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HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System Installation Guide For: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and SP3 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Novell NetWare 5.1 and Support Pack 5 Novell NetWare 6.0 and Support Pack 2 Novell NetWare - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 2
in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 3
HP LAN Driver 13 Phase 3 - Install Windows 2000 Recovery Console 14 Section 4. Configure the System 14 Phase 1 - Perform Hardware Status Check 14 Phase 2 - Initialize Hard Disk Drive 15 Phase 3 - Adding Terminal Server Services 16 Section 5. Configure the Network 17 Phase 1 - Configure Server - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 4
Installation 44 Phase 1 - Start the Installation 44 Phase 2 - Install HP Drivers 46 Phase 3 - Configure the Network 47 Section 3. Install the Support Pack 48 Section 4. Install Additional HP Accessories 49 Troubleshooting ...49 Tip #1. Restarting NetWare Installation 49 On-Line Information - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 5
HP Drivers 52 Phase 3 - Configure the Network 54 Section 4. Install the Support Pack 55 Section 5. Install Additional HP Accessories 57 Troubleshooting 67 Phase 2 - Configure the Server 68 Phase 3 - Complete the Installation 70 Section 2. Install Additional HP Accessories 71 On-Line - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 6
Installation 79 Phase 1 - Launch the Installation 79 Phase 2 - Configure the Server 80 Phase 3 - Complete the Installation 82 Phase 4 - Post Installation Instructions Updating the Red Hat 7.3 Kernel 84 Section 2. Install Additional HP Accessories 85 On-Line Information and Software Sources 86 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 7
HP server following the instructions in the HP Server tc2120 Installation Sheet. It is recommended that you do not install any third party adapter until you verify that the HP following instructions in the FastTrack User Guide. The RAID setup for this controller is performed at the BIOS level when - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 8
Section 2. Updating the Server BIOS HP recommends that you update your server BIOS with the latest system BIOS version to enjoy the most recent compatibility fixes. Insert the HP Startup CD in a Windows PC and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If the Windows PC does not auto-start the Startup - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 9
2000 Server installation. 2. Complete the installation (Microsoft Service Pack, HP drivers, Recovery Console). 3. Configure the system. 4. Configure the network. 5. Install additional HP accessories. Section 1. Create the Drivers Diskettes 1. Insert one blank, formatted 3.5" diskette into the tc2120 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 10
instructions to create the Windows 2000 SCSI driver diskette (HP disk server from the Windows 2000 CD-ROM. 2. You will see a message that reads, "Setup is inspecting your hardware configuration . b. When prompted, insert the HP disk W2K SCSI you created from tc2120 startup CD. c. Press Enter to - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 11
Press Enter to continue at the "Windows 2000 Server Setup - Welcome to Setup" Screen. 5. size" prompt, type 4096 and press Enter. c. HP recommends that you create all the partitions needed for Windows 2000 graphic interface. Be sure to remove the driver diskette before the reboot. 12. At the " - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 12
manuals should you need further details on network Configure Your Server. Section 3. Completing the Installation Phase 1 - Install the Service Pack 1. How to get a copy of Windows 2000 Service Packs: - If your HP server is already connected to the internet, you can download the latest Service - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 13
drives). Phase 2 - Install the HP LAN Driver During the Windows 2000 installation, the OS may not detect the embedded HP network interface card. The following procedure will help you install the driver using the HP Startup CD: 1. Insert the HP Startup CD in your new server. If CD-ROM auto-start is - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 14
initialize the LAN adapter. 10. After restarting Windows, configure the network settings for the LAN cards in order to connect to your network. Verify connectivity. Phase 3 - Install Windows 2000 Recovery Console Please refer to Tip#5 in the Troubleshooting section. Section 4. Configure the System - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 15
that you check the HP Website www.hp.com to install the latest driver package. 4. Exit Event Viewer may have recorded network errors because your network is not configured yet. Please disregard these errors on them. Follow the on-screen instructions to create this signature. 4. Select available hard disk - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 16
There are two types of hard-drive configuration: Dynamic and Basic. You can select Services" checkbox then click Next. 4. Select the mode you want to use: "Remote administration mode" or "Application sever mode" then click Next. NOTE: The following instructions are based on the Application Server - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 17
label them as "Terminal Services for [..] Disk [x/y]." Click OK to proceed. 4. Follow on-screen instructions to perform the diskettes copies instructions. 8. Click OK when the installation is completed then shutdown and restart workstation. Section 5. Configure the Network Phase 1 - Configure Server - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 18
: Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Computer Management | System tools | Local Users and Groups | Users. 3. Connect clients PC to the network your HP server operates on. 4. Open a command prompt window to verify the TCP/IP configuration and enter the command: ipconfig /all 5. To verify the - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 19
- Domain Controller Setup The Windows 2000 reference guide calls this process "Promoting the server to a domain controller." 1. Click Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Configure Your Server to open the "Windows 2000 Configure Your Server" window. 2. Select "Active Directory." 3. Scroll down - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 20
NOTE: The following instructions correspond to the standard steps for new domain creation. a dialog box that reads, "The Wizard can not contact the DNS Server...." Confirm your DNS configuration, or install and configure a DNS server on this computer. Click OK. 14. Click Next to accept the - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 21
start the logon process. Section 6. Install Additional HP Accessories The HP server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP 10/100 LAN Adapter • HP 10/100/1000 LAN Adapter • HP Adaptec 29160 SCSI Controller • HP Surestore DAT24i • Promise IDE RAID PCI • Compaq - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 22
technical support for assistance. The following status codes will assist them in diagnosing the problem. (0x4, 0x1, 0x0, 0x0) The cause of this problem is that the NTLOADER is encountering a duplicate hard drive signature. This signature is calculated by the NTLOADER code after reading a specific - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 23
change the setting: 1. Press F10 during power on self-test. 2. Select Advanced | I/O Device Configuration | Parallel Port Mode. 3. Press Enter and select "ECP." 4. Press Esc Esc Enter and select yes to confirm to save and exit. Tip #3. Windows 2000 Drivers Signatures Windows 2000 checks for digital - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 24
. It provides a minimal configuration with required drivers and services. The safe mode boot provides three options: 1. Standard safe mode boot. Provides no network services or drivers. 2. Networking disabled. Excludes network services and drivers. 3. Directory services restore mode. Brings system - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 25
5. Type 1 then Enter. 6. Type the administrator password when prompted. 7. At the command prompt type help and proceed to achieve your objective. 8. Type exit when done troubleshooting. Installing RC 1. Insert Windows 2000 CD-ROM. If CD-ROM auto-start is enabled, click exit to close the applet. 25 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 26
drive letter) 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the RC installation. Booting RC Type exit when done troubleshooting. NOTE: The file HP World Wide Web access: http://www.hp.com • Microsoft World Wide Web access: http://www.microsoft.com • Microsoft Product Support Services: http://support - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 27
preparation, then gather the following materials: • HP Server tc2120 Startup CD • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM • Up to three blank, formatted 3.5-inch diskettes • Two or more clients for testing purpose (optional) NOTE: Disable SCSI Support before using ATA RAID Controller if present. Due - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 28
guide off of http://www.promise.com/ for additional information on array configuration. High Level Process Flow • Perform Windows Server 2003 Server installation • Completing the installation (HP drivers, Recovery Console) • Configure the system • Configure the network • Additional HP accessories - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 29
to specify additional adapters. b. When prompted, insert the SCSI RAID driver diskette you created from the tc2120 startup CD. c. Press Enter to continue. d. Select the Adaptec to use the entire drive to install Windows Server 2003 then press Enter. Otherwise, press C to create a partition. In - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 30
sure to remove any driver diskette before the system reboots. 14. You can now proceed through the customization of your installation using the graphical interface. NOTE: The network settings may need to be customized to your environment. Please refer to Microsoft Server 2003 manuals should you need - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 31
the OS may not install the most current HP supported drivers. The following procedure will help you to install/update the driver(s) using the HP Startup CD. Example: Installing the Promise FastTrak100 TX2 IDE RAID Driver 1. Insert the HP tc2120 Startup CD in your new server. If CD-ROM auto-start is - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 32
display and follow the onscreen instructions to create the Windows Server 2003 embedded NIC drivers diskette. 3. After creating the drivers diskette, remove the HP tc2120 Startup CD. 4. Open Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager. 5. Open the "Network Adapters" tree and double - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 33
the Event viewer to make sure that there are no errors in the log. Click on Start | All Programs | Administrative tools | Event viewer. NOTE: Windows Server 2003 Event Viewer may have recorded network errors because your network is not configured yet. Disregard these errors. 5. Exit event viewer. 33 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 34
functioning. It is important that you configure the proper IP address to be able to communicate with the clients: 1. Click Start | Control Panel | Network Connections | Local Area Connection on your HP server. NOTE: If your HP server hosts several network adapters, the window will show one Local - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 35
network your HP server operates on. 4. Open a command prompt window to verify the TCP/IP configuration and enter the command: ipconfig /all 5. To verify the server server name you entered during the Windows installation. You should get four replies from your new server. If there is a link problem it - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 36
instructions correspond to the standard steps for new domain creation. You may customize the options proposed by Windows Server 2003 to match your networked new forest." 10. If the current network does not contain a DNS server, choose "No, just install and configure DNS on this computer," click Next - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 37
. Section 6. Install Additional HP Accessories The HP server tc2120 supports the following HP accessories: • NC3123 Fast Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 • NC7131 Gigabit server Adapter PCI 1000 • HP Adaptec 29160 SCSI Controller • HP Adaptec 29160i SCSI Controller • HP Surestore DAT24i • Promise FastTrak100 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 38
The readme.txt file can be found included on the appropriate driver diskette. Troubleshooting This section will help you resolve some of the most common installation problems associated with Windows Server 2003. Tip #1. Windows Server 2003 Drivers Signatures Windows checks for digital signatures on - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 39
and services for troubleshooting purposes. HP therefore recommends that you install the Recovery Console (see option 3 below) to enhance the system configuration. Recovery option #1: Last known good configuration • Activated by pressing F8 during the system startup process of Windows Server 2003 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 40
(RC) can be used when safe boot fails. You can enter RC: • Either by booting from Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM • Or by installing the RC boot on your system. It is recommended to install the RC the command prompt type help and proceed to achieve your objective. 8. Type exit when done troubleshooting. 40 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 41
Server 2003 CD-ROM. If CD-ROM auto-start is enabled, click exit to close the applet. 2. Open a command prompt, and type D:\I386\WINNT32 /CMDCONS (Where D: is the CD-ROM drive letter) 3. Follow the screen instructions exit when done troubleshooting. NOTE: The data, system services and disks associated - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 42
ASR Backup. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the system recovery. Additional information regarding Automated System Recovery and the other Windows Server 2003 Recovery options discussed previously can be found within the Help and Support Center of Windows Server 2003. To access: click - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 43
Support Pack. 4. Install additional HP accessories. Section 1. Create the Drivers Diskettes 1. Prepare to insert three blank, formatted 3.5-in diskettes. 2. Insert your HP Startup CD in a Microsoft Windows PC and follow the on-screen instructions to create the HP Server tc2120 NetWare SCSI drivers - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 44
multi-languages or other languages than the English version, click hp server tc2120 NetWare 5.1 (Non English only version) processor patch. IMPORTANT: Phase 1 - Start the Installation • Phase 2 - Install HP Drivers • Phase 2 - Configure the Network Phase 1 - Start the Installation NOTE: If your hard - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 45
appropriate directories and copy the necessary drivers and files to the DOS boot HP disk NW patch (created with the Startup-CD) and enter: COPY A:\*.* 6. Remove the diskette and insert the NW 5.1 CDROM in the drive, then reboot the server Enter to setup a new server, then scroll down to be sure that - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 46
scan the floppy drive for compatible drivers and then automatically add the HP SCSI driver to the driver list. NOTE: The new HP driver may show the same device name description, however, it is an updated version. h. Scroll down and select Return to driver summary. i. Scroll down and select Continue - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 47
-screen instructions to configure your network: server name, IP address, Host name and domain, etc. NOTE: Some settings can be defined by using the tree icon at the right side of the field. The network settings need to be customized to your environment. Please refer to Novell NetWare manuals, should - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 48
Support Connection CD" program or download CSP files individually. You will need to mount the Novell Consolidated Support Pack as a NetWare volume. 3. HP recommends you use NW 5.1 Support name (example: CSP8_CD1). 8. Type nwconfig, NetWare Configuration Tool will open. 9. Scroll down to select " - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 49
follow on screen instructions. 14. The system will automatically restart the GUI upon completion of the Support Pack installation. Section 4. Install Additional HP Accessories The hp server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP 10/100 LAN Adapter • HP 10/100 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 50
Perform NetWare installation. 4. Install additional HP accessories. Section 1. Run HP DiagTools (Optional) To perform HP DiagTools hardware diagnostic on your HP Server tc2120, switch off your HP server then reboot with the Startup CD and follow the on-screen instructions. View and save the hardware - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 51
HP Startup CD in a Windows PC and follow the on-screen instructions to create the HP Server tc2120 NetWare SCSI drivers (HP HP Drivers • Phase 3 - Configure the Network • Phase 4 - Install the Support memory of the server, the installation program will recommend an appropriate boot partition size. HP - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 52
if necessary. 14. Wait a few minutes while system files are copied from the CD-ROM. Phase 2 - Install HP Drivers 1. The installation program then detects your hardware and attempts to match the drivers to the hardware. 2. If you have an IDE only system, press Enter to continue. If you have another - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 53
and press Enter. b. Scroll down to highlight the "Network boards" item and press Enter. c. The installation program displays the drivers detected. You can press Delete to remove the default network driver, if present. d. Insert the HP driver diskette (created with the Startup CD) in the floppy - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 54
6.0 does not proceed if you do not set up an IP address for at least one of your system network devices (embedded LAN or added PCI card). 6. You may then configure the Domain Name Service. Click Next to proceed. 7. Select your time zone then click Next. 8. Select whether to create a New NDS Tree or - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 55
server. Section 4. Install the Support Pack You can get a latest copy of NetWare Consolidated Support Pack (CSP) from the NetWare Website at: http://support.novell.com/tools/csp/ You can either subscribe to the "Novell Support Connection CD" program or download CSP files individually. HP recommends - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 56
to update the Storage/LAN/PSM/WAN drivers currently in use.. IMPORTANT: Always select No when asked to reboot the server after copying files. If you select Yes, the server may not come up. 15. Read the warning displayed by the service pack and then press Enter to continue. 16. After the support pack - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 57
type: server. Section 5. Install Additional HP Accessories The HP server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP-Intel 10/100 LAN Adapter • HP-Intel 10/100/1000 LAN Adapter • HP IDE RAID PCI • HP 29160 SCSI Controller Please refer to the product manual enclosed - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 58
Web access: http://www.novell.com • Novell Networking BBS: 801-429-3308 (9,600 baud) Installing Novell NetWare 6.0 SBS Prepare the Installation For recommendations on the server preparation, refer to the Chapter 1 "Preparing your HP Server tc2120 for your NOS installation." Then gather the following - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 59
Insert your HP Startup CD in a Windows PC and follow the on-screen instructions to create the HP Server tc2120 NetWare SCSI drivers and the Embedded LAN drivers. NOTE several phases: NOTE: Select the starting Phase that best fits your configuration. • Phase 1 - Pre-Installation - Phase 1a - only for - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 60
• Phase 3 - Install HP Drivers • Phase 4 - Configure the Network PHASE 1 - Pre-Installation • If you are : A:\>FORMAT C: /X /S - when using MSDOS utility, enter: A:\>FORMAT C: /S 4. Reboot the server with the license diskette in the floppy drive. 5. When you get a prompt, insert the installation CD - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 61
the license agreement and click Agree if you agree with the terms and conditions within the license. 3. Click Next to "Create a New Boot Partition". HP recommends modifying Size of boot partition to create a 1000MB boot partition. 4. If you accept erasing all data on your disk, select Next for your - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 62
minutes while system files are copied from the CD-ROM. 9. Proceed to Phase 3 to continue. Phase 3 - Install HP Drivers 1. The installation program then detects your hardware and attempts to match the drivers to the hardware. 2. If you have an IDE system, press Enter to continue. If you have a SCSI - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 63
press Enter. a. Scroll down to highlight the "Network Boards" item and press Enter. b. The installation program displays the drivers detected. Delete the drivers you wish to replace by selecting them and pressing the delete key. c. Insert the HP LAN driver disk (created with the Startup CD) in the - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 64
: NetWare 6. 0 will not proceed if you don't setup an IP address for at least one of your system network devices (embedded LAN or added PCI card). 6. You may then configure the Domain Name Service. Click Next to proceed. 7. Select your time zone then click Next. 8. Select whether to create a New NDS - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 65
then click Next. 16. Set the server properties for your network, and then click Next. 17. Set the authentication values for your network and then click Next. 18. Enter to load the server on reboot, you can load it manually. When the computer reboots, change to the startup directory containing - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 66
3. Install Additional HP Accessories The HP server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP-Intel 10/100 LAN • HP-Intel 10/100/1000 LAN • HP IDE RAID PCI • HP Surestore DAT24i • HP 29160 SCSI Controller Please refer to the product manual enclosed with your - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 67
Red Hat Linux 9.0 Prepare the Installation Please refer to the Chapter 1 "Preparing the HP Server tc2120 for NOS Installation" for our recommendations on server preparation. Then gather the following materials: • HP Server tc2120 Startup CD • Red Hat Linux Installation Media High Level Process Flow - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 68
the following recommendations: • Your HP server comes with a Generic 104-key PC keyboard and 2-Button Mouse (PS/2). NOTE: If you wish to change your keyboard type after you have booted your Red Hat Linux system, you may use the /usr/sbin/kbdconfig command. Mouse Configuration • See note above. Click - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 69
) Master Boot Record. Please refer to the Redhat Manuals for further information regarding installing the bootloader. GRUB Password • HP recommends a password to protect access to GRUB. Click Next to continue. Network Configuration NOTE: The network settings need to be customized to your environment - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 70
Support setting and modify if necessary. Time Zone Selection • Review and modify as necessary. Account Configuration • Input a root password. Authentication Configuration HP recommends that you create a boot diskette that will allow you to boot and manage your server should you experience problems - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 71
Hat environment. Section 2. Install Additional HP Accessories The hp server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP-Intel 10/100 LAN • HP-Intel 10/100/1000 LAN • HP IDE RAID • HP v92 56k Modem Please refer to the product manual enclosed with your accessory for - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 72
the Chapter 1 "Preparing the HP Server tc2120 for NOS Installation" for our recommendations on server preparation. Then gather your Red 4. If it has detected your correct SCSI controller, you should see a "Loading SCSI Driver" window come up, with the name of the SCSI controller in your system. 5. - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 73
"Mouse Configuration" screen, select the appropriate mouse for your system, and click Next. 4. At the Installation Type screen, choose the type of installation to be performed. Choose Server or Custom. 1.3 Disk Partitioning 1. At the "Disk Partitioning Setup" screen, choose Manually partition with - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 74
"Allowable Drives." c. Set "Size (MB)" to the following formula: size = (RAM in system) x 2. d. Make sure "Additional Size Options" is set to Fixed Size Click OK. g. Click Next. 1.4 Boot Loader Configuration 1. Click the checkbox for "Configure advanced boot loader options." 2. Click Next. 3. Click - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 75
network. Click OK. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NIC. 5. Select "manually" for "Set the host name" and enter a host name for your machine (e.g., HP-Netserver1). 6. Enter any required addresses for Gateway, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary DNS. 7. At the Firewall Configuration Support" screen, - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 76
the packages selected, it may then eject the CD and prompt you for the next CD. Insert the next CD and click OK. 1.8 Post Installation Configuration Boot Diskette Creation: It is recommended to create a boot diskette. If you create a diskette and for some reason your system will not boot on its - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 77
leave it with that. Click Next. Customize Graphics Configuration: If the installer was able to probe your video using an older system with only 1Mb of video memory, you may want to select 256 Colors at register with the Red Hat Network (Note: this is a subscription service). You can then choose to - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 78
the "General kernel parameters" box: ide0=0x1f0,0x3f6 ide1=0x170,0x376 ide2=0 ide3=0 ide4=0 ide5=0 ide6=0 ide7=0 ide8=0 ide9=0 On-Line Information and Software Sources • HP World Wide Web access: http://www.hp.com • Red Hat World Wide Web access: http://www.redhat.com 78 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 79
Hat Linux 7.3 Prepare the Installation Please refer to the Chapter 1 "Preparing the HP Server tc2120 for NOS Installation" for our recommendations on server preparation. Then gather the following materials: • HP Server tc2120 Startup CD • Red Hat Linux 7.3 CD-ROMs #1 #2 and #3 • Two or more clients - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 80
you for your driver diskette. The Promise FastTrak100 TX2 driver can be found on the tc2120 Startup CD. Phase 2 - Configure the Server Welcome to Red usr/sbin/kbdconfig command. Mouse Configuration See note above. Click Next to continue. Install Options HP recommends selecting a Custom System - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 81
=0 ide9=0 GRUB Password HP recommends a password to protect access to GRUB. Click Next to continue. (Not applicable for Promise FastTrak100 TX2 installations.) Network Configuration NOTE: The network settings need to be customized to your environment. Please refer to Red Hat manuals, should you need - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 82
package groups that matches your network settings (example: the "DNS Name Server" package may be required if you have set up your new server to be the DNS controller) . Video Configuration Red Hat will detect your chip as an ATI Mach64 chip. However, the HP Server tc2120 ships with an ATI Rage - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 83
manage your server should you experience problems in loading your Red Hat environment. Monitor Selection The installation program will attempt to detect the monitor being used; otherwise you can find HP monitor references on the back of your monitor. Custom X Configuration HP recommends selecting - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 84
Bios=0x80 Change: Boot=/dev/xxx To: Boot=/dev/sdX (Where /dev/sdX is the loads your new Red Hat environment. Phase 4 - Post Installation Instructions Updating the Red Hat 7.3 Kernel NOTE: In networked environments, HP highly recommends updating the Red Hat 7.3 kernal to 2.4.18-17. The following - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 85
modutils-2.4.18-3.7x.i386.rpm to update the modutils. The modutils package must be updated first in order to add the server. Section 2. Install Additional HP Accessories The hp server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP 10/100 LAN Adapter • HP 10/100/1000 LAN - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 86
on the appropriate driver diskette. On-Line Information and Software Sources • HP World Wide Web access: http://www.hp.com • Red Hat World Wide Web access: http://www.redhat.com Installing SuSE Linux 7.3 Prepare the Installation Please refer to the Chapter 1 "Preparing the HP Server tc2120 for NOS - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 87
, you will have an onscreen description of each possible selection displayed on the left of the screen. Basic Configuration Select the keyboard layout and time zone. Your HP Server comes with a Generic 104-key PC keyboard and a 2 button mouse (PS/2). Click Next to continue. Install SuSE Linux - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 88
depending on the type of services the server will provide. The amount of swap space required will also vary depending on the amount of RAM in the system. The system): swap Size: Start: default End: 2 x amount of memory in server Mount point: swap 5. Create a root partition. a. Select Create. 88 - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 89
. However, depending upon the role the HP tc2120 Server will serve in your network environment, additional packages may be necessary. network settings (example: the "DNS Name Server" package may be required if you have set up your new server to be the DNS controller). System Boot Configuration - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 90
of selecting to have the system bootup in either text or graphical mode. HP recommends booting up into a graphical desktop environment. Click Next to test the Remove these two lines (if they exist): Disk=/dev/hda Bios=0x.. (Could be 0x80 or 0x81, remove either one). d. Add these lines (if it does - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 91
10 to 2.4.16. Phase 4 - Post Installation Affairs Updating the SuSE 7.3 Kernel NOTE: In networked environments, HP highly recommends updating the SuSE 7.3 kernel to 2.4.16. 1. Insert the media containing the updated 2.4.16 kernel (k_deflt-2.4.1637.i386.rpm) and drivers. If it is on CD-ROM, enter the - HP Server tc2120 | HP Server tc2120 Network Operating System - Installation Guid - Page 92
Install Additional HP Accessories The hp server tc2120 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories: • HP 10/100 LAN Adapter • HP 10/100/1000 LAN Adapter • HP Modem v92 56k • Promise IDE RAID PCI • HP Adaptec 29160 SCSI Controller Please refer to the product manual enclosed with
HP Server tc2120 Network
Operating System
Installation Guide
For:
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and SP3
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Microsoft Small
Business Server 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Novell NetWare 5.1 and Support Pack 5
Novell NetWare 6.0 and Support Pack 2
Novell NetWare 6.0 SBS
Red Hat Linux 8.0
Red Hat Linux 7.3
SUSE Linux 7.3
September 2003 (Sixth Edition)
Part Number 312977-006