HP ProLiant XL220a User Manual

HP ProLiant XL220a Gen8 v2 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: 752048-001
June 2014
Edition: 1

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Contents

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

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

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

System board components ............................................................................................................................ 8

DIMM slot locations ............................................................................................................................ 9

System maintenance switch ................................................................................................................. 9

Drive numbering ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Hot-plug drive LED definitions ...................................................................................................................... 10

Operations................................................................................................................................. 12

Power down the server ............................................................................................................................... 12

Removing a drive blank .............................................................................................................................. 12

Remove the drive........................................................................................................................................ 13

Remove the server ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Remove the processor air baffle ................................................................................................................... 14

Remove the PCI riser board assembly ........................................................................................................... 14

Remove the drive cage assembly ................................................................................................................. 15

Install the processor air baffle ...................................................................................................................... 17

Install the PCI riser board assembly .............................................................................................................. 17

Install the server ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 20

Setup overview .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Installing the chassis into a rack ................................................................................................................... 20

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

Installing I/O modules and connecting them to the network ............................................................................ 20

Installing a server ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Powering up the chassis .............................................................................................................................. 21

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

Installing the system software ....................................................................................................................... 22

Registering the server.................................................................................................................................. 22

Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 23

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Processor option......................................................................................................................................... 23

Memory options ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Memory subsystem architecture ......................................................................................................... 27

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 27

DIMM identification .......................................................................................................................... 27

ECC memory ................................................................................................................................... 28

General DIMM slot population guidelines ........................................................................................... 28

Installing a DIMM ............................................................................................................................. 28

Drives ....................................................................................................................................................... 29

Drive guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 30

Installing a hot-plug drive .................................................................................................................. 30

Controller options ....................................................................................................................................... 31

FBWC cache module and capacitor pack option ................................................................................. 32

Contents 3

HP Trusted Platform Module option .............................................................................................................. 34

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ....................................................................................... 35

Retaining the recovery key/password ................................................................................................. 36

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ................................................................................................. 36

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 38

Server mode .............................................................................................................................................. 38

Product QuickSpecs .................................................................................................................................... 38

HP iLO Management .................................................................................................................................. 38

HP iLO ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Intelligent Provisioning ...................................................................................................................... 40

HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................... 41

HP Insight Online ............................................................................................................................. 42

Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ............................................................................................. 42

HP Service Pack for ProLiant ........................................................................................................................ 43

HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................... 43

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................ 43

Using RBSU ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Auto-configuration process ................................................................................................................ 44

Boot options .................................................................................................................................... 45

Configuring AMP modes ................................................................................................................... 45

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ............................................................................. 45

Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................... 46

Array Configuration Utility ................................................................................................................ 46

HP Smart Storage Administrator ......................................................................................................... 47

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays................................................................................................ 47

ROMPaq utility ................................................................................................................................. 47

Automatic Server Recovery ................................................................................................................ 48

USB support .................................................................................................................................... 48

Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................... 48

Keeping the system current .......................................................................................................................... 49

Drivers ............................................................................................................................................ 49

Software and firmware ..................................................................................................................... 49

Version control ................................................................................................................................. 49

HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ......................................... 50

HP Technology Service Portfolio ......................................................................................................... 50

Change control and proactive notification .......................................................................................... 50

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 51

Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................... 51

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Internal server cabling ................................................................................................................................ 52

Drive cabling ................................................................................................................................... 52

Front panel LED board assembly cabling ............................................................................................ 53

FBWC capacitor pack cabling........................................................................................................... 53

SUV cable connectors ................................................................................................................................. 53

Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 55

Safety and regulatory compliance ................................................................................................................ 55

Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking .............................................................................................................. 55

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ..................................................................................................... 56

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................... 56

Warranty information ................................................................................................................................. 56

Contents 4

Electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................. 57

Preventing electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................ 57

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge .................................................................................... 57

Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 58

Environmental specifications ........................................................................................................................ 58

Server specifications ................................................................................................................................... 58

Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 59

Before you contact HP ................................................................................................................................ 59

HP contact information ................................................................................................................................ 59

Customer Self Repair .................................................................................................................................. 59

Acronyms and abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 67

Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 71

Index ......................................................................................................................................... 72

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Component identification

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Front panel components

Item Description

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Drive bay 2 (node 1)
Drive bay 1 (node 1)
SUV connector (node 1)
SUV connector (node 2)

Drive bay 2 (node 2)
Drive bay 1 (node 2)
Server release lever

Server release latch
Serial label pull tab

Component identification 6