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HP ProLiant ML570 G2 Setup And Installation Manual (288 pages)

HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 13.95 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

10
- Audience Assumptions
  10
- Important Safety Information
  10
- Symbols on Equipment
  10
- Rack Stability
  12
- Symbols in Text
  12
- Related Documents
  13
- Getting Help
  14
  - Technical Support
    14
  - HP Website
    14
  - Authorized Reseller
    14
- Optional Installation Service
  15
- Reader's Comments
  16
Chapter 1 Server Features

17
- Overview
  17
- Standard Features
  20
  - Processors
    20
  - Memory
    21
  - PCI-X Expansion Slots
    21
  - Embedded Network Interface Controller
    22
  - SCSI Support
    22
  - System Monitoring
    23
  - Hot-Plug Fans
    24
  - Hot-Plug Power Supplies
    24
  - Storage Media
    25
- Video
  25
- Server Configuration and Management
  26
  - Integrated Features
    26
  - Software Tools and Utilities
    28
- Warranties
  29
- Security Features
  30
- Diagnostic Tools
  31
Chapter 2 Planning the Server Installation

32
- Optimum Environment
  33
  - Space and Airflow Requirements
    33
  - Temperature Requirements
    34
  - Power Requirements
    35
  - Grounding Requirements
    36
- Rack Planning Resources
  37
- Rack Warnings
  38
- Server Warnings and Cautions
  39
- Server Shipping Contents
  40
Chapter 3 Installing Hardware Options

42
- Differences between the Tower- and Rack-Model Servers
  45
  - Chassis Configuration
    45
  - Opening the Front Bezel Door
    48
- Preparing for an Installation
  49
- Processors
  55
  - Installing an Additional Processor
    56
  - Upgrading a Processor
    64
- Hot-Plug Fans
  74
- Memory
  78
- Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards
  78
  - PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards
    78
  - PCI-X Slot Architecture
    79
    
    Embedded NIC
    81
    
    Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board
    81
  - Remote Insight Board
    85
  - Hot-Plug Power Supplies
    89
  - Internal Storage Areas
    95
    
    Drive Cages
    97
    
    Removable Media Bays
    103
    
    CD-ROM Drive Bay
    109
  - External Devices
    116
    
    Connecting an External Device Using the Internal-To-External SCSI Cable Assembly
    116
    
    Connecting an External Device to an Expansion Board
    118
Chapter 4 PCI-X Technology

119
- PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards
  120
- Slot Architecture
  120
- Embedded NIC
  122
- Performance Balancing
  122
- Expansion Slot Speed Leds
  124
- PCI-X Hot Plug Technology
  125
  - PCI-X Hot Plug Features
    125
  - PCI-X Hot Plug Requirements
    126
  - PCI Hot Plug Utility
    127
  - PCI Hot Plug Button
    127
  - Expansion Slot Leds
    128
- Performing PCI Hot Plug Operations
  131
  - Hot Installing an Expansion Board
    132
  - Hot Removing an Expansion Board
    138
- PCI Hot Plug Utilities
  140
  - HP PCI Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT
    141
  - Novell Netware Configuration Manager Console
    142
Chapter 5 Installing the Rack Server

146
- Server Installation Overview
  147
- Preparing the Rack for Server Installation
  148
  - Measuring with the Template
    148
- Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame
  151
- Installing the Rack Rail Assemblies
  153
- Preparing the Server for Rack Installation
  155
- Installing the Server into the Rack
  160
- Securing the Server in the Rack for Shipping
  166
- Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices
  167
- Securing Cables with the Cable Management Arm
  169
  - Securing Server Cables
    169
  - Securing the Power Cord
    170
- Powering up the Server
  171
- Installing an Operating System
  172
- Registering the Server
  173
- Routine Maintenance
  174
Chapter 6 Installing the Tower Server

175
- Server Installation Guidelines
  176
- Connecting the AC Power Cord and Peripheral Devices
  176
  - Power Cord Guidelines
    179
- Powering up the Server
  179
- Installing an Operating System
  181
- Registering the Server
  182
- Routine Maintenance
  182
Chapter 7 Cabling the Server

183
- Internal Cabling Configurations
  188
- External Cabling Configurations
  194
  - External SCSI Hard Drives
    194
    
    External Storage Devices
    194
    
    External USB Devices
    197
  - Rack Cabling Guidelines
    198
    
    Routing Cables and Power Cords
    199
Chapter 8 Server Configuration and Utilities

200
- ROM-Based Setup Utility
  201
- Redundant ROM Support
  210
  - Switching to the Backup ROM through the ROM-Based Setup Utility
    211
  - Accessing Redundant ROM Using the System Maintenance Switch
    212
- Flashing the System ROM
  212
  - Upgrading the System ROM Using the Rompaq Utility
    213
  - Remote ROM Flash
    213
- ROM Legacy USB Support
  214
- Smartstart Software CD
  215
- Smartstart Diskette Builder
  215
- Smartstart Scripting Toolkit
  216
- Insight Manager 7
  217
- Diagnostics Utility
  218
- Automatic Server Recovery-2
  218
- Integrated Management Log
  219
  - Viewing the Log
    219
- Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility
  221
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

222
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
  222
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  222
  - Class a Equipment
    223
  - Class B Equipment
    223
  - Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo - United States Only
    224
  - Modifications
    225
  - Cables
    225
  - Mouse Compliance Statement
    225
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien
  225
  - Class a Equipment
    225
  - Class B Equipment
    225
- European Union Notice
  226
- Japanese Notice
  226
- BSMI Notice
  227
- Laser Devices
  227
  - Laser Safety Warnings
    227
  - Compliance with CDRH Regulations
    227
  - Compliance with International Regulations
    228
  - Laser Product Label
    228
  - Laser Information
    228
- Battery Replacement Notice
  228
- Power Cords
  229
Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

230
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  230
- Grounding Methods
  231
Appendix C System Leds and Switches

232
- System Leds
  232
  - Front Panel Leds
    233
  - System Board Leds
    235
  - Memory Board Leds and Icons
    236
  - Expansion Slot Leds
    236
  - Expansion Slot Speed Leds
    239
  - Hot-Plug Power Supply Leds
    240
  - Hot-Plug Fan Leds
    241
  - Embedded NIC Connector Activity Leds
    242
  - Rear Unit Identification LED and Button
    243
  - Hot-Plug Hard Drive Leds
    244
  - System Leds and Internal Health LED Status Combinations
    246
- System Board Switches
  248
  - System Maintenance Switch
    249
  - Non-Maskable Interrupt Switch
    250
- System Configuration Settings
  250
Appendix D Troubleshooting

252
- When the Server Does Not Start
  254
- Diagnostic Steps
  256
- Problems after Initial Boot
  262
- Rompaq Disaster Recovery
  265
- Other Information Resources
  266
Appendix E Server Specifications

267
Appendix F System Battery

269
- System Board Battery Replacement
  269

HP ProLiant ML570 G2 Tuning Manual (51 pages)

Novell NetWare 6 performance tuning guidelines for ProLiant servers

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 1.64 MB

Table of Contents
1
Abstract
3
Introduction
3
Understanding the Server Deployment Environment
4
Introducing Netware
19
- Setup / Installation Checklist
  20
- Tuning Guidelines
  20
Netware Performance Monitoring Tools
21
- Monitor
  21
  - Tips and Tricks
    22
  - Performance Parameters
    22
- Netware Remote Manager (Version 1.7.3)
  25
  - NRM Tool Utilities
    26
- Vtune
  30
Introducing Netbench
31
Introducing Webbench
32
Netbench Test Results
33
Webbench Test Results
40
Conclusion
43
Appendix A: Server Features
44
Appendix B: Netware 6 Configuration Files
45
Appendix C: Netbench Test Methodology
46
Appendix D: Webbench Test Methodology
47
Appendix E: Server Configuration Details
48
Appendix F: Test Bed Details
49
References
50
For more Information
50
Feedback
51

HP ProLiant ML570 G2 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
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

HP ProLiant ML570 G2 Quickspecs (38 pages)

Generation 2

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0.44 MB

HP ProLiant ML570 G2 Manual (15 pages)

Server Hot-Add Memory

Brand: HP | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 0.37 MB

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Chapter 1 Server Features

Chapter 2 Planning the Server Installation

Chapter 3 Installing Hardware Options

Chapter 4 PCI-X Technology

Chapter 5 Installing the Rack Server

Chapter 6 Installing the Tower Server

Chapter 7 Cabling the Server

Chapter 8 Server Configuration and Utilities

Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix C System Leds and Switches

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Appendix E Server Specifications

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