Administrator's Guide for Microsoft® Windows® on HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blades with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blades Part Number 582461-002 March 2010 (Second Edition)
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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6 Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller ................................................................................ 6 Workstation blade video subsystem .....................
Installing Windows Vista® .......................................................................................................................... 25 Windows Vista® installation steps ............................................................................................................... 25 Viewing the Windows Vista® desktop ..........................................................................................................
Downloading the latest version of HP Insight Diagnostics ...................................................................... 58 ROM-Based Setup Utility ............................................................................................................................. 58 Power-on Self Test ...................................................................................................................................... 58 BIOS Serial Console ...................................................
Introduction Overview For an overview of the HP Workstation Blade Solution, including its architecture, HP recommends that you read the following documents available on the HP website (www.hp.com/support/WS460c_manuals (http://www.hp.com/support/ws460c_manuals)). • HP ProLiant Workstation Blades • HP Remote Graphics Software User Guide • HP Workstation Blade Client Series—Embedded OS Version 9.
Workstation blade video subsystem WS460c video subsystem overview This chapter describes the workstation blade video subsystem. Because the workstation blade contains two types of video controllers, you must be familiar with their functionality and operating modes. • ATI RN50 video controller (ATI video controller)—The ATI Video controller is built into the workstation blade.
Setting Remote Console mode Remote Console Mode can be viewed or changed during POST, when the boot console is generated by the ATI video controller in all Remote Console modes. To view or set Remote Console Mode during booting: 1. Using either the Local I/O Connector or the iLO 2 Ethernet port, view the boot console using iLO 2, which provides direct control of the workstation blade power. 2. When prompted during booting, press the F9 key. The ROM-based Setup Utility appears. 3.
Server mode When Remote Console Mode is set to Server Mode, the ATI video controller generates the boot console during POST and then generates the Windows® desktop. In this mode, the NVIDIA graphics adapter is not visible to any Windows® operating systems and is not used.
Operating the workstation blade WS460c installation process overview This chapter describes the following process to install, power on, boot and validate the HP Workstation Blade Solution: 1. Set up the client computer. 2. Install and power on the first workstation blade by performing these steps: a. Prepare the blade enclosure and the networking infrastructure. b. Configure the workstation blade hardware. c. Install the workstation blade into the enclosure and then boot the operating system. 3.
Preparing the workstation blade infrastructure To prepare the workstation blade infrastructure (enclosure, power supplies, Onboard Administrator modules, and networking), perform the following steps: 1. To set up the enclosure, including wiring the PDUs, follow the instructions in the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. 2. Install power supplies in the enclosure according to the HP BladeSystem power guidelines on the HP website at http://www.hp.
Connecting media to the workstation blade The workstation blade architecture supports three primary methods of connecting media to the blade (such as a CD/DVD drive).
OOBE screens When the workstation blade boots the operating system for the first time, it cycles through a number of OOBE screens. These screens enable you to configure several Windows parameters, including: • Region, keyboard layout, and input language • Time zone • End User License Agreement • Automatic Updates (enable or disable) • Computer name • Administrator password During the OOBE configuration process, the Administrator password screen appears. You must set an Administrator password.
Installing, configuring, and verifying RGS RGS (specifically, the RGS Sender) is not factory-installed on the workstation blade. You must obtain RGS from HP, and then have it installed on your workstation blade. A License Agreement Certificate is shipped with your workstation blade that enables you to download RGS at no cost from HP. See the certificate for downloading instructions. You can also purchase and install RGS 5.3.0 or later. To purchase RGS 5.3.0, go to the RGS homepage at http://www.hp.
Verifying RGS operation RGS connections are initiated from the client computer-see the RGS User Guide available at http://www.hp.com/support/rgs_manuals (http://www.hp.com/support/ws460c_manuals) for information on how to establish an RGS connection. While RGS supports several operating modes, HP recommends that you first attempt to establish a connection in Normal Mode, which is the simplest operating mode.
• Applications that depend on detection of the NVIDIA graphics adapter-The iLO 2 Remote Console and Local I/O Cable environments both require that the ATI video controller is displaying the Windows® desktop. If application installation depends on detection of the NVIDIA graphics adapter, an incorrect installation might result. • Using RDC—If application installation depends on detection of the NVIDIA graphics adapter, an incorrect installation might result.
Creating a custom Windows image Creating a custom Windows image for the WS460c Workstation Blade This chapter describes how to create a custom Windows® image for the WS460c Workstation Blade. You must include factory-installed components in your custom Windows® image. Creating a custom Windows® image process There are several ways to create a custom Windows image. This section describes creating the image by using the Windows® CD and adding the required software such as device drivers.
To extract these folders from the HP Package Setup window, select Extract. You are prompted to specify the folder in which you want the files to be extracted.
7. When prompted for the driver diskette, insert the diskette containing the HP Smart Array P410i SAS controller drivers, and then press Enter. 8. Select the Windows® 2000 Driver for Smart Array P410i SAS controller driver. Press Enter to install the driver. 9. When prompted, press Enter to begin the Windows® XP installation. 10. When prompted, select the manual installation option. 11. When prompted, press F8 to accept the Microsoft® End-User Agreement. 12. Partition the hard drive.
can be used. To modify the Integrated Management Log with the management agents, you must have a READ WRITE community defined. b. HP Insight Management Agents—You must also have this component to use SMH or HP SIM. Configuring the operating system After the Windows® operating system starts, configure it as follows: 1. Configure a solid-color Windows® wallpaper to maximize RGS performance. 2. If needed, configure WOL. 3.
If HP Rapid Deployment Pack is used, enable the File and Print Sharing program exception. Also add the port exceptions listed in the following table to enable HP Rapid Deployment Pack access to the workstation blade.
For more information about creating the Windows® XP image, see "Creating the Windows® XP image (on page 18)". Installing the applications HP recommends that you install the following applications before installing user applications: • Microsoft® .NET Framework—This software is required by many Windows® applications. • Sun Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM) for Internet Explorer—This software is required to use iLO 2 Remote Console capabilities that depend on a JVM—enabled browser.
Using Windows® XP-64 on the workstation blade Windows® XP-64 on the workstation blade While Windows® XP-64 is supported on the workstation blade, this OS is not available factory-installed. Windows® XP-64 needs to be acquired, installed, and configured by your IT department. Because so many of the Windows® XP-64 processes are similar to the processes for Windows® XP-32, this chapter focuses on those processes that are different or unique for Windows® XP-64.
• Version 2.2 of the HP SAM SoftPaq is required for Windows® XP-64. The previous SAM release, version 2.1, is not supported on Windows® XP-64. • The BIOS version is not dependent on the operating system that you are using. A common BIOS supports all three operating systems: Windows® XP-64 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4. HP recommends updating your workstation blades to the latest BIOS version available. • QFEs are OS-specific. Install the Windows® XP-64 QFEs required by your IT department.
Using Windows Vista® on the workstation blade Acquiring Windows Vista® Windows Vista® recovery media is shipped with your workstation blade. If your Windows Vista® recovery media is lost or damaged, you can order new recovery media. The Windows Vista® recovery media does not contain the following four modules.
5. Click Next. 6. Choose a partitioning scheme. The default partitioning scheme uses the entire disk drive for the C: partition. To select a different partitioning scheme, use the blue arrows to make your selection, and then click Next. 7. After requesting confirmation of the hard drive erasure two more times, the restore process partitions and formats the hard drive. Files are then copied from the RestorePlus! DVD to the hard drive. 8. You are prompted to insert the operating system DVD.
Capturing a workstation blade image using HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software Using HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software can be used to capture the OS image of the workstation blade for both Windows®, both 32- and 64-bit. This chapter assumes you are familiar with Rapid Deployment Software. For more information on HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software, see the HP website. The following flowchart provides an overview of the process used to capture the OS image.
a. On the Altiris Deployment Server, click Tools > Remote Agent Installer. The Remote Agent Installer screen appears. Select Use this username and password for client/s. Using an Administrative account local to target, Click Next. b. Accept the default install directory path or choose your own, and then select Enable this agent to use SIDgen and/or Microsoft Sysprep. c. To configure optional settings on the A-client, click the Change Settings button, and then click Next. d.
— If you are running Sysprep manually — If you are not using Sysprep at all and want to make a carbon image of you computer d. Accept the defaults on the Return Codes screen. Step 7: Apply the new Altiris job to computers whose images you are capturing. o You can drag and drop that job to computers in the HP RDP console. o Select the computer in the Computers pane of the Altiris Console. In the right pane, you can see all running jobs and their status.
Deploying a workstation blade image using HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software Using HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software for Windows® XP-64 HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software can be used to deploy an operating system image to the workstation blade for both Windows® XP-32 and Windows® XP-64. This chapter assumes you are familiar with HP RDP. For detailed information on HP RDP, visit http://www.hp.com/go/rdp (http://www.hp.com/go/rdp). You must have an existing workstation blade image ready to deploy.
c. Because you are using Altiris to run sysprep, select Enable this agent to use SIDgen and/or Microsoft® Sysprep. d. To configure option settings on the A-client, click the Change Settings button. Click Next. e. Click the arrow, and then select Use only Microsoft Sysprep utility. Locate the DEPLOY.cab file you downloaded in step 2, and in the XP/2003 box using the browse button next to Windows® XP/2003, click Next. f.
c. Select the appropriate boot environment, click Next, accept the defaults, and then click Finish. Step 7: Deploy the OS using the new Altiris job. This step might require a manual PXE boot, depending on whether you have configured the Altiris A-client to automate computer shutdown and PXE boot. To perform a manual PXE boot, press F12 key during POST. a. Drag and drop that job to computers in the HP RDP console. b.
Performing an unattended installation of Windows® XP Unattended installations This chapter provides an overview of the steps to perform an unattended installation of Windows® XP. This chapter describes the essential elements that are specific to workstation blades. Unattended installation procedure This section describes the steps to perform an unattended installation of Windows® XP and Windows® XP-64. 1. Create and update the remote install distribution share. 2.
AllowMultipleTSSessions—Set to 0 to disable fast user switching, set to 1 to allow switching. b. Turn off Simple File Sharing—In this example, Simple File Sharing is turned off by a script called "Simple File Sharing.reg" with the following lines: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa] "forceguest"=dword:00000000 Where: forceguest-Set to 0 to disable and turn off simple file sharing, set to 1 to turn on simple file sharing. 5.
— Add to the [GuiRunOnce] section [GuiRunOnce] "%systemdrive%\HP_Install\Driver_Software_Install2.cmd" The above entry will run the install script "Driver_Software_Install.cmd" (see Appendices) that will install drivers and software at first login after install. — Add to the [WindowsFirewall] section [WindowsFirewall] Profiles = WindowsFirewall.TurnOffFirewall [WindowsFirewall.
— Add to the [GuiUnattended] section: [GuiUnattended] AutoLogonCount=2 — Add to the [NetOptionalComponents] section: [NetOptionalComponents] SNMP = 1 This entry installs SNMP during setup. This entry must be made must be made, or the management agents will not install correctly. — Add to the [GuiRunOnce] section: [GuiRunOnce] "%systemdrive%\HP_Install\Driver_Software_Install2.cmd" This entry runs the install script Driver_Software_Install.
wItem=MTX-0ef50f2982c344a189375e2745&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN (http://www.) for more information. Download the HP NC-Series Multifunction Drivers for RIS/WinPE. For example, for Windows® XP64, the b06nd.inf and b06nd51a.sys files are needed for RIS. Add the files and restart RIS. 7. Connect the target workstation blade to the distribution share per your unattended remote installation process, such as boot floppy, RIS, Rapid Deployment Software, or Altiris.
echo Completed Installing RGS rem Starting Management Agent install echo. echo Starting Management Agent install cd %systemdrive%\HP_Install\Drivers\management\IMA agents_32.msi /quiet rem Completed Management Agent install rem Starting Management Homepage install echo. echo Starting Management Homepage install cd %systemdrive%\HP_Install\Drivers\management\SMH sp36105.
rem Complete XPUnsignOK2.exe to automatically push accept button for Unsigned ATI driver rem Starting ATI driver install echo. echo Starting ATI driver install cd %systemdrive%\Drivers\ATI cpqsetup.exe /s rem Completed ATI driver install rem Starting NVIDIA driver install echo. echo Starting NVIDIA driver install cd %systemdrive%\Drivers\NVIDIA setup.exe -h"1024" -v"768" -b"24" -j"60" -s rem Completed NVIDIA driver install rem Starting Broadcom driver install echo.
echo. echo Starting Management Homepage install cd %systemdrive%\Drivers\HP_System_Management_Homepage cpqsetup.exe /s rem Completed Management Homepage install rem Starting firewall.cmd to punch holes in firewall (see Appendix C in this whitepaper) echo. echo Starting firewall.cmd start %systemdrive%\HP_Install\firewall\firewall.cmd echo firewall.cmd Started rem Complete firewall.cmd rem Changing to USER mode, next reboot) rem Options on this command includes : rem -fsetup.
netsh firewall add portopening TCP 126 "SNMP port 126 (TCP 126)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 137 "Netlogon SMB (TCP/UDP 137)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 401 "WOL (TCP 401)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 402 "RDP dep agents (TCP 402)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 636 "SSL LDAP (TCP 636)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 750 "Active Directory (TCP 750)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 751 "Active Directory (TCP 751)" netsh firewall add portopening TCP 752 "Active Directory (TCP
User information User information introduction This chapter is intended for the user of the HP Workstation Blade Solution and describes how to interact with the workstation blade from the client computer.
window is selected. By default, the key sequence to enter Setup Mode is press Shift, press Space, and release Space (or, more simply, hold down the Shift key, then press and release the Space bar). When in Setup Mode (while still holding the Shift key), you can: • Press the M key (Setup Mode + M) to display the Receiver Control Panel. • Press the H key (Setup Mode + H) to display the Remote Display Window Toolbar. • Press the Tab key to access the Virtual KVM.
Using a local directory file Setting up the Enterprise Directory may not be practical for smaller installations. Instead, it may be more efficient to use a directory file that resides on the client. The directory file contains a list of systems assigned to authorized users on that client. For details on the content of the directory file, see the HP Remote Graphics User's Guide.
Sending Ctrl+Alt+Delete to the workstation blade Using Ctrl+Alt+Delete, you can log in, access the Windows® Task Manager, or lock the desktop.
Moving desktop windows between monitors RGS enables you to move desktop windows to any part of the client screen space. If the desktop windows sent from the workstation blade have borders, click the top border and drag the desktop to the desired location. If the desktop windows do not have borders, perform the following steps to move a window: 1. Enter RGS Setup Mode. 2.
10. Re-enter nView. 11. Go to Windows tab, identify monitors (should display 1a 1b). Test the new setting by maximizing a window. If configured properly, the maximized window fills only one monitor. The nView option supports other customizations in the Windows® environment as described in the ForceWare Graphics Driver nView Desktop Manager User Guide included with the NVIDIA graphics driver SoftPaq.
You can also use the RGS Control Panel to select between stereo and monaural audio, and choose the sound quality level, from Low (AM radio) to High (full CD-quality). From the RGS Control Panel, click the Advanced button, and then click the Audio tab. Higher-quality and stereo sound increase network bandwidth usage. • Adjust volume on the client desktop only—Right-click the client desktop to access the Audio Control Panel.
Managing the workstation blade Workstation blade management overview This chapter describes how to manage workstation blades, and includes information on the following topics: • Onboard Administrator • Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) • Remote Desktop Connection • System Management Homepage • HP SIM • HP Rapid Deployment Pack • HP Insight Diagnostics • ROM-based Setup Utility • BIOS programming • POST The workstation blade design is based on the design of the corresponding server blade,
• One OA module is installed in the rear of the enclosure. OA also provides detailed information about each blade in the enclosure. The iLO 2 management processor also supports blade power management. However, using iLO 2 power management requires a separate login to iLO 2 on each blade. With OA, you can manage power for blades from a single OA login session.
If you press Ctrl+Alt+Del on the keyboard of the PC that displays the iLO 2 Windows® desktop, your PC will respond, not the blade. The iLO 2 Remote Console provides the Ctrl+Alt+Del button, which sends this keystroke combination to the blade. The Ctrl+Alt+Del button is located at the top of the Windows® desktop remote screen. iLO 2 virtual media The iLO 2 Virtual Media screen allows you to connect a floppy drive, USB key, or CD/DVD drive to the workstation blade from your local PC.
1. Go to Control panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy > Security Options. 2. Ensure that Network Access: Sharing and security model for local accounts is set to Classic - local users authenticate as themselves. This setting is also required for RGS operation, and might have already been set. After logging in, the Overall System Status page appears.
• Altiris Deployment Solution • A database-either Microsoft® SQL Server or Microsoft® Data Engine (MSDE) Rapid Deployment Software-specific differences between server blades and workstation blades There are several differences between server blades and workstation blades that affect HP RDP: • The operating systems are different. • The workstation blade operating system is preinstalled on the hard drive. • The workstation blade boots differently from the server blade.
• The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is not supported on the workstation blade. In particular, the Conrep.exe tool and server deployment jobs that capture firmware settings (for example, the default Hardware Configuration or Server Deployment jobs) do not capture settings for features that are unique to the workstation blade, such as Remote Console Mode. These settings must be configured using iLO 2 or the local I/O cable.
modes and types of testing. It includes Quick, Complete, and Custom testing levels to give you control over testing depth and required user interaction. Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is available on the Documentation and Diagnostic CD included with your workstation blade. To start the diagnostic utility on the CD: 1. Power on your workstation, and then press the F10 key during the initial boot process to enter the Computer Setup utility. 2.
• Storage—Displays information about storage media connected to the computer. This list includes all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. • System—Displays information about the system board, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. Test tab The Test tab enables you to choose various parts of the system to test. You can also choose the type of test and testing mode.
button. To run the last set of tests executed without having to return to the test selection page, click the Retest button.
2. Click Save in the upper right corner of the tab. 3. Select Save to the floppy or Save to USB key. 4. Enter a file name in the File Name box, and then click the Save button. An html file is saved on the diskette or USB drive key. 5. Print the information from the diskette or USB drive key. To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then remove the Documentation and Diagnostics CD from the optical drive.
BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the serial port on the local I/O cable to view POST error messages and run RBSU. A keyboard and mouse are not required. BIOS programming HP provides a downloadable SoftPaq to update the BIOS. Each BIOS SoftPaq includes a version number and date. If there is a more recent BIOS version available than the BIOS on your workstation blade, HP recommends that you update to the latest BIOS.
Acronyms and abbreviations BACS Broadcom Advanced Control Suite BBWC battery-backed write cache BIOS Basic Input/Output System DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DIMM dual inline memory module DNS domain name system DVI digital visual interface FEC Fast EtherChannel GEC Gigabit EtherChannel HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager HTTP hypertext transfer protocol HTTPS hypertext transfer protocol secure sockets Acronyms and abbreviations 60
I/O input/output iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 KVM keyboard, video, and mouse LACP Link Aggregation Control Protocol LAN local-area network NIC network interface controller OA Onboard Administrator OOBE out of box experience OS operating system PCI Express Peripheral Component Interconnect Express PDU power distribution unit POST Power-On Self Test PXE Preboot Execution Environment QFE quick fix engineering Acronyms and abbreviations 61
RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDC remote desktop connection RGS remote graphics software RIS reserve information sector SAM Session Allocation Manager SAS serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA SIM Systems Insight Manager SMASH System Management Architecture for Server Hardware SMB Server Message Block SMH System Management Homepage SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SQL structured query language TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Acronyms and abbreviations 62
UID unit identification USB universal serial bus VLAN virtual local-area network WOL Wake-on LAN Acronyms and abbreviations 63
Index A accessing iLO 2 50 adjusting the volume 47 Admin mode 8 application, installation 15, 22 audio volume 47 B Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) 58, 59 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 58, 59 BIOS programming 59 BIOS Serial Console 58 booting the workstation 10, 53 C capturing workstation blade image 27 client to blade connection 43 configuration, network 13 configuration, operating system 20 configuring workstation blade hardware 11 connecting media to workstation blade 12 connection, client to blade
operating system configuration 20 Out of box experience 13 overview 6 P PDA synchronization 47 powering on the workstation 10, 12 powering up 42 Power-On Self Test (POST) 58 preparing for installation 11 process, creating custom Windows® XP-32 image 17 R RDP (Rapid Deployment Pack) 27, 53 reconnecting to disconnected sessions 48 remote access 45 remote console 8 Remote console mode 8 Remote Desktop 51 required components 17 required software 18 RGS (Remote Graphics Software) 14 RGS, changing behavior 42 R
