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HP Integrity rx2800 i2 Server Installation Guide Abstract This document contains specific information that is intended for users of this HP product. HP Part Number: AH395-9016E Published: August 2012 Edition: 7...
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.
Powering on the server manually..................18 Powering off the server.......................18 Powering off the server using the iLO 3 MP...............18 Powering off the server manually..................18 Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager.............19 Troubleshooting installation issues.....................19 2 Support and other resources..............20 Contacting HP........................20 Information to collect before you contact HP................20...
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Related documents......................23 Customer self repair........................23 Standard terms, abbreviations and acronyms..........25 Index......................26 Contents...
1 Installing the server Safety information Follow the instructions carefully to prevent injury and equipment damage when performing removal and replacement procedures. Voltage might be present within the server. Many assemblies are sensitive to damage by ESD. Follow the safety considerations listed to ensure safe handling of components, to prevent injury, and to prevent damage to the server: If installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component when power is applied (fans are running), reinstall the server cover immediately to prevent overheating.
Rack installation HP rack HP servers that are installed into racks are shipped with equipment-mounting slides. The HP 2U Quick Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions for HP Products ships with each set of slides. Follow the steps in this installation guide to determine where and how to install the server into the rack.
Repeat these steps for the rail on the other side of the server. Figure 1 Removing the rails from the server Attaching the pedestal kit top and bottom IMPORTANT: In this document the server top, bottom, right and left refer to the server as faced from the front with the server in a horizontal orientation.
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Figure 2 Front of server Server top/pedestal right Server bottom/pedestal left Server left/pedestal top Server right/pedestal bottom The pedestal kit bottom attaches to the right side of the server when the server is in the horizontal position. The pedestal kit top attaches to the left side of the server when in the server is in the horizontal position.
Hold the pedestal component flush against the server. Slide the pedestal component forward until it locks into place. Figure 3 Installing the pedestal bottom piece Stand the server up on the bottom piece of the pedestal kit that was just installed so the server is in the vertical position.
The ventilation holes in the pedestal kit right side piece must be matched up with the ventilation holes on the top cover of the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 Server to enable proper cooling and air flow. Failure to heed this warning causes the server to shut down with an overtemp condition.
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Figure 5 Attaching the pedestal kit side piece Secure the pedestal side by hand tightening the captive thumb screws on the rear of the server. Figure 6 Thumb screw locations Installing the server into a rack or pedestal...
Repeat these steps to install the left side piece. Attaching the pedestal feet The pedestal feet slide into the slots on the pedestal bottom, two on each side. The feet are all the same and can be mounted in any slot on the bottom piece of the pedestal kit. Figure 7 Attaching the feet Connecting server cables AC input power...
Connect the LAN cable from an available LAN port into a live connection on the network. Setting up the system For more information on using the iLO 3 MP, see the HP Integrity iLO 3 Operations Guide. Setup checklist Use the checklist in Table 3 while setting up the Integrity iLO 3.
Therefore, be sure to wait for the prompt before pressing Ctrl-C. NOTE: The prompt might take several minutes to appear, and the period that you can press Ctrl-C is very short. For typical boots, HP recommends that you let the prompt time out. Installing the server...
After selecting an option, the boot proceeds. NOTE: If no option is selected, the boot proceeds after ten seconds. Depending on how the server was configured from the factory and if the OS is installed at the time of purchase, you are taken to: UEFI shell prompt OS login prompt If the server has a factory-installed OS, you can interrupt the boot process to configure your...
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To configure specific devices, press D to launch the Device Manager. This is an advanced feature and must only be performed when directed. To perform maintenance on the system such as adding, deleting, or reordering boot options, press M to launch the Boot Maintenance Manager. Installing the server...
Operating system is not loaded onto the server There are three options on how to load the OS if it is not loaded onto your server. For instructions on loading an operating system onto a server, see the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 User Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/integrity_servers-docs.
Powering on the server using the iLO 3 MP NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 3 MP PR command, the server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the server.
HP Smart Update Manager does not require an agent for remote installations. After the installation is complete, HP Smart Update Manager also removes all remote files associated with the installation.
Contacting HP Information to collect before you contact HP NOTE: HP recommends that you record any changes that you make to your system, as well as how the changes affect system behavior. Collect the following information: Technical support registration number (if applicable)
HP, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution, based on your product's service level. Notifications may be sent to your authorized HP Channel Partner for on-site service, if configured and available in your country. The software is available in two variants: HP Insight Remote Support Standard: This software supports server and storage devices and is optimized for environments with 1-50 servers.
HP servers, storage, network, and SAN environments, plus selected non-HP servers that have a support obligation with HP. It is integrated with HP Systems Insight Manager. A dedicated server is recommended to host both HP Systems Insight Manager and HP Insight Remote Support Advanced.
If during the diagnosis period HP (or HP service providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CRU part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement. There are three categories of CRU parts: Parts for which customer self repair is mandatory.
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HP specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU 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.
Standard terms, abbreviations and acronyms ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. BBWC Battery Backed Write Cache. Corrected machine check. Cold-swappable A component that requires the operating system be shut down and the server powered off before it can be removed. Cold-swappable components are signified with blue touch points. Corrected platform error.
HP Smart Update Manager, HP-UX Ignite, HPSUM see HP Smart Update Manager safety information, general, server installation checklist, iLO 3 MP installing into a pedestal, PC command, 17, installing into a rack,...
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UEFI accessing from iLO MP, Front Page, saving configuration settings,...
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