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.

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Compaq ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

May 2002 (First Edition) Part Number 230835-001

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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These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following

meanings.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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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

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• 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

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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

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• 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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