Compaq 221050-001 - ProLiant - 5000R Configuration Manual
Configuring the compaq proliant 5000 for microsoft windows nt environments
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Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 for
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- Page 1 COMPAQ Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 for Microsoft Windows NT Server Environments White Paper 416A/0696 June 1996...
- Page 2 This test is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal, state, or local requirements. Compaq does not warrant products other than its own strictly as stated in Compaq product warranties.
- Page 3 ProLiant 5000 for Microsoft Windows NT Server Environments This white paper is intended for Compaq Field Systems Engineers (FSEs), Resellers, and customers who install and maintain Microsoft Windows NT Server on Compaq systems. The white paper provides guidelines and configuration information to help you optimally configure a Compaq ProLiant 5000 server with Microsoft Windows NT Server environments.
- Page 4 Uninterruptible Power Supply Support Compaq ProLiant 5000 The Compaq ProLiant 5000 is the first in a new generation of the Compaq ProLiant family of high performance servers. The ProLiant 5000 includes new features and design to achieve performance advantages and use unique characteristics of Intel Pentium Pro processors and PCI bus architecture.
- Page 5 ......Optimizing PCI and EISA Devices Compaq has conducted extensive testing to determine optimal configurations for achieving high performance and ease of use at the initial installation of a ProLiant 5000 system.
- Page 6 ......Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 for Microsoft Windows NT Environments...
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Page 7: Factory Configuration
......Following the recommended configuration tables minimizes the possibility of this occurring and having to reconfigure the NetFlex-3 controller and also gives the best performance configuration by dividing the bus load. - Page 8 ......Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 for Microsoft Windows NT Environments...
- Page 9 (IP address, etc.) Close the Network Settings dialog box. Double-click the Compaq Net icon to launch the Compaq Advanced Network Control Utility from the Control Panel. Highlight the failing adapter and select the Uninstall option.
- Page 10 Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 for Microsoft Windows NT Environments Compaq Support Software for Windows NT The Compaq SSD for Windows NT 1.18 contains 2 diskettes. The first diskette contains all the main setup installation files and the following drivers for Windows NT 3.51 and the Compaq ProLiant 5000:...
- Page 11 ......The Compaq Multiprocessor HAL (HALMPS.DLL) provides the same basic functionality as the Microsoft Multiprocessor HAL and includes additional functionality to take advantage of the features built into the Compaq ProLiant 5000. Additional features include: Performance Monitoring support.
- Page 12 Windows NT If installing or configuring any SMART-2 Controllers in your system, use the Compaq Array Configuration Utility for Windows NT to configure these controllers. The Array Configuration Utility is a graphical-based application that helps you configure the SMART-2 Array Controller.
- Page 13 SCSI Controller Support The ProLiant 5000 has an Integrated 32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2/P Controller and requires the CPQ32FS2.SYS device driver from the Compaq Software Support Diskette (SSD) for Windows NT v1.18 or later in order to obtain full feature support.
- Page 14 Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 for Microsoft Windows NT Environments Network Controller Support The Compaq ProLiant 5000 server includes a 10/100 TX PCI UTP Controller. The network device drivers to support the NetFlex and Family of Network Controllers are included in the Compaq Software Support Diskette (SSD) v1.18 or later.
- Page 15 These parameters should not be changed. However, you may modify optional parameters, if needed. A complete list of the parameters and a description for each is included in the Compaq SSD for Windows NT NTREADME.HLP file. CAUTION: Compaq cautions you to modify Registry Parameters at your own risk.
- Page 16 Control Utility This new application uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows a user to install, configure, update, and monitor the status of all Compaq network controllers containing the TLAN chip set. The Compaq Advanced Network Control Utility includes features such as: Setting up a pair of controllers for duplexing as well as stand-alone network controllers.
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Page 17: System Management Support
......ProLiant Storage System Support Compaq provides a device driver, PRLNTSS.SYS, that supports the ProLiant Storage System when it is attached to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 integrated 32-Bit SCSI-2 Controller or additional Compaq 32-Bit SCSI-2 Controllers installed in the unit. - Page 18 Agents for Windows NT 3.5x. The System Management driver depends on the Compaq HAL for support. If the System Management driver is installed, the Compaq HAL is automatically installed at the same time. You will need the Compaq SSD for Windows NT to install the driver and the Compaq System Configuration Utility to configure and enable the driver.
- Page 19 Uninterruptible Power Supply Support The Compaq Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides battery-backup power to your system when the local power fails. The Compaq UPS support software notifies you that the system is going to shut down due to a power failure.