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    , and drivers, and to performing some diagnostic tests. Intelligent provisioning is included in the optimized HP ProLiant server support software from the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP). This document is intended for administrators experienced in HP ProLiant server configuration. HP Part Number
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    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 Server® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open
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    network settings 39 Configuring SNMP...39 Modifying command line interface settings 41 Resetting iLO...42 HP Insight Remote Support 42 Erase...43 Reinstalling Intelligent Provisioning 44 3 Advanced topics 45 Creating an Intelligent Provisioning update mirror 45 Using the HP USB Key Utility
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    Prerequisites...52 Typographic conventions...52 HP Insight Remote Support software 52 HP Insight Online...53 5 Documentation feedback 54 A Acronyms and abbreviations 55 Index...56 4 Contents
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    system software and integrating optimized HP ProLiant server support software from the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP). SPP is a comprehensive systems software and firmware solution for HP ProLiant servers and server blades and their enclosures. HP ProLiant Gen8 servers are pre-loaded with
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    For specific definitions of supported BIOS, hardware, firmware, and software, see the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/documentation). • For specific definitions of hardware, firmware, and software compatibility for HP server blades, see the HP CloudSystem
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    Provisioning, power on or reboot the server and press F10 when prompted during the server POST. When accessing Intelligent Provisioning, one of the following happens: • If this is your first time to use Intelligent Provisioning, onscreen prompts guide you through some initial configuration and
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    Provisioning home page, with the Configure and Install and Perform Maintenance menus Opens the online help, scrolled to the section about the current screen Displays system information, including the Intelligent Provisioning version Powers down or reboots the server Returns you to the previous
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    for Insight Remote Support" (page 12)) Step 1: Setting Intelligent Provisioning preferences The Set Preferences screen appears automatically the first time Intelligent Provisioning runs on a server. To access this screen and change preferences at a later time, open the Perform Maintenance
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    Off makes this server unavailable through iLO. For more information about using iLO, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide on the HP website (http:// www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs). 5. Select how you would like System Software Updates delivered. Delivery options include: • HP Web Site-HP recommends selecting this
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    ). 2. Click the Continue right arrow. The server reboots. During POST, F10 is in red text on the screen, indicating that the F10 server and, when prompted, press F9 to access the RBSU. In the RBSU, select Server Security→Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt)→Enabled. Completing initial configuration
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    use. The default port number for Insight RS is 7906. 4. Click Register. As part of the registration process, iLO sends data such as the server model, serial number, and iLO NIC address that identifies the server hardware to the HP Insight RS system. This process may take a few moments; wait for the
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    UDF file • VM ISO-iLO Virtual Media ISO • kISO-Kernel update ISO • VM NET-iLO Virtual Media folder share • VM USB-iLO Virtual Media USB For more information about supported operation systems, software, and firmware, see the links in "Overview" (page 5). Configuring the server and installing an OS
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    drive installed when prompted. 1. Select the power management System Profile to use. These profiles set a basic policy for performance versus power usage without having to configure a software update before the OS is installed. 3. Enter array configuration specifications for the server's storage
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    reprovisioning your server, you can lose your data and any disk arrays. For more details about the Array Configuration Utility, see the Configuring Arrays on Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide (http://www.hp.com/ support/CASAC_RG_en). • Customize-Opens the Array Configuration Utility (after
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    , or you may need to update HP ProLiant firmware. For information about supported operating systems and OS drivers, see the HP Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos). IMPORTANT: • When installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 or 11 SP1
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    drives are supported. For OS image files that cannot copy to USB unless it is NTFS formatted, use a different source media, such as a DVD, network share, or FTP server. 4. If you are installing from a CD/DVD monitoring management protocol information. Configuring the server and installing an OS 17
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    fail, generating the Server, HP recommends entering the final system name during the installation. To protect your privacy, do not use sensitive information for the computer name. This name is visible in HP Insight RS and HP Insight Online, and can be viewed by HP support and your authorized service
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    saving time updates and other time-related functions. 7. Enter organization and owner names (optional). VMware Configuration information for screen is displayed for you select which monitoring management services to install and configure their settings. IMPORTANT: To populate information in the
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    send pre-failure messages to HP Support. There are no configuration settings for AMS. AMS is a service that collects OS configuration information about events and provides this information to the iLO Active Health System log. Collected information may include server inventory information
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    installation will fail, generating the following error message server. You can reinstall the operating system, or manually clear the drives through "Array Configuration Utility (ACU/ADU)" (page 29). 4. Click the Continue right arrow to proceed to "Step 4: Review" (page 21). Step 4: Review The Review
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    -time setup, because there is no data present on the server. 1. Review the information on the screen and confirm its accuracy. 2. If you want to use these same settings at a later time to install and configure a different server, check Create a deployment setting from the assisted install. 22 Using
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    in the automated configuration and installation process. For example, • The EULA might be displayed for Windows installations. • The Firmware Update screen might be displayed while the drivers are installed. This is expected behavior. No action is required. Configuring the server and installing an
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    ) • "Firmware Update" (page 25) • "Intelligent Provisioning Preferences" (page 26) • "Deployment Settings" (page 26) • "Array Configuration Utility (ACU/ADU)" (page 29) • "Insight Diagnostics" (page 32) • "Quick Configs" (page 33) • "iLO configuration" (page 35) • "HP Insight Remote Support " (page
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    file to your open HP support case. If the file is not attached correctly, you will not receive a confirmation email. For more information about using AHS, see the to How to Generate the Active Health System (AHS) Log website (www.hp.com/go/AHSlog). Firmware Update HP ProLiant Gen8 servers are pre
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    getting software updates. In addition iLO 4 firmware version 1.10 or later. When you open Deployment Settings, you can choose to manage an existing deployment settings package or create a new one. • To use an existing deployment settings package to configure a server in the generated window, existing
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    Create new deployment icon to create a new deployment on the local server. Rename a deployment Click the Rename icon to rename the selected the available deployment settings categories. Settings Version Information Firmware Update Array Configuration Description Use the User Notes field to enter
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    the drives and arrays are configured. • Do not interrupt the configuration process. To use an existing deployment settings package to configure multiple servers, use iO scripting or HP SIM. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 Scripting and Command Line Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com
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    table: Icon Question mark Red box Gray box Green check Result Status unknown Error Element not needed Element successfully applied Array Configuration Utility (ACU/ADU) These utilities provide high-availability configuration, management, and diagnostic capabilities for all HP Smart Array products
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    in both an offline and online mode. ACU features include: • Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and RAID or stripe size migration • Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system • Provides different operating modes, enabling
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    information for supported solid state drives. ◦ View Diagnostic Report-Generate and display Generate-Generate a report for export, without presenting a graphical display. Wizards The Wizards tab accesses the available ACU wizards for the selected controller. • Controller Settings-Configures supported
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    Provisioning on HP ProLiant servers • HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) Insight Diagnostics simplifies the process of effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues. System availability is maintained through the following key features: • Surveying the current configuration, with
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    Configs settings and corresponding RBSU settings Available for HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs options provide the capability to select a basic policy for performance versus power usage, without having to configure individual settings through RBSU menus. Performing
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    on Gen8 servers with AMD processors Intelligent Provisioning Quick Configs settings nl RBSU nl power management options Balanced power and performance Minimum power usage Maximum performance HP Power Profile Balanced Power and Performance Minimum Power Usage Maximum Performance HP Power
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    change iLO settings. You must configure the iLO network settings to register the server with the HP Insight RS registration process. You can also configure iLO settings and register for HP Insight RS using the iLO web interface. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide. Viewing iLO summary
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    to use virtual media on the host system. • Configure iLO Settings enables you to configure most iLO settings, including security settings. It enables you to remotely update iLO firmware. It does not include user account administration. After iLO is configured, revoking this privilege from all users
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    media on the host system. • Configure iLO Settings enables the new user to configure most iLO settings, including security settings. It enables the new user to remotely update iLO firmware. It does not include user account administration. After iLO is configured, revoking this privilege from all
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    DNS are configured to connect to the iLO DNS name instead of the IP address. Observe the following iLO DNS name limitations: ◦ Name service limitations-The subsystem name is used as part of the option is available only if your server supports the required hardware. 38 Using Intelligent Provisioning
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    , see the HP iLO 4 User Guide on the HP website (http:// www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs). Modifying advanced network settings Use this screen to modify advanced iLO network settings. 1. Configure the following options: • Use DHCP Supplied Gateway-Specifies whether iLO uses the DHCP server-supplied gateway
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    management systems to receive SNMP alerts from iLO. NOTE: Typically, you enter the HP SIM server console IP address in this field. • SNMP Port-The port used for SNMP communications. This value is read-only. 3. Click Apply to save the configuration. Configuring SNMP alerts You can enable or disable
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    configuration. Configuring Insight Manager Integration The Insight Manager Web Agent URL (DNS name or IP address) sets the browser destination of the Insight Agent link on iLO screens. Typically, this link is the IP address or DNS name of the management software running on the host server operating
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    • Firmware/BIOS • Installed drivers, services, and applications (if using Agentless Management Service) About the service events process As part of the service events process, iLO sends data to identify the relevant hardware component to the HP Insight RS system. This data includes the server model
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    areas of the system. Existing data and system configuration settings are lost. Do Not Erase Perform Reset Secure Erase Mode All Hard Drives Does not erase any hard drive operations. Erases the master boot Performs an overwrite record of the hard drives, so pattern erase, so no data is they
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    Provisioning as an alternative to using "Firmware Update" (page 25) to ensure you have the latest version. To reinstall Intelligent Provisioning: 1. Download the latest Intelligent Provisioning ISO from the HP Intelligent Provisioning website (http://www.hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning). NOTE: The
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    information, see the HP Service Pack for ProLiant User Guide on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/SPP_UG_en The mirror requires a web server running on a server with any operating system capable of serving files over FTP or HTTP. To create an Intelligent Provisioning update mirror for an
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    example, Intelligent Provisioning replaces each URL that starts with file:// with a URL on your web server. For example, a request for file://./hp/ swpackages/CP0012345.scexe is converted to http://myserver/ spp-version1/hp/swpackages/CP0012345.scexe. b. Update spp-version1/hp_manifest/index
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    the previous example, the Intelligent Provisioning software replaces each URL that starts with file:// with a URL on your web server. For example, a request for file file and place it in the update-src/hp/proliant directory relative to your web server's root directory.
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    ROM family (dmidecode - string bios-version) For example, to configure a mirror that serves different SPPs for different types of servers, you can add the product_name attribute to the redirect commands in the index.xml file. In the following example, the DL380 servers access spp-version1 while the
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    (provided there is adequate space available on the USB flash drive). To create a bootable USB key with multiple CD and DVD images, each image transferred to the USB key must support the multi-boot feature. 1. Follow the instructions for creating a bootable USB key. Using the HP USB Key Utility 49
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    , and then click Next after reading the End-User License Agreement. c. Select Add an additional CD/DVD to a bootable USB key, and then click Next. d. Place the USB flash drive in an available USB port. Insert the media into the optical drive or mount the ISO image, and then click Next. e. Choose the
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    Guide http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu HP Intelligent Provisioning Release Notes http://www.hp.com/support/IP_RN_en Websites • HP iLO Management Engine: http://www.hp.com/go/ilomanagementengine • HP Systems Insight Manager: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim • HP Service Pack for ProLiant: http://www.hp
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    for using this product include: • HP ProLiant Gen8 server • Operating system must be included in "Overview" (page 5) Typographic conventions Table 4 Document conventions Convention Blue text: Table 4 (page 52) Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com Bold text Element Cross-reference links
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    as part of HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or HP contractual support agreement. HP Insight Online HP Insight Online is a new capability of the HP Support Center portal. Combined with HP Insight Remote Support 7.x, it automatically aggregates device health, asset, and support information from iLO
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    documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback ([email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your feedback. 54 Documentation feedback
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    Array Configuration Utility AMS Agentless Management Service HP SUM HP Smart Update Manager HP iLO Integrated Lights-Out POST power-on self test PSP HP ProLiant Support Pack RBSU HP ROM-Based Setup Utility SLES SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SPP HP Service Pack
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    26 document conventions, 52 prerequisites, 52 documentation providing feedback on, 54 DVD, 49 E Erase Utility, 43 F Firmware Update utility, 25 H help obtaining, 51 HP technical support, 51 HP Insight Online, 53 I iLO configuring, 35 rebooting, 42 resetting, 42 Insight Diagnostics, 32 K kISO, 16 56
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HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
Abstract
This document details how to access and use the HP Intelligent Provisioning software, including tasks such as installing operating
systems, updating firmware, software, and drivers, and to performing some diagnostic tests. Intelligent provisioning is included
in the optimized HP ProLiant server support software from the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP). This document is intended for
administrators experienced in HP ProLiant server configuration.
HP Part Number: 679795-005
Published: October 2012
Edition: 5