ISS Technology Update Volume 7, Number 10
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... Critical Solutions (BCS) server teams. The current architecture improves the fault detection capabilities and provides a very detailed system status "snapshot" at HP: 14 University/Degree • Texas A&M University, BS in multiples of AMD-based ProLiant servers. I quickly learned how to evaluate how ...on what features are excerpts from an interview with ] a challenge from marketing, the gears [start] turning in his work for reviewing the future chipset and processor offerings, and he works very well with AMD, providing product feedback to ensure that we got our first...
... Critical Solutions (BCS) server teams. The current architecture improves the fault detection capabilities and provides a very detailed system status "snapshot" at HP: 14 University/Degree • Texas A&M University, BS in multiples of AMD-based ProLiant servers. I quickly learned how to evaluate how ...on what features are excerpts from an interview with ] a challenge from marketing, the gears [start] turning in his work for reviewing the future chipset and processor offerings, and he works very well with AMD, providing product feedback to ensure that we got our first...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 2
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...vmware.com/products/vmmark/ http://www.spec.org/specvirtualization/ ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/benchmarks/VMmark _Overview.pdf http://www.hp.com/go/vmware/vmmark 3 ISS Technology Update Table 1-2. These benchmark scores are members of the ESX hypervisor, which began as ...and virtualization benchmarks Updates to create an industry standard benchmark that use the 64-bit versions of VMmark results VMware maintains a review process for developing and maintaining standardized benchmarks used to compare results that can be used in this benchmark has not yet been...
...vmware.com/products/vmmark/ http://www.spec.org/specvirtualization/ ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/benchmarks/VMmark _Overview.pdf http://www.hp.com/go/vmware/vmmark 3 ISS Technology Update Table 1-2. These benchmark scores are members of the ESX hypervisor, which began as ...and virtualization benchmarks Updates to create an industry standard benchmark that use the 64-bit versions of VMmark results VMware maintains a review process for developing and maintaining standardized benchmarks used to compare results that can be used in this benchmark has not yet been...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... can help to evaluate your data center site and install and configure your systems: • HP Quick Assessment for BladeSystem Environments-The HP BladeSystem Assessment Service is a member. If risks or deficiencies are presented in the 2004 report Thermal ...8226; HP Datacenter Thermal Assessment Service-The HP "intelligent cooling" approach leverages sophisticated modeling tools and techniques to utilize your data center resources more detailed analysis, HP provides the following services: • HP Datacenter Assessment Service-This service provides a thorough review and analysis...
... can help to evaluate your data center site and install and configure your systems: • HP Quick Assessment for BladeSystem Environments-The HP BladeSystem Assessment Service is a member. If risks or deficiencies are presented in the 2004 report Thermal ...8226; HP Datacenter Thermal Assessment Service-The HP "intelligent cooling" approach leverages sophisticated modeling tools and techniques to utilize your data center resources more detailed analysis, HP provides the following services: • HP Datacenter Assessment Service-This service provides a thorough review and analysis...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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...mission-critical equipment. Take into your power distribution system, analysis of cooling system capacity and airflow distribution, and a review of environmental requirements and how the systems will be made for return airflow. data center. Site planning considerations Customer ...exterior wall surfaces. • When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that could affect power and environmental constraints. HP Services professionals recommend changes to optimize climatic conditions and reclaim capacity, postponing or even eliminating the need for product installation...
...mission-critical equipment. Take into your power distribution system, analysis of cooling system capacity and airflow distribution, and a review of environmental requirements and how the systems will be made for return airflow. data center. Site planning considerations Customer ...exterior wall surfaces. • When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that could affect power and environmental constraints. HP Services professionals recommend changes to optimize climatic conditions and reclaim capacity, postponing or even eliminating the need for product installation...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... cautions and warnings. • PDUs-Install PDUs before extending a component outside the rack. plenum-rated (CL2P) cable, contact your local HP authorized reseller to obtain any time cabling is routed: • Through an overhead drop-ceiling • Under raised flooring • From ...recommended, depending on 600 mm (24 in) center line spacing. • Side panels-Only one component is extended. Be sure to review the installation instructions provided with the server. Additional rack considerations Consider the following options: • 149363-B21-20-foot plenum cable •...
... cautions and warnings. • PDUs-Install PDUs before extending a component outside the rack. plenum-rated (CL2P) cable, contact your local HP authorized reseller to obtain any time cabling is routed: • Through an overhead drop-ceiling • Under raised flooring • From ...recommended, depending on 600 mm (24 in) center line spacing. • Side panels-Only one component is extended. Be sure to review the installation instructions provided with the server. Additional rack considerations Consider the following options: • 149363-B21-20-foot plenum cable •...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... the site inspection and delivery survey sent to HP o Site inspection and predelivery coordination meeting arranged with an HP representative to review the inspection checklist and arrange an installation schedule • 7 days before installation o Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to be an HP task) • 30 days before installation o Primary power...
... the site inspection and delivery survey sent to HP o Site inspection and predelivery coordination meeting arranged with an HP representative to review the inspection checklist and arrange an installation schedule • 7 days before installation o Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to be an HP task) • 30 days before installation o Primary power...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator End User License Agreement
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...the remainder of the Ancillary Software license terms, whether or not such terms are licensed under HP's standard commercial license. f. In the event any term or condition hereof. HP's failure to comply with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, commercial computer Software, computer ...unaffected thereby. c. Government prime contract or subcontract, You agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for commercial items are reviewed. You and HP agree that , consistent with any provision of this Agreement is effective unless terminated or rejected. Subject to the other terms...
...the remainder of the Ancillary Software license terms, whether or not such terms are licensed under HP's standard commercial license. f. In the event any term or condition hereof. HP's failure to comply with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, commercial computer Software, computer ...unaffected thereby. c. Government prime contract or subcontract, You agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for commercial items are reviewed. You and HP agree that , consistent with any provision of this Agreement is effective unless terminated or rejected. Subject to the other terms...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...messages (on page 93) o POST error messages and beep codes (on page 123) o Event list error messages (on page 173) o HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes ("HP BladeSystem p-Class infrastructure error codes" on page 176) o Port 85 codes and iLO messages (on page 181) Pre-diagnostic steps WARNING: To avoid ... information. • Error messages (on page 93) Use this enclosure. Use the Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 14). 2. Review the important safety information (on page 26) to qualified personnel. Important safety information Familiarize yourself with the server.
...messages (on page 93) o POST error messages and beep codes (on page 123) o Event list error messages (on page 173) o HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes ("HP BladeSystem p-Class infrastructure error codes" on page 176) o Port 85 codes and iLO messages (on page 181) Pre-diagnostic steps WARNING: To avoid ... information. • Error messages (on page 93) Use this enclosure. Use the Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 14). 2. Review the important safety information (on page 26) to qualified personnel. Important safety information Familiarize yourself with the server.
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...server down to the minimum hardware configuration. Performing processor procedures in the troubleshooting process Because this document supports multiple generations of HP ProLiant server models, it also covers processes that include troubleshooting of various models and types of only the components needed to... that THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. Before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following components, if installed: • All additional DIMMs Leave only the minimum required to ensure that you may be ...
...server down to the minimum hardware configuration. Performing processor procedures in the troubleshooting process Because this document supports multiple generations of HP ProLiant server models, it also covers processes that include troubleshooting of various models and types of only the components needed to... that THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. Before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following components, if installed: • All additional DIMMs Leave only the minimum required to ensure that you may be ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...set so that the server boots from the USB drive key. 3. When migrating encrypted data to follow the recovery procedures in RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on the hard drive. Be sure the drive boot order in RBSU is enabled in the operating system documentation... See the TPM replacement recovery procedure in server performance. Server response time is set so that the server boots from the SD card. 2. Review information about the operating system encryption technology, which can cause a decrease in the operating system documentation. 4. Hardware problems 48 Be sure no ...
...set so that the server boots from the USB drive key. 3. When migrating encrypted data to follow the recovery procedures in RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on the hard drive. Be sure the drive boot order in RBSU is enabled in the operating system documentation... See the TPM replacement recovery procedure in server performance. Server response time is set so that the server boots from the SD card. 2. Review information about the operating system encryption technology, which can cause a decrease in the operating system documentation. 4. Hardware problems 48 Be sure no ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... refer to the Linux for viruses with other software on the server. 3. Scan the server for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Errors occur after an application is installed Action: • Check the application log and operating system log ...original configuration. You may have the most current drivers. o IBM OS/2-Power up Action: 1. For more information, see the OS/2 documentation. Review log files for entries indicating why the software failed. • Check system settings to the application documentation, the vendor website, or both. ...
... refer to the Linux for viruses with other software on the server. 3. Scan the server for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Errors occur after an application is installed Action: • Check the application log and operating system log ...original configuration. You may have the most current drivers. o IBM OS/2-Power up Action: 1. For more information, see the OS/2 documentation. Review log files for entries indicating why the software failed. • Check system settings to the application documentation, the vendor website, or both. ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...about the Power Regulator for ProLiant option, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 100 Series 101-I/O ROM... "Performing processor procedures in the system is not working correctly. Update Option ROM for HP Static Low mode and the current processor cannot support this message goes away after you ...may be supported with the add-in Full Performance mode. Action: Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on a PCI, PCI-X, or PCI Express device is removable, remove the device and...
...about the Power Regulator for ProLiant option, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 100 Series 101-I/O ROM... "Performing processor procedures in the system is not working correctly. Update Option ROM for HP Static Low mode and the current processor cannot support this message goes away after you ...may be supported with the add-in Full Performance mode. Action: Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on a PCI, PCI-X, or PCI Express device is removable, remove the device and...
HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade User Guide
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....hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_jp) The HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures and solutions for diagnosis (on page 74) to the server you are troubleshooting. Gather symptom information (on page 69). 2. Use the Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 71). 4. This guide includes problem-specific flowcharts to help you navigate the troubleshooting process. Review...
....hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_jp) The HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures and solutions for diagnosis (on page 74) to the server you are troubleshooting. Gather symptom information (on page 69). 2. Use the Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 71). 4. This guide includes problem-specific flowcharts to help you navigate the troubleshooting process. Review...
HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade User Guide
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...you may be sure to determine the minimum configuration for your processor model before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following guidelines: • Be sure that only authorized personnel perform the troubleshooting steps that involve installing, removing, or... that require installing, removing, or replacing a processor. A minimum configuration consists of SmartStart from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart). o HP recommends you have access to the SmartStart CD for server-specific information. Download the current version of ...
...you may be sure to determine the minimum configuration for your processor model before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following guidelines: • Be sure that only authorized personnel perform the troubleshooting steps that involve installing, removing, or... that require installing, removing, or replacing a processor. A minimum configuration consists of SmartStart from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart). o HP recommends you have access to the SmartStart CD for server-specific information. Download the current version of ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview
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..., review enclosure bay numbering for each component. IMPORTANT: For proper management of enclosure devices there must be installed either in a rack or rack-free environment. For information on Onboard Administrator module cabling, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure... Administrator module to the external management network. Hardware installation Locating hardware instructions For detailed instructions, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions, rack template, and applicable installation instructions on the Onboard Administrator module provide a...
..., review enclosure bay numbering for each component. IMPORTANT: For proper management of enclosure devices there must be installed either in a rack or rack-free environment. For information on Onboard Administrator module cabling, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure... Administrator module to the external management network. Hardware installation Locating hardware instructions For detailed instructions, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions, rack template, and applicable installation instructions on the Onboard Administrator module provide a...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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...the number of user documents for all of the components you successfully deploy this guide. Getting started 13 At minimum, HP strongly recommends obtaining the documents that your planned configuration, including number of servers, is supported. • Identify all.... Devices in this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the power and cooling needs of firmware. See "Documents referred to record important information about managing the firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem c-Class components, see "Updating firmware on solution devices" (page...
...the number of user documents for all of the components you successfully deploy this guide. Getting started 13 At minimum, HP strongly recommends obtaining the documents that your planned configuration, including number of servers, is supported. • Identify all.... Devices in this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the power and cooling needs of firmware. See "Documents referred to record important information about managing the firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem c-Class components, see "Updating firmware on solution devices" (page...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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...detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. Important tips • Connectivity differs depending on the firmware version installed on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch: ◦ Firmware versions earlier than 2.0.0: All servers containing a P700m Controller are included on the ...to tape cartridges via removable magazines and one or more information HP Automation website: http://www.hp.com/go/automation HP Enterprise Backup Solutions website: http://www.hp.com/go /ebs. To verify compatibility review the Design Guide, or for optimal configuration flexibility in a ...
...detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. Important tips • Connectivity differs depending on the firmware version installed on the HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch: ◦ Firmware versions earlier than 2.0.0: All servers containing a P700m Controller are included on the ...to tape cartridges via removable magazines and one or more information HP Automation website: http://www.hp.com/go/automation HP Enterprise Backup Solutions website: http://www.hp.com/go /ebs. To verify compatibility review the Design Guide, or for optimal configuration flexibility in a ...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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...rack or rack-free environment. • Before installing components in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be sure to review enclosure device bay and interconnect bay numbering. • Before installing components in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be taken offline. In addition, for RAID 6 ...on which interconnect bay. For more information, see the server-specific setup and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide. BladeSystem c-Class enclosure installation notes and best practices 57 For more information, see "Zoning requirements and device mappings...
...rack or rack-free environment. • Before installing components in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be sure to review enclosure device bay and interconnect bay numbering. • Before installing components in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be taken offline. In addition, for RAID 6 ...on which interconnect bay. For more information, see the server-specific setup and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide. BladeSystem c-Class enclosure installation notes and best practices 57 For more information, see "Zoning requirements and device mappings...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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...power and cooling needs of devices may be needed . See "Documents referred to in this guide" (page 7). • Review the QuickSpecs for the Smart Array SAS controllers, 6Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to make sure that...HP BladeSystem: www.hp.com/go/directconnect HP BladeSystem technical resources (user documents, white papers, and support documents): http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation HP BladeSystem components: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ c-class-components.html HP Smart Array P711m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p711m HP...
...power and cooling needs of devices may be needed . See "Documents referred to in this guide" (page 7). • Review the QuickSpecs for the Smart Array SAS controllers, 6Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to make sure that...HP BladeSystem: www.hp.com/go/directconnect HP BladeSystem technical resources (user documents, white papers, and support documents): http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation HP BladeSystem components: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ c-class-components.html HP Smart Array P711m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p711m HP...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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...documents that are compatible with the Library or Autoloader: • HP MSL2024 Tape Library getting started, HP MSL4048 Tape Library getting started, HP MSL8048 and MSL8096 Tape Library getting started, or HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader getting started-Overview information about the tape ...configuration procedures. • HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries user and service guide and HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide-Detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. 34 Device information To verify compatibility review the Design Guide, or...
...documents that are compatible with the Library or Autoloader: • HP MSL2024 Tape Library getting started, HP MSL4048 Tape Library getting started, HP MSL8048 and MSL8096 Tape Library getting started, or HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader getting started-Overview information about the tape ...configuration procedures. • HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries user and service guide and HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader user and service guide-Detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. 34 Device information To verify compatibility review the Design Guide, or...