Hp DL580 Generation 3 User Manual

HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Server

User Guide

July 2005 (Third Edition)

Part Number 379044-003

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July 2005 (Third Edition) Part Number 379044-003

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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.

Server component identification 9

Front panel components..................................................................................................................... 10

Front panel LEDs and buttons............................................................................................................11

Memory board components and LEDs...............................................................................................12

Processor module LEDs..................................................................................................................... 15

Rear panel components...................................................................................................................... 16

Rear panel LEDs and buttons.............................................................................................................17

Power supply LEDs ...........................................................................................................................18

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

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

Boot device selector switch ....................................................................................................22

QuickFind diagnostic display LEDs....................................................................................... 23

DIMM slot locations.......................................................................................................................... 25

SCSI IDs ............................................................................................................................................26

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs........................................................................................................ 27

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations ................................................................................... 28

SATA or SAS IDs.............................................................................................................................. 29

SATA or SAS hard drive LEDs.........................................................................................................30

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations..................................................................................31

Fan locations...................................................................................................................................... 32

Hot-plug fan LEDs.............................................................................................................................34

BBWC LEDs .....................................................................................................................................35

Server operations 37

Powering up the server.......................................................................................................................37

Powering down the server.................................................................................................................. 37

Extending the server from the rack.................................................................................................... 38

Removing the access panel ................................................................................................................40

Replacing hot-plug fans .....................................................................................................................41

Removing the system cage.................................................................................................................42

Accessing the QuickFind diagnostic display .....................................................................................43

Battery................................................................................................................................................ 44

Server setup 47

Optional installation services.............................................................................................................47

Rack planning resources ....................................................................................................................48

Optimum environment....................................................................................................................... 49

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Space and airflow requirements..............................................................................................49

Temperature requirements......................................................................................................50

Power requirements................................................................................................................ 51

Electrical grounding requirements..........................................................................................52

Rack warnings and cautions............................................................................................................... 52

Identifying rack server shipping carton contents ...............................................................................54

Installing hardware options................................................................................................................54

Installing the server into the rack.......................................................................................................54

Installing the cable management arm.................................................................................................55

Powering up and configuring the server ............................................................................................55

Installing the operating system...........................................................................................................55

Registering the server.........................................................................................................................56

Hardware options installation 57

Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 57

Processor options ............................................................................................................................... 57

Removing the Processor Module............................................................................................ 58

Installing a processor..............................................................................................................59

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive options......................................................................................................63

Removing a hard drive blank.................................................................................................. 63

Removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive.................................................................................... 64

Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive .....................................................................................65

SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines................................................................................................66

Installing the SAS hard drive cage .........................................................................................66

Installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive ......................................................................................69

Redundant hot-plug power supply .....................................................................................................71

Battery-Backed Write Cache..............................................................................................................73

DVD, diskette, and CD-RW drives....................................................................................................75

Expansion board options 77

Expansion slot overview.................................................................................................................... 77

PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option........................................................................................ 79

PCI Express mezzanine options..............................................................................................80

Installing the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option..............................................................................81

Installing the PCI Express mezzanine options ...................................................................................86

Installing non-hot-plug expansion boards..........................................................................................89

Installing hot plug expansion boards..................................................................................................91

Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board ..................................................................................92

RILOE II Board .................................................................................................................................93

Memory options 95

Memory overview.............................................................................................................................. 95

General memory configuration requirements......................................................................... 96

Single- and dual-rank DIMMs................................................................................................97

Contents 5

Advanced ECC memory .................................................................................................................... 97

Online spare memory.........................................................................................................................99

Hot-plug mirrored memory..............................................................................................................100

Hot-plug RAID memory.................................................................................................................. 102

Memory Boards and DIMMs........................................................................................................... 103

Removing a memory board blank.........................................................................................105

Removing and installing a memory board while the server is running.................................105

Removing and installing a memory board (non-hot-plug)....................................................108

Configuring the memory..................................................................................................................111

POST memory test................................................................................................................112

ROM-based diagnostics........................................................................................................ 112

Selecting the AMP mode...................................................................................................... 112

Server cabling 115

Storage device cabling guidelines....................................................................................................115

PCI-X Hot Plug mezzanine cabling................................................................................................. 115

BBWC cabling................................................................................................................................. 116

RILOE II cabling .............................................................................................................................117

Hot-plug SCSI drive cabling............................................................................................................ 117

SCSI simplex mode .............................................................................................................. 118

SCSI duplex mode................................................................................................................118

Hot-plug SAS hard drive cabling..................................................................................................... 119

USB cable assembly.........................................................................................................................120

Power switch cable assembly........................................................................................................... 121

Server software and configuration utilities 123

Configuration tools ..........................................................................................................................123

SmartStart software ..............................................................................................................123

SmartStart Scripting Toolkit................................................................................................. 124

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..............................................................................................125

HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack............................................................................. 127

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays............................................................................................128

Array Configuration Utility .............................................................................................................128

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ......................................................................129

Management tools............................................................................................................................130

Automatic Server Recovery.................................................................................................. 130

ROMPaq utility.....................................................................................................................130

System Online ROM flash component utility.......................................................................131

Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II................................................................................... 132

Integrated Lights-Out technology.........................................................................................132

Erase Utility..........................................................................................................................133

StorageWorks library and tape tools..................................................................................... 133

HP Systems Insight Manager................................................................................................133

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Management Agents............................................................................................................. 134

Redundant ROM support......................................................................................................134

USB support .........................................................................................................................135

Diagnostic tools ...............................................................................................................................135

HP Insight Diagnostics .........................................................................................................136

Survey Utility .......................................................................................................................136

Integrated Management Log................................................................................................. 137

Array Diagnostic Utility .......................................................................................................137

Remote support and analysis tools...................................................................................................137

HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition..................................................................................138

Keeping the system current.............................................................................................................. 138

Drivers.................................................................................................................................. 138

Resource Paqs....................................................................................................................... 139

ProLiant Support Packs ........................................................................................................139

Operating system version support.........................................................................................139

Change control and proactive notification............................................................................ 140

Natural language search assistant .........................................................................................140

Care Pack.............................................................................................................................. 140

Electrostatic discharge 141

Preventing electrostatic discharge.................................................................................................... 141

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ....................................................................142

Troubleshooting 143

Additional information.....................................................................................................................143

Server diagnostic steps..................................................................................................................... 144

Important safety information............................................................................................................144

Symbols on equipment .........................................................................................................144

Warnings and cautions..........................................................................................................146

Preparing the server for diagnosis.................................................................................................... 147

Symptom information ......................................................................................................................148

Service notifications......................................................................................................................... 149

Loose connections............................................................................................................................ 149

Diagnostic steps ............................................................................................................................... 150

Start diagnosis flowchart ...................................................................................................... 150

General diagnosis flowchart ................................................................................................. 152

Power-on problems flowchart...............................................................................................154

POST problems flowchart ....................................................................................................157

OS boot problems flowchart.................................................................................................159

Server fault indications flowchart......................................................................................... 161

POST error messages and beep codes..............................................................................................164

Introduction to POST error messages................................................................................... 164

Other information resources.............................................................................................................167

Contents 7

Regulatory compliance notices 169

Regulatory compliance identification numbers................................................................................169

Federal Communications Commission notice..................................................................................170

FCC rating label....................................................................................................................170

Class A equipment................................................................................................................ 170

Class B equipment................................................................................................................ 171

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only................. 171

Modifications ...................................................................................................................................172

Cables...............................................................................................................................................172

Mouse compliance statement........................................................................................................... 172

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).....................................................................................................172

European Union regulatory notice ...................................................................................................173

Japanese notice.................................................................................................................................174

BSMI notice..................................................................................................................................... 174

Korean notice A&B .........................................................................................................................175

Laser compliance .............................................................................................................................175

Battery replacement notice...............................................................................................................176

Taiwan battery recycling notice....................................................................................................... 177

Power cord statement for Japan ....................................................................................................... 177

Server specifications 179

Environmental specifications........................................................................................................... 179

Server specifications ........................................................................................................................179

Technical support 181

Before you contact HP..................................................................................................................... 181

HP contact information.................................................................................................................... 181

Customer self repair......................................................................................................................... 182

Acronyms and abbreviations 183

Index 187

Server component identification

In this section

Front panel components................................................................................................................10

Front panel LEDs and buttons......................................................................................................11

Memory board components and LEDs.........................................................................................12

Processor module LEDs ...............................................................................................................15

Rear panel components.................................................................................................................16

Rear panel LEDs and buttons .......................................................................................................17

Power supply LEDs......................................................................................................................18

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

DIMM slot locations.....................................................................................................................25

SCSI IDs.......................................................................................................................................26

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs...................................................................................................27

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations..............................................................................28

SATA or SAS IDs ........................................................................................................................29

SATA or SAS hard drive LEDs ...................................................................................................30

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations ............................................................................31

Fan locations.................................................................................................................................32

Hot-plug fan LEDs .......................................................................................................................34

BBWC LEDs................................................................................................................................35

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Front panel components

Item Description

1 Memory board or blank

2 USB port

3 Optional multibay drive or blank

4 DVD drive

5 Processor module

6 Hard drive bay

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Front panel LEDs and buttons

Item Description Status

1 UID switch and LED Blue = Activated

Flashing blue = Server being managed remotely Off = Deactivated

2 Internal system health

LED

3 External system health

LED

4 NIC 1 link/activity LED Green = Linked to network

Green = Normal (system on) Flashing amber = System health is degraded Flashing red = System health is critical Off = Normal (system off)

Flashing green = Linked with activity on the network Off = No network connection

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Item Description Status

5 NIC 2 link/activity LED Green = Linked to network

Flashing green = Linked with activity on the network Off = No network connection

6 Power on/Standby button

and LED

Amber = System has AC power and is in standby mode Green = System has AC power and is turned on Off = System has no AC power

Memory board components and LEDs

Error indicators remain illuminated when the system is powered off so that the status of the LEDs can still be seen. This behavior matches the behavior of all the other error indicators in the server.

The indicators are only cleared in the following situations:

• If the locking switch is locked after the board is reinstalled

• If the server is rebooted

• If the board is removed from the server

CAUTION: When the memory board locking switch is unlocked in

a mode that does not support hot-add or hot-replace capabilities, audio alarms and visual alerts occur. Removing the memory board at this point causes server failure.

To end the audio alarms and visual alerts, move the memory board locking switch back to the locked position. This action does not result in data corruption or server failure.

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If removal of a single memory board is required and it is the only memory board, power down the server and make the necessary memory changes.

Item Description Status

1 Locking switch N/A

2 Release latch N/A

3 Ejector lever N/A

4 Removable Off = Do not remove memory board if

server is powered on Green = Memory board can be safely

removed

5 DIMM LEDs (1–4) Off = Normal or DIMM not installed

Amber = Uncorrectable error detected or correctable error threshold reached

Flashing amber = DIMM configuration error

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Item Description Status

6 Spare Off = Board not online or board not

configured for Online Spare Memory mode Amber = Correctable error threshold

reached; server is in degraded Online Spare Memory mode

Flashing amber = Memory configuration error*

Green = Online Spare Memory mode

7 Mirrored Off = Board not online or board not

configured for Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory mode

Amber = Server is in degraded Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory mode

Flashing amber = Memory configuration error*

Green = Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory mode

8 RAID Off = Board not online or board not

configured for Hot-Plug RAID Memory mode

Amber = Server is in degraded Hot-Plug RAID Memory mode

Flashing amber = Memory configuration error*

Green = Hot-Plug RAID Memory mode

9 Board Off = Power off or locking switch unlocked

Amber = Memory error detected Flashing amber = Memory configuration

error* Flashing green = Board is rebuilding Green = Normal

* AMP configuration errors occur when the current memory configuration is not valid for the configured AMP mode:

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• If the mode selected is the desired mode, modify the DIMM or board

configuration to support the desired mode. For more information, refer to "Memory Options (on page 95

)."

• If the mode selected is not the desired mode, run RBSU and change the AMP

mode. For more information, refer to the section "HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 125

NOTE: If the Spare, Mirrored, and RAID LEDs are off, the server is

in Advanced ECC mode. Refer to "HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 125

)" for more information.

)."

Processor module LEDs

PPM LED (1) Processor LED

(2)

Off Off Off One of the following conditions exist:

Off Amber Flashing amber Pre-failure error threshold exceeded; LEDs will

External health LED

Description

• No AC power present

• Normal

clear after the next reboot

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PPM LED (1) Processor LED

(2)

External health LED

Description

Off Amber Flashing red One or more of the following conditions exist:

• The processor was replaced and the LEDs

will clear after the next reboot

• Processor failed

Off Flashing amber Flashing red Processor configuration error detected

Amber Off Flashing red PPM failed

Flashing amber Off Flashing red One or more of the following conditions exist:

• PPM not installed

• PPM configuration error detected

Rear panel components

Item Description Item Description

1 PCI-X non-hot-plug slot 7, 64-bit/100-

MHz

2 PCI-X non-hot-plug slot 6, 64-bit/100-

MHz

11 NIC port 2

12 NIC port 1

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Item Description Item Description

3 PCI-X non-hot-plug slot 5, 64-bit/133-

MHz

4 PCI-X non-hot-plug slot 4, 64-bit/133-

MHz

5 PCI-X non-hot-plug slot 3, 64-bit/133-

MHz

6 Optional PCI-X Hot Plug or optional

PCI Express non-hot-plug expansion slot 2

7 Optional PCI-X Hot Plug or optional

PCI Express non-hot-plug expansion slot 1

8 T-15 Torx screwdriver 18 iLO NIC

9 Optional power supply (redundant) 19 UID

10 Power supply (primary)

13 Serial port

14 USB ports

15 Video port

16 Keyboard port

17 Mouse port

Rear panel LEDs and buttons

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Item Description LED color Status

1 NIC 1 Activity LED Green On or flashing = Network activity

Off = No network activity

2 NIC 1 Link LED Green On = Linked to network

Off = Not linked to network

3 NIC 2 Activity LED Green On or flashing = Network activity

Off = No network activity

4 NIC 2 Link LED Green On = Linked to network

Off = Not linked to network

5 iLO NIC Activity LED Green On or flashing = Network activity

Off = No network activity

6 iLO NIC Link LED Green On = Linked to network

Off = Not linked to network

7 UID LED Blue On = Activated

Flashing = Server remotely managed Off = Deactivated

Power supply LEDs

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Fail LED 1 (amber)

Off Off No AC power to any power

Flashing Off Power supply failure (over

On Off No AC power to this power

Off Flashing • AC power present

Off On Normal

Power LED 2 (green)

Description

supply

current)

supply

• Standby mode

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System board components

Item Description Item Description

1 Fan 1 12 PCI-X, non-hot-plug

slot 7, 64-bit/100-MHz

2 Fan 2 13 BBWC battery pack

3 Fan 3 14 Remote management

connector

4 Fan 4 15 BBWC cache module

socket

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Item Description Item Description

5 System maintenance

16 Fan 6

switch

6 System battery 17 Fan 5

7 Connectors for one of

the following:

• PCI-X Hot Plug

18 Boot device selector

switch (default = FLP TOP)

mezzanine option

• PCI Express x4

mezzanine option

• PCI Express x8

mezzanine option

8 PCI-X non-hot-plug

19 SCSI port A

slot 3, 64-bit/133-MHz

9 PCI-X, non-hot-plug

slot 4, 64-bit/133-MHz

20 SCSI simplex/duplex

switch (default = duplex)

10 PCI-X, non-hot-plug

slot 5, 64-bit/133-MHz

11 PCI-X, non-hot-plug

21 QuickFind diagnostic

display

22 SCSI port B

slot 6, 64-bit/100-MHz

System maintenance switch

The system maintenance switch (SW1) is an eight-position switch that is used for system configuration. The default position for all eight positions is Off.

Position Description Function

S1 iLO Security Off = iLO security is enabled

S2 Configuration

lock

S3 Reserved Reserved

On = iLO security is disabled

Off = System configuration can be changed

On = System configuration is locked

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Position Description Function

S4 Reserved Reserved

S5 Password

protection override

S6 Invalidate

configuration

S7 Reserved Reserved

S8 Reserved Reserved

Boot device selector switch

The boot device selector switch setting determines the device access order of the multibay drives in the server. The default setting for the boot device selector switch is FLP TOP.

When the boot device selector switch is set to FLP TOP, the optical drive in the bottom bay is designated as the primary optical drive. The diskette drive in the top bay is bootable. The server cannot boot from a diskette drive in the bottom bay when the boot device selector switch is set to FLP TOP.

Off = No function On = Clears power-on

password and administrator password

Off = Normal On = Clears NVRAM

When the boot device selector switch is set to FLP BOT, the optical drive in the top bay is designated as the primary optical drive. The diskette drive in the bottom bay is bootable. The server cannot boot from a diskette drive in the top bay when the boot device selector switch is set to FLP BOT.

NOTE: If two optical drives are installed in the server, the server

will first attempt to boot from the primary optical drive. The boot device selector switch setting determines which drive is the primary optical drive.

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Switch setting Description

FLP TOP (default)

FLP BOT Primary optical drive in top bay is bootable

Diskette drive in top bay is bootable Primary optical drive in bottom bay is bootable

Diskette drive in bottom bay is bootable

QuickFind diagnostic display LEDs

The front panel health LEDs indicate only the current hardware status. In some situations, HP SIM might report server status differently than the health LEDs because the software tracks more system attributes.

The amber QuickFind diagnostic display LEDs are located on the media board. In normal operations, all of the LEDs are off unless one of the components fails.

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NOTE: The system management driver must be installed for the

internal health LED to provide pre-failure and warranty conditions.

LED Description

Fan X One or more of the following conditions exist:

• A fan is missing or not properly installed.

• A fan failed.

PCI X One or more of the following conditions exist:

• A PCI address parity error was detected on the numbered PCI slot.

• A PCI data parity error was detected on the numbered PCI slot.

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LED Description

SCSI BP The SCSI backplane is missing or not properly installed.

MEM A memory board is not properly installed.

MEM BP A memory backplane is missing or not properly installed.

FSB One or more of the following conditions exist:

• A processor or PPM is missing or not properly installed.

• An FSB configuration error was detected.

PROC A processor is missing or not properly installed.

OVER TEMP The internal temperature has exceeded operating levels.

NO BOOT A "no boot" condition was detected.

P84 Switch set to display port 84 codes.

P85 Switch set to display port 85 codes.

DIMM slot locations

Item Description Bank

1 DIMM slot 1 A

2 DIMM slot 2 A

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Item Description Bank

3 DIMM slot 3 B

4 DIMM slot 4 B

SCSI IDs

The server supports single- or dual-channel hard drive configurations. The single-channel configuration (simplex mode) supports up to four hard drives on one channel. The dual-channel configuration (duplex mode) supports two hard drives on each channel (SCSI IDs 0 and 1).

The SCSI IDs for both simplex mode and duplex mode are illustrated. Always populate hard drive bays starting with the lowest SCSI ID.

NOTE: These SCSI ID designations apply regardless of the

controller or the configuration used.

Simplex mode

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Duplex mode

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs

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Item LED description Status

1 Activity status On = Drive activity

Flashing = High activity on the drive or drive is being configured as part of an array.

Off = No drive activity

2 Online status On = Drive is part of an array and is

currently working. Flashing = Drive is actively online. Off = Drive is offline.

3 Fault status On = Drive failure

Flashing = Fault-process activity Off = No fault-process activity

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations

Activity LED (1)

Online LED (2)

Fault LED (3)

Interpretation

On, off, or

On or off Flashing A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.

flashing

On, off, or

On Off The drive is online and is configured as part of an array.

flashing

On or

Flashing Off

flashing

On Off Off

Replace the drive as soon as possible.

If the array is configured for fault tolerance and all other drives in the array are online, and a predictive failure alert is received or a drive capacity upgrade is in progress, you may replace the drive online.

Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the current operation and cause data loss.

The drive is rebuilding or undergoing capacity expansion.

Do not remove the drive. The drive is being accessed, but (1) it is not configured as part of an

array; (2) it is a replacement drive and rebuild has not yet started; or (3) it is spinning up during the POST sequence.

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Activity LED (1)

Flashing Flashing Flashing

Off Off On The drive has failed and has been placed offline.

Off Off Off Either (1) the drive is not configured as part of an array; (2) the

Online LED (2)

Fault LED (3)

Interpretation

Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may cause data loss in non-fault-tolerant configurations.

Either (1) the drive is part of an array being selected by an array configuration utility; (2) Drive Identification has been selected in HP SIM; or (3) drive firmware is being updated.

You may replace the drive.

drive is configured as part of an array, but it is a replacement drive that is not being accessed or being rebuilt yet; or (3) the drive is configured as an online spare.

If the drive is connected to an array controller, you may replace the drive online.

SATA or SAS IDs

NOTE: The server may look different from that shown.

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

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• The server supports eight SAS or SATA hot-plug hard drives.

• The system automatically sets all drive numbers.

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

• Hard drives must be SFF types.

• Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space

efficiency when drives are grouped together into the same drive array.

NOTE: ACU does not support mixing SAS and SATA drives in the

same logical volume.

SATA or SAS hard drive LEDs

Item LED Description Status

1 Fault/UID status Amber = Drive failure

Flashing amber = Fault-process activity Blue = Unit identification is active Off = No fault-process activity

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Item LED Description Status

2 Online/Activity status Green = Drive activity

Flashing green = High activity on the drive or drive is being configured as part of an array

Off = No drive activity

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations

Online/Activity LED (green)

Fault/UID LED (amber/blue)

Interpretation

On, off, or flashing

Alternating amber and blue

The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive; it also has been selected by a management application.

On, off, or flashing

On Amber, flashing

Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a

management application.

A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.

regularly (1 Hz)

Replace the drive as soon as possible.

On Off The drive is online, but it is not active currently.

Flashing regularly (1 Hz)

Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)

Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the 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 replace the drive until the expansion or migration is complete.

Flashing regularly (1 Hz)

Off

Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the current operation and cause data loss.

The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration.

Flashing irregularly

Flashing

Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)

The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

Off The drive is active, and it is operating normally.

irregularly

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Online/Activity LED (green)

Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and

Off Amber, flashing

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

Fault/UID LED (amber/blue)

regularly (1 Hz)

Interpretation

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

A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

array.

Fan locations

The server is shipped with six system fans. Each fan is hot-swappable and independently controlled. The fans are distributed into two zones to control thermal conditions within the server.

• Zone 1 contains four fans (three, plus one redundant) to control the

temperature in the processor module area.

• Zone 2 contains two fans (one, plus one redundant) to control the

temperature in the hard drive bay area.

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This fan configuration allows the server to continue operating in non-redundant mode if a single fan fails in either zone. If the system detects two fan failures in the same zone, the server shuts down to avoid thermal damage.

Item Description Zone

1 Fan 1 1

2 Fan 2 1

3 Fan 3 1

4 Fan 4 1

5 Fan 5 2

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Item Description Zone

6 Fan 6 2

Hot-plug fan LEDs

Status

Green = Operating normally

Amber = Failed

Off = No power

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BBWC LEDs

Server status LED 1 (amber) LED 2 (green) Battery module status

Server is on and has normal run time

Server is off and is in data retention mode

Off On Fast charging

Off Flashing The microcontroller is waiting for

communication from the host controller.

Off Off The battery is fully charged.

On Off A short exists in the connection of one or

more of the three button cells within the battery module.

Flashing Off An opening exists in the circuit between the

positive and negative terminals of the battery module.

Off Off Normal

Flashing every 15 seconds

Off User data held in the write cache is being

backed up.

Server operations

In this section

Powering up the server .................................................................................................................37

Powering down the server ............................................................................................................37

Extending the server from the rack...............................................................................................38

Removing the access panel...........................................................................................................40

Replacing hot-plug fans................................................................................................................41

Removing the system cage ...........................................................................................................42

Accessing the QuickFind diagnostic display................................................................................43

Battery ..........................................................................................................................................44

Powering up the server

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

Powering down the server

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

IMPORTANT: If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the server.

1. Shut down the OS as directed by the OS documentation.

2. Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in standby mode.

When the server enters standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber.

3. Disconnect the power cords.

The system is now without power.

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Extending the server from the rack

The design of the server enables you to access several components through the front of the server. Installing or accessing the following components will not require extending the server from the rack:

• Processors

• Memory boards

• DIMMs

• DVD drive

• Diskette drive

• Hard drives

To extend the server from the rack:

1. Release the two levers on the lower outside corners of the rack.

NOTE: If the server is in a rack and in the shipping configuration, remove the two shipping screws directly behind the levers.

IMPORTANT: If the server is installed in a telco rack, remove the server from the rack to access internal components.

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2. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.

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

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

3. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server

back into the rack by pressing the server rail-release latches.

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NOTE: The release latches will lock into place when the rails are fully extended.

Removing the access panel

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

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

IMPORTANT: When removing the access panel to view QuickFind diagnostic LEDs, leave the server powered on. The QuickFind diagnostic LEDs are cleared when the server is powered off.

1. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

2. If the locking latch is locked, use a Torx T-15 screwdriver to unlock the

latch.

NOTE: The T-15 Torx screwdriver is shipped with the server and can be located on the rear panel ("Rear panel components" on page

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3. Lift up on the hood latch, and remove the access panel.

4. After installing hardware options, replace the access panel. Be sure that the

panel is securely locked into place before powering up the server.

Replacing hot-plug fans

The server supports redundant hot-plug fans ("Fan locations" on page 32) to provide proper airflow to the server if a primary fan fails.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury from hazardous energy:

• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.

• Use tools with insulated handles.

• Do not place tools or metal parts on top of batteries.

IMPORTANT: Remove and replace one fan at a time. If the system detects two fan failures in the same zone, the server shuts down to avoid thermal damage.

1. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

3. Remove the malfunctioning hot-plug fan from the server.

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4. Install the replacement fan.

5. Repeat to replace additional fans as needed.

6. Observe the LED on each installed fan to be sure it is illuminated green

("Hot-plug fan LEDs" on page 34

7. Observe the internal system health LED on the front panel to be sure it is

illuminated green ("Front panel LEDs and buttons" on page 11

NOTE: If the front panel internal system health LED is not green after you install hot-plug fans, reseat the hot-plug fan or refer to the troubleshooting section.

Removing the system cage

Installing or accessing some options in the server may require removing the system cage. Refer to the instructions for each individual option to determine if removing the system cage is necessary.

To remove the system cage:

1. Power down the server, if applicable ("Powering down the server" on page

2. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

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3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40).

4. Remove all expansion boards and expansion slot covers.

5. Remove the PCI-X Hot Plug basket, if applicable.

6. Disconnect the hot-plug board cable from the PCI-X Hot Plug mezzanine

board, if applicable.

7. Remove all system fans ("Replacing hot-plug fans" on page 41

8. Remove all power supplies ("Redundant hot-plug power supply" on page

9. Loosen the thumbscrews, and lift the system cage from the server.

NOTE: The T-15 Torx screwdriver can be used to loosen the thumbscrews. The T-15 Torx screwdriver is shipped with the server and can be located on the rear panel ("Rear panel components" on page

Accessing the QuickFind diagnostic display

1. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

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IMPORTANT: When removing the access panel to view QuickFind diagnostic LEDs, leave the server powered on. The QuickFind diagnostic LEDs are cleared when the server is powered off.

3. Locate the QuickFind diagnostic display.

Battery

If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years.

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WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack. A risk of fire and burns exists if the battery pack is not properly handled. To reduce the risk of personal injury:

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than

60°C (140°F).

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts,

or dispose of in fire or water.

• Replace only with the spare designated for this product.

To remove the component:

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37

2. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

4. Remove any hardware that will interfere with accessing the battery.

5. Remove the battery.

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.

Server setup

In this section

Optional installation services........................................................................................................47

Rack planning resources...............................................................................................................48

Optimum environment..................................................................................................................49

Rack warnings and cautions .........................................................................................................52

Identifying rack server shipping carton contents..........................................................................54

Installing hardware options ..........................................................................................................54

Installing the server into the rack .................................................................................................54

Installing the cable management arm ...........................................................................................55

Powering up and configuring the server.......................................................................................55

Installing the operating system.....................................................................................................55

Registering the server ...................................................................................................................56

Optional installation services

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

HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to expand your standard product warranty with easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the Care Pack services are:

• Hardware support

– 6-Hour Call-to-Repair – 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day – 4-Hour Same Business Day

• Software support

– Microsoft®

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– Linux – HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP) – VMWare

• Integrated hardware and software support

– Critical Service – Proactive 24 – Support Plus – Support Plus 24

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

For more information on Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/servers/cp_proliant.html

Rack planning resources

The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. A summary of the content of each resource follows:

• Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks.

Rack configurations can be created using:

– A simple, guided interface – Build-it-yourself mode

For more information, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/configurator

• The Installing Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations

required for configuring a rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the following important configuration steps:

– Planning the site – Installing rack servers and rack options – Cabling servers in a rack – Coupling multiple racks

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• The Rack Products Documentation CD enables you to view, search, and print

documentation for HP and Compaq branded racks and rack options. It also helps you set up and optimize a rack in a manner that best fits your environment.

If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms

Optimum environment

When installing the server, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this section.

Space and airflow requirements

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

• Leave a minimum clearance of 122 cm (48 in) in front of the rack.

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

• Leave a minimum clearance of 122 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to

the back of another rack when racks are back-to-back.

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

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

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

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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 Compaq 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, you must install the high airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) or P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

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

• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear

doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).

• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the

side panels of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

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.

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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 (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

When installing more than one server, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to 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 percent 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.

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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, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the server is not recommended.

Rack warnings and cautions

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:

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• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from

the pallet. An empty 42U rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and may 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: When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately secured to the top and bottom of the building structure.

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

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and

guidelines for manual material handling.

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

removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails. When the server weighs more than 22.5 kg (50 lb), at least two people must lift the server into the rack together. A third person may be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than chest level.

• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the

server from the rack; it is unstable when not fastened to the rails.

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

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Identifying rack server shipping carton contents

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

• Power cord

• Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products

• Rack mounting hardware

In addition to the supplied items, you may need:

• Hardware options

• Operating system or application software

• PDU

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page 57

Installing the server into the rack

Refer to the installation instructions that ship with the rack kit to install the server into the rack.

)."

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Installing the cable management arm

Refer to the installation instructions that ship with the rack kit to install the cable management arm.

Powering up and configuring the server

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

While the server boots, RBSU is automatically configured to prepare the server for OS installation.

To manually configure the utilities, press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to change the server settings using RBSU. The system is set up by default for the English language.

NOTE: If an array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the ORCA utility provides a default RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives installed.

For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM- Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD.

Installing the operating system

To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on supported operating systems, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

Two methods are available to install an operating system on the server:

• SmartStart assisted installation—Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM

drive and reboot the server.

• Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into the CD-ROM drive

and reboot the server. This process may require you to obtain additional drivers from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support

Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.

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For information on using these installation paths, refer to the SmartStart installation poster in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, included with the server.

Registering the server

To register a server, refer to the registration card in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP Registration website (http://register.hp.com

Hardware options installation

In this section

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................57

Processor options..........................................................................................................................57

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive options ................................................................................................63

SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines..........................................................................................66

Redundant hot-plug power supply................................................................................................71

Battery-Backed Write Cache........................................................................................................73

DVD, diskette, and CD-RW drives ..............................................................................................75

Introduction

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

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

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

Review "Electrostatic Discharge (on page 141)" before installing hardware options into the server.

Processor options

The server supports up to four processors. Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must be populated at all times or the server will not function properly.

Server PPMs provide the proper power to each processor. Each PPM must be installed in the slot adjacent to its processor.

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Removing the Processor Module

The processors are stored in a module at the front of the server. Access to the processor module is provided through the front panel, eliminating the need to extend the server from the rack to install new or replace existing processors.

To remove the processor module:

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37

2. Release the latches to unlock the processor module.

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3. Lower the processor module lever, and pull the module out of the server.

4. Release the latch, and open the cover to expose the processors.

Installing a processor

Processors must be installed in the following order: processor 1, processor 2, processor 4, and processor 3.

Server PPMs provide the proper power to each processor. Each PPM must be installed in the slot adjacent to its processor.

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CAUTION: To prevent thermal instability and damage to the server, do not separate the processor from the heatsink. The processor, heatsink, and retaining clip make up a single assembly.

CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, do not mix processors of different types.

IMPORTANT: If upgrading processor speed or adding additional processors, update the system ROM before installing the processor.

IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must be populated at all times or the server will not function properly.

IMPORTANT: Always install a PPM when you install a processor. The system fails to boot if the PPM is missing.

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37).

2. Remove the processor module ("Removing the Processor Module" on page

3. Unlock the processor retaining bracket.

4. Open the processor retaining bracket.

5. Open the processor locking lever.

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CAUTION: Failure to completely open the processor locking lever prevents the processor from seating during installation, leading to hardware damage.

6. Install the processor assembly into the processor socket.

IMPORTANT: Determine the correct processor orientation by observing the guide pins on the base of the processor retaining bracket and the three corresponding guide slots on the processor assembly.

7. Insert the processor assembly into the processor socket, and close the locking

lever.

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CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction or damage to the equipment, be sure to completely close the processor locking lever.

8. Close and lock the processor retaining bracket.

9. Install the PPM.

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IMPORTANT: Always install a PPM when you install a processor. The system fails to boot if the corresponding PPM is missing.

NOTE: The appearance of compatible PPMs may vary.

10. Close the cover, and replace the processor module.

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive options

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

• Hot-plug hard drives must be Ultra320 SCSI drives for optimum

performance. Mixing Ultra320 SCSI drives other drive types degrades the overall performance of the drive subsystem.

• When drives are groups together into the same drives array, drives must be

the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency.

Removing a hard drive blank

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

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Remove the hard drive blank by squeezing the release buttons, and pulling the blank from the server.

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

Removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive

CAUTION: Always power down the server if the boot partition resides on the drive you are replacing or if you are replacing the only drive in the server.

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

1. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs

("Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations" on page 28 hard drive LEDs" on page 27

, "Hot-plug SCSI

2. Back up all server data on the hard drive to be removed.

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3. Remove the hard drive.

Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive

1. Remove the existing hard drive blank or hard drive from the drive bay

("Removing a hard drive blank" on page 63

2. Install the hard drive, and close the lever.

3. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs

("Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations" on page 28 hard drive LEDs" on page 27

, "Hot-plug SCSI

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4. Resume normal server operations.

SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines

NOTE: The server may look different from that shown.

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

• The server supports eight SAS or SATA hot-plug hard drives.

• The system automatically sets all drive numbers.

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

• Hard drives must be SFF types.

• Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space

efficiency when drives are grouped together into the same drive array.

NOTE: ACU does not support mixing SAS and SATA drives in the same logical volume.

Installing the SAS hard drive cage

NOTE: You must provide a SAS controller before proceeding with the SAS hard drive cage installation.

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1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37).

2. Remove all hard drives ("Removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive" on page 64

and hard drive blanks ("Removing a hard drive blank" on page 63

)

3. Extend the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the rack" on

page 38

4. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

5. Install the SAS controller. Refer to the directions provided with the controller

for installation instructions.

6. Route and connect the power cable to the power cable connector on the SCSI

backplane.

CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or crimped.

7. Route the SAS cables through the opening near the SCSI backplane and over

the center wall.

8. Connect the cables to the connectors on the back of the SAS hard drive cage.

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NOTE: Port 1 supports hard drives 1 through 4. Port 2 supports hard drives 5 through 8. If you are using a single channel SAS controller, connect the cable to port 1.

9. Install the SAS hard drive cage, pulling the slack in the SAS cables over the

center wall.

10. Connect the SAS cables to the controller.

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11. Secure the SAS hard drive cage with the screws provided in the option kit.

12. Install the hot-plug hard drives or hard drive blanks into the SAS hard drive

cage.

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

Installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive

IMPORTANT: The SAS hard drive cage ("Installing the SAS hard drive cage" on page 66 hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drives.

1. Remove the hard drive blank.

) must be installed before installing the optional

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2. Prepare the SAS hard drive.

3. Install the hard drive.

4. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug SAS hard drive LED

combinations ("SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations" on page 31

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Redundant hot-plug power supply

The server supports a second hot-plug power supply to provide redundant power to the server in the event of a failure in the primary power supply. You can install or replace a second hot-plug power supply without powering down the server.

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

• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding

plug is an important safety feature.

• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

that is easily accessible at all times.

• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect

power to the equipment.

• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or

pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

CAUTION: If only one power supply is installed, do not remove the power supply unless the server has been powered down. Removing the only operational power supply will cause an immediate power loss.

NOTE: If you remove or replace the primary hot-plug power supply, use the T-15 Torx screwdriver provided with the server to remove the shipping screw. It is located just under the port-colored plastic handle of the power supply unit.

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1. Remove the power supply blank.

2. Install the hot-plug power supply, and lock the lever.

3. Connect the power cord to the redundant power supply.

4. Secure the power cords to the retaining clip.

5. Connect the power cord to the power source.

6. Be sure that the power supply LED is green ("Power supply LEDs" on page

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7. Be sure that the front panel external health LED is green ("Front panel LEDs

and buttons" on page 11

IMPORTANT: For maximum server availability, be sure that the two power supplies are powered by separate AC power sources.

NOTE: If the server will be shipped to another location after configuration, install a shipping screw into each power supply.

Battery-Backed Write Cache

Along with the cache module, the battery pack provides transportable data protection, increases overall controller performance, and maintains any cached data for up to 72 hours after the server loses power. The NiMH batteries in the battery pack are continuously recharged through a trickle-charging process whenever the system power is on.

For information on BBWC LEDs, refer to "BBWC LEDs (on page 35

CAUTION: To prevent a server malfunction or damage to the equipment, do not add or remove the battery pack while an array capacity expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size migration is in progress.

CAUTION: After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data will be lost if the cable is detached.

IMPORTANT: The battery pack may have a low charge when installed. In this case, a POST error message is displayed when the server is powered up, indicating that the battery pack is temporarily disabled. No action is necessary on your part. The internal circuitry automatically recharges the batteries and enables the battery pack. This process may take up to 4 hours. During this time, the cache module will function properly, but without the performance advantage of the battery pack.

NOTE: 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 hard drives.

To install the BBWC battery pack and cache module:

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1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37).

2. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

4. Remove the system cage ("Removing the system cage" on page 42

IMPORTANT: The BBWC cable is wound around the battery pack. Unwind the cable to the appropriate length before installing the battery pack assembly into the server.

5. Install the battery pack assembly into the server.

6. Route the cable along the system board.

7. Locate the cache module socket.

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8. Install the cache module, and connect the BBWC cable to the cache module.

To reinstall all components, reverse the removal procedures.

DVD, diskette, and CD-RW drives

The server is shipped with one DVD drive. You can install an optional DVD drive, 3.5-inch diskette drive, or CD-RW drive.

To install an optional media drive:

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37

CAUTION: Always populate each media bay with either a device or a blank. Proper airflow can only be maintained when the bays are populated. Unpopulated drive bays can lead to improper cooling and thermal damage.

IMPORTANT: By default, the DVD drive is installed in the lower drive bay. To boot from a DVD or CD-RW drive in the upper drive bay or to boot from a diskette drive in the lower bay, change the boot device selector switch to FLP BOT.

NOTE: If two optical drives are installed in the server, the server will first attempt to boot from the primary optical drive. The boot device selector switch setting determines which drive is the primary optical drive.

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2. Use the T-15 Torx screwdriver to eject the drive blank, and pull the drive

blank out of the server.

NOTE: The T-15 Torx screwdriver is shipped with the server and can be located on the rear panel ("Rear panel components" on page

3. Install the media drive into the server.

4. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 37

Expansion board options

In this section

Expansion slot overview...............................................................................................................77

Installing the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option........................................................................81

Installing the PCI Express mezzanine options..............................................................................86

Installing non-hot-plug expansion boards ....................................................................................89

Installing hot plug expansion boards............................................................................................91

Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board.............................................................................92

RILOE II Board............................................................................................................................93

Expansion slot overview

The server supports up to seven expansion slots. When the server is shipped, it is equipped with five expansion slots (slots 3 through 7) and two connectors to add two optional expansion slots (slots 1 and 2).

To support the optional expansion slots, install one of the following into the server:

• PCI-X Hot Plug mezzanine option (on page 79

Hot Plug expansion slots

• PCI Express x4 mezzanine option ("PCI Express mezzanine options" on page

)—Adds two optional PCI Express x4 expansion slots

• PCI Express x8 mezzanine option ("PCI Express mezzanine options" on page

)—Adds one optional PCI Express x8 expansion slot

)—Adds two optional PCI-X

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NOTE: Only one mezzanine option can be installed in the server.

Item Slot Description

1 1–2 Connectors for one of the following:

• Optional PCI Express x4 mezzanine

board

• Optional PCI Express x8 mezzanine

board

• Optional PCI-X Hot Plug mezzanine

board

2 3 PCI-X non-hot-plug expansion slot, 64-

bit/133-MHz

3 4 PCI-X non-hot-plug expansion slot, 64-

bit/133-MHz

4 5 PCI-X non-hot-plug expansion slot, 64-

bit/133-MHz

5 6 PCI-X non-hot-plug expansion slot, 64-

bit/100-MHz

6 7 PCI-X non-hot-plug expansion slot, 64-

bit/100-MHz

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PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option

The PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option adds support for two optional PCI-X Hot Plug expansion slots.

Item Description

1 PCI-X Hot Plug expansion slot 1, 64-

bit/133-MHz

2 PCI-X Hot Plug expansion slot 2, 64-

bit/133-MHz

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PCI Express mezzanine options

The PCI Express x4 mezzanine option adds support for two optional PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion slots in slots 1 and 2.

Item Description

1 PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug

expansion slot 1

2 PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug

expansion slot 2

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The PCI Express x8 mezzanine option adds support for one optional PCI Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion slot in slot 1.

Installing the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37).

2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

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4. Adhere the PCI-X Hot Plug label to the power supply cover.

5. Remove the expansion boards from slots 3 and 4, if installed, to gain access

to the mezzanine connectors.

6. Remove the expansion slot covers from slots 1 and 2.

7. Connect the hot-plug cable to the mezzanine board.

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NOTE: The cable connector is keyed at pin 1 for alignment.

8. Use the guide pins to align the mezzanine board, and seat the mezzanine

board onto the system board.

9. Tighten the three thumbscrews to secure the mezzanine board.

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10. Install the PCI-X Hot Plug board.

11. Route the cable from the mezzanine board to the hot-plug board, and connect

the cable.

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12. Attach the latch to the chassis, and press down until it snaps into place.

13. Install the retaining clips.

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14. Install the basket.

15. Install the PCI-X Hot Plug expansion boards. If the server is powered off,

use non-hot-plug procedures ("Installing non-hot-plug expansion boards" on page 89

) to install the expansion boards. If the server is running, install PCIX Hot Plug expansion boards using hot-plug procedures ("Installing hot plug expansion boards" on page 91

16. Reinstall any expansion boards removed to install the PCI-X Hot Plug

Mezzanine Option.

17. Place the expansion slot covers over any remaining empty expansion slots,

and close the latches.

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.

18. Replace the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40).

19. Slide the server back into the rack.

20. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 37

Installing the PCI Express mezzanine options

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37).

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2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

4. Remove the expansion boards from slots 3 and 4, if installed, to gain access

to the mezzanine connectors.

5. Remove the expansion slot covers from slots 1 and 2.

6. Use the guide pins to align the mezzanine board, and seat the mezzanine

board onto the system board.

7. Tighten the three thumbscrews to secure the mezzanine board.

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NOTE: The PCI Express x8 mezzanine board is shown.

8. Attach the latch to the chassis, and press down until it snaps into place.

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9. Install the retaining clip.

10. Install the PCI Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion board ("Installing non-

hot-plug expansion boards" on page 89

)into slot 1, if installing the PCI Express x8 mezzanine option. Install the PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug expansion boards into slots 1 and 2, if installing the PCI Express x4 mezzanine option.

11. Place expansion slot covers over any remaining empty slots, and close the

latches.

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.

12. Replace the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40).

13. Slide the server back into the rack.

14. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 37

Installing non-hot-plug expansion boards

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards,

power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the expansion boards.

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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.

1. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

3. Open the latch, and remove the expansion slot cover.

4. Unlock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and install the

non-hot-plug expansion board.

5. Lock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and close the latch.

6. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board.

7. Replace the access panel, and resume normal server operations.

To remove a non-hot-plug expansion board, reverse the installation procedures.

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Installing hot plug expansion boards

For hot-plug capability, the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option (on page 79) must be installed before installing PCI-X Hot Plug expansion boards in the server.

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.

1. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

3. Press the PCI-X Hot Plug button to remove power from the slot. When the

green power LED on the slot stops flashing, power has been removed from the slot.

4. Open the latch, and remove the expansion slot cover.

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5. Unlock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and install the

PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board.

6. Lock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and close the latch.

7. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board.

8. Press the PCI-X Hot Plug button, and wait for the power LED to illuminate

green without flashing.

9. Replace the access panel, and resume normal server operations.

Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board

1. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page 38

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

3. Press the PCI-X Hot Plug button to remove power from the slot. When the

green power LED on the slot stops flashing, power has been removed from the slot.

4. Unlock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards).

5. Lift the latch, and remove the board from the server.

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.

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To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

RILOE II Board

The server comes with iLO remote management capability embedded on the system board. The 30-pin remote management connector for the RILOE II board is provided to reduce external cabling. The 30-pin connector provides power, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral signals directly to the system board; therefore, the external AC power adapter and keyboard/mouse loopback cable are not needed for normal operations.

The RILOE II board provides remote server manageability for ProLiant servers. It can be accessed from a network client using a standard web browser, and it provides a keyboard, mouse, and video capability for a host server, regardless of the state of the host operating system or host server. The RILOE II board features include a faster processor for increased performance, new user interface for easier browsing, and integration with LDAP, Virtual Floppy, and Virtual CD for increased server manageability.

A built-in processor, memory, NIC, ROM, and standard external power supply make the RILOE II board independent of the host server and its operating system. This design allows the RILOE II board to provide remote access to any authorized network client, send alerts, and perform other management functions.

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For information about iLO technology, refer to "Integrated Lights-Out Technology (on page 132

)."

To install the RILOE II board:

IMPORTANT: Install the RILOE II board into slot 7 for ease of

cabling.

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 37).

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40

3. Install the RILOE II board into slot 7.

4. Connect the RILOE II cable ("RILOE II cabling" on page 117

) to the 30-pin

connector on the system board.

5. Connect the RILOE II cable to the RILOE II board.

Memory options

In this section

Memory overview.........................................................................................................................95

Advanced ECC memory...............................................................................................................97

Online spare memory....................................................................................................................99

Hot-plug mirrored memory ........................................................................................................100

Hot-plug RAID memory.............................................................................................................102

Memory Boards and DIMMs .....................................................................................................103

Configuring the memory ............................................................................................................111

Memory overview

This server supports up to four memory boards. Each memory board contains four DIMM slots for a total of 16 DIMM slots in the server. Memory can be expanded by installing PC2-3200R Registered DDR2 DRAM DIMMs.

The server supports a host of AMP options to optimize server availability:

• Advanced ECC ("Advanced ECC memory" on page 97

• Online spare memory (on page 99

• Hot-plug mirrored memory (dual- and quad-board) ("Hot-plug mirrored

memory" on page 100

• Hot-plug RAID memory

Hot-plug operations can be hot-add or hot-replace. Hot-add makes additional memory resources available to the operating system. Hot-replace allows failed or degraded DIMMs to be replaced while the server is running.

The maximum supported total memory for this server is 64 GB using four memory boards. The maximum supported memory per memory board is 16 GB using four 4-GB DIMMs.

)

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For an overview of single- and dual-rank DIMMs, refer to "Single- and DualRank DIMMs."

For DIMM slot locations and bank assignments, refer to "DIMM Slot Locations (on page 25

)."

General memory configuration requirements

The following configuration requirements apply regardless of the AMP mode.

• DIMMs must be installed in pairs.

• Dimms pairs in a memory bank must contain DIMMS with the same part

number.

• Always populate the DIMMs in sequential order per bank: Bank A and then

Bank B.

• Always populate the memory boards in sequential order: Board 1, Board 2,

Board 3, and Board 4. Any deviation from this requirement results in the server defaulting to Advanced ECC ("Advanced ECC memory" on page 97 on the next reboot.

)

• Dual-rank DIMMs must be populated before single-rank DIMMs (dual-rank

DIMMs must be in the lower bank).

• The following table lists all valid combinations of single- and dual-rank

DIMM configurations for a memory board. "Single" indicates a bank of single-rank DIMMs. "Dual" indicates a bank of dual-rank DIMMs.

Configuration Bank A Bank B

1 Single

2 Single Single

3 Dual

4 Dual Single

5 Dual Dual

NOTE: A bank contains 2 DIMMs.

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• The server can be configured for any AMP mode in RBSU. RBSU displays a

warning message if the selected AMP mode is not supported by the current DIMM configuration. However, if the DIMM configuration at POST does not match the AMP mode selected in RBSU, the server defaults to Advanced ECC ("Advanced ECC memory" on page 97

). When this occurs, a message displays during POST and the status LED for the configured AMP mode flashes amber.

• Unpopulated memory boards (those without any installed DIMMs) can be

installed in the server for storing extra memory boards.

• If your server contains more than 4 GB of memory, consult your operating

system documentation for additional requirements.

Single- and dual-rank DIMMs

PC2-3200 DIMMs can either be single- or dual-rank. While it is not normally important for you to differentiate between these two types of DIMMs, certain DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications.

Certain configuration requirements exist with single- and dual-rank DIMMs that allow the architecture to optimize performance. A dual-rank DIMM is similar to having two separate DIMMs on the same module. Although only a single DIMM module, a dual-rank DIMM acts as if it were two separate DIMMs. The primary reason for the existence of dual-rank DIMMs is to provide the largest capacity DIMM given the current DIMM technology. If the maximum DIMM technology allows for creating 2-GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM using the same technology would be 4-GB.

Advanced ECC memory

Advanced ECC is the default memory protection mode for this server. In Advanced ECC, the server is protected against correctable memory errors. The server will provide notification if the level of correctable errors exceeds a predefined threshold rate. The server does not fail because of correctable memory errors.

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Advanced ECC provides additional protection over Standard ECC in that it is possible to correct certain memory errors that would otherwise be uncorrectable and result in a server failure. Whereas Standard ECC can correct single-bit memory errors, Advanced ECC can correct single-bit memory errors and multibit memory errors if all failed bits are on the same DRAM device on the DIMM.

The following guidelines apply to Advanced ECC memory:

• All general memory requirements apply.

• Advanced ECC mode is supported with one to four memory boards.

• Board insertions do not convert the AMP mode while the server is running.

A server cannot be converted from Advanced ECC to another AMP mode by inserting a board while the server is running. Board insertions in Advanced ECC are solely for making additional memory resources available to the operating system.

• Advanced ECC is the only mode in which hot-add operations are supported,

and is the only mode in which the amount of memory available to the operating system can be increased without a reboot.

• If a memory board (which contains DIMMs) is unlocked while in Advanced

ECC mode, audio alarms and visual alerts occur.

The following rules apply to hot-add operations. Hot-add is performed by adding a memory board while the server is running, and the additional memory is made available to the operating system without a reboot.

• Boards must be inserted sequentially.

• Multiple hot-add board insertions can be performed one at a time on the

same server. For example, if a server has three empty memory board slots, three hot-add board insertions can be performed.

• If multiple hot-add operations are performed, allow one board insertion

operation to complete (as indicated by the memory board LEDs ("Memory board components and LEDs" on page 12

) and operating system logs) before

inserting another memory board.

CAUTION: When the memory board locking switch is unlocked in

a mode that does not support hot-add or hot-replace capabilities, audio alarms and visual alerts occur. Removing the memory board at this point causes server failure.

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To end the audio alarms and visual alerts, move the memory board locking switch back to the locked position. This action does not result in data corruption or server failure.

If removal of a single memory board is required and it is the only memory board, power down the server and make the necessary memory changes.

Online spare memory

Online spare memory provides a higher level of memory protection than Advanced ECC ("Advanced ECC memory" on page 97 memory, the probability of a server failing because of uncorrectable memory errors is reduced.

In this mode, degraded memory that is receiving a high rate of correctable memory errors is automatically disengaged and a replacement set of memory is used in its place. Because DIMMs that are receiving a high rate of correctable memory errors have an increased probability of receiving an uncorrectable memory error (which results in a server failure), the server experiences higher availability. The degraded memory can be replaced during scheduled downtime and poses no additional risk to the server.

). With online spare

Online spare memory is supported with one to four memory boards installed. On this server, each installed memory board is protected by its own spare memory. No operating system support is required.

The following guidelines apply to online spare memory:

• All general memory requirements apply.

• Online spare memory supports 1, 2, 3, or 4 memory boards.

• Each board must have a valid online spare configuration. No dependencies

exist for the configuration between different memory boards.

• Each memory board includes its own online spare bank. All boards will

operate in online spare memory mode independently. Each board can failover to its online spare bank independent of the other memory boards. Some boards can be in degraded online spare mode while others are still in operational online spare memory mode.

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• The minimum valid online spare configuration for a memory board requires

at least one bank of dual-rank DIMMs or two banks of single-rank DIMMs. If the server does not meet these requirements, an error message appears during POST and the server defaults to Advanced ECC ("Advanced ECC memory" on page 97

• The server automatically configures the optimal online spare solution.

• Hot-plug operations are not supported.

HP recommends the following configurations. These configurations result in optimal use of memory. Other configurations are valid, but do not result in the maximum amount of installed memory being available to the operating system.

• If only single-rank DIMMs are used on a memory board, all DIMMs should

be of the same size on that memory board.

• If only dual-rank DIMMs are used on a memory board, all DIMMs should be

of the same size on that memory board.

• If a mixture of single- and dual-rank DIMMs are used on a memory board,

the dual-rank DIMMs should be twice the size of any single-rank DIMM.

After installing DIMMs, use RBSU to configure the server ("Configuring the memory" on page 111

) for online spare memory support.

Hot-plug mirrored memory

Hot-plug mirrored memory provides a higher level of memory protection than either Advanced ECC ("Advanced ECC memory" on page 97 memory (on page 99 against uncorrectable memory errors that would otherwise result in server failure. Hot-plug mirrored memory allows the server to keep two copies of all memory data on separate memory boards.

If an uncorrectable error is encountered, the proper data is retrieved from the memory board that did not fail. In addition, hot-plug mirrored memory allows failed or degraded DIMMs to be replaced while the server is running without requiring server downtime. The memory board with the failed DIMMs can be removed, failed DIMMs replaced, and the board re-inserted into the server without any interruption to the operating system.

). With hot-plug mirrored memory, the server is protected

) or online spare

Hp DL580 Generation 3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Server

Contents

Server component identification

Front panel components

Front panel LEDs and buttons

Memory board components and LEDs

Processor module LEDs

Rear panel components

Rear panel LEDs and buttons

Power supply LEDs

System board components

System maintenance switch

Boot device selector switch

QuickFind diagnostic display LEDs

DIMM slot locations

SCSI IDs

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations

SATA or SAS IDs

SATA or SAS hard drive LEDs

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations

Fan locations

Hot-plug fan LEDs

BBWC LEDs

Server operations

Powering up the server

Powering down the server

Extending the server from the rack

Removing the access panel

Replacing hot-plug fans

Removing the system cage

Accessing the QuickFind diagnostic display

Battery

Server setup

Optional installation services

Rack planning resources

Optimum environment

Space and airflow requirements

Temperature requirements

Power requirements

Electrical grounding requirements

Rack warnings and cautions

Identifying rack server shipping carton contents

Installing hardware options

Installing the server into the rack

Installing the cable management arm

Powering up and configuring the server

Installing the operating system

Registering the server

Hardware options installation

Introduction

Processor options

Removing the Processor Module

Installing a processor

Hot-plug SCSI hard drive options

Removing a hard drive blank

Removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive

Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive

SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines

Installing the SAS hard drive cage

Installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive

Redundant hot-plug power supply

Battery-Backed Write Cache

DVD, diskette, and CD-RW drives

Expansion board options

Expansion slot overview

PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option

PCI Express mezzanine options

Installing the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option

Installing the PCI Express mezzanine options

Installing non-hot-plug expansion boards

Installing hot plug expansion boards

Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board

RILOE II Board

Memory options

Memory overview