HP 686713-S01 - Manual

Component identification 9 Item Description Status 2 NIC statusLED Green = Network link Flashing green = Network link and activity Off = No link to network 3 Health LED Green = Normal (system on) Flashing amber = System health is degraded Flashing red = System health is critical Off = Normal (system...

Component identification 10 Item Description 16 USB connectors (4) 17 Video connector 18 PCIe slot 5 (Processor 2) 19 PCIe slot 6 (Processor 2) 20 PCIe slot 7 (Processor 2) 21 PCIe slot 8 (Processor 2) 22 PCIe slot 9 (Processor 2) Rear panel LEDs Item Description Status 1 NIC activity LED Green = Li...

Component identification 11 System board components Item Description 1 Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (8, 4, 1) 2 Slot 2 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1) 3 Slot 3 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) 4 Slot 4 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1) 5 Processor 1 DIMM slots 6 Smart Array P420i memory cache module 7 Mini-SAS connectors (2) 8 Processor 2 DIMM slots 9 P...

Component identification 12 System maintenance switch The system maintenance switch (SW1) is a ten-position switch that is used for system configuration. Position Description Function S1 iLO security Off = iLO security enabled. On = iLO security disabled. S2 Configuration lock Off = Able to change s...

Component identification 13 DIMM slots DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 12) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines. NOTE: For proper orientation, the arrow indicates the front of the server. Systems Insight Display LEDs The HP ...

Component identification 14 Item Description Status 1 Power cap To determine Power cap status, see "Systems Insight Display LED combinations (on page 14 )." 2 AMP Status Green = AMP mode enabled Amber = Failover Off = AMP mode disabled 3 DIMM LEDs Amber = DIMM error Off = Normal All other LE...

Component identification 15 Systems Insight Display LED and color Health LED System power LED Status Power supply (amber) Amber Green • Redundant power supply is installed and only one power supply is functional. • AC power cord is not plugged into redundant power supply. • Redundant power supply fa...

Component identification 16 • LFF drives 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 Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity Off No dri...

Component identification 17 Item LED Status Definition Off The drive is not configured by a RAID controller. Fans The server supports redundant fans to provide proper airflow to the system when a primary fan fails. For more information, see "Redundant fan guidelines (on page 69 )." IMPORTANT...

Component identification 19 RPS riser board connectors Item Connector Description 1 J7 Graphic card power connector 2 J9 Drive backplane bay 1/optical drive power connector 3 J5 Drive backplane bay 2 power connector 4 J6 Drive backplane bay 3 power connector 5 J8 Graphic card power connector

Operations 20 Operations 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 ser...

Operations 22 Remove the security bezel Unlock the security bezel, press the latch on the security bezel, and then remove the security bezel. Install the security bezel Install the security bezel into the chassis, and then lock the security bezel with the key. Remove the rack bezel 1. If installed, ...

Operations 23 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Extend the server from the rack (on page 25 ). 5. Remove the access panel (on page 24 ). 6. Loosen the thumbscrews. 7. Remove the rack bezel. Install the rack bez...

Operations 24 4. 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: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel ...

Operations 25 o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page 22 ). Extend the server from the rack IMPORTANT: If the server is installed in a telco rack, remove the server from the rack to access internal components. 1. Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the serve...

Operations 26 4. Do one of the following: o For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. o For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 25 ). 5. Remove the access panel (on page 24 ). 6. Remove the air baffle (on page 25 ). Remove the fan ...

Operations 27 6. Remove the fan. Remove the fan cage IMPORTANT: When installing or replacing server components, one or more fans might need to be removed. To prevent an orderly or immediate server shutdown, HP highly recommends powering down the server during these procedures. To determine if poweri...

Operations 28 7. Remove the fan cage (on page 27 ). Remove the FBWC capacitor pack 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. CAUTION: A...

Operations 29 9. Remove the capacitor pack. Remove the DVD drive The server supports both DVD-ROM and DVD-RW drives. 1. Do one of the following: o For tower models, open and remove the bezel (" Remove the tower bezel " on page 20 ). o For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel ...

Operations 30 8. Remove the DVD-ROM drive. Remove the component drive cage blank 1. Do one of the following: o For tower models, open and remove the bezel (" Remove the tower bezel " on page 20 ). o For rack models, do the following: a. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 22 ). ...

Setup 31 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 ...

Setup 32 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...

Setup 33 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...

Setup 37 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, especia...

Setup 38 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 p...

Hardware options installation 39 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...

Hardware options installation 45 o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page 22 ). 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...

Hardware options installation 46 DIMM type DIMM rank 1 DIMM per channel — 2 DIMMs per channel — 3 DIMMs per channel — UDIMM Dual-rank (8GB) 1333 1600 1333† 1600 — — * RDIMM supports 1.35V 3DPC at 1066. Third-party memory supports 1.5V 3DPC at 1066. ** LRDIMM enables 3 DIMMs per channel. HP SmartMemo...

Hardware options installation 47 Single-, dual-, 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 s...

Hardware options installation 48 Item Aspect Definition 4 Voltage rating L = Low voltage (1.35 V) U = Ultra low voltage (1.25 V) Blank or omitted = Standard 5 Memory speed 12800 = 1600 MT/s 10600 = 1333 MT/s 8500 = 1066 MT/s 6 DIMM type R = RDIMM (registered) E = UDIMM (unbuffered with ECC) L = LRDI...

Hardware options installation 49 Advanced ECC Advanced ECC memory is the default memory protection mode for the server. Standard ECC can correct single-bit memory errors and detect multibit memory errors. When multibit errors are detected using Standard ECC, the error is signaled to the server and c...

Hardware options installation 50 Populated slots (per channel) Rank Speeds supported (MT/s) 1 Quad-rank 1333 2 Single- or dual-rank 1333 3 Single- or dual-rank 1066 Advanced ECC population guidelines For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: • Observe the general DIMM s...

Hardware options installation 51 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. 1. Do one of the following: o For tower models, open and remove the bezel (" Remove t...

Hardware options installation 54 The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green. 15. Do one of the following: o For tower models, install the bezel. o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page 22 ). DVD opti...

Hardware options installation 56 c. Slide the server back into the rack. 16. Connect each power cord to the server. 17. Connect each power cord to the power source. 18. Press the Power On/Standby button. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes...

Hardware options installation 57 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. For rack models, a cable management arm is available...

Hardware options installation 58 2. Remove the drive blank. Installing a hot-plug drive The server can support six drives in a LFF configuration, or eight drives in a SFF configuration. To install the component: 1. Do one of the following: o For tower models, open and remove the bezel (" Remove ...

Hardware options installation 59 4. Install the drive. 5. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 16 ). 6. Do one of the following: o For tower models, install the bezel. o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page 22 ). Expansion board option...

Hardware options installation 62 o For tower models, install the bezel. o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page 22 ). Graphic card option The server supports up to three graphic card options. The server supports up to two double-wide graphic cards. For optimal performance,...

Hardware options installation 66 21. 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. 22. Do one of the following: o For tower models, install the bezel. o For rack models, if removed, install the...

Hardware options installation 67 Installing 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 da...

Hardware options installation 68 14. Do one of the following: o For tower models, return the server to an upright position. o For rack models, slide the server back into the rack. 15. Connect each power cord to the server. 16. Connect each power cord to the power source. 17. Press the Power On/Stand...

Hardware options installation 69 7. Install the cache module. 8. Install the air baffle. 9. Install the access panel (on page 24 ). 10. Do one of the following: o For tower models, return the server to an upright position. o For rack models, slide the server back into the rack. 11. Connect each powe...

Hardware options installation 70 IMPORTANT: Fan louvers must be present for the redundant configuration. Without the louvers, all four fans are nonredundant. NOTE: If your system is already installed with four fans, store the fan that is included in this kit as a spare. Installing a hot-plug redunda...

Hardware options installation 73 o For rack models, if removed, install the security bezel (on page 22 ). 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 SAS controll...

Hardware options installation 76 b. Install the access panel (on page 24 ). c. Slide the server back into the rack. 18. Connect each power cord to the server. 19. Connect each power cord to the power source. 20. Press the Power On/Standby button. The server exits standby mode and applies full power ...

Hardware options installation 79 13. Connect the power cable to the appropriate connector on the system board for your configuration. 14. Install the fan cage. 15. Install the air baffle. 16. For tower models, do the following: a. Install the access panel (on page 24 ). b. Return the server to an up...

Hardware options installation 80 Enabling the TPM requires accessing RBSU (" HP ROM-Based Setup Utility " on page 91 ). For more information about RBSU, see the HP website

Hardware options installation 82 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. 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. 17. Do one of the following: o For tower models, install the ...

Cabling 83 Cabling Server data cabling Item Description 1 Optical drive connector 2 Drive cage 1, SAS connector 2 3 Drive cage 1, SAS connector 1 4 SATA connector 5 SAS connector 6 SAS connector

Cabling 84 Media device data cabling Item Description 1 Optical drive connector 2 Optical drive connector 3 Optical drive connector 4 SATA connector 5 SATA connector 6 SATA connector

Software and configuration utilities 86 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 86 ) Online and Offline Ac...

Software and configuration utilities 87 iLO 4 enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 87 ) 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 opera...

Software and configuration utilities 88 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. T...

Software and configuration utilities 89 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, troubles...

Software and configuration utilities 90 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 tool...

Software and configuration utilities 91 • 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

Software and configuration utilities 92 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, pr...

Software and configuration utilities 93 WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The serial number is loaded into the system during the manufacturing process and should NOT be modified. This option should only be used by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number sticker located...

Software and configuration utilities 94 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...

Software and configuration utilities 95 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/ <servername> For example: http://www.hp.com/support/dl360g6 ...

Software and configuration utilities 96 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 Provisionin...

Software and configuration utilities 97 HP Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for ProLiant Servers For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, see the HP website

Troubleshooting 98 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 ...

Battery replacement 99 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 m...

Regulatory compliance notices 101 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 pr...

Regulatory compliance notices 102 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 u...

Regulatory compliance notices 103 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Class B equipment This Class B di...

Regulatory compliance notices 104 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 recy...

Regulatory compliance notices 105 Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Vietnam compliance marking notice This marking is for applicable products only. Ukraine notice Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber opt...

Regulatory compliance notices 106 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 ope...

Regulatory compliance notices 107 Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission) Schalldruckpegel L pA < 70 dB(A) Zuschauerpositionen (bystander positions), Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung)

Electrostatic discharge 108 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...

Specifications 109 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10 ° C to 35 ° C (50 ° F to 95 ° F) Shipping -40 ° C to 70 ° C (-40 ° F to 158 ° F) Maximum wet bulb temperature 28 ° C (82.4 ° F) Relative humidity (noncondensing)** Operating 10% to 90% ...

Specifications 110 Power supply specifications Depending on installed options, the server is configured with one of the following power supplies: • HP 460 W Power Supply (92%) specifications (on page 110 ) • HP 460 W CS Power Supply (94%) specifications (on page 110 ) • HP 750 W Power Supply (92%) s...

Technical support 113 Technical support 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 ...

Acronyms and abbreviations 121 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 DDR double data rate ECC error checking and correcting FBWC flash-back...

Documentation feedback 124 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

Index 125 A access panel 24 acoustics statement for Germany 107 Active Health System 86, 87 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 86, 93 Advanced ECC memory 50, 92 air baffle 25 airflow requirements 32 AMP (Advanced Memory Protection) 92 AMP modes 92 Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 93 ASR (Automatic S...