HP ProLiant ML10 Server
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User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. This document is in
IT professionals or end-users with no or prior hardware setup
trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
December 2013
Edition: 3
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Contents
Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6
Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 6
Front panel LEDs and buttons ...................................................................................................................... 6
Rear panel components .............................................................................................................................. 7
Rear panel LEDs and buttons ....................................................................................................................... 8
System board components .......................................................................................................................... 8
DIMM slot locations ......................................................................................................................... 9
System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................. 10
NMI functionality ........................................................................................................................... 10
Fan locations .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Operations ................................................................................................................................. 12
Power up the server ................................................................................................................................. 12
Power down the server ............................................................................................................................. 12
Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 12
Remove the front bezel ............................................................................................................................. 13
Install the front bezel ................................................................................................................................ 14
Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 14
Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 16
Optimum environment .............................................................................................................................. 16
Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 16
Temperature requirements ............................................................................................................... 17
Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 17
Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 17
Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton .................................................................................... 18
Installing hardware options ....................................................................................................................... 18
Setting up a tower server .......................................................................................................................... 18
Powering up and configuring the server ..................................................................................................... 18
Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 19
Registering the server ............................................................................................................................... 19
Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 20
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 20
HP product QuickSpecs ............................................................................................................................ 20
Drive installation guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 20
Installing the drive enablement option .............................................................................................. 20
Installing the 3 LFF drive enablement option ...................................................................................... 24
Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 32
Memory options ...................................................................................................................................... 36
DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 36
Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs .................................................................................................... 37
Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 37
Memory configuration .................................................................................................................... 37
Expansion board options .......................................................................................................................... 40
Cabling ................................................................................................
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