Error Prevention Guide
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... Design Design the server setup to minimize the impact of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. Software Updates Stay aware of downtime. For example, on that...
... Design Design the server setup to minimize the impact of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. Software Updates Stay aware of downtime. For example, on that...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), the Windows Registry, and the health driver. Typical uses of the Insight Diagnostics Online ...
Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), the Windows Registry, and the health driver. Typical uses of the Insight Diagnostics Online ...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... On servers that have firmware that contains a feature called the System ROM or the BIOS. Version Control checks for each installed option whenever an update to the System ROM or... with minor bug fixes or enhancements, a yellow triangle warning icon is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (...-Out Edition II (RILOE II) and Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) options have options, HP recommends checking for firmware upgrades for availability of the server to the latest updates. The System...
... On servers that have firmware that contains a feature called the System ROM or the BIOS. Version Control checks for each installed option whenever an update to the System ROM or... with minor bug fixes or enhancements, a yellow triangle warning icon is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (...-Out Edition II (RILOE II) and Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) options have options, HP recommends checking for firmware upgrades for availability of the server to the latest updates. The System...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...BIOS and Firmware upgrades; Nothing herein should be covered by -case basis. HP will not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Regardless of the method used to update ProLiant firmware, HP... recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to change without notice. HP shall not be downloaded from the following URL: http://www....
...BIOS and Firmware upgrades; Nothing herein should be covered by -case basis. HP will not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Regardless of the method used to update ProLiant firmware, HP... recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to change without notice. HP shall not be downloaded from the following URL: http://www....
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). For more information on RBSU, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). Advanced ... memory. • Advanced ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. RBSU provides menu options only for DIMM population requirements. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. Drives installed 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 Drives used 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 0 RAID level RAID...
...on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). For more information on RBSU, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). Advanced ... memory. • Advanced ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. RBSU provides menu options only for DIMM population requirements. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. Drives installed 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 Drives used 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 0 RAID level RAID...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...such as the Health Driver, is a feature that provides server health and remote server manageability. You can disable ASR from the HP SIM console or through any standard browser, dedicated LAN connectivity, automatic network configuration, external power backup, group administration, and functions... the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Management tools Automatic Server Recovery ASR is loaded. Online versions of selected ProLiant servers that causes the system to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). Some of available firmware revisions....
...such as the Health Driver, is a feature that provides server health and remote server manageability. You can disable ASR from the HP SIM console or through any standard browser, dedicated LAN connectivity, automatic network configuration, external power backup, group administration, and functions... the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Management tools Automatic Server Recovery ASR is loaded. Online versions of selected ProLiant servers that causes the system to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). Some of available firmware revisions....
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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USB tape drive not in the system. The BIOS will not work unless the OS or device driver properly configure the card. WARNING - System cannot proceed. Exit Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: A USB tape ...
USB tape drive not in the system. The BIOS will not work unless the OS or device driver properly configure the card. WARNING - System cannot proceed. Exit Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: A USB tape ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. Error messages 168 Insight Diagnostics processor error codes MSG_CPU_RR_1 Event type: Unable to perform arithmetic operations on registers.... • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. MSG_CPU_RR_3 Event type: Coprocessor geometric series is out of range. Action: Replace the...
... • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. Error messages 168 Insight Diagnostics processor error codes MSG_CPU_RR_1 Event type: Unable to perform arithmetic operations on registers.... • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. MSG_CPU_RR_3 Event type: Coprocessor geometric series is out of range. Action: Replace the...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... correctly (do not remove them). • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor.
... correctly (do not remove them). • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor.
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... information: o Operating system information ("Operating system information you need" on page 172) o List of third-party, HP, and Compaq software installed o PCAnywhere information, if installed o Verification of latest drivers installed o Verification of latest ROM/BIOS o Verification of latest firmware on array controllers and drives • Results from attempts to access the information...
... information: o Operating system information ("Operating system information you need" on page 172) o List of third-party, HP, and Compaq software installed o PCAnywhere information, if installed o Verification of latest drivers installed o Verification of latest ROM/BIOS o Verification of latest firmware on array controllers and drives • Results from attempts to access the information...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Acronyms and abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery BIOS Basic Input/Output System CCITT International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CS cable select DMA direct memory access Acronyms and abbreviations 177
Acronyms and abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery BIOS Basic Input/Output System CCITT International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CS cable select DMA direct memory access Acronyms and abbreviations 177
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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..., tape drive 50 backup, restoring 60 batteries, insufficient warning when low 37 battery 37, 98, 110, 133 battery pack, array accelerator 141 beep codes 114 BIOS Serial Console 66 blank screen 52 blue screen event 157 boot options 66 booting problems 40 booting the server 40 C cables 17, 100, 105, 106... 105, 106, 126, 154 configuration of system 64, 88 configuration tools 64 connection errors 55, 56 connection problems 17, 54 contacting authorized reseller 171 contacting HP 171, 172 Index 183
..., tape drive 50 backup, restoring 60 batteries, insufficient warning when low 37 battery 37, 98, 110, 133 battery pack, array accelerator 141 beep codes 114 BIOS Serial Console 66 blank screen 52 blue screen event 157 boot options 66 booting problems 40 booting the server 40 C cables 17, 100, 105, 106... 105, 106, 126, 154 configuration of system 64, 88 configuration tools 64 connection errors 55, 56 connection problems 17, 54 contacting authorized reseller 171 contacting HP 171, 172 Index 183
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note
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Select Add New Device from a list. 7. Select HP and HP Fibre Channel Host Controller (non PnP). 9. Restart the server. 3. Select No, I want to system BIOS. 2. To load the driver: After the restart completes, the Found New Hardware wizard will be removed from the Device Manager tree. 32 Run the System ...
Select Add New Device from a list. 7. Select HP and HP Fibre Channel Host Controller (non PnP). 9. Restart the server. 3. Select No, I want to system BIOS. 2. To load the driver: After the restart completes, the Found New Hardware wizard will be removed from the Device Manager tree. 32 Run the System ...
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure technologies,4th edition
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... serial consoles, and management Ethernet connections, based on each server requires. All FRU EEPROMs in c-Class enclosures are included. Server blade control options also include extensive server hardware information including BIOS and ProLiant Onboard Administrator (iLO 2) firmware versions, server name, NIC and option card port IDs, and port mapping. From the NIC and...
... serial consoles, and management Ethernet connections, based on each server requires. All FRU EEPROMs in c-Class enclosures are included. Server blade control options also include extensive server hardware information including BIOS and ProLiant Onboard Administrator (iLO 2) firmware versions, server name, NIC and option card port IDs, and port mapping. From the NIC and...
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure technologies,4th edition
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...over a dedicated serial connection (Figure 4). are used for BladeSystem Onboard Administrator firmware flash recovery. Updating server blade firmware including server BIOS, NIC and mezzanine BIOS, and ProLiant Onboard Administrator (iLO 2) is available through the GUI. In addition, the enclosure link-up port is ... CAT5 cable. User interfaces for temporarily connecting a laptop PC to one or more server blades at the same time using HP System Update Manager or the blade firmware update maintenance CD. Remote network access to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) ...
...over a dedicated serial connection (Figure 4). are used for BladeSystem Onboard Administrator firmware flash recovery. Updating server blade firmware including server BIOS, NIC and mezzanine BIOS, and ProLiant Onboard Administrator (iLO 2) is available through the GUI. In addition, the enclosure link-up port is ... CAT5 cable. User interfaces for temporarily connecting a laptop PC to one or more server blades at the same time using HP System Update Manager or the blade firmware update maintenance CD. Remote network access to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) ...
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure technologies,4th edition
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...the internal hardware circuit will change . Additional information on groups of each server blade Using ProLiant Onboard Administrator (iLO 2) firmware version 1.30 and System ROM/BIOS dated May 1, 2007, or later, ProLiant server blades can be configured for continuous, static low power mode or for each server.... Basic Power Capping for Dynamic Power Savings mode in watts or BTUs per hour. At the enclosure level, HP Enclosure Dynamic ...
...the internal hardware circuit will change . Additional information on groups of each server blade Using ProLiant Onboard Administrator (iLO 2) firmware version 1.30 and System ROM/BIOS dated May 1, 2007, or later, ProLiant server blades can be configured for continuous, static low power mode or for each server.... Basic Power Capping for Dynamic Power Savings mode in watts or BTUs per hour. At the enclosure level, HP Enclosure Dynamic ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 6 Number 9 - Newsletter
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...disabled. In this mode, graphical console redirection through the network. Furthermore, Workstation blades, server blade, and storage blades can send to many receivers for the HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation to support SB40c, PCI blades, tape blades, and shared storage blades. Future plans There are enabled, but the ATI is primary. Only...in a mezzanine slot, the graphics data goes to interconnect bays 3 and 4. To do so, reboot, press F9 into BIOS, and then select System Settings -> Remote Console Mode -> Setup. • Admin mode - One receiver can connect to multiple senders, ...
...disabled. In this mode, graphical console redirection through the network. Furthermore, Workstation blades, server blade, and storage blades can send to many receivers for the HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation to support SB40c, PCI blades, tape blades, and shared storage blades. Future plans There are enabled, but the ATI is primary. Only...in a mezzanine slot, the graphics data goes to interconnect bays 3 and 4. To do so, reboot, press F9 into BIOS, and then select System Settings -> Remote Console Mode -> Setup. • Admin mode - One receiver can connect to multiple senders, ...
Managing the HP BladeSystem c-Class systems, 2nd edition
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...174; and Linux® platforms. RDP provides blade-specific features such as flexible deployment, virtual machine management, and power management. reduces manual procedures and time to -virtual machine association. HP ProLiant Essentials Insight Power Manager Insight Power Manager provides ...centralized control of Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and Power On Self Test (POST) screens, enterprise security, virtual media...
...174; and Linux® platforms. RDP provides blade-specific features such as flexible deployment, virtual machine management, and power management. reduces manual procedures and time to -virtual machine association. HP ProLiant Essentials Insight Power Manager Insight Power Manager provides ...centralized control of Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and Power On Self Test (POST) screens, enterprise security, virtual media...
Managing the HP BladeSystem c-Class systems, 2nd edition
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... machines when migrating to control CPU power state. HP ProLiant Power Regulator provides iLO 2-controlled speed stepping for applications when they do not. HP Insight Dynamics-VSE also leverages SMP. Each server blade contains several FRU EEPROMs: one on installed interconnect ... Migration Pack-Universal Edition HP Server Migration Pack-Universal Edition enables administrators to the iLO 2 web interface and remote server consoles, virtual power control, boot order control, and extensive server hardware information including BIOS and iLO 2 firmware versions, server ...
... machines when migrating to control CPU power state. HP ProLiant Power Regulator provides iLO 2-controlled speed stepping for applications when they do not. HP Insight Dynamics-VSE also leverages SMP. Each server blade contains several FRU EEPROMs: one on installed interconnect ... Migration Pack-Universal Edition HP Server Migration Pack-Universal Edition enables administrators to the iLO 2 web interface and remote server consoles, virtual power control, boot order control, and extensive server hardware information including BIOS and iLO 2 firmware versions, server ...
HP Blade Workstation Solution Planning Guide
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...). For example, iLO 2 allows the administrator to remotely: • Change BIOS settings • View the boot process • Validate that Windows starts up correctly • Install software The most blade workstation management functions that otherwise would require a visit to the iLO 2 IP address... window will be reset to its default size by ensuring that the application is executing remotely. Figure 3-3 iLO 2 status summary HP Blade Workstation Solution architecture 11 Furthermore, for example, command.com), the window will also be reset to its default size by RGS. ...
...). For example, iLO 2 allows the administrator to remotely: • Change BIOS settings • View the boot process • Validate that Windows starts up correctly • Install software The most blade workstation management functions that otherwise would require a visit to the iLO 2 IP address... window will be reset to its default size by ensuring that the application is executing remotely. Figure 3-3 iLO 2 status summary HP Blade Workstation Solution architecture 11 Furthermore, for example, command.com), the window will also be reset to its default size by RGS. ...