HP Integrity rx2800 i6, Integrity rx2900 i6 Installation Manual
HPE Integrity rx2800 i6 & rx2900 i6
Installation Guide
Abstract
This document provides installation procedures for the HPE Integrity rx2800 i6 and rx2900 i6
Servers.
Part Number: 881360-001a
Published: August 2017
Edition: 2
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Revision history
The latest version of this document can be found online at:
http://www.hpe.com/info/Integrity_Servers-docs
Document
manufacturing
part number
881360-001 • HP-UX 11iv3 • rx2800 i6
881360-001a • HP-UX 11iv3 • rx2800 i6
Operating
systems
supported
Supported
product versions
• rx2900 i6
• rx2900 i6
Edition number Publication date
First June 2017
Second August 2017
Contents
Installing the server................................................................................ 4
Safety information......................................................................................................................... 4
Preventing electrostatic discharge................................................................................................ 4
Installation sequence and checklist.............................................................................................. 5
Installing the server into a rack or pedestal.................................................................................. 5
Rack installation................................................................................................................. 5
Pedestal kit installation.......................................................................................................5
Connecting server cables........................................................................................................... 12
AC input power.................................................................................................................12
Connecting to the LAN..................................................................................................... 13
Setting up the system................................................................................................................. 13
Setup checklist................................................................................................................. 13
Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO MP.....................................................................................14
UEFI Front Page.............................................................................................................. 15
Booting and installing the operating system.....................................................................18
Operating system is loaded onto the server.....................................................................18
Operating system is not loaded onto the server...............................................................18
OS login prompt............................................................................................................... 19
Powering on and powering off the server....................................................................................19
Power states.....................................................................................................................19
Powering on the server.................................................................................................... 19
Powering off the server.................................................................................................... 20
Installing the latest firmware using Smart Update Manager (SUM)............................................ 21
Support and other resources...............................................................22
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support......................................................................... 22
Accessing updates......................................................................................................................22
Customer self repair....................................................................................................................23
Remote support.......................................................................................................................... 23
Warranty information...................................................................................................................23
Regulatory information................................................................................................................24
Documentation feedback............................................................................................................ 24
Contents 3
Installing the server
Safety information
Follow the instructions carefully to prevent injury and equipment damage when performing removal and
replacement procedures. Voltage might be present within the server. Many assemblies are sensitive to
damage by ESD.
Follow the safety considerations listed to ensure safe handling of components, to prevent injury, and to
prevent damage to the server:
• If installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component when power is applied (fans are running),
reinstall the server cover immediately to prevent overheating.
If installing a hot-pluggable component, complete the required software intervention prior to removing
the component.
• If installing an assembly that is neither hot-swappable nor hot-pluggable, disconnect the power cable
from the external server power receptacle before starting the installation.
WARNING:
Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from the server
before removing or installing server hardware (unless you are removing or installing a hotswappable or hot-pluggable component). Voltage is present at various locations within the server
whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power
switch is off. Failure to observe this warning might result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
• Do not wear loose clothing that might snag or catch on the server or on other components.
• Do not wear clothing subject to static charge buildup, such as wool or synthetic materials
• If installing an internal assembly, wear an antistatic wrist strap and use a grounding mat, such as those
included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit.
• Handle accessory boards and components by the edges only. Do not touch any metal edge
connectors or any electrical components on accessory boards.
Preventing electrostatic discharge
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage might reduce the life expectancy of
the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
4 Installing the server
Installation sequence and checklist
Step Description Completed
1 Perform site preparation.
2 Install the server into a rack or pedestal.
3 Connect cables to the server.
a. Connect the AC input power cable.
b. Connect LAN core I/O cable.
c. Connect the iLO 3 MP LAN cable.
4 Connect and set up the console for access.
5 Power on the server.
6 From iLO MP, access UEFI.
7 Boot the operating system.
8 Using Smart Update Manager (HPSUM), download the latest firmware.
Installing the server into a rack or pedestal
Rack installation
HPE rack
HPE servers that are installed into racks are shipped with equipment-mounting slides. The HPE 2U Quick
Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions for HPE Products ships with each set of slides. Follow the
steps in this installation guide to determine where and how to install the server into the rack.
For more information on rack deployment, stabilization and transportation, see the 10000 Series G2
Rack Best Practices Guide.
Non-HPE rack
For information on installing a rx2800 i6 server in a third party rack, see the QuickSpecs located on the
HPE Integrity rx2800 i6 Server product page at
http://h41370.www4.hpe.com/quickspecs/overview.html
To view the QuickSpecs, click the HTML or PDF link under Quick Specs.
Pedestal kit installation
If you order the rackless configuration option, the server ships with a pedestal mount. The pedestal mount
is packaged in a separate carton that is attached to the server carton.
Remove the rails from the server
I If your server has rails when you receive it, you need to remove the rails before mounting it in the
pedestal kit. To remove the component:
Installation sequence and checklist 5
Procedure
1. Slightly pull the rail lock away from the rail to unlock the rail. See Removing the rails from the server
2. Slide the rail toward the front of the server to disengage the rail from the posts on the server.
3. Repeat these steps for the rail on the other side of the server.
Figure 1: Removing the rails from the server
Attaching the pedestal kit top and bottom
IMPORTANT:
In this document the server top, bottom, right and left refer to the server as faced from the front with
the server in a horizontal orientation. The pedestal kit components are referred to by the final
position with the server in a vertical orientation. For example, the pedestal kit bottom attaches to the
server right side
6 Attaching the pedestal kit top and bottom
Figure 2: Front of server
1. Server top/pedestal right
2. Server left/pedestal top
3. Server bottom/pedestal left
4. Server right/pedestal bottom
The pedestal kit bottom attaches to the right side of the server when the server is in the horizontal
position. The pedestal kit top attaches to the left side of the server when in the server is in the horizontal
position. The pedestal bottom can be distinguished from the pedestal top by the pedestal feet slots.
Procedure
NOTE:
The bottom piece of the pedestal is taller than the server, so try to position the server so the right
side (in the horizontal position) of the server hangs off the edge of the work surface by a few inches
to allow the bottom piece to be attached to the server chassis. If that is not possible, then raise up
the server approximately three inches from the work surface to enable the pedestal kit bottom piece
to be attached to the server right side.
Installing the server 7
To attach the components.
1. Align the holes in the pedestal component with the posts on the server. See Installing the pedestal
bottom piece.
NOTE:
One of the holes in the pedestal component contains the locking mechanism. This makes the
hole appear partially blocked.
2. Hold the pedestal component flush against the server.
3. Slide the pedestal component forward until it locks into place.
Figure 3: Installing the pedestal bottom piece
4. Stand the server up on the bottom piece of the pedestal kit that was just installed so the server is in
the vertical position.
CAUTION:
The server is heavy. Be careful when lifting it to the vertical position.
Without the feet installed, the server might tip over easily. Be careful when working near the
server to avoid tipping it over.
5. Align the holes in the pedestal top piece with the posts on the server
NOTE:
One of the holes in the pedestal component contains the locking mechanism. This makes the
hole appear partially blocked.
6. Hold the pedestal top piece flush against the server.
7. Slide the pedestal top piece forward until it locks into place.
8. The top and bottom pedestal kit pieces are now in place.
Attaching the bezel cover
To attach the bezel cover:
8 Attaching the bezel cover
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