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HP ProLiant 8500 manuals available for free PDF download: Troubleshooting Manual, Reference Manual, Implementation Manual, Error Prevention Manual, Firmware Update, Installation Manual
HP ProLiant 8500 Troubleshooting Manual (307 pages)
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2.14 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
11
Who Should Use this Guide
11
How to Use this Guide
12
Key Terms
12
Symbols in Text
13
Reader's Comments
13
HP Resources
13
Chapter 1 Diagnosing the Problem
14
Developing a Troubleshooting Plan
15
Preparing to Troubleshoot the Server
16
Preparing the Server for Diagnosis
16
Using a Troubleshooting Methodology
16
Troubleshooting Methodology
17
Gathering Information
18
Preliminary Information
18
When the Server Does Not Start
19
When a Proliant BL Server Does Not Start
22
When the Self-Tests Fail
25
When the Operating System Does Not Load
28
Locating Troubleshooting Information
31
Contacting HP
33
Contacting Technical Support or Authorized Reseller
33
Server Information You Need
34
Operating System Information You Need
35
Chapter 2 Hardware Problems
43
Important Safety Information
44
Symbols on Equipment
44
Rack Stability
46
Power Problems
47
Power Source
47
Power Source Problems
47
Power Supply
48
System Power Module
48
Power Supply Problems
48
Uninterruptible Power Supply
49
System Power Module Problems
49
UPS Problems
49
System Short Circuit
50
Redundant Line Cord Switch
51
General Hardware Problems
52
Loose Connections
52
Cabling Order
52
New Hardware
53
General Devices
54
Rack Environment
55
Internal System Problems
56
Processors
56
Processor Problems
56
Processor Power Modules
58
PCI or PCI-X Hot Plug
59
Memory
59
Memory Problems
60
Fans
62
General Fan Problems
62
Hot-Plug Fan Problems
63
Drive Problems
64
Diskette Drives
64
Diskette Drive Problems
64
CD-ROM and DVD Drives
65
CD-ROM and DVD Drive Problems
65
Hard Drives
66
Hard Drive Problems
66
Tape Drives
73
Tape Drive Problems
73
DAT Drive Problems
76
External Device Problems
77
Video
77
Audio
79
Printers
79
Mouse and Keyboard
80
Diagnostic Adapter
81
Integrated Management Display
82
Hot-Plug Management Module
82
Network and Modem Problems
83
Network Controllers
83
Modem Problems
83
Modems
85
Chapter 3 Software Problems
89
Operating Systems
90
Operating System Problems
90
Operating System Updates
93
Restoring to a Backed-Up Version
93
When to Reconfigure or Reload Software
94
Application Software
96
Clustering Software
97
Remote ROM Flash Problems
97
Maintaining Current Drivers
100
Erasing the System
102
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Tools
104
Array Diagnostic Utility
105
Diagnostics
106
Enterprise Diagnostics LX32
106
Diagnostics on a 32-Bit System
108
Diagnostics on a 64-Bit System
109
Server Management
111
Survey Utility
112
Running Survey Utility
112
Diagnostic Adapter
113
Diagnostic Station
113
Inspect Utility
113
Running Inspect on a 32-Bit System
113
Running Inspect on a 64-Bit System
114
Integrated Administrator
115
Integrated Lights-Out
115
Integrated Management Log
115
List of Events
116
Event Messages
117
Power-On Self-Test
121
BIOS Serial Console
121
Server Blade Health Driver
121
Chapter 5 Error Recovery
122
Rompaq Disaster Recovery
123
Redundant ROM Image Recovery
125
Automatic Server Recovery-2
125
Unattended Recovery
126
Attended Recovery
127
Hardware Requirements
127
Health Driver
130
Initiating Diagnostics
131
Initiating the Operating System
135
Password Security
136
Integrated Management Log Messages
136
Automatic Revision Tracking
139
Storage Fault Recovery Tracking
140
Storage Automatic Reconstruction
140
Network Interface Fault Recovery Tracking
140
Memory Fault Recovery Tracking
140
Chapter 6 Error Prevention
141
Preparing for Changes
142
Minimizing the Impact of Changes by Using HP Tools
143
Managing Updates through Integration Servers
143
Installing Servers Consistently through Replicated Install
144
Maintaining Server Software
144
Other Ways to Minimize the Impact of Changes
144
Using a Methodology
145
Visually Checking Your Server
147
Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature
148
Preventing Power Management Problems
148
General Power Requirements
149
Power Consumption Considerations
149
Power Supply Considerations
149
Power Cord Considerations
149
Power Redundancy Considerations
150
Preventing Grounding Problems
150
Preventing Temperature Problems
150
Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
151
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
152
Preventing Cable Damage
152
Preventing Tape Drive Errors
153
Appendix A HP Resources
154
Online Resources
155
Software and Option Resources
157
General Server Resources
162
Proliant BL E-Class System Resources
165
Appendix B Test Error Codes
166
Primary Processor Test Error Codes
167
Memory Test Error Codes
168
Keyboard Test Error Codes
170
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
171
Graphics Controller Unit Test Error Codes
172
Diskette Drive Test Error Codes
173
1100-1199, Serial Test Error Codes
174
Serial Test Error Codes
174
1200-1299, Modem Communications Test Error Codes
175
6000-6099, Network Interface Controllers Test Error Codes
176
Network Interface Controllers Test Error Codes
176
6100-6199, Array Controller Test Error Codes
177
Array Controller Test Error Codes
177
6500-6599, SCSI Hard Drive Test Error Codes
178
SCSI Fixed Disk Drive Test Error Codes
178
6600-6699, SCSI/IDE CD-ROM Drive Test Error Codes
179
SCSI/IDE CD-ROM Drive Test Error Codes
179
6700-6799, SCSI Tape Drive Test Error Codes
180
Pointing Device Interface Test Error Codes
180
SCSI Tape Drive Test Error Codes
180
8600-8699, Pointing Device Interface Test Error Codes
180
Appendix C POST Error Messages
181
Non-Numeric POST Error Messages or Beeps Only
182
Non-Numeric Error Messages or Beeps Only
182
Series POST Error Messages
187
Series POST Error Messages
194
Series POST Error Messages
205
Series POST Error Messages
207
Series POST Error Messages
208
Series POST Error Messages
210
Series POST Error Messages
216
1100 Series POST Error Messages
217
1600 Series POST Error Messages
218
1700 Series POST Error Messages
227
1800 Series POST Error Messages
250
Appendix D ADU Error Messages
251
Index
276
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HP ProLiant 8500 Reference Manual (138 pages)
Microsoft Windows Event ID and SNMP Traps Reference Guide for use with SmartStart version 8.25
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.82 MB
Table of Contents
Reference Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Windows NT ® Event Log Format
4
Agent Descriptions
4
Where to Go for Additional Help
5
Telephone Numbers
5
Foundation Agents
6
Event Identifiers 256-774
6
Event Identifiers 1105-1808
9
Event Identifiers 2048-2359
17
Event Identifiers 3072-3876
21
Event Identifiers 4352-4626
25
Storage Agents
29
Event Identifiers 256-774
29
Event Identifiers 1061-1098
32
Event Identifiers 1101-1199
38
Event Identifiers 1200-1294
64
Event Identifiers 1343-4613
77
Server Agents
82
Event Identifiers 256-774
82
Event Identifiers 1024-1092
85
Event Identifiers 1103-1183
93
Event Identifiers 1539-3352
124
Event Identifiers 5632-5684
126
NIC Agents
129
Event Identifiers 256-299
129
Event Identifiers 300-1293
133
HP ProLiant 8500 Implementation Manual (35 pages)
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.47 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Abstract
3
Introduction
3
Planning Considerations
3
Installation Considerations
4
Upgrade/Migration Considerations
4
Supported Server Platforms
5
Supported Software
9
Supported Management Options and Agents
10
Supported Storage Options
11
Supported Network Interface Controllers (Nics)
13
Support Video
16
Hardware System Requirements
16
Cluster Configurations
17
System Roms and Option Roms for Microsoft Windows 2000
18
Server Setup
18
Storage Array Configuration
18
Additional Components
18
Support Software
19
Installation
19
Before Beginning
19
Smartstart Configuration
20
Installation Steps
20
Features
21
Management Agents
22
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition Management
22
Integrated Lights-Out Remote Management
22
HP Proliant Essentials Workload Management Pack
23
Advanced Memory Protection
23
Online Spare Memory
23
Hot Plug Mirrored Memory
23
Hot Plug RAID Memory
23
Wake on LAN (WOL)
23
PCI Hot Plug
24
Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE)
24
Teamed Nics
25
Troubleshooting
26
Installation Issues and Solutions for Windows 2000
27
Feature Implementation
30
Conclusion
33
Appendix A HP Proliant Server Features
34
For more Information
35
Call to Action
35
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HP ProLiant 8500 Error Prevention Manual (12 pages)
Error Prevention Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Abstract
4
Audience Assumptions
4
Preparing for Changes
4
Minimizing the Impact of Changes
5
Version Control
5
Server Design
5
Software Updates
5
Using a Methodology
6
Visually Checking the Server
7
Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature
8
Preventing Power Management Problems
9
General Power Requirements
9
Power Consumption Considerations
9
Power Supply Considerations
10
Power Redundancy Considerations
10
Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
10
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
11
Preventing Cable Damage
11
Preventing Tape Drive Errors
11
HP Storageworks Library and Tape Tools
11
Cleaning Drives
12
DAT Drives
12
LTO, SDLT, and DLT Drives
12
AIT Drives
12
HP ProLiant 8500 Troubleshooting Manual (10 pages)
PENTIUM III XEON
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.04 MB
Table of Contents
System Leds
2
Interlock Leds
2
System Board Switches
3
Troubleshooting Tips
8
HP ProLiant 8500 Firmware Update (9 pages)
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.59 MB
HP ProLiant 8500 Installation Manual (2 pages)
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.27 MB
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