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HP ProLiant DL120 Gen9 Server
Maintenance and Service Guide
Abstract
This guide describes identification and maintenance procedures, diagnostic tools, specifications, and requirements for hardware components and
software. This guide is for an experienced service technician. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, trained in
recognizing hazards in products, and are familiar with weight and stability precautions.
Part Number: 781877-001
December 2014
Edition: 1

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  • Page 1 This guide describes identification and maintenance procedures, diagnostic tools, specifications, and requirements for hardware components and software. This guide is for an experienced service technician. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, trained in recognizing hazards in products, and are familiar with weight and stability precautions.
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2014 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hot-plug drive ............................35 Access panel ............................36 Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive backplane ....................37 Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive backplane ....................... 38 HP Smart Storage Battery ......................... 39 FBWC module ............................40 Optical drive blank ..........................41 Optical drive ............................42 Fan and fan blank ...........................
  • Page 4 Quick-release latch rack ear assembly......................64 System board ............................65 Power supplies and backplane ........................72 HP 550-W Power Supply ........................ 72 HP 800-W/900-W Gold AC Power Input Module ................73 RPS backplane ..........................74 HP Trusted Platform Module ........................76 Troubleshooting .......................... 77 Troubleshooting resources ........................
  • Page 5 GPU cabling ............................103 Specifications ........................... 104 Environmental specifications ........................104 Mechanical specifications ........................104 Power supply specifications ........................105 Hot-plug power supply calculations ......................105 Acronyms and abbreviations ...................... 106 Documentation feedback ......................109 Index ............................110 Contents 5...

  • Page 6: Customer Self Repair

    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.
  • Page 7 HP sono realizzati con numerosi componenti che possono essere riparati direttamente dal cliente (CSR, Customer Self Repair). Se in fase di diagnostica HP (o un centro di servizi o di assistenza HP) identifica il guasto come riparabile mediante un ricambio CSR, HP lo spedirà direttamente al cliente per la sostituzione.
  • Page 8 La mancata restituzione del componente può comportare la fatturazione del ricambio da parte di HP. Nel caso di riparazione da parte del cliente, HP sostiene tutte le spese di spedizione e resa e sceglie il corriere/vettore da utilizzare.
  • Page 9 Si, durante la fase de diagnóstico, HP (o los proveedores o socios de servicio de HP) identifica que una reparación puede llevarse a cabo mediante el uso de un componente CSR, HP le enviará dicho componente directamente para que realice su sustitución. Los componentes CSR se clasifican en dos categorías:...
  • Page 10 HP podrá cobrarle por el de sustitución. En el caso de todas sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes y escogerá la empresa de transporte que se utilice para dicho servicio.
  • Page 11 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente. No entanto, se desejar que a HP as substitua, pode haver ou não a cobrança de taxa adicional, dependendo do tipo de serviço de garantia destinado ao produto.
  • Page 12 No caso desse serviço, a substituição de peças CSR é obrigatória. Se desejar que a HP substitua essas peças, serão cobradas as despesas de transporte e mão-de-obra do serviço. Customer self repair 12...
  • Page 13 Customer self repair 13...
  • Page 14 Customer self repair 14...
  • Page 15 Customer self repair 15...

  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Catalog

    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.
  • Page 17 Optional: Opcional—Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente. No entanto, se desejar que a HP as substitua, pode haver ou não a cobrança de taxa adicional, dependendo do tipo de serviço de garantia destinado ao produto.
  • Page 18 Illustrated parts catalog 18...

  • Page 19: System Components

    System components HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current supported parts information, see the HP PartSurfer website (http://partsurfer.hp.com). Item Description Spare part Customer self number repair (on page 6) System board assembly (includes alcohol pad and thermal...
  • Page 20 4-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive backplane 790486-001 Optional HP Smart Storage Battery 750450-001 Mandatory HP 550-W Power Supply 766879-001 Optional RPS backplane for HP 800-W/900-W Gold AC Power Input 784636-001 Optional Module HP 800-W/900-W Gold AC Power Input Module 754376-001 Mandatory Cables —...
  • Page 21 Item Description Spare part Customer self number repair (on page 6) f) 200GB hot-plug SATA, SSD, SFF, 6G* 692165-001 Mandatory g) 400GB hot-plug SATA, SSD, SFF, 6G* 692166-001 Mandatory h) 800GB hot-plug SATA, SSD, SFF, 6G* 692167-001 Mandatory i) 120GB hot-plug SATA, SSD, SFF, 6G* 718136-001 Mandatory j) 120GB hot-plug SATA, SSD, LFF, 6G*...
  • Page 22 Item Description Spare part Customer self number repair (on page 6) ap) 4TB hot-plug SATA, LFF, 7,200 RPM, 6G* 693720-001 Mandatory aq) 6TB hot-plug SATA, LFF, 7,200 RPM, 6G* 761496-001 Mandatory ar) 1.6TB SATA, SSD, SFF, 6G* 757381-001 Mandatory as) 1.6TB SATA, SSD, LFF, 6G* 757382-001 Mandatory —...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 Optional: Opcional—Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente. No entanto, se desejar que a HP as substitua, pode haver ou não a cobrança de taxa adicional, dependendo do tipo de serviço de garantia destinado ao produto.
  • Page 25 Illustrated parts catalog 25...

  • Page 26: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    T-25 Torx screwdriver (for screws located inside the front panel quick-release levers) • T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver • HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 81) Safety considerations Before performing service procedures, review all the safety information. 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.

  • Page 27: Server Warnings And Cautions

    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.

  • Page 28: Rack Warnings

    Extend the server from the rack (on page 30). If you are performing service procedures in an HP, Compaq branded, Telco, or third-party rack cabinet, you can use the locking feature of the rack rails to support the server and gain access to internal components.

  • Page 29: Remove The Security Bezel (Optional)

    Remove the security bezel (optional) The security bezel is only supported in servers using the quick-release latch rack ears. To access the front panel components, unlock and then remove the security bezel. Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.

  • Page 30: Extend The Server From The Rack

    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.

  • Page 31: Remove The Air Baffle

    Place the server on a sturdy, level surface. Remove the air baffle CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open. To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29).
  • Page 32 Extend the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 36). Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards. Remove the secondary PCI riser cage or PCI blank. Secondary PCI riser cage PCI blank Removal and replacement procedures 32...

  • Page 33: Non-Hot-Plug Drive Carrier

    Remove any expansion boards installed in the primary riser cage. Remove the primary PCI riser cage. Non-hot-plug drive carrier 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: Power down the server (on page 29).

  • Page 34: Non-Hot-Plug Drive

    Remove the drive carrier. To replace the component, slide the component into the bay until it clicks. 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 remove the component: Back up all server data on the drive.

  • Page 35: Hot-Plug Drive Blank

    Remove the drive from the carrier. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Hot-plug drive blank 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: If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel...

  • Page 36: Access Panel

    Remove the hot-plug drive. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Access panel To remove the component: 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 open or removed.

  • Page 37: Four-Bay Lff Non-Hot-Plug Drive Backplane

    If the access panel latch is locked, use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the latch. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive backplane To remove the component: If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)"...

  • Page 38: Four-Bay Lff Hot-Plug Drive Backplane

    Remove the non-hot-plug drive backplane. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive backplane To remove the component: If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)" on page 29). Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

  • Page 39: Hp Smart Storage Battery

    HP Smart Storage Battery For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/qs). CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down and the last to be powered back up.

  • Page 40: Fbwc Module

    Remove the HP Smart Storage Battery. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. FBWC module WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

  • Page 41: Optical Drive Blank

    If removing a FBWC module from an expansion board in slot 2, remove the PCI riser assembly first before disconnecting the cache module cable. For information on FBWC cabling, see "FBWC cabling (on page 98)". Disconnect the cache module backup power cable from the cache module. Remove the cache module.

  • Page 42: Optical Drive

    Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 36). Remove the optical drive blank Four-bay LFF drive model Eight-bay SFF drive model To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
  • Page 43 To remove the component: If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)" on page 29). Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30).

  • Page 44: Fan And Fan Blank

    Eight-bay SFF drive model To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Fan and fan blank Fan population guidelines To provide sufficient airflow to the system if a fan fails, the server supports redundant fans. Configuration Fan bay 1 Fan bay 2 Fan bay 3 Fan bay 4 Fan bay 5 Blank Blank Non-redundant...

  • Page 45: Fan Blank

    If one fan rotor fails, the system continues to operate without redundancy. This condition is indicated by a flashing amber Health LED. If two fan rotors fail, the system shuts down. The minimum fan requirement to make this server bootable is three fans. Fan blank WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the...

  • Page 46: Dimms

    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 ESD. To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29).

  • Page 47: Heatsink

    Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 36). If necessary, remove the PCI riser cages ("Remove the PCI riser cage"...
  • Page 48 Remove the heatsink from the processor backplate. To replace the component: Clean the old thermal grease from the processor with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink. Install the heatsink: Position the heatsink on the processor backplate.

  • Page 49: Processor

    Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence. Install the air baffle. Install the access panel. Do one of the following: Slide the server into the rack. Install the server into the rack. Connect each power cord to the server. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  • Page 50 Extend the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 36). Remove the air baffle (on page 31). Remove the heatsink: Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then loosen the other pair of screws. Completely loosen all screws in the same sequence.
  • Page 51 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. Remove the processor from the processor retaining bracket. 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.
  • Page 52 To replace the component: 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. CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.
  • Page 53 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. Clean the old thermal grease from the heatsink with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.

  • Page 54: Expansion Board

    Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence. Install the air baffle. Install the access panel. Do one of the following: Slide the server into the rack. Install the server into the rack. Connect each power cord to the server. Connect each power cord to the power source.

  • Page 55: Primary Pcie Riser Board And Cage

    Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Primary PCIe riser board and cage Removal and replacement procedures 55...
  • Page 56 CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed. To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

  • Page 57: Full-Height Half-Length Pcie Riser Board And Cage

    To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Full-height half-length PCIe riser board and cage To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30).

  • Page 58: Flexiblelom Riser Assembly

    To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. FlexibleLOM riser assembly To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30).

  • Page 59: Gpu

    Remove the FlexibleLOM adapter from the riser cage. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30).

  • Page 60: System Battery

    Remove the GPU riser cage. Remove the GPU from the riser cage. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. System battery If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock.
  • Page 61 Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default configuration. After replacing the battery, use BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities ("HP UEFI System Utilities" on page 78) to reconfigure the system. To replace the component: Insert the battery with the "+"...

  • Page 62: Front I/O Module

    Slide the server into the rack. Install the server into the rack. Power up the server. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. Front I/O module To remove the component: If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)"...

  • Page 63: Thumbscrew Rack Ear Assembly

    — Eight-bay SFF drive model Remove the screw and the front I/O module from the panel. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Thumbscrew rack ear assembly WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

  • Page 64: Quick-Release Latch Rack Ear Assembly

    To remove the component: Power down the server (on page 29). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack (on page 30). Remove the server from the rack (on page 30).

  • Page 65: System Board

    Remove the PCI riser cages ("Remove the PCI riser cage" on page 31). Disconnect all cables connected to the system board. Remove the HP Smart Storage Battery ("HP Smart Storage Battery" on page 39). Remove all DIMMs. Remove the heatsink:...
  • Page 66 Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then loosen the other pair of screws. Completely loosen all screws in the same sequence. Remove the heatsink from the processor backplate. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor retaining bracket.
  • Page 67 Remove the processor from the processor retaining bracket. CAUTION: When returning a damaged system board to HP, always install all processor socket covers to prevent damage to the processor sockets and system board. Remove the system board: Remove the system board screws.
  • Page 68 To replace the system board assembly: Install the system board assembly. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor retaining bracket. Removal and replacement procedures 68...
  • Page 69 Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use. 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.
  • Page 70 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. 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.
  • Page 71 Tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence. Install the fans. Install all components removed from the failed system board. Connect all cables disconnected from the failed system board.

  • Page 72: Power Supplies And Backplane

    Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. Press the F10 key to confirm exiting System Utilities. The server automatically reboots. Power supplies and backplane HP 550-W Power Supply WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

  • Page 73: Hp 800-W/900-W Gold Ac Power Input Module

    Remove the power supply. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. HP 800-W/900-W Gold AC Power Input Module WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

  • Page 74: Rps Backplane

    Release the power cord from the the hook-and-loop strap. Remove all power: Disconnect the power cord from the power source. Disconnect the power cord from the server. Remove the power input module from the RPS backplane. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. RPS backplane WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the...
  • Page 75 36). Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board and any associated component (drive backplane, GPU, etc.). Remove any installed power input modules ("HP 800-W/900-W Gold AC Power Input Module" on page 73). Remove the RPS backplane.

  • Page 76: Hp Trusted Platform Module

    If you suspect a TPM board failure, leave the TPM installed and remove the system board. Contact an HP authorized service provider for a replacement system board and TPM board.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    • Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/Gen9_TSG_zh_cn) The HP ProLiant Gen9 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: •...

  • Page 78: Diagnostic Tools

    Diagnostic tools HP UEFI System Utilities The HP UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM. The UEFI System Utilities enable you to perform a wide range of configuration activities, including: • Configuring system devices and installed options •...

  • Page 79: Flexible Boot Control

    OS installation if the defaults are restored. To avoid this issue, use the User Defined Defaults feature in UEFI System Utilities to override the factory default settings. For more information, see the HP UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HP ProLiant Gen9 Servers on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantUEFI/docs).

  • Page 80: Embedded Uefi Shell

    Embedded UEFI shell The system BIOS in all HP ProLiant Gen9 servers includes an Embedded UEFI Shell in the ROM. The UEFI Shell environment provides an API, a command line prompt, and a set of CLIs that allow scripting, file manipulation, and system information.

  • Page 81: Hp Proliant Pre-Boot Health Summary

    When power is available to the server but the server is not powered on, iLO runs on auxiliary power and can take control of the server video adapter to display the HP ProLiant Pre-boot Health Summary. For additional information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo) or the HP ProLiant Gen9 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting.

  • Page 82: Active Health System

    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).

  • Page 83: Integrated Management Log

    USB support HP servers support both USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports. Both types of ports support installing all types of USB devices (USB 1.0, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0), but may run at lower speeds in specific situations: •...

  • Page 84: External Usb Functionality

    The pre-OS behavior of the USB ports is configurable in System Utilities, so that the user can change the default operation of the USB ports. For more information, see the HP UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HP ProLiant Gen9 Servers on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantUEFI/docs).

  • Page 85: Component Identification

    Component identification Front panel components • Four LFF drive model Item Description Optical drive (optional) Serial label pull tab* USB 2.0 connector LFF drives *The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. The top side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label.

  • Page 86: Front Panel Leds And Buttons

    Front panel LEDs and buttons • Four LFF drive model Item Description Status UID button/LED* Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue: • 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress • 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated •...

  • Page 87: Power Fault Leds

    Subsystem LED behavior 1 flash System board 2 flashes Processor 3 flashes Memory 4 flashes Riser board PCIe slots 5 flashes FlexibleLOM 6 flashes Removable HP Flexible Smart Array controller/Smart SAS HBA controller Component identification 87...

  • Page 88: Rear Panel Components

    Subsystem LED behavior 7 flashes System board PCIe slots 8 flashes Power backplane or storage backplane 9 flashes Power supply Rear panel components Item Description Slot 3 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1)* Slot 2 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1) Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) Non-hot-plug power supply Power supply blank (bay 2 of optional redundant power supply module)

  • Page 89: Pcie Riser Board Slot Definitions

    Item Description Status UID LED Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue: • 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress • 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated • 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress Off = Deactivated NIC link LED...

  • Page 90: System Board Components

    Front I/O connector Fan connector 5 Fan connector 4 Fan connector 3 Fan connector 2 Fan connector 1 HP Smart Storage Battery connector 6-pin drive backplane power connector Internal USB 3.0 24-pin power connector 16 pin RPS connector Mini-SAS connector 1 Mini-SAS connector 2 * For more information on the riser board slots supported by the onboard PCIe riser connectors, see "PCIe...

  • Page 91: Dimm Slot Locations

    DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 8). The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines. The arrow points to the front of the server. System maintenance switch Position Default Function Off = Dedicated iLO management security is enabled.

  • Page 92: Nmi Functionality

    IMPORTANT: Before using the S7 switch to change to Legacy BIOS Boot Mode, be sure the HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is disabled. Do not use the B140i controller when the server is in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.
  • Page 93 The blue Locate LED is behind the release lever and is visible when illuminated. IMPORTANT: The HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is only available in UEFI Boot Mode. It cannot be enabled in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. If the B140i controller is disabled, drives connected to the system board Mini-SAS connectors operate in AHCI or Legacy mode.

  • Page 94: Cabling

    For information on cabling peripheral components, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms). CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or crimped.
  • Page 95 • Four-bay LFF drive backplane connected to a P440 controller in the low-profile expansion slot Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable • Four-bay LFF drive backplane connected to an H240 adapter in the low-profile expansion slot Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable Cabling 95...

  • Page 96: Four-Bay Lff Non-Hot-Plug Drive Cabling

    Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cabling • Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive backplane connected to the system board Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable • Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive backplane connected to the H240 host-bus adapter Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable Cabling 96...

  • Page 97: Eight-Bay Sff Hot-Plug Drive Cabling

    Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cabling • Eight-bay SFF drive backplane connected to the system board Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable • Eight-bay SFF drive backplane connected to a P440 controller in the low-profile expansion slot Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable Cabling 97...

  • Page 98: Fbwc Cabling

    • Eight-bay SFF drive backplane connected to an H240 adapter in the low-profile expansion slot Item Description Drive power cable Mini-SAS cable FBWC cabling Depending on the controller option installed, the actual storage controller connectors might look different from what is shown in this section. •...
  • Page 99 • FBWC module cabling for storage controller installed in PCIe slot 2 • FBWC module cabling for storage controller installed in PCIe slot 3 Cabling 99...

  • Page 100: Hp Smart Storage Battery Cabling

    HP Smart Storage battery cabling HP Power supply cabling • HP 550 W Power Supply cabling Item Description 16-pin power supply sideband signal cable 24-pin power supply cable Cabling 100...

  • Page 101: Optical Drive Cabling

    • HP RPS backplane cabling Item Description 16-pin power supply sideband signal cable 24-pin power supply cable 10-pin RPS cable for GPU Optical drive cabling • Four-bay LFF configuration Item Description Drive power cable Optical drive cable Cabling 101...

  • Page 102: Front I/O Cabling

    • Eight-bay SFF configuration Item Description Drive power cable Optical drive cable Front I/O cabling • Four-bay LFF configuration Item Description Front I/O cable USB 2.0 connector cable Ambient temperature sensor cable Cabling 102...

  • Page 103: Gpu Cabling

    • Eight-bay SFF configuration Item Description Front I/O cable USB 2.0 connector cable Ambient temperature sensor cable GPU cabling Cabling 103...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 125 m (1.8°F per every 410 ft) above 900 m (2953 ft) to a maximum of 3048 m (10,000 ft). The approved hardware configurations for this system are listed on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/ASHRAE).

  • Page 105: Power Supply Specifications

    HP 800-W/900-W Gold AC Power Input Module (PN 744689-B21) This module is supported when the two-bay HP RPS backplane option (PN 745813-B21) is installed. For more information about the power supply features, specifications, and compatibility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/proliant/powersupply).

  • Page 106: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Advanced Memory Protection application program interface ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Customer Self Repair FBWC flash-backed write cache graphics processing unit host bus adapter HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager hertz Integrated Lights-Out Acronyms and abbreviations 106...
  • Page 107 PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express POST Power-On Self Test power supply unit RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility redundant power supply serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA Secure Digital Systems Insight Manager HP Service Pack for ProLiant Acronyms and abbreviations 107...
  • Page 108 Trusted Platform Module UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface unit identification universal serial bus Acronyms and abbreviations 108...

  • Page 109: Documentation Feedback

    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 (mailto:docsfeedback@hp.com). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your feedback.

  • Page 110: Index

    HP Smart Storage Battery 39 drive backplane 37, 38 HP SmartDrive LED definitions 92 drive blank 35 HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) 81, 83 drive cabling 94 HP technical support 6 drive carrier 33 HP Trusted Platform Module option 76...
  • Page 111 LED, health 87 rack ears 63, 64 LEDs, NIC 88 rack warnings 28 LEDs, power fault 87 rear panel components 88 LEDs, power supply 87 rear panel LEDs 88 LEDs, rear panel 88 redundant power supply 72 legacy USB support 83 re-entering the server serial number 80 removal and replacement procedures 26 removing server from rack 30...
  • Page 112 weight 104 Index 112...

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