HP ProLiant DL380e User Manual

HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server 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.

Part Number: 676151-005 March 2014 Edition: 5

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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

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

Front panel LEDs and buttons ......................................................................................................................... 9

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

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ....................................................................................................................... 12

PCIe riser board slot definitions ................................................................................................................... 12

System board components .......................................................................................................................... 13

DIMM slot locations .......................................................................................................................... 14

System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................... 14

NMI functionality ............................................................................................................................. 15

Drive numbering ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Drive LED definitions ................................................................................................................................... 16

FBWC module LED definitions ..................................................................................................................... 17

Fan locations ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Operations................................................................................................................................. 20

Power up the server .................................................................................................................................... 20

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................... 20

Extend the server from the rack .................................................................................................................... 20

Remove the server from the rack .................................................................................................................. 22

Remove the security bezel (optional) ............................................................................................................. 23

Remove the access panel ............................................................................................................................ 23

Install the access panel ............................................................................................................................... 24

Remove the air baffle .................................................................................................................................. 24

Install the air baffle ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Remove the PCI riser cages ......................................................................................................................... 25

Install the PCI riser cages ............................................................................................................................ 26

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 28

Optional installation services ....................................................................................................................... 28

Optimum environment................................................................................................................................. 28

Space and airflow requirements ........................................................................................................ 28

Temperature requirements ................................................................................................................. 29

Power requirements .......................................................................................................................... 30

Electrical grounding requirements ...................................................................................................... 30

Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source .......................................................................... 30

Server warnings and cautions ...................................................................................................................... 31

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................... 32

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton ...................................................................................... 33

Installing hardware options ......................................................................................................................... 33

Installing the server into the rack .................................................................................................................. 33

Powering on and selecting boot options ....................................................................................................... 34

Installing the operating system ..................................................................................................................... 34

Registering the server.................................................................................................................................. 35

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 36

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 36

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Security bezel option .................................................................................................................................. 36

Drive options ............................................................................................................................................. 36

Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................... 37

Installing a hot-plug drive .................................................................................................................. 37

Rear drive cage options .................................................................................................................... 38

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

Two-port SATA cable option .............................................................................................................. 46

Mini-SAS cable option ...................................................................................................................... 47

Mini-SAS Y-cable options .................................................................................................................. 48

Controller options ....................................................................................................................................... 49

Storage controller installation guidelines ............................................................................................. 50

Installing a storage controller ............................................................................................................. 50

Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack ................................................................................. 51

Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................... 54

Hot-plug fan module option ......................................................................................................................... 55

Fan population guidelines ................................................................................................................. 56

Installing a hot-plug fan module if the server is installed in a ball-bearing rail system with the cable management

arm ................................................................................................................................................ 56

Installing the hot-plug fan module if the server is installed in a friction rail system .................................... 58

Memory options ......................................................................................................................................... 60

HP SmartMemory ............................................................................................................................. 61

DIMM identification .......................................................................................................................... 62

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 62

Memory subsystem architecture ......................................................................................................... 63

Memory protection modes ................................................................................................................. 63

Memory population guidelines .......................................................................................................... 64

Installing a DIMM ............................................................................................................................. 66

Processor option......................................................................................................................................... 67

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

GPU power cable option ............................................................................................................................ 74

HP Trusted Platform Module option .............................................................................................................. 77

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ....................................................................................... 78

Retaining the recovery key/password ................................................................................................. 80

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ................................................................................................. 80

Redundant hot-plug power supply option ...................................................................................................... 80

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 83

Cabling overview ....................................................................................................................................... 83

Storage cabling ......................................................................................................................................... 83

4 LFF SATA cabling .......................................................................................................................... 83

4 SFF SATA cabling ......................................................................................................................... 84

6 LFF SATA cabling .......................................................................................................................... 84

6 SFF SATA cabling ......................................................................................................................... 85

8 LFF cabling ................................................................................................................................... 85

8 SFF cabling .................................................................................................................................. 87

8+8 SFF cabling .............................................................................................................................. 89

12 LFF cabling ................................................................................................................................. 92

25 SFF cabling ................................................................................................................................ 94

2 LFF rear drive cabling .................................................................................................................... 95

2 SFF rear drive cabling ................................................................................................................... 96

Capacitor pack cabling .............................................................................................................................. 97

Optical drive cabling .................................................................................................................................. 99

GPU power cabling .................................................................................................................................... 99

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Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................. 102

Server mode ............................................................................................................................................ 102

HP product QuickSpecs ............................................................................................................................ 102

HP iLO Management ................................................................................................................................ 102

HP iLO .......................................................................................................................................... 102

Intelligent Provisioning .................................................................................................................... 104

HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................. 106

HP Insight Online ........................................................................................................................... 106

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ........................................................................................... 107

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ...................................................................................................................... 107

HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................. 107

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ...................................................................................................................... 108

Using RBSU ................................................................................................................................... 108

Auto-configuration process .............................................................................................................. 108

Boot options .................................................................................................................................. 109

Configuring AMP modes ................................................................................................................. 109

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 109

Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................. 110

HP Smart Storage Administrator ....................................................................................................... 110

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays.............................................................................................. 110

ROMPaq utility ............................................................................................................................... 111

Automatic Server Recovery .............................................................................................................. 111

USB support .................................................................................................................................. 111

Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................. 112

Keeping the system current ........................................................................................................................ 112

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

Software and firmware ................................................................................................................... 112

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

HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ....................................... 113

HP Technology Service Portfolio ....................................................................................................... 113

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................... 118

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................. 118

Warranty information ............................................................................................................................... 118

Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................... 119

Preventing electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 119

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge .................................................................................. 119

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 120

Environmental specifications ...................................................................................................................... 120

Mechanical specifications ......................................................................................................................... 120

Power supply specifications ....................................................................................................................... 120

HP 460 W CS Gold Hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) ............................................................. 121

HP 460 W CS Platinum Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ........................................................ 121

HP 460 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) .................................................. 122

HP 750 W CS Gold Hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) ............................................................. 122

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