Page 1: User Guide
HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server User Guide Abstract This document provides detailed instructions to configure and use the HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server. Part Number: 666298-004a January 2015 Edition: 5...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Component identification ....................... 7 Front panel components ..........................7 Front panel LEDs and buttons ........................8 Rear panel components ..........................9 Rear panel LEDs and buttons ........................10 System board components ........................10 DIMM slot locations ........................11 System maintenance switch ......................12 NMI functionality ...........................
Page 4 Installing GPU brackets ........................61 Connecting the SUV cable ........................69 Redundant hot-plug power supply option ....................69 HP Trusted Platform Module option ......................71 Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................72 Retaining the recovery key/password ....................74 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ....................74 Cabling .............................
Page 5 Drivers ............................95 Software and firmware ........................95 Version control ..........................95 HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ........96 HP Technology Service Portfolio ...................... 96 Change control and proactive notification ..................96 Troubleshooting .......................... 98 Troubleshooting resources ........................
Page 6 Acronyms and abbreviations ...................... 112 Documentation feedback ......................116 Index ............................117 Contents 6...
Page 7: Component Identification
Component identification Front panel components Item Description Hot-plug drive, Box 1 drive 1 Hot-plug drive, Box 1 drive 2 Option bay 1, PCI riser Hot-plug drive, Box 1 drive 3 Hot-plug drive, Box 1 drive 4 Option bay 1, FlexibleLOM riser SUV connector Serial connector NIC 1 connector...
Page 8: Front Panel Leds And Buttons
Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status Power On/Standby button Solid green = System on and system power LED Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present* Health LED Solid green = Normal Flashing amber = System degraded...
Page 9: Rear Panel Components
** To identify components in a degraded or critical state, see the iLO/BIOS logs and the server troubleshooting guide. Rear panel components Item Description Fan 8 Fan 7 HP APM interface Power supply 4 Fan 4 Fan 3 Fan 1 Fan 2...
Page 10: Rear Panel Leds And Buttons
Rear panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status System fan LEDs Off = Normal 1-2, 4-7, Amber = Fan has failed 12-13 UID button/LED Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress Off = Deactivated Power supply LEDs Solid green = Normal 8-11...
Page 11: Dimm Slot Locations
Item Description Cache module connector PCIe x24 riser connector SATA connector 2 SATA connector 1 System battery Processor socket 2 Processor 2 DIMM slots 12-pin system board power connector 24-pin RPS connector Processor 1 DIMM slots Processor socket 1 Mini-SAS connector 2i Mini-SAS connector 1i microSD card slot Hot-plug drive backplane sideband connector...
Page 12: System Maintenance Switch
The arrow points to the front of the server. System maintenance switch Position Default Function Off = iLO 4 security is enabled. On = iLO 4 security is disabled. Off = System configuration can be changed. On = System configuration is locked. Reserved Reserved Off = Power-on password is enabled.
Page 13: Nmi Functionality
To force the system to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, do one of the following: • Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature. • Short the NMI header ("System board components" on page 10). For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/NMI). Drive numbering • Front hot-plug drive bay numbers (box 1) Component identification 13...
Page 14: Hot-Plug Drive Led Definitions
• Rear SFF drive bay numbers (box 0) Hot-plug drive LED definitions Item Status Definition 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. Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity...
Page 15 Item Status Definition The drive is not configured by a RAID controller. Component identification 15...
Page 16: Operations
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.
Page 17: Remove The Front Gpu Cage
Use the tray handle to pull the server out of the chassis. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. Remove the front GPU cage Power down the server (on page 16). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the chassis (on page 16).
Page 18: Remove The Interposer Board
Left node Right node Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 31). Connect all peripheral cables to the server. Power up the server. Remove the interposer board Power down the server (on page 16). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
Page 19: Install The Interposer Board
Remove the interposer board. Install the interposer board Install the interposer board. Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 31). Connect all peripheral cables to the server. Power up the server.
Page 20: Install The Front Gpu Bracket
Remove the server from the chassis (on page 16). Remove the front GPU cage (on page 17). Remove the interposer board assembly ("Remove the interposer board" on page 18). Remove the front GPU bracket. Install the front GPU bracket Install the front GPU bracket into the server, and then tighten the thumbscrews. Install the interposer board (on page 19).
Page 21: Remove The Processor Air Baffle
Remove the processor air baffle Power down the server (on page 16). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the chassis (on page 16). Remove the front GPU cage (on page 17). Remove the interposer board assembly ("Remove the interposer board"...
Page 22: Removing The Sff Hot-Plug Drive Cage
IMPORTANT: If the DIMM latches are not fully closed, the baffle will not sit properly. Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20). Install the interposer board (on page 19). Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis"...
Page 23: Installing The Sff Hot-Plug Drive Cage
Installing the SFF hot-plug drive cage Install the SFF hot-plug drive cage. Connect the power and Mini-SAS cables to the drive backplane. Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 31). Connect all peripheral cables to the server. Power up the server.
Page 24: Install The Pci Riser Cage
Lift the cage to remove it from the tray. Install the PCI riser cage If necessary, install the expansion boards ("Installing an expansion board" on page 58). Install the PCI riser cage. IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCI riser cage is not seated properly. Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20).
Page 25: Remove The Flexiblelom Riser Cage
Connect all peripheral cables to the server. Power up the server. Remove the FlexibleLOM riser cage Power down the server (on page 16). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the chassis (on page 16). Remove the SFF hot-plug drive cage ("Removing the SFF hot-plug drive cage"...
Page 26 Install the FlexibleLOM riser cage. Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20). Install the interposer board (on page 19). Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the SFF hot-plug drive cage ("Installing the SFF hot-plug drive cage" on page 23). Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis"...
Page 27: Setup
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 single package. A number of service level options are available to meet your needs.
Page 28: Temperature Requirements
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 allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
Page 29: Power Requirements
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose.
Page 30: Contents Of The Server Shipping Carton
System Installation Instructions that ship with the rack hardware kit, and applicable installation instructions. Installing options Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, see the documentation that ships with the option. For server-specific information, see the server user guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Setup 30...
Page 31: Installing The Components
Installing the components WARNING: The server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Reduce the weight of the server by removing the hard drives and power supplies before installing the server into the rack. At least two people are required to lift the server during installation or removal.
Page 32: Powering Up The Chassis
Manager for any errors which may prevent installed components from powering up. Configuring the chassis For further information on setting up and configuring your system, see the HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis Quick Setup Instructions and the HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis Setup and Installation Guide.
Page 33 For advanced users, to modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 when prompted to enter the RBSU. By default, the RBSU runs in the English language. To retain the HP recommended default server configuration and install the operating system, press F10 to initiate Intelligent Provisioning. Proceed to the next section.
Page 34: Installing The System Software
Update. If the check box is not selected, the latest drivers are already installed. Registering the server To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the HP Product Registration website (http://register.hp.com).
Page 35: Hardware Options Installation
To install the processor: Update the system ROM. Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM. Power down the server (on page 16).
Page 36 CAUTION: To prevent possible server overheating, always populate processor socket 2 with a processor and a heatsink or a processor socket cover and a heatsink blank. IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the server does not function. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor retaining bracket.
Page 37 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 38 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. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink. CAUTION: Heatsinks specified for processor 1 and 2 are not interchangeable. Be sure to note the appropriate orientation on the heatsink label.
Page 39: Memory Options
Position the heatsink on the processor backplate. 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 processor air baffle (on page 21). Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20).
Page 40: Hp Smartmemory
HP SmartMemory, introduced for Gen8 servers, authenticates and unlocks certain features available only on HP Qualified memory and verifies whether installed memory has passed HP qualification and test processes. Qualified memory is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software.
Page 41: Dimm Identification
DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and table. Item Description Definition Size — Rank 1R = Single-rank 2R = Dual-rank 3R = Three-rank 4R = Quad-rank Data width x4 = 4-bit x8 = 8-bit Voltage rating L = Low voltage (1.35V)
Page 42: Advanced Ecc Memory Configuration
Advanced ECC provides additional protection over Standard ECC because it is possible to correct certain memory errors that would otherwise be uncorrected and result in a server failure. Using HP Advanced Memory Error Detection technology, the server provides notification when a DIMM is degrading and has a higher probability of uncorrectable memory error.
Page 43: General Dimm Slot Population Guidelines
For DIMM spare replacement, install the DIMMs per slot number as instructed by the system software. For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator). The following DIMM speeds are supported in this server.
Page 44: Installing A Dimm
• Each channel must have a valid online spare configuration. • Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration. • Each populated channel must have a spare rank. A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration. Lockstep Memory population guidelines For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: •...
Page 45: Drive Guidelines
Power up the server. If you are installing DIMMs in online spare, mirrored, or lock-step configuration, configure this mode in RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 89). For more information about LEDs and troubleshooting failed DIMMs, see "Systems Insight Display LED combinations."...
Page 46: Installing A Hot-Plug Drive
Installing a hot-plug drive Remove the drive blank. Prepare the drive. Install the drive. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Hot-plug drive LED definitions" on page 14). Installing SFF quick-release drive cages Power down the server (on page 16). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
Page 47 Remove the front GPU cage (on page 17). Remove the interposer board (on page 18). Remove the front GPU bracket (on page 19). Attach the Mini-SAS cable to Mini-SAS connector port 1i on the system board. Attach the power connectors to the personality board. The power connectors can plug into either port on the personality board.
Page 48 Remove the GPU blank from the cage. Using the six M2.5 screws included with the GPU cage and the four flathead screws included in the option kit, attach the drive cages to the GPU cages: Front GPU cage Hardware options installation 48...
Page 49 Top rear GPU cage Using the eight T-15 screws included in the option kit, attach the SFF cable to the drive cages: Front drive cage Hardware options installation 49...
Page 50 Rear drive cage Install the quick-release drives in the front and rear drive cages ("Installing a quick-release drive" on page 51). Route the SFF cable as indicated in the following illustrations: Left node Hardware options installation 50...
Page 51: Installing A Quick-Release Drive
Right node Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20). Install the interposer board (on page 19). Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 31). Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
Page 52: Controller Options
The server ships with HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i Controller. For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Dynamic Smart Array RAID Controller User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/DSA_RAID_UG_en). To configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en).
Page 53: Installing The Fbwc Module And Capacitor Pack
CAUTION: After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data is lost if the cable is detached.
Page 54 Do one of the following: Install the cache module in the SAS cache module connector on the system board. For connector locations, see "System board components (on page 10)." Install the cache module into the storage controller. If using a storage controller, install the controller card into the PCI riser cage ("Installing an expansion board"...
Page 55 Left node Right node Hardware options installation 55...
Page 56: Smart Array Enablement Mini-Sas Cable Option
Install the FBWC capacitor pack into the holder mounted in the server tray. Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20). Install the interposer board (on page 19). Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the SFF hot-plug drive cage ("Installing the SFF hot-plug drive cage"...
Page 57 Connect the Mini-SAS cable from the option kit to the storage controller. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 24). Install the front GPU bracket (on page 20). Install the interposer board (on page 19). Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the SFF hot-plug drive cage ("Installing the SFF hot-plug drive cage"...
Page 58: Expansion Board Options
Route the Mini-SAS cable from the storage controller and connect it to the SFF hot-plug drive cage backplane. For more information see Mini-SAS cabling (on page 80). Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 31). Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
Page 59 Install the expansion board into the slot until it seats firmly. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 24). IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCI riser cage is not seated properly. Connect any required internal cables to the expansion board. Refer to the documentation that ships with the expansion board.
Page 60: Gpu Installation
NVIDIA Tesla K10, K20, K20X, and K40; NVIDIA GRID K2 and The minimum system requirement for the system board embedded HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i Controller to support large Bar function is version P75 2013. 09 .08. Hardware options installation 60...
Page 61: Gpu Population Rules
GPU population rules Observe the following population rules when installing a GPU in the server: CAUTION: For proper cooling, be sure that all slots in the GPU cage are occupied by a GPU or a GPU blank. Number of GPU Rear GPU cage Rear GPU cage top bay Front GPU cage...
Page 62 Remove the GPU blank from the cage. To install the GPU in the rear GPU cage: Remove the interposer board (on page 18). Remove the rear GPU cage. Remove the GPU cage standoffs: When installing the Tesla K20/K20X/K40 and GRID M40 GPUs, remove the three standoffs. When installing the Tesla K10 and GRID K2 GPUs, remove the two rear standoffs.
Page 63 — Front GPU cage — Rear GPU cage Remove the existing front I/O bracket from the GPU. Install the brackets onto the GPU: Front I/O bracket for Tesla K20/K20X/K40 and GRID M40 Hardware options installation 63...
Page 64 Use three M2.5 screws to attach this bracket to the Tesla K20/K20X/K40. Use two M2.5 screws to attach this bracket to the GRID M40. Hardware options installation 64...
Page 65 Rear support bracket Connect the power and power capping cable to the GPU. Install the GPU into the GPU cage, and then secure it with the T-10 screws: Tesla K10 and GRID K2 GPUs Hardware options installation 65...
Page 66 — Front GPU cage — Rear GPU cage Tesla K20/K20X/K40 and GRID M40 GPUs Hardware options installation 66...
Page 67 — Front GPU cage — Rear GPU cage To install a secondary GPU in the rear cage: Hardware options installation 67...
Page 68 Install the GPU cage divider plate included in the original server box. Install the secondary GPU: — Tesla K10 and GRID K2 GPUs — Tesla K20/K20X/K40 and GRID M40 GPUs Hardware options installation 68...
Page 69: Connecting The Suv Cable
Install the GPU cage. Install the interposer board (on page 19). Install the front GPU cage (on page 17). Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 31). Connect all peripheral cables to the server. Power up the server.
Page 70 Label color Output 750 W Orange 1,200 W Green 1,200 W -48Vdc White 1,500 W Yellow 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 install the component: Unfasten the cable management solution to access the power supply bays.
Page 71: Hp Trusted Platform Module Option
HP Trusted Platform Module option 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). Use these instructions to install and enable a TPM on a supported server. This procedure includes three sections: Installing the Trusted Platform Module board (on page 72).
Page 72: Installing The Trusted Platform Module Board
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 operating instructions, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system.
Page 73 CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security rivet. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on an installed TPM, administrators should consider the system compromised and take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of the system data.
Page 74: Retaining The Recovery Key/Password
OS application TPM settings. For more information on firmware updates and hardware procedures, see the HP Trusted Platform Module Best Practices White Paper on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
Page 75: 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 76: Sff Hot-Plug Drive Cage
SFF hot-plug drive cage Front quick-release cage • Left node Cabling 76...
Page 77: Rear Quick-Release Drive Cage
• Right node Rear quick-release drive cage • Left node Cabling 77...
Page 78: Front Gpu
• Right node Front GPU • Left node Item Description Front GPU riser board to L2 power board Front GPU to front GPU riser board Cabling 78...
Page 79: Rear Gpu
• Right node Item Description Front GPU riser board to L2 power board Front GPU to front GPU riser board Rear GPU Item Description Rear GPU riser board to L2 power board Rear GPU to rear GPU riser board Cabling 79...
Page 80: Mini-Sas Cabling
Mini-SAS cabling SFF hot-plug drive cage Front quick-release drive cage • Left node Cabling 80...
Page 81: Rear Quick-Release Drive Cage
• Right node Rear quick-release drive cage • Left node Cabling 81...
Page 82: Fbwc Capacitor Pack Cabling
• Right node FBWC capacitor pack cabling • Left node Cabling 82...
Page 83 • Right node Cabling 83...
Page 84: Software And Configuration Utilities
QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/qs). HP iLO The iLO 4 subsystem is a standard component of HP ProLiant servers that simplifies initial server setup, server health monitoring, power and thermal optimization, and remote server administration. The iLO 4 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated network interface.
Page 85: Active Health System
Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices to the server. • Securely and remotely control the power state of the managed server. • Implement true Agentless Management with SNMP alerts from HP iLO, regardless of the state of the host server. • Download the Active Health System log.
Page 86: Integrated Management Log
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). The Active Health System, 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.
Page 87: Scripting Toolkit For Windows And Linux
BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, you can register a server or chassis to communicate directly to HP Insight Online without the need to set up an HP Insight Remote Support centralized Hosting Device in your local environment. HP Insight Online will be your primary interface for remote support information. The direct connect configuration is available in iLO 4 1.40 and later, Intelligent Provisioning 1.60 and later, and...
Page 88: Hp Insight Diagnostics
(http://www.hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning). For Intelligent Provisioning recovery media downloads, see the Resources tab on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo). For consolidated drive and firmware update packages, see the HP Smart Update: Server Firmware and Driver Updates page on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/SmartUpdate). HP Insight Diagnostics...
Page 89: Hp Service Pack For Proliant
SPP is a comprehensive systems software (drivers and firmware) solution delivered as a single package with major server releases. This solution uses HP SUM as the deployment tool and is tested on all supported HP ProLiant servers including HP ProLiant Gen8 and later servers.
Page 90: Using Rbsu
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the HP RBSU Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/rbsu/docs). Using RBSU To use RBSU, use the following keys: • To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when prompted.
Page 91: Boot Options
Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key. 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: •...
Page 92: Utilities And Features
Provides context-sensitive searchable help content • Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab ACU is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. To access ACU, use one of the following methods: •...
Page 93: Hp Smart Storage Administrator
Gen8 servers, HP SSA replaces ACU with an enhanced GUI and additional configuration features. HP SSA exists in three interface formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting. Although all formats provide support for configuration tasks, some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.
Page 94: Automatic Server Recovery
ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such as a blue screen, ABEND (does not apply to HP ProLiant DL980 Servers), or panic. A system fail-safe timer, the ASR timer, starts when the System Management driver, also known as the Health Driver, is loaded. When the operating system is functioning properly, the system periodically resets the timer.
Page 95: Keeping The System Current
HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). To locate the drivers for a particular server, go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc) and click on Drivers, Software & Firmware. Then, enter your product name in the Find an HP product field and click Software and firmware Software and firmware should be updated before using the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version.
Page 96: Hp Operating Systems And Virtualization Software Support For Proliant Servers
HP Proactive Care—For customers running business critical environments where downtime is not an option, HP Proactive Care helps to deliver high levels of availability. Key to these service options is the delivery of proactive service management tools to help you avoid the causes of downtime. If a problem arises, then HP offers advanced technical response from critical system support specialists for problem identification and resolution.
Page 97 For more information, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/pcn). Software and configuration utilities 97...
Page 98: Troubleshooting
• Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sc) The HP ProLiant Gen8 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 99 Remove the server from the chassis (on page 16). Remove the front GPU cage (on page 17). Remove the front GPU bracket (on page 19). Remove the PCI riser cage (on page 23). Locate the battery on the system board ("System board components"...
Page 100: Regulatory Information
Hewlett-Packard Company, Address: 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California 94304, U.S. Local representative information (Russian) • HP Russia • HP Belarus • HP Kazakhstan Local representative information (Kazakh) Manufacturing date The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number (HP serial number format for this product): CCSYWWZZZZ Regulatory information 100...
Page 101: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration
38 for the week of September 9. Turkey RoHS material content declaration Ukraine RoHS material content declaration Warranty information HP ProLiant and X86 Servers and Options (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties) HP Enterprise Servers (http://www.hp.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties) HP Storage Products (http://www.hp.com/support/Storage-Warranties) HP Networking Products (http://www.hp.com/support/Networking-Warranties) Regulatory information 101...
Page 102: Electrostatic Discharge
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 boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 103: Specifications
22.08 cm (8.69 in) Width 12.25 kg (27.00 lb) Weight (maximum: two processors, eight hard drives) Hot-plug power supply calculations For hot-plug power supply specifications and calculators to determine electrical and heat loading for the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor). Specifications 103...
Page 104: Support And Other Resources
Active Health System log (HP ProLiant Gen8 or later products) Download and have available an Active Health System log for 7 days before the failure was detected. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
Page 105 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 106 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 107 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 108 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. Para obtener más información acerca del programa de Reparaciones del propio cliente de HP, póngase en contacto con su proveedor de servicios local.
Page 109 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 110 Support and other resources 110...
Page 111 Support and other resources 111...
Page 112: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end Array Configuration Utility Advanced Data Mirroring Advanced Memory Protection Automatic Server Recovery base address register baseboard management controller Canadian Standards Association Customer Self Repair DDDC Double Device Data Correction double data rate electrostatic discharge Acronyms and abbreviations 112...
Page 113 FBWC flash-backed write cache graphics processing unit hard drive HP APM HP Advanced Power Manager HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager HP SUM HP Smart Update Manager International Electrotechnical Commission Integrated Lights-Out Integrated Management Log International Organization for Standardization large form factor...
Page 114 NVRAM nonvolatile memory Onboard Administrator ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express PCI-X peripheral component interconnect extended POST Power-On Self Test RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module Rapid Deployment Pack redundant power supply serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA...
Page 115 Systems Insight Manager HP Service Pack for ProLiant solid-state drive serial, USB, video TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature Trusted Platform Module UDIMM unregistered dual in-line memory module unit identification universal serial bus Version Control Agent VCRM Version Control Repository Manager...
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Page 117 7, 8 components, system board 10 front panel LEDs 8 configuration of system 32, 84 connectors 7 contacting HP 104 controller options 56 GPU bracket 20 GPU bracket, installing 20, 61 GPU cabling 78, 79 GPU cage 17...
Page 118 NIC connectors 7 hardware options 35 NMI header 10, 13 hardware options installation 35 health driver 94 health LEDs 8 HP Insight Diagnostics 88 online spare memory 42, 43, 91 HP SmartMemory 40 operating systems 96 operations 16 optimum environment 27...
Page 119 removing server from chassis 16 USB connector 7 requirements, airflow 27 USB support 94 requirements, power 29, 103 utilities 84, 92 requirements, space 27 utilities, deployment 84, 87 requirements, temperature 28 riser board cabling 79 ROM redundancy 94 ventilation 27 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 89 ROMPaq utility 84, 93, 94 warnings 29...

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