HP ProLiant DL160 G9 User Manual

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 Server

Part Number: 775786-003

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: 3

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Contents

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

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

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

Front panel LED power fault codes ................................................................................................... 10

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

Rear panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

HP SmartDrive LED definitions ................................................................................................................... 15

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 ................................................................................................................... 20

Opening the cable management arm ............................................................................................... 20

Remove the server from the rack ................................................................................................................ 20

Remove the security bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................... 21

Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 21

Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 22

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

Install the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................... 24

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Optional services .................................................................................................................................... 26

Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 26

Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 26

Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 27

Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 28

Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 28

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 28

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 30

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 30

Installing the server into the rack ................................................................................................................ 30

Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap .................................................................................................. 34

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 35

Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode .......................................................................... 35

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 36

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 37

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 37

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Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 37

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 37

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

Installing a non-hot-plug drive .......................................................................................................... 38

Installing a hot-plug drive ................................................................................................................ 40

Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 41

Installing a storage controller .......................................................................................................... 41

Installing an FBWC module and an HP Smart Storage Battery ............................................................. 43

Drive cable options.................................................................................................................................. 46

Mini-SAS cable options .................................................................................................................. 47

Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 50

Redundant fan option .............................................................................................................................. 53

Fan population guidelines ............................................................................................................... 54

Installing a hot-swap fan module ...................................................................................................... 54

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 57

HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 58

Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 58

Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs ............................................................................................... 58

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

Memory configurations ................................................................................................................... 59

General DIMM slot population guidelines ......................................................................................... 61

Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 62

Processor option ...................................................................................................................................... 63

Secondary PCIe x16 riser option ............................................................................................................... 68

FlexibleLOM option ................................................................................................................................. 69

Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 72

M.2 SSD enablement option ..................................................................................................................... 74

Front USB 3.0 option ............................................................................................................................... 77

Redundant power supply option ................................................................................................................ 80

Dedicated iLO management module option ................................................................................................ 82

Enabling the dedicated iLO management module .............................................................................. 84

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 84

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 85

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 86

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 87

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 88

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 88

Storage cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 88

Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cabling ............................................................................................ 88

Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cabling .................................................................................................. 89

Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cabling ................................................................................................ 90

M.2 SSD cabling .................................................................................................................................... 92

FBWC cabling ........................................................................................................................................ 93

HP Smart Storage Battery cabling .............................................................................................................. 95

FlexibleLOM cabling ................................................................................................................................ 95

Power supply cabling............................................................................................................................... 96

Optical drive cabling ............................................................................................................................... 97

Front I/O cabling .................................................................................................................................... 98

Front USB 3.0 cabling ............................................................................................................................. 99

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................. 100

Server mode ......................................................................................................................................... 100

Product QuickSpecs ............................................................................................................................... 100

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HP iLO ................................................................................................................................................. 100

Active Health System.................................................................................................................... 101

HP RESTful API support for HP iLO ................................................................................................. 102

Integrated Management Log ......................................................................................................... 102

HP Insight Remote Support ............................................................................................................ 103

Intelligent Provisioning ........................................................................................................................... 103

HP Insight Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 104

Erase Utility ................................................................................................................................ 104

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux................................................................................................... 105

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ................................................................................................................... 105

HP Smart Update Manager ........................................................................................................... 105

HP UEFI System Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 106

Using HP UEFI System Utilities ....................................................................................................... 106

Flexible boot control .................................................................................................................... 106

Restoring and customizing configuration settings ............................................................................. 107

Secure Boot configuration ............................................................................................................. 107

Embedded UEFI shell ................................................................................................................... 108

Embedded Diagnostics option ....................................................................................................... 108

HP RESTful API support for UEFI ..................................................................................................... 108

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ......................................................................... 108

Utilities and features .............................................................................................................................. 109

HP Smart Storage Administrator .................................................................................................... 109

Automatic Server Recovery ........................................................................................................... 109

USB support ................................................................................................................................ 109

Redundant ROM support .............................................................................................................. 110

Keeping the system current ..................................................................................................................... 110

Access to HP Support Materials ..................................................................................................... 110

Updating firmware or System ROM ............................................................................................... 111

Drivers ....................................................................................................................................... 112

Software and firmware ................................................................................................................. 113

Operating System Version Support ................................................................................................ 113

Version control ............................................................................................................................ 113

HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ...................................... 114

HP Technology Service Portfolio .................................................................................................... 114

Change control and proactive notification ...................................................................................... 114

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 115

Troubleshooting resources ...................................................................................................................... 115

System battery replacement ........................................................................................................ 116

Regulatory information .............................................................................................................. 118

Safety and regulatory compliance ........................................................................................................... 118

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking ......................................................................................................... 118

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................. 119

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ............................................................................................... 119

Warranty information ............................................................................................................................ 119

Electrostatic discharge ................................

Preventing electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................ 120

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 120

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 121

Environmental specifications ................................................................................................................... 121

Mechanical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 121

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Power supply specifications .................................................................................................................... 122

Hot-plug power supply calculations .......................................................................................................... 122

Support and other resources ...................................................................................................... 123

Before you contact HP ............................................................................................................................ 123

HP contact information ........................................................................................................................... 123

Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................. 123

Acronyms and abbreviations ...................................................................................................... 131

Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................... 136

Index ....................................................................................................................................... 137

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Component identification

Front panel components

• Four-bay 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 printed on labels attached to the chassis.

Optical drive (optional)

Serial label pull tab* USB 2.0 connector LFF drives (8.89 cm, 3.5 in)

• Eight-bay SFF drive model

Item Description

1 2 3 4 5

Front USB 3.0 connector (optional) Serial label pull tab* Optical drive (optional) USB 2.0 connector SFF drives (6.35 cm, 2.5 in)

Component identification 7

Front panel LEDs and buttons

•

• Four-bay 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 10)." **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-bay SFF 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

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 9

Front panel LED power fault codes

Power supply blank (bay 2 of optional redundant power

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 System board PCIe slots Power backplane or storage backplane Power supply

1 flash 2 flashes 3 flashes 4 flashes 5 flashes 6 flashes

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 11

Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) Slot 2 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) Slot 3 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) Non-hot-plug power supply

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

power supply module) NIC connector 2 NIC connector 1 Video connector USB 3.0 connectors Dedicated iLO module connector (optional)

Component identification 10

Rear panel LEDs

•

PCIe riser

PCIe 3.0

x16

Full-height/H

Processor 1

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

2 3

Riser board options

FlexibleLOM PCIe riser PCIe 3.0 x8 x8 Low-profile Processor 1

PCIe riser PCIe 3.0 x16 x16 Low-profile Processor 2

Technology Bus Width Connector

Width

FlexibleLOM

Form Factor Notes

alf-length FlexibleLOM

Component identification 11

System board components

DIMM slots for processor 2

Power supply sideband signal 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 24 25 26 27

Primary PCIe riser board connectors* Dedicated iLO module connector microSD slot SATA 5 connector (for M.2 SSD 2) SATA 4 connector (for M.2 SSD 1 or optical drive) Internal USB 3.0 connector (for USB flash devices) 8SFF front USB 3.0 connector Mini-SAS connector 1 Mini-SAS connector 2 Front I/O connector DIMM slots for processor 1 Processor 1 Fan connector 7 Fan connector 6 Fan connector 5 Fan connector 4 Processor 2 Fan connector 3 Fan connector 2

Fan connector 1 Reserved 24-pin power supply connector HP Smart Storage Battery connector

20-pin drive power connector 10-pin RPS connector

Component identification 12

Item Description

28 29 30 31 32 33

System battery NMI header TPM connector Secondary PCIe riser board connectors* System maintenance switch FlexibleLOM sideband signal connector

* For more information on the riser board slots supported by the onboard PCI riser connectors, see "PCIe riser board slot definitions (on page 11)."

DIMM slot locations

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

System maintenance switch

Position Default Function

S3 S4 S5

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.

Component identification 13

Position Default Function

S8 S9 S10 S11 S12

Off Off = Set default boot mode to UEFI.

On = Set default boot mode to legacy. — Reserved — 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.

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

Component identification 14

• Eight-bay SFF drive model

HP SmartDrive LED definitions

HP SmartDrives are the latest HP drive technology, and they are supported beginning with ProLiant Gen8 servers and server blades. The HP SmartDrive is not supported on earlier generation servers and server blades. Identify an HP SmartDrive by its carrier, shown in the following illustration.

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

Item LED Status Definition

The blue Locate LED is behind the release lever and is visible when illuminated.

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.

Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity

Off No drive activity

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

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.

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

Component identification 15

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 106) to enable or disable the B140i controller (System Configuration → BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) → System Options → SATA Controller Options → Embedded SATA Configuration).

Fan locations

Component identification 16

Operations

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,

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.

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:

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

2. Remove all power:

Operations 17

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

3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.

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.

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.

4. 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.

Operations 18

iii. Slide the server out of the rack.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Connect the peripheral cables.

8. Connect each power cord to the server.

9. Connect each power cord to the power source.

Operations 19

Access the product rear panel

Opening the cable management arm

To access the server rear panel:

1. Release the cable management arm.

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

Remove the server from the rack

Operations 20

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 for all rack server installations. A third person may be required to help align the server if the 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. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.

3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.

4. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

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.

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

Remove the access panel

Operations 21

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

internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, 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

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

2. Remove all power:

3. Do one of the following:

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

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 20).

access panel.

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.

Operations 22

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 21).

5. Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards.

6. Lift the PCI riser cage to unseat the PCI riser board.

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 20).

o Primary PCI riser cage

Operations 23

o Secondary 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. If necessary, connect all required internal cabling to existing expansion boards. For more information

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

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

on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option.

the PCI riser cage.

o Primary PCI riser cage

Operations 24

o Secondary PCI riser cage

3. Install the access panel (on page 22).

4. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 30).

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

Operations 25

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:

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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 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the rack.

• 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.

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.

ventilation openings.

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

ensures proper lead to thermal damage.

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,

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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WARNING:

When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately

secured at the top and bottom to the building structure.

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with the rack or the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include:

• Server

• Power cord

• Rack rail hook-and-loop strap

• Printed setup documentation

• Rack mounting hardware kit and documentation (optional)

You need the following items for some procedures:

• T-25 Torx screwdriver (to loosen the shipping screws located inside the server quick-release latch rack

ears)

• T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver (to remove the knockout on the dedicated iLO connector opening)

• Hardware options

• Operating system or application software

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, see the option documentation. For server-specific information, see "Hardware options installation (on page 37)."

Installing the server into the rack

To install the server into a rack with square, round, or threaded holes, refer to the instructions that ship with the rack hardware kit.

If you are installing the server into a telco rack, order the appropriate option kit at the RackSolutions.com website (http://www.racksolutions.com/hp). Follow the server-specific instructions on the website to install the rack brackets.

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