HP PROLIANT DL580 G2 User Manual

ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server

Setup and Installation Guide

Part Number 230835-001

May 2002 (First Edition)

Product Version: Version 1.0

This guide provides IT administrators and technicians setup and
installation requirements, precautions, and instructions pertaining to the
Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers. The guide explains the
standard and optional features, how to install hardware options for
enhanced system performance, how to install and configure memory,
how to install expansion boards, how to install the servers into a rack,
and how to cable and configure the servers.

© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.

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constituting an additional warranty.

Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

May 2002 (First Edition)
Part Number 230835-001

Contents

About This Guide

Intended Audience.............................................................................................................xv

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................xv

Symbols on Equipment ................................................................................................... xvi

Rack Stability ................................................................................................................. xvii

Symbols in Text.............................................................................................................. xvii

Text Conventions .......................................................................................................... xviii

Related Documents........................................................................................................ xviii

Getting Help ....................................................................................................................xix

Compaq Technical Support....................................................................................... xix

Compaq Website....................................................................................................... xix

Compaq Authorized Reseller......................................................................................xx

Optional Installation Service .............................................................................................xx

Reader’s Comments ........................................................................................................ xxi

Chapter 1

Server Features

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1-3

Standard Features ............................................................................................................ 1-5

Processors ................................................................................................................. 1-5

Memory..................................................................................................................... 1-6

PCI-X Expansion Slots ............................................................................................. 1-7

Network Interface Controller.................................................................................... 1-7

System Health Indicators .......................................................................................... 1-8

Integrated Lights-Out................................................................................................ 1-9

SCSI Support .......................................................................................................... 1-10

Storage and Media Drives....................................................................................... 1-12

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Hot-Plug Fans.......................................................................................................... 1-12

Hot-Plug Power Supplies ........................................................................................1-13

Standard Interfaces.................................................................................................. 1-14

Video .......................................................................................................................1-14

ROM........................................................................................................................ 1-14

Server Configuration and Management .........................................................................1-15

Integrated Features ..................................................................................................1-15

Software Tools and Utilities....................................................................................1-17

Security Features............................................................................................................1-18

Diagnostic Tools ............................................................................................................ 1-19

Warranties and Services................................................................................................. 1-20

Three-Year, On-Site, Limited Global Warranty......................................................1-20

Next Business Day Response .................................................................................. 1-20

Pre-Failure Warranty...............................................................................................1-21

Server Registration ........................................................................................................1-21

Chapter 2

Integrated Lights-Out

Features............................................................................................................................2-2

Integrated Lights-Out Standard Security Override ..........................................................2-6

Integration with Compaq Insight Manager 7 ...................................................................2-8

Browser Support ..............................................................................................................2-8

Configuration and Operation ...........................................................................................2-8

Chapter 3

Smart Array 5i Plus Controller

Overview of Controller Features .....................................................................................3-1

Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler ..............................................................................3-3

Memory............................................................................................................................ 3-4

Controller Interface..........................................................................................................3-4

Drive Array Technology.................................................................................................. 3-4

Fault Management Features.............................................................................................3-5

Chapter 4

Planning the Server Installation

Optimum Environment ....................................................................................................4-2

Space and Airflow Requirements..............................................................................4-2

Temperature Requirements .......................................................................................4-3

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Power Requirements ................................................................................................. 4-3

Grounding Requirements .......................................................................................... 4-4

Rack Planning Resources ................................................................................................ 4-5

Rack Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................... 4-6

Server Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................ 4-7

Server Shipping Contents................................................................................................ 4-7

Chapter 5

Installing Hardware Options

Additional Options and Procedures................................................................................. 5-3

Hot-Plug and Non-Hot-Plug Options........................................................................ 5-3

Front Panel Components........................................................................................... 5-5

Rear Panel Components............................................................................................ 5-6

Preparing for an Installation ............................................................................................ 5-7

Powering Down the Server ....................................................................................... 5-7

Locating and Removing the Torx T-15 Tool............................................................ 5-8

Extending the Server from the Rack......................................................................... 5-9

Access Panels ................................................................................................................ 5-11

Opening and Removing the Access Panels............................................................. 5-12

Replacing the Access Panels................................................................................... 5-15

Processors and PPMs..................................................................................................... 5-18

Locating the Processors and PPMs ......................................................................... 5-19

Installing a Processor and PPM .............................................................................. 5-20

Internal Storage and Media Areas ................................................................................. 5-27

Locating the Internal Storage and Media Drives .................................................... 5-28

Drive Bays .............................................................................................................. 5-29

Multibay Drives ...................................................................................................... 5-36

Hot-Plug Fans................................................................................................................ 5-39

Locating Hot-Plug Fans .......................................................................................... 5-40

Removing a Hot-Plug Fan ...................................................................................... 5-41

Replacing a Hot-Plug Fan....................................................................................... 5-42

Hot-Plug Power Supplies .............................................................................................. 5-43

Locating the Power Supplies .................................................................................. 5-43

Removing a Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply or Blank..................................... 5-44

Installing a Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply ..................................................... 5-45

Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler............................................................................ 5-47

Locating the Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler ................................................ 5-47

Installing the Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler ............................................... 5-48

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Chapter 6

Memory

Memory Boards ...............................................................................................................6-2

Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Technology............................................................6-9

Features .....................................................................................................................6-9

DIMM Installation Requirements .............................................................................6-9

Advanced Memory Protection Modes ...........................................................................6-10

Online Spare Memory Technology .........................................................................6-10

Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology .........................................................6-12

Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory Technology ................................................................6-13

Software......................................................................................................................... 6-15

Configuring the Memory ...............................................................................................6-16

Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures..................................................... 6-17

Removing a Memory Board .................................................................................... 6-18

Removing a DIMM .................................................................................................6-20

Installing a DIMM................................................................................................... 6-21

Installing a Memory Board......................................................................................6-22

Chapter 7

PCI-X Technology

PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards...................................................................................7-1

Slot Architecture and Buses............................................................................................. 7-2

Performance Balancing....................................................................................................7-3

PCI-X Hot Plug Technology............................................................................................7-4

PCI-X Hot Plug Requirements .................................................................................. 7-4

PCI-X Hot Plug Utility.............................................................................................. 7-5

PCI-X Hot Plug Button .............................................................................................7-5

Hot-Plug PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs .....................................................................7-6

Performing PCI-X Hot Plug Operations .......................................................................... 7-9

Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug Expansion Board ......................................................7-10

Installing or Replacing a PCI-X Hot Plug Expansion Board ..................................7-12

Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board...........................................................7-17

PCI-X Hot Plug Utilities................................................................................................7-22

Compaq PCI-X Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT ................................................. 7-23

Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console .................................................. 7-24

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Chapter 8

Installing the Server in a Rack

Server Installation Overview........................................................................................... 8-2

Preparing the Rack for Server Installation ...................................................................... 8-3

Measuring with the Rack Template .......................................................................... 8-3

Installing the Rack Rail Assemblies ......................................................................... 8-6

Preparing the Server for Rack Installation ...................................................................... 8-8

Attaching the Server Rails ........................................................................................ 8-8

Removing the Power Supplies .................................................................................. 8-9

Installing the Server in the Rack ................................................................................... 8-10

Loading the Server into the Rack Rails .................................................................. 8-10

Attaching the Cable Management Solution ............................................................ 8-14

Reinstalling the Power Supplies ............................................................................. 8-14

Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices..................................................... 8-14

Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................... 8-16

Securing Cables with the Cable Management Solution ................................................ 8-17

Chapter 9

Server Setup

Powering Up the Server................................................................................................... 9-1

Installing an Operating System ....................................................................................... 9-2

Registering the Server ..................................................................................................... 9-3

Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................... 9-3

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Chapter 10

Server Configuration and Utilities

ROM-Based Setup Utility ............................................................................................. 10-2

Navigating RBSU ................................................................................................... 10-2

Saving RBSU Configuration Settings..................................................................... 10-3

Using RBSU ........................................................................................................... 10-3

Configuring the Memory ...................................................................................... 10-10

Enhanced Auto-Configuration Process ....................................................................... 10-10

Redundant ROM Support............................................................................................ 10-11

Safety and Security Benefits................................................................................. 10-11

Access to Redundant ROM Settings..................................................................... 10-11

ROMPaq Utility .......................................................................................................... 10-12

Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash ............................................................... 10-12

ROM Legacy USB Support......................................................................................... 10-13

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ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack...........................................................................10-14

ProLiant Essentials Diskette Builder ...........................................................................10-15

ProLiant Essentials Scripting Toolkit ..........................................................................10-16

Compaq Insight Manager 7..........................................................................................10-16

Compaq Diagnostics Utility.........................................................................................10-18

Automatic Server Recovery-2......................................................................................10-18

Integrated Management Log........................................................................................ 10-19

Identifying Severity Levels ...................................................................................10-19

Viewing the Log....................................................................................................10-19

Compaq Survey Utility ................................................................................................10-21

Appendix A

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers ............................................................A-1

Federal Communications Commission Notice ...............................................................A-1

Class A Equipment................................................................................................... A-2

Class B Equipment ...................................................................................................A-2

Modifications ...........................................................................................................A-3

Cables ....................................................................................................................... A-3

Mouse Compliance Statement..................................................................................A-4

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ..................................................................................A-4

Class A Equipment................................................................................................... A-4

Class B Equipment ...................................................................................................A-4

European Union Notice ..................................................................................................A-5

Japanese Notice............................................................................................................... A-5

Taiwanese Notice............................................................................................................ A-6

Laser Devices.................................................................................................................. A-6

Laser Safety Warnings .............................................................................................A-6

Compliance with CDRH Regulations ......................................................................A-6

Compliance with International Regulations .............................................................A-7

Laser Product Label.................................................................................................. A-7

Laser Information..................................................................................................... A-7

Battery Replacement Notice ...........................................................................................A-8

Power Cords.................................................................................................................... A-8

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Appendix B

Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................B-1

Grounding Methods.........................................................................................................B-2

Appendix C

System Battery

Battery Replacement .......................................................................................................C-1

Appendix D

Cabling Guidelines

Internal Cabling Configurations..................................................................................... D-1

Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives ........................................................................................... D-2

Battery Backed Write Cache Connector Cable .............................................................. D-3

30-Pin Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition Board.......................................................... D-4

Appendix E

System LEDs and Switches

System LEDs...................................................................................................................E-1

Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................E-2

Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs....................................................................................E-3

Hot-Plug Fan LED...........................................................................................................E-5

Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs.........................................................................................E-6

PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs..................................................................................................... E-7

Memory Board LEDs ......................................................................................................E-9

Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler............................................................................E-13

QuickFind Diagnostic Display ......................................................................................E-15

System Board Switches .................................................................................................E-16

System Maintenance Switch (SW4) .......................................................................E-17

System ID switch (SW7) ........................................................................................E-20

ILO/Spread Spectrum Switch (SW8)......................................................................E-21

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Appendix F

Server Error Messages

Appendix G

Server Specifications

Server Specifications ......................................................................................................G-1

Appendix H

Troubleshooting

When the Server Does Not Start..................................................................................... H-3

Diagnostic Steps .............................................................................................................H-5

Problems After Initial Boot........................................................................................... H-12

ROMPaq Disaster Recovery......................................................................................... H-15

Other Information Resources........................................................................................ H-16

List of Figures

1-1 Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server.......................................................... 1-2

2-1 iLO Standard management port on the rear panel.....................................................2-3

2-2 iLO Standard Security Override................................................................................2-6

4-1 ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers installed in a rack .........................................4-1

4-2 Rack-mounting hardware ..........................................................................................4-8

5-1 Front panel components ............................................................................................5-5

5-2 Rear panel components .............................................................................................5-6

5-3 Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool ...............................................................5-8

5-4 Loosening the front panel thumbscrews.................................................................... 5-9

5-5 Extending the server from the rack .........................................................................5-10

5-6 Sliding the server into the rack................................................................................5-10

5-7 Releasing the rear access panel ...............................................................................5-12

5-8 Opening the rear access panel .................................................................................5-13

5-9 Removing the rear access panel ..............................................................................5-14

5-10 Removing the front access panel.............................................................................5-14

5-11 Lining up the guide marks....................................................................................... 5-15

5-12 Replacing the front access panel .............................................................................5-16

5-13 Lining up the guide marks....................................................................................... 5-16

5-14 Replacing the rear access panel...............................................................................5-17

5-15 Processors and PPMs ..............................................................................................5-19

5-16 Removing the memory board from slot 1................................................................5-20

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5-17 Removing the air baffle .......................................................................................... 5-21

5-18 Opening the processor retaining bracket................................................................. 5-22

5-19 Installing the processor/heatsink assembly............................................................. 5-23

5-20 Installing the PPM .................................................................................................. 5-24

5-21 Closing the processor retaining bracket.................................................................. 5-25

5-22 Reinstalling the memory board............................................................................... 5-26

5-23 Internal storage and media drives ........................................................................... 5-28

5-24 Hot-plug SCSI hard drives and SCSI ID numbers.................................................. 5-30

5-25 Removing a drive blank.......................................................................................... 5-31

5-26 Removing a non-functioning SCSI hard drive........................................................ 5-32

5-27 Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive ..................................................................... 5-33

5-28 Installing a Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive ................................................. 5-34

5-29 Locating the simplex/duplex switch ....................................................................... 5-35

5-30 Multibays ................................................................................................................ 5-36

5-31 Removing a drive from multibay 1......................................................................... 5-37

5-32 Removing a drive from multibay 2......................................................................... 5-37

5-33 Installing a drive into the multibay ......................................................................... 5-38

5-34 Hot-plug fans .......................................................................................................... 5-40

5-35 Removing a hot-plug fan ........................................................................................ 5-41

5-36 Installing a hot-plug fan .......................................................................................... 5-42

5-37 Power supplies ........................................................................................................ 5-43

5-38 Removing a power supply or blank ........................................................................ 5-44

5-39 Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply......................................................... 5-45

5-40 Connecting the power cord ..................................................................................... 5-46

5-41 Securing the power cord with the retaining clip ..................................................... 5-46

5-42 Battery backed write cache enabler ........................................................................ 5-47

5-43 Removing the PCI-X expansion board basket ........................................................ 5-48

5-44 Removing the front fan cage................................................................................... 5-49

5-45 Installing the BBWC enabler .................................................................................. 5-49

5-46 Connecting the cable to the BBWC enabler ........................................................... 5-50

6-1 Memory board........................................................................................................... 6-3

6-2 Memory board LEDs ................................................................................................ 6-4

6-3 Memory board slots .................................................................................................. 6-8

6-4 Removing the memory board.................................................................................. 6-19

6-5 Removing a DIMM................................................................................................. 6-20

6-6 Installing a DIMM .................................................................................................. 6-21

6-7 Installing a memory board ...................................................................................... 6-22

7-1 PCI-X expansion slots and buses.............................................................................. 7-2

7-2 Internal expansion slot LEDs and the PCI-X Hot Plug button ................................. 7-6

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7-3 External expansion slot LEDs ...................................................................................7-7

7-4 Powering down the slot ...........................................................................................7-10

7-5 Locking the PCI-X retaining clip open ...................................................................7-11

7-6 Removing the expansion board ...............................................................................7-12

7-7 Powering down the slot with the PCI-X Hot Plug button .......................................7-13

7-8 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............7-14

7-9 Locking the PCI-X retaining clip open ...................................................................7-15

7-10 Installing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board .........................................................7-15

7-11 Securing the PCI-X retaining clip ...........................................................................7-16

7-12 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............7-18

7-13 Locking the PCI-X retaining clip open ...................................................................7-19

7-14 Installing a PCI-X expansion board ........................................................................7-20

7-15 Securing the PCI-X retaining clip ...........................................................................7-21

8-1 Measuring with the template .....................................................................................8-4

8-2 Marking the rack for server installation ....................................................................8-5

8-3 Pulling the rail compression lever .............................................................................8-6

8-4 Inserting the rail tabs on the rear of the rack ............................................................. 8-7

8-5 Inserting the rail tabs on the front of the rack ...........................................................8-7

8-6 Attaching a server rail to the chassis .........................................................................8-8

8-7 Locking the inner slide rails into place ...................................................................8-10

8-8 Loading the server onto the rack rails .....................................................................8-11

8-9 Sliding the server to the rear of the rack..................................................................8-12

8-10 Tightening the thumbscrews ...................................................................................8-13

8-11 Rear panel connectors .............................................................................................8-15

8-12 Connecting the power cord......................................................................................8-16

8-13 Securing the retaining clip.......................................................................................8-17

C-1 Battery location on the system board ....................................................................... C-2

C-2 Removing a battery .................................................................................................. C-2

C-3 Installing a new battery ............................................................................................ C-3

D-1 Cabling the SCSI backplane to SCSI (duplex mode)............................................... D-2

D-2 Cabling the SCSI backplane to SCSI (simplex mode)............................................. D-2

D-3 Cabling the battery backed write cache module to the 5i Plus Memory Module..... D-3

D-4 Cabling the RiLOE to the system board...................................................................D-4

E-1 Front panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... E-2

E-2 Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs .............................................................................. E-3

E-3 Hot-plug fan LED..................................................................................................... E-5

E-4 Hot-plug power supply LEDs................................................................................... E-6

E-5 External PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs ............................................................................... E-7

E-6 Internal PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs and button............................................................... E-8

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E-7 Memory board LEDs ................................................................................................E-9

E-8 Battery backed write cache enabler LEDs ..............................................................E-13

E-9 QuickFind Diagnostic Display LEDs .....................................................................E-15

E-10 System maintenance switch (SW4) ........................................................................E-17

E-11 System ID switch (SW7) ........................................................................................E-20

E-12 iLO/Spread Spectrum switch (SW8) ......................................................................E-21

List of Tables

4-1 Rack-Mounting Hardware ........................................................................................ 4-8

5-1 Front Panel Components........................................................................................... 5-5

5-2 Rear Panel Components............................................................................................ 5-6

5-3 Processors and PPMs .............................................................................................. 5-19

5-4 Internal Storage and Media Drives ......................................................................... 5-28

5-5 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives and SCSI ID Numbers............................................... 5-30

5-6 Multibays ................................................................................................................ 5-36

5-7 Hot-Plug Fans ......................................................................................................... 5-40

5-8 Power Supplies ....................................................................................................... 5-43

5-9 Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler ..................................................................... 5-47

6-1 Parts of the Memory Board....................................................................................... 6-3

6-2 Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Mode............................................................... 6-4

6-3 Online Spare Memory Mode .................................................................................... 6-5

6-4 Single-Board Mirrored Memory Mode..................................................................... 6-6

6-5 Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory Mode ........................................................................... 6-7

6-6 Memory Board Slots................................................................................................. 6-8

6-7 Memory LED States on a Properly Configured Memory Board ............................ 6-23

7-1 Expansion Slots and Buses ....................................................................................... 7-2

7-2 Recommended PCI-X Expansion Slot Population Order ......................................... 7-3

7-3 Internal Expansion Slot LEDs and the PCI-X Hot Plug Button ............................... 7-6

7-4 External Expansion Slot LEDs ................................................................................. 7-7

7-5 PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs .................................................................................... 7-8

8-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Components (Rack Server)......................................... 8-15

10-1 RBSU Default Settings ........................................................................................... 10-8

E-1 Front Panel LEDs......................................................................................................E-2

E-2 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs .............................................................................E-3

E-3 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations .......................................................E-4

E-4 Hot-Plug Fan LED ....................................................................................................E-5

E-5 Hot-Plug Power Supply LED Combinations ............................................................E-6

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E-6 External PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs ............................................................................... E-7

E-7 Internal PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs and Button .............................................................. E-8

E-8 Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Mode .............................................................. E-9

E-9 Online Spare Memory Mode .................................................................................. E-10

E-10 Single-Board Mirrored Memory LEDs .................................................................. E-11

E-11 Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory LEDs......................................................................... E-12

E-12 Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler LEDs .......................................................... E-13

E-13 QuickFind Diagnostic Display LEDs..................................................................... E-15

E-14 System Maintenance Switch (SW4)....................................................................... E-18

E-15 System ID Switch (SW7) ....................................................................................... E-20

E-16 iLO/Spread Spectrum Switch (SW8) ..................................................................... E-21

G-1 Server Specifications................................................................................................ G-1

H-1 Diagnostic Steps....................................................................................................... H-5

H-2 Is the System Power LED Off?................................................................................ H-6

H-3 Is the System Power LED Green?............................................................................ H-7

H-4 Is the External Health LED Green?..........................................................................H-8

H-5 Is the Internal Health LED Green?........................................................................... H-9

H-6 Is the Monitor Displaying Information?................................................................. H-11

H-7 Problems After Initial Boot.................................................................................... H-12

H-8 Troubleshooting Resources ....................................................................................H-16

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation and reference

information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the Compaq

ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers.

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for IT administrators and technicians who are setting up and

installing ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers. The guide assumes readers have a

working knowledge of standard computer hardware, software, operating systems, and

server installation equipment and procedures. Readers must also understand standard

computer industry terminology and safety procedures regarding moving and working

with heavy, electronic equipment.

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Important Safety Information

Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document

provided.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 clarifying information or specific

instructions.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of

information.

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Text Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

• Italic type is used for complete titles of published guides or variables. Variables

include information that varies in system output, in command lines, and in

command parameters in text.

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titles, menu names and selections, button and icon names, and so on), and for

keyboard keys.

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For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following
documentation:

• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with the server

• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on top of the front and

rear access panels of the server

• The installation documentation that ship with option kits

• The Documentation CD, which includes the following resources:

— Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide

— Integrated Smart Array 5i Plus Controller Guide

— Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide

— PCI-X Hot-Plug Administration Guide

— Advanced Memory Protection multimedia

— ROM-Based Setup Utility Guide

— PCI Administrator’s Guide

• A link to the maintenance and service guide

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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.

Compaq Technical Support

In North America, call the Compaq Technical Support Phone Center at

1-800-OK-COMPAQ. 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 Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone

numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on the Compaq website:

www.compaq.com

Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:

• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

• Product serial number

• Product model name and number

About This Guide

• Applicable error messages

• Add-on boards or hardware

• Third-party hardware or software

• Operating system type and revision level

Compaq Website

The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and

flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website at

www.compaq.com

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Compaq Authorized Reseller

For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:

• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

• Elsewhere, refer to the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.

Optional Installation Service

You may choose to have Compaq install your system. The installation service can be
purchased as a CarePaq packaged service or as a customized service agreement to
meet your specific requirements. Some of the CarePaq services are as follows:

• CarePaq Installation Services for Hardware

• CarePaq Hardware and Operating System Installation for ProLiant Servers

• CarePaq Installation and Start-up Services for Microsoft Windows 2000 and

Windows NT operating systems

• CarePaq Installation and Start-up and Migration Services for Novell NetWare

operating system

• CarePaq Installation and Start-up Services for Compaq Insight Manager

Visit the Compaq website for detailed descriptions of these CarePaq services. This
method helps ensure top performance from the start and is especially valuable for
business-critical environments.

This optional hardware installation service is available in all countries where Compaq
has a direct or indirect service presence. Service may be ordered from and directly
provided by a Compaq authorized service reseller or, in the United States only,
service may be ordered by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. In the United States,
Compaq makes all of the arrangements to have the system installed by qualified
guaranteed service providers. For U.S. ordering information, refer to the Compaq
services website:

www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/us/install

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Server Features

The Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server is the ideal solution for

enterprise customers who require a rack optimized, four-way server that delivers

maximum performance and availability for highly complex, business-critical

applications. Maximum performance levels are achieved through superior

engineering design and the use of such industry-standard technologies as:

• Intel Xeon Processors MP with Hyper-Threading technology

• PC1600 ECC Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM

• 64-bit, 100-MHz PCI-X I/O subsystem

• Integrated Gigabit NIC connectivity

• Embedded Wide Ultra3 RAID and storage solutions

Unsurpassed availability and reliability features within the server protect against

hardware failure or data errors that can result in downtime or critical data loss. New

availability features include:

• Optional Compaq Advanced Memory Protection functionality (single-board
mirrored memory, hot-plug mirrored memory, online spare, and future hot-add
memory support)

NOTE: Hot-add capabilities will be available in a future software release. For more
information about hot-add functionality, refer to the Advanced Memory Protection white
paper on the Compaq website:

www.compaq.com/products/servers

• Standard RAID protection with transportable, battery backed write cache for
internal hard disk drives

• Three redundant fan zones (CPU, memory, and PCI-X), each able to support N+1
redundancy

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Server Features

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server achieves unparalleled ease of
manageability and serviceability with the following:

• Integration of standard remote management capability through Integrated
Lights-Out (iLO) technology

• Toolless and virtually cableless mechanical design

• ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

• Redundant ROM

• Innovative advanced diagnostic capabilities (QuickFind Diagnostic Display) for

troubleshooting at the server level

• New rapid deployment rack rails

• Efficient and space-saving dense form factor (4U is 17.8 cm [7-in.] high)

This chapter provides an overview of the Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2
server’s features and briefly describes its maximum performance, high availability,
server management, and serviceability features.

Figure 1-1: Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server

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Overview

The following features deliver superior four-way performance on the Compaq
ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server:

• Up to four Intel Xeon Processors MP with Hyper-Threading technology

• 400-MHz front-side bus

• Four-way interleaved PC1600 ECC DDR SDRAM

• 64-bit, 100-MHz, quad-peer PCI-X buses

• Embedded Wide Ultra3 RAID and storage solutions

• RJ-45 Autosensing Ethernet network interface controller (NIC) with Wake On

Lan (WOL) support and Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support
(installed in an expansion slot)

Key redundancy and hot-plug features create a high availability environment:

• Compaq Advanced Memory Protection technology including online spare,

single-board mirrored memory, hot-plug mirrored memory, and future hot-add
memory support

NOTE: Hot-add capabilities will be available in a future software release. For more
information about hot-add functionality, refer to the Advanced Memory Protection white
paper on the Compaq website:

www.compaq.com/products/servers

Server Features

• Embedded Smart Array 5i Plus Controller with support for 64-MB fully

transportable write cache

• Redundant hot-plug fans in three zone (CPU, memory, I/O) configuration, each

with N+1 redundancy

• Redundant hot-plug power supplies

• PCI-X Hot Plug

• Redundant ROM

• Optional redundant NIC

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Server Features

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server offers a highly scalable environment with
the following expansion capabilities:

• Memory expansion to 32 GB

• Four SCSI hard drive bays

• Six PCI-X slots (four hot-plug slots)

• Two multibays for a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, or optional DVD drive

• SCSI backplane with simplex and duplex modes

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server also features management and
configuration tools that are the hallmark of Compaq ProLiant servers:

• Integrated Lights-Out Standard (iLO Standard)

• Compaq ProLiant Essentials utility

• ProLiant Essentials scripting

• ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)

• Redundant ROM

• Compaq Insight Manager 7 utility compatibility

• Compaq Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)

• Compaq Integrated Management Log (IML)

• Pre-Failure Warranty on hard drives, processors, and memory

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server also features ease-of-use components such
as:

• Toolless serviceable chassis

• Toolless mountable sliding rack rails

• Cableless system design

• System health indicators on top of the front access panels (QuickFind Diagnostic

Display)

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• Front panel diagnostic lighting

• Component level diagnostic lighting

Standard Features

The features described in this section are standard on all Compaq ProLiant DL580
Generation 2 servers, unless otherwise specified.

Processors

Hyper-Threading, a technology developed by Intel, improves the performance of
IA-32 processors when executing multiple-processor (MP) capable operating systems
and multi-threaded applications. With this technology, one physical processor looks
like two logical processors to the operating system and applications. The two logical
processors are able to execute two separate tasks (or code streams called threads)
concurrently by using shared hardware resources.

Hyper-Threading technology is designed to improve the performance of IA-32
processors by using the multi-threaded nature of contemporary operating systems and
server applications in such a way as to increase the use of the on-chip execution
resources available in the Intel NetBurst micro-architecture. The integrated cache
subsystem results in reduced memory access times and increased throughput and
performance of the memory subsystem. Specifically, integrated Level 3 cache, which
is only available on the Xeon Processor MP, provides a high-bandwidth path to
memory, increasing throughput for large server workloads.

Server Features

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server features the following advanced processor
technologies:

• Support for up to four Intel Xeon Processors MP

— Integrated cache subsystem (Level 2 Advanced Transfer cache and Integrated

Level 3 cache)

— Intel NetBurst micro-architecture

• Hyper-Threading technology

• 400-MHz front-side bus

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Memory

The Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server provides double data rate (DDR)
synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) that can improve memory clock speed to at
least 200 MHz. It activates output on both the rising and falling edge of the system
clock rather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output. The ProLiant
DL580 Generation 2 server features the following advanced memory technologies:

• Support for up to 32 GB of industry-standard PC1600 registered ECC DDR
SDRAM memory with two memory boards installed

• ECC and Advanced ECC memory for single-bit detection and multi-bit memory
error correction

• 4 x 1 interleaved memory

• Optional Compaq Advanced Memory Protection (AMP)

— User selectable through server RBSU

— Online spare memory

— Single-board mirrored memory

— Dual board hot-plug mirrored memory

— Hot-add memory capabilities with future software releases

For more information on Compaq Advanced Memory Protection, refer to Chapter 6,
“Memory.”

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PCI-X Expansion Slots

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server offers four 64-bit, 100-MHz, peered PCI-X
buses that ensure optimal availability and performance. The server provides support
for six expansion slots (3.3V keyed) – four hot-plug slots and two non-hot-plug slots.

• PCI-X technology

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server features six expansion slots operating
across three buses that support the latest industry-standard technology, Peripheral
Component Interconnect Extended (PCI-X). This follow-on technology increases
the data throughput capacity of PCI technology and minimizes bottlenecks
associated with high-bandwidth devices, such as:

— Gigabit Ethernet NICs

— Fiber channel controllers

— Compaq Smart Array Controllers

The fourth bus is dedicated to support the embedded Smart Array 5i Plus
Controller.

• Load balancing and PCI-X Hot Plug

Server Features

The server’s PCI-X expansion slots operate across three separate buses to enable
load balancing across multiple expansion boards. Four hot-plug slots provide
enhanced availability.

Network Interface Controller

The standard slot-based network interface controller (NIC) provided with the
ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server has the following features:

• Autosense Ethernet 802.3 standard (copper)

• PCI-X, 64-bit/133-MHz (compatible with 64-bit/66-MHz and 32-bit/33-MHz)

• Wake On Lan (WOL) support

• Pre-eXecution Environment (PXE) support

• Dual address cycles (DAC)

• PCI-X Hot Plug support

• Network fault tolerance

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System Health Indicators

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server contains several sets of LEDs that indicate
the status of hardware components and settings. A new feature is the QuickFind
Diagnostic Display. These LEDs, located on the front access panel, enable you to
quickly diagnos a problem with a component in the server simply by referring to the
access panel. The system is monitored by internal and external LEDs, including:

• Component LEDs visible on the front of the server

— Power On/Standby button and LED

— Internal health

— External health

— Hard drives

— UID (Unit Identification) LED and button

— Power supplies

• Component LEDs visible on the rear of the server

— Slot-based NIC activity

— Hot-plug expansion slots (power and fault status)

— UID (Unit Identification) LED and button

— iLO management NIC activity

• QuickFind Diagnostic Display (component LEDs visible at the top of the front
access panel)

— Processors

— Processor Power Modules (PPMs)

— Memory board

— PCI-X expansion slots (speed, power, and fault status)

— Fans

— System interlock

— Thermtrip

For more information about system LEDs, refer to Appendix E, “System LEDs and
Switches.”

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Integrated Lights-Out

Compaq Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) is a Compaq engineered, application-specific
integrated circuit (ASIC) that embodies industry-leading Lights-Out management
functionality on the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server.

Features

iLO Standard includes basic system board management functions, diagnostics, and
essential Lights-Out functionality. iLO Standard is provided as standard on all
ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers.

iLO features include:

• iLO is built into every ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server; no slot is needed.

• iLO is easy to setup and easy to use.

• iLO is always on via server auxiliary power, and it is always running regardless

of the state of the server.

• iLO offers sophisticated security features, including industry-standard SSL.

Server Features

iLO Advanced can be licensed with the optional Compaq iLO Advanced Pack. iLO
Advanced offers sophisticated virtual administration features.

iLO Standard Features

iLO Standard is an integrated component in the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server
and provides:

• Text-based console

• Virtual power button and reset

• Virtual indicators

• Event logs (IML and iLO log)

• Remote Diagnostics (iLO and server)

• Automatic Server Recovery

• Agent integration

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Server Features

• Alert forwarding and administration

• Remote firmware update

• SSL security

iLO Advanced Features (Optional)

The iLO Advanced option provides:

• Virtual floppy drive

• Virtual graphical console

• Virtual CD

• Directory services (future support)

• PKI support (future support)

SCSI Support

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server provides support for both internal and
external SCSI devices. The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server ships with an
internal four-bay drive cage. The cage supports Ultra3/Ultra4 SCSI hot-plug hard
drives.

• Ultra3/Ultra4-ready SCSI backplane

— Internal SCSI backplane that is capable of supporting up to four drives

— Cableless connection to the system board

— Easily configured to support simplex (4x1) or duplex (2x2) mode

— The server ships in the duplex mode

For more information on switching the server from duplex to simplex, refer to
Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

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Server Features

The Smart Array 5i Plus Controller is an embedded hardware RAID controller that
ships standard on all ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers. When configured with
the battery backed write cache (BBWC) enabler, the controller provides transportable
data protection and increased performance.

• Smart Array 5i Plus controller

Features of the Smart Array 5i Plus controller include:

— Dual Wide Ultra3 SCSI channels

— Maximum data transfer of 160 MB/s on each SCSI channel

— RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5

— 64-MB total memory for code, transfer buffers, and read/write cache

— 64-MB memory is located on the 5i Plus Memory Module that connects

directly to the system board

— Battery connector for connection to the battery backed write cache (BBWC)

enabler

— Support for the Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive

• Battery Backed Write Cache (BBWC) Enabler

Features of the BBWC enabler include:

— Protects against hard boot, power, controller, or system board failures

— Provides up to 64-MB write cache memory protection (cache memory

located on the 5i Plus Memory Module)

— Fully transportable to another ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server in the

data center

NOTE: In order to easily transport protected cache data to another ProLiant DL580
Generation 2 server, remove the BBWC enabler and the 5i Plus Memory Module
simultaneously. The BBWC enabler and 5i Plus Memory Module are connected to each
other via a short cable.

— Battery charge up to 72 hours

— Battery life up to three years

— Available as standard on most models of the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2

server

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Server Features

Storage and Media Drives

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server offers multibays for flexibility in storage
and media drives. For more information about installing storage and media drives
into the multibays, refer to Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

• Up to four 1-inch, hot-plug SCSI drive bays supporting either Ultra3 or Ultra4
hard drives or a Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive

• Two multibays occupied by:

— One slimline 1.44-MB diskette drive

— One slimline IDE CD-ROM drive

NOTE: An optional DVD drive can be used in either multibay slot.

Hot-Plug Fans

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports redundant hot-plug fans that are
divided into three zones. Each zone is independent of each other and is able to
support N+1 redundancy, as indicated below:

• PCI-X expansion zone is 1+1 redundant (fans 1 and 2)

• Memory zone is 1+1 redundant (fans 3 and 4)

• CPU zone is 2+1 redundant (fans 5, 6, and 7)

NOTE: Refer to “Locating Hot-Plug Fans” in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options,” for an
illustration of the fans and their respective zones within the server.

This zone configuration enables the server to withstand up to three fan failures,
provided that they are not within the same zone. Within a zone, if the primary fan
fails, the server generates a system alert and commands the redundant fan to function
automatically. The redundant hot-plug fan’s subsystem protects the various server
components from overheating, provides rapid serviceability, and minimizes the risk
of system interruption. Features of the redundant hot-plug fans include:

• Intelligent fan controllers with variable speed support and monitoring with a
Compaq system management driver installed

• Redundant hot-plug fans standard in all systems

• Individually hot-pluggable

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Hot-Plug Power Supplies

Improved power supply performance ensures that a single power supply provides
sufficient power to the entire system. Complete redundancy can be achieved by
installing an additional hot-plug power supply.

The standard and redundant 800-W power supplies run simultaneously under normal
operating conditions. The redundant hot-plug power supply ensures the delivery of
electricity to the server, provides rapid serviceability, and minimizes the risk of
system interruption.

In case of a loss of redundancy, the system sends an alert of the failure to the system
administrator. The failure does not cause any loss of power, and the failed unit can be
replaced without having to power down the server or save system data. Power supply
features include:

• Support for hot-plug redundant capabilities with the second power supply

installed (optional on some models)

• Accessible from the front of the server

Hot-plug power supplies also have advanced features that ease operation:

Server Features

• Auto Line Sensing capability automatically selects the appropriate line voltage.

• Power Down Manager ensures that ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers

deactivate in a manner that safeguards data and system integrity.

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Server Features

Standard Interfaces

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server is equipped with the following standard
interfaces:

• Serial connector

• Video connector

• Keyboard connector

• Mouse connector

• Two USB connectors located at the rear of the server

• RJ-45 connector for Ethernet

• RJ-45 connector for iLO system management

Video

Standard video integration in the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server includes:

• Integrated video controller with 64 K colors at a maximum resolution of
1600 x 1200

• Support for SVGA, VGA, and EGA graphics resolution

• 8-MB SDRAM video memory

ROM

ROM features include:

• Redundant ROM support

• Software-upgradeable firmware, including diagnostics

• Compaq ROMPaq™ Flash Utility to upgrade system ROM

• Smart Components for Remote ROM flash support

• Enhanced Auto-Configuration

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Server Configuration and Management

Compaq offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support effective
server configuration and management. This section provides an overview of the
following server management features that are detailed in Chapter 10, “Server
Configuration and Utilities.”

Integrated Features

• ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

RBSU is an updateable configuration utility that is embedded in the server ROM.
The RBSU helps you configure certain server hardware settings and prepare the
server for operating system installation. The RBSU enables you to view and
establish server configuration settings during initial system startup, as well as
modify them after the server has been configured. With the RBSU, you can
manage system options, such as the operating system, Advanced Memory
Protection, standard boot order, PCI-X devices, date and time, ASR-2, server
passwords, boot control order, and advanced options.

• Redundant ROM support

Server Features

Redundant ROM provides a disaster recovery mechanism for mission-critical
servers. With redundant ROM support, the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server
enables you to upgrade or configure your ROM safely. For example, if the server
loses power during a ROM flash or if the flash process is interrupted in any way,
the system can be restarted with the original ROM image.

The server has a ROM image that acts as two, separate 1-MB ROMs. If the boot
ROM experiences a problem, the system defaults to the previous version to
maximize server availability and performance. Without this redundancy, the
server would be unavailable until a special disaster recovery process restored the
original ROM.

Redundant ROM also enables you to use RBSU to switch between two ROM
images for testing and evaluation purposes. If the new ROM does not meet your
expectations, you can use RBSU to restore the previous ROM image. Without
redundant ROM, you would need to use the ROMPaq Flash Utility to restore the
previous ROM image.

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Server Features

• Compaq ROMPaq Utility

Flash ROM capability enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system
or option ROMPaq utilities.

• Remote ROM Flash Utility

The Compaq Remote ROM Flash Utility enables administrators to upgrade the
system ROMs as well as the supported Compaq Smart Array controllers on
multiple servers from a single point of execution. The ROM upgrades can be
flashed either individually or batched together to perform multiple ROM
upgrades in a single step.

• ROM legacy USB support

ROM legacy USB support provides USB mouse and keyboard support for
operating systems that do not support USB, as well as POST and RBSU support
for keyboards. For information about operating systems currently providing USB
support, refer to the operating system support matrix on the Compaq website:

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os%20feature%20matrix%

20103000.pdf

PXE enables servers to load and execute a network bootstrap program (NBP)
from a PXE server and execute a pre-configured image. The image can be an
operating system image created by software, or a boot diskette image. PXE
makes it possible to configure or reconfigure a system remotely. The NIC
(either the embedded NIC or a NIC installed in an expansion slot) on the
ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server contains a PXE universal service agent.
When the server is connected to a network, this agent can interact with the
remote PXE server to retrieve the boot image. An administrator at a management
console can then install an operating system or configure the ProLiant DL580
Generation 2 server remotely.

For more detailed information about these tools and utilities, refer to Chapter 10,
“Server Configuration and Utilities,” or refer to the ProLiant Essentials
documentation, the Server Setup and Management Pack, or the Documentation CD
that ships with the server.

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Software Tools and Utilities

• ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack

The ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack is a set of server integration tools and
utilities that optimizes platform configuration and simplifies setup of servers. The
CD includes the suite of Compaq server software from diagnostics to drivers and
supports the installation and integration of operating system software. The
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack is the recommended tool for loading system
software, achieving a well-integrated server, and ensuring maximum
dependability and supportability.

• ProLiant Essentials Diskette Builder

The ProLiant Essentials Diskette Builder is a utility that uses data stored on the
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack to create support diskettes. You can create
support diskettes for specific configuration needs or for software that cannot be
used directly from the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack.

• ProLiant Essentials Scripting Toolkit

The ProLiant Essentials Scripting Toolkit contains a set of MS-DOS-based
utilities that enable you to configure and deploy servers in a customized,
predictable, and unattended manner. These utilities provide scripted server and
array replication for mass server deployment. They enable you to duplicate the
configuration of a source server onto target systems with minimum user
interaction.

Server Features

• Compaq Insight Manager 7

Compaq Insight Manager 7 provides web-based system management for Compaq
servers and any HTTP, SNMP, MIB2, or DMI v2.0-compliant device. Compaq
Insight Manager 7 is installed from the Compaq Management CD. It is an
easy-to-use, intuitive software utility designed for collecting server information
including fault conditions, performance, security, remote management, and
recovery services.

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Server Features

• Compaq Diagnostics Utility

The Compaq Diagnostics Utility displays information about the server’s
hardware and tests the system to be sure that it is operating properly. If you used
ProLiant Essentials to install your operating system, you can access the
Diagnostics Utility from the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack.

• Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)

ASR-2 enables the server to boot automatically from either the operating system
or from Compaq utilities. If there is a critical system failure, ASR-2
automatically restarts the server and can be configured to page a designated
system administrator.

• Integrated Management Log (IML)

The IML provides a detailed log of key system events. This log also monitors the
server health log and is accessible from Compaq Insight Manager 7 and your
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition option.

• Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility

The Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility enables administrators to configure the
Integrated Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI controller for support of Compaq storage
and clustering options.

For more detailed information about these tools and utilities, refer to Chapter 10,
“Server Configuration and Utilities,” or refer to the ProLiant Essentials
documentation, the Server Setup and Management Pack, or the Documentation CD
that ships with the server.

Security Features

Security features for the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server include:

• Power-on password

• Administrator password

• Network server mode

• QuickLock

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Server Features

• Diskette drive write control

• Removable diskette drive

• Removable CD-ROM drive

• Diskette boot override

• Serial interface control

• Configuration lock

• Security lock provision

• NVRAM write protect

Standard security features are configured through the Compaq RBSU. To access
these settings, refer to Chapter 10, “Server Configuration and Utilities.”

For additional information about server security features, refer to the
Documentation CD and the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack that ships with the
server.

Diagnostic Tools

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server provides the following software and
firmware diagnostic tools:

• Power-On Self-Test (POST)

• Compaq Insight Manager 7

• User diagnostics (DIAGS)

• Integrated Management Log (IML)

• Health Driver

For additional information concerning Compaq diagnostic tools, refer to the
Documentation CD that ships with the server.

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Server Features

Warranties and Services

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server has the following standard services and
warranties:

• Three-Year, On-Site, Limited Global Warranty

• Next Business Day Response

• Pre-Failure Warranty

Three-Year, On-Site, Limited Global Warranty

Compaq covers the cost of necessary parts and labor for on-site service during the
specified warranty periods. Under the global warranty, product warranty terms at the
time of purchase are honored in any country where Compaq has a service presence.
This applies to customers who may purchase a product in one country, then transfer it
to another.

IMPORTANT: Customers moving Compaq products between certain countries or regions are
asked to provide information needed to ensure that Compaq is prepared to provide the
required level of warranty service in the destination country. For information on the Compaq
Global Warranty Notification Process, contact your Compaq sales representative or Compaq
authorized reseller, or contact Compaq directly:

www.compaq.com/support

Next Business Day Response

Response time is based on commercially reasonable best efforts. In most cases, Next
Business Day response is available. In some regions and under certain supplier
restraints, Next Business Day response is not always possible. In many areas,
response uplifts are available for a fee. Contact your local Compaq service
organization for response time and availability in your area or visit the Compaq
website:

www.compaq.com

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Pre-Failure Warranty

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server includes a Pre-Failure Warranty for
processors, hard drives, and memory purchased from Compaq through Compaq
authorized resellers. Under the terms of this warranty, supported components are
eligible for replacement before they actually fail provided that you use the Compaq
Insight Manager 7 application and that the system determines that the supported
components have degraded below predetermined reliability thresholds within the
product warranty period.

When the Compaq Insight Manager 7 application alerts you that a component may be
eligible for Pre-Failure Warranty replacement, follow the on-screen instructions or
contact a Compaq authorized service provider in your area. A yellow status indicator
on the Compaq Insight Manager 7 control panel signals that a component is in a
degraded condition and prompts you to replace the component in its pre-failure
condition.

Server Registration

Registering the server provides Compaq with valuable information on server
installation. This information helps Compaq serve your needs better now and in the
future. To register the server, visit the Compaq website:

Server Features

www.compaq.com/register

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Integrated Lights-Out

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server includes the Compaq Integrated Lights-Out
Standard (iLO Standard). The iLO Standard provides server health and remote server
management. The server also supports the optional iLO Advanced feature. For
additional information on iLO Advanced, refer to the documentation provided with
the option kit.

Compaq Integrated Lights-Out Standard (iLO Standard) provides server health and
remote server management. The iLO Standard features are accessed from a network
client using a standard web browser. In addition to other features, iLO Standard
provides keyboard, mouse, and video (text and graphics) capability for a server,
regardless of the state of the host operating system or host server.

The iLO Standard sub-system includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory,
and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO Standard independent of
the host server and its operating system. Remote access is provided by iLO Standard
to any authorized network clients and alert notification is supported along with other
server management functions. Using a standard web browser, you can:

• Remotely access the console of the host server, including all text mode and

graphics mode (optional) screens with full keyboard and mouse controls

• Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server

• Remotely boot the host server from a virtual floppy to perform a ROM upgrade

or to install an operating system (optional)

• Access the Compaq Insight Manager 7 agents on a host server through iLO

Standard

• Send alerts from iLO Standard regardless of the state of the host server

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• Access advanced troubleshooting features provided by iLO Standard

• Launch a web browser, use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

alerting, and use Compaq Insight Manager 7 to diagnose iLO Standard

Features

Integrated Lights-Out Standard offers the following features:

• Virtual Power Button

Using any standard browser interface, iLO Standard can be used to remotely
operate a host server’s power button. For example, if the host server is off, you
can turn it on from a remote console.

• Power Cycle (Reset)

If the remote host server is not responding, this feature enables an administrator
to initiate a cold reboot to bring the server back online.

• Remote Firmware Update

This feature ensures that iLO Standard is always up-to-date with the latest
firmware available from Compaq. Updates to the ROM code on iLO Standard are
accomplished through the browser interface.

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) support

When used in conjunction with VPN technology, iLO Standard functionality is
available around the world.

• Reset and failure sequence replay

Video text sequences stored on the iLO Standard enable an administrator to
replay server startup and shutdown sequences. The last two server resets and the
last server failure may be viewed.

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• Dedicated LAN network connectivity

An Ethernet chip on the iLO Standard provides administrators with a dedicated
network connection to iLO Standard. The iLO Standard provides in-band SNMP
notification of server problems on a real-time basis without separate telephone
connections or modem-sharing devices.

Figure 2-1: iLO Standard management port on the rear panel

• User administration and security

iLO Standard supports up to twelve users with customizable access rights, login
names, client IP address restrictions, and advanced password encryption. Other
security functions include secure password encryption, tracking of all login
attempts, and record maintenance of all login failures.

• 128-bit encryption

Integrated Lights-Out Standard provides strong security for remote management
in distributed IT environments. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption (up to
128-bits) ensures the HTTP information is secure as it travels across the network.

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• Auto configuration of IP address by means of DNS/DHCP

Integrated Lights-Out Standard provides automatic network configuration. The
iLO Standard comes with a default name and Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) client that leases an IP address from the DHCP server on the
network. For systems that do not use Domain Name Service (DNS)/DHCP, iLO
Standard enables static IP configuration.

The default user name, password, and DNS name are:

— User name: Administrator

— Password: A random, eight-character, alphanumeric string

— DNS name: ILOXXXXXXXXXXXX where the 12 Xs are the serial number of

the server in which the iLO Standard processor is located. The DNS name of
the iLO Standard is configurable by the user.

IMPORTANT: User names and passwords are case sensitive.

• Integrated Management Log

The iLO Standard manages the server’s Integrated Management Log that can be
accessed using a standard browser, even when the server is not operational. This
capability can be helpful when troubleshooting remote host server problems.

• ROM-Based Configuration Utility F8

This versatile, system-independent, ROM-Based Configuration Utility enables
fast and easy setup of iLO Standard.

• Virtual Graphical Remote Console (optional)

Graphical remote console capability is provided by iLO-Standard-embedded
hardware that turns a standard browser into a virtual desktop, giving the user full
control over the host server’s display, keyboard, and mouse. The operating
system’s independent console supports text and graphic modes, displaying
remote host server activities, such as shutdown and startup operations.

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• Virtual Media (optional)

With the ROM-Based Boot Drivers, an administrator can easily direct a remote
host server to boot and use standard media from anywhere on the network, thus
saving time and increasing efficiency by eliminating the need to visit a remote
server to insert and use a diskette. This feature enables administrators to carry out
any of the following functions remotely:

— Run Compaq User Diagnostics on remote host servers

— Apply ROMPaq upgrades to remote servers

— Deploy an operating system on remote servers from network drives

— Perform disaster recovery of failed operating systems

NOTE: Virtual graphical console and virtual media are optional on the ProLiant DL580
Generation 2 server. These advanced features can be licensed with the optional iLO
Advanced Pack.

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Integrated Lights-Out Standard Security Override

The iLO Standard Security Override enables the administrator full access to the iLO
Standard processor. This is necessary in the event of a lost or forgotten administrator
password and to flash the iLO Standard boot-block. The iLO Standard Security
Override is located inside the server and cannot be activated without removing the
rear access panel.

Figure 2-2: iLO Standard Security Override

The iLO Standard Security Override enables emergency access to the administrator
with physical control of the server’s system board. Setting the iLO Standard Security
Override enables login access, with all privileges, without a user ID and password.

To set the iLO Standard Security Override:

1. Power down the server. Refer to “Powering Down the Server” in Chapter 5,
“Installing Hardware Options.”

2. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack”
in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

3. Open the rear access panel. Refer to “Opening and Removing the Access Panels”
in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

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4. Locate the iLO Standard Security Override, and move the switch from the “off”

position to the “on” position.

5. Close the rear access panel. Refer to “Replacing the Access Panels” in Chapter 5,

“Installing Hardware Options.”

6. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack. Refer to “Extending the

Server from the Rack” in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

7. Power up the server. Refer to “Powering Up the Server” in Chapter 9, “Server

Setup.”

8. Logon to the iLO Standard and reset the passwords.

A warning message appears on the iLO Standard web pages indicating the iLO
Standard Security Override function is currently active. An iLO Standard log entry is
added recording the use of the iLO Standard Security Override. An SNMP alert may
also be sent upon setting or clearing the iLO Standard Security Override function.

In the unlikely event it is necessary, enabling the iLO Standard Security Override
also enables the iLO Standard boot-block to be flashed. The boot-block is exposed
until the iLO Standard is reset. Compaq recommends the iLO Standard be
disconnected from the network until the reset is complete.

To reset the iLO Standard Security Override:

1. Power down the server. Refer to “Powering Down the Server” in Chapter 5,

“Installing Hardware Options.”

2. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack”

in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

3. Open the rear access panel. Refer to “Opening and Removing the Access Panels”

in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

4. Locate the iLO Standard Security Override, and move the switch from the “on”

position to the “off” position.

5. Replace the rear access panel. Refer to “Replacing the Access Panels” in

Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

6. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack. Refer to “Extending the

Server from the Rack” in Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

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7. Power up the server. Refer to “Powering Up the Server” in Chapter 9,
“Server Setup.”

Integration with Compaq Insight Manager 7

Full integration is provided with iLO Standard and Compaq Insight Manager 7 under
key operating environments. This integration:

• Provides support for SNMP trap delivery to a Compaq Insight Manager 7 console

• Provides support for a new device type, the management processor

All iLO Standard devices installed in servers on the network are discovered in
Compaq Insight Manager 7 as management processors. Management processors
are associated with the servers in which they are installed.

• Provides iLO Standard hyperlinks

• Provides a hyperlink on the server device page to launch and connect to iLO

Standard easily

• Enables all iLO Standard to be grouped together logically and displayed on one
page, which provides access to iLO Standard from one point in Compaq Insight
Manager 7

Browser Support

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later gives full and easy access to the features of
iLO Standard. This gives administrators full control of the remote host server’s
display, keyboard, and mouse, regardless of the state of the host server or operating
system to perform all remote management tasks.

Configuration and Operation

For specific information on configuring and operating iLO Standard, refer to the
Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide.

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Smart Array 5i Plus Controller

The Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server is equipped with the Smart Array
5i Plus Controller. The Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and battery backed write
cache enabler is a Wide Ultra3 SCSI hard drive array controller with a 64-MB
read/write embedded cache and a battery backed write enabler that provides
transportable data protection and increases overall controller performance.

Overview of Controller Features

Features of the Smart Array 5i Plus Controller include:

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• Dual Wide Ultra3 SCSI channels supporting up to four internal drives

• Support for the following operating systems:

— Microsoft Windows 2000

— Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

— Novell Netware 5.X and 6.X

— Linux (Refer to the Compaq website for further information about Linux

version support.)

• Support for the Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive

• Support for drive and array movement to the Smart Array 532, Smart Array

5302/5304, and Smart Array 5i controllers

• Backward capability with Wide Ultra2 SCSI devices

• 64-bit PCI-X bus master interface

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• A user-selectable read or optional write cache allocation from 0 to 64 MB

• Battery backed write cache enabler

• Support for additional features:

— RAID (0, 1 + 0, and 5)

— Online RAID migration between any two levels

— Online array capacity expansion

— Adjustable stripe size

— Performance monitoring with Compaq Insight Manager

— S.M.A.R.T. paging

— Drive pre-failure notification

— Tagged command queuing

— Multiple logical drives per array

— Compaq Pre-Failure Warranty and Pre-Failure Notification for Compaq

drives (requires Compaq Insight Manager)

— Easy-to-use Compaq Array Configuration Utility (ACU) and browser-based

Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE (ACU-XE)

— Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) Utility

— Redundant ROM

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Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler

A battery backed write cache enabler is included in some models with the Smart
Array 5i Plus Controller. Also called the battery module, this component enables
write cache, provides transportable data protection, increases overall controller
performance, and maintains any cache data for up to 72 hours.

NOTE: The data protection (and the time limit) also applies if a power outage occurs. When
power is restored to the system, an initialization process writes the preserved data to the hard
drives.

The NiMH batteries in the battery module are continuously recharged through a
trickle charging process whenever the system power is on. Under normal operating
conditions, the battery module lasts for three years before replacement is necessary.

IMPORTANT: The battery module may have a low charge when it is first installed. In this
case, a POST message 1794 is displayed when the server is powered up, indicating that the
array accelerator is temporarily disabled. No action is required on your part, since the internal
circuitry automatically recharges the batteries. The recharge process can take up to 24 hours.
The array controller will function properly during this time, although without the performance
advantage of the array accelerator. When the batteries are charged to 79 percent of their
capacity, the array accelerator is automatically enabled.

Smart Array 5i Plus Controller

The battery module can be removed from the server without using any tools. For
detailed instructions, refer to “Installing the Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler” in
Chapter 5, “Installing Hardware Options.”

CAUTION: When using the battery module, observe the following limitations:

• Do not transfer the battery module between different server models.

• Do not add or remove the battery module while array capacity expansion, RAID

level migration, or stripe size migration is in progress.

The battery module has two LEDs, one green and one amber. When the battery
module is connected to the controller and the server is powered up, the green LED
indicates the status of the battery charge. When the battery is connected to the
controller and the server is powered down, the amber LED indicates the status of the
data retention. Refer to “Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler” in Appendix E,
“System LEDs and Switches,” for more information.

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CAUTION: After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the
illumination pattern of the LEDs before unplugging the cable from the battery module.

• If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do not remove the cable from the

battery module. This module is backing up data and data will be lost if the cable
is detached.

• If neither LED blinks after 15 seconds, it is safe to remove the cable from the

battery module.

When the server is on, review the POST message before plugging or unplugging the
cable from the battery module.

Memory

The Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and battery backed write cache enabler have
64-MB total memory for code, transfer buffers, and read/write cache.

Controller Interface

The Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and battery backed write cache enabler support
Wide Ultra3 and Wide Ultra2 SCSI devices that use low voltage differential
signaling (LVDS) on the SCSI bus.

The Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and battery backed write cache enabler do not
support Wide SCSI-3 devices that use the single-ended (SE) signaling protocol.

Drive Array Technology

Drive array technology distributes data across a series of hard drives to unite physical
drives into one or more logical drives. This technology enables concurrent access to
data on multiple drives in the array and yields faster input/output rates than those
using non-arrayed drives. You may set each logical drive in the array to a different
fault-tolerant configuration. The Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and battery backed
write cache enabler manage the drive array independent of the host processor.

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The Compaq ACU-XE, a browser-based utility, helps you configure the hardware in
a way that best suits your needs. Refer to the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack for
additional information.

Fault Management Features

The array controller and the network operating system support several fault
management and data reliability features that minimize the impact of hard drive
defects on your system.

• Auto Reliability Monitoring (ARM) is a background process that scans hard

drives for bad sectors in fault-tolerant logical drives. ARM also verifies the
consistency of parity data in logical drives that are using RAID 5. This process
assures that you can recover all data successfully if a drive failure occurs in the
future. ARM operates only when you select RAID 1 or RAID 5.

• Dynamic sector repair by the controller automatically remaps any sectors that

have media faults (detected either during normal operation or by auto reliability
monitoring).

• Drive parameter tracking monitors more than 15 drive-operational parameters

and functional tests, allowing the array controller to detect drive problems and
predict drive failure before it occurs. This feature makes possible the Compaq
Pre-Failure Warranty on Compaq hard drives.

Smart Array 5i Plus Controller

Parameters that are tracked include:

— Read, write, and refer tok errors

— Spin-up time

— Cable problems

— Functional tests such as track-to-track refer tok time, and one-third stroke,

and full-stroke refer tok time

• Drive failure alert features cause an alert message to be displayed on the

system monitor when drive failure occurs. Different Compaq server models use
different messages for different situations.

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• Interim data recovery occurs if a drive fails in fault tolerant configurations
(RAID 1 or RAID 5). In this situation, the system will still process I/O requests,
but at a reduced performance level. Replace the failed drive as soon as possible
to restore performance and full fault tolerance for that logical drive. Otherwise, if
another hard drive fails before data ahs been rebuilt, the logical volume will fail
and data will be lost.

• Predictive failure alert is a powerful problem-prevention feature that warns you
when a drive failure is imminent. This feature allows you to take corrective
action with minimal effect on critical business operations. Your system must use
Compaq Insight Manager and a Compaq Smart Array controller to benefit from
predictive failure alert.

Instructions for using the predictive failure alert feature can be found in the
documentation for Compaq Insight Manager software and Compaq Management
Agents. This documentation is located on the Compaq Management CD.

NOTE: An online spare will not become active and start rebuilding after a predictive
failure alert, because the degraded drive has not actually failed yet and is still online. The
online spare is activated only after a drive in the array has failed.

• POST or the Array Diagnostics Utility (ADU) also reveals imminent drive
failure.

• Recovery ROM is a controller redundancy feature that ensures continuous
system availability by providing a backup ROM. This feature protects against
corruption of a ROM image (caused, for example, by power fluctuation during
ROM upgrade). If corruption occurs, the server automatically restarts using the
remaining good copy of the ROM image.

When you upgrade the ROM, the inactive image (the one not being used by the
system) is upgraded. There is not normally any noticeable difference in
operation. When you use Recovery ROM for the first time, however, the backup
ROM images are upgraded, causing a boot delay of about 20 seconds.

Other Compaq options, such as Compaq Insight Manager, provide additional drive
failure features. Refer to your Compaq authorized reseller for more information about
these products.

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Planning the Server Installation

This chapter provides information and instructions for planning the installation of
your new Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server. The following figure
illustrates multiple ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers installed in a rack.

Figure 4-1: ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers
installed in a rack

The following sections describe the server and site preparations required to correctly
and safely install the server. This preparation includes:

• Optimum environment considerations

• Rack planning resources

• Rack warnings and cautions

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• Server warnings and cautions

• Server shipping contents

Optimum Environment

When installing your Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server in a rack, select a
location that meets the environmental standards described in the following sections.

Space and Airflow Requirements

To enable servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements
when deciding where to install your Compaq, Telco, or third-party 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) in the back of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 inches) from the back of the rack to

the rear of another rack or row of racks.

Compaq servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through
the rear door. 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 enable the warm air to escape from the cabinet.

IMPORTANT: Do not block the ventilation openings.

Compaq 9000 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through
perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for
ventilation.

CAUTION: When using a Compaq 7000 Series rack, you must install the high
airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) and P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to
provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

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CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional
requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

• Front and rear doors: If your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear

doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 square inches) 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 inches).

Temperature Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or locate the
system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The Compaq 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

Power Requirements

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 authority having jurisdiction over your
facility’s wiring and installation requirements.

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(95°F).

The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/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 Edition
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For
electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product’s rating label or the user
documentation supplied with that option.

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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:

• The power load must be balanced between available AC supply branch circuits.

• The overall system AC current load must not exceed 80 percent of the branch

circuit AC current rating.

Grounding Requirements

For proper operation and safety, the server must be properly grounded. 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, the equipment must be installed in accordance with Canadian Standards
Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, the
installation must follow any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, parts 1 through 7.
Furthermore, you must ensure 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, Compaq recommends the use of a power
distribution unit (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. Compaq does not recommend using common power outlet
strips for this equipment.

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Rack Planning Resources

The following resource information is available on rack designs and products.

The Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool and Rack Products documentation
information can be found on the Compaq website:

www.compaq.com/support/files/storage/index.html

The entire Rack Resource CD Kit ships with all Compaq racks. A summary of the
content of each CD follows:

• Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool

This information helps you to simulate potential Compaq rack configurations
based on your input. Rack Builder Pro provides the following information:

— Graphical preview of properly configured racks

— Site planning data, including power requirements, cooling mandates, and

physical specifications

— Ordering information, including required components, part numbers, and

appropriate quantities

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• Installing Rack Products video

This video provides a visual overview of operations required for configuring a
Compaq rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the following
important configuration steps:

— Site planning

— Installing rack servers and rack options

— Cabling

— Coupling racks

• Rack Products Documentation CD

The resource information on this CD enables you to view, search, and print
documentation for Compaq racks and rack options. It also helps you set up and
optimize your new Compaq rack in a manner that best fits your environment.

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Rack Warnings and Cautions

Before installing your rack, ensure you understand the following warnings:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, always
be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component
outside the rack. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is
extended for any reason. Extend only one component at a time.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be
sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.

WARNING: When installing the server in a Telco rack, be sure that the rack
frame is adequately secured to the top and bottom of the building structure.

CAUTION: Always begin by mounting the heaviest item on the bottom of the rack.

Continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

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Server Warnings and Cautions

Before installing the server, ensure you understand the following warnings and
cautions:

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 electrical 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.

CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions

with a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the
hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the
system in operation during a power failure.

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Server Shipping Contents

The contents of the server shipping box include the following:

• Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server

• Hardware documentation, reference information, and software products

• Power cords

• Rack-mounting hardware

Use Figure 4-2 and Table 4-1 to identify the rack-mounting hardware.

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Figure 4-2: Rack-mounting hardware

Table 4-1: Rack-Mounting Hardware

Item Description Item Description

1 Rack rail assemblies (2) 3 Rack template

Server rails (2)

2

Note: Cable management components are not shown in this illustration.

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Installing Hardware Options

This chapter explains procedures for the installation of hot-plug and non-hot-plug
options specific to the Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server.

To streamline the installation process, read the installation instructions for all of the
hardware options and identify similar steps before installing the hardware options. If
you encounter any problems during installation, contact your Compaq authorized
reseller.

For more information about option installation procedures, refer to the following
resources:

• The installation documentation that ships with the option kit

• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with the server

• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the top of the front

and rear access panels of the server

For more information about memory installation procedures, refer to Chapter 6
“Memory.”

For more information about hot-plug expansion board installation procedures, refer to
Chapter 7, “PCI-X Technology.”

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The following warnings apply to all procedures:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Heed all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions.

• Allow internal system components to cool before touching any surfaces.

• Be sure that the power to the server is turned off and that all power cords

are disconnected.

• Allow only qualified service personnel—those trained to work with

products capable of producing hazardous energy levels—to install
options, except when installing hot-plug power supplies or hard drives.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you

are properly grounded before beginning any installation procedures.

WARNING: The server is very heavy, up to 44.5 kg (98 lbs). To reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Remove all hot-plug power supplies to reduce the weight of the

server before lifting it.

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and

guidelines for material handling.

• Get help to lift and maneuver the server.

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Additional Options and Procedures

The Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports several additional options
not discussed in this chapter, including:

• Rack Deployment Options

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports several rack-mounting options
for racks not manufactured by Compaq, including:

— Telco rack, which is a set of adjustable rack brackets that support installation

in Telco racks. Refer to the Compaq website for more information.

— Third-party rack, which a set of adjustable rack brackets that support

installation and serviceability in various 48.26-cm (19-inch) four-post cabinet
racks not manufactured by Compaq. Refer to the instructions that came with
the option kit.

• System Memory

For more information on installing system memory, refer to Chapter 6,
“Memory.”

• Expansion Boards

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For more information on installing expansion boards, refer to Chapter 7, “PCI-X
Technology.”

Hot-Plug and Non-Hot-Plug Options

Compaq servers include both hot-plug and non-hot-plug areas and components.
When installing non-hot-plug options, upgrades, or replacements, you must shut off
all power to the server. When installing hot-plug options, upgrades, or replacements,
you can leave the server powered on.

It is recommended that you install all non-hot-plug options before completing the
server setup and installation process. Non-hot-plug options include:

• Processors and PPMs

• Multibay drives

• Battery backed write cache enabler

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• Memory boards and DIMMs

• PCI-X expansion boards that are installed in slots 1 and 2

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
Compaq recommends that only trained and qualified personnel install
non-hot-plug components. In particular, personnel should be trained to deal
with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Disconnect power from the server by unplugging all power cords from

either the electrical outlet or the server.

• 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.

Hot-plug options include:

• Hot-plug SCSI hard drives

• Hot-plug fans

• Redundant hot-plug power supplies

• Memory board in the hot-plug mirrored memory mode

• PCI-X Hot Plug expansion boards, slots 3 through 6

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Front Panel Components

Use the following figure and table to identify the front panel components.

Figure 5-1: Front panel components

Table 5-1: Front Panel Components

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Item Description

1 Eject button for multibay 1

2 Multibay 1

3 Multibay 2

4 Eject button for multibay 2

5 Front Unit Identification button and LED

6 Internal health LED

7 External health LED

8 Power On/Standby button and LED

9 SCSI hot-plug hard drive bays 0 through 3

10 Primary hot-plug power supply

11 Redundant hot-plug power supply

Note: Power supplies are only redundant when both power
supplies are installed.

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Rear Panel Components

Use the following figure and table to identify the rear panel components.

Figure 5-2: Rear panel components

Table 5-2: Rear Panel Components

Item Description

1 Keyboard connector

Mouse connector

2

Video connector

3

USB connector 1

4

USB connector 2

5

Serial connector

6

Integrated Lights-Out Manager connector

7

Rear Unit Identification button and LED

8

Torx T-15 tool

9

10

11

12

13

PCI-X Hot Plug slots 3 through 6

PCI-X non-hot-plug slots 1 and 2 (NIC is in slot 2)

AC inlet (primary)

AC inlet (redundant)

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Preparing for an Installation

Most internal installation procedures involve either the memory or system board.
Installing components onto these boards may require the following preparatory tasks:

• Powering down the server

• Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool

• Extending the server from the rack

• Opening and removing the access panels

Powering Down the Server

To install non-hot-plug options, you must first remove all power from the system. To
power down the server:

1. Back up the server data.

NOTE: In a new server, it is only necessary to back up data after installation and
configuration is complete.

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2. Shut down the operating system as directed in your operating system instructions.

3. If the server is on, press the Power On/Standby button. The front Power

On/Standby button LED turns amber.

4. Disconnect all power cords.

5. Disconnect any other external equipment connected to the computer.

The system is now without power, and you can safely proceed with the installation of
your hardware options.

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WARNING: The system power in the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server does
not shut off completely from the front panel Power On/Standby button. The two
positions function as on and standby, rather than on and off. The standby
position removes power from most of the electronics and the drives; however,
portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active.

To remove all power from the system, it is necessary to disconnect the power
cord from the server. In systems with multiple power supplies, disconnect all
the power cords to remove power from the system.

Locating and Removing the Torx T-15 Tool

Many hardware procedures in the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server are toolless,
but a few require the removal of Torx T-15 screws that have been installed for
shipping or security reasons. A Torx T-15 tool ships with the server for the removal
of these screws.

To locate and remove the Torx T-15 tool:

1. Locate the Torx T-15 tool on the back of the server. It is next to PCI-X slot 6.

2. Slide the tool out of the retaining clips.

Figure 5-3: Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool

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Extending the Server from the Rack

To perform some installation procedures, you must extend the server from the rack.

To extend the server from the rack:

1. Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the server to the front of the rack.

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Figure 5-4: Loosening the front panel thumbscrews

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2. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.

Figure 5-5: Extending the server from the rack

WARNING: Be careful when pressing the rail-release levers and sliding the
component into or out of the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingertips.

3. After performing the installation procedure, reach around the front of the server
to press the rail-release levers at the front of both server rails and continue to
slide the server into the rack.

Figure 5-6: Sliding the server into the rack

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Access Panels

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server has front and rear access panels that may
need to be opened and removed to access the system board, processors, memory
slots, expansion slots, and other internal components. Observe the following
warnings and cautions when removing the access panels.

WARNING: Before removing the access panels for non-hot-plug hardware
options, be sure that the power cords are disconnected from the electrical
outlet.

WARNING: Pressing the Power On/Standby button sets the server to the
standby position, which removes power from most areas of the server.
However, portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain
active until the AC power cord is removed.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the
internal system components to cool before touching.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Properly

ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure.

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Opening and Removing the Access Panels

To open and remove the access panels:

1. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack”
in this chapter.

2. Remove the rear access panel:

a. Use the Torx T-15 tool, located on the back of the server, to turn the locking

screw on the rear access panel counterclockwise to unlock the latch (1).

b. Pull the tab on the rear access panel toward the rear of the server until it

releases (2).

Figure 5-7: Releasing the rear access panel

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c. Slide the rear access panel toward the front of the server (1).

d. Push and hold the access panel release lever down (2) while sliding the rear

access panel forward about 2.54 cm (1 in).

IMPORTANT: The guide marks on the rear access panel and the server must line up
before proceeding to the next step.

Figure 5-8: Opening the rear access panel

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e. Lift the rear access panel off of the server.

Figure 5-9: Removing the rear access panel

3. Remove the front access panel:

a. Press down on the latch at the rear of the front access panel (1).

b. Pull back on the slate-blue handle (2).

c. Lift the access panel off (3).

Figure 5-10: Removing the front access panel

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Replacing the Access Panels

To replace the access panels:

1. Place the front access panel on top of the server. Be sure to line up the guide

marks on the front access panel with the corresponding server guide marks.

Figure 5-11: Lining up the guide marks

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2. With even pressure, push the front access panel down and slide it toward the
front of the server into the fitted slots.

Figure 5-12: Replacing the front access panel

3. Place the rear access panel on top of the server. Be sure to line up the guide
marks on the rear access panel with the corresponding server guide marks.

Figure 5-13: Lining up the guide marks

4. Slide the rear access panel toward the back of the server until it stops.

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5. With even pressure, push the rear access panel down and slide it toward the front

of the server until it seats.

Figure 5-14: Replacing the rear access panel

6. Use the Torx T-15 tool to turn the locking screw clockwise to lock the latch.

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Processors and PPMs

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports up to four Intel Xeon Processors
MP. With two or more processors installed, the server supports boot functions
through the processor installed in processor socket 1. If two or more processors are
installed and processor 1 fails, the server automatically boots from the next available
processor (after the system boots, it will indicate that processor 1 failed).

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server uses processor power modules (PPMs) to
provide the proper power to each processor. Each PPM must be installed in the slot
adjacent to its processor.

CAUTION: Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must always be populated. If either
is missing, the system interlock indicates the missing components, and the system
will not boot.

CAUTION: If processors of differing speeds are installed, each processor matches
the rated speed of the slowest processor.

CAUTION: Install a PPM for each processor in the system. When installing a new
processor, you must also install a new PPM.

CAUTION: To be sure that the system ROM recognizes the new processor you are
installing, update the ROM. For the most recent Compaq ROMPaq, refer to the
Compaq website:

www.compaq.com/support/files/

Failure to flash your ROM before installing processors can cause system failure.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Properly
ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure. Refer to Appendix B,
“Electrostatic Discharge,” for more information.

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Locating the Processors and PPMs

Use the following figure and table to identify the processors and PPMs.

Figure 5-15: Processors and PPMs

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Table 5-3: Processors and PPMs

Item Description

1 PPM slot 1 (must be populated)

2 Processor socket 1 (must be populated)

3 Processor socket 2

4 PPM slot 2

5 PPM slot 3

6 Processor socket 3

7 Processor socket 4

8 PPM slot 4

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Installing a Processor and PPM

To install additional processors:

1. Power down the server. Refer to “Powering Down the Server” in this chapter.

2. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack”

in this chapter.

3. Open the rear access panel. Refer to “Opening and Removing the Access Panels”
in this chapter.

4. Remove the memory board from slot 1:

a. Disengage the locking switch (1).

b. Push the release latches inward firmly (2).

c. Lift up the ejector levers (3).

d. Pull the memory board out of the server (4).

Figure 5-16: Removing the memory board from slot 1

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5. Remove the air baffle:

a. Squeeze the tabs in on both sides of the baffle (1).

b. Lift the baffle out of the server (2).

Figure 5-17: Removing the air baffle

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6. Open the processor retaining bracket:

a. Loosen the thumbscrew (1).

b. Tilt the processor cage up (2).

7. Open the processor locking lever (3).

NOTE: Observe the “open” and “closed” icons on the processor locking lever to be sure
that you are performing the correct operation when opening the locking lever.

Figure 5-18: Opening the processor retaining bracket

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8. Install the processor/heatsink assembly into the available processor socket:

a. Determine the correct processor orientation by observing the three guide pins

on the processor retaining bracket and the three corresponding guide holes on
the processor/heatsink assembly.

b. Insert the processor/heatsink assembly into the processor socket (1).

9. Close the processor locking lever (2).

IMPORTANT: If the processor locking lever is not closed, the processor retaining bracket
does not close properly.

NOTE: Observe the “locked” and “unlocked” icons on the processor locking lever to be
sure that you are performing the correct operation when closing the locking lever.

Figure 5-19: Installing the processor/heatsink assembly

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10. Install the PPM into the available PPM slot. Be sure the key slot in the PPM is
aligned with the key in the slot. Press firmly to seat the PPM securely in the slot.

NOTE: PPMs with the same part number may look different, but are functionally
equivalent.

Figure 5-20: Installing the PPM

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11. Close the processor retaining bracket:

a. Lower the processor retaining bracket into position over the processor and

PPM (1).

b. Secure the processor retaining bracket by tightening the thumbscrew (2).

CAUTION: Before closing the processor retaining bracket, be sure that the
processor locking lever is closed. Forcing the bracket shut may damage the
processor or the processor socket.

Figure 5-21: Closing the processor retaining bracket

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12. Reinstall the air baffle.

13. Reinstall the memory board.

a. Align the memory board with the memory slot and memory board guide

clips.

b. Slide the memory board into the server (1) and close the ejector levers to seat

the memory board firmly (2).

c. Engage the locking switch (3).

Figure 5-22: Reinstalling the memory board

14. Close the rear access panel.

15. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack.

16. Power up the server. Refer to Chapter 9, “Server Setup.”

NOTE: The ROM sets the processing frequency during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

17. Be sure that the internal health LED on the front of the system is illuminated
green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed information
on LEDs, refer to Appendix E, “System LEDs and Switches.”

18. If the LED indicates an error, refer to Appendix H, “Troubleshooting,” or refer to
the server troubleshooting guide for instructions.

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Internal Storage and Media Areas

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server ships standard with a diskette drive and an
IDE CD-ROM drive in the multibays. You can replace the CD-ROM or diskette
drive with a DVD drive, another diskette drive, or another CD-ROM drive. The
following areas of the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server support installation of
internal storage and media drives:

• Drive bays

— Hot-plug hard drive

— Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive

• Multibay drives

— One slimline 1.44-MB diskette drive in the top multibay slot

— One slimline IDE CD-ROM drive in the bottom multibay slot

— An optional DVD drive in either multibay slot

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Locating the Internal Storage and Media Drives

Use the following figure and table to identify the internal storage and media drives
locations on the server.

Figure 5-23: Internal storage and media drives

Table 5-4: Internal Storage and Media Drives

Item Description

1

2

3

4

5 – 8

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Eject button for multibay 1

Multibay 1

Multibay 2

Eject button for multibay 2

SCSI hot-plug hard drive bays 0 through 3

Drive Bays

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports up to four hot-plug drives that
support Ultra3 hard drives (Ultra4-ready). The server ships in duplex configuration,
but the SCSI backplane can be configured for either simplex or duplex mode.

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports installation of the following
storage drives into a drive bay:

• Hot-plug hard drives

• Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive into a Drive Bay

Installation of optional hot-plug hard drives requires the following operations:

• Determining the proper hot-plug hard drive installation order

• Following the guidelines for installing SCSI devices

• Installing the hot-plug hard drive

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Determining the Proper Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installation Order

The system reads and manages the hot-plug hard drives based on the SCSI ID
number assigned to each drive. For optimal hard drive management and performance,
install the hard drives in the order of SCSI ID assignments. Always populate hard
drive bays starting with the lowest SCSI ID.

Use the following figure and table to identify the hot-plug SCSI hard drives and SCSI
ID numbers.

Figure 5-24: Hot-plug SCSI hard drives and SCSI ID
numbers

Table 5-5: Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives and SCSI ID Numbers

Item Description Simplex SCSI ID Duplex SCSI ID

1 SCSI hard drive 1 0 0

2 SCSI hard drive 2 1 1

3 SCSI hard drive 3 2 0

4 SCSI hard drive 4 3 1

Note: Simplex configuration equals all four drives in the server connected to
one SCSI channel. Duplex configuration equals two drives per SCSI channel.

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Guidelines for Installing SCSI Devices

The following guidelines apply for installing internal and external SCSI devices:

• Set the drive to standby mode as directed by the operating system instructions

before adding or removing any SCSI drives.

• The server supports Ultra3 SCSI types. Mixing other drive standards degrades

the overall performance of the drive subsystem.

• Use drives with the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency

when the drives are grouped together into the same drive array.

Removing a Drive Blank

To remove a drive blank from the drive cage:

1. Squeeze the ejector levers (1).

2. Remove the blank (2).

Figure 5-25: Removing a drive blank

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Removing a Non-Functioning SCSI Hard Drive

To remove a non-functioning SCSI hard drive from the drive cage:

1. Press the ejector lever release button (1).

2. Pull the ejector lever open (2).

3. Remove the hard drive (3).

Figure 5-26: Removing a non-functioning SCSI hard
drive

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Installing a Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive

To install a hot-plug SCSI hard drive into the drive cage:

1. Press the ejector lever release button on the replacement hard drive to disengage

the lever.

2. Insert the hot-plug SCSI hard drive into the drive cage (1). Be sure that the drive

seats firmly into the connector on the SCSI backplane.

3. Close the ejector lever (2).

Figure 5-27: Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive

4. Be sure that the hot-plug hard drive activity LEDs on the front of the system are

illuminated green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed
information on LEDs, refer to Appendix E, “System LEDs and Switches.”

5. If any of the LEDs indicates an error, refer to Appendix H, “Troubleshooting,” or

refer to the server troubleshooting guide for instructions.

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Installing a Compaq Universal Hot-Plug Tape Drive

To install a Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive into the drive cage:

1. Remove the drive blank from the next available hot-plug drive bay. Refer to
“Removing a Drive Blank” in this chapter.

2. Compaq universal hot-plug tape drives require two drive bays for installation, so
you must remove two drive blanks. Repeat step 1 to remove a second drive
blank.

3. Align the Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive with the drive bays and slide the
tape drive into the drive bays until the release latch seats.

Figure 5-28: Installing a Compaq universal hot-plug
tape drive

4. Be sure that the tape drive LED on the front of the tape drive is illuminated
green, indicating that the system is functioning properly. For detailed information
on LEDs, refer to Appendix E, “System LEDs and Switches.”

5. If any of the LEDs indicates an error, refer to Appendix H, “Troubleshooting,” or
refer to the server troubleshooting guide for instructions.

For more information regarding installing the Compaq universal hot-plug tape drive,
refer to the installation documentation provided with the drive.

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Switching from Duplex to Simplex Mode

To switch from duplex to simplex mode:

1. Power down the server. Refer to “Powering Down the Server” in this chapter.

2. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack”

in this chapter.

3. Remove the access panels. Refer to “Opening and Removing the Access Panels”

in this chapter.

4. Locate the simplex/duplex switch.

Figure 5-29: Locating the simplex/duplex switch

5. Move the switch from duplex to simplex.

6. Reinstall the access panels.

7. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack.

8. Restart the server.

9. Configure the server using the Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE

(ACU-XE).

The Compaq ACU-XE, a browser-based utility, helps you configure the
hardware in the way that best suits your needs. Refer to the Compaq ProLiant
Essentials Foundation Pack for additional information.

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Multibay Drives

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports installation of removable media
drives into the multibays. Drives supported include:

• CD-ROM (standard)

• Diskette (standard)

• DVD (optional)

IMPORTANT: For the diskette drive to be bootable, it must be installed in the top multibay.
For the CD-ROM or DVD drive to be bootable, it must be installed in the bottom multibay.

Locating the Multibays

Use the following figure and table to identify the multibays.

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Figure 5-30: Multibays

Table 5-6: Multibays

Item Description Item Description

1 Eject button for multibay 1

2 Multibay 1

3

Multibay 2

4

Eject button for multibay 2