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HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus 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: P18880-001a
Published: January 2020
Edition: 2

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  • Page 1 HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus 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 2019, 2020 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Notices 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....................7 Front panel components......................................7 Serial number/iLO information pull tab............................8 Front panel LEDs and buttons....................................8 LFF drive model.......................................8 SFF drive model.......................................9 UID button functionality..................................11 Front panel LED power fault codes..............................11 Rear panel components......................................11 Rear panel LEDs..........................................12 System board components.....................................
  • Page 4 Installing the secondary full height PCIe riser cage........................77 Storage controller options.......................................79 Installing a Smart Array type-a modular controller........................ 79 Installing a Smart Array PCIe plug-in controller........................81 Configuring an HPE Smart Array Gen10 controller........................84 Energy pack options........................................85 HPE Smart Storage Battery.................................. 85 Installing an energy pack..................................85 Expansion board options......................................87...
  • Page 5 UEFI System Utilities....................................... 128 Selecting the boot mode ..................................129 Secure Boot........................................129 Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell ............................130 HPE Smart Storage Administrator.................................. 130 HPE InfoSight for servers ....................................131 USB support..........................................131 External USB functionality..................................131 Redundant ROM support...................................... 131 Safety and security benefits................................132...
  • Page 6 Environmental specifications....................................139 Mechanical specifications......................................140 Power supply specifications....................................140 HPE 500W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply..............140 HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply..............141 HPE 800W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply..............142 HPE 800W Flex Slot Universal Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply..............

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    Component identification Front panel components LFF drive model Item Description Optical drive (optional, for short chassis only) Serial label pull tab iLO service port USB 3.0 port LFF drive bays (up to 12 LFF drives) SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive model Item Description Serial label pull tab Optical drive cage (optional, for short chassis only)

  • Page 8: Serial Number/Ilo Information Pull Tab

    The other side shows the default iLO account information and QR code label. Use a mobile device to scan the QR code label to display the server mobile product page (https://www.hpe.com/qref/ dl325gen10plus). This page contains links to server setup information, spare part numbers, QuickSpecs, troubleshooting resources, and other useful product links.

  • Page 9: Sff Drive Model

    Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system Integrated Management Log (IML) or use HPE iLO to review the system health status. If the system power LED is off, verify the following conditions: •...
  • Page 10 • The front I/O cable is connected. If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system Integrated Management Log (IML) or use HPE iLO to review the system health status. If all LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. For more information, see "Power fault LEDs".

  • Page 11: Uid Button Functionality

    UID button functionality The UID button can be used to display the Server Health Summary when the server will not power on. For more information, see the iLO user guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo- docs). Front panel LED power fault codes The following table provides a list of power fault codes, and the subsystems that are affected.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Leds

    For more information, see PCIe expansion slot definitions. Rear panel LEDs Item Status Definition NIC link Green Network link No network link NIC status Solid Green Linked to network Flashing green Network active No network activity Solid blue Activated Flashing blue 1 flash per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress 4 flashes per sec = iLO manual reboot...

  • Page 13: System Board Components

    System board components Item Description Serial port connector Secondary PCIe riser connector System maintenance switch Storage controller backup power connector 2 GPU power connector 2 Primary PCIe riser connector System battery NVMe port 6A OCP NIC 3.0 connector OCP X16 upgrade connector Internal USB 3.0 connector Storage controller backup power connector 1 Energy pack connector...

  • Page 14: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions

    Item Description NVMe port 4A NVMe/SATA port 8A NVMe port 5A Front I/O connector Fan connector 8 GPU power connector 1 Fan connector 7 Fan connector 6 TPM connector Fan connector 5 Fan connector 4 NVMe port 3A NVMe port 1A Fan connector 3 NVMe port 2A Fan connector 2...

  • Page 15: Dimm Slot Locations

    Position Default Function 1, 2, 3 Off = No function On = Restore default manufacturing settings Reserved — Reserved — Reserved — Reserved — Reserved — Reserved To access the redundant ROM, set S1, S5, and S6 to On. When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to restore all configuration settings to their manufacturing defaults.
  • Page 16 AA = CAS 26-22-22 (for 3DS LRDIMM) DIMM type R = RDIMM (registered) L = LRDIMM (load reduced) For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the HPE DDR4 SmartMemory QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/support/ DDR4SmartMemoryQS). Component identification...

  • Page 17: Processor And Socket Components

    Processor and socket components Item Description Pin field Rail frame Carrier frame Processor Force frame Captive screws (Torx T-20) Drive box identification • LFF drive model ◦ Short chassis ◦ Long chassis Component identification...
  • Page 18 Item Description Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Optional • SFF drive model ◦ Short chassis ◦ Long chassis NOTE: 2SFF drive cage is not supported in long chassis configuration. Component identification...

  • Page 19: Drive Bay Numbering

    Item Description Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4 Box 5 Optional Drive bay numbering • LFF drive model Box 1 Box 2/Box 3 • SFF drive model Short Chassis - Box 1/Box 2 Drive numbering color Description Green 8SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drives Orange 2SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drives (optional)

  • Page 20: Drive Leds And Buttons

    Drive numbering color Description Green 8SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drives Orange 2SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drives (optional) Blue Dual uFF M.2 drives (optional) If 8NVMe drives are installed in box 3, only 2NVMe drives are supported in box 4 using 1-port NVMe adapter due to the cabling limitation.

  • Page 21: Hot-Plug Drive Led Definitions

    Item Status Definition Fault Solid amber The drive has failed. \Locate Solid blue The drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application. Flashing amber/blue The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive;...

  • Page 22: Uff Drive Components And Leds

    Item Status Definition Activity Rotating green Drive activity ring No drive activity Do not Solid white Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of the logical remove drives to fail. Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail. Drive Solid green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.

  • Page 23: Pcie Expansion Slot Definitions

    Half-height/half-length Full-height/half-length HPE Smart Array plug-in controller is not supported in slot 1 due to the cable limitation. Slot 2 is not available when a slimline primary riser or full height secondary riser is installed. Slot 3 is not available when a slimline secondary riser is installed.

  • Page 24: Pcie4 Slot Description

    For more information about risers, see Riser board components. PCIe4 slot description Item Description Definition Each PCIe version corresponds to a specific data transfer rate PCI Express version between the processor and peripheral devices. Generally, a version update corresponds to an increase in transfer rate. •...

  • Page 25: Riser Board Components

    Riser board components Standard primary riser Item Description PCIe4 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot PCIe4 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot Slimline primary riser Item Description PCIe4 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot Slimline connectors Standard secondary riser Item Description PCIe4 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot Component identification...

  • Page 26: Fan Bay Numbering

    Slimline secondary riser Item Description 1 -2 Slimline connectors Fan bay numbering The arrow points to the front of the server. Component identification...

  • Page 27: Operations

    Operations Removing the bezel Procedure 1. Remove the Kensington security lock. 2. Remove the bezel. a. Press the latch. b. Open the bezel. c. Detach the bezel from the latch ear. Powering up the server Procedure 1. Remove the bezel. 2.

  • Page 28: Powering Down The Server

    Powering down the server IMPORTANT: When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system. Prerequisites Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.

  • Page 29: Extending The Server From The Rack

    Extending the server from the rack To perform this procedure, you will need a T-25 screwdriver. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack. Procedure 1.
  • Page 30 e. Remove the cable management arm. 2. Extend the server from the rack: a. Open the latches on both sides of the server. b. If necessary, use a T-25 Torx screwdriver to loosen the shipping screws. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Operations...

  • Page 31: Removing The Server From The Rack

    3. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage. Removing the server from the rack WARNING: This server is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. •...

  • Page 32: Removing The Inner Rack Rails

    5. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface. Removing the inner rack rails Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure 1. If installed, remove the bezel. 2. Power down the server. 3.

  • Page 33: Installing The Inner Rack Rails

    Installing the inner rack rails Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure 1. Align the holes on the rack rail with the chassis alignment pins and slide the rails against the chassis wall. 2.

  • Page 34: Installing The Access Panel

    Procedure 1. If installed, remove the bezel. 2. Power down the server. 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5.

  • Page 35: Removing The Outer Drive Cage

    Removing the outer drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure If installed, remove the bezel. Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
  • Page 36 10. Remove the inner drive cage blank. 11. Remove the fan wall covers. Operations...
  • Page 37 12. For SFF drive cage, remove the cable covers. 13. Remove the drive cage latches. Operations...
  • Page 38 14. Remove the outer drive cage. • • Operations...

  • Page 39: Installing The Outer Drive Cage

    Installing the outer drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Install the outer drive cage. a. Slide the outer cage to engage with spools on the base pan of the chassis. b.
  • Page 40 Do one of the following: • For LFF chassis, route cables through the routing holes on the middle wall. • For SFF chassis, route cables along both the side walls. For SFF chassis, install the cable covers on both sides of the chassis. Install the fan wall covers.
  • Page 41 Connect all drive cables. Secure all drive signal cables with the cable tie. Install the inner drive cage blank. Operations...

  • Page 42: Removing An Inner Drive Cage

    Install the access panel. 10. Install the inner rack rails. 11. Install the server into the rack. 12. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 13. Connect each power cord to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15.

  • Page 43: Installing An Inner Drive Cage

    Remove the access panel. Disconnect all drive backplane cables connected to the system board or expansion boards. Remove the fan wall covers. 10. Remove the inner drive cage. Installing an inner drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Install the inner drive cage: Operations...
  • Page 44 a. Align the cage with the cage boundary wall. b. Install cage cover screws. CAUTION: The inner drive cage is heavy. Be careful while installing the cage as it might cause finger injury. If removed, install the drives in the inner drive cage. Secure the cage to the chassis: a.

  • Page 45: Removing The Air Baffle

    Install the access panel. Install the inner rack rails. Install the server into the rack. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. Connect each power cord to the server. 10. Connect each power cord to the power source. 11. Power up the server. 12.

  • Page 46: Installing The Air Baffle

    6. Remove the access panel. 7. Remove the air baffle. Installing the air baffle Procedure 1. Observe the following alert. CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

  • Page 47: Removing A Riser Cage

    4. Install the server into the rack. 5. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 6. Connect each power cord to the server. 7. Connect each power cord to the power source. 8. Power up the server. 9. If removed, install the bezel. Removing a riser cage 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 48: Installing A Riser Cage

    • Secondary riser cage Installing a riser cage Procedure 1. Install the riser cage. • Primary riser cage • Secondary riser cage Operations...

  • Page 49: Removing A Riser Blank

    2. Install the access panel. 3. Install the server into the rack. 4. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 5. Connect each power cord to the server. 6. Connect each power cord to the power source. 7. Power up the server. 8.
  • Page 50 7. If removing the riser blank from primary riser, remove the primary riser cage. 8. Remove the riser blank. • Primary riser slot 1 • Primary riser slot 2 • Secondary riser slot 3: low-profile blank • Secondary riser slot 3: full-height blank Operations...

  • Page 51: Removing The Media Bay Blank

    Removing the media bay blank To perform this procedure, you will need a T-10 screwdriver. Procedure 1. If installed, remove the bezel. 2. Power down the server. 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
  • Page 52 Operations...

  • Page 53: Setup

    HPE-supported products from other vendors that are sold by HPE or by HPE authorized resellers. The Installation Service is part of a suite of HPE deployment services that are designed to give users the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their HPE and HPE-supported products have been installed by an HPE specialist.

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Server

    Full coverage during the warranty period for products that require installation by an HPE authorized technical specialist. For more information on the features, limitations, provisions, and ordering information of the HPE Installation Service, see this Hewlett Packard Enterprise website: https://www.hpe.com/support/installation-service...
  • Page 55 Remotely: connect to the iLO web interface and run a remote console: a. Verify the following: ◦ iLO is licensed to use the remote console feature. If iLO is not licensed, visit the HPE website: http://www.hpe.com/info/ilo ◦ The iLO management port is connected to a secure network.
  • Page 56 • If an HPE Smart Array SR controller is installed, use HPE Smart Storage Administrator to create arrays: a. From the boot screen, press F10 to run Intelligent Provisioning. b. From Intelligent Provisioning, run HPE Smart Storage Administrator. •...
  • Page 57 NOTE: HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Server - A legacy OS booting device is only supported on a specific drive location. For the server with an embedded SATA configuration, when the embedded SATA port is connected under Legacy BIOS mode, the drive bay number and the port number do not match. The operating system must be installed on the drive with the lowest port number to successfully boot.

  • Page 58: Operational Requirements

    Operational requirements Space and airflow requirements To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack: • Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack. •...

  • Page 59: Power Requirements

    Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment).

  • Page 60: Rack Warnings

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or burns after removing the energy pack: • Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the energy pack. • Do not short external contacts. • Do not dispose of the energy pack in fire or water. After power is disconnected, battery voltage might still be present for 1s to 160s.

  • Page 61: Electrostatic Discharge

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended. WARNING: When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately secured at the top and bottom to the building structure.
  • Page 62 CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. Procedure 1. Install the rack rail option. For more information, see Installation Instructions on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

  • Page 63: Post Screen Options

    Failure to observe UEFI requirements for ProLiant Gen10 servers can result in errors installing the operating system, failure to recognize boot media, and other boot failures. For more information on these requirements, see the HPE UEFI Requirements on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

  • Page 64: Installing The Operating System With Intelligent Provisioning

    Installing or deploying an operating system Before installing an operating system, observe the following: Be sure to read the HPE UEFI requirements for ProLiant servers on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. If UEFI • requirements are not met, you might experience boot failures or other errors when installing the operating system.

  • Page 65: Hardware Options Installation

    Hardware options installation This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to install hardware options. For more information on supported options, see the product QuickSpecs on the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Server website at: https://www.hpe.com/servers/dl325-gen10plus To view the warranty for your server and supported options, see Warranty information.

  • Page 66: Drive Options

    2. To install a drive in inner drive cage, do the following: NOTE: If the HPE designated cable management arm is not installed on the rack, ensure that the cables at the rear of the server are not damaged while extending the server.
  • Page 67 3. Remove the drive blank. • • 4. Prepare the drive. • Hardware options installation...
  • Page 68 • 5. Install the drive. • • 6. Observe the LED status of the drive. 7. If the drive is installed in inner cage, press the inner drive cage down. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 69: Installing A Uff Drive And Scm Drive Carrier

    3. To install a drive in inner drive cage, do the following: NOTE: If the HPE designated cable management arm is not installed on the rack, ensure that the cables at the rear of the server are not damaged while extending the server.
  • Page 70 7. If the drive is installed in inner cage, press the inner drive cage down. 8. Slide the server in the rack. 9. If removed, install the bezel. To configure the drive, use HPE Smart Storage Administrator. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 71: Drive Cage Options

    Drive cage options Installing a 2SFF SAS/SATA, NVMe, or uFF drive cage NOTE: This drive cage assembly can be installed in outer cage only. Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure If installed, remove the bezel.
  • Page 72 12. Connect the signal and power cables for the 2SFF drive backplane: • 2SFF SAS/SATA or uFF 2SFF NVMe • 13. Install the cable guard. 14. Install the outer drive cage. 15. Install an SFF drive: • SAS/SATA or NVMe drive uFF drive •...

  • Page 73: Upgrading 4Lff To 8Lff

    18. Install the server into the rack. 19. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 20. Connect each power cord to the server. 21. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. Power up the server. 23. If removed, install the bezel. The installation is complete.

  • Page 74: Upgrading 8Sff To 16Sff

    Remove the fan wall covers. 10. Remove all the existing single rotor fans and fan blanks. 11. Connect the signal and power cables for the 8LFF. 12. Install eight dual rotor fans included in this 4LFF to 8LFF upgrade option. 13.
  • Page 75 a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the inner rack rails. Remove the access panel. Remove the inner drive cage blank. Remove the fan wall covers.

  • Page 76: Riser Cage Options

    16SFF SAS/SATA • 16SFF NVMe • 12. Install eight dual rotor fans included in this 8SFF to 16SFF upgrade option. 13. Install the air baffle included in this 8SFF to 16SFF upgrade option. 14. Install the inner drive cage. 15. Install the access panel. 16.

  • Page 77: Installing The Secondary Full Height Pcie Riser Cage

    c. Turn the captive screw to 180 ° (callout 2). d. Push the screw handle down in horizontal position (callout 3). Install the access panel. Install the server into the rack. 10. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the server. 12.
  • Page 78 If installed, remove the existing secondary riser cage. Remove the primary riser cage. Remove the slot 2 bracket of the primary riser cage. 10. Install the primary riser cage. 11. Remove the secondary low profile bracket. 12. Install the full-height PCIe bracket. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 79: Storage Controller Options

    13. Install the secondary riser cage: a. Align the arrows on the riser cage with the arrows on the power supply cage. (callout 1) b. Press the riser cage down to sit it firmly in the slot. (callout 1) c. Turn the captive screw to 180 °. (callout 2) d.
  • Page 80 ◦ Smart Array modular controller option ◦ Compatible controller cable option ◦ T-15 Torx screwdriver If you are installing a Smart Array P-class Gen10 controller, an energy pack option is required. • Before you perform this procedure, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 81: Installing A Smart Array Pcie Plug-In Controller

    Cable the controller. Install the access panel. 10. Install the server into the rack. 11. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 12. Connect each power cord to the server. 13. Connect each power cord to the power source. 14. Power up the server. 15.
  • Page 82 Before you perform this procedure, perform the following steps: 1. Back up data on the system. 2. Close all applications. 3. Update the server firmware if it is not the latest revision. 4. Do one of the following: • If the new Smart Array is the new boot device, install the device drivers. •...
  • Page 83 Install the low-profile bracket on the controller. If installing a PCIe plug-in controller in the primary riser: a. Remove the primary riser cage. b. Remove the primary riser blank. c. Install the controller. Primary riser slot 2 d. Install the primary riser cage. 10.

  • Page 84: Configuring An Hpe Smart Array Gen10 Controller

    11. Cable the controller. 12. To enable HPE Smart Array SR SmartCache in a Smart Array P-class Gen10 controller, install the energy pack. SmartCache and CacheCade enable solid-state drives to be used as caching devices for hard drive media. These features accelerate access to frequently used data by caching hot data from the hard drives onto the solid-state drives.

  • Page 85: Energy Pack Options

    One energy pack option can support multiple devices. An energy pack option is required for P-class Smart Array controllers. Once installed, the status of the energy pack displays in HPE iLO. For more information, see the HPE iLO user guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs).
  • Page 86 Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. If energy pack is to be installed in 4LFF or 8SFF configurations, install a fan in fan bay 7. For more information about fan bay locations, see Fan bay numbering.

  • Page 87: Expansion Board Options

    The installation is complete. Expansion board options The server has three PCIe4 expansion slots that support different form factor expansion boards. For more information on the PCIe4 slot specifications, see PCIe expansion slot definitions. Installing an expansion board NOTE: If the slimline primary riser is installed, the expansion board is not supported in slot 2. NOTE: If the slimline secondary riser is installed, the expansion board is not supported in slot 3.
  • Page 88 b. Install the low-profile bracket on the expansion board. If installing an expansion board in the primary riser: a. Remove the primary riser cage. b. Remove the primary riser blank. c. Install the expansion board. • Primary riser slot 1 Hardware options installation...
  • Page 89 • Primary riser slot 2 d. Install the primary riser cage. 10. If installing an expansion board in the secondary riser: a. Remove the secondary riser blank. b. Install the secondary riser cage. c. Install the expansion board. 11. Connect all necessary internal cabling to the expansion board. For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option.

  • Page 90: Installing The Hpe 12Gb Sas Expander Card

    18. Power up the server. 19. If removed, install the bezel. The installation is complete. Installing the HPE 12GB SAS expander card NOTE: The SAS expander card can be installed only in slot 1 of the primary riser. Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...

  • Page 91: Installing The M.2 Ssd Enablement Option

    11. Install the primary riser cage. 12. Connect the mini-SAS cables from the expander to SFF drive backplanes/Smart Array controller. 13. Install the access panel. 14. Install the server into the rack. 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 16.

  • Page 92: Odd Options

    Remove the riser blank. Install the SSD module on the M.2 SSD enablement board: a. Insert the SSD module into the SSD slot at a 45 degree angle, and then gently press it down against the M.2 SSD Enablement board. b.
  • Page 93 Procedure If installed, remove the bezel. Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the inner rack rails.
  • Page 94 11. Install the ODD in the cage. 12. Cable the ODD. 13. Install the outer drive cage cover. 14. Do one of the following: Install the inner drive cage. • • Install the inner drive cage blank. 15. Install the access panel. 16.

  • Page 95: Installing The Odd In Sff

    20. Connect each power cord to the power source. 21. Power up the server. 22. If removed, install the bezel. The installation is complete. Installing the ODD in SFF Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure If installed, remove the bezel.
  • Page 96 11. Connect the SATA power Y-cable to ODD. 12. Install the ODD cage assembly. 13. Do one of the following: • Remove the inner drive cage. • Remove the inner drive cage blank. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 97: Fan Option

    14. Connect the ODD cable. 15. Do one of the following: • Install the inner drive cage. • Install the inner drive cage blank. 16. Install the access panel. 17. Install the inner rack rails. 18. Install the server into the rack. 19.

  • Page 98: Fan Mode Behavior

    4LFF or 8SFF with Single Blank Single Single Single Single Single Single HPE Smart Storage rotor fan rotor fan rotor fan rotor fan rotor fan rotor fan rotor fan Battery 4LFF or 8SFF with Single Blank...

  • Page 99: Installing A Fan

    This change is indicated by the Health LED flashing amber. The system continues to operate normally in this mode. • A second fan rotor failure or a missing fan causes the operating system to orderly shutdown. Installing a fan This server supports redundant fans to provide sufficient airflow to the system if a fan rotor fails. 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 100: Memory Options

    For specific DIMM population information, see the DIMM population guidelines on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/docs/amd-population-rules-Gen10Plus). Memory speed tables For specific DDR4 server memory speeds, for HPE servers using AMD processors, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/docs/amd-speed-table-Gen10Plus). Installing a DIMM Procedure If installed, remove the bezel.

  • Page 101: Installing The Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch

    Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Install the DIMM: a. Open the DIMM slot latches. b. Align the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keyed surface of the DIMM slot, and then fully press the DIMM into the slot until the latches snap back into place.
  • Page 102 Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Install the intrusion detection switch: a.

  • Page 103: Installing The Serial Port Cable

    Installing the serial port cable Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that hex nut screwdriver is available. Procedure If installed, remove the bezel. Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.

  • Page 104: Power Supply Options

    Hot-plug power supply calculations For hot-plug power supply specifications and calculators to determine electrical and heat loading for the server, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (https://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online). Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color.
  • Page 105 Procedure 1. Release the cable management arm to access the rear panel 2. Remove the blank. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the power supply or power supply blank to cool before touching it. 3.

  • Page 106: Installing Rack Rails

    6. Connect the power cord to the power source. 7. Observe the power supply LED. Installing rack rails For installing rack rails, see the installation instructions on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Installing the cable management arm For installing the cable management arm, see the installation instructions on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 107: Cabling

    Cabling Cabling guidelines The cable colors in the cabling diagrams used in this chapter are for illustration purposes only. Observe the following guidelines when working with server cables. Before connecting cables • Note the port labels on the PCA components. Not all these components are used by all servers: ◦...

  • Page 108: Cable Routing: 4/8Lff Drive Model

    Cable routing: 4/8LFF drive model • 4 LFF SATA (box 1) connected to system board • 4 LFF SAS/SATA (box 1) connected to HPE Smart Array type-a modular controller Cabling...
  • Page 109 • 8 LFF SATA (box 1 and 2) connected to system board • 8 LFF SAS/SATA (box 1 and 2) connected to HPE Smart Array type-a modular controller Cabling...

  • Page 110: Cable Routing: 8/16/20 Sff Sas/Sata Drive Model

    Power cable from box 2 drive backplane to system board power connector 3 Cable routing: 8/16/20 SFF SAS/SATA drive model • 8 SATA drives (box 1) connected to system board • 8 SAS/SATA drives (box 1) connected to HPE Smart Array type-a modular controller Cabling...
  • Page 111 Mini-SAS cable from box 1 drive backplane port 1 to type-a controllerport 1 Blue Mini-SAS cable from box 1 drive backplane port 2 to type-a controller port 2 • 10 SAS/SATA drives (box 1 and 2) connected to HPE Smart Array type-a modular controller, P816i-a Cable color Description Orange...
  • Page 112 Mini-SAS cable from box 3 drive backplane port 1 to type-a controller port 3 Pink Mini-SAS cable from box 3 drive backplane port 2 to type-a controller port 4 • 20 SAS/SATA Configuration ◦ 16 SAS/SATA drives (box 1 and 3) connected to SAS expander and HPE Smart Array type-a modular controller Cabling...
  • Page 113 Cable color Description Orange Mini-SAS cable from SAS expander port 3 to box 1 drive backplane port 1 Blue Mini-SAS cable from SAS expander port 4 to box 1 drive backplane port 2 Gold Mini-SAS cable from SAS expander port 6 to box 3 drive backplane port 1 Pink Mini-SAS cable from SAS expander port 7 to box 3 drive backplane port 2 Green...

  • Page 114: Cable Routing: 8/16 Nvme Drive Model

    Cable color Description Orange Power cable from box 1 drive backplane to system board power connector 1 Blue Power cable from box 3 drive backplane to system board power connector 2 Gold Power cable from box 1 8SFF drive backplane to box 2 2SFF drive backplane Pink Power cable from box 3 8SFF drive backplane to box 4 2SFF drive backplane Cable routing: 8/16 NVMe drive model...

  • Page 115: Cable Routing: 2Sff/2 + 2Sff Sas/Sata/Uff Drives

    Item Description Orange Slimline cable from box 3 drive backplane port 1 to port 2B on secondary riser Blue Slimline cable from box 3 drive backplane port 2 to port 1B on secondary riser Gold Slimline cable from box 3 drive backplane port 3 to port 2A on system board Pink Slimline cable from box 3 drive backplane port 4 to port 6A on system board Green...
  • Page 116 • 2SFF SAS/SATA/uFF drives installed in outer cage (box 2) and connected to type-p storage controller This illustration shows the cabling for type-p storage controller installed in slot 2. The cabling for type-p storage controller installed in slot 3 is similar. •...

  • Page 117: Cable Routing: 2Nvme/2 + 2Nvme Drives

    This illustration shows the cabling for type-p storage controller installed in slot 2. The cabling for type-p storage controller installed in slot 3 is similar. Cable color Description Orange Mini-SAS cable from box 2 drive backplane port 1 to type-p controller port 1 Blue Mini-SAS cable from box 4 drive backplane port 1 to type-p controller port 2 •...

  • Page 118: Cable Routing: Optical Drive

    • 2 + 2NVMe drives installed in outer and inner cages (box 2 and 4) and connected to system board (For 16SFF SAS/ SATA + 4NVMe configuration) NOTE: For 20NVMe configuration, the 2NVMe drives installed in inner cage (box 4) are connected to 1-port NVMe adapter.

  • Page 119: Cable Routing: Front I/O

    • Cable routing: Front I/O • Cabling...

  • Page 120: Cable Routing: Serial Port

    • Cable routing: Serial port Cabling...

  • Page 121: Cable Routing: Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch

    Cable routing: Chassis intrusion detection switch Cable routing: M.2 enablement board This illustration shows the cabling for M.2 enablement board installed in slot 3. The cabling for M.2 enablement board installed in slot 1 or 2 is similar. Cable routing: Controller backup power cable This illustration shows the cabling for type-p controller installed in slot 2.

  • Page 122: Cable Routing: Energy Pack

    Cable routing: Energy pack Cabling...

  • Page 123: Software And Configuration Utilities

    Product QuickSpecs For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs). Active Health System Viewer Active Health System Viewer (AHSV) is an online tool used to read, diagnose, and resolve server issues quickly using AHS uploaded data.

  • Page 124: Hpe Ilo 5

    HPE iLO 5 iLO 5 is a remote server management processor embedded on the system boards of HPE ProLiant servers and Synergy compute modules. iLO enables the monitoring and controlling of servers from remote locations. iLO management is a powerful tool that provides multiple ways to configure, update, monitor, and repair servers remotely.

  • Page 125: Ilo Federation

    You cannot access the server by connecting to the Service Port. • You cannot access the connected device from the server. For more information about the iLO Service Port, see the iLO user guide at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/ support/ilo-docs. Software and configuration utilities...

  • Page 126: Ilo Restful Api

    RESTful Interface Tool The RESTful Interface Tool (iLOREST) is a scripting tool that allows you to automate HPE server management tasks. It provides a set of simplified commands that take advantage of the iLO RESTful API. You can install the tool on your computer for remote use or install it locally on a server with a Windows or Linux Operating System.

  • Page 127: Intelligent Provisioning Operation

    To access Intelligent Provisioning: • Press F10 from the POST screen and enter either Intelligent Provisioning or HPE Rapid Setup Software. From the iLO web interface using Always On. Always On allows you to access Intelligent Provisioning without •...

  • Page 128: Management Security

    OS Support Matrix on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport). Management Security HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers are built with some of the industry's most advanced security capabilities, out of the box, with a foundation of secure embedded management applications and firmware. The management security provided by HPE embedded management products enables secure support of modern workloads, protecting your components from unauthorized access and unapproved use.

  • Page 129: Selecting The Boot Mode

    Firmware components and operating systems with boot loaders must have an appropriate digital signature to execute during the boot process. • Operating systems must support Secure Boot and have an EFI boot loader signed with one of the authorized keys to boot. For more information about supported operating systems, see https://www.hpe.com/servers/ossupport. Software and configuration utilities...

  • Page 130: Launching The Embedded Uefi Shell

    HPE Smart Storage Administrator HPE SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on HPE Smart Array SR controllers. It exists in three interface formats: the HPE SSA GUI, the HPE SSA CLI, and HPE SSA Scripting. All formats provide support for configuration tasks. Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.

  • Page 131: Hpe Infosight For Servers

    For more information, see HPE Smart Array SR Gen10 Configuration Guide at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. HPE InfoSight for servers The HPE InfoSight portal is a secure web interface hosted by HPE that allows you to monitor supported devices through a graphical interface.

  • Page 132: Safety And Security Benefits

    The SPP is also available for download from the SPP download page at https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download. Smart Update Manager SUM is an innovative tool for maintaining and updating the firmware, drivers, and system software of HPE ProLiant, HPE BladeSystem, HPE Synergy, and HPE Apollo servers, infrastructure, and associated options.
  • Page 133 • SPP: A comprehensive systems software and firmware update solution, which is delivered as a single ISO image. SUM: A tool for firmware and driver maintenance for HPE ProLiant servers and associated options. • NOTE: SUM and iLO Amplifier Pack should not manage the same nodes.

  • Page 134: Drivers

    Procedure 1. Access the System ROM Flash Binary component for your server from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center (https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc). 2. Copy the binary file to a USB media or iLO virtual media. 3. Attach the media to the server.

  • Page 135: Operating System Version Support

    For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, refer to the operating system support matrix. HPE Pointnext Portfolio HPE Pointnext delivers confidence, reduces risk, and helps customers realize agility and stability. Hewlett Packard Enterprise helps customers succeed through Hybrid IT by simplifying and enriching the on-premise experience, informed by public cloud qualities and attributes.

  • Page 136: System Battery Replacement

    System battery replacement System battery information The server contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery that provides power to the real-time clock. If this battery is not properly handled, a risk of the fire and burns exists. To reduce the risk of personal injury: •...
  • Page 137 Insert the battery with the "+" side facing up on the socket, and then press the battery down to secure it in place. 10. Install the access panel. 11. Install the server into the rack. 12. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 13.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    • Error Message Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and HPE Synergy provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages.

  • Page 139: Specifications

    Specifications Environmental specifications Specifications Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Nonoperating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) — Operating 8% to 90% - Relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing Nonoperating 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing...

  • Page 140: Mechanical Specifications

    Depending on the installed options and the regional location where the server was purchased, the server can be configured with one of the following power supplies: • HPE 500W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply •...

  • Page 141: Hpe 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    500 W at 100 VAC to 127 VAC input 500 W at 100 VAC to 240 VAC input 500 W at 240 VDC input for China only HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements —...

  • Page 142: Hpe 800W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    800 W at 100 VAC to 127 VAC input 800 W at 100 VAC to 240 VAC input 800 W at 240 VDC input for China only HPE 800W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements —...

  • Page 143: Hpe 800W Flex Slot Universal Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    800 W at 240 VDC input for China only Maximum peak power 800 W at 200 VAC to 240 VAC input 800 W at 240 VDC input for China only HPE 800W Flex Slot Universal Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements —...

  • Page 144: Hpe 800W Flex Slot -48Vdc Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    HPE 800W Flex Slot -48VDC Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage -40 VDC to -72 VDC -48 VDC nominal input Rated input current 22.1 A at -40 VDC input 18.2 A at -48 VDC input, nominal input 12.0 A at -72 VDC input...

  • Page 145: Hpe 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    • Switching or disconnecting devices must not be in the earthed circuit conductor between the DC source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor. HPE 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements...

  • Page 146: Websites

    Storage white papers and analyst reports https://www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers For additional websites, see Support and other resources. Product websites HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Server product page https://www.hpe.com/servers/dl325-gen10plus HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Server support page https://www.hpe.com/support/dl325gen10plus HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Server user documents https://www.hpe.com/info/dl325gen10plus-docs...

  • Page 147: Support And Other Resources

    Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: https://www.hpe.com/info/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...

  • Page 148: Remote Support

    IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Passport set up with relevant entitlements. 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 149: 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 (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.

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