HP ProLiant SL390s User Manual

HP ProLiant SL390s G7 1U Half-width Server

width Server. This document is intended for the

User Guide

Abstract

This document identifies the components and details the usage of the HP ProLiant SL390s G7 1U Half­person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. This person should be qualified in the servicing of computer
equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

Part Number: 625535-003
April 2013
Edition: 3

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Contents

Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6

Front panel components ................................................................................................................................ 6

Front panel LEDs and buttons ......................................................................................................................... 7

Rear panel components ................................................................................................................................ 8

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ......................................................................................................................... 9

System board components .......................................................................................................................... 10

DIMM slots ...................................................................................................................................... 11

System board switches ...................................................................................................................... 11

NMI functionality ............................................................................................................................. 12

Hard drive numbering ................................................................................................................................ 12

Battery pack LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 13

System fans ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Operations................................................................................................................................. 15

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................... 15

Remove the server from the chassis .............................................................................................................. 15

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Optional installation services ....................................................................................................................... 17

Rack planning resources ............................................................................................................................. 17

Optimum environment................................................................................................................................. 17

Space and airflow requirements ........................................................................................................ 18

Temperature requirements ................................................................................................................. 18

Power requirements .......................................................................................................................... 19

Electrical grounding requirements ...................................................................................................... 19

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton ...................................................................................... 20

Installing hardware options ......................................................................................................................... 20

Installing the server into the chassis .............................................................................................................. 21

Installing the operating system ..................................................................................................................... 22

Powering up and configuring the server ........................................................................................................ 23

Registering the server.................................................................................................................................. 23

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 24

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Drive options ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Hard drive guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 24

Installing a drive .............................................................................................................................. 24

Removing a drive ............................................................................................................................. 25

Processor options ....................................................................................................................................... 26

DIMMs ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

Memory configurations ..................................................................................................................... 31

Installing a DIMM ............................................................................................................................. 31

Expansion board options ............................................................................................................................ 32

Installing a low-profile expansion board ............................................................................................. 32

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 34

SAS or SATA power cabling options ............................................................................................................ 34

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Battery cabling for BBWC ........................................................................................................................... 34

Configuration and utilities ............................................................................................................ 35

Configuration tools ..................................................................................................................................... 35

SmartStart software .......................................................................................................................... 35

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility .............................................................................................................. 36

Array Configuration Utility ................................................................................................................ 37

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays................................................................................................ 38

HP Insight Control server deployment (formerly RDP) ............................................................................ 38

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ............................................................................. 39

Management tools...................................................................................................................................... 39

Automatic Server Recovery ................................................................................................................ 39

ROMPaq utility ................................................................................................................................. 39

Integrated Lights-Out 3 technology ..................................................................................................... 40

Erase Utility ..................................................................................................................................... 40

HP ProLiant SL Advanced Power Manager .......................................................................................... 40

Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................... 41

USB support and functionality ............................................................................................................ 41

Diagnostic tools ......................................................................................................................................... 42

HP Insight Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 42

HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality .......................................................................................... 42

Integrated Management Log .............................................................................................................. 42

Remote support and analysis tools ............................................................................................................... 43

HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................... 43

Keeping the system current .......................................................................................................................... 43

Drivers ............................................................................................................................................ 43

ProLiant Support Packs ...................................................................................................................... 44

Operating system version support ...................................................................................................... 44

Change control and proactive notification .......................................................................................... 44

Care Pack ....................................................................................................................................... 44

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 45

Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................... 45

Pre-diagnostic steps .................................................................................................................................... 45

Important safety information .............................................................................................................. 45

Symptom information ........................................................................................................................ 47

Prepare the server for diagnosis ......................................................................................................... 47

Service notifications .................................................................................................................................... 49

Loose connections ...................................................................................................................................... 49

Server health LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 49

Troubleshooting flowcharts .......................................................................................................................... 50

Start diagnosis flowchart ................................................................................................................... 50

General diagnosis flowchart .............................................................................................................. 51

Server blade power-on problems flowchart ......................................................................................... 53

POST problems flowchart .................................................................................................................. 55

OS boot problems flowchart .............................................................................................................. 57

Server fault indications flowchart ....................................................................................................... 59

POST error messages and beep codes ......................................................................................................... 61

System battery ............................................................................................................................ 63

Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 64

Safety and regulatory compliance ................................................................................................................ 64

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ..................................................................................................... 64

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................... 64

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