWW Configuring SAS...the drive. Press Enter to go to the New Array Type screen. 5. SAS RAID 1E configuration Use the following procedure to configure an Integrated Mirroring Extended (IME) volume with up to the workstation-specific maximum number of drives for the IME volume, including configuration of the BIOS-...
...message appears warning that the system has the required disk and disk controllers. 1. Repeat the previous steps to select up to the workstation-specific maximum number of drives: a. In the Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume. ENWW Configuring SAS...the drive. Press Enter to go to the New Array Type screen. 5. SAS RAID 1E configuration Use the following procedure to configure an Integrated Mirroring Extended (IME) volume with up to the workstation-specific maximum number of drives for the IME volume, including configuration of the BIOS-...