Hp ML310E GEN8 User Manual

HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server

Part Number: 682266-001

User Guide

Abstract

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

September 2012
Edition: 1

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ........................................................................................................... 10

System board components ........................................................................................................................ 11

DIMM slot locations ....................................................................................................................... 12

PCIe expansion slot definitions ........................................................................................................ 12

System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................. 12

NMI header .................................................................................................................................. 13

Drive numbering ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Drive LED definitions ................................................................................................................................ 15

FBWC module LED definitions ................................................................................................................... 16

Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................... 17

T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver ...................................................................................................................... 17

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 18

Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 18

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 18

Unlock the tower bezel ............................................................................................................................ 19

Remove the tower bezel ........................................................................................................................... 19

Install the tower bezel .............................................................................................................................. 19

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

Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 21

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

Install the air baffle .................................................................................................................................. 22

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 24

Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 24

Rack planning resources........................................................................................................................... 24

Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 24

Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 25

Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 25

Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 25

Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 25

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 26

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 26

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 27

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 27

Installing the server into the rack ................................................................................................................ 27

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 28

Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 29

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 29

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 30

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 30

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 30

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Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 30

Installing a non-hot-plug drive .......................................................................................................... 30

Installing a hot-plug drive ................................................................................................................ 32

Drive cage options .................................................................................................................................. 33

Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive backplane option .................................................................................... 33

Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage option .......................................................................................... 37

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

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

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

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

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 44

HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 45

DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 45

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs .................................................................................................... 46

Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 46

ECC memory ................................................................................................................................ 46

General DIMM slot population guidelines ......................................................................................... 47

Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 47

Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 48

Dedicated iLO management port option ..................................................................................................... 52

Enabling the dedicated iLO management port ................................................................................... 53

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 54

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 54

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 56

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 56

RPS enablement option ............................................................................................................................ 57

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 61

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 61

Storage cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 61

Four-bay LFF drive cabling .............................................................................................................. 61

Eight-bay SFF drive cabling ............................................................................................................. 63

Media drive cabling ................................................................................................................................ 64

Power supply cabling............................................................................................................................... 65

Nonredundant power supply cabling ............................................................................................... 65

Redundant power supply cabling ..................................................................................................... 65

Capacitor pack cabling ........................................................................................................................... 66

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 67

Server mode ........................................................................................................................................... 67

Server QuickSpecs .................................................................................................................................. 67

HP iLO Management Engine ..................................................................................................................... 67

HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 67

Intelligent Provisioning .................................................................................................................... 69

HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................. 71

Scripting Toolkit ............................................................................................................................ 71

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................... 72

HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................. 72

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 72

Using RBSU .................................................................................................................................. 73

Auto-configuration process .............................................................................................................. 73

Boot options ................................................................................................................................. 74

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 74

Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................ 74

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