HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 User Manual

HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8

Part Number: 718898-002

User Guide

Abstract

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

July 2014
Edition: 2

© Copyright 2013, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
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not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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Contents

Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6

Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 6

Front panel LEDs and buttons ...................................................................................................................... 7

Rear panel components .............................................................................................................................. 8

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ....................................................................................................................... 9

System board components .......................................................................................................................... 9

DIMM slot locations ....................................................................................................................... 11

System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................. 11

NMI functionality ........................................................................................................................... 12

Drive numbering ..................................................................................................................................... 12

FBWC module LED definitions ................................................................................................................... 13

Fan location ........................................................................................................................................... 14

T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver ...................................................................................................................... 14

Operations ................................................................................................................................. 15

Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 15

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 15

Open the front bezel................................................................................................................................ 16

Remove the front bezel ............................................................................................................................. 17

Install the front bezel ................................................................................................................................ 18

Remove the chassis cover ......................................................................................................................... 19

Install the chassis cover ............................................................................................................................ 19

Remove the system board assembly ........................................................................................................... 20

Install the system board assembly .............................................................................................................. 22

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 23

Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 23

Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 23

Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 24

Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 24

Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 24

Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 25

Identifying the server box contents ............................................................................................................. 25

Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 25

Connecting peripheral devices .................................................................................................................. 26

Connecting the Ethernet cable ................................................................................................................... 26

Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 27

Performing the initial system setup ............................................................................................................. 29

Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 31

Setting up the HP PS1810-8G Switch (optional) .......................................................................................... 31

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 38

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Bezel faceplate ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 40

Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 40

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Installing a non-hot-plug drive .......................................................................................................... 40

Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 42

Installing a storage controller .......................................................................................................... 43

Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack ............................................................................... 44

Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 46

Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 48

HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 49

DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 49

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs .................................................................................................... 50

Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 50

ECC memory ................................................................................................................................ 50

General DIMM slot population guidelines ......................................................................................... 50

Installing a DIMM .......................................................................................................................... 51

Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 52

HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 54

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 54

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ............................................................................................... 56

Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 56

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 57

Cabling overview .................................................................................................................................... 57

Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cabling ...................................................................................................... 57

Capacitor pack cabling ........................................................................................................................... 58

Optical drive cabling ............................................................................................................................... 59

Front I/O assembly cabling ...................................................................................................................... 59

Ambient temperature sensor cabling .......................................................................................................... 60

System fan cabling .................................................................................................................................. 60

Power supply cabling............................................................................................................................... 61

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 62

Server mode ........................................................................................................................................... 62

Product QuickSpecs ................................................................................................................................. 62

HP iLO Management ............................................................................................................................... 62

HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 62

Intelligent Provisioning .................................................................................................................... 64

HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................. 66

HP Insight Online .......................................................................................................................... 66

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ........................................................................................... 66

HP iLO Management ............................................................................................................................... 66

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................... 67

HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................. 67

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 67

Using RBSU .................................................................................................................................. 67

Boot options ................................................................................................................................. 68

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 68

Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................ 69

HP Smart Storage Administrator ...................................................................................................... 69

ROMPaq utility .............................................................................................................................. 69

Automatic Server Recovery ............................................................................................................. 69

USB support .................................................................................................................................. 69

Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 70

Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 70

Access to HP Support Materials ....................................................................................................... 70

Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 70

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