Page 3 - Contents
Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................
Page 6 - Introduction; Overview
Introduction 6 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
Page 7 - Workstation blade video subsystem; WS460c video subsystem overview; Video subsystem architecture and operating modes
Workstation blade video subsystem 7 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...
Page 8 - Setting Remote Console mode; User mode
Workstation blade video subsystem 8 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 Conne...
Page 9 - Server mode; Setup mode
Workstation blade video subsystem 9 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 n...
Page 10 - Operating the workstation blade; WS460c installation process overview
Operating the workstation blade 10 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...
Page 11 - Preparing the workstation blade infrastructure; Configuring the workstation blade hardware
Operating the workstation blade 11 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...
Page 12 - Connecting media to the workstation blade; Powering on the workstation blade; Workstation blade sleep states
Operating the workstation blade 12 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). • Connecting media to one of the USB connectors on the Local I/O Cable • Connecting a shared netwo...
Page 13 - OOBE screens; Configuring NIC 1 and NIC 2; Verifying iLO 2 network
Operating the workstation blade 13 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...
Page 14 - Installing, configuring, and verifying RGS; Setting the RGS NIC binding order
Operating the workstation blade 14 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 ...
Page 15 - Verifying RGS operation; Installing applications
Operating the workstation blade 15 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
Page 16 - Verifying functionality
Operating the workstation blade 16 • 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 N...
Page 17 - Creating a custom Windows image; Creating a custom Windows® image process
Creating a custom Windows image 17 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® ima...
Page 18 - Optional software
Creating a custom Windows image 18 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. • CD containing the following required drivers-Download and store the following SoftPaqs on a CD: o ATI ES...
Page 20 - Configuring the operating system
Creating a custom Windows image 20 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...
Page 22 - Installing the applications; Deploying the Windows image
Creating a custom Windows image 22 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 Frame...
Page 23 - Windows® XP-64 on the workstation blade
Using Windows® XP-64 on the workstation blade 23 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 configure...
Page 25 - Using Windows Vista® on the workstation blade; Acquiring Windows Vista®
Using Windows Vista® on the workstation blade 25 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®...
Page 26 - Viewing the Windows Vista® desktop
Using Windows Vista® on the workstation blade 26 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 req...
Page 27 - Using HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software
Capturing a workstation blade image using HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software 27 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 blad...
Page 33 - Unattended installations
Performing an unattended installation of Windows® XP 33 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 t...
Page 42 - User information; User information introduction
User information 42 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. The following topics are included in this chapter: • Powering on the workst...
Page 43 - Connecting from the client to the blade; Using Enterprise Directory
User information 43 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 k...
Page 44 - Using a local directory file
User information 44 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 tha...
Page 45 - Sending Ctrl+Alt+Delete to the workstation blade
User information 45 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. If you are accessing a workstation blade from the following clients, the process is identical to a desk side system-the Ctrl+Alt+Delete k...
Page 46 - Moving desktop windows between monitors
User information 46 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 d...
Page 47 - Supported USB devices; Synchronizing a PDA
User information 47 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 de...
Page 48 - Disconnecting the client from the workstation blades; Reconnecting to disconnected sessions
User information 48 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 so...
Page 49 - Managing the workstation blade; Workstation blade management overview; Onboard Administrator
Managing the workstation blade 49 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 • Sy...
Page 50 - Accessing iLO 2; Viewing the Windows® desktop
Managing the workstation blade 50 • 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 t...
Page 51 - iLO 2 virtual media; Remote Desktop Connection; System Management Homepage
Managing the workstation blade 51 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...
Page 52 - Local access to SMH; HP SIM; HP Insight Rapid Deployment Software content
Managing the workstation blade 52 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...
Page 53 - Operating system; Booting
Managing the workstation blade 53 • 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 b...
Page 54 - Using Rip-n-Replace and Virtual Bay features to replace failed; HP Insight Diagnostics; Key features and benefits; Theory of operation
Managing the workstation blade 54 • 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 sett...
Page 55 - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics; Survey tab
Managing the workstation blade 55 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 inclu...
Page 56 - Test tab
Managing the workstation blade 56 • 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...
Page 57 - Log tab; Saving and printing information in HP Insight Diagnostics
Managing the workstation blade 57 button. To run the last set of tests executed without having to return to the test selection page, click the Retest button. The Status tab also displays: • Devices being tested • Tests that are running • Overall elapsed time • Individual elapsed test times • Conditi...
Page 58 - Downloading the latest version of HP Insight Diagnostics; ROM-Based Setup Utility
Managing the workstation blade 58 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...
Page 59 - BIOS Serial Console
Managing the workstation blade 59 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 ...
Page 60 - Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations 60 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 EtherChann...
Page 63 - UID; USB; VLAN; WOL
Acronyms and abbreviations 63 UID unit identification USB universal serial bus VLAN virtual local-area network WOL Wake-on LAN
Page 64 - Index
Index 64 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 blad...
