HP 868710-B21 User Manual

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server User Guide

Abstract

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

Part Number: 868990-002a Published: December 2017 Edition: 2

Notices

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Component identification........................................................................... 8

Front panel components......................................................................................................................8

Front panel LEDs and buttons...........................................................................................................10

UID button functionality...........................................................................................................14

Front panel LED power fault codes........................................................................................ 14

Systems Insight Display LEDs................................................................................................14

Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions.............................................................16

Rear panel components.................................................................................................................... 18

Rear panel LEDs............................................................................................................................... 18

System board components................................................................................................................20

System maintenance switch descriptions............................................................................... 21

DIMM label identification.........................................................................................................22

DIMM slot locations................................................................................................................ 23

NVDIMM identification............................................................................................................ 24

NVDIMM 2D Data Matrix barcode............................................................................... 24

NVDIMM LED identification.................................................................................................... 25

NVDIMM-N LED combinations.................................................................................... 25

NVDIMM Function LED patterns..................................................................................25

Processor, heatsink, and socket components...................................................................................26

Drives................................................................................................................................................ 27

SAS/SATA drive components and LEDs.................................................................................27

NVMe SSD components.........................................................................................................28

uFF drive components and LEDs........................................................................................... 30

Fan bay numbering............................................................................................................................31

Drive box identification...................................................................................................................... 32

Drive bay numbering......................................................................................................................... 33

Drive bay numbering: Smart Array controller..........................................................................34

Drive bay numbering: SAS expander..................................................................................... 35

Drive bay numbering: NVMe drives........................................................................................ 38

uFF drive bay numbering........................................................................................................38

HPE Flex Slot Power Supply with Integrated Battery Backup Unit components and LED................ 39

Checking the battery backup charge level..............................................................................40

Operations..................................................................................................41

Power up the server.......................................................................................................................... 41

Power down the server......................................................................................................................41

Extend the server from the rack........................................................................................................ 41

Extending the server from the rack....................................................................................................42

Removing the server from the rack................................................................................................... 43

Installing the server into the rack.......................................................................................................43

Remove the access panel................................................................................................................. 45

Installing the access panel................................................................................................................ 45

Removing the fan cage......................................................................................................................46

Installing the fan cage........................................................................................................................47

Removing the air baffle or midplane drive cage................................................................................ 47

Installing the air baffle........................................................................................................................49

Removing a riser cage.......................................................................................................................50

Removing a riser slot blank............................................................................................................... 51

Removing the hard drive blank..........................................................................................................52

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Releasing the cable management arm .............................................................................................52

Accessing the Systems Insight Display.............................................................................................53

Setup...........................................................................................................54

HPE support services........................................................................................................................54

Setup overview..................................................................................................................................54

Operational requirements....................................................................................................... 55

Space and airflow requirements.................................................................................. 55

Temperature requirements...........................................................................................56

Power requirements.....................................................................................................56

Electrical grounding requirements............................................................................... 56

Server warnings and cautions................................................................................................ 57

Rack warnings........................................................................................................................ 57

Electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................58

Server box contents................................................................................................................59

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................59

Configuring the server............................................................................................................ 59

Installing or deploying an operating system............................................................................59

Registering the server.............................................................................................................59

Hardware options installation.................................................................. 60

Product QuickSpecs..........................................................................................................................60

Introduction........................................................................................................................................60

Installing the bezel and bezel lock.....................................................................................................60

Power supply options........................................................................................................................ 61

Hot-plug power supply calculations........................................................................................ 61

Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply......................................................................... 61

Drive options......................................................................................................................................62

Drive guidelines...................................................................................................................... 62

Supported drive carriers......................................................................................................... 63

Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive..................................................................................63

Installing an NVMe drive.........................................................................................................64

Installing a uFF drive and SCM drive carrier.......................................................................... 65

Installing an M.2 drive.............................................................................................................66

Fan options........................................................................................................................................67

Installing high-performance fans.............................................................................................68

Memory options.................................................................................................................................70

DIMM and NVDIMM population information........................................................................... 70

HPE SmartMemory speed information................................................................................... 70

Installing a DIMM....................................................................................................................70

HPE 16GB NVDIMM option....................................................................................................71

Server requirements for NVDIMM support...................................................................72

Installing an NVDIMM.................................................................................................. 72

Configuring the server for NVDIMMs .......................................................................... 74

NVDIMM sanitization................................................................................................... 74

NVDIMM relocation guidelines.....................................................................................75

HPE Scalable Persistent Memory (CTO only)........................................................................ 76

Controller options.............................................................................................................................. 76

Installing a storage controller..................................................................................................76

Installing a Universal Media Bay....................................................................................................... 78

Drive cage options.............................................................................................................................80

Installing a front 8NVMe SSD Express Bay drive cage.......................................................... 80

Installing a front 6SFF SAS/SATA + 2NVMe Premium drive cage......................................... 81

Installing airflow labels................................................................................................. 83

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Installing a front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in box 1........................................................... 85

Installing a front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in box 2........................................................... 87

Installing a front 2SFF NVMe/SAS/SATA Premium drive cage...............................................88

Installing a midplane 4LFF SAS/SATA drive cage..................................................................91

Installing a rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in the primary or secondary riser..................... 94

Installing a rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cage over the power supplies...................................97

Installing a rear 3LFF SAS/SATA drive cage........................................................................ 100

Riser and riser cage options............................................................................................................101

Installing primary and secondary risers................................................................................ 102

Installing tertiary risers..........................................................................................................103

Installing a secondary riser cage.......................................................................................... 104

Installing a tertiary riser cage................................................................................................105

Installing the 2NVMe slimSAS riser option........................................................................... 108

Installing the 8NVMe slimSAS riser option........................................................................... 109

Expansion slots................................................................................................................................110

Supported PCIe form factors................................................................................................ 110

Installing expansion boards...................................................................................................111

Installing a 12G SAS Expander Card....................................................................................113

Installing a GPU card............................................................................................................ 116

Installing an intrusion detection switch............................................................................................ 120

Installing a Smart Storage Battery...................................................................................................121

Installing a rear serial port interface................................................................................................ 122

Installing a Systems Insight Display................................................................................................ 125

Installing a FlexibleLOM adapter.....................................................................................................127

Installing a 1U or high-performance heatsink..................................................................................129

Installing a processor.......................................................................................................................131

HPE Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Gen10 option............................................................................ 134

Overview...............................................................................................................................134

HPE Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Guidelines...................................................................... 135

Installing and enabling the HPE TPM 2.0 Gen10 Kit............................................................ 135

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board............................................................ 135

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module.......................................................................138

Retaining the recovery key/password........................................................................ 139

Cabling......................................................................................................140

HPE ProLiant Gen10 DL Servers Storage Cabling Guidelines....................................................... 140

Cabling diagrams.............................................................................................................................140

Cable routing: Front 2SFF drive option for SFF....................................................................143

Cable routing: Front 2SFF drive option for LFF.................................................................... 143

Cable routing: Front 2SFF drive options (3 position cable).................................................. 144

Cable routing: Front 8SFF drive options...............................................................................145

Cable routing: Front 8SFF NVMe/SAS premium drive option.............................................. 147

Cable routing: Front 8SFF NVMe drive options....................................................................147

Cable routing: Front 2SFF NVMe drive option for SFF.........................................................149

Cable routing: Front 2SFF NVMe drive option for LFF......................................................... 150

Cable routing: Midplane 4LFF drive option...........................................................................150

Cable routing: Rear 3LFF drive option..................................................................................151

Cable routing: Rear 2SFF drive options............................................................................... 151

Cable routing: HPE 12G SAS Expander to a controller........................................................152

Cable routing: Systems Insight Display................................................................................ 153

Software and configuration utilities.......................................................154

Server mode....................................................................................................................................154

Product QuickSpecs........................................................................................................................154

Contents 5

Active Health System Viewer.......................................................................................................... 154

Active Health System............................................................................................................154

Active Health System data collection.........................................................................155

Active Health System Log..........................................................................................155

HPE iLO 5........................................................................................................................................155

iLO Federation......................................................................................................................156

iLO Service Port....................................................................................................................156

iLO RESTful API...................................................................................................................157

RESTful Interface Tool..........................................................................................................157

iLO Amplifier Pack................................................................................................................ 157

Intelligent Provisioning.....................................................................................................................157

Intelligent Provisioning operation..........................................................................................158

Management Security......................................................................................................................158

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux..........................................................................................159

UEFI System Utilities.......................................................................................................................159

Selecting the boot mode ......................................................................................................159

Secure Boot..........................................................................................................................160

Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell ..................................................................................161

HPE Smart Storage Administrator...................................................................................................161

USB support.................................................................................................................................... 162

External USB functionality.................................................................................................... 162

Redundant ROM support.................................................................................................................162

Safety and security benefits..................................................................................................162

Keeping the system current.............................................................................................................162

Updating firmware or system ROM.......................................................................................162

Service Pack for ProLiant.......................................................................................... 163

Updating firmware from the System Utilities ............................................................. 164

Updating the firmware from the UEFI Embedded Shell ............................................ 165

Online Flash components.......................................................................................... 165

Drivers.................................................................................................................................. 165

Software and firmware..........................................................................................................165

Operating System Version Support...................................................................................... 166

HPE Technology Service Portfolio........................................................................................166

Change control and proactive notification.............................................................................166

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Troubleshooting.......................................................................................167

NMI functionality..............................................................................................................................167

Troubleshooting resources..............................................................................................................167

Safety, warranty, and regulatory information........................................168

Safety and regulatory compliance................................................................................................... 168

Warranty information....................................................................................................................... 168

Regulatory information.................................................................................................................... 168

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking.................................................................................... 168

Turkey RoHS material content declaration........................................................................... 169

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration..........................................................................169

Specifications.......................................................................................... 170

Environmental specifications...........................................................................................................170

Mechanical specifications................................................................................................................170

Power supply specifications............................................................................................................ 171

HPE 500W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply.................................. 172

HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply.................................. 173

HPE 800W Flex Slot Titanium Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply.................................. 173

HPE 800W Flex Slot Universal Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply................................. 174

HPE 800W Flex Slot -48VDC Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply................................... 175

HPE 800W Flex Slot Scalable Persistent Memory Power Supply........................................ 176

HPE 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Low Halogen Power Supply................................ 177

Support and other resources................................................................. 178

Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support.............................................................................. 178

Accessing updates.......................................................................................................................... 178

Customer self repair........................................................................................................................ 179

Remote support...............................................................................................................................179

Warranty information....................................................................................................................... 179

Regulatory information.................................................................................................................... 180

Documentation feedback.................................................................................................................180

Documentation feedback........................................................................ 181

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Component identification

Front panel components

SFF front panel components

Item Description

1 Box 1 (optional drives or universal media bay)

2 Box 2 (optional drives)

3 Box 3 Drives 1-8

4 Serial label pull tab or optional Systems Insight Display

5 iLO service port

6 USB 3.0 port

Universal media bay components

Item Description

1 USB 2.0 port

2 Video display port

3 Optical disk drive (optional)

4 Drives (optional)

8 Component identification

12-drive LFF front panel components

Item Description

1 Drive bays

8-drive LFF model front panel components

Item Description

1 Drives (optional)

2 LFF power switch module

3 Drive bays

LFF power switch module components

Component identification 9

Item Description

1 Optical disk drive

2 Serial label pull tab

3 USB 3.0 port

4 iLO service port

5 Video display port

Front panel LEDs and buttons

SFF front panel LEDs and button

Item Description Status

1 Power On/Standby button and

system power LED*

2 Health LED*

Solid green = System on

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence

Solid amber = System in standby

Off = No power present†

Solid green = Normal

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = iLO is rebooting

Flashing amber = System degraded

Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical**

Table Continued

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Item Description Status

3 NIC status LED*

4 UID button/LED*

*When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Power fault LEDs."

**If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system IML or use iLO to review the system health status.

Solid green = Link to network

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active

Off = No network activity

Solid blue = Activated

Flashing blue:

• 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress

• 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated

• 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

†Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected.

LFF 12-drive model front panel LEDs and button

Component identification 11

Item Description Status

1 Health LED*

2 Power On/Standby button and

system power LED*

3 NIC status LED*

4 UID button/LED*

Solid green = Normal

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = iLO is rebooting

Flashing amber = System degraded

Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical**

Solid green = System on

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence

Solid amber = System in standby

Off = No power present†

Solid green = Link to network

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active

Off = No network activity

Solid blue = Activated

Flashing blue:

• 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress

• 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated

• 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

*When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Power fault LEDs."

**If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system IML or use iLO to review the system health status.

†Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected.

12 Component identification

LFF power switch module LEDs and button

Item Description Status

1 UID button/LED*

2 Health LED*

3 NIC status LED*

Solid blue = Activated

Flashing blue:

• 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress

• 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated

• 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

Solid green = Normal

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = iLO is rebooting

Flashing amber = System degraded

Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical**

Solid green = Link to network

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active

Off = No network activity

4 Power On/Standby button and

system power LED*

Solid green = System on

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence

Solid amber = System in standby

Off = No power present†

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*When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Power fault LEDs."

**If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system IML or use iLO to review the system health status.

†Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected.

UID button functionality

The UID button can be used to display the HPE ProLiant Pre-boot Health Summary when the server will not power on. For more information, see the latest HPE iLO User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise

website.

Front panel LED power fault codes

The following table provides a list of power fault codes, and the subsystems that are affected. Not all power faults are used by all servers.

Subsystem LED behavior

System board 1 flash

Processor 2 flashes

Memory 3 flashes

Riser board PCIe slots 4 flashes

FlexibleLOM 5 flashes

Removable HPE Smart Array SR Gen10 controller 6 flashes

System board PCIe slots 7 flashes

Power backplane or storage backplane 8 flashes

Power supply 9 flashes

Systems Insight Display LEDs

The Systems Insight Display LEDs represent the system board layout. The display enables diagnosis with the access panel installed.

14 UID button functionality

Description Status

Processor LEDs

DIMM LEDs

Fan LEDs

NIC LEDs

Power supply LEDs

PCI riser LED

Off = Normal

Amber = Failed processor

Off = Normal

Amber = Failed DIMM or configuration issue

Off = Normal

Amber = Failed fan or missing fan

Off = No link to network

Solid green = Network link

Flashing green = Network link with activity

If power is off, the front panel LED is not active. For status, see Rear panel LEDs on page 18.

Off = Normal

Solid amber = Power subsystem degraded, power supply failure, or input power lost.

Off = Normal

Over temp LED

Amber = Incorrectly installed PCI riser cage

Off = Normal

Amber = High system temperature detected

Table Continued

Component identification 15

Description Status

Amp Status LED

Power cap LED

When the health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, the server is experiencing a health event. For more information on the combination of these LEDs, see Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions on page 16).

Off = AMP modes disabled

Solid green = AMP mode enabled

Solid amber = Failover

Flashing amber = Invalid configuration

Off = System is in standby, or no cap is set.

Solid green = Power cap applied

Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions

The combined illumination of the following LEDs indicates a system condition:

• Systems Insight Display LEDs

• System power LED

• Health LED

Systems Insight Display LED and color

Processor (amber) Red Amber

Processor (amber) Amber Green Processor in socket X is in a pre-

DIMM (amber) Red Green One or more DIMMs have failed.

DIMM (amber) Amber Green DIMM in slot X is in a pre-failure

Over temp (amber) Amber Green The Health Driver has detected a

Health LED

System power LED

Status

One or more of the following conditions may exist:

• Processor in socket X has failed.

• Processor X is not installed in the socket.

• Processor X is unsupported.

• ROM detects a failed processor during POST.

failure condition.

condition.

cautionary temperature level.

Over temp (amber) Red Amber The server has detected a hardware

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critical temperature level.

Table Continued

Systems Insight Display LED and color

PCI riser (amber) Red Green The PCI riser cage is not seated

Fan (amber) Amber Green One fan has failed or has been

Fan (amber) Red Green Two or more fans have failed or been

Health LED

System power LED

Status

properly.

removed.

Power supply (amber) Red Amber

Power supply (amber) Amber Green

One or more of the following conditions may exist:

• Only one power supply is installed and that power supply is in standby.

• Power supply fault

• System board fault

One or more of the following conditions may exist:

• Redundant power supply is installed and only one power supply is functional.

• AC power cord is not plugged into redundant power supply.

• Redundant power supply fault

• Power supply mismatch at POST or power supply mismatch through hot-plug addition

Power cap (off) — Amber Standby

Power cap (green) — Flashing

green

Power cap (green) — Green Power is available.

Power cap (flashing amber) — Amber Power is not available.

IMPORTANT:

If more than one DIMM slot LED is illuminated, further troubleshooting is required. Test each bank of DIMMs by removing all other DIMMs. Isolate the failed DIMM by replacing each DIMM in a bank with a known working DIMM.

Waiting for power

Component identification 17

Rear panel components

Item Description

1 Primary riser slots 1-3 (Optional drive cage)

2 Optional riser slots 4-6 (Optional drive cage)

3 Optional riser slots 7-8 (Optional drive cage)

4 Power supply 1

5 Power supply 2

6 Video port

7 Serial port (optional)*

8 1Gb RJ-45 ports 1–4

9 iLO management port

10 USB 3.0 ports

11 FlexibleLOM slot

*When a tertiary riser cage is installed as shown, the serial port can installed in riser slot 6.

Rear panel LEDs

18 Rear panel components

Item Description Status

1 UID LED

2 Link LED

3 Activity LED

4 Power supply

LEDs

Off = Deactivated

Solid blue = Activated

Flashing blue = System being managed remotely

Off = No network link

Green = Network link

Off = No network activity

Solid green = Link to network

Flashing green = Network activity

Off = System is off or power supply has failed.

Solid green = Normal

Component identification 19

System board components

Item Description

1 FlexibleLOM connector

2 System maintenance switch

3 Primary PCIe riser connector

4 Front display port/USB 2.0 connector

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Table Continued

Item Description

5 x4 SATA port 1

6 x4 SATA port 2

7 x2 SATA port 3

8 x1 SATA port 4

9 Optical disk drive/SATA port 5

10 Front power/USB 3.0 connector

11 Drive backplane power connectors

12 Smart Storage Battery connector

13 Chassis intrusion detection connector

14 Drive backplane power connector

15 Micro SD card slot

16 Dual internal USB 3.0 ports

17 Type-a Smart Array connector

18 Secondary PCIe riser connector*

19 System battery

20 Tertiary PCIe riser connector*

21 TPM connector

22 Serial port connector (optional)

* Requires a second processor

System maintenance switch descriptions

Position Default Function

S2 Off

S3 Off Reserved

S4 Off Reserved

Off

Off = iLO security is enabled.

On = iLO security is disabled.

Off = System configuration can be changed.

On = System configuration is locked.

Off = Power-on password is enabled.

On = Power-on password is disabled.

S61, 2,

Off

Off = No function

On = Restore default manufacturing settings

Table Continued

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Position Default Function

S7 Off

S8 — Reserved

S9 — Reserved

S10 — Reserved

S11 — Reserved

S12 — Reserved

To access the redundant ROM, set S1, S5, and S6 to On.

When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to restore all configuration settings to their manufacturing defaults.

When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position and Secure Boot is enabled, some configurations cannot be restored. For more information, see Secure Boot on page 160.

DIMM label identification

To determine DIMM characteristics, see the label attached to the DIMM. The information in this section helps you to use the label to locate specific information about the DIMM.

Off = Set default boot mode to UEFI.

On = Set default boot mode to legacy.

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Item Description Definition

1 Capacity

2 Rank

3 Data width on DRAM

4 Memory generation

5 Maximum memory speed

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

128 GB

1R = Single rank

2R = Dual rank

4R = Quad rank

8R = Octal rank

x4 = 4-bit

x8 = 8-bit

x16 = 16-bit

PC4 = DDR4

2133 MT/s

2400 MT/s

6 CAS latency

7 DIMM type

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

DIMM slot locations

DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 12) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines.

2666 MT/s

P = CAS 15-15-15

T = CAS 17-17-17

U = CAS 20-18-18

V = CAS 19-19-19 (for RDIMM, LRDIMM)

V = CAS 22-19-19 (for 3DS TSV LRDIMM)

R = RDIMM (registered)

L = LRDIMM (load reduced)

E = Unbuffered ECC (UDIMM)

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NVDIMM identification

The NVDIMM boards are blue instead of green. This change to the color makes it easier to distinguish the NVDIMMs from the DIMMs when installed.

To determine NVDIMM characteristics, see the full product description as shown in the following example:

Item Description Definition

1 Capacity 16 GiB

2 Rank 1R (Single rank)

3 Data width per DRAM chip x4 (4 bit)

4 Memory type NN4=DDR4 NVDIMM-N

5 Maximum memory speed 2667 MT/s

6 Speed grade V (latency 19-19-19)

7 DIMM type RDIMM (registered)

8 Other —

For more information about NVDIMMs, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

NVDIMM 2D Data Matrix barcode

The 2D Data Matrix barcode is on the right side of the NVDIMM label and can be scanned by a cell phone or other device.

24 NVDIMM identification

When scanned, the following information from the label can be copied to your cell phone or device:

• (P) is the module part number.

• (L) is the technical details shown on the label.

• (S) is the module serial number.

Example: (P)HMN82GR7AFR4N-VK (L)16GB 1Rx4 NN4-2666V-RZZZ-10(S)80AD-01-1742-11AED5C2

NVDIMM LED identification

Item LED description LED color

1 Power LED Green

2 Function LED Blue

NVDIMM-N LED combinations

State Definition NVDIMM-N Power LED

0 AC power is on (12 V rail) but the NVM

controller is not working.

1 AC power is on (12 V rail) and the NVM

controller is read.

2 AC power is off or the battery is off (12 V

rail off).

NVDIMM Function LED patterns

For the purpose of this table, the NVDIMM-N LED operates as follows:

NVDIMM-N Function LED

(green)

On Off

(blue)

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• Solid indicates that the LED remains in the on state.

• Flashing indicates that the LED is on for 2 seconds and off for 1 second.

• Fast-flashing indicates that the LED is on for 300 ms and off for 300 ms.

State Definition NVDIMM-N Function LED

0 The restore operation is in progress. Flashing

1 The restore operation is successful. Solid or On

2 Erase is in progress. Flashing

3 The erase operation is successful. Solid or On

4 The NVDIMM-N is armed, and the NVDIMM-N is in

normal operation.

5 The save operation is in progress. Flashing

6 The NVDIMM-N finished saving and battery is still turned

on (12 V still powered).

7 The NVDIMM-N has an internal error or a firmware

update is in progress. For more information about an NVDIMM-N internal error, see the IML.

Solid or On

Fast-flashing

Processor, heatsink, and socket components

Item Description

1 Heatsink nuts

2 Processor carrier

3 Pin 1 indicator

4 Heatsink latch

5 Alignment post

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Symbol also on the processor and frame.

Drives

SAS/SATA drive components and LEDs

Item Description Status

1 Locate

• Solid blue = The drive is being identified by a host application.

• Flashing blue = The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.

2 Activity ring LED

• Rotating green = Drive activity.

• Off = No drive activity.

Table Continued

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Item Description Status

3 Do not remove LED

• Solid white = Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of the logical drives to fail.

• Off = Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail.

4 Drive status LED

• Solid green = The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.

• Flashing green = The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, strip size migration, capacity expansion, or logical drive extension, or is erasing.

• Flashing amber/green = The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail.

• Flashing amber = The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail.

• Solid amber = The drive has failed.

NVMe SSD components

The NVMe SSD is a PCIe bus device. A device attached to a PCIe bus cannot be removed without allowing the device and bus to complete and cease the signal/traffic flow.

CAUTION:

Do not remove an NVMe SSD from the drive bay while the Do not remove LED is flashing. The Do not remove LED flashes to indicate that the device is still in use. Removing the NVMe SSD before the device has completed and ceased signal/traffic flow can cause loss of data.

• Off = The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.

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Item Description Status

1 Locate LED

2 Activity ring LED

3 Drive status LED

4 Do Not Remove LED

Solid blue = The drive is being identified by a host application.

Flashing blue = The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.

Rotating green = Drive activity

Off = No drive activity

Solid green = The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.

Flashing green = The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, stripe size migration, capacity expansion, or logical drive extension, or is erasing.

Flashing amber/green = The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail.

Flashing amber = The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail.

Solid amber = The drive has failed.

Off = The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.

Solid white = Do not remove the drive. Drive must be ejected from the PCIe bus prior to removal.

Flashing white = Ejection request pending

Off = Drive has been ejected

5 Power LED

6 Power button

7 Do not remove button Press to open the release lever.

Solid green = Do not remove the drive. Drive must be ejected from the PCIe bus prior to removal.

Flashing green = Ejection request pending

Off = Drive has been ejected

Press to request PCIe ejection. Removal request can be denied by the:

• RAID controller (one or more of the logical drives could fail)

• Operating system

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uFF drive components and LEDs

Item Description Status

1 Locate

• Off—Normal

• Solid blue—The drive is being identified by a host application

• Flashing blue—The drive firmware is being updated or requires an update

2 uFF drive ejection latch Removes the uFF drive when released

3 Do not remove LED

• Off—OK to remove the drive. Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail.

• Solid white—Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of the logical drives to fail.

Table Continued

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Item Description Status

4 Drive status LED

• Off—The drive is not configured by a RAID controller

• Solid green—The drive is a member of one or more logical drives

• Flashing green (4 Hz)—The drive is operating normally and has activity

• Flashing green (1 Hz)—The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, stripe size migration, capacity expansion, logical drive extension, or is erasing

• Flashing amber/green (1 Hz)—The drive is a member of one or more logical drives that predicts the drive will fail

• Solid amber—The drive has failed

• Flashing amber (1 Hz)—The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail

5 Adapter ejection release latch

and handle

Fan bay numbering

Removes the SFF flash adapter when released

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Drive box identification

Front boxes

Item Description

1 Box 1

2 Box 2

3 Box 3

Item Description

1 Box 1

2 Box 2

3 Box 3

Rear boxes

Item Description

1 Box 4

2 Box 5

3 Box 6

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Item Description

1 Box 4

2 Box 6

Midplane box (LFF only)

Item Description

1 Box 7

Drive bay numbering

Drive bay numbering depends on how the drive backplanes are connected:

• To a controller

◦ Embedded controllers use the onboard SATA ports.

◦ Type-a controllers install to the type-a smart array connector.

◦ Type-p controllers install to a PCIe riser.

• To a SAS expander

Installs in the primary or secondary PCIe riser

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Drive bay numbering: Smart Array controller

When the drive backplane is connected directly to a storage controller, then each drive box starts at 1. The following images are examples of common configurations.

34 Drive bay numbering: Smart Array controller

Drive bay numbering: SAS expander

Drive numbering through a SAS Expander is continuous.

• SAS expander port 1 always connects to port 1 of the controller.

• SAS expander port 2 always connects to port 2 of the controller.

• SAS expander port 3 = drive numbers 1-4.

• SAS expander port 4 = drive numbers 5-8.

• SAS expander port 5 = drive numbers 9-12.

• SAS expander port 6 = drive numbers 13-16.

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• SAS expander port 7 = drive numbers 17-20.

• SAS expander port 8 = drive numbers 21-24.

• SAS expander port 9 = drive numbers 25-28.

Common configuration examples:

When any stacked 2SFF drive cage is connected to the SAS expander, the drive numbering skips the second number to allow uFF drive bay numbering on page 38. For example, when a rear 2SFF drive cage is connected to SAS expander port 9, then the drive numbers are 25 and 27.

When the front 24SFF bays are populated, any installed rear 2SFF drives are always 25 and 27.

If a 2SFF drive cage is connected to SAS expander port 3, then the drive numbers are 1 and 3.

36 Component identification

Front 12LFF + Midplane 4LFF + All rear 2SFF:

Component identification 37

Drive bay numbering: NVMe drives

If the server is populated with NVMe drives and NVMe risers:

uFF drive bay numbering

There are two uFF drives in each drive carrier.

If the drives are connected to a controller:

• The left bay = The default bay number of the server

• The right bay = The default bay number of the server + 100

If the drives are connected to a SAS expander:

38 Drive bay numbering: NVMe drives

For example:

• If the drives are connected to port 3 of the SAS expander, then the uFF drives are 1-4.

• If the drives are connected to port 9 of the SAS expander, then the uFF drives are 25-28.

HPE Flex Slot Power Supply with Integrated Battery Backup Unit components and LED

1. Battery check button

2. Power LED

For more information about the HPE Flex Slot Power Supply with Integrated Battery Backup Unit, see the document that ships with the component.

The label on the component indicates that the flex slot power supply has an integrated battery back up module.

HPE Flex Slot Power Supply with Integrated Battery Backup Unit components and LED 39

Figure 1: HPE Flex Slot Power Supply with Integrated Battery Backup Unit label

Checking the battery backup charge level

Procedure

1. Using a ball tip pen, press and release the battery check button.

After releasing the button, you may have to wait up to seven seconds before the LED starts flashing.

2. Note the number of LED flashes and reference the following table.

Flashes Battery State RSOC

0 Battery bad/failed

1 RSOC <= 29%

2 30% <= RSOC <= 62%

3 63% <= RSOC <= 94%

4 95% <= RSOC

Relative State of Charge

The battery will fully charge within one hour of being installed into the server.

40 Checking the battery backup charge level

Operations

Power up the server

To power up the server, use one of the following methods:

• Press the Power On/Standby button.

• Use the virtual power button through iLO.

Power down the server

Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.

IMPORTANT:

When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system.

To power down the server, use one of the following methods:

• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.

This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby mode.

• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter standby mode.

This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown.

• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO.

This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby mode.

Before proceeding, verify that the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is amber.

Extend the server from the rack

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.

1. Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the server.

2. Extend the server from the rack.

Operations 41

3. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then

press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.

Extending the server from the rack

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending anything from the rack.

Procedure

Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the server, and then extend the server from the rack.

42 Extending the server from the rack

Removing the server from the rack

To remove the server from a Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Compaq-branded, Telco, or third-party rack:

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Extend the server from the rack.

3. Disconnect the cabling and remove the server from the rack.

For more information, see the documentation that ships with the rack mounting option.

4. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.

Installing the server into the rack

Procedure

1. Observe the following alert:

CAUTION:

Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

2. Install the server and cable management arm into the rack. For more information, see the installation instructions that ship with the rack rail system.

3. Connect peripheral devices to the server. For information on identifying connectors, see "Rear panel components."

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.

Removing the server from the rack 43

4. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server.

5. Install the power cord anchors.

6. Secure the cables to the cable management arm.

IMPORTANT:

When using cable management arm components, be sure to leave enough slack in each of the cables to prevent damage to the cables when the server is extended from the rack.

7. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.

44 Operations

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 the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

Remove the access panel

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

To remove the component:

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Extend the server from the rack.

3. Open or unlock the locking latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and remove the access

panel.

Installing the access panel

Procedure

1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the latch open.

Allow the panel to extend past the rear of the server approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 in).

2. Push down on the latch.

The access panel slides to a closed position.

3. Tighten the security screw on the latch, if needed.

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Removing the fan cage

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

IMPORTANT:

For optimum cooling, install fans in all primary fan locations.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Do one of the following:

• Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

• Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

6. Remove the fan cage.

46 Removing the fan cage

Installing the fan cage

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

IMPORTANT:

For optimum cooling, install fans in all primary fan locations.

Removing the air baffle or midplane drive cage

CAUTION:

Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module. Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.

CAUTION:

For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

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• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Do one of the following:

• Remove the air baffle.

• Remove the 4LFF midplane drive cage:

a. Disconnect all cables.

b. Remove all drives.

Be sure to note the location of each drive.

c. Remove the drive cage.

CAUTION:

Do not drop the drive cage on the system board. Dropping the drive cage on the system board might damage the system or components. Remove all drives and use two hands when installing or removing the drive cage.

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Installing the air baffle

Procedure

1. Observe the following alerts.

CAUTION:

Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module. Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.

2. Install the air baffle.

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Removing a riser cage

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the riser cage.

Primary and secondary riser cages

50 Removing a riser cage

Tertiary riser cage

Removing a riser slot blank

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

Removing a riser slot blank 51

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the riser cage.

6. Remove the blank.

Removing the hard drive blank

Remove the component as indicated.

Releasing the cable management arm

Release the cable management arm and then swing the arm away from the rack.

52 Removing the hard drive blank

Accessing the Systems Insight Display

The Systems Insight Display is only supported on SFF models. To access a Systems Insight Display, use the following procedure.

Procedure

1. Press and release the panel.

2. After the display fully ejects, rotate the display to view the LEDs.

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Setup

HPE support services

Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HPE support services help you keep your servers up and running with support packages tailored specifically for HPE ProLiant systems. HPE support services let you integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are available to meet your business and IT needs.

HPE support services offer upgraded service levels to expand the standard product warranty with easy-tobuy, easy-to-use support packages that will help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the HPE support services for hardware, software or both are:

• Foundation Care – Keep systems running.

◦ 6-Hour Call-to-Repair

◦ 4-Hour 24x7

◦ Next Business Day

• Proactive Care – Help prevent service incidents and get you to technical experts when there is one.

◦ 6-Hour Call-to-Repair

◦ 4-Hour 24x7

◦ Next Business Day

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

• HPE Education Services – Help train your IT staff.

For more information on HPE support services, see the

Setup overview

Procedure

1. Review the operational requirements for the server (Operational requirements on page 55).

2. Read the following safety notices, warnings, and cautions:

• Server warnings and cautions (Server warnings and cautions on page 57)

• Rack warnings (Rack warnings on page 57)

• Electrostatic discharge (Electrostatic discharge on page 58)

3. Verify the contents in the server box (Server box contents on page 59).

Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

4. Install hardware options (Hardware options installation on page 60).

5. Install the server into a rack (Installing the server into the rack on page 43).

6. Configure the server (Configuring the server on page 59).

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7. Install or deploy an operating system (Installing or deploying an operating system on page 59).

8. Register your server (Registering the server on page 59).

Operational requirements

Space and airflow requirements

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack:

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or row of racks.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.

When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.

CAUTION:

Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.

CAUTION:

When using a Compaq branded 7000 series rack, install the high airflow rack door insert (PN 327281B21 for 42U rack, PN 157847-B21 for 22U rack) to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

CAUTION:

If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).

• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

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IMPORTANT:

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server cable management arm is not supported on Compaq branded 7000 series racks.

Temperature requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F).

CAUTION:

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

• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.

• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.

Power requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

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 wiring and installation requirements of your facility.

CAUTION:

Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

Electrical grounding requirements

The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices.

Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the server is not recommended.

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Server warnings and cautions

WARNING:

This server is heavy. 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.

• Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that a minimum of two people are required for all rack server installations. If the server is installed higher than chest level, a third person may be required to help align the server.

• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is unstable when not fastened to the rails.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC/DC power is removed.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Rack warnings

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.

• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason.

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:

• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and might become unstable when being moved on its casters.

• Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle the rack from both sides.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.

WARNING:

When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately secured at the top and bottom to the building structure.

Electrostatic discharge

Be aware of the precautions you must follow when setting up the system or handling components. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other staticsensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the system or component.

To prevent electrostatic damage:

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.

• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.

• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:

◦ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist

straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.

◦ Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when

standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.

◦ Use conductive field service tools.

◦ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part.

For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller.

58 Electrostatic discharge

Server box contents

The server shipping box contains the following contents:

• A server

• A power cord

• Rack-mounting hardware

• Documentation

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation."

Configuring the server

When the server is powered on, the POST screen is displayed. Use the following options to configure the server:

• System utilities (F9)

Use this option to configure UEFI, RBSU, or other boot settings.

• Intelligent Provisioning (F10)

Use this option to configure drives, access Smart Storage Administrator, or begin installing or deploying an operating system.

• Boot order (F11)

Use this option to select a boot device.

• Network boot (F12)

Use this option to PXE boot the server from the network.

Installing or deploying an operating system

Before installing an operating system, observe the following:

• Be sure to read the HPE UEFI requirements for ProLiant servers on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. If UEFI requirements are not met, you might experience boot failures or other errors when installing the operating system.

• Update firmware before using the server for the first time, unless software or components require an older version. For more information, see "Keeping the system current on page 162."

• For the latest information on supported operating systems, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

• The server does not ship with OS media. All system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.

Registering the server

To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Registration website.

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Hardware options installation

Product QuickSpecs

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (

Introduction

If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

Installing the bezel and bezel lock

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Power supply options

Hot-plug power supply calculations

For hot-plug power supply specifications and calculators to determine electrical and heat loading for the server, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (http://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/

online).

Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply

CAUTION:

All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes unstable and might shut down if it detects different power supplies.

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

Procedure

1. Release the cable management arm to access the rear panel.

2. Remove the blank.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the power supply or power supply blank to cool before touching it.

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3. Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.

4. Connect the power cord to the power supply.

5. Route the power cord.

Use the cable management arm and best practices when routing cords and cables.

6. Connect the power cord to the power source.

7. Observe the power supply LED.

Drive options

Drive guidelines

Depending on the configuration, the server supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives.

Observe the following general guidelines:

• The system automatically sets all drive numbers.

• If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number.

For drive numbering, see "Drive bay numbering".

• The NVMe SSD is a PCIe bus device. Devices attached to a PCIe bus cannot be removed without allowing the device and bus to complete and cease the signal/traffic flow.

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Do not remove an NVMe SSD from the drive bay while the Do Not Remove button LED is flashing. The Do Not Remove button LED flashes to indicate that the device is still in use. Removal of the NVMe SSD before the device has completed and ceased signal/traffic flow can cause loss of data.

• Drives with the same capacity provide the greatest storage space efficiency when grouped into the same drive array.

Supported drive carriers

Depending on the drive cage, the server supports the following drive carriers:

• SFF Smart Carrier (SC)

• SFF Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN)

• SFF Smart Carrier M.2 (SCM)

• LFF Smart Carrier (SC)

• LFF to SFF Smart Carrier Converter

Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive

Procedure

1. Remove the drive blank.

2. Prepare the drive.

3. Install the drive.

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4. Observe the LED status of the drive.

Installing an NVMe drive

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all drive and device bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

Procedure

1. Remove the drive blank.

2. Prepare the drive.

3. Install the drive.

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4. Observe the LED status of the drive.

Installing a uFF drive and SCM drive carrier

IMPORTANT:

Not all drive bays support the drive carrier. To find supported bays, see the server QuickSpecs.

Procedure

1. If needed, install the uFF drive into the drive carrier.

2. Remove the drive blank.

3. Install the drives.

Push firmly near the ejection handle until the latching spring engages with the drive bay.

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4. Power on the server.

To configure the drive, use HPE Smart Storage Administrator.

Installing an M.2 drive

This procedure is for replacing M.2 drives located on an expansion card, riser, or the system board only. Do not use this procedure to replace uFF drives.

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• The components included with the hardware option kit

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

Procedure

1. Power down the server .

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the riser cage.

6. Install the drive.

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The installation is complete.

Fan options

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to server components, fan blanks must be installed in fan bays 1 and 2 in a singleprocessor configuration.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the equipment, do not operate the server for extended periods of time if the server does not have the optimal number of fans installed. Although the server might boot, Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not recommend operating the server without the required fans installed and operating.

Valid fan configurations are listed in the following table.

Configuration Fan bay 1 Fan bay 2 Fan bay 3 Fan bay 4 Fan bay 5 Fan bay 6

1 processor Fan blank Fan blank Fan Fan Fan Fan

1 processor 24-SFF or 12-LFF configuration with high-performance fans

2 processors Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

For a single-processor configuration, excluding 24-SFF and 12-LFF configurations, four fans and two blanks are required in specific fan bays for redundancy. A fan failure or missing fan causes a loss of redundancy. A second fan failure or missing fan causes an orderly shutdown of the server.

For a dual-processor configuration or single-processor 24-SFF or 12-LFF configurations, six fans are required for redundancy. A fan failure or missing fan causes a loss of redundancy. A second fan failure or missing fan causes an orderly shutdown of the server.

High-performance fans might be necessary in 24-SFF and 12-LFF configurations for the following installations:

Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

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• Optional GPU riser installations

• ASHRAE compliant configurations

For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

The server supports variable fan speeds. The fans operate at minimum speed until a temperature change requires a fan speed increase to cool the server. The server shuts down during the following temperaturerelated scenarios:

• At POST and in the OS, iLO performs an orderly shutdown if a cautionary temperature level is detected. If the server hardware detects a critical temperature level before an orderly shutdown occurs, the server performs an immediate shutdown.

• When the Thermal Shutdown feature is disabled in the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU), iLO does not perform an orderly shutdown when a cautionary temperature level is detected. Disabling this feature does not disable the server hardware from performing an immediate shutdown when a critical temperature level is detected.

CAUTION:

A thermal event can damage server components when the Thermal Shutdown feature is disabled in the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU).

Installing high-performance fans

CAUTION:

Caution: To prevent damage server, ensure that all DIMM latches are closed and locked before installing the fans.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Procedure

1. Extend the server from the rack.

2. Remove the access panel.

3. If installed, remove all fan blanks.

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4. Remove the air baffle.

5. Remove all standard fans.

IMPORTANT:

Do not mix standard fans and high-performance fans in the same server.

6. Install high-performance fans in all fan bays.

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7. Install the air baffle.

8. Install the access panel.

9. Install the server into the rack.

Memory options

IMPORTANT:

This server does not support mixing LRDIMMs and RDIMMs. Attempting to mix any combination of these DIMMs can cause the server to halt during BIOS initialization. All memory installed in the server must be of the same type.

DIMM and NVDIMM population information

For specific DIMM and NVDIMM population information, see the DIMM population guidelines on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/docs/memory-population-rules).

HPE SmartMemory speed information

For more information about memory speed information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https:// www.hpe.com/docs/memory-speed-table).

Installing a DIMM

The server supports up to 24 DIMMs.

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:

The components included with the hardware option kit

For more information on specific options, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise

website.

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Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

a. Extend the server from the rack.

b. Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Open the DIMM slot latches.

6. Install the DIMM.

7. Install the access panel.

8. Install the server in the rack.

9. Connect each power cord to the server.

10. Connect each power cord to the power source.

11. Power up the server.

Use the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities to configure the memory mode.

For more information about LEDs and troubleshooting failed DIMMs, see "Systems Insight Display

combined LED descriptions."

HPE 16GB NVDIMM option

HPE NVDIMMs are flash-backed NVDIMMs used as fast storage and are designed to eliminate smaller storage bottlenecks. The HPE 16GB NVDIMM for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers is ideal for smaller database storage bottlenecks, write caching tiers, and any workload constrained by storage bottlenecks.

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The HPE 16GB NVDIMM is supported on select ProLiant Gen10 servers and can support up to 12 NVDIMMs in 2 socket servers (up to 192GB) and up to 24 NVDIMMs in 4 socket servers (up to 384GB). The HPE Smart Storage Battery provides backup power to the memory slots allowing data to be moved from the DRAM portion of the NVDIMM to the Flash portion for persistence during a power down event.

For more information on HPE NVDIMMs, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/

info/persistentmemory).

Server requirements for NVDIMM support

Before installing an HPE 16GB NVDIMM in a server, make sure that the following components and software are available:

• A supported HPE server using Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: For more information, see the NVDIMM QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (

• An HPE Smart Storage Battery

• A minimum of one regular DIMM: The system cannot have only NVDIMM-Ns installed.

• A supported operating system with persistent memory/NVDIMM drivers. For the latest software information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://persistentmemory.hpe.com).

• For minimum firmware versions, see the HPE 16GB NVDIMM User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/nvdimm-docs).

To determine NVDIMM support for your server, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

Installing an NVDIMM

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, the air baffle, drive blanks, and access panel must be installed when the server is powered up.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, be sure to install the correct DIMM baffles for your server model.

CAUTION:

DIMMs are keyed for proper alignment. Align notches in the DIMM with the corresponding notches in the DIMM slot before inserting the DIMM. Do not force the DIMM into the slot. When installed properly, not all DIMMs will face in the same direction.

CAUTION:

Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are properly grounded before beginning this procedure.

CAUTION:

Failure to properly handle DIMMs can damage the DIMM components and the system board connector. For more information, see the DIMM handling guidelines in the troubleshooting guide for your product on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/enterprise-docs).

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CAUTION:

Unlike traditional storage devices, NVDIMMs are fully integrated in with the ProLiant server. Data loss can occur when system components, such as the processor or HPE Smart Storage Battery, fails. HPE Smart Storage battery is a critical component required to perform the backup functionality of NVDIMMs. It is important to act when HPE Smart Storage Battery related failures occur. Always follow best practices for ensuring data protection.

Prerequisites

Before installing an NVDIMM, be sure the server meets the Server requirements for NVDIMM support on page 72.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

a. Extend the server from the rack.

b. Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. If the Smart Storage battery is not installed, do one of the following:

• Remove the air baffle.

• If installed on LFF models, remove the midplane drive cage.

6. Locate any NVDIMMs already installed in the server.

7. Verify that all LEDs on any installed NVDIMMs are off.

8. Install the NVDIMM.

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9. If it is not already installed, install the Smart Storage battery.

10. Install the access panel.

11. Slide or install the server into the rack.

12. Connect each power cord to the server.

13. Power up the server.

14. If required, sanitize the NVDIMM-Ns. For more information, see NVDIMM sanitization on page 74.

Configuring the server for NVDIMMs

After installing NVDIMMs, configure the server for NVDIMMs. For information on configuring settings for NVDIMMs, see the HPE 16GB NVDIMM User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website ( www.hpe.com/info/nvdimm-docs).

The server can be configured for NVDIMMs using either of the following:

• UEFI System Utilities—Use System Utilities through the Remote Console to configure the server for NVDIMM memory options by pressing the F9 key during POST. For more information about UEFI System Utilities, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/uefi/docs).

• iLO RESTful API for HPE iLO 5—For more information about configuring the system for NVDIMMs, see

https://hewlettpackard.github.io/ilo-rest-api-docs/ilo5/.

http://

NVDIMM sanitization

Media sanitization is defined by NIST SP800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization (Rev 1, Dec 2014) as "a general term referring to the actions taken to render data written on media unrecoverable by both ordinary and extraordinary means."

The specification defines the following levels:

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• Clear: Overwrite user-addressable storage space using standard write commands; might not sanitize data in areas not currently user-addressable (such as bad blocks and overprovisioned areas)

• Purge: Overwrite or erase all storage space that might have been used to store data using dedicated device sanitize commands, such that data retrieval is "infeasible using state-of-the-art laboratory techniques"

• Destroy: Ensure that data retrieval is "infeasible using state-of-the-art laboratory techniques" and render the media unable to store data (such as disintegrate, pulverize, melt, incinerate, or shred)

The NVDIMM-N Sanitize options are intended to meet the Purge level.

For more information on sanitization for NVDIMMs, see the following sections in the HPE 16GB NVDIMM User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/nvdimm-docs):

• NVDIMM sanitization policies

• NVDIMM sanitization guidelines

• Setting the NVDIMM-N Sanitize/Erase on the Next Reboot Policy

NIST SP800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization (Rev 1, Dec 2014) is available for download from the NIST website (http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-88r1.pdf).

NVDIMM relocation guidelines

Requirements for relocating NVDIMMs or a set of NVDIMMs when the data must be preserved

• The destination server hardware must match the original server hardware configuration.

• All System Utilities settings in the destination server must match the original System Utilities settings in the original server.

• If NVDIMM-Ns are used with NVDIMM Interleaving ON mode in the original server, do the following:

◦ Install the NVDIMMs in the same DIMM slots in the destination server.

◦ Install the entire NVDIMM set (all the NVDIMM-Ns on the processor) on the destination server.

This guideline would apply when replacing a system board due to system failure.

If any of the requirements cannot be met during NVDIMM relocation, do the following:

◦ Manually back up the NVDIMM-N data before relocating NVDIMM-Ns to another server.

◦ Relocate the NVDIMM-Ns to another server.

◦ Sanitize all NVDIMM-Ns on the new server before using them.

Requirements for relocating NVDIMMs or a set of NVDIMMs when the data does not have to be preserved

If data on the NVDIMM-N or set of NVDIMM-Ns does not have to be preserved, then

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• Move the NVDIMM-Ns to the new location and sanitize all NVDIMM-Ns after installing them to the new location. For more information, see NVDIMM sanitization on page 74.

• Observe all DIMM and NVDIMM population guidelines. For more information, see DIMM and NVDIMM population information on page 70.

• Observe the process for removing an NVDIMM.

• Observe the process for installing an NVDIMM.

• Review and configure the system settings for NVDIMMs. For more information, see Configuring the

server for NVDIMMs on page 74.

HPE Scalable Persistent Memory (CTO only)

HPE Scalable Persistent Memory is an integrated storage solution that runs at memory speeds with terabyte capacity unlocking new levels of performance for your business workloads. It provides a complete hardware and software solution utilizing the following components:

• DRAM for application performance

• A tier of flash for persistence

• A backup power source to move data from DRAM to flash

HPE Scalable Persistent Memory is ideal for enabling in-memory compute with persistence and any workload that could benefit from low-latency DRAM-level performance. This option is available as HPE Factory Configure To Order (CTO) SKUs only.

For configuration details for HPE Scalable Persistent Memory, see the HPE Scalable Persistent Memory User Guide at http://www.hpe.com/info/nvdimm-docs.

For more information about HPE Scalable Persistent Memory, see http://www.hpe.com/info/

persistentmemory.

Controller options

The server supports the following storage controllers:

• Embedded controllers

Enabled through System Utilities and configured through HPE Smart Storage Administrator (Intelligent Provisioning)

• Type-a controllers

Type-a controllers install in the type-a smart array connector.

• Type-p controllers

Type-p controllers install in a PCIe expansion slot

Installing a storage controller

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

The components included with the hardware option kit

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Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Do one of the following:

• Remove the air baffle.

• If installed, remove the 4LFF midplane drive cage.

6. Do one of the following:

• For Type-a Smart Array controllers, install the controller into the Smart Array connector.

• For Type-p Smart Array controllers, install the controller into an expansion slot.

7. Cable the controller.

The installation is complete.

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Installing a Universal Media Bay

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• The components included with the hardware option kit

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

6. Remove the fan cage.

7. Remove the bay blank.

8. Route the USB and video cables through the opening.

9. If installing a two-bay SFF front drive cage, install the drive cage.

10. Install the universal media bay.

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11. (Optional) Install the optical disk drive.

12. Connect the cables.

13. Install the fan cage.

14. Install the air baffle.

15. Install the access panel.

16. Slide the server into the rack.

17. Connect each power cord to the server.

18. Connect each power cord to the power source.

19. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

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Drive cage options

Installing a front 8NVMe SSD Express Bay drive cage

Observe the following:

• The drive cage can be installed in any box. This procedure covers installing the drive cage in box 1.

• When installing in box 1, the NVMe riser must be installed in the tertiary PCIe slot.

• When installing in box 2, the NVMe riser must be installed in the secondary PCIe slot.

• When installing in box 3, the NVMe riser must be installed in the primary PCIe slot.

Prerequisites

An associated NVMe riser and high-performance fans are required when installing this option.

Procedure

1. Observe the following alerts.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD.

2. Power down the server .

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

6. Remove the fan cage.

7. Remove the blank.

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8. Install the drive cage:

a. Remove all drives and drive blanks.

b. Install the drive cage.

9. Install the associated NVMe riser.

10. Connect the power cable to the drive backplane power connector.

11. Connect the data cables from the drive backplane to the NVMe riser.

12. Install drives or drive blanks.

The installation is complete.

Installing a front 6SFF SAS/SATA + 2NVMe Premium drive cage

The drive cage can be installed in any box. This procedure covers installing the drive cage in box 1.

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Prerequisites

A storage controller and high-performance fans are required when installing this drive cage.

Procedure

1. Observe the following alerts.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD.

2. Power down the server .

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

6. Remove the fan cage.

7. Remove the blank.

8. Install the drive cage:

a. If drive blanks are installed in the drive cage assembly, remove the drive blanks. Retain the drive

blanks for use in empty drive bays.

b. Install the drive cage.

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9. Connect the power cable.

10. Install a storage controller.

11. Connect the data cables from the drive backplane to the controller.

12. Install drives or drive blanks.

The installation is complete.

Installing airflow labels

When an Express Bay drive cage is installed, airflow labels might be required:

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure

• If an eight-bay SFF drive cage is installed in box 1, then airflow labels are not required.

• If a blank is installed in box 1, replace it with the blank that comes with the kit.

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• If a Universal Media Bay is installed in box 1, do one of the following:

◦ If the 2SFF drive cage is not installed, then install airflow labels as shown.

◦ If a 2SFF drive cage is installed, then install the airflow labels as shown.

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Installing a front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in box 1

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

• The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

6. Remove the fan cage.

7. Remove the bay blank.

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8. Install the 8SFF front drive cage option.

9. Connect the power and data cables.

10. Install the fan cage.

11. Install the air baffle.

12. Install the access panel.

13. Slide the server into the rack.

14. Connect each power cord to the server.

15. Connect each power cord to the power source.

16. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

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Installing a front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in box 2

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

Remove the fan cage.

7. Remove the bay blank.

8. Install the 8SFF front drive cage option.

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9. Connect the power and data cables.

10. Install the fan cage.

11. Install the access panel.

12. Slide the server into the rack.

13. Connect each power cord to the server.

14. Connect each power cord to the power source.

15. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

Installing a front 2SFF NVMe/SAS/SATA Premium drive cage

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

• The components included with the hardware option kit

• This installation requires a universal media bay.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

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• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the front bay blank.

6. Remove the optical disk drive tray from the universal media bay.

7. Remove the SFF drive blank from the universal media bay.

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8. Install the drive cage into the universal media bay.

9. Install the optical disk drive tray.

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10. Install the universal media bay.

11. Connect the power and data cables.

12. Install the access panel.

13. Slide the server into the rack.

14. Connect each power cord to the server.

15. Connect each power cord to the power source.

16. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

Installing a midplane 4LFF SAS/SATA drive cage

Observe the following:

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• A 1U heatsink is required for each processor when installing this option.

• If you have a TPM, install it prior to this option.

• If you have a type-a controller, install it prior to this option.

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Remove the air baffle.

The air baffle is no longer needed. The drive cage acts as an air baffle for the server.

6. Remove all riser cages.

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7. Connect the power cable to the drive backplane power connector on the system board.

8. If connecting the data cable to the system board or a controller, connect the data cable.

9. Prepare the drive cage for installation by lifting the latches on the drive cage.

10. Install the drive cage:

CAUTION:

a. Locate the alignment pins on the rear of the drive cage.

b. Align the pin on the rear left of the drive cage to the server and then insert the pin.

c. Gently lower the opposite side of the drive cage.

d. Pull the plunger pin on the rear right of the drive cage and then lower the drive cage until the plunger

pin engages.

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11. Install drives or drive blanks.

12. Push down on the latches to lower the drive cage into place.

13. Connect the power and data cables to the drive backplane.

The installation is complete.

Installing a rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in the primary or secondary riser

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

• The components included with the hardware option kit

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• The front drive bays are fully populated with 12 LFF or 24 SFF drives.

• High performance fans are installed in all fan bays.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

• Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Do one of the following:

For primary bays, remove the riser cage.

For secondary bays, remove the rear wall blank.

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6. Install a SAS expander or other expansion card, if needed.

7. Install the drive cage.

8. Cable the drive backplane.

9. Install drives or drive blanks.

10. Install the access panel.

11. Slide the server into the rack.

12. Connect each power cord to the server.

13. Connect each power cord to the power source.

14. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

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Installing a rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cage over the power supplies

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

• The components included with the hardware option kit

• The front bays are fully populated with 12 LFF or 24 SFF drives

• High performance fans are installed in all fan bays

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

•

Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. Do one of the following:

If installed, remove the secondary riser cage.

Remove the secondary wall blank.

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6. Remove the tertiary wall blank.

7. Install the drive cage compatible rear wall.

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8. Install the drive cage.

9. Install drives or drive blanks.

10. Install the secondary rear wall or a riser cage.

11. Cable the drive backplane.

12. Install the access panel.

13. Slide the server into the rack.

14. Connect each power cord to the server.

15. Connect each power cord to the power source.

16. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

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Installing a rear 3LFF SAS/SATA drive cage

Before installing this option, the front bays must be fully populated with 12 LFF drives. High-performance fans must be installed in all fan bays.

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

• T-10 Torx screwdriver

• The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Do one of the following:

•

Extend the server from the rack.

• Remove the server from the rack .

4. Remove the access panel.

5. If installed, remove the secondary riser cage. The secondary riser cage is not supported with a three-bay

LFF rear configuration.

6. Remove the rear wall blank.

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HP 868710-B21 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server User Guide

Contents

Component identification

Front panel components

Front panel LEDs and buttons

UID button functionality

Front panel LED power fault codes

Systems Insight Display LEDs

Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions

Rear panel components

Rear panel LEDs

System board components

System maintenance switch descriptions

DIMM label identification

DIMM slot locations

NVDIMM identification

NVDIMM 2D Data Matrix barcode

NVDIMM LED identification

NVDIMM-N LED combinations

NVDIMM Function LED patterns

Processor, heatsink, and socket components

Drives

SAS/SATA drive components and LEDs

NVMe SSD components

uFF drive components and LEDs

Fan bay numbering

Drive box identification

Drive bay numbering

Drive bay numbering: Smart Array controller

Drive bay numbering: SAS expander

Drive bay numbering: NVMe drives

uFF drive bay numbering

HPE Flex Slot Power Supply with Integrated Battery Backup Unit components and LED

Checking the battery backup charge level

Operations

Power up the server

Power down the server

Extend the server from the rack

Extending the server from the rack

Removing the server from the rack

Installing the server into the rack

Remove the access panel

Installing the access panel

Removing the fan cage

Installing the fan cage

Removing the air baffle or midplane drive cage

Installing the air baffle

Removing a riser cage

Removing a riser slot blank

Removing the hard drive blank

Releasing the cable management arm

Accessing the Systems Insight Display

Setup

HPE support services

Setup overview

Operational requirements

Space and airflow requirements

Temperature requirements

Power requirements

Electrical grounding requirements

Server warnings and cautions

Rack warnings

Electrostatic discharge

Server box contents

Installing hardware options

Configuring the server

Installing or deploying an operating system

Registering the server

Hardware options installation

Product QuickSpecs

Introduction

Installing the bezel and bezel lock

Power supply options

Hot-plug power supply calculations

Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply

Drive options