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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HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of systems running Windows or Linux.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...
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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The HP Drive Key Boot Utility
The HP Drive Key Boot Utility can format an HP Drive Key so that it can be used as a bootable 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...
Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 27
... a ProLiant ML310 G3 server, upgrade to BOTH the following: • NetWare 6.5 SP5, which is available on the Novell website at
http://support.novell.com/servlet/downloadfile?file=/sec/pub/nw65sp5.ex e/ AND • 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...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 5
... 77 Integrated Management Log...78 Array diagnostic software ...78 Remote support and analysis tools ...79 HP Insight Remote Support software 79 Keeping the system current ...79 Drivers ...79 Version control...80 ProLiant Support Packs...80 Operating system version support ...80 Firmware ...80 HP Smart Update Manager ...80 System Online ROM flash component utility 81 Subscriber's choice ...81...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 75
... (BIOS). To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to ROMPaq, Online Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for updating the system firmware. The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available firmware revisions. For more information, see the Download...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 79
... and HP Insight Remote Support Advanced.
Details for both versions are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotesupport).
To download the software, go to Software Depot (http://www.software.hp.com).
Select Insight Remote Support from the menu on the right.
Keeping the system current
Drivers
IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 80
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The HP Smart Update Manager provides intelligent and flexible firmware and software deployment. This technology assists in reducing the complexity of provisioning and updating HP ProLiant Servers, options, and Blades within the data center. HP SUM is delivered on the Smart Update Firmware DVD, ProLiant Support Packs, and Easy Set-up CDs. HP SUM enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 97
... 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 82).
Controller is Located in Special "Video" Slot
Description: Controller is installed in the slot for special video control signals. If the controller is used in this...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 98
... of an operating system device driver. Action: Restart the system. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 72) to reinitialize the array accelerator board.
Drive (Bay) X Firmware Needs Upgrading
Description: Firmware on this physical drive is below the latest recommended version. Action: Update the drive to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 82).
Drive (Bay) X has...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 105
... service provider
("Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller" on page 187).
SCSI Port X Drive ID Y Failed - REPLACE (failure message)
Description: ADU ("Array diagnostic software" on page 78) detected a drive failure. Action: Correct the condition that caused the error, if possible, or replace the drive.
SCSI Port X, Drive ID Y Firmware Needs Upgrading
Description: Drive firmware...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 109
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Swapped cables or configuration error detected. The configuration information on the attached drives...
...is not backward compatible with this controller's firmware. SOLUTION: Upgrade the firmware on this controller. If this doesn't solve the problem then power down system then move drives back to the original controller.
Description: The current firmware version on the controller cannot...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 133
... 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...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers - Page 14
...upgrades are available at:
1. Go to www.hp.com 2. Select "Software and Driver Downloads." 3. Enter the Server model (for example, "DL160 G5"). 4. Select the specific server model from the "Product Search Results" page, if this page appears. 5. Select the appropriate operating system. 6. Select BIOS - System ROM. 7. Select the latest version of the System ROM firmware and click "Download."
Updating...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 5
... 88 Technical topics ...88
Product installation resources ...88 Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts ...88 External cabling information ...88 Power capacity ...88
Product configuration resources ...89 Device driver information ...89 DDR3 memory configuration...89 Operating System Version Support...89
Contents 5
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 8
... (if SPP is not supported) (on page 83)
Revision history
375445-403 (October 2011)
The twelfth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-403, included the following additions and updates:
• Updated Power source problems (on page 37) • Updated HP SIM reports a drive fault on a hard drive managed by an HP Smart Array controller (on
page 44)
•...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 77
... not supported, then use HP ProLiant Support Packs ("ProLiant Support Packs" on page 78) (post 8.70). To determine if your product is supported by the SPP, see the latest server support guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/documentation).
Version control
The VCRM and VCA are Web-enabled Insight Management Agents tools that HP SIM uses to facilitate and schedule software update...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 78
...8226; Firmware deployment support for HP ProLiant 100 Series servers
HP Service Pack for ProLiant
SPP is a release set that contains a comprehensive collection of firmware and system software components, all tested together as a single solution stack for HP ProLiant servers, their options, BladeSystem enclosures, and limited HP external storage. For more information or to download SPP, see the HP...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 95
... 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 80).
Controller is Located in Special "Video" Slot
Description: Controller is installed in the slot for special video control signals. If the controller is used in this...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide - Page 96
... occurred because of an operating system device driver. Action: Restart the system. Run ACU to reinitialize the array accelerator board.
Drive (Bay) X Firmware Needs Upgrading
Description: Firmware on this physical drive is below the latest recommended version. Action: Update the drive to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 80).
Drive (Bay) X has Insufficient Capacity for...