HP ProLiant SL210t Gen8 Server 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.
Part Number: 746805-005
June 2014
Edition: 5
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Contents
Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6
Chassis front panel components ..................................................................................................................... 6
Chassis front panel LEDs and buttons.............................................................................................................. 7
Node rear panel components ........................................................................................................................ 8
Node rear panel LEDs and buttons ............................................................................................................... 10
System board components .......................................................................................................................... 12
DIMM slots ...................................................................................................................................... 12
NMI functionality ............................................................................................................................. 13
System maintenance switch ............................................................................................................... 14
Drive bay numbering .................................................................................................................................. 14
Hot-plug drive LED definitions ...................................................................................................................... 16
Operations................................................................................................................................. 17
Power up the nodes .................................................................................................................................... 17
Power down the node ................................................................................................................................. 17
Remove the node from the chassis ................................................................................................................ 17
Remove the 1U cable guard ........................................................................................................................ 18
Install the 1U cable guard ........................................................................................................................... 19
Remove the PCI riser cage ........................................................................................................................... 20
Install the PCI riser cage .............................................................................................................................. 21
Remove the 2U adapter board bracket ......................................................................................................... 22
Install the 2U adapter board bracket ............................................................................................................ 23
Remove the Mini-SAS cable ......................................................................................................................... 23
Connect the Mini-SAS cable ........................................................................................................................ 24
Remove the 2U air baffle ............................................................................................................................ 26
Install the 2U air baffle ............................................................................................................................... 26
Remove the 1U air baffle ............................................................................................................................ 27
Install the 1U air baffle ............................................................................................................................... 28
Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Optional installation services ....................................................................................................................... 29
Rack planning resources ............................................................................................................................. 29
Configuring the chassis ............................................................................................................................... 29
Installing hardware options ......................................................................................................................... 30
Installing a node into the chassis .................................................................................................................. 30
Powering on and selecting boot options ....................................................................................................... 30
Installing the system software ....................................................................................................................... 31
Registering the server.................................................................................................................................. 31
Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 32
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Processor option......................................................................................................................................... 32
Memory options ......................................................................................................................................... 37
DIMM identification .......................................................................................................................... 37
Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 37
Memory subsystem architecture ......................................................................................................... 38
Memory configurations ..................................................................................................................... 38
Contents 3
Memory population guidelines .......................................................................................................... 39
Installing a DIMM ............................................................................................................................. 41
Expansion board options ............................................................................................................................ 42
Installing an expansion board ........................................................................................................... 42
GPU power cable option ............................................................................................................................ 43
Smart Array controller cable options ............................................................................................................ 45
Installing the Mini-SAS P222 cable in a 1U node ................................................................................ 45
Installing the Mini-SAS P222 cable in a 2U node ................................................................................ 46
Installing the Mini-SAS P430 cable in a 1U node ................................................................................ 47
Installing the Mini-SAS P430 cable in a 2U node ................................................................................ 48
Installing the Mini-SAS P420 SFF cable in a 1U node .......................................................................... 49
Installing the Mini-SAS P420 SFF cable in a 2U node .......................................................................... 50
Installing the Mini-SAS P420 LFF cable in a 1U node ........................................................................... 51
Installing the Mini-SAS P420 LFF cable in a 2U node ........................................................................... 52
Installing the Mini-SAS P830 cable in a 2U node ................................................................................ 53
Controller options ....................................................................................................................................... 54
Installing the FBWC capacitor pack ................................................................................................... 54
HP Trusted Platform Module option .............................................................................................................. 55
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ....................................................................................... 56
Retaining the recovery key/password ................................................................................................. 57
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ................................................................................................. 58
Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 59
Cabling overview ....................................................................................................................................... 59
Power cabling............................................................................................................................................ 59
FBWC capacitor pack cabling..................................................................................................................... 60
System board Mini-SAS cabling ................................................................................................................... 61
1U node configuration ...................................................................................................................... 61
2U node configuration ...................................................................................................................... 62
GPU power cabling .................................................................................................................................... 63
Mini-SAS P222 cabling .............................................................................................................................. 63
Mini-SAS P420 LFF cabling ......................................................................................................................... 64
Mini-SAS P420 SFF cabling ........................................................................................................................ 65
Mini-SAS P430 cabling .............................................................................................................................. 67
Mini-SAS P830 cabling .............................................................................................................................. 68
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 70
Server mode .............................................................................................................................................. 70
HP product QuickSpecs .............................................................................................................................. 70
HP iLO Management .................................................................................................................................. 70
HP iLO ............................................................................................................................................ 70
Intelligent Provisioning ...................................................................................................................... 72
Erase Utility ..................................................................................................................................... 73
HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................... 74
HP Insight Online ............................................................................................................................. 74
Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ............................................................................................. 74
HP Service Pack for ProLiant ........................................................................................................................ 74
HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................... 75
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................ 75
Using RBSU ..................................................................................................................................... 75
Boot options .................................................................................................................................... 76
Configuring AMP modes ................................................................................................................... 76
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ............................................................................. 76
Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................... 77
Contents 4
HP Smart Storage Administrator ......................................................................................................... 77
ROMPaq utility ................................................................................................................................. 77
Automatic Server Recovery ................................................................................................................ 77
USB support .................................................................................................................................... 78
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................... 78
Keeping the system current .......................................................................................................................... 78
Drivers ............................................................................................................................................ 78
Software and firmware ..................................................................................................................... 79
Version control ................................................................................................................................. 79
HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ......................................... 79
HP Technology Service Portfolio ......................................................................................................... 79
Change control and proactive notification .......................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 81
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................... 81
System battery ............................................................................................................................ 82
Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 84
Safety and regulatory compliance ................................................................................................................ 84
Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking .............................................................................................................. 84
Turkey RoHS material content declaration ..................................................................................................... 85
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................... 85
Warranty information ................................................................................................................................. 85
Electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................. 86
Preventing electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................ 86
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge .................................................................................... 86
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 87
Environmental specifications ........................................................................................................................ 87
Mechanical specifications ........................................................................................................................... 87
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 88
Before you contact HP ................................................................................................................................ 88
HP contact information ................................................................................................................................ 88
Customer Self Repair .................................................................................................................................. 88
Acronyms and abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 96
Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................... 100
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Contents 5
Component identification
1
Chassis front panel components
• 8-drive bay LFF drive configuration
Item Description
Left bezel ear
2
3
LFF drives
Right bezel ear
• 24-drive bay SFF drive configuration
Item Description
1
2
3
Left bezel ear
SFF drives
Right bezel ear
Component identification 6
Chassis front panel LEDs and buttons
Item Description Status
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Power button/LED for node 2 Green = Node 2 is powered on.
Amber = Node 2 is off and has standby power.
Off = Node 2 has no power.
Health LED for node 2 Green = Node 2 is operating normally.
Amber = Non-critical error has occurred.
Red = Critical error has occurred.
Off = Node 2 is off.
Power button/LED for node 1 Green = Node 1 is powered on.
Amber = Node 1 is off and has standby power.
Off = Node 1 has no power.
Health LED for node 1 Green = Node 1 is operating normally.
Amber = Non-critical error has occurred.
Red = Critical error has occurred.
Off = Node 1 is off.
Health LED for node 4 Green = Node 4 is operating normally.
Amber = Non-critical error has occurred.
Red = Critical error has occurred.
Off = Node 4 is off.
Health LED for node 3 Green = Node 3 is operating normally.
Amber = Non-critical error has occurred.
Red = Critical error has occurred.
Off = Node 3 is off.
Power button/LED for node 4 Green = Node 4 is powered on.
Amber = Node 4 is off and has standby power.
Off = Node 4 has no power.
UID button/LED Blue = Activated
Flashing = System is being managed remotely.
Off = Deactivated
Power button/LED for node 3 Green = Node 3 is powered on.
Amber = Node 3 is off and has standby power.
Off = Node 3 has no power.
Component identification 7
Node rear panel components
1
6
1
• 1U node rear panel
Item Description
RCM module
2
3
4
5
7
Power supply 1
Power supply 2
Node 4
Node 3
Node 2
Node 1
• 2U node rear panel
Item Description
RCM module
2
3
4
5
Power supply 1
Power supply 2
Node 3
Node 1
Component identification 8
• 1U node rear panel components
Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PCI slot cover
FlexibleLOM slot cover
NIC 2 port
NIC 1 port
Serial number/iLO information pull tab
iLO connector
SUV connector (1 serial/ 2 USB 2.0/ 1 video)
Serial connector (RJ45)
• 2U node rear panel components
Item Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
PCI slot cover
FlexibleLOM slot cover
NIC 1 port
NIC 2 port
Serial number/iLO information pull tab
iLO connector
Component identification 9
Item Description
7
8
SUV connector (1 serial/ 2 USB 2.0/ 1 video)
Serial connector (RJ45)
Node rear panel LEDs and buttons
• 1U node
Item Description Status
1
2
3
4
5
Node power
button/LED
Health LED Green = Normal.
UID LED Blue = Activated.
NIC status LED Green = Activity exists.
NIC link LED Green = Link exists.
Green = Node is powered on.
Amber = Node is off and has standby power.
Off = Node has no power.
Flashing amber = Node degraded.
Flashing red = Node critical.
Flashing blue = Node is being managed
remotely, or firmware update is in progress.
Off = Deactivated.
Flashing green = Activity exists.
Off = No activity exists.
Off = No link exists.
Component identification 10
• 2U node
Item Description Status
1
Node power
button/LED
2
3
4
5
Health LED Green = Normal.
UID LED Blue = Activated.
NIC status LED Green = Activity exists.
NIC link LED Green = Link exists.
Green = Node is powered on.
Amber = Node is off and has standby power.
Off = Node has no power.
Flashing amber = Node degraded.
Flashing red = Node critical.
Flashing blue = Node is remotely being
managed, or firmware update is in progress.
Off = Deactivated.
Flashing green = Activity exists.
Off = No activity exists.
Off = No link exists.
Component identification 11
System board components
4
17
Item Description
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
Serial 2 connector (RJ45)
PCIe slot
TPM connector
System maintenance switch
Processor 1
Processor 1 DIMM slots
Processor 2
Processor 2 DIMM slots
RPS connector
Power connector
System battery
SAS connector 2
SAS connector 1
FelxibleLOM slot
NMI header
NIC connector 2
NIC connector 1
iLO connector
SUV connector (1 serial/ 2 USB 2.0/ 1 video)
DIMM slots
DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 8) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the
alpha assignments for population order, and the slot numbers designate the DIMM slot ID for spare
replacement.
Component identification 12
The HP ProLiant SL210t Gen8 Server supports 2DPC using 1600 MHz DIMMs.
The HP ProLiant SL210t Gen8 Server supports 1DPC using 1866 MHz DIMMs.
NMI functionality
An NMI crash dump creates a crash dump log before resetting a system which is not responding.
Crash dump log analysis is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as failures of operating
systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes freeze a system, and the only available action for
administrators is to restart the system. Resetting the system erases any information which could support
problem analysis, but the NMI feature preserves that information by performing a memory dump before a
system reset.
To force the system to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, do one of the following:
• Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature.
• Short the NMI header ("System board components" on page 12).
Component identification 13
On = ROM reads system configuration
S12
For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/NMI).
System maintenance switch
Position Default Function
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
Off Off = iLO security is enabled.
On = iLO security is disabled.
Off Off = System configuration can be
changed.
On = System configuration is locked.
Off Reserved
Off Reserved
Off Off = Power-on password is enabled.
On = Power-on password is disabled.
Off Off = No function
as invalid.
— Reserved
— Reserved
— Off = PCIe 64-bit BAR function (large
BAR) is disabled.
On = PCIe 64-bit BAR function (large
BAR) is enabled.
— Reserved
— Reserved
— Reserved
To access the redundant ROM, set S1, S5, and S6 to on.
When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase all
system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.
CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to
properly configure the server or data loss could occur.
Drive bay numbering
• Drive bay numbering for four 1U nodes
In an 8-drive bay LFF drive configuration, drives are numbered from top to bottom in each box.
o Drives in the first box correspond to node 1.
o Drives in the second box correspond to node 2.
o Drives in the third box correspond to node 3.
o Drives in the fourth box correspond to node 4.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless
all bays are populated with a component or a blank.
Component identification 14
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