HP ProLiant 8500 Server Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for HP ProLiant 8500 Server Series. We have 7 HP ProLiant 8500 Server Series manuals available for free PDF download: Troubleshooting Manual, Reference Manual, Implementation Manual, Error Prevention Manual, Firmware Update, Installation Manual

HP ProLiant 8500 Troubleshooting Manual

HP ProLiant 8500 Troubleshooting Manual (307 pages)

ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 2 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
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
- 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
- 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
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

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 MB

Table of Contents

Reference Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction

4
Foundation Agents

6
Storage Agents

29
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

HP ProLiant 8500 Implementation Manual (35 pages)

Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Abstract
3
Introduction
3
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
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

HP ProLiant 8500 Error Prevention Manual (12 pages)

Error Prevention Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0 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
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

HP ProLiant 8500 Troubleshooting Manual (10 pages)

PENTIUM III XEON

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

HP ProLiant 8500 Firmware Update

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 MB

HP ProLiant 8500 Installation Manual

HP ProLiant 8500 Installation Manual (2 pages)

ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

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