HP Integrity Essentials Pack for Linux Software manual Choosing an Installation Scenario

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1.Go to the Open Source and Linux from HP website at: http://www.hp.com/go/integritylinux

2.Click Linux certification and support matrices.

3.Select the appropriate Linux distribution tab, locate the server name of interest, and then click the link.

Detailed product information, downloads, documentation, and specific certification information is provided in a categorized listing.

Choosing an Installation Scenario

When you purchase an HP Integrity server, you can order additional hardware, support options, and an OS Enablement Kit, such as the HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity with Linux. You can also order a factory-installation of the OS. Depending on your order and subsequent use, one of the following scenarios will apply to your system:

•Factory-Installed Linux

To get the system up and running, verify that the OS is installed correctly. Perform an update of the latest Linux patches and fixes from the website of the installed Linux distribution. Install additional tools and utilities using the HP Support Pack.

•No OS Installed

Use HP Smart Setup to prepare the server hardware for installation and use the Linux Installer media to load the OS files on the server or you can execute a cold installation. After installation, verify that the OS is installed correctly. Perform an update of the latest Linux patches and fixes from the website of the installed Linux distribution. Install additional tools and utilities using the HP Support Pack.

•Factory-Installed OS Other than Linux

If you run an alternate factory-installed OS, you can perform the migration on an entry-level server or engage an HP Customer Engineer (CE) to perform the migration on a mid-range or high-end server. Contact HP Support or sales to engage an HP CE.

When migrating to Linux from another OS, pay attention to the differences in supported hardware between the two operating systems. You must replace incompatible components with those supported on Linux. If you want to keep the data residing on the server hard disk, you must back up the data and verify that you can restore it elsewhere.

Use HP Smart Setup to prepare the server hardware for installation and update the system with the latest firmware and drivers. Use the Linux Installer media to load the OS files on the server. Perform an update of the latest Linux patches and fixes from the website of the installed Linux distribution. Install additional tools and utilities using the HP Support Pack.

•Installed Linux Incorrect or Inoperable

Use HP Smart Setup to set up and update the system with the latest firmware and available drivers. After reinstallation of Linux, verify that the OS is installed correctly. Perform an update of the latest Linux patches and fixes from the website of the installed Linux distribution. Install additional tools and utilities using the HP Support Pack.

Choosing an Installation Environment

The installation environment consists of the server model, the Linux OS distribution and version, a VGA or serial console, and the software you need to perform the installation. The software required for installation includes the HP Smart Setup software package and the Linux installer media.

A list of the supported HP Integrity servers is provided in the “Support Information” (page 13) section; a list of the supported adapters is provided in Appendix D (page 61).

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Contents HP Smart Setup HP Support Pack Acknowledgments Table of Contents Configuring and Using a Serial Console Supported Products Matrix List of Figures List of Tables Page Typographic Conventions About This DocumentAdditional Documentation Intended AudiencePublishing History Related Information Docsfeedback@hp.com HP Encourages Your CommentsSupported Linux OS Distributions Planning the InstallationOverview Support InformationEnsure Support for Linux on HP Integrity Servers Support ExceptionsChoosing an Installation Environment Choosing an Installation ScenarioUsing a VGA Console Using a Serial ConsoleUsing the HP Smart Setup Ebsu Utility Installation ProcessInstallation Overview Preparing for Installation Ensuring Platform CompatibilityVerifying Hardware Compatibility Setting Up a Console Setting Up a Serial ConsoleBacking Up Existing Data Setting Up a VGA Console Setting Up the Boot DrivePreparing the Server Hardware Shell reconnect -r Accessing the Removable Media Devices Using EFI# bootia64.efi # tar zxvf ebsu-version.tgz -C /mnt/usb# umount /mnt/usb # bootia64.efi Using HP Smart Setup to Install the OS Installing the OS and Updating the ServerHP Smart Setup Ebsu Main Menu Select System Settings and press Enter Select the appropriate storage adapter and press Enter Select Smart Setup ADD Ebsu Qlogic Prompt Changes Here and in CH5 IINFORMATION! All tasks you selected will now be performed 13 Inserting the Linux Installer Media Using the Linux Media to Install the OSInstalling Updates from the Web Updating the ServerRegistering for HP Support Notifications # lspci grep Fibre 403619-B21Installing the MPT Fusion HBA Drivers for Linux # tar zxvf hpqla2x00-date.tar.gz# rpm -ivh downloaded driver name Installing the OS and Updating the Server EFI Boot Manager EFI and HP Smart Setup Media UtilitiesUsing the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility Using EFIHP Smart Setup Utilities Accessing HP Smart Setup UtilitiesEFI Shell Install Linux-Launches the Linux Installer Page HP Insight Management Agents Installing and Using the HP Support PackSoftware Provided in the HP Support Pack HP Management Base for Integrity ServersHP Wbem Providers for Linux HP nPartition CommandsHP System Management Homepage HP Insight Management Wbem ProvidersHP Utilization Provider Including Wbem HP Array Configuration Utility Command Line InterfaceOpenPegasus Small Footprint CIM BrokerHP Integrity Virtual Machines Wbem Provider Product Installation DependenciesHP SmartSetup Scripting Toolkit HP SAS Integrated Raid IR Configuration Utility# export JAVAHOME=javaDir Installing the Java Development Kit Product# chmod jdk-6u12-linux-ia64.bin # ./ jdk-6u12-linux-ia64.binInstalling Software from the HP Support Pack Before Running the InstallerRunning the Installer Menu for RHEL4 # ./install.shMenu for SLES11 Installing Software from HP Software Delivery Repository Configure Software Delivery Repository AccessSelect Software Installation Source Add Obtaining the bootstrap.sh ScriptConfiguring and Using a Serial Console Configuring a Serial ConsoleUsing a Serial Console Http//lxr.linux.no/source/Documentation/ia64/serial.txt RHEL4 HP Support Pack DependenciesRHEL5 SLES11 Page Known Issues Unaligned Access MessagesSuperfluous PAM Authentication Message Configuring Storage Adapters Partitioning Fibre Channel HBA Adapters# /etc/init.d/sfcb start File should now look like Flashing HP PCIe 2-port 1000Base-T adapter AD337A Adapters HP System Management Homepage Session Time-out Error# /opt/hp/hpsmh/sbin/smhconfig Ui-timeout=80Table D-1 Supported Products Matrix Supported Products MatrixLAN Rusa SAS USB Rusa
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