HP ProLiant SL210t User Manual

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

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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

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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

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