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HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Manual

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Introduction

HP NetServer LH 3r – Compaq Rack Precautions

Overview

Installation

Installing the Bar Nuts, Screws, and Rack Nuts

Mounting the Slides

Installing the NetServer

Installing the Recessed Mounting Brackets

Warranty and Support

HP Repair and Telephone Support

Index

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Setting Up the HP NetServer

Pedestal Installation

Rack Mount Installation

Controls, Ports, and Indicators

Power, Reset, and Keyboard Lock Buttons

Front Panel LED Indicators

Non-Hot Swap Device Indicators

Rear Panel Indicators and Ports

Power Supply Module Indicator

Communication Ports

NIC Indicators

Applying Power to the HP NetServer

Sleep States (ACPI)

Opening and Closing the HP NetServer

Removing the HP NetServer's Covers

Removing Covers – Pedestal (LC 2000)

Removing the Pedestal

Installing Mass Storage Devices

Drive Bay Shelves

Hardware Mirroring

Mass Storage Guidelines

Hot Swap Configuration Options

Cabling Configurations

Installing Hot Swap Hard Drives

Removing Hot Swap Hard Drives

Installing Non-Hot Swap Storage Devices

Connecting External SCSI Devices

Installing Additional Memory

Memory Installation Guidelines

DIMM Removal

Installing Additional Boards

Boot Priority

IRQ Settings

Installing Accessory Boards

Installing Additional Processors

Installing the Processor

Rack Mounting the HP NetServer

Tools Required

Safety Precautions

Preparing the Rack

Attaching the Column Adapters and Slides

Placing the HP NetServer in the Rack

Attaching the Cable Management Arm

Attaching the Front Bezel

Continuing with the Rack Installation Process

Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, and UPS

Connecting the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

Configuring the HP NetServer

Obtaining HP Navigator CD-ROM Release History

Obtaining Up-to-Date Configuration Details

Running Configuration Assistant and Installation Assistant

Custom Configuration

Replicate Configuration

HP Management Solutions

TopTools Remote Control

HP Integrated Remote Assistant

PcANYWHERE32

Setup Utility

Using the Setup Screens

Changing the System Date and Time

Setting the HP NetServer's Boot Passwords

Changing Internal Device Boot Priority

Clearing CMOS

SCSI Configuration Utility

Running the Navigator CD-ROM on a Windows PC

Up-to-Date Configuration Details

Information Assistant

Copying and Printing Information

Troubleshooting

Common Installation Problems

Troubleshooting Sequence

Error Message Is Displayed

No Error Messages Displayed

Clearing the System Configuration

Hardware Problems

Keyboard or Mouse Do Not Work

Hard Disk Drives Do Not Work

Battery Problems

Alternative Rack Mounting

HP NetServer Rack Mount Parts List

Attaching the Slides to the Rack

A Specifications

Environmental Requirements

Physical Requirements

Video Support

B Regulatory Information

Notice for Canada (Industry Canada)

Notice for Japan

specifications

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troubleshooting tips

frequently asked questions

hardware warranty

Adapter Hardware and Battery-backed Cache

SCSI Termination and Firmware

Physical Disk Roaming and Data Migration

Fault-Tolerance and Management Features

About This Guide

Tools You May Need

RAID Overview

Hot Spares

Understanding RAID Levels

Arrays with No Redundancy: RAID Level 0

Basic Arrays with Redundancy: RAID Levels 1 and 5

Spanned Arrays: RAID Levels 10 and 50

Installation and Configuration Overview

Planning

Sample Worksheet A

Multiple Adapters

Step B. Plan Arrays and Logical Drives

Installation and Configuration

Plug-In Battery Backup Unit

Step D. Install the Adapter

Install the Adapter

Step E. Install Cables

Replace Cover

Step G. Configure Arrays and Logical Drives

HP NetRAID Assistant

Select Adapter to Configure

Check Rebuild Rate

Select Wizard

Define Physical Arrays and Dedicated Hot Spares

Define Logical Drives

Preview Configuration

Step H. Save Configuration and Initialize

Print Configuration

Exit HP NetRAID Assistant

HP NetRAID Software

Step I. Use HP Netserver Navigator CD-ROM to Prepare Diskettes

Check Latest Versions

Make NOS-specific Configuration Utility Diskette

Print NOS Installation Instructions

Step J. Install NOS and HP NetRAID Drivers

Step K. Install NOS-specific Configuration Utility

Step L. Run HP NetRAID Express Tools

To Start HP NetRAID Express Tools

To Exit HP NetRAID Express Tools

Preparing for Online Capacity Expansion

Preparing for Online Capacity Expansion under NetWare 4.2

Planning for Online Capacity Expansion under NetWare 4.2

Preparing for Online Capacity Expansion under NetWare 5.x

Preparing for Online Capacity Expansion under Windows NT

Preparation Steps for Windows NT

Preparing for Online Capacity Expansion under Windows 2000

Preparation Steps for Windows 2000

Upgrading to an HP NetRAID-1M or HP NetRAID-2M Adapter

Back Up Your Data

Hard Drive Migration Between Controllers

Backward Migration

Managing Servers Over the Network

Other Requirements

Determine where to Install HP NetRAID Assistant

Make the Installation Disk, If Necessary

Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000 Client or Server Installation Instructions

Edit the regserv.dat and hosts Files

Novell NetWare Server Installation Instructions

Using HP NetRAID Assistant to Manage Servers

Start HP NetRAID Assistant

Select Another Server-Adapter Pair

Understanding HP NetRAID Utilities

HP NetRAID Config

HP NetRAID Express Tools

HP NetRAID Monitor Utilities

HP NetRAID-2M Battery Backup Unit

To Check Battery Status with HP NetRAID Config

Battery Specifications

Monitor Alert List

SCO OpenServer and UnixWare Monitor Messages

Alarm Control and Audible Warnings

Other BIOS Error Messages

Other Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Management Over the Network

Third-Party Hardware Products

A Adapter Specifications

HP NetRAID-2M Specifications

Notice for Taiwan

Declaration of Conformity (US and EU)

C Worksheets

Sample Configuration Worksheets

Physical Arrays and Hot Spares

Glossary

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Controls, Indicators, and Ports

Power, Reset, and Secure Mode Buttons and LEDs

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