Integration Note
May 2001
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"Quick Setup" with Red Hat
Prepared by OS Integration
Compaq Compute r Corporation
Contents
Compaq ProLiant ML330 and
ML330e Servers...........................3
New Features of Red Hat 7.1
Linux.............................................3
Using the Compaq System
Erase Utility..................................3
Special Instructions for the
ProLiant ML330e ATA
model:........................................4
Installing Red Hat 7.1 Linux........5
If You Experience Problems.....19
Compaq Related Questions
and Answers..............................19
Appendix A - Web Resources...20
Linux 7.1 on the Compaq
ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant
ML330e Servers
Abstract: This document provides information on installing and
implementing a Red Hat Linux 7.1 operating system on Compaq
ProLiant ML330 and ProLiant ML330e servers.
It includes a step-by-step installation with Red Hat Linux 7.1 and
Appendix A provides web resources for additional information on
Compaq and Red Hat Linux.
For additional information regarding the configuration of Linux on
Compaq ProLiant servers, visit the Compaq and Linux website:
http://www.compaq.com/linux
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/whitepapers.html
and to view or download the latest “Installing Linux on Compaq
ProLiant Servers” “How To”:
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/compaq-howto.html
. For the latest Linux documentation:
Note: Read this document before installing Red Hat Linux 7.1 on
your Compaq ProLiant ML330 or ProLiant ML330e servers.
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Integration Note prepared by OS Integration
First Edition (May 2001)
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Compaq ProLiant ML330 and ML330e Servers
Designed to meet the growing needs of both small and medium size businesses, the Compaq
ProLiant ML330 and the ProLiant ML330e undergoes thousands of hours of qual i ty assurance ,
integration, optimization, and testing to assure maximum reliability on hardware and software to
keep networks up and running continuing to enhance business productivity. Compaq also
participates in the Red Hat Linux Hardware Certification Program and our engineers constantly
review the Compaq hardware and drivers to ensure compatibility with Red Hat Linux.
New Features of Red Hat 7.1 Li nux
The latest release of Red Hat 7.1 Linux positions Red Hat Linux as an enterprise class operating
system. Significant improvements over the previous kernel (2.2.x) are apparent in the following
areas:
• Supports up to 8 Multiprocessors and 64 GB RAM
• Eliminates the PCI bus limit and makes virtual memory limitless
• Supports a greater number of users and groups and includes a revised scheduler to handle
more processes
• Supports USB and IEEE 1394, also referred to as FireWire
• Improves multi-threaded network stack
The Red Hat 7.1 kernel (2.4.x) is now configured for 2 GB of virtual memory for the kernel and 2
GB virtual memory for individual processes. Rebuilding the kernel with one of the
CONFIG_{1,2,3} GB options will give either more or less virtual memory to the kernel, allowing
process virtual memory to be adjusted as well.
Using the Compaq System Erase Utility
To begin the installation of Red Hat 7.1 Linux on your ProLiant ML330 or the ProLiant ML330e
start with a System Erase. If you do not have a SmartStart CD-ROM and if your ProLiant ML330
or the ProLiant ML330e is not fresh from the factory download the Compaq System Erase Utility
at this URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/download/9156.html
This SoftPaq creates one System Erase Utility diskette. Follow the steps below to use the System
Erase Utility.
1. Obtain One (1) formatted 1.44-MB diskettes.
2. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory. The
file that is downloaded is an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number.
TM
, devices.
.
3. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen
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instructions. The following files will be created:
QRST5.EXE
276090xx._01
README.1ST
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where "xx" is US (English), or JP (Japanese).
4. Run qrst5.exe to create the diskettes.
5. After the diskettes have been created, you may delete the SoftPaq file downloaded in step
2 and all files generated.
6. To run the Compaq System Erase Utility, power down your computer, place the Compaq
System Erase Utility diskette 1 in Drive A:, then power up your computer.
If you have the SmartStart and Support Software CD-ROM, boot the server using the Compaq
SmartStart and Support Software CD-ROM. SmartStart supports manual path installation of
Linux.
Starting with a system erase ensures you begin the installation process from a known nonconfigured state.
1. Boot your server using the SmartStart CD-ROM or your bootable floppy disk.
2. Select Run System Erase Utility from the Main Menu, then select Yes
3. Restart the server
Special Instructions for the ProLiant ML330e ATA model:
If you are setting up Red Hat 7.1 Linux on a Compaq ProLiant ML330e ATA model follow the
instructions below. The Compaq ProLiant ML330e uses the CMD 649 IDE chipset. Support for
this chipset is not explicitly present in Linux kernels before 2.4.1.
IMPORTANT: Following the completion of the Red Hat 7.1 Linux installation, complete the
steps below to enable ATA-100 performance.
1. Download the SoftPaq “Compaq IDE Hard Disk Parameter Setting”, avail able at
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3061.html
package installs a small shell script to turn on DMA mode on all ATA disk drives
installed in the server at boot time causing the IDE subsystem to run in PIO mode by
default.
2. When the download is completed, extract the software:
Type # tar –xzvf sp16306.tar.gz [Enter]
The following files should be created:
• cpqhdparm-1.0-1.i386.rpm
• readme.txt
to a Linux server. This
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Installing Red Hat 7.1 Linux
For this “Quick Setup” guide we will be using the Red Hat 7.1 Linux CD-ROM. Normally, when
doing server installations you do not need to install X window (or the GUI interface), but for the
purposes of this document we will be configuring the X window system.
We will also use the Automatic Part it ioning available in Red Hat 7.1. These partitions will be
automatically created. If you would like additional information on partitioning your hard drive is
available at, http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/howto
documentation.
1. To begin the Red Hat 7.1 Linux installation.
a. Insert the Red Hat Linux CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
b. Select the OK button and press [Enter].
At this time, the installation program probes your system and attempts to identify your
CD-ROM drive. Use the HELP sidebar to the left of the GUI to help guide you through
the installation.
2. Select the language.
or you can review the Red Hat 7.1 Linux
a. Select the language you use (i.e., English or other language).
b. Click the Next button.
3. Set the Keyboard configuration.
a. Select Model of keyboard or Generic (with number of keys).
b. Select Layout.
c. Select enable or disable for the dead keys.
d. Click the Next button.
4. Set the mouse configuration.
a. Select the mouse type for your system or Generic mouse. Red Hat 7.1 Linux
automatically discovers the following mouse Types: PS2 and bus.
b. Select the Emulate 3 Buttons checkbox to use a two-button mouse as if it had three
buttons (pressing both mouse buttons simultaneously). If you are installing the X
Window System Select the Emulate 3 Buttons option to use a three-button mouse.
c. Click the Next button.
The Welcome Screen appears with information about registering your software.
5. Install options.
The following installation options are available: workstation, server, laptop, custom, or
upgrade.
a. Select Server.
b. Click the Next button.
6. Select your disk partitioning type.
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Figure1 Partitioning
a. Select the Automatic partition and REMOVE DATA radio button.
Automatic partitioning removes any existing Linux partitions.
b. Click the Next button.
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Figure 2 Choose partitions to Format
7. Format your partitions.
After creating partitions, you are required to format them (see below).
a. Select /dev/hda5/ and /dev/hda1/boot
b. Check the Check for bad blocks while formatting box (optional)
c. Click the Next button.
8. Install LILO.
IMPORTANT: To be able to boot your Red Hat Linux system, you will need to install LILO
(the LInux LOader). LILO can be installed in either: the master boot record (MBR) or the first
sector of your boot partition.
If you install LILO in the MBR, when your machine boots, LILO will display a LILO:
prompt. You are then able to boot Red Hat Linux. If your system will use only Red Hat
Linux, choose the MBR.
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LILO configuration
Figure 3 LILO Configuration
a. Check the Create Boot disk checkbox (doing this will allow you to boot Red Hat 7.1
from floppy in the event of a system failure).
b. Check the Install LILO checkbox.
c. Check the /dev/hda Master Boot Record (MBR) radio button.
d. Check the Use linear mode (needed for some SCSI drives) checkbox.
e. Check the Default boot image checkbox.
f. Type linux in the Boot label window.
The partition holding your Red Hat Linux root file system will have a Boot label of linux.
If you want to add boot labels for other partitions (or change an existing boot label), click
once on the partition to select it. Once selected, you can change the boot label.
g. Click the Next button.
SMP Motherboards and LILO
If the installation program detects an SMP motherboard on your system, it automatically
creates two lilo.conf entries. The two entries in lilo.conf will be linux and linux-up. Linux
will then boot by default.
9. Setup your network configurations.
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Figure 4 Network Configuration
Choose whether you would like to configure your IP address using DHCP
a. By selecting the Activate on boot checkbox, your network interface will start when you
boot your server. If you select the DHCP check box , ignore steps b and c.
b. Type in the IP Address, Netmask, Network, and Broadcast addresses if needed
If you have a fully qualified domain name for the network device, Type it in the
Hostname field.
c. Type the Gateway and Primary DNS (if applicable the Secondary DNS and Ternary
DNS) addresses
d. Click the NEXT button
10. Configure your firewall.
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Figure 5 Firewall Configuration
a. Select either the High, Medium or No Firewall radio buttons (Selecting High may
inhibit your network access ability i.e., internet or intranet)
b. Select the Use default firewall rules or Customize radio button to add trusted devices or
to allow additional incoming services.
You can allow access to ports not listed here, by listing them in the Other ports fiel d.
Use the following format:
port:protocol. To specify multiple ports, separate them
with commas.
c. Click the Next button.
11. Select your time zone configuration.
You will see two tabs. The first tab allows you to configure your time zone by your location
and the second tab allows you to specify a UTC offset such as daylight savings.
a. Select your Time Zone
b. Click the Next button.
12. Establish language support.
a. Select the language you use (i.e., English or other language).
b. Click the Next button.
13. Configure your account.
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Figure 6 Account Configuration
Setting the Root Password – Administrator ONLY
a. Type in your [password] (must be at least six characters long)
b. Then [type to confirm password]
Setting Up User Accounts
a. Enter an account name.
b. Then enter and confirm a password for that user account. Enter the full name of the
account user and press Add . Your account information will be added to the account list,
and the user account fields will be cleared so that you can add another user.
c. Click the Next button.
You can also choose New to add a new user. Enter the user's information and use the
Add button to add the user to the account list. Use Edit or Delete for user accounts you
have created and no longer need.
14. Select the packages to install.
GNOME and KDE are graphical user interfaces (desktop environments) similar to Windows
allowing you to navigate the Linux landscape effortlessly. Before these two packages
evolved, Linux users had to memorize many shortcuts and commands, then Type them at the
command line to navigate or accomplish tasks. It is recommended that you select at least one
of these packages if you are not a Linux or UNIX guru.
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Figure 7 Selecting Package Groups
a. To select packages individually, check the Select Individual Packages check box at the
bottom of the screen.
b. Select the Packages to Install check boxes (choose Printer Support, X Window System,
either KDE or GNOME, Mail/WWW/News Tools, DOS/Windows Connectivity and
Graphics Manipulation)
Selecting Everything installs all the packages included with Red Hat Linux. You need
approximately 1.7 GB of free disk space.
c. After selecting the components you wish to install, you can select or deselect individual
packages using your mouse.
Check the Total ins tall s iz e in the lower right portion of the screen to be certain you have
sufficient disk space available.
d. Click the Next button.
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Figure 8 Individual Package Selections
NOTE: To select an individual package, double-click the checkbox beside the package name.
The package information will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can also select or
deselect all packages listed within a particular group by clicking on the Select all in group or
Unselect all in group buttons.
a. At the bottom of the screen, under the list of missing packages, an Install packages
to satisfy dependencies checkbox is selected by default. By leaving this checked, the
installation program will resolve package dependencies automatically by adding all
required packages to the list. The Unresolved Dependencies screen will only appear
if you are missing items needed by the packages you selected.
b. Click the Next button.
15. Configure authentication.
To configure the NIS option, you must be connected to an NIS network and have your
passwords and other network information ready.
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Figure 9 Authentication Configurations
a. Select the Enable MD5 passwords check box (allows a long password to be used (up to
256 characters)
b. Select the Enable shadow passwords check box (provides a secure method for retaining
passwords)
c. Select the Enable NIS check box to run a group of computers in the same Network
Information Service domain with a common password and group file. You can choose
from the following two options: NIS Domain allows you to specify the domain or group
of computers your system belongs or Use broadcast to find NIS server allows you to
broadcast a message to your local area network to find an available NIS server.
d. Select the Enable LDAP check box to use LDAP for some or all authentication. Choose
from the following options: LDAP Server to allow access to a specific server by
providing an IP address and LDAP Base DN to look up user information by its
Distinguished Name (DN).
e. Select the Use TLS lookups check box to allow LDAP to send encrypted user names and
passwords to an LDAP server before authentication.
f. Select the Enable Kerberos checkbox (a secure system for providing network
authentication services).
There are three options to choose from here:
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(1) Realm allows access to a network that uses Kerberos, composed of one or a few
servers and a potentially large number of clients.
(2) KDC grants access to the Key Distribut ion Cente r (K DC ) a machine that issue s
Kerberos tickets (TGS) and
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(3) Admin Server allows you to access a server running kadmind.
g. Click the Next button.
16. Configure the GUI X Configuration tool.
Configuring Your Videocard
The next step is to configure an X server for your system.
Figure 9 X Configuration
Xconfigurator presents a list of video cards for you to choose from.
a. Select your Videocard (select the
b. Click the Next button.
If your video card does not appear on the list, Xconfigurator may not support it. Check the
Red Hat Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) available at
http://hardware.redhat.com/hcl/genpage2.cgi
Configuring Your Monitor
Xconfigurator will then display a listing of monitors. You can either use the monitor that is
auto detected or select a different monitor.
a. Select your Compaq Monitor Type or a Generic from the list
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ATI Rage XL for the ML330 and ML330e) from the
list using your mouse, then let Red Hat detect it.
.
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IMPORTANT: If your monitor does not appear on the list, select the most appropriate
Generic model available. Do not select a monitor similar to your monitor unless you are
certain that the monitor you are selecting does not exceed the capabilities of your monitor.
Doing so may damage your monitor.
b. Click the Next button.
Custom Configuration
Figure 11 Custom Configuration
a. Choose the correct color depth and resolution for your X configuration.
b. Click the Test Setting button to try out this configuration.
c. If you installed both GNOME and KDE, choose which one to use as your default desktop
d. For the Login Type Select Graphical radio button (Do this unless you have special
e. Click the Next button.
17. Prepare for the install.
You will now see a screen preparing you for the installation of Red Hat Linux
Installing Packages
You will now see bars showing the packages you selected with their total progress, size and
the summary as they are being installed.
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environment
needs, booting into a graphical environment is recommended)
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Figure 12 Installing Packages
a. Click the Next button.
After pressing the Next button, partitions will be written and packages will be
installed. To cancel this installation process, hit your computer's Reset button or use
the Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart your machine
18. Boot Disk Creation
IMPORTANT: When performing a partitionless installation, you must create a boot
disk. Without this diskette, Red Hat Linux will not boot.
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Figure 13 Boot Disk Creation
a. Insert a blank, formatted diskette into your diskette drive,
b. Click the Next button.
c. Remove it from your diskette drive and label it clearly (Don’t lose it or destroy it,
you may need it one day)
19. Complete the installation.
The installation program will now prompt you to prepare your system for reboot.
a. Remove all media from the diskette drive or the CD in the CD-ROM drive
After the power-up sequence has completed, you should see the LILO GUI prompt
Do one of the following things:
b. Press [Enter] (LILO’s default boot)
c. Select the boot label, followed by [Enter]
d. After a timeout period, LILO will automatically boot the default entry
e. Following this you should see one or more screens of messages scroll by, then you
should see the GUI login screen
You have now completed the installation of Red Hat 7.1.
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If You Experience Problems
Red Hat 7.1 Linux stores the installation log at /tmp/install.log. If you experience problems
during the installation refer to this log to determine which steps completed normally.
Check Appendix A for website support for Red Hat Linux 7.1 and Compaq ProLiant servers
For more information see the Official Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide onl in e at
http://www.redhat.com/support/manuals
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata
and the Red Hat Linux errata pages available at,
.
Compaq Related Questions and Answers
Where can I get more information on Compaq and Linux?
The Compaq Linux website hosts an array of information, such as the distributions Compaq
supports, white papers, customer advisories, support matrices, and a direct link to all Linux
SoftPaqs for servers and storage options located at, http://www.compaq.com/linux/
Does Compaq have Open Source projects?
Compaq is hosting a number of ongoing open source software projects running on ProLiant
platforms. The Compaq open source website contains engineering projects, technical papers,
news and articles from within the Compaq open source community. Compaq also aids in the
support of Linux by regularly contributing software to the Linux kernel. Visit us at,
http://www.opensource.compaq.com/
Why start with a system erase?
Starting with a system erase ensures you begin the installation process from a known nonconfigured state.
How do I perform a system erase?
Boot from the SmartStart CD-ROM and choose System Erase from the Main Menu.
How do I get to the main menu of SmartStart if all that shows is a boot: instead of the
graphical menu when booting to the SmartStart CD?
One method is to build and use the System Erase Diskette. Create this diskette from the Compaq
Disk Builder by inserting the SmartStart CD-ROM into a system running Microsoft Windows;
the Autorun feature automatically starts the Disk Builder Program.
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Appendix A - Web Resources
In addition to hardware and software products, Compaq also provides information enabling you
to stay current on the latest developments and assisting you in making deployment decisions.
Table 1 lists Compaq resources on the web.
Table 1. Compaq web resources
Item Web Location
Compaq and Linux website - support for Linux includes
close alliances with the major Linux distributions,
contributions to open source projects, and expansion of our
portfolio of solutions, technology, and services to
incorporate support for Linux.
Compaq Resource Paq for Linux contains utilities,
technical documentation, software drivers, and customer
support information for administrators and users of Compaq
server products
Compaq SmartStart for Servers provides everything you
need to get your servers up and running with full Compaq
support.
Compaq OpenSource contains a listing of current
opensource projects and additional information regarding
the opensource movement.
Compaq System ROMPaqs are available for Compaq
industry-standard server products.
Customer Advisories inform you of any known problems
and workarounds because of a Service Pack release.
Compaq ActiveUpdate offers proactive notification and
delivery of the latest software updates. Do not waste time
searching the web. Subscribe to Compaq ActiveUpdate for
automatic delivery of software updates for your Compaq
servers, desktops, workstations, and portables.
Compaq Intelligent Manageability products maximize the
availability, performance and operations of all Compaq
servers, storage systems, workstati ons, desktops, and
portables. Compaq, with its partners, offers best-in-cl ass
industry standard management systems to deploy, operate,
and maintain your hardware investment. This website also
provides tools, guides, and information to reduce expense,
minimize complexity, and speed execution.
Compaq ActiveAnswers gives you the benefit of our
experience to help manage your system and reduce the
time, risks, and complexity associated with deploying
solutions.
Press releases and Communiqués announce the
availability of new products and versions.
Compaq Server Software Download Center website
provides the capability to download device drivers, utilities,
services, and BIOS required for Compaq ProLiant servers.
White Papers (complete listing) inform you of ways to
optimize your environment and obtain the maximum benefit
from software enhancements.
http://www.compaq.com/linux/
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/linuxpaq.ht
ml
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/SmartStart/index.
html
http://opensource.compaq.com/
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html
http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/Customer_advis
ories/index.html
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/management/acti
veupdate/index.html
http://www.compaq.com/manage
http://www.compaq.com/activeanswers
http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html
http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/whitepapers/inde
x.html
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Information specific to Linux and Red Hat can be found at the locations listed in Table 2.
Table 2. Linux and Red Hat resources on the web
Item Location
The Official Red Hat Linux 7.1 Reference Guide available
at the official Red Hat web site. This reference contains
useful information about your Red Hat Linux system. From
fundamental concepts, such as the structure of the Red Hat
Linux filesystem, to the finer points of disk partitioning and
authentication control.
The Official Red Hat Linux Customization Guide
contains information on how to customize your Red Hat
Linux system to fit your needs. If you are looking for stepby-step, task-oriented guides for configuring and
customizing your system.
Red Hat “How To” sites for Tips and FAQs’ contains
These documents are provided to help you install, set up,
and trouble shoot your Linux system.
Red Hat Certified Hardware list is available to assist you
in the selection of hardware.
Red Hat Manuals and Documentation These are the
same guides that come with Red Hat's boxed products.
Red Hat Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to assist you
in the selection of hardware and ensure compatibility.
Red Hat News - find current and past press releases about
Red Hat's products, services, and partnerships.
Red Hat Errata contains the most recent information about
important updates, fixes, and corrections for Red Hat Linux
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