HP ProLiant DL388e User Manual

HP ProLiant DL388e Gen8 Server

Part Number: 690514-005

User Guide

Abstract

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

March 2014
Edition: 5

© Copyright 2012, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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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Contents

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

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

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

Rear panel components .............................................................................................................................. 9

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ..................................................................................................................... 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FBWC module LED definitions ................................................................................................................... 16

Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 19

Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 19

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 19

Extend the server from the rack ................................................................................................................. 19

Remove the server from the rack ................................................................................................................ 21

Remove the security bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................... 22

Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 22

Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 23

Remove the air baffle ............................................................................................................................... 23

Install the air baffle .................................................................................................................................. 23

Remove the PCI riser cages ....................................................................................................................... 24

Install the PCI riser cages .......................................................................................................................... 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source ........................................................................ 29

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 30

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 31

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 32

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 32

Installing the server into the rack ................................................................................................................ 32

Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 33

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 33

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 34

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 35

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 35

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Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 35

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 35

Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 36

Installing a hot-plug drive ................................................................................................................ 36

Rear drive cage options ................................................................................................................. 37

Drive cable options.................................................................................................................................. 44

Two-port SATA cable option ........................................................................................................... 44

Mini-SAS cable option ................................................................................................................... 45

Mini-SAS Y-cable options ................................................................................................................ 46

Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 47

Storage controller installation guidelines ........................................................................................... 48

Installing a storage controller .......................................................................................................... 48

Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack ............................................................................... 49

Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 52

Hot-plug fan module option ...................................................................................................................... 53

Fan population guidelines ............................................................................................................... 53

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

arm ............................................................................................................................................. 54

Installing the hot-plug fan module if the server is installed in a friction rail system ................................... 56

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 58

HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 59

DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 60

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs .................................................................................................... 60

Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 61

Memory protection modes .............................................................................................................. 61

Memory population guidelines ........................................................................................................ 62

Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 64

Processor option ...................................................................................................................................... 65

Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 70

GPU power cable option .......................................................................................................................... 72

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 75

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 76

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 78

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 78

Redundant hot-plug power supply option .................................................................................................... 78

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 81

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 81

Storage cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 81

4 LFF SATA cabling ....................................................................................................................... 81

4 SFF SATA cabling ....................................................................................................................... 82

6 LFF SATA cabling ....................................................................................................................... 82

6 SFF SATA cabling ....................................................................................................................... 83

8 LFF cabling ................................................................................................................................ 83

8 SFF cabling ............................................................................................................................... 85

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

2 LFF rear drive cabling ................................................................................................................. 90

2 SFF rear drive cabling ................................................................................................................. 91

Capacitor pack cabling ........................................................................................................................... 92

Optical drive cabling ............................................................................................................................... 94

GPU power cabling ................................................................................................................................. 94

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 97

Server mode ........................................................................................................................................... 97

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HP product QuickSpecs ............................................................................................................................ 97

HP iLO Management ............................................................................................................................... 97

HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 97

Intelligent Provisioning .................................................................................................................... 99

HP Insight Remote Support software ............................................................................................... 100

HP Insight Online ........................................................................................................................ 101

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ......................................................................................... 102

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ................................................................................................................... 102

HP Smart Update Manager ........................................................................................................... 102

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ................................................................................................................... 102

Using RBSU ................................................................................................................................ 103

Auto-configuration process ............................................................................................................ 103

Boot options ............................................................................................................................... 104

Configuring AMP modes .............................................................................................................. 104

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ......................................................................... 104

Utilities and features .............................................................................................................................. 105

HP Smart Storage Administrator .................................................................................................... 105

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ........................................................................................... 105

ROMPaq utility ............................................................................................................................ 106

Automatic Server Recovery ........................................................................................................... 106

USB support ................................................................................................................................ 106

Redundant ROM support .............................................................................................................. 106

Keeping the system current ..................................................................................................................... 107

Drivers ....................................................................................................................................... 107

Software and firmware ................................................................................................................. 107

Version control ............................................................................................................................ 107

HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ...................................... 108

HP Technology Service Portfolio .................................................................................................... 108

Change control and proactive notification ...................................................................................... 108

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 109

Troubleshooting resources ...................................................................................................................... 109

System battery replacement ........................................................................................................ 110

Regulatory information .............................................................................................................. 112

Safety and regulatory compliance ........................................................................................................... 112

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................. 112

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ............................................................................................... 112

Warranty information ............................................................................................................................ 112

Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................... 113

Preventing electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................ 113

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 113

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 114

Environmental specifications ................................................................................................................... 114

Mechanical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 114

Power supply specifications .................................................................................................................... 114

HP 460 W CS Gold Hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) ............................................................ 115

HP 460 W CS Platinum Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ....................................................... 115

HP 460 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ................................................. 116

HP 750 W CS Gold Hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) ............................................................ 116

HP 750 W CS Platinum Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ....................................................... 117

HP 750 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ................................................. 117

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