HP Server rp8420 driver and firmware
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HP-UX 11i v3 Dynamic nPartitions - Features and Configuration Recommendations - Page 9
... functional unless the firmware on the server is upgraded to the firmware that supports the new features. The minimum firmware version for each platform that supports Dynamic nPartitions is shown in the Firmware Matrix.
Dynamic nPartitions, virtual partitions, and Integrity Virtual Machines
HP-UX 11i v3 Virtual Partitions enable dynamic operation through processor and memory migration among vPars...
HP-UX 11i v3 Dynamic nPartitions - Features and Configuration Recommendations - Page 19
... is still completing its power on initialization after being online deactivated from its previous partition. The Use On Next Boot flag was set to false when the ...Install the DynamicNPars product from HP-UX 11i v3 Update 1. Use the vPars processor and memory migration facilities instead of parolrad. Upgrade the system firmware on all cells to at least the minimum version specified in the firmware...
Service Processor (GSP or MP) - User Guide, Second Edition - Page 7
..., rp8400, rp8420, rx8620, and HP Superdome server.
Publishing History
The publishing history below identifies the edition dates of this manual. Updates are made to this publication on an unscheduled, as needed, basis.
Table 1 Publishing History Details
Document Manufacturing Part Number
Operating Systems Supported
Supported Product Versions
Publication Date
A5201-90017
HP-UX, Windows, Linux...
Service Processor (GSP or MP) - User Guide, Second Edition - Page 21
... or Linux or by using remote desktop for a remote Windows session.
Network Configuration for a Service Processor
This section describes how to list and configure the network settings for service processor (MP or GSP) hardware. These settings are used for connections to the service processor and are not used for HP-UX networking. Details on configuring service processor networking are given in the...
Service Processor (GSP or MP) - User Guide, Second Edition - Page 32
...
disconnect
Disconnect driver(s) from device(s)
drivers
Display list of drivers
drvcfg
Invoke the Driver Config Protocol
drvdiag
Invoke the Driver Diagnostics Protocol
guid
Dump known GUID IDs
lanaddress
Display core I/O MAC address
load
Load EFI drivers
map
Map shortname to device path
openinfo
Display the open protocols for given handle
pci
Display PCI devices or PCI function...
Read Me First: HP AB322A 4 GB DIMM Installation Guide - Page 1
... the same cell board.
NOTE
hp Integrity rx7620/rx8620 servers running Microsoft Window Server 2003 currently do not support 4 GB DIMMs.
Minimum Operating System Versions
rp7420/rp8420: HP-UX 11.11 HWE 0406
rx7620/rx8620: HP-UX 11.23 HWE 0403 Linux Rhel 3 update 2
Firmware Requirements
Before installing 4 GB DIMMs on hp 9000 rp7420 and hp 9000 rp8420 servers, the server must be updated to rp7420...
Read Me First: HP AB322A 4 GB DIMM Installation Guide - Page 2
... is included in the download bundle and includes the upgrade instructions.
To download the Firmware Update Release Notice and firmware patch, go to one of the applicable web sites listed.
For rp7420/rp8420:
Internal web site ftp://hpatlse.atl.hp.com/firmware_patches/hp/cpu Download PF_CRAIMED0200.tar.gz
External web site ftp://ftp.itrc.hp.com/firmware_patches/hp/cpu Download PF_CRAIMED0200.tar.gz...
Read Me First: HP AB322A 4 GB DIMM Installation Guide - Page 3
HP AB322A 4 GB DIMM Installation Guide
NOTE
Failure to upgrade firmware might result in error messages displayed during the boot process.
Installing the 4 GB DIMMs
1. Follow proper procedures to shut down the operating system. 2. Remove the right side cover. 3. Power off the cell board using the PE command in the MP menu. 4. Verify that the green power LED on the cell board is...
Installation Guide, Fifth Edition - HP 9000 rp8420 Server - Page 48
Installation Installing Accessories
PCI I/O Card Installation
HP 9000 rp8420 servers implement manual retention latch (MRL) hardware for use in online add or replacement (OLAR) operations. If an MRL is left open while the server is booting, HP-UX can incorrectly cache PCI slot power status causing OLAR operations to fail. To prevent this situation, ensure all the MRLs are closed before booting the...
Installation Guide, Fifth Edition - HP 9000 rp8420 Server - Page 60
... the back of the server.
The core I/O board is used to update firmware, access the console, turn partition power on and off, and utilize other features of the system.
External connections to the core I/O board include the following:
• One Ultra3 (160MB/sec) 68-pin SCSI port for connection to external SCSI devices by a very high density cable interconnect (VHDCI) connector...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 7
Power Control...94 Server Management Commands...94 Firmware Updating...95
Instructions...96 Possible Error Messages...97 PDC Code FRU Reporting...98 Verifying Cell Board Insertion...99 Cell Board Extraction Levers...99
6 Removal and Replacement 101
HP 9000 rp8420 server FRUs...101 Hot-Plug FRUs...101 Hot-Swap FRUs...101 Other FRUs...102
Safety and Environmental Considerations 102 Communications ...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 11
5-3 PCI Power Supply LED Locations 84 5-4 Fan LED Locations...85 5-5 Cell Board LED Locations...86 5-6 PCI OL* LED Locations...87 5-7 Core I/O Card Bulkhead LEDs...88 5-8 Core I/O Button Location...89 5-9 Disk Drive LED Location...90 5-10 Temperature States...93 5-11 Firmware Update Command Example 97 5-12 HP 9000 rp8420 server Cabinet FRUs (Front View 98 5-13 HP 9000 rp8420 server Cabinet FRUs...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 56
PCI I/O Card Installation
HP 9000 rp8420 servers implement manual retention latch (MRL) hardware for use in online add or replacement (OLAR) operations. If an MRL is left open while the server is booting, HP-UX can incorrectly cache PCI slot power status causing OLAR operations to fail. To prevent this situation, ensure all the MRLs are closed before booting the server. If OLAR...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 96
... 5-11 illustrates the output and questions requiring responses. After the user replies Y to the confirmation request, the firmware update makes the connection to the FTP server at the IP address given using the user and password details supplied. The appropriate files will be downloaded and burned into the selected flash memories. Note that the firmware update validates the image to determine...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 125
...the Cell.
7. Following the Cell AC power cycle, verify the updated firmware revisions by using the sysrev command.
Example (rp8420 with SEU):
MP:CM> sysrev
Cabinet firmware revision report PROGRAMMABLE HARDWARE : System Backplane : GPM ------1.002
FM -------
1.002
OSP -------
1.002
PCI-X Backplane : LPM ------2.000
HS -------
1.000
Core IO
: Master -------2.009
Slave -------
2.009
Cell...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 134
... dfw command immediately if the firmware failed to complete successfully.
8. Perform steps 11 and 12 from Step 11.
Installing the VRM Cover (AB388-00002) and Door Opener (AB388-00003)
These two assemblies replace the single CPU cover when installing PA8800 and Dual-Core IPF processors. The assemblies are included in upgrade kits and will not be...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 145
... board in the server. 20. Replace the covers. 21. Power on the server. Refer to "Powering down Hardware Components and Powering on
the Server" (page 103). 22. Verify the firmware and hardware programmable hardware revisions in "standby" power
mode by using the MP:CM>SYSREV command. Below is an example of the minimum firmware version.
NOTE: Firmware must be updated to support the new processors...
HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 146
...://ftp.itrc.hp.com/firmware_patches/hp/cpu The Firmware Update Release notice is included in the download bundle and includes the upgrade instructions. 23. Power up the nPartition. See Appendix E 'Operating System Boot and Shutdown' for details. 24. Use the MP>PS: command to verify proper operation of the cell board.
Removing and Replacing a Processor Turbo-Cooler Fan
The processor turbo-cooler...
BCS Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support - Page 6
...routine diagnostic procedures, installing additional software updates or patches, removing third-party options, and/or substituting options.
• Make periodic backup copies of your files, data, or programs stored on your hard drive or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss. Before returning any HP Hardware Product for warranty support, back up your...
BCS Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support - Page 8
..., troubleshooting assistance, and access
to the patch database, firmware/software update packages, and documentation. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/support or http://www.itrc.hp.com. • Technical phone support provides hardware warranty troubleshooting and issue resolution. For more information see http://www.hp.com/support. • Warranty information in the tables that follow...