HP ProLiant DL120 G9 User Manual

HP ProLiant DL120 Gen9 Server

Part Number: 781878-002

User Guide

Abstract

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

March 2015 Edition: 2

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Contents

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

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

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

Front panel LED power fault codes ..................................................................................................... 9

Rear panel components ............................................................................................................................ 10

Rear panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 10

PCIe riser board slot definitions ................................................................................................................. 11

System board components ........................................................................................................................ 12

DIMM slot locations ....................................................................................................................... 13

System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................. 13

NMI functionality ........................................................................................................................... 14

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

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

Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 17

Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 17

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 17

Extend the server from the rack ................................................................................................................. 17

Access the product rear panel ................................................................................................................... 18

Opening the cable management arm ............................................................................................... 18

Remove the server from the rack ................................................................................................................ 19

Remove the security bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................... 19

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

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

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

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

Remove the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................ 23

Install the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................... 25

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Optional services .................................................................................................................................... 27

Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 27

Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 27

Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 28

Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 29

Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 29

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 29

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 31

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 31

Installing the server into the rack ................................................................................................................ 31

Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap .................................................................................................. 35

Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 35

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 36

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 37

Contents 3

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 38

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 38

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

Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 39

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

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

Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 42

Installing a storage controller and FBWC module .............................................................................. 42

Installing the battery pack ............................................................................................................... 44

Drive cable options.................................................................................................................................. 45

Mini-SAS cable options .................................................................................................................. 45

Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 48

Redundant fan option .............................................................................................................................. 51

Fan population guidelines ............................................................................................................... 52

Installing a hot-swap fan module ...................................................................................................... 52

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 54

HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 55

Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs ............................................................................................... 55

DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 56

Memory configurations ................................................................................................................... 56

General DIMM slot population guidelines ......................................................................................... 58

Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 59

FlexibleLOM option ................................................................................................................................. 59

PCIe x8 Full-height riser option .................................................................................................................. 62

Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 64

M.2 SSD enablement option ..................................................................................................................... 67

Redundant power supply option ................................................................................................................ 69

GPU enablement option ........................................................................................................................... 71

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 74

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 74

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 76

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 76

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 78

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 78

Storage cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 78

Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cabling ............................................................................................ 78

Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cabling .................................................................................................. 79

Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cabling ................................................................................................ 81

M.2 SSD SATA cabling ............................................................................................................................ 82

FBWC cabling ........................................................................................................................................ 85

HP Smart Storage battery cabling .............................................................................................................. 87

HP Power supply cabling .......................................................................................................................... 87

Optical drive cabling ............................................................................................................................... 88

Front I/O cabling .................................................................................................................................... 89

GPU cabling ........................................................................................................................................... 90

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 91

Server mode ........................................................................................................................................... 91

Product QuickSpecs ................................................................................................................................. 91

HP iLO ................................................................................................................................................... 91

Active Health System...................................................................................................................... 92

HP RESTful API support for HP iLO ................................................................................................... 93

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Integrated Management Log ........................................................................................................... 93

HP Insight Remote Support .............................................................................................................. 94

Intelligent Provisioning ............................................................................................................................. 94

HP Insight Diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 95

Erase Utility .................................................................................................................................. 95

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux..................................................................................................... 96

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................... 96

HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................. 96

HP UEFI System Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 97

Using HP UEFI System Utilities ......................................................................................................... 97

Flexible boot control ...................................................................................................................... 97

Restoring and customizing configuration settings ............................................................................... 98

Secure Boot configuration ............................................................................................................... 98

Embedded UEFI shell ..................................................................................................................... 99

Embedded Diagnostics option ......................................................................................................... 99

HP RESTful API support for UEFI ....................................................................................................... 99

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 99

Utilities and features .............................................................................................................................. 100

HP Smart Storage Administrator .................................................................................................... 100

Automatic Server Recovery ........................................................................................................... 100

USB support ................................................................................................................................ 100

Redundant ROM support .............................................................................................................. 101

Keeping the system current ..................................................................................................................... 101

Access to HP Support Materials ..................................................................................................... 101

Updating firmware or System ROM ............................................................................................... 102

Drivers ....................................................................................................................................... 103

Software and firmware ................................................................................................................. 104

Operating System Version Support ................................................................................................ 104

Version control ............................................................................................................................ 104

HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ...................................... 105

HP Technology Service Portfolio .................................................................................................... 105

Change control and proactive notification ...................................................................................... 105

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 106

Troubleshooting resources ...................................................................................................................... 106

System battery replacement ........................................................................................................ 107

Regulatory information .............................................................................................................. 109

Safety and regulatory compliance ........................................................................................................... 109

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking ......................................................................................................... 109

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................. 110

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ............................................................................................... 110

Warranty information ............................................................................................................................ 110

Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................... 111

Preventing electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................ 111

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 111

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 112

Environmental specifications ................................................................................................................... 112

Mechanical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 112

Power supply specifications .................................................................................................................... 113

Hot-plug power supply calculations .......................................................................................................... 113

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Support and other resources ...................................................................................................... 114

Before you contact HP ............................................................................................................................ 114

HP contact information ........................................................................................................................... 114

Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................. 114

Acronyms and abbreviations ...................................................................................................... 122

Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................... 127

Index ....................................................................................................................................... 128

Contents 6

Component identification

Front panel components

• Four LFF drive model

Item Description

2 3 4

*The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. The top side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label. The reverse side shows the default iLO account information and QR code linking to product documentation resources. The serial number/iLO information is also printed on labels attached to the chassis.

Optical drive (optional)

Serial label pull tab* USB 2.0 connector LFF drives

• Eight SFF drive model

Item Description

1 2 3 4

SFF drives Optical drive (optional) Serial label pull tab* USB 2.0 connector

Component identification 7

Front panel LEDs and buttons

•

• Four LFF drive model

Item Description Status

UID button/LED* Solid blue = Activated

Flashing blue:

1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade

in progress

4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

*When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Power fault LEDs ("Front panel LED power fault codes" on page 9)." **If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system IML or use iLO to review the system health status. †Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected.

Health LED* Solid green = Normal

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = iLO is rebooting. Flashing amber = System degraded** Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical**

NIC status LED* Solid green = Link to network

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active Off = No network activity

Power On/Standby button and system power LED*

Solid green = System on Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present†

Component identification 8

• Eight SFF drive model

•

1 flash

6 flashes

Item Description Status

Power On/Standby button and system power LED*

Health LED* Solid green = Normal

NIC status LED* Solid green = Link to network

UID button/LED* Solid blue = Activated

Solid green = System on Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = iLO is rebooting. Flashing amber = System degraded** Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical**

Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active Off = No network activity

Flashing blue:

1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade

in progress

4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

Front panel LED power fault codes

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

Subsystem Front panel LED behavior

System board Processor Memory Riser board PCIe slots FlexibleLOM Removable HP Flexible Smart Array

controller/Smart SAS HBA controller

2 flashes 3 flashes 4 flashes 5 flashes

Component identification 9

Subsystem Front panel LED behavior

Non-hot-plug power supply

Power supply blank (bay 2 of optional redundant power NIC connector 1/iLO connector

System board PCIe slots Power backplane or storage backplane Power supply

7 flashes 8 flashes 9 flashes

For more information, see "Front panel LEDs and buttons (on page 8)."

Rear panel components

Item Description

1 2 3 4 5

7 8 9 10

* Slot 3 supports PCIe x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) if the GPU riser cage is installed.

Slot 3 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1)* Slot 2 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1)

supply module) Hot-plug power supply (bay 1 of optional redundant

power supply module) NIC connector 2

Video connector USB 3.0 connectors

Rear panel LEDs

Component identification 10

•

Item Description Status

UID LED Solid blue = Activated

Flashing blue:

1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management

or firmware upgrade in progress

4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot

sequence initiated

8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot

sequence in progress

Off = Deactivated

NIC link LED Green = Network link

Off = No network link

NIC activity LED Solid green = Link to network

Flashing green = Network active Off = No network activity

Power supply LED Solid green = Normal

Off = One or more of the following conditions exists:

Power is unavailable Power supply failed Power supply is in standby mode Power supply error

PCIe riser board slot definitions

Expansion Slots

Riser board options

Technology Bus

Width

Connector Width

PCIe riser PCIe 3.0 x16 x16 Low-profile —

PCIe riser PCIe 3.0 x8 x8 Low-profile Unavailable

PCie riser GPU FlexibleLOM

PCIe. 3.0 x8

x16 x8

x8 x16 x8

Form Factor Notes

when an x16 riser is installed in slot 3

Full-height/Half-length GPU FlexibleLOM

—

Component identification 11

System board components

24-pin power connector

Item Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Primary PCIe riser board connector* TPM connector System battery SATA connector Storage backup power connector for PCIe slots 1-2* Secondary PCIe riser slot* MicroSD slot Storage backup power connector for PCIe slot 3* System maintenance switch NMI header Front I/O connector Fan connector 5 Fan connector 4 Fan connector 3 Fan connector 2 Fan connector 1 HP Smart Storage Battery connector 6-pin drive backplane power connector Internal USB 3.0

16 pin RPS connector Mini-SAS connector 1 Mini-SAS connector 2

* For more information on the riser board slots supported by the onboard PCIe riser connectors, see "PCIe

riser board slot definitions (on page 11)."

Component identification 12

DIMM slot locations

—

Reserved

DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 8). The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines.

The arrow points to the front of the server.

System maintenance switch

Position Default Function

S3 S4 S5

S8 S9 S10 S11 S12

Off Off = iLO 4 security is enabled.

On = iLO 4 security is disabled.

Off Off = System configuration can be

changed.

On = System configuration is locked. Off Reserved Off Reserved Off Off = Power-on password is enabled.

On = Power-on password is disabled. Off Off = No function

On = ROM reads system configuration

as invalid. Off Off = Set default boot mode to UEFI.

On = Set default boot mode to legacy.

— Reserved — Reserved — Reserved — Reserved

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

When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase all system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.

Component identification 13

CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to

properly configure the server or data loss could occur.

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

Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is disabled. Do not use the B140i controller when the server is in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.

NMI functionality

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

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

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

• Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature.

• Short the NMI header ("System board components" on page 12).

For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/NMI).

Drive numbering

• Four-bay LFF drive model

• Eight-bay SFF drive model

Hot-plug drive LED definitions

Identify an HP SmartDrive by its carrier, shown in the following illustration.

Component identification 14

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

Activity ring

Rotating green

Drive activity

indicate the condition of the drive.

Item LED Status Definition

Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application.

Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.

Off No drive activity

Do not remove Solid white Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of

the logical drives to fail.

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

Drive status Solid green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.

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

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

Flashing amber/green

The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail.

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

Solid amber The drive has failed.

Off The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.

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

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

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

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

Use BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities ("HP UEFI System Utilities" on page 97) to enable or disable the B140i controller (System Configuration → BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) → System Options → SATA Controller Options → Embedded SATA Configuration).

Component identification 15

Fan locations

Component identification 16

Operations

t completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal

Power up the server

1. Connect each power cord to the server.

2. Connect each power cord to the power source.

3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

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

Power down the server

from amber to green.

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

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

disconnect the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does no circuitry remain active until the power cord is disconnected.

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

system.

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

• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.

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

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

standby mode.

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

• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 4.

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

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

Extend the server from the rack

To extend the server from an HP, Compaq-branded, Telco, or third-party rack:

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

adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.

Operations 17

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release

latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.

1. Do one of the following:

o In a server that uses thumbscrew rack ears, loosen the captive thumbscrews that secure the server

faceplate to the front of the rack, and then slide the server out of the rack.

o In a server that uses quick-release latch rack ears:

i. Open the latches on both sides of the server. ii. If necessary, use a T-25 Torx screwdriver to loosen the shipping screws. iii. Slide the server out of the rack.

2. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then

press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place.

3. Do one of the following:

o In a server that uses thumbscrew rack ears, tighten the captive thumbscrews,

o In a server that uses quick-release latch rack ears, if necessary, tighten the shipping screws.

Access the product rear panel

Opening the cable management arm

To access the server rear panel:

1. Release the cable management arm.

Operations 18

2. Open the cable management arm. The cable management arm can be right-mounted or left-mounted.

for all rack server installations. A third person may be required to help align the server if the

Remove the server from the rack

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

equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual

material handling.

• Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the

product is not fastened to the rails. HP recommends that a minimum of two people are required

server is installed higher than chest level.

• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is unstable

when not fastened to the rails.

To remove the server from an HP, Compaq-branded, Telco, or a third-party rack:

1. Power down the server (on page 17).

2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.

3. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

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

5. Remove the server from the rack.

For instructions on how to extend or remove the server from the rack, see the documentation that ships with the rack rail system.

6. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.

Remove the security bezel (optional)

The security bezel is only supported in servers using the quick-release latch rack ears.

Operations 19

To access the front panel components, unlock and then remove the security bezel.

Remove the access panel

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

1. Power down the server (on page 17).

2. Remove all power:

3. Do one of the following:

internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static

precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.

Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

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

o Extend the server from the rack (on page 17).

o Remove the server from the rack (on page 19).

4. Open the access panel latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and then remove the

access panel.

Operations 20

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

Install the access panel

1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the access panel latch open. Allow the panel to extend

past the rear of the server by approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 inch).

2. Close the access panel latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.

3. Use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to tighten the access panel latch screw.

Remove the air baffle

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,

expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize

To remove the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 17).

2. If you are performing a non-hot-plug procedure, remove all power:

the amount of time the access panel is open.

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

3. Do one of the following:

o Extend the server from the rack (on page 17).

o Remove the server from the rack (on page 19).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 20).

Operations 21

5. Remove the air baffle.

Install the air baffle

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,

expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize

To install the component:

1. Install the air baffle.

the amount of time the access panel is open.

2. Install the access panel (on page 21).

3. Do one of the following:

o Slide the server into the rack.

o Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 31).

Operations 22

4. Power up the server (on page 17).

Remove the PCI riser cage

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

1. Power down the server (on page 17).

2. Remove all power:

3. Do one of the following:

4. Remove the access panel (on page 20).

5. Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards.

internal system components to cool before touching them.

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

disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.

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

o Extend the server from the rack (on page 17).

o Remove the server from the rack (on page 19).

6. Remove the secondary PCI riser cage or PCI blank.

o Secondary PCI riser cage

Operations 23

o PCI blank

7. Remove any expansion boards installed in the primary riser cage.

Operations 24

8. Remove the primary PCI riser cage.

Install the PCI riser cage

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

To install the component:

1. Align the PCI riser board with the corresponding connectors on the system board, and then press down

disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.

the PCI riser cage.

Operations 25

2. If installing the secondary PCI riser cage, remove the PCI blank.

Retain the blank and screws for future use.

3. Align the PCI riser board with the corresponding connectors on the system board, and then press down

the PCI riser cage.

4. Tighten the two screws to secure the cage.

5. Install the access panel (on page 21).

6. Do one of the following:

o Slide the server into the rack.

o Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 31).

7. Power up the server (on page 17).

Operations 26

Setup

Optional services

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

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

• Hardware support

o 6-Hour Call-to-Repair

o 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day

o 4-Hour Same Business Day

• Software support

o Microsoft®

o Linux

o HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP)

o VMware

• Integrated hardware and software support

o Critical Service

o Proactive 24

o Support Plus

o Support Plus 24

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

For more information on HP Care Pack Services, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/services/carepack).

Optimum environment

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

Space and airflow requirements

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

Setup 27

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

ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can

party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure

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

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

rack or row of racks.

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

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

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

ventilation openings.

CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement

lead to thermal damage.

The 9000 and 10000 series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64% open area for ventilation.

CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 series rack, install the high airflow rack door

insert (PN 327281-B21 for 42U rack, PN 157847-B21 for 22U rack) to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

CAUTION: If a third-

adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow

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

• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack

must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

Temperature requirements

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

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

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

• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the

internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.

• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.

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Power requirements

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not

overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical

When installing more than one server, you might need to use additional power distribution devices to safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

• Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits.

• Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80% of the branch circuit AC current rating.

authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.

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

regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.

• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.

For more information on the hot-plug power supply and calculators to determine server power consumption in various system configurations, see the HP Power Advisor website (http://www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor).

Electrical grounding requirements

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

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

Server warnings and cautions

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for all rack server installations. A third person may be required to help align the server if the

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

equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual

material handling.

• Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the

product is not fastened to the rails. HP recommends that a minimum of two people are required

server is installed higher than chest level.

• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is unstable

when not fastened to the rails.

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

internal system components to cool before touching them.

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

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

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

regulating uninterruptible power supply. 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 with the access panel open or removed.

Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Rack warnings

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

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

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

• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.

• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one

component is extended for any reason.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:

• 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 might 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: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately

stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.

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