HP ProLiant BL280c - G6 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HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of systems running Windows or Linux.
•...
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 integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 Update 5 Getting Started guide - Page 6
... Controller using local storage, press F8 when prompted. For more information, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers.
Installing HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5
To install the software image locally: 1. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the software image remotely...
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...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide - Page 15
... the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD and the HP
Support website (http://www.hp.com/support)
• The most recent version of a particular server blade or option firmware from the HP Support website
(http://www.hp.com/support)
• Components for option firmware updates available from the HP Storage Products Software and
Drivers website (http://www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage) HP offers...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide - Page 67
...hp.com/support). If an IP address was obtained for the server blade, continue to the next step.
Action Verify that compatible versions of iLO, Onboard Administrator, and server blade ROMs are installed on the device. For more information, see the firmware and upgrades compatibility matrix on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates). HP provides two tools for proper firmware updates...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide - Page 91
... and integrate management data from HP and third-party devices.
IMPORTANT: You must install and use HP SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for processors, SAS and SATA hard drives, and memory modules.
For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).
System...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide - Page 93
... 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...
Configuring the HP ProLiant Server BIOS for Low-Latency Applications - Page 8
4. Install the upgrade.
To obtain the most recent BIOS upgrade for HP ProLiant servers: 1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). 2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 3. Enter the server model number and then click >>. 4. Select the appropriate product link. 5. Select an operating system. 6. Select the BIOS - System ROM category. 7. To obtain the BIOS upgrade, do ...
HP Integrated VMware ESXi 4.0 and Updates Getting Started Guide - Page 6
... using local storage. For more information, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide.
Installing HP VMware ESXi 4.0 and updates
Installing the software image locally
1. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Installing the software image remotely using iLO 2 or...
HP ProLiant BL280c G6 Server Blade User Guide - Page 53
... software components for server blades:
• Health and Wellness driver and IML viewer • iLO 2 Management interface driver • Rack infrastructure interface service
For Microsoft® Windows® OS users, these items are included in the HP ProLiant iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition, available from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Linux OS users can download...
HP ProLiant BL280c G6 Server Blade User Guide - Page 64
... firmware revisions. For more information about the ROMPaq utility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support).
Integrated Lights-Out 2 technology
The iLO 2 subsystem is a standard component of selected ProLiant servers that provides server health and remote server manageability. The iLO 2 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated network interface...