HP ProLiant ML350 Installation Instructions

Installation

Instructions

hp ProLiant

ML350 Storage Server

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

Operating system

The HP ProLiant ML350 Storage Server is preloaded with the
Windows® Storage Server 2003 operating system. Prior to power up,
deployment instructions found in the “Installation Guide” should
be followed to enable the successful configuration of the storage
server in addition to the guidelines found below.

Required Items:

 Installation Guide

 Administration Guide

To begin the first-time startup procedure:

 Be sure that the server is safely installed in an adequate

environment.

 Be sure that the power cables and peripheral devices are

plugged in and AC power is supplied to the server.

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 Refer to the Installation Guide prior to powering up the server.

Product documentation

Installation Instructions

Rack template

Documentation CD

Installation Guide

Administration Guide provides administrative and proce-

HP Warranty fulfillment
document

HP Important Safety
Information booklet

rack installation poster

tool used during rack installation

contains:

 Administration Guide
 Installation Guide

requirements and configuration options

dural instructions to manage the
storage server

provides instructions to obtain a
printed warranty

Safety information for HP storage,
power, networking and rack products

HP ProLiant ML350 Storage Server
Installation Instructions
First Edition (September 2004)
Part Number: 378132-021

Rack option

A separate rack mount kit is required to install this storage server
into a rack. For information download the HP ProLiant ML350 G4
Server Reference and Troubleshooting Guide at:

http://www.docs.hp.com

378132- 021

Callouts

Item Description

1 UID switch and LED Blue = Activated

Flashing = System managed remotely
Off = Deactivated

2 Int system health LED Green = Normal (system on)

Amber = System health is degraded
Red = System health is critical
Off = Normal (system off)

3 Ext system health LED Green = Normal (system on)

Red = Power redundancy failure.

4 NIC link/activity LED Green = Linked to network

Flashing green = Linked with activity
Off = No network connection

5 Power on LED On = Power

Amber = System off power available
Off = No power

6 System Power
7 UID button

Installing a storage server (tower)

Follow the steps in this section to set up a tower model server.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or
telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.

Item Description

1 Power cord connector
2 Optional hot-plug redundant power supply

3 SCSI connector knockouts
4 PCI Express x4 (half length card), slot 1
5 PCI Express x8 (full length card), slot 2
6 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slot, bus 9, slot 3
7 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slot, bus 9, slot 4
8 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot, bus 6, slot 5
9 64-bit 66 MHz PCI-X slot, bus, 2, slot 6

- RJ-45 Ethernet connector
q USB 2.0 connectors (2)
w Video connector
e Parallel connector

r Serial connector
t Keyboard connector
y Mouse connector

Registering your storage server

To register your product visit the HP Registration web site at:

http://www.register.hp.com

1. Connect network cable and any peripheral devices to the server.

2. Connect the power cord to the back of the server.

3. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury 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.

• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on
or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular
attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where
the cord extends from the server.