HP ProLiant BL25p - G2 Server driver and firmware
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ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide - Page 1
... CD from www.hp.com/servers/manage
• 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HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of systems running Windows or Linux.
•...
HP VMware ESXi management environment - Page 3
... updated as the indication is delivered. Every event or indication is delivered with the following information from the computer system generating the event: • Event time • Computer system name • HP Insight Management WBEM Provider version • Computer system IP address • Computer system OS name • Computer system serial number and Globally Unique Identifier (GUID...
HP VMware ESXi management environment - Page 4
...processor (CPU) subsystem, fan subsystem, power supply subsystem, and memory subsystem.
HP integrated VMware ESXi provider and profile summary
The Insight Providers for ESXi collect management data from the ProLiant base server system and its processor, fan, power supply, and memory subsystems. Information provided includes properties and health status for all individual devices and redundant sets...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition) - Page 9
Dynamic Power Caps should always be done in conjunction with your facilities department.
• First, download and apply the following updates to your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix for list of supported servers):
Table 4. Component Requirement for Rack-Mount Servers
Required Component
ROM BIOS
iLO IPM component of Insight Control Environment
Version Required
11/1/2008 or later
1.70 or ...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (WW edition) - Page 10
... synchronized workloads that peak and idle concurrently.
• First, download and apply the following updates to your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix for list of supported servers):
Table 6. Component Requirement for BladeSytem Servers
Required Component
ROM BIOS
iLO Onboard Administrator IPM component of Insight Control Environment
Version Required
11/1/2008 or later
1.70 or later 2.30 or...
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
... device. The utility also provides the ability to load the ROM Update Utility on an HP Drive Key. After the ROM Update Utility has been installed, the Offline ROM Flash Smart Components can be downloaded to the drive key from the following URL and deployed using the ROM Update Utility:
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/smartstartGP.html
System ROM support is required for the HP...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 5
... ...76 HP Insight Remote Support software 76 Keeping the system current ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...79 Verifying firmware versions...80 Updating firmware ...81...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 72
... on the Insight Control Data Center Edition DVD. For more information, see the HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack User Guide, or the HP website (http://www.hp.com).
HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant
The HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant (SMP) enables administrators to upgrade or replace an existing server through server migration. SMP...
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 Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 94
...a configuration for this controller. Action: Run the server setup utility to configure the NVRAM.
Controller Firmware Needs Upgrading
Description: Controller firmware is below the latest recommended version. Action: Update the controller to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 79).
Controller is Located in Special "Video" Slot
Description: Controller is installed in the slot...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 95
... the server setup utility to configure the controller and NVRAM.
Disable Command Issued
Description: The issuing of the Accelerator Disable command has disabled posted-writes. This occurred because of an operating system device driver. Action: Restart the system. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 67) to reinitialize the array accelerator board.
Drive (Bay) X Firmware Needs Upgrading...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 123
... the configuration progress. The following error may appear:
Error - USB tape drive not in Disaster Recovery mode. 3. Follow the onscreen directions:
Remove power to USB drive and reboot. The following message should appear: OBDR is now enabled for the attached USB tape drive.
WARNING: A Type 2 Header PCI Device Has Been Detected...
The BIOS will not configure this card. It must be configured...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 188
... 120 updating the firmware 81, 83 updating the operating system 59 updating the system ROM 73, 84 UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 37 USB drive key 44, 82 USB support 74 using this guide 12 utilities 64 utilities, deployment 64, 65, 68
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valid data found in array accelerator 154 VCRM (Version Control Repository Manager) 77 Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) 77 video adapter problems...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide - Page 7
...the HP ProLiant Support Pack
Install the HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) from the HP SmartStart CD. HP Insight Diagnostics for Windows® installs during the PSP installation. For more information on the PSP, see the HP ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide.
Installing from the Smart Component
1. Log on to the Windows® server with administrator access rights. 2. Download...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 16
....33.00
Web download
Yes
for Windows
2003:
www.hp.com/cgi-
bin/hpsupport/in
dex.pl
Web download for Windows 2003 x64: www.hp.com/cgibin/hpsupport/in dex.pl
NOTE 9: Driver upgrades for many of the listed devices are included in Version 7.70A of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. After installing Windows Server 2003, update those drivers to enhance their reliability...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 26
... ProLiant server are available in the specified OEMFilesPath. The drivers for the supported devices may not be included on the base media.
NOTE: These changes are only necessary when using an UNATTEND.TXT file with the OEMPreinstall flag set. Failure to set this flag could cause installs to abort with the following message: "File [filename] could not be loaded. Error...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 28
... Controller /P are no longer listed in the Device Manager.
Workaround
Reboot the server for the correct dynamic disk drive letters to return. Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.
Software fault tolerant volumes (dynamic disks) fail during driver upgrade or rollback.
Description
When a device driver is updated for a device containing dynamic disks, the software...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 31
... lists issues with existing Windows Server 2003 installations that are resolved by understanding support limitations or by performing ROM, firmware, and PSP upgrades.
Table 12. Resolved issues
Issue 1 Issue 2
SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on ProLiant servers with Intel® Xeon™, Xeon DP, or Xeon MP processors to correct timing marginality in the Instruction Decoder.
Description
Intel...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 34
... Cluster Controller Firmware Version 1.70 (or later) is downloadable as follows:
• Name: Online ROM Flash Component for Windows Compaq Smart Array Cluster Storage Controller
• Download location: www.hp.com/cgibin/hpsupport/index.pl
CPQCISSE.SYS Version 5.42.2.32 (or later) is downloadable as follows:
• Name: ProLiant Smart Array 5x and 6x Controller Driver for Windows 2000/Server...