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USER MANUAL ProLiant ML350e G8 HP

HP ProLiant ML350e 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: 679349-001

July 2012

Edition: 1

© Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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Contents

Component identification....7

Front panel components 7

Front panel LEDs and buttons 8

Rear panel components....9

Rear panel LEDs 10

System board components....11

System maintenance switch....12

System board LEDs 13

NMI header....13

DIMM slots 14

Smart Array SAS RAID controller card components....14

SAS and SATA device numbers....15

SAS and SATA drive LED combinations....16

FBWC module LED definitions....17

P222, P420, P421, and P822 modules 17

B120i module 18

Drive LED definitions....19

Fans 20

Redundant power supply backplane connectors 20

T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver 21

Operations....22

Power up the server 22

Power down the server....22

Remove the tower bezel 22

Install the tower bezel 23

Remove the security bezel 24

Remove the rack bezel....24

Install the rack bezel 25

Remove the access panel....25

Install the access panel....26

Extend the server from the rack 27

Remove the PCI air baffle 28

Install the PCI air baffle 29

Remove the system air baffle....30

Install the system air baffle....30

Remove the DVD drive 35

Remove a component drive cage blank 36

Remove a full-length expansion board 37

Setup 39

Optional installation services 39

Rack planning resources....39

Optimum environment....39

Space and airflow requirements 40

Temperature requirements....40

Power requirements 41

Electrical grounding requirements 41

Rack warnings 41

Server warnings and cautions 42

Identifying tower server shipping carton contents 43

Installing hardware options....43

Setting up a tower server....43

Installing the server into the rack....44

Powering up and configuring the server 45

Installing the operating system.... 45

Registering the server 46

Hardware options installation....47

Introduction 47

Security bezel option 47

Second processor option 47

Memory options....54

HP SmartMemory 54

Memory subsystem architecture 55

Single-rank, dual-rank, and quad-rank DIMMs 55

DIMM identification 56

Memory configurations 57

General DIMM slot population guidelines....57

Advanced ECC memory configuration....58

Online Spare memory configuration 58

Lockstep memory configuration....58

Advanced ECC population guidelines 58

Online spare population....58

Lockstep Memory population guidelines 59

Population order....59

Installing a DIMM....59

SAS hard drive options 60

Installing hot-plug drive option....60

Installing a non-hot-plug drive....61

Optical drive cage option 64

Optical drive option 66

Installing a storage controller 70

FBWC options 71

Installing the FBWC module and FBWC capacitor pack 72

Installing the B120i cache module 74

Installing an expansion board 76

Eight-bay SFF drive cage option 78

Installing the optional SFF hot-plug drive cage 78

Six-bay LFF drive cage 81

Installing the optional LFF hot-plug drive cage....81

Redundant Enablement Option 85

Preparing the server for installation 85

Installing the RPS Enablement Kit 86

LFF 5/6 drive cable option....91

Tower-to-rack conversion option 94

HP Trusted Platform Module option 100

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board 101

Retaining the recovery key/password 103

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module....103

Cabling 104

Storage cabling 104

Non-hot-plug four LFF SATA drive cabling....104

Hot-plug four LFF SAS drive cabling 105

Hot-plug eight SFF SAS drive cabling 105

Smart Array controller card cabling 106

5/6 LFF Smart Array controller card cabling....106

Power cabling....107

ATX power cabling....107

RPS power cabling 108

Media device data cabling....109

DVD-ROM and DVD-RW drive power cabling 109

Software and configuration utilities 110

Server mode....110

Server QuickSpecs 110

HP iLO Management Engine 110

HP iLO 110

Intelligent Provisioning....112

HP Insight Remote Support software 114

Scripting Toolkit 114

HP Service Pack for ProLiant 115

HP Smart Update Manager....115

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility 115

Using RBSU 116

Auto-configuration process....116

Boot options 117

Configuring AMP modes 117

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 117

Utilities and features 118

Array Configuration Utility.... 118

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 119

ROMPaq utility....119

Automatic Server Recovery 119

USB support....120

Redundant ROM support 120

Keeping the system current 120

Drivers 120

Software and firmware....121

Version control....121

HP Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for ProLiant Servers.... 121

Change control and proactive notification 121

Troubleshooting 122

Troubleshooting resources 122

Battery replacement 123

Regulatory compliance notices 125

Regulatory compliance identification numbers 125

Federal Communications Commission notice....125

FCC rating label....125

FCC Notice, Class A Equipment 125

FCC Notice, Class B Equipment 125

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only.... 126

Modifications....126

Cables 126

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)....126

European Union regulatory notice 127

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union 127

Japanese notice 128

BSMI notice 128

Korean notice 128

Chinese notice 129

Vietnam compliance marking notice 129

Ukraine notice 129

Laser compliance 129

Battery replacement notice....130

Taiwan battery recycling notice....130

Support and other resources 131

Power cord statement for Japan....131

Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission) 131

Electrostatic discharge 132

Preventing electrostatic discharge 132

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge 132

Specifications 133

Environmental specifications 133

Server specifications 133

Power supply specifications 133

Support and other resources 136

Before you contact HP....136

HP contact information....136

Customer Self Repair 136

Acronyms and abbreviations.... 144

Documentation feedback 147

Index 148

Component identification

Front panel components

SFF

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components including front panel, internal drive, and rear panel.

Item Description
1	Media/Drive cage bay (boxes 2 and 3)
2	SAS/SATA drives (8)
3	Optical drive
4	USB connectors (4)

LFF

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components including ports, connectors, and status indicators

Item Description
1	Media/Drive cage bay (boxes 2 and 3)
2	SAS/SATA drives (6)
3	Optical drive
4	USB connectors (4)

Front panel LEDs and buttons

Diagram of a server rack with labeled ports and connectors, showing numbered annotations for identification.

Item Description Status
1	Power On/Standby button and system power LED	Green = Normal (system on)Flashing green = Waiting for power due to group power cappingAmber = System in standby, but power still appliedOff = Power cord not attached or power supply failure
2	NIC activity LED Green = Network link	work linkFlashing green = Network link and activityOff = No link to network
3	Health LED Green = Normal (system on)	Flashing amber = System health is degradedFlashing red = System health is criticalOff = Normal (system off)
4	UID LED Blue = Activated	Flashing blue = System is being managed remotelyOff = Deactivated

Rear panel components

Technical diagram of a server rack with numbered components and exploded view, showing internal layout and rear panel details.

Item Description
1	USB connectors (4)
2	iLO connector
3	Video connector
4	Serial connector
5	NIC connector 2
6	NIC connector 1
7	UID button/LED
8	Power supply
9	PCIe slot 6 (Processor 1)
10	PCIe slot 5 (Processor 1)
11	PCIe slot 4 (Processor 2)
12	PCIe slot 3 (Processor 2)
13	PCIe slot 2 (Processor 1)
14	PCIe slot 1 (Processor 1)
15	Power supply 1
16	Power supply 2

Rear panel LEDs

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with numbered components and labeled parts

Item Description Status
1	UID LED button Blue = Activated	Flashing blue = System is being managed remotelyOff = Deactivated
2	NIC link LED Green = Network linkOff = No network link	Link linkOff = No network link
3	NIC activity LED Green = Network activity	Work activityFlashing green = Network activityOff = No network activity

System board components

Labeled diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components for identification

Item Description
1	Slot 6 PCIe2 x4 (1)
2	Slot 5 PCIe2 x8 (4,1)
3	Slot 4 PCIe3 x16 (8,4,1)
4	System maintenance switch
5	Slot 3 PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,1)
6	Slot 2 PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,1)
7	Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (4,1)
8	Processor 2 DIMM slots
9	System battery
10	Processor socket 2
11	Power connector
12	Fan connector 4
13	Internal USB connector
14	Fan connector 3
15	Processor 1 DIMM slots
16	Processor socket 1 (populated)
17	Box 3 power good connector
18	SD card connector
19 and 20	Power good connectors
21	Box 2 power good connector
22	Box 1 power good connector
23	Power connector
24	SATA connector 2
25	SATA connector 1
26	Mini SAS connector
27	Power connector
28	Fan connector 2
29	Front panel connector
30	Front panel connector
31	Fan connector 1
32	External thermal cable connector
33	Redundant power supply connector
34	Cache module connector
35	TPM connector
36	NMI jumper

System maintenance switch

The system maintenance switch (SW2) is a twelve-position switch that is used for system configuration.

Position Description Function
S1	iLO security override	Off = No function.On = Override enabled.
S2	Configuration lock	Off = System configuration can be changed.On = System configuration is locked.
S5	Password disable	Off = Power-on password enabled.On = Power-on password disabled.
S6	Reset configuration	Off = No functionOn = ROM reads the system configuration as invalid.

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.

System board LEDs

Diagram of computer motherboard showing labeled components with numbered annotations

Item LED description Status
1	Power supply failure	Red = Power supply failedOff = Normal

NMI header

The NMI header enables administrators to perform a memory dump before performing a hard reset. Crash dump analysis is an essential part of eliminating reliability issues, such as hangs or crashes in operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes can freeze a system, requiring you to perform a hard reset. Resetting the system erases any information that supports root cause analysis.

When a Windows® operating system crashes, a blue-screen trap appears. When this trap appears, Microsoft® recommends that system administrators perform an NMI event by temporarily shorting the NMI header with a jumper. The NMI event enables a hung system to become responsive again.

For additional information, see the HP website

(http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00797875/c00797875.pdf).

DIMM slots

DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 6) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines.

Exploded view diagram of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, RAM slots, and memory connections

Smart Array SAS RAID controller card components

Diagram of a computer drive rear panel with labeled components including ports, connectors, and memory slots

Item Description
1	Expansion board connector
2	Mini-SAS cable connector
3	Mini-SAS cable connector
4	Cache module connector

SAS and SATA device numbers

With optional drive cages installed, the server supports up to 24 SFF drives or up to 18 LFF drives. The server does not support mixing SFF and LFF drives.

HP recommends that you populate drive bays starting with the lowest SAS or SATA device number. Drives are numbered from left to right in each component box. Component boxes are numbered 1 through 3, from bottom to top.

- SFF drives

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

- LFF drives

1 2 3 4 5 6 -3 1 2 3 4 5 6 -2 1 2 3 4 5 6 -1

SAS and SATA drive LED combinations

Online/activity LED (green)	Fault/UID LED (amber/blue)	Interpretation
On, off, or flashing	Alternating amber and blue	The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. The drive also has been selected by a management application.
On, off, or flashing	Steadily blue	The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a management application.
On	Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)	A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
On	Off	The drive is online, but it is not active currently.
Flashing regularly (1 Hz)	Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)	The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do not replace the drive until the expansion or migration is complete.*
Flashing regularly (1 Hz)	Off	The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration.*
Flashing irregularly	Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)	The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Flashing irregularly	Off	The drive is active, and it is operating normally.
Off	Steadily amber	A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Off	Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)	A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Off	Off	The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an array.

* Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive might terminate the current operation and cause data loss.

FBWC module LED definitions

P222, P420, P421, and P822 modules

The FBWC module has three LEDs (one amber and two green). The LEDs are duplicated on the reverse side of the FBWC module to facilitate status viewing.

3 2 1 3 2 1

1 - Amber	2 - Green	3 - Green	Interpretation
Off	Off	Off	The FBWC module is not powered.
Off	Flashing 0.5 Hz	Flashing 0.5 Hz	The FBWC microcontroller is executing from within its boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host controller.
Off	Flashing 1 Hz	Flashing 1 Hz	The FBWC module is powering up, and the capacitor pack is charging.
Off	Off	Flashing 1 Hz	The FBWC module is idle, and the capacitor pack is charging.
Off	Off	On	The FBWC module is idle, and the capacitor pack is charged.
Off	On	On	The FBWC module is idle, the capacitor pack is charged, and the cache contains data that has not yet been written to the drives.
Off	Flashing 1 Hz	Off	A backup is in progress.
Off	On	Off	The current backup is complete with no errors.
Flashing 1 Hz	Flashing 1 Hz	Off	The current backup failed, and data has been lost.
Flashing 1 Hz	Flashing 1 Hz	On	A power error occurred during the previous or current boot. Data might be corrupt.
Flashing 1 Hz	On	Off	An overtemperature condition exists.
Flashing 2 Hz	Flashing 2 Hz	Off	The capacitor pack is not attached.
Flashing 2 Hz	Flashing 2 Hz	On	The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but has not reached sufficient charge to perform a full backup.
On	On	Off	The current backup is complete, but power fluctuations occurred during the backup.
On	On	On	The cache module microcontroller has failed.

B120i module

The FBWC module has three LEDs (one amber and two green).

1 2 3

1 - Amber	2 - Green	3 - Green	Interpretation
Off	Off	Off	The FBWC module is not powered.
Off	Flashing 0.5 Hz	Flashing 0.5 Hz	The FBWC microcontroller is executing from within its boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host controller.
Off	Flashing 1 Hz	Flashing 1 Hz	The FBWC module is powering up, and the capacitor pack is charging.
Off	Off	Flashing 1 Hz	The FBWC module is idle, and the capacitor pack is charging.
Off	Off	On	The FBWC module is idle, and the capacitor pack is charged.
Off	On	On	The FBWC module is idle, the capacitor pack is charged, and the cache contains data that has not yet been written to the drives.
Off	Flashing 1 Hz	Off	A backup is in progress.
Off	On	Off	The current backup is complete with no errors.
Flashing 1 Hz	Flashing 1 Hz	Off	The current backup failed, and data has been lost.
Flashing 1 Hz	Flashing 1 Hz	On	A power error occurred during the previous or current boot. Data might be corrupt.
Flashing 1 Hz	On	Off	An overtemperature condition exists.
Flashing 2 Hz	Flashing 2 Hz	Off	The capacitor pack is not attached.
Flashing 2 Hz	Flashing 2 Hz	On	The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but has not reached sufficient charge to perform a full backup.
On	On	Off	The current backup is complete, but power fluctuations occurred during the backup.
On	On	On	The FBWC module microcontroller has failed.

Drive LED definitions

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts labeled 1 to 4

Item	LED	Status	Definition
1	Locate	Solid blue	The drive is being identified by a host application.
		Flashing blue	The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.
2	Activity ring	Rotating green	Drive activity
		Off No drive activity
3	Do not remove	Solid white	Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of the logical drives to fail.
		Off	Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail.
4	Drive status	Solid green	The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.
		Flashing green	The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, stripe size migration, capacity expansion, or logical drive extension, or is erasing.
		Flashing amber/green	The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail.
		Flashing amber	The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail.
		Solid amber	The drive has failed.
		Off	The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.

Fans

1 2 3 4

Item Description Configuration
1	Fan 1 Optional
2	Fan 2 Primary
3	Fan 3	Primary
4	Fan 4 Optional

Redundant power supply backplane connectors

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with numbered components and cable connections

Item Description Connector		identifier
1	Drive bay 2 drive backplane connector	P5H
2	Drive bay 3 drive backplane connector	P5H
3	Drive bay 3 RPS backplane connector	P5
4	Drive bay 2 RPS backplane connector	P5
5	Power good connector J11
6	Power good connector J11
7	Processor 2 RPS backplane connector	P3
8	Processor 2 system board connector P3M

T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver

The server includes a T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver located on the rear panel. Use the screwdriver to loosen screws or thumbscrews, as needed, during procedures.

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with hexagonal mesh panels and connected modules (no text or labels visible)

Operations

Power up the server

1. Connect each power cord to the server.
2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

Power down the server

Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.

IMPORTANT: When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system.

To power down the server, use one of the following methods:

• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
  This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby mode.
• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter standby mode.
  This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown.
  • Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 4.
  This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby mode.

Before proceeding, verify the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is amber.

Remove the tower bezel

This server has a removable bezel that must be unlocked and opened before accessing the drives. The bezel must be kept closed during normal server operations.

To remove the component, unlock and remove the tower bezel.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and an inset showing a close-up of the lock mechanism.

Install the tower bezel

1. Insert the bezel.
2. Close the bezel.
3. Using the key provided with the server, lock the bezel with a counterclockwise turn.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and a close-up inset showing the lock mechanism.

Remove the security bezel

Unlock the security bezel, press the latch on the security bezel, and then remove the security bezel.

Technical diagram of a server rack with numbered components and an inset close-up showing internal components.

Remove the rack bezel

To remove the component:

1. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).
2. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server powers down and enters standby mode. The system power LED changes from green to amber. Power is still applied to the server.

1. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

2. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

3. Loosen the thumbscrews.

4. Remove the rack bezel.

Technical diagram of a server rack with numbered components and zoomed-in insets showing internal structure details.

Install the rack bezel

1. Install the rack bezel.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement steps

1. Install the access panel.
2. Slide the server back into the rack.

Remove the access panel

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22). - For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

1. Power down the server (on page 22).

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. - For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

1. Remove the access panel:

a. Open the locking latch. If the locking latch is engaged, use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock it. b. Slide the access panel back. c. Lift and remove the access panel.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and an inset showing a device's control panel with arrows indicating rotation.

Install the access panel

NOTE: If the rack bezel was removed, install it before installing the access panel.

To install the component:

1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the hood latch open. Allow the panel to extend past the rear of the server approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 inch).
2. Push down on the hood latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.
3. Using the T-15 Torx screwdriver provided with the server, tighten the security screw on the hood latch.
4. Do one of the following:
5. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

6. For rack models, slide the server back into the rack.

7. Power up the server (on page 22).

8. Do one of the following:

9. For tower models, install the tower bezel (on page 23).

10. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Extend the server from the rack

IMPORTANT: The requirement of extending or removing the server from the rack when performing installation and maintenance procedures depends on the rail system used:

• If using a ball-bearing rail system, you can perform most installations and maintenance by simply extending the server from the rack.
• If using a friction rail system, to perform installations or maintenance that requires access panel removal, remove the server from the rack.

Release the latch on both side, and then extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.

NOTE: If the server does not extend from the rack, pull down each quick release lever and use a T-20 screwdriver to loosen the screws located within the lever housing.

Diagram showing server rack with two labeled components and directional arrows indicating file movement or status change.

Remove the PCI air baffle

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the PCI air baffle.

Technical line drawing of an electronic device interior showing internal components and a highlighted component (no text or symbols present)

Install the PCI air baffle

CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.

To install the component:

1. Push the latch, and then insert the PCI air baffle.

Technical line drawing of an internal computer chassis with labeled components (no text or symbols present)

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).

b. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Power up the server (on page 22).

2. Do one of the following:

o For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

- For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Remove the system air baffle

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:
2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).
3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).
4. Power down the server (on page 22).
5. Remove all power:
   a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
6. Do one of the following:
7. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
8. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
9. Remove the access panel (on page 25).
10. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).
11. Remove the system air baffle ("Remove the system air baffle" on page 30).

Technical diagram of an electronic device rear panel with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or status.

Install the system air baffle

CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.

To install the component:

1. Insert the system air baffle.

Technical diagram of an electronic device rear panel with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or status.

1. If removed, install the PCI air baffle (on page 29).
2. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Power up the server (on page 22).

2. Do one of the following:

3. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

4. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Remove the fan cage

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

- For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

1. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

2. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).

3. Remove any installed full-length PCI expansion cards ("Remove a full-length expansion board" on page 37).

4. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

5. Remove the fan cage:

a. Disconnect all fan connectors from the system board.

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with connectors and drive bays (no text or labels visible)

b. Loosen the thumbscrews on either side of the fan cage.

c. Remove the fan cage from the server.

Technical diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components and an inset showing a component being rotated.

Remove a fan

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

o For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

- For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

1. Power down the server (on page 22).

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. - For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

1. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

2. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).

3. Remove any installed full-length PCI expansion cards ("Remove a full-length expansion board" on page 37).

4. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

5. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).

6. Remove the fan.

Diagram showing installation of a power supply unit into a device with labeled components and directional arrows

Remove the FBWC capacitor pack

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CAUTION: To prevent a server malfunction or damage to the equipment, do not add or remove the capacitor pack while an array capacity expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size migration is in progress.

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CAUTION: After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data is lost if the cable is detached.

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22). - For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

1. Power down the server (on page 22).

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. - For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

1. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

2. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).

3. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

4. If you are removing a capacitor connected to a cache module installed in the system board cache module connector, first remove any installed PCI cards in slots 3, 4, 5 and 6.

5. Disconnect the cable from the FBWC module.

6. Remove the capacitor pack:

RPS

Technical line drawing of an internal computer motherboard with CPU socket, RAM slots, and ventilation duct (no text or symbols)

- ATX power supply

Technical diagram of an internal computer hardware unit with RAM slots and a power adapter (no text or labels)

Remove the DVD drive

The server supports both DVD-ROM and DVD-RW drives.

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22). - For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

1. Power down the server (on page 22).

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

a. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. b. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

1. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

2. Disconnect and remove the DVD drive power and data cables.

3. Remove the DVD drive.

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components, showing front and rear views with numbered annotations.

Remove a component drive cage blank

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, open and remove the bezel.

- For rack models, do the following:

i. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).
ii. Remove the access panel. ("Remove the access panel" on page 25)
iii. Release thumbscrews and remove the rack bezel.

1. Remove the component drive cage blank.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from an electrical hazard, do not remove more than one drive cage at a time.

Diagram of a server rack unit with grid layout and an arrow pointing to its side panel (no text or symbols present)

Remove a full-length expansion board

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

1. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).

2. Open the PCI slot cover retainer latch.

3. Release the full-length expansion board retainer latch and remove the expansion board.

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with numbered components and a magnified view highlighting a component labeled 3.

IMPORTANT: If removing an expansion board from PCI slot 2, release the retainer latch on the system board, and then remove the expansion board from the system.

Top-down schematic of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, RAM slots, and memory chips (no text or labels)

Technical line drawing of a mechanical clamp or lever assembly (no text or symbols)

Setup

Optional installation services

Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and running with support packages tailored specifically for HP ProLiant systems. HP Care Packs let you integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are available to meet your needs.

HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to expand your standard product warranty with easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the Care Pack services are:

- Hardware support

• 6-Hour Call-to-Repair
• 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day
• 4-Hour Same Business Day

- Software support

• Microsoft®
• Linux
• HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP)
  VMWare

• Integrated hardware and software support

• Critical Service
• Proactive 24
• Support Plus
• Support Plus 24

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

For more information on HP Care Pack Services, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/services/carepack).

Rack planning resources

The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. For more information on the content of each resource, see the rack resource kit documentation.

Optimum environment

When installing the server, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this section.

Space and airflow requirements

Tower server

In a tower configuration, leave at least a 7.6-cm (3-in) clearance space at the front and back of the server for proper ventilation.

Rack server

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack:

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or row of racks.

HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.

When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.

CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.

CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 series rack, install the high airflow rack door insert (PN 327281-B21 for 42U rack, PN 157847-B21 for 22U rack) to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

Temperature requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 35^ C ( 95^ F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35^ C ( 95^ F).

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:

• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.
• Do not exceed the manufacturer's TMRA.

Power requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.

CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

When installing more than one server, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

• Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits.
- Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.
- Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.
- Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.

Electrical grounding requirements

The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices.

Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building's branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the server is not recommended.

Rack warnings

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
- The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
- The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
- The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
- Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:

• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and might become unstable when being moved on its casters.
• Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle the rack from both sides.

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WARNING: When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately secured to the top and bottom of the building structure.

Server warnings and cautions

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WARNING: This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
• Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails. HP recommends that a minimum of two people are required for all rack server installations. A third person may be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than chest level.
• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is unstable when not fastened to the rails.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC/DC power is removed.

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CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

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CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Identifying tower server shipping carton contents

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include:

• Server
  Power cord
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Tower feet
  • Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products

In addition to the supplied items, you might need:

• Hardware options
  • Operating system or application software
  PDU

Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page 47)."

Setting up a tower server

Follow the steps in this section to set up a tower model server. If you are going to install the server into a rack, see the rack installation section.

1. Place the server on a flat, stable surface.

2. Install the server base feet.

Technical diagram of a server rack with multiple ports and connectors (no text or labels)

1. Connect peripheral devices to the server.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.

1. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server.

2. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

Installing the server into the rack

To install the server into a rack with square, round, or threaded holes, see the instructions that ship with the rack hardware kit.

If you are installing the server into a rack, order the appropriate option kit from the RackSolutions website. To install the rack brackets, follow the server-specific instructions on the website.

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WARNING: This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
• Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails. HP recommends that a minimum of two people are required for all rack server installations. A third person may be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than chest level.
• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is unstable when not fastened to the rails.

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CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

1. Install the server and cable management arm into the rack. For more information, see the installation instructions that ship with the 3-7U Quick Deploy Rail System (rack installation only).
2. Connect peripheral devices to the server.

Powering up and configuring the server

To power up the server:

1. Connect each power cord to the server.
2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

During POST, the system recognizes devices.

To configure the server:

• When the system recognizes a controller, to launch the ACU GUI, press F5.
• To change the server settings using RBSU, when prompted during the boot process, press the F9. The system is set up by default for the English language.

For more information on the automatic configuration, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD.

Installing the operating system

This ProLiant server does not ship with provisioning media. Everything needed to manage and install the system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.

To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on operating system support, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).

To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods:

- Intelligent Provisioning—The iLO Management Engine is a new feature on ProLiant servers that contains Intelligent Provisioning for embedded deployment, updating, and provisioning capabilities. Intelligent

Provisioning can configure the server and install an operating system, eliminating the need for SmartStart CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVDs.

To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):

a. Connect the Ethernet cable, and then power on the server.
b. During server POST, press the F10 key.
c. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page 112).
d. At the 1 Start screen, click the Configure and Install button.
e. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update the firmware and systems software.

- Remote deployment installation—To remotely deploy an operating system, use Insight Control server deployment for an automated solution.

For additional system software and firmware updates, download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). Software and firmware must be updated before using the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version. For more information, see "Keeping the system current (on page 120)."

The Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO is also available at the download tab on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/foundation).

For more information on using these installation methods, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo).

Registering the server

To register the server, refer to the HP Registration website (http://register.hp.com).

Hardware options installation

Introduction

If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

Security bezel option

Install the security bezel into the chassis, and then lock the security bezel with the key.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and an inset showing a floppy disk labeled 'hp' with arrows indicating motion.

Second processor option

The server supports single-processor and dual-processor operation.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.

CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number.

IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor.

To install a processor:

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22). - For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

1. Power down the server (on page 22).

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Extend the server from the rack (on page 27). b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

1. Remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28), if installed.

2. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

3. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor retaining bracket.

CLOSE 1st ① ② ③

1. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use.

Technical line drawing of an electronic component with a central CPU socket and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

1. Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by visually inspecting the processor installation guides on either side of the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.

Technical diagram showing a computer motherboard with labeled components and magnified views of internal structure.

CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.

1. Close the processor retaining bracket. When the processor is installed properly inside the processor retaining bracket, the processor retaining bracket clears the flange on the front of the socket.

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CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.

1. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.

2 1 3 OPEEN 0.87 ISSC 1st Press J Hole

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CAUTION: Close and hold down the processor cover socket while closing the processor locking levers. The levers should close without resistance. Forcing the levers closed can damage the processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.

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CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may require replacing the system board.

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CAUTION: Failure to completely open the processor locking lever prevents the processor from seating during installation, leading to hardware damage.

1. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink.

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CAUTION: After the cover is removed, do not touch the thermal interface media.

Technical illustration of a mechanical component with an upward arrow and internal structure (no text or symbols)

1. Align the heatsink for correct air flow orientation, and then install the heatsink.

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CAUTION: When tightening the heatsink screws, tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws halfway. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence.

Technical diagram of an industrial transformer with labeled components and directional arrows indicating rotation or movement.

1. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.
2. Remove the fan cage from the server:

a. Disconnect all fan connectors from the system board.

Interior view of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, RAM slots, and wiring (no text or labels visible)

b. Loosen the thumbscrews on either side of the fan cage.

c. Remove the fan cage from the server.

Technical diagram of a computer motherboard with labeled components and an inset showing a component being rotated.

NOTE: The processor kit fan is not required if the Redundant Enablement Kit is installed and all four fans are installed.

1. Remove the fan blank from location 4.

2. Install the fan into location 4 of the fan cage, and then route the fan cable through the cable management slot.

Technical diagram showing installation of a CPU socket with fan components and cable connections, including a close-up view of the socket.

1. Install the fan module into the server, tighten the two thumbscrews, and then connect all fan cables to the system board.

Technical diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered annotations indicating component locations and connections

1. Install any PCI cards that were removed.
2. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).
3. If removed, install the PCI air baffle (on page 29).
4. Install the access panel (on page 26).
5. Power up the server (on page 22).
6. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, install the bezel, and then return the server to an upright position.

- For rack models, install the security bezel and, then install the server into the rack.

Memory options

IMPORTANT: This server does not support mixing LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, or UDIMMs. Attempting to mix any combination of these DIMMs can cause the server to halt during BIOS initialization.

The memory subsystem in this server can support RDIMMs or UDIMMs:

• UDIMMs represent the most basic type of memory module and offer lower latency in one DIMM per channel configurations and relatively low power consumption, but are limited in capacity.
• RDIMMs offer larger capacities than UDIMMs and include address parity protection.

When information applies to all types of memory, the memory are referred to as DIMMs When memory is specified as RDIMM or UDIMM, the information applies to only that type of memory. All memory installed in the server must be the same type.

The server supports the following DIMM speeds:

• Single-rank and dual-rank PC3-10600 (DDR-1333) RDIMMs operating at up to 1333 MT/s
• Single-rank and dual-rank PC3-12800 (DDR-1600) RDIMMs operating at up to 1600 MT/s
• Single-rank and dual-rank PC3-10600 (DDR-1333) UDIMMs operating at up to 1333 MT/s

Speed, voltage, and capacity

DIMM type	DIMM rank	DIMM capacity	Native speed (MT/s)	Voltage
RDIMM	Dual	8 GB	1333	LV
RDIMM	Single 8 GB 1600	STD
RDIMM	Dual	16 GB	1333	LV
UDIMM	Dual	8 GB	1333	LV

Depending on the processor model, the number of DIMMs installed, and whether UDIMMs or RDIMMs are installed, the memory clock speed can be reduced to 1333 or 1066 MT/s. Clock speed can also be reduced when using low voltage DIMMs.

Populated DIMM speed (MT/s)

DIMM type	DIMM rank 1 DIM	per channel	—	2 DIMMs per channel	—
—	—	1.35V	1.5V	1.35V	1.5V
RDIMM	Dual rank (8GB)	1333	n/a	1333	n/a
RDIMM	Single rank (8 GB)	n/a	1600	n/a	1600
RDIMM	Dual rank (16 GB)	1333	n/a	1333	n/a
UDIMM	Dual rank (8 GB)	1333	n/a	1333*	n/a

* UDIMM is supported at 2DPC at 1333 using HP SmartMemory only. Third-party memory supports up to 2DPC at 1066.

HP SmartMemory

HP SmartMemory, introduced for Gen8 servers, authenticates and unlocks certain features available only on HP Qualified memory and verifies whether installed memory has passed HP qualification and test processes.

Qualified memory is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software.

Certain performance features are unique with HP SmartMemory. HP SmartMemory 1.35V DDR3-1333 Registered memory is engineered to achieve the same performance level as 1.5V memory. For example, while the industry supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM at 1.5V, the ML350e server supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM up to 2 DIMMs per channel at 1333 MT/s running at 1.35V. This equates to up to 20% less power at the DIMM level with no performance penalty. In addition, the industry supports UDIMM at 2 DIMMs per channel at 1066 MT/s. HP SmartMemory supports 2 DIMMs per channel at 1333 MT/s, or 25% greater bandwidth.

Memory subsystem architecture

The memory subsystem in this server is divided into channels. Each processor supports three channels, and each channel supports two DIMM slots.

- Memory	subsystem channel (Processor 2)	Population order	Slot number (Processor 2)	- Memory	subsystem channel (Processor 1)	Population order	Slot number (Processor 1)
Processor 2	1	A	1	Processor 1	3	F	1
		D	2			C	2
Processor 2	2	B	3	Processor 1	2	E	3
		E	4			B	4
Processor 2	3	C	5	Processor 1	1	D	5
		F	6			A	6

For the location of the slot numbers, see "DIMM slots ("General DIMM slot population guidelines" on page 57)."

This multi-channel architecture provides enhanced performance in Advanced ECC mode. This architecture also enables Lockstep and Online Spare Memory modes.

DIMM slots in this server are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the population order. Slot numbers indicate the DIMM slot ID for spare replacement.

Single-rank, dual-rank, and quad-rank DIMMs

To understand and configure memory protection modes properly, an understanding of single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs is helpful. Some DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications.

A single-rank DIMM has one set of memory chips that is accessed while writing to or reading from the memory. A dual-rank DIMM is similar to having two single-rank DIMMs on the same module, with only one rank accessible at a time. A quad-rank DIMM is, effectively, two dual-rank DIMMs on the same module. Only one rank is accessible at a time. The server memory control subsystem selects the proper rank within the DIMM when writing to or reading from the DIMM.

Dual- and quad-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory technology. For example, if current DRAM technology supports 8-GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM would be 16 GB, and a quad-rank DIMM would be 32 GB.

LRDIMMs are labeled as quad-rank DIMMs; however, they function more like dual-rank DIMMs. There are four ranks of DRAM on the DIMM, but the LRDIMM buffer creates an abstraction that allows the DIMM to

appear as a dual-rank DIMM to the system. The LRDIMM buffer also isolates the electrical loading of the DRAM from the system to allow for faster operation. These two changes allow the system to support up to three LRDIMMs per memory channel, providing for up to 50% greater memory capacity and higher memory operating speed compared to quad-rank RDIMMs.

DIMM identification

To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and table.

HP 8GB 2Rx8 PC3L-10600R-9-08 HP 8GB 2Rx8 PC3L-10600R-9-08

Item	Description Definition
1	Size —
2	Rank	1R = Single-rank2R = Dual-rank4R = Quad-rank
3	Data width x4 = 4-bit	x8 = 8-bit
4	Voltage rating L = Low voltage (1.35v)U = Ultra low voltage (1.25v)Blank or omitted = Standard
5	Memory speed 12800 = 1600-MT/s10600 = 1333-MT/s8500 = 1066-MT/s
6	DIMM type R = RDIMM (registered)E = UDIMM (unbuffered with ECC)L = LRDIMM (load reduced)

For the latest supported memory information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/ProductBulletin.html). At the website, choose the geographic region, and then locate the product by name or product category.

Memory configurations

To optimize server availability, the server supports the following AMP modes:

• Advanced ECC—Provides up to 4-bit error correction and enhanced performance over Lockstep mode. This mode is the default option for this server.
• Online spare memory—Provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory is reserved as spare, and automatic failover to spare memory occurs when the system detects a DIMM that is degrading. This feature enables DIMMs that have a higher probability of receiving an uncorrectable memory error (which would result in system downtime) to be removed from operation.

Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not supported by the installed DIMM configuration, the server boots in Advanced ECC mode. For more information, see "HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 115)."

The server also can operate in independent channel mode or combined channel mode (lockstep). When running in lockstep mode, you gain reliability in one of two ways:

• If running with UDIMMs (built with x8 DRAM devices), the system can survive a complete DRAM failure (SDDC). In independent channel mode, this failure would be an uncorrectable error.
• If running with RDIMM (built with x4 DRAM devices), the system can survive the complete failure of two DRAM devices (DDDC). Running in independent mode, the server can only survive the complete failure of a single DRAM device (SDDC).

Maximum capacity

DIMM type	DIMM rank	One processor	Two processors
RDIMM	Single-rank	1 GB	4 GB
RDIMM	Dual-rank	2 GB	8 GB

For the latest memory configuration information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com).

General DIMM slot population guidelines

Observe the following guidelines for all AMP modes:

• Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed.
- When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
- White DIMM slots denote the first slot of a channel (Ch 1-A, Ch 2-B, Ch 3-C).
• Do not mix UDIMMs or RDIMMs.
- When two processors are installed, install the DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order balanced between the two processors: P1-A, P2-A, P1-B, P2-B, P1-C, P2-C, and so on.

For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator).

DIMM speeds are supported as indicated in the following table.

Populated slots (per channel)	Rank Speeds supported	(MT/s)
1	Single or dual rank 1333,	1600
1	Quad rank	1333
2	Single or dual rank 1333
3	Single or dual rank 1066

Advanced ECC memory configuration

Advanced ECC memory is the default memory protection mode for this server. Standard ECC can correct single-bit memory errors and detect multi-bit memory errors. When multi-bit errors are detected using Standard ECC, the error is signaled to the server and causes the server to halt.

Advanced ECC protects the server against some multi-bit memory errors. Advanced ECC can correct both single-bit memory errors and 4-bit memory errors if all failed bits are on the same DRAM device on the DIMM.

Advanced ECC provides additional protection over Standard ECC because it is possible to correct certain memory errors that would otherwise be uncorrected and result in a server failure. Using HP Advanced Memory Error Detection technology, the server provides notification when a DIMM is degrading and has a higher probability of uncorrectable memory error.

Online Spare memory configuration

Online spare memory provides protection against degraded DIMMs by reducing the likelihood of uncorrected memory errors. This protection is available without any operating system support.

Online spare memory protection dedicates one rank of each memory channel for use as spare memory. The remaining ranks are available for OS and application use. If correctable memory errors occur at a rate higher than a specific threshold on any of the non-spare ranks, the server automatically copies the memory contents of the degraded rank to the online spare rank. The server then deactivates the failing rank and automatically switches over to the online spare rank.

Lockstep memory configuration

Lockstep mode provides protection against multi-bit memory errors that occur on the same DRAM device. Lockstep mode can correct any single DRAM device failure on x4 and x8 DIMM types. The DIMMs in each channel must have identical HP part numbers.

Advanced ECC population guidelines

For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:

• Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
  • DIMMs may be installed individually.

Online spare population

For Online Spare memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:

- Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.

• Each channel must have a valid online spare configuration.
• Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration.
• Each populated channel must have a spare rank:

- A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration.

o LRDIMMs are treated as dual-rank DIMMs.

Lockstep Memory population guidelines

For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:

• Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
  • DIMM configuration on all channels of a processor must be identical.
  • In multi-processor configurations, each processor must have a valid Lockstep Memory configuration.
• In multi-processor configurations, each processor may have a different valid Lockstep Memory configuration.

Population order

For memory configurations with a single processor or multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots in the following order:

• RDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through F)
• UDIMM: A through F, sequentially in alphabetical order

After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure Advanced ECC, online spare, or lockstep memory support.

Installing a DIMM

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, the air baffle, drive blanks, and access panel must be installed when the server is powered up.

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:
2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).

6. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

7. Open the DIMM slot latches.
8. Install the DIMM.

Diagram illustrating the process of a computer RAM module, showing two steps: adding a slot to a memory card and adding a cable to a track.

SAS hard drive options

When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:

• The system automatically sets all device numbers.
- If only one drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest device number ("SAS and SATA device numbers" on page 15).
- Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are grouped together into the same drive array.

Installing hot-plug drive option

The server supports SAS, SATA, or solid state drives.

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server or the enclosure unless all drive and device bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Remove the drive blank.

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

1. Prepare the drive.

Diagram of a computer drive showing internal components and a cable outlet (no text or labels)

1. Install the drive.

Diagram of a computer drive showing internal components and a labeled component (no text or symbols present)

1. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 19).

Installing a non-hot-plug drive

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

- For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

1. Power down the server (on page 22).
2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the existing non-hot-plug drive blank.

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components and zoomed-in view showing internal structure

1. Remove the screws to remove the two metal brackets from the drive blank.

Diagram of a computer drive chassis with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

1. Install the non-hot-plug drive on the blank and attach the screws.

Diagram of an internal hard drive with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

1. Install the drive into the drive bay.

Technical diagram of a server rack with internal components and a highlighted cable outlet (no text or labels visible)

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Power up the server (on page 22).

2. Do one of the following:

3. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

4. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Optical drive cage option

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).
c. Release thumbscrews and remove the rack bezel.

1. Remove the blank from box 3.

Diagram of a server rack unit with grid layout and an arrow indicating orientation (no text or symbols)

1. Install the optical drive cage.

Diagram of a server rack with an internal drive unit and a black arrow indicating the component (no text or symbols present)

1. Using the T-15 screws, secure the optical drive cage.

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with multiple drive bays and connectors, showing no text or symbols.

The Torx screws required to install optical drives are located on the chassis.

Technical line drawing of a server rack with an inset showing a close-up of internal components (no text or symbols present)

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the rack bezel (on page 25).
b. Install the access panel (on page 26).
c. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Power up the server (on page 22).

2. Do one of the following:

3. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

4. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Optical drive option

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).
6. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.
7. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
8. Disconnect the fan cables and remove the fan cage (on page 31).
9. Remove the optical drive cage blank, and retain it for future use.

Diagram of an internal server rack with a black arrow pointing to the front panel (no text or symbols present)

1. Locate the four guide screws for optical drive on the chassis.

Technical line drawing of an electronic device chassis with a magnified inset showing internal components (no text or symbols)

1. Install the guide screws from the chassis to the optical drive.

Technical diagram showing server rack and internal device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

1. Install the optical drive into the optical drive cage. When fully inserted, the assembly locking latch clicks.

Diagram of a computer tower with an open drive and a black arrow pointing to it (no text or symbols present)

1. Connect the optical drive and power cables to the optical drive.

Technical line drawing of an internal server rack with CPU socket and ventilation ducts (no text or labels)

1. Connect the optical drive SATA cables, (HP part number 448180-002) included with the Optical drive option, to the SATA connectors on the system board.

Technical line drawing of a computer tower rack with visible CPU socket, drive bays, and cable routing (no text or labels)

1. Install the fan cage ("Remove the fan cage" on page 31), and then connect the fan cables.
2. Install the full-length PCI cards that were removed.
3. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).
4. If removed, install the PCI air baffle (on page 29).
5. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Power up the server (on page 22).

2. Do one of the following:

3. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

4. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Installing a storage controller

IMPORTANT: For additional installation and configuration information, refer to the documentation that ships with the option.

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. If installed, remove PCI air baffle ("Remove the PCI air baffle" on page 28).

6. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
7. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.
8. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).
9. If installed, remove the Mini-SAS cable connected to the system board.
10. Install the storage controller.

For more information, see the documentation that ships with the option.

1. Connect the Mini-SAS cable from the drive backplane to the controller card.

Technical diagram of an internal computer motherboard with labeled components and cable connections

For controller-specific instructions, see the controller documentation provided with the storage controller.

1. Install the fan cage.
2. Install the PCI cards that were removed.
3. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).
4. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
5. Install the access panel (on page 26).

6. Do one of the following:

7. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

8. For rack models, slide the server back into the rack.

9. Install the rack bezel (on page 25).

10. Power up the server (on page 22).
11. Do one of the following:

o For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).
o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/SAC_UG_ProLiantServers_en). To configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en).

FBWC options

The server supports FBWC options:

FBWC consists of a cache module and a capacitor pack. The DDR cache module buffers and stores data being written by the controller. When the system is powered on, the capacitor pack charges fully in about 5 minutes. In the event of a system power failure, a fully charged capacitor pack provides

power for up to 80 seconds. During that interval, the controller transfers the cached data from DDR memory to flash memory, where the data remains indefinitely or until a controller retrieves the data.

CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM pinout. Do not use this controller with cache modules designed for other controller models, because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.

CAUTION: To prevent a server malfunction or damage to the equipment, do not add or remove the battery pack while an array capacity expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size migration is in progress.

CAUTION: After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data is lost if the cable is detached.

IMPORTANT: The battery pack might have a low charge when installed. In this case, a POST error message is displayed when the server is powered up, indicating that the battery pack is temporarily disabled. No action is necessary on your part. The internal circuitry automatically recharges the batteries and enables the battery pack. This process might take up to four hours. During this time, the cache module functions properly, but without the performance advantage of the battery pack.

NOTE: The data protection and the time limit also apply if a power outage occurs. When power is restored to the system, an initialization process writes the preserved data to the hard drives.

Installing the FBWC module and FBWC capacitor pack

CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM pinout. Do not use this controller with cache modules designed for other controller models, because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28), if installed.

6. Install the FBWC module into the storage controller.

Diagram showing a mechanical component with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or force directions.

1. Install the storage controller, if not already installed.

2. Install the capacitor pack:

- For an ATX power supply

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with labeled components and connection arrows

- For a redundant power supply

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with labeled components and wiring annotations

1. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
2. Install the access panel (on page 26).

3. Do one of the following:

4. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

5. For rack models, slide the server back into the rack.

6. Connect each power cord to the server.

7. Connect each power cord to the power source.
8. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, install the bezel.

3. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Installing the B120i cache module

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28), if installed.
6. Remove any PCI cards installed in PCI slots 3, 4, 5 and 6.
7. Install the FBWC module in the cache module connector on the system board ("System board components" on page 11).

Technical diagram of a mechanical housing or enclosure with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

1. Install the FBWC capacitor pack.

CAUTION: When connecting or disconnecting the capacitor pack cable, the connectors on the cache module and cable are susceptible to damage. Avoid excessive force and use caution to avoid damage to these connectors.

- For an ATX power supply

Technical line drawing of an internal computer or server chassis with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and drive bays (no text or labels)

- For a redundant power supply

Technical line drawing of an internal computer tower with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and ventilation duct (no text or labels)

1. Install any PCI cards removed from slots 3, 4, 5 and 6.
2. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
3. Install the access panel (on page 26).

4. Do one of the following:

5. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

6. For rack models, slide the server back into the rack.

7. Connect each power cord to the server.

Connect each power cord to the power source.

1. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

3. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Installing an expansion board

To install the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

- For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

1. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

2. If installed, remove PCI air baffle ("Remove the PCI air baffle" on page 28).

3. Remove the system air baffle ("Remove the PCI air baffle" on page 28).

4. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).

5. Remove the full-length expansion board retainer, if any full-length expansion boards are installed.

6. Remove the expansion slot cover.

7. Install the expansion board.

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

1. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board ("System board components" on page 11). See the documentation that ships with the expansion board.

2. Install the full-length expansion board retainer, if any full-length expansion boards were removed.

3. Install the fan cage.

4. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).

5. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.

6. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).

b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).

b. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Power up the server (on page 22).

2. Do one of the following:

- For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

- For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Eight-bay SFF drive cage option

Install the optional eight-bay SFF drive cage in drive cage bay 2 or drive cage bay 3.

To install an additional eight-bay SFF drive cage, an optional Smart Array controller and redundant power supply is required. To obtain the options, contact an HP authorized reseller.

Installing the optional SFF hot-plug drive cage

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the rack bezel (on page 24).
6. Remove the blank from box 2 or box 3.

3D diagram of a rectangular industrial or server unit with grid patterns, shown with an arrow pointing to its front panel (no text or symbols present)

1. Install the SFF hard drive cage.

Diagram of a server rack with an open tower unit and a magnified inset showing a device component (no text or symbols visible)

1. Using the T-15 screws, secure the hard drive cage to the server.

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with multiple drive bays and ventilation slots (no text or labels)

1. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).
2. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
3. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.

4. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).

5. Connect the Mini-SAS cables to the drive cage backplane.

Technical diagram of server rack with connected cables and connectors (no text or symbols visible)

1. Connect the Mini-SAS cables to the Smart Array controller.

2. Connect the power cable that came with the RPS option kit (HP part number 676745-001), from the optional drive cage backplane to the RPS backplane connector ("Redundant power supply backplane connectors" on page 20).

Technical line drawing of an internal computer tower with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and ventilation ducts (no text or labels)

1. Install the fan cage ("Remove the fan cage" on page 31).

2. Install the full-length PCI cards that were removed.

3. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).

4. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.

5. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).

b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the rack bezel (on page 25).
b. Install the access panel (on page 26).
c. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Connect each power cord to the server.
2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, install the bezel.

3. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Six-bay LFF drive cage

To install a six-bay, LFF hot-plug drive cage in a server, a Smart array controller option and redundant power supply option is required.

To obtain the Smart Array controller option, contact an authorized HP reseller.

To install the Smart Array controller option, see the documentation that ships with Smart Array controller option kit.

Installing the optional LFF hot-plug drive cage

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. For tower models, do the following:

a. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
b. Remove the access panel (on page 25).
c. Release thumbscrews and remove the rack bezel.

1. Remove the blank from box 2 or box 3.

Diagram of a server rack with grid layout and an arrow pointing to its side panel (no text or symbols present)

1. Install the LFF hot-plug drive cage.

Diagram of a server rack with an inset close-up showing internal components (no text or symbols visible)

1. Using the T-15 screws, secure the drive cage to the server.

Technical diagram of a server rack with multiple drive bays and connectors, showing internal structure without any text or symbols.

1. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28).

2. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.

3. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

4. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).

5. Connect the mini-SAS cables to the drive backplane.

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with connectors and cables (no text or labels)

1. Connect the Mini-SAS cables to the Smart Array controller.

NOTE: For more information about connecting the cables to Smart Array controller, see the documentation that ships with Smart Array controller option kit.

1. Connect the power cable that came with the RPS option kit(HP part number 676745-001), from the optional drive cage backplane to the RPS backplane connectors ("Redundant power supply backplane connectors" on page 20).

Technical line drawing of an internal computer motherboard with CPU socket, RAM slots, and drive bays (no text or labels)

1. Install the fan cage and connect the fan cables to the system board.
2. Install the full-length PCI cards removed.
3. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).
4. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
5. For tower models, do the following:

a. Install the access panel (on page 26).
b. Return the server to an upright position.

1. For rack models, do the following:

a. Install the rack bezel (on page 25).
b. Install the access panel (on page 26).
c. Slide the server back into the rack.

1. Connect each power cord to the server.
2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, install the bezel.

3. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Redundant Enablement Option

Preparing the server for installation

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
   For rack models, remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

4. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
5. If a Smart Array Controller is installed, then disconnect the capacitor cable from it.

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup showing CPU, RAM, and drive components (no text or labels)

1. Remove any installed PCI cards.

2. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).

3. Remove the capacitor holder from the server.

Technical diagram of an internal computer or server chassis with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and drive bays (no text or labels)

1. Disconnect all power cables from the system.

2. Remove the nonredundant power supply.

Technical diagram of a computer tower with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or ventilation paths.

Installing the RPS Enablement Kit

1. Install the redundant power supply assembly:

a. Insert the redundant power supply assembly into the server chassis.

b. Secure the three internal screws and the thumbscrew on the redundant power supply back.

c. Secure the five external screws with T-10 and T-15 screwdrivers.

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

NOTE: When a Smart Array controller option is installed in the server, the capacitor holder must be secured to the top of the power supply assembly.

1. If only one power supply is installed, install a power supply blank into the empty power supply slot.

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with labeled ports and a highlighted component (no text or symbols present)

1. Install the two capacitor holders on top of the redundant power supply assembly.

Technical diagram of an internal computer motherboard showing CPU socket, RAM slots, and drive bays (no text or labels)

1. Route and connect the redundant power supply cables to the system board.

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with numbered components for identification

Item Cables and connectors
1	Graphic power cable connector
2	2x13 RPS control cable connector
3	2x12 pin power cable connector
4	2x4 pin processor 1 power cable connector
5	2 pin power good cable connector
6	2x4 pin processor 2 power cable connector
7	2x5 pin drive power cable connector
8	Optical drive SATA cable connector

1. Remove the fan blanks from locations 1 and 4.

Diagram showing two labeled components (① and ②) of a hard drive or fan assembly with internal fan structures.

NOTE: If the server already has three fans installed, install the fourth fan into fan bay 1 and store the extra fan as a spare.

1. Install two fans into the fan module:

a. Install fans in locations 1 and 4.

Diagram showing installation of a multi-chamber electric fan with labeled components and airflow direction arrows

b. Route the fan cables through the cable management slots.

Diagram of an internal computer drive showing fan, power cord, and cable connections (no text or labels)

1. Install the fan module into the server cage, tighten the two thumbscrews, and then connect all fan cables to the system board.

Technical diagram of an electronic device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection steps.

1. Install any installed PCI cards that were removed from the server.
2. If a Smart Array Controller is installed, install the capacitor pack into the holder and connect the cable to the controller card.

3. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).

4. Install the PCI air baffle into the server ("Install the PCI air baffle" on page 29).

Technical line drawing of an internal computer chassis with labeled components (no text or symbols present)

1. Install the access panel (on page 26).

2. Do one of the following:

3. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

4. For rack models, install the server onto the rails.

5. Connect each power cord to the server.

6. Connect each power cord to the power source.
7. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the rack bezel" on page 25).

3. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

LFF 5/6 drive cable option

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove PCI air baffle ("Remove the PCI air baffle" on page 28), if installed.
6. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
7. Install an optional Smart Array controller ("Installing an expansion board" on page 76).
8. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.
9. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).
10. Disconnect the existing SAS cable from the system board connector.

Technical diagram of an internal computer motherboard with connected components and a magnified inset showing a component detail (no text or symbols present)

1. Connect the SAS cables:

a. Connect the mini-SAS cable that came with the kit to the empty SAS connector on the drive backplane.
b. Route the SAS cables through the cable management clips and connect to the Smart Array controller.

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with labeled components, showing CPU, RAM slots, and cable connections.

1. Install the fan cage into the server, tighten the two thumbscrews, and then connect all fan cables to the system board.

Technical diagram of an electronic device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or operation.

1. For rack models, remove the rack bezel (on page 24).

2. Using a T-10 screwdriver, remove the EMI shield covering the drive bays 5 and 6.

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components, showing internal structure and ports

1. Install one or two drives into drive bays 5 and 6.

2. Install a drive blank into any unused drive bays.

3D technical illustration of a mechanical housing or enclosure with internal components and an arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

1. Install any PCI cards removed.
2. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).
3. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
4. For rack models, install the rack bezel.
5. Install the access panel (on page 26).

6. Do one of the following:

7. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

8. For rack models, slide the server back into the rack.

9. Install the rack bezel (on page 25).

10. Power up the server (on page 22).

11. Do one of the following:

12. For tower models, install the bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on page 23).

13. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Tower-to-rack conversion option

1. Back up the server data, and then record configuration information.
2. Close all applications, and then using the normal shutdown sequence, shut down the operating system.
3. Remove the bezel:

a. Unlock the tower bezel and then open the bezel door completely.
b. Slide the bezel up, removing it completely from the chassis.

c. Remove the two bezel snaps.

Diagram showing server rack-mounted device with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or operation steps.

1. Press the Power On/Standby button.
2. The server powers down and enters standby mode. The system power LED changes from green to amber. Power is still applied to the server.
3. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
2. Remove the server base feet.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and a magnified inset showing a close-up view of the internal structure.

1. Remove the base cover.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

1. Rotate the server 180 degrees.
2. To block the server base feet holes, install the server base blank covers.

Technical diagram of a computer drive showing internal components and labeled parts with Chinese annotations

1. Turn the server over, and then remove the access panel.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and an inset showing a device's rotation and control mechanism.

1. Remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28), if installed.
2. Remove any installed full length PCI cards.
3. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
4. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).
5. Install the left and right rack ear with T-10 and T-15 screws.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled ports and indicator lights for T-10 and T-15 slots

1. Route the discovery service cable from the left rack ear bezel through the chassis hooks.

Technical line drawing of an internal device with labeled ports and connectors (no text or symbols)

1. Connect the discovery service cable to the discovery service cable connector.

Technical diagram of an electronic device chassis showing CPU socket, RAM slots, and internal wiring (no text or labels)

1. Install the System Insight Display blank.

Technical line drawing of a server rack with internal components and an external connector (no text or symbols visible)

1. Install and lock the rack bezel.

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components and zoomed-in insets showing internal structure and assembly.

1. Install the fan cage.
2. Install the PCI cards removed.
3. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).

4. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29).

5. Install the access panel (on page 26).

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and an inset showing a device with a switch and control buttons.

1. Install the included Quick Deploy Rail System, and the server on the rack rail, and then slide the assembly into the rack.

NOTE: For detailed instructions on installing the server into the rack, see the Quick Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions included with the kit.

1. Connect each power cord to the server.

2. Connect each power cord to the power source.

3. Press the Power On/Standby button.

4. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

HP Trusted Platform Module option

Use these instructions to install and enable a TPM on a supported server. This procedure includes three sections:

1. Installing the Trusted Platform Module board.
2. Retaining the recovery key/password (on page 103).
3. Enabling the Trusted Platform Module (on page 103).

Enabling the TPM requires accessing RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 115). For more information about RBSU, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilomgmtengine/docs).

TPM installation requires the use of drive encryption technology, such as the Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature. For more information on BitLocker, see the Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com).

CAUTION: Always observe the guidelines in this document. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause hardware damage or halt data access.

When installing or replacing a TPM, observe the following guidelines:

• Do not remove an installed TPM. Once installed, the TPM becomes a permanent part of the system board.
• When installing or replacing hardware, HP service providers cannot enable the TPM or the encryption technology. For security reasons, only the customer can enable these features.
• When returning a system board for service replacement, do not remove the TPM from the system board. When requested, HP Service provides a TPM with the spare system board.
• Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security rivet. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on an installed TPM, administrators should consider the system compromised and take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of the system data.
• When using BitLocker, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity.
• HP is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating instructions, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system.

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28), if installed.

6. If installed, remove the PCI card from slot 6 ("Remove a full-length expansion board" on page 37).

CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security rivet. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on an installed TPM, administrators should consider the system compromised and take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of the system data.

1. Install the TPM board. Press down on the connector to seat the board ("System board components" on page 11).

Technical illustration of a mechanical assembly showing a component being lowered into a housing, with no visible text or symbols.

1. Install the TPM security rivet by pressing the rivet firmly into the system board.

Diagram showing a mechanical press or stamping process with labeled components and directional arrows

1. If removed, install the PCI card in slot 6.
2. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
3. Install the access panel (on page 26).

4. Do one of the following:

5. For tower models, return the server to an upright position.

6. For rack models, slide the server back into the rack.

7. Connect each power cord to the server.

8. Connect each power cord to the power source.
9. Press the Power On/Standby button.

The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, install the bezel.

3. For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel ("Security bezel option" on page 47).

Retaining the recovery key/password

The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker™ setup, and can be saved and printed after BitLocker™ is enabled. When using BitLocker™, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker™ detects a possible compromise of system integrity.

To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery key/password:

• Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations.
• Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server.
- Do not save the recovery key/password on the encrypted hard drive.

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module

1. When prompted during the start-up sequence, access RBSU by pressing the F9 key.
2. From the Main Menu, select Server Security.
3. From the Server Security Menu, select Trusted Platform Module.
4. From the Trusted Platform Module Menu, select TPM Functionality.
5. Select Enable, and then press the Enter key to modify the TPM Functionality setting.
6. Press the Esc key to exit the current menu, or press the F10 key to exit RBSU.
7. Reboot the server.
8. Enable the TPM in the OS. For OS-specific instructions, see the OS documentation.

CAUTION: When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked if you fail to follow the proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings.

For more information on firmware updates and hardware procedures, see the HP Trusted Platform Module Best Practices White Paper on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).

For more information on adjusting TPM usage in BitLocker™, see the Microsoft website (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732774.aspx).

Cabling

Storage cabling

Non-hot-plug four LFF SATA drive cabling

Diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components and labeled connectors

Item Description
1	Power supply
2	Non-hot-plug LFF hard drive bay (1 to 4)
3	Mini SAS to 4 SATA/SAS cable
4	Power supply cable

Hot-plug four LFF SAS drive cabling

Diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components and labeled connectors

Item Description
1	Power supply
2	Hot-plug LFF drive bay (1 to 4)
3	LFF backplane
4	Power supply cable
5	Mini-SAS cable to system board

Hot-plug eight SFF SAS drive cabling

Diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered connection points and labeled components

Item Description
1	Power supply
2	Hot-plug SFF drive bay (1 to 8)
3	SFF backplane
4	Power supply cable
5	Mini-SAS cable (2) to Smart Array Controller card

Smart Array controller card cabling

5/6 LFF Smart Array controller card cabling

Diagram showing a computer motherboard with numbered connection points and labeled slots for system or hardware layout.

Item Description
1	Power supply
2	Drive bay (1 to 6)
3	LFF drive backplane
4	Power supply cable
5	Mini-SAS cables (2) to Smart Array controller card

Power cabling

ATX power cabling

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup with numbered components for identification

Item Description
1	Drive box 1 connector
2	System board connector
3	Processor 1 connector
4	Drive cage power good connector
5	Processor 2 connector

RPS power cabling

Technical diagram of an internal server rack with numbered components and cable routing annotations

Item Description
1	Drive box 1 connector
2	Drive box 2 connector
3	Drive box 3 connector
4	System board power connector
5	Drive cage power good connector
6	Drive cage power good connector
7	RPS connector
8	System board connector
9	Processor 1 connector
10	Processor 2 connector

Media device data cabling

Exploded view diagram of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, RAM slots, and drive components with numbered annotations.

Item Description
1	Optical drive
2	Optical drive
3	SATA connector
4	SATA connector

DVD-ROM and DVD-RW drive power cabling

Technical diagram of an internal computer setup showing CPU racks, connectors, and a cable with an arrow indicating connection (no text or labels present)

Software and configuration utilities

Server mode

The software and configuration utilities presented in this section operate in online mode, offline mode, or in both modes.

Software or configuration utility Server mode
HP iLO (on page 110)	Online and Offline
Active Health System (on page 111)	Online and Offline
Integrated Management Log (on page 112)	Online and Offline
Intelligent Provisioning (on page 112)	Offline
HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 113)	Online and Offline
HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 114)	Online
Erase Utility (on page 113)	Offline
Scripting Toolkit (on page 114)	Online
HP Service Pack for ProLiant (on page 115)	Online and Offline
HP Smart Update Manager (on page 115)	Online and Offline
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 115)	Offline
Array Configuration Utility (on page 118)	Online and Offline
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (on page 119)	Offline
ROMPaq utility (on page 119)	Offline

Server QuickSpecs

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website

(http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/ quickspecs/ProductBulletin.html). At the website, choose the geographic region, and then locate the product by name or product category.

HP iLO Management Engine

The HP iLO Management Engine is a set of embedded management features supporting the complete lifecycle of the server, from initial deployment through ongoing management.

HP iLO

The iLO 4 subsystem is a standard component of selected HP ProLiant servers that simplifies initial server setup, server health monitoring, power and thermal optimization, and remote server administration. The iLO 4 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO 4 independent of the host server and its operating system.

iLO 4 enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 111) and also features Agentless Management. All key internal subsystems are monitored by iLO 4. SNMP alerts are sent directly by iLO 4 regardless of the host operating system or even if no host operating system is installed.

HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 114) is also available in HP iLO with no operating system software, drivers, or agents.

Using iLO 4, you can do the following:

• Access a high-performance and secure Remote Console to the server from anywhere in the world.
  • Use the shared iLO 4 Remote Console to collaborate with up to six server administrators.
  • Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices to the server.
• Securely and remotely control the power state of the managed server.
• Have true Agentless Management with SNMP alerts from iLO 4 regardless of the state of the host server.
• Access Active Health System troubleshooting features through the iLO 4 interface.
• Subscribe to HP Insight Remote Support software without installing any drivers or agents.

For more information about iLO 4 features (which may require an iLO Advanced Pack or iLO Advanced for BladeSystem license), see the iLO 4 documentation on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).

Active Health System

HP Active Health System provides the following features:

• Combined diagnostics tools/scanners
• Always on, continuous monitoring for increased stability and shorter downtimes
• Rich configuration history
• Health and service alerts
• Easy export and upload to Service and Support

The HP Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system configuration. The Active Health System assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution when server failures occur.

The Active Health System collects the following types of data:

• Server model
• Serial number
  • Processor model and speed
  • Storage capacity and speed
  • Memory capacity and speed
• Firmware/BIOS

HP Active Health System does not collect information about Active Health System users' operations, finances, customers, employees, partners, or data center, such as IP addresses, host names, user names, and passwords. HP Active Health System does not parse or change operating system data from third-party error event log activities, such as content created or passed through by the operating system.

The data that is collected is managed according to the HP Data Privacy policy. For more information see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/privacy).

The Active Health System log, in conjunction with the system monitoring provided by Agentless Management or SNMP Pass-thru, provides continuous monitoring of hardware and configuration changes, system status, and service alerts for various server components.

The Agentless Management Service is available in the SPP, which is a disk image (.iso) that you can download from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). The Active Health System log can be downloaded manually from iLO 4 or HP Intelligent Provisioning and sent to HP. For more information, see the HP iLO User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website

(http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).

Integrated Management Log

The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The IML timestamps each event with 1-minute granularity.

You can view recorded events in the IML in several ways, including the following:

• From within HP SIM
  • From within operating system-specific IML viewers
• For Windows: IML Viewer
• For Linux: IML Viewer Application
  • From within the iLO 4 user interface
  • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 113)

Intelligent Provisioning

Several packaging changes have taken place with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers: SmartStart CDs and the Smart Update Firmware DVD will no longer ship with these new servers. Instead, the deployment capability is embedded in the server as part of HP iLO Management Engine's Intelligent Provisioning.

Intelligent Provisioning is an essential single-server deployment tool embedded in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers that simplifies HP ProLiant server setup, providing a reliable and consistent way to deploy HP ProLiant server configurations.

• Intelligent Provisioning assists with the OS installation process by preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software and automatically integrating optimized HP ProLiant server support software from SPP. SPP is the installation package for operating system-specific bundles of HP ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, management agents, and system firmware.
  • Intelligent Provisioning provides maintenance-related tasks through Perform Maintenance features.
• Intelligent Provisioning provides installation help for Microsoft Windows, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, and VMware. For specific OS support, see the HP Intelligent Provisioning Release Notes.

For more information on Intelligent Provisioning software, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo). For more information about Intelligent Provisioning drivers, firmware, and SPP, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).

HP Insight Diagnostics

HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online versions, that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation.

HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS is not running. To run this utility, boot the server using Intelligent Provisioning (on page 112).

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and other related data needed for effective server management. Available in Microsoft Windows and Linux versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation.

For more information or to download the utility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/diags). HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is also available in the SPP. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).

HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality

HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 113) provides survey functionality that gathers critical hardware and software information on ProLiant servers.

This functionality supports operating systems that are supported by the server. For operating systems supported by the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).

If a significant change occurs between data-gathering intervals, the survey function marks the previous information and overwrites the survey data files to reflect the latest changes in the configuration.

Survey functionality is installed with every Intelligent Provisioning-assisted HP Insight Diagnostics installation, or it can be installed through the SPP ("HP Service Pack for ProLiant" on page 115).

Erase Utility

CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the system to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Refer to the instructions for using this utility.

The Erase utility enables you to erase system CMOS, NVRAM, and hard drives. Run the Erase Utility if you must erase the system for the following reasons:

• You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system.
• You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating system installation.

To access the Erase Utility, click the Perform Maintenance icon from the Intelligent Provisioning home screen and then select Erase.

Run the Erase utility to:

• Reset all settings — erases all drives, NVRAM, and RBSU
• Reset all disks — erases all drives
• Reset RBSU — erases current RBSU settings

After selecting the appropriate option, click Erase System. Click Exit to reboot the server after the erase task is completed. Click Cancel Erase to exit the utility without erasing.

HP Insight Remote Support software

HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete the installation or upgrade of your product and to enable enhanced delivery of your HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or HP contractual support agreement. HP Insight Remote Support supplements your monitoring 24 x 7 to ensure maximum system availability by providing intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to HP, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution, based on your product's service level. Notifications may be sent to your authorized HP Channel Partner for on-site service, if configured and available in your country. The software is available in two variants:

• HP Insight Remote Support Standard: This software supports server and storage devices and is optimized for environments with 1–50 servers. Ideal for customers who can benefit from proactive notification but do not need proactive service delivery and integration with a management platform.
  HP Insight Remote Support Advanced: For customers with mid-size to large environments with over 500 devices who require HP Proactive Services, or customers currently using HP Operations Manager or SAP Solution Manager to manage their environment, HP recommends installing the latest HP Insight Remote Support Advanced software. This software provides comprehensive remote monitoring and proactive service support for nearly all HP servers, storage, network, and SAN environments, plus selected non-HP servers that have a support obligation with HP. It is integrated with HP Systems Insight Manager. A dedicated server is recommended to host both HP Systems Insight Manager and HP Insight Remote Support Advanced.

Details for both versions are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotesupport).

To download the software, go to Software Depot (http://www.software.hp.com).

Select Insight Remote Support from the menu on the right.

The HP Insight Remote Support software release notes detail the specific prerequisites, supported hardware, and associated operating systems. For more information:

• See the HP Insight Remote Support Standard Release Notes on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotestandard-docs).
- See the HP Insight Remote Support Advanced Release Notes on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/insightremoteadvanced-docs).

Scripting Toolkit

The Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that enables you to build an unattended automated installation for high-volume server deployments. The Scripting Toolkit is designed to support ProLiant BL, ML, DL, and SL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these tools to build an automated server deployment process.

The Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each deployment, making it possible to scale rapid, high-volume server deployments.

For more information, and to download the Scripting Toolkit, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantSTK).

HP Service Pack for ProLiant

SPP is a release set that contains a comprehensive collection of firmware and system software components, all tested together as a single solution stack for HP ProLiant servers, their options, BladeSystem enclosures, and limited HP external storage.

SPP has several key features for updating HP ProLiant servers. Using HP SUM as the deployment tool, SPP can be used in an online mode on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system, or in an offline mode where the server is booted to the ISO so that the server can be updated automatically with no user interaction or updated in interactive mode.

For more information or to download SPP, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp).

HP Smart Update Manager

The HP SUM provides intelligent and flexible firmware and software deployment. This technology assists in reducing the complexity of provisioning and updating HP ProLiant Servers, options, and Blades within the data center. HP SUM is used to deploy firmware and software in SPP.

HP SUM enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of servers and options. This tool has the following features:

• Enables GUI and a command-line, scriptable interface
• Provides scriptable, command-line deployment
• Requires no agent for remote installations
• Enables dependency checking, which ensures appropriate install order and dependency checking between components
• Deploys software and firmware on Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Performs local or remote (one-to-many) online deployment
  • Deploys firmware and software together
  • Supports offline and online deployment
• Deploys necessary component updates only
  • Downloads the latest components from Web
  • Enables direct update of BMC firmware (HP iLO)

For more information about HP SUM and to access the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum/documentation).

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility

RBSU is a configuration utility embedded in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of configuration activities that can include the following:

• Configuring system devices and installed options
  • Enabling and disabling system features
  • Displaying system information
  • Selecting the primary boot controller

• Configuring memory options
  • Language selection

For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu).

Using RBSU

To use RBSU, use the following keys:

• To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when prompted.
• To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys.
• To make selections, press the Enter key.
• To access Help for a highlighted configuration option, press the F1 key.

IMPORTANT: RBSU automatically saves settings when you press the Enter key. The utility does not prompt you for confirmation of settings before you exit the utility. To change a selected setting, you must select a different setting and press the Enter key.

Default configuration settings are applied to the server at one of the following times:

• Upon the first system power-up
• After defaults have been restored

Default configuration settings are sufficient for proper typical server operation, but configuration settings can be modified using RBSU. The system will prompt you for access to RBSU with each power-up.

Auto-configuration process

The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for the first time. During the power-up sequence, the system ROM automatically configures the entire system without needing any intervention. During this process, the ORCA utility, in most cases, automatically configures the array to a default setting based on the number of drives connected to the server.

NOTE: If the boot drive is not empty or has been written to in the past, ORCA does not automatically configure the array. You must run ORCA to configure the array settings.

NOTE: The server may not support all the following examples.

Drives installed	Drives used	RAID level
1	1	RAID 0
2	2 RAID 1
3, 4, 5, or 6	3, 4, 5, or 6 RAID 5
More than 6	0 None

To change any ORCA default settings and override the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when prompted.

For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu).

Boot options

Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this time, you can do the following:

• Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key.
- Access Intelligent Provisioning Maintenance Menu by pressing the F10 key.
- Access the boot menu by pressing the F11 key.
• Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key.

Configuring AMP modes

Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. RBSU provides menu options only for the modes supported by the server. Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following advanced memory modes:

• Advanced ECC Mode—Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. All single-bit failures and some multi-bit failures can be corrected without resulting in system downtime.
• Online Spare Mode—Provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory is set aside as spare, and automatic failover to spare memory occurs when the system detects a degraded DIMM. DIMMs that are likely to receive a fatal or uncorrectable memory error are removed from operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime.

For DIMM population requirements, see the server-specific user guide.

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID

After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.

1. During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access RBSU.
2. Select the Advanced Options menu.
3. Select Service Options.
4. Select Serial Number. The following warning appears:

Warning: The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on the chassis.

1. Press the Enter key to clear the warning.

2. Enter the serial number and press the Enter key.

3. Select Product ID. The following warning appears:

Warning: The Product ID should ONLY be modified by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the Product ID located on the chassis.

1. Enter the product ID and press the Enter key.

2. Press the Esc key to close the menu.

3. Press the Esc key to exit RBSU.

4. Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server automatically reboots.

Utilities and features

Array Configuration Utility

ACU is a utility with the following features:

• Runs as a local application or remote service accessed through the HP System Management Homepage
  • Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and RAID or stripe size migration

• Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system
  • For supported controllers, provides access to licensed features, including:

• Moving and deleting individual logical volumes

• Advanced Capacity Expansion (SATA to SAS and SAS to SATA)
• Offline Split Mirror
• RAID 6 and RAID 60
• RAID 1 (ADM) and RAID 10 (ADM)
• HP Drive Erase

• Video-On-Demand Advanced Controller Settings

• Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the configuration options
  • Remains available any time that the server is on
  • Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure

• Provides context-sensitive searchable help content
• Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab

ACU is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. To access ACU, use one of the following methods:

• If an optional controller is not installed, press F10 during boot.
- If an optional controller is installed, when the system recognizes the controller during POST, press F5.

For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 1024 × 768 resolution and 16-bit color. Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require one of the following supported browsers:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
- Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later

For Linux servers, see the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information.

For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/SAC_UG_ProLiantServers_en). To configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en).

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations.

The utility also provides support for the following functions:

• Reconfiguring one or more logical drives
• Viewing the current logical drive configuration
• Deleting a logical drive configuration
- Setting the controller to be the boot controller
- Selecting the boot volume

If you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to the standard configuration.

For more information regarding the default configurations that ORCA uses, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu).

For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/SAC_UG_ProLiantServers_en). To configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en).

ROMPaq utility

The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to ROMPaq, Online Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for updating the system firmware.

The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available firmware revisions.

For more information, see the Download drivers and software page for the server. To access the server-specific page, enter the following web address into the browser:

http://www.hp.com/support/

For example:

http://www.hp.com/support/dl360g6

Automatic Server Recovery

ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such as a blue screen, ABEND (does not apply to HP ProLiant DL980 Servers), or panic. A system fail-safe timer, the ASR timer, starts when the System Management driver, also known as the Health Driver, is loaded. When the operating system is functioning properly, the system periodically resets the timer. However, when the operating system fails, the timer expires and restarts the server.

ASR increases server availability by restarting the server within a specified time after a system hang. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you by sending a message to a designated pager number that ASR has restarted the system. You can disable ASR from the System Management Homepage or through RBSU.

USB support

HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support and legacy USB 2.0 support. Standard support is provided by the OS through the appropriate USB device drivers. Before the OS loads, HP provides support for USB devices through legacy USB support, which is enabled by default in the system ROM.

Legacy USB support provides USB functionality in environments where USB support is not available normally. Specifically, HP provides legacy USB functionality for the following:

POST
RBSU
• Diagnostics
• DOS
- Operating environments which do not provide native USB support

Redundant ROM support

The server enables you to upgrade or configure the ROM safely with redundant ROM support. The server has a single ROM that acts as two separate ROM images. In the standard implementation, one side of the ROM contains the current ROM program version, while the other side of the ROM contains a backup version.

NOTE: The server ships with the same version programmed on each side of the ROM.

Safety and security benefits

When you flash the system ROM, ROMPaq writes over the backup ROM and saves the current ROM as a backup, enabling you to switch easily to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for any reason. This feature protects the existing ROM version, even if you experience a power failure while flashing the ROM.

Keeping the system current

Drivers

IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.

The server includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all OS installation media.

If you are installing an Intelligent Provisioning-supported OS, use Intelligent Provisioning (on page 112) and its Configure and Install feature to install the OS and latest supported drivers.

If you do not use Intelligent Provisioning to install an OS, drivers for some of the new hardware are required. These drivers, as well as other option drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be downloaded as part of an SPP.

If you are installing drivers from SPP, be sure that you are using the latest SPP version that your server supports. To verify that your server is using the latest supported version and for more information about SPP, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).

To directly locate the OS drivers for a particular server, enter the following web address into the browser:

http://www.hp.com/support/

In place of , enter the server name.

For example:

http://www.hp.com/support/dl360g6

Software and firmware

Software and firmware should be updated before using the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version. For system software and firmware updates, download the SPP ("HP Service Pack for ProLiant" on page 115) from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp).

Version control

The VCRM and VCA are web-enabled Insight Management Agents tools that HP SIM uses to schedule software update tasks to the entire enterprise.

• VCRM manages the repository for SPP. Administrators can view the SPP contents or configure VCRM to automatically update the repository with internet downloads of the latest software and firmware from HP.
• VCA compares installed software versions on the node with updates available in the VCRM managed repository. Administrators configure VCA to point to a repository managed by VCRM.

For more information about version control tools, see the HP Systems Insight Manager User Guide, the HP Version Control Agent User Guide, and the HP Version Control Repository User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).

HP Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for ProLiant Servers

For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport).

Change control and proactive notification

HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to 60 days in advance of upcoming hardware and software changes on HP commercial products.

For more information, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/pcn).

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources

The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language:

• English (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_en)
• French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_fr)
  • Spanish (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sp)
  • German (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_gr)
  • Japanese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_ip)
• Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sc)

The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume II: Error Messages provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language:

• English (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_EMG_v1_en)
- French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_EMG_v1_fr)
• Spanish (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_EMG_v1_sp)
• German (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_EMG_v1_gr)
• Japanese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_EMG_v1_jp)
- Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_EMG_v1_sc)

Battery replacement

If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years.

WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack. A risk of fire and burns exists if the battery pack is not properly handled. To reduce the risk of personal injury:

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60^ (140°F).
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
• Replace only with the spare designated for this product.

To remove the component:

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).

3. For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).

4. Power down the server (on page 22).

5. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

1. Do one of the following:

2. For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

3. For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).

4. Remove the access panel (on page 25).

5. Remove the PCI air baffle (on page 28), if installed.

6. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).

7. Remove the battery.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical component with labeled parts ① and ②, indicating directional movement or force.

IMPORTANT: Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default configuration. After replacing the battery, reconfigure the system through RBSU.

For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.

Regulatory compliance notices

Regulatory compliance identification numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number. The regulatory model number is not the marketing name or model number of the product.

Federal Communications Commission notice

Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes, A and B, depending upon their intended installation. Class A devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (for example, personal computers). The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user.

FCC rating label

The FCC rating label on the device shows the classification (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices have an FCC logo or ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or ID on the label. After you determine the class of the device, refer to the corresponding statement.

FCC Notice, Class A Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

FCC Notice, Class B Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For questions regarding this product, contact us by mail or telephone:

Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000

1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.)

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone:

Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000

1-281-514-3333

To identify this product, refer to the part, series, or model number found on the product.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)

Class A equipment

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

European Union regulatory notice

Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, where applicable

CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by HP.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family and available (in English only) either within the product documentation or at the following HP website (http://www.hp.eu/certificates) (type the product number in the search field).

The compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product:

For non-telecommunications products and for EU harmonized telecommunications products, such as Bluetooth® within power class below 10mW.

CE

For EU non-harmonized telecommunications products (If applicable, a 4-digit notified body number is inserted between CE and!).

CE!

Please refer to the regulatory label provided on the product.

The point of contact for regulatory matters is Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Dept./MS: HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, GERMANY.

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Japanese notice

Vietnam compliance marking notice

This marking is for applicable products only.

HP B00502010 ICT HP ICT

Ukraine notice

Україна

This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. Each of these devices contains a laser that is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with US FDA regulations and the IEC 60825-1. The product does not emit hazardous laser radiation.

Each laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007; and with IEC 60825-1:2007.

!

WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product's installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:

• Do not try to open the module enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.
• Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein.
• Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the unit.

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.

Battery replacement notice

!

WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack. A risk of fire and burns exists if the battery pack is not properly handled. To reduce the risk of personal injury:

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
- Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60^ (140°F).
- Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the general household waste. To forward them to recycling or proper disposal, use the public collection system or return them to HP, an authorized HP Partner, or their agents.

For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.

Taiwan battery recycling notice

The Taiwan EPA requires dry battery manufacturing or importing firms in accordance with Article 15 of the Waste Disposal Act to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used in sales, giveaway or promotion. Contact a qualified Taiwanese recycler for proper battery disposal.

廢電池請回收

Support and other resources

Power cord statement for Japan

Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission)

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.

To prevent electrostatic damage:

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
  • Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:

• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
  • Use conductive field service tools.
  • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part.

For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller.

Specifications

Environmental specifications

Specification Value
Temperature range*
Operating	10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Nonoperating	-30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating, maximum wet bulb temperature of 28°C (82.4°F)	10% to 90%
Nonoperating, maximum wet bulb temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F)	5% to 95%

* All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1^ C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1,000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed.

Server specifications

Specification Value
Dimensions	—
Rack model	—
Height	21.8 cm (8.58 in)
Depth	73.22 cm (28.83 in)
Width	48.26 cm (19.00 in)
Tower model	—
Height	46.2 cm (18.19 in)
Depth	74.00 cm (29.13 in)
Width	21.8 cm (8.58 in)
Weight	—
Maximum	43.85 kg (96.67 lbs)
Minimum	26.05 kg (57.43 lbs)

Power supply specifications

Depending on installed options, the server is configured with one of the following power supplies:

• HP ProLiant 460 W power supply

Specification Value
Input requirements
Rated input voltage	100 to 120 V AC, 200 to 240 V AC
Rated input frequency	50 Hz to 60 Hz
Rated input current	5.5 A at 100 V AC2.6 A at 200 V AC
Rated input power	526 W at 100 V AC input505 W at 200 V AC input
BTUs per hour	1794 at 100 V AC input1725 at 200 V AC input
Power supply output
Rated steady-state power	460 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input460 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input
Maximum peak power	460 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input460 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input

NOTE: If two 460 W power supplies are installed, one serves as the redundant power supply.

HP ProLiant 750 W hot-plug power supply unit (Gold)

Specification Value
Input requirements
Rated input voltage	100 to 120 V AC, 200 to 240 V AC
Rated input frequency	50 Hz to 60 Hz
Rated input current	8.9 A at 100 V AC4.3 A at 200 V AC
Rated input power	857 W at 100V AC input824 W at 200V AC input
BTUs per hour	2925 at 100V AC input2812 at 200V AC input
Power supply output
Rated steady-state power	750 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input750 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input
Maximum peak power	750 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input750 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input

HP ProLiant 750 W hot-plug power supply unit (Gold)

Specification Value
Input requirements	—
Rated input voltage	100 V AC-240 V AC
Rated input frequency	50 Hz–60 Hz
Rated input current	9 A–4.5 A
Maximum rated input power	831 W at 115 V AC input808 W at 230 V AC input
Btus per hour	2878 at 100 V AC input2834 at 115 V AC input2769 at 200 V AC input2758 at 230 V AC input
Power supply output	—
Rated steady-state power	750 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input750 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input
Maximum peak power	750 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input750 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input

Support and other resources

Before you contact HP

Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:

• Active Health System log
Download and have available an Active Health System log for 3 days before the failure was detected. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
- Onboard Administrator SHOW ALL report (for HP BladeSystem products only)
For more information on obtaining the Onboard Administrator SHOW ALL report, see the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c02843807).
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial number
• Product model name and number
• Product identification number
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level

HP contact information

For United States and worldwide contact information, see the Contact HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/assistance).

In the United States:

• To contact HP by phone, call 1-800-334-5144. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
- If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html). If the problem cannot be resolved at the website, call 1-800-633-3600. For more information about Care Packs, see the HP website (http://pro-aq-sama.houston.hp.com/services/cache/10950-0-0-225-121.html).

Customer Self Repair

HP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to minimize repair time and allow for greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. If during the diagnosis period HP (or HP service

providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement. There are two categories of CSR parts:

• Mandatory—Parts for which customer self repair is mandatory. If you request HP to replace these parts, you will be charged for the travel and labor costs of this service.
• Optional—Parts for which customer self repair is optional. These parts are also designed for customer self repair. If, however, you require that HP replace them for you, there may or may not be additional charges, depending on the type of warranty service designated for your product.

NOTE: Some HP parts are not designed for customer self repair. In order to satisfy the customer warranty, HP requires that an authorized service provider replace the part. These parts are identified as "No" in the Illustrated Parts Catalog.

Based on availability and where geography permits, CSR parts will be shipped for next business day delivery. Same day or four-hour delivery may be offered at an additional charge where geography permits. If assistance is required, you can call the HP Technical Support Center and a technician will help you over the telephone. HP specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CSR part whether a defective part must be returned to HP. In cases where it is required to return the defective part to HP, you must ship the defective part back to HP within a defined period of time, normally five (5) business days. The defective part must be returned with the associated documentation in the provided shipping material. Failure to return the defective part may result in HP billing you for the replacement. With a customer self repair, HP will pay all shipping and part return costs and determine the courier/carrier to be used.

For more information about HP's Customer Self Repair program, contact your local service provider. For the North American program, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair).

Customer Self Repair

Customer Self Repair

Array Configuration Utility

AMP

Advanced Memory Protection

ASR

Automatic Server Recovery

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

CSR

Customer Self Repair

DDR

double data rate

FBWC

flash-backed write cache

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission

iLO

Integrated Lights-Out

IML

Integrated Management Log

NMI

nonmaskable interrupt

NVRAM

nonvolatile memory

ORCA

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

PCIe

peripheral component interconnect express

POST

Power-On Self Test

RBSU

ROM-Based Setup Utility

RDIMM

registered dual in-line memory module

RDP

Rapid Deployment Pack

SAS

serial attached SCSI

SFF

small form factor

SIM

Systems Insight Manager

TMRA

recommended ambient operating temperature

UDIMM

unregistered dual in-line memory module

UID

unit identification

USB

universal serial bus

VCA

Version Control Agent

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Index

A

access panel 25, 26

acoustics statement for Germany 131

Active Health System 110, 111

ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 110, 118

Advanced ECC memory 58, 117

air baffle 28, 29, 30

airflow requirements 40

AMP (Advanced Memory Protection) 117

AMP modes 117

Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 118

ASR (Automatic Server Recovery) 119

authorized reseller 131, 136

auto-configuration process 116

Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) 119

B

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) 110, 119

battery 130

bezel 24, 25

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 110, 119

BIOS upgrade 110, 119

boot options 117

BSMI notice 128

buttons 7,8

C

cables 104, 126

cabling 104

cache module 74

cache module installation 74

Canadian notice 126

Care Pack 39

cautions 41

Change Control 121

change control and proactive notification 121

Chinese notice 129

compatibility 110

components 7, 8, 9, 11, 14

configuration of system 110

configuring AMP modes 117

connectors 7

contacting HP 136

controller options 14

D

Declaration of Conformity 126

default settings 58

diagnosing problems 122

diagnostic tools 110, 113, 119

diagnostics utility 113

DIMM identification 56

DIMM installation guidelines 59

DIMM population guidelines 57, 59

DIMM slots 14

DIMMs 14

disposal, waste 127

downloading files 136

drive cage, installing 36

drive LEDs 19

drivers 120

DVD-ROM drive 35

E

electrical grounding requirements 41

electrostatic discharge 132

environmental requirements 39, 41

Erase Utility 110, 113

error messages 122

European Union notice 127

expansion boards 37

extending server from rack 27

F

fan cage 31

fans 20,33

fans, removing 33

FBWC module 33

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) notice 125, 126

FCC rating label 125

features 7,118

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 125, 126

firmware update 115, 121

firmware upgrade utility, troubleshooting 122
firmware, updating 115, 121
firmware, upgrading 121
front panel 7,8
front panel buttons 8
front panel components 7

G

grounding methods 132

grounding requirements 41

H

hard drive LEDs 19

hard drives, determining status of 19

hard drives, installing 47

hardware options 47

hardware options installation 43, 47

health driver 119

help resources 136

HP contact information 136

HP iLO 110

HP iLO Management Engine 110

HP Insight Diagnostics 113

HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 113

HP Insight Remote Support software 114

HP Service Pack for ProLiant 110, 115

HP Smart Update Manager overview 110, 115

HP technical support 136

HP website 136

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identification number 125

identifying components 7

iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) 110, 111, 112

IML (Integrated Management Log) 110, 112

Insight Diagnostics 113, 120

installation services 39

installing operating system 45

Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 110

Integrated Management Log (IML) 112

Intelligent Provisioning 110, 112

internal cables 104

J

Japanese notice 128

K

Korean notices 128

L

laser devices 129

LEDs, FBWC module 17, 18

LEDs, hard drive 16, 19

lockstep memory 58, 59

M

maintenance guidelines 120

memory 54, 56, 58

memory configurations 57, 58

memory, Advanced ECC 58, 117

memory, configuration requirements 59

memory, configuring 58

memory, lockstep 58, 59

memory, online spare 58, 117

N

NMI switch 13

0

online spare memory 58, 117

operating system version support 121

operating systems 45, 121

operating systems supported 121

optical device 66

optical drive cage 64

optimum environment 39

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) 110, 119

options 110

options installation 43, 47

ORCA (Option ROM Configuration for Arrays) 110, 119

P

passwords 103

PCI expansion slots 22

phone numbers 136

power cord 131

power distribution unit (PDU) 41

power requirements 41

power supply specifications 133

powering down 22

powering up 22, 45, 116

preparation procedures 22

pro-active notification 121

problem diagnosis 122

processors 47

product features 110

Product ID 117

Q

QuickSpecs 110

R

rack installation 39, 41, 44

rack resources 39

RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) 110, 115, 116, 117

RBSU configuration 116

rear panel components 9

rear panel LEDs 10

recovery key 103

redundant power supply cable connector 20

redundant ROM 120

registering the server 46

regulatory compliance notices 125, 127

required information 136

ROM redundancy 120

ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 103, 115

ROMPaq utility 110, 119, 120

s

safety considerations 120

safety information 120

SAS drive numbers 15, 60, 61

scripted installation 114

scripting toolkit 110, 114

serial number 117

server features and options 47

Server mode 110

server specifications 133

server warnings and cautions 42

shipping carton contents 43

site requirements 40

Smart Update Manager 110, 115

software 121

software upgrades 121

space requirements 40

specifications, server 133

static electricity 132

storage controller 70

supported operating systems 121

switches 12

system board battery 130

system board components 11

system board switches 12

system components 7, 13

system configuration settings 120

System Erase Utility 113

system, keeping current 120

T

Taiwan battery recycling notice 130

technical support 131, 136

telephone numbers 131, 136

temperature requirements 40

tower bezel, installing 23

tower bezel, removing 22

TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 100, 103

troubleshooting 122

troubleshooting resources 122

troubleshooting, firmware upgrade utility 122

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 100, 103

U

updating the system ROM 120

UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 41

USB support 120

utilities 110, 118

utilities, deployment 110, 114, 115

V

ventilation 39

Version Control 121

Version Control Agent (VCA) 121

Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) 121

Vietnam compliance marking notice 129

W

warnings 41

website, HP 136