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Conventions

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Document conventions and symbols

Table 1 Document conventions

Convention

Element

Blue text

Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses

Medium blue,

underlined

text (

http://

www.hp.com

)

Web site addresses

Bold font

Key names

Text typed into a GUI element, such as

into a box

GUI elements that are clicked or

selected, such as menu and list items,

buttons, and check boxes

Italic font

Text emphasis

Monospace font

File and directory names

System output

Code

Text typed at the command line

Monospace,
italic font

Code variables

Command-line variables

Monospace,
bold font

Emphasis of

fi

le and directory names,

system output, code, and text typed at the

command line

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About this guide

Summary of Contents for ProLiant ML350 G5

Page 1: ...er installation guide This guide provides installation and configuration information for the HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server with Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 5697 5855 Part number 5697 5855 First edition September 2006 ...

Page 2: ... in this document is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting as additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are U S regist...

Page 3: ...lanning a network configuration 16 Configuration checklist 16 2 Installing the server 19 Checking kit contents 19 Becoming familiar with front back panels 20 Locating and writing down the serial number 22 Cabling the server 23 Powering on the server 26 3 Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console 29 Using the Direct attach method 29 Using the Remote browser method 30 Using the Remote deskt...

Page 4: ...gin 37 Running the Rapid Startup Wizard 40 5 Complete system configuration 41 Additional configuration tasks 41 A Configuring storage server for Web access optional 43 Setting up an Internet connection 43 Index 45 4 ...

Page 5: ... 20 3 Front panel 21 4 Back panel 22 5 Cable connections 24 6 Power on button 26 7 Internet options screen 31 8 iLO 2 connector port 35 9 Rapid Startup Wizard 40 10 Automatic configuration settings 43 11 Proxy server settings 44 HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 5 ...

Page 6: ...Tables 1 Document conventions 8 2 Network access methods 15 3 Installation and Configuration checklist 17 4 Server configuration worksheet 37 6 ...

Page 7: ...procedures System and storage configurations Getting help If you still have a question after reading this guide contact an HP authorized service provider or access our web site http www hp com NOTE Known issues and work arounds for the storage server products and the service release are addressed in release notes To view the latest version visit http www hp com go support Select See support and tr...

Page 8: ... Convention Element Blue text Cross reference links and e mail addresses Medium blue underlined text http www hp com Web site addresses Bold font Key names Text typed into a GUI element such as into a box GUI elements that are clicked or selected such as menu and list items buttons and check boxes Italic font Text emphasis Monospace font File and directory names System output Code Text typed at th...

Page 9: ...elpful hints and shortcuts HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site http www hp com support Collect the following information before calling Technical support registration number if applicable Product serial numbers Product model names and numbers Applicable error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed specific...

Page 10: ...eb sites http www hp com go storage http www hp com support http www docs hp com http www microsoft com HP hardware support services HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition ISEE provides proactive remote monitoring diagnostics and troubleshooting to help you enhance the availability of your servers as well as storage and network devices The ISEE software is located on the storage server in the c hpn...

Page 11: ... events and only notify customers and or HP Services when action needs to be taken to resolve or prevent an outage As designed they will not report all events Other utilities are available to monitor real time system state The software is located on the storage server in the c hpnas components ISEE OSEM and c hpnas components ISEE WEBES folders HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 11 ...

Page 12: ...12 About this guide ...

Page 13: ...more efficient storage management Planning for installation Before you install your HP ProLiant storage server you need to make a few up front decisions Determining a network access method Before beginning setup and startup procedures you should decide upon an access method to connect to the storage server The type of network access you select is determined by whether or not the network has a Dyna...

Page 14: ...Direct Attach mandatory Yes No Direct Attach Integrated Lights Out 2 Direct Attach requires display keyboard and mouse 5061 Remote Desktop Remote Browser Figure 1 Deciding upon a network access method 14 Setup overview ...

Page 15: ...ote browser Yes No Directly from the HP ProLiant Storage Server Management console Does not display the storage server desktop Remote desktop No Yes Indirectly from the storage server desktop Windows remote desktop capability required on client HP Inte grated Lights Out 2 iLO 2 connectiv ity Yes Yes Indirectly from the storage server desktop See the HP Integrated Lights Out 2 User Guide for server...

Page 16: ...ministrator password the system provides you with defaults you need to change E mail addresses to set up system alerts SNMP settings Local area network LAN configuration settings To help you gather this information see Configuring the server on the network on page 37 Configuration checklist Use the following checklist to make sure you have completed all configuration tasks for your HP ProLiant sto...

Page 17: ...nd log in to the server See Cabling the server on page 23 Powering on the server and Direct attach method 4 Access the HP Storage Server Management console Direct attach method Remote browse method Remote desktop method iLO 2 method See Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console on page 29 5 Complete the storage server configuration worksheet See Server configuration worksheet on page 37 6...

Page 18: ...18 Setup overview ...

Page 19: ...low Checking kit contents Becoming familiar with front back panels Cabling the server Powering on the server Checking kit contents Remove the contents making sure you have all the components shown in the figure below If components are missing contact HP technical support HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 19 ...

Page 20: ...er cord 6 Certificate of Authenticity Card 3 Product Documentation and Safety and Disposal Documentation CD 7 ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights Out 2 Advanced Pack 4 HP ProLiant Storage Server System Installation and Recovery DVD Becoming familiar with front back panels Become familiar with the function of the front back panels on the server as shown in the figures below 20 Installing the serv...

Page 21: ...gl0063 1 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 3 Front panel 1 Removable media bays 4 3 Hot plug hard drive bays 6 bay drive cage model 2 DVD RW drive 4 USB connectors 2 HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 21 ...

Page 22: ...hernet connector data 11 Keyboard connector 6 PCI Express x8 slots x4 routed 12 Power cord connector Locating and writing down the serial number Before completing the installation portion of this guide locate and write down the storage server s serial number which may be needed to access the HP Storage Server Management console later on during the set up process The HP ProLiant storage server s se...

Page 23: ...of the storage server Back of the storage server Inside the storage server shipping box Cabling the server Connect the cables in the sequence shown in the figure below HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 23 ...

Page 24: ...gl0081 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 5 Cable connections 1 Monitor 5 Mouse 2 iLO 2 cable 6 Keyboard 3 Network cable 7 Power cord connector 4 Power cord connector 24 Installing the server ...

Page 25: ...iLO 2 port is connected Connecting the power cord also restores the storage server to whatever previous powered state it was last in This could result in the server powering up the fans operating and the power indicator coming on NOTE The keyboard mouse and monitor are used only for the Direct attach method on page 29 They are not provided with your storage server HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Serv...

Page 26: ...n is displayed The installation process takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete and the server will reboot twice No user interaction is required CAUTION Do not interrupt the installation process when the installation sequence is complete the system prompt appears 3 By now you should have determined the access method for your storage server For more information see Deciding upon a network ...

Page 27: ...4 Go to Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console on page 29 to set up server access HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 27 ...

Page 28: ...28 Installing the server ...

Page 29: ...ient without using a browser This method requires the client to have Windows remote desktop capability HP Integrated Lights Out 2 iLO 2 To establish a browser based connection from a remote client using the iLO 2 interface For more information see Planning for installation on page 13 IMPORTANT An IP address can be substituted for a storage server s serial number and hyphen when using either remote...

Page 30: ...a DHCP enabled network and the serial number of the device is known the server can be accessed through a client running Internet Explorer 5 5 or later on that network using the TCP IP 3202 port IMPORTANT Before you begin this procedure ensure that you have the following Windows based PC loaded with Internet Explorer 5 5 or later on the same local network as the storage server DHCP enabled network ...

Page 31: ...X Controls and plug ins settings 4 At Download signed ActiveX controls settings select Enable to enable ActiveX or Prompt to launch a notice requiring approval before ActiveX is enabled 5 Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box 6 If prompted Are you sure you want to change the security settings for this zone click YES HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 31 ...

Page 32: ...TE You can change the administrator name and password when you configure the server using the Rapid Startup Wizard on page 40 4 To complete network configuration using the Rapid Startup Wizard see Configuring the server on the network on page 37 IMPORTANT If you are using the remote browser method to access the HP Storage Server Management console and Rapid Startup Wizard always close the remote s...

Page 33: ... to the HP ProLiant Storage Server with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent The HP ProLiant Data Protection Storage Server Management console and Rapid Startup Wizard will start automatically NOTE You can change the administrator name and password when you configure the server using the Rapid Startup Wizard on page 40 4 To complete network configuration using the Rapid St...

Page 34: ...ult factory settings including a default user account and password These settings can be found on the iLO 2 Default Network Settings tag found on the front of the server If iLO 2 is connected to a network running DNS and DHCP you can use it immediately without changing any settings For more information on using HP iLO 2 see the HP Integrated Lights Out 2 User Guide 34 Accessing the HP Storage Serv...

Page 35: ...erver gl0083 1 Figure 8 iLO 2 connector port NOTE This connection method is easiest when the connection is to a DHCP and DNS supported network 2 If not using dynamic DHCP IP addressing you will need to input a static IP address by using the direct attach method and the iLO 2 RBSU 3 Using the methods described in the HP Integrated Lights Out 2 User Guide connect to the iLO 2 port HP ProLiant ML350 ...

Page 36: ... license key from the included ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights Out 2 Advanced Pack 7 Access the HP ProLiant Storage Server using the iLO 2 Remote Console functionality Log in to the HP ProLiant Storage Server with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent The HP ProLiant Storage Server Management console starts automatically NOTE When the Remote Console feature is enabled...

Page 37: ...ve Identity User name Change system administrator s user name which is set by default to administrator User password Change system administrator s password which is set by default to hpinvent Alert E mail Notification E mail address alert sent to E mail address for critical warning or informational messages about server status E mail address alert sent from Must be a valid well formed e mail addre...

Page 38: ...Network Interfaces to be completed for non DHCP configurations Local area connection 1 A local area connection is automatically created for each network adapter that is detected IP address An Internet Protocol IP address is assigned to the server If it is not automatically assigned enter the IP address that you want to assign to this server Subnet mask A mask is used to determine what subnet an IP...

Page 39: ...ss resolution WINS server A Windows Internet Naming Service WINS server name is required to determine the IP address associated with a particular network computer Server Name Server name Assign a unique name to the storage server This name identifies the storage server on the network HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server 39 ...

Page 40: ... the following system settings Date time and time zone Administrator Identity user name and password Alert e mail notification Integrated Lights Out 2 iLO 2 settings Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Settings Network Interfaces Server Name For more information about the configuration settings available in the Rapid Startup Wizard click Help to see the corresponding Rapid Startup Wizard onlin...

Page 41: ...her network file and print services Microsoft Cluster Service applicable models only NIC teaming IMPORTANT HP recommends performing a full system backup before putting the system into production Other configuration tasks not found in the HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server administration guide that should be performed include Run Microsoft Update for new critical updates see Configuring storage se...

Page 42: ...42 Complete system configuration ...

Page 43: ...uration 1 On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer click Internet Options click the Connections tab and then click LAN Settings 2 Under Automatic Configuration click either the Automatically detect settings or Use automatic configuration script check box Figure 10 Automatic configuration settings 3 Click OK to close the LAN Settings dialog box 4 Click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog bo...

Page 44: ...rt number that is used by the proxy server for client connections for example 8080 5 Click the Bypass proxy server for local addresses check box if you do not want the proxy server computer to be used when you connect to a computer on the local network 6 Click OK to close the LAN Settings dialog box 7 Click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog box 44 Configuring storage server for Web acc...

Page 45: ...10 help obtaining 7 host configuration protocols DHCP and non DHCP 37 HP authorized reseller 10 hardware support services 10 storage web site 10 Subscriber s choice web site 10 technical support 9 HP Storage Server Management console iLO 2 method 34 direct attach method 29 remote browser method 34 remote desktop method 34 remote server access 29 I iLO 2 method connecting to network 35 installation...

Page 46: ...onnecting to network 32 remote desktop method connecting to network 32 S serial number 22 server cabling 23 front and back panels 20 installation 19 power on 26 set up Internet 43 setting up overview 13 startup collecting information 37 Subscriber s choice HP 10 symbols in text 9 T technical support HP 9 text symbols 9 W web sites HP documentation 10 HP storage 10 HP Subscriber s choice 10 46 ...

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