Summary of Contents for Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus
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HPE ProLiant DL380 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.
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Copyright 2021 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.
Contents Component identification....................8 Front panel components......................................8 Front panel LEDs and buttons....................................10 UID button functionality..................................14 Front panel LED power fault codes..............................14 Systems Insight Display LEDs................................15 Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions......................16 Rear panel components......................................18 Rear panel LEDs..........................................19 System board components.....................................
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Rack warnings....................................... 53 Electrostatic discharge.....................................53 Server box contents....................................54 Installing hardware options ..................................54 POST screen options....................................54 Installing or deploying an operating system..........................54 Registering the server....................................55 Hardware options installation..................56 Product QuickSpecs........................................56 Introduction............................................56 Installing a fan filter into the security bezel..............................56 Installing the bezel and bezel lock..................................57 Power supply options.........................................57 Hot-plug power supply calculations..............................
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Installing a midplane drive cage..............................110 Installing a rear 2 SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in the primary or secondary riser..........113 Installing a rear 2 SFF SAS/SATA drive cage over the power supplies..............116 Installing a rear 2LFF SAS/SATA drive cage in the primary or secondary riser..........119 Processor and heatsink options..................................
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Cable routing: Serial port.......................................167 Cable routing: OCP NVMe enablement.................................168 Software and configuration utilities................. 169 Server mode..........................................169 Product QuickSpecs......................................... 169 Active Health System Viewer..................................... 169 Active Health System.................................... 169 HPE iLO 5............................................170 iLO Federation......................................171 iLO Service Port......................................171 iLO RESTful API......................................172 RESTful Interface Tool..................................172 iLO Amplifier Pack....................................172 Integrated Management Log....................................172...
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HPE 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply..............190 HPE 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply....................191 Support and other resources..................192 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support............................. 192 Accessing updates........................................192 Remote support..........................................193 Warranty information......................................193 Regulatory information......................................
Component identification Front panel components SFF front panel components Item Description Box 1 (optional drives or universal media bay) Box 2 (optional drives) Box 3 Drives 1-8 Serial number/iLO information pull tab or optional Systems Insight Display iLO Service port USB 3.0 port Universal media bay components Item...
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12-drive LFF front panel components Item Description Drive bays or Optical/video/USB (optional) Drive bays (optional) Drive bays 8-drive LFF model front panel components Item Description 2 SFF module (optional) LFF power switch module Drive bays LFF power switch module components Component identification...
Item Description Optical disk drive Serial number/iLO information pull tab USB 3.0 port iLO Service port Display port Front panel LEDs and buttons SFF front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status UID button/LED • Solid blue = Activated • Flashing blue: ◦...
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Item Description Status Health LED • Solid green = Normal • Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = iLO is rebooting • Flashing amber = System degraded • Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical Power On/Standby button and •...
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Item Description Status UID button/LED • Solid blue = Activated • Flashing blue: ◦ 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress ◦ 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated ◦ 8 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress •...
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LFF power switch module LEDs and buttons Item Description Status UID button/LED • Solid blue = Activated • Flashing blue: ◦ 1 Hz/cycle per sec = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress ◦ 4 Hz/cycle per sec = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated ◦...
The UID button can be used to display the Server Health Summary when the server will not power on. For more information, see the latest HPE iLO 5 User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Front panel LED power fault codes The following table provides a list of power fault codes, and the subsystems that are affected.
Systems Insight Display LEDs The Systems Insight Display LEDs represent the system board layout. The display enables diagnosis with the access panel installed. Description Status Processor LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed processor DIMM LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed DIMM or configuration issue Fan LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed fan or missing fan...
Description Status PCI riser LED Off = Normal Amber = Incorrectly installed PCI riser cage Over temp LED Off = Normal Amber = High system temperature detected Power cap LED Off = System is in standby, or no cap is set. Solid green = Power cap applied Amp Status LED Off = AMP modes disabled...
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Systems Insight Display LED Health LED System power Status and color Processor (amber) Amber One or more of the following conditions might exist: • Processor in socket X has failed. • Processor X is not installed in the socket. • Processor X is unsupported.
Systems Insight Display LED Health LED System power Status and color Power cap (off) — Amber Standby. Power cap (green) — Flashing green Waiting for power. Power cap (green) — Green Power is available. Power cap (flashing amber) — Amber Power is not available.
Rear panel LEDs Item Description Status Link LED • Off = No network link • Green = Network link Status LED • Off = No network activity • Solid green = Link to network • Flashing green = Network activity UID LED •...
System board components Item Description x8 Slimline connector TPM connector System maintenance switch Front display port/USB 2.0 connector Primary (processor 1) PCIe riser connector x4 SATA port 2 x4 SATA port 1 x4 SATA port 3 Front power/USB 3.0 connector SATA optical port 4 x8 NVMe port 2A x8 NVMe port 1A...
Item Description Energy pack connector x8 NVMe port 2B x8 NVMe port 1B Dual internal USB 3.0 connector Drive backplane power connector Chassis Intrusion Detection connector Tertiary (processor 2) PCIe riser connector Type-a storage controller slot Secondary (processor 2) PCIe riser connector System battery Serial port connector OCP 3.0 adapter bay...
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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...
PBA Number XXXXXX-XXX 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/support/persistentmemoryQS). DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 16) for each processor. Component identification...
System maintenance switch descriptions Position Default Function Off = iLO security is enabled. On = iLO security is disabled. Reserved Reserved Reserved Off = Power-on password is enabled. On = Power-on password is disabled. 1, 2, 3 Off = No function On = Restore default manufacturing settings Reserved —...
Midplane box (SFF) Item Description Box 7 Drive numbering When the drive backplane is connected directly to a storage controller, then each drive box starts at 1. The following images are examples of common configurations. 24 SFF 12 SFF Component identification...
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12 LFF 6 SFF rear panel 2x 2 LFF rear panel Universal media bay 8 LFF + Universal media bay, optional 2 SFF, and optical drive Component identification...
Midplane box LFF Midplane box SFF HPE Basic Drive LED definitions LFF low-profile drive carrier The LFF low-profile drive carrier supports hot-plug SAS and SATA drives. Component identification...
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SFF basic drive carrier The SFF basic drive carrier supports hot-plug SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. Item Status Definition Fault/Locate Solid amber This drive has failed, is unsupported, or is invalid. Solid blue The drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application.
Item Status Definition Flashing green (4 flashes The drive is operation normally and has activity. per second) The drive is not configured by a RAID controller or is a spare drive. Fan bay numbering The arrow points to the front of the server. DSC-25 2-port SFP28 card ports and LEDs Ports Table 1: Ports...
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Table 2: LED indicators Item Status Description Management Port Activity No activity Flashing Passing traffic; flashing frequency indicates traffic intensity Management Port Link A link has not been established Solid green Valid Ethernet link SFP Port 1 Link/Activity A link has not been established Solid green Valid Ethernet link Flashing green...
HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device components Item Description Drive bay 1 Drive bay 2 Thermal interface pad with removable liner M.2 drive retaining latches HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device LED definitions Item Description Fault LED status Bay 1 LED Off: Normal Flashing 1Hz: Drive predictive failure Bay 2 LED...
Operations Power up the server To power up the server, use one of the following methods: • Press the Power On/Standby button. • Use the virtual power button through iLO. Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.
Secure cables using the cable management arm For rack rail installation instructions, see the documentation that ships with the rack rails. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: • Do not insert wrong connectors into ports. •...
5. Connect the power cord to the AC power source. Removing the server from the rack To remove the server from a Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Compaq-branded, Telco, or third-party rack: Procedure 1. Power down the server.
For more information, see the documentation that ships with the rack mounting option. 4. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface. Remove the access panel WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives, power supplies, and internal system components to cool before touching them.
Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: • Disconnect each power cord from the power source. • Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Do one of the following: • Extend the server from the rack. Remove the server from the rack.
Removing the air baffle or midplane drive cage CAUTION: Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module. Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost. CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.
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• Remove the midplane drive cage: a. Disconnect all cables. b. Remove all drives. Be sure to note the location of each drive. c. Remove the drive cage. A 4LFF version is shown. CAUTION: Do not drop the drive cage on the system board. Dropping the drive cage on the system board might damage the system or components.
Installing the air baffle Procedure 1. Observe the following alerts. 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.
• Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. 4. Remove the access panel. 5. Remove the riser cage: • Primary and secondary riser cages • Tertiary riser cage Removing a riser slot blank CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling or thermal damage, the server PCI slots must have an expansion slot blank or an expansion board installed.
Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Do one of the following: • Extend the server from the rack. •...
Figure 2: Removing an LFF drive blank To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Releasing the cable management arm Release the cable management arm and then swing the arm away from the rack. Accessing the Systems Insight Display The Systems Insight Display is supported only on SFF models. Procedure 1.
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Procedure Unbox the server 1. Unbox the server and verify the contents: • A server • A power cord • Rack-mounting hardware • Documentation 2. (Optional) Install hardware options. For installation instructions, see "Hardware options installation." Rack the server 3. Install the server in a rack. The racking procedures are included with the rack rails.
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• System ROM • Storage controller • Network adapters • Intelligent Provisioning Set up storage 7. Do one of the following: • To configure the server to boot from a SAN, see the following guide: https://www.hpe.com/info/boot-from-san-config-guide • If a smart array controller is installed: ◦...
Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or row of racks. Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door.
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Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying...
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with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the server is not recommended. Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: •...
Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that a minimum of two people are required for all rack server installations. If the server is installed higher than chest level, a third person may be required to help align the server.
Rack warnings WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. • The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
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.
Registering the server To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Registration website. Setup...
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). Introduction Install any hardware options before initializing the server. If multiple options are being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options to identify similar steps and streamline the installation process.
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.
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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. 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.
6. Connect the power cord to the power source. 7. Observe the power supply LED. Installing the HPE 800 W Flex Slot -48 VDC hot-plug power supply The DC power supply option kits do not ship with a Power Supply DC cable Kit and may not include a Power Supply Cable Lug kit.
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Prerequisites Before you install this option, make sure that you have the following items available: • No. 1 Phillips screwdriver • Optional Q0H80A HPE 800W DC Power Cable Kit can be purchased from an HPE authorized reseller. • If you are not using an input power cord option, the power supply cabling must be made in consultation with a licensed electrician and be compliant with local code.
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Remove the terminal block connector. Loosen the screws on the terminal block connector. Hardware options installation...
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Attach the ground (earthed) wire to the ground screw and washer and tighten to 1.47 N m (13 lb-in) of torque. The ground wire must be connected before the -48 V wire and the return wire. Insert the -48 V wire into the left side of the terminal block connector, and then tighten the screw to 1.3 N m (10 lb- in) of torque.
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Insert the return wire into the right side of the connector, and then tighten the screw to 1.3 N m (10 lb-in) of torque. Install the terminal block connector into the power supply. Hardware options installation...
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10. Secure the power cord, wires, and/or cables in the strain relief strap attached to the power supply handle: a. Unwrap the strain relief strap from the power supply handle. CAUTION: Avoid tight bend radii to prevent damaging the internal wires of a power cord or a server cable. Never bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing.
12. Make sure the -48 V DC power source is off or the PDU breaker is in the off position, and then connect the power cord to the -48 V DC power source or PDU. 13. To supply -48 V to the power supply, turn on the -48 V power source or switch the PDU breaker to the on position. 14.
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• No. 1 Phillips screwdriver • If you are not using an input power cord option, the power supply cabling must be made in consultation with a licensed electrician and be compliant with local code. • Optional P36877-B21 HPE lug kit can be purchased from an HPE authorized reseller for use with customer-supplied power cables.
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Do the following: a. Remove the grounding screw from the front of the power supply. b. Remove the four screws from the -48 V wire and return wire connectors. Attach the -48 V wire and the return wire to the connectors as marked and tighten to 0.98 N m (8.68 lb-in) of torque.
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Attach the ground (earthed) wire to the ground screw and tighten to 1.47 N m (13 lb-in) of torque. Replace the clear plastic cover on the -48 V and return connectors. Secure the power cord, wires, and/or cables in the strain relief strap attached to the power supply handle: a.
Slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks into place. Make sure the -48 VDC power source is off or the PDU breaker is in the off position. 10. Connect the power cord to the -48 VDC power source or PDU. 11.
For more information, see the documentation that ships with the power supply. Energy pack options Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers two backup power options to back up write cache content on the controllers in case of an unplanned server power outage.
The capacitor pack is fully charged after the system boots. Minimum firmware versions Product Minimum firmware version 1.40 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus Server system ROM HPE Smart Array SR controllers 3.53 Installing an energy pack Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure you that have the components included with the hardware option kit.
DIMMs can cause the server to halt during BIOS initialization. All memory installed in the server must be of the same type. Memory population information For specific memory population information, see the memory population guidelines on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/docs/memory-population-rules). DIMM-processor compatibility The installed processor determines the type of DIMM that is supported in the server: Third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors support DDR4-3200 DIMMs.
The server supports up to 32 DIMMs. Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure you have the following: The components included with the hardware option kit For more information on specific options, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Hardware options installation...
Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel.
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• A supported HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus server or Synergy compute module using third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. For more information, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https:// www.hpe.com/support/persistentmemoryQS). • HPE DDR4 Standard Memory RDIMMs or LRDIMMs (the number will vary based on your chosen configuration).
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CAUTION: Failure to properly handle persistent memory modules can damage the component and the system board connector. IMPORTANT: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you implement best-practice configurations such as clustered configurations for high availability (HA). Power down the server (Power down the server).
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a. Extend the server from the rack (Extending the server from the rack). b. Remove the server from the rack (Removing the server from the rack). Place the server on a flat, level work surface. Remove the access panel. Open the DIMM slot latches. Install the persistent memory module.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the equipment, do not operate the server for extended periods of time if the server does not have the optimal number of fans installed. Although the server might boot, Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not recommend operating the server without the required fans installed and operating.
CAUTION: A thermal event can damage server components when the Thermal Shutdown feature is disabled in the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU). Installing high-performance fans CAUTION: Caution: To prevent damage server, ensure that all DIMM latches are closed and locked before installing the fans.
6. Install high-performance fans in all fan bays. 7. Install the air baffle. 8. Install the access panel. The installation is complete. Drive options Depending on the configuration, this server supports SAS, SATA, NVMe, and M.2 drives. For more information on drive support, see the product QuickSpecs.
Drive guidelines Depending on the configuration, the server supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. Observe the following general guidelines: • The system automatically sets all drive numbers. • If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number. For drive numbering, see Drive bay numbering.
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• LFF drive • SFF drive 3. Install the drive. • LFF drive • SFF drive 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions. 5. To configure drive arrays, see the following documentation for detailed instructions: Hardware options installation...
• HPE SR Gen10 Plus Software RAID User Guide at https://www.hpe.com/support/SSC-SRGen10Plus-ug • HPE SmartRAID SR Gen10 Plus Controller User Guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/SmartRAID-Gen10Plus-UG HPE MegaRAID MR Gen10 Plus Controller User Guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/MegaRAID-Gen10Plus-UG • Installing an M.2 drive This procedure is for replacing M.2 drives located on an expansion card, riser, or the system board only. Do not use this procedure to replace uFF drives.
The installation is complete. Installing a Universal Media Bay Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a.
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Route the USB and video cables through the opening. If installing a two-bay SFF front drive cage, install the drive cage. 10. Install the universal media bay. 11. (Optional) Install the optical disk drive. Hardware options installation...
Type-a controllers install in the type-a storage controller slot. • Type-p controllers Type-p controllers install in a PCIe expansion slot. For a complete list of supported storage controller models, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs). Hardware options installation...
Installing a storage controller Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the components included with the hardware option kit. Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
Riser and riser cage options Installing primary and secondary risers Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver Procedure Power down the server. Do one of the following: •...
If needed, install an expansion board. If needed, connect data cables to the riser or expansion board. 10. Install the riser cage: 11. If needed, connect data cables to the drive backplane. The installation is complete. Installing tertiary risers Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...
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Procedure Power down the server. Do one of the following: • Disconnect each power cord from the power source. • Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: • Extend the server from the rack. Remove the server from the rack. •...
10. If needed, connect cables to drive backplane. The installation is complete. Installing a secondary riser cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • The components included with the hardware option kit •...
7. Install any expansion boards, if needed. 8. Install the riser cage: The installation is complete. Installing a tertiary riser cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • The components included with the hardware option kit •...
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage. 2. Power down the server. 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
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7. Install the rear blank from the option kit. 8. Install any expansion boards, if needed 9. Install the tertiary riser cage: Hardware options installation...
The installation is complete. Expansion slots Supported PCIe form factors All slots support full-height expansion cards. Use the following information to find supported lengths for each slot. Slot description example Primary riser connector PCIe slot and card length 3-slot riser* 2-slot riser (Optional) 2-slot riser (Optional) Slot 1 - Full-length/Full-...
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Identify and then remove the PCIe blank from the riser cage. Install the expansion board. If internal cables are required for the expansion board, connect the cables. Install the riser cage. Hardware options installation...
The installation is complete. Accelerator options This server supports various accelerator options to meet your computational and graphics workload requirements. For a list of supported accelerator models, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https:// www.hpe.com/info/qs). •...
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• T-10 Torx screwdriver • High-performance heatsinks must be installed with this option. Procedure Observe the following alert. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCIe slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed. Power down the server.
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To install a riser card in the primary riser cage, see "Removing a riser cage". To install a riser card in the tertiary riser cage, see "Installing tertiary risers". 11. Remove the PCIe blank. 12. Install the card into the riser. Hardware options installation...
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13. If required, connect the power cable from the card to the riser. 14. For full-length cards, open the retention clips. 15. Install the riser cage. Hardware options installation...
16. For full-length cards, slide the retention clips to the locked position. The installation is complete. Drive cage options Installing a front 8NVMe drive cage The drive cage can be installed in any box. This procedure covers installing the drive cage in box 1. Prerequisites High-performance fans are required when installing this option.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD. Power down the server.
Install the associated NVMe riser. 10. Connect the power cable to the drive backplane power connector. 11. Connect the data cables from the drive backplane to the NVMe riser. 12. Install drives or drive blanks. The installation is complete. Installing a front 8 SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in box 1 Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...
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Remove the air baffle. Remove the fan cage. Remove the bay blank. Install the 8 SFF front drive cage option. Connect the power and data cables. 10. Install the fan cage. 11. Install the air baffle. 12. Install the access panel. 13.
Installing a front 8 SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in box 2 Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • T-15 Torx screwdriver • The components included with the hardware option kit Procedure Power down the server.
Connect the power and data cables. 10. Install the fan cage. 11. Install the access panel. 12. Slide the server into the rack. 13. Connect each power cord to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15.
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• Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the front bay blank. Remove the optical disc drive tray from the universal media bay. Remove the SFF drive blank from the universal media bay. Hardware options installation...
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Install the drive cage into the universal media bay. Install the optical disc drive tray. Hardware options installation...
10. Install the Universal Media Bay. 11. Connect the power and data cables. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Slide the server into the rack. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16.
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• Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the air baffle. The air baffle is no longer needed. The drive cage acts as an air baffle for the server. Remove all riser cages.
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Connect the power cable to the drive backplane power connector on the system board. If connecting the data cable to the system board or a controller, connect the data cable. Prepare the drive cage for installation by lifting the latches on the drive cage. 10.
11. Install drives or drive blanks. 12. Push down on the latches to lower the drive cage into place. 13. Connect the power and data cables to the drive backplane. Installing a rear 2 SFF SAS/SATA drive cage in the primary or secondary riser Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...
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• The front drive bays are fully populated with 12 LFF or 24 SFF drives. • High-performance fans are installed in all fan bays. Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
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Install the drive cage. Cable the drive backplane. Install drives or drive blanks. Install the access panel. 10. Slide the server into the rack. 11. Connect each power cord to the server. 12. Connect each power cord to the power source. 13.
Installing a rear 2 SFF SAS/SATA drive cage over the power supplies Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • T-10 Torx screwdriver • The components included with the hardware option kit •...
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Remove the tertiary wall blank. Install the drive cage compatible rear wall. Hardware options installation...
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Install 4 rubber foots on the drive cage. Install the drive cage. Hardware options installation...
10. Install drives or drive blanks. 11. Install the secondary rear wall or a secondary riser cage. 12. Cable the drive backplane. 13. Install the access panel. 14. Slide the server into the rack. 15. Connect each power cord to the server. 16.
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Do one of the following: • Extend the server from the rack. Remove the server from the rack. • Remove the access panel. Do one of the following: • For primary bays, remove the riser cage. • For secondary bays, remove the rear wall blank. Install the drive cage.
Cable the drive backplane. Install drives or drive blanks. Install the access panel. 10. Slide the server into the rack. 11. Connect each power cord to the server. 12. Connect each power cord to the power source. 13. Power up the server. The installation is complete.
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CAUTION: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor. To download firmware and view installation instructions, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website.
d. Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, tighten the nuts. NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts more than 12 in-lbs or 1.3Nm. Overtightening could crack or damage the nuts. The installation is complete. Installing a high performance heatsink Prerequisites CAUTION: Installing a high performance heatsink requires the installation of a processor assembly onto the heatsink.
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Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following: • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-30 Torx screwdriver Procedure Observe the following alerts. CAUTION: The processor assembly must be removed and replaced as a unit. Do not remove the processor from the carrier.
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c. Remove the processor heatsink assembly. d. Turn the processor heatsink assembly over and place it on a work surface with the processor assembly facing up. Release the processor from the heatsink: Be sure to unlatch all corners of the processor carrier. The processor remains attached to the carrier.
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Using an alcohol wipe, remove the existing thermal grease from the processor and heatsink. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing. 10. Remove the plastic cover protecting the thermal grease on the high performance heatsink. 11. Align the Pin 1 indicators on the processor and the heatsink, and then install the processor assembly to the heatsink. 12.
c. Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, tighten the nuts. NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts more than 12 in-lbs or 1.3Nm. Overtightening could crack or damage the nuts. The installation is complete. Installing the chassis intrusion detection switch Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the components included with the hardware option kit. Procedure Power down the server.
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack. • • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Install the chassis intrusion detection switch.
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a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack. • • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the rear wall blank or riser.
Install the access panel. 10. Slide the server into the rack. 11. Connect each power cord to the server. 12. Connect each power cord to the power source. 13. Power up the server. Installing the Pensando DSP DSC-25 2p SFP28 card Procedure Power down the server.
Install the PCIe riser cage into the server. Install the access panel. Slide the server into the rack. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up the server. 13.
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Procedure Installing drives onto the boot device Remove the liner from the thermal interface pad. Install the drives. Installing the boot device Power down the system. Do one of the following: Extend the front drive cages out of the chassis. •...
Save the retaining screw, if one is present. Install the boot device. 10. Install any components that were removed to access the expansion slot. 11. Install the access panel. 12. Do one of the following: • Slide the server into the rack. •...
• Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the serial port blank. Install the serial port interface. Connect the cable to the system board. Install the access panel. Install the server in the rack. 10.
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• The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack.
Route the SID cable through the opening in the front of the server, and then install the SID module. Secure the module using the T-10 screw. 10. Connect the SID module cable to the power switch/SID module connector. 11. Install the fan cage. 12.
For any compliance issues arising from your operation/usage of TPM which violates the above mentioned requirement, you shall bear all the liabilities wholly and solely. Hewlett Packard Enterprise will not be responsible for any related liabilities.
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2. Update the system ROM. Locate and download the latest ROM version from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website (https:// www.hpe.com/support/hpesc). To update the system ROM, follow the instructions on the website. 3. Power down the server.
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CAUTION: The TPM is keyed to install only in the orientation shown. Any attempt to install the TPM in a different orientation might result in damage to the TPM or system board. 2. Install the TPM board: a. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. See the server hood label for the exact location. b.
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5. Proceed to "Preparing the server for operation." Preparing the server for operation Procedure 1. Install any options or cables previously removed to access the TPM connector. 2. Install the access panel. 3. Do one of the following: • Slide or install the server into the rack. •...
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Procedure 1. During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access System Utilities. 2. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Trusted Platform Module options. 3. Verify the following: •...
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• If in graphical mode, click Yes. • If in text mode, press the Y key. 7. Press the ESC key to exit System Utilities. The server reboots a second time without user input. During this reboot, the TPM setting becomes effective. 8.
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: ◦...
• Remove cables that are no longer being used. Retaining them inside the server can restrict airflow. If you intend to use the removed cables later, label and store them for future use. Power cabling Use the following tables to find cabling information and diagrams. Table 3: Power cables Cable description Cable part number...
Table 6: Power cables Cable description Cable part number From I/O Wire to Board, FRONT P14312-001 Backplane System board PWR, 1x5 to 2x4, LFF, 240mm P14341-001 Backplane System board PWR, 1x5 to 2x4, LFF, 400mm P14342-001 Backplane System board PWR, 1x5 to 2x4 + x, LFF, 400mm P14343-001 Backplane System board...
Active Health System Viewer (AHSV) is an online tool used to read, diagnose, and resolve server issues quickly using AHS uploaded data. AHSV provides Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommended repair actions based on experience and best practices. AHSV provides the ability to: •...
When you download and send Active Health System data to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, you agree to have the data used for analysis, technical resolution, and quality improvements. The data that is collected is managed according to the privacy statement, available at https://www.hpe.com/info/privacy.
Some servers, such as the XL170r, require an adapter to connect a USB to Ethernet adapter to the iLO Service Port. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the HPE Micro USB to USB Adapter (part number 789904-B21). When you use the iLO Service Port:...
HTTPS operations (GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and PATCH) to the iLO web server. To learn more about the iLO RESTful API, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/support/ restfulinterface/docs).
Intelligent Provisioning simplifies server setup, providing a reliable and consistent way to deploy servers. Intelligent Provisioning prepares the system for installing original, licensed vendor media and Hewlett Packard Enterprise- branded versions of OS software. Intelligent Provisioning also prepares the system to integrate optimized server support software from the Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP).
MPI library and takes advantage of the underlying server infrastructure by boosting performance of existing MPI applications on Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPC clusters without requiring recompilation. For more information, see the HPE Message Passing Interface documentation on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/ software/mpi).
NOTE: The boot mode you use must match the operating system installation. If not, changing the boot mode can impact the ability of the server to boot to the installed operating system. Prerequisite When booting to UEFI Mode, leave UEFI Optimized Boot enabled. Procedure 1.
• Using the System Utilities options described in the following sections. • Using the iLO RESTful API to clear and restore certificates. For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/redfish). • Using the secboot command in the Embedded UEFI Shell to display Secure Boot databases, keys, and security reports.
For more information on getting started and using HPE InfoSight for servers, go to: https://www.hpe.com/info/ infosight-servers-docs. USB support Hewlett Packard Enterprise Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers support all USB operating speeds depending on the device that is connected to the server. External USB functionality Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides external USB support to enable local connection of USB devices for server administration, configuration, and diagnostic procedures.
Redundant ROM support The server enables you to upgrade or configure the ROM safely with redundant ROM support. The server has a single ROM that acts as two separate ROM images. In the standard implementation, one side of the ROM contains the current ROM program version, while the other side of the ROM contains a backup version.
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Procedure 1. Access the System ROM Flash Binary component for your server from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. 2. Copy the binary file to a USB media or iLO virtual media. 3. Attach the media to the server.
Updating the firmware from the UEFI Embedded Shell 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.
To locate the drivers for a server, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website, and then search for the product name/number. Software and firmware Update software and firmware before using the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version.
Integrated Management Log Messages and Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers and HPE Synergy provides IML messages and associated troubleshooting information to resolve critical and cautionary IML events. To access troubleshooting resources for your product, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Troubleshooting...
Battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack.
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For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. Battery replacement...
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 125 m (1.8°F per every 410 ft) above 900 m (2953 ft) to a maximum of 3048 m (10,000 ft). The approved hardware configurations for this system are listed on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Mechanical specifications...
HPE 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply • HPE 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply For detailed power supply specifications, see the QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. HPE 800 W Flex Slot Universal Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification...
Specification Value BTUs per hour 2964 at 200 VAC 2951 at 230 VAC 2936 at 277 VAC 2943 at 380 VDC Power supply output — Rated steady-state power 800 W at 200 VAC to 277 VAC input Maximum peak power 800 W at 200 VAC to 277 VAC input HPE 800 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification...
Specification Value Rated steady-state power 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 Maximum peak power 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 800 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply...
HPE 800 W Flex Slot -48 VDC 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 Rated input power (W) 874 W at -40 VDC input...
CAUTION: This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment. If this connection is made, all of the following must be met: • This equipment must be connected directly to the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor is connected.
HPE 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage -40 VDC to -72 VDC Rated input frequency Nominal input current 44.2 A DC at -40 VDC input 36.6 A DC at -48 VDC input 24.4 A DC at -72 VDC input Maximum Rated Input Wattage Rating 1766 W at -40 VDC input...
• 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 • Technical support registration number (if applicable) •...
Additional regulatory information Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: https://www.hpe.com/info/reach...
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