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HPE ProLiant ML350e Gen8 v2 Server

User Guide

Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy
levels.
Part Number: 742234-002R
January 2016
Edition: 3

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HPE ProLiant ML350e Gen8 v2 Server User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2013, 2016 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Component identification ........................6 Front panel components ............................6 Front panel LEDs and buttons ..........................8 Rear panel components ............................9 Rear panel LEDs ..............................10 System board components ............................. 10 System maintenance switch ........................11 System board LEDs............................. 12 NMI functionality ............................
  • Page 4 Redundant hot-plug power supply enablement kit option ..................70 Smart Array cable option ............................74 Power supply module ............................. 76 HP Trusted Platform Module option ........................77 Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ....................77 Retaining the recovery key/password......................79 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module ......................
  • Page 5 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ................. 95 Utilities and features ............................... 96 HPE Smart Storage Administrator ....................... 96 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays......................96 ROMPaq utility............................. 97 Automatic Server Recovery ......................... 97 USB support ..............................97 Redundant ROM support..........................97 Keeping the system current ............................

  • Page 6: Component Identification

    Component identification Front panel components • Non-hot-plug drive configuration Item Description Optical drive Optional media bay (2) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Thermal sensor LFF drives (4) Component identification 6...
  • Page 7 • Four-bay LFF drive configuration Item Description Optical drive Optional media bay (2) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Thermal sensor LFF drives (4) Optional drive bay • Eight-bay SFF drive configuration Item Description Optical drive Optional media bay (2) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Thermal sensor Component identification 7...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Leds And Buttons

    Item Description SFF drives (8) Optional drive bay Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status Health LED Solid green = Normal Flashing amber = System degraded Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical Fast-flashing red (4 Hz/cycles per sec) = Power fault* NIC status LED Solid green = Link to network Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Components

    Rear panel components Item Description Integrated power supply Slot 6 PCIe2 x4(1) for processor 1 Slot 5 PCIe2 x8(4,1) for processor 1 Slot 4 PCIe3 x16(8,4,1) for processor 2 Slot 3 PCIe3 x16(16,8,4,1) for processor 2 Slot 2 PCIe3x16 (16,8,4,1) for processor 1 Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (4,1) for processor 1 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Video connector...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Leds

    Rear panel LEDs Item Description Status NIC activity LED Green = Network activity Flashing green = Network activity Off = No network activity NIC link LED Green = Network link Off = No network link UID LED button Blue = Activated Flashing blue = System is being managed remotely Off = Deactivated System board components...

  • Page 11: System Maintenance Switch

    Item Description Slot 6 PCIe2 x4 (1) Slot 5 PCIe2 x8 (4,1) Slot 4 PCIe3 x16 (8,4,1) Slot 3 PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,1) System maintenance switch Slot 2 PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,1) Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (4,1) Processor 2 DIMM slots Processor socket 2 System battery Processor 2 power connector Processor socket 1 (populated)

  • Page 12: System Board Leds

    Position Description Function Reset Off = No function configuration On = ROM reads the system configuration as invalid. — Reserved S3, S4, S7-S12 When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase all system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.

  • Page 13: Dimm Slot Locations

    DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 6) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines. Smart Array SAS RAID controller card components Item Description Cache module Capacitor pack cable connector Internal SAS connector Component identification 13...

  • Page 14: Sas And Sata Device Numbers

    SAS and SATA device numbers With optional drive cages installed, the server supports up to 16 SFF drives or up to 8 LFF drives. The server does not support mixing SFF and LFF drives. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you populate drive bays starting with the lowest SAS or SATA device number.
  • Page 15 • LFF drive numbering • Four-bay + four-bay LFF drive numbering (hot-plug only) Component identification 15...

  • Page 16: Sas And Sata Drive Led Combinations

    • Non-hot-plug drive numbering SAS and SATA drive LED combinations Online/activity Fault/UID LED Interpretation LED (green) (amber/blue) Alternating amber and The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been On, off, or blue received for this drive. The drive also has been selected by a flashing management application.

  • Page 17: Fbwc Module Led Definitions

    FBWC module LED definitions P222 and P430 modules The FBWC module has three LEDs (one amber and two green). The LEDs are duplicated on the reverse side of the FBWC module to facilitate status viewing. 1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation The FBWC module is not powered.

  • Page 18: B120I Module

    B120i module The FBWC module has three LEDs (one amber and two green). 1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation The FBWC module is not powered. Flashing 0.5 Hz Flashing 0.5 Hz The FBWC microcontroller is executing from within its boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host controller.

  • Page 19: Hot-Plug Drive Led Definitions

    Hot-plug drive LED definitions Item Status Definition The drive is being identified by a host application. Locate Solid blue Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update. Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity No drive activity Do not remove Solid white Do not remove the drive.

  • Page 20: Fan Locations

    Fan locations Item Description Configuration Fan 1 Primary Fan 2 Primary Optional Fan 3 Redundant power supply connectors Item Description Connector identifier Optical drive power connector P7, P8, P9, P10 Processor 2 RPS backplane connector P3 Box 2 RPS backplane connector RPS connector Component identification 20...
  • Page 21 Item Description Connector identifier System board power connector Processor 2 power connector Processor 1 power connector Box 2 power connector Box 1 power connector Component identification 21...

  • Page 22: Operations

    Operations Power up the server Connect each power cord to the server. Connect each power cord to the power source. Press the Power On/Standby button. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.

  • Page 23: Unlock The Front Bezel

    Unlock the front bezel Using the key provided with the server, unlock the bezel with a clockwise turn. Lock the front bezel Using the key provided with the server, lock the bezel with a counterclockwise turn. Remove the front bezel This server has a removable bezel that must be unlocked and opened before accessing the drives.

  • Page 24: Install The Front Bezel

    To remove the component, unlock and remove the front bezel. Install the front bezel Insert the bezel. Close the bezel. Using the key provided with the server, lock the bezel with a counterclockwise turn. Remove the access panel 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 25: Install The Access Panel

    Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Unlock the front bezel (on page 23). Place the server on its side. Remove the access panel: Loosen the access panel thumbscrews.

  • Page 26: Remove The Pci Air Baffle

    Tighten the thumbscrews. Return the server to an upright position. Lock the front bezel (on page 23). Power up the server (on page 22). Remove the PCI air baffle Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

  • Page 27: Remove The System Air Baffle

    Remove the system air baffle Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Unlock the front bezel (on page 23). Place the server on its side. Remove the access panel (on page 24).

  • Page 28: Remove The Full-Length Expansion Board

    Return the server to an upright position. Lock the front bezel (on page 23). Power up the server (on page 22). Remove the full-length expansion board Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

  • Page 29: Remove The Fan Modules And The Fan Blank

    Remove the fan modules and the fan blank Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Unlock the front bezel (on page 23). Place the server on its side.

  • Page 30: Install The Fan Modules And The Fan Blank

    Remove the fan blank. Install the fan modules and the fan blank Install the fan blank and the fan modules: Install the fan blank. Install fan 2. Connect the fan 2 cable to the connector. Install fan 1. Connect the fan 1 cable to the connector. Install the system air baffle (on page 27).
  • Page 31 Return the server to an upright position. Lock the front bezel (on page 23). Power up the server (on page 22). Operations 31...

  • Page 32: Setup

    Setup Optional services Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HPE support services help you keep your servers up and running with support packages tailored specifically for HPE ProLiant systems. HPE support services let you integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are available to meet your business and IT needs.

  • Page 33: Power Requirements

    CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: • Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server beyond the maximum allowable limits. • Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA. Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians.

  • Page 34: Identifying Tower Server Shipping Carton Contents

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

  • Page 35: Powering On And Selecting Boot Options

    Place the server on a flat, stable surface. Connect peripheral devices to the server. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.

  • Page 36: Registering The Server

    During server POST, press the F10 key. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page 91). At the 1 Start screen, click the Configure and Install button. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update the firmware and systems software.

  • Page 37: Hardware Options Installation

    Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process. 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 38: Second Processor Option

    Lock the front bezel (on page 23). Connect each power cord to the server. Connect each power cord to the power source. Power up the server (on page 22). Second processor option The server supports single-processor and dual-processor operation. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.
  • Page 39 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 40 CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever.
  • Page 41 Install the heatsink: 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. CAUTION: Heatsink retaining screws should be tightened or loosened in diagonally opposite pairs (in an "X"...
  • Page 42 Remove the fan blank from fan location 3. Remove the mylar cover from the fan blank. Install the fan into the blank. Hardware options installation 42...

  • Page 43: Memory Options

    Route the fan cable through the cable slot. Connect the fan cable to the system board, and then insert the fan. Install the system air baffle (on page 27). If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option" on page 37). Install the access panel (on page 25).

  • Page 44: Hpe Smartmemory

    • RDIMMs offer larger capacities than UDIMMs and include address parity protection. When information applies to all types of memory, the memory are referred to as DIMMs When memory is specified as RDIMM or UDIMM, the information applies to only that type of memory. All memory installed in the server must be the same type.

  • Page 45: Memory Subsystem Architecture

    Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this server is divided into channels. Each processor supports three channels, and each channel supports two DIMM slots. Memory Population Slot Memory Population Slot subsystem order number subsystem order number channel (Processor channel (Processor (Processor (Processor...

  • Page 46: 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 47: General Dimm Slot Population Guidelines

    Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not supported by the installed DIMM configuration, the server boots in Advanced ECC mode. For more information, see "HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 94)." The server also can operate in independent channel mode or combined channel mode (lockstep). When running in lockstep mode, you gain reliability in one of two ways: •...

  • Page 48: Online Spare Memory Configuration

    Online Spare memory configuration Online spare memory provides protection against degraded DIMMs by reducing the likelihood of uncorrected memory errors. This protection is available without any operating system support. Online spare memory protection dedicates one rank of each memory channel for use as spare memory. The remaining ranks are available for OS and application use.

  • Page 49: Installing A Dimm

    After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure Advanced ECC, online spare, or lockstep memory support. Installing a DIMM CAUTION: To avoid damage to the drives, memory, and other system components, the air baffle, and drive blanks must be installed when the server is powered up. To install the component: Power down the server (on page 22).

  • Page 50: Drive Options

    Drive options When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines: • The system automatically sets all device numbers. • If only one drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest device number ("SAS and SATA device numbers"...

  • Page 51: Installing A Non-Hot-Plug Drive

    Install the drive. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Hot-plug drive LED definitions" on page 19). Install the front bezel (on page 24). Installing a 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.
  • Page 52 Remove the non-hot-plug drive cage from chassis. Use the screws on the drive cage to install the drives. Install the drive into the non-hot-plug drive cage. Hardware options installation 52...
  • Page 53 Install the drive cage into the chassis. Connect all the drive cables. Install the fan modules and the fan blank (on page 30). Install the full-length PCI expansion cards that were removed ("Installing an expansion board" on page 61). Install the system air baffle (on page 27). If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option"...

  • Page 54: Optical Drive Option

    Optical drive option To install the component: Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Remove the front bezel (on page 23). Place the server on its side. Remove the access panel (on page 24).
  • Page 55 Locate the four guide screws for the optical drive on the chassis. Install the optical drive: Install the guide screws from the chassis to the optical drive. Install the optical drive. When fully inserted, the assembly locking latch clicks. Connect the drive cables: Connect the power cable to the drive.

  • Page 56: Fbwc Options

    For cable routing information, see "Optical drive cabling (on page 86)." Install fan1 ("Install the fan modules and the fan blank" on page 30). If removed, install the RPS rear blank. Install the full-length PCI expansion boards that were removed ("Installing an expansion board"...

  • Page 57: Installing The Fbwc Module And Capacitor Pack (P222 And P430)

    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 58: Installing The Fbwc Module And Capacitor Pack (B120I)

    Install the capacitor pack: For an integrated power supply For a redundant power supply Install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option" on page 37). Install the access panel (on page 25). Return the server to an upright position. Lock the front bezel (on page 23).
  • Page 59 Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Unlock the front bezel (on page 23). Place the server on its side. Remove the access panel (on page 24). If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 26). Remove any full-length PCI expansion boards installed in PCI slots 3, 4, 5 and 6 ("Remove the full-length expansion...
  • Page 60 For an integrated power supply For a redundant power supply Install any full-length PCI expansion boards removed from slots 3, 4, 5 and 6 ("Installing an expansion board" on page 61). If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option"...

  • Page 61: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an expansion board To install the component: Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Unlock the front bezel (on page 23). Place the server on its side.

  • Page 62: Eight-Bay Sff Drive Cage Option

    Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. See the documentation that ships with the expansion board for more information. If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option" on page 37). Install the access panel (on page 25). Return the server to an upright position.
  • Page 63 Remove the LFF non-hot-plug drive cage assembly. Install the SFF hot-plug drive cage assembly: Box1 Hardware options installation 63...
  • Page 64 Box 2 Connect the drive cage cables, for box 1: Route the drive cage power cable through the cable management clip, and then connect the cable to the drive cage backplane. Connect the Mini-SAS cables to the drive cage backplane. Route the opposite ends of the Mini-SAS cables through the cable management clip, and then connect the cables to the storage controllers.
  • Page 65 Route the opposite ends of the Mini-SAS cables through the cable management clip, and then connect the cables to the storage controllers. Install hot-plug drives. 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. Populate drive bays based on the drive numbering sequence.

  • Page 66: Four-Bay Lff Drive Cage Option

    Connect each power cord to the server. Connect each power cord to the power source. Power up the server (on page 22). Four-bay LFF drive cage option If installing a second four-bay LFF drive cage in the server, a Smart array controller option and redundant power supply option are required.
  • Page 67 Box 1 Box 2 Connect the drive cage cables, for box 1: Connect the Mini-SAS cable to the drive cage backplane. Route the drive cage power cable through the cable management clip, and then connect the cable to the drive cage backplane. Do one of the following: Hardware options installation 67...
  • Page 68 — Route the opposite end of the Mini-SAS cable through the cable management clip, and then connect the cable to the connector on the system board. — Route the opposite end of the Mini-SAS cable through the cable management clip, and then connect the cable to the connector on the storage controller.
  • Page 69 Route the opposite ends of the Mini-SAS cables through the cable management clip, and then connect the cables to the connector on the storage controllers. Install hot-plug drives. 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.

  • Page 70: Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply Enablement Kit Option

    Connect each power cord to the server. Connect each power cord to the power source. Power up the server (on page 22). Redundant hot-plug power supply enablement kit option To install the component: Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
  • Page 71 Remove the integrated power supply. Install the redundant power supply assembly: Insert the redundant power supply assembly into the server chassis. Secure the four external screws with T-10 and T-15 screwdrivers, respectively. Hardware options installation 71...
  • Page 72 Install the capacitor pack holders on top of the redundant hot-plug power supply assembly. Route and connect the redundant power supply, drive cage, and optical drive power cables to the system board. Item Cables and connectors Connector identifier Optical drive power cable connector P7, P8, P9, P10 Processor 2 RPS backplane connector Box 2 RPS backplane connector...
  • Page 73 Install the redundant hot-plug power supply cage rear blank. Install the fan modules and the fan blank (on page 30). Install any full-length PCI expansion cards that were removed ("Installing an expansion board" on page 61). If a Smart Array controller is installed, connect the capacitor pack cable to it. Install the system air baffle (on page 27).

  • Page 74: Smart Array Cable Option

    Connect each power cord to the power source. Power up the server (on page 22). Smart Array cable option This cable option is required when installing a P430 Smart Array card. To install the component: Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
  • Page 75 Eight-bay SFF cable routing to box 1 Eight-bay + eight-bay SFF cable routing to boxes 1 and 2 Install the fan modules and the fan blank (on page 30). Install any full-length PCI expansion boards that were removed ("Installing an expansion board"...

  • Page 76: Power Supply Module

    Power supply module Power redundancy requires the presence of two power supply modules in the system. CAUTION: The default and redundant power supplies in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes unstable and might shut down if it detects mismatched power supplies.

  • Page 77: Hp Trusted Platform Module Option

    Connect the power cord to the AC power source. Be sure that the power supply LED is green. HP Trusted Platform Module option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprises website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
  • Page 78 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. To install the component: Power down the server (on page 22). Remove all power: Disconnect each power cord from the power source. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

  • Page 79: Retaining The Recovery Key/Password

    Install the TPM security rivet by pressing the rivet firmly into the system board. If removed, install the full-length PCI expansion cards in slots 5 and 6 ("Installing an expansion board" on page 61). If removed, install the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle option"...
  • Page 80 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc).

  • Page 81: Cabling

    Cabling Storage cabling Non-hot-plug, four-bay LFF drive cabling Item Description Mini-SAS cable to system board Box 1 power cable Hot-plug, four-bay LFF drive cabling Cabling 81...

  • Page 82: Hot-Plug, Four-Bay + Four-Bay Lff Drive Cabling

    Item Description Mini-SAS cable to system board Box 1 power cable Hot-plug, four-bay + four-bay LFF drive cabling • Four-bay + four-bay LFF drive cabling with P430 controller card Item Description Box 2 power cable Box 1 power cable Mini-SAS Y cable to storage controller •...

  • Page 83: Hot-Plug, Eight-Bay Sff Drive Cabling

    Item Description Box 2 power cable Box 1 power cable Box 1 Mini-SAS cable to storage controller Box 2 Mini-SAS cable to storage controller Hot-plug, eight-bay SFF drive cabling Item Description Power cable Mini-SAS Y-cable to storage controller Hot-plug, eight-bay + eight-bay SFF drive cabling Cabling 83...
  • Page 84 Item Description Box 2 power cable Box 1 power cable Mini-SAS Y-cable to storage controller Mini-SAS Y-cable to storage controller Cabling 84...

  • Page 85: Power Cabling

    Power cabling Integrated power cabling Item Description Connector identifier Processor 1 power cable System board power cable P3 RPS power cabling Item Description Connector identifier Processor 2 power cable System board power cable RPS cable Cabling 85...

  • Page 86: Optical Drive Cabling

    Item Description Connector identifier Processor 1 power cable Optical drive cabling Item Description Connector identifier Power cable P7, P8, P9, P10 SATA cable Capacitor pack cabling • Integrated configuration Cabling 86...
  • Page 87 • RPS configuration • Integrated configuration showing Smart Array controller card installed Cabling 87...
  • Page 88 • RPS configuration showing Smart Array controller card installed Cabling 88...

  • Page 89: Software And Configuration Utilities

    ("Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux" on page 93) Online and Offline Service Pack for ProLiant (on page 93) Online and Offline Smart Update Manager ("HP Smart Update Manager" on page 93) Offline ROM-Based Setup Utility ("HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 94)

  • Page 90: Active Health System

    Embedded remote support software is available on ProLiant Gen8 and later servers with iLO 4, regardless of the operating system software and without installing OS agents on the server. Using iLO 4, you can do the following: • Access a high-performance and secure Integrated Remote Console to the server from anywhere in the world if you have a network connection to the server.

  • Page 91: Intelligent Provisioning

    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. Integrated Management Log The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The IML timestamps each event with 1-minute granularity.

  • Page 92: Hpe Insight Remote Support

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise strongly recommends that you register your device for remote support to enable enhanced delivery of your Hewlett Packard Enterprise warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or Hewlett Packard Enterprise contractual support agreement. Insight Remote Support supplements your monitoring...

  • Page 93: Scripting Toolkit For Windows And Linux

    The 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 ProLiant servers including ProLiant Gen8 and later servers.

  • Page 94: Hpe Rom-Based Setup Utility

    HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility RBSU is a configuration utility embedded in HPE ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of configuration activities that can include the following: • Configuring system devices and installed options • Enabling and disabling system features •...

  • Page 95: Boot Options

    Drives installed Drives used RAID level RAID 5 3, 4, 5, or 6 3, 4, 5, or 6 None More than 6 To change any ORCA default settings and override the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when prompted. For more information on RBSU, see the HPE ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the RBSU Information Library (http://www.hpe.com/info/rbsu/docs).

  • Page 96: Utilities And Features

    Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. Press the Esc key to close the menu. Press the Esc key to exit RBSU. Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server automatically reboots. Utilities and features HPE Smart Storage Administrator The HPE SSA is a configuration and management tool for HPE Smart Array controllers.

  • Page 97: Rompaq Utility

    ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to ROMPaq, Online Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for updating the system firmware.

  • Page 98: Keeping The System Current

    Safety and security benefits When you flash the system ROM, ROMPaq writes over the backup ROM and saves the current ROM as a backup, enabling you to switch easily to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for any reason.

  • Page 99: Operating Systems And Virtualization Software Support For Proliant Servers

    Select HP Insight Management from the available options in Products and Solutions. Select HP Version Control from the available options in Insight Management. Download the latest document. Operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport).

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language: •...

  • Page 101: System Battery Replacement

    System battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years. WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack.
  • Page 102 For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. System battery replacement 102...

  • Page 103: 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 104: Specifications

    Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Non-operating Relative humidity (non-condensing) 10% to 90% Operating, maximum wet bulb temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) 5% to 95% Non-operating, maximum wet bulb temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F) * All temperature ratings shown are for sea level.

  • Page 105: Hot-Plug Power Supply Calculations

    2044 at 100 V AC input BTUs per hour 2013 at 115 V AC input 2004 at 200 V AC input 1941 at 230 V AC input Power supply output 460 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input Rated steady-state power 460 W at 200 V to 240 V AC input 460 W at 100 V to 120 V AC input...

  • Page 106: Warranty And Regulatory Information

    Warranty and regulatory information Warranty information HPE ProLiant and x86 Servers and Options (http://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties) HPE Enterprise Servers (http://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties) HPE Storage Products (http://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties) HPE Networking Products (http://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties) Regulatory information Safety and regulatory compliance For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts).

  • Page 107: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration

    • Russia: • Belarus: • Kazakhstan: Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point;...

  • Page 108: Support And Other Resources

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials page (http://www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials). IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HP Passport set up with relevant entitlements. Websites •...

  • Page 109: Customer Self Repair

    Software Depot (http://www.hpe.com/support/softwaredepot) • Customer Self Repair (http://www.hpe.com/support/selfrepair) • Insight Remote Support (http://www.hpe.com/info/insightremotesupport/docs) • Serviceguard Solutions for HP-UX (http://www.hpe.com/info/hpux-serviceguard-docs) • Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) Storage compatibility matrix (http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock) • Storage white papers and analyst reports (http://www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers) Customer Self Repair Hewlett Packard Enterprise products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to minimize repair time and allow for greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement.
  • Page 110 • Obligatoire—Pièces pour lesquelles la réparation par le client est obligatoire. Si vous demandez à Hewlett Packard Enterprise de remplacer ces pièces, les coûts de déplacement et main d'œuvre du service vous seront facturés. • Facultatif—Pièces pour lesquelles la réparation par le client est facultative. Ces pièces sont également conçues pour permettre au client d'effectuer lui-même la réparation.
  • Page 111 spedizione fornito. La mancata restituzione del componente può comportare la fatturazione del ricambio da parte di Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Nel caso di riparazione da parte del cliente, Hewlett Packard Enterprise sostiene tutte le spese di spedizione e resa e sceglie il corriere/vettore da utilizzare. Per ulteriori informazioni sul programma CSR di Hewlett Packard Enterprise, contattare il centro di assistenza di zona.
  • Page 112 • Obligatorio—componentes cuya reparación por parte del usuario es obligatoria. Si solicita a Hewlett Packard Enterprise que realice la sustitución de estos componentes, tendrá que hacerse cargo de los gastos de desplazamiento y de mano de obra de dicho servicio. •...
  • Page 113 Hewlett Packard Enterprise vermeldt in de documentatie bij het vervangende CSR-onderdeel of het defecte onderdeel aan Hewlett Packard Enterprise moet worden geretourneerd. Als het defecte onderdeel aan Hewlett Packard Enterprise moet worden teruggezonden, moet u het defecte onderdeel binnen een bepaalde periode, gewoonlijk vijf (5) werkdagen, retourneren aan Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Het defecte onderdeel moet met de bijbehorende documentatie worden geretourneerd in het meegeleverde verpakkingsmateriaal.
  • Page 114 Support and other resources 114...
  • Page 115 Support and other resources 115...

  • Page 116: Remote Support

    Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution based on your product’s service level.

  • Page 117: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Automatic Server Recovery Canadian Standards Association Customer Self Repair double data rate FBWC flash-backed write cache HP SUM HP Software Update Manager HPE SIM HPE Systems Insight Manager HPE SSA HPE Smart Storage Administrator International Electrotechnical Commission Integrated Lights-Out Acronyms and abbreviations 117...
  • Page 118 Integrated Management Log International Organization for Standardization large form factor nonmaskable interrupt NVRAM nonvolatile memory Onboard Administrator ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays PATA parallel ATA PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express power distribution unit POST Power-On Self Test preboot execution environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDIMM...
  • Page 119 SCSI SATA serial ATA Secure Digital small form factor Systems Insight Manager HP Service Pack for ProLiant TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature Trusted Platform Module UDIMM unregistered dual in-line memory module unit identification universal serial bus...
  • Page 120 VCRM Version Control Repository Manager Acronyms and abbreviations 120...

  • Page 121: Documentation Feedback

    Documentation feedback Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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@hpe.com). When submitting your feedback, include the document title, part number, edition, and publication date located on the front cover of the document. For online help content, include the product name, product version, help edition, and publication date located on the legal notices page.

  • Page 122: Index

    Index diagnostic tools 91, 97 diagnostics utility 91 DIMM identification 46 access panel 24, 25 DIMM installation guidelines 46, 49 Active Health System 89, 90 DIMM population guidelines 48 Advanced ECC memory 47, 48, 95 DIMM slot locations 13 air baffle 26, 37 DIMMs 45 AMP (Advanced Memory Protection) 95 DIMMs, installation 49...
  • Page 123 Hewlett Packard Enterprise technical support 99, notification actions 99 108, 116 Hewlett Packard Enterprise website 108 HP Care Pack Services 32, 99 HPE iLO 89 online spare memory 48, 95 HPE iLO Management Engine 89 operating system crash 12, 97...
  • Page 124 system battery 101 system board components 10 QuickSpecs 89 system components 6 system configuration settings 97, 98 System Erase Utility 92 system maintenance switch 11 RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) 89, 94, 95 system power LED 12 RBSU configuration 94 system, keeping current 98 rear panel buttons 10 rear panel components 9 rear panel LEDs 10...

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