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HP ProLiant ML110 G5 User Manual

HP ProLiant ML110 G5
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HP ProLiant Storage Server
user guide
Part number: 440584-005
First edition: June 2008

Table of Contents

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HP ProLiant ML110 G5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorTower
Processor SpeedUp to 3.0 GHz
ChipsetIntel 3200
MemoryUp to 8 GB DDR2
ProcessorIntel Xeon 3000 series
Drive Bays4 x 3.5"
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1
Network Interface1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots2 x PCI
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux

Summary

About this guide

Document conventions and symbols

Explains formatting and symbols used in the guide.

Rack stability

Guidelines for safe rack installation to prevent tipping.

Installing and configuring the server

Planning for installation

Key decisions needed before installing the HP ProLiant Storage Server.

Determining a network access method

Choosing how to connect to the server based on network configuration.

Powering on the server

Steps to power on the server and initiate the installation process.

Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console

Methods to connect to and manage the server's console.

Configuring the server on the network

Steps to configure network settings using the Rapid Startup Wizard.

Server components

ML110 G5 hardware components

Identifies front and rear panel components of the ML110 G5 server.

DL160 G5 hardware components

Identifies front and rear panel components of the DL160 G5 server.

DL380 G5 hardware components

Identifies front and rear panel components of the DL380 G5 server.

DL585 G2 hardware components

Identifies front and rear panel components of the DL585 G2 server.

SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs

Explains the status indicators for SAS/SATA hard drives.

Storage management overview

Physical storage elements

Describes the lowest level of storage management at the physical drive level.

Arrays

Explains how physical drives are combined into logical units called arrays.

Fault tolerance

Discusses protecting data from drive failures, recommending RAID 5.

Volumes

Discusses growth limits and RAID levels for dynamic disk volumes.

Volume Shadow Copy Service overview

Explains the infrastructure for creating point-in-time snapshots of volumes.

File server management

Disk Management utility

A system utility for managing disks, volumes, and partitions.

Disk quotas

How to track and control disk space usage by users.

Expanding storage

Steps to add physical disks to an array and increase logical drive capacity.

Volume shadow copies

Functionality for creating point-in-time snapshots of volumes.

Recovery of files or folders

Scenarios requiring file or folder recovery using shadow copies.

Folder and share management

Procedures for setting up and managing file shares and folders.

Managing file-level permissions

Securing files using Windows Explorer for permissions.

Print services

Planning considerations for print services

Checklist for configuring the print server effectively.

Best practices

Practical advice for managing print devices and servers.

Microsoft Services for Network File System (MSNFS)

UNIX Identity Management

Integrates Windows and UNIX user accounts for simplified administration.

Server for NFS

How a Windows server acts as an NFS server for mixed environments.

Microsoft Services for NFS troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues with Microsoft Services for NFS.

Enterprise storage servers

Windows Server Remote Administration Applet

Using the applet for remote administration from non-Microsoft computers.

Microsoft iSCSI Software Target

Feature for managing iSCSI targets, virtual disks, and snapshots.

Schedule Snapshot Wizard

Guide to scheduling snapshots of virtual disks.

Cluster support

Using iSCSI Software Target for shared storage in a cluster.

Cluster administration

Failover and failback

Details how resources failover to other nodes and can be moved back manually.

Quorum disk

The shared disk used for cluster state coordination and data integrity.

Cluster planning

Requirements for successful cluster implementation.

Network planning

Sophisticated networking arrangements for clusters, including domain requirements.

Cluster installation

Procedures for shutting down, rebooting, and presenting storage during installation.

Verifying domain membership

Ensuring all nodes are members of the same domain.

About the Quorum disk

HP recommendations for Quorum disk configuration and placement.

Creating a cluster

Steps to create a cluster, including hardware/software verification.

Adding nodes to a cluster

Procedure for adding new nodes to an existing cluster.

Permissions and access rights on share resources

Managing share permissions using Cluster Administrator for migration.

Powering down the cluster

Critical steps for safely shutting down the entire cluster.

Powering up the cluster

Critical steps for safely powering up the cluster.

Troubleshooting, servicing, and maintenance

Troubleshooting the storage server

Using HP support resources for troubleshooting server issues.

Maintenance and service

Information on maintaining and servicing the storage server.

System recovery

The System Recovery DVD

Using the DVD to install or recover from failures.

To restore a factory image

Steps to restore the server to its factory default state.

Managing disks after a restoration

Steps to reassign drive letters after system restoration.

Configuring storage server for Web access (optional)

Setting up an Internet connection

Methods for configuring an Internet connection for the server.

Regulatory compliance and safety

Federal Communications Commission notice

FCC rules regarding RF emission limits and device classification.

Safety

General safety guidelines and precautions for using the equipment.

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