Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Manual

ProLiant CL380

User Guide

Third Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 118128-003
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide
Third Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 118128-003

Contents

About This Guide

Text Conventions........................................................................................................xi

Symbols on Equipment..............................................................................................xii

Symbols in Text....................................................................................................... xiii

Rack Stability .......................................................................................................... xiii

Getting Help .............................................................................................................xiv

Compaq Technical Support ...............................................................................xiv

Compaq Website.................................................................................................xv

Compaq Authorized Reseller..............................................................................xv

Chapter 1

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features

Compaq ProLiant CL380......................................................................................... 1-1

ProLiant CL380 Tower Model ......................................................................... 1-2

ProLiant CL380 Rack Model............................................................................ 1-2

ProLiant CL380 Front View.................................................................................... 1-3

ProLiant CL380 Rack Model with Optional Bay Area Hard Drives................ 1-4

ProLiant CL380 Rear View ..................................................................................... 1-5

ProLiant CL380 Internal View ................................................................................ 1-7

Shared Storage Area......................................................................................... 1-7

Server Nodes .................................................................................................... 1-8

Industry Support ...................................................................................................... 1-9

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Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features

continued

Standard Features..................................................................................................... 1-9

Processors and Processor Power Modules...................................................... 1-10

Server Node System Memory......................................................................... 1-10

Expansion Slots............................................................................................... 1-11

Disk Controllers.............................................................................................. 1-12

Network Controllers........................................................................................ 1-12

Mass Storage................................................................................................... 1-13

Standard Interfaces ......................................................................................... 1-16

Video............................................................................................................... 1-16

ROM ............................................................................................................... 1-16

Power Supplies ............................................................................................... 1-17

Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500...................................................... 1-17

KVM Switch................................................................................................... 1-18

Pre-Failure Warranty ...................................................................................... 1-18

System Management and Configuration................................................................ 1-19

Default Configuration..................................................................................... 1-20

Compaq SmartStart......................................................................................... 1-20

System Management....................................................................................... 1-21

Disk Fault Tolerance....................................................................................... 1-21

Compaq Insight Manager................................................................................ 1-22

Compaq System Configuration Utility ........................................................... 1-22

Automatic Server Recovery-2......................................................................... 1-23

Compaq Integrated Remote Console .............................................................. 1-23

Status LED Indicators..................................................................................... 1-24

CR3500 Configuration Utility ........................................................................1-24

Security Features.................................................................................................... 1-24

Diagnostics............................................................................................................. 1-25

Chapter 2

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model

ProLiant CL380 Warnings and Precautions............................................................. 2-2

The Optimum Environment ..................................................................................... 2-3

Data Protection for High-Availability Environment......................................... 2-3

Space Requirements.......................................................................................... 2-4

Airflow Requirements....................................................................................... 2-4

Temperature Requirements............................................................................... 2-5

Power Requirements......................................................................................... 2-6

Grounding......................................................................................................... 2-6

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model........................................................... 2-7

Unpacking the ProLiant CL380 ............................................................................... 2-8

Locating the ProLiant CL380 Access Panel Labels............................................... 2-10

Contents v

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model

continued

Removing Shipping Safeguards............................................................................. 2-11

Removing the Server Node Shipping Screws................................................. 2-11

Removing the Server Node Shipping Bracket................................................ 2-13

Removing the Expansion Board Shipping Bracket ........................................ 2-14

Chapter 3

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model

Rack Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 3-3

ProLiant CL380 Warnings and Precautions............................................................. 3-4

Using the Compaq Installation Service.................................................................... 3-5

The Optimum Environment..................................................................................... 3-5

Data Protection for High-Availability Environment......................................... 3-5

Space Requirements ......................................................................................... 3-6

Airflow Requirements ...................................................................................... 3-6

Temperature Requirements............................................................................... 3-7

Power Requirements......................................................................................... 3-8

Grounding......................................................................................................... 3-9

Installing the Rack Model ProLiant CL380............................................................. 3-9

Unpacking the ProLiant CL380............................................................................. 3-11

Locating the System Access Panel Labels............................................................. 3-13

Locating the Rack Mounting Hardware Kit........................................................... 3-14

Removing Shipping Safeguards............................................................................. 3-15

Removing the Server Node Shipping Screws................................................. 3-16

Removing the Server Node Shipping Bracket................................................ 3-17

Removing the Expansion Board Shipping Bracket ........................................ 3-18

Installing the System into the Rack ....................................................................... 3-19

Removing the Top Access Panel .................................................................... 3-19

Removing the Slide Fillers (Optional)............................................................ 3-20

Removing the Casters..................................................................................... 3-21

Installing the Rack Lift Assists....................................................................... 3-22

Attaching the Slide Rails to the Mounting Brackets....................................... 3-23

Attaching the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack.............................................. 3-24

Marking the Rack with the Template ............................................................. 3-25

Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame....................................................... 3-26

Installing the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack .............................................. 3-27

Installing the System into the Rack ................................................................ 3-29

Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket and Cable Management

Arm................................................................................................................. 3-33

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Chapter 4

Installing Hardware Options

Power Supplies......................................................................................................... 4-3

Replacing a Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply .............................................. 4-4

Replacing a Server Node Power Supply........................................................... 4-7

Connecting Nodes to an External KVM Switch .................................................... 4-12

Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply........................................................... 4-18

Connecting a Compaq R6000 UPS................................................................. 4-18

Connecting Two Compaq R3000 UPS Units.................................................. 4-20

Installing a Hot-Plug Ultra2 or Ultra3 Hard Drive ......................................... 4-22

Installing Disk Drives ............................................................................................ 4-23

SCSI ID Numbers for Internal Storage Configuration.................................... 4-23

SCSI ID Numbers for External Shared Storage Option (Single Bus)............. 4-24

SCSI ID Numbers for External Shared Storage Option (Dual Bus) ............... 4-26

Installing an External Shared Storage Device........................................................ 4-27

Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500............................................................. 4-28

Accessing a Server Node ....................................................................................... 4-34

Replacing a Server Node........................................................................................ 4-39

Processors and Processor Power Modules ............................................................. 4-43

Installing a Processor...................................................................................... 4-44

Installing a Processor Power Module.............................................................. 4-46

Memory.................................................................................................................. 4-47

Maximum Memory Configuration.................................................................. 4-48

Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................... 4-49

Expansion Boards .................................................................................................. 4-50

Identifying Expansion Slots............................................................................ 4-50

Removing the Expansion Board Shipping Bracket......................................... 4-52

Installing an Expansion Board........................................................................ 4-53

Removable Media Devices .................................................................................... 4-56

Removing a Removable Media Tray .............................................................. 4-58

Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay .................................. 4-61

Installing the Optional Hot-Plug Drive Cage.................................................. 4-64

Installing a Non-LVD Device......................................................................... 4-69

Installing a Half-Height Device...................................................................... 4-70

Installing a Full-Height Device (Digital Linear Tape Drive).......................... 4-72

Chapter 5

Cabling Guidelines

Major System Cable Locations ................................................................................ 5-2

Shared Storage Area Cable Locations............................................................... 5-2

Server Node Cable Locations ........................................................................... 5-3

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Cabling Guidelines

continued

Determining the Cables Needed .............................................................................. 5-4

Removable Media Devices............................................................................... 5-4

SCSI Device Installation Guidelines ................................................................ 5-5

SCSI Cable Connectors .................................................................................... 5-5

Internal Cabling Matrix .................................................................................... 5-7

Internal Cabling Examples ............................................................................... 5-8

Connecting External Cables................................................................................... 5-10

External Cabling Matrix for Shared Storage .................................................. 5-10

External Cabling Matrix for Nonshared Primary Storage .............................. 5-10

External Cabling Matrix for Nonshared Secondary Storage .......................... 5-11

Cabling the System................................................................................................ 5-12

Shared Storage Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................... 5-13

Server Node Rear Panel Connectors............................................................... 5-15

Managing the Rear Panel Cables.................................................................... 5-17

Powering Up the System........................................................................................ 5-20

Completing the Installation Process....................................................................... 5-21

Appendix A

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice ........................................................A-1

Class A Equipment...........................................................................................A-2

Class B Equipment ...........................................................................................A-2

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo-

United States Only............................................................................................A-3

Modifications....................................................................................................A-3

Cables ...............................................................................................................A-3

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ...........................................................................A-4

Class A Equipment...........................................................................................A-4

Class B Equipment ...........................................................................................A-4

European Union Notice ...........................................................................................A-4

Japanese Notice .......................................................................................................A-5

Taiwanese Notice.....................................................................................................A-5

Laser Devices...........................................................................................................A-5

Laser Safety Warnings......................................................................................A-6

Compliance with CDRH Regulations...............................................................A-6

Compliance with International Regulations......................................................A-6

Laser Product Label..........................................................................................A-6

Laser Information .............................................................................................A-7

Battery Replacement Notice....................................................................................A-7

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Appendix B

Electrostatic Discharge

Grounding Methods .................................................................................................B-2

Appendix C

Installing a New Battery

System Board Battery Replacement.........................................................................C-1

Installing the System Board Battery .................................................................C-1

Appendix D

Switches and Jumpers

System Board Switches........................................................................................... D-1

Processor Switch Settings ....................................................................................... D-2

System Configuration Switch Settings.................................................................... D-3

NIC Operating Mode .............................................................................................. D-3

SCSI Device Jumper Settings ................................................................................. D-3

Appendix E

Specifications and Connector Interfaces

ProLiant CL380 Specifications................................................................................E-1

Connector Interfaces ................................................................................................E-3

Appendix F

KVM Switch

Launching the Console Configuration Reporting .................................................... F-2

CCR Selection Screen.............................................................................................. F-2

CCR Status Port Symbols ........................................................................................F-3

CCR Advanced Menus Screen................................................................................. F-3

Selecting Computers ................................................................................................F-4

Assigning Unique Names to Computers.................................................................. F-5

Changing Menu Attributes....................................................................................... F-6

Changing Status Flag Attributes .............................................................................. F-8

Scanning the Computers .......................................................................................... F-9

Placing the Switch in Scan Mode .....................................................................F-9

Setting a Custom Scan Pattern........................................................................ F-10

Removing Computer from Scan List ..............................................................F-11

Displaying Version Information ............................................................................F-11

Saving the Hardware Settings ................................................................................ F-12

Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard ....................................................................... F-12

Updating the Firmware .......................................................................................... F-13

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Appendix G

Status LED Indicators

Power On/Standby Switch Status LED Indicators...................................................G-2

Shared Storage Area.........................................................................................G-2

Server Nodes ....................................................................................................G-3

Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 LED Indicators.....................................G-4

Shared Storage Isolator Board LED Indicators........................................................G-5

Compaq Hot-Plug Ultra2 and Ultra3 SCSI Hard Drive LED Indicators .................G-6

Power Supply LED Indicators .................................................................................G-7

Network LED Indicators..........................................................................................G-8

Compaq Embedded NC3163 Fast Ethernet WOL Controller...........................G-8

Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 WOL...................................G-9

Appendix H

SCSI ID Configurations

Introduction .............................................................................................................H-1

Separate Logical SCSI Buses ..................................................................................H-2

Host Side SCSI Bus.................................................................................................H-3

Server Node SCSI Adapters ....................................................................................H-4

Host Channel Connections.......................................................................................H-4

Failover Modes ........................................................................................................H-4

Active/Active Failover Mode (Performance) ...................................................H-5

Active/Passive Failover Mode (Availability) ...................................................H-9

Disk Side SCSI Bus...............................................................................................H-11

CR3500 Controller Connections............................................................................H-11

Internal Shared Disks.............................................................................................H-12

External Shared Storage Expansion.......................................................................H-12

Single Bus Expansion Configuration..............................................................H-13

Dual Bus Expansion Configuration................................................................H-14

Index

About This Guide

This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation

and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.

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.

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Symbols on Equipment

These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.

Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.

Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.

Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
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.

Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of
power.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.

About This Guide xiii

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.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.

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

installations.

■ The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.

■ A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for

any reason. Extend only one component at a time.

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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

You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product
for as long you own the product. A technical support specialist will help you
diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty process.

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.

Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
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 numbers

■ Product model names and numbers

■ Applicable error messages

■ Add-on boards or hardware

■ Third-party hardware or software

■ Operating system type and revision level

■ Detailed, specific questions

About This Guide xv

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

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.

Chapter 1

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features

The Compaq ProLiant™ CL380 provides the easiest and most affordable

clustering solution for business-critical applications. This robust system is easy

to deploy, operate, and maintain, which makes it an ideal solution for branch

offices or remote sites.

Compaq ProLiant CL380

The Compaq ProLiant CL380 consists of two Compaq server nodes and

shared storage prepackaged in a cost-effective, space-efficient cabinet. This

design offers the outstanding performance of the latest Intel Pentium III

processors and more than 200 GB of internal storage, and integrates with

standard Compaq software, such as Compaq Insight Manager™,

SmartStart™, and Automatic Server Recovery (ASR), for ease of installation

and monitoring.

Through the use of redundancy and cluster failover, the ProLiant CL380 can

be configured to eliminate virtually all single points of failure, allowing the

system to continue to run in the event of a hardware or software failure. This

capability, plus the ability to remotely monitor the status of the system,

enables the ProLiant CL380 to be operated with confidence in an environment

with little or no technical support.

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ProLiant CL380 Tower Model

CLUSTERING SERVER

Figure 1-1. Compaq ProLiant CL380 tower model

ProLiant CL380 Rack Model

Figure 1-2. Compaq ProLiant CL380 rack model

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-3

ProLiant CL380 Front View

The following figure shows the three main system areas and the bay

configuration on the front of a system. This is the standard configuration.

1

2

3

45

6

LINK

ACT

LINK

ACT

7 8 9

Figure 1-3. ProLiant CL380 front components

Table 1-1

ProLiant CL380 Front Panel Components

Item Description



Shared storage area



Server node 1 (top)



Server node 2 (bottom)



Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500
bay area



Shared storage drive bay area



Server node boot drive bay area



CD-ROM drives



Removable media areas



3.5-inch 1.44-MB standard diskette drives

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ProLiant CL380 Rack Model with Optional Bay Area
Hard Drives

Figure 1-4 shows the ProLiant CL380 with the optional bay area hard drives.
Chapter 4 provides information on a number of options that can be installed
into the ProLiant CL380.

Figure 1-4. Compaq CL380 Rack Model with the optional bay area hard drives

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-5

ProLiant CL380 Rear View

Figure 1-5 shows the rear view of the standard configuration of a ProLiant

CL380. The top area of the figure shows the system’s shared storage area. The

bottom area shows the system’s two server nodes.

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

5

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

2 31

7

6

A

B

C

4

Figure 1-5. ProLiant CL380 rear components

Table 1-2

ProLiant CL380 Rear Panel Components

Item Description



Shared storage area rear panel connectors



Shared storage area hot-plug redundant power supplies



Keyboard Video Monitor (KVM) switch connectors



Power supplies



Server Node Embedded Connectors



Expansion slots

continued

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Table 1-2
ProLiant CL380 Rear Panel Components

continued

Item Description



Shared storage to server node SCSI connectors

A

Shared Storage Area

B Server Node

C

Server Node

IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that both server nodes be configured identically.

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-7

ProLiant CL380 Internal View

Shared Storage Area

Figure 1-6 shows the main features in the shared storage area of the system.

The following table describes the key features.

1

2

3

4

LINK

ACT

LINK

ACT

6

5

Figure 1-6. An inside view of the shared storage area of the system

Table 1-3

Shared Storage Area Internal Components

Item Description



Hot-plug redundant power supply cage



Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500
bay area



Shared storage drive bay area



Redundant shared storage fans



Shared storage isolator board



Keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM)
switch controller

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Server Nodes

Figure 1-7 shows the main features inside a server node. The following table
describes key features of the node components.

LINK

ACT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Figure 1-7. An inside view of a server node

Table 1-4

Server Node Internal Components

Item Description



Power supply area



Memory area



Processor area



Processor Power Module area



Expansion slot area



Integrated Smart Array Controller

continued

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-9

Table 1-4

Server Node Internal Components

continued

Item Description



CD-ROM drive



3.5-inch 1.44-MB standard diskette drive



Boot drive bay area

Industry Support

Compaq delivers extensive testing and support for major server operating

systems. Because Compaq provides industry-standard buses for expansion,

you have access to many high-performance PCI expansion boards, as well as

support for Wide Ultra2 and Ultra3 SCSI devices.

Standard Features

The following features are standard on all Compaq ProLiant CL380 models

unless otherwise noted.

■ Processors and Processor Power Modules

■ System memory

■ Expansion slots

■ Disk controllers

 Shared storage area

 Server nodes

■ Network controllers

■ Mass storage

 Shared storage area

 Server nodes

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■

Standard interfaces

■ Video

■ ROM

■ Power supplies

■ Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500

■ Keyboard, video and monitor (KVM) switch

Processors and Processor Power Modules

The ProLiant CL380 includes the following processor features:

■ Shipped with one processor and integrated 512-KB level 2 cache per

server node

■ Supports up to two Pentium III Processors per server node

■ Shipped with one Processor Power Module per node (DC-to-DC

converter)

■ Support for 133-MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) operation

Server Node System Memory

The ProLiant CL380 comes standard with 128-MB of memory on each
server node. The memory is:

■ 133-MHz registered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM).

■ Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory. The ECC memory uses

an error encoding scheme for memory error detection and correction.
Specifically, this feature detects and corrects for single-bit memory
errors.

■ Expandable to 4 GB of memory per server node installed in dual inline

memory module (DIMM) sockets. Memory can be expanded one
module at a time.

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-11

Expansion Slots

The expansion slots on the riser board are configured as shown Figure 1-8.

1

4
3

2

Figure 1-8. Locating system expansion slots

Slot 1 is a 32-bit primary PCI bus slot. Slots 2, 3, and 4 are 64-bit PCI

expansion slots. The 32-bit PCI bus provides data transfer rates up to

133 MB/s while the 64-bit bus transfers at a rate of up to 266 MB/s. The PCI

bus provides peripheral transactions at a system clock speed of 33 MHz.

The riser board expansion slots correspond to slots on the rear of the server

node in the system as shown in Figure 1-9.

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

4
3
2
1

ACT / LINK

Figure 1-9. Rear view of server node expansion slot locations

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Disk Controllers

ProLiant CL380 Shared Storage Area

■ The ProLiant CL380 comes equipped with one Shared Storage RAID

Controller CR3500 and supports a second controller. The CR3500
RAID Controller supports speeds of up to 40 MB/s. It also supports up
to 14 hot-plug hard drives (6 in the shared storage area plus an optional
8 hot-plug drives in an external shared storage unit).

■ The optional Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 provides

redundancy to the standard Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500.

Server Nodes

■ The ProLiant CL380 comes equipped with one Dual-Channel Wide

Ultra2 SCSI adapter in each server node. The Dual-Channel Wide
Ultra2 SCSI adapter interfaces with the Shared Storage RAID Controller
CR3500 to give the server nodes clustering capabilities. These
controllers are capable of interface transfer rates of up to 80 MB/s.

■ The embedded Integrated Smart Array Controller on the PCI local bus

of each server node supports up to four hot-plug hard drives per node
without utilizing an expansion slot. These adapters perform at a
maximum rate of 80 MB/s.

Network Controllers

The ProLiant CL380 comes equipped with one Compaq NC3163 embedded
Fast Ethernet WOL on the PCI local bus and one Compaq NC3123 Fast
Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 WOL controller in each server node. Both
controllers include the same features:

■ Autosensing LAN capable at either 10 MB/s or 100 MB/s

■ Full duplex Ethernet for two-way transmission

■ RJ-45 connector for 10-BaseT or for 100 TX Ethernet

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-13

Mass Storage

ProLiant CL380 Shared Storage Area

The system shared storage drive cage area supports up to six 1-inch Wide

Ultra2 or Ultra3 SCSI drives. Figure 1-10 illustrates the position of each drive

bay in the shared storage drive cage. When optional shared external storage is

connected to the system, the system supports up to fourteen 1-inch Wide

Ultra2 or Ultra3 SCSI drives.

IMPORTANT: The total number of shared storage drives that the system can support is
limited to 14. This limitation is due to the number of available SCSI IDs and may not
reflect the number of drive bays available if external storage is connected to the system.

NOTE: The Integrated Smart Array Controller is compatible with your existing SCSI
devices. Wide Ultra2 SCSI technology works with devices that respond to transfer rates of
up to 80 MB/s. When combining Ultra2 and Ultra3 hard drives, all of the drives are limited
to response times no faster than the maximum burst rate of up to 80 MB/s on the Ultra2
SCSI bus, or the transfer rate of the slowest device in the array.

42 6

31 5

Figure 1-10. Shared storage area media bay positions

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Server Nodes

Each server node supports up to six drives:

■ Two available half-height 5.25-inch removable media bays (A and B as

seen in figure 1-10)

NOTE: The removable media bays can be used for one 5.25-inch, full-height device, or
two 5.25 inch, half height devices.

■ An additional 1-inch Ultra2 or Ultra3 SCSI drive that can be plugged

into bays A or B

NOTE: When combining Ultra2 and Ultra3 hard drives, all of the drives are limited to
response times no faster than the maximum burst rate of up to 80 MB/s on the Ultra2
SCSI bus, or the transfer rate of the slowest device in the array.

■ An optional 2x1-inch drive cage that supports up to two 1-inch Ultra2 or

Ultra3 SCSI drives

NOTE: For more information on the optional 2x1 inch hot-plug drive cage, see Chapter 4,
“Installing Hardware Options.”

■ A low-profile IDE CD-ROM drive

■ A 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive, installed in the vertical position

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-15

Figure 1-11 shows the position of each drive bay (identified by 1 or 2) and

removable media bay (identified by A or B) in the server nodes. The table

describes the standard diskette and CD-ROM configuration.

A

B

A

B

2

1

2

1

1

2

Figure 1-11. Server node media bay positions

Table 1-5

Server Node Diskette and CD ROM Drives

Item Description



3.5-inch diskette drives



IDE CD-ROM drives

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Standard Interfaces

■ Serial ports (dark green) (4)

■ Video (blue) (3)

■ Parallel ports (burgundy) (2)

■ Hot-pluggable keyboard (purple) (3)

■ Mouse (green) (3)

■ Compaq NC3163 Embedded Fast Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 WOL (2)

■ Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 WOL (2)

■ CR3500 RAID Controllers

■ Shared storage SCSI connectors (2)

Video

The ProLiant CL380 comes equipped with a 4-MB on-board video SDRAM
memory controller on each server node.

■ Integrated video controller provides maximum resolution of

1600 x 1200 noninterlaced resolution at 16 million colors

■ Supports SVGA, VGA, and EGA graphics resolution

■ 4 MB of video memory

ROM

■ Software-upgradable firmware including diagnostics

■ ROMPaq™ utility used to upgrade ROM

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-17

Power Supplies

The ProLiant CL380 comes standard with four power supplies. The system

supports:

■ Two 225-watt hot-plug redundant power supplies in the shared

storage area. These may be standard AC voltage models or the optional
DC voltage models.

■ One 225-watt power supply in each server node. This may be a standard

AC voltage model or an optional DC voltage model.

NOTE: All power supplies in the ProLiant CL380 must be of the same type. Either all AC
voltage or all DC voltage power supplies must be installed in the system.

Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500

One Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 provides RAID fault tolerance

for the shared storage drives and for the optional shared external storage

connected to the shared storage area.

Adding an optional Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 makes both

CR3500 RAID Controllers hot-replaceable and redundant. The additional

CR3500 RAID controller also allows for an active/active redundant controller

configuration with automatic controller failover and failback.

CAUTION: Removing the Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 while it is
active will make the system inoperable and may cause loss of data.

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KVM Switch

The ProLiant CL380 comes equipped with a dual-port keyboard, video, and
mouse (KVM) switch that allows you to control both server nodes with the
same keyboard, video, and mouse. For more information on the KVM switch,
see Appendix F, “KVM Switch.”

Optional KVM extension cables allow you to attach the ProLiant CL380
server nodes to a switch box. For more information on KVM extension cables,
either see Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware Options,” or your option
documentation.

Pre-Failure Warranty

The Compaq ProLiant CL380 server nodes include Pre-Failure Warranty for
processors, hard drives, and memory purchased from Compaq through a
Compaq authorized reseller. Under the terms of this warranty, supported
components are eligible for replacement before they actually fail, provided
that you use Compaq Insight Manager to determine that supported components
have degraded below predetermined reliability thresholds within the product
warranty period. The warranty includes:

■ Three-year on-site limited worldwide warranty

■ Pre-Failure Warranty on processors, memory, and hard drives from

Compaq

NOTE: The equipment in the shared storage area, including shared storage drives in the
system or in optional shared external storage, is excluded from the Pre-Failure Warranty.

Compaq Insight Manager Alert

When Compaq Insight Manager alerts you that a component may be eligible
for Pre-Failure Warranty replacement, follow the on-screen instructions or
contact a Compaq authorized service provider in your area. A yellow status
indicator on the Compaq Insight Manager control panel signals that a
component is in a degraded condition. Compaq recommends that you replace
the component in a pre-failure condition.

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-19

System Management and Configuration

Compaq offers an extensive set of utilities and tools to support effective

system management and configuration. The following features are described in

this guide:

■ Default configuration

■ Compaq SmartStart

■ System management

■ Disk fault tolerance

■ Compaq Insight Manager

■ Compaq System Configuration Utility

■ Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)

■ Integrated Remote Console

■ Status LED indicators

■ CR3500 Configuration Utility

■ Security features

■ Diagnostics

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Default Configuration

When a server node is first powered on, the system ROM detects the

unconfigured state of the hardware and provides default configuration settings
for most devices. By providing this initialization, the server node can run
diagnostics and other software applications before running the normal
SmartStart and system configuration programs.

NOTE: Formatting and partitioning the boot drive before running SmartStart and the
system configuration programs may prohibit creating a system partition and using the
management features that it provides.

As part of the default configuration process, you are prompted to identify your

intended installation operating system. On subsequent reboots you can change
your operating system selection if you entered a wrong choice.

An information message indicating that you are running with a default

configuration occurs each time you boot the system until you run the system
configuration programs.

Compaq SmartStart

Compaq SmartStart, which is located on the Compaq SmartStart and Support

Software CD, is the intelligent way to configure your Compaq
ProLiant CL380 with major operating system software. SmartStart helps you
achieve a well-integrated system that ensures maximum manageability and
dependability. For more information about configuration, refer to the
Compaq ProLiant CL380 Software User Guide.

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-21

System Management

■ The Server Parameter Tracking utility provides timely system

environment and subsystem information by using a combination of
hardware, firmware, and industry-standard management software. This
utility provides fault, performance, and configuration status.

■ The Server Fault Tolerance feature provides many fault tolerance

options for disk subsystem and memory system error correction.

■ The Rapid Recovery Services feature quickly identifies and resolves

complex system faults. This integrated system management tool
provides System Health Logs, Automatic Server Recovery-2, and
Compaq Integrated Remote Console.

■ The Integrated Management Log (IML) provides a detailed log of key

system events. This log is accessible through Compaq Insight Manager
or the Remote Insight Board.

IMPORTANT: The IML does not report events for the shared storage area. For more
information on the IML, refer to the Compaq ProLiant CL380 Software User Guide.

Disk Fault Tolerance

Fault tolerance allows the system to recover from a hardware problem without

interrupting the system’s performance. The Shared Storage RAID

Controller CR3500 supports:

■ RAID 0+1 - data striping and mirroring

■ RAID 1 - mirroring

■ RAID 4 - data guarding

■ RAID 5 - distributed data guarding

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Compaq Insight Manager

Compaq Insight Manager is a software utility for collecting system

information. This information is used by Compaq Insight Manager to perform
the following functions:

■ Send fault condition alerts to a predetermined destination

■ Monitor fault conditions and system performance

■ Control system security and configuration

■ Remotely control the system

■ Initiate rapid recovery services

Compaq ProLiant CL380 systems have a robust set of hardware subsystem

management capabilities. For more information, refer to the

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Software User Guide.

Compaq System Configuration Utility

The Compaq System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of

configuration activities including:

■ Configures PCI boards automatically

■ Provides switch and jumper settings

■ Resolves resource conflicts in areas such as memory, processor

upgrades, and mass storage devices such as hard drives, tape drives, and
diskette drives

■ Sets and stores Power-On features such as date and time

■ Stores operating system configuration information

■ Assists in operating system installation

■ Assists in running diagnostic tools such as TEST and INSPECT utilities

The first time a server node is configured, the SmartStart program

automatically creates a system partition and installs the System Configuration
Utility and other Compaq utilities. For information concerning the utility, refer
to the SmartStart documentation.

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-23

Automatic Server Recovery-2

Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2) enables the server node to boot

automatically from either the operating system or the Compaq Utilities. If

there is a critical system failure, ASR-2 automatically restarts the server node

and pages a designated system administrator.

Compaq Integrated Remote Console

The standard Compaq Integrated Remote Console (IRC) performs a wide

range of configuration activities. The IRC:

■ Is accessible using an ANSI terminal

■ Operates independently of the operating system

■ Provides for remote server node reboot

■ Provides access to system configuration

■ Uses out-of-band communication with a dedicated management modem

installed in the server nodes

For information concerning the standard Integrated Remote Console, refer to

the Compaq Integrated Remote Console Guide.

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Status LED Indicators

The ProLiant CL380 has several types of LED indicators:

■ Power supply

■ Shared storage Power On/Standby switch

■ Server node Power On/Standby switches

■ Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500

■ Disk drive

■ Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 WOL controller

■ Compaq NC3163 embedded Fast Ethernet NIC 10/100 WOL

■ Shared storage isolator board

■ CD-ROM drive

■ Diskette drive

For more information on LEDs, see Appendix G, “Status LED Indicators.”

CR3500 Configuration Utility

The CR3500 Configuration Utility is a graphical user interface-based utility

that allows you to easily create logical drives and set RAID fault tolerance
levels for shared storage hard drives. The CR3500 Configuration Utility also
allows you to configure one or two Shared Storage RAID Controllers. For
more information on using the CR3500 Configuration Utility, refer to the
Compaq ProLiant CL380 Software User Guide.

Security Features

The following security features are standard on the ProLiant CL380:

■ Power-On Password

■ Administrator Password

■ Diskette Boot Control

■ Serial/Parallel Interface Control

■ QuickLock

Compaq ProLiant CL380 Features 1-25

Diagnostics

Some of the software and firmware diagnostic tools available for your use are:

■ Power-On Self-Test (POST)

■ Diagnostics (DIAGS)

■ ROMPaq utilities to upgrade flash ROMs

■ Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)

Chapter 2

Installing the ProLiant CL380

Tower Model

This chapter is intended to help you install the Compaq ProLiant CL380 tower

model. The following information about your system is covered:

■ Optimum environment

■ Unpacking the system

■ Locating the documentation on the system

■ Installing the ProLiant CL380 tower model

CLUSTERING SERVER

Figure 2-1. ProLiant CL380 tower model

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ProLiant CL380 Warnings
and Precautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the

hot-plug drives and the internal system components to cool before touching
them.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an

important safety feature.

■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is

easily accessible at all times.

■ Unplug the power cord from each power supply to disconnect power to the

equipment.

CAUTION: Compaq recommends that you protect your system from power
fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power
supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power
surges and voltage spikes and allows time for the system to operate after a
power failure. A UPS is designed to allow a graceful system shutdown after a
power interruption rather than an unexpected shutdown with files open.

CAUTION: The system must always be operated with the access panels on.
Proper cooling will not be achieved if the access panels are removed.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model 2-3

The Optimum Environment

When installing the Compaq ProLiant CL380, certain accessibility,

temperature, and power requirements must be met.

Data Protection for High-Availability Environment

In environments where data must be protected, it is strongly recommended that

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) be used. The UPS provides time in the

event of a power failure to complete any transactions in process and to empty

the data in processor and controller caches to permanent disk storage. The

UPS protects data being processed in the event of electrical power loss to the

ProLiant CL380. Without a UPS, transactions in process are not completed

and the data being processed would be lost. To maximize performance, the

CR3500 RAID Controller write-back cache reports a transaction as complete

once the data is in cache.

CAUTION: The Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 does not contain a
battery-backed cache. Compaq recommends that the system be connected to
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Operating the system without a UPS
could cause data corruption in the event of a power failure.

IMPORTANT: In the event of loss of power, this data in cache is lost and erroneous
results are reported. Use of a properly sized UPS provides sufficient time for all results in
both the server and the CR3500 RAID Controller cache memory to be recorded to
permanent disk storage.

An alternative to the use of a UPS is to disable the CR3500 RAID Controller

write-back cache; however, this reduces system performance.

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Space Requirements

Consider the following spatial needs when deciding where to install your

tower:

■ Clearance in front of the tower should be a minimum of 25 inches for

the front doors to open completely and for adequate airflow.

■ Clearance behind the tower should be a minimum of 30 inches to allow

for servicing of the unit and for adequate airflow.

Airflow Requirements

The Compaq ProLiant CL380 draws cool air in through the front doors and
exhausts warm air out the rear. Therefore, the front doors of the system must
be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the system, and the
rear must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape the unit. Do
not block the ventilation apertures.

CAUTION: The following minimum requirements should be observed to ensure
adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

■ Front: The front must have a minimum of 25 inches of unrestricted

ventilation.

■ Side: The clearance between the installed module and any equipment

placed beside the system should be a minimum of 2.75 inches.

■ Rear: The clearance between the back of the tower and the wall should

be a minimum of 30 inches.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model 2-5

Temperature Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the equipment, place the

system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The Compaq Maximum Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature

(TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). Therefore, do not allow the

temperature in the room where the tower ProLiant CL380 is located to exceed

35°C (95°F).

The operating temperature inside the system will always be higher than the

room temperature and depends on the configuration of equipment in

your system.

The maximum internal system temperature for your configuration should not

exceed the values in the following table.

Table 2-1

Tower Model ProLiant CL380 Internal Temperature Maximums

Equipment Included Maximum Internal System Temperature

Tower Model ProLiant CL380 50°C/122°F
Compaq server options 40°C/104°F
Other manufacturers’ options See other manufacturers’ specifications

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Power Requirements

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to
the system. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over your facility’s
wiring and installation requirements for more information.

■ The power load needs to be balanced between available AC supply branch

circuits.

■ The overall system AC current load must not exceed 80 percent of the

branch circuit AC current rating.

■ If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80 percent of the

power strip’s marked electrical current rating.

The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/regional

electrical regulations governing the installation of Information Technology
Equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in
installations covered by the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, 1993)
and the code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing
Equipment (NFPA-75, 1992).

For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the rating label on the product

or to the user documentation supplied with that option.

Grounding

For proper operation and safety, this equipment is required to be properly

grounded in accordance with NFPA 70-1993, Article 250. All power
distribution devices, branch wiring, and receptacles must be listed
grounding-type devices.

When using power strips for electrical distribution, ensure that ground

integrity is maintained for each connection made. Plug each component into a
reliably grounded outlet.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model 2-7

Installing the ProLiant CL380

Tower Model

A brief summary of the steps required to install your Compaq ProLiant CL380

follows, then more information about each of these steps is presented in

sections later in this chapter.

1. Select an appropriate site for your tower based on the information

outlined previously.

2. Unpack the system.

3. Remove the shipping safeguards.

a. Remove the server node shipping screws.

b. Remove the server node shipping bracket.

c. Remove the expansion board shipping bracket.

4. Install the options, such as PCI expansion boards.

IMPORTANT: Install hardware options before you run the System Configuration Utility.
The System Configuration Utility is run during the SmartStart portion of the installation
sequence.

NOTE: For detailed instructions, see Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware Options,” and
Chapter 5, “Cabling Guidelines,” or refer to the individual option kits.

5. Set the switches. These switches include:

G System board switches

G Processor switch settings

G SCSI ID switch settings. This applies only to the tape drives. Hard

drives in the ProLiant CL380 all have IDs automatically set by back
planes.

NOTE: If changes to the switch settings are required, see Appendix D, “Switches and
Jumpers.”

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6. Connect all of the necessary cables and power cords, including:

G Keyboard

G Mouse

G Video

G Network

NOTE: For detailed instructions on cabling the ProLiant CL380, see Chapter 5, “Cabling
Guidelines,” or refer to the individual option kits.

7. Power up the system.

8. Register your system. For system registration information, refer to the

Server Setup and Management pack shipped with your system.

Unpacking the ProLiant CL380

Unpack the shipping boxes by following the instructions and illustrations
printed on the outside of the boxes. Locate the following materials:

■ ProLiant CL380 – located inside the shipping box

■ Keyboard – located inside the keyboard box

■ Mouse – located inside the country-specific kit box

■ Power cords – located inside the country-specific kit box

■ Hardware documentation and software packs inside the country-specific

kit box include:

G Reference Information

G Software Products

Additional documentation is found on the labels located inside the system’s
top and right side access panels. Most of the option installation instructions are
located on these labels.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model 2-9

In addition to the supplied items, you may need:

■ Options to be installed, such as:

IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that both server nodes be configured identically.

G Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

G Hot-plug hard drives

G Hot-plug drive cage

G Additional memory

G Additional processors and Processor Power Modules

G Additional Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500

G SCSI controller boards

G Communications controller boards

G Tape drives

G Remote Insight Board/PCI

G Expansion boards

G External storage devices

■ Application software diskettes

■ T-15 Torx screwdriver

■ Phillips-head screwdriver

■ Flat-head screwdriver

2-10 Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide

Locating the ProLiant CL380 Access
Panel Labels

A significant amount of system configuration and option installation
information is provided on the access panel labels, (as shown in Figure 2-2).
The access labels are located on the inside of the top access panel and the right
side access panel. To remove the appropriate panel, see Chapter 4, “Installing
Hardware Options.”

4

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 2-2. Location of system access panel labels

IMPORTANT: These labels do not contain warning and caution information. Refer to the
Important Safety Information guide for detailed information on warnings and cautions.

Table 2-2

System Access Panel Label Locations

Item Description



Shared storage area and drive installation



Shared storage area interconnect board configuration



Node removal



System configuration



Cabling

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model 2-11

Removing Shipping Safeguards

The ProLiant CL380 comes with three shipping safeguards installed. These

safeguards were engineered to protect your system during shipping.

Removing the Server Node Shipping Screws

Each server node comes with two shipping screws installed. These screws help

keep the nodes from being damaged during shipping. You must remove these

two screws from each node.

1. Remove the right side access panel. First



remove the access panel

screw. Then,



carefully push back the access panel.

ACT / LINK

B

A

2

1

ACT / LINK

B

A

Figure 2-3. Removing the right side access panel

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2. Remove the two shipping screws from each server node.

Figure 2-4. Removing the server node shipping screws

3. Replace the right side access panel. Slide the access panel back into its

original position



. Then replace the access panel screw .

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

2

1

Figure 2-5. Replacing the right side access panel (cables removed for clarity)

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Tower Model 2-13

Removing the Server Node Shipping Bracket

The server node comes with a shipping bracket installed to keep the cables

from being damaged during shipping. You must remove this bracket.

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

Figure 2-6. Removing the server node shipping bracket (cables removed for

clarity)

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Removing the Expansion Board Shipping Bracket

Each server node includes a bracket to keep expansion boards in place during
shipping. You must remove this bracket before installing or removing
expansion boards. Reinstalling the bracket is optional.

1. Remove the server node from the system.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on removing a server node from the system, see
Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware Options.”

2. Remove the expansion board shipping bracket.

Figure 2-7. Removing the expansion board shipping bracket

3. Replace the server node in the system.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on replacing a server node in the system, see Chapter 4,

“Installing Hardware Options.”

Installation of the ProLiant CL380 Tower is now complete. Please refer to
Chapter 4 if installation of hardware options is necessary.

Chapter 3

Installing the ProLiant CL380

Rack Model

This chapter is intended to help you install your new Compaq ProLiant CL380

rack model. This chapter covers the following information about your system:

■ Optimum environment

■ Unpacking the system

■ Locating the documentation on the system

■ Installing the ProLiant CL380 rack model

Figure 3-1. ProLiant CL380 rack model

3-2 Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide

The Rack Builder Configuration tool and Rack Information Library can be
found on the Compaq website:

http:\\www.compaq.com

The entire Rack Resource CD Kit, P/N 298721-001, ships with all Compaq
racks. A summary of the content of each CD follows:

■ Rack Builder Configuration Tool

This tool allows you to simulate potential Compaq rack configurations

based on your input. Rack Builder provides information such as:

 Graphical preview of properly configured racks

 Site-planning data, including power requirements, cooling mandates,

and physical specifications

 Ordering information, including required components, part numbers,

and appropriate quantities

■ Installing Rack Products

This information gives a visual overview of operations required to

configure a Compaq rack with rack-mountable components. This video
covers key configuration steps such as:

 Site planning

 Installation of rack-mountable ProLiant CL380 and rack options

 Cabling

 Coupling multiple racks together

■ Rack Information Library CD

This CD allows you to view, search, and print documentation for

Compaq racks and rack options. It also assists in the setup and
optimization of your new Compaq rack to best fit the needs of your
environment.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-3

Rack Warnings and Precautions

Before beginning the installation procedures, make sure you understand the

following warnings:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always ensure that the rack is
adequately stabilized before extending a component outside the rack. A rack
may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason.
Extend only one component at a time.

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 stabilizers are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation.

■ The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, at
least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty
42U rack weighs 253 pounds (115 kilograms), is over 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall,
and may become unstable when being moved on its casters. Do not stand in
front of the rack as it rolls down the ramp from the pallet, but handle it from the
sides.

3-4 Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide

ProLiant CL380 Warnings
and Precautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the

hot-plug drives and the internal system components to cool before touching
them.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an

important safety feature.

■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is

easily accessible at all times.

■ Unplug the power cord from each power supply to disconnect power to the

equipment.

56-70 kg

124-155 lb

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.

■ Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the chassis

during installation or removal.

■ The product will be unstable when not fastened to the rails.

■ Remove all hot-plug power supplies, access panels, and drives

to reduce the overall weight of the product.

CAUTION: Protect the system from power fluctuations and temporary
interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device
protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes
and keeps the system in operation during a power failure. A UPS is designed to
allow time for a graceful system shutdown after power interruption rather than
an unexpected shutdown with the files open.

CAUTION: The rack-mountable ProLiant CL380 must always be operated with
the access panels on. Proper cooling will not be achieved if the system unit
access panels are removed.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-5

Using the Compaq Installation Service

You may choose the optional installation service offered by Compaq to install

your rack products. The installation service can be customized to meet your

specific requirements, or ordered as a Carepaq. The basic installation service

includes the entire hardware installation, from unpacking the components to

connecting to a network and running a test of the system. Hardware

installation service is available in all countries where Compaq has a direct or

indirect service presence. It may be ordered from a Compaq authorized reseller

or, in the United States, call Compaq at 1-800-OK COMPAQ.

The Optimum Environment

When installing your system, certain accessibility, temperature, and power

requirements must be met.

Data Protection for High-Availability Environment

In environments where data must be protected, it is strongly recommended that

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) be used. The UPS provides time in the

event of a power failure to complete any transactions in process and to empty

the data in processor and controller caches to permanent disk storage. The

UPS protects data being processed to the ProLiant CL380. Without a UPS, in

the event of electrical power loss, transactions in process are not completed

and the data being processed would be lost. To maximize performance, the

CR3500 RAID Controller write-back cache reports a transaction as complete

once the data is in cache.

IMPORTANT: In the event of loss of power, this data in cache is lost and erroneous results
are reported. Use of a properly sized UPS provides sufficient time for all results in both the
server and the CR3500 RAID Controller cache memory to be recorded to permanent disk
storage.

An alternative to the use of a UPS is to disable the CR3500 RAID Controller

write-back cache; however, this reduces system performance slightly. The

CR3500 RAID Controller write-back cache is disabled by default.

3-6 Compaq ProLiant CL380 User Guide

Space Requirements

Consider the following spatial needs when deciding where to install your rack:

■ Clearance in front of the rack should be a minimum of 25 inches for the

front door to open completely and for adequate airflow.

■ Clearance behind the rack should be a minimum of 30 inches to allow

for servicing of the unit and adequate airflow.

Airflow Requirements

Compaq ProLiant rack-mountable systems draw cool air in through the front

door and exhaust warm air out the rear. Therefore, the front door of the rack
must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet,
and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow warm air to escape
the cabinet. Do not block the ventilation apertures.

CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, the following minimum requirements
should be observed to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to
the equipment:

■ Front: The front must have a minimum of 25 inches of unrestricted

ventilation.

■ Side: The clearance between the installed module and the side panels of

the rack should be a minimum of 2.75 inches.

■ Rear: The clearance between the back of the rack and the wall should be a

minimum of 30 inches and the equipment should be operating without a
rear door.

Blanking Panels

If all of the vertical space in the rack is not filled by components, the gaps that

are left cause a change in airflow through the rack and across the components.
These gaps should be covered with rack blanking panels.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-7

Temperature Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the equipment, place the

system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The Compaq Maximum Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature

(TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). Therefore, do not allow the

temperature in the room where the rack is located to exceed 35°C (95°F).

The operating temperature inside the system will always be higher than the

room temperature and will depend on the configuration of equipment in

your system.

The maximum internal system temperature for your configuration should not

exceed the values in the following table.

Table 3-1

Rack Model ProLiant 380 Internal Temperature Maximums

Equipment Included Maximum Internal System Temperature

Rack Model ProLiant CL380 50°C/122°F
Compaq server options 40°C/104°F
Other manufacturers’ options See other manufacturers’ specifications

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing
third-party options:

■ Ensure that the option equipment does not impede airflow to the

rack-mountable system or increase the internal rack temperature beyond
the Compaq specified maximum rating.

■ Ensure that the Manufacturer’s Maximum Recommended Ambient

Operating Temperature of the option equipment is not exceeded when
installed in the rack.

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Power Requirements

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to
the rack. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over your facility
wiring and installation requirements.

■ The power load needs to be balanced between available AC supply branch

circuits.

■ The overall system AC current load must not exceed 80 percent of the

branch circuit AC current rating.

■ If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80 percent of the

power strips’ marked electrical current rating.

The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/regional

electrical regulations governing the installation of Information Technology
Equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in
installations covered by the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, 1993)
and the code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing
Equipment (NFPA-75, 1992).

For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the rating label on the product

or user documentation supplied with that option.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-9

Grounding

For proper operation and safety, this equipment is required to be properly

grounded in accordance with NFPA 70-1993, Article 250. All power

distribution devices, branch wiring, and receptacles must be listed

grounding-type devices.

When using power strips for electrical distribution, ensure that ground

integrity is maintained for each connection made. Plug each component into a

reliably grounded outlet.

Installing the Rack Model ProLiant CL380

A brief summary of the steps required to install your Compaq ProLiant CL380

follows:

1. Select an appropriate site for your rack. See the Rack Planning and

Information Guide online document for site selection criteria. This guide

can be found on the Rack Information Library CD or the information
can be downloaded from the Compaq website:

http://www.compaq.com

2. Unpack the system.

3. Remove the shipping safeguards.

a. Remove the server node shipping screws.

b. Remove the server node shipping bracket.

c. Remove the expansion board shipping bracket.

4. Install the options, such as PCI expansion boards.

IMPORTANT: Install hardware options (with the exception of additional memory) before
you run the System Configuration Utility. The System Configuration Utility is run during the
SmartStart portion of the installation sequence.

NOTE: For detailed instructions, see Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware Options,” and
Chapter 5, “Cabling Guidelines,” or refer to the individual option kits.

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5. Set the switches. These switches include:

 System board switches

 Processor switch settings

 SCSI ID switch settings. This applies only to the tape drives. Hard

drives in the ProLiant CL380 all have IDs automatically set by back
planes.

NOTE: If changes to the switch settings are required, see Appendix D, “Switches and
Jumpers.”

6. Attach rack mounting hardware to the rack and to the system.

7. Mount the system into the rack.

8. Attach the cable management arm to the rack.

9. Connect all of the necessary cables and power cords, including:

 Keyboard

 Mouse

 Video

 Network

NOTE: For detailed instructions on cabling the ProLiant CL380, see Chapter 5, “Cabling
Guidelines,” or refer to the individual option kits.

10. Power up the system.

11. Register your system. For system registration information, refer to the

Server Setup and Management pack that shipped with your system.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-11

Unpacking the ProLiant CL380

Unpack the shipping boxes by following the instructions and illustrations

printed on the outside of the boxes. Locate the following materials:

■ ProLiant CL380 – located inside the shipping box

■ Power cords – located inside the country-specific kit box

■ Hardware documentation and software packs inside the country-specific

kit box including:

 Reference Information

 Software Products

■ Installing Rack Products CD (shipped with all Compaq racks)

■ Rack mounting hardware kit

Additional documentation is found on the labels located inside the system’s

top and right side access panels. Most of the option installation instructions are

located on these labels (See Figure 3-2 later in this chapter for label locations).

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In addition to the supplied items, you may need:

■ Options to be installed, such as:

CAUTION: The Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500 does not contain a
battery-backed cache. Compaq recommends that the system be connected to
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Operating the system without a UPS
could cause data corruption in the event of a power failure.

IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that both server nodes be configured identically.

 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

 Hot-plug hard drives

 Hot-plug drive cage

 Additional memory

 Additional processors and Processor Power Modules (PPM)

 Additional Shared Storage RAID Controller CR3500

 SCSI controller boards

 Communication controller boards

 Tape drives

 Remote Insight Board/PCI

 Expansion boards

 External storage devices

■ Application software diskettes

■ T-15 Torx screwdriver

■ Phillips-head screwdriver

■ Flat-head screwdriver

■ Cage nut fitting tool

■ Pencil

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-13

Locating the System Access Panel Labels

A significant amount of system configuration and option installation

information is provided on the access panel labels. As shown in the figure

below, these labels are located on the inside of the top access panel and the

right side access panel. To remove the appropriate panel, see Chapter 4,

“Installing Hardware Options.”

IMPORTANT: Refer to the Important Safety Information guide for detailed information on
cautions and warnings.

1

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 3-2. Location of system access panel labels

Table 3-2

System Access Panel Label Locations

Item Description



Shared storage area and drive installation



Shared storage area interconnect board configuration



Node removal



System configuration



Cabling

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Locating the Rack Mounting Hardware Kit

The following figure and table describe the equipment needed to mount a

system into a Compaq rack. The rack mounting hardware kit is included with
the system.

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

Figure 3-3. Rack mounting hardware kit

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-15

Table 3-3

Rack Mounting Hardware Kit Contents

Item Description Item Description



Rack lift assists (4)



Cable management arm brackets (2)



Mounting brackets (2)



Rack mounting template



Slide rail assemblies (2)



Bags of screws (4)



Cable management arm

You also can refer to the following documentation for more detail on installing

your rack mounting hardware:

■ Rack Resource CD Kit (shipped with Compaq racks)

■ Rack Builder Configuration Tool (available on the Compaq website or

with the Rack Resource CD Kit)

■ Rack Information Library (available on the Compaq website or with the

Rack Resource CD Kit)

Removing Shipping Safeguards

The ProLiant CL380 comes with three shipping safeguards installed. These

safeguards were engineered to protect your system during shipping.

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Removing the Server Node Shipping Screws

Each server node comes with two shipping screws installed. These screws help
keep the nodes from being damaged during shipping. You must remove these
two screws from each node.

1. Remove the right side access panel.

ACT / LINK

B

A

2

1

ACT / LINK

B

A

Figure 3-4. Removing the right side access panel

2. Remove the two shipping screws from each node.

Figure 3-5. Removing the server node shipping screws

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-17

3. Replace the right side access panel.

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

2

1

Figure 3-6. Replacing the right side access panel (cables removed for clarity)

Removing the Server Node Shipping Bracket

The server node comes with a shipping bracket installed to keep the cables

from being damaged during shipping. You must remove this bracket.

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

Figure 3-7. Removing the server node shipping bracket (cables removed for

clarity)

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Removing the Expansion Board Shipping Bracket

Each server node includes a bracket to keep expansion boards in place during
shipping. You must remove this bracket before installing or removing
expansion boards. Reinstalling the bracket is optional.

1. Remove the server node from the system.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on removing a server node from the system, see
Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware Options.”

Figure 3-8. Removing the expansion board shipping bracket

2. Remove the expansion board shipping bracket.

3. Replace the server node in the system.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on replacing a server node in the system, see Chapter 4,

“Installing Hardware Options.”

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-19

Installing the System into the Rack

Removing the Top Access Panel

4

Figure 3-9. Removing the top access panel

1. Locate the thumb screws on the front of the unit and remove them by

turning them in a counter-clockwise direction.

2. Lift the top access panel upwards to remove it.

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Removing the Slide Fillers (Optional)

If two slide fillers are covering the spaces on the right and left sides of the
system chassis, they should be removed. The slide fillers cover the area where
the slide rails mount. To remove the slide fillers:

1. Locate the slide filler tabs inside the chassis and lift up



.

2. Remove the slide fillers



.

1

1

2

Figure 3-10. Removing the slide fillers

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the left side of the system.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-21

Removing the Casters

To remove the casters:

1. Place the system on its left side.

2. Remove the three screws that attach each caster, then remove each

caster.

LINK

ACT

LINK

ACT

Figure 3-11. Removing the casters

3. Place the system in its upright position.

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Installing the Rack Lift Assists

To install the rack lift assists:

1. Align the two rack lift assists with the holes on the right side of the

chassis and secure each lift assist with two 6-32 self-threading screws.

Figure 3-12. Installing the rack lift assists on the right side of the chassis

2. Repeat on the left side.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-23

Attaching the Slide Rails to the Mounting Brackets

The slide rails and mounting brackets form assemblies that attach to the rack.

To attach the slide rails to the mounting bracket:

1. Locate the slide rails and the mounting brackets.

2. Position and insert a slide rail inside a mounting bracket, making sure

that the front of the slide rail is at the front of the mounting bracket. To
identify the front of the slide rail and mounting bracket:

 The front of the mounting bracket



has screw threads on its flange.

 The front of the slide rail



allows the inner slide to move forward.

1

2

Figure 3-13. Identifying the front of the mounting bracket and the slide rail

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3. Align the front screw holes in the slide rail and the mounting bracket.

4. Fasten the slide rail to the mounting bracket with three 8-32 x 1/4-inch

slotted screws



. Retract the inner slide  to access the fourth screw

hole that was covered when you attached the first three screws. Attach

the fourth screw



.

NOTE: Align the holes carefully. If the slide rail assembly is not lined up correctly, it will
not slide closed.

2

1

1

3

2

Figure 3-14. Attaching the slide rail to the mounting bracket

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other slide rail and mounting bracket.

Attaching the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack

Attaching the slide rail assembly to the rack consists of the following:

■ Marking the system’s rack position with the template

■ Inserting cage nuts into the back of the rack

■ Installing the slide rail assembly on the rack

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-25

Marking the Rack with the Template

Use the template provided with the kit to mark the rack for cage nut and

mounting bracket positions. Starting at the bottom of the rack or at the top of a

previously mounted component:

1. Place the template in the desired location on the front of the rack and

secure it with the two push tabs. Make sure that you match the hole
pattern printed on the template with the actual holes on the rack’s
vertical rails.

Figure 3-15. Measuring with the template

2. Use a pencil to mark the top four locations indicated on the template for

the two mounting brackets. These locations are for screws, not cage
nuts.

3. Use a pencil to mark the bottom four locations indicated on the template

for the cage nuts that will hold the captive thumbscrews on the
rack-mount front panel.

4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the back rails of the rack. On the back, these

locations are for four cage nuts. Also mark where the top of the template
is on the rack. This helps align the next components.

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Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame

The cage nuts fit inside the rails at the marked locations.

1. Use the cage nut fitting tool to insert a cage nut into the rails. Squeeze

the prongs together



and insert the cage nut into the appropriate hole in

the rack



.

1

1

2

Figure 3-16. Inserting cage nuts

2. Repeat for each cage nut.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-27

Installing the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack

To install the slide rail assembly:

1. Place a mounting bracket in position according to the pencil marks made

earlier.

2. Attach the front of the bracket on the inside of the front of the rack with

two M6 x 1.0-12L Phillips screws. Do not use washers.

Figure 3-17. Attaching slide rail assembly to the front of the rack

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3. Secure the back of each mounting bracket on the outside of the back of

the rack with two M6 x 1.0-12L Phillips screws and cage nuts.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the mounting bracket is level from front to back.

Figure 3-18. Attaching the slide rail assembly to the back of the rack

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-29

Installing the System into the Rack

56-70 kg

124-155 lb

WARNING: This product is very heavy. To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the equipment:

■ Remove all pluggable power supplies and modules to reduce

the weight of the product before lifting it.

■ Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and

guidelines for manual material handling.

■ Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or

removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the
rails.

■ Be cautious when installing the product in or removing the

product from the rack; the product will be unstable when not
fastened to the rails.

1. Extend the slides fully.

Figure 3-19. Extending the slides

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2. Lift the system with the rack lift assists.

3. Set the system on top of the extended slides.

Figure 3-20. Placing the system on the slide rails

4. Slide the system between the extended slides as far as it will go.

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-31

5. Carefully align the three screw holes on each side of the system and the

slide rail assembly. Attach the system to the slide rail assembly with
six 8-32 slotted head screws.

CAUTION: Be sure to keep the system parallel to the floor when sliding the
system rails into the slide rails. Tilting the system up or down could result in
damage to the rails.

Figure 3-21. Attaching the system to the slide rails

6. Remove the rack lift assists. Store the rack lift assists and screws for

future use if the system needs to be removed from the rack.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the
component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. The
slide rails could pinch your fingertips.

7. Slide the system in and out of the rack several times to properly align

the slide rail assembly.

IMPORTANT: The first time you slide the component into the rack, you may have to apply
some pressure. After the first time, the ball bearings in the slide will move easily.

8. Replace the top access panel.

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9. Slide the system into the rack.

Figure 3-22. Sliding the system into the rack

10. Secure the system in the rack.

Figure 3-23. Securing the system in the rack

Installing the ProLiant CL380 Rack Model 3-33

Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket
and Cable Management Arm

The cable management arm bracket and arm assembly lets you organize and

secure the cables in the back of the system. The cable management arm

attaches to the cable management arm bracket on the system and to the rack.

All cables to and from the system are tied to this arm and swing out of the way

when you access the system.

Installing the Cable Management Arm Bracket

The cable management arm bracket holds the cable management arm on the

system.

To install the cable management arm bracket, attach the cable management

arm bracket to the left side of the back of the system with two 6-32 Torx

screws.

ACT / LINK

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 3-24. Attaching the cable management arm bracket

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Installing the Cable Management Arm

To attach the cable management arm:

1. Attach the cable management arm to the cable management arm bracket

using two 10-32 Phillips screws.

ACT / LINK

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 3-25. Attaching the cable management arm to its bracket

2. Align the other end of the cable management arm on the outside of the

rear rack frame. Attach the end with two 10-32 Phillips screws.

Installation of the ProLiant CL380 is now complete. Continue to Chapter 4, if
installation of hardware options is necessary.

Chapter 4

Installing Hardware Options

The following instructions provide detailed procedures for installing hardware

option upgrades. For additional information refer to the Compaq

ProLiant CL380 Hardware Installation and Configuration poster included in

the shipping box or the labels attached to the inside of the system access

panels.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
comply with all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
the installation of options other than hot-plug components should be performed
only by individuals who are qualified in servicing computer equipment and
trained to deal with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure
you are properly grounded before beginning any installation procedure. For
more information on electrostatic discharge, see Appendix B, “Electrostatic
Discharge.”

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This chapter discusses accessing a server node and installing the following
hardware options:

■ Power supplies

■ Hot-plug hard drives

■ Hot plug drive cage

■ Shared Storage RAID Controllers CR3500

■ Processors and Processor Power Modules

■ Memory

■ Expansion boards

■ Removable media devices

 Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into a 5.25-inch drive bay

 Installing a half-height device

 Installing a full-height device

Installing Hardware Options 4-3

Power Supplies

The Compaq ProLiant CL380 is equipped with four power supplies.

1 2

3

4

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

Figure 4-1. Power supply locations

Table 4-1

Power Supply Locations

Identifier Description



Shared storage area hot-plug redundant power supply 1



Shared storage area hot-plug redundant power supply 2



Server node 1 power supply



Server node 2 power supply

The power supplies in the shared storage area are hot-plug redundant power

supplies. The power supply in each server node is neither hot-plug nor

redundant. All four of the power supplies in the CL380 are of the exact same

type. However, because there is only one power supply per server, the server

power supplies cannot be redundant or support hot-plug devices.

CAUTION: Removing a server node power supply powers down the node and
causes the applications owned by that node to fail over to the other node.

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Replacing a Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply

Only the power supplies in the shared storage area are hot-plug and redundant.
If one power supply in the shared storage area fails, the redundant power
supply allows the system to continue operating normally.

IMPORTANT: This procedure can be done with the system powered on.

To replace a power supply in the shared storage area:

1. Open the rear door of the rack to access the back of the system (rack

model only).

2. Open the lever on the cable management arm



and swing the arm out

of the way



(rack model only).

ACT / LINK

2

1

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 4-2. Accessing the redundant hot-plug power supplies

Installing Hardware Options 4-5

3. Unplug the power cord from the failed power supply.

B

A

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 4-3. Unplugging the power cord (other cables removed for clarity)

4. Open the ejector lever  and slide the power supply out of the

system



.

2

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

1

Figure 4-4. Removing the failed power supply

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5. Remove the protective slot cover from the new power supply.

Figure 4-5. Removing the protective slot cover from the power supply

6. Slide a new power supply into the vacant power supply bay



and close

the ejector lever



.

1

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

ACT / LINK

B

A

ACT / LINK

B

A

2

Figure 4-6. Installing the new power supply

7. Plug in the power cord for the new power supply.

Installing Hardware Options 4-7

8. Swing the cable management arm back into place



and secure

the latch



(rack model only).

ACT / LINK

B

A

1

2

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 4-7. Securing the cable management arm

9. Close the rear rack door (rack model only).

Replacing a Server Node Power Supply

CAUTION: Removing a server node power supply will power down the node and

cause the applications owned by that node to fail over to the other node.

For instructions on removing and replacing a hot-plug power supply in the

shared storage area, see the section, “Replacing a Hot-Plug Redundant Power

Supply,” earlier in this chapter.

1. If the node is not already powered down, fail over all applications for

the node that will be powered down. For more information on failing
over applications, refer to your system software documentation from the
manufacturer.

If the shared storage area power supplies are both operating normally,

one power supply can be removed and reinstalled in place of the failed
server node power supply. This allows the system to return to its default
configuration immediately. The shared storage area power supply must
be replaced for redundant power supply operation.

NOTE: The shared storage area fault LED indicator will remain lit until both power supply
bays in the shared storage area are populated.

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2. Perform a system shutdown for that node only, according to your

operating system instructions.

3. Open the front bezel doors (tower model only).

4. Place the server node in Standby by pressing the server node Power

On/Standby switch.

Figure 4-8. Placing the server node in Standby

5. Open the rear door of the rack to access the back of the system (rack

model only).

6. Unplug the power cord from the server node power supply.

B

A

Figure 4-9. Unplugging the power cord (other cables removed for clarity)

Installing Hardware Options 4-9

7. Open the ejector lever



and slide the power supply out of the

server node



.

2

1

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

ACT / LINK

B

A

Figure 4-10. Removing the failed power supply

8. Remove the protective slot cover from the new power supply.

Figure 4-11. Removing the protective slot cover from power supply

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9. Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay



and close the

ejector lever



.

1

2

ACT / LINK

B

A

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 4-12. Installing the new power supply

10. Plug in the power cord for the new power supply.

11. Close rear rack door (rack model only).

Installing Hardware Options 4-11

12. Press the server node Power On/Standby switch and ensure that the

power LED indicator on the front of the node is lit.

Figure 4-13. Powering on the node

13. Close the front bezel doors (tower model only).

14. Restart the operating system for the node.

15. Verify that all applications owned by the node are failed back. For more

information on failing back applications, refer to the multimedia
presentation on the documentation CD included with your
ProLiant CL380 or your system software documentation from the
manufacturer.

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Connecting Nodes to an External
KVM Switch

Internal to the ProLiant CL380 is a two-port keyboard, video and monitor
(KVM) switch. This switch is only designed to support keyboard, video, and
mouse needs of both server nodes in the system. By design, the KVM does not
support configurations that cascade or daisy chain its functions to other KVM
switches.

To connect both server nodes to an external KVM switchbox, you will need to
order KVM extension cables for each node. The available KVM extension
cables are listed in table 4-2.

Table 4-2

KVM Extension Cables

Part Number Description

110936-B21 12-foot KVM extension cable

110936-B22 20-foot KVM extension cable

110936-B23 40-foot KVM extension cable

1. Perform a system shutdown on both server nodes according to your

operating system instructions.

2. Open the front bezel doors (tower model only).

Installing Hardware Options 4-13

3. Place both server nodes in standby by pressing the server node Power

On/Standby switch.

4. Place the shared storage area in standby by pressing the shared storage

area Power On/Standby switch.

Figure 4-14. Placing the server node in Standby

5. Open the rear door of the rack to access the back of the system (rack

model only).

6. Open the lever on the cable management arm



and swing the arm out

of the way



(rack model only).

ACT / LINK

2

1

SERVER NODE 2

SERVER NODE 1

Figure 4-15. Opening the cable management arm