HP ML330 Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note
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- HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 1
on HP ProLiant servers integration note, 3rd edition Abstract...2 Acronyms in text ...2 Introduction to Novell NetWare 6.5 ...3 Supported configurations ...3 Recommended system configuration 3 Server platforms...4 Supported software ...5 Supported storage options ...5 Supported network interface - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 2
Abstract This integration note describes the level of support available for Novell NetWare 6.5: • Supported HP ProLiant servers • Recommended configurations • Supported storage options and network adapters • Installation procedures • Known issues and workarounds Acronyms in text The following - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 3
. Prior to installation, ensure that the latest server ROM has been installed on the server. Additionally, apply firmware updates to all devices in the server such as controllers and disk drives. ROM and driver updates for all HP products can be found at www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. 3 - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 4
certified for NetWare 6.5 and include support software from HP. Figure 1. Snapshot of the Novell NetWare Support on HP ProLiant Servers Matrix To view the latest server matrix, visit http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/470230-0-0-0121.html. Descriptions of ProLiant servers are located at www - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 5
6.5 on supported ProLiant servers. The PSP can be downloaded from the HP website as follows: 1. Go to the HP website, www.hp.com. 2. Select Support and Drivers. 3. Enter the ProLiant server model (for example, ProLiant DL380 G5). 4. Select the appropriate server model from the Product Search List - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 6
controllers (NICs) and drivers supported by NetWare 6.5. Table 4. Supported ProLiant NICs NIC HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter HP NC326m PCIe Dual Port Adapter HP NC325m PCIe Quad Port Adapter HP NC320m PCI Express Dual Port Adapter for HP Bladesystem HP NC326i Integrated Dual - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 7
Server Adapter HP NC7781 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC7780 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC7771 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC7770 Gigabit Server Adapter HP Embedded NC7761 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC7760 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC6770 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC1020 Gigabit Server Adapter Driver - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 8
PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter HP BladeSystem Dual NC370i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter HP BladeSystem Dual NC370i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter Driver N100.LAN N100.LAN N100.LAN N100 - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 9
NC360m Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet BL-c Adapter HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC360T PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC110T PCI Express Single Port Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter Driver BX2.LAN BX2.LAN BX2.LAN BX2 - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 10
NetWare 6.5 on any supported ProLiant server. Detailed information on configuration and operation of each product can be found in the product user guides available at the following locations: • For iLO and iLO2: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/ilo/documentation.html • For RILOE - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 11
Support on HP ProLiant Servers Matrix: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/470230-0-0-0121.html. 2. Inspect the system to confirm that it meets the minimum RAM and disk space requirements needed for installation. 3. Use RBSU to configure the hardware for the server. a. Power on the server - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 12
Manual installations, follow steps "d" through "h." d. Create a Boot Partition. • Select Modify to create a boot supported by Novell or HP until at least NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 1. i. When the GUI loads, you have the option to choose a server type based upon the anticipated use of the server - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 13
Select the proper time zone for the server installation. Ensure that the proper time has been configured on the system prior to NetWare 6.5 supported from the following NetWare versions: • NetWare 6 with Support Pack 3 (or later) • NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6 (or later) Upgrades to servers - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 14
/index.html. Preparing the network using NetWare Deployment Manager If this is the first server in support NetWare 6.5 objects. • Creates GUIDs for NetWare 4.11 and 4.12 servers in the tree. NOTE NetWare 4.10 servers cannot coexist in the same tree with NetWare 6.5 servers. If NetWare 4.10 servers - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 15
Default upgrade automatically detects drivers and then upgrades the server to NetWare 6.5 with default settings. • The Manual upgrade lets you manually configure your drivers and the default settings used in the Default upgrade. NOTE HP recommends selecting Manual, as there is a driver that may need - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 16
server. Leaving the installed components checked reinstalls the products. Unchecking an installed component does not uninstall the product the next step. 21.The device drivers are detected and you are presented with CPQACPI.PSM and CPQMPK.PSM are not supported on NetWare 6.5. Although both PSMs will - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 17
the NetWare 6.5 Product CD and license diskette (if present) and select OK to reboot the server. When the server successfully reboots, NetWare from a NetWare 5.1 server with NSS volumes, you must complete the following procedure to update NSS volumes. 1. When prompted at the end of the upgrade, - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 18
Native File Access Protocols. For more information, see the Novell Client documentation at www.novell.com/documentation/index.html. Installing Product Updates For best performance, download and install the latest updates available at Novell Support and Downloads: http://support.novell.com/. 18 - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 19
Unloaded and Reloaded with the "\SLOT" Option on an HP ProLiant Server Configured with Two or More HP Smart Array SAS/SATA Controllers to determine if it is applicable. Solution Replace the system board using Spare Part Number 413984-001. After the part replacement, install the Overlay CD (NW65SP6 - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 20
Continuous Beeps and CDM Driver Error Messages May Occur After Rebooting HP ProLiant Server Running NetWare 6.5 SP5 (or Later) With Failed Logical Drive(s) Configured on HP Smart Array SAS/SATA Controller Description After rebooting a ProLiant server configured with one of the HP Smart Array SAS - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 21
RAID and Running NetWare 6.5 SP5 and LSIMPTNW.HAM Description HP ProLiant servers configured with the HP 8 Internal Port SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) with RAID and running NetWare 6.5 SP5 and the HP U320 SCSI Adapter and SAS HBA with RAID Driver for NetWare (LSIMPTNW.HAM) may encounter the following - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 22
Interface (ACPI) Features Do Not Function as Expected on HP ProLiant DL385 G2 Servers Description The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management features do not function as expected on HP ProLiant DL385 G2 servers running NetWare 6.5 SP5, as shown in the following examples - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 23
resource. This issue, which is not specific to HP, has been documented by Novell in TID 10095608: Clients Lose Connection with Cluster Resource After Migration1. Any ProLiant server running Novell Cluster Services and the HP Gigabit Ethernet NIC Teaming Driver (QASP.LAN). Solution To recover from - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 24
(and earlier) of the agents does not fully support this server configuration running NetWare 6.5. Therefore, all physical drive information is displayed as Unknown . Any HP ProLiant ML570 G3 or ProLiant ML570 G4 server running NetWare 6.5 and the HP Insight Management Storage Agents Version 7.60 (or - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 25
HP ProLiant ML370 G4 servers Description During NetWare installation, the ML370 G4 server would experience hangs with the NW65SP5 Overlay CD. No CD-ROM device was detected in this system. Loaded the appropriate driver (HAM). Solution Change IDE option cable select to primary master for the CDROM - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 26
Invalid or corrupted memory returned to PlatFree This occurs because the USB driver in NetWare 6.5 SP4 (or earlier) does not support iLO 2. Any HP ProLiant ML310 G3 server that is either booting or installing NetWare 6.5 with SP4 (or earlier) and Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) firmware version 1.00 - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 27
integrated on ProLiant ML310 G3 and ProLiant DL320 G4 servers. For an updated list of ProLiant servers with iLO 2, refer to the Remote Management - Integrated Lights-Out Products Web page at the following URL: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/remotemgmt.html Solution To enable - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 28
with AMD Opteron Processor Running NetWare 6.5 SP3 (or Later) May Stop Responding When Manually Loading ACPIDRV.PSM or When Unloading the HAM Module Managing the Boot Partition (Drive C:) Description HP ProLiant servers that are based on the AMD Opteron processor (listed in the Scope section below - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 29
.HAM NOTE: This is not an HP-specific issue and is documented by Novell in TID #10099897 on the Novell website. Any HP ProLiant server running NetWare 6.5. Workaround To avoid the ABEND, do not deactivate the SYS volume OR unload the driver that supports the SYS volume. To prevent the ABEND - HP ML330 | Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note - Page 30
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on HP
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Abstract
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Acronyms in text
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Introduction to Novell NetWare 6.5
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Supported configurations
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Recommended system configuration
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Server platforms
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Supported software
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Supported storage options
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Supported network interface controllers
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Server management using iLO, iLO2, or RILOE II
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SmartStart support
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Installation procedures
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Performing a new installation
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Upgrade procedures
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Reviewing the requirements
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Understanding the upgrade options
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Preparing the network using NetWare Deployment Manager
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Post upgrade tasks
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Updating NSS Volumes
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Installing or Updating Novell Client Software
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Installing Product Updates
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Troubleshooting
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For more information
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Call to action
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