Hp proliant dl380 g3 Setup and Installation Guide
HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3
Packaged Cluster
Setup and Installation Guide
November 2003 (Third Edition)
Part Number 252621-003
© 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft® and Windows® are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of
any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth
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should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide
November 2003 (Third Edition)
Part Number 252621-003
Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions........................................................................................................v
Important Safety Information ..............................................................................................v
Symbols on Equipment .......................................................................................................v
Rack Stability ................................................................................................................... vii
Symbols in Text................................................................................................................ vii
Related Documents.......................................................................................................... viii
Getting Help .................................................................................................................... viii
Technical Support ..................................................................................................... viii
HP Website ................................................................................................................. ix
Authorized Reseller .................................................................................................... ix
Reader’s Comments .......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1
Packaged Cluster Components
ProLiant DL380 G3 Server ............................................................................................. 1-1
MSA500 System.............................................................................................................. 1-1
Configuration Fixture ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Configuration Fixture Disposal................................................................................. 1-3
Packaged Cluster Cabling................................................................................................ 1-3
Software Components ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2
Setup Preparations
Required Materials .......................................................................................................... 2-1
Selecting an Appropriate Site.......................................................................................... 2-2
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Chapter 3
Component and LED Identification
ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server ..............................................................................3-1
MSA500 System .............................................................................................................. 3-7
Chapter 4
Setup in the Configuration Fixture
Installing Hardware Options .....................................................................................4-2
Cabling the System in the Configuration Fixture...................................................... 4-3
Powering On and Configuring the Packaged Cluster................................................4-5
Powering Down and Preparing for Transfer .............................................................4-6
Chapter 5
Setup and Installation in a Rack
Rack Planning Resources ..........................................................................................5-2
Installing the Storage System in the Rack.................................................................5-2
Installing the Servers in the Rack............................................................................5-11
Installing Hardware Options ...................................................................................5-17
Cabling the System in a Rack..................................................................................5-17
Powering On and Configuring the Packaged Cluster..............................................5-21
Index
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the setup and installation of the
packaged cluster. It complements the server and storage system documentation.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
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Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.
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Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.
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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents essential information to explain a concept
or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available:
• Documentation CD included with this product
• Installation white papers at
• Technical support resources at
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality
improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the
nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide
Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website,
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial number
• Product model name and number
http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability
http://www.hp.com/support
http://www.hp.com.
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level
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HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at
Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
suggestions by e-mail to
ServerDocumentation@hp.com.
http://www.hp.com
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Packaged Cluster Components
The HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 (G3) Packaged Cluster consists of two
ProLiant DL380 G3 servers and an HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500
(MSA500) system in a sturdy, recyclable configuration fixture.
ProLiant DL380 G3 Server
For detailed information on the server components, refer to the server user guide.
MSA500 System
1
For detailed information, refer to the storage system documentation.
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Packaged Cluster Components
Configuration Fixture
The packaged cluster ships in a two-piece configuration fixture (1) that can be used
to configure the packaged cluster. The configuration fixture allows for ease of
transfer to another location after it has been configured. The server fixture (2) holds
the two ProLiant DL380 G3 servers. The storage system fixture (3) holds the
MSA500 system.
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Configuration Fixture Disposal
The server fixture and the storage fixture are environmentally safe and recyclable.
The configuration fixture should be recycled in accordance with your local recycling
center guidelines. The metal inserts in the fixture compose 0.0406 percent of the total
volume of the fixture. Removal of the inserts might be required before recycling.
Packaged Cluster Cabling
The packaged cluster includes two external VHDCI SCSI cables, an Ethernet
crossover cable, and power cables. The cable ends are labeled for ease of installation.
Packaged Cluster Components
HP recommends that you use an optional keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM)
switchbox.
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Packaged Cluster Components
Software Components
The ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster supports Microsoft® Windows®, Novell
NetWare, and Linux-based operating systems. For the latest information on
supported operating systems, refer to the HP website,
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-310.pdf
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Required Materials
Before setting up your packaged cluster, locate the following materials included in
the shipping box:
•
ProLiant DL380 G3 servers
•
MSA500 system
•
Power cords and cables
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Setup Preparations
•
Rack-mounting hardware and rack templates (not used with the configuration
fixture)
•
HP SmartStart CD
•
Hardware documentation and software packs
Locate the following materials ordered as options or purchased separately:
•
Hard drives
•
Server hardware options and documentation (optional)
•
Storage system hardware options and documentation (optional)
•
Keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switchbox (optional)
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Setup Preparations
•
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse (need two of each if not using a switchbox)
Operating system and clustering software
•
Additional information for some operating systems is available at
http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability
Selecting an Appropriate Site
Select an installation site that meets the following requirements:
Space
•
Temperature
•
Power
•
Rack
•
Grounding
•
Airflow
•
.
Detailed installation site requirements are described in the server user guide on the
Documentation CD.
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Component and LED Identification
ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server
3
Table 3-1: Front Panel Components
Item Description
1 Hard drive bays
2 Bay for tape drive or hard drive and tape drive blank
3 Diskette drive
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Component and LED Identification
4 CD-ROM drive
Table 3-2: Front Panel LEDs and Buttons
Item Description Status
1 Internal health
LED
2 External health
LED
(power supply)
3 NIC 1 link/activity
LED
4 NIC 2 link/activity
LED
Green = Normal
Amber = System degraded. Refer to system
board LEDs to identify component in
degraded state
Red = System critical. Refer to system board
LEDs to identify component in critical state
Green = Normal
Amber = Power redundancy failure
Red = Critical power supply failure
Green = Network link
Flashing = Network link and activity
Off = No link to network. If power is off, view
the rear panel RJ-45 LEDs for status
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