HP 5992-3193 manual Choosing an Installation Scenario, Choosing an Installation Environment

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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 11) section; a list of the supported adapters is provided in Appendix D (page 59).

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Contents HP Smart Setup HP Support Pack Acknowledgments Table of Contents Configuring and Using a Serial Console Supported Products Matrix Page Additional Documentation About This DocumentIntended Audience Typographic ConventionsKey Publishing HistoryUserInput Related Information Docsfeedback@hp.com HP Encourages Your CommentsOverview Planning the InstallationSupport Information Supported Linux OS DistributionsEnsure Support for Linux on HP Integrity Servers Support ExceptionsChoosing an Installation Environment Choosing an Installation ScenarioClick Linux certification and support matrices Using a VGA Console Using a Serial ConsoleUsing the HP Smart Setup Ebsu Utility Installation ProcessInstallation Overview Click the Product overview and how to buy link Preparing for InstallationEnsuring Platform Compatibility Verifying Hardware CompatibilitySetting Up a Serial Console Setting Up a ConsoleBacking Up Existing Data Setting Up the Boot Drive Setting Up a VGA ConsolePreparing the Server Hardware Select the option Select Active Console Output DevicesShell reconnect -r Accessing the Removable Media Devices Using EFI# tar zxvf ebsu-version.tgz -C /mnt/usb # bootia64.efi# 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 Configure the Acpi Setting Select System Settings and press EnterSelect 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 OSUpdating the Server Installing Updates from the WebRegistering for HP Support Notifications Click the Download drivers and software link# lspci grep Fibre Installing the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers for Linux# tar zxvf hpqla2x00-date.tar.gz Installing the MPT Fusion HBA Drivers for Linux# rpm -ivh downloaded driver name Using the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility EFI and HP Smart Setup Media UtilitiesUsing EFI EFI Boot ManagerAccessing HP Smart Setup Utilities HP Smart Setup UtilitiesEFI Shell Install Linux-Launches the Linux Installer Page Software Provided in the HP Support Pack Installing and Using the HP Support PackHP Management Base for Integrity Servers HP Insight Management AgentsHP System Management Homepage HP nPartition CommandsHP Server Manageability eXtensions HP Wbem Providers for LinuxOpenPegasus HP Array Configuration Utility Command Line InterfaceSmall Footprint CIM Broker HP Utilization Provider Including WbemHP SmartSetup Scripting Toolkit Product Installation DependenciesHP SAS Integrated Raid IR Configuration Utility HP Integrity Virtual Machines Wbem ProviderRemoving OpenWBEM Installing the Java Development Kit Product# chmod jdk-6u12-linux-ia64.bin # ./ jdk-6u12-linux-ia64.binBefore Running the Installer Installing Software from the HP Support Pack# ./install.sh -s Running the InstallerMenu for RHEL4 # /etc/init.d/sfcb start # /etc/init.d/tog-pegasus startPage Configuring a Serial Console Configuring and Using a Serial ConsoleUsing a Serial Console Select Save Settings to Nvram and press EnterHttp//lxr.linux.no/source/Documentation/ia64/serial.txt RHEL4 HP Support Pack DependenciesRHEL5 SLES11 Page Unaligned Access Messages Known IssuesSuperfluous PAM Authentication Message HP Insight Management Wbem Providers Information Reporting Configuring Storage AdaptersChanging IP Address of Network Interface Partitioning Fibre Channel HBA AdaptersFile should now look like # /opt/hp/hpsmh/sbin/smhconfig --ui-timeout=80 HP System Management Homepage Session Time-out ErrorSelect Settings→SMH→Security→Timeouts Flashing HP PCIe 2-port 1000Base-T adapter AD337A AdaptersTable D-1 Supported Products Matrix Supported Products MatrixLAN Rusa SAS USB Rusa Page 5992-3193
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