HP BL460c - ProLiant - G5 driver and firmware
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ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide - Page 1
...8226; Download the latest individual software components from the Software and Driver download pages available from www.hp.com/support
• Use HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of systems running Windows or Linux.
• Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 1
... Installations ...4 Server Roles ...4 Read-Only Domain Controllers...5 Networking requirements ...5 TCP/IP ...5 NDIS 6.0 ...5 IPv6 ...5 Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA 5 Supported configurations ...6 Recommended system configuration 7
Recommended ProLiant server platforms 8
Supported components for ProLiant servers 10 Software drivers...10 Management software ...10 Storage options...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 5
... Windows (ETW)
Not all HP servers that support Windows Server 2008 will be WHEA compatible. Table 2 lists the WHEA-capable ProLiant servers. HP has updated the following deliverables in support of WHEA:
• System ROMs for specific ProLiant server platforms planned for WHEA support (see Table 2) • iLO firmware (version 1.42 or later) • iLO 2 Management Controller Driver for Windows...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 8
... the ROM version and family of the supported ProLiant server. • Software and drivers:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135. • Windows on ProLiant support matrix: http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html.
IMPORTANT iLO 2 firmware must be updated to Version 1.29 (or later) before Windows Server 2008 is installed.
Table...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 19
... has added the option to inject a driver during install through the "Update Driver" button. The driver may reside on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive.
Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
Table 7 details the Microsoft supported upgrade paths for Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
Table 7. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths
If you are running:
You...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 25
... window titled "Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller" should now be displayed. Select Browse my computer for driver software.
7. In the following window, enter the directory the component was extracted to (from Step 1) in the text field under Search for driver software in this location: and then click Next.
8. Select Install on the resulting "Windows Security" window.
9. The Virtual Bus...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers - Page 6
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IMPORTANT iLO 2 firmware must be updated to Version 1.42 (or later) before Windows Server 2008 Foundation is installed.
For additional information and updates on supported servers, refer to the following websites:
• ProLiant server platforms OS matrix: - http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/458915-0-0-0-121.html
• Software and drivers: - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers - Page 7
...the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008
Foundation installations for the server. ‰ Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order
(if necessary). ‰ Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the
RAID settings for the server. ‰ Update iLO 2 firmware to Version 1.42 (or later).
HP ProLiant...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers - Page 8
... information and to download the latest PSP, see the HP ProLiant Support Pack website www.hp.com/servers/psp.
NOTE The PSP installs automatically at the end of the assisted path installation. It does not need to be initiated to perform a manual installation of Windows Server 2008 Foundation.
Obtaining the PSP
The latest PSP and individual components for supported Windows operating systems...
Optimizing facility operation in high density data center environments - Page 6
... modes
System ROM Hardware Registers
An OS-based control method requires an OS upgrade and driver installation on any server where Pstate management is desired. A ROM-based solution, however, provides P-state control at power-up, requires no software loading or upgrade, and can operate on systems running an OS that does not support P-state management. HP Power Regulator for ProLiant servers is...
Optimizing facility operation in high density data center environments - Page 13
... each server's idle and maximum measured power consumption.
The latest iLO 2 firmware may be found at http://www/hp.com/go/ilo. Updated System ROM/BIOS may be found on the Software and Drivers download page for each server model at www.hp.com/go/proliant. The latest Insight Power Manager software may be found at www.hp.com/go/ipm.
Airflow distribution for...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers - Page 15
... an Offline ROM Flash. The firmware can be updated using a ROMPaq Diskette or using the ROM Update Utility. A ROMPaq is a floppy-disk based method of upgrade. The firmware is downloaded onto a floppy diskette and then the system is booted to the floppy drive. The ROM Update Utility is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can be downloaded to a USB Drive Key using the HP Drive Key Boot...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers - Page 3
....) The Critical Component Update is also logged in the Windows NT Event Log and the HP SIM Console.
The examples below show how easy and convenient it is to check for (and install) updates using the System Management Homepage. The Version Control Agent indicates (by displaying an exclamation point inside a yellow triangle) that an updated version of software is available (but...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers - Page 8
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A ROMPaq is a floppy-disk based method of upgrade. The firmware is downloaded onto a floppy diskette and then the system is booted to the floppy drive.
The ROM Update Utility is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can be downloaded to a USB Drive Key using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility.
Note: Hard Drive components can only be updated using the Offline method.
Back...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 77
... as well as other option drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be downloaded from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
ProLiant Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management agents. Refer to the PSP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html).
Version control
The VCRM and VCA are...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide - Page 10
... HP USB Key Creator for Windows utility must be downloaded from the HP website (http://www.hp.com) and installed on a workstation. After installation, the utility places a shortcut in the HP System Tools folder in the Programs start menu.
To create your bootable drive key and copy the contents of the CD: 1. Place your HP USB drive key in an available USB port. 2. Select the HP USB Key...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide - Page 29
... Rewrites to enable HP Smart Update Manager to overwrite the current firmware version
with the same version.
• Select Allow Shared Devices to upgrade firmware in a shared storage environment.
NOTE: HP Smart Update Manager does not support Allow Downgrades or Allow Rewrites for the HP Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules for c-Class BladeSystem firmware component.
The following...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide - Page 32
... inventory of available updates. When the inventory process is complete, the Select Installation Host(s) screen appears.
Selecting remote hosts or groups
The Select Installation Host(s) screen enables you to choose multiple hosts and groups for component installation. A remote host can be the IP address or DNS name of a remote server, remote iLO NIC port, Virtual Connect Ethernet or Fibre Channel...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide - Page 49
... to bypass inactive or unavailable remote hosts when deploying firmware or software to multiple remote hosts at the same time. FailedDependencies can be used to ignore any failed dependencies and proceed with the ones that are ready to be installed.
This argument defines the behavior when a remote target has an existing HP Smart Update Manager session in progress...
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS fo Low Latency OS Kernel Environments - Page 6
...applications, adjust the software lockup detection interval.
Upgrading BIOS
Before attempting to disable Processor Power and Utilization Monitoring or Memory Pre-Failure notification, upgrade the BIOS to the most recent version. To obtain the most recent BIOS upgrade: 1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 3. Enter the server...