HP E ProLiant ML30 G9 User Manual

HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 Server

Abstract

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

Part Number: 825546-001 December 2015 Edition: 1

User Guide

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

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Contents

Component identification .......................................................................................................................... 6

Front panel components ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Front panel LEDs and buttons .................................................................................................................................. 6

Front panel LED power fault codes ............................................................................................................... 7

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

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

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

DIMM slot locations ..................................................................................................................................... 11

PCIe expansion slot definitions ................................................................................................................... 11

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

NMI functionality .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Drive numbering ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Hot-plug drive LED definitions ................................................................................................................................ 14

Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Operations .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Power up the server ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Power down the server ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Install the bezel ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Remove the bezel .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Install the access panel .......................................................................................................................................... 17

Remove the access panel ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Install the air baffle ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Remove the air baffle ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 21

Optional installation services .................................................................................................................................. 21

Optimum environment ............................................................................................................................................ 21

Space and airflow requirements .................................................................................................................. 21

Temperature requirements .......................................................................................................................... 21

Power requirements .................................................................................................................................... 22

Electrical grounding requirements ............................................................................................................... 22

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................................ 22

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton ............................................................................................ 23

Installing hardware options ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Installing the operating system ............................................................................................................................... 23

Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode ................................................................................. 24

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Hardware options installation .................................................................................................................. 25

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Front PCI fan option ............................................................................................................................................... 25

Slim optical disk drive option .................................................................................................................................. 26

350W power supply option (E-star 2.0) .................................................................................................................. 30

Redundant power supply enablement option ......................................................................................................... 32

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Drive installation guidelines ......................................................................................................................... 38

Installing a non-hot-plug drive ..................................................................................................................... 39

Installing a hot-plug drive............................................................................................................................. 41

Drive cable options ................................................................................................................................................. 42

Host Bus Adapter Mini-SAS cable option .................................................................................................... 42

Smart Array Controller Mini-SAS cable option ............................................................................................ 43

Controller options ................................................................................................................................................... 44

Storage controller installation guidelines ..................................................................................................... 45

Installing a storage controller and FBWC module options........................................................................... 45

Contents 3

Installing a Smart Storage Battery ............................................................................................................... 48

Drive enablement option ........................................................................................................................................ 50

Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cage option ............................................................................................................... 53

Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage option .............................................................................................................. 55

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................................... 58

Memory subsystem architecture.................................................................................................................. 59

Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs .......................................................................................................... 59

DIMM identification ...................................................................................................................................... 59

ECC memory ............................................................................................................................................... 60

General DIMM slot population guidelines .................................................................................................... 60

Installing a DIMM ......................................................................................................................................... 60

Setting up the HPE PS1810-24G Switch (optional) ............................................................................................... 61

HPE Trusted Platform Module option ..................................................................................................................... 62

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board .............................................................................................. 63

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

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ........................................................................................................ 65

Cabling .................................................................................................................................................... 66

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................................... 66

Storage cabling ...................................................................................................................................................... 66

Drive enablement option cabling ................................................................................................................. 66

Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cage cabling............................................................................................ 67

Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cage cabling ................................................................................................... 68

Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage cabling.................................................................................................. 68

Slim optical disk drive cabling ................................................................................................................................ 70

Front I/O module cabling ........................................................................................................................................ 71

FBWC cabling ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

Smart Storage Battery cabling ............................................................................................................................... 72

System fan cabling ................................................................................................................................................. 72

Front PCI fan cabling .............................................................................................................................................. 73

Power supply cabling ............................................................................................................................................. 73

350W E1.0/E2.0 non-hot-plug power supply ............................................................................................... 73

Redundant power supply cabling ................................................................................................................ 75

Software and configuration utilities ......................................................................................................... 77

Server mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 77

Product QuickSpecs ............................................................................................................................................... 77

HPE iLO ................................................................................................................................................................. 77

Active Health System .................................................................................................................................. 78

RESTful API support for iLO........................................................................................................................ 79

Integrated Management Log ....................................................................................................................... 79

HPE Insight Remote Support ...................................................................................................................... 79

Intelligent Provisioning ........................................................................................................................................... 80

HPE Insight Diagnostics .............................................................................................................................. 81

Erase Utility ................................................................................................................................................. 81

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ................................................................................................................ 82

Service Pack for ProLiant ....................................................................................................................................... 82

HP Smart Update Manager ......................................................................................................................... 82

HPE UEFI System Utilities ..................................................................................................................................... 82

Using UEFI System Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 83

Flexible boot control .................................................................................................................................... 83

Restoring and customizing configuration settings ....................................................................................... 84

Secure Boot configuration ........................................................................................................................... 84

Embedded UEFI shell.................................................................................................................................. 84

Embedded Diagnostics option ..................................................................................................................... 84

RESTful API support for UEFI ..................................................................................................................... 85

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ................................................................................. 85

Utilities and features ............................................................................................................................................... 85

HPE Smart Storage Administrator ............................................................................................................... 85

Automatic Server Recovery ......................................................................................................................... 86

USB support ................................................................................................................................................ 86

Redundant ROM support............................................................................................................................. 86

Contents 4

Keeping the system current .................................................................................................................................... 87

Access to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Materials ........................................................................... 87

Updating firmware or System ROM ............................................................................................................. 87

Drivers ......................................................................................................................................................... 88

Software and firmware................................................................................................................................. 89

Operating System Version Support ............................................................................................................. 89

Version control............................................................................................................................................. 89

Operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ............................................... 89

HPE Technology Service Portfolio .............................................................................................................. 90

Change control and proactive notification ................................................................................................... 90

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 91

Troubleshooting resources ..................................................................................................................................... 91

System battery replacement ................................................................................................................... 92

Warranty and regulatory information ....................................................................................................... 94

Warranty information .............................................................................................................................................. 94

Regulatory information ........................................................................................................................................... 94

Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................... 94

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking ........................................................................................................... 94

Turkey RoHS material content declaration .................................................................................................. 95

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................ 95

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 96

Environmental specifications .................................................................................................................................. 96

Server specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 96

Power supply specifications ................................................................................................................................... 96

HPE 350 W Power Supply (E-star 1.0)........................................................................................................ 97

HPE 350 W Power Supply (E-star 2.0)........................................................................................................ 97

HPE 460 W CS Gold Hot-plug Power Supply ............................................................................................. 97

Support and other resources .................................................................................................................. 99

Accessing updates ................................................................................................................................................. 99

Websites ................................................................................................................................................................. 99

Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................................. 99

Remote support .................................................................................................................................................... 106

Acronyms and abbreviations................................................................................................................. 107

Documentation feedback ...................................................................................................................... 110

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 111

Contents 5

Component identification

Item

Description

Media drive bays 2

USB 3.0 connectors

Drive cage bay

Front panel components

Front panel LEDs and buttons

Component identification 6

UID button/LED*

Solid blue = Activated

•

Power On/Standby button

Solid green = System on NIC status LED*

Solid green = Link to network

Health LED*

Solid green = Normal

System board

1 flash

Processor

2 flashes

Memory

3 flashes

Riser board PCIe slots

4 flashes

FlexibleLOM

5 flashes

controller/Smart SAS HBA controller

6 flashes System board PCIe slots

7 flashes

Power backplane or storage backplane

8 flashes

Power supply

9 flashes

Item Description Status

Flashing blue:

1 flash per second = Remote management or firmware upgrade in

progress

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

Off = Deactivated

* When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Front panel LED power fault codes (on page 7)." ** Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected. † If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system IML or use iLO to review the system health status. For more information, see "Integrated Management Log (on page 79)."

and system power LED*

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

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

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

Front panel LED power fault codes

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

Subsystem

Removable HPE Flexible Smart Array

For more information, see "Front panel LEDs and buttons (on page 6)."

Front panel LED behavior

Component identification 7

Rear panel components

Item

Description

Power supply 2

NIC connector 2

Kensington lock slot

NIC connector 1/ Shared iLO connector

PCIe slot 4, PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,1), full-length*

PCIe slot 3, PCIe3 x4 (1), full-length*

PCIe slot 2, PCIe3 x4 (1), full-length*

PCIe slot 1, PCIe3 x8 (4,1), half-length*

USB 3.0 connectors

USB 2.0 connectors 11

Video connector

* For more information on the expansion slot specifications, see "PCIe expansion slot definitions (on page 11)."

Component identification 8

Rear panel LEDs and buttons

Item

Description

Status

UID LED

Solid blue = Activated

•

NIC link LED

Green = Network link

NIC activity LED

Solid green = Link to network

Flashing blue:

1 flash per second = Remote

management or firmware upgrade in progress

4 flashes per second = iLO manual

reboot sequence initiated

8 flashes per second = iLO manual

reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

Off = No network link

Flashing green = Network active Off = No network activity

Component identification 9

System board components

RPS connector 2

Processor

DIMM slots

System battery

Trusted platform module connector

24-pin power connector

Mini-SAS connector

SATA connector 5

SATA connector 6 10

Internal USB 2.0 connector (for tape drive)

Internal USB 2.0 connector

microSD card slot

Front PCI fan connector

Front panel USB connector

Front panel I/O connector

Front panel USB connector

Smart Storage Battery connector

Storage backup power connector

NMI header

PCIe slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (4,1), half-length*

System maintenance switch

PCIe slot 2 PCIe3 x4 (1), full-length*

PCIe slot 3 PCIe3 x4 (1), full-length*

PCIe slot 4 PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,1), full-length*

Item Description

Component identification 10

Item Description

System fan connector

4-pin power connector 1

PCIe3

Half

Full

4, 1

PCIe3

Full

PCIe3

Full

PCIe3

Full

x16

16,8,4,1

Position

Default

Function

Off

Off = iLO security is enabled.

Off

Off = System configuration can be

* For more information on the expansion slot specifications, see "PCIe expansion slot definitions (on page 11)."

DIMM slot locations

The arrow points toward the front of the server.

PCIe expansion slot definitions

DIMM slots are numbered 1 through 4. Letters are used for AMP mode DIMM ordering.

Slot number Type Length Height

Connector link width

System maintenance switch

On = iLO security is disabled.

changed. On = System configuration is locked.

Negotiable link width

Component identification 11

Position

Default

Function

Off

Reserved

Off

Reserved

Off

Off = Power-on password is enabled.

Off

Off = No function Off

Off = Set default boot mode to UEFI. S8

—

Reserved

—

Reserved

S10

—

Reserved

S11

—

Reserved

S12

—

Reserved

Before using the S7 switch to change to Legacy BIOS Boot Mode, be sure the

HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is disabled. Do not use the B140i controller when

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

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

IMPORTANT:

the server is in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.

NMI functionality

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

On = Power-on password is disabled.

On = ROM reads system configuration as invalid.

On = Set default boot mode to legacy.

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

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

• Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature.

• Short the NMI header ("System board components" on page 10).

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

Component identification 12

Drive numbering

• Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive numbering

• Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive numbering

Component identification 13

• Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive numbering

Item

LED

Status

Definition

Locate

Solid blue

The drive is being identified by a host application.

Flashing blue

The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an 2

Activity ring

Rotating green

Drive activity

Off

No drive activity

Do not remove

Solid white

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

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

Drive status

Solid green

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

Flashing green

The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, strip size Flashing

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

The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail.

Hot-plug drive LED definitions

When a drive is configured as a part of an array and connected to a powered-up controller, the drive LEDs indicate the status of the drive.

update.

more of the logical drives to fail.

amber/green

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

the drive will fail.

Component identification 14

Item

LED

Status

Definition

Solid amber

The drive has failed.

Off

The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.

The Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is only available in UEFI Boot Mode.

Fan number

Fan type

System fan

Front PCI fan (optional)

IMPORTANT: It cannot be enabled in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. If the B140i controller is disabled, drives connected to the system board Mini-SAS connectors operate in AHCI or Legacy mode. Unde this condition:

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

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

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

Utilities" on page 82) to enable or disable the B140i controller (System Configuration →

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

Fan locations

Component identification 15

Operations

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

Power up the server

1. Connect each power cord to the server.

2. Connect each power cord to the power source.

3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED

Power down the server

changes from amber to green.

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

WARNING: remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

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

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

• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.

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

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

standby mode.

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

• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO.

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

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

Install the bezel

1. Insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the front chassis.

Operations 16

Close and lock the bezel.

Remove the bezel

The tower bezel must be unlocked and opened to access the drive cage and media bays. It must be unlocked to remove the access panel. The bezel must remain closed during normal server operations.

1. Unlock the bezel.

2. Open the bezel.

3. Pull the bezel away from the front chassis.

Install the access panel

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

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

Operations 17

Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. Install the access panel: a. Place the access panel on the chassis, and slide it toward the front of the server. b. Tighten the thumbscrew.

6. Close and lock the bezel ("Install the bezel" on page 16).

Remove the access panel

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

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components,

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

2. Remove all power:

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. If installed, unlock and remove the Kensington security lock.

6. Remove the access panel:

minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

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

a. Loosen the access panel thumbscrew. b. Slide the access panel back.

Operations 18

Lift the access panel away from the chassis.

Install the air baffle

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

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

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. Remove the access panel (on page 18).

6. Insert the tabs on the baffle into the slots on the rear chassis.

7. Push the front end of the baffle into the chassis.

8. Install the access panel (on page 17).

9. Install the bezel (on page 16).

Operations 19

10.

Power up the server (on page 16).

Remove the air baffle

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components,

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

2. Remove all power:

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. Remove the access panel (on page 18).

6. Remove the air baffle.

minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

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

Operations 20

Setup

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 HPE ProLiant systems. 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.

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

o 6-Hour Call-to-Repair

o 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day

o 4-Hour Same Business Day

• Software support

o Microsoft® operating systems

o Linux operating systems

o ProLiant Essentials (HPE SIM and RDP)

• Integrated hardware and software support

o Critical Service

o Proactive 24

o Support Plus

o Support Plus 24

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

For more information on Care Pack Services, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/services/carepack).

Optimum environment

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

Space and airflow requirements

section.

Leave at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance space at the front and back of the server for proper ventilation.

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

Setup 21

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

ent to impede airflow around the server beyond the maximum

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

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

• Do not permit optional equipm allowable limits.

• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.

Power requirements

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

CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage

failure.

When installing more than one server, you might have 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% 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.

Electrical grounding requirements

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

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

Server warnings and cautions

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

Setup 22

CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a

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

d improper cooling

regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by failure.

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 an that can lead to thermal damage.

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include:

• Server

• Power cord

You need the following items for some procedures:

• T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver

• Hardware options

• Operating system or application software

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, see the option documentation. For server-specific information, see "Hardware options installation (on page 25)."

Installing the operating system

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

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

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

• Intelligent Provisioning—iLO includes Intelligent Provisioning for embedded deployment, updating,

and provisioning capabilities. Intelligent Provisioning can configure the server and install an operating system.

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

a. Connect the Ethernet cable between the network connector on the server and a network jack. b. Press the Power On/Standby button. c. During server POST, press F10. d. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page 80). e. At the 1 Start screen, click Configure and Install. f. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to

update the firmware and systems software.

Setup 23

• Remote deployment installation—To deploy an operating system remotely, use Insight Control

Server Provisioning for an automated solution.

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

For more information, see "Keeping the system current (on page 87)."

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

Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode

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

1. Press the Power On/Standby button.

2. During the initial boot:

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

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

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

press the F10 key to access Intelligent Provisioning.

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

Registering the server

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

Setup 24

Hardware options installation

Introduction

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

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

Front PCI fan option

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

To install the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

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

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. Remove the access panel (on page 18).

6. Remove the air baffle (on page 20).

7. Install the front PCI fan. a. Slide the front PCI fan into the fan bay.

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Route the front PCI fan cable through the cable clips and connect the cable to the system board.

8. Install the air baffle (on page 19).

9. Install the access panel (on page 17).

10. Install the bezel (on page 16).

11. Return the server to an upright position.

12. Connect each power cord to the server.

13. Connect each power cord to the power source.

14. Power up the server (on page 16).

Slim optical disk drive option

To install the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

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

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. Remove the access panel (on page 18).

6. Remove the air baffle (on page 20).

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Remove the media drive bay blank.

8. Remove the EMI shield.

9. Install the slim optical disk drive into the drive cage. a. Slide the slim optical disk drive into the drive cage. b. Install the two T-15 screws and secure the drive into the cage.

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Install four M3 screws from the server front panel to each side of the drive cage.

10. Connect the SATA/Power Y-cables to the rear of the drive, then route the cable through the clip on

the drive cage.

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11.

Insert the optical drive assembly into the media drive bay until it clicks into place.

12. Connect the SATA/power Y-cable: a. Connect the 4-pin end of the SATA/Power Y-cable to the 4-pin cable from the power supply. b. Connect the right angle SATA end of the SATA/Power Y-cable to the system board. c. Route the SATA cable through the cable management clips.

If a redundant power supply is installed, connect the 4-pin to 4-pin extension cable to the redundant power supply cable.

For cable routing information, see "Slim optical disk drive cabling (on page 70)."

13. Install the air baffle (on page 19).

14. Install the access panel (on page 17).

15. Install the bezel (on page 16).

16. Return the server to an upright position.

17. Connect each power cord to the server.

18. Connect each power cord to the power source.

19. Power up the server (on page 16).

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350W power supply option (E-star 2.0)

To install the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 16).

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

3. Remove the bezel (on page 17).

4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.

5. Remove the access panel (on page 18).

6. Remove the air baffle (on page 20).

7. Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board, drive cages, and devices.

8. Remove the power supply.

9. Install the 350W power supply. a. Slide the power supply into the chassis.

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