Hp DL160 GEN8 User Manual

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server

Part Number: 670519-003

User Guide

Abstract

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

July 2012
Edition: 3

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Contents

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

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

Front panel LEDs and buttons ............................................................................................................ 8

Rear panel components .............................................................................................................................. 8

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ............................................................................................................. 9

System board components ........................................................................................................................ 10

DIMM slots ................................................................................................................................... 11

System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................. 11

NMI header .................................................................................................................................. 12

Device numbers ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Drive LED definitions ................................................................................................................................ 13

FBWC module LED definitions ................................................................................................................... 13

Fan modules ........................................................................................................................................... 15

T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver ...................................................................................................................... 16

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 17

Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 17

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 17

Remove the server from the rack ................................................................................................................ 17

Extend the server from the rack ................................................................................................................. 18

Remove the security bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................... 20

Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 20

Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 20

Remove the processor air baffle ................................................................................................................ 21

Install the processor air baffle ................................................................................................................... 21

Remove the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................ 22

Install the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................... 23

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 25

Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 25

Rack planning resources........................................................................................................................... 25

Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 25

Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 26

Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 26

Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 27

Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 27

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 27

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 29

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 29

Installing the server into the rack ................................................................................................................ 29

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 30

Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 31

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 31

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 32

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 32

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Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 32

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 32

Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 33

Installing a hot-plug drive ................................................................................................................ 33

Installing a non-hot-plug drive .......................................................................................................... 34

Mini-SAS cable option ............................................................................................................................. 35

Installing the 700 mm Mini-SAS cable .............................................................................................. 35

Installing the 800 mm Mini-SAS cable .............................................................................................. 36

VGA power cable option ......................................................................................................................... 37

Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 39

Installing a storage controller .......................................................................................................... 39

Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack ............................................................................... 40

Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 42

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 46

HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 47

DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 48

Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs ............................................................................................... 48

Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 49

Memory protection modes .............................................................................................................. 49

Memory population guidelines ........................................................................................................ 50

Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 52

Processor and fan module option .............................................................................................................. 52

Installing the front video adapter cable ...................................................................................................... 57

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 58

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 59

Expansion board options ................................................................................................................ 60

FlexibleLOM option ....................................................................................................................... 62

Common slot power supply option ................................................................................................... 64

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 65

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 66

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 67

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 67

Data cabling .......................................................................................................................................... 67

Smart Array Controller cabling ........................................................................................................ 67

SATA cabling ................................................................................................................................ 68

Power cabling......................................................................................................................................... 68

Server power cabling ..................................................................................................................... 68

FBWC capacitor pack cabling .................................................................................................................. 69

Front panel cabling ................................................................................................................................. 70

Internal USB cabling ................................................................................................................................ 70

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 72

Server mode ........................................................................................................................................... 72

Server QuickSpecs .................................................................................................................................. 72

HP iLO Management Engine ..................................................................................................................... 72

HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 72

Intelligent Provisioning .................................................................................................................... 74

HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................. 76

Scripting Toolkit ............................................................................................................................ 76

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................... 77

HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................. 77

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 77

Using RBSU .................................................................................................................................. 78

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