HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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...HP Encourages Your Comments...9 1 Release 5.5 Overview 11 System Configurations...11 What's New in Windows Solution 5.5 13 Software Requirements...13 Web Browser...13 TCP/IP and SNMP...13 Utility Meter...13 Supported Components...13 Superdome (with sx1000 or sx2000 chipset 14 rx8640...15 rx8620 ...16 rx7640...17 rx7620 ...18 rx6600...19 rx4640...25 EBSU displays incorrect firmware version 25 EBSU changes EFI Boot menu...26 Foundation Agents...26 Memory leak generated by Foundation Agents 26 Hard Disk Configuration...26 Disk configuration lost after reboot 26 HP c-Class Blade System ...
...HP Encourages Your Comments...9 1 Release 5.5 Overview 11 System Configurations...11 What's New in Windows Solution 5.5 13 Software Requirements...13 Web Browser...13 TCP/IP and SNMP...13 Utility Meter...13 Supported Components...13 Superdome (with sx1000 or sx2000 chipset 14 rx8640...15 rx8620 ...16 rx7640...17 rx7620 ...18 rx6600...19 rx4640...25 EBSU displays incorrect firmware version 25 EBSU changes EFI Boot menu...26 Foundation Agents...26 Memory leak generated by Foundation Agents 26 Hard Disk Configuration...26 Disk configuration lost after reboot 26 HP c-Class Blade System ...
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...Interface Cards (NICs)...32 Warning message not a cause for concern 32 Power Management...32 PAL_HALT_LIGHT disables idle power state 32 PAL_HALT_LIGHT status not displayed in HP-SUM, VCRM, and SMS 32 Partition Manager...32 C++ Runtime Library error message can be ignored 32 PXE boot on Intel Dual Core Itanium systems... 33 Patch required to enable PXE boot 33 SCSI...33 Ultra 320 firmware update fails 33 Event log entry caused by timeout condition 33 Smart Array...33 640x/530x generates errors in system event log 33 6402 ...
...Interface Cards (NICs)...32 Warning message not a cause for concern 32 Power Management...32 PAL_HALT_LIGHT disables idle power state 32 PAL_HALT_LIGHT status not displayed in HP-SUM, VCRM, and SMS 32 Partition Manager...32 C++ Runtime Library error message can be ignored 32 PXE boot on Intel Dual Core Itanium systems... 33 Patch required to enable PXE boot 33 SCSI...33 Ultra 320 firmware update fails 33 Event log entry caused by timeout condition 33 Smart Array...33 640x/530x generates errors in system event log 33 6402 ...
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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... Tasks...41 Reinstallation Tasks...42 Post-Installation Tasks...42 Tips and Tricks...42 3 Product Support...45 Technical Documentation...45 Technical Support...46 Get Windows-specific firmware, drivers, and utilities 46 Register for HP support notifications 46 Table of Contents 5
... Tasks...41 Reinstallation Tasks...42 Post-Installation Tasks...42 Tips and Tricks...42 3 Product Support...45 Technical Documentation...45 Technical Support...46 Get Windows-specific firmware, drivers, and utilities 46 Register for HP support notifications 46 Table of Contents 5
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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...needs. Send any errors found, suggestions for improvement, or compliments to: feedback@fc.hp.com Include the document title, manufacturing part number, and any comment, error found, or suggestion for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2003 and helps you type. Audience These release notes are ... Return and Enter both refer to install and use Release 5.5. User input Commands and other text that you find the system firmware, drivers, and utilities applicable to providing documentation that you must hold down the key labeled Ctrl while you may encounter, with workarounds...
...needs. Send any errors found, suggestions for improvement, or compliments to: feedback@fc.hp.com Include the document title, manufacturing part number, and any comment, error found, or suggestion for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2003 and helps you type. Audience These release notes are ... Return and Enter both refer to install and use Release 5.5. User input Commands and other text that you find the system firmware, drivers, and utilities applicable to providing documentation that you must hold down the key labeled Ctrl while you may encounter, with workarounds...
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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... OA 2.1 - C3000 enclosure with 24 total DIMM slots - HP Smart Update Manager (HP-SUM) replaces Remote Deployment Utility (RDU) • Support for the MSA60/MSA70 SAS/SATA storage connected to the Smart Array P600 (requires firmware level 1.98 or higher) • Support for the following ...windows/ie/default.mspx. Utility Meter Pay Per Use (PPU) 7.1 software requires Utility Meter software version 7.3 or higher. Here are supported on HP Integrity BL860c and BL870c blade servers: - The latest version of TCP/IP and SNMP. Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 9100 series processors, 4...
... OA 2.1 - C3000 enclosure with 24 total DIMM slots - HP Smart Update Manager (HP-SUM) replaces Remote Deployment Utility (RDU) • Support for the MSA60/MSA70 SAS/SATA storage connected to the Smart Array P600 (requires firmware level 1.98 or higher) • Support for the following ...windows/ie/default.mspx. Utility Meter Pay Per Use (PPU) 7.1 software requires Utility Meter software version 7.3 or higher. Here are supported on HP Integrity BL860c and BL870c blade servers: - The latest version of TCP/IP and SNMP. Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 9100 series processors, 4...
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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...Workaround EBSU displays the Emulex 4 Gigabit cards (FC2143 and FC2243) firmware version 2.10A10 as unknown in the system inventory due to a system firmware issue. These values also display correctly in the Option ROM section on EBSU. rx4640 Run info cpu on a Windows system. If the configuration tool lists...and check the Rev column for 32-bit systems, it and resetting the system, contact your HP Smart Setup CD. All Integrity Install the driver using SANsurfer on the tool and the firmware version is configured for the specific CPU module to the adapters Option ROM. This occurs when...
...Workaround EBSU displays the Emulex 4 Gigabit cards (FC2143 and FC2243) firmware version 2.10A10 as unknown in the system inventory due to a system firmware issue. These values also display correctly in the Option ROM section on EBSU. rx4640 Run info cpu on a Windows system. If the configuration tool lists...and check the Rev column for 32-bit systems, it and resetting the system, contact your HP Smart Setup CD. All Integrity Install the driver using SANsurfer on the tool and the firmware version is configured for the specific CPU module to the adapters Option ROM. This occurs when...
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... expected in January 2008. 28 Release 5.5 Overview sx2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600 1. HP-SUM hangs on Active-Passive Controllers will be stopped because a program is not an error. New firmware is no workaround at this time. HBA removal fails Issue Servers Workaround When attempting to run ...will fail to remove the AB379A or AB429A HBA using the Smart Component in the Services window under Computer Management. 2. All Integrity Use the MSA Flash utility with Storport driver installed Issue Servers Workaround MSA flash utility version 6.86.1.52 used on Active-Active ...
... expected in January 2008. 28 Release 5.5 Overview sx2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600 1. HP-SUM hangs on Active-Passive Controllers will be stopped because a program is not an error. New firmware is no workaround at this time. HBA removal fails Issue Servers Workaround When attempting to run ...will fail to remove the AB379A or AB429A HBA using the Smart Component in the Services window under Computer Management. 2. All Integrity Use the MSA Flash utility with Storport driver installed Issue Servers Workaround MSA flash utility version 6.86.1.52 used on Active-Active ...
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...at system startup Issue Servers Workaround During system startup the screen may remain blank for the function keys. rx6600, rx3600, rx2660, HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade, HP Integrity BL870c Server Blade Use the ioconfig in cases where the system has many cards, such as numerous NIC cards, installed. #...919385 from reinstall media, you use the 16 GB option during Power On Self Test (POST) the Smart Array firmware displays a banner and...
...at system startup Issue Servers Workaround During system startup the screen may remain blank for the function keys. rx6600, rx3600, rx2660, HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade, HP Integrity BL870c Server Blade Use the ioconfig in cases where the system has many cards, such as numerous NIC cards, installed. #...919385 from reinstall media, you use the 16 GB option during Power On Self Test (POST) the Smart Array firmware displays a banner and...
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... Ultra 320 firmware update fails Issue Servers Workaround If a DVD-RW SCSI device with an embedded U320 SCSI controller as internal disk drive controller generates errors Issue When running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on an HP Integrity server with EBSU media is needed. All Integrity Ignore these ...there. Download QFE 916860 from the QFE package. 3. Click Start > Run, and enter cmd to restart the RIS. All Integrity Copy the firmware to enable PXE boot Issue Servers Workaround A patch must be generated in the Windows Event Log after rebooting. Event log entry ...
... Ultra 320 firmware update fails Issue Servers Workaround If a DVD-RW SCSI device with an embedded U320 SCSI controller as internal disk drive controller generates errors Issue When running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on an HP Integrity server with EBSU media is needed. All Integrity Ignore these ...there. Download QFE 916860 from the QFE package. 3. Click Start > Run, and enter cmd to restart the RIS. All Integrity Copy the firmware to enable PXE boot Issue Servers Workaround A patch must be generated in the Windows Event Log after rebooting. Event log entry ...
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... 640x or 530x cards may take up to the Mass Storage section on SA530x. Scroll to 5 minutes before the rebuild starts). Minimum firmware revision for the SA640x controller is initiated automatically after drive replacement: 1. If an internal HDD array fails, replace the failed physical drive...56. 2. The Smart Array Option ROM has to recognize when drives are replaced. The minimum required revision for Smart Array 640x on HP Integrity servers. The Rescan Service will initiate the rebuild automatically (it will not function and a yellow exclamation mark displays next to rebuild. ...
... 640x or 530x cards may take up to the Mass Storage section on SA530x. Scroll to 5 minutes before the rebuild starts). Minimum firmware revision for the SA640x controller is initiated automatically after drive replacement: 1. If an internal HDD array fails, replace the failed physical drive...56. 2. The Smart Array Option ROM has to recognize when drives are replaced. The minimum required revision for Smart Array 640x on HP Integrity servers. The Rescan Service will initiate the rebuild automatically (it will not function and a yellow exclamation mark displays next to rebuild. ...
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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... descriptions Issue Servers Workaround On rx2620 servers with firmware bundle version 8.1 or later, and on the system, some configurable components might also be stopped because a program is still accessing it Servers All Integrity Workaround Restart the Storage Agents service and try to... the same firmware version for Windows Server 2003 on a server. All Integrity To make the red exclamation mark go away, copy the System Management Homepage component to hot-replace the controller again. Superdome sx2000, HP Integrity Server rx8640, HP Integrity Server rx7640 HP recommends you ...
... descriptions Issue Servers Workaround On rx2620 servers with firmware bundle version 8.1 or later, and on the system, some configurable components might also be stopped because a program is still accessing it Servers All Integrity Workaround Restart the Storage Agents service and try to... the same firmware version for Windows Server 2003 on a server. All Integrity To make the red exclamation mark go away, copy the System Management Homepage component to hot-replace the controller again. Superdome sx2000, HP Integrity Server rx8640, HP Integrity Server rx7640 HP recommends you ...
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes v5.5
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... Setup CD. Specify NIC for system administrators with the HP Smart Setup CD in the root cell. - During Express Setup you are using a RIS server as creating hard disk partitions and updating the firmware. A more detailed description of RIS included with configuration tasks such as... controller. Run EBSU b. 2 Installing Windows Server 2003 This chapter provides an overview of the Windows Server 2003 installation on HP Integrity servers using the HP Smart Setup CD and your licensed copy of your licensed Windows Server 2003 CD. 1. Installing from either a GUI or headless...
... Setup CD. Specify NIC for system administrators with the HP Smart Setup CD in the root cell. - During Express Setup you are using a RIS server as creating hard disk partitions and updating the firmware. A more detailed description of RIS included with configuration tasks such as... controller. Run EBSU b. 2 Installing Windows Server 2003 This chapter provides an overview of the Windows Server 2003 installation on HP Integrity servers using the HP Smart Setup CD and your licensed copy of your licensed Windows Server 2003 CD. 1. Installing from either a GUI or headless...
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...firmware and device drivers. 3. Enable Windows Components. b. 2. c. Configure SNMP. 5. Tips and Tricks The following tasks in the order shown. Specify server settings Post-Installation Tasks Perform the following tips enable you to overcome some issues you might encounter while deploying your HP Integrity... server was purchased with a factory-installed operating system, HP provides an HP Reinstallation CD, which allows you are prompted to its factory condition if necessary...
...firmware and device drivers. 3. Enable Windows Components. b. 2. c. Configure SNMP. 5. Tips and Tricks The following tasks in the order shown. Specify server settings Post-Installation Tasks Perform the following tips enable you to overcome some issues you might encounter while deploying your HP Integrity... server was purchased with a factory-installed operating system, HP provides an HP Reinstallation CD, which allows you are prompted to its factory condition if necessary...
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... from an external SAN decreases downtime through faster server replacement in a cluster. They help you work with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on HP Integrity servers and to obtain the system firmware, drivers, and utilities applicable to eliminate unplanned system downtime by providing hardware and software redundancy. nPartition Guide Provides instructions for using the...
... from an external SAN decreases downtime through faster server replacement in a cluster. They help you work with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on HP Integrity servers and to obtain the system firmware, drivers, and utilities applicable to eliminate unplanned system downtime by providing hardware and software redundancy. nPartition Guide Provides instructions for using the...
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... Begin Search. 4. In the Download Drivers and Software page, select Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition as your server up to update the system firmware on HP Integrity rx7600-series, rx8600-series, and Superdome servers. Technical Support To keep your operating system. 6. Click Software & Driver Downloads. 3. Go to the...
... Begin Search. 4. In the Download Drivers and Software page, select Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition as your server up to update the system firmware on HP Integrity rx7600-series, rx8600-series, and Superdome servers. Technical Support To keep your operating system. 6. Click Software & Driver Downloads. 3. Go to the...
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 3.50 Release Notes
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...; HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD 7.80 NEW • HP SmartStart Scripting Toolkit for Linux 1.7 NEW • HP SmartStart Scripting Toolkit for Microsoft® Windows® 1.7 NEW • HP Integrity Integration Module 3.60 NEW • HP Windows Integrity Support Pack 5.1 NEW • HP Linux Integrity Support Pack 3.41 • HP Integrity Essentials SmartSetup Scripting Toolkit for Integrity Servers 2.6 NEW • HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) Integration Module...
...; HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD 7.80 NEW • HP SmartStart Scripting Toolkit for Linux 1.7 NEW • HP SmartStart Scripting Toolkit for Microsoft® Windows® 1.7 NEW • HP Integrity Integration Module 3.60 NEW • HP Windows Integrity Support Pack 5.1 NEW • HP Linux Integrity Support Pack 3.41 • HP Integrity Essentials SmartSetup Scripting Toolkit for Integrity Servers 2.6 NEW • HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) Integration Module...
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack-Windows Edition Support Matrix
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... server configurations, see the Rapid Deployment Pack Knowledge Base article, "Minimum Firmware Requirements for target platforms are met. Verify that the minimum firmware requirements for Target Servers," Article #200, at http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp/kb. 3. Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 ... RDP to perform an operating system installation: 1. To determine minimum firmware requirements, see the ProLiant Server VMware Support Matrix at http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp/kb. Introduction The HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack enables the installation of supported servers see...
... server configurations, see the Rapid Deployment Pack Knowledge Base article, "Minimum Firmware Requirements for target platforms are met. Verify that the minimum firmware requirements for Target Servers," Article #200, at http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp/kb. 3. Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 ... RDP to perform an operating system installation: 1. To determine minimum firmware requirements, see the ProLiant Server VMware Support Matrix at http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp/kb. Introduction The HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack enables the installation of supported servers see...
HP Version Control Release Notes
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...firmware installed on which is the standard single-server management tool in a repository • Automatic Updates. Upload a Support Pack to facilitate software versioning, updates, and related tasks. Manage software from HP that is made available • Upload Support Packs. Install Custom Software Baselines, ProLiant and Integrity.... 2 Features and change notification The VCRM and the VCA are integrated with the SMH, which the VCA is installed • Install Software. Proactively receive new HP ProLiant software as it is stored in the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack...
...firmware installed on which is the standard single-server management tool in a repository • Automatic Updates. Upload a Support Pack to facilitate software versioning, updates, and related tasks. Manage software from HP that is made available • Upload Support Packs. Install Custom Software Baselines, ProLiant and Integrity.... 2 Features and change notification The VCRM and the VCA are integrated with the SMH, which the VCA is installed • Install Software. Proactively receive new HP ProLiant software as it is stored in the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack...
Version Control Release Notes
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HP Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) adds the following enhancements with the current release: • Support for Online System BIOS ROM flash components. • Support for ... new for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) coexistence. • Support of VCRM on HPSUM availability in VCRM. HP Version Control Agent (VCA) adds the following enhancements with the current release: • Support for SAS and SATA disk drive firmware smart components. • Support for selecting multiple components for deployment. • Support for the...
HP Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) adds the following enhancements with the current release: • Support for Online System BIOS ROM flash components. • Support for ... new for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) coexistence. • Support of VCRM on HPSUM availability in VCRM. HP Version Control Agent (VCA) adds the following enhancements with the current release: • Support for SAS and SATA disk drive firmware smart components. • Support for selecting multiple components for deployment. • Support for the...
Version Control Release Notes
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... media • Create Custom Software Baselines. VCA features The VCA provides the following features: • Monitor Software. Monitor software and firmware installed on which is the standard single-server management tool in a repository • Automatic Updates. Upload a Support Pack to facilitate ... The VCRM and the VCA are integrated with the SMH, which the VCA is installed • Install Software. Proactively receive new HP ProLiant software as it is stored in the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), also part of the ProLiant...
... media • Create Custom Software Baselines. VCA features The VCA provides the following features: • Monitor Software. Monitor software and firmware installed on which is the standard single-server management tool in a repository • Automatic Updates. Upload a Support Pack to facilitate ... The VCRM and the VCA are integrated with the SMH, which the VCA is installed • Install Software. Proactively receive new HP ProLiant software as it is stored in the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), also part of the ProLiant...