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HP Insi gh t F o undati o n Suit e f o r In t egr it y w ith
L in u x U s e r's Gui de
HP Smar t S e tu p
HP Su ppo r t P ac k
HP P ar t Numbe r : 5 9 9 2 - 3 1 9 3
P u blished: S ept e mbe r 200 9
E diti o n: 2 .6
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T a ble o f C o n t e n ts A bo u t T his Doc ume n t.........................................................................................................7 Additional Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EFI Boot Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 EFI Shell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HP SAS Integrated Raid (IR) Configuration Utility May Cause Kernel P anics on RHEL4U7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Flashing HP PCIe 2-port 1000Base-T adapter (AD337A) Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 D Su ppo r t ed Pr odu c ts Matr i x.........................................................................................59 T able of Contents 5
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A bo u t T his Doc ume n t This document describes how to use the HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity with Linux (HIFIL) V2.6 product. • The HP Smart Setup softw are prepares y our system for installation of the Linux operating system (OS). The HP Smart Setup EFI-based setup utility (EBSU) utility assists with tasks such as configuring storage adapters, upgrading firmw are, preparing a system hardw are inv entory , and installing diagnostics tools. • The HP Support P ack installs additiona
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[ERRORNAME] The name of an error , usually returned in theerrno v ariable. Key The name of a keyboard key .Return andEnter both refer to the same key . T erm The defined use of an important w ord or phrase. UserInput Commands and other text that y ou type. Variable The name of a placeholder in a command, function, or other syntax display that y ou replace with an actual v alue. [ ] The contents are optional in formats and command descriptions. If the contents are a list separated by |, y ou must
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M anuf ac tur ing P ar t Suppor ted O S Suppor ted V ersions Edition P ublication Date Number Number 5992–3193 RHEL RHEL4U4 and later , and RHEL5 2.3 April 2008 SLES and RHEL5U1 SLES9SP3, and SLES10 and SLES10SP1 5992–3193 RHEL RHEL4U4 and later , and RHEL5 2.2 December 2007 SLES and RHEL5U1 SLES9SP3, and SLES10 and SLES10SP1 5991-7635 RHEL RHEL4U4 and later , and RHEL5 2.1 August 2007 SLES SLES8 (HP Smart Setup only), SLES9SP3 and SLES10 5991-7635 RHEL RHEL3U8, RHEL4U4 and later , 2.0 March 200
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1 P lanning the Ins t allati o n Installing the Linux operating system (OS) on an HP Integrity serv er inv olv es preparing the hardw are for the OS installation, installing the OS, and updating the system with the latest OS patches. This chapter helps y ou plan the installation based on the serv er model, the OS edition, the source of the OS media, and y our netw ork environment. Subsequent chapters guide y ou through the installation process. Ov e r v i e w The HP Integrity serv er family , ba
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The following table provides the minimum RHEL and SLES OS distributions that are supported using the latest HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity with Linux: T abl e 1 - 1 Suppor ted M inimum O S Distr ibutions b y HP Integr it y Ser v er Ser v er RHEL Distr ibutions S U SE Distr ibutions BL860c RHEL4U6, RHEL5U1 SLES10, SLES11 BL870c RHEL4U6, RHEL5U1 SLES10SPI, SLES11 cx2620 RHEL4U4 None rx1600 RHEL None rx1620 RHEL4, RHEL5 SLES10 rx2600 RHEL4 None rx2620 RHEL4, RHEL5 SLES10 rx2660 RHEL4U4,
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2. ClickLinuxcertificationandsupportmatrices. 3. Select the appropriate Linux distribution tab, locate the serv er name of interest, and then click the link. Detailed product information, downloads, documentation, and specific certification information is provided in a categorized listing. C h oo sing an Ins t allati o n S ce nar i o When y ou purchase an HP Integrity serv er , y ou can order additional hardw are, support options, and an OS Enablement Kit, such as the HP Insight Foundation Suite
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U sing a S e r i al C o ns o le A serial console is a PC running terminal emulation softw are, such as a Secure SHell (SSH) client like PuTTY (av ailable from the w eb or on y our Linux system). Using theminicom orcu command, connect to the serv er through the Management Processor (MP) serial port or LAN port. Figure 1-1 shows serial consoles connected to an HP Integrity rx4640 serv er . F igur e 1 - 1 Ser ial Cons ol e Conf igur ation When using a headless console to install Linux, y ou can vie
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U sing the HP Smar t S e tu p EB S U Utilit y Y ou can use HP Smart Setup both before and after the OS is installed. HP recommends that y ou obtain the latest v ersion of the HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity with Linux. For more information about downloading HP Smart Setup, see “Obtaining the Latest HP Insight Foundation Suite for Integrity with Linux” (page 17). • Before Installing the OS Use any bootable, remov able media containing HP Smart Setup to boot the serv er . W ith the media
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F igur e 1 -3 Installation Ov er v ie w There are minor differences in the sequence of tasks or the interface y ou use to perform them based on y our choice of console and installation media. Use the detailed instructions in the following chapters, and note any w arnings or cautions that might apply . 16 Planning the Installation
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2 Pr epar ing f o r Ins t allati o n Preparing y our serv er for an OS installation inv olv es setting up a console (VGA, serial, or both) and preparing the hardw are for installation. If y ou are migrating from another OS, y ou must also ensure that the serv er platform and its peripheral devices are compatible with Linux before proceeding. This chapter provides detailed instructions for each task. Obt aining the L at e s t HP Insi gh t F o undati o n Suit e f o r In t egr it y w ith L in u x H
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5. V erify existing device compatibility at the HP Integrity serv er connectivity w ebsite: http://www .hp.com/go/serv erconnectivity 6. V erify storage compatibility by reviewing the HP Integrity Server-Storage Support Matrices located at: http://www .hp.com/products1/serv erconnectivity/support_matrices.html NO TE: This list is not exhaustiv e because storage v endors may support more configurations than those indicated at this site. As a general rule, check with y our storage v endor and an H
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3. Use theKeyboard Configuration Panel to map the Backspace character toCtrl -H. 4. Boot the serv er . 5. Run the terminal emulator and pressEnter. TheMP> prompt is display ed if y ou are using the Management Processor; otherwise, the serv er's output is shown. NO TE: Before the Linux OS is booted, all console interaction occurs through EFI. T o modify the default local graphics display to a serial console path, y ou must configure a single serial port (UART) for both Console-In/Out in the EFI b
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2. Make a list of all device connections so y ou can reconnect them after the installation is completed. 3. Disconnect all mass storage devices from all controllers except the boot controller . 4. Configure the boot controller and boot driv e. NO TE: If y ou are using an HP SmartArray controller , see the Contr oller's User Guide. Y ou can interrupt the boot process to inv oke the EFI-based SmartArray configuration utility , ORCA. T o inv oke this utility pressF8 on the VGA console orEsc–8 on th
