HP ProLiant DL380 G4 with MSA1000 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HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of systems running Windows or Linux.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...
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 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP servers - Page 1
...to Windows Server 2008...2 Server Core Installations ...3
What's New in Service Pack 2...3 Supported configurations ...4 Recommended system configuration 4
Recommended ProLiant server platforms 5
Recommended Integrity server platforms 8
Supported components for ProLiant servers 9 Software drivers...9 Management software ...9 Storage options ...9 Tape options ...12 Network interface controllers...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP servers - Page 5
... to the latest available ROM before installing Windows Server 2008 SP2.
Software and driver updates are available at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135.
The Windows on ProLiant support matrix is available at http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html.
IMPORTANT iLO 2 firmware must be updated to Version 1.42 (or later).
Table...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP servers - Page 18
...during the Windows Server 2008 installation. If a boot controller driver is not found, Microsoft 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 ProLiant Servers from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack2
To upgrade ProLiant Servers from Windows Server...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP servers - Page 20
...The
driver is available at www.hp.com. ‰ Download and install the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 upgrade for IA64 servers. ‰ Install the latest Microsoft updates from the Microsoft Windows Update service.
NOTE
Upgrading from Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-Based Systems to Windows Server 2008 is NOT supported by Microsoft.
Table 8. Integrity Support Pack version for Windows...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP 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 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 Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 27
... 2 USB devices and the NetWare 6.5 USB driver, which results in the following console error:
*** UHCI Advisory: Port Enable failed to set PORTENABLE bit: regValue =0x83
Any ProLiant server with HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) that is running NetWare 6.5 with SP4 (or earlier).
NOTE: Currently, iLO 2 is integrated on ProLiant ML310 G3 and ProLiant DL320 G4 servers. For an updated list of ProLiant...
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...
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
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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...