Page 3 - Contents
Contents About This Guide Audience Assumptions ............................................................................................................................... vii Important Safety Information ...............................................................................................
Page 7 - About This Guide; Audience Assumptions
About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation, and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the HP ProLiant DL145 server. Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP ...
Page 8 - Rack Stability; Symbols in Text
About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. These symbols, on power supplies or systems, in...
Page 9 - Related Documents; Getting Help; Technical Support
About This Guide Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the HP Website at www.docs.hp.com or www.hp.com/support . • HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide • HP ProLiant DL145 Maintenance and Service Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhau...
Page 10 - Reader’s Comments
About This Guide Reader’s Comments HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and suggestions by e-mail to [email protected] . x HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide
Page 11 - Server Component Identification; Front Panel Components
1 Server Component Identification Front Panel Components Figure 1-1: Front panel components Table 1-1: Front Panel Components Item Description Status 1 LAN activity LED On = Network link Flashing = Network link and activity Off = No link to network 2 System health LED Off = Normal On = System degrad...
Page 12 - Rear Panel Connectors
Server Component Identification Table 1-1: Front Panel Components continued Item Description Status 5 USB port 6 Media bay 7 Hard drive bay 2 8 Hard drive bay 1 9 Power button Rear Panel Connectors Figure 1-2: Rear panel connectors Table 1-2: Rear Panel Connectors Item Description Item Description 1...
Page 13 - Rear Panel LEDs
Server Component Identification Rear Panel LEDs Figure 1-3: Rear Panel LEDs Table 1-3: Rear Panel LEDs Item Description LED Color Status 1 Aux Power LED Amber On = Aux power present Off = No Aux power Green Green = 1 GB connection Off = no link to network 2 LAN Link LED Red Red = 10/100 MB connectio...
Page 14 - System Board Components
Server Component Identification System Board Components Figure 1-4: System board components Table 1-4: System Board Components Item Description 1 PCI-X riser board slot 2 NVRAM Battery 3 Management Processor 4 Video board 5 J9 CMOS jumper 6 Processor socket 2 7 Memory banks 2A and 2B 8 Processor pow...
Page 15 - J9 CMOS Jumper; Set the J9 CMOS jumper to Clear and hold in position for 3 seconds.
Server Component Identification HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide 1-5 J9 CMOS Jumper Figure 1-5: J9 CMOS Jumper Table 1-5: J9 CMOS Jumper Settings Item Setting 1 Set 2 Clear To clear CMOS: 1. Back up the server data. 2. Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating system documentati...
Page 16 - Server Operations; Powering Up the Server; Powering Down the Server
2 Server Operations Powering Up the Server To power up the server, press the Power button. Powering Down the Server 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 button does not...
Page 17 - Extending the Server from the Rack; Removing the Server from the Rack
Server Operations Extending the Server from the Rack 1. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage. Figure 2-1: Extending the server from the rack 2. Reverse the steps to restore the server to operating position. Removing the Server from the Rack Press the side ...
Page 18 - Removing the Access Panel
Server Operations HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide 2-3 Removing the Access Panel WARNING: Pressing the Power button does not remove power from all areas of the server. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until the AC power cord is disconnected. WARNING: To reduc...
Page 19 - Server Setup; Optional Installation Services; Rack Planning Resources
3 Server Setup Optional Installation Services You may choose to have HP install the system. The installation service can be purchased as a Care Pack packaged service or as a customized service agreement to meet your specific requirements. Some of the Care Pack services are as follows: • • • • Hardwa...
Page 20 - Optimum Environment; Space and Airflow Requirements
Server Setup The entire Rack Resource CD Kit ships with all HP racks. A summary of the content of each CD follows: • • • • • Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool This information helps you to simulate potential rack configurations based on your input. Rack Builder Pro provides the following informati...
Page 21 - Temperature Requirements
Server Setup 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 enable the warm air to e...
Page 22 - Power Requirements; Grounding Requirements
Server Setup Power Requirements The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/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, 199...
Page 23 - Rack Warnings and Cautions; Installing Hardware Options
Server Setup Rack Warnings and Cautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. • The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single-rack installation...
Page 24 - Installing the Server into the Rack
Server Setup In addition to these supplied items, you may need any options to be installed. Figure 3-1: Rack-mounting hardware Table 3-1: Rack Mounting Hardware Item Description 1 Rack rail assemblies (2) 2 Bag of screws Installing the Server into the Rack If you are installing the server into a tel...
Page 28 - Operating System Installation
Server Setup Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors Item Description Item Description 1 Mouse 5 Dedicated Management NIC 2 Keyboard 6 NIC 2 3 Video 7 NIC 1 4 USB 8 COM1/Management Processor 8. Connect the power cord. 9. Power up the server and load the operating system. Operating System Installation To op...
Page 29 - Routine Maintenance
Server Setup HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide 3-11 • • • Routine Maintenance The HP ProLiant DL145 Server Maintenance and Service Guide provides specific information required for general maintenance and component replacement, including: Spare part numbers Removal and replacement procedures Diagno...
Page 30 - Hardware Options Installation; Processors
4 Hardware Options Installation If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all of the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process. The following warnings apply to all procedures: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal in...
Page 33 - Memory Options; Memory Guidelines
Hardware Options Installation 12. Install the PPM. Figure 4-5: Installing a PPM 13. Reinstall the access panel. 14. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack. 15. Power up the server. NOTE: The ROM sets the processing frequency during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Memory Options The ...
Page 35 - Installing a DVD Drive
Hardware Options Installation 4. Install the DIMMs. Figure 4-7: Installing a DIMM 5. Reinstall the access panel. 6. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack. 7. Power up the server. Installing a DVD Drive To install a DVD drive: 1. Power down the server. Refer to “Powering Down the S...
Page 38 - Hard Drive Installation
Hardware Options Installation 8. Connect the data cable to the DVD drive. Figure 4-12: Connecting the data cable 9. Reinstall the access panel. 10. Restore the server to its operating position in the rack. 11. Power up the server. Hard Drive Installation The server supports up to two hard drives. To...
Page 41 - PCI-X Expansion Board
Hardware Options Installation PCI-X Expansion Board The server has one PCI-X expansion slot. CAUTION: To avoid risk of damage to the system or expansion board, remove the AC power cord before installing or removing an expansion board. With the front panel Power button in the off position, auxiliary ...
Page 44 - Operating System Installation and Software; Overview
5 Operating System Installation and Software Overview This chapter discusses the following topics: • • • • • • Operating System Installation HP ProLiant DL145 Server Support CD PXE Deployment Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) Software and Utilities — ROMPaq Utility — Management Processor Flash Utility — D...
Page 46 - PXE Deployment; Software and Utilities
Operating System Installation and Software PXE Deployment Preboot execution environment (PXE) is a component of the Intel Wired for Management (WfM) specification. This feature enables a user to configure a server and install an operating system over a network. To deploy an operating system to multi...
Page 47 - Management Processor Flash Utility
Operating System Installation and Software ROMPaq Utility ROM flash enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS). To upgrade the BIOS: 1. Download the latest ROMPaq at www.hp.com/support 2. Follow the instructions and create a ROMPaq bootable diskette. 3. Connect a USB diskette drive to the server. 4....
Page 48 - BIOS Setup Utility; Starting Setup Utility
Operating System Installation and Software BIOS Setup Utility NOTE: The BIOS Setup Utility is not required in the initial setup of the server. The default BIOS settings should be adequate. The options in this utility are meant to assist with specific configuration issues. This section describes the ...
Page 49 - Navigating Setup Utility Screens
Operating System Installation and Software Navigating Setup Utility Screens The BIOS Setup Utility consists of five primary menus (not all BIOS menus are covered in the guide): • • • • • Main: Displays details on BIOS, processor and System Memory, and lets you configure the system time and date. Adv...
Page 50 - Setup Screens
Operating System Installation and Software Setup Screens Main Table 5-2 describes the menu items available on the Main screen. Default values are shown. Table 5-2: BIOS Setup Main Screen Menu Items Primary Menu Item Sub Menu Items Default Value Description AMIBIOS Version Build Date ID N/A N/A N/A T...
Page 51 - Advanced
Operating System Installation and Software Advanced Table 5-3 describes the menu items available on the Advanced screen. Seven menu items exist on this screen. Each of these items contains submenus that in turn can also lead to subsequent submenus. Default values are shown. Table 5-3: BIOS Setup Adv...
Page 54 - Boot
Operating System Installation and Software Boot Table 5-5 describes the menu items available on the Boot screen. Seven menu items exist on this screen. Each of these items contains submenus that in turn can also lead to subsequent submenus. Default values are shown. NOTE: Setting wrong values in sub...
Page 55 - Security; Exit
Operating System Installation and Software Security Table 5-6 describes the menu items available on the Security screen. Table 5-6: BIOS Setup Security Screen Menu Items Menu Item Default Value Description Supervisor Password Not installed User Password Not installed Change Supervisor Password Enter...
Page 56 - Server Management; Configuring the Serial Port
Operating System Installation and Software Server Management The ProLiant DL145 server includes remote management features that are critical for use in high performance computing environments. The ProLiant DL145 server contains an integrated ProLiant 100-series Management Processor that operates ind...
Page 57 - Configuring Access Through the Serial Port
Operating System Installation and Software 5. Do one of the following: — Press + or – to toggle the setting between Shared and Not Shared. Press the Enter key to select the appropriate option. — Press the Enter key. The Options box appears. Press ↓ or ↑ to select Shared with BMC or Not shared W/BMC....
Page 60 - Configuring Access Through the Network
Operating System Installation and Software Configuring Access Through the Network The server is connected to the network using a standard Ethernet cable. Through this connection, you can access the Management Processor CLI, verify POST remotely, and access the BIOS Setup Utility remotely. To set up ...
Page 61 - Operator—Operator privileges allow the user to:; Accessing the Management Processor CLI
Operating System Installation and Software • Operator—Operator privileges allow the user to: — Run IPMI commands from the CLI. — Read the Sensor Data Records Log. — Read the System Event Log. The default username/password is Operator / Operator . • • • • • • • • User—User privileges allow the user t...
Page 62 - Logging Into the Management Processor Command Line Interface; Logging Out of the Management Processor CLI
Operating System Installation and Software Logging Into the Management Processor Command Line Interface To log into the Management Processor CLI and enter Terminal mode: 1. Establish a connection to the server by doing one of the following: — Establish serial communication to the server as described...
Page 63 - Using CLI Commands
Operating System Installation and Software Using CLI Commands CLI commands are entered at the ProLiant> prompt that appears after a successful login to the Management Processor. For more information on logging in to the Management Processor, refer to “Logging In to the Management Processor CLI” i...
Page 64 - Changing Passwords; Powering the Server On and Off and Resetting the Server Remotely
Operating System Installation and Software Changing Passwords Passwords are stored in nonvolatile memory and can be changed through IPMI commands. Administrator and OEM level users can change passwords through the Management Processor CLI: 1. Log in to the Management Processor CLI as described in “L...
Page 65 - Setting Up the Network
Operating System Installation and Software Setting Up the Network Administrator and OEM level users can configure the network settings for the Management Processor. To configure the settings: 1. Log in to the Management Processor CLI as described in “Logging In to the Management Processor CLI” in th...
Page 66 - Entering IPMI Commands; BIOS Console Text Redirection
Operating System Installation and Software Entering IPMI Commands Users with any account privilege can enter IPMI commands at the Management Processor CLI. To enter IPMI commands: 1. Log in to the Management Processor CLI as described in “Logging In to the Management Processor CLI” in this chapter. ...
Page 67 - Linux Operating System Redirection
Operating System Installation and Software 3. When POST shows the message Press <F10> if you want to run SETUP , press the ESC+4 keys on the remote keyboard. If the server has an administrator password configured, the system prompts you to enter the password. If the server does not have a pass...
Page 68 - Using the Watch Dog Timer
Operating System Installation and Software 3. Do one of the following: — Press + to toggle the setting to Enabled. — Press the Enter key. The Options box appears. Press ↓ or ↑ to select Enabled. Press the Enter key. 4. Press Esc to return to the previous screen or press F10 to save the changes and e...
Page 69 - System Event Log; Enter
Operating System Installation and Software 6. Do one of the following: — Press + or - to toggle the settings. — Press the Enter key. The Options box appears. Press ↓ or ↑ to select the appropriate setting. Press the Enter key to select the appropriate option. The available options include: — 5 min —...
Page 70 - Systems Insight Manager; IPMI System Management
Operating System Installation and Software HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide 5-27 Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager runs on a console and monitors ProLiant 300/500/700 units. HP Systems Insight Manager also monitors basic information on a ProLiant 100 server running Windows and pr...
Page 71 - Regulatory Compliance Notices; Regulatory Compliance Model Number; Class A Equipment
A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Model Number For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all requ...
Page 72 - Class B Equipment
Regulatory Compliance Notices 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...
Page 73 - Modifications; Mouse Compliance Statement
Regulatory Compliance Notices 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...
Page 74 - European Union Notice; Japanese Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European...
Page 75 - Laser Compliance; Battery Replacement Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide A-5 Laser Compliance 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 accord...
Page 76 - Electrostatic Discharge; Preventing Electrostatic Damage
B 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 boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage ma...
Page 78 - System Battery; Battery Replacement
C System Battery The server has a memory device that requires a battery to retain stored information. Battery Replacement When 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. Under normal use, batt...
Page 80 - Server Error Messages
D Server Error Messages Use POST error messages to assist in troubleshooting and performing basic diagnostic functions in the server. For a complete listing of error messages and other troubleshooting information, refer to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide provided at www.hp.com/support . HP ProL...
Page 81 - Server Specifications
E Server Specifications Server Specifications This appendix provides operating and performance specifications for the server. Table E-1: Server Specifications Feature Units Dimensions Height 4.3 cm (1.7 in) Depth 71.1 cm (28 in) Width 43.1 cm (17.0 in) Weight 13.6 kg (30 lb) International input requ...
Page 83 - Troubleshooting; If the Server Does Not Start
F Troubleshooting This appendix provides specific troubleshooting information for the server. Use it to diagnose server startup and installation problems. For information on LEDs, switch settings, and jumpers, refer to Chapter 1, “Server Component Identification.” If the Server Does Not Start This s...
Page 84 - Diagnosis Steps
Troubleshooting 3. Restart the server. 4. Be sure that a normal power up sequence has occurred to confirm that the system meets the minimal hardware requirements and is powered up under normal operation. The system has powered up successfully if: a. The front panel power LED turns on. b. The fans st...
Page 86 - Problems After Initial Startup
Troubleshooting Table F-4: BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 2 or 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 4-7, 9-11 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Remove add-in card to eliminate the possibility of interference. If the beep codes ar...
Page 88 - Other Troubleshooting Resources
Troubleshooting F-6 HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide Other Troubleshooting Resources Table F-6: Server Troubleshooting Resources Resource Description HP ProLiant DL145 Server Maintenance and Service Guide This resource provides a complete list of all replacement parts available, along with step-b...
Page 89 - Index
Index A C access panels cables, FCC compliance statement A-3 opening 2-3 CDs removing 2-3 ProLiant DL145 Support 5-2 accounts, user 5-17 Rack Products Documentation 3-2 Advanced screen, Setup Utility 5-8 changing passwords 5-21 air flow requirements 3-2 clearing CMOS 1-5 aligning processor 4-2 closi...