Hp ProLiant ML350e Tower Server System Manuals

HP ProLiant ML350e User Manual (155 pages)

ROM-Based Setup Utility

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 18 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction

7
RBSU Menu (HP Proliant G6 and Earlier Servers or Server Blades)

103
- RBSU Menu Overview
  103
- System Options
  104
  - Embedded Serial Port a
    105
  - Embedded Serial Port B
    105
  - Virtual Serial Port
    106
  - Optional LPT Port
    107
  - Optional LPT Mode Support
    107
  - Integrated Diskette Controller
    107
  - NUMLOCK Power-On State
    107
  - Embedded Nics
    108
  - Diskette Write Control
    108
  - Diskette Boot Control
    108
  - Advanced Memory Protection
    108
  - USB Control
    109
  - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller
    110
  - Power Regulator for Proliant
    110
  - USB External Port Capability
    111
  - Ultra Low Power State
    112
- PCI Devices
  113
- Standard Boot Order (IPL)
  114
- Boot Controller Order
  114
- Date and Time
  115
- Server Availability
  115
  - ASR Status
    116
  - ASR Timeout
    116
  - Thermal Shutdown
    116
  - Wake-On LAN
    116
  - POST Speed up
    116
  - POST F1 Prompt
    116
  - Power Button
    117
  - Automatic Power-On
    117
  - Power-On Delay
    117
- Server Passwords
  117
  - Set Power-On Password
    118
  - Set Admin Password
    118
  - Trusted Platform Module
    118
  - Tpm Functionality
    119
  - Tpm Visibility
    119
  - Network Server Mode
    120
  - Quicklock
    120
- BIOS Serial Console/Ems Support
  120
  - Tpm Clear
    120
  - Tpm Expansion Rom Measuring
    120
  - BIOS Serial Console Port
    121
  - BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate
    122
  - EMS Console
    122
  - BIOS Interface Mode
    123
- Server Asset Text
  123
  - Set Server Info Text
    123
  - Set Administrator Info Text
    124
  - Set Service Contact Text
    125
  - Custom POST Message
    125
- Advanced Options Menu
  125
  - Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode
    126
  - ROM Selection
    127
  - Restore Default System Settings
    127
  - Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk
    127
  - User Default Options
    128
  - NMI Debug Button
    128
  - Virtual Install Disk
    128
  - Secondary IDE Channel Support
    128
  - BIOS Enhanced RAID
    129
  - Node Interleaving
    129
  - Serial Number
    129
  - Product ID
    129
  - Drive Write Cache
    129
  - SATA Software RAID
    129
  - Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring
    129
  - Processor Options
    130
  - Processor Hyper-Threading
    130
    
    Hw Prefetcher
    130
    
    Adjacent Sector Prefetch
    130
  - No-Execute Memory Protection
    130
    
    Intel® Virtualization Technology
    130
    
    Expansion Card Caching Optimization
    130
  - Power Supply Requirements Override
    131
  - Embedded VGA Control
    131
- Utility Language
  132
ROM-Based Enhancements

133
- ROM-Based Enhancements Overview
  133
- Embedded Server Setup
  133
  - Setup Utility
    134
  - Rbsu Erase Option
    134
  - Inspect Utility
    135
  - Diagnostics Utility
    135
  - Memory Diagnostic Test
    136
  - Cpu Diagnostic Test
    136
- Auto-Configuration Process
  137
- Boot Disk Diagnostic Test
  137
- Boot Options
  138
- Operating System Installation
  138
Command Line Interface

140
- Command Line Interface Overview
  140
- Dual-Mode ROM-Based Utilities
  140
- CLI Mode Selection
  140
- Inspect CLI Commands
  141
- RBSU CLI Commands
  141
- System Maintenance CLI Commands
  144
- Command Buffering Support
  144
- Additional CLI Support
  145
RBSU Configuration Flow

146
- RBSU Configuration Flow Overview
  146
- Manual Path Flow
  146
- Scripted Installation Flow
  147
  - Configuration Replication Utility
    147
  - Array Configuration Replication Utility
    149
Acronyms and Abbreviations

150
Index

153

HP ProLiant ML350e User Manual (77 pages)

HP Smart Update Manager 5.1 User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Software | Size: 1 MB

HP ProLiant ML350e Reference Manual (112 pages)

Smart Array Controllers Configuring Arrays

Brand: HP | Category: Controller | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Overview of Array Configuration Tools

5
- Utilities Available for Configuring an Array
  5
- Comparison of the Utilities
  5
  - Support for Standard Configuration Tasks
    6
  - Support for Advanced Configuration Tasks
    6
HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

8
- About SAAP
  8
- Required Hardware
  8
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

9
HP Online Array Configuration Utility for Netware

14
HP Array Configuration Utility

21
- About ACU
  21
- Using the ACU GUI
  21
- Using the ACU CLI
  54
  - Opening the CLI in Console Mode
    54
  - Opening the CLI in Command Mode
    55
  - CLI Syntax
    55
  - Typical Procedures
    59
- Using ACU Scripting
  74
  - Capturing a Configuration
    74
  - Using an Input Script
    74
  - Creating an ACU Script File
    75
  - Script File Options
    76
  - ACU Scripting Warning Messages
    86
  - ACU Scripting Error Messages
    87
Probability of Logical Drive Failure

92
- Factors Involved in Logical Drive Failure
  92
  - Relative Probability of Failure for Different Logical Drives
    93
Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods

94
- Drive Arrays
  94
- Fault-Tolerance Methods
  96
  - RAID 0-No Fault Tolerance
    97
  - Raid 1+0 (Raid 10)
    98
  - RAID 5-Distributed Data Guarding
    99
  - RAID 6 (ADG)-Advanced Data Guarding
    100
  - Raid 50
    101
  - Raid 60
    102
  - Comparing the Hardware-Based RAID Methods
    102
  - Selecting a RAID Method
    103
  - Alternative Fault-Tolerance Methods
    103
Diagnosing Array Problems

105
- Diagnostic Tools
  105
- Troubleshooting Resources
  105
Acronyms and Abbreviations

107
Index

109

HP ProLiant ML350e User Manual (47 pages)

HP Smart Update Firmware DVD User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Software | Size: 1 MB

HP ProLiant ML350e Implementation Manual (26 pages)

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers

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

HP ProLiant ML350e Specification (52 pages)

Generation 8 (Gen8) v2

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

HP ProLiant ML350e Specification (54 pages)

HP ProLiant ML350e Generation 8 (Gen8)

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 4 MB

HP ProLiant ML350e Introduction Manual (19 pages)

HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers

Brand: HP | Category: Software | Size: 2 MB

HP ProLiant ML350e Frequently Asked Questions (4 pages)

ISS Technology Update Index

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

HP ProLiant ML350e Implementation Manual (11 pages)

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers

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

HP ProLiant ML350e Update Manual (9 pages)

ISS Technology Update

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

HP ProLiant ML350e 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 ML350e Support Manual (2 pages)

HP Intelligent Provisioning 1.10 Server Support Guide

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

HP ProLiant ML350e Tower Server System Manuals

Table of Contents

Introduction

RBSU Menu (HP Proliant G6 and Earlier Servers or Server Blades)

ROM-Based Enhancements

Command Line Interface

RBSU Configuration Flow

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Using the HP SUM GUI

3 Using Scripts to Deploy Updates

4 Advanced Topics

5 Troubleshooting

6 Support and Other Resources

7 Documentation Feedback

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

Table of Contents

Overview of Array Configuration Tools

HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

HP Online Array Configuration Utility for Netware

HP Array Configuration Utility

Probability of Logical Drive Failure

Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods

Diagnosing Array Problems

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Smart Update Firmware DVD Contents

3 Deployment Options

4 Smart Update Firmware DVD Automatic Deployment Mode

5 Advanced Topics

6 Troubleshooting

7 Support and Other Resources

8 Documentation Feedback

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

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