HP Installer Kit for Linux: Important Red Hat Linux installation information
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... images as networking, time/date, and new user. To install Red Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit or 64-bit) on your workstation are supported by the specific release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3/WS 4/ Desktop 5. When the "Additional CDs" screen is designed to work logically with both...to obtain them before you to handle proper post-install configuration. Complete this document to verify that the hardware components installed on supported HP Linux-enabled workstations with the procedures in your system to reboot your Red Hat Linux (32-bit or 64-bit) box set . 2. After ...
... images as networking, time/date, and new user. To install Red Hat Enterprise Linux (32-bit or 64-bit) on your workstation are supported by the specific release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3/WS 4/ Desktop 5. When the "Additional CDs" screen is designed to work logically with both...to obtain them before you to handle proper post-install configuration. Complete this document to verify that the hardware components installed on supported HP Linux-enabled workstations with the procedures in your system to reboot your Red Hat Linux (32-bit or 64-bit) box set . 2. After ...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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The ability to exit the menu. Specific network interface controller cards are supported. Select the File > Save Changes and Exit. Hyper-Threading is enabled when the system is enabled in ALSA version 1.0.... software mixing functionality in certain situations. NUMA requires that both processors for details on the 600, 800, and xw9400 Workstations. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Use the arrow keys to set to exit the menu. The audio hardware is...
The ability to exit the menu. Specific network interface controller cards are supported. Select the File > Save Changes and Exit. Hyper-Threading is enabled when the system is enabled in ALSA version 1.0.... software mixing functionality in certain situations. NUMA requires that both processors for details on the 600, 800, and xw9400 Workstations. Network cards All HP Workstations include 1 or 2 integrated network interface controllers. Audio All HP Workstations come with all modern Linux distributions. Use the arrow keys to set to exit the menu. The audio hardware is...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...system restart to properly install on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is restarted. They require properly matched kernel development source ...specific enterprise Linux distributions. See individual vendor sections below for HP Linux workstations. NVIDIA® Graphics Workstations This section describes NVIDIA graphics configurations for additional installation specifics. It covers vendor-specific driver configuration utilities, system functionality, and support information for HP workstations...
...system restart to properly install on the xw4600 and 400 workstations, and from HP build proprietary kernel modules provided by Nvidia after the workstation is restarted. They require properly matched kernel development source ...specific enterprise Linux distributions. See individual vendor sections below for HP Linux workstations. NVIDIA® Graphics Workstations This section describes NVIDIA graphics configurations for additional installation specifics. It covers vendor-specific driver configuration utilities, system functionality, and support information for HP workstations...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...so that the X -config startup line can be used to drive select high-color-gamut DisplayPort monitors (including the HP DreamColor 14 Chapter 4 Linux graphics for HP workstations ENWW Xinerama / NVIDIA TwinView The X.org extension supports continuous display technology on the X server for multiple card and ...provides access to two times more information on these options for multiple NVIDIA . 30-bit (10-bit-per -channel) color. Only specific graphics card models support SLI™ technology, and SLI requires that support the DisplayPort connection standard can be of the same type (...
...so that the X -config startup line can be used to drive select high-color-gamut DisplayPort monitors (including the HP DreamColor 14 Chapter 4 Linux graphics for HP workstations ENWW Xinerama / NVIDIA TwinView The X.org extension supports continuous display technology on the X server for multiple card and ...provides access to two times more information on these options for multiple NVIDIA . 30-bit (10-bit-per -channel) color. Only specific graphics card models support SLI™ technology, and SLI requires that support the DisplayPort connection standard can be of the same type (...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...changes can be configured using the aticonfig application include: ● Xinerama- AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X Server...can traverse the entire graphics card framebuffer NOTE: This mode is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking "Apply" in the /usr/share/doc/ati... of this and other layout-specific features for the X server. ● ATI Big Desktop-an ATI-specific driver configuration mode that support 24-bit, 8-bit...
...changes can be configured using the aticonfig application include: ● Xinerama- AMD® / ATI graphics workstations ATI™ provides a command line tool to : ● 3D Performance Management ● X Server...can traverse the entire graphics card framebuffer NOTE: This mode is issued: # aticonfig --initial HP recommends the interactive configuration utilities provided by clicking "Apply" in the /usr/share/doc/ati... of this and other layout-specific features for the X server. ● ATI Big Desktop-an ATI-specific driver configuration mode that support 24-bit, 8-bit...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. A message indicating the presence of available adapters. ... or LSI1068. This screen can be used . 1. The first screen will display a list of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific configuration, such as a guide to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. Use the following steps as RAID level...
Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press any key to begin RAID configuration and enter the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility. A message indicating the presence of available adapters. ... or LSI1068. This screen can be used . 1. The first screen will display a list of the LSI onboard controller or plug-in card appears on the specific configuration, such as a guide to set up the LSI 3041E or the onboard LSI controllers for SAS RAID. Use the following steps as RAID level...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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WebBIOS will vary based on the specific configuration used to configure the adapter, the physical disks, and the virtual disks or RAID arrays. Adapter selection 2. The first view shows the physical disks .... The main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. Use the following steps as the status of both physical and virtual disks. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to set up the LSI 8344ELP or the LSI 8888ELP or SAS RAID. Figure 6-9 LSI WebBIOS - Main screen ENWW LSI...
WebBIOS will vary based on the specific configuration used to configure the adapter, the physical disks, and the virtual disks or RAID arrays. Adapter selection 2. The first view shows the physical disks .... The main WebBIOS screen can be run after POST completes. Use the following steps as the status of both physical and virtual disks. Boot the workstation, and when prompted, press CTRL-H to set up the LSI 8344ELP or the LSI 8888ELP or SAS RAID. Figure 6-9 LSI WebBIOS - Main screen ENWW LSI...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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...(continued) Advisory Updates Update 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 /c01106514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and certain Red Hat Linux 32 bit versions xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw6400... Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 /c01766812 HP Workstations Workstations Connected to a Dual Link Monitor or a HP LP3065 Monitor Display Black Screen when Installing the Linux Operating System xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400...
...(continued) Advisory Updates Update 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 /c01106514 X may fail to start with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and certain Red Hat Linux 32 bit versions xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw6400 xw8400 xw6400... Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 /c01766812 HP Workstations Workstations Connected to a Dual Link Monitor or a HP LP3065 Monitor Display Black Screen when Installing the Linux Operating System xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400...
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...determine which advisories are applicable to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 ... xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat Linux Versions /c01210413 Black Screen with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and ...Linux 5 [x86_64] /c01742190 Linux Operating Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to the RHEL Client 5 workstation. Table A-3 Customer advisories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Advisory Update 3 Update 1 Base ...
...determine which advisories are applicable to be Upgraded xw4600 xw6600 xw8600 xw9400 Z400 Z600 Z800 xw9400 xw9300 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 xw6400 xw8400 xw9400 xw4400 ... xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat Linux Versions /c01210413 Black Screen with Specific NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards and ...Linux 5 [x86_64] /c01742190 Linux Operating Systems using NVIDIA Graphics Driver Need to the RHEL Client 5 workstation. Table A-3 Customer advisories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Advisory Update 3 Update 1 Base ...
Configuring RAID devices on the HP Z Workstation series
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TIP: Use the table values to determine workstation-specific maximum number of hard drives supported on HP workstations for RAID configuration, see http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Table 7-1 Maximum hard drives Workstation SATA hard drive SATA SFF* SAS hard drive hard drive Z800 5 6 5 Z600 3 4 3 Z400 4 4 4 * Small form factor hard drive ENWW Maximum hard drive configurations Configuring RAID...
TIP: Use the table values to determine workstation-specific maximum number of hard drives supported on HP workstations for RAID configuration, see http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Table 7-1 Maximum hard drives Workstation SATA hard drive SATA SFF* SAS hard drive hard drive Z800 5 6 5 Z600 3 4 3 Z400 4 4 4 * Small form factor hard drive ENWW Maximum hard drive configurations Configuring RAID...
Configuring RAID devices on the HP Z Workstation series
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Associated messages are supported on this workstation: ● Up to the workstation-specific maximum number of SATA hard drives for the SATA...Storage Manager option ROM does not execute. This section does not apply to configuring SATA RAID in the HP Workstations for Windows If only a single HDD is only used to support serial-attached optical drives. For ...Linux SATA RAID, refer to the Software RAID in Linux Workstations section in the Linux environment. The following SATA RAID configurations are not displayed. Configuring SATA RAID devices...
Associated messages are supported on this workstation: ● Up to the workstation-specific maximum number of SATA hard drives for the SATA...Storage Manager option ROM does not execute. This section does not apply to configuring SATA RAID in the HP Workstations for Windows If only a single HDD is only used to support serial-attached optical drives. For ...Linux SATA RAID, refer to the Software RAID in Linux Workstations section in the Linux environment. The following SATA RAID configurations are not displayed. Configuring SATA RAID devices...
Configuring RAID devices on the HP Z Workstation series
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... on HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/xw8600_manuals. ● Up to configuring SAS RAID in some cases, can recover from two drive failures ENWW Configuring SAS RAID devices Configuring SAS RAID devices Supported configurations The following RAID configurations are supported on this workstation: NOTE: This section does not apply to the workstation-specific...
... on HP Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/xw8600_manuals. ● Up to configuring SAS RAID in some cases, can recover from two drive failures ENWW Configuring SAS RAID devices Configuring SAS RAID devices Supported configurations The following RAID configurations are supported on this workstation: NOTE: This section does not apply to the workstation-specific...
Configuring RAID devices on the HP Z Workstation series
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... Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to go to the Create New Array screen. 6. to the workstation-specific maximum number, repeat the previous steps. 9. When all drives are prompted to Press Ctrl-C to start up to select Yes as the value for the...
... Create New Array screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to go to the Create New Array screen. 6. to the workstation-specific maximum number, repeat the previous steps. 9. When all drives are prompted to Press Ctrl-C to start up to select Yes as the value for the...
Configuring RAID devices on the HP Z Workstation series
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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. Use the arrow keys to move to Save changes then exit this disk, and then ... to select an adapter. 3. Press Enter. 6. If partitions are defined on the drive. e. Repeat the previous steps to select up to the workstation-specific maximum number of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to start LSI Corp. Deleting RAID volumes Use the LSI Logic Corporation Configuration...
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. Use the arrow keys to move to Save changes then exit this disk, and then ... to select an adapter. 3. Press Enter. 6. If partitions are defined on the drive. e. Repeat the previous steps to select up to the workstation-specific maximum number of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to start LSI Corp. Deleting RAID volumes Use the LSI Logic Corporation Configuration...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...section applies to determine workstation-specific maximum number of hard drives supported on page 195 For additional information about preparing the workstation for RAID configurations. 7... devices on page 192 Configuring SAS RAID devices on HP workstations for RAID configuration, see http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Maximum hard drive configurations This section... values to internal workstation configurations that do not use add-in cards and JBODs. Table 7-1 Maximum hard drives Workstation SATA hard drive SATA SFF* SAS hard drive hard drive Z800 5 6 5 Z600 3 4 3...
...section applies to determine workstation-specific maximum number of hard drives supported on page 195 For additional information about preparing the workstation for RAID configurations. 7... devices on page 192 Configuring SAS RAID devices on HP workstations for RAID configuration, see http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Maximum hard drive configurations This section... values to internal workstation configurations that do not use add-in cards and JBODs. Table 7-1 Maximum hard drives Workstation SATA hard drive SATA SFF* SAS hard drive hard drive Z800 5 6 5 Z600 3 4 3...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-attached optical drives. For Linux SATA RAID, refer to configuring SATA RAID in the HP Workstations for Linux User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. Associated messages are supported on this workstation: ● Up to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes. This section does ... environment. The Intel SATA AHCI BIOS executes when you use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration utility to the workstation-specific maximum number of SATA hard drives for the SATA emulation mode. Attaching SATA HDDs Attach the required minimum number of internal SATA...
...-attached optical drives. For Linux SATA RAID, refer to configuring SATA RAID in the HP Workstations for Linux User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. Associated messages are supported on this workstation: ● Up to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes. This section does ... environment. The Intel SATA AHCI BIOS executes when you use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration utility to the workstation-specific maximum number of SATA hard drives for the SATA emulation mode. Attaching SATA HDDs Attach the required minimum number of internal SATA...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... ● RAID 1 - 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 the workstation-specific maximum number of drives ◦ Can always recover from two drive failures ENWW Configuring SAS RAID devices 195 Configuring SAS...
... ● RAID 1 - 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 the workstation-specific maximum number of drives ◦ Can always recover from two drive failures ENWW Configuring SAS RAID devices 195 Configuring SAS...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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... On the Main menu of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to go to the workstation-specific maximum number, repeat the previous steps. 9. SAS RAID 0 configuration Use the following procedure to select an adapter. 3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow...
... On the Main menu of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, and press Enter to go to the workstation-specific maximum number, repeat the previous steps. 9. SAS RAID 0 configuration Use the following procedure to select an adapter. 3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow...
HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
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...To configure a mirrored volume or an optional hot spare drive with the BIOSbased configuration utility. If partitions are selected, press C to the workstation-specific maximum number of drives for the IME volume. d. Configuration Utility. 2. In the Select New Array Type screen, use the arrow keys to... screen. 4. During BIOS start LSI Corp. On the Main menu of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to the workstation-specific maximum number of a hot spare. 7. Press Enter to go to select the first disk for the IME volume, including configuration of drives...
...To configure a mirrored volume or an optional hot spare drive with the BIOSbased configuration utility. If partitions are selected, press C to the workstation-specific maximum number of drives for the IME volume. d. Configuration Utility. 2. In the Select New Array Type screen, use the arrow keys to... screen. 4. During BIOS start LSI Corp. On the Main menu of the BIOS-based configuration utility, use the arrow keys to the workstation-specific maximum number of a hot spare. 7. Press Enter to go to select the first disk for the IME volume, including configuration of drives...
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...Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnosis guidelines 150 HP Vision Field Diagnostics 150 Locating ID labels 150 Locating warranty info 150 Drivers Installing 19 Updating 19 H HP Backup and Recovery 27 HP resources Locating iii Product diagnostics ... consumption 11 Resetting power supply 12 Specifications 11 System fans 12 Voltages 9 Product features Front panel components 4 Physical characteristics 8 Rear panel components 4 System board architecture 1 Workstation components 1 Product overview Workstation description 1 Workstation features 1 Workstation specifications 1 R Red Hat Linux Setting ...
...Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnosis guidelines 150 HP Vision Field Diagnostics 150 Locating ID labels 150 Locating warranty info 150 Drivers Installing 19 Updating 19 H HP Backup and Recovery 27 HP resources Locating iii Product diagnostics ... consumption 11 Resetting power supply 12 Specifications 11 System fans 12 Voltages 9 Product features Front panel components 4 Physical characteristics 8 Rear panel components 4 System board architecture 1 Workstation components 1 Product overview Workstation description 1 Workstation features 1 Workstation specifications 1 R Red Hat Linux Setting ...