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Pay special attention to power supplied other than direct connections, e.g. using of power strips. • Place the power cord out of the way of foot traffic. Do not place anything over the power cord. The power cord must be rated for the HP201-AD User's Manual...
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• product, voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. • If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1�3 General Information HP201-AD is a 2U Storage Server Barebone with Motherboard Aidos/ 24x2.5” NVMe/SAS hybrid drives(6 per node) and single 12G expander on HDD Backplane which is a high performance Storage Server Barebone. • Front Panel...
• Proceed to screw 2 and loosen it by giving it two rotations and stop (see letter B). Similarly, loosen screws 3 and 4. Repeat steps A and B by giving each screw two rotations each time until all screws are loosened. • Lift the heatsink straight up (see letter C). HP201-AD User's Manual...
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2.1.2.1 Unlatch the CPU Load Plate • Push the lever handle labeled “OPEN 1st” (see letter A) down and toward the CPU socket. Rotate the lever handle up. • Repeat the steps for the second lever handle (see letter B). HP201-AD User's Manual...
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2.1.2.2 Lift open the Load Plate • Rotate the right lever handle down until it releases the Load Plate (see letter A). • While holding down the lever handle, with your other hand, lift open the Load Plate (see letter B). HP201-AD User's Manual...
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The processor must align correctly with the socket opening before installation. DO NOT DROP the processor into the socket. NOTE : When possible, a CPU insertion tool should be used when installing the CPU. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Make sure the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed. • b.Repeat the steps to latch the locking lever on the other side (see letter C). Latch the levers in the order as shown. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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(see letter D). Similarly, engage screws 3 and 4. • Repeat steps C and D by giving each screw two rotations each time until each screw is lightly tightened up to a maximum of 8 inch-lbs torque (see letter E). CAUTION: Do not over-tighten fasteners. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Remove the processor by carefully lifting it out of the socket, taking care NOT to drop the processor and not touching any pins inside the socket. Install the socket cover if a replacement processor is not going to be installed. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Caution - Possible thermal damage. Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal compound, causing voids, and leading to ineffective heat dissipation and component damage. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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2.2.2 DIMM Installation Procedure Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Note: DIMM notch and socket bump must align as shown. DIMM notch HP201-AD User's Manual...
1. Loosen 14 screws securing the right side covers to the chassi. Loosen 15 screws securing the left side covers to the chassi. 2. Pull the cover slightly toward and backward of the server and then straight up to remove it. 3. Lift the cover and remove it. HP201-AD User's Manual...
2.4.2 Installing a 2.5'' Disk Drive Place one 2.5” HDD/SSD on the tray and then secure it with four screws on both sides of HDD tray. The mounting screw holes may vary from different type of HDDs. HP201-AD User's Manual...
2. Removing all cables from BP and clear the space to remove the node is an important process. 3. Slide the Node out of the cage by pushing the latch right. 4. To install Node, follow the reverse order. HP201-AD User's Manual...
NOTE: The heat sink’s fans should be blowing toward the rear end of the chassis. If one of the fans is facing the wrong direction, please remove the heat sink and reinstall it so that it is facing the correct direction. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.6.2 Installing a Fan Module Make sure the 4 rubbers and connector insert firmly while fan module is inserted. HP201-AD User's Manual...
• Pushing the latch • Hold the tray handle • Pull the PSU module tray handle out gently to slides out the PSU module. 2.7.2 Installing a PSU Module • To install PSU module, follow the reverse order. HP201-AD User's Manual...
• Grasp and lift up the blackplane then can get out. 2.8.2 Installing a HDD backplane module • Slide the HDD backplane module into enclosures. • Secure the HDD backplane module onto the enclosures using the screws. Follow the reverse order. HP201-AD User's Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2�9 Tool-less Blade Slide Installation introduction 1. Pull on the ‘’Front-Release’’to unlock the inner channel from the Slide Assembly. 2. Release the Detent-Lock and push Middle Channel inwards to retract Middle Channel. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Optional: Remove Metal Spacer for Aluminium Racks Metal Spacer 3. Aligning the Front Bracket with the Mounting Hole. 4. Push in to assembly the Front Bracket onto the Rack. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5. Now the bracket is fixed onto the Rack. (Optional M6x10L screws are to secure the rails with posts if needed.) 6. Refer to Diagram 3. & 4. to assemble the End Bracket onto the Rack. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7. Assemble the inner channel onto the chassis using thescrews provided. 8. Push the chassis with inner channels into Slide to complete Rack Installation. HP201-AD User's Manual...
Chapter 3 Motherboard Setting Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings This section describes the jumpers, internal connectors, and internal LEDs setting on Libra motherboard. Motherboard layout and important jumper settings are listed as below. 3�1 Motherboard block diagram HP201-AD User's Manual...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration and Settings Caution: When Quiet Boot IS enabled, OEM LOGO WILL BE displayed INSTEAD OF POST MESSAGES. 1.Press ESC to run the setup procedure. 2.There will be a message “Esc is pressed.” displayed on the diagnostics screen. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration and Settings 3.Identify the BIOS Version Caution: For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS Version must end in an "0." 4.Load Optimal Default setting HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration and Settings 5.Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility. HP201-AD User's Manual...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration and Settings 4�1 Updating BIOS Important Notes: To identify the current BIOS version, please check out on BIOS setup. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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To use this utility, you must include the flash.bat , H2OFFT-D.exe, and bin file in the same folder. Please follow the instructions to update whole flash part: Execute flash.bat to update Flash in the DOS environment. Reboot system. HP201-AD User's Manual...
Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings Chapter 5. BMC Configuration and Settings Insert Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. There are two methods to setup BMC IP: shared NIC LAN port (LAN Channel Number 8) HP201-AD User's Manual...
Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS setup) • BIOS SETUP g Advanced g H2O IPMI Configuration g BMC Configuration g Lan Port Configuration g Dedicated g IPv4 Source g Static HP201-AD User's Manual...
5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos tool - Syscheck) 1. Type : sc –lanset 2. Modify IP setting Note: type 1 for selecting static IP mode or type 2 for selecting DHCP mode. 3. Input IP address HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Below IP address is an example using a default IP setting. User is allowed to change the IP address for realistic use. 5. Finish BMC IP configuration. Note: Type sc.exe –langet command to obtain BMC IP and MAC address. HP201-AD User's Manual...
It has a low learning curve because it uses standard Internet browsers. • This chapter allows you to become familiar with the MegaRAC® GUI’s various functions. Each function is described in detail. note : Your MegaRAC® GUI may not exactly match this document. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 5.3.1 Supported Browsers Operating System Browser Version Linux Windows MAC OS Firefox 2.0 and above Yes-Default Internet 7 and above Yes-Default Explorer Safari 3.0 and above Yes-Default Chrome 2.0 and above Opera 9.64 and above HP201-AD User's Manual...
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• Ubuntu 9.10 LTS – 64 • Ubuntu 8.10 -32 • Ubuntu 8.10 -64 • OpenSuse 11.2 -32 • OpenSuse 11.2 -64 • FC 9 – 32 and above • FC 9 – 64 and above • MAC -32 • MAC-64 HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Forgot Password: If you forget your password, you can generate a new one using this link. Enter the username, click on Forgot Password link. This will send the newly generated password to the configured Email-ID for the user. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Enable javascript for this site: The icon indicates whether the javascript setting is enabled in browser. Enable cookies for this site: The icon indicates whether the cookies setting are enabled in browser. note : Cookies must be enabled in order to access the website. HP201-AD User's Manual...
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Once you login to the application, it is recommended not to use the following options. -Refresh button of the browser -Refresh menu of the browser -Back and Forward options of the browser -F5 on the keyboard -Backspace on the keyboard HP201-AD User's Manual...
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HDD no connect or Power Off Off Red (On) HDD Fault or Locate HDD HDD Fault/Status LEDs Red (Blinking) Re-build status Normal JACTN17 JPSONJ NB_CPLD JACTN6 JNC_CPLD JSGPIO JACTN24 JACTN23 JACTN11 JFROMHDD JND_CPLD JACTN12J NA_CPLD JACTN5 JACTN18 HP201-AD User's Manual...
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