HP 5992-3193 manual Installation Overview

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Figure 1-3 Installation Overview

There are minor differences in the sequence of tasks or the interface you use to perform them based on your choice of console and installation media. Use the detailed instructions in the following chapters, and note any warnings or cautions that might apply.

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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 About This Document Additional DocumentationIntended Audience Typographic ConventionsKey Publishing HistoryUserInput Related Information HP Encourages Your Comments Docsfeedback@hp.comPlanning the Installation OverviewSupport Information Supported Linux OS DistributionsSupport Exceptions Ensure Support for Linux on HP Integrity ServersChoosing an Installation Environment Choosing an Installation ScenarioClick Linux certification and support matrices Using a Serial Console Using a VGA ConsoleInstallation Process Using the HP Smart Setup Ebsu UtilityInstallation Overview Preparing for Installation Click the Product overview and how to buy linkEnsuring Platform Compatibility Verifying Hardware CompatibilitySetting Up a Serial Console Setting Up a ConsoleBacking Up Existing Data Setting Up a VGA Console Setting Up the Boot DrivePreparing the Server Hardware Select the option Select Active Console Output DevicesAccessing the Removable Media Devices Using EFI Shell reconnect -r# tar zxvf ebsu-version.tgz -C /mnt/usb # bootia64.efi# umount /mnt/usb # bootia64.efi Installing the OS and Updating the Server Using HP Smart Setup to Install the OSHP Smart Setup Ebsu Main Menu Select System Settings and press Enter Configure the Acpi SettingSelect 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 Using the Linux Media to Install the OS 13 Inserting the Linux Installer MediaInstalling Updates from the Web Updating the ServerRegistering for HP Support Notifications Click the Download drivers and software linkInstalling the Fibre Channel HBA Drivers for Linux # lspci grep FibreInstalling the MPT Fusion HBA Drivers for Linux # tar zxvf hpqla2x00-date.tar.gz# rpm -ivh downloaded driver name EFI and HP Smart Setup Media Utilities Using the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays UtilityUsing EFI EFI Boot ManagerAccessing HP Smart Setup Utilities HP Smart Setup UtilitiesEFI Shell Install Linux-Launches the Linux Installer Page Installing and Using the HP Support Pack Software Provided in the HP Support PackHP Management Base for Integrity Servers HP Insight Management AgentsHP nPartition Commands HP System Management HomepageHP Server Manageability eXtensions HP Wbem Providers for LinuxHP Array Configuration Utility Command Line Interface OpenPegasusSmall Footprint CIM Broker HP Utilization Provider Including WbemProduct Installation Dependencies HP SmartSetup Scripting ToolkitHP SAS Integrated Raid IR Configuration Utility HP Integrity Virtual Machines Wbem ProviderInstalling the Java Development Kit Product Removing OpenWBEM# chmod jdk-6u12-linux-ia64.bin # ./ jdk-6u12-linux-ia64.binInstalling Software from the HP Support Pack Before Running the InstallerRunning the Installer # ./install.sh -sMenu for RHEL4 # /etc/init.d/tog-pegasus start # /etc/init.d/sfcb startPage Configuring and Using a Serial Console Configuring a Serial ConsoleUsing a Serial Console Select Save Settings to Nvram and press EnterHttp//lxr.linux.no/source/Documentation/ia64/serial.txt HP Support Pack Dependencies RHEL4RHEL5 SLES11 Page Unaligned Access Messages Known IssuesSuperfluous PAM Authentication Message Configuring Storage Adapters HP Insight Management Wbem Providers Information ReportingChanging IP Address of Network Interface Partitioning Fibre Channel HBA AdaptersFile should now look like HP System Management Homepage Session Time-out Error # /opt/hp/hpsmh/sbin/smhconfig --ui-timeout=80Select Settings→SMH→Security→Timeouts Flashing HP PCIe 2-port 1000Base-T adapter AD337A AdaptersSupported Products Matrix Table D-1 Supported Products MatrixLAN Rusa SAS USB Rusa Page 5992-3193