Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 Contents Component identification ............................................................................................................... 7 Front panel components .........................................................................................................................
Page 7 - Component identification; Front panel components
Component identification 7 Component identification Front panel components • SFF model (8-drive) Item Description 1 Video connector 2 SATA optical drive bay 3 Drive bays 4 Systems Insight Display 5 USB connectors (2) • SFF model with optional hard drive cage (16-drive) Item Description 1 Video conne...
Page 9 - Front panel LEDs and buttons
Component identification 9 • LFF model (12-drive) Item Description 1 Video connector 2 Quick-release levers (2) 3 Drive bays 4 USB connector Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 Power On/Standby button and system power LED Solid green = System on Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec)...
Page 10 - Access the Systems Insight Display
Component identification 10 Item Description Status 2 Health LED Solid green = Normal Flashing amber = System degraded Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical Fast-flashing red (4 Hz/cycles per sec) = Power fault** 3 NIC status LED Solid green = Link to network Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle...
Page 11 - Systems Insight Display LEDs
Component identification 11 Systems Insight Display LEDs The HP Systems Insight Display LEDs represent the system board layout. The display enables diagnosis with the access panel installed. Item Description Status 1 Power cap Off = System is in standby, or no cap is set. Solid green = Power cap app...
Page 12 - Systems Insight Display LED combinations
Component identification 12 Systems Insight Display LED combinations When the health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, the server is experiencing a health event. Combinations of illuminated Systems Insight Display LEDs, the system power LED, and the health LED indicate system s...
Page 13 - Rear panel components
Component identification 13 IMPORTANT: If more than one DIMM slot LED is illuminated, further troubleshooting is required. Test each bank of DIMMs by removing all other DIMMs. Isolate the failed DIMM by replacing each DIMM in a bank with a known working DIMM. Rear panel components Item Description 1...
Page 14 - Non-hot-plug PCI riser board slot definitions
Component identification 14 Rear panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 UID LED/button Off = Deactivated Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue = System being managed remotely 2 Power supply 2 LED Off = System is off or power supply has failed. Solid green = Normal 3 Power supply 1 LED Off =...
Page 15 - System board components
Component identification 15 *The server ships with one PCIe3 riser cage installed in the primary riser cage connector. **These slots can run 8 GT/s signaling rate in either PCIe2 or PCIe3 mode, depending on the capability of the installed processor. †PCIe slot 3 is connected to the southbridge and r...
Page 16 - System maintenance switch
Component identification 16 Item Description 1 Fan connector 6 2 Systems Insight Display connector 3 Fan connector 5 4 Processor 1 DIMM slots 5 Fan connector 4 6 Front I/O connector 7 Front USB connector 8 Fan connector 3 9 First drive cage, box 2 power connector 10 Fan connector 2 11 Processor 2 DI...
Page 17 - NMI functionality
Component identification 17 Position Default Function S5 Off Off = Power-on password is enabled. On = Power-on password is disabled. S6 Off Off = No function On = ROM reads system configuration as invalid. S7 — Reserved S8 — Reserved S9 — Reserved S10 — Reserved S11 — Reserved S12 — Reserved To acce...
Page 18 - DIMM slot locations; SAS and SATA device numbers
Component identification 18 DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 12) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines. SAS and SATA device numbers • SFF 8-device bay numbering • Optional SFF 16-device bay numbering • SFF ...
Page 19 - Hot-plug drive LED definitions
Component identification 19 • LFF 8-device bay numbering • LFF 12-device bay numbering Hot-plug drive LED definitions 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...
Page 20 - PCI riser cage LED
Component identification 20 Item LED Status Definition 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 m...
Page 23 - Operations; Power up the server; Extend the server from the rack
Operations 23 Operations Power up the server To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. 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 mod...
Page 24 - Remove the access panel
Operations 24 3. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release latches and sliding...
Page 25 - Install the access panel; Opening the cable management arm
Operations 25 To remove the component: 1. Power down the server (on page 23 ). 2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 23 ). 3. Open or unlock the locking latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and remove the access panel. Install the access panel 1. Place the access panel on ...
Page 26 - Remove the hot-plug fan cage
Operations 26 2. Open the cable management arm. Note that the cable management arm can be right-mounted or left-mounted. Remove the hot-plug fan cage To remove the component: 1. Power down the server (on page 23 ). 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconne...
Page 27 - Remove the hot-plug fan
Operations 27 6. Remove the fan cage. 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. IMPORTANT: For optimum cooling, install fans in all p...
Page 28 - Remove the full-length expansion board
Operations 28 3. Remove the fan. 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. IMPORTANT: For optimum cooling, install fans in all primar...
Page 29 - Remove the PCI riser cage
Operations 29 7. Release the full-length expansion board retainer, and then remove the PCIe riser cage. 8. Remove the full-length expansion board. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Remove the PCI riser cage CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power do...
Page 30 - Install the PCI riser cage
Operations 30 5. Release the full-length expansion board retainer, and then remove the PCI riser cage. 6. Remove the full-length expansion board. Install the PCI riser cage WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove pow...
Page 31 - Secure the full-length expansion board retainer
Operations 31 5. Install the PCI riser cage. 6. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 7. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 38 ). 8. Connect each power cord to the server. 9. Connect each power cord to the power source. 10. Power up the server...
Page 32 - Remove the air baffle
Operations 32 7. Secure the full-length expansion board retainer. 8. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 9. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 38 ). 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. ...
Page 34 - Setup; Optional installation services; Space and airflow requirements
Setup 34 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 ...
Page 35 - Temperature requirements
Setup 35 • 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...
Page 36 - Power requirements; Electrical grounding requirements; Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source
Setup 36 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 (Nati...
Page 37 - Rack warnings
Setup 37 WARNING: When installing a DC power supply, the ground wire must be connected before the positive or negative leads. WARNING: Remove power from the power supply before performing any installation steps or maintenance on the power supply. CAUTION: The server equipment connects the earthed co...
Page 40 - Installing the operating system; Powering on and selecting boot options
Setup 40 Installing the operating system This HP 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 informat...
Page 41 - Registering the server
Setup 41 For more information on automatic configuration, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the iLO Management Engine Information Library
Page 42 - Hardware options installation; Introduction
Hardware options installation 42 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 fr...
Page 49 - Memory options; HP SmartMemory
Hardware options installation 49 Memory options IMPORTANT: This server does not support mixing LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, UDIMMs, or HDIMMs. 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 LRDIMMs, RDIMMs...
Page 50 - Memory subsystem architecture
Hardware options installation 50 Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this server is divided into channels. Each processor supports four channels, and each channel supports three DIMM slots, as shown in the following table. Channel Population order Slot number 1 A E I 12 11 10 2 B F...
Page 51 - DIMM identification; Memory configurations
Hardware options installation 51 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and table. Item Description Definition 1 Size — 2 Rank 1R = Single-rank 2R = Dual-rank 4R = Quad-rank 3 Data width x4 = 4-bit x8 = 8-bit 4 Voltage...
Page 52 - Advanced ECC memory configuration; Online Spare memory configuration
Hardware options installation 52 • 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 allows DIMMs that have a higher probability of recei...
Page 53 - Lockstep memory configuration; General DIMM slot population guidelines; Advanced ECC population guidelines
Hardware options installation 53 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 o...
Page 54 - Lockstep Memory population guidelines
Hardware options installation 54 • Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration. • Each populated channel must have a spare rank: o A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration. o LRDIMMs are treated as dual-rank DIMMs. Lockstep Memory population guidelines For Lockstep...
Page 55 - Hot-plug hard drive options; Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive
Hardware options installation 55 7. Install the DIMM. 8. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 9. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 38 ). 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up...
Page 56 - Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive
Hardware options installation 56 1. Remove the drive blank. 2. Prepare the drive. 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (" Hot-plug drive LED definitions " on page 19 ). Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive CAUTION: For proper cooling...
Page 57 - Controller options
Hardware options installation 57 3. Remove the drive. Controller options The server ships with an embedded Smart Array P420i controller. 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
Page 58 - Installing the flash-backed write cache module
Hardware options installation 58 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 flash-backed write cache module CAUTION: The cache module co...
Page 59 - Installing the flash-backed write cache capacitor pack
Hardware options installation 59 8. Connect the capacitor pack cable to the connector on the top of the cache module. 9. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 10. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 38 ). 11. Connect each power cord to the serv...
Page 63 - Optical drive option
Hardware options installation 63 b. Install the FBWC capacitor pack holder into the server. 11. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 12. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 38 ). 13. Connect each power cord to the server. 14. Connect each powe...
Page 65 - Redundant hot-plug power supply option
Hardware options installation 65 9. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the server into the rack " on page 38 ). 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up the server (on page 23 ). Redundant hot-plug power supply optio...
Page 66 - 8V DC power supply option
Hardware options installation 66 3. Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place. 4. Connect the power cord to the power supply. 5. Route the power cord. Use best practices when routing power cords and other cables. A cable management arm is available to help with rou...
Page 70 - FlexibleLOM option
Hardware options installation 70 8. Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place. 9. Route the power cord. Use best practices when routing power cords and other cables. A cable management arm is available to help with routing. To obtain a cable management arm, contact...
Page 72 - Expansion board options; Removing the expansion slot blanks
Hardware options installation 72 Expansion board options The server supports PCI Express expansion boards. The server ships with PCIe riser boards and expansion slots. PCIe expansion boards are supported with optional riser boards. Removing the expansion slot blanks WARNING: To reduce the risk of pe...
Page 73 - Installing a half-length expansion board
Hardware options installation 73 Installing a half-length expansion board 1. Power down the server (on page 23 ). 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Extend the server from the rack (on page 23 ). 4. Remove the a...
Page 74 - Secondary PCI riser cage option
Hardware options installation 74 5. Release the full-length expansion board retainer, and then remove the PCI riser cage. 6. Remove the expansion slot cover (" Removing the expansion slot blanks " on page 72 ). 7. Install the expansion board. 8. Connect any required internal or external cabl...
Page 85 - U rack bezel option
Hardware options installation 85 Completed SAS cabling: 21. Make sure any installed full-length expansion boards are seated in the retainer clip on the air baffle. 22. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 23. Install the server into the rack. 24. Connect each power cord to the server. 25. Connect...
Page 86 - HP Trusted Platform Module option
Hardware options installation 86 Install the 2U rack bezel into the chassis, and then lock the 2U rack bezel with the key. HP Trusted Platform Module option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP P...
Page 87 - Installing the Trusted Platform Module board
Hardware options installation 87 • 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...
Page 88 - Retaining the recovery key/password
Hardware options installation 88 9. Install the TPM security rivet by pressing the rivet firmly into the system board. 10. Install the air baffle. 11. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 30 ). 12. Install the access panel (on page 25 ). 13. Install the server into the rack (" Installing the serv...
Page 90 - Cabling; SAS hard drive cabling
Cabling 90 Cabling SAS hard drive cabling • SFF hard drive cabling • SFF cabling, with optional drive cage
Page 91 - Optical drive cabling
Cabling 91 • LFF hard drive cabling Optical drive cabling
Page 92 - FBWC cabling
Cabling 92 FBWC cabling • 8 or 16 drive SFF • 8 drive LFF
Page 93 - Chipset SATA cable option
Cabling 93 • 12 drive LFF or 25 drive SFF • PCIe option Depending on the server configuration, you may need to remove the primary PCI riser cage (" Remove the PCI riser cage " on page 29 ) before cabling to a PCIe expansion board. Chipset SATA cable option With the chipset SATA cable option,...
Page 96 - 50W PCIe power cable option
Cabling 96 b. Connect the remaining chipset SATA cable connector to the SATA header on the hard drive cage. 11. Coil the cables behind the hard drive backplane to minimize airflow impact. 12. Install the fan cage. 13. Install the air baffle (" Remove the air baffle " on page 32 ). 14. Instal...
Page 98 - Software and configuration utilities; Server mode; HP product QuickSpecs; HP iLO
Software and configuration utilities 98 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 98 ) Online and Offline Ac...
Page 99 - Active Health System
Software and configuration utilities 99 HP iLO enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 99 ) and also features Agentless Management. All key internal subsystems are monitored by HP iLO. SNMP alerts are sent directly by HP iLO regardless of the host operating system or even if no host op...
Page 100 - Integrated Management Log; Intelligent Provisioning
Software and configuration utilities 100 The data that is collected is managed according to the HP Data Privacy policy. For more information see the HP website
Page 101 - HP Insight Diagnostics; HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality; Erase Utility
Software and configuration utilities 101 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, trouble...
Page 102 - HP Insight Remote Support software; Scripting Toolkit; HP Smart Update Manager
Software and configuration utilities 102 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 ...
Page 103 - HP ROM-Based Setup Utility; Using RBSU
Software and configuration utilities 103 • Dependency checking, which ensures appropriate installation order and dependency checking between components • Intelligent deployment of only required updates • Simultaneous firmware and software deployment for multiple remote targets in both GUI and CLI mo...
Page 104 - Auto-configuration process; Boot options
Software and configuration utilities 104 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. Def...
Page 105 - Configuring AMP modes; Utilities and features; Array Configuration Utility
Software and configuration utilities 105 Configuring AMP modes Not all HP 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 me...
Page 106 - HP Smart Storage Administrator
Software and configuration utilities 106 • 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 featur...
Page 107 - Option ROM Configuration for Arrays; ROMPaq utility; Automatic Server Recovery
Software and configuration utilities 107 • Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and RAID or stripe size migration • Suggests the optimal configuration for an unconfigured system • Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on ...
Page 108 - USB support; Redundant ROM support; Safety and security benefits; Keeping the system current; Drivers
Software and configuration utilities 108 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 ...
Page 109 - Software and firmware; Version control; HP Technology Service Portfolio
Software and configuration utilities 109 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 drive...
Page 110 - Change control and proactive notification
Software and configuration utilities 110 to an HP software product or a supported third-party software product and cannot be resolved by applying known fixes, HP contacts the third-party vendor and creates a problem incident on your behalf. HP Proactive Care —For customers running business critical ...
Page 111 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting resources
Troubleshooting 111 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...
Page 112 - Battery replacement
Battery replacement 112 Battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alka...
Page 113 - Regulatory information; Safety and regulatory compliance; Turkey RoHS material content declaration
Regulatory information 113 Regulatory information Safety and regulatory compliance For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products , available at the HP website
Page 114 - Electrostatic discharge; Preventing electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge 114 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge 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 boa...
Page 115 - Specifications; Environmental specifications; Mechanical specifications; Power supply specifications
Specifications 115 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10 ° C to 35 ° C (50 ° F to 95 ° F) Non-operating -30 ° C to 60 ° C (-22 ° F to 140 ° F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) — Operating 10% to 90% 28 ° C (82.4 ° F), maximum wet bulb temp...
Page 120 - Support and other resources; Before you contact HP; HP contact information
Support and other resources 120 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Active Health System log (HP ProLiant Gen8 or later products) Download and have available an Active Health System log for 3 days before the fail...
Page 128 - Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations 128 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery CSA Canadian Standards Association CSR Customer Self Repair DDDC Double Device Data Correction DDR double data rate FBWC flash-bac...
Page 131 - Documentation feedback
Documentation feedback 131 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback
Page 132 - Index
Index 132 A AC power supply 65, 116, 117, 118, 119 access panel 24 Advanced ECC memory 52, 53, 105 air baffle 32 Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 105 ASR (Automatic Server Recovery) 107 authorized reseller 120 auto-configuration process 104 Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) 107 B battery 112 before y...
