README - HP Systems Insight Manager 5.3 with Update 1

want HP SIM to display the same name as the host name of the full DNS name, you must use the vmmodify
command to modify it.
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If the partition has a vPar already created and been discovered by HP SIM but the IP address used by the
vPar has been moved to a stand-alone server, HP SIM will not delete the vParMon association to the complex
or the management processor; the reason is the partition still has vPar defined within the partition.
Virtual identifiers from Virtual Connect Manager
Introduction A new feature of virtual connect is to enable server profiles to have virtual identifiers, such
as serial numbers and unique identifiers. These identifiers then move with the profile across server hardware.
There are a number of management tools that currently rely on these identifiers to remain stable for any
given hardware platform, if not some serious issues, such as loss of software licenses will occur.
Required updates to support Virtual Identifiers in HP SIM and other management tools.
When setting up an environment for virtual identifier support the following steps must be taken for proper
operations of the management tools.
1. Upgrade HP SIM to version 5.2 Update 2 or later.
2. For any server that will have a profile with a virtual identifier, upgrade the ROM BIOS to the latest
version to ensure it contains virtual identifier support.
Note The server hardware must be listed in the virtual ID support matrix.
3. Upgrade the agents and WMI providers on the servers that will be used for virtual identifiers. (See the
version table below for proper versions).
4. Upgrade the firmware for the onboard administrator to version 2.25 or later.
5. On the virtual connect Ethernet module, upgrade the virtual connect firmware to version 1.3 or later.
Do not enable virtual identifiers at this time.
6. On the virtual connect Ethernet module, enable virtual identifiers.
7. You may now create and assign profiles with virtual identifiers.
WARNING! If you do not follow the specific instructions for enabling Virtual Identifiers in your environment
and you enable the feature without the proper agent revisions, iLO firmware, Onboard Administrator firmware,
System ROM revisions, and HP SIM version, then devices may show up multiple times and devices may not
properly be associated with systems. If that happens, upgrade to all of the latest software prescribed in the
c-Class chassis. You may also need to delete discovered devices in the chassis and rediscover them.
Supported Software and Firmware There are a number of distinct firmware and agents updates required
to support virtual identifiers.
Note: Failure to meet the minimal revision any of the listed components can result in virtual identifiers not
working properly resulting in the loss of licenses in HP Systems Insight Manager, result in issues obtaining
proper warranty information, or result in “orphaned” systems showing in the system list.
The table below outlines the minimal versions required by management tools such as HP SIM and Remote
Support Pack to properly operate.
Table 2-1 Minimal versions
VersionProduct
1.24, 1.3x, and 2.0xVirtual Connect Manager
2.30Onboard Administrator
1.6Integrated Lights-Out
(see supported server matrix for Virtual Connect)Server ROM
8.1ProLiant PSP / SNMP agents
2.2ProLiant PSP / WMI providers
5.3HP Systems Insight Manager
20 Known Issues and Workarounds