HP Apollo 4200 G9 User Manual

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HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 Server

Abstract

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Part Number: 807315-002 April 2016 Edition: 2

User Guide

assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

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Component identification .......................................................................................................................... 7

Front panel components ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Front panel LEDs and buttons .................................................................................................................................. 7

Power fault LEDs ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Front drive thermal LED ................................................................................................................................ 9

Rear panel components ........................................................................................................................................... 9

Rear panel LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 11

System board components ..................................................................................................................................... 12

DIMM slot locations ..................................................................................................................................... 13

System maintenance switch ........................................................................................................................ 13

NMI functionality .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Drive numbering ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Drive LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

LFF drive LED definitions ............................................................................................................................ 16

SFF drive LED definitions ............................................................................................................................ 17

Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Operations .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Power up the server ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Power down the server ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Remove the security bezel ..................................................................................................................................... 19

Extend the front drive cages out of the chassis ...................................................................................................... 20

Slide the front drive cages into the chassis ............................................................................................................ 22

Remove a drive from the front drive cages ............................................................................................................ 22

Remove a drive from the rear drive cage ............................................................................................................... 23

Remove a power input module ............................................................................................................................... 24

Remove the server from the rack ........................................................................................................................... 28

Remove the access panel ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Install the access panel .......................................................................................................................................... 30

Remove the air baffle ............................................................................................................................................. 30

Install the air baffle ................................................................................................................................................. 32

Open the cable management holder ...................................................................................................................... 32

Close the cable management holder ...................................................................................................................... 34

Remove the PCI riser cage .................................................................................................................................... 34

Install the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Remove a rear drive cage ...................................................................................................................................... 37

Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 39

Optional services .................................................................................................................................................... 39

Optimum environment ............................................................................................................................................ 39

Space and airflow requirements .................................................................................................................. 39

Temperature requirements .......................................................................................................................... 40

Power requirements .................................................................................................................................... 40

Electrical grounding requirements ............................................................................................................... 41

Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source ................................................................................. 41

Server warnings and caution .................................................................................................................................. 42

Rack warnings and caution .................................................................................................................................... 43

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton ............................................................................................ 43

Removing the shipping screws from the front drive cages ..................................................................................... 44

Installing hardware options ..................................................................................................................................... 45

Installing the server into the rack ............................................................................................................................ 45

Install the server into the rack...................................................................................................................... 45

Installing the operating system ............................................................................................................................... 49

Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode ................................................................................. 49

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................................ 50

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Hardware options installation .................................................................................................................. 51

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 51

Security bezel option .............................................................................................................................................. 51

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................................... 51

Drive installation guidelines ......................................................................................................................... 52

Installing a hot-plug drive in the front drive cage 1 ...................................................................................... 52

Installing a hot-plug drive in front drive cage 2 ............................................................................................ 54

Installing a hot-plug drive in the rear drive cage .......................................................................................... 56

Drive cage options .................................................................................................................................................. 58

Drive cage installation cautions ................................................................................................................... 58

Four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage option ............................................................................................. 58

Two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage and two-slot PCI riser cage options ............................................... 62

Six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage option ............................................................................................... 66

Drive cable options ................................................................................................................................................. 77

H240 Smart HBA Mini-SAS cable option for rear drive cage ...................................................................... 77

Smart Array P440 Controller Mini-SAS Y-cable option for rear drive cage ................................................. 84

Storage controller options ...................................................................................................................................... 91

Storage controller option population guidelines .......................................................................................... 92

Installing the storage controller and FBWC module options........................................................................ 92

Installing the Smart Storage Battery ............................................................................................................ 95

M.2 SSD enablement board option ........................................................................................................................ 96

Installing the M.2 SSD enablement board ................................................................................................... 96

Installing an SSD module on the M.2 SSD enablement board .................................................................. 101

Processor option .................................................................................................................................................. 103

Processor installation cautions .................................................................................................................. 103

Install the processor option ....................................................................................................................... 103

Redundant fan option ........................................................................................................................................... 110

Fan population guidelines.......................................................................................................................... 110

Install the fan option .................................................................................................................................. 111

Memory options .................................................................................................................................................... 112

Memory-processor compatibility information ............................................................................................. 112

SmartMemory ............................................................................................................................................ 114

Memory subsystem architecture................................................................................................................ 114

Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs ........................................................................................................ 114

DIMM identification .................................................................................................................................... 115

Memory configurations .............................................................................................................................. 115

General DIMM slot population guidelines .................................................................................................. 116

Identifying the processor type.................................................................................................................... 117

Installing a DIMM ....................................................................................................................................... 117

Expansion board options ...................................................................................................................................... 118

FlexibleLOM adapter option ................................................................................................................................. 120

Dedicated iLO management module option ......................................................................................................... 122

Enabling the dedicated iLO management module..................................................................................... 123

Dual 8Gb microSD Enterprise Midline USB device .............................................................................................. 124

Redundant power supply option ........................................................................................................................... 124

Installing a hot-plug AC power input module ............................................................................................. 125

Installing a hot-plug DC power input module ............................................................................................. 126

HP Trusted Platform Module option ..................................................................................................................... 132

HP Trusted Platform Module installation guidelines .................................................................................. 133

HP Trusted Platform Module requirements ............................................................................................... 134

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ............................................................................................ 134

Retaining the recovery key/password........................................................................................................ 136

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ...................................................................................................... 136

Cabling .................................................................................................................................................. 138

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................................. 138

Storage cabling .................................................................................................................................................... 138

24-bay LFF hot-plug SAS/SATA front drive cabling .................................................................................. 138

48-bay SFF hot-plug SAS/SATA front drive cabling .................................................................................. 139

Four-bay LFF hot-plug SAS/SATA rear drive cabling................................................................................ 140

Two-bay SFF hot-plug SAS/SATA rear drive cabling ................................................................................ 143

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Six-bay SFF hot-plug SAS/SATA rear drive cabling.................................................................................. 147

M.2 SSD cabling ........................................................................................................................................ 150

FBWC module backup power cabling .................................................................................................................. 151

Smart Storage Battery cabling ............................................................................................................................. 152

Fan assembly cabling ........................................................................................................................................... 153

Ambient temperature sensor cabling .................................................................................................................... 153

Front panel cabling ............................................................................................................................................... 154

Software and configuration utilities ....................................................................................................... 155

Server mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 155

Product QuickSpecs ............................................................................................................................................. 155

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

Active Health System ................................................................................................................................ 156

RESTful API support for iLO...................................................................................................................... 157

Integrated Management Log ..................................................................................................................... 157

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

HPE Insight Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................ 158

HPE Insight Diagnostics survey functionality ............................................................................................ 158

Erase Utility ............................................................................................................................................... 158

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

Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................................... 159

HP Smart Update Manager ....................................................................................................................... 159

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

Using UEFI System Utilities ....................................................................................................................... 160

Flexible boot control .................................................................................................................................. 160

Restoring and customizing configuration settings ..................................................................................... 161

Secure Boot configuration ......................................................................................................................... 161

Embedded UEFI shell................................................................................................................................ 161

Embedded Diagnostics option ................................................................................................................... 162

RESTful API support for UEFI ................................................................................................................... 162

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ............................................................................... 162

Utilities and features ............................................................................................................................................. 162

HPE Smart Storage Administrator ............................................................................................................. 162

Automatic Server Recovery ....................................................................................................................... 163

USB support .............................................................................................................................................. 163

Redundant ROM support........................................................................................................................... 164

Keeping the system current .................................................................................................................................. 164

Access to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Materials ......................................................................... 164

Updating firmware or System ROM ........................................................................................................... 164

Drivers ....................................................................................................................................................... 166

Software and firmware............................................................................................................................... 166

Operating System Version Support ........................................................................................................... 167

Version control........................................................................................................................................... 167

Operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ............................................. 167

HPE Technology Service Portfolio ............................................................................................................ 167

Change control and proactive notification ................................................................................................. 167

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 168

Troubleshooting resources ................................................................................................................................... 168

System battery replacement ................................................................................................................. 169

System battery information ................................................................................................................................... 169

Replace the system battery .................................................................................................................................. 169

Warranty and regulatory information ..................................................................................................... 171

Warranty information ............................................................................................................................................ 171

Regulatory information ......................................................................................................................................... 171

Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................. 171

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking ......................................................................................................... 171

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................ 172

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration .............................................................................................. 172

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Electrostatic discharge .......................................................................................................................... 173

Preventing electrostatic discharge ....................................................................................................................... 173

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ........................................................................................ 173

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 174

Environmental specifications ................................................................................................................................ 174

Mechanical specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 174

Power supply specifications ................................................................................................................................. 175

Hot-plug power supply calculations ...................................................................................................................... 175

Support and other resources ................................................................................................................ 176

Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support ................................................................................................... 176

Information to collect ................................................................................................................................. 176

Accessing updates ............................................................................................................................................... 176

Websites ............................................................................................................................................................... 176

Customer Self Repair ........................................................................................................................................... 177

Remote support .................................................................................................................................................... 184

Acronyms and abbreviations................................................................................................................. 185

Documentation feedback ...................................................................................................................... 189

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 190

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Component identification

LFF hot-plug drives

USB 2.0 connector

SFF hot-plug drives

USB 2.0 connector

Front panel components

• LFF chassis

Item Description

• SFF chassis

Item Description

Front panel LEDs and buttons

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Health LED1

Solid green = Normal NIC status LED1

Solid green = Link to network

Front drive

Solid green = Drives supported by the SAS expander are functional.3

Power On/Standby

Solid green = System on

UID button/LED1

Solid blue = Activated

•

1 flash Processor

2 flashes

Memory

3 flashes

Riser board PCIe slots

4 flashes

FlexibleLOM

5 flashes

controller/Smart SAS HBA controller

6 flashes System board PCIe slots

7 flashes

Power backplane or storage backplane

8 flashes

Power supply

9 flashes

Item Description Status

health/thermal LED

button and system power LED

Flashing green (1 flash per sec) = iLO is rebooting Flashing amber = System degraded Flashing red (1 flash per sec) = System critical

Flashing green (1 flash per second) = Network active Off = No network activity

Solid amber = Failure or predictive failure of one or more drives supported by the SAS expander.

Flashing amber (1 flash per sec) = The temperature sensor in one or more front drives is about to reach the thermal threshold. Immediately slide the front drive cages back into the chassis and keep them there until the LED turns green.4 Off = No power present

Flashing green (1 flash per second) = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present 5

Flashing blue:

1 flash per second = Remote management or firmware upgrade in

progress

4 flashes per second = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated 8 flashes per second = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

When these four LEDs flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Power fault

LEDs (on page 8)."

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

status.

This LED behavior applies to all front drives, as well as to the rear drives connected to the front drive cage 2

backplane.

This LED behavior depends on the iLO 08-HD Max sensor reading. For more information, see "Front drive thermal

LED (on page 9)."

Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has

occurred, or the front I/O cable is disconnected.

Power fault LEDs

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

Subsystem LED behavior

System board

Removable HPE Flexible Smart Array

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Front drive thermal LED

Item

Description

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 7 for low-profile, standup expansion 2

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 6 for low-profile, standup expansion board1

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 5 for low-profile, standup expansion 4

LFF hot-plug drives

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 2 for low-profile, standup expansion 6

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 1 for low-profile, standup expansion board2

FlexibleLOM slot2

Hot-plug power supply bay 1

Hot-plug power supply bay 2

USB 3.0 connectors

NIC 1/shared iLO connector

NIC connector 2

Video connector 14

Dedicated iLO management connector (optional)

The thermal warning function of the front drive health/thermal LED depends on the iLO 08-HD Max sensor reading. This function is disabled under these conditions:

• There are no drives in the front drive cages 1 and 2.

• The temperature sensor in one or more front drives has failed.

Under these conditions, iLO shows the 08-HD Max sensor reading as N/A. To view temperature sensor

data, log in to iLO 4 web interface and navigate to the Information → System Information → Temperatures

page.

If the 08-HD Max sensor reading shows N/A, observe the following when extending the front drive cage:

• Do not keep the drive cages out of the chassis for more than 140 sec.

• Keep the drive cages inside the chassis for at least 300 sec before extending them out again.

Rear panel components

• Rear panel with the four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

board1

board or riser cage options2

The PCIe expansion slots 5-7 are associated with processor 2.

The PCIe expansion slots 1-4 and the FlexibleLOM slot are associated with processor 1.

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• Rear panel with the two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage and two-slot PCI riser cage options

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 7 for low-profile, standup expansion 2

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 6 for low-profile, standup expansion board1

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 5 for low-profile, standup expansion 4

SFF hot-plug drives

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) riser slot 4 for full-height, half-length expansion

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) riser slot 3 for full-height, half-length expansion

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 2 for low-profile, standup expansion 8

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 1 for low-profile, standup expansion board2

FlexibleLOM slot2

Hot-plug power supply bay 1

Hot-plug power supply bay 2

USB 3.0 connectors

NIC 1/shared iLO connector

NIC connector 2

Video connector

Dedicated iLO management connector (optional)

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 7 for low-profile, standup expansion 2

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 6 for low-profile, standup expansion board1

Item Description

board1

board2

board or riser cage options2

The PCIe expansion slots 5-7 are associated with processor 2.

The PCIe expansion slots 1-4 and the FlexibleLOM slot are associated with processor 1.

• Rear panel with the six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

Item Description

board1

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Item

Description

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 5 for low-profile, standup expansion 4

SFF hot-plug drives

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 2 for low-profile, standup expansion 6

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 1 for low-profile, standup expansion board2

FlexibleLOM slot2

Hot-plug power supply bay 1

Hot-plug power supply bay 2

USB 3.0 connectors

NIC 1/shared iLO connector

NIC connector 2

Video connector 14

Dedicated iLO management connector (optional)

Item

Description

Status

Dedicated iLO

Solid green = Link to network Dedicated iLO link

Green = Network link

NIC activity LED

Solid green = Link to network NIC link LED

Green = Network link

UID LED

Solid blue = Activated

•

board1

board or riser cage options2

The PCIe expansion slots 5-7 are associated with processor 2.

The PCIe expansion slots 1-4 and the FlexibleLOM slot are associated with processor 1.

Rear panel LEDs

activity LED

Flashing green = Network active Off = No network activity

LED

Off = No network link

Flashing green = Network active Off = No network activity

Off = No network link

Flashing blue:

1 flash per second = Remote management

or firmware upgrade in progress

4 flashes per second = iLO manual reboot

sequence initiated

8 flashes per second = iLO manual reboot

sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

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Item

Description

Status

Power supply LED

Solid green = Normal

•

Item

Description

FlexibleLOM slot1

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 1 for low-profile, standup expansion board1

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 2 for low-profile, standup expansion microSD card slot

TPM connector

Flexible Smart Array Controller slot 7

Dedicated iLO management module connector

System maintenance switch

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 5 for low-profile, standup expansion 10

PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) slot 6 for low-profile, standup expansion board2

PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot 7 for low-profile, standup expansion 12

NMI header

Storage backup power connectors for expansion slots 3–7

Front I/O connector

Off = One or more of the following conditions exists:

Power is unavailable Power supply failed Power supply is in standby mode

Power supply error

System board components

The components shown in this section are associated with the HPE ProLiant XL420 Gen9 Server system board.

board or riser cage options1

board2

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Item

Description

Processor 2 DIMM slots

Processor 1 DIMM slots

System battery

Fan signal connector

Smart Storage Battery connector

Rear SFF drive backplane detection connector

Fan power connector

Front drive cage 2 backplane power connector

Front drive cage 1 backplane power connector

Storage backup power connector for expansion slots 1–2

SATA 6Gb/s connector 4

SATA 6Gb/s connector 5

Power pass-through board connector

Internal USB 3.0 connector

SATA x4 connector 1

Rear drive cage backplane power connector

Front USB 2.0 connector

Off

Off = iLO 4 security is enabled.

Off

Off = System configuration can be

The PCIe expansion slots 1-4 and the FlexibleLOM slot are associated with processor 1.

The PCIe expansion slots 5-7 are associated with processor 2.

6 SFF backplane sideband connector

DIMM slot locations

DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 8) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines.

The arrow points to the front of the server.

System maintenance switch

Position Default Function

On = iLO 4 security is disabled.

changed. On = System configuration is locked.

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Position

Default

Function

Off

Reserved

Off

Reserved

Off

Off = Power-on password is enabled.

Off

Off = No function Off

Off = Set default boot mode to UEFI. S8

—

Reserved

—

Reserved

S10

—

Reserved

S11

—

Reserved

S12

—

Reserved

On = Power-on password is disabled.

On = ROM reads system configuration as invalid.

On = Set default boot mode to legacy.

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

When the system maintenance S6 switch is set to the On position, the system will erase all system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM on the next reboot.

CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to properly configure the server or data loss could occur.

Before using the S7 switch to change the boot mode to Legacy BIOS Mode, you must first disable the Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller.

To disable the Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller:

1. Reboot the server.

The server restarts and the POST screen appears.

2. Press F9.

The System Utilities screen appears.

3. Select System Configuration → BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) → System Options →

SATA Controller Options → Embedded SATA Configuration, and then press Enter.

4. Select Enable SATA AHCI Support, and then press Enter.

5. Press F10 to save the selection.

6. Press Y to save the changes.

The Change saved confirmation prompt appears.

7. Select Exit and resume system boot, and press Enter.

The server continues the normal boot process.

NMI functionality

An NMI crash dump creates a crash dump log before resetting a system which is not responding.

Crash dump log analysis is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as failures of operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes freeze a system, and the only available action for administrators is to restart the system. Resetting the system erases any information which could support problem analysis, but the NMI feature preserves that information by performing a memory dump before a system reset.

To force the system to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, do one of the following:

• Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature.

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• Short the NMI header ("System board components" on page 12).

For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/NMI-CrashDump).

Drive numbering

• 24-bay LFF hot-plug front drive numbering

• 48-bay SFF hot-plug front drive numbering

• Four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive numbering

• Two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive numbering

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• Six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive numbering

Item

Definition

Fault/UID (amber/blue)

Online/Activity (green)

LED (green)

(amber/blue)

Alternating

One or more of the following conditions exist:

•

Solid blue

One or both of the following conditions exist:

•

Flashing amber

A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace On

Off

The drive is online but is not currently active.

Flashing amber

Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive might terminate the

Off

Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive might terminate the

second

Flashing amber

The drive is active but a predictive failure alert has been received for

Drive LEDs

LFF drive LED definitions

LFF and SFF drives have different sets of LEDs to reflect the drive status.

Online/Activity

Fault/UID LED

Definition

On, off, or flashing

amber and blue

The drive has failed. A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.

On, off, or flashing

1 flash per second

4 flashes per

The drive is operating normally.

the drive as soon as possible.

current operation and cause data loss. The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do not remove the drive until the expansion or migration is complete.

current operation and cause data loss. The drive is rebuilding, erasing, or is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration.

this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

The drive has been selected by a management application.

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second

Off

The drive is active and is operating normally.

Solid amber

A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive and the Flashing amber

A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace Off

Off

The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an array.

Item

LED

Status

Definition

Locate

Solid blue

The drive is being identified by a host application.

Flashing blue

The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an 2

Activity ring

Rotating green

Drive activity

Off

No drive activity

Do not remove

Solid white

Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or Off

Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail. 4

Drive status

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 Flashing

The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts 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.

Online/Activity LED (green)

4 flashes per

Off

Fault/UID LED (amber/blue)

Definition

controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

the drive as soon as possible.

SFF drive LED definitions

update.

more of the logical drives to fail.

amber/green

migration, capacity expansion, or logical drive extension, or is erasing.

the drive will fail.

The blue Locate LED is behind the release lever and is visible when illuminated.

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IMPORTANT: The Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is only available in UEFI Boot

SAS connectors operate in AHCI or Legacy mode.

Mode. It cannot be enabled in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. If the B140i controller is disabled, drives connected to the system board MiniUnder this condition:

• The drives cannot be a part of a hardware RAID or a logical drive.

• The Locate, Drive status, and Do not remove LEDs of the affected drives are disabled.

Use BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities ("HPE UEFI System

Utilities" on page 159) to enable or disable the B140i controller (System Configuration →

BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) → System Options → SATA Controller Options → Embedded SATA Configuration).

Fan locations

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Operations

Power up the server

To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.

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 4.

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

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

Remove the security bezel

To access the front panel components, unlock and then remove the security bezel.

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stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component

Extend the front drive cages out of the chassis

The front drive cages are secured to the chassis by shipping screws upon product delivery. The location and number of these shipping screws depend on how the server was shipped during product delivery. Remove these shipping screws before extending the front drive cages for the first time.

• For a server that was already mounted on a rack during product delivery, there are two screws

located on the rack ears. Do the following to remove these screws:

a. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 19). b. Remove the shipping screws on the rack ears.

• For a server that was delivered in a shipping carton, the shipping screws should have been removed

before the server was first installed in the rack. See "Removing the shipping screws from the front drive cages (on page 44)."

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately

at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.

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CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the front drive cages extended.

sensor reading is reporting a temperature value, monitor the status of

cages back into the chassis and keep them there for at least 300 sec before extending them

When the front drive cages are extended while the server is powered on, do one of the following:

• If the iLO 08-HD Max the front drive health/thermal LED ("Front panel LEDs and buttons" on page 7). When this LED starts flashing amber, immediately slide the drive cages back into the chassis and keep them there until the LED turns green.

• If the iLO 08-HD Max sensor reading is reporting an N/A value, monitor how long the drive cages have been out of the chassis. Before reaching the 140 sec mark, slide the drive

out again.

Failure to observe this caution will result in improper airflow and insufficient cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

To extend the front drive cages, pull down the front drive cage release latches and use them to extend the drive cages out of the chassis.

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Slide the front drive cages into the chassis

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

sensor reading is reporting a temperature value, monitor the status of

cages back into the chassis and keep them there for at least 300 sec before extending them

After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, pull and hold the front drive cage rail release latches, and then slide the drive cages back into the chassis.

Remove a drive from the front drive cages

WARNING: is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.

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

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the front drive cages extended. When the front drive cages are extended while the server is powered on, do one of the following:

• If the iLO 08-HD Max sensor reading is reporting an N/A value, monitor how long the drive cages have been out of the chassis. Before reaching the 140 sec mark, slide the drive

out again.

Failure to observe this caution will result in improper airflow and insufficient cooling that can

To remove the component:

1. Back up all server data.

2. Do one of the following:

lead to thermal damage.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server with any of the front drive cage 1 bays empty. To maintain proper airflow and sufficient cooling in the front drive cage 1, all drive bays in this cage should have a drive or a drive blank.

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If you intend to remove a drive from the front drive cage 1 and the security bezel is installed, remove the bezel ("Remove the security bezel" on page 19).

o If you intend to remove a drive from the front drive cage 2, extend the front drive cages out of the

chassis (on page 20).

3. To remove an LFF drive: a. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Drive LEDs" on page 16). b. Wait until the Online/Activity LED stops flashing. c. Press the latch to open the release lever. d. Pull the release lever to disengage the drive from the backplane, and then slide the drive out of

the bay.

4. To remove an SFF drive: a. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Drive LEDs" on page 16). b. Wait until the icon in the Do Not Remove button stops flashing and is no longer illuminated. c. Press the Do Not Remove button to open the release lever. d. Pull the release lever to disengage the drive from the backplane, and then slide the drive out of

the bay.

Remove a drive from the rear drive cage

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

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CAUTION: Do not operate the server with any of the rear drive bays empty. To maintain proper airflow and sufficient cooling in the rear drive cage, all drive bays in this cage should have a drive or a drive blank. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing at least one drive in the rear drive cage before operating the server.

To remove the component:

1. Back up all server data.

2. Access the product rear panel.

the bay.

Remove a power input module

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

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To remove the component:

1. If the server is using a single power input module only, remove all power from the server: a. Back up all server data. b. Power down the server (on page 19). c. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.

2. Release the power cords from the strain relief straps.

o AC power input module

o DC power input module

3. For an AC power input module, do the following:

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Disconnect the power cord from the power input module.

b. Remove the power input module.

4. For a DC power input module, do the following: a. Slide the power input module out of the bay just enough to access the ground cable screw.

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Detach the ground (earthed) cable from the power input module.

c. Remove the terminal block connector from the power input module.

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This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

Remove the power input module.

Remove the server from the rack

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

WARNING:

equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual handling.

• Reduce the weight of the server by removing the drives and power input modules before installing or removing the server from the rack.

• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the server during installation or removal. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that a minimum of two people are required for installing or removing the server from the rack. A third person might be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than chest level.

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

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

1. Back up all server data.

2. Power down the server (on page 19).

3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.

5. Remove all installed power input modules.

6. If a rear drive cage option is installed, remove all rear drives ("Remove a drive from the rear drive

cage" on page 23).

7. Remove all the drives installed in the front drive cages 1 and 2 ("Remove a drive from the front drive

cages" on page 22).

8. Remove the server from the rack: a. Loosen the rack ear thumbscrews.

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To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system

Pull the thumbscrews to extend the server out of the rack until the rack rail lock is engaged.

c. Press the server release latches, and then slide the server out of the rack.

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

Remove the access panel

WARNING: components to cool before touching them.

To remove the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the access panel screws.

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Slide the access panel toward the rear of the server, then lift it from the server.

Turn the access panel over to locate the HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 Server hood label. This label provides convenient access to component identification, LED status indicators, and system maintenance switch settings information.

Install the access panel

1. Place the access panel on top of the chassis, and then insert the tabs into the corresponding slots on

the chassis.

2. Use a screwdriver to tighten the access panel screws.

Remove the air baffle

To remove the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

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Remove the access panel (on page 29).

4. Remove the air baffle: a. If a Smart Storage Battery is installed on the air baffle, disconnect the battery cable.

b. Remove the air baffle.

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Install the air baffle

1. Insert the guide pins on the front edge of the air baffle in the holes located on the rear edge of the fan

cage.

2. If disconnected, connect the Smart Storage Battery cable.

3. Install the access panel (on page 30).

4. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

5. Power up the server (on page 19).

Open the cable management holder

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

3. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

4. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

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Pull down the front drive cage release latches and use them to completely extend the drive cages out of the chassis.

6. Disconnect all system cables secured in the cable management holder from the system board or

controller board, and then release them from the holder.

7. Press and hold the cable management holder release latch, and then move the holder up.

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Close the cable management holder

surfaces, allow the internal system

1. Return the cable management holder to its original position.

2. Secure all disconnected system cables in the cable management holder, and then connect them to

the system board and/or controller board.

3. Pull and hold the drive cage rail release latches, and then slide the drive cages back into the chassis.

4. Install the air baffle (on page 32).

Remove the PCI riser cage

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

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To remove the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. If expansion boards with internal cabling are installed on the PCI riser cage, disconnect all internal

cables from the expansion boards to completely remove the cage from the server.

6. Disconnect the power cable from the riser board.

7. Remove the PCI riser cage: a. Loosen the captive screw on the front end of the PCI riser cage. b. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear end of the PCI riser cage. c. Grasp the PCI riser cage at the touch points and lift it out of the chassis.

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Install the PCI riser cage

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

To install the component:

1. Connect the power cable to the riser board.

2. Install the PCI riser cage: a. On the right side of the PCI riser cage, align the small tab on the drive cage with the notch on PCI

riser cage.

On the left side of the PCI riser cage, align the pin with the notch on the rear panel.

b. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the PCI riser cage to the rear panel. c. Tighten the captive screw to secure the PCI riser cage to the system board.

3. If cabled expansion boards are installed on the PCI riser cage, connect all necessary internal cabling

to the expansion boards.

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To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system

For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option.

4. Install the access panel (on page 30).

5. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

6. Power up the server (on page 19).

Remove a rear drive cage

WARNING: components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper

To remove the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power:

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane.

6. Remove the rear drive cage:

grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

o Four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage removal

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Two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage removal

o Six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage removal

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Setup

Optional 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-to-buy, 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.

o 6-Hour Call-to-Repair

o 4-Hour 24x7

o Next Business Day

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

o 6-Hour Call-to-Repair

o 4-Hour 24x7

o 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/services).

Optimum environment

When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in

Space and airflow requirements

this section.

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.

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If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow

The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack

caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power

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 327281-B21 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— 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— must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

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

failure.

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When installing more than one server, you might need to use additional power distribution devices to

This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and

Remove power from the power supply before performing any installation steps or

safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

• Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits.

• Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80% of the branch circuit AC current

rating.

• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.

• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.

For more information on the hot-plug power supply and calculators to determine server power consumption in various system configurations, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (http://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online).

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.

Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source

Using common power outlet strips for the server is not recommended.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:

• IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment.

• Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded Secondary circuit source. A Secondary circuit has no direct connection to a Primary circuit and derives its power from a transformer, converter, or equivalent isolation device.

• The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated 27 A.

WARNING: When installing a DC power supply, the ground wire must be connected before the positive or negative leads.

WARNING: maintenance on the power supply.

CAUTION: The server equipment connects the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the power supply.

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CAUTION:

If the DC connection exists between the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit

be located in the same immediate area (such as adjacent cabinets)

as any other equipment that has a connection between the earthed conductor of the same

Switching or disconnecting devices should not be in the earthed circuit conductor between

The minimum nominal thread diameter of a pillar or stud type terminal must be

server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,

and the earthing conductor at the server equipment, the following conditions must be met:

• This equipment must be connected directly to the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor is connected.

• This equipment should

DC supply circuit and the earthing conductor, and also the point of earthing of the DC system. The DC system should be earthed elsewhere.

• The DC supply source is to be located within the same premises as the equipment.

•

the DC source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor.

To connect a DC power cable to a DC power source:

1. Cut the DC power cord ends no shorter than 150 cm (59.06 in).

2. If the power source requires ring tongues, use a crimping tool to install the ring tongues on the power

cord wires.

IMPORTANT: The ring terminals must be UL approved and accommodate 12 gauge wires.

IMPORTANT:

3.5 mm (0.138 in); the diameter of a screw type terminal must be 4.0 mm (0.157 in).

3. Stack each same-colored pair of wires and then attach them to the same power source. The power

cord consists of three wires (black, red, and green).

For more information, see the documentation that ships with the power supply.

Server warnings and caution

WARNING: This equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual handling.

• Reduce the weight of the server by removing the drives and power input modules before installing or removing the server from the rack.

• Use caution when installing 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, power input modules, and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

WARNING: 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 power is removed.

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power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power

from the pallet. An empty 42U rack

stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component

When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately

sensor reading is reporting a temperature value, monitor the status of

cages back into the chassis and keep them there for at least 300 sec before extending them

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 failure.

Rack warnings and caution

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.

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 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

at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.

WARNING: secured at the top and bottom to the building structure.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the front drive cages extended. When the front drive cages are extended while the server is powered on, do one of the following:

• If the iLO 08-HD Max sensor reading is reporting an N/A value, monitor how long the drive cages have been out of the chassis. Before reaching the 140 sec mark, slide the drive

out again.

Failure to observe this caution will result in improper airflow and insufficient cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with the rack or the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include:

• Server

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• Power cord

• Rack mounting hardware kit

• Printed setup documentation

In addition to the supplied items, you might need:

• T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver

• T-25 Torx screwdriver

• Hardware options

Removing the shipping screws from the front drive cages

The front drive cages are secured to the chassis by shipping screws upon product delivery. The location and number of these shipping screws depend on how the server was shipped during product delivery. Remove these shipping screws before the first time installation of the server into the rack. This will allow the front drive cages to be extended out of the chassis.

Do one or both of the following steps to remove the shipping screws securing the front drive cages:

1. Remove the shipping screws on the sides of the chassis.

2. Remove the shipping screws on the rack ears: a. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 19). b. Remove the shipping screws on the rack ears.

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Installing hardware options

This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the

Install any internal hardware options before installing the server in the rack. External hardware components—drives and power input modules—are installed after the server is installed in the rack.

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 (on page

51)."

Installing the server into the rack

To install the server into a rack with square, round, or threaded holes, refer to the instructions that ship with the rack hardware kit.

If you are installing the server into a telco rack, order the appropriate option kit at the RackSolutions website (http://www.racksolutions.com/). Follow the server-specific instructions on the website to install the rack brackets.

Use the following information when connecting peripheral cables and power cords to the server.

WARNING:

equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual handling.

• Reduce the weight of the server by removing the drives and power input modules before installing or removing the server from the rack.

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

CAUTION: rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

Install the server into the rack

Steps 1 and 2 in this section only apply to the first time installation of the server into the rack.

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

1. Install the server rack rail in the rack. See the documentation that ships with the HPE 2U Shelf-Mount

Adjustable Rail Kit.

2. The chassis retention brackets help to stabilize the server when the front drive cages are extended.

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The illustration below shows the rack rail with the shelf portion highlighted in gray.

Install the chassis retention brackets on the non-shelf portion of the rack rail.

3. Install the server into the rack.

4. Tighten the rack ear thumbscrews.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug

Make sure the pins on the chassis retention brackets slot into the notches located on both sides of the chassis.

6. Install the drives in the front drive cages ("Installing a hot-plug drive in front drive cage 2" on page 54,

"Installing a hot-plug drive in the front drive cage 1" on page 52).

7. Optional: Install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 51).

8. Optional: Install the drives in the rear drive cage.

WARNING:

telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.

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

components (on page 9)."

10. Install the power input module ("Installing a hot-plug DC power input module" on page 126,

"Installing a hot-plug AC power input module" on page 125).

11. To prevent accidental power cord disconnection when sliding the server in and out of the rack,

secure the power cord in the strain relief strap attached to the power input module handle:

a. Unwrap the strain relief strap from the power input module handle.

CAUTION: To prevent possible server overheating, always populate each processor socket

with a processor socket cover and a processor blank, or a processor and a heatsink.

b. Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap. Roll the extra length of the strap around the

power input module handle.

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— AC power input module

all

Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against

— DC power input module

12. Employ best practices to route and manage the power cords and other cables in the server rear

panel.

13. Connect the power cord to the power source.

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 times.

• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

•

it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

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Installing the operating system

This ProLiant server does not ship with provisioning media. Everything needed to manage and install the system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.

To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. Attempting to run an unsupported operating system can cause serious and unpredictable results. For the latest information on operating system support, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/supportos).

Failure to observe UEFI requirements for ProLiant Gen9 servers can result in errors installing the operating system, failure to recognize boot media, and other boot failures. For more information on these requirements, see the HPE UEFI Requirements on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/ProLiantUEFI/docs).

To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods:

• Intelligent Provisioning—For single-server deployment, updating, and provisioning capabilities.

To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):

a. Connect the Ethernet cable between the network connector on the server and a network jack. b. Press the Power On/Standby button. c. During server POST, press F10. d. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page

157).

e. At the 1 Start screen, click Configure and Install. f. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to

update the firmware and systems software.

• Insight Control server provisioning—For multi-server remote OS deployment, use Insight Control

server provisioning for an automated solution. For more information, see the Insight Control documentation on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/insightcontrol/docs).

For additional system software and firmware updates, download the Service Pack for ProLiant from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download). Software and firmware must be updated before using the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version.

For more information, see "Keeping the system current (on page 164)."

For more information on using these installation methods, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/ilo).

Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode

On servers operating in UEFI Boot Mode, the boot controller and boot order are set automatically.

1. Press the Power On/Standby button.

2. During the initial boot:

o To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press the F9 key in the ProLiant POST

screen to enter the UEFI System Utilities screen. By default, the System Utilities menus are in the English language.

o If you do not need to modify the server configuration and are ready to install the system software,

press the F10 key to access Intelligent Provisioning.

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For more information on automatic configuration, see the UEFI documentation on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/ProLiantUEFI/docs).

Registering the server

To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Registration website (http://www.hpe.com/info/register).

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Hardware options installation

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, power input modules, 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.

Security bezel option

The security bezel helps prevent unauthorized physical access to the front panel components. Install the security bezel and then lock it with the key provided with the kit.

Drive options

For a list of drive configurations supported in this server, see "Drive numbering (on page 15)."

The embedded Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller supports SATA drive installation. For SAS support, connect the drive to the onboard Flexible Smart Array P840ar Controller or to a Smart HBA or a Smart Array Controller option.

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).

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Drive installation guidelines

maintain proper airflow and sufficient cooling in the front drive cage 1, all drive bays in this cage

When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:

• The system automatically sets all device numbers.

• Populate drive bays, based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the

lowest device number ("Drive numbering" on page 15).

• All drives grouped into the same drive array must meet the following criteria:

o They must be either all SAS or all SATA.

o They must be either all hard drives or all solid state drives.

o Drives should be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives

are grouped together into the same drive array.

Installing a hot-plug drive in the front drive cage 1

CAUTION: Do not operate the server with any of the front drive cage 1 bays empty. To

should have a drive or a drive blank.

To install the component:

1. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 19).

2. Remove the drive blank:

o LFF drive blank

o SFF drive blank

3. Open the drive release lever:

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LFF drive: Press the latch to open the release lever.

o SFF drive: Press the Do Not Remove button to open the release lever.

4. Install the drive:

o LFF drive

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sensor reading is reporting a temperature value, monitor the status of

cages back into the chassis and keep them there for at least 300 sec before extending them

SFF drive

5. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Drive LEDs" on page 16).

6. If removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 51).

To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

Installing a hot-plug drive in front drive cage 2

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the front drive cages extended. When the front drive cages are extended while the server is powered on, do one of the following:

• If the iLO 08-HD Max sensor reading is reporting an N/A value, monitor how long the drive cages have been out of the chassis. Before reaching the 140 sec mark, slide the drive

out again.

Failure to observe this caution will result in improper airflow and insufficient cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

To install the component:

1. Extend the front drive cages out of the chassis (on page 20).

2. Open the drive release lever:

o LFF drive: Press the latch to open the release lever.

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o SFF drive: Press the Do Not Remove button to open the release lever.

3. Install the drive:

o LFF drive

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SFF drive

4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Drive LEDs" on page 16).

5. Slide the front drive cages into the chassis (on page 22).

To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

Installing a hot-plug drive in the rear drive cage

To install the component:

1. Access the product rear panel.

2. Remove the drive blank:

o LFF drive blank

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SFF drive blank

3. Open the drive release lever:

o LFF drive: Press the latch to open the release lever.

o SFF drive: Press the Do Not Remove button to open the release lever.

4. Install the drive:

o LFF drive

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plug

SFF drive

5. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Drive LEDs" on page 16).

To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

Drive cage options

Drive cage installation cautions

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

IMPORTANT: The 3x2 connector of the power Y-cable is reserved for PCI riser cage installation. When installing the four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage or six-bay SFF hotrear drive cage, do not remove the cable tie that secure the split ends of the power Y-cable together.

Four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

This rear drive cage option supports low-profile LFF SAS and SATA drives. These drives are assigned the drive numbers 49–52.

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,

Install the four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage

see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

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Remove the rear option blank.

Retain the blank for future use.

7. Install the four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage: a. Align the pins on the drive cage with the notches on the rear panel. b. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the drive cage to the rear panel. c. Tighten the captive screws to secure the drive cage to the system board.

8. Connect the power Y-cable: a. Connect the common 5x2 connector to the system board.

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Connect the smaller 5x2 connector to the drive backplane.

9. If you plan to use the Flexible Smart Array P840ar Controller to manage the rear LFF drives, connect

the rear drive cage to the front drive cage 2 backplane:

a. Release the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the system board cable clips. b. Remove the plastic cover from the released Mini-SAS x4 cable.

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Connect the released Mini-SAS x4 cable to the four-bay hot-plug LFF rear drive backplane.

10. If you plan to use the Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller to manage the rear LFF drives, connect

the rear drive cage to the system board:

a. Connect the Mini-SAS x4 cable included in this option kit to the drive backplane. b. Connect the other end of the cable to the system board Mini-SAS connector.

11. Install the air baffle (on page 32).

12. Install the access panel (on page 30).

13. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

14. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing at least one drive in the rear drive cage ("Drive

cage options" on page 58).

Populate drive bays based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the lowest device number.

15. Power up the server (on page 19).

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Two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage and two-slot PCI riser cage options

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

This drive cage option supports SFF SAS and SATA HPE SmartDrives. These drives are assigned the drive numbers 49–50.

The PCI riser cage option has two PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) full-height, half-length slots.

Installing two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage and two-slot PCI riser cage options

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

6. Remove the rear option blank.

Retain the blank for future use.

7. Install the two-bay SFF rear drive cage: a. Align the pin on the drive cage with the notch on the rear panel. b. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the drive cage to the rear panel.

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Tighten the captive screws to secure the drive cage to the system board.

8. Install the two-slot PCI riser cage: a. On the right side of the PCI riser cage, align the small tab on the drive cage with the notch on PCI

riser cage.

On the left side of the PCI riser cage, align the pin with the notch on the rear panel.

b. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the PCI riser cage to the rear panel. c. Tighten the captive screw to secure the PCI riser cage to the system board.

9. Remove the cable tie securing the split ends of the power Y-cable.

10. Connect the power Y-cable: a. Connect the common 5x2 connector to the system board. b. Connect the smaller 5x2 connector to the drive backplane.

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Connect the 3x2 connector to the riser board.

11. If you plan to use the Flexible Smart Array P840ar Controller to manage the rear SFF drives, connect

the rear drive cage to the front drive cage 2 backplane:

a. Release the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the system board cable clips. b. Remove the plastic cover from the released Mini-SAS x4 cable.

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Connect the released Mini-SAS x4 cable to the two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive backplane.

12. If you plan to use the Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller to manage the rear SFF drives, connect

the rear drive cage to the system board:

a. Open the cable management holder (on page 32). b. Connect the common end of the multiconnector drive signal cable to the rear drive backplane. c. Connect the split ends of the multiconnector drive signal cable to the system board.

d. Close the cable management holder (on page 34).

13. If you are installing an expansion board in the PCI riser cage, install it now ("Expansion board

options" on page 118).

14. Install the air baffle (on page 32).

15. Install the access panel (on page 30).

16. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

17. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing at least one drive in the rear drive cage ("Drive

cage options" on page 58).

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Populate drive bays based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the

Power Y-cable connector

Reserved

Backplane sideband cable connector

Port 1 connector (for drives 49-52)

Port 2 connector (for drives 53-54)

lowest device number.

18. Power up the server (on page 19).

Six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

This drive cage option supports SFF SAS and SATA HPE SmartDrives. These drives are assigned the drive numbers 49–54.

The six-bay SFF rear drive backplane has the following cable connectors:

Item Description

Install the six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

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Remove the rear option blank.

Retain the blank for future use.

7. Do one of the following:

o Remove the FlexibleLOM blank.

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If installed, remove the FlexibleLOM adapter.

8. If you are NOT installing an H240 HBA or a P440 controller for the six-bay SFF rear drive cage, open

the cable management holder (on page 32).

9. Align the pins on the drive cage with the notches on the rear panel.

10. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the drive cage to the rear panel.

11. Tighten the captive screws to secure the drive cage to the system board.

12. Connect the backplane sideband cable to the rear drive backplane and the system board.

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13.

Secure the cable in the rear drive cage cable clip.

14. Do one of the following: a. Install the FlexibleLOM blank. b. If removed, install the FlexibleLOM adapter.

15. Connect the common 5x2 connector of the power Y-cable to the system board.

16. Connect the smaller 5x2 connector of the power Y-cable to the drive backplane.

17. Secure the cable in the rear drive cage cable clip.

18. If you are NOT installing an H240 HBA or a P440 controller for the six-bay SFF rear drive cage,

connect the multiconnector drive signal cable:

a. Connect the common end of the multiconnector drive signal cable to port 2 of the rear drive

backplane.

b. Connect the split ends of the multiconnector drive signal cable to the system board.

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Secure the cable in the rear drive cage cable clip.

d. Close the cable management holder (on page 34).

19. Depending on which storage controller you prefer to use for managing the rear drives, perform one

of the succeeding storage cabling option procedures.

o Connect the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable (on page 70).

o Connect the Mini-SAS x4 cable marked as MLB (on page 71).

o Install the H240 HBA and its Mini-SAS x4 cables (on page 72).

o Install the P440 controller and its Mini-SAS Y-cable (on page 74).

20. Install the air baffle (on page 32).

21. Install the access panel (on page 30).

22. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

23. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing at least one drive in the rear drive cage ("Drive

cage options" on page 58).

Populate drive bays based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the lowest device number.

24. Power up the server (on page 19).

Connect the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable

In this storage cabling option, the rear SFF drives 49-52 are managed by the Flexible Smart Array P840ar Controller, while drives 53-54 are managed by the onboard Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller. Both the multiconnector drive signal cable and the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the front drive cage 2 backplane will be in use.

1. Release the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the system board cable clips.

2. Remove the plastic cover from the released Mini-SAS x4 cable.

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To show the location of preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable clearly, the six-bay SFF drive cage image is not shown in following illustration.

3. Connect the released Mini-SAS x4 cable to port 1 of the rear drive backplane.

4. Secure the cable in the rear drive cage cable clip.

Connect the Mini-SAS x4 cable marked as MLB

In this storage cabling option, the rear SFF drives are managed by the onboard Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller. Both the multiconnector drive signal cable and the Mini-SAS x4 cable below will be in use.

1. Remove the plastic connector covers from the Mini-SAS x4 cable.

2. Connect the Mini-SAS x4 cable to port 1 of the rear drive backplane.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the system board.

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Secure the cable in the rear drive cage cable clip.

Install the H240 HBA and its Mini-SAS x4 cables

In the six-bay SFF rear drive configuration, the H240 HBA is supported in the low-profile PCIe expansion slots 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.

1. Remove the air scoop from the HBA.

2. Remove the full-height bracket from the HBA, and attach the low-profile bracket.

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

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Remove the onboard PCI expansion slot cover.

4. Install the HBA.

5. Remove the plastic connector covers from the Mini-SAS x4 cable.

6. Connect the two Mini-SAS x4 cables to the ports 1 and 2 of the drive backplane.

7. Connect the other end of the Mini-SAS x4 cables to the HBA.

8. Depending on the location of the HBA, secure the Mini-SAS cables in the rear drive cage cable clip

or position them on top of the air baffle.

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H240 HBA Mini-SAS cable connections from the PCIe expansion slot 1 or 2

o H240 HBA Mini-SAS cable connections from the PCIe expansion slot 5, 6 or 7

Install the P440 controller and its Mini-SAS Y-cable

In the six-bay SFF rear drive configuration, the P440 controller is supported in the low-profile PCIe expansion slots 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.

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Remove the air scoop from the storage controller.

2. Remove the full-height bracket from the storage controller and attach the low-profile bracket.

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

3. If you intend to use an FBWC module, install the module on the storage controller ("Installing the

storage controller and FBWC module options" on page 92).

4. Remove the onboard PCI expansion slot cover.

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Install the storage controller.

6. Remove the plastic connector covers from the Mini-SAS Y-cable.

7. Remove the cable tie securing the split ends of the Mini-SAS Y-cable.

8. Connect the split ends of the Mini-SAS Y-cable to ports 1 and 2 of the rear drive backplane.

The connector marked as P1 must be connected to port 1 and the connector marked as P2 must be connected to port 2.

9. Connect the common end of the Mini-SAS Y-cable to the storage controller.

10. Depending on the location of the storage controller, secure the Mini-SAS Y-cable in the rear drive

cage cable clip or position it on top of the air baffle.

o P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connections from the PCIe expansion slot 1 or 2

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P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connections from the PCIe expansion slot 5, 6 or 7

Drive cable options

Use these drive cable options to install a Host Bus Adapter or a Smart Array Controller board option.

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,

H240 Smart HBA Mini-SAS cable option for rear drive cage

Install the H240 Smart HBA Mini-SAS cable for a rear drive cage option

see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

This section describes how to connect an existing four-bay LFF or two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage to an H240 Smart HBA using this Mini-SAS x4 cable option.

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

6. If you are installing the H240 HBA for the four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage, do one of the

following:

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Disconnect the Mini-SAS cable connected to the front drive cage 2 backplane from the rear drive backplane.

o Disconnect the Mini-SAS cable from the rear drive backplane and from the system board.

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If you are installing the H240 HBA for a two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage that is connected to the front drive cage 2 backplane, disconnect the Mini-SAS cable from the rear drive backplane.

8. If you are installing the H240 HBA for a two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage that is connected to the

system board, disconnect the multiconnector drive signal cable:

a. Open the cable management holder (on page 32). b. Disconnect the multiconnector drive signal cable from the rear drive backplane and from the

system board.

c. Close the cable management holder (on page 34).

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Remove the air scoop from the HBA.

10. If you intend to install the H240 HBA in any of the system board low-profile PCIe expansion slots 1, 2,

5, or 6, do the following:

a. Remove the full-height bracket from the HBA, and attach the low-profile bracket.

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

b. Remove the onboard PCI expansion slot cover.

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Install the HBA.

d. Connect the Mini-SAS cable to the rear drive backplane and the HBA. e. For Mini-SAS cabling from the PCIe expansion slots 1 and 2, secure the Mini-SAS cable in the

system board cable clips.

For Mini-SAS cabling from the PCIe expansion slots 5 and 6, position the Mini-SAS cable on top of the air baffle.

— Four-bay LFF rear drive cage – H240 HBA Mini-SAS cabling from the PCIe expansion slot 1

or 2

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— Four-bay LFF rear drive cage – H240 HBA Mini-SAS cabling from the PCIe expansion slot 5

or 6

— Two-bay SFF rear drive cage – H240 HBA Mini-SAS cabling from the PCIe expansion slot 1

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— Two-bay SFF rear drive cage – H240 HBA Mini-SAS cabling from the PCIe expansion slot 5

or 6

11. For the two-bay SFF rear drive cage only – If you intend to install the H240 HBA in the PCIe riser slot

3 or 4, do the following:

a. Remove the PCI riser cage (on page 34). b. Remove the riser slot cover.

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Install the HBA.

d. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 36). e. Connect the Mini-SAS cable to the rear drive backplane and the HBA. f. Position the Mini-SAS cable on top of the air baffle.

12. Install the access panel (on page 30).

13. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

14. Power up the server (on page 19).

Smart Array P440 Controller Mini-SAS Y-cable option for rear drive cage

This section describes how to connect an existing four-bay LFF or two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage to a Smart Array P440 controller using this Mini-SAS Y-cable option.

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Install the Smart Array P440 Controller Mini-SAS Y-cable for a rear drive cage option

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

6. If you are installing the P440 controller for the four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage, do one of the

following:

o Disconnect the Mini-SAS cable connected to the front drive cage 2 backplane from the rear drive

backplane.

o Disconnect the Mini-SAS cable from the rear drive backplane and from the system board.

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If you are installing the P440 controller for a two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage that is connected to the front drive cage 2 backplane, disconnect the preinstalled Mini-SAS x4 cable from the two-bay SFF rear drive backplane.

8. If you are installing the P440 controller for a two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage that is connected

to the system board, disconnect the multiconnector drive signal cable:

a. Open the cable management holder (on page 32). b. Disconnect the multiconnector drive signal cable from the rear drive backplane and from the

system board.

c. Close the cable management holder (on page 34).

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Remove the air scoop from the storage controller.

10. If you intend to use an FBWC module, install the module on the storage controller ("Installing the

storage controller and FBWC module options" on page 92).

11. For the four-bay LFF rear drive cage – Install the P440 controller in the low-profile PCIe expansion

slots 1, 2, 5, 6 or 7:

For the two-bay SFF rear drive cage – Install the P440 controller in the low-profile PCIe expansion slots 1, 5, 6 or 7:

a. Remove the full-height bracket from the storage controller and attach the low-profile bracket.

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

b. Remove the onboard PCI expansion slot cover.

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Install the storage controller.

d. Connect the Mini-SAS Y-cable to the rear drive backplane and the storage controller. e. Depending on the drive configuration type and the location of the controller board, secure the

Mini-SAS Y-cable in the system board clips or position it on top of the air baffle.

— Four-bay LFF rear drive cage – P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connection from the PCIe

expansion slot 1 or 2

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— Four-bay LFF rear drive cage – P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connection from the PCIe

expansion slot 5, 6 or 7

— Two-bay SFF rear drive cage – P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connection from the PCIe

expansion slot 1

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— Two-bay SFF rear drive cage – P440 controller Mini-SAS Y-cable connection from the PCIe

expansion slot 5, 6 or 7

12. For the two-bay SFF rear drive cage only – Install the P440 controller in the riser board slot 3 or 4: a. Remove the PCI riser cage (on page 34). b. Remove the riser slot cover.

c. Install the storage controller.

d. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 36). e. Connect the Mini-SAS Y-cable to the rear drive backplane and the storage controller.

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Position the Mini-SAS Y-cable on top of the air baffle.

13. Install the access panel (on page 30).

14. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

15. Power up the server (on page 19).

Storage controller options

The server ships with an embedded Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller. This embedded controller is supported in UEFI Boot Mode only. For more information about the controller and its features, see the HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i RAID Controller User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

Upgrade options exist for an integrated array controller. For a list of supported options, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

The server supports FBWC. FBWC consists of a cache module and a Smart Storage Battery Pack. The DDR cache module buffers and stores data being written by an integrated Gen9 P-series Smart Array Controller.

This server supports the 96-W Smart Storage Battery Pack. This battery pack can support up to 24 devices. Devices in this context refer to the Smart Array Controller or NVDIMM associated with the cache module.

The battery pack might have a low charge when installed. If the battery does have low charge, a POST error message appears when the server is powered up, indicating that the battery pack is temporarily disabled. No action is necessary. The internal circuitry automatically recharges the batteries and enables the battery pack. When the system is powered on this process might take approximately 2 hours.

If a system power failure occurs, a fully charged battery pack provides power for up to 150 seconds. During that interval, the controller transfers the cached data from DDR memory to flash memory, where the data remains indefinitely or until a controller retrieves the data. The data protection and the time limit also apply if a power outage occurs. When power is restored to the system, an initialization process writes the preserved data to the storage drives.

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remove the battery pack while an array capacity expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size

After the server is powered down, wait for 30 seconds, and then check the amber

Expansion slot

H240

H241

P440

P441

P841

Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup

Yes

—

standup

Yes

— half-length

Yes

Yes half-length

Yes

Yes standup

Yes*

Yes

Yes*

Yes

— Slot 6 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) low-profile, standup

Yes*

Yes

Yes*

Yes

—

standup

Yes*

Yes

Yes*

Yes

—

CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMMs. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models, because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.

CAUTION: To prevent a server malfunction or damage to the equipment, do not add or

migration is in progress.

CAUTION: LED before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED flashes after 30 seconds, do not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data. Data will be lost if the cable is detached when the amber LED is still flashing.

Storage controller option population guidelines

To maintain optimal thermal conditions when installing a P-series Smart Array Controller or a Smart HBA option, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the following population guidelines:

Slot 2 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) low-profile,

Riser slot 3 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) full-height,

Riser slot 4 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) full-height,

Slot 5 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) low-profile,

Slot 7 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) low-profile,

When an H240 HBA or a P440 Smart Array Controller is installed in PCIe3 expansion slot 5, 6 or 7, a rear drive cage

must be installed ("Drive cage options" on page 58).

Installing the storage controller and FBWC module options

This section only covers the installation of a storage controller board option for the front drive cage 2. The front drive cage 1 is always connected to port 2 of the onboard Flexible Smart Array P840ar Controller.

In this server, Smart HBA option installation is only for external connectivity to tape drives, shared storage, and external JBODs. See the option documentation for external storage cabling information.

To install the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

6. If installed, remove the air scoop from the storage controller/HBA.

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

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If you intend to use an FBWC module, install the module on the storage controller. Depending on the controller model, the cable connector on the cache module might be facing up or down when the module is installed on the controller board.

a. Connect the cache module backup power cable to the module.

b. Install the cache module on the storage controller.

8. If installed, remove the rear drive cage ("Remove a rear drive cage" on page 37).

9. If installed, remove the six-bay SFF rear drive cage ("Remove a rear drive cage" on page 37).

10. If an expansion board is installed on the PCI riser cage, remove the PCI riser cage (on page 34).

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11.

Disconnect the Mini-SAS Y-cable from the Flexible Smart Array P840ar Controller port 1, and then release it from the cable clip.

12. Install the storage controller ("Expansion board options" on page 118).

13. Connect all necessary internal cables to the storage controller. For internal drive cabling information,

see "Storage cabling (on page 138)."

14. If a cache module is installed on a storage controller located in the onboard PCIe expansion slots 1

or 2, do the following:

a. Open the cable management holder (on page 32). b. Connect the cache module backup power cable to the system board.

c. Close the cable management holder (on page 34).

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15.

If a cache module is installed on a storage controller located in the PCI riser cage, connect the cache module backup power cable to any of the storage backup power connectors located in front of the onboard PCIe expansion slot 7.

16. If you are planning to install the Smart Storage Battery Pack, install it now ("Installing the Smart

Storage Battery" on page 95).

17. Install the air baffle (on page 32).

18. Install the access panel (on page 30).

19. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

20. Power up the server (on page 19).

For more information about the integrated storage controller and its features, select the relevant user documentation on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage/docs).

Installing the Smart Storage Battery

CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the external drives as failed when the server is powered

To install the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power:

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Install the Smart Storage Battery on the air baffle.

up.

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

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Secure the battery cable on the air baffle clips, and then connect the cable to the system board.

7. Install the access panel (on page 30).

8. Install the server into the rack (on page 45).

9. Power up the server (on page 19).

M.2 SSD enablement board option

The M.2 SSD enablement board is supported in the following expansion slots:

• For standup installation: PCIe3 x8 expansion slot 1, PCIe3 x16 expansion slot 2

• For horizontal installation (two-slot PCI riser cage option required): PCIe3 x8 riser board slots 3 and

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,

Installing the M.2 SSD enablement board

see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

1. Power down the server (on page 19).

2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 29).

5. Remove the air baffle (on page 30).

6. To install the M.2 SSD enablement board in the onboard expansion slots, do the following:

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Remove the full-height bracket from the M.2 SSD enablement board.

b. Install the low-profile bracket on the M.2 SSD enablement board.

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Remove the onboard PCI expansion slot cover.

d. Install the M.2 SSD enablement board. Verify that the board is firmly seated in the slot.

— M.2 SSD enablement board installed in the onboard PCIe3 x8 expansion slot 1

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— M.2 SSD enablement board installed in the onboard PCIe3 x16 expansion slot 2

e. Open the cable management holder (on page 32). f. Connect the SATA cables to the M.2 SSD enablement board and the system board. g. Close the cable management holder (on page 34). h. Secure the extra length of the SATA cables in the cable management holder.

— M.2 SSD cabling from the onboard PCIe3 x8 expansion slot 1

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— M.2 SSD cabling from the onboard PCIe3 x16 expansion slot 2

7. To install the M.2 SSD enablement board in the PCI riser cage, do the following: a. Remove the PCI riser cage (on page 34). b. Remove the riser slot cover.

c. Install the M.2 SSD enablement board. Verify that the board is firmly seated in the slot.

— M.2 SSD enablement board installed in the PCIe3 x8 riser board slot 3

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HP Apollo 4200 G9 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Abstract

Contents

Component identification

Front panel components

Front panel LEDs and buttons

Power fault LEDs

Front drive thermal LED

Rear panel components

Rear panel LEDs

System board components

DIMM slot locations

System maintenance switch

NMI functionality

Drive numbering

Drive LEDs

LFF drive LED definitions

SFF drive LED definitions

Fan locations

Operations

Power up the server

Power down the server

Remove the security bezel

Extend the front drive cages out of the chassis

Slide the front drive cages into the chassis

Remove a drive from the front drive cages

Remove a drive from the rear drive cage

Remove a power input module

Remove the server from the rack

Remove the access panel

Install the access panel

Remove the air baffle

Install the air baffle

Open the cable management holder

Close the cable management holder

Remove the PCI riser cage

Install the PCI riser cage

Remove a rear drive cage

Setup

Optional services

Optimum environment

Space and airflow requirements

Temperature requirements

Power requirements

Electrical grounding requirements

Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source

Server warnings and caution

Rack warnings and caution

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton

Removing the shipping screws from the front drive cages

Installing hardware options

Installing the server into the rack

Install the server into the rack

Installing the operating system

Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode

Registering the server

Hardware options installation

Introduction

Security bezel option

Drive options

Drive installation guidelines

Installing a hot-plug drive in the front drive cage 1

Installing a hot-plug drive in front drive cage 2

Installing a hot-plug drive in the rear drive cage

Drive cage options

Drive cage installation cautions

Four-bay LFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

Two-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage and two-slot PCI riser cage options

Six-bay SFF hot-plug rear drive cage option

Drive cable options

H240 Smart HBA Mini-SAS cable option for rear drive cage

Smart Array P440 Controller Mini-SAS Y-cable option for rear drive cage

Storage controller options

Storage controller option population guidelines

Installing the storage controller and FBWC module options

Installing the Smart Storage Battery

M.2 SSD enablement board option