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with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade Administrator Guide Abstract This guide provides information for using Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blades with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blades. This guide is intended only for bare metal installations, and is not a reference for Microsoft Server - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 2
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 - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 3
HP technical support or an authorized reseller 4 Installing and powering on the workstation blade 6 Installing and powering on the workstation blade 6 Preparing the workstation blade infrastructure 6 Configuring the workstation blade hardware 6 Methods to connect media to the workstation blade - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 4
this document) • Microsoft Windows on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blades Administrator Guide • Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Workstation Blades. This document lists hardware that works with the workstation blade, such as network switches and graphics cards. The document also - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 5
quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. • If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html). If the problem cannot be resolved at the website, call 1-800-633-3600. For more information about Care - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 6
Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide • Power Supply Installation Instructions for HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosures • HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade User Guide • HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide • HP iLO 4 User Guide Preparing the workstation blade infrastructure 1. Set up the - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 7
of the following: o To access physically, use SUV connector. o To access remotely, use the iLO 4 Remote Console. You can connect to the workstation blade console by using either the Local I/O Cable or the iLO 4 Remote Console. To use the Local I/O Cable, a keyboard, mouse, and monitor are connected - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 8
features are common between workstation blades and server blades. The following documents contain information about the manageability of the systems: • HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade User Guide • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 9
Agents > HP System Management Homepage. Following these steps opens a browser window pointed to https://127.0.0.1:2381 (https://127.0.0.1:2381). For more information, see the HP Insight Control documentation web site (http://www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol/docs). Managing the workstation blade 9 - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 10
RBSU options, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the HP website http://www.hp.com/support/xw460c (http://www.hp.com/support/xw460c). Power-on Self Test At power-on, the workstation blade performs POST. BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the serial port on - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 11
process, select the Install system with basic video drivers option. Post-installation Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 video configuration The WS460c workstation blade has two primary modes in which the server can run: • Setup Mode-The ATI (G6) or Matrox (Gen8) serves as the primary card. • User Mode-The - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 12
(NVIDIA) graphics cards. The WS460c G6 workstation blade has an embedded ATI controller. The WS460c Gen8 workstation blade has an embedded Matrox graphics card. When modeset=0 c. Perform a reboot, and then make sure the nouveau driver is not installed by running >modprobe -r nouveau. 8. Go to - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 13
. e. Do not start X yet, even though the installer instructs you to do so. 12. Change the directory to /etc/X11. 13. Create two copies of the xorg.conf created by the installer files: a. If you are using a WS460c G6 workstation blade, create the following files: i. To create the xorg NVIDIA - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 14
size Depth 24 EndSubSection EndSection b. If you are using a WS460c G6 workstation blade, edit the xorg.ATI file: i. If the file still contains 43.0 - 72.0 Option "DPMS" EndSection Section "Device" Identifier Driver VendorName BusID Option EndSection "Device0" "radeon" "ATI Corporation" - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 15
a WS460c Gen8 workstation blade, Section "Device" Identifier Driver VendorName BusID Option EndSection "Device0" "mga" "Matrox Graphics" "PCI:01:00:1" that automatically detects what mode the workstation blade is in and changes to the appropriate xorg file: o On G6 systems, create a new file with - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 16
. For this example, use S03. From the rc5.d directory, run: # ln -s ../init.d/VID_CHANGE S03VID_CHANGE 18. Reboot the system. Using Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the workstation blade 16 - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 17
and abbreviations iLO 4 Integrated Lights-Out 4 OA Onboard Administrator PDU power distribution unit POST Power-On Self Test RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RGS remote graphics software SAS serial attached SCSI SIM Systems Insight Manager SMH System Management Homepage Acronyms and abbreviations 17 - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 18
documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (mailto:[email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your feedback. Documentation feedback 18 - HP ProLiant WS460c | Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blade with WS4 - Page 19
10 BIOS Serial Console 10 C configuring workstation blade hardware 6 connecting media to workstation blade 7 contacting technical support 4 D documentation 4, 18 H HP SIM (HP Systems Insight Manager) 10 I installation 6 installation and configuration 6 installation preparation 6 installing Red Hat
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Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation
Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade
Administrator Guide
Abstract
This guide provides information for using Linux on HP ProLiant WS460c Gen8 Workstation Blades with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blades. This
guide is intended only for bare metal installations, and is not a reference for Microsoft Server 2008, Microsoft Server 2012, VMware, and Citrix
installations. This guide is for technicians that install, administer, and troubleshoot servers and storage systems.
Part Number: 703966-003
February 2013
Edition: 3