HP ProLiant XL230a G9 User Manual
HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 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: 752036-001
September 2014
Edition: 1
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Contents
Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6
Front panel components ................................................................................................................................ 6
Front panel LEDs and buttons ......................................................................................................................... 7
Power fault LEDs ................................................................................................................................. 8
System board components ............................................................................................................................ 8
DIMM slot locations ............................................................................................................................ 9
System maintenance switch ................................................................................................................. 9
Drive numbering ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Hot-plug drive LED definitions ...................................................................................................................... 11
I/O module bay numbering ........................................................................................................................ 11
I/O module slot definitions ................................................................................................................ 12
Operations................................................................................................................................. 13
Power down the server ............................................................................................................................... 13
Removing a drive blank .............................................................................................................................. 13
Remove the drive........................................................................................................................................ 14
Remove the server ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Remove the processor air baffle ................................................................................................................... 15
Remove the PCI riser board assembly ........................................................................................................... 15
Remove the drive cage assembly ................................................................................................................. 16
Install the processor air baffle ...................................................................................................................... 18
Install the PCI riser board assembly .............................................................................................................. 19
Install the server ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Setup overview .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing the chassis into a rack ................................................................................................................... 21
Installing hardware options ......................................................................................................................... 21
Installing I/O modules and connecting them to the network ............................................................................ 21
Installing a server ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Powering up the chassis .............................................................................................................................. 23
Installing the operating system ..................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the system software ....................................................................................................................... 24
Registering the server.................................................................................................................................. 24
Hardware options installation ....................................................................................................... 25
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Drives ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Drive guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 25
Installing a hot-plug drive .................................................................................................................. 25
I/O module FlexibleLOM adapter options..................................................................................................... 26
HP Ethernet Dual 1Gb 1-port 364i Adapter option ........................................................................................ 28
Memory options ......................................................................................................................................... 30
HP SmartMemory ............................................................................................................................. 31
Memory subsystem architecture ......................................................................................................... 31
Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs ................................................................................................. 31
DIMM identification .......................................................................................................................... 32
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Memory configurations ..................................................................................................................... 32
General DIMM slot population guidelines ........................................................................................... 33
Installing a DIMM ............................................................................................................................. 34
PCIe expansion board options ..................................................................................................................... 35
Processor option......................................................................................................................................... 36
HP Trusted Platform Module option .............................................................................................................. 40
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ....................................................................................... 41
Retaining the recovery key/password ................................................................................................. 42
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ................................................................................................. 42
Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Internal server cabling ................................................................................................................................ 44
Drive cabling ................................................................................................................................... 44
Front panel LED board assembly cabling ............................................................................................ 45
SUV cable connectors ................................................................................................................................. 45
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 46
Server mode .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Product QuickSpecs .................................................................................................................................... 46
HP iLO ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
Active Health System ........................................................................................................................ 47
HP RESTful API ................................................................................................................................. 48
Integrated Management Log .............................................................................................................. 48
Intelligent Provisioning ...................................................................................................................... 49
HP Insight Remote Support ................................................................................................................ 50
HP Insight Online ............................................................................................................................. 50
Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux ............................................................................................. 51
HP Service Pack for ProLiant ........................................................................................................................ 51
HP Smart Update Manager ............................................................................................................... 51
HP UEFI System Utilities............................................................................................................................... 52
Using HP UEFI System Utilities ........................................................................................................... 52
Flexible boot control ......................................................................................................................... 52
Restoring and customizing configuration settings ................................................................................. 53
Secure Boot configuration ................................................................................................................. 53
Embedded UEFI shell ........................................................................................................................ 53
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ............................................................................. 54
Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................... 54
HP Smart Storage Administrator ......................................................................................................... 54
ROMPaq utility ................................................................................................................................. 55
Automatic Server Recovery ................................................................................................................ 55
USB support .................................................................................................................................... 55
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................... 55
Keeping the system current .......................................................................................................................... 56
Access to HP Support Materials ......................................................................................................... 56
Drivers ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Software and firmware ..................................................................................................................... 56
HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ......................................... 57
HP Technology Service Portfolio ......................................................................................................... 57
Change control and proactive notification .......................................................................................... 57
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 58
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................... 58
Battery replacement .................................................................................................................... 59
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