Compaq 226824-001 - ProLiant - ML750, ProLiant ML750 Series Setup And Installation Manual
ProLiant ML750 Servers
Setup and Installation Guide
First Edition (March 2001)
Part Number 175746-001
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Compaq ProLiant ML750 Servers Setup and Installation Guide
First Edition (March 2001)
Part Number 175746-001
Contents
About This Guide
Purpose and Scope......................................................................................................xi
Important Safety Information .....................................................................................xi
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................xii
Symbols in Text.........................................................................................................xii
Symbols on Equipment............................................................................................ xiii
Rack Stability ...........................................................................................................xiv
Getting Help ..............................................................................................................xv
Compaq Technical Support ................................................................................xv
Compaq Website.................................................................................................xv
Compaq Authorized Reseller.............................................................................xvi
Related References ............................................................................................xvi
Chapter 1
Introduction
Compaq ProLiant ML750........................................................................................ 1-1
New Technology...................................................................................................... 1-1
Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility ................................................................. 1-1
Faster Processor Support .................................................................................. 1-2
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Introduction
continued
Features.................................................................................................................... 1-2
Processors and Redundant Processor Power Modules...................................... 1-2
System Memory................................................................................................ 1-3
Expansion Slots................................................................................................. 1-3
PCI Hot Plug..................................................................................................... 1-4
Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies................................................................ 1-4
Hot-Plug Redundant Fans................................................................................. 1-5
Internal Hot-Plug Drive Bays ........................................................................... 1-5
Internal Removable Media Drive Bays............................................................. 1-5
Disk Controllers................................................................................................ 1-5
Network Controllers.......................................................................................... 1-6
Supported Interfaces ......................................................................................... 1-7
Video................................................................................................................. 1-7
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 1-7
Major Hardware Options ......................................................................................... 1-8
Server Configuration and Management ................................................................... 1-9
Compaq SmartStart........................................................................................... 1-9
Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility.................................................................. 1-9
Compaq Remote-Flash Redundant ROM ....................................................... 1-10
Microsoft Windows 2000 Utilities.................................................................. 1-10
Microsoft Windows NT Utilities ....................................................................1-11
Novell NetWare Utilities ................................................................................ 1-11
SCO UnixWare Utilities ................................................................................. 1-12
Compaq Insight Manager/Insight Manager XE.............................................. 1-12
Compaq Integrated Management Log............................................................. 1-13
Compaq Integrated Management Display....................................................... 1-13
Security .................................................................................................................. 1-14
Software Security............................................................................................ 1-14
Hardware Security .......................................................................................... 1-14
Diagnostic Tools .................................................................................................... 1-15
Routine Maintenance ............................................................................................. 1-15
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
Installation Overview............................................................................................... 2-1
Optimum Environment ............................................................................................ 2-2
Space Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-3
Power Requirements......................................................................................... 2-3
Grounding Requirements.................................................................................. 2-5
Temperature Requirements............................................................................... 2-6
Airflow Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-8
Shipping Boxes Contents......................................................................................... 2-9
Removing the Shipping Bracket............................................................................ 2-10
Locating the Server Access Panel Labels .............................................................. 2-11
Rack Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................ 2-12
Server Warnings and Precautions.......................................................................... 2-13
Removing the Top Access Panel ........................................................................... 2-14
Removing the Slide Fillers .................................................................................... 2-15
Removing the Casters............................................................................................ 2-16
Installing the Rack Lift Assists.............................................................................. 2-17
Attaching the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack .................................................. 2-17
Marking the Rack with the Template ............................................................. 2-18
Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame....................................................... 2-19
Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies in the Rack............................................ 2-20
Installing the Server into the Rack......................................................................... 2-21
Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket and Cable Management Arm..... 2-25
Installing the Cable Management Arm Bracket.............................................. 2-25
Installing the Cable Management Arm........................................................... 2-26
Cabling the Server ................................................................................................. 2-28
Chapter 3
Server Operation
System Power .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Powering Up the Server........................................................................................... 3-2
Powering Down the Server...................................................................................... 3-5
Power Supply LEDs ......................................................................................... 3-6
Numbering of Power Supplies.......................................................................... 3-7
System Interlocks..................................................................................................... 3-8
Troubleshooting Interlock Power ................................................................... 3-12
Troubleshooting Interlock Connections in the I/O Area................................. 3-13
Troubleshooting Interlock Connection in the Processor Area ........................ 3-13
Running System Diagnostics................................................................................. 3-14
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Server Operation
continued
Server Access Panels ............................................................................................. 3-15
Removing the Top Access Panel .................................................................... 3-17
Removing the Right Side Access Panel.......................................................... 3-18
Removing the Left Side Access Panel ............................................................ 3-19
Chapter 4
Installing Hardware Options
Installing a Hot-Plug Power Supply......................................................................... 4-2
Installing a Pentium III Xeon Processor and Redundant Processor Power
Module ..................................................................................................................... 4-5
Installing Cache Accelerators ................................................................................ 4-14
SDRAM Memory................................................................................................... 4-18
Removing and Replacing the Memory Expansion Board............................... 4-19
Installing More DIMM Memory..................................................................... 4-22
Mass Storage.......................................................................................................... 4-26
SCSI Hard Drive Installation Guidelines........................................................ 4-27
Installing a Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Disk Drive.................................................. 4-28
Installing a Tape Drive.................................................................................... 4-33
External Storage Devices................................................................................ 4-35
I/O Expansion Boards............................................................................................ 4-36
Locating the I/O Expansion Slots ................................................................... 4-37
PCI Hot Plug LEDs......................................................................................... 4-41
PCI Hot Plug Operating System Support........................................................ 4-42
Supported I/O Expansion Boards.................................................................... 4-49
Bus Distribution.............................................................................................. 4-50
Removing a PCI Hot Plug Expansion Board.................................................. 4-51
Adding Expansion Boards (PCI Hot Plug Slots 1 through 11)....................... 4-53
Removing a Compaq Array Controller with Extended SCSI (PCI Hot Plug
Slots 10 and 11) .............................................................................................. 4-56
Adding Compaq Array Controllers with Extended SCSI (PCI Hot Plug
Slots 10 and 11) .............................................................................................. 4-59
Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board Installation .................................................. 4-61
Replacing Fans....................................................................................................... 4-63
Replacing Hot-Plug Redundant I/O Fans (Fans 1 and 2)................................ 4-63
Replacing the Hot-Plug Redundant Front Processor Fans (Fan 3) ................. 4-66
Replacing the Hot-Plug Redundant Rear Processor Fans (Fan 6)................... 4-69
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Chapter 5
Cabling the Server
ProLiant ML750 Server SCSI Cables...................................................................... 5-1
Cabling Guidelines .................................................................................................. 5-2
Determining Cabling Needs..................................................................................... 5-2
Locating the Expansion Slots .................................................................................. 5-3
Supported I/O Expansion Boards ..................................................................... 5-6
Internal SCSI Connections ............................................................................... 5-7
Internal Storage Locations................................................................................ 5-8
Cabling with Controller Boards............................................................................... 5-8
Duplexing ................................................................................................................ 5-9
External Cabling for Secondary Storage.................................................................. 5-9
External Cabling for Primary Storage.................................................................... 5-10
Fibre Channel Cabling for Primary Storage .......................................................... 5-11
Preparing for Cable Installation............................................................................. 5-12
Tools Needed......................................................................................................... 5-12
Preparing the Server .............................................................................................. 5-12
Access Panels ................................................................................................. 5-12
ProLiant ML750 Server Cabling Scenarios........................................................... 5-13
Connecting the PCI SCSI Controller Board to the Drive Cage ...................... 5-14
Connecting the PCI SCSI Controller Board to the Removable Media Bays .. 5-16
Connecting the Smart Array 3200 or 4200 Controller to the Drive Cage....... 5-17
External Cabling............................................................................................. 5-19
Completing the Installation Process....................................................................... 5-20
Chapter 6
Configuring the Server
Compaq ROM Based Setup Utility .................................................................. 6-1
Operating System Factory Installed......................................................................... 6-2
Operating System Purchased Separately.................................................................. 6-3
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Chapter 7
Integrated Management Log
Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log ......................................................................... 7-2
Integrated Management Display .............................................................................. 7-2
Configuring the Integrated Management Display............................................. 7-2
Customizing Management Display Fields ........................................................ 7-5
Standard Integrated Management Display Fields ............................................. 7-9
Navigating the Menus ............................................................................................ 7-10
Normal Run-Time Behavior ........................................................................... 7-10
Display Symbols............................................................................................. 7-11
Navigation....................................................................................................... 7-12
System Behavior with Error Events................................................................ 7-13
Menu Structure ............................................................................................... 7-13
Compaq Insight Manager....................................................................................... 7-15
Viewing the Event List ................................................................................... 7-15
Printing the Event List .................................................................................... 7-16
Compaq Survey Utility .......................................................................................... 7-16
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers..................................................... A-1
Federal Communications Commission Notice........................................................ A-2
Class A Equipment .......................................................................................... A-2
Class B Equipment........................................................................................... A-3
Modifications................................................................................................... A-4
Cables .............................................................................................................. A-4
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)........................................................................... A-4
Class A Equipment .......................................................................................... A-4
Class B Equipment........................................................................................... A-4
Mouse Compliance Statement................................................................................. A-5
European Union Notice........................................................................................... A-5
Japanese Notice....................................................................................................... A-6
Taiwanese Notice.................................................................................................... A-6
Regulatory Compliance Label Location ................................................................. A-7
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Regulatory Compliance Notices
continued
Laser Devices...........................................................................................................A-7
Laser Safety Warnings......................................................................................A-7
Compliance with CDRH Regulations...............................................................A-8
Compliance with International Regulations......................................................A-8
Laser Product Label..........................................................................................A-8
Laser Information .............................................................................................A-8
Battery Replacement Notice....................................................................................A-9
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods.................................................................................................B-2
Appendix C
Server Error Messages
POST Error Messages..............................................................................................C-1
ADU Error Messages...............................................................................................C-1
Appendix D
Status Indicators and Switches
LED Indicators.........................................................................................................D-1
System Interlock Status LED Indicators...........................................................D-2
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Indicators......................................................D-6
Power Supply LED Indicators..........................................................................D-8
Hot-Plug I/O Fan LED Indicators.....................................................................D-9
Hot-Plug Redundant Front Processor Fan LED Indicators.............................D-10
Hot-Plug Redundant Rear Processor Fan LED Indicators..............................D-11
PCI Hot Plug LED Indicators.........................................................................D-12
System Board Switches .........................................................................................D-13
Processor Board Bus/Core Frequency Ratio Switch Settings.........................D-13
Configuration Switch Settings........................................................................D-14
Appendix E
Troubleshooting
When the Server Does Not Start.............................................................................. E-2
Diagnosis Steps........................................................................................................ E-4
Problems After Initial Boot.................................................................................... E-13
Compaq Remote-Flash Redundant ROM....................................................... E-15
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Appendix F
Server Specifications and Connector Interfaces
Server Specifications................................................................................................F-1
Connector Interfaces ................................................................................................F-2
Appendix G
Internal CD-ROM Drive
Opening the Tray Manually .................................................................................... G-2
Appendix H
Processor Board and I/O Board
Processor Board ...................................................................................................... H-1
I/O Board ................................................................................................................ H-5
Index
About This Guide
Purpose and Scope
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation,
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for
Compaq ProLiant™ ML750 servers.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and
hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to
repair this equipment. Improper repairs could create conditions that are
hazardous.
IMPORTANT: The installation of options and servicing of this product shall be performed
by individuals who are knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards
associated with equipment containing hazardous energy circuits.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
provided.
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Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These elements appear in uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type information, type
the information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type
the information and then press the Enter key.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
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NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence
of potentially hazardous conditions:
This symbol in conjunction with any of the following symbols indicates the
presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if warnings
are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or
electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do
not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and
servicing to qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a Network Interface
Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors
into this receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component.
If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow
the surface to cool before touching.
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These symbols on power supplies or systems indicate the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the
recommended weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety
requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation.
The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
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Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
listed in the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with your
product or listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at
http://www.compaq.com
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
Technical support registration number (if applicable)
Product serial number
Product model name and number
Applicable error messages
Add-on boards or hardware
Third-party hardware or software
Operating system type and revision level
Compaq Survey Utility Information
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at
http://www.compaq.com
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Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
numbers.
Related References
The following Compaq documentation can be referenced:
Server Rack documentation
G 9000 Rack Series Products Audio-Visual (AV) CD Kit (shipped with
Compaq racks)
NOTE: The Rack 7000/4000 Series Rack Resource CD Kit ships with all Compaq 7000
and 4000 Series Racks.
G Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool CD (available on the Compaq
website or can be ordered with the Rack Resource CD Kit)
G Rack Products Documentation CD (available on the Compaq website
or can be ordered with the Rack Resource CD Kit)
ROM-Based Setup Utility Documentation
G Compaq ROM Based Setup Utility User Guide
(available on the Documentation CD)
Factory Installed Server Documentation
Compaq Factory-Installed Operating System Software User Guide
(shipped with each factory installed operating system)
Chapter 1
Introduction
Compaq ProLiant ML750 Server
The ProLiant™ ML750 server is the ultra-capacity data center server with
breakthrough 8-way scalable performance and the highest levels of internal
fault-tolerant storage for 7x24 environments.
New ProLiant ML750 servers scale from one to eight Intel Pentium III Xeon
processors and up to 16 GB of SDRAM memory. Combined with the latest
high-availability features, including push-button PCI Hot Plug, hot-plug
redundant fans, hot-plug redundant power supplies, Compaq Remote-Flash
Redundant ROM, and redundant Processor Power Modules, the
ProLiant ML750 server offers optimum performance for your most demanding
7x24 applications.
New Technology
The Compaq ProLiant ML750 server has several new technology features.
Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility
The Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility (RBSU) will automatically configure
the system based on the operating system selected. RBSU supports a wide
range of customizable configuration features. RBSU replaces the System
Configuration Utility feature.
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Faster Processor Support
The ProLiant ML750 server offers support for 900 MHz Intel Pentium III
Xeon processors.
Figure 1-1. Compaq ProLiant ML750 server
Features
The following features are available on Compaq ProLiant ML750 server
models.
Processors and Redundant Processor
Power Modules
The ProLiant ML750 server supports up to eight Intel Pentium III Xeon
processors
Optimal thermal dissipation
G Evaporator plate and water-cooled heat pipes are attached to each
processor
G Three air baffles in the processor area maximize airflow
Introduction 1-3
Processor Power Modules
G One redundant Processor Power Module per processor
G One Processor board Processor Power Module to power the board
for higher availability
Two Cache Accelerators for performance enhancement
System Memory
Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) SDRAM Memory with single-bit
error correction and detection down to a single DIMM and multibit error
detection ECC
Expandable to 16-GB (16 × 1-GB DIMMs)
Supports up to eight memory banks with each bank consisting of two
DIMMs. One bank is installed or removed at a time. Each DIMM of a
given bank must be the same 9-digit Compaq part number.
Supports 100-MHz registered SDRAM 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, and
1-GB DIMMs
Expansion Slots
Eleven I/O expansion slots on three PCI buses:
Primary PCI Bus (33-MHz) with one 32-bit PCI Hot Plug slot and
three 64-bit PCI Hot Plug slots
Secondary PCI Bus (33-MHz PCI) with five 64-bit PCI Hot Plug slots
Tertiary PCI Bus (66-MHz PCI) with two 64-bit PCI Hot Plug slots
IMPORTANT: If you install a Remote Insight Board/PCI, Compaq recommends placing it in
Slot 1. If no Remote Insight Board/PCI is installed, any 32-bit PCI board may be used in
Slot 1.
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PCI Hot Plug
PCI Hot Plug provides the ability to remove, replace, upgrade, and add PCI
expansion boards without powering down the server. Any PCI board can be
placed in a PCI Hot Plug slot. PCI Hot Plug device drivers and operating
system support, however, are required to enable PCI Hot Plug.
The PCI Hot Plug button allows for PCI Hot Plug access directly at each PCI
slot. A PCI Hot Plug button is located above each PCI slot, providing PCI
Hot Plug control directly at the server without the use of the PCI Hot Plug
utility software.
NOTE: To optimize the management features of the Remote Insight Board/PCI, it is not
hot-pluggable.
For more information about PCI Hot Plug, refer to the server Documentation
CD.
Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies
NOTE: Depending on the server configuration, three power supplies may be required for
N+1 redundancy.
Supports 1150/500-W hot-plug redundant power supplies.
WARNING: Hot-plug power supplies are not designed to be installed with AC
current connected to the power supply. To prevent personal injury or damage to
the equipment, be sure to disconnect the power supply from AC current prior to
its removal or installation.
Power supplies are load-balancing and have microcontroller monitoring
for advanced health and configuration management.
Supports up to three power supplies. Depending upon the system load
configuration, more than one power supply may be required to power
the system. See the section, “Power Requirements,” in Chapter 2 to
determine power supply requirements.
A power supply security bar and a padlock provide additional security.
Introduction 1-5
Hot-Plug Redundant Fans
ProLiant ML750 servers include hot-plug redundant fans that provide high-
level thermal protection. A failed fan generates a system alert and triggers the
secondary (or redundant) fan to take over automatically. Hot-plug redundant
fans protect the various server components from overheating and the system
from possible interruption.
Internal Hot-Plug Drive Bays
The ProLiant ML750 server supports up to three ProLiant ML750
Ultra3 SCSI internal drive cages.
The ProLiant ML750 internal drive cage is capable of supporting a
maximum of seven 1-inch Ultra3 hot-plug drives (totaling 21 drives
with all three 1-inch drive cages installed).
Hot-plug drives may be any storage capacity of 9.1 GB or greater.
Internal Removable Media Drive Bays
Supports three non-hot plug removable media drive bays:
One third-height drive bay occupied by a slimline 3.5-inch diskette/IDE
CD-ROM drive combination
Two half-height 5.25-inch drive bays available
Disk Controllers
Supported disk controllers include:
Up to two Smart Array 4250ES Controllers or other Compaq array
controllers with Extended SCSI. A Compaq array controller with
Extended SCSI provides high performance and RAID fault tolerance.
The Compaq array controller with Extended SCSI is cableless and
connects to the three Ultra3 SCSI buses on the I/O board for use with
internal mass storage. SCSI cables are preinstalled between Ultra3 SCSI
connectors on the I/O board and each internal drive cage installed.
Adding a redundant Compaq array controller with Extended SCSI
allows the server to continue functioning in the event of an array
controller failure.
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One or more Smart Array 3200 or 4200 Controllers, which may be
installed in any slot. The Smart Array Controller supports up to two
internal drive cages or external mass storage devices and requires a
SCSI cable connection between the controller and the drive cages or
external mass storage devices.
One or more Dual-Channel Ultra2 Controller cards for use with internal
removable media drive bays, internal drive cages, or external mass
storage devices.
NOTE: The ProLiant ML750 server does not include an integrated SCSI controller.
Network Controllers
Supports a dual-port 10/100 TX UTP controller on a PCI local bus.
Depending on the model, features of the controller may include:
G Two RJ-45 connectors for 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet
G Upgradable with a daughter card to an additional two ports of
100BaseTX Ethernet, a single port of 100BaseFX, or a single port of
Gigabit Ethernet SX or LX Fiber support
G Auto-Negotiation for hardware selection of the highest operating
speed
Redundant Network Controller software that supports a redundant NIC
configuration is available. This feature may be used with one dual-port,
two dual-port, or two single-port NICs.
NOTE: Remove the terminator plug from the second RJ-45 connector when using the
dual-port capabilities.
Redundant NIC software is available on the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD that was shipped with your server. For more information
concerning the network controller, refer to the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
Introduction 1-7
Supported Interfaces
Wide Ultra2 SCSI Very High Density Connector Interface (VHDCI)
connector
Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 (VHDCI)
Serial (two connectors)
Video
Parallel
Keyboard
Mouse
Dual-port 10/100TX UTP Ethernet (two RJ-45 connectors)
Gigabit Ethernet (with the Gigabit daughter card option installed on
the NIC)
Video
Integrated PCI Video Controller provides maximum resolution of
1600 × 1200 noninterlaced resolution with 2-MB memory
From 16 to more than 16.7 million colors, depending on graphics mode
Features 2D, 3D, and video acceleration
Supports EGA, SVGA, and VGA graphics resolution
Warranty
Three-year Parts, Labor, and On-Site Limited Warranty with next
business day response
Pre-Failure Warranty on processors, memory, and hard drives (requires
installation of Compaq Insight Manager™)
For additional service and support offerings, visit the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
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Major Hardware Options
The ProLiant ML750 server supports a wide range of server hardware options.
Compaq server options are available from a Compaq reseller or authorized
service provider. Additional information on Compaq servers and options can
be found on the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
This guide provides detailed installation instructions for the following server
options:
Intel Pentium III Xeon processors
SDRAM DIMM memory
Cache Accelerators
Redundant Processor Power Modules
Compaq array controllers with Extended SCSI
Other I/O expansion boards (including PCI expansion boards with PCI
Hot Plug driver support)
Hot-plug redundant power supplies
Hot-plug hard drives
DLT tape drives and other removable media
Remote Insight Board/PCI
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition
Introduction 1-9
Server Configuration and Management
Compaq offers an extensive set of features and tools to support effective server
configuration and management. Some are listed below:
Compaq SmartStart™
Compaq ROM-based Setup Utility
Compaq Remote-Flash Redundant ROM
Microsoft Windows 2000 Utilities
Microsoft Windows NT Utilities
Novell NetWare Utilities
Compaq Insight Manager
Compaq Integrated Management Log
Compaq Integrated Management Display
Compaq SmartStart
Compaq SmartStart, which is located on the SmartStart and Support Software
CD, is the intelligent way to configure your Compaq server with Microsoft,
Novell, and SCO system software. SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to
configure the server and to load the system software, thereby achieving a well-
integrated server and ensuring maximum dependability and supportability.
For information about SmartStart, refer to the Server Setup and Management
pack included in the shipping box.
Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility
The Compaq ROM–Based Setup Utility will automatically configure the
system based on the operating system selected. RBSU supports a wide range
of configuration customization features, including the following:
Selection of a primary operating system from a list of supported
operating systems
Selection of a Primary Boot Controller from a list of Mass Storage
Devices installed
Configuration of embedded system devices such as serial, printer, and
mouse ports
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Configuration of standard interrupts (IRQs) for PCI devices
Setting of the date and time
Configuration of the IMD and system asset text
Automatic resolution of resource conflicts in areas such as port
addresses and interrupts (IRQs)
Storage of configuration in nonvolatile memory
RBSU comes preinstalled in the system ROM embedded on the server. It has
embedded support for English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese
languages.
NOTE: Systems that use RBSU do not support the System Configuration Utility. For
additional information on using RBSU, refer to the Compaq ROM Based Setup Utility User
Guide.
Compaq Remote-Flash Redundant ROM
The Compaq ProLiant ML750 server is equipped with a Remote-Flash
Redundant ROM that gives the system the ability to recover the last known
good system ROM in the event that the current system ROM has been
corrupted. When the server leaves the factory, both system ROMs contain the
same image.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Utilities
Compaq servers running Windows 2000 take advantage of several utilities that
provide detailed system information and offer special capabilities.
Compaq Array Configuration Utility
Compaq Power Down Manager
Compaq Power Supply Viewer
Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer
Compaq Integrated Management Display Utility
The utilities are provided on the Compaq Support Paq for Microsoft
Windows 2000.
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Microsoft Windows NT Utilities
Compaq servers running Windows NT take advantage of several utilities that
provide detailed system information and offer special capabilities.
Compaq Array Configuration Utility
Compaq Advanced Network Control Utility
Compaq Fibre Fault Isolation Utility
Compaq Cluster Verification Utility
Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility
Compaq Power Down Manager
Compaq Power Supply Viewer
Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer
Compaq Integrated Management Display Utility
The utilities are provided on the Compaq Support Paq for Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0. For information, refer to the NTREADME.HLP file included
in the Compaq Support Paq.
Novell NetWare Utilities
Compaq servers running Novell NetWare take advantage of the following
utilities:
Compaq Power Supply Viewer (with Power Down Manager)
Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer (with IMD Online
Configuration)
This utility is provided as part of the Compaq Support Paq for Novell
NetWare.
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SCO UnixWare Utilities
Compaq servers running SCO UnixWare take advantage of the following
utility:
C22SSD Utility
This utility is provided as part of the Compaq Extended Feature Supplement
(EFS) for SCO UnixWare. The EFS is available on the SmartStart and Support
Software CD.
Compaq Insight Manager/Insight Manager XE
Compaq Insight Manager is a systems management tool delivering
performance, configuration, and fault management for Compaq servers and
clients. Compaq Insight Manager has two components:
Compaq Insight Manager software, which runs on the management
console
Compaq Insight Manager agents (operating system–specific), which run
on the server or managed desktop client
Compaq Insight Manager features an easy-to-use graphical interface and
includes online documentation and context-sensitive help. Key features
include:
Server fault condition alerts
Server performance and fault condition monitoring
Server security and configuration control
Remote control of the server
Rapid recovery services
For information concerning Compaq Insight Manager, refer to the Server
Setup and Management pack shipped with your server.
Compaq Web-Based Management
Compaq Web-Based Management allows you to access your managed Device
List and the Compaq Insight Manager Alarm Log with a Web browser, either
locally at the management console or from another machine. If you have
devices that are running Compaq Insight Management Agents v4.x, you can
also view the device data using a browser.
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Two buttons have been added to the button bar in Compaq Insight Manager.
One button launches your browser with the Device List displayed; the other
button launches your browser with the Alarm Log displayed.
For Web-enabled devices (devices that are running Compaq Insight
Management Agents v4.x), a task will also appear in the Task List for viewing
Web data. Right-click on the device in the Compaq Insight Manager Device
List to display a device specific menu and open the Task List or directly select
View Web Data. Selecting the View Web Data task launches the browser with
data for the device displayed.
Compaq Integrated Management Log
The Compaq Integrated Management Log (IML) records events and stores
them in an easily viewable form. The IML records hundreds of events and then
marks each event with a time stamp. For more information concerning the
IML, see Chapter 7, “Integrated Management Log.”
Compaq Integrated Management Display
The Integrated Management Display (IMD) is a server management tool
delivering fault, service, and configuration capabilities in an easy-to-use,
integrated hardware display. IMD features include:
POST (Power-On Self-Test) messages
User-defined administrative information
Configuration information
System alerts and event descriptions
For information about the Integrated Management Display, see Chapter 7,
“Integrated Management Log.”
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Security
For detailed information concerning security features, refer to the server
Documentation CD.
Software Security
These software security features are established through the Compaq
ROM-based Setup Utility:
Administrator password—prevents changes to the configuration unless
you enter the password.
Diskette drive control—enables and disables the diskette drive. When
disabled the diskette drive will not read, write, or boot.
Diskette write control—enables and disables diskette write functions.
When disabled will not write, but boot and read functions are still
available.
Keyboard password—locks out the keyboard preventing unauthorized
access to Compaq servers. When the keyboard is locked out it prevents
logins or commands until the proper password is entered.
Network server node—permits system startups from a hard disk or
network server while the keyboard and mouse are disabled.
QuickLock—disables the keyboard and mouse without exiting the
application. The application remains in view on the monitor screen but
you cannot access it.
Serial parallel interface control—blocks the unauthorized transfer of
data through the integrated serial and parallel ports.
Hardware Security
These hardware security features are provided:
Easy one-key access to all areas of the server
Power supply security bar with padlock
PCI Hot Plug access door lock with key to protect hot-plug boards
I/O Fan access door lock to protect hot-plug I/O fans
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