HP Infrastructure Implementation Guide

Overview

This guide provides comprehensive instructions for deploying HP corporate infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, and management platforms.

Table of Contents

  1. Infrastructure Components
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Deployment Process
  4. Configuration Details
  5. Automation Scripts
  6. Validation and Testing
  7. Troubleshooting
  8. Best Practices

Infrastructure Components

HP ProLiant Servers

HP Storage Systems

HP Networking

HP Management

Prerequisites

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Credentials Required

Deployment Process

1. Infrastructure Planning

# Copy and customize the inventory template
cp inventory-template.json inventory.json
# Edit inventory.json with your environment details

2. Run Master Deployment Script

# Execute the master deployment script
./hp-deploy-master.sh

The script will:

  1. Create directory structure
  2. Deploy ProLiant servers
  3. Configure storage arrays
  4. Setup networking equipment
  5. Initialize HP OneView
  6. Validate deployment
  7. Generate deployment report

3. Individual Component Deployment

Deploy Servers Only

# Configure iLO
./ilo5-config.sh <ilo_ip> <username> <password> configure

# Apply BIOS settings
ilorest login <ilo_ip> -u <username> -p <password>
ilorest load -f proliant-gen10-bios.json
ilorest commit
ilorest logout

Deploy Storage Only

# Configure 3PAR
python3 3par-storage-config.py --array <ip> --user <username> --password <password>

# Configure Nimble
python3 nimble-config.py --array <ip> --user <username> --password <password>

Deploy Networking Only

# Configure Aruba CX
python3 aruba-cx-config.py --switch <ip> --user <username> --password <password>

Deploy OneView Only

# Configure OneView
python3 oneview-config.py --oneview <ip> --user <username> --password <password>

Configuration Details

Server BIOS Settings

Key settings for optimal performance:

Storage Configuration

3PAR Best Practices

Volume Layout

FC_r6 CPG:
  - ESXi_Datastore_01 (2TB)
  - ESXi_Datastore_02 (2TB)

SSD_r5 CPG:
  - SQL_Data_01 (1TB)
  - SQL_Logs_01 (512GB)

NL_r6 CPG:
  - Backup_01 (8TB)

Network Configuration

VLAN Design

VSX Configuration

OneView Configuration

Resource Hierarchy

Datacenter
  └── Racks
      └── Enclosures
          └── Server Hardware
              └── Server Profiles

Profile Templates

Automation Scripts

Directory Structure

hp-infrastructure/
├── servers/
│   ├── bios-configs/
│   ├── firmware/
│   └── os-deployment/
├── storage/
│   ├── 3par/
│   ├── nimble/
│   └── storevirtual/
├── networking/
│   ├── aruba-switches/
│   ├── aruba-wireless/
│   └── aruba-controllers/
├── management/
│   └── oneview/
├── automation/
│   ├── hp-deploy-master.sh
│   └── inventory.json
└── documentation/

Script Descriptions

  1. hp-deploy-master.sh: Master orchestration script
  2. ilo5-config.sh: iLO configuration and management
  3. 3par-storage-config.py: 3PAR array configuration
  4. aruba-cx-config.py: Aruba CX switch configuration
  5. oneview-config.py: HP OneView setup and configuration

Validation and Testing

Connectivity Tests

# Test iLO connectivity
for ip in $(jq -r '.servers[].ilo_ip' inventory.json); do
    ping -c 1 $ip && echo "$ip: OK" || echo "$ip: FAILED"
done

# Test storage connectivity
for ip in $(jq -r '.storage[].management_ip' inventory.json); do
    ping -c 1 $ip && echo "$ip: OK" || echo "$ip: FAILED"
done

Configuration Validation

# Validate iLO configuration
curl -k -u admin:password https://<ilo_ip>/redfish/v1/Systems/1

# Validate storage configuration
python3 -c "from hp3par_client import HP3ParClient; client = HP3ParClient('<ip>'); client.login('<user>', '<pass>'); print(client.getStorageSystemInfo())"

# Validate network configuration
ssh admin@<switch_ip> "show version"

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

iLO Connection Failed

Storage Array Unreachable

OneView Discovery Failed

Debug Commands

# Enable iLO debug logging
ilorest --debug login <ilo_ip> -u <user> -p <pass>

# 3PAR CLI access
ssh <3par_ip> -l <username>
cli> showsys

# Aruba CX debug
ssh admin@<switch_ip>
switch# show tech-support

Best Practices

Security

  1. Use strong passwords (12+ characters)
  2. Enable two-factor authentication where supported
  3. Configure LDAP/AD integration
  4. Enable audit logging
  5. Use encrypted protocols (HTTPS, SSH)
  6. Regular firmware updates

Performance

  1. Configure appropriate RAID levels for workloads
  2. Enable jumbo frames for storage networks
  3. Use LAG for redundancy and bandwidth
  4. Configure QoS for critical traffic
  5. Monitor resource utilization

High Availability

  1. Deploy redundant components
  2. Configure VSX for network redundancy
  3. Use remote replication for critical data
  4. Implement proper backup strategies
  5. Test failover scenarios regularly

Monitoring

  1. Configure SNMP for all devices
  2. Enable syslog forwarding
  3. Set up email alerts for critical events
  4. Use HP InfoSight for predictive analytics
  5. Regular health checks

Maintenance

Regular Tasks

Firmware Updates

# Check current firmware versions
ilorest firmwareupdate --list

# Download and stage firmware
ilorest firmwareupdate --download <firmware_url>

# Apply firmware updates
ilorest firmwareupdate --apply

Support Resources

Conclusion

This implementation guide provides a comprehensive framework for deploying HP infrastructure. Follow the deployment process, use the provided automation scripts, and adhere to best practices for a successful implementation.

For additional support or customization requirements, consult HP Professional Services or certified HP partners.