Hi everyone.
I have a client who has a raid 5 with 3 physical disks. One of the disks just failed, and we have swapped it with a new disk. Within the Status Alerts of the Array configuration Utility we are getting the message below:
Background parity initialization is currently queued or in progress on Logical Drive 2 (558.7 GB, RAID 5). If background parity initialization is queued, it will start when I/O is performed on the drive. When background parity initialization completes, the performance of the logical drive will improve.
It has been there for 8 hours so far - is there anything I must do?
Please advise.
Thanks!
Chris
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RAID5 - Background parity initialization is currently queued or in progress - taking long time...
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ILO Powershell cmdlets - Import-HPiLOCertificate not successful
Good afternoon,
I installed the ILO powershell cmdlets, and am very excited that I can start automating management of numerous ILOs using powershell.
The first thing I did was generate a bunch of Certificates, but hit a snag when I went to import them with the "Import-HPiLOCertificate" cmdlet. I kept getting an error saying "invalid common name" when attempting to import certificates.
Checklist:
the ILO FQDNs are entered into DNS with the correct IP address. format is HOSTNAME-ilo.domain.local
these are DL360 Gen 9, and there are 4 places you must designate "the network name" of the ILO, and I double and triple checked that all are entered correctly and the same (even upper and lower case for that matter)
the "Get-HPiLOCertificateSigningRequest" powershell cmdlet worked flawlessly to create the certificate request files (.CSR or .REQ) other than I have to write in a delay to check if status has completed generating the cert - it takes a minute or two even if you click the button in the GUI.
I have a script that signs the certificates in the CA against what is in DNS. signing works for other services (like SCOM and SCCM) and I can manually sign them as well.
Manually importing by logging into the ILO and copy / paste in the certificate dialog box works without a problem.
has anyone else encountered this?
Thanks!
Tim
Code: (simplified for this post, but will work as is)
$creds= Get-Credential Administrator
$servers = (Get-Content ILOlist.txt) #local txt file with short names like HOSTNAME-ilo
foreach ($server in $servers)
{
$ILOCSR = Get-HPiLOCertificateSigningRequest -Server $server -credential $creds
$ILOCSR.CERTIFICATE_SIGNING_REQUEST | Out-File C:\temp\Certs\ILO\$server.req -width 64 -Encoding ascii
}
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Re: Recover a BIOS Mode backup on a ML30 with UEFI Boot
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Smart Array P400 (bootup issues)
Ive had the question of 'upgrading/replcement' options of an array, preff without having to fair RAID fallout.
im planning to replace these 800's on SMART error notice with 1tb's from SeaGate.
but can i do this without having to struggle much about errors, no posts ect ect.
AND ive also the weird error in the '3rd' raid array that the 5th disc is dying so thats why im asking this.
the drive gives this error not frequently, and only from time to time when booting the system, that has been running now for 4 years.
the server, and the P400 have the latest firmware installed.
I run the following config:
HP DL185G5, thus 12drive's
- 2x WD Raptor, 300gb RAID1
- 1x WD Green, 800gb JBOD
- 3x WD Green, 800gb RAID5
- 3x WD Green, 800gb RAID5
- 3x WD Green, 800gb RAIID5
if you need more info, plz let me know, and i provide
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Smart Array P400 (cache upgrade)
im running the raid-card with the standard 256mb cache module, but im having 2 512mb caches laying around and wanting to upgrade the card with one.
and the all hell breaks loose... the card gives the error of "cannot start/boot card"
when i put the 'original' 256 back, it boots if nothing happend.
ive even have tryed booting the 2 512's with an spare P400, and that one boots also fine.
am at a loss here,
the server has been running now for 4 years.
the server, and the P400's have the latest firmware installed.
I run the following config:
HP DL185G5, thus 12drive's
- 2x WD Raptor, 300gb RAID1
- 1x WD Green, 800gb JBOD
- 3x WD Green, 800gb RAID5
- 3x WD Green, 800gb RAID5
- 3x WD Green, 800gb RAIID5
if you need more info, plz let me know, and i provide 
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Want real-time diagnostic info out of the HP-labeled SFP+ FC interface
I want to know how to get real-time diagnostic info out of the HP-labeled SFP+ FC interface, that's plugged into the StoreFabric SN1100E 16Gb Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. OS is RHEL6 server. Server is HP DL380 Gen9 8SFF CTO Server, purchased in late 2015.
I don't know who makes the HP-labeled SFP+ FC interface, but I've researched a Finisar interface and an application notes (AN-2030) says their real-time data is available over the i2c bus. I've tried querying this HP-labeled SFP+ FC interface, but no luck.
If I try getting this information via a HP-labeled (Brocade) FC switch, I can get the information. It would be of use to be able to get to the information via RHEL6.
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Interim Recovery after moving drive from another server to HP DL380 G5
Hi,
we have moved a drive from another server to an HP DL380 G5 but the old drive (which is not in place) is left and showing up in ACU with status failed as a 0 GB SAS HDD. The status of the Logical Drive (Raid 1) is Interim Recovery Mode and I did not get the question after moving the hard drive if the configuration should be deleted.
I always updated server BIOS, firmware of P400 but the problem still exists. Have added another drive wihich is now unassigned but I am unable to add it to the array or add it as a hot spare because the starus is Interim Recovery.
I have added the config from the ACU CLI.
Regards
Maik
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need display driver for hp proliant microsercver
hi,
i am trying to rebuild the serer from scratch, just installed windows servcer essential 2011 which essentially contains windows 2008 r2, installation is done but display drivcer is std vga, i need to install the right one but not sure which one is the right one, serial number of server is 5c7126p0nh.
please someone help to find me the righ display driver.
many thanks
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SmartCache on Vmware host with Veeam Backups
Hi,
My situation is described here:
https://forums.veeam.com/vmware-vsphere-f24/backups-hp-smartcache-like-cachecade-t34995.html
But I am wanting to backups the VMs hosted on a Gen9 Proliant with DAS and Read/Write SmartCache enabled.
Veeam uses VMware snapshots to backup the VMs, as asked in the link above, is there anything to worry about the fidelty of the backups? or will SmartCache work transprently?
Cheers
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DL380 G7 - read fan speed via snmp
Hi @all,
I'm currently trying to monitor my DL380 G7 Server Perfomance and using the ILO3 Interface I'm able to see the fan Speed in percent (it's not relevant for me if brought to me in RPMs or in Percent).
Unfortunately I could not find the corresponding OIDs to read it's values via SNMP.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
Matthias
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Proliant USB 3.0 Driver BSOD
We are trying to install a Vantec UGT-PCE430-4C 4 port USB 3.0 card in a DL385p Gen8 Windows 2008 r2 server and get Blue Screen when the driver is installed. We have tried the manufacturer's driver and cp019317 (Renesas drivers). The card works in a desktop with Windows 2008 r2 installed so it looks like a Proiliant problem. Suggestions?
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SPP 2016.04 ILO and NIC Bugs
Hi, I have installed 2012 R2 Std on a DL380 G6 then mounted and installed the iso for SPP 2016.04.
1) In the ILO config program the IP6 tab is greyed out and so I cannot make any selections.
2) The next issue is if you incorrectly change the ilo dns to x.x.x instead of x.x.x.x then you get a message telling you have entered an incorrect value and it then produces an exception handle and hangs the ilo program. at which point you cannot use it until you reboot the server.
3) In looking at the onboard network adapter speed setting- there does not appear to be a setting for 1gig speed only up to 100mb+ auto. I know the card is running at 1gig but there is no option to select.
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DL560 Gen 9 How to install SAS-Y Cable
My customer purchased the P440/4G controller post sale of the system. They are trying to install the SAS-Y cable and they are telling me it's too short. I suspect they are not routing the cable poperly through the chassis. The systems and I are separated by an expensive flight. Anyone have a link on how to properly route the SAS-Y (797924-B21) cable within the DL560 Gen9 server?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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HP ProLiant ML 330 G6 Graphics Upgrade
hello
I have a 'HP ProLiant ML 330 G6' but without the HDD SWAP system. I'm just using it as a Home Media Server and running Ubuntu Server with User Interface. The system runs slow so i updated the memory but I need to update the Graphics Card as the CPU is taking the hit. Can I update the Graphics Card and if so any recommendations?
Thanks
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ProLiant ML110 G7 - Windows 10 install..?
Hi,
I'm trying to repurpose a ML110 G7 and want to install Windows 10. It seems to stall on the storage controller drivers.
Has anyone any advice as to which drivers I need for Win 10..?
cheers
simon
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RAID migration from 1+0 to 6
I have a DL380p Gen8, which uses a P420i controller.
Currently, all 12 drive bays are filled with 4TB drives.
I have a single array using all drives and it has 2 logical volumes (RAID 1+0). The first is 300GB for OS. The second is the remaining space (~23TB).
My question is, can I do an online RAID migration of one or both logical volumes to RAID 6?
Thanks.
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iLO 4 v. 2.40 ugly GUI
Hey people!
Situation:
We, small company that have only 27 IT pros supporting over 4800 physical servers have recently upgraded some of our iLO to v. 2.40. In couple of hours I have got tons of messages from my colleages complaining that they cannot work with new iLO GUI. The word "idiotic" was the most polite word they used. My manager urged me to downgrade those 60 servers iLO that were mistakenly upgraded to 2.40 back to 2.30.
Question: What is the way to switch iLO GUI to old style in v. 2.40?
Co-related question: What is the way to let HP know that we would like continue purchasing HP branded servers if they would be so polite to give us what we need instead of what somebody in HP design team decided to push to whole world?
Thanks to all,
SborisV
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Problem during Firmware Updating
I recently bought a second hand DL360p Gen8 Server from a website similar to eBay (taobao to be precise). It has an ancient (I guess) firmware version, Ver. 1.05. I tried updating using Intelligent Provisioning but it keeps "please wait". I used a MicroServer Gen8 but I didn't encounter this situation during my usage. So what's wrong?
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HP Proliant ML 350p Gen8 heartbeat flashing red
Hi
When I came into work this morning our second server was unresponsive, with a flashing red heartbeat LED. What does this mean? I've gone through the Event lots but can't find anything in there of any use. Where else can I look for information?
Thanks
Tracey
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HP Proliant DL 380 G5 increasing server space
Hi All
We have HP Proliant DL 380 G5 server running Symantec Back Exec 2015. It has 2 x SAS 146gb drives and 2 x SAS 300gb configured as raid 5 with portions as C drive 58gb and E drive 351gb. We need to expand the server space for storage and to point the temp directory for Symantec Staging when completing restores. Is it possible to use one of these options
- Change the 2 x 146 gb SAS drives to 300 gb having 4 x 300gb SAS drives, possibly adding a 5th drive for more storage if required, without reinstalling the OS on the server.
- Add 2 compatible SATA drives with the current setup to created another drive for storage and to point Symantec staging for restores. This is the preferred option as SATA drives should be cheaper.
- Move entire drives to SATA which would require minimum of 3 x SATA drives for raid 5. Least preferred.
The Array controller is Smart Array P400 and the specs sheet for the server states that it can host SATA drives. I am also trying to find the latest compatible SATA drives for this server.
Regards
Shaheen
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