HP ML530 Setup And Installation Manual

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2

Server

Setup and Installation Guide

February 2003 (Second Edition)

Part Number 225579-002

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HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

February 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 225579-002

Contents

About This Guide

Audience Assumptions......................................................................................................xv

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................xv

Symbols on Equipment ................................................................................................... xvi

Rack Stability ................................................................................................................. xvii

Symbols in Text............................................................................................................. xviii

Related Documents.......................................................................................................... xix

Getting Help ....................................................................................................................xix

Technical Support ..................................................................................................... xix

HP Website .................................................................................................................xx

Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................................xx

Optional Installation Service .............................................................................................xx

Reader’s Comments ........................................................................................................ xxi

Chapter 1

Server Features

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1-1

Standard Features ............................................................................................................ 1-4

Processors ................................................................................................................. 1-4

Memory..................................................................................................................... 1-4

PCI-X Expansion Slots ............................................................................................. 1-5

Embedded Network Interface Controller.................................................................. 1-6

SCSI Support ............................................................................................................ 1-6

System Monitoring ................................................................................................... 1-7

Hot-Plug Fans ........................................................................................................... 1-8

Hot-Plug Power Supplies.......................................................................................... 1-8

Storage Media........................................................................................................... 1-9

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Video .........................................................................................................................1-9

Server Configuration and Management .........................................................................1-10

Integrated Features ..................................................................................................1-10

Software Tools and Utilities....................................................................................1-12

Warranties......................................................................................................................1-14

Security Features............................................................................................................1-14

Diagnostic Tools ............................................................................................................ 1-15

Chapter 2

Planning the Server Installation

Optimum Environment ....................................................................................................2-2

Space and Airflow Requirements..............................................................................2-2

Temperature Requirements .......................................................................................2-3

Power Requirements..................................................................................................2-4

Grounding Requirements ..........................................................................................2-5

Rack Planning Resources.................................................................................................2-6

Rack Warnings................................................................................................................. 2-7

Server Warnings and Cautions.........................................................................................2-8

Server Shipping Carton Contents.....................................................................................2-9

Chapter 3

Installing Hardware Options

Differences Between the Tower- and Rack-Model Servers.............................................3-4

Chassis Configuration ...............................................................................................3-5

Opening the Front Bezel Door ..................................................................................3-7

Preparing for an Installation.............................................................................................3-8

Powering Down the Server........................................................................................3-8

Locating and Removing the Torx T-15 Tool ............................................................3-9

Removing the Access Panel ....................................................................................3-10

Opening the Hot-Plug Door ....................................................................................3-12

Processors ......................................................................................................................3-14

Installing an Additional Processor ..........................................................................3-15

Upgrading a Processor.............................................................................................3-22

Hot-Plug Fan.................................................................................................................. 3-30

Memory..........................................................................................................................3-33

Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards ..................................................................................3-33

PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards ..........................................................................3-34

PCI-X Slot Architecture ..........................................................................................3-34

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Embedded NIC ....................................................................................................... 3-37

Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board .......................................................... 3-37

Remote Insight Board.................................................................................................... 3-42

Hot-Plug Power Supplies .............................................................................................. 3-46

Internal Storage Areas ................................................................................................... 3-52

Drive Bays .............................................................................................................. 3-54

Removable Media Bays .......................................................................................... 3-60

Installing a DVD Drive in the CD-ROM Drive Bay .............................................. 3-66

External Devices............................................................................................................ 3-73

Connecting an External Device using the Internal-to-External

SCSI Cable Assembly............................................................................................. 3-73

Connecting an External Device to an Expansion Board ......................................... 3-74

Chapter 4

PCI-X Technology

PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards .................................................................................. 4-2

Slot Architecture.............................................................................................................. 4-2

Embedded NIC ................................................................................................................ 4-4

Performance Balancing ................................................................................................... 4-4

Expansion Slot Speed LEDs............................................................................................ 4-6

PCI-X Hot Plug Technology ........................................................................................... 4-7

PCI-X Hot Plug Features .......................................................................................... 4-7

PCI-X Hot Plug Requirements.................................................................................. 4-8

PCI Hot Plug Utility ................................................................................................. 4-9

PCI Hot Plug Button ................................................................................................. 4-9

Expansion Slot LEDs.............................................................................................. 4-10

Performing PCI Hot Plug Operations............................................................................ 4-13

Hot Installing an Expansion Board ......................................................................... 4-14

Hot Removing an Expansion Board ....................................................................... 4-18

PCI Hot Plug Utilities.................................................................................................... 4-21

PCI Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT ................................................................... 4-22

Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console.................................................. 4-22

Contents

Chapter 5

Installing the Rack Server

Server Installation Overview........................................................................................... 5-2

Preparing the Rack for Server Installation ...................................................................... 5-3

Measuring with the Template ................................................................................... 5-3

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Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame..................................................................5-6

Installing the Rack Rail Assemblies.......................................................................... 5-8

Preparing the Server for Rack Installation.....................................................................5-10

Attaching the Server Rails....................................................................................... 5-11

Removing the Power Supplies ................................................................................5-12

Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket .....................................................5-14

Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................................5-15

Loading the Server into the Rack Rails...................................................................5-15

Attaching the Cable Management Arm...................................................................5-19

Reinstalling the Power Supplies..............................................................................5-20

Securing the Server in the Rack for Shipping................................................................ 5-21

Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices..................................................... 5-22

Securing Cables with the Cable Management Arm ....................................................... 5-24

Securing Server Cables ...........................................................................................5-24

Securing the Power Cord.........................................................................................5-25

Powering Up the Server.................................................................................................5-26

Installing an Operating System......................................................................................5-27

Registering Your Server ................................................................................................5-28

Routine Maintenance .....................................................................................................5-29

Chapter 6

Installing the Tower Server

Server Installation Guidelines.......................................................................................... 6-2

Connecting the AC Power Cord and Peripheral Devices ................................................6-3

Power Cord Guidelines .............................................................................................6-5

Powering Up the Server...................................................................................................6-5

Installing an Operating System........................................................................................6-7

Registering Your Server ..................................................................................................6-9

Routine Maintenance .......................................................................................................6-9

Chapter 7

Cabling the Server

Internal Cabling Configurations ......................................................................................7-6

Internal Drives and Storage Devices ......................................................................... 7-6

Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition .........................................................................7-10

Power Button Assembly..........................................................................................7-11

External Cabling Configurations ...................................................................................7-12

External SCSI Hard Drives .....................................................................................7-12

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External Storage Devices........................................................................................ 7-12

External USB Devices ............................................................................................ 7-15

Rack Cabling Guidelines............................................................................................... 7-16

Routing Cables and Power Cords ........................................................................... 7-17

Chapter 8

Server Configuration and Utilities

ROM-Based Setup Utility ............................................................................................... 8-2

Navigating RBSU ..................................................................................................... 8-2

Saving RBSU Configuration Settings....................................................................... 8-3

Using RBSU ............................................................................................................. 8-3

Configuring Advanced Memory Protection............................................................ 8-10

Saving RBSU Configuration Settings for Multiple Server Replication.................. 8-10

Redundant ROM Support.............................................................................................. 8-11

Switching to the Backup ROM Through the ROM-Based Setup Utility................ 8-11

Accessing Redundant ROM Using the System Maintenance Switch..................... 8-12

Flashing the System ROM............................................................................................. 8-12

Upgrading the System ROM using the ROMPaq Utility........................................ 8-13

Remote ROM Flash ................................................................................................ 8-13

ROM Legacy USB Support........................................................................................... 8-14

SmartStart CD ............................................................................................................... 8-15

SmartStart Diskette Builder........................................................................................... 8-15

SmartStart Scripting Toolkit.......................................................................................... 8-16

Insight Manager 7.......................................................................................................... 8-17

Diagnostics Utility......................................................................................................... 8-18

Automatic Server Recovery-2 ....................................................................................... 8-18

Integrated Management Log.......................................................................................... 8-19

Viewing the Log ..................................................................................................... 8-19

Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility ............................................................................. 8-21

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Appendix A

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers............................................................ A-1

Federal Communications Commission Notice............................................................... A-1

Class A Equipment .................................................................................................. A-2

Class B Equipment................................................................................................... A-2

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the

FCC Logo – United States Only .............................................................................. A-3

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Modifications ...........................................................................................................A-4

Cables ....................................................................................................................... A-4

Mouse Compliance Statement..................................................................................A-4

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ..................................................................................A-4

Class A Equipment................................................................................................... A-4

Class B Equipment ...................................................................................................A-4

European Union Notice ..................................................................................................A-5

Japanese Notice............................................................................................................... A-5

BSMI Notice ................................................................................................................... A-6

Laser Devices.................................................................................................................. A-6

Laser Safety Warnings .............................................................................................A-6

Compliance with CDRH Regulations ......................................................................A-6

Compliance with International Regulations .............................................................A-7

Laser Product Label.................................................................................................. A-7

Laser Information..................................................................................................... A-7

Battery Replacement Notice ...........................................................................................A-8

Power Cords.................................................................................................................... A-9

Appendix B

Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage.................................................................................... B-1

Grounding Methods ........................................................................................................ B-2

Appendix C

System LEDs and Switches

System LEDs .................................................................................................................. C-1

Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... C-2

System Board LEDs ................................................................................................. C-4

Memory Board LEDs and Icons............................................................................... C-5

Expansion Slot LEDs ............................................................................................... C-5

Expansion Slot Speed LEDs..................................................................................... C-8

Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................. C-9

Hot-Plug Fan LEDs................................................................................................ C-10

Embedded NIC Connector Activity LEDs............................................................. C-12

Rear Unit Identification LED and Button .............................................................. C-13

Hot-Plug Hard Drive LEDs.................................................................................... C-14

System LEDs and Internal Health LED Status Combinations ............................... C-18

System Board Switches ................................................................................................ C-20

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System Maintenance Switch ...................................................................................C-21

Non-Maskable Interrupt Switch..............................................................................C-22

System Configuration Settings......................................................................................C-22

Appendix D

Troubleshooting

When the Server Does Not Start .................................................................................... D-3

Diagnostic Steps ............................................................................................................. D-5

Problems After Initial Boot .......................................................................................... D-11

ROMPaq Disaster Recovery......................................................................................... D-14

Other Information Resources ....................................................................................... D-15

Appendix E

Server Specifications

Appendix F

System Battery

System Board Battery Replacement................................................................................ F-1

Index

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List of Figures

1-1 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 tower-model server............................................ 1-3

1-2 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 rack-model server.............................................. 1-4

2-1 ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers installed in a rack ........................................ 2-1

2-2 Rack-mounting hardware........................................................................................ 2-10

3-1 Front view of the tower model with the front bezel door removed and

front view of the rack model..................................................................................... 3-5

3-2 Rear view of the tower-model and rack-model server .............................................. 3-6

3-3 Opening the front bezel door on the tower-model server ......................................... 3-7

3-4 Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool............................................................... 3-9

3-5 Removing the front bezel door ............................................................................... 3-10

3-6 Removing the access panel (tower server).............................................................. 3-11

3-7 Locating the hot-plug door key............................................................................... 3-12

3-8 Unlocking and opening the hot-plug door .............................................................. 3-13

3-9 Removing the processor air baffle .......................................................................... 3-15

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3-10 Processor sockets and PPM slots on the system board............................................3-16

3-11 Lifting the processor retaining bracket and processor locking lever....................... 3-17

3-12 Installing the processor/heatsink assembly and securing the

processor locking lever............................................................................................3-18

3-13 Installing a PPM ...................................................................................................... 3-19

3-14 Securing the processor retaining bracket.................................................................3-20

3-15 Installing the processor air baffle ............................................................................3-21

3-16 Removing the processor air baffle...........................................................................3-23

3-17 Lifting the processor retaining bracket.................................................................... 3-24

3-18 Removing a PPM ....................................................................................................3-24

3-19 Removing a processor .............................................................................................3-25

3-20 Installing the processor/heatsink assembly and securing the

processor locking lever............................................................................................3-26

3-21 Installing a PPM ...................................................................................................... 3-27

3-22 Securing the processor retaining bracket.................................................................3-28

3-23 Installing the processor air baffle ............................................................................3-29

3-24 CPU and I/O hot-plug fan bays (view from the front panel looking down)............3-30

3-25 Installing CPU or I/O hot-plug fans ........................................................................3-31

3-26 Locating the CPU or I/O hot-plug fan LED ............................................................ 3-31

3-27 PCI-X expansion slots and buses ............................................................................3-35

3-28 Expansion slot speed LEDs.....................................................................................3-36

3-29 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............3-38

3-30 Locking the PCI retaining clip open........................................................................3-39

3-31 Inserting and securing an expansion board .............................................................3-40

3-32 Securing the PCI retaining clip ...............................................................................3-41

3-33 30-pin and 16-pin remote management connectors.................................................3-43

3-34 Cabling the Remote Insight Light-Out Pro to the system board (30-pin) ...............3-44

3-35 Cabling the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition to the system board (16-pin) .......3-44

3-36 The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (left) and

Remote Insight Lights-Out Pro (right) rear panel connectors .................................3-45

3-37 Hot-plug power supplies (rack configuration) ........................................................3-47

3-38 Removing the power supply blank from its bay...................................................... 3-48

3-39 Installing the hot-plug power supply.......................................................................3-49

3-40 Installing the retaining screw ..................................................................................3-50

3-41 Power supply LEDs (rack configuration)................................................................ 3-51

3-42 Internal storage device locations in the rack-model server .....................................3-53

3-43 Hot-plug hard drive installation order ..................................................................... 3-55

3-44 Removing the drive blank from the next available hot-plug drive bay ................... 3-56

3-45 Installing a hot-plug hard drive ...............................................................................3-57

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3-46 Removing the drive blank from the next available hot-plug hard drive bay .......... 3-58

3-47 Installing the HP universal hot-plug tape drive ...................................................... 3-59

3-48 Removing the media bay blanks (tower model) ..................................................... 3-61

3-49 Removing the removable media bay blank rails..................................................... 3-62

3-50 Affixing the removable media bay blank rails to a SCSI or IDE device ................ 3-62

3-51 Installing a SCSI or IDE device in the removable media bays (tower model) ....... 3-63

3-52 Cable routing of an IDE device from the removable media bay to the

secondary IDE connector on the system board....................................................... 3-65

3-53 Removing a CPU or I/O fan.................................................................................... 3-67

3-54 Removing a fan basket............................................................................................ 3-68

3-55 Extending the system tray....................................................................................... 3-68

3-56 Removing the drive air baffle ................................................................................. 3-69

3-57 Disconnecting cables from the CD-ROM drive...................................................... 3-69

3-58 Removing the CD-ROM drive................................................................................ 3-70

3-59 Installing a DVD drive in the CD-ROM drive bay................................................. 3-71

3-60 Cabling a DVD drive from the CD-ROM drive bay to the

primary IDE connector on the system board .......................................................... 3-72

3-61 Connecting an external device to the VHDCI SCSI connector .............................. 3-74

3-62 Connecting an external storage device to an expansion board ............................... 3-75

4-1 PCI-X expansion slots and buses.............................................................................. 4-3

4-2 Expansion slot speed LEDs ...................................................................................... 4-6

4-3 Internal expansion slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug button ......................................... 4-10

4-4 External expansion slot LEDs................................................................................. 4-11

4-5 Powering down the slot with the port-colored PCI Hot Plug button ...................... 4-14

4-6 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............ 4-15

4-7 Locking the PCI retaining clip open ....................................................................... 4-15

4-8 Inserting a PCI Hot Plug expansion board.............................................................. 4-16

4-9 Securing the PCI retaining clip ............................................................................... 4-16

4-10 Powering down the slot with the port-colored PCI Hot Plug button ...................... 4-18

4-11 Locking the PCI retaining clip open ....................................................................... 4-19

4-12 Releasing the expansion board with the expansion board release handle............... 4-19

4-13 Removing a PCI Hot Plug expansion board from the server .................................. 4-20

5-1 Measuring with the rack template on the front of the rack ....................................... 5-5

5-2 Inserting cage nuts into the rack frame ..................................................................... 5-7

5-3 Inserting the rack rail assembly into the rack (other rack details are removed for

clarity)....................................................................................................................... 5-8

5-4 Releasing the rail compression lever ........................................................................ 5-9

5-5 Inserting screws to secure the rack rail assembly in the rack ................................. 5-10

5-6 Positioning the server rail on the chassis ................................................................ 5-11

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5-7 Server power supplies .............................................................................................5-12

5-8 Removing the server power supplies.......................................................................5-13

5-9 Attaching a cable management arm bracket to the server ....................................... 5-14

5-10 Locking the inner slide rails into place ...................................................................5-16

5-11 Aligning the server rails with the inner slide rails...................................................5-17

5-12 Loading the rack server ...........................................................................................5-18

5-13 Securing the installed server in the rack.................................................................. 5-18

5-14 Attaching the cable management arm to the rear post of the rack ..........................5-19

5-15 Attaching the cable management arm to the cable management arm bracket......... 5-20

5-16 Securing the server in the rack for shipping............................................................5-21

5-17 Rear panel connectors and components (rack server) .............................................5-23

5-18 Server cables secured to the cable management arm ..............................................5-24

5-19 Securing the AC power cord to the server...............................................................5-25

5-20 Powering up the rack server ....................................................................................5-26

5-21 Inserting the CD into the rack server.......................................................................5-28

6-1 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 tower server .......................................................6-2

6-2 Rear panel connectors and components (tower server) ............................................. 6-4

6-3 Powering up the tower server....................................................................................6-6

6-4 Inserting the CD into the tower server ......................................................................6-8

7-1 System board connectors........................................................................................... 7-3

7-2 Power backplane connectors .....................................................................................7-4

7-3 Cable routing of a SCSI device from the removable media bay to internal SCSI

connector B on the system board ..............................................................................7-7

7-4 Cable routing of an IDE device from the removable media bay to the

system board.............................................................................................................. 7-8

7-5 Cable routing of the DVD drive from the CD-ROM drive bay to the

system board.............................................................................................................. 7-9

7-6 Cable routing of the Remote Insight Lights-Out Pro (30-pin) ................................7-10

7-7 Cable routing of the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (16-pin) .......................... 7-11

7-8 Standard cable routing of an external storage device through the VHDCI SCSI

connector .................................................................................................................7-13

7-9 Standard cable routing of an external storage device through an

expansion board.......................................................................................................7-14

7-10 Rear panel USB connectors..................................................................................... 7-15

7-11 ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server installed in a Compaq branded rack with

properly routed cabling ...........................................................................................7-17

C-1 Front panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... C-2

C-2 System board LEDs.................................................................................................. C-4

C-3 External expansion slot LEDs .................................................................................. C-5

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C-4 Internal expansion slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug button ...........................................C-6

C-5 Expansion slot speed LEDs ......................................................................................C-8

C-6 Power supply LEDs (rack configuration) .................................................................C-9

C-7 Hot-plug fan LEDs..................................................................................................C-10

C-8 Embedded NIC connector activity LEDs................................................................C-12

C-9 Rear UID and button...............................................................................................C-13

C-10 Hot-plug hard drive LEDs ......................................................................................C-15

C-11 System board switches............................................................................................C-20

F-1 Locating the system battery ...................................................................................... F-2

F-2 Removing the battery................................................................................................ F-2

F-3 Installing the battery ................................................................................................. F-3

List of Tables

2-1 Rack-Mounting Hardware ...................................................................................... 2-10

3-1 Gaining Access to Internal Components................................................................... 3-4

3-2 Front Chassis Components ....................................................................................... 3-5

3-3 Rear Chassis Components......................................................................................... 3-6

3-4 Processor Sockets and PPM Slots on the System Board ........................................ 3-16

3-5 CPU and I/O Hot-Plug Fan Locations .................................................................... 3-30

3-6 CPU and I/O Hot-Plug Fan LEDs........................................................................... 3-32

3-7 PCI-X Expansion Slots and Buses.......................................................................... 3-35

3-8 Expansion Slot Speed LEDs ................................................................................... 3-36

3-9 Remote Insight Board Connectors .......................................................................... 3-45

3-10 Hot-Plug Power Supply Locations.......................................................................... 3-47

3-11 Power Supply LEDs................................................................................................ 3-51

3-12 Internal Storage Device Locations.......................................................................... 3-53

4-1 PCI-X Expansion Slots and Buses............................................................................ 4-3

4-2 Recommended PCI-X Expansion Slot Population Order ......................................... 4-5

4-3 Expansion Slot Speed LEDs ..................................................................................... 4-6

4-4 Internal Expansion Slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug Button ....................................... 4-10

4-5 External Expansion Slot LEDs ............................................................................... 4-11

4-6 PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs .................................................................................. 4-12

5-1 Power Supply Locations ......................................................................................... 5-12

5-2 Rear Panel Connectors and Components (Rack Server)......................................... 5-23

5-3 Front Panel LED Activity During the Power-On Sequence ................................... 5-27

6-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Components (Tower Server)......................................... 6-4

6-2 Front Panel LED Activity During the Power-On Sequence ..................................... 6-6

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7-1 System Board Connectors .........................................................................................7-3

7-2 Power Backplane Connectors.................................................................................... 7-4

7-3 Required Cables ........................................................................................................ 7-5

8-1 RBSU Default Settings..............................................................................................8-8

C-1 Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... C-2

C-2 System Board LEDs ................................................................................................. C-4

C-3 External Expansion Slot LEDs................................................................................. C-5

C-4 Internal Expansion Slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug Button......................................... C-6

C-5 PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs.................................................................................... C-7

C-6 Expansion Slot Speed LEDs..................................................................................... C-8

C-7 Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................................. C-9

C-8 Hot-Plug Fan LEDs................................................................................................ C-10

C-9 Embedded NIC Connector Activity LEDs............................................................. C-12

C-10 Hot-Plug Hard Drive LEDs.................................................................................... C-15

C-11 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations..................................................... C-16

C-12 System LEDs and Internal Health LED Status Combinations ............................... C-18

C-13 System Board Switches.......................................................................................... C-20

C-14 System Maintenance Switch (SW4)....................................................................... C-21

D-1 Diagnostic Steps .......................................................................................................D-5

D-2 Is the System Power LED Off?................................................................................ D-6

D-3 Is the System Power LED Green?............................................................................ D-7

D-4 Is the External Health LED Green?..........................................................................D-8

D-5 Is the Internal Health LED Green?........................................................................... D-8

D-6 Is the Monitor Displaying Information?................................................................. D-10

D-7 Problems After Initial Boot.................................................................................... D-11

D-8 Troubleshooting Resources .................................................................................... D-15

E-1 Server Specifications................................................................................................ E-2

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This guide provides IT administrators and technicians step-by-step instructions for

installation, and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future

upgrades for the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server. The guide explains the

standard and optional features of HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers, how to

install hardware options for enhanced system performance, how to install and

configure memory, how to install expansion boards, how to install rack and tower

models of the servers, and how to cable and configure the servers.

Audience Assumptions

This guide is intended for IT administrators and technicians who are setting up and

installing ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers. The guide assumes readers have a

working knowledge of standard computer hardware, software, operating systems, and

server installation equipment and procedures. Readers must also understand standard

computer industry terminology and safety procedures regarding moving and working

with heavy, electronic equipment.

About This Guide

Important Safety Information

Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document

included with the server.

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About This Guide

Symbols on Equipment

The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:

WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.

This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.

This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.

This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.

These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.

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This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.

Weight in kg

Weight in lb

WARNING: 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.

Rack Stability

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.

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Related Documents

For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following

documentation:

• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server

• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the

access panel of your server

• The installation documentation that ship with option kits

• The Documentation CD, which includes the following resources:

— Servers Troubleshooting Guide

— Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide

— ROM-Based Setup Utility Guide

— PCI Hot Plug Administration Guide

— Memory installation guide

— A link to the maintenance and service guide

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Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get

further information and other help in the following locations.

Technical Support

In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.

This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality

improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the

nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide

Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website,

Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:

• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

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• Product serial number

• Product model name and number

• Applicable error messages

• Add-on boards or hardware

• Third-party hardware or software

• Operating system type and revision level

HP Website

The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at

Authorized Reseller

For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:

• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

www.hp.com.

• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.

Optional Installation Service

You may choose to have HP install your system. The installation service can be
purchased as a CarePaq packaged service or as a customized service agreement to
meet your specific requirements. Some of the CarePaq services are as follows:

• CarePaq Installation Services for Hardware

• CarePaq Hardware and Operating System Installation for ProLiant Servers

• CarePaq Installation and Start-up Services for Microsoft Windows 2000 and

Windows NT operating systems

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• CarePaq Installation and Start-up and Migration Services for Novell NetWare
operating system

• CarePaq Installation and Start-up Services for Insight Manager

Visit the HP website for detailed descriptions of these CarePaq services. This method
helps ensure top performance from the start and is especially valuable for business­critical environments.

This optional hardware installation service is available in all countries where HP has
a direct or indirect service presence. Service may be ordered from and directly
provided by an HP authorized service reseller or, in the United States only, service
may be ordered by calling 1-800-652-6672. In the United States, HP makes all of the
arrangements to have the system installed by qualified guaranteed service providers.
For U.S. ordering information, refer to the HP website:

www.hp.com

For worldwide ordering information, refer to the HP website:

www.hp.com

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HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
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HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers are high-performance, 2-way servers that
deliver maximum expansion and availability. HP engineering and design expertise
optimizes system performance and efficiency for intensive network environments.
Processor, memory, and I/O subsystems combine to provide an unbeatable high­performance system. Maximum internal expansion of up to 14 hot-plug hard drives
and 7 PCI-X slots enables application flexibility and headroom for future growth.
High-availability features, including Advanced Memory Protection technology and
hot-plug components, guarantee maximum uptime for business-critical applications.

Overview

The following features deliver superior 2-way performance on all
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers:

• 2-way Intel® Xeon processors with Hyper-Threading technology

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Server Features

• 400-MHz system bus

• 2-way interleaved PC 1600 ECC DDR SDRAM

• Four 64-bit, 100-MHz, peered PCI-X buses

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Server Features

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers offer a highly scalable environment with
the following expansion capabilities:

• Memory expansion

• 16 media bays

• 7 PCI-X slots (4 hot-plug slots)

• Embedded RJ-45 10/100 Autosensing Ethernet network interface controller

(NIC) with Wake On LAN (WOL) support and Preboot eXecution Environment
(PXE) support

Key redundancy and hot-plug features create a high availability environment:

• Advanced Memory Protection technology

• Redundant hot-plug fans

• Redundant hot-plug power supplies

• PCI-X Hot Plug

• Redundant ROM

• Optional redundant NIC

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers also feature management and
configuration tools that are the hallmark of HP ProLiant servers:

• SmartStart utility

• SmartStart scripting

• ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)

• Insight Manager 7 compatibility

• Remote Insight Lights-Out support

• Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)

• Integrated Management Log (IML)

• Pre-Failure Warranty on hard drives, processors, and memory

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Server Features

The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server ships in either a tower or rack-mountable
configuration.

Figure 1-1 shows the tower model of the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server.

Figure 1-1: HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 tower­model server

NOTE: A tower-model server can convert into a rack-model server using the tower-to-rack

conversion kit.

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Server Features

Figure 1-2 shows the rack model of the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server.

Figure 1-2: HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 rack-model
server

NOTE: A rack-model server can convert into a tower-model server using the rack-to-tower

conversion kit.

Standard Features

The following features are standard on all HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 models,
unless otherwise noted.

Processors

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support up to two Intel Xeon processors
with Hyper-Threading technology.

Memory

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support the following memory features:

• PC1600 registered DDR SDRAM DIMMs

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• ECC and Advanced ECC memory for single-bit memory error correction and
multi-bit memory error detection

• 2 × 1 interleaving memory

• Optional Advanced Memory Protection

For more information on Advanced Memory Protection, refer to the
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Memory Installation Guide.

PCI-X Expansion Slots

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers offer a range of features for internal and
external expansion in ways that ensure optimal availability and performance.

• PCI-X technology

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers feature seven 64-bit, 100-MHz
expansion slots operating across four buses that support the latest
industry-standard technology, Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended
(PCI-X). This follow-on technology increases the data throughput capacity of
PCI technology and minimizes bottlenecks associated with high-bandwidth
devices, such as:

Server Features

— Gigabit Ethernet NICs

— Fibre channel controllers

— Smart Array Controllers

• Load balancing and PCI Hot Plug

The server’s PCI-X expansion slots operate across four separate buses to enable
load balancing across multiple expansion boards. Four hot-plug slots provide
enhanced availability.

• Expansion slot speed LEDs

Internal LEDs associated with each PCI-X slot enable you to determine at a
glance whether the board in that slot is a PCI board or a PCI-X board, as well as
the speed at which the board is operating.

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Embedded Network Interface Controller

The standard network interface controller (NIC) provided with your ProLiant ML530
Generation 2 server is an NC3163 Embedded 10/100 Fast Ethernet NIC with the
following features:

• Dual 10/100 MB/s data transfer rate

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support

• Wake On LAN (WOL) support

• Autosensing LAN capable at either 10 or 100 MBps

• Full-duplex Ethernet for two-way transmission

SCSI Support

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers provide support for both internal and
external SCSI devices.

• Integrated SCSI controller

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers provide a Dual Channel Integrated
Ultra3 SCSI controller.

• SCSI drive cages

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers ship with two internal six-bay drive
cages. Each cage supports Ultra3 or Ultra4 SCSI hot-plug hard drives.

• Optional internal two-bay hot-plug SCSI drive cage

The removable media bay in the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server supports
the installation of an optional internal two-bay hot-plug SCSI drive cage, which
provides space for up to two additional hot-plug hard drives.

• Internal-to-external SCSI cable assembly

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers ship with an internal-to-external SCSI
connector and cable. The cable can be connected to one of the SCSI connectors
on the system board, enabling you to connect external SCSI devices through the
VHDCI SCSI connector on the rear panel of the server.

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System Monitoring

In HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers, the system is monitored by internal and
external LEDs, including:

• Component LEDs visible on the front of the server

— Power On/Standby button and LED

— Internal health

— External health

— Embedded NIC activity

— Hard drives

— UID (Unit Identification) LED and button

• Component LEDs visible on the rear of the server

— Power supplies

— Embedded NIC activity

— Hot-plug expansion slots (power and fault status)

Server Features

— UID (Unit Identification) LED and button

• Component LEDs visible inside the server

— Processors

— Processor Power Modules (PPMs)

— Memory board

— Expansion slots (speed, power, and fault status)

— Fans

— Memory board interlock

— Thermal warning

• Diagnostic support through RBSU, the ROM, the health drivers, and
Insight Manager 7

For more information about system LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and
Switches.”

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Hot-Plug Fans

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support redundant hot-plug fans. If the
primary fan fails, the server generates a system alert and commands the redundant
fan to function automatically. The redundant hot-plug fan protects the various server
components from overheating, provides rapid serviceability, and minimizes the risk
of system interruption:

• Standard: One hot-plug CPU fan, one hot-plug I/O fan, two required hot-plug
drive fans, and one redundant hot-plug drive fan

• Optional: One redundant hot-plug CPU fan and one redundant hot-plug I/O fan

Hot-Plug Power Supplies

Improved power supply performance ensures that a single power supply provides
sufficient power to the entire system. Complete redundancy can be achieved by
installing only one additional power supply.

The standard and redundant power supplies run simultaneously under normal
operating conditions. The redundant hot-plug power supply ensures the delivery of
electricity to the server, provides rapid serviceability, and minimizes the risk of
system interruption.

In case of a loss of redundancy, the system sends an alert of the failure to the system
administrator. The failure does not cause any loss of power, and the failed unit can be
replaced without having to power down the server or save system data.

• Standard: One hot-plug 600-W power supply

• Optional: One hot-plug 600-W power supply

Hot-plug power supplies also have advanced features that ease operation:

• Auto Line Sensing capability automatically selects the appropriate line voltage.

• Power Down Manager ensures that ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers

deactivate in a manner that safeguards data and system integrity.

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Storage Media

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers offer a variety of media bays for flexibility
in choosing internal storage devices.

For information about installing storage devices into the media bays, see Chapter 3,
“Installing Hardware Options.”

Internal Hot-Plug Drive Bays

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers ship with twelve one-inch hot-plug drive
bays supporting Ultra3 or Ultra4 hard drives.

Fixed Internal Media Drive Bays

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support two pre-installed media bays:

• IDE CD-ROM drive

• 3.5-inch 1.44-MB diskette drive

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Removable Media Bays

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers have two available half-height bays for
optional media devices such as DVDs, digital linear tape (DLT) drives, or a two-bay
hot-plug SCSI drive cage for hot-plug SCSI devices.

Video

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers deliver the following video features:

• Integrated ATI Rage XL Video Controller with maximum resolution of

1280 × 1024, 16-bit color, noninterlaced

• 8-MB video SDRAM standard

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Server Configuration and Management

HP offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support effective server
management and configuration. This section provides an overview of the following
server management features that are detailed in Chapter 8, “Server Configuration and
Utilities.”

Integrated Features

• ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

RBSU is an updateable configuration utility that is embedded in the server ROM.
The RBSU helps you configure certain server hardware settings and prepare the
server for operating system installation. The RBSU enables you to view and
establish server configuration settings during initial system startup, as well as
modify them after the server has been configured. With the RBSU, you can
manage system options, such as the operating system, Advanced Memory
Protection, standard boot order, PCI-X devices, date and time, ASR-2, server
passwords, boot control order, and advanced options.

• Redundant ROM support

Redundant ROM provides a disaster recovery mechanism for mission-critical
servers. With redundant ROM support, HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers
enable you to upgrade or configure your ROM safely. For example, if your server
loses power during a ROM flash or if the flash process is interrupted in any way,
the system can be restarted with the original ROM image.

The server has a ROM image that acts as two, separate 1-MB ROMs. If the boot
ROM experiences a problem, the system defaults to the previous version to
maximize server availability and performance. Without this redundancy, the
server would be unavailable until a special disaster recovery process restored the
original ROM.

Redundant ROM also enables you to use RBSU to switch between two ROM
images for testing and evaluation purposes. If the new ROM does not meet your
expectations, you can use RBSU to restore the previous ROM image. Without
redundant ROM, you would need to use the ROMPaq Flash Utility to restore the
previous ROM image.

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Server Features

• ROMPaq Utility

Flash ROM capability enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system
or option ROMPaq utilities.

• Remote ROM Flash Utility

The Remote ROM Flash Utility enables administrators to upgrade the system
ROMs as well as the supported Smart Array controllers on multiple servers from
a single point of execution. The ROM upgrades can be flashed either individually
or batched together to perform multiple ROM upgrades in a single step.

• ROM legacy USB support

ROM legacy USB support provides USB mouse and keyboard support for
operating systems that do not support USB, as well as POST and RBSU support
for keyboards. For information about operating systems currently providing USB
support, refer to the operating system support matrix on the website:

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/
os%20feature%20matrix%20103000.pdf

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Server Features

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)

PXE enables servers to load and execute a network bootstrap program (NBP)
from a PXE server and execute a pre-configured image. The image can be an
operating system image created by software, or a boot diskette image. PXE
makes it possible to configure or reconfigure a system remotely. The NIC (either
the embedded NIC or a NIC installed in an expansion slot) on
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers contains a PXE universal service
agent. When HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers are connected to a
network, this agent can interact with the remote PXE server to retrieve the boot
image. An administrator at a management console can then install an operating
system or configure the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers remotely.

Software Tools and Utilities

• SmartStart for Servers CD

SmartStart is a set of server integration tools and utilities that optimizes platform
configuration and simplifies setup of servers. SmartStart includes the suite of HP
server software from diagnostics to drivers and supports the installation and
integration of operating system software. The SmartStart CD is the recommended
tool for loading system software, achieving a well-integrated server, and ensuring
maximum dependability and supportability.

• SmartStart Diskette Builder

The SmartStart Diskette Builder is a utility that uses data stored on the
SmartStart CD to create support diskettes. You can create support diskettes for
specific configuration needs or for software that cannot be used directly from the
SmartStart CD.

• SmartStart Scripting Toolkit

The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit contains a set of MS-DOS-based utilities that
enable you to configure and deploy servers in a customized, predictable, and
unattended manner. These utilities provide scripted server and array replication
for mass server deployment. They enable you to duplicate the configuration of a
source server onto target systems with minimum user interaction.

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Server Features

• Insight Manager 7

Insight Manager 7 provides web-based system management for HP servers and
any HTTP, SNMP, MIB2, or DMI v2.0-compliant device. Insight Manager 7 is
installed from the Management CD. It is an easy-to-use, intuitive software utility
designed for collecting server information including fault conditions,
performance, security, remote management, and recovery services.

• Diagnostics Utility

The Diagnostics Utility displays information about the server’s hardware and
tests the system to be sure that it is operating properly. If you used SmartStart to
install your operating system, you can access the Diagnostics Utility from the
SmartStart CD.

• Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)

ASR-2 enables the server to boot automatically from either the operating system
or from HP utilities. If there is a critical system failure, ASR-2 automatically
restarts the server and can be configured to page a designated system
administrator.

• Integrated Management Log (IML)

The IML provides a detailed log of key system events. This log also monitors the
server health log and is accessible from Insight Manager 7 and your Remote
Insight Lights-Out Edition option.

• Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility

The Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility enables administrators to configure the
Integrated Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI controller for support of HP storage and
clustering options.

For more detailed information about these tools and utilities, see Chapter 8, “Server
Configuration and Utilities,” or refer to the SmartStart documentation, the ProLiant
Essentials Foundation Pack, or the Documentation CD that ships with your server.

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Server Features

Warranties

For no additional cost, HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers come with the
following optional warranties:

• Three-Year Parts, Labor, and On-Site Limited Warranty depending on your
location

• Next Business Day Warranty

• Pre-Failure Warranty on processors, memory, and hard drives when Insight

Manager 7 is installed

• Global Warranty (where HP has a service presence)

For additional service and support offerings, visit the HP website:

www.hp.com/servers/proliant

Security Features

To safeguard the integrity of data stored on or managed by your server, HP provides
the following security features:

• Power-on password

• Administrator password

• Network server mode

• QuickLock

• Diskette drive control

• Diskette write control

• Diskette boot control

• Serial/parallel interface control

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• NVRAM invalidation

• Front bezel door lock (tower model only)

• Hot-plug door lock

Diagnostic Tools

HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers provide the following software and
firmware diagnostic tools:

• Power-On Self-Test (POST)

• Insight Manager 7

• User diagnostics (DIAGS)

• Integrated Management Log (IML)

• Health driver

• ROMPaq utilities to upgrade redundant ROM

• ASR-2

Server Features

For additional information concerning HP diagnostic tools, refer to the
Documentation CD that ships with your server.

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Planning the Server Installation

This chapter provides information and instructions for planning the installation of the
HP server. Figure 2-1 illustrates multiple HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers
installed in a rack.

Figure 2-1: ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers
installed in a rack

The following sections describe the server and site preparation required to correctly
and safely install your server. This preparation includes:

• Optimum environment considerations

• Rack planning resources

• Rack warnings and cautions

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• Server warnings and cautions

• Server shipping contents

Optimum Environment

When installing the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server in a rack, select a
location that meets the environmental standards described in the following sections.

Information is available for optional rack adapter kits to install your server in a telco
or third-party rack. Complete instructions for using adapter kits to install your server
in a rack are included with each option kit.

• For information about obtaining rack option kits for third-party racks, refer to the
HP website:

www.hp.com/servers/proliant

• For information about installing your server in a telco rack, refer to the following
website:

www.racksolutions.com/hp

Space and Airflow Requirements

To enable servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements
when deciding where to install your Compaq branded or third-party rack:

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the rack.

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

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 inches) from the back of the rack to

the rear of another rack or row of racks.

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

CAUTION: Do not block the ventilation openings.

When there is any vertical space in the rack not filled by servers or rack components,
the gaps between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and
across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanks to maintain proper airflow.

Compaq branded 9000 and 10000 Series racks provide proper server cooling from
flow-through perforations in the front and rear rack 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) and 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 your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear

doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 square inches) 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 inches).

CAUTION: Always use blanks to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This
arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanks results in improper
cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Temperature Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or locate the
system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

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The HP 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).

Power Requirements

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 your
facility’s wiring and installation requirements.

The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/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 Edition
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For
electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product’s rating label or the user
documentation supplied with that option.

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:

• The power load must be balanced between available AC supply branch circuits.

• The overall system AC current load must not exceed 80 percent of the branch

circuit AC current rating.

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Grounding Requirements

For proper operation and safety, the server must be properly grounded. 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, the equipment must be installed in accordance with Canadian Standards
Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, the
installation must follow any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 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 power distribution
unit (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. HP does not recommend using common power outlet strips for this
equipment.

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Rack Planning Resources

The following resource information is available on rack designs and products.

The Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool and Rack Products documentation
information can be found on the website:

www.compaq.com/support/files/storage/index.html

The Rack Resource CD Kit ships with all Compaq branded racks. A summary of the
content of each CD follows:

• Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool

This information helps you to simulate potential Compaq branded rack
configurations based on your input. Rack Builder Pro provides the following
information:

— Graphical preview of properly configured racks

— Site planning data, including power requirements, cooling mandates, and

physical specifications

— Ordering information, including required components, part numbers, and

appropriate quantities

• Installing Rack Products video

This video provides a visual overview of operations required for configuring a
Compaq branded rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the
following important configuration steps:

— Site planning

— Installing rack servers and rack options

— Cabling

— Coupling racks

• Rack Products Documentation CD

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The resource information on this CD enables you to view, search, and print
documentation for Compaq branded racks and rack options. It also helps you set
up and optimize your new Compaq branded rack in a manner that best fits your
environment.

Rack Warnings

Before installing your rack, be sure you understand the following warnings:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, always
be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component
outside the rack. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is
extended for any reason. Extend only one component at a time.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be
sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single-rack installation.

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• The racks are coupled in multiple-rack installations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, 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: Always begin by mounting the heaviest item on the bottom of the
rack. Continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

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Server Warnings and Cautions

Before installing your server, be sure you understand the following 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.

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

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

important safety feature.

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

easily accessible at all times.

• Unplug the AC power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to

the equipment.

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.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods without the access panel.
Operating the server without the access panel results in improper airflow and
improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

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Server Shipping Carton Contents

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation
necessary for installing your server. All of the rack-mounting hardware necessary for
installing the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server into the rack is included with the
rack or the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include the following:

• HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server

• Hardware documentation, reference information, and software products

• AC power cord

• Rack-mounting hardware (Figure 2-2 and Table 2-1)

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Figure 2-2: Rack-mounting hardware

Table 2-1: Rack-Mounting Hardware

Item Description Item Description

1 Rack rail assemblies (2) 5 Retaining screws

• Shipping screws (2)

• M6 x 12mm Phillips head (4)

2 Server rails (2) 6 Rack template

3 Cable management arm bracket 7 Cable management arm

4 Cable management arm support bracket

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Installing Hardware Options

This chapter explains procedures for the installation of hot-plug and non-hot-plug
options specific to the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server.

For more information about option installation procedures, refer to the following
resources:

• The installation documentation that ships with the option kit

• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server

• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the

access panel of your server

For more information about memory installation procedures, refer to the server
memory installation guide on the Documentation CD.

For more information about hot-plug expansion board installation procedures, see
Chapter 4, “PCI-X Technology.”

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The following warnings apply to all procedures:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Heed all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions.

• Allow internal system components to cool before touching any surfaces.

• Be sure that the power to the server is turned off and that all power cords

are disconnected.

• Allow only qualified service personnel—those trained to work with

products capable of producing hazardous energy levels—to install options,
except when installing hot-plug power supplies or hard drives.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you

are properly grounded before beginning any installation procedures.

WARNING: The server is very heavy, up to 66 kg (146 lb). To reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Remove all hot-plug power supplies to reduce the weight of the

server before lifting it.

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and

guidelines for material handling.

• Get help to lift and maneuver the server.

• Be sure the server casters are locked in place on tower models.

The following warnings apply to in-rack operations only:

WARNING: Always begin by mounting the heaviest item on the bottom of the
rack. Continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, always
be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component
outside the rack. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is
extended for any reason. Extend only one component at a time.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be
sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled in multiple-rack installations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hazardous energy or of
damage to the equipment when working on energized servers with
precautions:

• Remove all watches, rings, and any other loose fitting jewelry.

• Avoid the use of conductive tools inside the server that could bridge live

parts.

CAUTION: For Compaq branded Series 7000 racks, you must install

highly ventilated rack door inserts to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

CAUTION: Be sure that your rack meets all recommended space and airflow
requirements for your server.

HP has equipped the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server chassis with a system tray
to facilitate the installation of hardware upgrades, particularly accessing the drive
fans and internal cabling. Most hardware options are installed onto the system board,
the memory board, or in the drive bay.

To streamline the installation process, read the installation instructions for all of the
hardware options and identify similar steps before installing the hardware options.

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Use Table 3-1 to determine how to reach the most commonly accessed internal server
components.

Table 3-1: Gaining Access to Internal Components

Component Access Instruction

Expansion slots Open the front bezel door (tower model only)

and remove the access panel.

Hot-plug expansion slots Open the hot-plug door.

Memory Open the hot-plug door.

Processor sockets Open the front bezel door (tower model only)

and remove the access panel.

Differences Between the Tower- and Rack-Model Servers

You can perform the following chassis conversions by using the appropriate
conversion option kit:

• Tower-to-rack

• Rack-to-tower

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Chassis Configuration

The primary difference between the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 tower and rack
models (Figure 3-1) is the chassis configuration. The tower model also has casters on
the bottom of the server and a front bezel door to cover the server chassis. This
chapter illustrates only the rack model of the server for most of the hardware
installation procedures.

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Figure 3-1: Front view of the tower model with the front
bezel door removed and front view of the rack model

Table 3-2 shows the front chassis components.

Table 3-2: Front Chassis Components

Item Component

1 Access panel

2 Hot-plug door

3 Front panel LED assembly

4 Removable media bay

5 Drive cage

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Figure 3-2 shows the rear view of the tower-model and rack-model server.

Figure 3-2: Rear view of the tower-model and
rack-model server

Table 3-3 shows the rear chassis components.

Table 3-3: Rear Chassis Components

Item Component

1 System tray handle

2 PCI-X expansion slots

3 Hot-plug power supply 1

4 Hot-plug power supply bay 2 (redundant)

5 Hot-plug power supply bay 3 (not used)*

6 Torx T-15 tool

*Improved power supply performance ensures that a single power supply
provides sufficient power to the entire system. Complete redundancy can be
achieved by installing only one additional power supply.

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The features in Table 3-3 pertain directly to the hardware options in this chapter. For
a detailed description of the rear panel connectors, see Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack
Server,” or Chapter 6, “Installing the Tower Server.”

Opening the Front Bezel Door

This procedure applies only to tower-model servers.

To open the front bezel door of the tower-model server:

1. If the front bezel door is locked, turn the key lock to release it (1).

2. Swing the front bezel door open (2).

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Figure 3-3: Opening the front bezel door on the
tower-model server

To secure the tower chassis and lock the front bezel door, reverse steps 1 and 2.

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Preparing for an Installation

Most internal installation procedures involve either the memory or system board.
Installing components onto these boards may require the following common
preparatory tasks:

• Powering down the server

• Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool

• Removing the access panel

• Opening the hot-plug door

Powering Down the Server

To power down the server:

1. Shut down the operating system as directed in the operating system instructions.

2. For tower-model servers only, open the front bezel door. See “Opening the Front

Bezel Door” in this chapter.

3. If the server is on, set the Power On/Standby button to standby.

4. Be sure that the following events occur:

— The Power On/Standby button LED turns amber, indicating that the system is

in standby mode.

— All fans stop spinning.

5. Disconnect all AC power cords.

WARNING: The system power in the server does not completely shut off
from the front panel Power On/Standby button. Moving the button from on
to standby leaves some portions of the hot-plug power supply and some
internal circuitry active. To shut off all power to the system, move the
button to standby and disconnect all AC power cords from the server.

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Locating and Removing the Torx T-15 Tool

Many hardware procedures in the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server are toolless,
but a few require the removal of Torx T-15 screws that have been installed for
shipping or security reasons. A Torx T-15 tool ships with the server for the removal
of these screws.

To remove the Torx T-15 tool:

1. Locate the Torx T-15 tool on the back of the server, just below the system tray

handle.

2. Slide the tool out of the retaining clips.

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Figure 3-4: Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool

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Removing the Access Panel

WARNING: To avoid risk of injury or damage to the equipment from hazardous
energy, the access panel must remain secure during normal operation, or the
server must be installed in a controlled access location and serviced only by
qualified personnel.

To remove the access panel:

1. For tower-model servers only, complete the following steps to prepare the server
for the removal of the access panel:

a. Remove the front bezel door by opening the door fully and lifting the door up

and away from the server chassis.

Figure 3-5: Removing the front bezel door

b. Lock the casters at the base of the server and gently tilt the server onto the

side opposite the access panel to facilitate access to internal components.

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2. For rack-model servers already installed in a rack, complete the following steps

to prepare the server for the removal of the access panel:

a. Loosen the front panel thumbscrews to release the server from the rack.

b. Pull the server out from the front of the rack until it stops.

3. Loosen the screws located on the front panel of the server to release the access

panel (1).

IMPORTANT: One screw is keyed for a Torx T-15 tool only. Use the Torx T-15 tool that
ships with the server to remove this screw. See “Locating and Removing the Torx T-15
Tool” in this chapter. The other two fasteners are thumbscrews and are loosened by hand.

4. Slide the access panel 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) toward the rear of the unit (2).

5. Lift and remove the access panel.

Figure 3-6: Removing the access panel (tower server)

6. Turn the access panel over to locate the hood labels. These labels provide

information about installing and configuring drives, installing memory, and
installing additional processors.

7. Set the panel aside and use the label to locate components inside the chassis.

8. Reverse steps 1-5 to reinstall the access panel.

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Opening the Hot-Plug Door

To open the hot-plug door:

1. For tower-model servers only, lock the casters at the base of the server and gently
tilt the server onto the side opposite the access panel to facilitate access to
internal components.

2. For rack-model servers already installed in a rack, complete the following steps
to lock the server into the fully extended position:

a. Loosen the front panel thumbscrews to release the server from the rack.

b. Extend the server from rack until it stops.

3. Locate the hot-plug door key. The key is located inside the front bezel door on

tower-model servers (1), or in a bag attached to the rear handle on rack-model
servers (2).

Figure 3-7: Locating the hot-plug door key

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4. If the hot-plug door is locked, use the hot-plug door key to release it (1).

5. Push the latches toward the center of the hot-plug door (2) and lift to view the

memory and PCI-related hood labels (3).

WARNING: The hot-plug door provides access to hazardous energy
circuits. To avoid risk of injury or damage to the equipment from
hazardous energy, be sure that the door remains locked during normal
operation or install the server in a controlled access location.

Figure 3-8: Unlocking and opening the hot-plug door

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Processors

ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support up to two Intel Xeon processors.

The Intel Xeon processor and Intel Xeon processor MP, introduce a new technology
called Hyper-Threading which allows the processor to execute multiple threads
simultaneously. Hyper-Threading technology makes a single processor look like two
logical processors to operating systems that recognize Hyper-Threading technology.

Although no software changes are needed to take advantage of Hyper-Threading, this
feature can be disabled in the server’s RBSU.

For more information on Hyper-Threading, visit the Intel website. This site also
provides information on Microsoft® OS licensing:

http://developer.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/

Also, refer to the following website for HP Hyper-Threading technology information:

www.compaq.com/products/servers/technology/hyper-threading.html

CAUTION: To be sure that the system ROM recognizes the new processor you are
installing, update the ROM if necessary. For the most recent ROMpaq, refer to the HP
website:

www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage

Failure to flash your ROM before installing processors can cause system failure.

CAUTION: Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must always be populated. Failure to
populate processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 prevents the system from operating.

IMPORTANT: Install a PPM for each processor in the system. When installing a new
processor, you must also install a new PPM.

IMPORTANT: If processors of differing speeds are installed, each processor matches the
rated speed of the slower processor.

IMPORTANT: ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers ship with gold-colored
processor/heatsink assemblies. To be sure that you install a processor compatible with your
server, only install processors with gold-colored heatsinks.

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Installing an Additional Processor

ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers ship with one processor and support up to two
processors. To install an additional processor:

1. For tower-model servers only, open the front bezel door. See “Opening the Front

Bezel Door” in this chapter.

2. Power down the server. See “Powering Down the Server” in this chapter.

3. For rack-model servers only, extend the server from the rack by loosening the

front panel thumbscrews and extending the server out of the front of the rack
until it stops.

4. Remove the access panel. See “Removing the Access Panel” in this chapter.

5. Remove the processor air baffle:

a. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the air baffle to the system tray (1).

b. Lift the air baffle up out of the server (2).

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Figure 3-9: Removing the processor air baffle

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6. Using Figure 3-10 and Table 3-4, locate the available processor socket and PPM
slot on the system board.

Figure 3-10: Processor sockets and PPM slots on the
system board

Table 3-4: Processor Sockets and PPM Slots on the
System Board

Item Slot or Socket

1 PPM 1 slot (ships populated)

2 Processor 1 socket (ships populated)

3 Processor 2 socket

4 PPM 2 slot

IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must always be populated. Failure to
populate processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 prevents the system from operating.

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7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the processor retaining bracket (1) and lift the bracket

upward (2).

8. Open the processor locking lever (3).

CAUTION: Failure to fully open the processor locking lever will prevent the
processor from seating properly during installation and can potentially lead to
hardware damage.

Figure 3-11: Lifting the processor retaining bracket and
processor locking lever

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9. Install the processor/heatsink assembly into the available processor socket:

a. Determine the correct processor orientation by observing the three guide pins

on the processor retaining bracket and the three corresponding guide holes on
the processor/heatsink assembly.

b. Insert the processor/heatsink assembly into the processor socket (1).

10. Close the processor locking lever (2).

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

IMPORTANT: If the processor locking lever is not secured, the processor retaining
bracket will not close properly.

Figure 3-12: Installing the processor/heatsink assembly
and securing the processor locking lever

NOTE: PPMs may look different than those illustrated in this document.

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11. Install the PPM into the available PPM slot, making sure the key slot in the PPM

is aligned with the key in the slot. Press firmly to be sure that the PPM is fully
seated in the slot.

Figure 3-13: Installing a PPM

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12. Lower the processor retaining bracket into position over the processor and
PPM (1) and secure it by tightening the thumbscrew (2).

Figure 3-14: Securing the processor retaining bracket

CAUTION: Before closing the processor retaining bracket, be sure that the

processor locking lever is closed. Forcing the bracket shut may damage
the processor or the processor socket.

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13. Reinstall the processor air baffle:

a. Insert the air baffle into the server. Be sure to insert the plastic tab on the air

baffle into the raised metal slot on the chassis wall (1).

b. Tighten the thumbscrews (2).

Figure 3-15: Installing the processor air baffle

14. Reinstall the access panel.

15. Install the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

16. Power up the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

NOTE: The ROM sets the processing frequency during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

17. Be sure that the internal health LED on the front of the system is illuminated

green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed information
on LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and Switches.”

18. If the LED indicates an error, see Appendix D, “Troubleshooting,” or refer to the

troubleshooting guide for instructions.

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Upgrading a Processor

CAUTION: To be sure that the system ROM recognizes the new processor you are

installing, update the ROM if necessary. For the most recent ROMpaq, refer to the HP
website:

www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage

Failure to flash your ROM before installing processors can cause system failure.

CAUTION: Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must always be populated. Failure to
populate processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 prevents the system from operating.

IMPORTANT: Install a PPM for each processor in the system. When installing a new
processor, you must also install a new PPM.

IMPORTANT: If processors of differing speeds are installed, each processor matches the
rated speed of the slower processor. For optimal performance, upgrade both processors at
the same time, rather than mixing processor speeds.

IMPORTANT: ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers ship with gold-colored
processor/heatsink assemblies. To be sure that you install a processor compatible with your
server, only install processors with gold-colored heatsinks.

NOTE: When upgrading the processors to a higher speed, you do not need to set any
switches to set processor frequency. The system ROM automatically sets the processor
frequency during POST.

To replace existing processors with new processors of higher frequency:

1. For tower-model servers only, open the front bezel door. See “Opening the Front
Bezel Door” in this chapter.

2. Power down the server. See “Powering Down the Server” in this chapter.

3. For rack-model servers only, extend the server from the rack by loosening the

front panel thumbscrews and extending the server out of the front of the rack
until it stops.

4. Remove the access panel. See “Removing the Access Panel” in this chapter.

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5. Remove the processor air baffle:

a. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the air baffle to the server tray (1).

b. Lift the air baffle upward out of the server (2).

Figure 3-16: Removing the processor air baffle

6. If necessary, remove the memory board to gain access to the processor. For

detailed information on removing a memory board, refer to the server memory
installation guide on the Documentation CD.

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7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the processor retaining bracket (1) and lift the bracket
upward (2).

Figure 3-17: Lifting the processor retaining bracket

8. Remove the PPMs.

Figure 3-18: Removing a PPM

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9. Remove the processors:

a. Lift the processor locking lever upward to release the processor from the

socket (1).

CAUTION: Failure to fully open the processor locking lever will prevent the
processor from seating properly during installation and can potentially lead to
hardware damage.

b. Remove the obsolete processor/heatsink assembly (2).

Figure 3-19: Removing a processor

WARNING: Heatsinks may be hot. Allow processor/heatsink assemblies to
cool before attempting to remove them.

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10. Install the new processor/heatsink assembly:

a. Determine the correct processor orientation by observing the three pins on

the processor retaining bracket and the corresponding holes on the
processor/heatsink assembly.

b. Insert the processor/heatsink assembly into the processor socket (1).

11. Secure the processor locking lever (2).

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

IMPORTANT: If the processor locking lever is not secured, the processor retaining
bracket will not close properly.

Figure 3-20: Installing the processor/heatsink assembly
and securing the processor locking lever

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12. Insert the new PPM into the available PPM slot, making sure the key slot in the

PPM is aligned with the key in the slot. Press firmly to be sure that the PPM is
fully seated in the slot.

Figure 3-21: Installing a PPM

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13. Lower the processor retaining bracket into position over the processor and
PPM (1) and secure it by tightening the thumbscrew (2).

CAUTION: Before closing the processor retaining bracket, be sure that the
processor locking lever is closed. Forcing the bracket shut may damage
the processor or the processor socket.

Figure 3-22: Securing the processor retaining bracket

14. Repeat steps 7 through 13 to upgrade the second processor, if installed.

15. If necessary, reinstall the memory board. For more detailed information about

installing a memory board, refer to the server memory installation guide on the
Documentation CD.

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16. Reinstall the processor air baffle:

a. Insert the air baffle into the server. Be sure to insert the plastic tab on the air

baffle into the raised metal slot on the chassis wall (1).

b. Tighten the thumbscrews (2).

Figure 3-23: Installing the processor air baffle

17. Reinstall the access panel.

18. Install the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

19. Power up the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

NOTE: The ROM sets the processing frequency during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

20. Be sure that the internal health LED on the front of the system is illuminated

green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed information
on LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and Switches.”

21. If the LED indicates an error, see Appendix D, “Troubleshooting,” or refer to the

troubleshooting guide for instructions.

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Hot-Plug Fan

The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server enables you to install up to two CPU hot­plug fans and two I/O hot-plug fans. CPU fans provide cooling for the processors,
while I/O fans cool other system components.

To install a redundant hot-plug fan:

1. Remove the access panel. See “Removing the Access Panel” in this chapter.

2. Install the hot-plug fan:

a. Locate the fan bay where you want to install the redundant fan.

Figure 3-24: CPU and I/O hot-plug fan bays (view from
the front panel looking down)

Table 3-5: CPU and I/O Hot-Plug Fan Locations

Item CPU Fan Item I/O Fan

1 Standard CPU hot-plug

fan

2 Optional redundant

CPU hot-plug fan

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3 Standard I/O hot-plug

fan

4 Optional redundant I/O

hot-plug fan

b. Align the fan with the fan bay.

c. Slide the fan down into its bay.

d. Press down on the top of the fan until the lock engages.

Figure 3-25: Installing CPU or I/O hot-plug fans

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3. Be sure that the newly installed fan functions properly:

a. Locate the fan LED.

Figure 3-26: Locating the CPU or I/O hot-plug fan LED

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b. Using the following table, confirm that the LEDs reflect proper fan

operation.

Table 3-6: CPU and I/O Hot-Plug Fan LEDs

LED Status

Off Fan is not installed properly.

Green Fan is operational.

Amber Fan has failed.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install a second redundant fan.

5. Be sure that the internal health LED on the front panel LED assembly is

illuminated green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed
information on LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and Switches.”

6. If any of the LEDs indicates an error, see Appendix D, “Troubleshooting,” or
refer to the troubleshooting guide for instructions.

7. Reinstall the access panel.

8. Install the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

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Memory

Details about Advanced Memory Protection, DIMM configuration requirements, and
memory board and DIMM installation procedures are discussed in detail in the server
memory installation guide on the Documentation CD. For more information about
Advanced Memory Protection, refer to the memory installation guide or to one of the
following resources:

• The Advanced Memory Protection interactive multimedia on the

Documentation CD

• The memory option kit documentation

• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server

• The hardware installation and configuration label attached to the inside of the

access panel

Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards

The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server contains seven expansion slots using the
new Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended (PCI-X) protocol. These seven
slots include four with PCI Hot Plug capability.

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For detailed information on the benefits of PCI-X technology, information on
balancing and blending of expansion boards, and detailed instructions on the hot-plug
installation of a PCI or PCI-X expansion board, see Chapter 4, “PCI-X Technology.”

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PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards

ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support the installation of both PCI and PCI-X
expansion boards.

• PCI expansion boards operate at a peak frequency of 66 MHz.

• PCI-X expansion boards operate at a peak frequency of 100 MHz.

PCI-X Slot Architecture

Each of the seven PCI-X expansion slots in the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server
operates at a maximum frequency of 100 MHz and is distributed across four buses.
Figure 3-27 and Table 3-7 identify the PCI-X expansion slots and buses.

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Figure 3-27: PCI-X expansion slots and buses

Table 3-7: PCI-X Expansion Slots and Buses

Item Slot

1 Slot 1 (hot-plug)

2 Slot 2 (hot-plug)

3 Slot 3 (hot-plug)

4 Slot 4 (hot-plug)

5 Slot 5

6 Slot 6

7 Slot 7 PCI-X bus

Note: Slot 7 is recommended for the Remote Insight board due to internal
cabling requirements.

Shared PCI-X bus

Shared PCI-X bus

Shared PCI-X bus

The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server facilitates load balancing by having no
more than two slots per bus.

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IMPORTANT: Always pair expansion boards of the same speed on the same bus for optimal
performance. If expansion boards of different speeds are installed on the same bus, the server
operates both boards at the lower frequency, resulting in potential bottlenecks.

Use Figure 3-28 and Table 3-8 to identify the speed for each PCI slot and to help
ensure optimal performance.

Figure 3-28: Expansion slot speed LEDs

Table 3-8: Expansion Slot Speed LEDs

LED Slot Speed

1 33-MHz PCI

2 66-MHz PCI

3 66-MHz PCI-X

4 100-MHz PCI-X

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Embedded NIC

The embedded NIC that ships with the server is an RJ-45 10/100 Autosensing
Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) with Wake On LAN (WOL) support and
Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support. The embedded NIC shares a PCI bus
with the embedded SCSI controller and the embedded video controller. Using the
Network Teaming and Configuration Utility, the embedded NIC can be teamed with
any other standup NC series NIC for Network Fault Tolerance and Adaptive Load
Balancing. The teaming software can be downloaded from the HP website:

www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage

Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board

This section gives detailed information about installing a non-hot-plug expansion
board. For a text overview of the hot-plug installation procedure, see “Hot-Installing
an Expansion Board” in Chapter 4, “PCI-X Technology.”

CAUTION: To avoid risk of damage to the system or expansion boards, remove all
AC power cords before installing or removing expansion boards. With the front panel
Power On/Standby button in the standby position, auxiliary power is still connected to
the expansion slots and may damage the board.

CAUTION: Be sure that either an expansion board or an expansion slot cover is
installed at all times. Proper airflow can only be maintained when an expansion
board or an expansion slot cover is in place. Leaving a rear panel expansion slot
opening uncovered can lead to improper cooling and thermal damage.

To install an expansion board in a non-hot-plug PCI-X expansion slot:

1. For tower-model servers only, open the front bezel door. See “Opening the Front

Bezel Door” in this chapter.

2. Power down the server. See “Powering Down the Server” in this chapter.

3. Remove the access panel. See “Removing the Access Panel” in this chapter.

4. Identify the PCI-X expansion slot you want to populate. Slots 5, 6, and 7 are the

non-hot-plug slots. The expansion slot latches and PCI retaining clips for these
slots are color-coded slate-blue.

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5. Press down on the expansion slot latch (1) and open the latch toward the rear of
the unit (2).

6. Remove the expansion slot cover (3).

Figure 3-29: Releasing the expansion slot latch and
removing the expansion slot cover

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7. Align the expansion board with the groove on the PCI retaining clip opposite the

removed expansion slot cover (for full-length expansion boards only).

NOTE: The PCI retaining clip can be locked in the open position to facilitate expansion
board removal.

Figure 3-30: Locking the PCI retaining clip open

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8. Insert the expansion board (1).

9. Close the expansion slot latch to secure the board into the server (2).

Figure 3-31: Inserting and securing an expansion board

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10. Close the PCI retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards only).

Figure 3-32: Securing the PCI retaining clip

NOTE: If you are installing a Remote Insight board, you must cable the expansion board

to the system board. See “Remote Insight Board” in this chapter.

11. Install the access panel.

12. Install the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

13. Cable the server. See Chapter 7, “Cabling the Server.”

14. Power up the server. See Chapter 8, “Server Configuration and Utilities.”

15. Be sure that the internal health LED on the front panel LED assembly is

illuminated green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed
information on LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and Switches.”

16. If the LED indicates an error, see Appendix D, “Troubleshooting,” or refer to the

troubleshooting guide for instructions.

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Remote Insight Board

The HP Remote Insight board is a PCI-based expansion board that contains a built-in
processor and fully supports keyboard, mouse, and PCI video functions. With a
Remote Insight board installed in the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server, you can
use a standard web browser and Insight Manager to access and remotely manage your
server from any console on the network, regardless of the state of the host operating
system.

The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server supports the following Remote Insight
boards:

• Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (16-pin connector)

• Remote Insight Lights-Out Pro (30-pin connector)

For more detailed information on installing a Remote Insight board, refer to the
Documentation CD or to the website:

www.compaq.com/manage/15minslideshow/

To install a Remote Insight board:

IMPORTANT: Due to cabling requirements, HP recommends that you install the Remote
Insight board in slot 7.

1. Identify slot 7, the recommended slot for the Remote Insight board.

2. To install the Remote Insight board, see “Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion

Board” in this chapter.

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3. Identify the 30-pin (1) and 16-pin (2) remote management connectors and

determine which is appropriate for your Remote Insight board.

Figure 3-33: 30-pin and 16-pin remote management
connectors

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4. Use the cable to connect the connector on the expansion board (1) to the 30-pin
or 16-pin remote management connector on the system board (2). For more
information on cabling the Remote Insight board, refer to the documentation that
ships with the expansion board.

Figure 3-34: Cabling the Remote Insight Light-Out Pro
to the system board (30-pin)

Figure 3-35: Cabling the Remote Insight Lights-Out
Edition to the system board (16-pin)

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5. Close the access panel.

6. Install the server. See Chapter 5, “Installing the Rack Server” or Chapter 6,

“Installing the Tower Server.”

7. Identify the rear panel connectors of the Remote Insight board.

Figure 3-36: The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (left)
and Remote Insight Lights-Out Pro (right) rear panel
connectors

Table 3-9: Remote Insight Board Connectors

Item Connector

1 AC adapter connector*

2 Video connector

3 Keyboard/mouse connector*

4 NIC Connector (RJ-45)

*If you use internal cabling as shown in step 4, you do not
need to use these connectors.

8. Configure the external cabling. Refer to the Remote Insight Lights-Out

Installation and User Guide on the Documentation CD that ships with your

server or see Chapter 7, “Cabling the Server.”

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IMPORTANT: Once the Remote Insight board is installed in your server, be sure that you
connect your video cable into the video connector on the rear of the Remote Insight
board. The standard video connector on the server rear panel is not used when the
Remote Insight board is installed. For more information, refer to the documentation that
ships with the Remote Insight board option kit.

9. Power up the server. See “Powering Up the Server” in Chapter 5, “Installing the
Rack Server” or Chapter 6, “Installing the Tower Server.”

10. Be sure that the internal health LED on the front panel LED assembly is
illuminated green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed
information on LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and Switches.”

11. If the LED indicates an error, see Appendix D, “Troubleshooting,” or refer to the
troubleshooting guide for instructions.

Hot-Plug Power Supplies

CAUTION: Hot-plug power supplies for the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server are

keyed to ensure that only 600-W hot-plug power supplies can be installed in the
server. The handles on 600-W power supplies are carbon (black) to distinguish them
from 450-W power supplies, which are opal (white).

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

IMPORTANT: For rack-model servers, do not install the power supplies until after the server
is installed in the rack. Leaving the power supplies out reduces the weight of the server for
purposes of rack installation.

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The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server ships with one hot-plug power supply. The
following procedures show you how to install an optional hot-plug power supply for
redundancy.

To install the redundant hot-plug power supply:

1. Locate the power supply blank at the rear of the server beneath the system tray.

Figure 3-37: Hot-plug power supplies
(rack configuration)

Table 3-10: Hot-Plug Power Supply Locations

Item Power Supply

1 Hot-plug power supply 1

2 Hot-plug power supply bay 2 (redundant)

3 Hot-plug power supply bay 3 (not used)*

*Improved power supply performance ensures that a single
power supply provides sufficient power to the entire system.
Complete redundancy can be achieved by installing only one
additional power supply.

2. Locate and remove the Torx T-15 tool. See “Locating and Removing the

Torx T-15 Tool” in this chapter.

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3. Remove the power supply blank:

a. Loosen the two Torx T-15 screws on the cover protecting the available

hot-plug power supply bay, just beneath the system tray (1).

b. Slide the power supply blank up and out to remove it (2).

Figure 3-38: Removing the power supply blank from
its bay

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4. Install the redundant hot-plug power supply:

a. Press down on the port-colored button (1) and pull down the hot-plug power

supply handle until it is in the fully horizontal position (2).

b. Slide the hot-plug power supply into the bay (3).

c. Push up the hot-plug power supply handle until the button locks into

place (4).

Figure 3-39: Installing the hot-plug power supply

IMPORTANT: The power supplies are designed to fit only one way into the power supply

bays. Do not force the power supplies into the power supply bays. If the power supply does not
seat properly, be sure that it is oriented correctly and that it is 600-W power supply. 600-W
power supplies have carbon-colored (black) handles.

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d. For shipment or for optional added security, install the retaining screw,

which ships in a plastic bag with your power supply option kit.

Figure 3-40: Installing the retaining screw

IMPORTANT: Whenever power is first applied to a hot-plug power supply, booting may

be delayed as long as 10 seconds.

5. Reinstall the Torx T-15 tool.

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6. Locate and be sure that the rear LEDs on the hot-plug power supply are

activated.

Figure 3-41: Power supply LEDs (rack configuration)

Table 3-11: Power Supply LEDs

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Power Supply Condition 1: Power LED (Green) 2: Fault LED (Amber)

No AC power to any power supply Off Off

No AC power to a particular power
supply

AC power present; system in standby
mode

Power supply on and working properly On Off

Power supply current limit exceeded On Blinking

Off On

Blinking Off

7. Be sure that the external health LED on the front Power On/Standby button of the

system is illuminated green, indicating that the system is functioning properly.
For detailed information on LEDs, see Appendix C, “System LEDs and
Switches.”

8. If any of the LEDs indicates an error, see Appendix D, “Troubleshooting,” or

refer to the troubleshooting guide for instructions.

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Internal Storage Areas

The following areas of the ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server support installation
of internal storage devices:

• Drive bays

— Hot-plug hard drive

— Hot-plug universal tape drive

• Removable media bays

— Tape drive

— Two-bay hot-plug SCSI drive cage

— CD-ROM drive

— DVD drive

• CD-ROM/DVD drive in the CD-ROM drive bay

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Figure 3-42 and Table 3-12 show the optional internal storage device locations in the
rack-model server.

Figure 3-42: Internal storage device locations in the
rack-model server

Table 3-12: Internal Storage Device Locations

Item Storage Device

1–2* Optional DVD drive, CD-ROM drive, tape drive, or two-bay

hot-plug SCSI drive cage

3 Drive cage A for hot-plug hard drives and universal tape

drives

4 Drive cage B for hot-plug hard drives and universal tape

drives

5 CD-ROM drive or optional DVD drive

*The removable media bays do not support non-hot-plug hard drives.

A label on the front of each drive cage indicates the numbering of each drive slot,
SCSI IDs 0 to 5.

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Drive Bays

ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers support installation of the following storage
devices into a drive bay:

• Hot-plug hard drives

• Hot-plug universal tape drives

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive into a Drive Bay

Installation of optional hot-plug hard drives requires the following operations:

• Determining the proper hot-plug hard drive installation order

• Following the guidelines for installing SCSI devices

• Installing the hot-plug hard drive

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

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