HP ProLiant DL320e G8 User Manual
HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server
tended for experienced
with no or prior hardware setup experience. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and
Part Number: 682822-001
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. This document is in
IT professionals or end-users
trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
September 2012
Edition: 1
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Contents
Component identification ............................................................................................................... 7
Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 7
Front panel LEDs and buttons ............................................................................................................ 8
Rear panel components .............................................................................................................................. 8
Rear panel LEDs and buttons ............................................................................................................. 9
System board components ........................................................................................................................ 10
DIMM slot locations ....................................................................................................................... 11
PCIe riser board slot definitions ....................................................................................................... 11
System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................. 11
NMI header .................................................................................................................................. 12
System board LED definitions .......................................................................................................... 12
Drive numbering ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Drive LED definitions ................................................................................................................................ 13
FBWC module LED definitions ................................................................................................................... 14
Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................... 15
T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver ...................................................................................................................... 16
Operations ................................................................................................................................. 17
Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 17
Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 17
Extend the server from the rack ................................................................................................................. 17
Remove the server from the rack ................................................................................................................ 18
Remove the security bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................... 19
Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 19
Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 20
Remove the air baffle ............................................................................................................................... 20
Install the air baffle .................................................................................................................................. 21
Remove the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................ 21
Install the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................... 22
Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 24
Rack planning resources........................................................................................................................... 24
Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 24
Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 25
Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 25
Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 26
Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 26
Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 26
Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 28
Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the server into the rack ................................................................................................................ 28
Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 30
Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 30
Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 31
Contents 3
Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 32
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 32
Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 33
Installing a non-hot-plug drive .......................................................................................................... 33
Installing a hot-plug drive ................................................................................................................ 34
Mini-SAS cable option ............................................................................................................................. 35
Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 38
Installing a storage controller .......................................................................................................... 38
Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack ............................................................................... 39
Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 41
Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 44
HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 45
DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 45
Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs .................................................................................................... 46
Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 46
General DIMM slot population guidelines ......................................................................................... 46
Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 47
Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 48
Dedicated iLO management port option ..................................................................................................... 49
Enabling the dedicated iLO management port ................................................................................... 51
HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 51
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 52
Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 53
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 53
Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 55
Storage cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cage cabling .................................................................................... 55
Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cage cabling .......................................................................................... 57
Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage cabling......................................................................................... 58
Optical drive cabling ............................................................................................................................... 59
Power supply cabling............................................................................................................................... 60
Nonredundant power supply cabling ............................................................................................... 60
Redundant power supply cabling ..................................................................................................... 61
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 62
Server mode ........................................................................................................................................... 62
Server QuickSpecs .................................................................................................................................. 62
HP iLO Management Engine ..................................................................................................................... 62
HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Intelligent Provisioning .................................................................................................................... 64
HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................. 66
Scripting Toolkit ............................................................................................................................ 66
HP Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................... 67
HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................. 67
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 67
Using RBSU .................................................................................................................................. 68
Auto-configuration process .............................................................................................................. 68
Boot options ................................................................................................................................. 69
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 69
Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................ 69
Contents 4
Array Configuration Utility .............................................................................................................. 69
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ............................................................................................. 70
ROMPaq utility .............................................................................................................................. 71
Automatic Server Recovery ............................................................................................................. 71
USB support .................................................................................................................................. 71
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 71
Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 72
Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Software and firmware ................................................................................................................... 72
Version control .............................................................................................................................. 72
HP Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for ProLiant Servers ..................................... 73
Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 73
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 74
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................ 74
System battery replacement .......................................................................................................... 75
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 77
Regulatory compliance identification numbers ............................................................................................. 77
Federal Communications Commission notice ............................................................................................... 77
FCC rating label ............................................................................................................................ 77
FCC Notice, Class A Equipment ...................................................................................................... 77
FCC Notice, Class B Equipment ...................................................................................................... 77
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only ....................................... 78
Modifications .......................................................................................................................................... 78
Cables ................................................................................................................................................... 78
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) .............................................................................................................. 78
European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................. 79
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union ......................................... 79
Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 80
BSMI notice ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 80
Chinese notice ........................................................................................................................................ 81
Vietnam compliance marking notice .......................................................................................................... 81
Ukraine notice ........................................................................................................................................ 81
Laser compliance .................................................................................................................................... 81
Battery replacement notice ........................................................................................................................ 82
Taiwan battery recycling notice ................................................................................................................. 82
Power cord statement for Japan ................................................................................................................. 82
Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission) .................................................................................. 83
Electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................. 84
Preventing electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 84
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge .................................................................................. 84
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 85
Environmental specifications ..................................................................................................................... 85
Server specifications ................................................................................................................................ 85
Power supply specifications ...................................................................................................................... 85
HP 350 W 1U Factory Integrated Power Supply ................................................................................ 85
HP 460 W CS Gold Hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) .............................................................. 86
HP 460 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ................................................... 86
Hot-plug power supply calculations .................................................................................................. 87
Contents 5
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 88
Before you contact HP .............................................................................................................................. 88
HP contact information ............................................................................................................................. 88
Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................... 88
Acronyms and abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 96
Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................... 100
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Contents 6
Component identification
Front panel components
• Four-bay LFF drive model
Item Description
1
2
3
4
Optical drive
Serial label pull tab
USB connectors
LFF drives
• Eight-bay SFF drive model
Item Description
1
2
3
4
Optical drive
USB connectors
Serial label pull tab
SFF drives
Component identification 7
Front panel LEDs and buttons
Item Description Status
1
2
3
4
UID LED/button Blue = Identification is activated.
Flashing blue = System is being managed remotely.
Off = Identification is deactivated.
Power On/Standby button
and system power LED
Health LED Green = System is on and system health is normal.
NIC status LED Green = Linked to network
Green = System is on.
Flashing green = Waiting for power.
Amber = System is in standby, but power is still applied.
Off = Power cord is not attached or power supply failed.
Flashing amber = System health is degraded.
Flashing red = System health is critical.
Off = System is off.
Flashing green = Network activity
Off = No network link
Rear panel components
Component identification 8
Slot 1 PCIe x8 (4, 1)*
NIC connector 2
•
•
•
•
Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Slot 2 PCIe x16 (16, 8, 4, 1)*
Power supply 1
Power supply 2
Dedicated iLO management port (optional)
UID LED button
Serial connector
Video connector
USB connectors
NIC 1/shared iLO management 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)."
Rear panel LEDs and buttons
Item Description Status
1
2
3
4
NIC link LED Green = Link exists
NIC status LED Green = Activity exists
UID LED/button Blue = Identification is activated
Power supply LED
(for hot-plug HP CS
power supplies
only)
Off = No link exists
Flashing green = Activity exists
Off = No activity exists
Flashing blue = System is being managed remotely
Off = Identification is deactivated
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
Component identification 9
System board components
4-pin power supply connector
Fan connector 1
Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
PCI riser connectors*
SD card slot
System maintenance switch
NMI header
SATA connector
Mini-SAS connector
Front panel connectors
Internal USB connector
Fan connector 4
Fan connector 3
System battery
Fan connector 2
Discovery service connector
24-pin power supply connector
26-pin RPS connector
Processor socket
DIMM slots
TPM connector
Dedicated iLO module 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)."
Component identification 10
DIMM slot locations
Off
Off = Power-on password is enabled
DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 4) for the processor. The supported AMP modes use the
letter assignments for population guidelines
PCIe riser board slot definitions
The transfer rate of the PCIe riser board slot 2 depends on the processor model installed. The slot can either
run in PCIe2 (5 GT/s) or PCIe3 (8 GT/s) rate.
• Intel Xeon Processor E3-xxxx Series, Intel Core i3 Processor Series, Intel Pentium G2120, G2100T, and
G630.
Slot number Type Length Height Connector link width Negotiable link width
1
2
• Intel Xeon Processor E3-xxxxV2 Series
Slot number Type Length Height Connector link width Negotiable link width
1
2
PCIe2 Half Half x8 x4
PCIe2 Half Full x16 x16
PCIe2 Half Half x8 x4
PCIe3 Half Full x16 x16
System maintenance switch
Switch Default Function
1
2
5
Off Off = No function
On = iLO security is disabled
Off Off = System configuration can be
changed
On = System configuration is locked
On = Power-on password is disabled
Component identification 11
Switch Default Function
6
3, 4, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12
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.
NMI header
The NMI header enables administrators to perform a memory dump before performing a hard reset. Crash
dump analysis is an essential part of eliminating potential reliability issues, such as hangs or crashes in
operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes can freeze a system, requiring you to
perform a hard reset. Resetting the system erases any information that supports root cause analysis.
Systems running Microsoft® Windows® experience a blue-screen trap when the OS crashes. When this
happens, Microsoft® recommends that system administrators perform an NMI event by temporarily shorting
the NMI header with a jumper. The NMI event enables a hung system to become responsive again.
Off Off = No function
On = ROM reads configuration as
invalid
— Reserved
For additional information, see the HP website
(http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00797875/c00797875.pdf).
System board LED definitions
Item Description Status
1
Initialization failure Yellow = System initialization failure
Off = Normal
Component identification 12
Item Description Status
2
3
4
5
Power supply 1 failure Red = Power supply failure
Power supply 2 failure Red = Power supply failure
Auxiliary power Green = Standby power indicator
Processor error Yellow = Critical processor error
Drive numbering
• Four-bay LFF drive model
Off = Normal
Off = Normal
Off = Standby power invalid
Off = Normal
• Eight-bay SFF drive model
Drive LED definitions
Item LED Status Definition
1
Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application.
Component identification 13
Item LED Status Definition
2
Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity
3
Do not remove Solid white Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of
4
Drive status Solid green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.
Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.
Off No drive activity
the logical drives to fail.
Off Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail.
Flashing green The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, stripe 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.
FBWC module LED definitions
The FBWC module has three single-color LEDs (one amber and two green). The LEDs are duplicated on the
reverse side of the cache module to facilitate status viewing.
1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off Off The cache module is not powered.
Flashing 0.5 Hz Flashing 0.5 Hz The cache microcontroller is executing from within its
boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host
controller.
Flashing 1 Hz Flashing 1 Hz The cache module is powering up, and the capacitor
pack is charging.
Off Flashing 1 Hz The cache module is idle, and the capacitor pack is
charging.
Off On The cache module is idle, and the capacitor pack is
charged.
Component identification 14
1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation
Off
Off
Off
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 2 Hz
Flashing 2 Hz
On
On
On On The cache module is idle, the capacitor pack is charged,
and the cache contains data that has not yet been
written to the drives.
Flashing 1 Hz Off A backup is in progress.
On Off The current backup is complete with no errors.
Flashing 1 Hz Off The current backup failed, and data has been lost.
Flashing 1 Hz On A power error occurred during the previous or current
boot. Data may be corrupt.
On Off An overtemperature condition exists.
Flashing 2 Hz Off The capacitor pack is not attached.
Flashing 2 Hz On The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but
has not reached sufficient charge to perform a full
backup.
On Off The current backup is complete, but power fluctuations
occurred during the backup.
On On The cache module microcontroller has failed.
Fan locations
Component identification 15
T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver
The server includes a T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver located beside the capacitor pack holder. Use the
screwdriver to loosen screws during hardware configuration procedures.
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 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.
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
Operations 17
IMPORTANT: The requirement of extending or removing the server from the rack when
for all rack server installations. A third person may be required to help align the server if the
performing installation and maintenance procedures depends on the rail system used:
• If using a ball-bearing rail system, you can perform most installations and maintenance by
simply extending the server from the rack.
• If using a friction rail system, to perform installations or maintenance that requires access panel
removal, remove 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:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables.
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. Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the server.
5. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.
If the server does not extend from the rack, use a T-25 Torx screwdriver to loosen the screws located
within the lever housing.
6. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server into the rack. For more
information, see the documentation that ships with the rack-mounting option.
7. Connect the peripheral cables.
8. Connect each power cord to the server.
9. Connect each power cord to the power source.
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.
Operations 18
IMPORTANT: The requirement of extending or removing the server from the rack when
performing installation and maintenance procedures depends on the rail system used:
• If using a ball-bearing rail system, you can perform most installations and maintenance by
simply extending the server from the rack.
• If using a friction rail system, to perform installations or maintenance that requires access panel
removal, remove the server from the rack.
To remove the server from an HP, Compaq-branded, Telco, or third-party rack:
1. Power down the server (on page 17).
2. Disconnect all peripheral cables and power cords from the server rear panel.
3. Extend the server from the rack (on page 17).
4. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the rack
mounting option.
5. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
Remove the security bezel (optional)
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:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
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.
Operations 19
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 18).
4. Open the locking latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and then remove the access
panel.
If the 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 locking latch open. Allow the panel to extend past
the rear of the server by approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 inch).
2. Press the locking latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.
3. Use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to tighten the security screw on the locking latch.
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. 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 18).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 19).
Operations 20
5.
Remove the air baffle.
Install the air baffle
1. Place the air baffle on top of the server.
2. Install the access panel (on page 20).
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 28).
4. Power up the server (on page 17).
Remove the PCI riser cage
To remove the component:
Operations 21
1.
Power down the server (on page 17).
2. Remove all power:
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 18).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 19).
5. Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards.
6. Loosen the PCI riser cage thumbscrews.
7. Lift the PCI riser cage to unseat the PCI riser boards.
Install the PCI riser cage
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server, and
1. Align the PCI riser cage with the guide pin located on the chassis, and then press down the PCI riser
disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
cage.
Operations 22
2.
Tighten the PCI riser cage thumbscrews.
3. Install the access panel (on page 20).
4. 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 28).
5. Power up the server (on page 17).
Operations 23
Setup
Optional installation 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® operating systems
o Linux operating systems
o HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP)
• 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).
Rack planning resources
The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. For
more information on the content of each resource, see the rack resource kit documentation.
Optimum environment
When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in
this section.
Setup 24
Space and airflow requirements
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
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 inches) 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.
Setup 25
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 may 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 percent of the branch circuit AC current
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.
rating.
• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.
• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.
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 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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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
• Printed setup documentation, Documentation CD, and software products
• Rack mounting hardware kit and documentation (optional)
You need the following items for some procedures:
• T-25 Torx screwdriver (to use on the screws located inside the server quick-release levers)
• T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver (on page 16)
• Flathead screwdriver (for dedicated iLO module installation)
• 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 32)."
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 website
(http://www.racksolutions.com/hp). Follow the server-specific instructions on the website to install the rack
brackets.
Use the following information when connecting peripheral cables and power cords to the server.
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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.
CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack.
Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
To install the server in an HP, Compaq-branded, Telco, or third party rack:
1. Install the server and cable management arm option into the rack. See the documentation that ships with
the Quick Deploy Rail System.
2. Connect peripheral devices to the server. For information on identifying connectors, see "Rear panel
components (on page 8)."
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug
telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
3. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server.
4. When using a hot-plug HP CS power supply, use the strain relief clip from the server hardware kit to
secure the power cord.
5. Connect the power cord to the power source.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it.
Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from
the server.
Installing the operating system
This ProLiant server does not ship with provisioning media. Everything needed to manage and install the
system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on
operating system support, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods:
• Intelligent Provisioning—The iLO Management Engine is a new feature on ProLiant servers that contains
Intelligent Provisioning for embedded deployment, updating, and provisioning capabilities. Intelligent
Provisioning can configure the server and install an operating system, eliminating the need for
SmartStart CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVDs.
To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):
a. Connect the Ethernet cable, and then power on the server.
b. During server POST, press the F10 key.
c. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page 64).
d. At the 1 Start screen, click the Configure and Install button.
e. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update
the firmware and systems software.
• Remote deployment installation—To remotely deploy an operating system, use Insight Control server
deployment for an automated solution.
For additional system software and firmware updates, download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the HP
website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). Software and firmware must be updated before using
the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version. For more
information, see "Keeping the system current (on page 72)."
The Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO is also available at the download tab on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/foundation).
For more information on using these installation methods, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo).
Powering on and selecting boot options
1. Connect the Ethernet cable and press the Power On/Standby button.
2. During the initial boot:
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