HP Insight Control for Linux 7.1 Update 1 Support Matrix Abstract This document describes the minimum requirements for software, firmware, and hardware components supported for use with HP Insight Control for Linux (Insight Control for Linux). This document is intended for use by system engineers, system administrators, sales personnel, support personnel, and others interested in hardware and software requirements for Insight Control for Linux.
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Contents 1 Insight Control for Linux...............................................................................4 2 Central management server requirements.......................................................6 2.1 HP SIM CMS requirements....................................................................................................6 2.2 Upgrade path to this release................................................................................................7 3 Managed system requirements.........
1 Insight Control for Linux Insight Control for Linux is an essential server management tool that unlocks the management capabilities built into your HP ProLiant servers. Insight Control for Linux delivers integrated toolsets for system administrators to manage business-critical Linux environments in both enterprise and scale-out environments.
Your Linux operating systems can be selected from HP-supported Red Hat (RHEL) or SuSE Linux (SLES) distributions, supported hypervisors, or you can select community-supported distributions from the wider community. Insight Control for Linux does not include a Linux distribution. Insight Control for Linux runs on a Central Management Server (CMS) in the SIM environment.
2 Central management server requirements The HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) Central Management Server (CMS) is the server on which HP SIM and the HP Insight Control for Linux (Insight Control for Linux) software is installed. 2.1 HP SIM CMS requirements Table 1 CMS requirements Component Requirement Processor architecture • x86 • x86_64 (Intel and AMD) HP server model HP ProLiant c-Class blade servers, DL series servers, and SL series servers.
Table 1 CMS requirements (continued) Component Requirement IMPORTANT: Not all virtualization operating systems listed in this table are supported on all ProLiant G6, G7, and Gen8 series servers. See the table entry for your server in Chapter 4 (page 12) for exceptions. • PostgreSQL HP SIM Database • Oracle 10g Release 2 (10.2.0.
Table 2 Installation script actions when HP SIM or Insight Control for Linux software is detected (continued) Software Detected version Script action Comments installation of Insight Control for Linux Version 7.1, then upgrade to Version 7.1 Update 1. None 8 Central management server requirements Exits the upgrade process. Use the instructions in the HP Insight Control for Linux Installation Guide to perform a full installation of Insight Control for Linux Version 7.1, then upgrade to Version 7.
3 Managed system requirements Managed systems are HP ProLiant servers monitored and managed by Insight Control for Linux. Table 3 Managed system requirements Component Requirement Processor architecture • x86 • x86_64 (Intel and AMD) HP server model HP ProLiant c-Class blade servers, DL series servers, ML series, and SL series servers are supported for use as managed systems. See Chapter 4 (page 12) for specific hardware model numbers and minimum firmware versions.
Table 3 Managed system requirements (continued) Component Requirement • RHEL 5 Update 6 • RHEL 5 Update 7 • RHEL 5 Update 7 • RHEL 5 Update 8 • RHEL 5 Update 8 • RHEL 6 9 • SLES 10 SP3 • RHEL 6 Update 1 • SLES 10 SP4 • RHEL 6 Update 2 • SLES 11 SP1 • RHEL 6 Update 3 • SLES 11 SP2 • SLES 11 • SLES 11 SP1 • SLES 11 SP2 IMPORTANT: Not all virtualization operating systems listed in this table are supported on all ProLiant G6, G7, and Gen8 series servers.
NOTE: Managed systems can run other, non-supported variants of Linux, such as CentOS and Debian GNU/Linux. For more information, see the following white papers: • Using CentOS 5.4 with Insight Control for Linux • Deploying Debian GNU/Linux with Insight Control for Linux • Setting up Managed Systems in Insight Control for Linux without the ProLiant Support Pack To view or download these Insight Control for Linux white papers, see the instructions in Section 7.7 (page 24).
4 Supported servers and enclosures This chapter lists supported HP ProLiant servers and enclosures. Operating system considerations For a list of HP ProLiant servers that support RHEL operating systems, see the Linux certification and support matrix - HP ProLiant servers website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hplinuxcert.html For a list of HP ProLiant servers that support SLES operating systems, see the following certification and support website: http://h18004.www1.hp.
http://www.hp.com/go/insightmanagement/docs NOTE: Virtual media functions only on servers with iLO-based management processors. 4.2 Obtaining updated firmware You can obtain updated firmware: • From the Support Pack for ProLiant • From the HP Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc 4.3 Enclosures Table 5 lists the supported HP BladeSystem enclosures and the minimum firmware version for the Onboard Administrator (OA).
Table 6 Supported ProLiant c-Class server blades (continued) Supported as CMS? Insight Control power Supported as managed management support system? on managed systems? BL480c Yes Yes Yes BL490c G6 Yes Yes Yes BL490c G7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes BL495c G6 Yes Yes No BL620c G7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes BL680c G5 Yes Yes Yes BL680c G7 Yes Yes Yes BL685c Yes Yes Yes BL685c G5 Yes Yes Yes Model number BL495c G5 BL660c Gen8 See Note at end of table 2 3 BL685c G6 Ye
Table 7 Supported ProLiant DL series servers (continued) Model number See Note at end of table DL160 Gen8 Supported as Supported as managed CMS? system? Insight Control power management support on managed systems? (DL100 series) Minimum System ROM (BIOS) version1 Yes Yes No N/A DL165 G5 3 Yes Yes No O13 03/11/2008 DL165 G5p 3 Yes Yes No 08/15/2008 DL165 G6 4 Yes Yes No 02/26/2010 DL165 G7 Yes Yes No 05/01/2010 DL165 G7 (AMD Opteron 6200) Yes Yes No 05/01/2010 DL170e G6
Table 7 Supported ProLiant DL series servers (continued) Supported as Supported as managed CMS? system? Insight Control power management support on managed systems? (DL100 series) Minimum System ROM (BIOS) version1 DL385 G5 Yes Yes Yes N/A DL385 G5p Yes Yes Yes N/A DL385 G6 Yes Yes No N/A DL385 G7 Yes Yes Yes N/A DL385 G7 (AMD Opteron 6200) Yes Yes Yes N/A DL385p Gen8 Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A DL580 G4 Yes Yes No N/A DL580 G5 Yes Yes No N/A DL580 G7 Yes
Table 8 Supported ProLiant ML series servers Supported as CMS? Supported as managed system? Insight Control power management support on managed systems? No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes No No Yes Yes ML330 G6 No Yes Yes ML350 G5 No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes ML350p Gen8 No Yes Yes ML370 G5 No Yes Yes ML370 G6 No Yes Yes Model number ML110 G7 See Note at end of table 1 ML310 G5 ML310 G5p ML310e Gen8 2 ML350 G6 ML350e Gen8 2 1 The minimum System ROM (BIOS) version
1 This server only supports 64-bit operating systems. 2 This server only 64-bit operating systems. 3 A customized initrd is required to install RHEL or SLES operating systems on this server if it is configured with a B120i or BL320i RAID controller.
5 Supported versions of HP partner products 5.1 HP Systems Insight Manager Supported version: 7.1 Update 1 Insight Control for Linux Version 7.1 Update 1 is based on HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). You do not need to preinstall HP SIM on the Central Management Server (CMS) before you install Insight Control for Linux. HP SIM Version 7.
IMPORTANT: HP encourages the use of SPPs for HP ProLiant servers. However, if you need to use the ProLiant Support Pack, you can still download the PSP from the HP Support & Drivers website: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html. In some cases, it is possible to configure a managed system without PSP software. For more information, see the white paper titled Setting up Managed Systems in Insight Control for Linux without the ProLiant Support Pack. To obtain this white paper, see Section 7.
6 Web browser and client requirements 6.1 Web browser requirements Browser Mozilla Microsoft Browser platform Firefox 9.x Linux, Windows, HP-UX Firefox 10.x ESR Linux, Windows, HP-UX Internet Explorer 8.x Windows Internet Explorer 9.x Windows 6.2 Client requirements You can use a client-hosted web browser interface to establish a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) session with Insight Control for Linux. For client interface requirements, see the HP Systems Insight Manager User Guide. 6.
7 Support and other resources 7.1 Information to collect before contacting HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call contact HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware or software • Technical support registration number (if applicable) 7.
7.3.2 Warranty information HP will replace defective delivery media for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all Insight Management products. 7.4 HP authorized resellers For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller, see the following sources: • In the United States, see the HP U.S. service locator website: http://www.hp.com/service_locator • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide website: http://www.hp.com/go/assistance 7.
◦ The supported version of Insight Control virtual machine management is Version 7.1. 7.7 Related information 7.7.1 Documents • HP Insight Control for Linux Documentation Set ◦ HP Insight Control for Linux Release Notes Describes new features introduced in this release, lists issues addressed in this release, and provides late-breaking information about Insight Control for Linux that is not documented elsewhere.
• HP Systems Insight Manager Documentation for Systems Insight Manager is available at the Systems Insight Manager Information Library website: http://www.hp.com/go/insightmanagement/sim/docs • HP Insight Control Documentation for HP Insight Control, including documentation for Insight Control virtual machine management and Insight Control power management, is available from the Insight Control Information Library website: http://www.hp.
◦ http://www.linux.org/docs/index.html The website for the Linux Documentation Project (LDP) contains guides that describe aspects of working with Linux, from creating your own Linux system from scratch to bash script writing. This site also includes links to Linux HowTo documents, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and manpages. ◦ http://www.linuxheadquarters.com A website that provides Linux documents and tutorials.
◦ http://www.xen.org Home page for Xen. 7.7.3 Troubleshooting resources The HP Insight Control for Linux Installation Guide and HP Insight Control for Linux User Guide each contain a chapter that describes troubleshooting hints and techniques. 7.8 Typographic conventions Book title The title of a book. On the web, this can be a hyperlink to the book itself. Command A command name or command phrase, for example ls -a. IMPORTANT An alert that calls attention to essential information.
A Functionality based on MP license The following table correlates functionality with the presence or absence of the LO100i management processor license; the management processor is required for all capabilities of Insight Control for Linux In general, LO100i-based servers are DL1001 and SL100 series servers. See the Quickspecs for details for a specific server.
Table 11 Insight Control for Linux functionality for supported iLO-based servers (continued) Insight Control for Linux Functionality iLO Advanced License Note Remote Management Console (text-based) Available without license Used by the Insight Control for Linux console monitoring facility (cmfd). Remote Management Console (web-based, GUI) Available without license Insight Control for Linux does not use or provide this capability.
Index for ProLiant ML series servers, 16 for ProLiant SL series servers, 17 minimum firmware versions for management processors, 12 obtaining updated firmware for ProLiant c-Class server blades, 13 onboard administrator (BladeSystem enclosures), 13 System ROM (BIOS) firmware version for ProLiant DL100 series, 14 B blade server, supported, 13 BladeSystem enclosures, 13 browser information see web browser requirement C c-Class server blades, 13 obtaining updated firmware, 13 client requirements, 21 CMS requ
firmware version, 12 functionality based on license, 28 on ProLiant DL series servers, 14 on ProLiant SL series servers, 17 Logical volume manager, 9 LVM, 6 S onboard administrator firmware version BladeSystem enclosures, 13 Secure Sockets Layer session, 21 server blades, supported, 13 servers, supported, 12 Service Pack for ProLiant see SPP SIM upgrade path, 7 SLES operating systems, 5, 6, 9 documentation, 25 servers supporting, 12 SPP downloading, 25 supported version, 19 SSL, 21 Supermon documentation
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