HP PROLIANT ML530 G2 User Manual
HP ProLiant ML530
Generation 2 Server
Memory Installation Guide
February 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 279985-002
© 2002, 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Memory Installation Guide
February 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 279985-002
Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions........................................................................................................ |
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Important Safety Information .............................................................................................. |
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Symbols on Equipment ....................................................................................................... |
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Rack Stability ................................................................................................................... |
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Symbols in Text................................................................................................................ |
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Related Documents.......................................................................................................... |
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Getting Help ...................................................................................................................... |
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Technical Support ....................................................................................................... |
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HP Website ................................................................................................................. |
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Authorized Reseller ...................................................................................................... |
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Reader’s Comments ............................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 1
Memory
Memory Quick Start Guidelines...................................................................................... |
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Quick Start DIMM Installation................................................................................. |
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Quick Start Memory Configuration .......................................................................... |
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Quick Start LED Information ................................................................................... |
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Memory Board ................................................................................................................ |
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Parts of the Memory Board....................................................................................... |
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Memory Board LEDs and Icons ............................................................................... |
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Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Technology ......................................................... |
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Features................................................................................................................... |
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DIMM Installation Requirements ........................................................................... |
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Advanced Memory Protection Options ......................................................................... |
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Online Spare Memory Technology ......................................................................... |
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Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology ......................................................... |
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Software......................................................................................................................... |
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Memory Configuration .................................................................................................. |
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Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures..................................................... |
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Removing a Memory Board .................................................................................... |
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Removing a DIMM ................................................................................................. |
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Installing a DIMM................................................................................................... |
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Installing a Memory Board...................................................................................... |
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Chapter 2
Error Messages
Index
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About This Guide
This guide provides step-by-step installation instructions and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the memory system in
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document included with the server.
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.
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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.
Weight in kg Weight in lb
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.
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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.
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 essential information to explain a concept or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
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Related Documents
For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following documentation:
•The white paper on Advanced Memory Protection on the HP website: www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage
•The Advanced Memory Protection multimedia on the Documentation CD
•The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server
•The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the access panel of your server
•The installation documentation that ship with option kits
•The Documentation CD, which includes the following resources:
—The setup and installation guide
—Servers Troubleshooting Guide
—HP ROM-Based Setup Utility Users 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.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672. 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 HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website, www.hp.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial number
•Product model name and number
•Applicable error messages
•Add-on boards or hardware
•Third-party hardware or software
•Operating system type and revision level
HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com.
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Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:
•In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
•In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
•Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and suggestions by e-mail to ServerDocumentation@hp.com.
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Memory
This guide explains the procedures associated with the memory system in your HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server. The topics include:
•Memory quick start guidelines
•Memory board
—Parts of the memory board
—Memory board LEDs
•Advanced ECC (standard) memory technology
•Advanced Memory Protection options
—Online spare memory technology
—Single-board mirrored memory technology
•Software
•Memory configuration
•Installation, removal, and replacement procedures
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Memory
For more information specific to Advanced Memory Protection, refer to the following resources:
•The white paper on Advanced Memory Protection on the HP website: www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage
•The Advanced Memory Protection multimedia on the Documentation CD
•The installation documentation that ships with option kits
•The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server
•The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the access panel of your server
For more information on configuring the memory through the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU), refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility Users Guide on the Documentation CD.
The following warnings apply to all procedures:
WARNING: The server is very heavy, up to 66 kg (146 lb). 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.
•Be sure the server casters are locked in place on tower models.
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.
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