HP ATP Server Solutions V2

HP ATP Server Solutions V2
Official Certification Study Guide

(Exams HP0-S41 and HP2-T29)
First Edition
Renata Golden
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HP ATP Server Solutions V2
Official Certification Study Guide (Exams HP0-S41 and HP2-T29)
Renata Golden
2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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About the Author
Renata Golden is an instructor, writer, and editor specializing in data center and cloud computing.
Throughout her 15-year career in IT, Renata has been developing HP courseware and exams, in
addition to web-based training and scripting. As an instructional designer, Renata has also been
responsible or HP ExpertOne certification exam design and management. She has a bachelors degree
from Arizona State University and a masters degree from the University of Houston, and is chair of
the Globalization Committee of the Association of Test Publishers.
Introduction
This study guide helps you prepare for the Building HP Server Solutions (HP0-S41) exam for the HP
ATP Server Solutions V2 certification. The guide will also support students upgrading from ATP
Server Solutions V1 to ATP Server Solutions V2 (exam HP2-T29). The content is based on the HP
ExpertOne course, Building Server Solutions Learning Center ID 00930602 and provides a
technical introduction to the HP server portfolio, including rack and tower, enterprise (BladeSystem),
Moonshot and density-optimized server solutions. Although you are not required to take the
supporting course, HP strongly recommends a combination of training, thorough review of
courseware and additional study references, and sufficient on-the-job experience before taking the
exam. After you have achieved certification, this guide will continue to serve as a useful reference
tool for recommending HP server solutions and performing basic installation and support tasks on HP
server products.
HP ExpertOne Certification
HP ExpertOne is the first end-to-end learning and expertise program that combines comprehensive
knowledge and hands-on real-world experience to help you attain the critical skills needed to
architect, design, and integrate multivendor and multiservice converged infrastructure and cloud
solutions. HP, the largest IT company in the world and the market leader in IT training, is committed
to help you stay relevant and keep pace with the demands of a dynamic, fast-moving industry.
The ExpertOne program takes into account your current certifications and experience, and provides
the relevant courses and study materials you need to pass the certification exams. As an ExpertOne
certified member, you are assured that your skills, knowledge, and real-world experience are
recognized and valued in the marketplace. To continue your professional and career growth, you have
access to a large ExpertOne community of IT professionals and decision-makers, including the
worlds largest community of cloud experts. Share ideas, best practices, business insights, and
challenges as you gain professional connections globally.
To learn more about HP ExpertOne certifications, including storage, servers, networking, converged
infrastructure, cloud, and more, please visit hp.com/go/ExpertOne.
Audience
This book is designed for consultants, sales engineers, presales engineers, administrators, installation
technicians, and support technicians who work with HP server solutions.
Assumed Knowledge
HP ATP Server Solutions v2 is an entry-level book for people who would like to take the ATP
Building HP Server Solutions (HP0-S41) exam. It assumes you are comfortable enough with
computers and how they work to pursue a career in information technology. You need have no prior
knowledge of servers or experience in the field, although prior knowledge and experience is helpful.
Minimum Qualifications
Although anyone can take the Building HP Server Solutions (HP0-S41) certification exam, it is
recommended that candidates have a minimum of one year of experience with server technologies,
preferably HP server solutions.
Relevant Certifications
After you pass these exams, your achievement may be applicable toward more than one certification.
To determine which certifications can be credited with this achievement, log in to The Learning
Center and view the certifications listed on the exams More Details tab. You might be on your way to
achieving additional HP certifications.
Preparing for Exam HP0-S41

This self-study guide does not guarantee that you will have all the knowledge you need to pass the
Building HP Server Solutions (HP0-S41) certification exam. It is expected that you will also draw on
real-world experience and would benefit from completing the activities provided in the instructor-led
training. To pass the certification exam, you should have industry-standard server technology
knowledge gained from training, hands-on experience, or participation in other technical events.
Recommended HP Training
Recommended training to prepare for each exam is accessible from the exams page in The Learning
Center. See the exam attachment, Supporting courses, to view and register for the courses.
Obtain Hands-on Experience

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guarantee that you will pass the exams. HP strongly recommends a combination of training, thorough
review of courseware and additional study references, and sufficient on-the-job experience prior to
taking an exam.
Exam Registration
To register for an exam, go to hp.com/certification/learn_more_about_exams.html.
CONTENTS
1 Server Technologies
The accelerating pace of change requires a new style of IT
HP ProLiant Gen9 servers are designed to manage this growth
ProLiant generations of server technology
Matching the ProLiant server to the customer requirement
ProLiant server solution technologies
Storage on the memory bus
Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor performance
HP SmartMemory
HP PCIe Workload Accelerators
ProLiant Gen9 power strategy
HP server management technologies
On-premise management with HP OneView
On-system management with HP iLO
On-system management with UEFI
On-cloud management with Insight Online
Learning check
2 Rack and Tower Server Solutions

HP ProLiant rack and tower servers
ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower server portfolio
ProLiant server product numbers
ProLiant DL server line
ProLiant ML Gen9 server line
ProLiant MicroServer Gen9
HP Intelligent Series Racks
Learning check
3 HP BladeSystem Solutions
BladeSystem
BladeSystems meet data center challenges
BladeSystem with HP OneView
BladeSystem Gen9 innovations
HP ProLiant BL server blades
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server blade
ProLiant Gen8 server blades
BladeSystem enclosures
Common features of BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures
BladeSystem c7000 enclosure
HP Onboard Administrator
Insight Display
BladeSystem interconnect options
Storage blades
Other components
Learning check
4 Density-Optimized Solutions
HPC and hyperscale market overview
High-performance computing
Service providers
HP Apollo systems
HP Apollo Services
HP Apollo 6000
HP Apollo 8000
HP ProLiant SL scale-out servers
Learning check
5 HP Moonshot Solutions
Enabling a new style of IT with Moonshot
Front-end web servers
Financial benefits of Moonshot
Moonshot system components
Centralized deployment and management
HP Cloud OS for Moonshot
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility
Implementing a hosted desktop infrastructure on Moonshot
Moonshot for XenDesktop: HP ConvergedSystem 100
Moonshot with NGINX Plus
Learning check
6 Preparing a Deployment
Preparing a system for deployment
Installing hardware
HP on-system management tools for deployment
Pre-boot Health Summary
Out-of-band management with HP iLO
HP Smart Update
Learning check
7 Provisioning an Operating System

HP ProLiant boot process and server configuration
Boot Options screen
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
Server boot process
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
The HP Array Configuration Utility
The Smart Storage Administrator Configuration Utility
Secure Boot on ProLiant Gen9 servers
HP on-system management tools for provisioning an operating
system
HP Intelligent Provisioning
HP Scripting Toolkit
Installations from CD/ISO
HP on-premise management tools for provisioning an operating
system
HP Insight Control server provisioning
Learning check
8 Maintaining a Server Environment

HP on-system management tools
HP iLO Manual Reboot
HP RESTful Interface Tool
HP Intelligent Provisioning for maintenance
Agentless Management
HP on-premise management tools
OneView architecture
HP Smart Search
Server profiles
Group management
Monitoring system health
Advanced features and functions
HP on-cloud management tools
HP Insight Online
Other support options
Learning check
9 Practice Test
HP0-S41 testing objectives
Test preparation questions and answers
Glossary
Index
1 Server Technologies
EXAM OBJECTIVES
In this chapter, you learn to:
Explain how the accelerating pace of change requires a new style of IT and how HP ProLiant
Gen9 servers address these changes.
List and describe, at a high level, the server solution technologies used in ProLiant Gen8 and
Gen9 servers.
Explain server management technologies:
HP integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
HP OneView
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
The HP ATP Server Solutions V2 certification is targeted at the ATP skill level. The certification is
considered entry-level and is the foundation for higher-level certifications. It is ideal for individuals
who perform or will perform basic (entry-level, single-system) design, installation, start-up,
administration, and support tasks on HP servers.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the technologies in the currently shipping ProLiant Gen9
servers. We begin by setting the context: the four big trends that are accelerating the rate of IT growth
and how ProLiant Gen9 servers are designed to manage this growth. We then discuss important and
innovative ProLiant technologies, including processors, storage solutions, and power strategies.
Finally, we explore the server management technologies HP integrated Lights-Out (iLO), Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), and OneView. This knowledge serves as an essential
foundation for the rest of the material in the book.
The accelerating pace of change requires a new style of
IT
The four big trendscloud, big data, security, and mobilityaffect how IT is experienced. As Figure
1-1 illustrates, user demands in these areas are accelerating at a phenomenal rate. Walmart alone
processes more than one million transactions every hourtranslating to more than 2.5 EB of data.
Analysts predict that by 2020, there will be 30 billion devices, 40 trillion gigabytes of data, and 10
million mobile apps used by 8 billion people. The sheer size of these numbers makes it clear how
fundamental these trends are to an organizations bottom line.
Figure 1-1. The impact of the four IT trends
Some see these trends as disruptive, while others embrace them as opportunity. But in todays
competitive environment, a successful enterprise must meet these challenges and use these forces to
its advantage. The current path of IT is not sustainable in terms of space, energy, and cost. Businesses
need to increase their speed and flexibility and to measure IT service delivery in minutes, not weeks.
IT must be more agile, efficient, and simple than ever before.
HP ProLiant Gen9 servers are designed to manage this growth

With a modular design for workload optimization, ProLiant Gen9 servers support complex IT
demands, from cloud-based applications to social media, big data, and mobility in a virtualized
environment. To meet the challenges of explosive data growth, ProLiant Gen9 innovations are
designed to accelerate the performance of virtualized environments and deliver the intelligence
necessary to optimize the data center.
Figure 1-2. Capabilities of Gen9 servers
As shown in Figure 1-2, ProLiant Gen9 servers feature increased or optimized performance of all
major subsystems, such as:
Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors
HP SmartMemory enhancements with DDR4 up to 2133 MHz
HP Smart Storage enhancements of 12 GB Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), Universal Media Bay
HP PCI Express (PCIe) Workload Accelerators
System management through OneView and integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced with Federation
ProLiant Gen9 server solutions support HP FlexibleLOM technology, which is a variation of LOM
architecture that allows customers to select ProLiant servers with the NIC that best meets their needs
without having to embed the NIC on the system board. FlexibleLOM technology provides a system
board connector that accepts a FlexibleLOM adapter that integrates seamlessly with the servers
architecture and form factor. Additional innovations include:
Low-cost boot through redundant Secure Digital (SD) card support
Embedded provisioning
Simplified firmware updates with HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)
Battery backup power supply options
Enhancements to the HP Proactive Insight experience
Database acceleration with nonvolatile DIMM (NVDIMM) support
HP Secure Encryption
ProLiant generations of server technology
ProLiant servers have evolved over three generations according to a strategy to maximize customer
value. As Table 1-1 illustrates, the HP server strategy is designed to give customers the following
benefits:
Increased performance
Agility of configurations and performance optimization
Maximized I/O efficiency
Simplicity of common options, configuration setups, management, and upgrades
Matching the ProLiant server to the customer requirement

HP server solutions should help a customer minimize provisioning time, monitor and manage the
environment with an integrated management solution to save costs, and eliminate failures that can
cause unplanned downtime. It should accelerate service delivery and make the most efficient use of
IT resources and staff time.
Figure 1-3. ProLiant servers match the different needs of each customer
It is important to identify the business objective the customer hopes to accomplish and then match an
HP solution with that objective. To accomplish this goal, be sure to take adequate time assisting
customers with their decisions on which server model to purchase.
HP produces a variety of efficient server technologies designed to target customers business and
technical needs. Figure 1-3 illustrates how HP positions each of its ProLiant server lines to address
the business and technical goals that a customer might have.
HP offers online tools to analyze customers business needs and match them to the appropriate
ProLiant server.
Note
To access the HP online server selection tool, visit
http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/.
ProLiant server solution technologies

ProLiant server technologies enable customers to increase application performance and to free
resources so customers can focus on business innovation.
Storage on the memory bus

Current memory technologies such as flash memory, SRAM, and DRAM are reaching their
evolutionary limits. As a result, new memory technologies are being developed that can be used for
long-term storage. Known as persistent or nonvolatile memory, this type of memory does not lose
information when the server is not powered on.
Figure 1-4. Persistent storage on the I/O bus
Eliminating system bottlenecks and improving performance are also important goals in the data
center. To reach this goal, storage is moving closer to the server CPU as solid-state storage inside the
server replaces external storage arrays. As shown in Figure 1-4, moving storage to the memory bus
makes I/O faster, more scalable, and more persistent than PCIe technology, which until recently was
the fastest storage technology available. Storage technologies on the memory bus include:
Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM)Has much lower power consumption than
DRAM. It is faster than flash memory and does not degrade over time. With MRAM, data is
stored by magnetic storage elements.
Phase-change random-access memory (PRAM)Is a type of nonvolatile random-access
memory that is attractive because of its inherent scalability. It is based on the same storage
mechanism technology as CDs and DVDs. Phase change is a thermally driven process rather than
an electronic process. There are still challenges with PRAM, most notably threshold resistance
and voltage drift.
Resistive random-access memory (RRAM)Changes resistance across a material often referred
to as a memristor. RRAM has the potential to replace flash memory, but it is still in the
development stage. It has a faster timescale than PRAM and a simpler, smaller cell structure than
MRAM.
Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor performance

In todays virtualized server environment, more of the storage services that were handled by external
devices are now controlled by software inside of virtual machines (VMs). As the need for processing
power increases, servers are evolving into small data centers. In addition, the requirements of
applications in todays data centers can impact internal I/O. With new processors from Intel,
including the Intel Xeon Haswell-EP, communication between memory, cache, and the processor
cores becomes more efficient.
Figure 1-5. Comparing Intel processor performance
Intel developed the Haswell-EP processor to be the successor to the Ivy Bridge processor. It is
specifically designed to optimize the power savings and performance benefits that result from an
improved die manufacturing process and microarchitecture.
A comparison of the Haswell-EP processor to the previous two generations of processorsthe Intel
Ivy Bridge processor used in ProLiant Gen8 servers and the Intel Sandy Bridge processor used in
ProLiant G7 serversshows an overall increase in performance of 37% (Figure 1-5). The
architecture of the Haswell-EP processors featured in ProLiant Gen9 servers is more efficient than
that of previous processors, delivering lower power and more density.
Other improvements include:

New microarchitecture
Larger core count (12 18)
Faster QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) speed (8.0 9.6 GT/s)
Faster memory speed (DDR4 2133)
The Xeon family of processors powers ProLiant servers for a wide range of customersfrom small-
and medium-sized business to enterprise data centers.
Intel processor comparison

Table 1-2 lists the features of the Intel processors that ship standard in ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 rack,
tower, and HP BladeSystem servers. The table identifies the processors by their Intel code names,
which translate to either Intel Xeon E3 series (E3-1200 v3) or E5 series (E5-2400 v2, E5-2600 v2,
or E5-4600) processors.
Note
Table 1-2 does not include all the processors supported in ProLiant servers. For a
complete list, visit hp.com/go/servers.
The Haswell-EP system board interface facilitates DDR4 memory compatibility and higher data rates
than previous generations. Other architecture changes include:
Four DDR4 channels (up to 2133 GT/s)
Two QPI links 9.6 GT/s (up from 8 GT/s)
2011-pin land grid array (LGA) package, keyed differently from Ivy Bridge
These innovations provide the processing power needed to handle a variety of workloads.
Note
For more information about the processors supported in ProLiant servers, go to
hp.com/go/quickspecs and search for servers..
HP SmartMemory
Because the demand for applications, data, and digital content has grown, traditional server
infrastructurethe digital foundation of business and societyhas become resource constrained. At
the same time, businesses are demanding greater performance and maximum uptime. IT trends such as
server virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing have increased the average
gigabyte per server memory sixfold over the past six years. As a result, DRAM manufacturers are
increasing chip component densities to support higher memory capacities. For example, today a
single 4 GB DRAM chip contains more than 4 billion memory cells, and a single 32 GB DDR3
memory module has more than 288 billion memory cells.
The combination of increased memory demand and component complexity has raised the stakes higher
as businesses require continuous availability of IT infrastructure. Memory is a critical system
component, significantly defining reliability and performance, and, increasingly, the footprint of
server and data center power.
Introduced in ProLiant Gen8 servers and enhanced in ProLiant Gen9 servers, HP SmartMemory
technology unlocks features available only with HP qualified memory. Unlike third-party memory,
SmartMemory has a unique signature on each DIMM that authenticates whether the memory has
passed the rigorous HP qualification and test process. Table 1-3 compares SmartMemory features
with the competition. SmartMemory is capable of enhanced support through HP Active Health
System.
Note
SmartMemory will provide future enhanced support through Active Health System and
manageability software.
SmartMemory is ideal for customers who want to extract all the memory performance, dependability,
and power savings that ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers are designed to deliver. Memory plays an
increasingly large part of the servers power consumption, and choosing the most efficient memory is
a critical component in reducing a data centers power and cooling requirements. Reducing IT budget
spent on power and cooling translates to lower operating cost and a faster return on investment (ROI).
Designed to provide better performance and capacity at a competitive price, SmartMemory is

available in 1866 MHz standard voltage and 1600 MHz low voltage. Types of SmartMemory include:
Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) DDR4 capacities from 4 GB to 32 GB
Load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) DDR4 capacities from 16 GB to 64 GB
Unbuffered with ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs)
Important
UDIMMs are not supported in the ProLiant Gen9 server architecture.
With SmartMemory, power utilization is up to 20% less when compared to third-party memory:
An industry first, HP has introduced 24 GB DDR3-1333 RDIMMs at 1.35 V.
Although the industry supports DDR3-1866 RDIMM at 1.5 V at one DIMM per channel (DPC),
ProLiant Gen8 servers support DDR3-1866 RDIMMs, up to two DPCs at 1866 MT/s running at
1.5 V. ProLiant Gen8 v2 servers support DDR3-1600 LV RDIMM, up to two DPCs at 1600 MT/s
running at 1.35 V. This equates to up to 20% less power at the DIMM level with no performance
penalty.
ProLiant Gen9 servers support DDR4 technology to a maximum of 1.5 TB on 24 DIMM platforms
and 1.0 TB on 16 DIMM platforms, at speeds up to 2133 MT/s.
HP DDR4 memory
DDR4 provides significantly enhanced power management and increased speed and performance.
Figure 1-6. Dynamic workload acceleration extends performance
HP uses two kinds of implementations of DDR4 memory, depending on the server. Some servers have
more total memory capacity than the others, which means more DIMM slots per processor. But in
these servers, because the traces to the DIMM sockets are physically farther apart, the memory bus
cannot be pushed to the faster speeds. As a result, the memory runs more slowly (1866 MHz). The
trade-off for speed is that you cannot support as much total memory in the computer. If you want to use
2133 MHz memory, you cannot have as many DIMMs per processor. Figure 1-6 illustrates this
concept. The left half of the graphic compares the operating power of SmartMemory with third-party
memory and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The OEM memory is subject to these
rules, but third-party memory is not as fast as SmartMemory. For both DDR4 RDIMMs and DDR4
LRDIMMs, SmartMemory is capable of higher efficiency, operating at about 17% to 20% less power.
The graph on the left compares the maximum memory bandwidth for DDR4-2133 RDIMMs and
DDR4-1866 LRDIMM. DDR4 UDIMM is capable of two DPCs at 1333 or 25% more bandwidth
than third-party memory or other OEMs in two DPC configurations.
ProLiant Gen9 servers feature 24, 16, or 8 DIMM sockets, for up to 1.5 TB on 24 DIMM platforms
and 1.0 TB on 16 DIMM platforms. This leads to a performance increase of more than 14% due to
frequency increases with DDR4 and a power reduction of more than 20% due to 1.2 V operation.
DDR4 memory also yields a two-fold memory capacity increase when using 64 GB LRDIMMs.
DDR4 compared to DDR3
As shown in Table 1-4, HP DDR4 memory offers significant advantages in up to 3 DPC

configurations.
HP SmartMemory DDR4 offers speeds up to 2133 MT/s. Benefits include:

14% better memory performance for ProLiant rack and tower servers
33% better memory performance for ProLiant server blades
35% lower power consumption than 1.5 V DDR3 at the same speed bin
20% lower power at 1.35 V DDR3 at the same speed bin
DDR4 provides better performance when compared to 1866 DDR3. Performance enhancements
include:
+14% throughput at DDR4-2133 (vs. DDR3-1866 on 16-socket p servers)
+33% throughput at DDR4-2133 (vs. DDR3-1600 on 12-socket e servers)
+20% throughput at DDR4-1600 (vs. DDR3-1333 on 24-socket servers)
In addition, DDR4 performance expectations include:

+14% to 30% throughput at DDR4-2133
Expected 1% reduction in memory-related outages
Four times the memory capacity
Power savings/efficiency:
Closer DDR4 DIMM spacing that allows a bigger and more cost-efficient CPU heat sink
Lower fan power and better acoustics
LRDIMM technology
Figure 1-7. RDIMM (left) compared with LRDIMM (right)
Figure 1-7 compares RDIMM and LRDIMM technologies. A load-reduced DIMM (LRDIMM) is a
type of memory that is designed to increase system memory capacity and speed. Like a registered
DIMM (RDIMM), LRDIMMs buffer the address and control signals. Unlike an RDIMM, an
LRDIMM also buffers the data lines. In an RDIMM, data signals are driven by a controller, limiting
performance. Not only do LRDIMMs improve performance, they also reduce problems associated
with heat and power dissipation.
ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers support LRDIMMs. In addition, ProLiant Gen9 servers support
three-dimensional stacking (3DS) technology, which stacks memory chips in a single component. This
memory design yields expanded capacity on a single DIMM, improved bus efficiency, and higher
frequency. It also reduces the load, resulting in lower power consumption.
NVDIMM technology
Nonvolatile DIMM (NVDIMM) technology combines the speed and long life of DRAM with the
persistent storage of flash memory, resulting in increased system performance and reliability. Also
called hybrid DIMMS, NVDIMMs provide performance, cost, and data security advantages for a
range of enterprise-class server and storage applications. NVDIMMs can be used for broad
application acceleration. They are ideal for hyperscale computing environments focused on cloud
computing, big data analytics, high-performance databases, and low-latency applications such as
high-frequency trading.
Figure 1-8. NVDIMM moves storage closer to the memory bus
Figure 1-8 illustrates how NVDIMM technology moves storage closer to the memory bus. The chips
on the left-hand side of the DIMM use DRAM technology to store data in standard memory. The
memory on the right-hand side of the DIMM stores data in persistent memory or flash memorythat
is, the data is retained even after the server is powered down. The chip in the middle is the controller
that enables the transition between the two types of memory.
NVDIMM support in ProLiant Gen9 servers
ProLiant Gen9 servers support DDR4 NVDIMMs with a special controller that is the main interface
to the processor. (Table 1-5 lists the types of HP NVDIMMs and their major manufacturers.)
NVDIMMs also have a separate flash controller. If power is lost, the NVDIMM controller moves
data from the DRAM to its own onboard flash. This data movement is kept within the NVDIMM itself
and is powered by the megacell battery.
Table 1-5. Types of NVDIMMs
Type Description
Type Battery backed, equivalent DRAM and flash; 4, 8, 16, 32 GB; AgigA Tech, SMART, Viking,
1 SK Hynix, HP
Type
Battery backed, 8 GB DRAM (cache), 200 GB flash
2
Type No battery, memory expansion, 512 K SRAM + 200400 GB flash, SanDisk/Diablo

3 Technologies
Type No battery, 512 GB of nonvolatile memory, no DRAM, Intel Solution, HP memristor, requires
4 enhanced DDR4 bus
In ProLiant Gen9 servers, NVDIMM technology acts as an interim technology that is one step closer
to universal memory.
Important
ProLiant Gen9 server support for NVDIMMs is planned for
2015.
ProLiant server direct-attached storage

With the introduction of ProLiant Gen9 technologies, HP is offering more flexible direct-attached
storage across the ProLiant server portfolio. Hard disk drives (HDDs) will continue to live on as
bulk storage. HP solid-state drives (SSDs) are becoming more commonly used as fast tiers or cache
for any application you want to accelerate.
Some of the changes in ProLiant Gen9 storage offerings include:

Serial ATA (SATA)-only option (up to 10 ports) offered on all servers
Dynamic Smart Array B140i embedded storage controller standard on all ProLiant Gen9 servers
Boot device options
M.2 SATA, USB-attached mirrored microSD
12 Gb/s SAS P-series controllers
Shared battery for backup power (no more supercaps)
Single-cache module across stand-up cards (4 GiB)
12 Gb/s SAS H-series controllers
Low-cost SAS RAID options (0, 1, 5)
Change from embedded RAID controller to optional daughter card:
HP Smart Array P440ar and H240ar controllers supported on ProLiant DL380, DL360, and
ML350 servers
Smart Array P244br and H244br controllers supported on ProLiant BL460 server blades
All internal backplanes support 12 Gb/s SAS:
12 Gb/s SSDs and 15K SAS HDDs
No 12 Gb/s SAS switch planned for BladeSystem
Stand-alone SAS expander support for ProLiant ML and DL servers
Support for external JBODs
NVMe and SCSIe performance

NVM Express (NVMe) is a high-performance, scalable host controller interface (Figure 1-9)
designed for enterprise, data center, and client systems that use PCIe SSDs. The NVMe standards-
based approach can be adopted across multiple platforms, ensuring interoperability of PCIe SSDs.
With a standardized interface for PCIe SSDs, operating systems need only one driver to work with all
SSDs in the system that conform to the standard.
Figure 1-9. Interface interoperability

NVMe improves random and sequential performance by reducing latency and enabling high levels of
parallelism in host hardware and software. NVMe provides a performance-optimized, streamlined
SCSI command set for SSDs. It also provides support for security, end-to-end data protection, and
other client and enterprise features.
SCSI Express (SCSIe) is a backward-compatible interface that supports SATA and PCIe storage
devices. NMVe is compatible with the SCSIe base driver for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and
VMware, which allows for recognition of devices at the operating system level.
HP enterprise SSDs
Targeted at extreme operating environments and local storage, HP enterprise SSDs provide higher I/O
throughput, excellent latency, reduced power consumption, enhanced reliability, and faster reads and
writes when compared to traditional rotating media. SSDs have no moving parts or rotating platters
that can cause latency problems, so data can be accessed faster. The lack of a motor greatly reduces
the power consumption of an SSD, and the drives draw less energy (resulting in lower heat and
TCO). Table 1-6 compares the SSD categories and indicates the number of drive writes per day
(DWPD) that you can expect from each drive.
Enterprise SSDs remove the latency found in conventional rotating HDDs caused by seek time for
each read operation, so they deliver high random read performance. Most of these SSDs are available
as small form factor (SFF), large form factor (LFF), quick-release carriers, or nonhot plug for general
use across the ProLiant server portfolio.
SSDs deliver exceptional performance for customers with applications requiring high random read
input/output operations per second (IOPS) performance. Optimized for ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8
servers, these SSDs deliver six times better performance over previous SSD generations. And SSDs
fit into existing hard drive hot-plug bays, requiring no modification to existing operating system or
infrastructure tools.
Enterprise SSDs bring key features to the data center, including full data path error detection and
surprise power loss protection.
Note
DWPD is the maximum number of 4K host writes to the entire drive capacity of the SSD
per day over a five-year period.
HP SSD features and functions
The HP SSD qualification process is very rigorous to ensure server compatibility. As a result,
products available on the open marketeven with similar model numbersmight not be the same
level of performance, endurance, and quality. For example, the NAND flash memory or controller
might be different. HP firmware ensures compatibility and consistency in controllers and servers.
SSDs are designed to handle four typical types of workloads:

Workloads requiring best latency and write performanceDatabase, business intelligence,
online transaction processing (OLTP), virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and so forth
Workloads requiring best latency and read performanceWeb scale, cloud environments,
database, OLTP, web servers, and so forth
Write-performance-driven workloadsOLTP, business intelligence, big data analytics, VDI, and
so forth
Read-performance-driven workloadsRead caching, web servers, social media, boot/swap, and
so forth
Additional features and functions of enterprise SSDs include:

Environmental ruggedness:
Can operate in environments up to 60 degrees Celsius
Can tolerate significantly higher operating shock and vibration levels
No acoustic noise
High reliability:
Higher mean time between failures (MTBF)
Less susceptibility to operational and nonoperational shock
Less susceptibility to effects of vibration
Support for 227 drives per RAID array
Enhanced display of self-describing icons with intuitive and improved light-emitting diode (LED)
function
Animated drive activity spinner
Do not remove indicator that reduces logical drive failures resulting from accidental removal of
a drive
Drive error log NVRAM with black box recorder for better failure analysis and resolution
Integration with Active Health System to speed resolution of issues with drives
HP 12 Gb/s SAS Value Endurance SSDs
HP 12 Gb/s SAS Value Endurance SSDs (Figure 1-10) provide:

Best IOPS cost for 12 Gb/s SAS SSDs
Industry-leading performance:
Up to read 96,000 IOPS (random 4 KiB, queue depth [Q] 16)
Up to write 28,000 IOPS (random 4 KiB, Q16)
Note
Random 4K refers to a read/write disk drive access process. Small (4K) blocks of data
are read or written from random locations on the surface of the drive. It measures a speed,
usually in MB/s, that describes how quickly the drive retrieves data from random
locations. Queue depth refers to the number of outstanding I/O requests for a volume.
Typical user workloads require only a small amount of data at queue depths beyond four,
although heavily loaded database servers often have queue depths in the hundreds. Both
these values are used in storage benchmarking.
Sequential reads/writes:
1,000 MiB/s (reads), 390 MiB/s (writes)
More capacity:
Capacities up to 1.6 TB
Workload optimization:
Read-intensive workloads including read caching, web servers
Value enduranceOne DWPD
Enterprise reliability
Figure 1-10. 12 Gb/s SAS Value Endurance SSDs

Note
HP Value Endurance SSDs are available in SAS and SATA versions. For a complete list,
visit hp.com/go/solidstate.
SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility

The SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility for Windows contains a web browser-based graphical user
interface as well as a command-line version of the tool that gathers diagnostic information. The
SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility is enabled through the ProLiant Smart Carrier. The utility is available
in the Start Menu under HP System Tools.
SmartSSD Wear Gauge report
With the SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility, SSDs monitor the amount of data written and report when the
device might be nearing its maximum supported lifetime. The SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility creates a
report of all HP storage controllers and disk drives. The SmartSSD Wear Gauge report contains
information on the current usage level and expected lifetime remaining of SSDs attached to the
system.
This report provides vital information that helps HP service personnel assist in identifying faults or
conditions that may require attention. The SmartSSD Wear Gauge report can be generated and viewed
using the HP Array Diagnostics and SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility.
Note
For more details on the information displayed within this report, you can visit the
application help page by clicking the Help button at the top-right corner of the SmartSSD
Wear Gauge Utility.
SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility sample output
Figure 1-11 shows the home page from the SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility.
M.2-based storage
M.2 is a small form factor specification for internally mounted storage expansion cards designed as
an improvement to the mini-SATA (mSATA) standard. Figure 1-12 compares the two form factors.
M.2 maximizes usage of the space on a storage expansion card while minimizing the footprint. It is a
very thin and lightweight storage solution that allows double-sided component population and a
variety of widths and lengths. As a result, M.2 devices can provide twice the storage capacity within
the same footprint of mSATA SSD devices.
Figure 1-12. 2.5 inch SATA drive compared to an M.2 SSD
Formerly known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), the M.2 specification was defined by
the PCI-SIG consortium of technology OEMs. It is designed to enable high-performance storage in
space- and power-constrained devices. By providing support for an internal USB 3.0 interface, M.2
SSDs support standards such as Wi-Fi, USB, PCIe, and SATA.
Two M.2 SSDs can be linked in a RAID 0 configuration; both drives can be written to simultaneously.
M.2 in ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server blades
As solid-state storage adoption continues to increase, storage no longer needs to ship in 2.5 inch or
3.5 inch form factors. Think of M.2 as fast boot or cache. It will eventually replace the 2.5 inch form
factor, especially in space-constrained environments such as ProLiant BL460 Gen9 server blades.
Figure 1-13 shows a Rack Dual-M.2 adapter.
Figure 1-13. Rack Dual-M.2 adapter
For ProLiant BL460 Gen9 server blades, M.2 devices (Figure 1-14) connect directly to a Smart
Array B140i controller and are much faster than USB storage solutions.
Figure 1-14. BL460c Dual-M.2 adapter
Note
The first capacities planned for ProLiant Gen9 server blades will be 128 GB and 512
GB.
microSD technology
In a virtualization environment, you have several options regarding the source drive used to run
VMware ESXi, including a disk, a USB memory stick (Figure 1-15), or a Secure Digital (SD) device.
One benefit of running ESXi on a USB memory stick or an SD device is that you do not need to use
local drives, lowering power and cooling requirements in the server blade.
Figure 1-15. Two views of a USB memory stick
Because HP offers SD slots in ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 server blades, there are additional reasons to
consider running a VMware environment from a platform other than an internal disk:
No disk drivesProLiant server blades are designed for virtualization; they do not ship with
internal drives. With server blades, you can boot ESXi from a USB memory stick or SD device.
More space on local diskBy installing and running ESXi from a USB or SD device, you have
more local disk space to run VMs. Although the space requirements for an ESXi installation are
small, keeping the ESXi hypervisor installation files separate from the ISO and VM files enables
you to make easy and fast changes. You can remove one USB device containing one hypervisor
and replace it with a different version quickly without impacting any other files.
Remote site deploymentWhen deploying a server remotely, you can easily send a
preconfigured USB memory stick containing ESXi installation and configuration files to the site.
Someone onsite can plug the memory stick into the server without needing special IT skills.
To address these situations, ProLiant Gen9 servers support dual microSD devices. microSD is a
small form factor extension to the SD card standard, which is governed by the SD Association, of
which HP is a member. Targeted toward virtualization customers, microSD devices support RAID.
microSD devices use a USB drive form factor and plug into an internal USB 3.0 port on ProLiant
Gen9 servers. The maximum capacity of a microSD device is currently 128 GB.
HP PCIe Workload Accelerators

HP PCIe Workload Accelerators for ProLiant ML/DL/SL servers are PCIe card-based direct-attach
solutions offering performance gains with low latency and enterprise reliability. PCIe Workload
Accelerators enable customers with enterprise workloads that require real-time data access with high
transaction rates and low latency to meet their compute needs within their budget. As shown in
Table 1-7, workloads are categorized by endurance and solution types.
A benefit of PCIe 3.0 over PCIe 2.0 is that it doubles the total bandwidth on the bus, as shown in
Table 1-8.
Workload accelerators also provide the following benefits:

Better performance:
Four times more transactions per server
A twofold improvement in latency for apps such as OLTP
Performance up to 160,000 read IOPS (4 KiB, Q16, HP High Endurance PCIe Workload
Accelerators at 39 DWPD)
Greater reliability:
Full data path error detection
Surprise power loss protection
Environmental ruggedness compared to HDDs
HP firmware and drivers that ensure consistency, compatibility, and optimized performance
Lower TCO because of performance gains
HP Value Endurance PCIe Workload Accelerator

HP Value Endurance (VE) PCIe Workload Accelerators (Figure 1-16) are PCIe storage devices that
provide extreme performance and very low latency.
When processor and memory performance increases significantly, storage can potentially become a
bottleneck. By using low-latency PCIe storage, you can greatly increase application performance and
transactions, which means you can do business more quickly and efficiently. This is especially
important in high-frequency trading or analytics, where doing business faster can translate into greater
revenue and in cost savings.
Figure 1-16. Value Endurance PCIe Workload Accelerator
The benefits of PCIe Workload Accelerators include:

Best PCIe price per IOPS
Industry-leading performance
Up to read 68,000 IOPS (random 4 KiB, Q16)
Up to write 69,000 IOPS (random 4 KiB, Q16)
Excellent latency
Access latency (4 KiB, Q1):
110 microseconds (reads), 30 microseconds (writes)
Workload optimized
Cloud and scale-out applications
Value endurance means 0.5 DWPD
HP Light Endurance PCIe Workload Accelerator

The HP Light Endurance (LE) PCIe Workload Accelerator (Figure 1-17) provides 30% more
performance over previous accelerators.
Figure 1-17. Light Endurance PCIe Workload Accelerator
In addition, this accelerator:

Enables up to ten times more transactions per server
Provides up to read 69,000 IOPS (random 4 KiB, Q16)
Provides up to write 150,000 IOPS (random 4 KiB, Q16)
Has the lowest latency of all previous generations of accelerators
Access latency (4 KiB, Q1):
110 microseconds (reads), 25 microseconds (writes)
Includes 70% more capacity than previous generations of accelerators:
Can host an entire database
Light endurance means three DWPDs
ProLiant Gen9 power strategy

As the number, complexity, and required performance of applications increase, IT executives are
finding that the required space, power, and cooling capacity to host additional systems are at a
premium. HP has developed intelligent and efficient server and infrastructure technologies that reduce
the power and airflow needed to operate the latest ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers. These
technologies reclaim space, power, and cooling resources for needed workloads while also reducing
error-prone manual checking and documenting of power and rack configurations.
Power capping
HP Scalable System products, including ProLiant SL series, HP Moonshot series, and HP Apollo
series servers, support a power capping feature that operates at the server enclosure level. The
capping feature can be activated using a stand-alone utility called PPIC.exe that runs in the
environment of one of the resident servers in the chassis to be power capped. After a power cap is set
for the enclosure, all the resident servers in the enclosure have the same uniform power cap applied
to them until the cap is either modified or canceled.
Figure 1-18. Advanced Power Manager
HP Advanced Power Manager (APM) (Figure 1-18) is a rack-level solution for the Apollo 6000,
ProLiant SL6500, SL4500, SL2500, and Moonshot 1500 systems. APM automatically discovers
hardware components and enables bay-level power on and off, server metering, aggregate dynamic
power capping, configurable power-up dependencies and sequencing, consolidated Ethernet access
to all resident iLOs, and asset management capabilities.
With APM, the enclosure-level power capping feature can be expanded without the need to use the
PPIC.exe utility. A global power cap can be applied to all enclosures with one APM command, or
different caps can be applied to user-defined groups by using flexible zones within the same rack.
HP 3D Sea of Sensors technology

Today, power, cooling, and other environmental facility costs are the largest operational expense for
IT groups. Optimizing an entire data center for energy efficiency is almost always performed
manually. As a result, most customers do not do it, which presents a huge opportunity for you to help
them reduce cost. For some customers, the only answer was consultants, millions of dollars spent,
and months of measuring and compiling data. 3D Sea of Sensors technology provides a solution by
monitoring location, power, and cooling automatically across the data center.
Introduced with ProLiant G6 servers, the Sea of Sensors provides the data to precisely control the
server fans and directly cool specific components while not overcooling other components. This can
reduce fan power consumption up to dozens of watts per server.
In ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers, the Sea of Sensors extends the use of sensors to select PCIe
option cards, HP FlexibleNetwork adapters, and HP FlexFabric adapters to create a three-
dimensional temperature profile in the server. This additional data enables more precise and efficient
cooling of ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers. The data is included in the always-on diagnostic
information of the Active Health System.
HP Intelligent Power Distribution Units

The HP Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) (Figure 1-19) brings state-of-the-art management
and control to rack-mounted power distribution units (PDUs) to prevent the overprovisioning of
power from restricting growth in the data center. Using the core-and-stick architecture of the HP
Modular PDU line, the Intelligent PDU monitors power consumption at the core, load segment, stick,
and outlet level with precision and accuracy. Remote management is built in and enables power
cycling of individual outlets on the Intelligent Extension Bars.
Figure 1-19. An Intelligent Power Distribution Unit
With 99% accuracy above 1 watt, the iPDU can help you track and control power that other PDUs
cannot monitor. Information is gathered from all monitoring points at half-second intervals to ensure
the highest precision. Capable of measuring current draw below 100 mw, the iPDU can detect a new
server even before it is powered on.
An iPDU is ideal for enterprise customers who want to speed power configuration, improve
monitoring to reclaim stranded power, and extend the life of a data center. An iPDU enables you to:
Know exactly what the power consumption is for every component in the rack with an unmatched
level of accuracy of less than 1% variation
Monitor and control outlets individually for the ultimate control of power distribution within the
rack
Save valuable space in the rack with dense rack-mountable form factors
HP Power Discovery Services with HP Intelligent Power Discovery combines iPDUs, HP Platinum
power supplies, and HP Insight Control software to control and automate power distribution. When
you deploy new ProLiant servers, Intelligent Power Discovery automatically discovers those servers,
maps them to the power source, verifies power redundancy, and makes sure everything is hooked up
correctly.
iPDUs have a patented modular architecture that improves their flexibility. This building block
concept consists of two main parts, the iPDU core unit and extension bars.
iPDU core units
Each iPDU core unit incorporates an embedded web engine for remote monitoring and control and
includes the LED display unit for local monitoring of current at the rack. Core units can be mounted in
zero U configurations in HP 10000 series racks or in 1U configurations in any industry-standard rack.
Core units are available in a variety of single-phase or three-phase inputs to match any application.
Each core unit has individually monitored IEC C19 outlets that are protected by high-quality,
commercial-grade breakers. Each IEC C19 on the iPDU incorporates out-of-band power line
communications technology to communicate with either Standard Extension Bars or Intelligent
Extension Bars.
iPDU extension bars
iPDU extension bars can be plugged into the core unit and can be mounted directly to the rack frame,
spanning the entire length of the rack. All iPDU extension bars are sold in pairs. Individual extension
bars do not extend into the maintenance zone between Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers
Association (RETMA) rails at the rear of the rack.
The Intelligent Extension Bar has an automatic outlet numbering system that maintains consistent
outlet identification such that Outlet Number 1 will always be at the top of the extension bar,
independent of which side of the rack the Intelligent Extension Bar is mounted on.
Each Intelligent Extension Bar is 5U in height and has five individually monitored and switchable
IEC C13 outlets. Each IEC C13 outlet has a status indicator and unit identification (UID) LED that is
activated when scrolling through the local display unit or remotely via the embedded web engine.
Each IEC C13 on the Intelligent Extension Bar incorporates bright blue PLC connections to
communicate with HP Common Slot Platinum Power Supplies with PLC.
Each IEC C13 outlet on the Intelligent Extension Bar is capable of remote power cycling or remote
lockout to prevent unauthorized equipment from being installed in the rack. Each outlet has an
automatic 100 ms per outlet start delay and can be user-programmed for restart delays of up to 999
seconds on a per-outlet basis.
The inlet cable on the Intelligent Extension Bar is on the back of the bar to ease installation and
improve cable routing to the iPDU core. The bars also have bright blue PLC IEC C20 input
connectors for use with iPDU core units.
Extension bars can be mounted in the rear of the rack to ease cable management. Extension bars have
power indicators and UID LEDs. Standard IEC C14 jumper cables can be used with the Intelligent
Extension Bars for powering non-Intelligent Power Discovery (IPD)-enabled devices.
HP 300 series Flex Slot form factor power supply

Select ProLiant Gen9 servers feature HP Flex Slot power supplies (Figure 1-20). Flex Slot power
supplies represent a new generation of toolless, hot-swappable components that use the cross-
platform interchangeability model introduced with HP Common Slot power supplies. Flex Slot power
supplies achieve the same degree of efficiency as Common Slot power supplies but use 25% less
space, thus allowing more room for compute and I/O connectivity functions in the server chassis.
Figure 1-20. Three views of the 300 series Flex Slot form factor power supply
Platinum Plus Flex Slot power supplies feature blue connectors that enable Power Discovery
Services, which includes IPD technology. IPD uses an embedded serial communication link to
automatically discover newly deployed HP servers, map their power cords to the power source,
verify power redundancy, and help ensure that all power sources are connected correctly.
The HP 300 series Flex Slot form factor power supply is available on ProLiant ML, DL, and BL
series servers. Benefits of the Flex Slot form factor include:
25% smaller than Common Slot
Provides more usable space inside the server
More efficient, with a starting point at 94% Platinum efficiency
Upgrade available to 96% Titanium efficiency
500 W, 800 W, and 1400 W standard input voltage offerings:
500 and 800 watt models for 100240 VAC input power
1400 watt model for 200240 VAC input power
Continued support for alternative power input voltages
Note
The 300 series Flex Slot form factor power supply is not backward compatible with
previous server generations.
HP 100 series and 10 series power supplies
Figure 1-21. 100 series and 10 series power supplies
The 100 series and 10 series power supplies (Figure 1-21) focus on value optimization, balancing
features and price. Other features of these form factors include:
1U ATX form factor @ 350 W or 550 W
Upgrade to 900 W redundant solution
Power efficiency ranging from 80% to 90% (94% for redundant option)
Shared backup powerHP Smart Storage battery

With ProLiant Gen9 servers, HP Smart Storage batteries are offered as a platform-wide device, with
support no longer confined to Smart Array controllers. This means that backup power has been
moved from one supercap per controller to a shared battery across all Smart Array controllers in a
system. Figure 1-22 reproduces a screen in iLO 4 that shows the status of Smart Storage batteries and
other power information.
Figure 1-22. View of power information in iLO 4
Other features of the Smart Storage battery for ProLiant Gen9 servers include:
Stand-up P-series cards that require a cable from the riser board to the card for backup power
Cableless connection to share the Smart Storage battery
Battery monitored by iLO
Backup battery power
96 W for ProLiant ML and DL Gen9 series servers
12 W for ProLiant BL Gen9 series servers
HP server management technologies
As shown in Figure 1-23, HP provides a comprehensive set of management offerings to help
companies meet their management needs at every stage of the server life cycle.
Figure 1-23. Categories of HP management offerings
These offerings belong to one of three categories:

On-premiseConverged management for servers, storage, and networks with automation
simplicity.
On-systemIntelligence on every HP server enabling setup, health and alerting, and firmware
maintenance. HP on-system management also includes:
HP SUM, which provides systematic and organized server updates via HP Service Pack for
ProLiant (SPP)
HP Intelligent Provisioning, which assists in the initial configuration and operating system
deployment for ProLiant servers
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), the new basic input/output system (BIOS) mode
for ProLiant Gen9 servers that aids with server configurations
HP RESTful Interface Tool, a CLI scripting tool that leverages the HP representational state
transfer (REST) application programming interface (API) for secure, remote server
configurations at scale
HP Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux, utilities that provide scripting for ProLiant server
configurations at scale
HP Scripting Tools for PowerShell, a set of utilities that can be used to perform configuration
tasks on HP servers based on Microsoft PowerShell syntax and scripting models
On-cloudCloud-based management for service ticket and warranty tracking, plus health and
alerting for servers, storage, and networking.

HP OneView (Figure 1-24) is a software-defined management platform that addresses the challenges
of manual operation, human error, and limited extensibility in virtualized BladeSystem and rack
server environments. By capturing processes, configurations, and best practices in software,
OneView creates a modern collaborative management approach that automates the deployment and
management of infrastructurerepeatedly, reliably, and at scale. With OneView, basic tasks take
seconds and stay simple at any scale, radically accelerating all data center processes.
Figure 1-24. OneView reference architecture
The software-based approach to life cycle management in OneView automates operations to reduce
the cost and time to deliver IT services. This approach includes a REST API for easily creating
customized workflows and scripts, as well as configuration profiles for push-button builds that
instantly deliver resources without mistakes or variation.
OneView offers a single integrated platform that provides one view of the server, network, and
storage environment for a simple, integrated user experience. It is available as a virtual and physical
appliance. OneView provides:
Powerful software-defined process templates for automating infrastructure configuration and
provisioning, as well as for robust infrastructure health and monitoring
A single, integrated management environment for a converged infrastructure that enables IT teams
to work and collaborate in a more natural and automated way
An intuitive interface and powerful search capabilities
Open architecture and a software development kit (SDK) for integration with enterprise
management tools and applications
Note
OneView is intended to replace the capabilities found in HP Systems Insight Manager
(HP SIM), Insight Control, and HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM).
OneView features
OneView shifts the focus of the data center from how devices run to how people work.
Figure 1-25. Five common data center tasks
As shown in Figure 1-25, the elements that comprise OneView map to data center processes built on
five common tasks:
IdentifyUse the OneView dashboard to view system health and identify what needs to change, be
fixed, or get done. Through the dashboard, you can assess what is happening across the entire data
center in seconds. Whether you have 20 devices or 20,000, the view is equally simple, and you
are just one click away from more detail.
CollectUse Smart Search to collect information and find what you want instantly. To help find
key information in milliseconds versus hunting through offline records, HP created Smart Search.
Smart Search is built into almost every task so you have immediate access to the event, device, or
task information you need.
UnderstandMap View helps you visualize relationships between devices to understand status
and other dependencies. In a converged environment, understanding relationships between
devices and connections is critical, especially for change management or troubleshooting. Map
View combines device status with relationships so you can see how things are connected from the
data center down to the device, helping you quickly find, triage, and fix problems in seconds or
minutes.
CollaborateCollaborate with teams to execute tasks using templates to design once and deploy
on demand. Traditionally, IT tools were built for silos and did nothing to foster collaboration,
which is a critical requirement for convergence. With templates, IT teams can work together to
create profiles of configurations and procedures. Any configuration or process can now be
designed by experts and captured in software for later use by everyone.
CommunicateNotify teams of progress, completion, or failure through an Activity Feed to
receive alerts and messages instantly. Most communication between teams happens outside of the
tool rather than inside. Just as Facebook or Twitter helps you keep track of daily events, friends,
and family, Activity Feed is a single place for IT administrators to communicate, work together,
and stay on the same page with alerts, jobs, and projects in the data center. With Activity Feed,
communication becomes more connected and happens in real-time.
Dashboard
When you log in to the appliance, you can view the dashboard, which provides an overview of
system activity and alerts.
As Figure 1-26 illustrates, the dashboard provides an at-a-glance visual health summary of the
appliance resources you are authorized to view, such as:
Server profiles
Server hardware
Enclosures
Logical interconnects
Volumes
Storage pools
SAN management
Figure 1-26. OneView dashboard
You can link to the resource screens in the UI for more information by clicking the status icons
displayed for each resource. The status of each resource is indicated by a color:
GreenHealthy status
YellowAn event that has occurred that might require attention
RedA critical condition that has occurred that requires immediate attention
BlueThe percentage of resource instances that match the data being measured (a solid blue graph
indicates 100%)
Light grayThe remainder of resource instances that do not match the data being measured (used
in combination with blue)
Dark grayResource instances reporting status other than OK, warning, or critical (that is, they
are disabled or unknown)
Map View
As shown in Figure 1-27, Map View enables you to examine the configuration of and understand the
relationships between logical and physical resources in your data center. This view gives you
immediate visibility into your resources, from individual Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks all the
way up to the enclosure, rack, and top-level physical data center. Map View was designed to be
highly interactive and useful even at scale.
Figure 1-27. HP OneView Map View
Note
Map View is resource-centric. Everything above the selected resource is an ancestor.
Everything below the selected resource is a descendant. A line connecting boxes indicates
a direct relationship, such as server blades in an enclosure. Other items can be indirectly
related to the resource, such as logical interconnect groups and server profiles.
Activity screen
The Activity screen (Figure 1-28) provides a log of health and status notifications. The appliance
verifies the current activity of resources in your environment, and it posts alerts to the Activity screen
and to the associated resource screens for you to review.
Figure 1-28. HP One View Activity screen
The Activity screen is also a database of all tasks that have been runeither synchronously or
asynchronouslyand initiated by the user or system. It is similar to an audit log, but it provides more
detail and is easily accessed from the UI.
On-system management with HP iLO

HP iLO is embedded into every ProLiant server. As shown in Figure 1-29, it provides essential
remote management and control regardless of the servers state of operation. It uses dedicated built-in
hardware/firmware for system management and allows access to BIOS settings.
iLO enables a system administrator to remotely manage servers even when the server is powered off,
regardless of whether the operating system is installed or functional. With iLO, system administrators
can reinstall the operating system.
iLO is a key enabler of Active Health System, HP Embedded Remote Support, Intelligent
Provisioning, and HP Agentless Management.
Figure 1-29. What iLO does
iLO license types

Every ProLiant server ships with iLO standard features, which simplify server setup, engage health
monitoring, monitor power and thermal control, and enable remote administration. Licensing provides
additional iLO functionality. You can choose from multiple levels of licensing to suit your business
needs:
iLO Advanced licenseFor enterprises. The iLO Advanced or iLO Advanced for BladeSystem
license offers premium remote functionality for any ProLiant server, such as graphical remote
console with multiuser collaboration, video record/playback, and many more advanced features
that support an enterprise data center.
iLO Essentials licenseSpecifically designed to meet the needs of small and medium businesses.
This license is available on all ProLiant Gen9 100 series and Gen8 e-series servers (DLs and
MLs).
iLO Scale-Out licenseFor web hosting and service providers. This license provides Advanced
Power Management and fast access through scripting tools in massive scale-out environments for
maximum data center efficiency. It is available on the ProLiant Gen8 DL 160 and all ProLiant
Gen9 and Gen8 SL servers.
Note
To learn more about the features specific to each iLO license, refer to the iLO Portfolio
Data Sheet at http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA4-5167ENW.pdf.
Additional iLO features

Remote power controlsWith iLO, you can power on a server remotely, even if there is no
power in the building the server is sitting in.
iLO Mobile AppThe iLO Mobile App gives you immediate secure access to your server so you
can remotely control and configure servers from smartphone or tablet devices. The application
interacts directly with the iLO processor on ProLiant servers, providing total control of the server
at all times as long as the server is plugged in. For example, you can access the server when it is
in a healthy state or when it is powered off with a blank hard drive. IT administrators can
troubleshoot problems and perform software deployments from almost anywhere. Support is
available for Apple iOS (iTouch, iPhone, iPad) and Android smartphones and tablets.
Note
For more information about the iLO Mobile App, refer to
hp.com/go/ilo/mobileapp.
Remote firmware updatesUpdates to the ROM code on iLO are accomplished through the
browser interface, command-line interface, XML script, or online flash components for Windows
and Linux.
Enhanced securityiLO uses Secure Shell (SSH) 2 to provide strong authentication and
encryption of commands executed on iLO management processors over a network.
iLO event log or remote insight event logiLO provides a detailed event log that records user
actions such as turning server power on and off, resetting the server, making changes to user
configuration, clearing the event log, and making successful and unsuccessful login attempts.
A supervisor can use this log to audit user actions.
Group administration and actionAn administrator can easily configure both network and global
settings for a group of servers rather than one at a time. iLO 4 offers customers a homogeneous
server management experience across the ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers in their data center.
iLO scripting toolkitYou can use the iLO scripting tools to configure multiple iLO systems,
automate deployment and provisioning, incorporate a standard configuration into the deployment
process, and control servers and subsystems.
iLO 4 support in ProLiant servers
Figure 1-30. iLO 4 support for Gen9 and Gen8 servers

As shown in Figure 1-30, ProLiant Gen9 servers introduce the following iLO 4 features:
RESTful interface
iLO Federation
Note
The HP RESTful interface and iLO Federation are available with a standard license, but
some features might require an additional license.
Preboot health summary

iLO manual reboot button
NAND user partitionEnabled using the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
Note
iLO 4 uses the same hardware in a ProLiant Gen9 server as in a ProLiant Gen8 server.
Some iLO 4 features for ProLiant Gen9 servers are also available on ProLiant Gen8
servers with a firmware update.
On-system management with UEFI

The BIOS in a server is software that resides on a chip on the system board. The BIOS starts up the
servers components when the server is powered on. It then makes sure the components are
functioning properly before passing off that functionality to the operating system as part of the power-
on self-test (POST). Figure 1-31 illustrates the server boot process.
Figure 1-31. Server boot process
The UEFI specification is replacing more than 30 years of legacy BIOS evolution and bringing major
changes to the preboot environment. UEFI is a community effort governed by the UEFI Forum, which
defines four platform classes:
Class 0Legacy BIOS based only
Class 1Obsolete
Class 2Legacy BIOS based and UEFI
Class 3UEFI only
HP has adopted UEFI for the ProLiant Gen9 server line because the UEFI specification has evolved
with an emphasis on stability, security, and compatibility. The goal is to modernize platform firmware
and provide an interface that is not architecture specific. UEFI standardizes interfaces:
Between platform firmware and operating system (both boot and run-time)
Within platform initialization firmware
Within the preboot UEFI environment/shell
Note
For more information, visit
hp.com/go/uefi/docs.
BIOS
Figure 1-32. The BIOS is accessed from the RBSU
The BIOS is a standard that defines a firmware interface. It is built in to every ProLiant server. Each
time the system is powered on, the BIOS initializes and tests the system hardware components and
loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device.
The HP server BIOS provides control over several settings for ProLiant servers, including system
information, memory configuration, and other settings. You can access and change these settings using
the RBSU (Figure 1-32), which is part of all ProLiant Gen8 and earlier servers. To launch the RBSU,
press the F9 key during the server boot sequence.
ProLiant UEFI transition

As shown in Figure 1-33, many ProLiant platforms are transitioning to UEFI, but most still support
legacy BIOS as well. ProLiant servers are transitioning to UEFI as follows:
ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers default to Legacy boot mode
ProLiant Gen9 servers default to UEFI boot mode
Moonshot cartridges that are UEFI Class 3
Figure 1-33. Transitioning to UEFI
By the end of 2015, the entire ProLiant product line will be transitioned to UEFI.
Operating system support

UEFI specifications are platform independent and are designed to support multiple platforms and
architectures. They promote cross functionality and support adoption across multiple operating
systems. Operating systems that support UEFI are:
Windows Server 2008 (x64 only)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64 only)
Windows 2012
Windows 2012 R2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x and later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.x and later
Ubuntu Linux 10.x and later
VMware ESX 5.0 and later
Solaris 11.1 and later (support started in November 2012)
Oracle Linux 6.5
All current operating systems support UEFI boot and legacy boot.
Accessing the UEFI

To access the UEFI System Utilities (Figure 1-34):

1. Reboot the server. The server starts up, and the ProLiant POST screen appears within a few
minutes.
2. At the ProLiant POST screen, press F9. The System Utilities screen appears.
3. To navigate through and modify settings in the menu-driven interface, use the keys defined in
Table 1-9.
4. To exit the System Utilities screen and restart the server, press Esc until the main menu is
displayed. Exit the utility by selecting Exit and Resume Boot in the main menu.
Table 1-9. Navigating to the UEFI System Utilities
Key Action
Up or
down Press to change a selection
arrow
Enter Press to select an entry
Esc Press to go back to the previous screen
F1 Press to view online help about a selected option
Press to load default RBSU configuration settings. You need to reboot the system for
F7
changes to take effect. Press Enter to apply defaults. Press Esc to cancel
F10 Press to save your changes
POST
screen
keys
Press during server POST or system reboot to display the System Utilities in the iLO 4
F9
Remote Console
F10 Press during server POST to launch Intelligent Provisioning
F11 Press during server POST to boot to the One-Time Boot Menu screen
F12 Press during server POST to boot to the network

On-cloud management with Insight Online
Taking a cue from the universal appeal of online banking, Insight Online enables you to see everything
IT from anywhere at any time so you can work smarter and stay informed and in control of your IT
infrastructure. Insight Online and related remote support tools are available at no additional cost to
you, as part of your HP warranty or support agreement.
Insight Online provides 24 x 7 automated support for a converged infrastructure of servers, storage,
and networking devices through a personalized cloud-based dashboard available anywhere, anytime.
It offers easy access to IT health and support information for enterprises that want a global support
view of their IT infrastructure and for small environments that have little or no IT staff (where a
trusted channel partner assists with server monitoring and support). It is an ideal solution for tracking
device health and support status for faster problem resolution. In addition, you can use the Insight
Online dashboard (Figure 1-35) in the HP cloud-based infrastructure management and the support
portal Support Center mobile app to stay current with events in the IT environment.
Insight Online:
Is powered by HP remote support technology:
Insight Online direct connect for ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers
Insight Remote Support software
Provides online access to:
Devices
Service events
Support cases
Contracts and warranties
Learning check
The following questions will help you measure your understanding of the material presented in this
chapter. Read all the choices carefully, because there may be more than one correct answer. Choose
all correct answers for each question.
Questions
1. Which feature of ProLiant Gen9 servers allows customers to select the ProLiant server with the
NIC that best meets their needs without having to embed the NIC on the system board?
a. NVMe technology
b. P-series controllers
c. RESTful communication
d. FlexibleLOM technology
2. Which advantage is achieved by moving storage closer to the memory bus?
a. Capacity is increased tenfold.
b. Reliability and availability are increased.
c. I/O is faster, more scalable, and more persistent.
d. Storage is more stable, secure, and compatible across platforms.
3. What does OneView provide to help teams collaborate more effectively on configurations and
procedures?
a. Templates
b. Dashboard
c. Activity Feed
d. Smart Search
4. Which United Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) class permits legacy BIOS and UEFI boot?
a. Class 0
b. Class 1
c. Class 2
d. Class 3
5. Solid-state drives are categorized according to which characteristic?
a. Speed
b. Protocol
c. Workload
d. Endurance
Answers
1. D is correct. FlexibleLOM technology allows customers to select the ProLiant server with
the NIC that best meets their needs without having to embed the NIC on the system board.
A, B, and C are incorrect. NVMe technology, P-series controllers, and RESTful
communication are not related to choosing NICs.
2. C is correct. Moving storage closer to the memory bus makes I/O faster, more scalable,
and more persistent.
A, B, and D are incorrect. Moving storage closer to the memory bus does not increase
capacity tenfold, increase reliability and availability, or make storage more stable, secure,
and compatible across platforms.
3. A is correct. OneView templates help teams collaborate more effectively on configurations
and procedures
B, C, and D are incorrect. The OneView dashboard, Activity Feed, and Smart Search
features do not help teams collaborate more effectively on configurations and procedures.
4. C is correct. UEFI Class 2 permits both legacy BIOS and UEFI boot.
A, B, and D are incorrect. Class 0 is legacy BIOS based only, Class 1 is obsolete, and
Class 3 is UEFI only.
5. D is correct. Solid-state drives are categorized according to their endurance.
A, B, and C are incorrect. Solid-state drives are not categorized according to their speed,
protocol, or workload.
2 Rack and Tower Server Solutions
EXAM OBJECTIVES
Describe, at a high level, the features and market position of the following HP ProLiant rack and
tower server lines:
ProLiant DL servers
ProLiant ML servers
ProLiant MicroServers
Describe, at a high level, the features and functions of HP Intelligent Series Racks.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the HP rack and tower server portfolio. We begin with the
ProLiant DL line, rack-mounted servers that are ideal for multiserver deployments and footprint
optimized for efficiency, flexibility, and reliability. The ProLiant ML line offers rack and tower
options and a simplified management suite; these servers are designed for remote and branch offices,
as well as data centers. ProLiant MicroServers are a tower server right-sized as a first server for
small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). We illustrate and describe examples of currently
shipping models. We conclude with a discussion of Intelligent Series Racks.
HP ProLiant rack and tower servers

HP ProLiant servers are based on industry-standard x86 architectures that enjoy industry-wide
application support. The HP commitment to participate in joint development activities with processor
manufacturers and HP solution development, service, and support ensures that ProLiant servers
provide a familiar and trusted platform.
ProLiant rack and tower servers, ranging from one to 16 processors, offer ideal solutions for front-
end, infrastructure, and network-edge workloads, where a single or a few applications make up the
main workload for the server. For Microsoft Windows and Linux environments, the ProLiant server
family is the ideal platform for building a converged infrastructure.
Figure 2-1. ProLiant rack and tower server lines
ProLiant rack and tower servers are available in the three families shown in Figure 2-1. Although all
three families are designed to handle multiple workloadsIT infrastructure, web, business
applications, collaboration, analytics, big data, and moreeach family is optimized for specific use
cases:
ProLiant rack servers (DL family)Offer a versatile design, flexible choices, and improved
energy efficiency. ProLiant rack servers lower costs across the board. Integrated with a
comprehensive management suite and industry-leading support, the ProLiant rack portfolio
delivers a more reliable and secure infrastructure, helps increase IT staff productivity, and
accelerates service delivery. In addition, these rack servers are performance optimized for multi-
application workloads. With ProLiant DL Gen9 servers, you can significantly increase the speed
of IT operations and enable IT to respond rapidly to any business need.
ProLiant tower servers (ML family)Are integrated with a simplified yet comprehensive
management suite and industry-leading support. The ProLiant tower portfolio delivers more
business value, helps increase IT staff productivity, and expedites service delivery. In addition,
the tower ecosystem offers a complete right-sized portfolio of financing options, service offerings,
and a channel network to significantly increase the speed of IT operations, as well as enable IT to
respond to business needs more quickly and efficiently.
ProLiant MicroServer family of serversProvide SMBs with a right-fit first server solution.
ProLiant ML and DL servers are based on Intel and AMD processors. ProLiant ML servers are
available in rack and tower form factors, and the DL line is rack mounted. The MicroServer is a
tower server. ProLiant DL servers feature more flexibility and reliability than MicroServer or ML
servers offer:
ProLiant DL servers are:
Density optimized for flexibility and manageability
Ideal for multiserver deployments
Available in rack and cluster models
ProLiant ML servers are:
For maximum internal storage and I/O flexibility
For remote and branch offices to data centers
Available in tower and rack deployment options
ProLiant MicroServer is:
A cost-effective starter server
Ideal for remote and branch offices and growing businesses
ProLiant Gen9 rack and tower server portfolio

ProLiant Gen9 servers are built to be fast and smart so businesses can embrace the new style of IT.
With an intelligent and efficient data center based on an HP Converged Infrastructure strategy, an
enterprise can build a strong foundation and protect infrastructure investments. These customer-
inspired innovations deliver real business results with a five-month return on investment (ROI).
Figure 2-2 shows how some of the models in the portfolio meet market demands.
Figure 2-2.Rack and tower server portfolio and market positioning
The ProLiant ML Gen9 family includes the following models:

ML350 Gen9 server
ML150 Gen9 server
ML110 Gen9 server
ML10 Gen9 server
The ProLiant DL Gen9 family includes these models:

DL560 Gen9
DL580 Gen9
DL360 Gen9
DL380 Gen9
DL120 Gen9
DL160 Gen9
DL180 Gen9
DL20 Gen9
DL60 Gen9
DL80 Gen9
ProLiant server product numbers

HP positions ProLiant servers by two criterialine and seriesto help customers choose the server
that best fits their requirements.
The numbering of ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 rack and tower servers reflects the following features:
500 series (DL Gen8 only)
One to four processors
96 DIMM slots
Five or ten small form factor (SFF) hard drives
Dedicated integrated Lights-Out (iLO) port, iLO 4
3/3/3 warranty
350 series and 300 series
Up to 145W CPUs top of stack
24 DIMMs
Four 1 GB NICs, HP FlexibleLOM
Redundant fans
Dedicated iLO port, iLO 4
Maximum expandability
3/3/3 warranty
150 series and 100 series
16 DIMMs
Four large form factor (LFF), eight SFF, eight LFF, and 16 SFF non-hot-pluggable drives; serial
ATA (SATA) standard
Optional redundancy
Shorter chassis
Optional iLO port, iLO 4
3/1/1 warranty
10 series and MicroServer
Eight DIMMs
Fewer drive offerings (no SFF); SATA standard
Shared iLO port only, iLO 4 2.0
1/1/1 warranty
ProLiant DL server line

The ProLiant DL server line is density optimized for stacking in rack-mounted server environments.
The DL line incorporates embedded components that provide a rich feature set in a compact chassis
size. These servers are ideal in dense, space-constrained, and multiserver environments. They are
best for customers who want a smaller-footprint server with enterprise server features. Figure 2-3
shows an example of a ProLiant DL Gen9 server.
Figure 2-3.ProLiant DL380 Gen9, front view
The ProLiant DL Gen9 family of servers offers a balance of efficiency, performance, and
management, with their increased processor core count, memory, and internal storage capacities, as
well as the next generation of embedded Smart Array technology.
ProLiant Gen9 server highlights over previous-generation servers include:

Enhanced manageability with the HP iLO Management Engine
Up to twice the cache capacity with 2 GB flash back write cache (FBWC) options for indefinite
data retention
FlexibleLOM for a choice of embedded or optional network technologies
Easier accessibility with enhanced cable routing
Improved serviceability with clear and numbered air baffle designs
ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server

The ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server (Figure 2-4) is designed to deliver outstanding performance and
scalability with up to four Intel Xeon E7-4800 or 8800 v2 series processors, 6 TB using 64 GB
DIMM memory capacity, and nine PCI Express (PCIe) Gen3 I/O slots. This server is well suited for
such environments as large databases, server consolidation and virtualization, and high-performance
numerical computing.
Figure 2-4.ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server
Key features of the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server include:

Best four-socket performance and scalability
Highest x86 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS)
4U four-socket Xeon E7 v2 processor
Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) failover and retry
Machine check architecture recovery
Dual-device data correction
SMI failover and link-width reduction
The ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server provides 30x faster transaction processing and 30% more memory.
The ProLiant DL580 Gen8 realizes a 45% total cost of ownership (TCO) savings over previous
generations of ProLiant servers. It only requires 11 ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers to perform the
work that previously needed 20 ProLiant DL580 G7 servers to achieve. The key areas where three-
year TCO savings over G7 occur are:
Hardware costs37% lower
Power and cooling42% lower
Administration costs85% lower
Software licensing costs80% lower
Hardware support costs70% lower
For scale-up and scale-out workloads
Customers looking to deploy SAP HANA in small instances for dev/test/QA or in production
environments will have the option to leverage ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers based on Intel Ivy
Bridge processors supporting two- to four-socket configurations with up to 3 TB of memory (using 32
GB DIMMs). This configuration is ideally suited for smaller HANA workloads and can support
multiple HANA use case scenarios.
Key workloads include:

Business processing
Business intelligence
Data warehousing
Databases
Consolidation and virtualization
Note
Go to hp.com/qref/DL580Gen8 for more information on the ProLiant DL580 Gen8
server.
UEFI support
Like the ProLiant Gen9 servers, the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server includes Unified Extensible
Firmware Interface (UEFI) enhanced by HP (Figure 2-5), a superset of the standard UEFI
specifications that offers an advanced feature set.
The UEFI enhanced by HP offers robust functionality, including:

Configuring system devices and installed options
Secure Boot, which allows the system firmware, option card firmware, operating systems, and
software to collaborate to enhance platform security
Enabling and disabling system features
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot support for IPv6 networks
PXE Multicast Boot allowing for faster PXE deployments for large numbers of servers
Enhanced UEFI Shell that provides a preboot environment for running scripts and tools
Access to the iLO 4 management engine
Operating system-specific functionality, such as Windows Server 2012, which supports several
features only when installed in UEFI mode
The intuitive and informative ProLiant user interface
Figure 2-5.ProLiant DL580 Gen8 POST screen
The UEFI preboot networking capabilities facilitate the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers ability for HP
Intelligent Provisioning. Intelligent Provisioning replaces the process of using CDs/DVDs for loading
or updating firmware, and software let you connect directly to the HP website to download drivers
and firmware, perform updates, and install the operating system in the same step. Reimaging a
systems drive remotely from a backup server is also possible.
The ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers UEFI firmware includes a Compatibility Support Module (CSM)
and a platform configuration switch, which enable the system to boot into Legacy mode or UEFI
mode. This dual functionality (known as UEFI Class 2) allows the DL580 Gen8 server to be used in
existing infrastructures that are legacy BIOS based but might transition to UEFI in the future.
Note
The factory default for the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server is Legacy mode. For configure-to-
order (CTO) or build-to-order (BTO) acquisitions, you can specify the system to be
configured to Legacy mode or UEFI mode. After the operating system is installed for a set
mode (Legacy or UEFI), the system operates in that mode for all subsequent boots. If the
system is to be repurposed and a mode change is needed, the platform configuration switch
must be reset and the operating system reinstalled. The platform configuration switch can
be set physically on the system board or through the software during the power-on self-test
(POST).

The general-purpose data center standard, the ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server (Figure 2-6) delivers the
best performance and expandability in the HP 2P rack portfolio. The ProLiant DL380 Gen9 features
reliability, serviceability, and availability, backed by a comprehensive warranty, making it an ideal
server for many environments.
Features include:
Xeon E5-2600 V3 processor
HP SmartMemory DDR4 (maximum 1.5 TB)
Flexible networkingEmbedded 4 x 1 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) with FlexibleLOM option
Flexible storageEmbedded 10 x 6 GB SATA with Flexible Storage option
Improved graphics processing unit (GPU) support (one double-wide 225W GPU off each
processor)
New power supply form factor

With essential features in an optimized design, the ProLiant DL360 Gen9 server (Figure 2-7) is a
dual-socket 1U rack server that delivers enhanced price/performance, enterprise-class management,
and scalable capabilities to meet the needs of general workloads today and tomorrow. It is ideal for
SMBs and value-focused enterprise customers requiring essential features in an optimized design.
The ProLiant DL360 Gen9 runs on a Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor with up to 18 cores and has a
maximum of 1.5 TB of memory.
Innovations for the ProLiant DL360 Gen9 include:

SmartMemory DDR4 (maximum 1.5 TB)
Flexible networkingEmbedded 4 x 1 GbE with FlexibleLOM option
Improved GPU support (one double-wide 225W GPU off each processor)

The ProLiant DL180 Gen9 server (Figure 2-8) delivers an optimized 2U server, designed with the
right balance of expandability, performance, reliability, and manageability all in a compact chassis,
making it an ideal platform for SMBs and enterprises running the new style of IT, including
applications such as Hadoop and Decision Support Systems. Up to six PCIe 3.0 riser slots support a
wide range of GPUs and networking cards offering increased I/O bandwidth and seamless
expandability.
Innovations for the ProLiant DL180 Gen9 server include:

Xeon E5-2600 V3 processor up to 105W
SmartMemory DDR4 (maximum 1 TB)
Flexible networkingEmbedded 2 x 1GbE with FlexibleLOM option
Flexible storageEmbedded 10 x 6 GB SATA with stand-up controller option
Improved GPU support (one double-wide 225W GPU off each processor)
Form factor23.9-inch chassis depth with support for six PCIe slots
Power supply550W multi-output with optional 900W redundant support

The ProLiant DL160 Gen9 server (Figure 2-9) delivers a balance of performance, storage, reliability,
manageability, and efficiency in a dense and compact chassis to meet the needs of a diverse set of
customers, including SMBs and service providers with a wide range of workloads, from general-
purpose IT to the new style of IT, such as big data and cloud.
Figure 2-9.ProLiant DL160 Gen9
Innovations for the ProLiant DL160 Gen9 server include:

SmartMemory DDR4 (maximum 1 TB)
StorageEmbedded 10 x 6 GB SATA with stand-up controller option
Form factor23.9-inch chassis depth with support for three PCIe slots
Power supply550W multi-output with optional 900W redundancy support

The ProLiant DL120 Gen9 server (Figure 2-10) is a single-processor performance rack model.
Innovations include:
StorageEmbedded 10 x 6 GB SATA with controller option
Form factor24-inch chassis depth with support for three PCIe slots

Innovations for the ProLiant DL80 Gen9 server (Figure 2-11) include:
StorageEmbedded 10 x 6 GbE with stand-up controller option
Form factor25-inch chassis depth with support for six PCIe slots
Innovations for the ProLiant DL60 Gen9 server (Figure 2-12) include:
StorageEmbedded 10 x 6 GB SATA with controller option
Form factor24-inch chassis depth with support for three PCIe slots
Power supply550W multi-output with optional 900W redundant support
ProLiant ML Gen9 server line

ProLiant ML servers are designed to maximize computing power by enabling you to add components
such as PCI expansion cards and disk drives inside the chassis. Rack and tower models are available.
The flexible, configurable design of ML servers enables their use in enterprise data centers, remote
branch offices, and growing businesses, including remote sites. ML servers provide high-availability
features to ensure maximum uptime, as well as price and performance flexibility for the customer.
The ProLiant ML350 Gen9 tower models feature innovations in memory, server and firmware
management, and server storage:
Improved GPU supportOne double-wide 225W GPU off each processor
ProLiant ML350 Gen9 server

The ProLiant ML350 Gen9 server (Figure 2-13) is a dual-processor server built on Xeon E5-2600
processors. Available in rack and tower platforms, the ProLiant ML350 is an all-in-one server with
maximum expandability, serviceability, and reliability. Requiring a low initial capital outlay, the
ProLiant ML350 Gen9 server provides excellent ROI.
Figure 2-13.ProLiant ML350 Gen9 server
Flexible expansion and deployment options allow businesses to scale as needed so they can optimize
their IT spending dollars. Built-in innovations simplify server deployment and management.
The ProLiant ML350 Gen9 server features:

Smart Memory (24) DDR4 up to 2133 MHz
HP 96W Smart Storage Battery
HP Smart Drives48 SFF/24 LFF maximum, HDD/SSD
NetworkingBroadcom 5719 quad-port 1 GbE
HP Insight Management
HP Insight Online 201404 with enhanced mobile app
HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) powered by iLO Federation (iLO 4), programmable
ProLiant interface, HP Agentless Management, and UEFI
Power and coolingUp to 96% efficiency (Titanium) with a Flex Slot form factor
Note
This power and cooling feature is planned for the first half of
2015.
ProLiant ML150 Gen9 server
The ProLiant ML150 Gen9 server (Figure 2-14) is a single-processor performance tower.
Figure 2-14.ProLiant ML150 Gen9 server
It features:
Xeon E5-2600 V3 processor up to 105W or Xeon E5-1600 processor up to 140W
SmartMemory DDR4 (maximum 512 GB)
More storage drive cage options, up to 16 SFF
Embedded 8 x 6 GB SATA with Flexible Storage option
GPU support
ProLiant MicroServer Gen9

The ProLiant MicroServer is a general-purpose server that provides a platform to organize and
safeguard a customers business information. It enables customers to make the most of existing office
equipment and resources through a central data storage system.
The ProLiant MicroServer Gen9 (Figure 2-15) is a cost-effective starter server for businesses with
fewer than 10 clients. It supports dual-core Intel Celeron and Pentium processors, up to 16 GB of
memory, and four LFF SATA pluggable hard disks connected to integrated four-port SATA RAID. The
optional HP PS1810-8 G switch supports bonding or link aggregation of the two Ethernet interfaces
on the MicroServerdoubling data speeds to the MicroServer.
Figure 2-15.The ProLiant MicroServer Gen9, front view
It ships with the Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) Essentials 2011 operating system
preinstalled.
Size and acoustics make the MicroServer Gen9 suitable for deployment anywhere. Four drive bays
provide storage that can grow with the company. Service providers can give support without
dispatching personnel.
Note
Go to http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/15351-15351-4237916-
4237918-4237917-4248009.html for more information about the ProLiant MicroServer
series.
HP Intelligent Series Racks
The HP Intelligent Series Rack family (Figure 2-16) is designed to meet the current and future
requirements of demanding data centers. It offers innovative intelligence capabilities for asset
management, unparalleled structural integrity, cooling and cable management advances, and a wide
choice of power and switching options.
Figure 2-16.Intelligent Series Rack
The Intelligent Series Rack family is the first rack family to offer optional location discovery
intelligence for advanced asset management. This capability integrates with HP iLO management and
HP Intelligent Power Distribution Units (iPDUs) to communicate the unit space, row, and rack
location of each server. It also helps you manage and place workloads by carefully mapping current
demands and available resources.
All Intelligent Series Racks are industry-standard EIA-310 19-inch Radio Electronics Television
Manufacturers Association (RETMA) racks. They support all HP rack-mountable equipment as well
as third-party equipment designed to mount in 19-inch-wide racks.
HP Intelligent Network Racks are designed for dense network equipment. These racks have the front
vertical rails moved back 75 mm to facilitate front-to-rear cabling and have additional bristle-
covered cable pass-through slots in the front and on top of the racks to prevent mixing of hot and cold
air.
These racks are available in standard 600 mm and 800 mm widths. The 800 mm Intelligent Network
Racks include slotted vertical cable channels on both sides in the rear of the rack. HP Intelligent Air
Duct Racks work with the HP Rack Air Duct Kit to direct hot exhaust air from the rear of the rack to
air returns in the ceiling. These racks are perfect for racks up to 14kW, where the mixing of hot and
cold air in the data center needs to be eliminated to improve efficiency without the cost of additional
fans.
Learning check
Questions
1. Which models of ProLiant rack and tower servers should you recommend for an SMB that wants
to expand into becoming a service provider and possibly open branches in remote locations?
(Select four.)
a. ML350 Gen9
b. DL60 Gen9
c. DL80 Gen9
d. DL160 Gen9
e. DL180 Gen9
f. DL580 Gen8
g. MicroServer Gen9
2. Which ProLiant server is a general-purpose, cost-effective starter server for businesses with
fewer than 10 clients?
a. DL180 Gen9
b. DL60 Gen9
c. ML150 Gen9
d. MicroServer Gen9
3. Which innovation does the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server support that is also supported in
ProLiant Gen9 servers?
a. DDR4 memory
b. Support for mixed DIMMs
c. UEFI enhanced by HP
d. Xeon Haswell-EP processors
Answers
1. A, D, E, and F are correct. The ML350, DL160, DL180, and DL580 Gen9 servers would
all be appropriate choices for this customer.
B, C, and G are incorrect. The DL60, DL80, and MicroServer Gen9 servers do not offer
enough computing power for this expanding customer.
2. D is correct. The MicroServer Gen9 is a general-purpose, cost-effective starter server for
businesses with fewer than 10 clients.
A, B, and C are incorrect. The DL180, DL60, and ML150 Gen9 servers are not starter
servers for businesses with fewer than 10 clients.
3. C is correct. UEFI enhanced by HP is an innovation supported by the ProLiant DL580
Gen8 server and by ProLiant Gen9 servers.
A, B, and D are incorrect. DDR4 memory, support for mixed DIMMs, and Xeon Haswell-
EP processors are not supported by the ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server.
3 HP BladeSystem Solutions
EXAM OBJECTIVES
Explain how HP BladeSystem solutions meet data center challenges.

Provide an overview of the currently shipping HP ProLiant server blades.
Describe, at a high level, BladeSystem enclosures and their components:
HP Onboard Administrator (OA)
Insight Display
Interconnect options
Storage blades
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 3 begins with a broad overview of BladeSystems and shows how they meet data center
challenges. We describe how BladeSystem and HP OneView form a federated system, and we list
innovations present in BladeSystem Gen9 server blades.
We then describe and compare currently shipping ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 server
blades before giving a high-level description of the components of BladeSystem c3000
and c7000 enclosures.
BladeSystem
A server blade is a self-contained server that fits into an enclosure with other blades. Sometimes
known as a chassis, this enclosure (Figure 3-1) provides the power, cooling, connectivity, and
management to each server blade. The server blades contain only the core processing elements,
making them hot swappable. HP refers to the entire package as a BladeSystem.
Figure 3-1. A BladeSystem c7000 chassis
BladeSystem is a modular infrastructure platform that converges server, storage, and

network fabrics to accelerate operations and speed delivery of applications and
services running in physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. The
BladeSystem portfolio comprises server blades, workstation blades, enclosures,
interconnects, and multiple storage options such as tape and storage blades.
Because the core infrastructure is shared, capital costs can be significantly lower.
Blades share power, cooling, network, and storage infrastructure at the BladeSystem
enclosure level. Separate equipment is not needed for each server, which allows for a
dramatic reduction in power distribution units (PDUs), power and other cables, local
area network (LAN) and storage area network (SAN) switches, connectors, and
adapters. And you can bring in the newest generation technologies by simply changing
only the components that need to be changed.
ProLiant Gen9 server blades offer a flexible embedded storage controller strategy and
controller-based encryption, as well as optional redundant microSD cards. These
server blades also provide improved storage options with USB 3.0 (internal) and
increased performance capacity, compared with the previous generation of server
blades.
Any of the server blades can be enhanced with a variety of mezzanine cards, including
Ethernet, serial-attached SCSI (SAS), Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand options. For
each type of connection, HP offers interconnect modules, such as HP Virtual Connect
modules. You can manage the entire infrastructure from a central location with
OneView.
BladeSystems meet data center challenges

BladeSystem continues to meet the changing needs of data center customers by:
Allowing easier, faster, and more economical changes to server and storage setups without
disrupting LAN and SAN domains
Lowering application deployment and infrastructure operations costs by reducing the number of IT
architecture variants
Reducing connectivity complexity and costs
Lowering purchase and operations costs when adding or replacing compute/storage capacity
Supporting grid computing and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Supporting third-party component integration with well-defined interfaces, such as Ethernet
network interface controllers (NICs)/switches, Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA)/switches,
and InfiniBand host channel adapters (HCAs)
BladeSystem meets those challenges by enabling IT to:
ConsolidateA single modular infrastructure integrates servers, storage, networking, and
management software that can be managed with a common, consistent user experience.
VirtualizePervasive virtualization enables you to run any workload, meet high-availability
requirements, and support scale-out and scale-up. It also allows you to create logical, abstracted
connections to LAN/SAN.
AutomateFreeing up IT resources for more important tasks enables you to simplify routine tasks
and processes, saving time while maintaining control.
BladeSystem with HP OneView

BladeSystem with HP OneView delivers a new experience for ITone infrastructure, with one
management platform to speed the delivery of services. BladeSystem with OneView offers leading
infrastructure convergence, availability with federation, and agility through data center automation.
OneView is preintegrated so it can be fully functional quickly.
Figure 3-2.Functions of OneView
As illustrated in Figure 3-2, OneView provides additional functions in the following

areas:
Provisioning
REST application programming interface (API)
HP integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
Monitoring
Active Health System
Direct Connect or Remote Support
Warranty and service event tracking
Optimizing
Smart updates with HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)
A federated system of blades

BladeSystem and OneView form a federated system. This means that each BladeSystem chassis
becomes part of a single management environment and can have any workload moved to any chassis
as long as the receiving blade has the right configuration. It becomes a single, bigger system of
blades. In this state, each blade participates with the other blades but is a failure domain unto itself.
This keeps failure domains small and limited to a chassis, versus competitive environments where
failures in one place can affect everything else.
The advantage of federation is safety and scalability, founded on the principles of
having one management environment and a single infrastructure that is converged,
federated, and automated:
ConvergedBladeSystem with OneView encompasses compute, network, storage, virtualization,
and management components in one infrastructure, reducing costs. BladeSystem helps lower data
center costs by 68% so businesses can shift their investments from routine maintenance to
innovation, maximize availability by reducing downtime up to 90%, and accelerate enterprise
workload deployment such as virtualization and cloud computing up to 66 x faster.
FederatedBringing together BladeSystem and OneView means that the chassis has become a
single canvas or a single system. Although federated, OneView creates one infrastructure so that
you can move server profiles across multiple chassis, and any compute blade is available for any
appropriate workload in the whole system. A valuable benefit is the ability to automate the
environment. Because it is not hierarchal, it creates a safer environment. Failure domains are
smaller and a failure in any one part does not impact the other parts.
AutomatedMaking day-to-day life cycle management easier with autonomic provisioning,
proactive health monitoring, and virtual machine (VM) failover.
BladeSystem Gen9 innovations

As shown in Figure 3-3, BladeSystem Gen9 server blades present innovations in these key areas:
Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processorUp to 50% performance increase
HP Smart StorageWorkload-optimized, flexible embedded storage with 12 Gb/s SAS
controllers
HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller standard
HP Smart HBA H244br or HP Smart Array P244br optional
Note
On the ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server, support for the array controller moved from an
embedded RAID controller to the optional Smart Array daughter card.
Boot devices
Slot for two M.2 storage devices
Optional redundant microSD card
HP SmartMemory DDR4 and support for nonvolatile DIMMs (NVDIMMs)
Improved storage options with support for USB 3.0
Smart Storage battery with 12 W shared backup power
System management options
OneView
Figure 3-3.BladeSystem Gen9 innovations
HP ProLiant BL server blades

A server blade is an independently functioning server with all the necessary server components
integrated into a single board, including:
Processors
Memory
Network adapters
Optional hard drives
BladeSystem server blades are delivered in two form factors: half height and full
height. Server blades can be installed (and mixed with other server blades) in
BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures.
The HP ProLiant BL line of server blades supports the latest AMD and Intel
processors and a wide variety of I/O options. ProLiant server blades also have
multiple redundant features, embedded RAID controllers, and more. Key features
compared with previous generation of server blades include:
33% more DIMMs
Xeon E5-2600 processor with added support for 130 W processors
Faster I/O slots
Enhanced Smart Array P220i controller:
512 MB flash-backed write cache (FBWC) standard
Enhanced drive carrier
Support for mixing SAS, SATA, and solid-state drives (SSD)
16 PCI Expansion (PCIe) 3.0 I/O expansion slots
HP FlexibleLOM adapters
iLO Management Engine
Smart Socket guide
Currently shipping ProLiant server blades include:
BL420c Gen8
BL460c Gen9
BL465c Gen8
BL660c Gen8
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server blade

As shown in Figure 3-4, the ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server features DDR4 and support for NVDIMM,
up to two Xeon E5-2600 v3 series processors with optional support for 130 W processors, faster I/O
slots, and a Smart Array controller that ships with 1 GB FBWC standard. In addition, the
FlexibleLOM architecture enables you to customize server networking.
Figure 3-4. Internal view of the ProLiant BL460c Gen9
Key benefits of the ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server blade include:

Future-proof design that keeps up with customers business needs
The most flexibility and best overall system performance to run compute-intensive workloads
Agile infrastructure management for essential simplicity and automation
This model is ideal for:
Enterprise customers with heavy workloads
Application-intensive systems
Systems that are virtualized, have a web infrastructure, or are collaborative
High-performance computing (HPC) systems
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 innovations

The ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server includes these innovations:
Up to two Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors with 4/6/8/10/12/14/16/18 cores
16 DIMM slots:
Eight slots per processor socket
DDR4 (512 Gb maximum support for NVDIMM)
DDR4 2133 MHz
Two small form factor (SFF) drives maximum:
Hard disk drive (HDD) or SSD
12 Gb/s SAS support
HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i controller standard:
Optional choice of Smart HBA H244br or Smart Array P244br for performance or additional
features
Choice of two 10 GbE, HP FlexFabric 10 Gb, or FlexFabric 10/20 Gb adapters
Two PCIe 3.0 mezzanine slots
OneView, iLO, REST API, and UEFI management support
Standard 3/3/3 warranty
HP Secure Encryption and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) option
Unique options available for the BL460c Gen9 server blade include:
HP BLc 12 W Smart Storage Battery
HP Legacy FIO Mode setting (used when Legacy mode for the BIOS is required, as opposed to
UEFI mode, which is standard)
Choice of two 10 GbE, FlexFabric 10 Gb, or FlexFabric 10/20 Gb adapters
InfiniBand capability on FlexLOM, with HCAs/switches
Processor changes for the ProLiant BL460c server

As shown in Table 3-1, the Haswell-EP processor brings significant advantages to the ProLiant
BL460c Gen9 server.
Table 3-1. Comparison of processor capabilities for the ProLiant BL460c Gen8 and Gen9 servers
Gen8 Gen9
Ivy Bridge-EP E5-2600 v2 Haswell-EP E5-2600 v3
Wattage Up to 35 W Up to 45 W
Core counts 412 418
Cache size 2.5 MB per core 2.5 MB per core
DDR speed Up to 1866 DDR3 Up to 2133 DDR4
DDR sockets Up to 24 Up to 24 (16 on BL)
Technology 22 nm 22 nm
QPI Up to 8 GT/s Up to 9.6 GT/s
PCIe 40 x PCIe 3.0 40 x PCIe 3.0
Comparison between ProLiant BL460c Gen8 and Gen9

As shown in Table 3-2, the ProLiant BL460c Gen9 enhances networking flexibility and overall
system performance for compute-intensive workloads.
Table 3-2. Comparison between BL460c Gen9 and Gen8 servers
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 ProLiant BL460c Gen8

Up to 2 Xeon E5-2600 v3 series Up to 2 Xeon E5-2600/2600 v2
Compute 4/6/8/10/12/14/16/18 cores PCI 3.0, 2 series 4/6/8/10/12 cores PCI 3.0, 2
available mezzanine slots available mezzanine slots
SmartMemory (16) DDR4, up to 2133 MHz SmartMemory (16) DDR3, up to

Memory
(512 GB max), support for NVDIMM 1866 MHz (512 GB max)
Standard Dynamic Smart Array B140i Smart

Storage Array P244br or Smart HBA H244br for Standard Smart Array P220i
performance/added features
HP
2 SFF max, HDD/SSD 2 SFF max, HDD/SDD
SmartDrives
2 x 10 GbE, FlexFabric 10 Gb or FlexFabric

Networking 2 x 10 GbE, Flex-10, or FlexFabric
10/20 Gb
USB
1 USB 3.0, 1 microSD, optional dual microSD 1 USB 3.0, 1 microSD
ports/SD
GPU support WS460 WS460
Management
On premise OneView and iLO Advanced OneView and Insight Control
On cloud Insight Online with enhanced mobile app Insight Online
iLO, HP SUM, REST API, UEFI, Agentless iLO, HP SUM, and Agentless
On system
Management Management
Power and
Enclosure based (94% Platinum Plus) Enclosure based (94% Platinum Plus)
cooling
Industry
ASHRAE A3 (limited configuration) n/a
compliance
HP Power
Discovery Enclosure based Enclosure based
Services
HP Location
Discovery Enclosure based Enclosure based
Services
Warranty 3/3/3 3/3/3
ProLiant Gen8 server blades

Table 3-3 summarizes key features of three ProLiant Gen8 server blades. The ProLiant BL420c Gen8
server blade provides breakthrough economics for essential enterprise workloads. Cost-effective,
scalable, and adaptable, this server blade is designed for large cost-sensitive enterprise and midsize
data centers, as well as small workplaces and branch offices. It spans multiple workloads, whether
for single applications and small deployments or web services and IT infrastructure.
Table 3-3: Comparison of ProLiant Gen8 server blades
The ProLiant BL465c Gen8 server blade provides a unique blend of core density
combined with a broad memory footprint in a half-height form factor, delivering
unparalleled price/performance leadership for virtualization, IT infrastructure,
database, and high-performance computing environments. With up to 512 cores in a
single enclosure and up to 2,048 cores in a single rack, these servers provide very
dense deployment for the data center.
This scale-up server blade redefines density-optimized four-socket blade technology
and offers the ideal four-socket dense form factor without compromising 4P
performance, scalability, and expandability. The ProLiant BL660c Gen8 server blade is
an excellent choice for virtualization, database, business processing, and general 4P
data-intensive applications where data center space and price/performance are most
important.
The BladeSystem enclosure is a foundation for the HP Converged Infrastructure. HP offers two
BladeSystem enclosures, shown in Figure 3-5. Both enclosures can accommodate any type of server
blade available on the market:
BladeSystem c3000A low-cost, smaller version targeted for small and medium businesses that
have little or no rack space, such as a small to midsize company, branch office, or remote site.
The BladeSystem c3000 enclosure has a smaller rack footprint, spanning 6U compared to the 10U
of the c7000 enclosure. Seven c3000 enclosures per 42U rack is the maximum number of c3000
enclosures in a fully populated rack. The BladeSystem c3000 enclosure can scale from a single
enclosure holding up to eight blades to a rack containing seven enclosures holding up to 56
blades. A c3000 enclosure works best in an environment with simple power connections, where
connecting to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or wall outlets is required.
BladeSystem c7000An enterprise version designed for data center applications. A BladeSystem
c7000 enclosure holds up to 16 server or storage blades plus redundant network and storage
switches. It includes a shared, multiterabit, high-speed midplane for wire-once connectivity of
server blades to network and shared storage. Power requirements include rack-level power
distribution units or data center UPSs. Power is delivered through a pooled power backplane,
which ensures that the full capacity of the redundant hot-plug power supplies is available to all
blades.
Figure 3-5. The c3000 and c7000 enclosures
Common features of BladeSystem c3000 and c7000

enclosures
BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures have common critical components such as servers,
interconnects, mezzanine cards, storage blades, and fans. Both enclosures:
Support all HP server blades (ProLiant and Integrity)
Support storage blades
Support the same:
Half-height and full-height server blades
Fans
Feature cableless server installation
Are managed by the OA
Provide multiple enclosure setup functions
Feature the three-inch LCD Insight Display
Support a common mezzanine
BladeSystem c7000 enclosure

Figures 3-6 and 3-7 show the location of components on a BladeSystem c7000 enclosure. From the
front view, you can see the server blades, which is where the iLO management processor resides.
You can view management and troubleshooting data from the OA on the Insight Display screen. From
the back view, you can see the interconnect bays, where you connect storage. A BladeSystem
enclosure supports connecting an HP 3PAR StoreServ storage system directly. However, all other
storage systems must be connected by using a fabric. The OA module resides under the interconnect
bays, and power management is at the bottom.
Figure 3-6. Front view of the c7000
Figure 3-7. Rear view of the c7000
The BladeSystem c7000 enclosure delivers power through the power subsystem,
which includes:
A wide choice of power input options, including single-phase high-line AC, three-phase high-line
AC, universal AC/DC high voltage, or 48V DC
Up to six hot-plug power supplies to 2,650 watts, each with support for N+1 and N+N redundancy
A passive pooled power backplane ensuring that the full capacity of the power supplies is
available to many components for improved flexibility and redundancy
The BladeSystem c7000 enclosure has redundant signal paths between servers and
interconnect modules. The enclosure signal midplane and separate power backplane
are passive (have no active components). Separating the power delivery in the
backplane from the high-speed interconnect signals in the midplane results in reduced
thermal stress to the signal midplane.
The c7000 enclosure and the components within it optimize the cooling capacity
through unique mechanical designs. Airflow through the enclosure is managed to
ensure that every device gets cool air and does not sit in the hot exhaust air of another
device. Air only goes where it is needed for cooling. Fresh air is pulled into the
interconnect bays through a slot in the front of the enclosure. Ducts move the air from
the front to the rear of the enclosure, where it is pulled into the interconnects and the
central plenum and then exhausted out the rear of the system.
HP Onboard Administrator
Unique to BladeSystems, the OA (Figure 3-8) is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and
firmware base used to support the BladeSystem enclosures and all the managed devices contained
within the enclosure. It provides a secure single point of contact for users performing basic
management tasks on server blades or switches within the enclosure. The OA monitors and manages
elements of the enclosuresuch as shared power, shared cooling, I/O fabric, and iLOand is fully
integrated into all BladeSystem system management applications.
Figure 3-8. c7000 Onboard Administrator module
The enclosure holds one or two OA management modules. The second module (if
present) acts as a redundant controller in an active/standby mode.
The OA performs initial configuration steps for the enclosure, enables run-time
management and configuration of the enclosure components, and informs users of
problems within the enclosure through email, SNMP, or the Insight Display.
Leveraging the HP Sea of Sensors, iLO monitors each server blade to control
enclosure fans and provide optimal cooling for each server. It passes sensor data to
the OA, which the OA uses to manage the systems power use.
The OA module offers web-based and command-line interface manageability. It has
two major functions:
Driving all management features through the two Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) and Intelligent
Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) interfaces
Aggregating up to 16 iLO ports in a c7000 enclosure and up to eight iLO ports in a c3000
enclosure, simplifying cable management, and providing a GUI to launch individual server iLO
management interfaces
The rear of each module has an LED (blue UID) that can be enabled (locally and
remotely) and used to identify the enclosure from the back of the rack.
The OA can be accessed locally, remotely, and through HP OneView. It provides local
and remote management capability through Insight Display and browser access.
The OA module for the c7000 enclosure is available in two versions: with keyboard,
video, and mouse (KVM) support and without KVM. The firmware for both versions
is the same. Each OA module has three ports: a network, USB, and serial port. DDR2
OA models also have a VGA connector.
Insight Display
The BladeSystem Insight Display (Figure 3-9) is an LCD panel on the front of the enclosure that
provides easy setup and management. It is designed for configuring and troubleshooting while
standing next to the enclosure in a rack. It displays a quick visual view of enclosure settings and at-a-
glance health status of all the bays in the enclosure and diagnostic information if the Onboard
Administrator detects a problem in the enclosure. Green indicates that everything in the enclosure is
properly configured and running within specification.
Note
The Insight Display configures key settings in the Onboard Administrator, including the IP
address of the Onboard Administrator module. You can access the Insight Display directly
through the buttons on the panel or remotely through the Onboard Administrator GUI.
Figure 3-9.Insight Display screen
The integrated Insight Display is linked to the Onboard Administrator with KVM for
local system setup and management. The LCD panel slides left to right to allow access
to power supply bays 3 and 4, which are behind the panel in the enclosure.
Main menu
From the Insight Display Main menu, you can navigate to submenus by pressing the Down and Up
buttons. The Main menu items include:
Health Summary
Enclosure Settings
Enclosure Info
Blade or Port Information
Turn Enclosure UID on
View User Note
Chat Mode
USB Menu
Enclosure Settings menu
Configure the enclosure

Update settings
Make changes directly from the rack
Enclosure settings:
Power Settings
Onboard Administrator IP Address
Enclosure Name
Rack Name
Insight Display Lockout PIN#
BladeSystem interconnect options

BladeSystem supports the following interconnect modules:
Virtual Connect:
Virtual Connect Ethernet modules
Virtual Connect Fibre Channel modules
Other interconnects:
Ethernet switches
Fibre Channel switches
Pass-thru modules
InfiniBand products
HCA mezzanine cards
Blade switches
Rack switches
HP Virtual Connect
The HP Virtual Connect architecture boosts the efficiency and productivity of data center server,
storage, and network administrators. Virtual Connect virtualizes the connections between the server
and the network infrastructure (server-edge virtualization) so that networks can communicate with
pools of BladeSystem servers. This virtualization allows you to move or replace servers rapidly
without requiring changes or intervention by the LAN and SAN administrators.
Figure 3-10. A Virtual Connect interconnect module
Virtual Connect is standards based and complies with all existing and emerging
standards for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and converged networks. It is a portfolio of
interconnect modules, adapters, embedded software, and optional management
applications:
Virtual Connect interconnect modules ( Figure 3-10 )Plug directly into the interconnect bays
in the rear of the BladeSystem enclosure. The FlexFabric-20/40 F8, Flex-10/10D, and Fibre
Channel modules connect to server blades through the enclosure midplane. The Ethernet-based
modules support 1 Gb, 10 Gb, or 40 Gb on uplinks and 1 Gb, 10 Gb, or 20 Gb on downlinks,
enabling you to purchase 1 Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules and upgrade to 10 Gb
SFP+ transceivers when the rest of the infrastructure is ready to support it. In addition, HP Virtual
Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 modules offer 2/4/8 Gb Fibre Channel on uplinks with Flexports;
these universal ports can be configured as Ethernet or Fibre Channel ports.
Flex-10, Flex-20, and FlexFabric adaptersAre available as either LAN-on-motherboard
(LOM) devices or mezzanine cards. Virtual Connect technology also works with 1 GbE adapters
and FlexibleLOM devices for ProLiant BL Gen8 servers. A FlexibleLOM uses a special
slot/connector on the system board; it lets you choose the type of NIC that is embedded on the
ProLiant Gen8 server.
Virtual Connect benefits
Virtual Connect modules enable you to add, remove, or change servers without making corresponding
changes to the LAN or SAN. As a result, you can add or change servers in minutes instead of days or
weeks.
With Virtual Connect, you can:
Significantly reduce cabling and server connection complexity
Maintain constant end-to-end connections to preferred networks and fabrics
Separate server administration from LAN and SAN administration
Enable system administrators to be more self-sufficient, so they can add, replace, or modify servers
in minutes without impacting production LANs and SANs
Relieve LAN and SAN administrators from server-centric maintenance
Using Virtual Connect interconnect modules:
Reduces the number of cables required for an enclosure, compared to using pass-through modules
Reduces the number of edge switches that LAN and SAN administrators must manage
Allows preprovisioning of the networkso server administrators can add, replace, or upgrade
servers without requiring immediate involvement from the LAN or SAN administrators
Enables a flatter, less hierarchical network, reducing equipment and administration costs, reducing
latency, and improving performance
Delivers direct server-to-server connectivity within the BladeSystem enclosure, optimizing traffic
flow
Provides direct-attach SAN and dual-hop Fibre Channel over Ethernet capabilities to extend cost
benefits further into the storage network
By leveraging Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), a Layer 2 Ethernet technology, for
connectivity to existing Fibre Channel SANs, you can reduce the number of switch
modules and HBAs required within the server blade. This further reduces cost,
complexity, power, and administrative overhead.
Virtual Connect management

Virtual Connect management tools provide the framework that allows administrators to easily set up
and monitor network connections, server profiles, and how the networks map into virtual machines.
Management tools such as OneView are designed to manage the entire converged infrastructure:
HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) is an optional software application that lets
you manage up to 250 Virtual Connect domains and up to 1,000 enclosures within those domains,
containing up to 16,000 server blades. VCEM centralizes connection management and workload
mobility for server blades that use Virtual Connect to access LANs, SANs, and converged
network infrastructures. It increases productivity and reduces operating costs by allowing data
centers to respond faster to workload and configuration changes. Built on the Virtual Connect
architecture, VCEM provides a central console to administer network address assignments,
perform group-based configuration management, and rapidly deploy and move server connections
for 250 Virtual Connect domains (up to 1,000 BladeSystem enclosures and 16,000 server blades).
Virtual Connect and VCEM create a change-ready infrastructure allowing system administrators to
add, replace, and recover servers across the data center in minutes without impacting network
configurations or availability.
OneView is a central integrated management platform that can manage all the infrastructure needed
to work with these technologies, including Virtual Connect. It provides a single collaborative
management platform that enables IT teams to work and collaborate in a more natural and
automated way. OneView also provides a software-based approach to life cycle management,
which automates operations to reduce the cost and time required to deliver IT services. OneView
supports an open development platform designed to rapidly adapt to changing business needs.
This programmable platform, built on the REST API, allows you to scale beyond data center
walls, all the way to the cloud.
Note
HP Virtual Connect Manager (VCM) firmware is embedded in HP Virtual Connect Flex-
10/10D and FlexFabric interconnect modules. VCM manages a single domain of up to four
enclosures. OneView replaces VCM and VCEM when the enclosure is imported into
OneView. After the enclosure is managed by OneView, VCM is no longer available and
cannot be logged into.
Virtual Connect technology

HP developed Virtual Connect technology to simplify networking configuration for server
administrators working in a BladeSystem environment. The baseline Virtual Connect technology puts
an abstraction layer between servers and external networks so that the LAN and SAN see a pool of
servers rather than individual servers. Server administrators can physically wire the uplinks from the
enclosure to its network connections once and then manage the network addresses and uplink paths
through Virtual Connect software.
Local administration of network addresses is a common industry technique that
Virtual Connect applies to a new purpose. Network and storage administrators can
establish all LAN and SAN connections one time during deployment and need not
make connection changes later if servers are changed. When servers are deployed,
added, or changed, Virtual Connect keeps the I/O profile for that LAN and SAN
connection constant.
Virtual Connect uses pools of unique media access control (MAC) addresses, World
Wide Names (WWNs), virtual serial numbers, and server profiles to establish constant
server-to-network connections. Virtual Connect controls the LAN connections (MAC
addresses and VLAN connections) as well as SAN connections (WWIDs, zones, and
boot parameters) to allow the complete LAN and SAN connection information to be
tied to a server or server bay.
The server connection profiles contain MAC, WWN, virtual serial number, and boot-
from-SAN definitions that are assigned to the enclosure bays and not the physical
servers. The physical servers use network assignments and the server profiles instead
of default burned-in NIC or HBA addresses. Even if a server is replaced, the MAC and
WWN assignments for the enclosure will remain the same, and changes are invisible
to the network.
After the LAN and SAN connections are made to the pool of servers, you can use
Virtual Connect Manager to create an I/O connection profile for each server. Instead
of using the default MAC addresses for all NICs and default WWNs for all HBAs,
Virtual Connect Manager creates bay-specific I/O profiles, assigns unique MAC
addresses and WWNs to these profiles, and administers them locally.
Figure 3-11. FlexFabric solutions reduce cost and components, compared to traditional switch solutions
You can reduce costs by converging and consolidating server, storage, and network
connectivity onto a common fabric with a flatter topology and fewer switches. As
shown in Figure 3-11, with direct-attach capabilities for HP 3PAR StoreServ storage
systems enabled by Virtual Connect FlexFabric, HP takes another step forward in
flattening and simplifying the data center architecture. You can now move the storage
network from an edge-core implementation to an edge implementation directly
connected to storage.
HP Virtual Connect FlexNIC capabilities

Flex-10/Flex-20 and FlexFabric adapters allow you to partition a 10 Gb/20 Gb link into several
smaller-bandwidth FlexNICs (Figure 3-12). Virtual machine applications often require increased
network connections per server, which increases network complexity and reduces the number of
server resources. Virtual Connect addresses this issue by enabling you to divide a 10 Gb/20 Gb
network connection into four independent FlexNIC server connections.
A FlexNIC is a physical PCIe function (PF) that appears to the system ROM, operating
system, and hypervisor as a discrete physical NIC with its own driver instance. A
FlexNIC is not a virtual NIC contained in a software layer.
Figure 3-12. 20 Gb ports partitioned by FlexNICs
With FlexNICs, you can:

Configure bandwidth on each FlexNIC from 100 Mb up to 10 Gb/20 Gb.
Dynamically adjust the bandwidth in 100 Mb increments without requiring a server reboot.
Provide just the right amount of bandwidth based on application needs.
Correctly provision bandwidth; you no longer need to overprovision or underprovision. By virtue
of bandwidth optimization (that is, setting the minimum and maximum values for individual
FlexNICs), Virtual Connect allocates unused bandwidth from FlexNICs to those FlexNICs whose
bandwidth demands exceed minimum values. The minimum ensures guaranteed bandwidth all the
time, and maximum is a best effort, depending upon available bandwidth in other FlexNICs. Flex-
20-supported adapters can support full-speed protocols such as 10 GbE and 8 Gb FC
simultaneously.
Virtual Connect tells the network adapter how to configure each of the four physical
functions. Then the adapter defines each of those physical functions, provisions them
into the operating system as individual NICs, and allocates the appropriate bandwidth.
Using FlexFabric technology lets you reduce the hardware requirements by 95% for a
full enclosure of 16 virtualized serversfrom 40 components to two FlexFabric
modules.
Storage blades
These storage blade options for BladeSystems are available:
HP D2220sb Storage BladeIs a direct-attached storage blade designed for server blades
beginning with Gen8. It supports up to 12 SFF SAS HDDs or SAS/SATA SSDs or SATA midline
hard drives. It includes an onboard Smart Array P420i controller with 2 GB FBWC for increased
performance and data protection. Up to eight D2220sb storage devices can be supported in a
single c7000 enclosure for up to 115.2 TB of storage.
HP D2200sb Storage BladeDelivers direct-attached storage for ProLiant Gen8 and earlier
server blades with support for up to 12 hot-plug SFF SAS HDDs or SAS/SATA SSDs or SATA
midline HDDs. It includes an onboard Smart Array P410i controller with 1 GB FBWC. Like the
D2220sb, up to eight D2200sb storage devices can be supported in a single c7000 enclosure for
up to 115.2 TB of storage.
HP StoreEasy 3840 Gateway Storage BladeIs a converged storage platform from HP that
supports both file and application workloads over Ethernet. StoreEasy enables you to add file
services from a BladeSystem enclosure to an array or Fibre Channel SAN.
Shared storage
With the HP StoreVirtual P4000 Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA) software, you can deploy the
D2220sb as an iSCSI SAN for use by the servers in the enclosure and any server on the network.
StoreVirtual P4000 VSA software is installed in a virtual machine on a VMware ESX host server
adjacent to the storage blades. The software features storage clustering for scalability, network RAID
for storage failover, thin provisioning, snapshots, remote replication, and cloning. You can expand
capacity within the same enclosure or to other BladeSystem enclosures by adding additional D2220sb
storage blades and StoreVirtual VSA software licenses.
External SAS connectivity with direct-connect SAS storage for
BladeSystem
With direct-connect SAS storage for BladeSystem, you can build local server storage with zoned
storage. Alternatively, you can enable low-cost shared storage within the rack with high-performance
6 Gb/s SAS architecture. Consider the following points when using external SAS storage:
Each server blade requires a Smart Array SAS controller installed in a mezzanine slot for access
to external storage.
A single or redundant HP 6 Gb SAS switch is installed in the interconnect bays of the enclosure.
Depending on application requirements, the switches in the enclosure might need to be connected
by a SAS cable to the external storage.
Other components
HP PCI Expansion Blade
The HP BladeSystem PCI Expansion Blade (Figure 3-13) fits into a half-height device bay and
provides PCI card expansion slots to an adjacent server blade. This blade expansion unit uses the
midplane to pass standard PCI signals between adjacent enclosure bays, so you can add up to two
off-the-shelf PCI-X or PCIe cards. The PCI expansion blade and its PCI boards are managed by the
adjacent server blade and its operating system.
Figure 3-13. PCI Expansion Blade
Customers need one PCI expansion blade for each server blade that requires PCI card
expansion. Any third-party PCI card that works in ProLiant ML and DL servers
should work in this PCI expansion blade.
Note
HP does not offer any warranty or support for third-party PCI products.
HP Smart Array P244br Controller

The HP Smart Array P244br is a 12 Gb/s SAS PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 daughter card that supports
internal direct-attached storage in BL460c Gen9 server blades. The controller provides enhanced
levels of reliability and storage performance. It optimizes Secure Encryption through its support of
the latest Smart Array technology and advanced firmware functions.
This controller is ideal for BladeSystem environments requiring RAID protection for
internal storage through Smart Array controllers. It is also appropriate for
environments where encryption of sensitive data is required.
Learning check
Questions
1. What is the failure domain of a federated BladeSystem system with OneView?
a. One rack
b. One server
c. One chassis
d. One processor
2. True or false? Server blades cannot be mixed with other server blades in BladeSystem c3000
a. True
b. False
3. What enables networks to communicate with pools of BladeSystem servers so you can move or
replace servers rapidly, without manual changes or intervention?
a. OneView
b. FlexFabric
c. Virtual Connect
d. iLO Federation
Answers
1. C is correct. One chassis is the failure domain of a federated BladeSystem system with
OneView.
A, B, and D are incorrect. One rack, one server, and one processor alone are not a failure
domain of a federated BladeSystem system with OneView.
2. B is correct. Server blades can be mixed with other server blades in BladeSystem c3000
A is incorrect. Server blades can be mixed with other server blades in BladeSystem c3000
3. C is correct. Virtual Connect enables networks to communicate with pools of BladeSystem
servers so you can move or replace servers rapidly, without manual changes or
intervention.
A, B, and D are incorrect. OneView, FlexFabric, and iLO Federation do not enable
networks to communicate with pools of BladeSystem servers so you can move or replace
servers rapidly, without manual changes or intervention.
4 Density-Optimized Solutions
EXAM OBJECTIVES
Provide an overview of high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale markets.

Describe, at a high level, the features and benefits of HP Apollo systems:
HP Apollo 6000
HP Apollo 8000
Describe, at a high level, the features and benefits of HP ProLiant SL line servers
INTRODUCTION
We begin Chapter 4 with an overview of high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale markets,
discussing how the Apollo systems serve this market. The Apollo 6000 has ten hot-swap server trays
and two 1P nodes per tray. The Apollo 8000 has a unique water cooling system that packs
computational capability into a standard rack footprint.
We then show how HP Scalable Systems, or ProLiant SL line servers, serve the HPC and extreme-
density environments.
HPC and hyperscale market overview

HPC and hyperscale customers share common goals and requirements. Their IT assets, some of which
are illustrated in Figure 4-1, actually drive their revenue rather than just become part of their back-
end infrastructure. In many cases, servers are used in their product development process or are part of
their service portfolio.
Figure 4-1. IT assets in the HP cluster platform portfolio
HP development teams noticed that many customers within the HPC and hyperscale market segments
had similar pain points:
These customers are looking for peak-performing servers that can meet the rigors of their
applications, whether they are running a seismic analysis application or a nonstop revenue-
generating website.
They are diligent in trying to reduce their total cost of ownership. This includes up-front costs,
capital expenditures such as power consumption, and back-end costs such as service and support.
They need a solution that is versatile and flexible enough to scale with their growing needs or
capable of handling a variety of applications in order to reduce the complexity of their
installations.
With these two market segments growing in size, Apollo systems and ProLiant SL portfolios were
purpose-built to address these customer segments.
High-performance computing
HPC technology has been used to speed breakthroughs in science and engineering by enabling
governments and academia to transition their research from the physical laboratory to the digital
world of simulations and computer analysis. Recent innovations in HPC technology are making these
programs and applications accessible to enterprise customers, who are using them to enhance
research and development efforts and gain a competitive edge.
Supercomputing has turned into a core competency for leveraging the world of big data. The HPC
market is setting the pace for the IT industry, and some of the top trends include the drive for
performance with accelerators, green power, and ways of effectively dealing with the data deluge.
The HPC segment has a wide range of customers with a diverse set of applications. Many SL
customers fall into the oil and gas sector. These customers have large server clusters that use products
such as the SL230 or the graphics processing unit (GPU)-based SL250 and SL270. They use these
servers coupled with their proprietary codes in order to process seismic data and to better pinpoint
viable areas of oil or natural gas exploration.
Financial firms focused on high-frequency trading and risk analysis also migrate to the SL product
line. The SL230 is an ideal solution for such firms because of its density, low-latency networking
options, and the ability to include an I/O accelerator.
Manufacturing firms use GPU-based SL servers to accelerate the design and development of their
products. Scholastic, research, and medical institutions implement large installations to empower
their research labs. High-performance computing significantly reduces the time it takes to render
motion picture frames in the process of animating movies.
The Apollo family of HPC systems can deliver up to four times the performance of standard rack
servers while using less space and energy. Apollo builds on the HP legacy of server leadership and
innovation; HP leads the market in the creation of x86 servers, server blades, and HP Moonshot
extreme lower-power, software-defined servers.
Apollo systems reset data center expectations by combining an innovative modular design with
breakthrough power distribution and cooling techniques. These innovations let the Apollo portfolio
deliver superior performance and density at a lower total cost of ownership.
Why HPC is important

HPC is firmly linked to economic competitiveness as well as scientific advances. In a recent IDC
survey, 97% of companies that had adopted supercomputing said they could no longer compete or
survive without it.
Note
To read the IDC whitepaper titled Real-World Examples of Supercomputers Used For
Economic and Societal Benefits, go to http://bit.ly/11hsGt4
Worldwide, political leaders increasingly recognize this trend, which enables not only enterprise but
also national competitiveness:
Governments and academia leverage it to solve the worlds greatest problems (such as curing
genetic illnesses, solving global warming, or determining the origin of the universe).
Enterprises of any size want to accelerate the pace of innovation (for example, electronic design
automation for high-technology firms, automotive and airplane design, and finding new medication
for diseases).
Researchers are continually trying to solve more and increasingly complex problems, which
requires them to continue to push the performance envelope. Better efficiencies are needed
because better performance requires greater power and floor space.
Governments, academia, and enterprises need easier access to take advantage of HPC computing.
Fields that use HPC include:

Computer-aided engineering
Research and development, including energy research and production
Life sciences
Pharmaceutical industries
Geophysical and meteorological sciences
Entertainment and media production
Visualization and rendering
Finance
Extending HPC access

HP is making HPC resources available as part of a service hybrid cloud solution (with the Apollo
6000 system). Based on HP OpenStack, it provides an open and scalable HPC cluster infrastructure.
HP has also partnered with Intel, as well as institutions such as George Mason University and the
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, to make HPC resources available in HPC innovation
hubs. These hubs give small- and medium-sized manufacturers access to supercomputing resources,
hardware, software, and expertise, so they can do the modeling and simulation needed to bring new
products to market faster.
Service providers
HPC customers use IT differently from corporate IT organizations. An HPC customers expenditure
on IT often approaches 90% of the total cost of the business10 times that of a corporate
IT organization. And the IT growth rates for a service provider can be many times the IT growth rate
of a corporation. For service providers, IT is the business.
Within HPC, HP customers are continually looking for better performance to design better products,
get to market faster, and achieve faster trading where microseconds translate to millions of dollars.
The main issue for HPC customers is how to get the most performance possible within their
limitations defined by budget, people, and capacitymostly power capacity but also floor space and
other factors. The key issues being addressed with ProLiant servers are delivering the next wave of
high performance, overcoming power thresholds, and getting more control over the environment.
ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers address these issues by providing:

More real performanceProLiant servers offer advancements in technology that scale
systemicallythat is, grow network and memory bandwidth and capacity just as processor and
core capabilities grow. ProLiant servers offer networking with support for InfiniBand, faster
memory support, adaptive LAN on motherboard (LOM) interfaces for choice of networks, and
expanded support for general-purpose computing on graphics processing unit (GPGPU) options.
Maximized power efficiencyProLiant scalable designs deliver outstanding performance per
watt, as demonstrated with server blades and the SL server family. ProLiant Gen9 servers
continue this evolution with shared backup power using a 12W Smart Storage battery on the
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server blade.
System management technologiesProLiant Gen9 system management includes a REST
application programming interface (API) UEFI, and HP Agentless Management technologies.
These tools enable you to see and control resources at the metacluster, cluster, and server level, to
quickly drill down to monitor and modify performance issues.
HP Apollo systems
HP Apollo systems provide rack-scale solutions with better density, performance, power efficiency,
and cost of ownership. The demand for more compute performance for applications used by
engineering design automation (EDA), risk modeling, or life sciences is relentless. If you work with
single-threaded application workloads like these, your success depends on optimizing performance
with maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness along with easy management for large-scale
deployments.
To address those challenges, HP has taken the lead on a new approach: thinking beyond just the server
and designing a rack-level solution that gives you the right compute power and the right economics so
you can get the most out of your infrastructure.
The Apollo portfolio provides the performance, efficiency, and accessibility necessary to transform
the HPC industry. An Apollo system:
Is designed for HPC at rack scale. Apollo combines a rack-level infrastructure with ProLiant
technologies to provide a unique HPC compute solution.
Rapidly ramps performance to accelerate answers with an industry-leading four times the teraflops
per square foot when compared with air-cooled solutions.
Maximizes rack-scale efficiency, delivering significant CapEx and OpEx savings as well as
reducing the worlds carbon footprint, such as up to four times better performance per watt per
dollar when compared to the competition.
Is designed to make HPC more accessible with an infrastructure that is affordable, less complex,
and easy to manage for enterprises of any size.
HP Apollo Services
Comprehensive HP Apollo Services make HPC more accessible through financing, assessment
services, deployment, and HP Datacenter Care support. This includes Apollo 6000 and 8000 Servers
Financing, which helps enterprises maximize their data center environments by providing a flexible
payment plan to purchase Apollo systems along with dual-use support to ease the transition.
Note
For more information, visit hp.com/go/apollo.
HP Apollo 6000
The air-cooled HP Apollo 6000 system (Figure 4-2) maximizes performance efficiency and makes
HPC capabilities accessible to a wide range of enterprise customers. The system delivers four times
better performance per dollar per watt than a competing blade while using 60% less floor space.
Figure 4-2.Apollo 6000 system
HP designed this platform for scalability and efficiency at rack scale. It is flexible enough to enable
you to tailor the system to meet the needs of your workloads precisely.
The modular Apollo a6000 chassis accommodates up to ten hot-swap server trays and two 1P nodes
per tray. The system also addresses the growing need for HPC by offering the highest frequency per
core, single-threaded applications, and maximum turbo frequency with 4 GHz and low latency
without the 2P cache coherency.
You can choose the ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server, the ProLiant XL220a server, or a combination of
server trays to meet workload needs.
The system can be used in the following scenarios:

Electronic design automation for:
Computer chips
Cellular phones
Pacemakers
Controls for automobiles and satellites
Servers, routers, and switches
Monte Carlo simulations for:
Note
A Monte Carlo simulation is a computational technique that uses repeated random
sampling to provide possible outcomes and the probabilities for any choice of action.
It accounts for risk in quantitative analysis and decision making.
Investment analysis
Physical sciences
Engineering
Computational biology
Computer graphics
Gaming
Apollo 6000 system components

Apollo 6000 system components include:
Apollo a6000 chassis (Figure 4-3)
5U tall
Designed for a standard 19-inch rack; ideal for 1.0 m depth rack
Capacity for ten single compute trays vertically
Rear network interface card (NIC) cabling
5 x 80 mm dual rotor hot-plug redundant fans
Compute nodes
ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server
ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server
Figure 4-3. Apollo a6000 chassis, back view
ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server

The ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server (Figure 4-4) includes two 1P nodes on a single tray. Both of the
processors in the tray are Intel Xeon processors. The dual-server tray is front serviceable and rear
cabled for convenience. The ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server tray is a great fit for single-threaded
applications.
Figure 4-4. ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server
The ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server offers a choice of 1 GbE, 10 GbE, or FlexibleLOM solutions,
depending on workload.
With more options shipping soon, the system has up to 160 1P servers per 48U rack. Efficiency at
rack scale is fueled by the HP unique external power shelf, dynamically allocating power to help
maximize rack-level energy efficiency while providing the right amount of redundancy.
ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server

The ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server (Figure 4-5) delivers 2P performance. It features two Xeon E5-
2600 v3 series processors, with up to 16 cores for leading performance. Each node has 16 memory
sockets for HP DDR4 SmartMemory 2133 MT/s, up to 512 GB maximum (16 x 32 GB).
The ProLiant XL230a Gen9 Server supports DDR4 SmartMemory, preventing data loss and
downtime with enhanced error handling while also improving workload performance and power
efficiency.
Figure 4-5. ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server
HP SmartDrive technology improves serviceability and prevents data loss with features such as icon-
based status display. The server supports up to four hot-plug front-accessible Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS)/Serial ATA (SATA)/solid state drive (SSD) hard drives.
The HP integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Management Engine includes iLO, Agentless Management, HP
Active Health System, HP Intelligent Provisioning, and HP Embedded Remote Support. Each
ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server has a dedicated iLO connection for faster and more secure data
transmission.
You can optimize firmware and driver updates and reduce downtime with HP Smart Update,
consisting of HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) and HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP).
HP Advanced Power Manager

The HP Advanced Power Manager (APM) (Figure 4-6) is a rack-level solution for Apollo 6000,
ProLiant SL6500, SL4500, SL2500, and Moonshot 1500 systems. APM automatically discovers
hardware components and enables bay-level power on and off, server metering, aggregate dynamic
power capping, configurable power-up dependencies and sequencing, consolidated Ethernet access
to all resident iLOs, and asset management capabilities.
Figure 4-6.Advanced Power Manager
APM is the most comprehensive power management feature set in the ProLiant portfolio. APM:
Integrates servers, power distribution units (PDUs), universal power supplies (UPSs), distributed
data center shelves, and chassis infrastructure power consumption into a single console.
Is designed to assist power provisioning in hyperscale environments.
Allows users to specify a maximum power consumption value in AC watts and apply it to any
configurable zone of the chassis.
Constantly monitors workload and automatically shifts power caps to those areas that need it.
Provides a workload balancing algorithm based on HP BladeSystem Enclosure Dynamic Power
Capping; bases allocation decisions on a ratio of the current workload to the servers maximum
capacity.
Features rack-level event logging, Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
authentication, an integrated serial concentrator, up to 11 local user accounts, and a read-only
service port. It supports SNMP, Secure Shell (SSH), Syslogd, and telnet.
APM ships with the Apollo 6000 system so you can see and manage shared infrastructure at the
server, chassis, and rack levels from a single console.
APM features and functions
Figure 4-7.APM front view
Figure 4-7 shows the front view of APM. APM features hardware that is geared to consolidate
compute, rack, and power management, including:
Consolidated management cables to the chassis for Ethernet, serial console, and hardware signals
The ten-port integrated Remote Desktop Manager (RDM), which eliminates the need for an
external RDM
Two backward-compatible RDM ports
Unified Ethernet access to all iLOs
Six Power Distribution Module (PDM) ports for environmental options
Terminal blocks for EPO, OnGen, and redundant reset signals
Integrated serial concentrator, which eliminates expensive top-of-rack serial concentrators
Backward compatibility with the entire SL-APM 1.x feature set, management protocols,
management information bases (MIBs), and SL hardware connectivity
Note
APM replaces SL-APM.
Power optimization at rack scale
As shown in Figure 4-8, implementing power management without APM (software-only power
management) on a typical hyperscale rack requires more components and cables for rack and power
management and costs more than APM solutions with integrated hardware and software.
Figure 4-8. Implementing power management with and without APM
The comparison pictured is based on 1U, 1P servers of the same type as the Apollo 6000 system with
ProLiant XL220a servers:
97% less complexityThe 120 1U 1P servers require 240 cables, adaptors, and connectors to
provide the same power management functions as the 120 ProLiant XL220a in an Apollo 6000
system with a single APM and six cables. A six-cable configuration compared to 240 cables,
adaptors, and connectors is 97% less complex. (2406)/240 = 97%.
90% cost savingsThe cost of power management infrastructure for software-only power
management solutions can add up quickly when deploying servers at scale. The cost of the three
serial concentrators, three management switches, and the 240 cables, adaptors, and connectors for
the 120 1U 1P server solution is $34,190. The cost of APM and six cables performing the power
management functions for the 120-server Apollo 6000 system solution is $3,180. This is a 90%
cost savings. (34,190 3,180)/34,190 = 90%.
25% more potential capacityCustomers can provision power-on servers more accurately with
APM. Then, APM power capping at the server, group, or rack level allows the servers to run at a
closer tolerance without degrading performance. This tighter control allows customers to
maximize the number of servers running on a given power budget and increase the compute
capacity of each rack. More compute capacity per rack improves data center space efficiency and,
with improved power utilization, saves money as well.
The Apollo 6000 can accommodate additional servers in the same power capacity maximizing the
density in a data center.
The additional compute capacity that can be added depends upon the customers workload. With
APM, customers can measure and calibrate the power requirement for their specific workload and the
HP servers being used during real operation. Then power capping can be set for racks or groups of
servers that will maximize power utilization efficiency without affecting application performance.
25% more potential compute capacity is a conservative estimate. For many workloads, compute
capacity per rack can be increased by 30 to 40% without any performance degradation.
Note
Go to http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/dynamic-power-
capping/faq.html for more information about power capping.
External power shelf
As Figure 4-9 illustrates, the 1.5U external power shelf is unique to the Apollo 6000 system. It
features the same power supplies as the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, and it supports up to six
power supplies (2650W or 2400W options) with a maximum power of 15.9kW or 14.4kW,
respectively. As a result, you get the right amount of power for your workload and your budget.
Figure 4-9. Apollo 6000 system with external power shelf on top of chassis
Features of the Apollo power shelf connection for pooled power (no internal power) include:
1.5U tall
Efficient pooled/shared power infrastructure
Capacity for a maximum of six power supplies
Support for N, N+1, or N+N redundancy
Note
One power shelf can support up to three or four fully loaded enclosures, depending on the
power capacity per enclosure.
Innovation Zone
As shown in Figure 4-10, the Innovation Zone at the back of the chassis has one network module per
server, supporting various FlexibleLOMs:
InfiniBand
10 GbE
Four-port 1 GbE
The advantages are:

Mix and matchIndependent I/O modules can be configured differently.
Modify when workload needs change, with flexible inputs and outputs.
Figure 4-10. The Innovation Zone
HP Apollo 8000
The HP Apollo 8000 system (Figure 4-11) is a supercomputer that combines high levels of processing
power with a groundbreaking water cooling design for ultralow energy usage. The Apollo 8000
systems modular, rack-level, innovative design makes it quick and easy to install, monitor, and
maintain without disconnecting liquid connections.
It uses dry-disconnect servers, delivering liquid cooling without the risk. Because water cooling is
1,000 times more efficient than air, you can pack amazing computational capability into a standard
rack footprint. At the same time, you can eliminate the need for expensive and inefficient chillers and
enable the reuse of hot water to heat facilities.
Figure 4-11. Open-door view of four compute racks and redundant iCDU racks in the Apollo 8000
This converged system has up to 144 x 2P servers per rack with plenty of accelerator, PCIe, and
throughput options to meet supercomputing workload needs. The starting scalable configuration is one
Apollo 8000 rack and one Intelligent Cooling Distribution Unit (iCDU) Rack, packaged with the HP
Apollo Management System, a modular plumbing kit, and Apollo Services tailored for business
needs. The cooling distribution unit has 320 kW power capacity with integrated controls and is
configured for active-active failover.
The management infrastructure features:

iLO 4 Management Engine
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 and Data Center Manageability Interface
(DCMI) 1.0
Rack-level APM
The power infrastructure exceeds Energy Star Platinum certification, with up to 80 kW per rack and
four 30A three-phase 380480V AC. Other HP innovations include a dry IT loop or dry server trays
that eliminate the risk of drips, leaks, and spills.
The Apollo 8000 can be used in the following scenarios:

Scientific computing
Research computing
Climate modeling
Protein analysis
Manufacturing
Product modeling
Simulations
Material analysis
Advantages of the Apollo 8000 system are:

Leading teraflops per rack for accelerated results
Four times the teraflops/sq. ft. compared to air-cooled systems
More than 250 teraflops/rack
Efficient liquid cooling without the risk
40% more flops/watt and 28% less energy than air-cooled systems
Dry-disconnect servers, Intelligent Cooling Distribution Unit (iCDU) monitoring and isolation
New definitions of data center energy recycling
Save up to 3,800 tons of CO2 per year.

Recycled water can heat facility.
Compared to other systems, the Apollo 8000:

Provides 2.12 times the teraflops/sq. ft. compared to the water-cooled IBM Power 775
Provides 2.36 times the teraflops/sq. ft. compared to the Cray CS300 LC
Saves 1217 sq. ft. compared to an air-cooled 1 petaflop system
Saves 195 sq. ft. compared to the IBM Power 775
Saves 236 sq. ft. compared to the Cray CS300 LC
Apollo 8000 system technologies

A starting configuration has one IT rack holding up to 144 servers and one iCDU rack that supports up
to four IT racks. The iCDU has 320 kW capacity so you can cool higher-performing technologies,
including higher-bin processors and accelerators.
The Apollo 8000 is a converged system with built-in management infrastructure. The Apollo 8000
System Manager aggregates and consolidates management for quick and easy insight and management
for all the system components. The HP engineering team eliminated some of the steps in the power
infrastructure for efficiency, offering up to 80 kW per rack with four 30A three-phase 380480V AC.
Dry-disconnect servers
The patented technology of the Apollo 8000 makes a liquid-cooled system as easy to service as an
air-cooled one. In addition, it enables maintenance of servers without breaking a water connection.
Dry-disconnect server trays (Figure 4-12) provide liquid cooling without breaking any water
connections. Those trays also make this system easy to service without any worries. Facility water is
isolated from the water inside of the rack, and it takes ASHRAE-spec water.
Figure 4-12. Apollo dry-disconnect system and thermal transfer technology
As shown in Figure 4-13, inside the server tray, heat is transferred from components using vapor in
sealed heat pipes. Thermal bus bars on the side of the compute tray transfer heat to the water wall in
the rack. Water flows through thermal bus bars in the rack from supply-and-return pipes. Fluid is fully
contained under vacuum pressure.
Figure 4-13. Apollo 8000 sealed heat pipes and thermal bus bars
HP ProLiant SL scale-out servers

Scalable Systems deliver leading-edge performance and efficiency for scale-out workloads. Scalable
Systems integrate purpose-built HPC compute, storage, management software, and networking, as
well as power and cooling, all based on a standard x86 architecture.
Figure 4-14. ProLiant SL server models
The ProLiant SL server models (Figure 4-14) in the Scalable Systems family are:
ProLiant SL6500 Gen8A modular series of dense servers in a multinode, high-efficiency 4U
chassis; ideal for HPC and extreme-density environments.
SL230s Gen8Up to eight ProLiant SL230s Gen8 nodes, in a 4U modular form factor, fit into
the HP s6500 scalable system, sharing power, cooling, and systems management capabilities to
achieve lower operational expense.
SL250s Gen8Up to four ProLiant SL250s Gen8 nodes, in a 4U modular form factor, fit into
the s6500 scalable system. In addition, each node can support up to three GPUs or four
additional 2.5-inch hard drives.
SL270s Gen8Up to two 2U, half-width SL270s Gen8 servers, each individually serviceable,
fit into the s6500 scalable system. The SL270s Gen8 is designed for extreme rack-level GPU
density, with up to 16 GPUs capable of being implemented in one chassis, reducing the
complexity of required adapters and cabling.
ProLiant SL4500 Gen8The ProLiant SL4500 Gen8 Scalable System solves the common
problems of structured databases when handling big data. Implementing a scale-up infrastructure
results in challenges of data center capacity, spiraling energy costs, infrastructure complexity, and
inefficiencies because todays siloed infrastructure is not optimized for scale-out server
workloads driven by big data. The SL4500 Gen8 Scalable System has three server options in a
4.3U form factor chassis that allows for shared cooling, power, and management. A highly
efficient converged design, the SL4500 Gen8 delivers the right combination of capacity and
performance, in the least amount of space and at lower cost, with reliability and manageability.
SL4540 Gen8 1 x 60 (one node, 60 large form factor [LFF] drives)
SL4540 Gen8 2 x 25 (two nodes, 25 LFF drives per node)
SL4540 Gen8 3 x 15 (three nodes, 15 LFF drives per node)
Note
Each SL4540 Gen8 node contains two small form factor (SFF) (2.5-inch) hard drive bays
on the front of the node. In addition to the SFF bays, LFF hard drive bays are in the main
storage section in the chassis and can be populated with any combination of SAS, SATA,
or SATA SSD drives. The number of LFF hard drive bays depends on the model.
ProLiant SL2500 Gen8The ProLiant SL2500 Scalable System offers a very dense solution with
up to four independent ProLiant SL210t Gen8 hot-pluggable server nodes in a standard 2U
chassis. Each SL210t Gen8 server node can be serviced individually without impacting the
operation of other nodes sharing the same chassis to provide increased server uptime. Each server
node harnesses the performance of 1866 MHz memory and dual Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors in a
very efficient package that shares both power and cooling. The ProLiant SL2500 provides all the
features expected in an enterprise server with the benefits of being optimized for efficiency,
density, and flexibility.The ProLiant SL2500 doubles the density, as compared to standard rack
servers, to increase available data center floor space, improve performance while lowering
energy consumption, and provide flexible configurations that fit into existing industry-standard
racks.
Learning check
Questions
1. What enables Apollo 8000 systems to deliver superior performance and density at a lower total
cost of ownership?
a. Targeting specific workloads with less power consumption and complexity
b. Designing optimized compute power from air-cooled solutions in a rack space
c. Combining a modular design with breakthrough power distribution and cooling techniques
d. Engineering real-time data processing with breakthrough economics for lower total cost of
ownership
2. How many HP SL4500 chassis can fit in a 42U rack?
a. 4
b. 10
c. 16
d. 32
3. Which HP server series is purpose-built for HPC and extreme-density environments?
a. Apollo
b. Moonshot
c. MicroServer
d. Scalable Systems
Answers
1. C is correct. Apollo 8000 systems combine a modular design with breakthrough power
distribution and cooling techniques.
A is incorrect. Apollo 8000 systems consume more power and are more complex than
standard rack-mounted servers.
B is incorrect. Apollo 8000 systems are water-cooled, not air-cooled solutions.
D is incorrect. Apollo 8000 systems are not engineered with breakthrough economics for
lower total cost of ownership.
2. B is correct. Ten SL4500 chassis can fit in a 42U rack.
A, C, and D are incorrect. A 42U rack can fit more than 4 and less than 16 and 32 SL4500
chassis.
3. D is correct. The Scalable Systems server series is purpose-built for HPC and extreme-
density environments.
A, B, and C are incorrect. Apollo, Moonshot, and the MicroServer are not designed for
HPC and extreme-density environments.
5 HP Moonshot Solutions
EXAM OBJECTIVES
Explain how to enable the new style of IT with HP Moonshot
Provide an overview of the centralized deployment and management of a Moonshot system
Explain how to implement a hosted desktop infrastructure (HDI) on Moonshot
INTRODUCTION
We begin this chapter with a discussion of how Moonshot helps web service providers grow and
scale along with the changing demands on their infrastructure, without barriers that would limit
growth. We then describe the technologies involved in the centralized deployment and management of
Moonshot systems, including server cartridges and networking, uplink, and chassis management
modules. We move on to explore the centralized deployment of Moonshot through HP Cloud OS for
Moonshot and the HP Insight Cluster Management Utility (CMU). The chapter concludes with an
exploration of implementing an HDI on Moonshot.
Enabling a new style of IT with Moonshot

The IT industry is being transformed by the explosive growth in the number of connected devices.
Almost anything can be connected to the Internet. Billions of devices can be tracked or can gather and
process data or can provide a serviceand seamlessly interact with other devices. Web services,
whether e-commerce, social networking, content delivery, search, and more, are at the forefront of
that dramatic growth. This is a market that is hypercompetitive, with new services emerging
seemingly on a daily basis, challenging existing providers to adapt quickly to changing customer
demands to maintain their growth.
The IT infrastructure that web service providers use must be able to grow and adapt along with the
changing demands on that infrastructure. It must be able to scale with their business, without barriers
that would limit growth: barriers such as affordability, power and cooling efficiency, and data center
space and complexity. When IT infrastructure is the business, every penny saved in capital and
operational expenses is a penny directly returned to their bottom line.
To meet the unique needs of this rapidly growing market, HP created Moonshot (Figure 5-1), a
fundamentally new model for building that infrastructure, using specialized servers optimized for
innovative application workloads in this expanding, connected world. The Moonshot system is the
first software-defined web server that accelerates innovation and delivers breakthrough efficiency
and scale.
Figure 5-1.Benefits of Moonshot
Designed and tailored for specific workloads to deliver optimum performance, Moonshot offers key
TCO advantages for hosted desktop infrastructure, web serving, and web hosting solutions. It delivers
maximum density with unparalleled power efficiency, shared management, cooling, networking, and
storage while minimizing complexity and maximizing productivity.
Front-end web servers

A growing number of websites are delivering a diverse mix of content that includes static (cacheable)
data. Content providers and e-tailers also recognize that their website performance has a critical and
tangible impact on their users experience, customer site loyalty, and revenue generation.
Building and operating scalable web architectures requires understanding the considerations and
trade-offs behind large-scale websites. The key variables are availability, performance, reliability,
scalability, manageability, and cost. Balancing these variables can be difficult, particularly when the
system is responsible for millions of dollars of revenue per hour. Creating the most suitable system
architecture means discovering and making the right trade-offs.
The target applications for extreme low-energy servers are highly parallel workloads that do not
make effective use of all the CPU cycles available in high-end processors. These are a new breed of
applications, recently evolved for businesses that use them to generate revenue. They must be highly
scalable and rapidly adaptable. The mobile environment, for example, is continuously creating
opportunities for newly evolved web applications.
Figure 5-2.Moonshot as front-end web servers
Moonshot takes the approach of using energy-efficient CPUs that balance performance and cost to
match the needs of data-intensive applications. As shown in Figure 5-2, Moonshot implements a
horizontal scaling architecture to enhance the service for emerging digitally wired economies.
The need for light scale-out workloads is intensified by the arrival of cloud computing and the advent
of permanently connected devices. These devices include a combination of mobile clients and newer
application architectures that maintain persistent connections facilitating continuous client updates
with news, tweets, and social media feeds.
Using typical server x86 CPUs designed for compute-intensive enterprise applications in these
environments means underutilizing compute capacity and wasting energy. Distributed workloads in
cloud environments often run at low processor utilization levels of 20% or less. Virtualization can
address low CPU utilization, but it does not adequately address the needs of scale-out applications
and web serving, where the I/O component is much larger and the amount of processing required per
unit of data is much smaller.
Popular front-end web servers such as Apache and NGINX have evolved, addressing this issue by
using event-driven, multithreaded server techniques, enhancing horizontal scaling. They provide key
features necessary to better manage concurrency, latency processing, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
static content, caching, and connections. They also allow integrating directly with Memcached/Redis,
or other NoSQL solutions such as Couchbase Server, to boost performance when serving a large
number of concurrent users.
Financial benefits of Moonshot

IT equipment density might not help if the data center is severely limited in its power and cooling.
High-efficiency data centers can gain an incremental savings by increasing the server density by 80%
more than standard 1U rack-mount servers. This directly contributes to the application service
instances per square foot when deploying software-defined servers.
Because of the dense integrated design of servers, switches, storage, shared power, and fans, the total
cost benefits of using Moonshot add up to 77% when compared to 1U servers.
Other benefits that Moonshot provides compared to traditional servers include:

Up to 89% less energy consumption and 94% less data center space
Up to 63% less purchase cost and 97% less complexity
The rising cost of energy and the impact of energy on the net profits of an IT business make energy
efficiency a primary driver for the software-defined server. With components such as CPUs in
industry-standard x86 servers achieving up to 135 watts (and down to 60 watts), software-defined
servers with total power consumption less than 19 watts have a significant impact on the energy
component of operational expenditures. The 89% energy costs are server energy savings and do not
take into account the data center infrastructure costs, including components such as chillers, HVACs,
uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), transformers, and power distribution systems.
The 97% lower complexity associated with cabling has reoccurring time and labor savings, because
the complexity of interconnects is managed by the embedded management, not by spreadsheets and
visual inspections.
Figure 5-3.Moonshot TCO Calculator
The TCO models tracked by customers show HP design teams that by focusing on specific
applications and use cases, HP can optimize server designs to deliver significant economic
advantages. The Moonshot TCO Calculator (Figure 5-3) shows that the savings are not limited to the
servers; out-of-the-box manageability, data center infrastructure, real estate, services, and so forth
add up to significant savings.
Note
Go to https://roianalyst.alinean.com/ent_02/AutoLogin.do?d=37628853235781710 to
access the Moonshot TCO Calculator.
Moonshot system components

Moonshot systems include four primary components:
Moonshot Server CartridgesMoonshot Server Cartridges are workload-optimized servers that
can handle a wide variety of workloads but are optimized for the lightweight workloads
customers request most oftenweb serving, cloud, hosted desktop infrastructure, and more.
Moonshot chassisSupporting shared power, cooling, management, and fabric for 45 individually
serviceable hot-pluggable server cartridges, the HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis enables each server
to use less energy, cabling, space, and cost while also reducing complexity.
Moonshot uplinksThe Moonshot 1500 Chassis includes two Moonshot uplink modules in the
rear of the chassis connected to the primary and secondary network switches. Delivering flexible,
low-latency uplink connectivity to simplify deployment, the uplink module supports a range of
current and future networking capabilities for Moonshot.
Moonshot switchesEnabling ideal performance, the switch module provides a dedicated, low-
latency 1 GbE bandwidth path to each node in the Moonshot system.
HP hardware is a critical part of the Moonshot system. But knowledge of how to implement the
technology is the element that optimizes each server cartridge for a particular workload. HP
Technology Services enable customers to get a successful start using Moonshot by helping them create
a road map and timeline for implementing Moonshot solutions and helping them define how IT
transition time will need to accelerate.
HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis

As shown in Figure 5-4, the HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis is a 4.3U form factor chassis that can house
45 individually serviceable hot-plug server cartridges.
Figure 5-4.Moonshot system with a full complement of 45 cartridges and two network switches
The chassis also houses up to two internal network switch modules to provide redundant network
connectivity to the cartridges. These internal network switch modules are then connected to two
uplink switch modules that provide network communication between the cartridges and the external
network. Both the internal switch and uplink network modules can be interchanged to allow the most
flexibility and future options.
A fully populated 4.3U Moonshot 1500 Chassis has a maximum capacity of 1,800 servers per 47U
rack with quad server cartridges. This gives you more compute power in a smaller footprint while
significantly driving down complexity, energy use, and costs.
The Chassis Management Module provides integrated chassis management as well as integrated and
redundant power and cooling.
Moonshot Server Cartridges

Each software-defined Moonshot Server Cartridge contains its own dedicated memory, storage,
storage controller, and two 1 GbE network interface cards (NICs). For monitoring and management,
each server contains management logic in the form of a satellite controller with a dedicated internal
network connection (100 Mb).
Figure 5-5.Moonshot Server Cartridges and workloads
As Figure 5-5 suggests, each Moonshot Server Cartridge targets specific solutions that support
emerging web, cloud, and massive-scale environments, as well as analytics and telecommunications.
Moonshot server development is continuing for other applications, including big data, high-
performance computing, gaming, financial services, genomics, facial recognition, video analysis, and
more:
HP ProLiant Moonshot Server CartridgeThis purpose-built web server provides optimal
results in a dedicated hosting environment. It enables you generate greater revenue from a smaller
footprint while driving down operational costs using low-energy processors and direct-attached
disk drives. The Moonshot Server Cartridge features the Intel Atom S1260 System on a Chip
(SOC) and 8 GB RAM. There is one storage controller and two ports per network controller, with
one embedded LAN on motherboard (LOM) per processor. The Moonshot Server Cartridge
supports 64 bit versions only of Canonical Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
HP ProLiant m300 Server CartridgeFor more demanding web applications, the m300 Server
Cartridge leverages the increased performance per watt of the Intel Atom C2750 SOC. This
server cartridge features 32 GB RAM per node, and the network and storage controllers are
embedded on the SOC. This software-defined server provides 24% lower TCO using 80% less
energy and 91% less space than traditional servers for web workloads, so you can cost-
effectively handle multiple simultaneous requests for web content. The m300 Server Cartridge
supports 64-bit versions only of Microsoft Windows, RHEL, SLES, and Canonical Ubuntu.
HP ProLiant m700 Server CartridgeThe m700 Server Cartridge features four AMD Opteron
X2150 accelerated processing units (APUs) for hosted desktop infrastructure workloads. This
server cartridge features 8 GB RAM per node, and the network and storage controllers are
embedded on the SOC. With integrated graphics acceleration, this cartridge is the foundation of
the HP ConvergedSystem 100 for Hosted Desktops, delivering 44% lower TCO than traditional
desktops while improving security and compliance for mobile workers. The m700 Server
Cartridge supports Windows 7 Enterprise SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit versions).
HP Moonshot Starter SystemsSpecifically designed to support servers using mobile device
chips, the 4.3U chassis shares management, networking, storage, power cords, cooling
components, direct-attached disk drives, and two network switches. It supports up to 45 hot-
pluggable, efficient, extreme low-energy servers, each tuned to a specific workload.
You can order in increments of 15 server cartridges with the Moonshot Starter System and add-on HP
Moonshot Server Multipacks.
Offered at a lower entry cost than a fully loaded Moonshot system, the Moonshot Starter System is a
complete, preconfigured system-in-a-box designed to scale by adding more Moonshot Server
Multipacks. These solutions enable you to try HP cutting-edge technology and then move forward
incrementally:
Deploy with confidence. Moonshot Starter Systems are preconfigured with 15 server cartridges,
uplink and switch modules, and power supplies.
Grow as you need, when you need, with Moonshot Server Multipacks (15 server cartridge packs).
Order a Starter System with Moonshot Server Cartridges, m300 Server Cartridges, or m700 Server
Cartridges.
Moonshot Networking Modules

Depending on which server cartridges you choose, the Moonshot 1500 Chassis is configured with a
designated switch module. In addition, each switch module is paired with an uplink module to
communicate to the external network. By disaggregating the uplinks from the internal switch, you gain
greater flexibility for deploying your choice of external interconnects and future-proofing your
investment.
Up to two identical pairs of switch and uplink modules are supported in the Moonshot 1500 Chassis.
Dual-switch modules are required for network redundancy, regardless of cartridge configuration.
m300 Server Cartridges and Moonshot Server Cartridges ship with the HP Moonshot-45G Switch
Module and the HP Moonshot-6SFP Uplink Module. m700 Server Cartridges ship with the HP
Moonshot-180G Switch Module and the HP Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Module.
The switch and uplink modules provide high-speed, low-latency Ethernet connectivity and reduce the
cost and complexity of deploying solutions at scale. The Moonshot system can support up to two
switch and uplink module pairs, which can be independently configured for redundancy or traffic
isolation. Each switch module delivers 1 GbE to each node in a Moonshot system using a dedicated
high-speed fabric interconnect lane. Together, the Moonshot-45G Switch Module and the Moonshot-
6SFP Uplink Module feature 45 1 GbE downlink ports with six 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports. Similarly,
the Moonshot-180G Switch Module and Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Module feature 180 1 GbE
downlink ports with four 40 GbE QSFP+ uplink ports. Multiple modules can be stacked within or
across multiple chassis, reducing the cost of top-of-rack switches and providing failover in the event
of a switch or uplink failure.
If you remove a network I/O module, traffic normally handled by that network switch will not be
available until you reinsert the module. There are six uplink SFP+ (10 GbE or 1 GbE transceivers)
ports and one management serial port on the I/O module faceplate.
HP Moonshot-45G Switch Module
As illustrated in Figure 5-6, the HP Moonshot-45G Switch Module includes these components:
One satellite controller per switch
One Broadcom Trident+ application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)
One P2020 switch management CPU
One external management port per switch (a serial connector)
Single Ethernet cable connection for simplified management
45 1 GbE downlink ports per switch
Six 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports per switch
Figure 5-6.Moonshot 45G Switch Module (45 x 1Gb downlinks)
The management port on each switch module is connected to the 1 GbE management network shared
with HP integrated Lights-Out (iLO). You can use serial, Secure Shell (SSH), or telnet sessions to
access the switch command-line interface (CLI). The switch feature set is standard Layer 2 with
limited Layer 3 (Routing, QoS). Switch power requirements are 100 W peak per switch, not
including the power requirements for the I/O module. The network switch allows you to stack the
Moonshot 1500 Chassis externally for improved resiliency and efficiency.
The Moonshot-45G Switch Module is compatible with the m300 Server Cartridge and the Moonshot-
6SFP Uplink Module.
HP Moonshot-180G Switch Module
The HP Moonshot-180G Switch Module (Figure 5-7) is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency
connectivity and dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of deploying solutions at scale. It
provides 1 GbE network connections to up to 180 nodes in the Moonshot 1500 Chassis. Up to two
switch modules are supported in each chassis. Failover can be enabled by stacking two switches
within a single chassis or across multiple chassis.
Figure 5-7.Moonshot-180G Switch Module
Key Feature
1 Release latch
2 Access panel sensor
3 Unit ID (UID) LED/button
4 Downlink activity LED
5 Uplink activity LED/cartridge health LED
6 Health status LED
7 Power LED
The Moonshot-180G Switch Module is compatible with the m700 Server Cartridge and the
Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Module.
Uplink modules
Uplink modules provide the Ethernet networking functionality for the Moonshot 1500 Chassis:
Moonshot-6SFP Uplink ModuleThe Moonshot-6SFP Uplink Module and the Moonshot-45G
Switch Module provide the Ethernet networking functionality for the Moonshot 1500 Chassis.
Each chassis supports up to two Moonshot-6SFP Uplink Modules, which can be configured for
redundancy or traffic isolation. Each uplink module delivers 60 GbE of bandwidth to connect the
Moonshot system to an external network. Features include:
Networking faceplate module with six 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports
Compatibility with the Moonshot-45G Switch Module in the Moonshot 1500 Chassis
Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink ModuleThe Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Module, along with the
Moonshot-180G Switch Module, provide the Ethernet networking functionality for the Moonshot
1500 Chassis. Each chassis supports up to two Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Modules, which can be
configured for redundancy or traffic isolation. Each uplink module delivers 160 GbE of
bandwidth to connect the Moonshot system to an external network. Features include:
Networking faceplate module with four 40 GbE QSFP+ uplink ports
Compatibility with the Moonshot-180G Switch Module in the Moonshot 1500 Chassis
Moonshot chassis management module

Moonshot uses the HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis Management module for complete chassis
management, including power management with shared cooling. Managing the health of the chassis
and servers inside, the Moonshot 1500 Chassis Management module includes a CLI accessible using
SSH to configure the chassis and server settings, as well as control server power and UID lights. In
addition, the module:
Uses virtual serial port to access servers and flash firmware within the chassis
Supports Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) management
Supports Advanced Power Manager (APM) to simplify hardware monitoring and management
Highly flexible fabrics

Built into the Moonshot 1500 Chassis architecture are four separate and independent fabrics that
support a range of current and future capabilities:
Network fabricThe network fabric provides the primary external communication path for the
Moonshot 1500 Chassis. For communication within the chassis, the network switch has four
communication channels to each of the 45 servers. Each channel supports a 1 GbE or 10 GbE
interface. Each Moonshot-45G Switch Module supports six channels of 10 GbE to the Moonshot-
6SFP Uplink Modules located in the rear of the chassis.
Storage fabricThe storage fabric provides dedicated serial attached SCSI (SAS) lanes between
server and storage cartridges. HP Smart Storage firmware in ProLiant servers enables multiple
core-to-spindle ratios for specific solutions. A hard drive can be shared among multiple server
cartridges to enable low-cost boot and logging, or it can be attached to a node to provide storage
expansion. The current Moonshot system configuration targets light scale-out applications.
To provide the best operating environment for these applications, the server architecture includes
Moonshot servers with a hard drive. Shared storage is not an advantage for these environments.
Future releases of the servers that target different solutions will take advantage of the storage
fabric.
Management fabricHP uses the iLO ASIC standard in the ProLiant family of servers to provide
the innovative management features of the Moonshot system. To handle the range of extreme low-
energy processors, HP provides a device-neutral approach to management, which can be easily
consumed by data center operators to deploy at scale. The management fabric enables
management of the Moonshot system components as one platform with a dedicated iLO network.
Benefits of the management fabric include:
The iLO Chassis Manager aggregates data to a common set of management interfaces.
The Moonshot 1500 Chassis has a single Ethernet port gateway that is the single point of access
for the Moonshot Chassis Manager.
IPMI and serial console for each server.
True out-of-band firmware update services.
APM rack management spans rack or multiple racks.
Integrated cluster fabricThe integrated cluster fabric provides a high-speed interface among
future server cartridge technologies that will benefit from high-bandwidth node-to-node
communication. North, south, east, and west lanes are provided between individual server
cartridges.
The Moonshot server targets light scale-out applications. These applications do not benefit from
node-to-node communications, so the integrated cluster fabric is not used. Future releases of the
cartridges that target different workloads that require low-latency interconnects will take advantage
of the integrated cluster fabric.
These highly flexible fabrics provide the following benefits:

Traffic isolation and stacking for resiliency with dual low-latency switches
Economical and flexible storage with shared storage lanes
Multiple servers managed as one platform with dedicated iLO network
Integrated cluster fabric with point-to-point connectivity
Centralized deployment and management

Each Moonshot server boots either from a local hard drive or from the network using the Preboot
Execution Environment (PXE). The Moonshot system uses HP BIOS and headless operation (that
is, no video or USB). No additional HP software is required to run the cartridge. NIC, storage, and
other drivers are included in the compatible Linux distributions.
Moonshot supports two tools to address different customer management requirements:

HP Cloud OS for MoonshotManagement for the cloud
HP Insight Cluster Management UtilityHyperscale life cycle management
HP Cloud OS for Moonshot

Based on HP Helion, HP Cloud OS for Moonshot brings the power and extensibility of HP OpenStack
to Moonshot systems, enabling you to speed deployment of cloud services running on Moonshot.
OpenStack is a cloud computing project aimed at providing infrastructure as a service (IaaS). It is
free and open-source software released under the terms of the Apache License. The project is
managed by the OpenStack Foundation, a nonprofit corporate entity established in September 2012 to
promote OpenStack software and its community.
Figure 5-8.Cloud OS for Moonshot Architecture
You can think of Cloud OS for Moonshot as a distribution of OpenStack that provides the technology
foundation for the Cloud common architecture across private, public, and hybrid cloud delivery.
Figure 5-8 illustrates the architecture of Cloud OS for Moonshot and shows the basic components of
OpenStack, Cloud OS, and Cloud OS for Moonshot.
Cloud OS for Moonshot is targeted to meet the needs of enterprises who want to leverage OpenStack
for rapid innovation and the beneficial economics of an open-source approach. It enables easier
deployment, application portability, and streamlined OpenStack patching and updates, among other
features.
Cloud OS for Moonshot enables rapid innovation, helping enterprises and service providers avoid
lock-in, minimize complexity, and support massive scale-out cloud environments with the beneficial
economics of an open-source architecture. Use Cloud OS for Moonshot to:
Simplify OpenStack installation, management, and updatesReduce manually intensive
processes from hundreds of steps over multiple packages to a simple, automated process. As a
leader and a top contributor in the OpenStack community, HP brings industry-leading innovation,
expertise, and best practices with Cloud OS technology to help you drive better business
outcomes.
Speed bare-metal provisioningAutomate workload deployment directly onto the cartridge
rather than going through a hypervisor.
Enhance service life cycle managementManage large-scale Moonshot environments with
automated deployment of single- and multitier workloads.
The technology consists of a series of interrelated projects that control pools of processing, storage,
and networking resources throughout a data center, all managed through a dashboard that gives
administrators control while empowering its users to provision resources through a web interface.
The technology components of Cloud OS for Moonshot include:
OpenStack distribution by HP
Operational and Administration dashboards based on OpenStack Horizon, with additional HP
functionality provided
Automated patch and OpenStack release management capability
Standards-based infrastructure and application modeling capability
Cloud platform monitoring
Customized management of Moonshot chassis, cartridges, and nodes in the cloud
Cloud OS for Moonshot facilitates the rapid deployment and life cycle management of multitier
workloads on Moonshot cartridges that are tailored for each workload. Key advantages of Cloud OS
for Moonshot include:
Workloads that are data intensive use software-defined Moonshot servers with energy-efficient
CPUs, enabling optimal utilization of compute capacity at low energy.
Compute costs become proportional to CPU utilization.
Extreme scale-out with optimal compute utilization is enabled.
The federated architecture with shared components for power, cooling, and management simplifies
the management of devices in a hyperscale environment.
The Unified Administration dashboard manages both virtual and software-defined bare-metal
servers in the cloud environment.

The HP Insight CMU is an innovative management application for high-performance computing
(HPC) solutions. This advanced solution enables cost-effective, user-friendly, error-free management
of high-performance clusters. Designed for managing large-scale deployments of stand-alone systems,
Insight CMU is the perfect fit for Moonshot. For example, it provides a graphical view of
performance for all the servers associated with a particular workload.
Figure 5-9.An Insight CMU screen showing a MapReduce run for CPU, memory, and network I/O
A simple graphical interface (Figure 5-9) enables at-a-glance and zoom-in views of the entire cluster
across multiple metrics, provides frictionless scalable remote management and analysis, and allows
rapid provisioning of software to all the nodes of the system. Optionally, the same features are
available through a CLI.
Insight CMU makes the management of a cluster more user-friendly, efficient, and error-free than if it
were being managed by scripts or on a node-by-node basis. Insight CMU enables you to:
ProvisionPerform fast, scalable discovery, cloning, and tree propagation
MonitorSee lightweight and customizable views of the system
ControlEasily find incorrect settings through graphical user interface (GUI) and CLI options
Insight CMU features include:

One-to-N user interface
Remote management
Extensible menu of common cluster operations
Linux and Windows deployments using scripted install and cloning
Note
Insight CMU must be version 7.1 or later to support
Moonshot.
Implementing a hosted desktop infrastructure on

Moonshot
Figure 5-10 illustrates the Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop architecture from a conceptual perspective,
including the aspects specific to Moonshot.
Figure 5-10.Citrix XenDesktop conceptual architecture
Reasons for virtualizing the desktop include:

Business agility
Flexibility for the future
Desktop operating system upgrades
Infrastructure capacity expansion and contraction
Time to market
Desktop operating system upgrades
New application integrations
Mergers and acquisitions
Rapid provisioning of desktop and application resources
Device independence
Access applications using traditional desktop PC, thin client, tablets, and other mobile devices
Infrastructure hardware flexibility (servers, storage, and networking)
Security
Productivity and mobility
Moonshot for XenDesktop: HP ConvergedSystem 100
Features of a ConvergedSystem 100 for HDI include:
ProLiant m700 Server Cartridge
Four quad-core Opteron X2150 APU nodes per cartridge (Figure 5-11), each with:
AMD Radeon HD 8400 Graphics 128 cores with 512 MB memory
8 GB DDR3 PC3-12800 SDRAM
Two dual-gigabit NICs
32 GB/64 GB SanDisk Internal SSDs (iSSDs)
Figure 5-11.Quad-core Opteron APU x86 nodes, four per cartridge
High-level steps for XenDesktop with Citrix PVS

The Citrix PVS server is a key technology for enabling a Moonshot System HDI. Citrix PVS streams a
complete operating system and application image to desktops running in both virtual and physical
environments. Many desktops can share the vDisk image, which becomes a common read repository.
Desktops can write to many different locations, including local disk and memory, or back to the PVS
server. However, HP recommends using this feature only for image maintenance. Figure 5-12 shows
high-level steps for XenDesktop with Citrix PVS.
Figure 5-12.Steps for XenDesktop with Citrix PVS
Moonshot nodes using the 32 GB iSSD do not have the local storage capacity to host a complete
desktop, but the nodes do have enough fast storage to act as write cache. Reads from the Citrix PVS
server are usually cached in memory, and local read/write traffic is cached to iSSD, which results in
strong desktop disk performance.
Note
Go to http://bit.ly/1i7XdtX to download a copy of the ConvergedSystem 100 for Hosted
Desktops Getting Started Guide.
Note
Go to http://bit.ly/1kSsYMX to download Moonshot Tools for ConvergedSystem100 for
Hosted Desktops.
Moonshot with NGINX Plus

NGINX Plus provides a unified solution for HTTP proxy, load balancer, edge cache, and origin
serverall in one compact software-only package. NGINX is a trusted, open-source, secure way to
connect users and apps. Deployed on more than 24.3 million websites, it accelerates 37% of the
busiest websites in the world.
The benefits of NGINX Plus include:

Cloud-friendly app acceleration platform
Native to modern application stacks
Fully integrated L7 performance
Easily managed flexible configuration
Zero-downtime maintenance
Moonshot with NGINX Plus delivers static web content while reducing power and footprint
requirements. It provides greater efficiency and higher performance for web servers. It provides
better performance and cost-effectiveness and quickly supports mobile apps. This configuration also
provides:
20% better TCO compared to competitive servers
Ability to handle millions of concurrent users
91% less space
80% power and cooling cost savings
Enhanced capacities include:

Advanced L7 load balancing
Content caching
Application health monitoring
SSL termination and access control
Virtual domain multitenancy
Bandwidth management
Static content offload
Learning check
Questions
1. In which areas do Moonshot solutions provide cost-saving benefits compared to traditional
servers? (Select three.)
a. Fewer options
b. Greater availability
c. Less complexity
d. Lower purchase cost
e. Better built-in redundancy
f. Less energy consumption
2. What kind of a solution is Moonshot?
a. Software as a service (SaaS)
b. Platform as a service (PaaS)
c. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
d. Everything as a service (XaaS)
3. What are the three main reasons for implementing a hosted desktop solution? (Select three.)
a. Business agility
b. High availability
c. Fast time to market
d. Device independence
e. Reduced TCO
Answers
1. C, D, and F are correct. Less complexity, lower purchase cost, and lower energy
consumption are cost-saving benefits that Moonshot provides compared to traditional
servers.
A, B, and E are incorrect. Compared to traditional servers, offering fewer benefits would
not be an option, even if it did save costs. Neither greater availability nor built-in
redundancy would save costs.
2. C is correct. Moonshot is an IaaS solution.
A, B, and D are incorrect. Moonshot is not an SaaS, PaaS, or XaaS solution.
3. A, C, and D are correct. Business agility, fast time to market, and device independence are
the three main reasons for implementing a hosted desktop solution.
B and E are incorrect. High availability and reduced TCO are not main reasons for
implementing a hosted desktop solution.
6 Preparing a Deployment
EXAM OBJECTIVES
List the steps necessary to prepare an HP ProLiant server for deployment.
Describe the HP on-system management tools used to prepare a server for deployment.
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we describe what you need to do to prepare a ProLiant server for deployment: install
hardware, configure out-of-band management, validate environmental standards, and consider storage
networking. We then explore the HP on-system management tools you will use to accomplish these
tasks, such as the Pre-boot Health Summary, HP integrated Lights-Out (iLO), HP Smart Update
Manager (HP SUM), and HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP).
Preparing a system for deployment

To prepare a ProLiant system for a deployment, you need to:
Install hardware.
Configure out-of-band management.
Note
The term out-of-band management refers to the ability to access equipment even when
the server is off, regardless of whether the operating system is installed or functional.
Validate environmental standards.

Consider storage networking.
Installing hardware
The decision to select a new ProLiant server often depends on the ability to configure or upgrade that
server based on workload or performance requirements.
Hardware components that can be configured or upgraded

Configuring a system by adding or upgrading components can deliver optimal performance for a given
unique set of requirements. ProLiant servers contain several components that can be configured or
upgraded to meet business and technical requirements.
I/O cards
I/O cards include host bus adapters (HBAs), which are interface cards that connect host or storage
devices to a SAN. They are frequently used for Fibre Channel and iSCSI-based traffic.
Network interface cards (NICs) are cards that connect a computer to a network. They are used for IP-
based LAN traffic.
A FlexHBA is a PCI Express (PCIe) physical function on the HP FlexFabric adapter that you can
configure to handle storage traffic. The server ROM, operating system, and hypervisor recognize the
PCIe function as an HBA device. You can assign storage traffic (Fibre Channel or SCSI) as a
FlexHBA only to the second physical function of each FlexFabric adapter port because this is the port
used for storage access.
HP Smart Array controllers
As you prepare for deployment, be sure you have the right controller for your storage environment,
that is, your ProLiant server and HP Smart Array model. The controllers are small RAID controller
cards that hold a cache battery, which retains data in the event of a power failure.
Figure 6-1. Smart Array P244br controller showing embedded RAID support
Smart Array controllers blend the reliability of SCSI with the performance advantages of serial
architecture. With support for more than 432 TB of total storage, Smart Array controllers can help
you meet the requirements of a broad range of applications. In select ProLiant Gen9 servers, users
can choose the controller for their workload. Figure 6-1 shows the Smart Array P244br controller
with embedded RAID.
Note
For more information on Smart Array controllers, visit
hp.com/go/smartarray.
To configure an array with a Smart Array controller, three utilities are available:
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)
HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) configuration utility
Installing DIMMs
If you are adding extra memory to the server, the placement is important. For example, if the server
has four slots and you have two memory modules (DIMMs), the modules must be inserted into
specific slots in a specific order or the server will not boot properly. Refer to the diagram on the
hardware or the servers user guide for specific memory configurations. Be sure not to mix DIMM
types (registered DIMMs [RDIMMs], unregistered DIMMs [UDIMMs], and load-reduced DIMMs
[LRDIMMs]) if your server does not support this.
To configure memory properly, an understanding of single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs is helpful.
Some DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications.
Figure 6-2.HP 16 GB Dual-Rank DDR4 SmartMemory module
A single-rank DIMM has one set of memory chips that is accessed when writing to or reading from
the memory. Having a dual-rank DIMM is similar to having two single-rank DIMMs on the same
module, with only one rank accessible at a time (Figure 6-2). A quad-rank DIMM is, effectively, two
dual-rank DIMMs on the same module. The server memory control subsystem selects the proper rank
within the DIMM when writing to or reading from the DIMM.
Dual- and quad-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory technology. For
example, if current DRAM technology supports 8 GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM would
be 16 GB and a quad-rank DIMM would be 32 GB.
LRDIMMs are labeled as quad-rank DIMMs. There are four ranks of DRAM on the DIMM, but the
LRDIMM buffer creates an abstraction that allows the DIMM to appear as a dual-rank DIMM to the
system. The LRDIMM buffer isolates the electrical loading of the DRAM from the system to allow
for faster operation. This allows faster memory operating speed compared to quad-rank RDIMMs.
DIMM installation guidelines
When installing memory in a server, you should always follow the DIMM slot population guidelines
for the server you are working on. For a complete list of guidelines, refer to the user guide that
shipped with the server or that is available online.
Sample key guidelines for the ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server include:
Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed.
When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
White DIMM slots denote the first slot of a channel (Ch 1-A, Ch 2-B, Ch 3-C, Ch 4-D).
Do not mix RDIMMs and LRDIMMs.
When one processor is installed, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetic order: A, B, C, and so
forth.
When two processors are installed, install the DIMMs in sequential alphabetic order balanced
between the two processors: P1-A, P2-A, P1-B, P2-B, P1-C, P2-C, and so forth.
Note
These guidelines are for the ProLiant DL380 Gen9
server.
Other components
Other hardware components that can be configured or upgraded include:
Hard drivesThese data storage devices are installed internally within the server. Some are hot
pluggable, and others are nonremovable.
FansProLiant ML and DL servers typically have fans preinstalled. If you have only one
processor installed in a two-socket server, fan blanks must be installed.You must install fans into
an HP BladeSystem enclosure. Always be sure to install the right fan in the right place. Refer to
the installation guide for more details.
CablingRefer to the servers documentation for cabling guidelines and considerations so that you
can make informed decisions about cabling the server and hardware options to optimize
performance.
Environmental standards
When installing server equipment, select a location that meets the environmental standards described
in the user guide for that server. These standards cover the following basic categories:
SpaceTo allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow
requirements when deciding where to install a rack:
Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another
rack or row of racks.
AirflowMost HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the
rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient
room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm
air to escape from the cabinet.
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the
components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with
blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.
TemperatureThe maximum recommended ambient operating temperature for most server
products is 35C (95F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed
35C (95F).
PowerInstallation of the equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations
governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. When
installing more than one server, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to
provide power to all devices safely. Observe the following guidelines:
Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits.
Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80% of the branch circuit AC
current rating.
Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.
Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.
Electrical groundingThe server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety.
Requirements vary according to regional codes.
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the
same power source, HP recommends the use of a power distribution unit (PDU) that is either
permanently wired to the buildings branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired
to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are
considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the server is not
recommended.
Rack requirementsTo reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be
sure that:
The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
Caution
Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack.
Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
HP on-system management tools for deployment

HP server management offerings that help you prepare a system for deployment can be considered
on-system management tools. These offerings include a set of server management capabilities that
are embedded on all HP servers. They are designed to meet the needs of any organization, from
enterprises to smaller IT environments.
On-system management includes products and tools available to ProLiant server customers, such as:
iLO
HP SUM
SPP

As shown in Figure 6-3, the Pre-boot Health Summary is a diagnostics screen that displays
information about:
Servers
iLO access
Firmware versions
Critical Integrated Management Log (IML) entries
Figure 6-3. Pre-boot Health Summary screen
When the server is first powered on, you can use the Pre-boot Health Summary to display the status of
server subsystems. To access the Pre-boot Health Summary, use the unit identification (UID) button:
Press once to enable.
Press again to disable.
Important
The UID button is used to identify a server from the others in a rack. When using the UID
button, be careful regarding the iLO Reboot Switch.
Out-of-band management with HP iLO

Out-of-band management uses a dedicated channel for device maintenance. It enables you to monitor
and manage servers and other network equipment remotely even when the server is off and regardless
of whether the operating system is installed or functional. It allows you to access basic input/output
system (BIOS) settings and to reinstall the operating system.
Out-of-band management is also called lights-out management. HP iLO is the HP out-of-band

management solution.
In-band management, by contrast, runs on software that must be installed on the system. It works only
after the operating system has been booted. In-band is a less expensive solution, but it does not allow
access to BIOS settings or the reinstallation of the operating system, and it cannot be used to fix
problems in the boot process.
Figure 6-4. What iLO management technologies do
iLO management technologies are embedded management technologies that support the complete
lifecycle of all ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers, from initial deployment to ongoing management and
service alerting. Figure 6-4 illustrates some of the functions of these technologies.
Connecting to iLO
You can access iLO through these user interfaces:
Secure Shell (SSH)With the SSH interface, you can use the most important iLO 4 features from
a text-based console. The following actions are supported:
Manipulating the server power button
Redirection to a virtual serial port
Redirection of the text-based console
Manipulating the user ID
Connecting Virtual Media to a target server
Web-based interfaceTo access the iLO 4 web interface, you can use local user accounts or
domain user accounts. Local user accounts are stored inside iLO 4 memory when the default user
administrator is enabled. Figure 6-5 shows the iLO 4 log-in screen.
Figure 6-5 . iLO 4 log-in screen
Configuring iLO
HP recommends using the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) (Figure 6-6) to set up iLO for the first
time and to configure iLO network parameters for environments that do not use Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Service (DNS), or Windows Internet Name Service
(WINS).
Figure 6- 6. iLO RBSU Network Autoconfiguration window
However, if you can connect to iLO on the network through a web browser, you can set up iLO using
its web interface. You can also use this method to reconfigure an iLO management processor. You can
access iLO from a remote network client by using a supported browser and providing the default
DNS name, username, and password.
When you use an online method to update the firmware, no server reboot is required. You can update
the firmware and reset iLO without affecting the availability of the server host operating system.
Using the iLO web interface
The iLO web interface (Figure 6-7) groups similar tasks for easy navigation and workflow. It is
organized in a navigational tree view located on the left side of the page.
Figure 6-7.iLO 4 Overview screen
The top-level branches are:

Information
iLO Federation
Remote Console
Virtual Media
Power Management
Network
Remote Support
Administration
If you have a ProLiant server blade, the BL c-Class branch is included. When a remote management
tool is used with iLO, the Remote Management Tool Name page is included.
When using the iLO web interface, note the following:

Each high-level iLO branch has a submenu that you can display by clicking the + icon to the left of
that branch. Each menu topic displays a page title that describes the information or settings
available on the page. Some page titles differ from the wording of the menu topic.
Assistance for all iLO pages is available from iLO Help. To access page-specific Help, click the ?
icon in the upper-right corner.
Typical administrator tasks are available from the Remote Management Tool Name, Network,
Remote Support, and Administration branches of the web interface.
Typical user tasks are available from the Information, Remote Console, Virtual Media, Power
Management, and BL c-Class branches of the web interface.
HP Smart Update
HP Smart Update is the umbrella name for a technology that encompasses several products, including
both HP SUM and the SPP. The Smart Update website serves as a portal for HP SUM and SPP.
By enabling firmware and systems software to be updated online and integrating these updates into
one operation, SPP with HP SUM offers faster updates of individual ProLiant servers and
dramatically faster updates of entire BladeSystem enclosures. SPP with HP SUM as the deployment
engine together provide a comprehensive approach to firmware and system software maintenance,
ensuring better operating stability and maximum uptime. Figure 6-8 illustrates the SPP firmware
update process.
Figure 6-8.Steps in the SPP firmware update process
Whereas SPP is a delivery mechanism for firmware and software components for ProLiant servers,
HP SUM is the deployment tool used to plan, schedule, and deploy the components delivered with
SPP.
Note
For more information on Smart Update, Go to hp.com/go/smartupdate.
HP Smart Update Manager

Figure 6- 9. The HP SUM GUI
HP SUM technology installs and updates firmware and system software components on ProLiant
servers, enclosures, and options. It provides an improved GUI (Figure 6-9) and a command-line
scriptable interface for:
Online deployment of QLogic Fibre Channel HBA firmware
Firmware deployment from Windows systems to Linux targets
Automatic discovery of iLOs and interconnects when given the Onboard Administrator, Virtual
Connect, or server as a target
Vastly improved update speeds with minimal downtime when updating entire system enclosures,
including Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect
HP SUM has an integrated hardware and software discovery engine that finds the installed hardware
and current versions of firmware and software in use on target servers. This capability minimizes
network traffic by sending only the required components to a target host.
Important
Products must be registered in order for you to obtain the latest
drivers.
Hardware and operating system support for HP SUM now includes support for:
ProLiant Gen9 servers and options
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Updating firmware
When updating ProLiant servers, you might need to update the firmware on the following components:
System ROM
iLO
Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect
Broadcom, Intel, Mellanox, and QLogic NICs
SAS and SATA hard drives
Smart Array controllers
Emulex, QLogic, and Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs and converged network adapters (CNAs)
HP 3 Gb and 6 Gb/s SAS BL switches
Deploying firmware updates
HP SUM installs updates in the correct order and ensures that all dependencies are met before it
deploys each update. It prevents version-based dependencies from destroying an installation, and it
ensures that firmware updates are handled in a manner that reduces any downtime required for the
firmware update process.
Deploying firmware and software updates together is recommended. However, if you must deploy
them separately:
1. Read/review all release notes.
2. Update drivers.
3. Update additional software, such as agents and utilities.
4. Update firmware.
If you are installing a new server, update the firmware before installing the operating system.
HP SUM does not require an agent for remote installations, because it copies a small, secure Simple
Object Access Protocol (SOAP) message to the target server for the duration of the installation. After
the installation is complete, the SOAP message and all remote files associated with the installation
(except installation log files) are removed. HP SUM copies the log files from the remote targets back
to the system where HP SUM is executed.
Note
For more information on HP SUM, Go to
hp.com/go/hpsum.
HP Smart Update Manager and iLO Federation

When you log in to HP SUM, it automatically searches for iLO Federation groups on connected
networks. HP SUM searches each group and displays the nodes that respond to the search. Use the
Edit Scalable Update group screen to enter the IP address and user credentials for the node in the iLO
Federation group that HP SUM uses as the interface for inventory and deployment to the other nodes
in the group (Figure 6-10).
Figure 6-10.HP SUM powered by iLO Federation
When you select a group, HP SUM displays information about the group, including a description,
server types, number of servers, and installed firmware versions. HP SUM only deploys system ROM
and iLO firmware to iLO Federation group nodes.
The HP SUM iLO Federation feature relies on proper configuration of iLO Federation groups before
you launch HP SUM. Multiple iLO Federation groups with the same name or fragmented iLO
Federation groups result in HP SUM only working with a portion of the expected systems.
HP SUM supports scalability with iLO Federation, including the ability to:
Automatically discover iLO Federation Groups on the management network.
Update the iLO and ROM firmware on ProLiant servers in the iLO Federation group through the
iLO.
Update all applicable firmware on ProLiant servers in the iLO Federation group using the iLO
using offline firmware deployment.
Deploy VMware vSphere Installation Bundles (VIBs) and Linux firmware RPM Package
Managers.
Service Pack for ProLiant

SPP is a comprehensive systems software and firmware update solution that is delivered as a single
ISO image. A complement to Intelligent Provisioning, it contains useful tools such as ProLiant server
and BladeSystem drivers and firmware.
Figure 6-11.The SPP firmware update process
SPP includes firmware not only for servers but also for controllers, storage, blades, and enclosures,
as well as other system software components (drivers, agents, utilities), all tested together as a
bundled set for an extended cycle. All of these firmware and software components are deployed by
HP SUM. SPP deploys system software for Linux- and Windows-based ProLiant and BladeSystem
servers and firmware for many VMware-based systems. Figure 6-11 illustrates the SPP firmware
update process.
SPP is available for all supported ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers. It is released with most major
ProLiant server releases, as well as in semiannual (April and October) maintenance supplement
releases. Hot fixes and supplement releases are available to deliver component updates in a timely
manner without waiting for the next future SPP release. Hot fixes are important firmware or software
component updates that have been approved as out-of-cycle releases to get them to customers faster.
Hot fixes are tested individually against the current SPP and earlier SPPs within their support
window. An SPP supplement is a bundle released out of cycle that contains software or firmware
components. It might include support for a new operating system update or functionality that is not
included in SPP but works with the components in SPP.
Note
To review the SPP Server Support Guide, Go to hp.com/go/spp/documentation.
SPP is pretested for component dependencies and is customizable for the environment. You can use it
as a baseline and customize it by selecting specific components for deployment to establish a custom
baseline. SPP is delivered as a full ISO and is supported for one year.
SPP runs in several modes:

Online modeRuns on a Windows or Linux-hosted operating system.
Offline modeServer boots to the SPP ISO (bootable ISO only).
Automatic modeFirmware components update without interaction.
Interactive modeOnscreen instructions guide the user to update firmware components.
SPP supports Microsoft Windows, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, and VMware operating systems.
Note
For more information about SPP and to get firmware and software updates when not using
Intelligent Provisioning, Go to the SPP website at hp.com/go/spp/download.
Learning check
chapter. Read all the choices carefully, because there might be more than one correct answer. Choose
Questions
1. Which products are components of the iLO Management Engine? (Select three.)
a. HP Systems Insight Manager
b. Active Health System
c. Intelligent Provisioning
d. Onboard Administrator
e. Embedded Remote Support
f. Virtual Connect
2. What is the BIOS?
a. A ROM-resident array configuration utility
b. A standard that defines a firmware interface
c. One of the primary protocols used to gather data about systems
d. An application that communicates directly with the iLO firmware using the iLO driver
3. True or false? Utilities in the Scripting Toolkit enable you to duplicate the configuration of a
source server on target servers with minimal user interaction.
a. True
b. False
Answers
1. B, C, and E are correct. Active Health System, Intelligent Provisioning, and Embedded
Remote Support are components of the iLO Management Engine.
A, D, and F are incorrect. HP Systems Insight Manager, the Onboard Administrator, and
Virtual Connect are not components of the iLO Management Engine.
2. B is correct. The BIOS is a standard that defines a firmware interface.
A, C, and D are incorrect. The BIOS is not a ROM-resident array configuration utility, one
of the primary protocols used to gather data about systems, or an application that
communicates directly with the iLO firmware using the iLO driver.
3. B is correct. Utilities in the Scripting Toolkit do not enable you to duplicate the
configuration of a source server on target servers with minimal user interaction.
A is incorrect. Utilities in the Scripting Toolkit do not enable you to duplicate the
configuration of a source server on target servers with minimal user interaction.
7 Provisioning an Operating System
EXAM OBJECTIVES
Provide an overview of the HP ProLiant server boot process and server configuration.
Describe the steps to provision an operating system.
Explain how HP on-system and on-premise management tools can be used to provision an
operating system.
INTRODUCTION
We begin Chapter 7 with an overview of the ProLiant server boot process and server configuration,
describing the roles of the Boot Options screen and setup and configuration utilities. We then explain
how you can use HP on-system and on-premise management tools, such as HP Intelligent Provisioning
and HP Insight Control server provisioning (ICsp), to provision an operating system.
HP ProLiant boot process and server configuration

The boot process is the initial set of operations a server performs after electrical power is switched
on. Configuration begins immediately following the boot process, setting up relationships between
functional units of the system.
Boot Options screen

After the autoconfiguration process is complete or after the server restarts when exiting from the HP
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU), the power-on self-test (POST) sequence runs and the Boot
Options screen displays. This screen, shown in Figure 7-1, is visible for several seconds before the
system attempts to start from a bootable CD/DVD, USB-based media, diskette, or hard drive.
Figure 7-1.ProLiant Gen9 server Boot Options screen

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
The first time you power on a bare-metal ProLiant server, it will execute the ROM-Based Setup
Utility (RBSU), a configuration utility embedded in the onboard system ROM. RBSU helps you
configure server hardware settings and prepare a server for an operating system installation. RBSU
enables you to:
View and establish server configuration settings during the initial system start-up.
Modify the server configuration settings after the server has been configured.
RBSU performs a wide range of configuration activities, including:

Configuring system devices and installed options
Displaying system information
Selecting the primary boot controller
Configuring memory options
Selecting a language
Note
You can access RBSU directly by pressing F9 on most ProLiant servers or by pressing
F10 to access RBSU through the System Maintenance menu.
RBSU main menu

Figure 7-2 shows the RBSU main menu on a ProLiant Gen9 server. Its selections lead directly to
configuration functions or to submenus that expand the available choices. Pressing F1 when any menu
option is highlighted displays a description of it.
Figure 7-2.ProLiant Gen9 RBSU main menu
Be aware that RBSU might look different on different servers. Different versions of the system ROM
can also affect the RBSU display.
Server boot process

The following steps are general instructions for booting up ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers:
1. Install the server in the rack or the server blade in the enclosure.
Connect all peripheral devices.
Connect the power cord to the power supply.
Connect the Ethernet cable.
2. Press the Power On/Standby button.
3. Near the end of the boot process, the Boot Options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for
several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this
time, you can do the following:
a. To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 when prompted from the
start-up sequence to enter the RBSU. By default, RBSU runs in English.
b. If you do not need to modify the server configuration and are ready to install the system
software, press F10 to access the Intelligent Provisioning Maintenance menu.
c. Access the Boot menu by pressing the F11 key.
d. Force a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) network boot by pressing the F12 key.
Note
Most ProLiant servers support booting to PXE without a change in the boot order.
However, a few servers, including virtual machines (VMs), need to have PXE or Network
Boot first in the BIOS boot order. The platforms that require PXE or Network Boot first in
the boot order are:
ProLiant DL100 series server
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 virtual machine
Microsoft Virtual Server virtual machine
VMware ESX Server virtual machine
Note
If an HP Smart Array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the
controller defaults to a RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives
installed.
Server configuration options

During the power-up sequence, the system ROM automatically configures the entire system without
needing any intervention. In most cases during this process, the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
(ORCA) utility configures the array to a default setting based on the number of drives connected to the
server.
Note
If the boot drive is not empty or has been written to in the past, ORCA does not
automatically configure the array. The user must run ORCA to configure the array settings.
To change any ORCA default settings and override the autoconfiguration process, press the F8 key
when prompted.
Note
To access the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide, go to the Enterprise Information
Library at hp.com/go/ilomgmtengine/docs.
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during initialization
of a Smart Array controller. This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to be configured on a
new HP server before the operating system is installed. Figure 7-3 shows the ORCA main menu.
Figure 7-3.ORCA main menu
ORCA supplies basic configuration settings during initial setup and assists users who have minimal
requirements:
If the boot drive has not been formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer
physical drives, ORCA runs as part of the autoconfiguration process when the new server is first
powered up.
During this autoconfiguration process, ORCA uses all of the physical drives on the controller to
set up the first logical drive. The RAID level used for the logical drive depends on the number of
physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; two drives = RAID 1+0; three to six drives = RAID 5). If
the drives have different capacities, ORCA locates the smallest drive and uses the capacity of that
drive to determine how much space to use on each of the other drives.
If the boot drive has been formatted or if there are more than six drives connected to the controller,
you are prompted to run ORCA manually.
For more information about the autoconfiguration process, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
User Guide on the documentation CD provided with the server.
ORCA is available in a menu-driven interface and as a command-line interface (CLI) (not supported
by ProLiant 100-series servers). These formats provide a quick and easy method for basic logical
drive configuration. They have limited support for standard configuration tasks. However, these few
tasks are adequate if your configuration needs are simple. For example, stripe size is predetermined
by the RAID level you choose, and the size of the logical drive is determined automatically by the
size of the physical drives you select.
The HP Array Configuration Utility

The HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is the main tool for configuring arrays on Smart Array
controllers. It exists in three interface formats:
GUI
CLI
Scripting
All formats provide support for standard configuration tasks. ACU also provides support for
advanced configuration tasks. Some of its advanced tasks are available in only one format.
Beginning with ACU 9.0 and ProLiant Gen8 servers and server blades, ACU is accessible both
offline and online:
Accessing ACU in the offline environmentUsing one of multiple methods, you can run ACU
before launching the host operating system. In offline mode, users can configure or maintain
detected and supported ProLiant devices, such as optional Smart Array controllers, integrated
Smart Array controllers, and RAID Array controllers. Some ACU CLI features are available only
in the offline environment, such as setting the boot controller and boot volume.
You can launch ACU:
With Intelligent Provisioning
During POST
From an HP ISO image
Accessing ACU in the online environmentThis method requires an administrator to download
the ACU executables and install them. You can run ACU online after launching the host operating
system.
Note
The HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) configuration utility replaced the ACU starting
with Intelligent Provisioning 1.50.
The Smart Storage Administrator Configuration Utility

The SSA configuration utility (Figure 7-4) is an advanced utility for configuring arrays. It enables you
to perform many complex configuration tasks via a GUI, CLI, or scripting. (Some of the advanced
tasks are available in only one format.)
Using SSA can help you configure array controllers, expand an existing array configuration by adding
disk drives, or reconfigure an array by extending volume sizes. You can also make use of enterprise-
class features such as online RAID-level migration and online capacity expansion to make alterations
to the storage system without taking it offline.
Figure 7-4.The SSA configuration utility
In ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers, SSA is accessible both offline and online in the same manner as
the ACU.
Note
To view the HP Smart Storage Administrator User Guide, visit
http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/solutions/info-library/index.aspx.
Secure Boot on ProLiant Gen9 servers

Although it is designed to protect the system by allowing only authenticated binaries in the boot
process, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot is an optional feature for most
servers. As shown in Figure 7-5, the BIOS is signed and verified during the Secure Boot process.
The goal of Secure Boot is to prevent malware from becoming embedded in the boot chain.
Figure 7-5.During the Secure Boot process, the BIOS is signed and verified
By default, Secure Boot can be disabled on the majority of general-purpose systems. OEMs decide
which system policies are implemented on their systems. However, there are a few casessuch as
kiosks, ATMs, or subsidized device deploymentsin which, for security reasons, the owner of that
system does not want the system changed.
Secure Boot verification

The operating system loader must verify that the kernel it loads can be trusted. To achieve this, Secure
Boot requires that the operating system loader be signed with a key that is trusted by the firmware.
Figure 7-6.Signing by the OEM versus verification in the system
A Secure Boot configuration supports signing and verification for UEFI executable files, up to and
including the boot manager. Together with verification performed by the operating system, Secure
Boot helps protect the operating system from malware by performing a verification of each
component, beginning with the platform reboot. Secure Boot prevents modification of the verification
process, the keys, or any other variables by untrusted code or entities.
Figure 7-6 shows the difference between signing by the OEM and verification in the system.
HP on-system management tools for provisioning an

operating system
HP provides on-system embedded management tools to help manage ProLiant servers for small- and
medium-sized businesses as well as enterprise customers. These tools provide local server
provisioning (as opposed to remote) and are good choices for small deployments:
Intelligent Provisioning is a preboot start-up and diagnostics tool embedded in all currently shipping
ProLiant and BladeSystem Gen8 and Gen9 servers. It accelerates system configuration so you can
quickly and easily get your system up and running. The built-in smart update capability recognizes if
the system software is out of date and automatically downloads the latest update for you.
Figure 7-7.Intelligent Provisioning main menu
Residing on a NAND chip, Intelligent Provisioning replaces and improves upon the HP SmartStart
CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVD used with previous generations of ProLiant servers. You can
quickly deploy servers without having to rely on physical configuration media. All the firmware,
drivers, and tools you need are preloaded and ready to deploy. Intelligent Provisioning eliminates
45% of server setup, configuration, and deployment steps, so you can deploy servers three times
faster than before. Figure 7-7 shows the Intelligent Provisioning main menu.
Note
For more information about using Intelligent Provisioning, refer to the server setup poster
or the HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide at hp.com/support/IP_UG_en.
Intelligent Provisioning functions
Figure 7-8 shows the Intelligent Provisioning Configure and Install menu options. With Intelligent
Provisioning, you can:
Choose to perform a recommended, custom, or manual installation.
Provision a server remotely (if you have HP Insight Remote Support).
Deploy an operating system to Smart Array-based storage.
Create and edit a collection of configuration settings, save them in a portable package, and deploy
them to many servers via iLO 4 or a USB key.
Deploy an operating system to two SD cards supported by HP.
Pull operating system media from optical and USB devices as well as from the network (in various
formats such as ISO or flat files).
Figure 7-8.The Intelligent Provisioning Configure and Install window
Use Intelligent Provisioning to:

Install Microsoft Windows and Linux (Red Hat and SUSE) operating systems, as well as VMware
ESXi (the HP version with preloaded drivers).
Provision a small number of servers.
Provision servers quickly and easily, using the latest drivers.
Manage and update necessary drivers not included in the base operating system media (Windows
and Linux only).
Perform maintenance-related tasks such as firmware updates and configuring iLO and Smart Array
controllers.
Deploying an operating system with Intelligent Provisioning

To install an operating system on a single server using Intelligent Provisioning:
1. Access Intelligent Provisioning by booting (or rebooting) the server and pressing F10 at POST.
2. To activate Intelligent Provisioning, follow the steps to set preferences and register the server
with Insight Remote Support.
3. Although ProLiant Gen8 servers are preloaded with firmware and drivers, you can use the
Firmware Update utility upon initial setup to verify that you have the latest versions. Using
Firmware Update also ensures that you have the latest version of Intelligent Provisioning for the
newest supported features. For example, for Windows Server 2012 installations, you must run
Intelligent Provisioning 1.30 or later. If you already have the latest versions installed, you do not
need to perform the update. Also, if any software or components require an older version of
drivers, you should not perform the update. If you do want to update, from the Home screen,
click Perform Maintenance Firmware Update.
4. From the list of firmware, select Intelligent Provisioning Software and click Update. If the
check box is not selected, the latest drivers are already installed. An Internet connection is
required to update the software.
Note
When using the Firmware Update utility, you should verify that the installed version of the
component (displayed on the left side of the Firmware Update screen) is newer than
the version listed on the right side of the screen. If the installed version is newer, clear the
check box for the component.
5. From the Home screen, click Configure and Install.

6. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the installation.
7. Use the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to update the drivers and system software.
8. Configure the initial preferences and registration of Intelligent Provisioning.
Note
For additional system software and firmware updates, download the Service Pack for
ProLiant at hp.com/go/spp/download.
The Intelligent Provisioning home page is displayed. From the Home screen, select one of the
following menus to use Intelligent Provisioning:
Configure and Install menuEnables you to configure hardware and install an operating system.
Perform Maintenance menuEnables you to access the configuration utilities you need to maintain
a ProLiant server.
To exit Intelligent Provisioning, reboot the server by clicking the power icon.
Using iLO Federation with Intelligent Provisioning
Important
iLO Federation support in Intelligent Provisioning is provided as a technology preview.
The menu item for iLO Federation lets you see how the feature is designed to work in an
iLO Federation group but does not let you get profiles from the network.
Figure 7-9.iLO Federation support in Intelligent Provisioning
To use Intelligent Provisioning in combination with iLO Federation Management, you must first
configure iLO Federation Management in iLO 4.
Note
For instructions on how to configure iLO Federation Management, download the HP iLO 4
User Guide. Navigate to hp.com/go/ilo and click Resources.
After creating an iLO Federation Group, you can store Intelligent Provisioning server profiles on the
network. When a profile has been stored by a Federation Group member on the network at one server,
you can install the same profile on any other server in the Federation Group by selecting it from the
drop-down menu on the Deployment Settings page. You do not have to bring the profile with you on a
USB key to each new server.
As shown in Figure 7-9, in the Select a Deployment window, existing Deployment Settings packages
that are stored on the server are displayed in the left pane, existing Deployment Settings packages that
are stored on an installed USB drive are displayed in the right pane, and package-level action icons
are displayed in the center of the window. Package-level actions manipulate the Deployment Settings
package, not individual settings within a deployment.
The Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that allows customers to automate the
configuration and installation for high-volume ProLiant server and BladeSystem infrastructure
deployments.
Figure 7-10 Recommended usage flow for the Scripting Toolkit
The Scripting Toolkit includes a set of utilities for configuring and deploying servers in a customized,
predictable, and unattended manner. These utilities enable you to duplicate the configuration of a
source server on target servers with minimal user interaction. Figure 7-10 illustrates the
recommended usage flow for the Scripting Toolkit.
Obtaining the Scripting Toolkit
Note
The toolkit is available for download from the Windows and Linux Scripting Toolkit
website at hp.com/go/ProLiant/stk.
The Scripting Toolkit includes:

Native Linux Packaging (RPM/DEB):
HP Scripting Tools Package
HPONCFG Package (in SPP)
HP SSA Package (in SPP)
Software Delivery Repository (SDR)
Note
To download the SDR, go to
http://downloads.linux.hp.com/SDR/.
Scripting Toolkit documentation:

HP Scripting Toolkit Server Support Guide
HP Scripting Toolkit for Windows User Guide
HP Scripting Toolkit for Linux User Guide
Note
To download Scripting Toolkit documentation, go to
hp.com/go/stk/docs.
Installations from CD/ISO

In certain cases, you might choose to provision servers locally by using physical media (such as a CD
or DVD) or an ISO image (a file version of a CD or DVD). Perform an installation from physical
media or an image when you want to:
Install VMware (third-party version).
Install another operating system.
Force a certain set of drivers/firmware onto the server rather than the latest versions, for example,
to accommodate applications that are incompatible with the newest drivers.
Operating systems supported

ProLiant servers support multiple operating systems within Windows and Linux. They also support
VMware ESXi. Certain ProLiant Gen8 servers support Oracle Solaris.
Important
ESXi does not support Intelligent Provisioning. HP recommends using a custom HP ISO
image to install VMware ESXi (or its predecessor, ESX). This image includes the drivers
for VMware devices not included in the VMware base image. To access the image, go to
hp.com/go/esxidownload.
Note
Not all versions of each operating system are supported. For the latest information on
operating system support, click the OS Support Matrix tab at hp.com/go/supportos.
HP on-premise management tools for provisioning an

operating system
On-premise management includes infrastructure management capabilities designed for medium-sized
and enterprise data centers where infrastructure management practices reside primarily on site.
For multiserver installations and for provisioning servers remotely or over a local area network
(LAN), HP offers Insight Control server provisioning (ICsp). ICsp is designed for large installations,
although you can use it for single-server deployments as well.
HP Insight Control server provisioning

ICsp introduces updated server provisioning capabilities designed to help customers simplify and
reduce the time associated with server provisioning tasks.
ICsp is a complete provisioning solution for rack-mount and BladeSystem servers, with capabilities
for multiserver operating system and firmware provisioning. ICsp automates the process of deploying
and provisioning server software, enabling an IT team to adapt to changing business demands quickly
and easily. It increases server provisioning speed by 12 times (20 minutes compared to 4 hours),
reduces unplanned downtime by 83%, optimizes data center capacity by up to 3x, and reduces system
admin expenses and travel costs with complete remote control.
ICsp is optimized for Windows, Linux (Red Hat and SUSE), VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V
on ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers (server blades and rack-mount servers).
Note
You can run ICsp on VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.0 Update 3 and 5.1 Update 2 hypervisor
versions. For the latest support matrix, visit
http://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-
c03967138.
With ICsp, you can:

Provision repeatable processes.
Use built-in best practices to reduce human error.
Update drivers, utilities, and firmware on ProLiant servers by using SPP.
Configure ProLiant system hardware, iLO, BIOS, and Smart Array controllers.
Deploy an operating system to a target server without using PXE (ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8
servers).
Run deployment jobs on multiple servers simultaneously.
Note
To download ICsp, go to
hp.com/go/insightupdates.
User interface features

You can customize ProLiant deployments through the easy-to-use, browser-based ICsp interface. Its
features include improved search and improved special character processing for media servers.
Figure 7-11.The ICsp search feature
The search feature from the main screen (Figure 7-11) has been enhanced to search more fields faster
and provide suggestions as you type. In order to account for strong password requirements, the
processing of the media server information has been modified to allow nearly all special characters
in the password field.
Device groups
You can create and manipulate device groups (Figure 7-12), which are simple, user-defined groups of
servers used for organizing servers in ways that are meaningful to you and acting on them together.
Figure 7-12.Creating device groups
Functions include:
You can create many device groups.
A server can be in more than one group.
You can add a server to a group from the group view or the server view.
You can run a build plan against all the servers in a group.
Insight Control server provisioning virtual appliance

HP delivers ICsp preinstalled on a virtual appliance optimized to run the Insight Control server
provisioning application. The virtual appliance uses resources such as HP OS Build Plans and scripts
to run deployment jobs.
Figure 7-13.Virtual appliance architecture
The Insight Control server provisioning virtual appliance (Figure 7-13) uses an HTML5 browser-
based UI. You can access the appliance by using supported browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later
Mozilla Firefox 9 or later
You can download the Insight Control server provisioning virtual appliance from the HP website as a
zip file that contains the appliance image.
After the virtual appliance is set up and running, additional configuration tasks may be required in
your environment. These recommended actions are listed in the Help area, which is initially pinned to
the UI. Initial recommended actions for Insight Control server provisioning can include editing:
DHCP/PXE settings (as required)
Media server settings
Product key settings (as required)
HP OS Build Plans
An HP OS Build Plan is a sequence of steps that execute in a specific order to perform a task on a
target server. These steps are autonomous operations, such as run script or install package. OS
Build Plans are typically used for provisioning operating systems, but they can help with almost any
automated task. They use the software on the media server to provision managed servers.
HP supplies OS Build Plans with Insight Control server provisioning. These Build Plans work as they
are written, but they are also designed to be used as a repeatable process. They are read-only and
may not be edited, but you can save a copy to work from.
Learning check
Questions
1. Assuming all these events will occur, put them in the correct order.
a. Access Intelligent Provisioning by pressing F10.
b. RBSU executes.
c. Install the operating system.
d. The Boot Options screen displays.
2. Which configuration tool executes automatically during initialization of a Smart Array
controller?
a. SSA
b. ORCA
c. RBSU
d. ACU
3. Which tool should you use to install VMware ESXi on ProLiant servers?
a. Intelligent Provisioning
b. Insight Control server migration
c. Insight Control server provisioning
d. OS Build Plans
4. What should you do to ensure that you have the latest version of Intelligent Provisioning for the
newest supported features?
a. Use the Firmware Update utility.
b. View the version number in HP OneView.
c. Reapply the Intelligent Provisioning ISO image.
d. Go to the HP website and download the latest version of the software.
Answers
1. The correct order is B, D, A, C.
All other sequences are incorrect.
2. B is correct. ORCA executes automatically during initialization of a Smart Array
controller.
A, C, and D are incorrect. SSA, RBSU, and ACU do not execute automatically during
initialization of a Smart Array controller.
3. C is correct. You should use Insight Control server provisioning to install VMware ESXi
on ProLiant servers.
A, B, and D are incorrect. Intelligent Provisioning, Insight Control server migration, and
OS Build Plans are not the right tools for installing VMware ESXi on ProLiant servers.
4. A is correct. Use the Firmware Update utility to ensure that you have the latest version of
Intelligent Provisioning for the newest supported features.
B, C, and D are incorrect. Viewing the version number in OneView and reapplying the
Intelligent Provisioning ISO image will not ensure that you have the latest version of
Intelligent Provisioning. Downloading the latest version of the software from the website
will not ensure that you have all the latest updates to the software.
8 Maintaining a Server Environment
EXAM OBJECTIVES
List and describe the HP tools used to maintain and manage an HP ProLiant server environment:
On-system management
On-premise management
On-cloud management
Discuss other ProLiant support options.
INTRODUCTION
In the final chapter of this study guide, we describe the tools you can use to maintain and manage a
ProLiant server environment. We begin with on-system management, which includes HP Integrated
Lights-Out (iLO), HP Intelligent Provisioning, and iLO Agentless Management. We then discuss on-
premise management with HP OneView and on-cloud management with HP Insight Online. We
conclude by discussing other ProLiant support options.
HP on-system management tools

On-system server management capabilities embedded on all HP servers include:
Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)Functions out of the box and provides essential remote
management and control regardless of the servers state of operation
Smart UpdateProvides systematic and organized server updates via HP Service Pack for
ProLiant (SPP) or HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)
Intelligent ProvisioningAssists in the initial configuration and operating system deployment for
ProLiant servers
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)Is the basic input/output system (BIOS) mode
that aids with configurations of ProLiant Gen9 servers
HP RESTful Interface ToolLeverages the HP Representational State Transfer (REST) API for
secure, remote server configurations at scale
Scripting ToolkitIs a set of utilities that provide scripting for ProLiant server configurations at
scale
HP iLO Manual Reboot

An HP iLO manual reboot enables you to reboot iLO without disrupting the host server operating
system. To perform an iLO manual reboot, use the unit identifier (UID) button:
Five seconds requests a graceful iLO reboot.
Ten seconds demands a hardware iLO reboot.
All ProLiant server blades (through the HP Onboard Administrator GUI) and ProLiant
300 series servers support an iLO manual reboot. You should use this method as a last
resortinstead of pulling the power cord. Other, gentler methods include:
Extensible Markup Language (XML) script (reset_rib.xml)
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Cold Reset

Secure Shell (SSH) command line interface (cd map1, reset)
iLO web GUI (diagnostics page)
Agents
iLO Federation
iLO Federation enables you to discover and manage multiple servers at one time. It provides a cloud-
based management system for any HP server environment requiring scalable and efficient server
management. iLO Federation lets you unify the system management of tens of thousands of devices,
regardless of location, from one system running the iLO web user interface (iLO 4 1.40 and later) for
any ProLiant server in an iLO Federation Management group (Figure 8-1).
Figure 8-1.iLO Federation discovers and manages multiple devices at one time
iLO Federation supports all ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers. The first release of iLO
Federation is supported in iLO 4 firmware 1.40 using iLO Advanced and iLO Scale-
Out. iLO Federation discovery is supported with HP SUM 6.3.0 and later. Support is
planned for:
OneView
Intelligent Provisioning
HP RESTful Interface Tool

The REST API is a simple programmatic web interface that allows you to create, read, update, and
delete your server infrastructure. This API is included in iLO 4 and later firmware to perform tasks
such as configuration, inventory, and monitoring of ProLiant servers via iLO.
You can use the REST API to automate, integrate, and customize anything you can do
from the user interface using your favorite scripting or programming language.
Applications conforming to REST constraints are known as RESTful.
The REST API is designed for those who want to access the full power of the
management architecture. A consistent API, a common data model, and a State-
Change Message Bus (SCMB) replace the more random approach found in traditional
systems. REST APIs provide a simple, stateless, and scalable approach, so users can
easily integrate, automate, and customize on their own. Developers are also interested
in REST APIs because they are common to two-thirds of todays top web
environments.
The HP RESTful Interface Tool, a command-line script tool to harness the API, is the
next-generation infrastructure management interface for iLO 4 2.00 and ProLiant Gen8
and Gen9 servers. It is based on industry best-practice HTTP and web security
standards.
The RESTful Interface software development kit (SDK) provides:
A tutorial with an orientation, prerequisites, and concepts (pdf)
Python and PowerShell helper libraries (open source)
Sample Python and PowerShell scripts for common operations (using the libraries)
iLO 4 Data Model Reference (pdf)
Archive of schema and registryZipped archive of schema/registries packaged with the SPP
Note
REST is a web service that uses basic Create, Read, Update, Delete, and Patch (CRUD)
operations performed on resources using HTTP POST, GET, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH.
Note
For more information on the RESTful API, or visit
hp.com/go/restfulapi.
HP Intelligent Provisioning for maintenance

When you access HP Intelligent Provisioning after it completes the initial configuration and
registration tasks, the Intelligent Provisioning home page (Figure 8-2) displays. From this page, you
can click the Perform Maintenance icon. The maintenance screen supplies the configuration utilities
needed to maintain a ProLiant server.
Figure 8-2.Intelligent Provisioning home page
With Intelligent Provisioning, server maintenance capability is embedded inside all

ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers on a NAND chip. All the necessary firmware,
drivers, and tools are preloaded and ready to deploy at your command.
Note
Intelligent Provisioning might not support all versions of the server-supported operating
systems. Refer to the server QuickSpecs for a list of the versions supported. For more
information on Intelligent Provisioning, visit hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning.
Perform Maintenance window

Clicking the Perform Maintenance icon from the Intelligent Provisioning home page displays the
window shown in Figure 8-3.
Figure 8-3.The Perform Maintenance window
From here, you can perform the following maintenance-related tasks:

HP Active Health System downloadDownload Active Health System telemetry data from the
server onto a USB key in the form of an Active Health System log file.
Firmware updateApply the latest firmware for a ProLiant server and installed options.
Intelligent Provisioning updates can be performed when an SPP update is available.
Intelligent Provisioning preferencesChange basic preferences, including the interface and
keyboard languages, network and share setting, system date and time, and software update
settings.
Deployment SettingsCreate a server configuration package that you can deploy to one or more
ProLiant Gen8 or Gen9 servers by using a USB key. Using Deployment Settings is an alternative
to using the Scripting Toolkit.
Note
To use Deployment Settings, you must be running Intelligent Provisioning 1.20 or later
with iLO 4 firmware 1.10 or later.
HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)Perform high-availability configuration, management,

and diagnostics for HP Smart Array products. SSA reports and measures progress of rebuilds,
surface scans, parity initialization, and other activities. It also supports HP SmartSSD Wear
Gauge. This benefits users by monitoring their usage of solid-state drives (SSDs) and notifies
them of the estimated life left for the drive, based on the current workload.
Note
SSA replaced the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU) starting with Intelligent
Provisioning 1.50.
Insight DiagnosticsCapture system configuration information and take advantage of detailed

diagnostic testing capabilities. Insight Diagnostics provides a comprehensive suite of offline
system and component tests, offering in-depth testing of critical hardware components for devices
such as processors, memory, and hard drives.
Quick ConfigsSet a power management policy through Intelligent Provisioning without having
to configure individual settings through the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). Options enable
you to select a basic policy for performance versus power usage, without having to configure
individual settings through RBSU menus.
Note
Quick Configs is disabled for RBSU password-protected
systems.
iLO ConfigurationUse the iLO Configuration Utility to view and change iLO settings through
Intelligent Provisioning instead of through the iLO web interface. You must configure iLO network
settings to register the server with the HP Insight Remote Support registration process.
Insight Remote SupportAutomatically submit hardware events to HP to prevent downtime and
enable faster issue resolution. Use this screen to register or unregister for Insight Remote Support.
License ManagementActivate the iLO Advanced License Pack and the HP SmartCache License
Pack.
EraseClear hard drives and the Active Health System logs and reset RBSU settings.
Important
Perform a backup before running the Erase Utility. The utility sets the system to its original
factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information (including array setup
and disk partitioning), and erases all connected hard drives completely. Based on your
selections in this utility, the Erase Utility erases data from the specified areas of the
system. Existing data and system configuration settings are lost.
In a traditional agent-based solution, the agent is typically installed on the target host operating system
to collect hardware and operating system-specific data. This data is either pulled by a central
management server (CMS), such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), or pushed directly to the
CMS by agents using mechanisms that include Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps
and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) indications.
Figure 8-4.iLO 4 Agentless Management console
With the Agentless Management solution, the management software (SNMP) operates
within the iLO firmware instead of the host operating system and frees memory and
processor resources on the host operating system for use by server applications. The
default iLO configuration uses Agentless Management without any agent software
running on the operating system. Figure 8-4 shows the iLO 4 Agentless Management
console.
The advantage of Agentless Management is that in addition to monitoring all key
internal subsystems (such as thermal, power, and memory), iLO sends SNMP
management alerts directly to HP SIM, even with no host operating system installed.
Agentless Management not only simplifies agent management regardless of the host
operating system, it also provides an iLO-dedicated management network, isolated
from the regular data network. Isolating agent network traffic is not possible in a
typical agent-based solution.
The iLO 4 firmware uses SNMP and is compatible with HP SIM and the standard
SNMP stack used in Microsoft Windows. Agentless Management is the ideal solution
for users who run a private management network behind a firewall, because it is
compatible with their existing environment.
You can choose to use either Agentless Management or existing HP Insight
Management agents.
Agentless Management benefits

The benefits of Agentless Management include:
Freed resources on the host operating system for use by server applications.
A consistent GUI for configuration regardless of the host operating system.
A well-documented and robust scripting toolkit based on industry-standard XML to deploy and
configure many servers from a single configuration point such as HP SIM and HP Insight Control.
The Scripting Toolkit is designed to integrate into most custom deployment and configuration
environments.
The ability to segregate the management network from the data network using the dedicated iLO
network port for out-of-band communication, increased security, and stability.
The option for the management network and the data network to be physically the same if you use
the ProLiant servers shared system networking port capability, giving you a choice for
configuration.
No requirement for you to install any software to manage communication across host local area
network (LAN) ports or to enable management network protocol ports on the host operating
system. This significantly reduces potential security threats, especially for platforms that might
interface directly to the Internet.
Agentless Management, health monitoring, and alerting begin working the moment
you supply power to the server. Agentless Management runs on the iLO hardware,
independent of the host operating system and processor.
Agentless Management Service

Install the optional Agentless Management Service (AMS) to collect additional operating system data
outside the scope of iLO 4 monitoring. As Figure 8-5 illustrates, AMS works under the host operating
system. It is a way of performing the same functions as the HP System Management Homepage (SMH)
without running an SNMP service.
Figure 8-5.AMS works under the host operating system
AMS does not require any additional system management protocol installation on the
host operating system. Instead, the application communicates directly to the iLO 4
firmware using the existing architecture of the proven iLO Channel Interface, the iLO
driver. This interface uses industry-standard PCI Express (PCIe) memory transfer
similar to storage and network devices. In Linux systems, the iLO driver is maintained
upstream in the Linux kernel source tree.
The AMS is part of the SPP, which installs AMS by default without requiring
additional configuration. Operating system data collected by the AMS includes:
Host operating system name and version
Host network IP addresses
Drivers and firmware versions of installed software
Information about disk drives directly attached to the chipset (not using a Smart Array controller)
AMS for different operating systems

When you install a Windows or Linux operating system, the SPP and Intelligent Provisioning
automatically install AMS. The HP SIM Managed System Setup Wizard also installs AMS.
HP delivers AMS for VMware through:
HP Custom ImageIncludes the iLO driver, which manages agent, Web-Based Enterprise
Management (WBEM) Providers, and tool application access to iLO; for raw VMware images,
you must install this driver manually.
HP ESXi Offline BundleIncludes the full set of Insight Management WBEM Providers.
AMS Offline BundleIncludes only the Insight Management WBEM Providers required to enable
Smart Array information in VMware vCenter and online firmware updates.
If you intend to manage ProLiant servers using only Agentless Management and you
do not need the full set of Insight Management WBEM Providers, you should install
the AMS Offline Bundle.
HP Active Health System

HP Active Health System serves as a 24 x 7 control for automated monitoring, diagnostics, and
alerting. Its industry-first technology monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system
configuration. It assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution when system failures
occur. Figure 8-6 shows the screen to use to obtain the Active Health System log.
Figure 8-6.The Active Health System Log screen
Previously, a system issue without an obvious root cause required you to run
diagnostic tools to try to isolate the cause. Although these tools can do a good job of
providing the necessary information, they may only be used after the fact and often
look only at subsystems individually. Under some circumstances, these tools cannot
provide the information needed to isolate the root cause.
Active Health System offers a diagnostics system that is always running on the iLO
chip and not on the main processor, recording every configuration change,
temperature and voltage variation, and alert. All information collected by Active
Health is logged securely, isolated from the operating system, and held separately from
any customer data.
Active Health System works with HP SmartMemory to provide shortened diagnosing
time and quicker resolution of memory-related events. Where prefailure alerts simply
notify the administrator of an impending failure, SmartMemory provides precise
information about memory-related events such as multibit errors or configuration
issues.
Embedded Remote Support

Embedded Remote Support enables you to easily and securely export the Active Health file to an HP
Support professional to help resolve issues faster and more accurately. HP Support can receive this
data automatically, so it can solve even the most elusive, intermittent issues in a minimum amount of
time and with little effort by the local administrator.
Viewing system health information
The Health Summary screen (Figure 8-7) displays the status of monitored subsystems and devices.
Depending on the server type, the information on this page varies. To view health summary
information, navigate to the Information System Information page and click the Summary tab.
Figure 8-7.Health Summary screen
Redundancy information is available for:

Fans
Power status
Summarized status information is available for:
BIOS/hardware health
Fans
Memory
Network
Power supplies
Processors
Storage
Temperatures
HP on-premise management tools
HP OneView is ideal for medium-sized and enterprise data centers with many devices. This
infrastructure management offering provides software-defined process templates for automating
configuration and provisioning, as well as for robust infrastructure health and monitoring. It helps
customers reduce infrastructure complexity, simplify operations, and increase speed of service
delivery. OneView integrates into existing enterprise management tools such as HP Server
Automation, VMware vCenter Server, and Microsoft System Center to streamline operations.

HP OneView addresses a broad range of infrastructure life cycle management challenges. Figure 8-8
shows the OneView dashboard, which unifies and simplifies server and storage resource management
with one tool, one process, and one experience. With automated storage provisioning and integrations
with VMware, Microsoft, and third-party management tools, you can complete multinode cluster
deployments in just five steps and minimize administrative time.
Figure 8-8.OneView dashboard
OneView architecture
OneView architecture is designed to provide a resource-oriented solution focused on the entire
hardware life cyclefrom initial configuration to ongoing monitoring and maintenance of both
logical resources (such as server profiles, networks, and connections) and physical resources (such
as servers, interconnects, and enclosures). As illustrated by Figure 8-9, this advanced architecture
connects the resources with a common representation of servers, networks, and storage.
Figure 8-9.Connectivity in OneView architecture
The OneView integrated resource model is highly interconnected and consistent. You
can easily navigate within it, and you will not have two versions of the same resource
that are slightly askew. OneView is designed with a single, consistent model across
different resources to present a simplified view to the user. You do not need to use
four different tools with four different views and models of the same thing.
The domain-specific representation of resources also models their associations and
interdependencies; each area contributes to the one view of the converged
infrastructure. The OneView modern architecture also separates the management and
data backplanes in accordance with good industry practices, which can be particularly
critical in stopping denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
OneView converged management mitigates infrastructure complexity with automation
simplicity. This modern management architecture is designed to accelerate IT
operations for managing servers, storage, and network resources. This innovative
platform is converged, software defined, and automated to reduce operating expenses
(OpEx), improve agility, and free resources for new business initiatives. It allows you
to transition from the current infrastructure, tools, and processes to IT as a service
(ITaaS).
REST API and OneView

OneView features an open development platform designed to adapt rapidly to business needs. This
programmable platform, built on the REST API, allows enterprises to scale beyond data center walls
to the cloud.
After you set up the OneView appliance, you can configure the software-defined
templates automatically. For example, you do not have to set up clustering on your
own, establish the heartbeat network, install the management server operating system,
install the application, or configure separate services.
OneView is designed with an open API and an SCMB to enable easy integration into
the full capabilities of the management architecture. The SCMB is an interface that
allows custom scripts/integrations to be notified of changes to managed resources
(both logical and physical resources) via asynchronous messaging. For example,
integration scripts could be notified whenever new server hardware has been added to
the managed environment or when the health status of physical resources has changed
without having to continuously poll for status via the REST APIs.
All communication between external data consumers and internal components is
conducted through the RESTful interface.
Open integration can address a variety of user needs, including:
Automating standard workflows and troubleshooting steps
Automating integrations (for example, a configuration management database)
Connecting to service desks
Monitoring resources, collecting data, and mapping and modeling of systems
Exporting data to formats that suit individual needs
Attaching custom databases, data warehouses, or third-party business intelligence tools
Integrating in-house user customizations
OneView resource managers

OneView has a resource-oriented architecture that provides a uniform RESTful interface. Every
resource has one uniform resource identifier (URI) and represents a physical device or logical
construct. You can use REST APIs to manipulate resources.
A single, consistent resource model is embodied in an HTML5 user interface and the
REST API.
OneView has several resource managers that manage dedicated physical and logical
components and interact with other components to make OneView work:
Environmental Resource Manager
Storage Resource Manager
Profile Resource Manager
Physical Server Resource Manager (servers and enclosures)
Connectivity Resource Manager (interconnects, storage area networks [SANs], and LANs)
Environmental Resource Manager
The Environmental Resource Manager (Figure 8-10) monitors racks, power delivery devices,
unmanaged devices, and so on in the data center. It enables the HP Intelligent Rack model name and
height to be automatically discovered and supports tall racks up to 58U. It also monitors power
capacity and consumption for intelligent power distribution units (iPDUs).
Figure 8-10.Environmental Resource Manager
Storage Resource Manager
The Storage Resource Manager (Figure 8-11) enables you to easily set up and consume storage
resources.
Figure 8-11.Storage Resource Manager
The Storage Resource Manager sends information to the dashboard, which displays
the status of storage pools and volumes. Communication issues to the storage system
are seen as critical for all storage managed resources. The storage pools status is
updated based on the provisioning status of the common provisioning group (CPG)
created in the HP 3PAR StoreServ system.
Note
The Storage Resource Manager supports StoreServ 7000 and 10000 series arrays running
HP 3PAR OS 3.1.3 or later.
Rich Infrastructure Services

Rich Infrastructure Services (RIS) is the HP implementation of RESTful communication. As shown in
Figure 8-12, RIS is a software-defined interface that collects information from web pages and stores
it in a repository in iLO. With RIS, you can query a web page using a structured language, similar to
the language used in the REST API. Unlike REST, however, RIS uses a polling methodology that
allows the client to communicate with the database in iLO rather than get information from the web
servers.
Figure 8-12.Rich Infrastructure Services
HP Smart Search
The banner of every OneView screen includes the HP Smart Search feature, which enables you to find
resource-specific information such as specific instances of resource names, serial numbers, World
Wide Names (WWNs), and IP and media access control (MAC) addresses. In general, anything that
appears in a resource is searchable.
Smart Search makes locating resources by model as simple as entering the model
string (for example, BL660), so you can inventory or take action on a set of devices.
If you are looking for all resources in a given enclosure or need to find one server
using a certain MAC address, Smart Search instantly gives you that information.
The default search behavior is to focus on the resource you are currently viewing.
However, to broaden the scope of your search across all resources, you can select
Everything, which searches all resources. Certain resources do not include the option
to choose between the current resource and everything, in which case the default
search is for everything.
When you start typing, search suggestions are provided based on pattern matching and
previously entered search criteria:
1. Select a suggestion to change your filter to the suggestion and submit it (as if you had pressed
Enter).
2. Press Enter to see the list of search matches.
3. If you are doing a resource match, the master pane is filtered to match your search input.
4. If you enter a multiword search term, results show matches for all words you enter.
Note
Enter complete words or names as your search criteria. Partial words or names might not
return the expected results.
When you find what you are looking for in the search results, which are organized by
resource type, select the item to navigate to it.
Note
The Smart Search feature does not search the help
system.
Server profiles
Server profiles capture key aspects of the server configuration in one place, enabling you to provision
converged infrastructure hardware quickly and consistently according to your best practices.
Figure 8-13 shows the Server Profiles screen.
Figure 8-13.Server Profiles screen
A server profile can contain the following configuration information about the server
hardware:
Basic server identification information
Connections to Ethernet networks, Ethernet network sets, and Fibre Channel networks
Firmware versions
BIOS settings
Boot order
Physical or virtual universally unique identifiers (UUIDs), MAC addresses, and WWNs
Server profile-associated resources

A server profile is associated with the following resources:
Zero or more connection resources. Use a connection resource to specify the connection from the
server to a network or network set. If you do not specify at least one connection, the server cannot
connect to data center networks. The networks and network sets that are available to a server
profile connection depend on the configuration of the logical interconnect of the enclosure that
contains the server hardware.
Exactly one server hardware resource, which can be either unassigned or located in a specific
enclosure and enclosure bay.
Exactly one server hardware type resource.
Exactly one enclosure group resource.
To enable portability of server profiles, a server profile is associated with an enclosure
group resource instead of an enclosure resource. Because enclosures in the enclosure
group are configured identically, you can assign a server profile to any appropriate
server hardware, regardless of which enclosure and bay in the enclosure group
contains that server hardware.
Server and network configurations are assigned to server hardware where needed.
Server hardware types

Server hardware types are the unique server hardware configurations discovered during the addition
of imported enclosures. Within OneView, they define the hardware configuration of each server type,
which includes the adapter and its location, BIOS settings, and firmware.
Note
The server hardware type is created automatically created when an enclosure is added.
Server hardware types require import of the enclosure and server discovery. In
OneView 1.1, preconfiguration without a hardware import is available only at the
logical interconnect group level for supported interconnects. In the future, the server
hardware type list will be available so preconfiguration will be possible.
Group management
An enclosure group is a set of enclosures that use the same configuration, such as network
connectivity and firmware versions for the Onboard Administrator and interconnect modules. All
members of an enclosure group use the same logical interconnect group. When you add an enclosure
to the appliance and assign an enclosure group, the interconnects in the enclosure are configured
automatically according to the logical interconnect group associated with the enclosure group.
Enclosure groups enable administrators to provision multiple enclosures in a consistent, predictable
manner in seconds.
A logical interconnect group is a group of logical interconnects that share the same
configuration for network connectivity. A logical interconnect group is the set of
physical interconnects and their links, including:
Uplinks to data center networks as mapped by their uplink sets
Downlinks to the servers
Stacking links (connections to each other)
When you define configurations using logical interconnect and enclosure groups:
Administrators can provision multiple enclosures with consistent network configurations in
seconds.
Administrators are not required to take action every time an enclosure is installed because the
network configuration is defined by the enclosure group.
Adding an enclosure
Adding an enclosure brings the rack, the enclosure, and the enclosures contents of server hardware
and interconnects under managed control. You add an enclosure by providing the Onboard
Administrator IP address or host name, along with the Onboard Administrator credentials.
As part of the add operation, you also specify an enclosure group with an associated
logical interconnect group that defines a single logical interconnect within the
enclosure. A logical interconnect represents a collection of all the physical
interconnects and their shared connectivity within an enclosure. Interconnects within
an enclosure share resources on their uplinks, share available networks, and have the
same connectivity available to servers on their downlinks.
To make enclosure manageable by the OneView appliance, the firmware (for Onboard
Administrator, HP Virtual Connect, and blade iLOs) must be updated to required
versions. Select a supported firmware bundle from the OneView repository
(embedded by default or uploaded subsequently) to create a baseline for the
enclosure.
After adding the enclosure, verify that all the resources in the enclosure have been
imported. Examine physical and logical interconnects, server hardware, server
hardware types, and mapped relationships.
Important
Adding OneView deletes the configuration of any existing Virtual Connect-managed
domains.
User accounts and roles
The appliance provides default roles that customers can use to separate responsibilities in an
organization. A user role allows access to specific resources managed from the appliance.
A role is defined based on a list of actions (such as view, add, edit, and delete) that
can be performed on a resource. Users must have, at a minimum, view (read-only)
privileges for a managed object to see that object in the user interface.
User roles enable you to assign permissions and privileges to users based on their job
responsibilities. You can assign full privileges to a user, or you can assign a subset of
permissions to view, create, edit, or remove resources managed by the appliance.
At the initial appliance start-up, there is a default administrator account with full
access (infrastructure administrator) privileges. You can assign roles (privileges) from
the Add User screen.
User roles are:
Infrastructure administratorHas full privileges.
User with specialized accessIs a role-based specialist.
Storage administratorAdd, remove, create, edit, or delete storage resources.
Important
The storage administrator can also create, edit, or delete managed
fabrics.
Server administratorCreate, edit, or delete storage volume subjected to

creation policy. Create, edit, or delete volume attachments.
Network administratorCreate, edit, or delete managed fabrics.
Backup administratorSchedule backups and manage restores.
User with read-only accessCan only view appliance information.
Logical interconnects
A logical interconnect is a group of similarly configured interconnects treated as a single
administrative entity. Figure 8-14 shows the Logical Interconnects screen.
Figure 8-14.The Logical Interconnects screen
This configuration includes:

InterconnectsAre required for the enclosure to connect to data center networks.
Uplink setsMap data center networks to physical uplink ports. If no uplink sets are defined, the
logical interconnect cannot connect to data center networks, and the servers attached to the
downlinks of the logical interconnect cannot connect to data center networks.
Downlink portsConnect through the enclosure midplane to the servers in the enclosure.
A logical interconnect includes all the physical downlinks of all the member interconnects.
The downlinks connect the interconnects to physical servers. The set of downlinks that share
access to a common set of networks are known as logical downlinks.
Stacking linksJoin interconnects either through connections inside the enclosure or through
external cables between the stacking ports of the interconnects.
The firmware baselineSpecifies the firmware version to be used by all the member
interconnects. The firmware baseline for physical interconnects is managed by the logical
interconnect.
Patching and updating

Patches and updates for the OneView appliance are released when new features or fixes for the
current OneView appliance version become available. In general, updating a configured appliance
does not affect the existing settings.
Customers should check the HP website for available patches and updates, examine
the associated release notes, and apply the patch or update if needed.
After a patch upload finishes, a pre-upgrade script runs that:
Verifies that the update image has a .bin suffix
Verifies the digital signature
Unpacks the tar ball
Validates the digital signatures of the RPMs
Verifies whether the version of the update is newer than the currently installed version of the
firmware on the appliance
Displays the current appliance version is on the Settings page (/ci/etc/version)
Includes an update.properties file that has the version of the update
Verifies that sufficient disk space exists compared to the requirements from update.properties
Redisplays the end-user license agreement (EULA)
If any failures occur, the logs are preserved at /updatelogs/update.log.
After the script runs, click Install Update. A warning appears if any users are logged
in who might be disrupted by the installation.
Monitoring system health

Efficient data views and effective control enable you to respond to issues for managing the health of
ProLiant servers. OneView simplifies monitoring by providing a streamlined, modern alert
management architecture.
When managed resources are added to the appliance, they are automatically set up for
monitoring, including the automatic registration of SNMP traps and scheduling of
health data collection. They are touch-freethat is, they are monitored immediately
without requiring you to invoke additional configuration or discovery steps.
All monitoring and management of data center devices is agentless and out of band
for increased security and reliability. No operating system software is required, no
open SNMP ports on the host operating system are required (for Gen8), and zero-
downtime updates can be performed for these embedded agents. ProLiant Gen8 and
later servers support agentless monitoring via iLO. ProLiant G7 servers require host
operating system SNMP agents.
You can view all alerts, filter your alerts by severity or by system, and search your
alerts using Smart Search. Alerts can be assigned to specific users and annotated with
notes from administrators. Email notifications or traps can be automatically forwarded
to enterprise monitoring consoles or to centralized SNMP trap collectors.
A single user interface provides summary views of the detailed hardware and
firmware inventory information on servers, storage, networks, and firmware
revisions. The data includes Smart Search support for elements of inventory and is
visible through the user interface and REST API.
Advanced features and functions

Advanced tools for HP on-premise management include the Data Centers screen, OneView for
VMware, iLO Advanced for OneView remote management, and Enterprise Directory Integration.
Figure 8-15.Data Centers screen
OneView enables you to define the physical attributes of your data centers and power systems. The
Data Centers screen (Figure 8-15) provides a 3D model of your environment, which you can use for
planning and organization. It also displays power and temperature data so you can monitor the
consumption rates and health of your data center. The appliance monitors and displays peak
temperatures for your racks and their components, which can help you identify potential cooling
issues in your data center.
OneView for VMware vCenter integration

OneView for VMware vCenter seamlessly integrates the manageability features of OneView, ProLiant
servers, and HP BladeSystem, networking, and storage into the VMware vCenter console. The
integration of OneView with VMware vCenter enables virtualization administrators to automate
control of HP compute, storage, and networking resources without detailed knowledge of each
device. OneView for VMware vCenter is the only platform that enables you to provision, monitor,
update, and scale resources without leaving the vCenter console.
The vCenter plug-in enables you to select a server profile, create multiple server
profiles from that template, and use HP Server Provisioning to deploy a host build
plan (Figure 8-16).
Figure 8-16.OneView profiles can be used as a template
Easy to download, deploy, and use, the solution is packaged as a plug-in for VMware
vCenter and serves as an intelligent bridge between vCenter, HP Converged
Infrastructure, and OneView. The solution includes three modules:
Server module:
Comprehensive system health and alerting in VMware vCenter Server
Deep levels of HP server, blade, firmware, and infrastructure inventory and management
End-to-end view of the Virtual Connect networking environment
One-click host- and cluster-level networking configuration
Remote control and deployment of servers and the operating system
Ability to create or grow VMware clusters from OneView profiles
Note
The server module is licensed as part of Insight Control or
OneView.
Storage module:
Monitor health, configuration, and capacity of HP storage in VMware vCenter Server.
Visualize the relationship between the VMware virtual machines, ESX servers, and HP storage
arrays.
Create, expand, or delete data stores on HP arrays.
Build a virtual machine from a template on HP arrays.
Include vSphere Storage APIs for Storage Awareness for HP arrays.
Note
The storage module is free to use with storage solutions supported by HP.
HP 3PAR Recovery Manager for VMware (RMV) integration module:

Application-consistent virtual machine snapshots for rapid online recovery
Support for provisioning, volume, and drive type and remote copies
Note
The RMV integration module is an individually licensed
product.
iLO Advanced for OneView remote management

OneView licenses iLO Advanced, the comprehensive iLO remote management solution for ProLiant
servers. This environment management solution includes numerous key features to help solve complex
IT problems, including:
Remote access to server power control and event logs.
Graphical remote console, which turns a supported browser into a virtual desktop, giving the user
full control over the keyboard, video, or mouse (KVM) of the host server; the operating system-
independent console displays remote host server activities (that is, shutdown/startup operations)
and works with a standard browser on the remote server or client system without additional
software.
Shared console and console replay, which allow up to six team members to view and share control
of a single virtual KVM session, while capturing and saving screen video for later review of
failure sequences and easy documentation of complex configurations and tasks.
USB-based Virtual Media, which allows an IT administrator to boot the remote server from the
client machine (or anywhere on the clients network) and execute functions remotely.
Integration with Microsoft Terminal Services, which provides a graphical remote console when the
operating system is fully loaded/available on the host system, and a secure, hardware-based iLO
console for remote access to the host server when the operating system is not operational.
Serial record and playback save the text-based output data for later access and can show exactly
what activities or actions occurred.
Remote system logs keep a log of everything being done, which can be used later for
troubleshooting.
Enterprise Directory Integration

Instead of creating and maintaining locally defined (on the OneView appliance itself) users and their
roles, you can use LDAP or Active Directory for authentication, where authentication is confirmed by
comparing the user log-in information to an enterprise directory. The appliance support for
OpenLDAP and Microsoft Active Directory is conceptually similar to that for the Onboard
Administrator and iLO processors.
You can add a user who is authorized to access all resources managed by the appliance
(a full-access user) or a user who has access based on their job responsibilities (a role-
based specialist). For each of these users:
1. Open the Users and Groups page from the main menu.
2. Select Add Directory User or Group.
3. Enter the name of the directory service that authenticates log-ins.
4. Enter the credentials of the authentication directory service administrator account.
5. Click the Connect button to log in to the directory service.
6. Provide the user data and reveal the roles for that user.
HP on-cloud management tools

On-cloud management includes simplified and comprehensive IT support management for a
converged infrastructure of servers, storage, and networking devices via a personalized cloud-based
dashboard. Insight Online provides easy access to IT health and support information for small
environments that have little or no IT staff, where a trusted HP channel partner assists with server
monitoring and support. Insight Online is a smart choice for enterprises that want a global support
view of their IT infrastructure. This is the ideal solution for providing 24 x 7 automated support,
access to device information, and other support-related information required for faster problem
resolution.
HP Insight Online
HP Insight Online is a cloud-based infrastructure management and support portal available through
the HP Support Center and powered by HP remote support technology, such as Insight Online direct
connect for ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers and Insight Remote Support software. It provides a
personalized dashboard for simplified tracking of IT operations and support information from
anywhere, anytime (Figure 8-17). Use the Insight Online dashboard to track service events and
support cases, view device configurations, and proactively monitor HP contracts and warranties as
well as HP Proactive service credit balances.
Figure 8-17.The Support Center dashboard can be accessed remotely from smart devices using Insight Online
These tools are available at no additional cost as part of an HP warranty, Care Pack, or
contractual support agreement with HP.
Important
Products must be registered for you to obtain the latest drivers. If you do not register
devices, you can still use Insight Online to view support agreements, Care Packs, and
warranties. You can also add devices manually. Although they will not be remotely
supported, it might still be useful to add them.
Choice of HP remote support tools with Insight Online
Figure 8-18.Comparing Insight Online connection methods
As Figure 8-18 illustrates, remote support with Insight Online is provided by two connection
methods:
Direct connectAvailable for ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers and BladeSystem enclosures.
Direct connect enables these devices to automatically submit hardware failure and diagnostic
information directly to HP for analysis, case generation, and automated parts replacement. No
centralized hosting device is required; instead, you use Insight Online as the online console.
ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers benefit from agentless remote support monitoring provided with
iLO management. This method is ideal for SMB and remote sites.
Insight Remote Support central connectAvailable for servers, storage, and networks. Using
central connect, you register the device to communicate with HP through an Insight Remote
Support centralized hosting device in your local environment. This method is ideal for HP
Converged Infrastructure IT environments with multiple device types.
Ideal users of direct connect for remote support

Direct connect for remote support provides automated support, faster resolution, simplified contract,
and warranty management.
Figure 8-19.Ideal use cases for direct connect for remote support
As shown in Figure 8-19, direct connect for remote support is ideal for the following
types of customers:
Small businessInsight Online direct connect
Simple deployment and automated support
Little or no maintenance (no host server required)
Partner or non-tech IT support
ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers
IT data center and remote sitesInsight Remote Support and direct connect methods with one
Insight Online dashboard
Automated support for remote sites and data centers in heterogeneous environments
Consolidated anywhere, anytime view for all sites
Easy warranty and contract management
High-performance computingInsight Online direct connect
Automated parts replacement for ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers
Low overhead for performance-sensitive customers
Operating system-independent solution
Insight Online My IT mobile dashboard

The Insight Online My IT mobile dashboard (Figure 8-20) provides personalized, anywhere, anytime
access to device health and support information. It supports remote monitoring, automated case
creation, and problem resolution for servers, storage, and networking, with support for Apple iOS,
Google Android, and Microsoft Windows 8 phone devices.
Figure 8-20.Insight Online My IT mobile dashboard
Insight Online and remote support integration

Insight Online provides a one-stop, secure web access to product and HP support information
specific to your IT environment.
Figure 8-21.Insight Online adds two sections to Support Center
As Figure 8-21 illustrates, Insight Online adds two new sections to Support Center:
My IT Environment, which is a custom view of the IT environment. Within the My IT Environment,
users can view the following:
Personalized dashboard
Device status, configurations*
Contracts and warranty status
Autogenerated events tracking*
Support cases
Check service credit balance
Proactive reports
Note
Items marked with an asterisk (*) require HP remote support tools to transmit events and
configuration details securely to HP for diagnosis and analysis.
My Customers, where one or multiple HP authorized partners may be allowed to see or manage
designated remote support devices as the partners choose them from Insight Remote Support. In
this view, they will see:
Customer grid
Customer dashboard
Contracts and warranty status
Monitor service events
Proactive reports
Insight Online and Insight Remote Support are available at no additional cost as part
of a warranty, HP Care Pack Services, or contractual support agreement with HP.
HP Insight Remote Support
HP Insight Remote Support is an on-site system health aggregator that continuously monitors the data
centers server environment and alerts you to any issues.
Information such as firmware information, host names, and operating system
configuration settings is sent to HP call center staff, who can remotely log in to your
system and determine whether the problem can be resolved immediately or if it
requires an on-site visit.
Insight Remote Support provides management through an HP SIM local console or a
web interface. It is ideal for environments with one to 2,500 devices and for
customers that also have HP Proactive Care Services (which provides state-of-the-art
automation for real-time monitoring and alerts).
HP support automation using Insight Remote Support provides nearly continuous,
automated remote monitoring with advanced fault detection for an HP IT
environment. It also proactively alerts you to potential issuesdelivering up to 66%
faster problem resolution and up to a 95% first-time fix rate. With extremely accurate
diagnostic capability, Insight Remote Support sends information to HP or HP
authorized channel partners to initiate diagnosis and quick resolution.
Benefits of using Insight Remote Support include:
Risk mitigationAvoiding problems before they occur and increasing system availability,
together with Proactive Care; accessing your IT environment support status
Cost reductionAutomatic support case generation, parts dispatch, and phone home support to fix
the problem
Insight Remote Support features include:
Agentless, fast setup for ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers (G7 servers and earlier require operating
system agents)
Installation wizards to discover and verify readiness of devices and to set up the hosting device
Automatic grouping by hardware type, with easy configuration
Improved configurability of notifications
24 x 7 phone home from HP call centers
Automatic problem reporting and support case submittal to Support Centers or HP authorized
service partners
Manage and organize devices

The manage and organize devices feature (Figure 8-22) provides a visual status of your individual
devices and device groups. It provides a view of both autopopulated Insight Remote Support devices
and manually added devices. You can customize device views for more efficient management. This
feature lets you easily navigate from individual devices to device groups to more detailed support
and product configuration information. Information details may vary depending on support status and
whether the device is remotely monitored by HP or manually added by the user. Devices remotely
monitored by HP will have the most comprehensive information set, such as configuration details.
Figure 8-22.Manage and organize devices with Insight Remote Support
In addition, you can share your IT information with other users within your
organization and establish roles for sharing the information. You also have the option
to share device information with HP authorized partners for support and
recommendations.
Manage contracts and warranties

The manage contracts and warranties feature (Figure 8-23) allows you to track contract and warranty
status by device and by contract. You can see what contracts you have, their associated access rights,
and when they expire. You can get entitled for additional privileges, such as access to certain support
content or to patches or software updates. This feature enhances your ability to take full advantage of
the privileges you are entitled to use.
Figure 8-23.Manage contracts and warranties with Insight Remote Support
A Batch link enables you to upload a single Microsoft Excel file with 2,500 contracts
and warranties in a single request. This is an important time-saver for customers
without support automation, who use Insight Online to track contracts and warranties
and who have previously needed to link each contract or warranty one at a time. The
process is 64 times faster for the contract administrator (30 minutes for the seven-step
bulk process vs. four days of data entry to link 2,500 contracts and warranties
individually).
You can cut and paste the contract and warranty details provided to you from your HP
contract administrator, account team, or partner. You can also enter the information
into the required fields manually.
The Upload process consists of seven steps outlined on the main screen and requires
you to check two boxes each time you upload a file (confirming that you are using the
latest template and have saved the template in .cvs format).
In order to use the Batch link tool, sign in to Support Center and click Contracts and
warranties.
Users who benefit from this include:
Nonremote support users who want to use Insight Online to monitor and manage their HP contracts
and warranties
Insight Online remote support users who need to upload a group of contracts and warranties
If you try to link any entitlement in your file that is already linked to someone else, the
Report Summary Page will have a column for status that states Completed with
Errors. The user is expected to download the file and review the errors contained
within the file.
Create, view, and download reports

Reports (Figure 8-24) can be personalized, and it is possible to save report templates that can be
reused.
Figure 8-24.Insight Online reports
Report types include:

Hardware configuration reports
ProLiant, Onboard Administrator/Blade enclosure, EVA, SAN switches, and MSA storage
Active and closed service events
Open and closed support cases
Warranty, contract, and Care Pack reports
Firmware
Proactive Care reports (available with Proactive Care Services)
Reports can be saved in pdf, xls, and csv format.
Note
For information about using Insight Online Reports, refer to the Reporting Guide at
hp.com/support/InsightOnline_RG_en.
Proactive Care reports
Figure 8-25.Proactive Care reports
As Figure 8-25 illustrates, for customers who choose to take advantage of the Proactive Care
Service, the following reports are available:
Proactive scanTwice per year, HP performs a proactive scan of Proactive Care-supported
devices in the customers computing environment. For HP servers and certain storage and
networking products, this service provides a technical device assessment that is designed to help
identify potential system configuration problems before they impact the customers business
operations.
HP remote support technology tools are used to collect, transport, and analyze configuration and
revision data to identify trends, revisions, or parameters that may impact operation. This analysis
uses diagnostic tools and processes to compare the devices to management best practices or
support advisories. HP then prepares a report that highlights the risks and issues that require
resolution or investigation (identifying deviations from HP best practices) and recommends an
appropriate course of action.
The customer receives a report for supported HP servers, storage, and networking products. A
technical account manager (TAM) is available on request during standard business hours to
discuss the implications and recommendations with the customer. Implementation of the
recommendations is the customers responsibility; however, the customer can purchase additional
assistance to implement the recommendations.
Firmware Release & Software Patch ReportAlso twice per year, HP reviews the products
under the Proactive Care contract to verify that they are at recommended revision levels. HP
provides the customer with a report containing recommendations for applicable software
versions, patches, and firmware revisions for each covered device. A TAM is available upon
customer request to discuss these recommendations. HP performs the following core deliverables
using the HP Remote Technology tool suite, as part of the firmware and software version
recommendation activity.
Firmware version recommendationsFor BladeSystem environments and ProLiant servers,
the firmware analysis includes the enclosure and all its components within the enclosure
covered by Proactive Care, including server and storage blades, power and cooling
components, networking, interconnects, and Virtual Connect technology. For storage and
network devices, the firmware analysis includes any supported devices covered by the
Proactive Care contract. If requested by the customer, HP will provide on-site installation
during standard business hours for firmware that is defined by HP as noncustomer installable
and that cannot be installed remotely.
HP can provide telephone support for firmware defined as customer installable during the
related hardware device support coverage window. The customer can purchase additional
services to install customer-installable firmware.
Software version recommendationsHP provides the customer with patch analysis and
update recommendations for all supported server operating systems, virtualization software, or
software required to operate a storage device that is covered under Proactive Care support.
Update recommendations are provided by comparing the customers current version
information against the latest supported releases and indicating whether the current installed
version is the latest release. Proactive Care provides the customer with general HP
recommendations, which are intended to address critical gaps with individual devices or
products.
Incident reportingThe customer receives a quarterly report that details the customers incident
history and incident trends. The report content, incident detail, resolution, and longer-term trends
can be discussed with a TAM as required by the customer.
Note
For more information about Proactive Care, go to
hp.com/go/proactivecaretechnology.
Other support options

Additional support options for ProLiant servers include:
Customer advisoriesHP publishes customer advisories whenever a solution to a known issue is
found.
Note
To browse the knowledge base for customer advisories, bulletins, and notices, visit
http://hp.com/go/supportcenter.
HP warranties and supportHP provides a limited warranty for ProLiant servers of either one or
three years parts and labor, depending on the server.
Care Pack ServicesA popular support option, Care Pack Services are support packages that
expand and extend standard warranties for HP hardware and software. They provide hardware
and software support, installation services, education services, and premium support options for
business-critical IT environments.
Note
For information about extending a warranty with Care Pack Services, go to
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/business-services/it-services.html?
compURI=1077422&jumpid=hpr_r1002_usen_link2.
HP Proactive CareHP Proactive Care with the Personalized Support option provides fast
problem resolution, coupled with proactive services designed to help prevent problems before
they occur. It is structured on three guiding principles for service delivery:
PersonalizedAn assigned HP account services manager (ASM), who is familiar with your IT
environment, team, and priorities, offers proactive guidance. A remote technical solution
specialist (TSS) with advanced technical skills acts as a single point of contact for end-to-end
case ownership.
ProactiveProactive Care provides state-of-the-art automation for real-time monitoring and
alerts anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices. It analyzes the optimal patch and firmware
revisions needed, provides health check analyses, and delivers trend/incident reports. Your
ASM proactively addresses your IT issues and gives you on-site operational and technical
advice.
SimplifiedSelect one of three service response levels.
The Customer Self-Repair Services Media LibraryThis online library has media (such as
graphics and videos) available on the following topics:
Removing and replacing components
Locating parts
Quick View product knowledge
Technical support
Note
To access the Customer Self-Repair Services Media Library, go to
http://h20464.www2.hp.com/default.htm.
To find media for a product, select Product Category Product Family
Product Series.
In Product Category, select BladeSystem for BladeSystem servers and select
Servers for all other ProLiant servers.
The media for the selected product is displayed.
Learning check
Questions
1. Which technology tools are part of Smart Update? (Select two.)
a. HP Systems Insight Manager
b. HP Smart Update Manager
c. Smart Start
d. Care Pack Services
e. Service Pack for ProLiant
2. Where should you look to find a solution to a known system issue?
a. Smart Search
b. Proactive Care
c. Customer advisories
d. Service Pack for ProLiant
3. Where should you look to find a tech support video for the ProLiant MicroServer Gen8?
a. Smart Search
b. Proactive Care
c. Customer advisories
d. Customer Self-Repair Services Media Library
Answers
1. B and E are correct. HP SUM and SPP are part of Smart Update.
A, C, and D are incorrect. HP SIM, Smart Start, and Care Pack Services are not part of
Smart Update.
2. C is correct. Customer advisories are where you look to find a solution to a known system
issue.
A, B, and D are incorrect. Smart Search, Proactive Care, and Service Pack for ProLiant
are not places to look to find a solution to a known system issue.
3. D is correct. You can find a tech support video for the Gen8 MicroServer in the Customer
Self-Repair Services Media Library.
A, B, and C are incorrect. You will not find a tech support video for the Gen8 MicroServer
on Smart Search, with Proactive Care, or in customer advisories.
9 Practice Test
INTRODUCTION
The HP ATP Server Solutions V2 certification addresses the following job roles: architect,
administrator, implementer, and support. The supporting course material focuses more closely on the
architect role and the implementer role. This course creates a foundation that more advanced
certifications will build on.
The intent of this book is to set expectations about the context of the exam and to help candidates
prepare for it. Recommended training to prepare for this exam can be found at the HP ExpertOne
website (www.hp.com/go/ExpertOne), as well as in books like this one. It is important to note that
although training is recommended for exam preparation, successful completion of the training alone
does not guarantee that you will pass the exam. In addition to training, exam items are based on
knowledge gained from on-the-job experience and application, as well as other supplemental
reference material that may be specified in this guide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The ATP Server Solutions V2 certification is targeted at the ATP skill level. It is designed candidates
who have not already acquired a previous version of the server ATP certification.
Although anyone can take the exam, HP recommends that candidates have a minimum of one-year
experience with server technologies, preferably HP server solutions. It is also expected that
candidates will have industry-standard server technology knowledge from training, hands-on
experience, or participation in other technical events.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ATP Server Solutions V2 certification is ideal for individuals who perform basic (entry-level,
single system), design, installation, start-up, administration, and support tasks on HP ProLiant
servers.
Typical candidates often hold one of the following job roles or certifications:
Consultant
Sales engineer
Presales engineer
Administrator
Installation technician
Support technician
EXAM DETAILS
The following are details about the exam:
Exam IDHP0-S41
Number of items60
Item typesMultiple choice (single response), multiple choice (multiple response), and drag and
drop
Exam time105 minutes
Passing score70%
Reference materialNo online or hard copy reference material will be allowed at the testing
site.
HP0-S41 testing objectives

18%: HP server technologies
Identify, describe, and differentiate foundational ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 server architectures and
technologies.
Explain how the accelerating pace of change requires a new style of IT and how ProLiant Gen9
servers address these changes.
Describe server management technologies, including HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), and HP OneView.
10%: Rack and tower server solutions

Differentiate among ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 tower and rack-mounted server products and
technologies.
Describe HP Intelligent Series Rack solutions
12%: HP BladeSystem solutions

Explain how HP BladeSystem meets data center challenges.
Differentiate among currently shipping ProLiant server blades.
Describe the components and technologies of BladeSystem enclosures.
9%: HP density-optimized solutions
Describe HP Apollo systems and technologies.
Describe HP SL series servers.
10%: HP Moonshot solutions

Explain how HP Moonshot enables a new style of IT.
Identify the products used for centralized deployment and management of Moonshot solutions.
Explain how to implement a hosted desktop infrastructure on Moonshot.
13%: Preparing for deployment

List the steps necessary to prepare a ProLiant server for deployment.
Describe the HP on-system management tools used to prepare a server for deployment.
15%: Provisioning an operating system

Explain the ProLiant server boot process and server configuration.
Describe the steps to provision an operating system.
Explain how HP on-system and on-premise management tools can be used to provision an
operating system.
13%: Maintaining a server environment

Describe the HP tools used to maintain and manage a server environment.
Name other HP support options and how they are used.
Test preparation questions and answers

book. Read all of the choices carefully, because there might be more than one correct answer. Select
Questions
1. What are the four major trends that are affecting how IT is experienced?
a. Cloud, big data, security, and mobility
b. Cloud, big data, virtualization, and software-defined networking
c. Virtualization, scalability, density, and resource optimization
d. Virtualization, scalability, microarchitecture, and software-defined servers
2. Which ProLiant technology allows customers to select a NIC that provides the functions and
bandwidth they need, without being limited by the NIC that is embedded on the system board?
a. iSCSI initiators
b. HP FlexibleLOM
c. HP Intelligent Provisioning
d. Rack control management (RCM) module
3. Which type of memory does not lose information when the server is powered off?
a. Memristor
b. CPU cache
c. Nonvolatile
d. Random access
4. The Intel Xeon Haswell-EP processor was specifically designed to provide which enhancement
over previous processors?
a. Use RAM beyond 4GB limits.
b. Provide support for network RAID.
c. Optimize power savings and performance.
d. Reduce data center power and cooling requirements.
5. What is a high-performance, scalable host controller interface designed for enterprise, data
center, and client systems that use PCI Express (PCIe) solid-state drives?
a. M.2
b. NVMe
c. SCSIe
d. MicroSD
6. Which HP rack-level solution for Apollo, ProLiant SL Series, and Moonshot systems enables
you to apply a global power cap to all enclosures with one command?
a. OneView
b. PPIC.exe utility
c. Onboard Administrator
d. Advanced Power Manager
7. Which HP innovation would benefit a high-frequency trading or analytics company that relies on
maximum application and transaction performance in order to realize significant revenue and
cost savings?
a. HP SmartDrives
b. HP SmartMemory
c. M.2 based storage
d. PCIe Workload Accelerator
8. Which HP software-defined management platform specifically addresses the challenges of
manual operation, human error, and limited extensibility in virtualized BladeSystem and rack
server environments?
a. iLO
b. OneView
c. Onboard Administrator
d. Insight Control
9. Which line of ProLiant servers provides a unique form factor that is ideal for entry-level server
platforms?
a. SL
b. BL
c. ML
d. MicroServer
10. Which line of ProLiant servers is ideal for customers who want a smaller footprint but with
enterprise server features in rack-mounted environments?
a. DL
b. ML
c. Moonshot
d. Apollo
11. Which ProLiant Gen8 server ships with UEFI enhanced by HP?
a. ProLiant BL465c Gen8
b. ProLiant DL580 Gen8
c. ProLiant SL230s Gen8
d. ProLiant SL250s Gen8
12. What is the function of the Compatibility Support Module in a ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server?
a. It enables native boot using virtual machine disks.
b. It enables support for PXE boot support for IPv6 networks.
c. It enables the system to boot into Legacy mode or UEFI mode.
d. It enables backward-compatible versions of Intelligent Provisioning to reside on the same
server.
13. Which HP feature does Onboard Administrator use to provide local and remote management
capability?
a. Sea of Sensors
b. Insight Control
c. LOM architecture
d. Insight Display
14. Which technology enables failure domains within a BladeSystem to remain small and limited to
just one chassis?
a. Enclosure link ports
b. HP Virtual Connect domains
c. OneView REST API
d. BladeSystem and OneView federation
15. Which HP component is fully integrated with all BladeSystem management applications?
a. Onboard Administrator
b. iLO
c. OneView
d. SmartDrives
16. Which HP technology adds a hardware abstraction layer that removes the direct coupling between
a server and the network infrastructure?
a. iLO
b. Virtual Connect
c. Multifunction NICs
d. HP Insight Management WBEM Providers
17. What is a defining characteristic of high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale customer
environments?
a. Their infrastructure experiences continual capacity expansion and contraction.
b. Their IT assets drive their revenue rather than being part of their back-end infrastructure.
c. Because of their heavy transaction workloads, they require 100% availability with 0%
downtime.
d. They require access to applications using primarily thin clients, tablets, and other mobile
devices.
18. Which function makes ProLiant SL250 and SL270 servers an ideal fit for oil and gas companies?
a. The internal Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)/Serial ATA (SATA) drives are compatible with
analog data input.
b. The hot-plug solid-state drives (SSDs) that ship standard with the system can be swapped
and replaced to suit workload demands.
c. The highly parallel structure of the graphic processing unit (GPU) helps accelerate design
and development.
d. The hyper-threading capability of the central processing unit (CPU) enables computations to
be performed simultaneously.
19. How does the Apollo 6000 system differ from the Apollo 8000 system?
a. The Apollo 6000 system is 2U; the Apollo 8000 system is 4U.
b. The Apollo 6000 is air cooled; the Apollo 8000 is water cooled.
c. The Apollo 6000 ships standard with SSDs; the Apollo 8000 ships with SAS or SATA
drives.
d. The Apollo 6000 ships standard with four 2P nodes per tray; the Apollo 8000 ships with ten
2P nodes per tray.
20. In which two ways do Moonshot solutions provide cost-saving benefits compared to traditional
servers? (Select two.)
a. Fewer part options
b. Less heat generated
c. Less data center space
d. Less energy consumption
e. Greater return on investment
21. What is NGINX Plus?
a. A standards interface that defines a WLAN system used for large-scale networks
b. A PCIe controller that optimizes I/O bandwidth, remote bandwidth, and latency
c. An open-source, secure way to connect users and apps; used mostly to accelerate websites
d. A device that enhances performance of applications requiring high transaction rates and
real-time data access
22. Which technology is a key enabler of a Moonshot System HDI implementation?
a. VMware ESXi
b. Citrix XenApp
c. Citrix PVS server
d. HP ConvergedSystem 100
23. What must you install if you have only one processor installed in a two-socket server?
a. Fan blanks
b. Heat sinks
c. Load reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
d. An additional processor
24. Which type of memory provides the greatest capacity when used with the existing memory
technology?
a. Dual- and quad-rank DIMMs
b. Error-correcting code (ECC) fully buffered FB-DIMMs
c. Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) DIMMs
d. A combination of RDIMMs and LRDIMMs
25. What is important to remember when planning a rack installation?
a. Recirculate the cool air through the rear door of the server.
b. Install the heaviest item first and on the bottom of the rack.
c. Keep the system AC current load between 80% and 90% of the circuit AC current rating.
d. Use a power distribution unit (PDU) with a detachable cord that is permanently wired to the
buildings branch circuit.
26. How do you access the Pre-boot Health Summary?
a. Press the UID button.
b. Press F10 during POST.
c. Press iLO Reboot Switch.
d. Click the HP Secure Shell (SSH) link in iLO.
27. In addition to the web-based interface, what else can you use to access iLO 4?
a. Telnet
b. Secure Shell (SSH)
c. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
d. Command line interface (CLI)
28. Which utility should you use to set up iLO for the first time?
a. OneView
b. HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
c. HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)
d. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)
29. What can you use for automatic discovery of iLOs and interconnects when given the Onboard
Administrator, Virtual Connect, or server as a target?
a. OneView
b. Intelligent Provisioning
c. HP Scripting Toolkit
d. HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)
30. What function does iLO Federation bring to HP SUM?
a. Ability to provision and update a server remotely.
b. Scalability to update multiple servers at the same time.
c. Manage and update drivers not included in the base operating system media.
d. Firmware and driver updates that require only a single reboot to activate.
31. Which HP tool allows you to create and edit a collection of configuration settings, save them in a
portable package, and deploy them to many ProLiant and BladeSystem Gen8 servers via iLO 4
or a USB key?
b. Onboard Administrator
c. Service Pack for ProLiant
d. SSA configuration utility
32. Which iLO component monitors and records system configuration changes?
a. Active Health System
b. HP Insight Online
d. Embedded Remote Support
33. When you are installing a new server, what should you update first?
a. Drivers
b. Agents
c. Firmware
d. Operating system
34. Which HP product enables you to access a system even if the network has failed?
a. Virtual Connect
b. Integrated Remote Console (IRC)
c. HP Insight Remote Support
d. Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
35. Which optional feature is designed to protect a system by allowing only authenticated binaries in
the boot process?
a. iLO ASIC
b. HP OS Build Plans
d. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
36. Which tool uses a command line script to enable you to create, read, update, and delete a server
infrastructure?
a. HP OS Build Plans
b. Scripting Toolkit
c. HP RESTful Interface
d. Secure Shell interface
37. Which feature of OneView facilitates the administration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of
multiple servers?
a. Activity screen
b. Smart Search
c. Dashboard
d. Group management
38. Which application type is best suited for Moonshot servers?
a. SAP HANA
b. File and print
c. Web hosting
d. Microsoft Parallel Data Warehouse
39. Which tool allows customers to track IT operations and support information from a remote
location?
b. HP System Management Homepage
c. ROM-Based Setup Utility
d. Insight Online
40. Which HP ProLiant solution is the best fit for a customer who needs to install a density-optimized
solution in the 2U space they have in their existing rack?
a. SL2500 Gen8
b. SL4500 Gen8
c. SL6500 Gen8
d. XL230a Gen9
Answers
1. A. Cloud, big data, security, and mobility are the current trends that affect how IT is
experienced. For more information, see Chapter 1.
B, C, and D are incorrect because they are not current trends that affect how IT is
experienced. Virtualization has been a driving force for the past several years and has
already been integrated into most data centers. Scalability is an important consideration
when designing a data center. Software-defined networking and software-defined servers
are emerging technologies. Microarchitecture and density, in addition to resource
optimization, have also been factors in designing a data center over the past several years
but are not current IT trends.
2. B. Flexible LOM technology allows customers to select a NIC that provides the functions
and bandwidth they need, without being limited by the NIC that is embedded on the
system board. For more information, see Chapter 1.
A is incorrect because iSCSI initiators provide ProLiant servers ready access to storage
resources using the same protocols that are used for networking but do not affect NIC
choice. C is incorrect because Intelligent Provisioning facilitates deployment of ProLiant
servers but does not determine NIC options. D is incorrect; RCM modules are used in
ProLiant SL series servers to provide remote access.
3. C. Nonvolatile memory does not lose information when the server is powered off.
For more information, see Chapter 1.
A is incorrect because a memristor is an integrated circuit element with an irregular
charge. B and D are types of volatile memory and therefore incorrect.
4. C. The Intel Xeon Haswell-EP processor was designed to optimize power savings and
performance. For more information, see Chapter 1.
A, B, and D are incorrect because they are not features or functions of Haswell-EP
processors.
5. B. NVMe is a high-performance, scalable host controller interface designed for
enterprise, data center, and client systems that use PCIe solid-state drives. For more
information, see Chapter 1.
A is incorrect because M.2 is a small form factor specification for internally mounted
storage expansion cards designed as an improvement to the mSATA standard. C is
incorrect because SCSIe is a backward-compatible interface that supports SATA and
PCIe storage devices. D is incorrect because microSD is a small form factor extension to
the SD card standard.
6. D. Advanced Power Manager enables you to apply a global power cap to Apollo,
ProLiant SL Series, and Moonshot enclosures with one command. For more information,
see Chapter 1.
A is incorrect because OneView is not used for command-driven enclosure-level power
capping. B is incorrect because PPIC.exe utility is limited to the chassis in which it is
installed. C is incorrect because Onboard Administrator is used in BladeSystem
enclosures, not Apollo, ProLiant SL Series, and Moonshot enclosures.
7. D. PCIe Workload Accelerators are ideal for companies that rely on maximum
application and transaction performance. For more information, see Chapter 1.
A and C are incorrect because these innovations deal with storage, not I/O acceleration.
B is incorrect because SmartMemory does not maximize transaction performance.
8. B. OneView deliberately addresses the challenges of manual operation, human error, and
limited extensibility in virtualized BladeSystem and rack server environments. For more
A, C, and D are incorrect because although they are all management platforms, they do not
specifically address manual operation, human error, and limited extensibility.
9. D. MicroServers are not considered ML, DL, SL, or BL servers. They are unique servers
that are cost-effective starter servers for businesses with fewer than 10 clients. For more
A and B are incorrect because these server lines are not entry-level platforms. C is
incorrect because the ML line is designed in an industry-standard tower form factor.
10. A. The ProLiant DL server line is ideal for customers who want a smaller footprint with
enterprise server features in rack-mounted environments.
B, C, and D are incorrect because these server lines are not industry-standard rack-
mounted servers.
11. B. ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers ship with UEFI enhanced by HP. For more information,
see Chapter 2.
A, C, and D are incorrect because these servers do not ship with UEFI enhanced by HP.
12. C. The Compatibility Support Module enables a ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server to boot into
Legacy mode or UEFI mode. For more information, see Chapter 2.
A, B, and D are incorrect because these functions are not performed by the CSM.
13. D. Onboard Administrator uses Insight Display to provide local and remote management
capability. For more information, see Chapter 3.
A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not provide local and remote management
capability.
14. D. BladeSystem and OneView federation keeps failure domains within a BladeSystem
small and limited to just one chassis. For more information, see Chapter 3.
A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not provide federation capability, which
isolates failures.
15. A. Onboard Administrator is fully integrated with all BladeSystem management
applications. For more information, see Chapter 3.
B is incorrect because iLO is used to access ProLiant servers remotely. C is incorrect
because OneView is not fully integrated with all BladeSystem management applications.
D is incorrect because SmartDrives are not integrated with BladeSystem management
applications.
16. B. Virtual Connect adds a hardware abstraction layer that removes the direct coupling
between a server and the network infrastructure. For more information, see Chapter 3.
A, C, and D are incorrect because none of these components add a hardware abstraction
layer.
17. B. In HPC and hyperscale environments, IT assets drive revenue rather than being part of
the back-end infrastructure. For more information, see Chapter 4.
A, C, and D are incorrect because these statements do not describe HPC or hyperscale
environments.
18. C. The GPU in ProLiant SL250 and SL270 servers accelerates product design and
development and reduces the time it takes to perform high-performance computing. For
more information, see Chapter 4.
A, B, and D are incorrect because these statements are not true regarding GPU-based
computing.
19. B. The Apollo 6000 is air cooled; the Apollo 8000 is water cooled. For more
A is incorrect because the Apollo a6000 chassis is 5U and the Apollo f8000 rack is 94
inches tall. C is incorrect because the ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 Server ships with a
choice of SAS/SATA/SSD drives and ProLiant XL730f Server ships with one SSD per
server. D is incorrect because the Apollo 6000 ships standard with two 1P nodes per tray;
the Apollo 8000 supports up to 144 x 2P ProLiant XL730f Gen9 servers per Apollo
f8000 Rack.
20. C and D. Moonshot consumes less power and takes up less data center space. For more
A, B, and E are incorrect because they are not true statements regarding Moonshot.
21. C. NGINX Plus is an open-source, secure way to connect users and apps; it is used in
Moonshot systems to deliver static web content while reducing power and footprint
requirements. For more information, see Chapter 5.
A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not describe NGINX Plus.
22. C. Citrix PVS server is a key enabler of a Moonshot System HDI. For more information,
see Chapter 5.
A, B, and D are incorrect. A is not a key enabler of a Moonshot System HDI. B is
incorrect because Citrix XenDesktop, not XenApp, is used with Citrix PVS server. D is
incorrect because a ConvergedSystem 100 can be used in an HDI implementation, but it is
not a key enabler of a Moonshot System HDI.
23. A. If you have only one processor installed in a two-socket server, fan blanks must be
installed. For more information, see Chapter 6.
B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not need to be installed if only one processor is
installed in a two-socket server.
24. A. Dual- and quad-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity when used with the current
memory technology. For more information, see Chapter 6.
B and C are incorrect because these memory technologies are not dual- or quad-rank. D is
incorrect because this combination is not supported.
25. B. When planning a rack installation, you should install the heaviest item first and on the
bottom of the rack. For more information, see Chapter 6.
A is incorrect because the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to
allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately
ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet. C is incorrect because the
system AC current load should be below 80% of the circuit AC current rating. D is
incorrect because HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to
the buildings branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an
industrial-style plug.
26. A. Press the UID button to access the Pre-boot Health Summary. For more information,
see Chapter 6.
B, C, and D are incorrect because these are not ways to access the Pre-boot Health
Summary.
27. B. You can access iLO through SSH. For more information, see Chapter 6.
A, C, and D are incorrect because these are not ways to access iLO 4.
28. B. RBSU is the only utility listed that you can use to set up iLO for the first time. For
more information, see Chapter 6.
A, C, and D are incorrect because they cannot be used to set up iLO.
29. B. You use HP SUM for automatic discovery of iLOs and interconnects when given the
Onboard Administrator, Virtual Connect, or server as a target. For more information, see
Chapter 6.
A, C, and D are incorrect because these tools are not used for automatic discovery.
30. B. iLO Federation with HP SUM provides the scalability to update multiple servers at the
same time. For more information, see Chapter 6.
A, C, and D are incorrect because these are not functions that iLO Federation brings to
HP SUM.
31. A. Intelligent Provisioning is the HP technology that helps you create and edit a collection
of configuration settings, save them in a portable package, and deploy them to many
ProLiant and BladeSystem Gen8 servers via iLO 4 or a USB key. For more information,
see Chapter 7.
B, C, and D are incorrect because they cannot be used to create or edit ProLiant
configuration settings, save them, and deploy them via iLO 4 or a USB key.
32. A. Active Health System is the HP tool that monitors and records changes in the server
hardware and system configuration. For more information, see Chapter 8.
B is incorrect because Insight Online is not part of iLO. C is incorrect because it is used
for single-server deployment and configuration. D is incorrect because it is a technology
that builds on the functions established with Insight Remote Support.
33. C. The firmware should be the first component you update when installing a new server.
For more information, see Chapter 4.
A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not need to be updated first.
34. D. iLO enables you to access a system even if the network has failed. For more
A, B, and C are incorrect because they cannot provide access to a system even if the
network has failed.
35. D. UEFI is designed to protect a system by allowing only authenticated binaries in the
boot process. For more information, see Chapter 7.
A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not protect a system by allowing only
authenticated binaries in the boot process.
36. C. The RESTful Interface enables you to create, read, update, and delete a server
infrastructure. For more information, see Chapter 8.
A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not enable you to create, read, update, or delete
a server infrastructure.
37. D. Group management is the feature of OneView that facilitates the administration,
troubleshooting, and monitoring of multiple servers. For more information, see Chapter
8.
A, B, and C are incorrect. They are different components of OneView that provide
different functions.
38. C. Web hosting applications are best suited for Moonshot servers. For more information,
see Chapter 4.
A, B, and D are incorrect. These application types are not best suited for Moonshot
servers.
39. D. Insight Online allows customers to track IT operations and support information from a
remote location. For more information, see Chapter 8.
A, B, and C are incorrect. These tools do not allow customers to track IT operations and
support information from a remote location.
40. A. The ProLiant SL2500 Gen8 server is a 2U solution that can be installed in an existing
rack. For more information, see Chapter 4.
B and C are incorrect. The SL4500 Gen8 server is a 4.3U solution; the SL6500 Gen8 is
4U. Neither of these servers will fit in a 2U rack space. D is incorrect because the
XL230a Gen9 server tray is designed for an Apollo 6000 system and cannot be installed
in a 2U rack space.
Glossary
Active Health SystemAn essential part of the iLO Management Engine. The Active
Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system
configuration. It assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution when
system failures occur.
AgentA program that runs in the background and regularly gathers information or
performs some other service on a server.
Agentless ManagementA hardware monitoring and alerting capability that runs on

the iLO chipset.
Application programming interface (API)A specification that describes how

certain software components should interact with each other and make requests from
one another.
Apollo systemsRack servers featuring Intel Haswell-EP processors designed for

high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale markets. The HP Apollo 6000 has
ten hot-swap server trays and two 1P nodes per tray. The HP Apollo 8000 has a unique
water cooling system that packs computational capability into a standard rack
footprint.
ArrayA set of physical hard drives configured into one or more logical drives.
Arrayed drives have significant performance and data protection advantages over
nonarrayed drives.
Array Configuration Utility (ACU)A web-based tool, useful for both novices and
more experienced RAID users, that facilitates the configuration and expansion of
drive arrays. ACU is being replaced by the SSA.
Basic input/output system (BIOS)The first software a computer runs when

powered on. BIOS initializes and tests the system hardware components and loads a
bootloader or an operating system from a memory device.
Big dataA collection of data sets that, because of their size and complexity, are
difficult to process using relational database management tools and desktop statistics
and visualization packages.
BladeSystemA server infrastructure solution that comprises server blades,

workstation blades, enclosures, interconnects, and multiple storage options such as
tape and storage blades inside a dedicated enclosure.
CacheA high-speed memory component used to store data temporarily for rapid
access.
Capacity expansionThe addition of physical drives (and thus storage capacity) to a

preexisting drive array and redistribution of existing logical drives and data over the
enlarged array. When you expand capacity, the size of the logical drives does not
change. If an existing array is nearly full of data, you can expand its capacity by
adding a new physical drive without disturbing the existing data.
Central processing unit (CPU)A microprocessing chip that carries out a

programs instructions by performing basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output
operations.
Certificate authority (CA)A trusted third-party organization or company that

issues digital certificates used to create digital signatures and public/private key pairs.
The CA guarantees that the person granted the unique certificate is who he or she
claims to be.
ChassisA frame or other internal supporting structure on which a servers circuit

boards and other electronics are mounted.
Command-line interface (CLI)The on-screen area where instructions are entered

in text format as a means of interacting with a computer program.
ConfigureTo set up and connect the functional units of a computer system as

required, including hardware, peripheral devices, software, and firmware.
Converged InfrastructureAn infrastructure that unifies individual products

within an enterprise into a cohesive unit. HP Converged Infrastructure is the HP
portfolio and strategy that enables businesses to develop and implement a next-
generation data center.
CoreAn independent central processing unit or processor.
CPU socketA connector on a system board that provides mechanical and electrical
connections between a microprocessor and a circuit board.
Denial of service (DoS)An attack that attempts to render a machine or network

resource unavailable to its intended users.
DeployTo transform hardware or software from a packaged form to an operational

state.
Direct-attached storage (DAS)Dedicated storage resources located within the

computer cabinet and connected through PCI or another peripheral bus to a single
server.
Domain Name Service (DNS)A distributed naming system that translates domain
names into IP addresses.
Double Data Rate-Synchronous DRAM (DDR-SDRAM)A type of

synchronous, dynamic RAM that reads data on both the rising and falling edges of
each clock cycle, thereby doubling the effective data rate of the front-side bus.
Dual in-line memory module (DIMM)A set of dynamic RAM integrated circuits.
DIMM types include registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), unbuffered with ECC DIMMs
(UDIMMs), load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs), low-voltage DIMMs (LVDIMMs), and
HyperCloud DIMMs (HCDIMMs).
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)A networking protocol used on

Internet Protocol (IP) networks to dynamically distribute network configuration
parameters, such as IP addresses, for interfaces and services.
EnclosureA physical container for a set of server blades, consisting of a backplane

that routes power and communication signals, plus additional hardware for cabling
and thermal issues. The enclosure also hosts the server power supplies and
interconnect modules.
Fault toleranceA servers ability to recover from hardware problems without

interrupting server performance or corrupting data. Hardware RAID is most
commonly used for fault tolerance. Other types of fault tolerance include controller
duplexing and software-based RAID.
FederationA cooperative group of servers with unified system management.
Fibre ChannelA high-speed network technology (commonly running at speeds of

2, 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s) primarily used for storage networking. Fibre Channel uses
optical fiber to connect the server hardware and the storage area network (SAN).
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)An encapsulation of Fibre Channel frames

over Ethernet networks. This allows Fibre Channel to use 10 Gb/s (or faster) Ethernet
networks while preserving the Fibre Channel protocol.
FirmwareA combination of nonvolatile memory, program code, and stored data.
FlashingThe process of updating the flash memory on a system. Flash memory is

nonvolatile memory that holds control code, such as BIOS information. It is very fast
because it can be rewritten block by block rather than byte by byte.
Flex-10Technology that enables a 10 Gb Ethernet port to be split into four physical

functions (PFs).
FlexFabricA technology that expands the capabilities of Flex-10 by enabling a 10

Gb Ethernet port to be split into four PFs and by providing a way to converge
Ethernet, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel traffic on the 10 Gb port. The FlexFabric
architecture combines advanced, standards-based platforms and advanced networking
technologies to optimize performance and reduce latency in virtualized server
environments.
FlexFabric portA physical 10 Gb port capable of being partitioned into four

physical functions (PFs).
FlexibleLOMThe physical 10 Gb port of a field-installable network adapter on a

server blade.
FlexNICA virtual NIC produced by Flex-10 technology that is created by splitting a

10 Gb Ethernet port into four PFs and that can be tuned from 100 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s.
Form factorThe physical dimensions of the major components of computers.

Gen9The latest generation of HP ProLiant servers. Previous generations include
Gen8 and G7.
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)A term describing various technologies for transmitting

Ethernet frames at a rate of one gigabit per second, as defined by the IEEE 802.3-2008
standard.
Graphics processing unit (GPU)A specialized electronic circuit that rapidly

manipulates and alters memory to accelerate the creation of images for output to a
display.
Graphical user interface (GUI)A means of interacting with a program that

leverages the computers graphics capabilities to make the interactions easier, typically
within a web browser.
Host bus adapter (HBA)An I/O adapter that provides connectivity between a
server and a storage deviceespecially a Fibre Channel device. It relieves the host
processor of data storage and retrieval tasks, thereby improving server performance.
Hot pluggableA computer system component (such as a hard drive) that can be
swapped out, or replaced, while the system is still running. Note that you must
perform administrative tasks before or after installing the component.
Hot swappableA device (such as a fan tray or power supply) that can be installed
and removed while the server is running without affecting the rest of the servers
capabilities. No administrative tasks need to be performed as part of this process.
HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM)An HP management program that

simplifies the update process by automating many ProLiant server maintenance tasks.
HyperscalabilityThe ability of a computer architecture to scale up as demand

increases on the system.
HypervisorComputer software, firmware, or hardware that creates and runs a

virtual machine. Leading brands are VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
In-bandA method for managing devices that routes management traffic over the
same path as that used by regular network traffic. Examples include telnet/SSH,
HTTP/HTTPS, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Input/output (I/O)Signals or data received by the computer system (input) or sent
from it (output).
Insight Cluster Management Utility (CMU)A management application for HP

Moonshot that, through a simple graphical interface, enables at-a-glance and zoom-in
views of the entire cluster across multiple metrics, provides frictionless scalable
remote management and analysis, and allows rapid provisioning of software to all the
nodes of the system.
Intelligent Series Rack familyA family of HP racks that offer optional location
discovery intelligence for advanced asset management. This capability integrates with
HP iLO management and HP Intelligent Power Distribution Units (iPDUs) to
communicate the unit space, row, and rack location of each server. By carefully
mapping current demands and available resources, it also helps you manage and place
workloads.
Insight DisplayAn LCD panel on the front of a BladeSystem enclosure for easy
setup and management. The interactive screen provides the first access to an enclosure
after it is powered up and continuously provides information about enclosure health
and operation.
Insight OnlineA personalized IT and support dashboard that automatically displays

devices remotely monitored by HP Insight Remote Support. It lets you easily track
service events and support cases, as well as view device configurations.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)A professional

association that develops technical standards and specifications, among many other
activities.
Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)A set of embedded management features that support

the complete life cycle of the individual server from initial deployment through
ongoing management to service alerting and remote support.
Intelligent ProvisioningA technology that helps you manage the installation of the
servers operating system, whether an off-the-shelf operating system or a version of a
leading operating system with the HP brand. HP Intelligent Provisioning automatically
installs the necessary componentsincluding any drivers and utilities the server
requiresand ignores components that are not required.
International Standards Organization (ISO) imageAn archive file version of the
contents of a CD or DVD.
Internet Protocol (IP)An industry standard that specifies the format of datagrams
(packets) and the addressing scheme on a network. Most networks combine IP with
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which establishes a virtual connection between
a destination and a source.
Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI)An IP-based storage

networking standard for linking data storage facilities. Unlike some SAN protocols,
iSCSI requires no dedicated cabling; it can be run in an existing IP infrastructure.
Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU)A rack-mounted power distribution

unit (PDU) that uses the core-and-stick architecture of the HP Modular PDU line to
prevent the overprovisioning of power from restricting growth in the data center. The
iPDU monitors power consumption at the core, load segment, stick, and outlet level
with precision and accuracy.
Keyboard, video, mouse (KVM)A device or technology that enables one

keyboard, video monitor, and mouse combination to manage one or more computers.
LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) architectureA server architecture in which a

network interface controller (NIC) is embedded on the system board.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)An application protocol for

accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP
network.
Logical driveA group of physical drives that behaves as one storage unit.
M.2-based storageA specification for internally mounted storage expansion cards

that maximizes usage of the space on a storage expansion card while minimizing the
footprint. M.2 devices can provide twice the storage capacity within the same footprint
of mSATA SSD devices. M.2 is used primarily for boot devices.
Media access control (MAC) addressA data communication protocol, used in

computer networking, that is a sublayer of the data link layer (Layer 2). A MAC
address is a unique number assigned to a device that enables it to communicate on a
physical network segment. MAC addresses are used for most IEEE 802 networks,
including Ethernet.
Mezzanine cardA circuit board meant to be an extension or daughter of a system

board. Stacked like the floors of a theater, these cards usually fit on top of and parallel
to the board, separated by spacers.
MicroSDA small form factor extension to the Secure Digital (SD) card standard,
which is governed by the SD Association.
Moonshot systemThe first software-defined web server. The Moonshot 1500

chassis supports shared power, cooling, management, and fabric for 45 low-power,
hot-pluggable server cartridges that are optimized for web serving, cloud, hosted
desktop infrastructure, and more.
Network-attached storage (NAS)A storage solution that connects to the existing

network infrastructure, allowing heterogeneous file serving and print services.
Network interface controller (NIC)A hardware component that connects a

computer to its network through an embedded port.
Network Time Protocol (NTP)A protocol that synchronizes timekeeping among

distributed time servers and clients. NTP maintains consistent timekeeping among all
clock-dependent devices within a network so that the devices can provide diverse
applications based on a consistent time.
Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM)Basic system memory that retains

its information when the power is turned off.
OfflineA method of performing tasks outside the control of an application or

computer system or when system resources are shut down.
Onboard AdministratorThe central point for controlling an entire BladeSystem

enclosure. It offers configuration, power, and administrative control over the rack and
its associated blades, blade management processors (iLOs), network switches, and
storage components. The Onboard Administrator module contains a single
management processor, with shared resources to an optional backup twin processor
for failover.
OneViewAn HP management tool that is designed to replace the capabilities of HP

Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), HP Insight Control, HP Virtual Connect Manager
(VCM), and HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM). OneView uses a
resource-oriented architecture to orchestrate the management of all Converged
Infrastructure resources.
OnlineA method of performing tasks while the operating system and system utilities
are operational.
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)An HP configuration utility that

executes from the option ROM on an array controller. ORCA enables you to create,
view, and delete logical drives and to set the boot controller order. It is designed for
users who have minimal configuration requirements.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)A company that manufactures products

that are purchased by another company and sold under the purchasing companys
brand.
Out-of-band managementThe most secure form of managing a networking

product. With this method, you connect your management station to the switchs
console port with a serial cable. This connection is dedicated to your management
session, which you open using terminal emulation software.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe)A high-speed serial

computer expansion bus standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP
bus standards.
Physical function (PF)A PCIe function of a network adapter that supports the
single root I/O virtualization interface.
Power distribution unit (PDU)A multiple-output device designed to distribute

electric power within the data center.
Power-on self-test (POST)A series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS

in a computer when it is first started.
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)A network interface environment for

booting computers independently of data storage devices or installed operating
systems.
Precision Time Protocol (PTP)A protocol used to synchronize clocks throughout
a computer network.
Price/performance ratioA metric that compares a products performance as

related to its price. It is desirable to have high performance for the price.
ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 serversHP business-class rack-mounted, tower, and

blade enclosure servers.
ProvisionTo activate a system component, such as a server, array, or switch, so that

it is available for use.
RackA standard frame or enclosure for mounting multiple server modules.
Rack unit (U)A unit of measurement equaling 1.75 inches (4.445 cm) in height.
The size of a piece of rack-mounted equipment is often expressed as a number of U.
For example, one rack unit is 1U, two rack units is 2U, and so on.
Red Hat Enterprise LinuxA Linux operating system distribution developed by the
US company Red Hat for the commercial market.
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)A method of combining drives

for fault tolerance and performance.
Remote direct memory access (RDMA)A method for providing direct access
between the memory of one computer and that of another without involving the
operating system of either.
Representation State Transfer (REST) APIA web service that performs basic
create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations on resources using HTTP POST,
GET, PUT, and DELETE messages. Applications conforming to REST constraints are
known as RESTful.
RESTful Interface ToolA command-line interface (CLI) scripting tool that

leverages the REST API for secure, remote server configurations at scale.
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)An HP configuration utility embedded in the

system ROM that starts when you press F9 from the start-up sequence. RBSU helps
you configure server hardware settings and prepare a server for operating system
installation.
Scalable SystemsThe ProLiant SL family of servers.
Scripting ToolkitA server deployment product that allows customers to automate

the configuration and installation of ProLiant servers and BladeSystem infrastructures
for high-volume deployments.
Sea of SensorsA group of electronic sensing devices that provide data to precisely
control the server fans and directly cool specific components while not overcooling
other components.
Secure Shell (SSH)An industry-standard program that enables you to log on to

another system over a network and execute commands on that system. It also allows
you to move files from one system to another and provides authentication and secure
communications over insecure channels.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)A standard protocol layer that lies between HTTP and
TCP and that provides privacy and message integrity between a client and server. SSL
is used to authenticate a server, so clients can be assured they are communicating with
the server it claims to be. It is application protocol independent.
Serial ATA (SATA)A storage connection that delivers disk interconnect speeds
starting at 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s). SATA hard drives offer high throughput rates and
connectivity previously reserved for SCSI or Fibre Channel disks, at a lower cost per
gigabyte.
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)A storage connection using a point-to-point serial

peripheral interface in which controllers are linked directly to disk drives. SAS
enables up to 128 devices of different sizes and types to be connected simultaneously
with thinner and longer cables. Its full-duplex signal transmission supports a speed of
3.0 Gb/s.
Server bladeA very dense server system containing microprocessors, memory, and
network connections that can be easily inserted into an enclosure so it can share
power supplies, fans, switches, and other components with other server blades.
Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)A comprehensive software package that includes
firmware, drivers, and tools for ProLiant servers.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)An Internet-standard protocol

for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include
routers, switches, servers, workstations, and printers.
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)A bus standard for connecting

computers and their peripherals.
SmartDrivesHard drives that have improved drive density in ProLiant Gen8 and
Gen9 servers, which results in extra space for more drives in the front of DL servers
and more memory slots on server blades.
SmartMemoryProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 technology that unlocks performance and

high-efficiency features available only with HP qualified memory.
Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)An advanced configuration utility for

configuring arrays. It enables you to perform many complex configuration tasks via a
GUI, a CLI, or scripting. SSA is replacing the ACU.
Software development kit (SDK)A set of tools used for developing applications.
Solid-state drive (SSD)A device that uses integrated circuits as memory for
persistent data storage.
Solution Demo PortalAn HP web portal that provides a central location for
demonstrations, webinars, and supporting collateral that showcase how HP
technologies lead, innovate, and transform enterprise business. Live and prerecorded
features on the portal demonstrate HP hardware, software, services, and partnerships
in a multimedia format, illustrating how HP can help solve business and IT problems.
State-change message bus (SCMB)A data transfer system that is a critical

element for infrastructure automation in OneView.
Storage area network (SAN)A dedicated network that provides access to

consolidated, block-level data storage. SANs are primarily used to make storage
devices, such as disk arrays and tape libraries, accessible to servers so that the devices
appear as locally attached devices to the operating system.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)A Linux-based operating system

distribution developed by the German company SUSE. SUSE was purchased by
Novell in 2003, which was subsequently purchased by The Attachmate Group.
Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)A type of dynamic RAM that eliminates wait
states, thereby enabling higher clock speeds than conventional memory types.
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)The specification that standardizes

the interface between the operating system and the platform firmware at boot and run-
time for ProLiant Gen9 servers.
Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)A string of characters used to identify the

name of a web resource.
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)Electrical equipment that provides

emergency power to a load when the main power source fails.
Universally unique identifier (UUID)A standard used in software construction that

enables distributed systems to uniquely identify information without significant central
coordination.
Virtual ConnectA set of interconnect modules and embedded software for

BladeSystem enclosures that simplifies the setup and administration of server
connections.
Virtual LAN (VLAN)A virtual network within a physical network. VLANs enable
you to group users by logical function instead of by physical location, which helps to
control bandwidth usage within your network.
Virtual machineA software-based emulation of the architecture and functions of a

real or hypothetical computer.
Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)A set of systems management and

Internet technologies used to unify the management of distributed computing
environments. WBEM is based on standards developed by the Distributed
Management Task Force (DMTF).
Wide area network (WAN)A network that covers a broad area using leased
telecommunication lines.
World Wide Name (WWN)A 64-bit (8-byte) value used during Fibre Channel
fabric log-in to uniquely identify a Fibre Channel HBA port.
Index
A
Advanced Power Manager (APM) 27
external power shelf 112113
features and functions 110111
Innovation Zone 113114
power optimization 111112
rack-level solution 109
Agentless Management Service (AMS) 198199
Answers for learning check
Apollo 8000 systems 120
BIOS 163
c3000 and c7000 enclosures 100
cost-saving benefits vs. traditional servers 143
events 188
federated BladeSystem 100
HDI, implementation 143
HP server series 120
HP SL4500 chassis 120
iLO Management Engine 163
Intelligent Provisioning 188
networks 100
ProLiant Gen9 servers
memory bus 51
NIC 51
OneView 51
solid-state drives 51
UEFI class 51
rack and tower servers
cost-effective starter server 73
ProLiant DL580 Gen8 server 73
remote locations 73
Scripting Toolkit 163
service solution 143
Smart Array controller 188
Smart Update 232
system issues 232
tech support video 232
VMware ESXi 188
Answers for practice exams
Apollo 6000 system vs. Apollo 8000 system 248
BladeSystem 248
boot process 250
command line script 251
Compatibility Support Module 247
configuration settings 250
entry-level server platforms 247
hardware abstraction layer 248
high-frequency trading 247
HPC and hyperscale customer 248
HP product 250
iLO component monitors and records system 250
iLO Federation 250
iLOs and interconnects 250
iLO set up 250
Intel Xeon Haswell-EP processor 246
IT operations and support information 251
IT trends 246
memory technology 246, 249
Moonshot servers 251
Moonshot solutions 248
Moonshot System HDI implementation 249
new server installation 250
NGINX Plus 249
NIC 246
Onboard Administrator 247
OneView 251
PCIe solid-state drives 246
Pre-boot Health Summary 249
ProLiant Gen8 server ships with UEFI 247
ProLiant SL250 and SL270 servers 248
rack installation 249
rack-mounted environments 247
software-defined management platform 247
two-socket server 249
Apollo system
Apollo services 106
Apollo 6000 system
APM 109116
Apollo a6000 chassis 106108
compute nodes 108
ProLiant XL230a Gen9 server 109
ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 server 108109
scalability and efficiency 106
system scenarios 107
Apollo 8000 system
advantages 115116
compute and redundant CDU racks 114
converged system 115
dry-disconnect servers 116117
iCDU 116
management infrastructure 115
manufacturing 115
scalable configuration 115
scientific computing 115
system comparision 116
water cooling 114
large-scale deployments 105
performance, efficiency and accessibility 105106
rack-scale solutions 105
Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 132
Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 170171
B
Basic input/output system (BIOS) 39, 4345, 152153
cabling 149
c3000 enclosure 8586
Insight Display 8990
PCI expansion blade 97
Smart Array P244br 98
SPP 156
storage blades 9697
SUM 156
Virtual Connect
benefits 92
Flex-10, Flex-20 and FlexFabric adapters 92
FlexNIC 9596
interconnect modules 9192
OneView 93
server-edge virtualization 91
technology 9395
VCEM 93
BladeSystem solutions
BladeSystem Gen9 server 7980
chassis 75, 76
data center challenges 77
definition 7576
dramatic reduction 76
enclosures
FlexNIC 9596
OneView 93
server and network infrastructure 91
storage blades 9697
VCEM 93
Virtual Connect technology 9395
OneView
automated system 79
converged system 79
federated system 79
monitoring 78
optimization 78
provisioning 7778
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server
benefits 82
vs. Gen8 server 8384
innovations 82
internal view 81
processor capabilities 83
unique options 83
ProLiant Gen8 server
BL420c Gen8 server 8485
BL460c Gen8 server 83, 84
server blades 8081
Boot process
Boot Options screen 165166
ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 server 167168
RBSU 166167
C
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop
architecture 137138
features 138
high levels 139140
Cloud OS
advantages 135
architecture 134
components 135
OpenStack 133134
D
DDR4 memory
vs. DDR3 12, 13
DIMMs per processor 12
dynamic workload acceleration 11, 12
Haswell-EP system board interface 9
NVDIMMs 1415
performance expectations 13
quad-rank DIMM 148
RDIMMs and LRDIMM 12
UDIMM 12
Density-optimized solutions
answers for learning check
Apollo services 106
Apollo 6000 system
APM 109116
compute nodes 108
Apollo 8000 system
advantages 115116
compute racks and redundant CDU racks 114
iCDU 116
manufacturing 115
system comparision 116
water cooling 114
HPC
Apollo systems 103
development teams 102
economic competitiveness 103104
fields 104
financial firm 103
IT assets 101102
manufacturing firms 103
oil and gas sector 103
resources 104
service providers 104105
supercomputing 103
hyperscale market 101102
questions for learning check
SL scale-out servers
ProLiant SL2500 Gen8 118
Deployment
Cloud OS, Moonshot
advantages 135
architecture 134
components 135
OpenStack 133134
environmental standards 149150
hardware
cabling 149
DIMM installation 147149
fan blanks 149
hard drives 149
I/O cards 146
Insight CMU
control 136
features 136
graphical interface 136
HPC solution 135
monitor 136
provision 136
out-of-band management, iLO
BIOS settings 152153
functions 153
iLO 4 log-in screen 153154
RBSU 154155
SSH interface 153
web interface 155156
SPP
BladeSystem enclosures 156
firmware update process 156, 161
online and offline mode 162
operating system support 162
ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 servers 161
single ISO image 160
SUM
firmware updates 158159
GUI 157158
hardware and operating system support 158
iLO Federation 159160
SOAP server 159
Direct-connect SAS storage 9697
DL server line
embedded Smart Array technology 58
ProLiant DL380 Gen9 server 58, 62
features 5859
scale-up and scale-out workloads 5960
TCO savings 59
UEFI support 6061
Drive writes per day (DWPD) 17
D2200sb storage blade 96
Dual in-line memory module (DIMM) installation
dual-rank 147148
guidelines 148149
quad-rank 147148
single-rank 147148
E
Exam objectives
Apollo 6000 system 101
Insight Display 75
interconnect options 75
OA 75
storage blades 75
boot process 165
centralized deployment and management 121
HDI 121
HPC and hyperscale markets 101
HP ProLiant server 145
HP ProLiant SL line servers 101
IT industry 121
on-cloud management 189
on-premise management tools 165, 189
on-system management tools 145, 165, 189
iLO 1
IT trends 1
OneView 1
vs. ProLiant Gen8, 1
UEFI 1
ProLiant server blades 75
ProLiant support options 189
rack and tower server
Intelligent Series Racks 53
ProLiant DL servers 53
ProLiant MicroServers 53
ProLiant ML servers 53
server configuration 165
F
Fibre Channel over Ethernest (FCoE) 94
FlexFabric technology 96
FlexHBA 146
FlexNIC 95
H
Hard disk drives (HDDs) 15, 17
Haswell-EP processor 8
High-performance computing (HPC)
Apollo systems 103
back-end infrastructure 101, 102
development teams 102
economic competitiveness 103104
fields 104
financial firm 103
IT assets 101102
manufacturing firms 103
oil and gas sector 103
resources 104
service providers 104105
solution 135
supercomputing 103
Host bus adapters (HBAs) 94, 146
Hosted desktop infrastructure (HDI)
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop
architecture 137138
features 138
high levels 139140
desktop virtualization 137138
NGINX Plus 140141
HP Active Health System 199200
HP Advanced Power Manager (APM)
external power shelf 112113
Innovation Zone 113114
power optimization 111112
HP Apollo system
Apollo services 106
Apollo 6000 system
APM 109116
compute nodes 108
Apollo 8000 system
advantages 115116
compute and redundant CDU racks 114
iCDU 116
manufacturing 115
systems comparison 116
water cooling 114
HP BladeSystem solutions
BladeSystem Gen9 server 7980
chassis 75, 76
definition 7576
dramatic reduction 76
enclosures
FlexNIC 9596
OneView 93
server and network infrastructure 91
storage blades 9697
VCEM 93
OneView
automated system 79
converged system 79
federated system 79
monitoring 78
optimization 78
provisioning 7778
ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server
benefits 82
vs. Gen8 server 8384
innovations 82
internal view 81
processor capabilities 83
unique options 83
ProLiant Gen8 server
server blade 8081
HP Cloud OS
advantages 135
architecture 134
components 135
OpenStack 133134
HP Converged System 100
architecture 137138
features 138
high levels 139140
HP DDR4 memory
vs. DDR3 12, 13
NVDIMMs 1415
quad-rank DIMM 148
UDIMM 12
HP FlexibleLOM technology 3
HP iLO manual reboot 190191
HP Insight cluster management utility (CMU) 135136
HP Insight Control server provisioning (ICsp)
device groups 184
OS Build Plans 186
rack-mount and BladeSystem servers 182
user interface 183184
virtual appliance 185
HP Insight Remote Support
benefits 223
call center staff 222
contracts and warranties 224226
features 223
management and organization, devices 223224
Proactive Care Service
Firmware version 228
incident reporting 228229
Proactive scan 227228
Software version 228
report types 226227
SIM local console/web interface 223
HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
advanced license 40
built-in hard-ware/firmware 39
essentials license 40
features 4142
functions 153
iLO4 support 42
manual reboot 190191
RBSU 154155
scale-out license 40
SSH interface 153
configuration 175176
deployment 176178
home page 192193
installation 175176
main menu 174
maintenance-related task 194195
uses 176
HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis
benefits 133
integrated cluster 132133
internal network switch modules 126
management fabric 132
management module 131132
network fabric 132
storage fabric 132
HP Moonshot-45G Switch Module 129130
HP Moonshot-180G Switch Module 130131
HP Moonshot (MS) solutions
centralized deployment and management
Cloud OS 133135
Insight CMU 135136
PXE 133
HDI
Citrix XenDesktop conceptual architecture 137140
NGINX Plus 140141
IT industry
advantages 122
components 125
financial benefits 124125
front-end web servers 122123
moonshot 1500 chassis 126, 131133
moonshot networking modules 128131
Moonshot Server Cartridges 126128
optimum performance 122
web services 121
HP Moonshot Starter System 128
HP On-cloud management, Insight Online
access 48
benefits 223
central connect 219
create, view, and download reports 226227
dashboard 47, 48
direct connect 219220
manage and organize devices 223224
My IT mobile dashboard 221222
Proactive Care reports 227228
remote support technology 48
Support Center dashboard 218
HP OneView
architecture 203
dashboard 202
Data Centers screen 214215
enclosure group 210211
Environmental Resource Manager 205
HTML5 user interface 204
iLO remote management solution 216217
logical interconnect 212213
Microsoft Active Directory 217
OpenLDAP 217
patches and updates 213
REST API 204
RIS 206207
server profiles
configuration 209
hardware types 209210
resources 209
Server Profiles screen 208
Smart Search feature 207208
Storage Resource Manager 206
system health monitoring 213214
uniform resource identifier 204
user accounts 211
user roles 211
VMware vCenter integration 215216
HP On-premise management tools
Activity screen 3839
dashboard 3637
ICsp
device groups 184
OS Build Plans 186
Map View 38
OneView
architecture 34, 35, 203
dashboard 202
features 3536
OpenLDAP 217
REST API 204
RIS 206207
server profiles 208210
software-based approach 34
user accounts 211
user roles 211
virtual and physical appliance 35
single-server deployments 182
HP On-system management tools
Active Health System 199200
advantages 197
AMS 198199
benefits 197198
default iLO configuration 196197
Embedded Remote Support 201
Health Summary screen 201202
enterprise customers 173
iLO
advanced license 40
features 4142
iLO4 support 42
deployment 176178
home page displays 192193
installation 175176
main menu 174
uses 176
out-of-band management
functions 153
RBSU 154155
SSH interface 153
RESTful Interface Tool 191192
servers 189190
SPP
SUM
GUI 157158
SOAP server 159
UEFI
BIOS 44
interface 43
platform classes 43
server boot process 43
specification 43
system utilities 4647
transition 45
HP PCI expansion blade 97
HP ProLiant Gen9 servers
capabilities of 3
customer requirement 5
DDR4 memory
vs. DDR3 12, 13
UDIMM 12
direct-attached storage 15
3D Sea of Sensors technology 2728
FlexibleLOM adapter 3
HP enterprise SSDs
DWPD 17
12 Gb/s SAS value endurance 1819
HDDs 17
IOPS performance 17
latency problem 16
power consumption 1617
qualification process 17
typical workloads 1718
Intel processors
architecture 9
features 8
SmartMemory 911
Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor 78
iPDU 2829
IT trends 2
LRDIMM technology 1314
M.2-based storage 2122
memory bus 67
microSD technology
PCIe Workload Accelerators 2324
USB memory stick 22
VMware environment 23
NVDIMM technology 1415
NVMe 16
on-cloud management with insight online 4748
on-premise management
dashboard 3637
Map View 38
OneView 3436
on-system management
iLO 3942
UEFI 4347
PCIe Workload Accelerators
light endurance 2526
value endurance 2425
power capping 27
vs. ProLiant G7, Gen8 4
SCSIe 16
100-series and 10-series power supplies 31
300-series Flex Slot power supply 3031
SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility 1920
Smart Storage battery 3132
vs. strategy 4
workload optimization 23
HP ProLiant Moonshot Server Cartridge 127
HP ProLiant m300 Server Cartridge 127
HP ProLiant m700 Server Cartridge 127
HP ProLiant server
hardware
cabling 149
fan blanks 149
hard drives 149
I/O cards 146
on-system management tools
out-of-band management, iLO 152156
Smart Update 156162
HP RESTful Interface Tool 191192
HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)
HP SIM Managed System Setup Wizard 199
HP Smart Array P244br Controller 98
HP SmartMemory technology
applications, data and digital content 9
DRAM manufacturers 9
features 10
memory demand and component complexity 10
qualification and test process 10
ROI 10
third-party memory 11
types 10
HP Smart Search 207208
HP Smart Update Manager (SUM)
GUI 157158
SOAP server 159
HP StoreVirtual P4000 Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA) software 96
I
Insight cluster management utility (CMU) 135136
Insight Control server provisioning (ICsp)
device groups 184
OS Build Plans 186
Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
advanced license 40
features 4142
functions 153
iLO4 support 42
RBSU 154155
SSH interface 153
Intelligent Cooling Distribution Unit (iCDU) 116
Intelligent Power Discovery (IPD) technology 30
Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) 2829
deployment 176178
home page 192193
installation 175176
main menu 174
uses 176
Intelligent Series Rack 7071
Ivy Bridge processor 8, 59
K
Keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) 89, 90
L
Load-reduced DIMM (LRDIMM) technology 1314
M
Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) 7
M.2-based storage
Bl460c dual-M.2 adapter 22
mSATA 21
NGFF 21
Rack dual-M.2 adapter 2122
solid-state storage adoption 21
Memory bus
I/O bus 6, 7
MRAM 7
persistent/nonvolatile memory 6
PRAM 7
RRAM 7
Memristor 7
microSD technology
benefits 24
endurance workloads 23
PCIe versions 2324
USB memory stick 22
ML server line
ProLiant ML150 Gen9 server 68
Monte Carlo simulation 107
Moonshot 1500 Chassis
benefits 133
integrated cluster 132133
internal network switch modules 126
management fabric 132
management module 131132
network fabric 132
storage fabric 132
Moonshot-45G Switch Module 129130
Moonshot Networking Modules
Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Module 131
Moonshot-6SFP Uplink Module 131
redundancy/traffic isolation 128
Moonshot-4QSFP+ Uplink Module 131
Moonshot Server Cartridges
monitoring and management 126
Moonshot Starter System 128
ProLiant Moonshot Server Cartridge 127
ProLiant m300 Server Cartridge 127
workloads 127
Moonshot-6SFP Uplink Module 131
Moonshot (MS) solutions
centralized deployment and management
Cloud OS 133135
Insight CMU 135136
PXE 133
HDI
Citrix XenDesktop conceptual architecture 137140
NGINX Plus 140141
IT industry
advantages 122
components 125
financial benefits 124125
front-end web servers 122123
moonshot 1500 chassis 126, 131133
moonshot networking modules 128131
Moonshot Server Cartridges 126128
optimum performance 122
web services 121
Moonshot Starter System 128
N
Network interface cards (NICs) 146
Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) 21
NGINX Plus, Moonshot 140141
Nonvolatile DIMM (NVDIMM) technology 1415, 81
NVM Express (NVMe) 16
O
Objectives for exams
Insight Display 75
interconnect options 75
OA 75
storage blades 75
boot process 165
centralized deployment and management 121
HDI 121
HPC and hyperscale markets 101
HP on-system management tools 145
HP ProLiant Gen9 servers
iLO 1
IT trends 1
OneView 1
vs. ProLiant Gen8, 1
UEFI 1
HP ProLiant server 145
HP ProLiant SL line servers 101
IT industry 121
on-cloud management 189
on-premise management tools 165, 189
on-system management tools 165, 189
ProLiant server blades 75
ProLiant support options 189
rack and tower server
Intelligent Series Racks 53
ProLiant DL servers 53
ProLiant MicroServers 53
ProLiant ML servers 53
server configuration 165
Onboard Administrator (OA) 8889
On-cloud management, Insight Online
access 48
benefits 223
central connect 219
create, view and download reports 226227
dashboard 47, 48
direct connect 219220
My IT mobile dashboard 221222
Proactive Care reports 227228
remote support technology 48
Support Center dashboard 218
OneView
automated system 79
converged system 79
federated system 79
monitoring 78
optimization 78
provisioning 7778
Virtual Connect architecture 93
dashboard 202
features 3536
OpenLDAP 217
REST API 204
RIS 206207
server profiles
configuration 209
hardware types 209210
resources 209
Server Profiles screen 208
user accounts 211
user roles 211
On-premise management tools
dashboard 3637
ICsp
device groups 184
OS Build Plans 186
Map View 38
OneView
dashboard 202
features 3536
OpenLDAP 217
REST API 204
RIS 206207
server profiles 208210
user accounts 211
user roles 211
On-system management tools
Active Health System 199200
advantages 197
AMS 198199
benefits 197198
default iLO configuration 196197
Embedded Remote Support 201
Health Summary screen 201202
iLO
advanced license 40
features 4142
iLO4 support 42
deployment 176178
home page displays 192193
installation 175176
main menu 174
uses 176
out-of-band management
functions 153
RBSU 154155
SSH interface 153
RESTful Interface Tool 191192
servers 189190
SPP
SUM
GUI 157158
SOAP server 159
UEFI
BIOS 44
interface 43
platform classes 43
specification 43
transition 45
OpenStack 133134
Operating system
AMS 198199
events 188
VMware ESXi 188
boot process
Boot Options screen 165166
ProLiant Gen9 and Gen8 server 167168
RBSU 166167
ICsp
device groups 184
OS Build Plans 186
On-system management tools
events 187
VMware ESXi 187
server configuration options
ACU 170171
ORCA 169170
power-up sequence 168
Secure Boot process 172
Secure Boot verification 173
SSA configuration utility 171172
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility 169170
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) 21
Out-of-band management, iLO
functions 153
RBSU 154155
SSH interface 153
P
microSD technology
benefits 24
endurance workloads 23
PCIe versions 2324
PCI Express (PCIe) technology 7
Phase-change random-access memory (PRAM) 7
Power capping 27
Preboot execution environment (PXE) 133
ProLiant Gen8 servers 4
enterprise SSDs 17
HPC service providers 104105
iLO 3942
Insight Online 4748
Intel processors 8
Ivy Bridge processor 8
LRDIMMs 1314
microSD technology 23
SmartMemory 911
SPP 161
UEFI 45
memory bus 51
NIC 51
OneView 51
UEFI class 51
capabilities of 3
customer requirement 5
DDR4 memory
vs. DDR3 12, 13
UDIMM 12
FlexibleLOM adapter 3
HPC service providers 104105
HP enterprise SSDs
DWPD 17
HDDs 17
IOPS performance 17
latency problem 16
Intel processors
architecture 9
features 8
SmartMemory 911
iPDU 2829
IT trends 2
LRDIMM technology 1314
memory bus 67
microSD technology
PCIe Workload Accelerators 2324
USB memory stick 22
NVMe 16
on-cloud management with Insight Online 4748
on-premise management
dashboard 3637
Map View 38
OneView 3436
on-system management
iLO 3942
UEFI 4347
power capping 27
vs. ProLiant G7, Gen8 4
memory bus 49
NIC 49
OneView 49
UEFI class 49
SCSIe 16
100-series and 10-series power supplies 31
300-series Flex Slot power supply 3031
SPP 161
vs. strategy 4
workload optimization 23
ProLiant G7 servers 4, 8
ProLiant MicroServer Gen9 5455, 69
ProLiant Moonshot Server Cartridge 127
ProLiant server
hardware
cabling 149
fan blanks 149
hard drives 149
I/O cards 146
on-system management tools
out-of-band management, iLO 152156
Smart Update 156162
ProLiant SL server models
ProLiant support options
Care Pack Services 229
customer advisories 229
HP Proactive Care 230
HP warranties and support 229
online library 230231
Q
Questions for learning check
BIOS 163
c3000 and c7000 enclosures 99
events 187
federated BladeSystem 99
iLO Management Engine 163
networks 99
memory bus 49
NIC 49
OneView 49
UEFI class 49
rack and tower servers
cost-effective starter server 72
remote locations 72
Smart Update 231
system issues 231
tech support video 231
VMware ESXi 187
Questions for practice exams
BladeSystem 240
boot process 244
HP product 244
iLO Federation 243
iLO set up 243
IT trends 237
NGINX Plus 241
NIC 237
OneView 244
R
Rack servers
cases 5455
DL server line
industry-standard x86 architectures 53
MicroServer 5455, 6970
Microsoft Windows and Linux environments 53
ML server line
product numbers 5657
Resistive random-access memory (RRAM) 7
Rich Infrastructure Services (RIS) 206207
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 46, 154155, 166167
S
Scripting Toolkit
CD/ISO 181
documentation 180
operating systems 181
RPM/DEB 180
SCSI Express (SCSIe) 16
Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 88, 196198, 214
SL server models
Smart Array controller
ACU 170171
hardware 146147
ORCA 169170
SmartMemory technology
applications, data and digital content 9
DRAM manufacturers 9
features 10
memory demand and component complexity 10
qualification and test process 10
ROI 10
third-party memory 11
types 10
Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) configuration utility 171172
Smart Update Manager (SUM)
GUI 157158
SOAP server 159
Solid-state drives (SSDs)
enterprise
DWPD 17
HDDs 17
IOPS performance 17
latency problem 16
NVMe and SCSIe performance 16
StoreEasy 3840 Gateway 96
StoreVirtual P4000 Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA) software 96
System Management Homepage (SMH) 198
T
Technical account manager (TAM) 228
Tests for practice
answers for exams
BladeSystem 248
boot process 250
HP product 250
iLO Federation 250
iLO set up 250
IT trends 246
NGINX Plus 249
NIC 246
OneView 251
exam details 234
HP ATP Server Solutions V2 certification
candidate profile 233234
HP ExpertOne website 233
qualifications 233
HP0-S41 objectives
deployment 235
HP BladeSystem solutions 235
HP density-optimized solutions 235
HP Moonshot solutions 235
HP server technologies 235
operating system 236
rack and tower server solutions 235
server environment 236
questions for exams
BladeSystem 240
boot process 244
HP product 244
iLO 4 access 242
iLO Federation 243
iLO set up 243
IT trends 237
NGINX Plus 241
NIC 237
OneView 244
Tower servers
cases 5455
DL server line
industry-standard x86 architectures 53
MicroServer 5455, 6970
Microsoft Windows and Linux environments 53
ML server line
product numbers 5657
U
BIOS 44
interface 43
platform classes 43
Secure Boot configuration 172173
specification 43
transition 45
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 86
V
Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) 93
Virtual Connect Manager (VCM) 93
Virtual machines (VMs) 7
W
Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) 196
World Wide Names (WWNs) 94, 207

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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

Preparing for Exam HP0-S41

Obtain Hands-on Experience

2 Rack and Tower Server Solutions

7 Provisioning an Operating System

8 Maintaining a Server Environment

Figure 1-1. The impact of the four IT trends

HP ProLiant Gen9 servers are designed to manage this growth

Figure 1-2. Capabilities of Gen9 servers

Matching the ProLiant server to the customer requirement

ProLiant server solution technologies

Storage on the memory bus

Figure 1-4. Persistent storage on the I/O bus

Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor performance

Figure 1-5. Comparing Intel processor performance

Other improvements include:

Intel processor comparison

Designed to provide better performance and capacity at a competitive price, SmartMemory is

DDR4 compared to DDR3

As shown in Table 1-4, HP DDR4 memory offers significant advantages in up to 3 DPC

HP SmartMemory DDR4 offers speeds up to 2133 MT/s. Benefits include:

In addition, DDR4 performance expectations include:

NVDIMM support in ProLiant Gen9 servers

Type No battery, memory expansion, 512 K SRAM + 200400 GB flash, SanDisk/Diablo

ProLiant server direct-attached storage

Some of the changes in ProLiant Gen9 storage offerings include:

NVMe and SCSIe performance

Figure 1-9. Interface interoperability

SSDs are designed to handle four typical types of workloads:

Additional features and functions of enterprise SSDs include:

HP 12 Gb/s SAS Value Endurance SSDs (Figure 1-10) provide:

Figure 1-10. 12 Gb/s SAS Value Endurance SSDs

SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility

SmartSSD Wear Gauge report

SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility sample output

M.2 in ProLiant BL460c Gen9 server blades

Figure 1-14. BL460c Dual-M.2 adapter

HP PCIe Workload Accelerators

Workload accelerators also provide the following benefits:

HP Value Endurance PCIe Workload Accelerator

The benefits of PCIe Workload Accelerators include:

HP Light Endurance PCIe Workload Accelerator

In addition, this accelerator:

Light endurance means three DWPDs

ProLiant Gen9 power strategy

Figure 1-18. Advanced Power Manager

HP 3D Sea of Sensors technology

HP Intelligent Power Distribution Units

Figure 1-19. An Intelligent Power Distribution Unit

iPDU core units

iPDU extension bars

HP 300 series Flex Slot form factor power supply

HP 100 series and 10 series power supplies