HP ProLiant CL380 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HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of systems running Windows or Linux.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
... ...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 ...11 Tape options ...13 Network interface controllers ...14
IPMI and WS-Management ...15 IPMI and WS-Management for the HP ProLiant...
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
... exclamation point next to it (indicating no driver has been loaded). The device should be called "Ethernet Controller."
5. Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software.
6. A 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...
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...
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...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 20
... Array Cluster Controller Firmware Version 1.70 (or later) and upgrade to Version 5.42.2.32 (or later) of the CPQCISSE.SYS driver.
Smart Array 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: http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server...
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 13
... can be downloaded from www.hp.com/cgibin/hpsupport/index.pl.
NOTE 2: CPQARRAY.SYS is included on the Windows 2000 CD. After installing Windows 2000, update the driver with the CPQARRAY.SYS included on SP10633 to ensure the highest level of service and reliability.
NOTE 3: A special version of CPQARRAY.SYS is necessary for PCI Hot Plug functionality.
Supported network interface controllers (NICs...
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 24
...to boot over the network and download software, including Windows 2000, which is stored on a management or deployment server at another location on the network. PXE automates setting up and configuring new systems, enables decentralized software distribution, and remote troubleshooting and repairs. PXE can be used to deploy Windows 2000 on any server. HP ProLiant servers supporting PXE (at time of...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers - Page 16
....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 and functionality.
NOTE 10: Many of these devices have firmware upgrades available...
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
... this issue, upgrade to Smart Array Cluster Controller Firmware Version 1.70 (or later) and upgrade to Version 5.42.2.32 (or later) of the CPQCISSE.SYS driver.
Smart Array 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...
Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 27
... using Remote Console or Virtual Media, upgrade to iLO 2 Firmware Version 1.01 AND NetWare 6.5 SP5, which are available at the following URLs:
• iLO 2 Firmware Version 1.01 (or later)
To download, go to www.hp.com/support and select the country and language.
• Select the Download drivers and software (and firmware) radio button.
• Type the name of the server in the window...