HP ProLiant XL730f driver and firmware
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Version Control ...6 Server Design ...6 Software Updates ...6
Using a Methodology 7 Visually Checking the Server 8 Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature 9 Preventing Power Management Problems 10
General Power Requirements 10 Power Consumption Considerations 10 Power Supply Considerations 11 Power Redundancy Considerations 11
Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 11...
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... and data, a copy of the backup software, and a functional tape drive that can read the backup. Two backups ensure complete data recovery in the event that something happens to the first tape or during the first restore attempt.
• Document the system settings. If the system configuration will be changed, first obtain a record of the current...
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... new versions of system software with the version control feature of Insight Manager 7. Using this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for server BIOS, drivers, and agents.
Server Design
Design the server setup to minimize the impact of downtime. For example, on enterprise class servers, high availability features such as Hot-Pluggable RAID memory functionality...
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... the user, bus, and power utilization rates.
• Keep a trend analysis so that you will know what to expect during certain points in time. For example, if the CPU utilization rate always increases by 50 percent during certain hours, you will know that increase is normal for the server you are tracking.
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... AC power redundancy is a requirement, if applicable to the server. For more information on the specific power capabilities of the server, refer to the server documentation. To obtain the most accurate power capacity and assessment of power margin, use the power calculator provided on the ActiveAnswers website at
http://activeanswers.compaq.com/aaconfigurator
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... shuts down. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS.
Refer to the server documentation to determine what power redundancy requirements are necessary for the server.
Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a removable drive, or loss of information...
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... all cases, avoid twisting or tearing cables. Make sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
Preventing Tape Drive Errors
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools
Use HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) to update tape drive firmware, as well as manage and diagnose problems...
Error Prevention Guide - Page 12
... heads so fewer cleaning cycles with a cleaning cassette are required. However, HP recommends you schedule a routine cleaning every 100 hours of use to keep the tape drive in good working order. The drive also needs cleaning when the drive Status LED displays long flashes with short pauses. Refer to the device documentation for more information.
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Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers - Page 1
... product issues, such as ROM or processor functionality. • To improve system performance or make the system more serviceable.
Best Practice: Many product issues that result in hardware replacement are preventable or correctable with a firmware update. HP recommends checking for a firmware update before sending a part back to HP for replacement. Based on the HP ProLiant product return rates...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers - Page 2
... for availability of new firmware and drivers and provides links to the latest updates. The System Management Homepage software is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (or later) for Linux.
Once the System Management Homepage is installed, the Version Control Agent page displays two columns. One...
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...
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Figure 2: The Version Control Agent page displays the currently installed version of each software component and the latest version. A green checkmark indicates that the columns match, a yellow triangle with an exclamation point indicates that an update is available.
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Figure 3: Clicking on the latest version number allows the user to view detailed information about the update before installing it.
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ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD
This CD contains the most up-to-date versions of firmware. However, HP recommends that whenever possible, customers use the System Management Home Page or HP Support website to obtain latest versions of firmware and drivers because of features such as automatic notification of out of date devices, and ease of mass deployment vs. deploying a single CD-ROM...
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... administrator control of when the new settings are deployed.
For detailed information on the Online ROM Flash process, refer to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf
Smart Components for HP ProLiant servers and storage can be obtained from the following links:
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems...
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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...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers - Page 9
... sole discretion, determine that onsite warranty service is not necessary on a case-by-case basis. HP will provide telephone support for any required BIOS and Firmware upgrades; such upgrades will not be covered by HP's onsite warranty service. Regardless of the method used to update ProLiant firmware, HP recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to correct product issues, improve...
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 8th Edition - Page 9
...-667, there are a maximum number of ranks that the chipset can drive. For example, if a memory bus on a server has four DIMM slots, the chipset may only be capable of supporting two dual-rank DIMMs or four single rank DIMMs. If two dual-rank DIMMs are installed then, the last two slots must not be populated. To...