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HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server User Guide

Part Number: 30-CB359EAA-001

Published: March 2022

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Page 1 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server User Guide HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server User Guide Part Number: 30-CB359EAA-001 Published: March 2022 Edition: 1...
Page 2 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server User Guide HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server User Guide Abstract 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, and are familiar with the weight and stability precautions for rack installations.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents 1 Component identification 1.1 Front panel components 1.2 Front panel LED and button 1.2.1 Front panel LED power fault codes 1.3 Rear panel components 1.4 Rear panel LEDs 1.5 System board components 1.5.1 System maintenance switch descriptions 1.5.2 DIMM slot location 1.5.3 DIMM label identification 1.6 Drive bay numbering...
Page 4 3.2.1 Space and airflow requirements 3.2.2 Temperature requirements 3.2.3 Power requirements 3.2.4 Electrical grounding requirements 3.3 Rack warnings and cautions 3.4 Server warnings and cautions 3.5 Electrostatic discharge 4 Hardware options installation 4.1 Hardware option installation guidelines 4.2 Tower-to-rack conversion kit 4.2.1 Installing the tower-to-rack conversion kit 4.2.1.1 Install the rack rails and server tray 4.2.1.2 Install the server into the rack...
Page 5 4.11.1 DIMM population information 4.11.2 DIMM installation guidelines 4.11.3 Installing a DIMM 4.12 iLO-M.2-serial module option 4.12.1 iLO-M.2-serial module components 4.12.2 Installing the iLO-M.2-serial module 4.13 M.2 SSD options 4.13.1 Installing an M.2 SSD on the system board 4.13.2 Installing the NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device option 4.13.3 Installing the M.2 SATA SSD enablement option 4.13.4 Installing an M.2 SSD on the iLO-M.2-serial module 4.14 Internal USB device option...
Page 6 9.1 Regulatory information 9.1.1 Notices for Eurasian Economic Union 9.1.2 Turkey RoHS material content declaration 9.1.3 Ukraine RoHS material content declaration 9.2 Warranty information 10 Specifications 10.1 Environmental specifications 10.2 Mechanical specifications 10.3 Power supply specifications 10.3.1 HPE 350 W Gold Non-hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) 10.3.2 HPE 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply (94% efficiency) 11 Websites 12 Support and other resources...
Page 7: Component Identification
Component identification Component identification This chapter describes the external and internal server features and components. Component identification...
Page 8: Front Panel Components
Front panel components Front panel components LFF drive models LFF drive models Item Item Description Description Media bay 1 Media bay 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 port USB 2.0 port 4 LFF hot-plug drives 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive cage Media bay 1 supports a SATA optical drive, SAS LTO drive, or a USB RDX docking station. Media bay 2 supports a SATA optical drive or a USB RDX docking station.
Page 9 Item Item Description Description Media bay 1 Media bay 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 port USB 2.0 port 8 SFF hot-plug drives Media 1 supports a SATA optical drive, SAS LTO drive, or a USB RDX docking station. Media 2 supports a SATA optical drive or a USB RDX docking station. Front panel components...
Page 10: Front Panel Led And Button
Front panel LED and button Front panel LED and button Item Item Description Description Status Status Definition Definition Health LED Solid green Normal Flashing green iLO is rebooting Flashing amber System degraded Flashing red System critical Power On/Standby button and Solid green System on system power LED...
Page 11: Front Panel Led Power Fault Codes
Front panel LED power fault codes Front panel LED power fault codes The following table provides a list of power fault codes, and the subsystems that are affected. Not all power faults are used by all servers. Subsystem Subsystem LED behavior LED behavior System board 1 flash...
Page 12: Rear Panel Components
Rear panel components Rear panel components Item Item Description Description Flexible Slot power supply 1 (hot-plug) Flexible Slot power supply 2 (hot-plug) Non-hot-plug power supply Power cord clip (for non-hot-plug power supply) Padlock eye Kensington security slot Slot 4 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1) Slot 3 PCIe3 x16 (4, 1) Slot 2 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1) Slot 1 PCIe4 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1)
Page 13: Rear Panel Leds
Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs Item Description Item Description Status Status Definition Definition Power supply Solid green The power supply is operating normally. One or more of the following conditions exists: Power is unavailable Power supply failure Power supply is in standby mode Power supply error The front I/O cable is disconnected.
Page 14: System Board Components
System board components System board components Item Item Description Description Fan connector 2 (system fan) System maintenance switch Flexible Slot power supply sideband connector 4-pin power supply connector Fan connector 3 (heatsink fan) 24-pin power supply connector Internal USB 3.2 Gen1 port Front I/O connector Fan connector 1 (PCI fan) Drive backplane sideband connector...
Page 15 Item Item Description Description Energy pack connector HPE Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Gen10 (embedded TPM) Slot 4 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1) Slot 3 PCIe3 x16 (4, 1) System battery Slot 2 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1) Slot 1 PCIe4 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) M.2 slot All SATA ports support 6Gb/s transfer rate.
Page 16: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions
System maintenance switch descriptions System maintenance switch descriptions Position Position Default Default Function Function Off = iLO 5 security is enabled. On = iLO 5 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...
Page 17: Dimm Slot Location
DIMM slot location DIMM slot location The arrow points to the front of the server. DIMM slot location...
Page 18: Dimm Label Identification
DIMM label identification DIMM label identification To determine DIMM characteristics, see the label attached to the DIMM. The information in this section helps you to use the label to locate specific information about the DIMM. 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 https://www.hpe.com/support/DDR4SmartMemoryQS).
Page 19: Drive Bay Numbering
Drive bay numbering Drive bay numbering CAUTION: CAUTION: When a server is purchased without any drive installed, some drive bays might be empty while other drive bays might be populated with drive blanks. To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a drive or a drive blank installed.
Page 20 8 SFF hot-plug drive numbering 8 SFF hot-plug drive numbering In the 8 SFF hot-plug drive configuration: SAS and SATA drives are supported. Onboard connection for Intel VROC SATA RAID support is through the SATA ports 1–4. Only SATA drives 1–4 are covered in the software RAID.
Page 21 HPE Basic Drive LED definitions Basic Drive LED definitions LFF low-profile drive carrier low-profile drive carrier The LFF low-profile drive carrier supports hot-plug SAS and SATA drives . SFF basic drive carrier basic drive carrier The SFF basic drive carrier supports hot-plug SAS and SATA drives . Item Item Status...
Page 22: Hpe Basic Drive Led Definitions
Item Item Status Status Definition Definition The drive is not configured by a RAID controller or is a spare drive. HPE Basic Drive LED definitions...
Page 23: Pcie4 Slot Description
PCIe4 slot description PCIe4 slot description Item Item Description Description Definition Definition PCI Express version Each PCIe version corresponds to a specific data transfer rate between the processor and peripheral devices. Generally, a version update corresponds to an increase in transfer rate. PCIe 1.x PCIe 2.x PCIe 3.x...
Page 24: Pcie Expansion Slot Definitions
PCIe expansion slot definitions PCIe expansion slot definitions IMPORTANT: If an Intel Pentium processor is installed, the data transfer rate (throughput) of the PCIe4 expansion slot IMPORTANT: 1 switches down to PCIe3 speed. Slot number Slot number Slot type Slot type Slot power Slot power Supported form factors...
Page 25: Hpe Ns204I-P Nvme Os Boot Device Components
HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device components components Item Item Description 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 components...
Page 26: Hpe Ns204I-P Nvme Os Boot Device Led Definitions
HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device LED definitions LED definitions Item Item Description Fault LED status Description Fault LED status Bay 1 LED Off: Normal Flashing 1Hz: Drive predictive failure Bay 2 LED Amber: Drive failure HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device LED definitions...
Page 27: Fan Numbering
Fan numbering Fan numbering Fan number Fan number Description Description PCI fan (optional) System fan Heatsink fan Fan numbering...
Page 28: Fan Mode Behavior
Fan mode behavior Fan mode behavior The server supports nonredundant fan mode. If a fan fails or is missing, the following behaviors are exhibited: The health LED flashes red. The operating system performs a graceful shutdown. Fan mode behavior...
Page 29: Media Device Screws
Media device screws Media device screws There are eight T-15 Torx screws on the front panel. These screws are spare screws for installing media devices. Media device screws...
Page 30: Trusted Platform Module 2.0
Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Trusted Platform Module 2.0 The Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) is a hardware-based system security feature that securely store artifacts used to authenticate the platform. These artifacts can include passwords, certificates, and encryption keys. The TPM 2.0 is embedded on the server system board. The TPM 2.0 is supported with specific operating system support such as Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and later.
Page 31: Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Guidelines
Trusted Platform Module 2.0 guidelines Trusted Platform Module 2.0 guidelines CAUTION: CAUTION: Always observe the TPM guidelines in this section. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause hardware damage or halt data access. If you do not follow procedures for modifying the server and suspending or disabling the TPM in the OS, an OS that is using TPM might lock all data access.
Page 32: Bitlocker Recovery Key/Password Retention Guidelines
BitLocker recovery key/password retention guidelines BitLocker recovery key/password retention guidelines The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker setup, and can be saved and printed after BitLocker is enabled. When using BitLocker, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity.
Page 33: Operations
Operations Operations This chapter describes the hardware operations carried out prior to and after installing or removing a hardware option, or performing a server maintenance or troubleshooting procedure. Before performing these hardware operations, review: Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions Operations...
Page 34: Power Up The Server
Power up the server 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 5. Power up the server...
Page 35: Power Down The Server
Power down the server Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system. To power down the server, use one of the following methods: Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
Page 36: Remove The Server From The Rack
Remove the server from the rack Remove the server from the rack Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the: Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions A fully populated chassis is heavy. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends removing the external chassis components before removing the server from the rack.
Page 37 7. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. Remove the server from the rack...
Page 38: Remove The Front Bezel
Remove the front bezel Remove the front bezel Procedure Procedure 1. Unlock the front bezel. 2. Open the front bezel. 3. Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. Remove the front bezel...
Page 39: Remove The Access Panel
Remove the access panel Remove the access panel WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the WARNING: internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure.
Page 40 Remove the access panel...
Page 41: Remove The Air Baffle
Remove the air baffle Remove the air baffle CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or CAUTION: blanks installed. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a.
Page 42 Remove the air baffle...
Page 43: Remove The Pci Blank Retainer
Remove the PCI blank retainer Remove the PCI blank retainer Procedure Procedure 1. Loosen the retainer thumbscrew. 2. Slide the retainer up, and then remove it from the chassis. Remove the PCI blank retainer...
Page 44: Remove A Media Drive
Remove a media drive Remove a media drive For better access to internal components, some procedures require the removal of the media drives. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
Page 45 Remove a media drive...
Page 46: Install The Pci Blank Retainer
Install the PCI blank retainer Install the PCI blank retainer Procedure Procedure 1. Insert the retainer tabs into the rear chassis slots. Make sure the horizontal part of the retainer is flushed against the top side of the slot blanks. 2.
Page 47: Install The Air Baffle
Install the air baffle Install the air baffle The air baffle is part of the PCI fan and air baffle option kit (P06303-B21). Procedure Procedure 1. Insert the baffle tabs into the slots on the rear chassis. 2. Press the front end of the baffle into the chassis. Install the air baffle...
Page 48: Install The Access Panel
Install the access panel Install the access panel Procedure Procedure 1. Position the access panel on the chassis, and then slide it toward the front panel. 2. Tighten the access panel thumbscrew. 3. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that required the removal of the access panel. Install the access panel...
Page 49: Install The Front Bezel
Install the front bezel Install the front bezel Procedure Procedure 1. Insert the front bezel hooks to the chassis. 2. Close the front bezel. 3. Lock the front bezel. 4. (Optional) For later use, you can hang the front bezel keys on the padlock eye on the rear panel. Install the front bezel...
Page 50: Install The Server Into The Rack
Install the server into the rack Install the server into the rack Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the: Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions Make sure that the PCI fan is installed . Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 51 3. Press and hold the blue rail-release tabs (callout 1), and then slide the tray back into the rack (callout 2). 4. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 5. Connect each power cord to the server. 6. If the server is using a non-hot-plug power supply, secure the power cord in the power cord clip on the rear panel. a.
Page 52 7. If the server is using a hot-plug power supply, secure the power cord 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 CAUTION: bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing.
Page 53 11. Power up the server . Install the server into the rack...
Page 54: Setup
Setup Setup This chapter describes the initial setup procedure for the server. As well as general operational requirements and safety reminders. Setup...
Page 55: Initial System Installation
Initial system installation Initial system installation Depending on your technical expertise and the complexity of the product, for the initial system installation, select one of the following options: Ordering the HPE Installation Service Setting up the server Initial system installation...
Page 56: Hpe Installation Service
HPE Installation Service Installation Service HPE Installation Service provides basic installation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded equipment, software products, as well as 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 57: Setting Up The Server
Setting up the server Setting up the server Prerequisites Prerequisites Before setting up the server: Download the latest SPP: https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp HPE might prompt you for your HPE Passport credentials. Verify that your OS or virtualization software is supported: https://www.hpe.com/support/Servers-Certification-Matrices https://www.hpe.com/support/Servers-Certification-Matrices Review the UEFI Deployment Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers and HPE Synergy: https://www.hpe.com/support/UEFIGen10-DG-en...
Page 58 The iLO management port is connected to a secure network. b. Using a browser, navigate to the iLO web interface, and then log in. https://<iLO hostname or IP address> Note the following: The iLO hostname is on the serial number/ iLO information label on the top side of the chassis . If a DHCP server assigns the IP address, the IP address appears on the boot screen.
Page 59: Setting Up The Server In Tower Mode
Setting up the server in tower mode Setting up the server in tower mode Procedure Procedure 1. Return the server to an upright position. 2. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 3. Connect each power cord to the server. 4.
Page 60: Operational Requirements
Operational requirements Operational requirements When preparing the site and planning the installation for the HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server, be sure to observe the following general operational requirements: Space and airflow requirements Temperature requirements Power requirements Electrical grounding requirements For server-specific environmental requirements, see Environmental specifications.
Page 61: Space And Airflow Requirements
Space and airflow 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. Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
Page 62: Temperature Requirements
Temperature requirements Temperature requirements To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment. The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F).
Page 63: Power Requirements
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). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.
Page 64: Electrical Grounding Requirements
Electrical grounding requirements Electrical grounding requirements The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code.
Page 65: Rack Warnings And Cautions
Rack warnings and cautions Rack warnings and cautions WARNING: WARNING: When all components are removed, the server weighs 10.40 kg (22.93 lb). When all components are installed, the server can weigh up to 19.00 kg (41.89 lb). Before configuring your rack solution, be sure to check the rack manufacturer weight limits and specifications.
Page 66 doors. Rack warnings and cautions...
Page 67: Server Warnings And Cautions
Server warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions WARNING: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, disconnect the power cord to remove power from the server. Pressing the Power On/Standby button does not shut off system power completely.
Page 68: Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge Be aware of the precautions you must follow when setting up the system or handling components. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the system or component.
Page 69: Hardware Options Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing supported hardware options. To ensure proper server deployment and operation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing only HPE‑validated hardware options. To see the list of validated options for this server, see the product QuickSpecs on the HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server website: https://www.hpe.com/servers/ml30-gen10-plus https://www.hpe.com/servers/ml30-gen10-plus...
Page 70: Hardware Option Installation Guidelines
Hardware option installation guidelines Hardware option installation guidelines WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the WARNING: internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation CAUTION: procedure.
Page 71: Tower-To-Rack Conversion Kit
Tower-to-rack conversion kit Tower-to-rack conversion kit Use the tower-to-rack conversion kit to switch the tower server to rack mode operation. A rack-mounted server occupies 5U space in the rack. Kit contents Kit contents The following hardware are included in the option kit. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are not for use in this server. Left and right rack rail assemblies Server tray Cable management arm*...
Page 72: Installing The Tower-To-Rack Conversion Kit
Installing the tower-to-rack conversion kit Installing the tower-to-rack conversion kit In this procedure, left and right terminology is from the perspective of a user facing the front of the rack. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a.
Page 73: Install The Rack Rails And Server Tray
Install the rack rails and server tray Install the rack rails and server tray The rack rails can be installed in a round-hole or a square-hole racks. The rack rails occupy 1U space in the rack. Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 74 3. Locate the orientation markers on the mounting rails: The front end of the rails is marked FRONT FRONT. The rear end of the rails is marked with L L for left and R R for right. 4. Fasten the mounting rails to the rack columns: a.
Page 75 d. Retract and hold the front retention bracket. e. Insert the pins on the mounting flange into the rack column holes. f. Release the front retention bracket. 5. Slide the server tray into the rack. The rack rails will click and lock into place when the tray is properly engaged. Install the rack rails and server tray...
Page 76 6. Install the server into the rack. Install the rack rails and server tray...
Page 77: Install The Server Into The Rack
Install the server into the rack Install the server into the rack Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the: Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions Make sure that the PCI fan is installed . Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1.
Page 78 3. Press and hold the blue rail-release tabs (callout 1), and then slide the tray back into the rack (callout 2). 4. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 5. Connect each power cord to the server. 6. If the server is using a non-hot-plug power supply, secure the power cord in the power cord clip on the rear panel. a.
Page 79 7. If the server is using a hot-plug power supply, secure the power cord 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 CAUTION: bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing.
Page 80 Make sure that there is no cable binding or crimping. c. Slide the server tray in and out of the rack to verify that there is no risk of accidental disconnection of the peripheral cables and power cords. 10. Tighten the server tray thumbscrews. 11.
Page 81: Drive Options
Drive options Drive options Depending on the drive backplane installed, the server supports the following drive types: Non-hot-plug LFF SATA drives Hot-plug LFF SATA and SAS drives Hot-plug SFF SATA and SAS drives The embedded Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) supports software RAID for direct attached SATA drives. Install an HPE type-p PCIe plug-in storage controller option to support SAS drives and hardware RAID.
Page 82: Drive Installation Guidelines
Drive installation guidelines Drive installation guidelines Observe the following general guidelines: The system automatically sets all drive numbers. CAUTION: CAUTION: When a server is purchased without any drive installed, some drive bays might be empty while other drive bays might be populated with drive blanks. To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a drive or a drive blank installed.
Page 83: Installing A Non-Hot-Plug Lff Sata Drive
Installing a non-hot-plug LFF SATA drive Installing a non-hot-plug LFF SATA drive The non-hot-plug LFF drives supported in this server do not require a drive caddy or a drive carrier to install. You have to use the drive screws preinstalled on the left side of the drive cage. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive...
Page 84 9. Remove the correct number of screws from the drive cage. Each drive requires four screws. 10. Install the non-hot-plug drive. Installing a non-hot-plug LFF SATA drive...
Page 85 11. Install the non-hot-plug drive cage. 12. Connect the drive power and SATA cables. 13. Install the access panel . 14. Install the front bezel . 15. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Installing a non-hot-plug LFF SATA drive...
Page 86 Install the server into the rack . 16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 17. Connect each power cord to the server. 18. Connect each power cord to the power source. 19. Power up the server . 20. To configure drive arrays, see the relevant storage controller guide . The installation is complete.
Page 87: Installing A Hot-Plug Lff/Sff Sas Or Sata Drive
Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS or SATA drive Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS or SATA drive CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated CAUTION: with either a component or a blank.
Page 88 SFF drive 4. Install the drive. LFF drive SFF drive Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS or SATA drive...
Page 89 5. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions . 6. Install the front bezel . 7. To configure drive arrays, see the relevant controller guide. The installation is complete. Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS or SATA drive...
Page 90: Power Supply Options
Power supply options Power supply options Depending on the installed options and the regional location where the server was purchased, the server can be configured with one of the supported power supplies. Power supply options...
Page 91: Hot-Plug Power Supply Calculations
Hot-plug power supply calculations Hot-plug power supply calculations For more information on the hot-plug power supply and calculators to determine server power consumption in various system configurations, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (https://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online https://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online). Hot-plug power supply calculations...
Page 92: Power Supply Warnings And Cautions
Power supply warnings and cautions Power supply warnings and cautions WARNING: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Page 93: Installing A Flexible Slot Power Supply
Installing a Flexible Slot power supply Installing a Flexible Slot power supply WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the power supply or WARNING: power supply blank to cool before touching it. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated CAUTION: with either a component or a blank.
Page 94 b. Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap. Roll the extra length of the strap around the power supply handle. 5. Connect each power cord to the power source. 6. Make sure that the power supply LED is green. The installation is complete.
Page 95: Redundant Power Supply Enablement Option
Redundant power supply enablement option Redundant power supply enablement option The redundant power supply (RPS) enablement option supports the installation of two Flexible Slot (Flex Slot) power supplies. Adding a second power supply provides redundant power support to the server if one power supply fails. You do not have to power down the server before removing or installing a redundant hot-plug power supply.
Page 96: Installing The Rps Enablement Option
Installing the RPS enablement option Installing the RPS enablement option Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
Page 97 9. Install the RPS cage. 10. If only one power supply is going to be installed in the RPS cage, make sure that the blank in the power supply bay 2 is firmly secured. 11. Connect the RPS cables . 12.
Page 98 Install the server into the rack . 14. Install the Flexible Slot power supply . 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 16. Connect each power cord to the server. 17. Connect each power cord to the power source. 18.
Page 99: Media Device Options
Media device options Media device options The server has two media bays that support the following media devices. Only one of each media device type can be installed at one time. Media bay 1—SATA optical drive, SAS LTO tape drive, or USB RDX docking station Media bay 2—SATA optical drive or USB RDX docking station Media device options...
Page 100: Sas Lto Tape Drive Option
SAS LTO tape drive option SAS LTO tape drive option Install an LTO tape drive system as an economical and scalable option for long-term storage of infrequently accessed, yet essential data. The backup system consists of two components: Tape drive Tape cartridge SAS LTO tape drive option...
Page 101: Installing A Sas Lto Tape Drive
Installing a SAS LTO tape drive Installing a SAS LTO tape drive Install the LTO tape drive in the media bay 1. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 102 7. If installed, remove the air baffle . 8. Press and hold the latch (callout 1), and then pull out the blank from the bay (callout 2). Retain the blank for future use. 9. Secure the metal shims on the LTO tape drive. If the option kit does not include screws, use the media device screws on the front panel .
Page 103 12. Connect the drive power and SAS cables . 13. Slide the LTO tape drive into the media bay until it clicks into place. 14. If removed, install the air baffle . 15. Install the access panel . 16. Install the front bezel . 17.
Page 104 For more information, see the drive documentation. The installation is complete. Installing a SAS LTO tape drive...
Page 105: Usb Rdx Backup System Option
USB RDX backup system option USB RDX backup system option Install an RDX backup system as an inexpensive and portable way of storing data backups. The ruggedized design of this backup system works especially well in harsh work environments. The backup system consists of two components: RDX docking station RDX cartridge USB RDX backup system option...
Page 106: Installing A Usb Rdx Docking Station
Installing a USB RDX docking station Installing a USB RDX docking station Install an RDX docking station in either media bay 1 or 2. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 107 7. If installed, remove the air baffle . 8. Press and hold the latch (callout 1), and then pull out the blank from the bay (callout 2). Retain the blank for future use. 9. Install the RDX docking station screws. These screws are included in the RDX docking station option kit.
Page 108 14. Install the access panel . 15. Install the front bezel . 16. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Install the server into the rack . 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18.
Page 109: Optical Drive Option
Optical drive option Optical drive option Install a slim-type SATA optical drive to read/write data on optical discs. Optical drive option...
Page 110: Installing An Optical Drive
Installing an optical drive Installing an optical drive Install an optical drive in either media bay 1 or 2. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated CAUTION: with either a component or a blank.
Page 111 9. Install the optical drive bracket. 10. Remove four media device screws from the front panel . 11. Install the optical drive in the drive cage: a. Slide the optical drive into the optical drive cage (callout 1). b. Install the drive bracket screws (callout 2). c.
Page 112 12. Connect the SATA-power Y-cable to the drive, and then route the cable through the clip on the optical drive cage. 13. Slide the optical drive into the media bay until it clicks into place. Installing an optical drive...
Page 113 14. Connect the power and SATA cables . 15. If removed, install the air baffle . 16. Install the access panel . 17. Install the front bezel . 18. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Install the server into the rack .
Page 114: Pci Fan And Air Baffle Options
PCI fan and air baffle options PCI fan and air baffle options To meet the system thermal requirements, the following hardware configurations require the PCI fan and air baffle: Server operating in rack mode 4 LFF hot-plug SAS/SATA drive configuration 8 SFF hot-plug SAS/SATA drive configuration 4 LFF non-hot-plug SATA drive configuration with the following expansion options installed: M.2 SSD...
Page 115: Installing The Pci Fan And Air Baffle
Installing the PCI fan and air baffle Installing the PCI fan and air baffle Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a.
Page 116 9. Connect the PCI fan cable . 10. Reconnect any system cables that were disconnected in step 7. 11. Install the air baffle: a. Insert the baffle tabs into the slots on the rear chassis (callout 1). b. Press the front end of the baffle into the chassis (callout 2). 12.
Page 117 Install the server into the rack . 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 16. Connect each power cord to the server. 17. Connect each power cord to the power source. 18. Power up the server . The installation is complete. Installing the PCI fan and air baffle...
Page 118: Storage Controller Options
Storage controller options Storage controller options This server supports the following storage controllers: Embedded Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC)—Provides software RAID support for direct attached SATA drives. HPE type-p PCIe plug-in storage controller option—Supports hardware RAID for SATA and SAS drives. For more information on drive array and storage controller configuration, see the relevant storage controller guide .
Page 119: Preparing The Server For Storage Controller Installation
Preparing the server for storage controller installation Preparing the server for storage controller installation Prerequisites Prerequisites Before beginning this procedure, download the Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download). Procedure Procedure 1. If the server was previously configured: a.
Page 120: Installing A Type-P Pcie Plug-In Controller Option
Installing a type-p PCIe plug-in controller option Installing a type-p PCIe plug-in controller option CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. CAUTION: CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCIe slots have either an...
Page 121 7. Identify the expansion slot compatible with the storage controller . 8. Remove the PCI blank retainer. 9. Remove the blank opposite the selected expansion slot. Retain the blank for future use. 10. Install the storage controller. Make sure that the controller is seated firmly in the slot. 11.
Page 122 16. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Install the server into the rack . 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18. Connect each power cord to the server. 19. Connect each power cord to the power source. 20.
Page 123: Storage Controller Guides
Storage controller guides Storage controller guides For detailed information on configuring drive arrays and storage controllers, see the relevant storage controller guide: Intel Virtual RAID on CPU: Intel Virtual RAID on CPU for HPE Gen10 Plus User Guide, Microsoft Windows edition at https://www.hpe.com/support/IntelVROC-Gen10Plus-Win-UG https://www.hpe.com/support/IntelVROC-Gen10Plus-Win-UG Intel Virtual RAID on CPU for HPE Gen10 Plus User Guide, Linux edition at https://www.hpe.com/support/IntelVROC-...
Page 124: Energy Pack Options
Energy pack options Energy pack options Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers two centralized backup power source options to back up write cache content on the controllers in case of an unplanned server power outage. HPE Smart Storage Battery HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: The HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor is only supported on Gen10 and later servers.
Page 125 HPE Smart Storage Battery Smart Storage Battery The HPE Smart Storage Battery supports the following devices: HPE Smart Array SR controllers A single 96 W battery can support up to 24 devices. After the battery is installed, it might take up to two hours to charge. Controller features requiring backup power are not re-enabled until the battery is capable of supporting the backup power.
Page 126: Hpe Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor
HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor The HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor supports the following devices: HPE SR controllers The capacitor pack can support up to two devices. This server supports the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with the 145 mm cable. Before installing the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor, verify that the system BIOS meets the minimum firmware requirements to support the capacitor pack.
Page 127: Minimum Firmware Versions
Minimum firmware versions Minimum firmware versions Product Product Minimum firmware version Minimum firmware version HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server system ROM 1.50 HPE Smart Array SR controllers 1.90 Minimum firmware versions...
Page 128: Installing An Energy Pack
Installing an energy pack Installing an energy pack Prerequisites Prerequisites Make sure that a compatible type-p storage controller is installed . Make sure that you have the following items available: Storage controller backup power cable (ships with the storage controller) Energy pack holder option (786710-B21) If you are installing the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor, verify that the system meets the minimum firmware requirements .
Page 129 b. Insert the holder tabs into their corresponding chassis slots. 8. Install the energy pack: a. Insert the front end of the energy pack in the holder (callout 1). b. Press and hold the rear latch (callout 2), and then insert the rear end of the energy pack in the holder. (callout 3). c.
Page 130 Install the server into the rack . 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. Power up the server . The installation is complete. Installing an energy pack...
Page 131: Expansion Card Options
Expansion card options Expansion card options The server supports the installation of full-height, full-length, and full-height, half-length PCIe expansion / add-in (AIC) cards such as: HPE type-p storage controller Ethernet adapter Fibre channel host bus adapter (FC HBA) Accelerator (workload, computational, or graphics accelerator) For more information on the expansion options validated for this server, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website: https://www.hpe.com/servers/ml30-gen10-plus...
Page 132: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. CAUTION: 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 card installed.
Page 133 10. Remove the blank opposite the selected expansion slot. Retain the blank for future use. 11. Install the expansion card. Make sure that the card is seated firmly in the slot. 12. Connect all necessary internal cabling to the expansion card. For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option.
Page 134 Install the server into the rack . 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18. Connect each power cord to the server. 19. Connect each power cord to the power source. 20. Power up the server . The installation is complete. Installing an expansion card...
Page 135: Memory Option
Memory option Memory option The server has four DIMM slots supporting HPE DDR4 UDIMM with ECC. The arrow points to the front of the server. Memory option...
Page 136: Dimm Population Information
DIMM population information DIMM population information For DIMM population information, see Server Memory Population Rules for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers with Intel Xeon E-2300 Processors on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory). DIMM population information...
Page 137: Dimm Installation Guidelines
DIMM installation guidelines DIMM installation guidelines When handling a DIMM, observe the following: Observe antistatic precautions. Hold the DIMM by the side edges only. Do not touch the components on the sides of the DIMM. Do not touch the connectors on the bottom of the DIMM. Never wrap your fingers around a DIMM.
Page 138: Installing A Dimm
Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Before you perform this procedure, review: DIMM population information DIMM installation guidelines Procedure 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.
Page 139 7. Install the access panel . 8. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Install the server into the rack . 9. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11.
Page 140 Installing a DIMM...
Page 141: Ilo-M.2-Serial Module Option
iLO-M.2-serial module option iLO-M.2-serial module option Install the multifunction iLO-M.2-serial module to support for the following: M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD Serial port iLO dedicated network port iLO-M.2-serial module option...
Page 142: Ilo-M.2-Serial Module Components
iLO-M.2-serial module components iLO-M.2-serial module components Item Item Description Description Module stabilizer iLO dedicated network port Serial port cable connector Standoff for the M.2 22110 SSD Standoff for the M.2 2280 SSD Standoff for the M.2 2242 SSD M.2 slot Serial port cable Serial port cable clip Not for use in this server...
Page 143: Installing The Ilo-M.2-Serial Module
Installing the iLO-M.2-serial module Installing the iLO-M.2-serial module CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. CAUTION: CAUTION: The port blank provides EMI shielding and helps maintain proper thermal status inside the server. Do not operate the server when a port blank is removed without the corresponding I/O port option installed.
Page 144 6. If installed, remove the air baffle . 7. Remove the iLO dedicated network port blank: a. Use a spudger to pry the blank from the chassis (callout 1). b. Remove the blank (callout 2). 8. Remove the tape above the iLO dedicated network port opening. 9.
Page 145 10. Install the iLO-M.2-serial module: a. Insert the module into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). b. Carefully press the module down in a horizontal position (callout 2). c. Install the module screw that is included in the P06687-B21 module kit (callout 3). d.
Page 146 11. If no M.2 SSD will be installed on the iLO-M.2-serial module, install the SSD mounting screw and hex nut removed on step 9 on the M.2 22110 standoff on the module . Installing an M.2 SSD Installing an M.2 SSD 12.
Page 147 Retain the blank for future use. 15. Install the serial port: a. Insert the serial port into the rear panel opening (callout 1). b. Install the hex screws (callout 2). 16. Remove the tape from the serial port cable clip opening. Installing the iLO-M.2-serial module...
Page 148 17. Install the serial port cable clip. 18. Connect the serial port cable, and then secure the extra length of the cable in the serial port cable clip . Completing the hardware installation Completing the hardware installation 19. If removed, install the air baffle . 20.
Page 149 Install the server into the rack . 22. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 23. Connect each power cord to the server. 24. Connect each power cord to the power source. 25. Power up the server . Enabling the iLO dedicated network port Enabling the iLO dedicated network port IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:...
Page 150 d. Press F12 F12 key to save your selection. e. Click Yes-Save Changes. f. Click Reboot. The installation is complete. Installing the iLO-M.2-serial module...
Page 151: M.2 Ssd Options
M.2 SSD options M.2 SSD options The server supports the installation of M.2 SATA and NVMe SSD options for: Booting up from flash solution Data backup/redundancy In this server, M.2 SSD support is supported through the: Onboard M.2 slot HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device M.2 SATA enablement option iLO-M.2-serial module option M.2 SSD options...
Page 152: Installing An M.2 Ssd On The System Board
Installing an M.2 SSD on the system board Installing an M.2 SSD on the system board The M.2 slot on the system board supports either a SATA or an NVMe SSD. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 153 b. Install the removed hex nut on the 2280 standoff. 8. If you are installing an M.2 22110 SSD, remove the SSD mounting screw from the 22110 standoff. Installing an M.2 SSD on the system board...
Page 154 9. Install the SSD: a. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). b. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position (callout 2). c. Install the SSD mounting screw (callout 3). 10. Install the air baffle . 11.
Page 155 Install the server into the rack . 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. Power up the server . 17. To configure the M.2 SSD, do one of the following: M.2 SATA SSD: Use Intel VROC.
Page 156: Installing The Ns204I-P Gen10 Plus Boot Device Option
Installing the NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device option Installing the NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device option Note the following information about the HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device option: The HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device is a PCIe3 x8 add-in card (AIC) that includes two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs. This boot device enables the deployed OS to be mirrored through a dedicated hardware RAID 1.
Page 157 Installing the boot device Installing the boot device 5. Power down the server. 6. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 7. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 8.
Page 158 14. Install the boot device. 15. Install the PCI blank retainer . 16. Install the air baffle 17. Install the access panel . 18. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Installing the NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device option...
Page 159 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 . Deploying an operating system Deploying an operating system 23.
Page 160: Installing The M.2 Sata Ssd Enablement Option
Installing the M.2 SATA SSD enablement option Installing the M.2 SATA SSD enablement option The M.2 SATA SSD enablement option includes a PCIe3 x8 add-in card (AIC) that supports two M.2 2280 SATA SSDs. This AIC is only compatible with Windows operating systems. This server supports the installation of one M.2 SATA SSD enablement option. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive...
Page 161 7. Do one of the following: If the server is in tower mode, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. If the server is in rack mode, remove the server from the rack . 8.
Page 162 14. Connect the M.2 SATA SSD cable . 15. Install the PCI blank retainer . 16. Install the air baffle . 17. Install the access panel . 18. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Install the server into the rack .
Page 163 The installation is complete. Installing the M.2 SATA SSD enablement option...
Page 164: Installing An M.2 Ssd On The Ilo-M.2-Serial Module
Installing an M.2 SSD on the iLO-M.2-serial module Installing an M.2 SSD on the iLO-M.2-serial module The M.2 slot on the iLO-M.2-serial module supports either a SATA or an NVMe SSD. CAUTION: CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 165 b. Install the removed hex nut on the 2280 standoff on the module. 9. Install the SSD: a. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). b. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position (callout 2). c.
Page 166 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. Power up the server . 17. To configure the M.2 SSD, do one of the following: M.2 SATA SSD: Use Intel VROC. See the OS-specific Intel VROC guide. M.2 NVMe SSD: Use the native OS NVMe driver.
Page 167: Internal Usb Device Option
Internal USB device option Internal USB device option The server has an internal USB 3.2 Gen1 port to install a USB device that can be used as a flash boot media or for data backup/redundancy. Internal USB device option...
Page 168: Installing An Internal Usb Device
Installing an internal USB device Installing an internal USB device Procedure 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. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4.
Page 169 9. Install the access panel . 10. Install the front bezel . 11. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. Install the server into the rack . 12. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 13.
Page 170: Cabling
Cabling Cabling This chapter includes cabling guidelines and diagrams for internal component cabling. Cabling...
Page 171: Cabling Guidelines
Cabling guidelines Cabling guidelines The cable colors in the cabling diagrams used in this chapter are for illustration purposes only. Most of the system cables are black. Observe the following guidelines when working with system cables. Before connecting cables Before connecting cables Note the port labels on the PCA components.
Page 172 Remove cables that are no longer being used. Retaining them inside the system can restrict airflow. If you intend to use the removed cables later, label and store them for future use. Cabling guidelines...
Page 173: Storage Cabling
Storage cabling Storage cabling Drive power cabling Storage controller cabling Energy pack cabling Storage controller backup power cabling Storage cabling...
Page 174: Drive Power Cabling
Drive power cabling Drive power cabling 4 LFF non-hot plug drive power cabling from the non-hot-plug power supply 4 LFF non-hot plug drive power cabling from the non-hot-plug power supply Color Color Description Description Orange P3 connector from the non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable Blue SATA-power splitter cable 4 LFF non-hot plug drive power cabling from the Flexible Slot power supply...
Page 175 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive cabling from the non-hot-plug power supply 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive cabling from the non-hot-plug power supply Color Color Description Description Orange P3 connector from the non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable Blue SATA-power cable 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive cabling from the Flexible Slot power supply...
Page 176: Storage Controller Cabling
Storage controller cabling Storage controller cabling 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive controller cabling 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling Storage controller cabling...
Page 177: Lff Non-Hot-Plug Drive Controller Cabling
4 LFF non-hot-plug drive controller cabling 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive controller cabling Color Color Description Description Orange Onboard SATA port 1 cable Blue Onboard SATA port 2 cable Gold Onboard SATA port 3 cable Pink Onboard SATA port 4 cable 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive controller cabling...
Page 178: Lff / 8 Sff Hot-Plug Drive Controller Cabling
4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling The onboard SATA cabling for the 4 LFF and 8 SFF drive configurations use a single Mini-SAS splitter cable. Color Color Mini-SAS splitter cable connection...
Page 179 8 SFF hot-plug drive: Type-p controller cabling 8 SFF hot-plug drive: Type-p controller cabling Color Color Description Description Orange Port 1 Mini-SAS cable Blue Port 2 Mini-SAS cable 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling...
Page 180: Energy Pack Cabling
Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling...
Page 181: Storage Controller Backup Power Cabling
Storage controller backup power cabling Storage controller backup power cabling The exact route of the storage controller backup power cabling will depend on: The expansion slot where the controller is installed The location of the storage controller backup power connector on the controller Use the following diagram for reference only.
Page 182: Media Device Cabling
Media device cabling Media device cabling LTO tape drive cabling RDX backup system drive cabling Optical drive cabling Media device cabling...
Page 183: Lto Tape Drive Cabling
LTO tape drive cabling LTO tape drive cabling LTO tape drive cabling with non-hot-plug power supply LTO tape drive cabling with non-hot-plug power supply Color Color Description Description Gold P9 / P10 connector of the non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable Pink Power connector of the LTO tape drive SAS-power Y-cable Orange...
Page 184 Color Color Description Description Pink Power connector of the LTO tape drive SAS-power Y-cable Orange SAS connector of the LTO tape drive SAS-power Y-cable LTO tape drive cabling...
Page 185: Rdx Backup System Cabling
RDX backup system cabling RDX backup system cabling RDX backup system cabling with non-hot-plug power supply RDX backup system cabling with non-hot-plug power supply Color Color Description Description Orange P9 / P10 connector of the non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable Blue LTO/RDX power extension cable Gold...
Page 186 RDX backup system cabling...
Page 187: Optical Drive Cabling
Optical drive cabling Optical drive cabling Optical drive cabling with non-hot-plug power supply Optical drive cabling with non-hot-plug power supply Color Color Description Description Orange P4 connector of the non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable Blue Power connector of the SATA-power Y-cable Gold SATA connector of the SATA-power Y-cable Optical drive cabling with Flexible Slot power supply...
Page 188 Color Color Description Description Gold SATA connector of the SATA-power Y-cable Optical drive cabling...
Page 189: M.2 Sata Ssd Add-In Card Cabling
M.2 SATA SSD add-in card cabling M.2 SATA SSD add-in card cabling Color Color Description Description Orange M.2 SATA SSD 1 cable Blue M.2 SATA SSD 2 cable M.2 SATA SSD add-in card cabling...
Page 190: Fan Cabling
Fan cabling Fan cabling PCI fan cabling System fan cabling Heatsink fan cabling Fan cabling...
Page 191: Pci Fan Cabling
PCI fan cabling PCI fan cabling PCI fan cabling...
Page 192: System Fan Cabling
System fan cabling System fan cabling System fan cabling...
Page 193: Heatsink Fan Cabling
Heatsink fan cabling Heatsink fan cabling Heatsink fan cabling...
Page 194: Serial Port Cabling
Serial port cabling Serial port cabling To prevent the serial port cable from blocking the system fan airflow, route the cable beneath the fan, and then secure the extra length of the cable in the serial port cable clip. Serial port cabling...
Page 195: Front I/O Cabling
Front I/O cabling Front I/O cabling Color Color Description Description Orange Front I/O cable Blue Front USB cable Gold Ambient temperature sensor cable Front I/O cabling...
Page 196: Power Supply Cabling
Power supply cabling Power supply cabling Non-hot-plug power supply cabling Flexible Slot power supply cabling Power supply cabling...
Page 197: Non-Hot-Plug Power Supply Cabling
Non-hot-plug power supply cabling Non-hot-plug power supply cabling The gray cable in the following diagram is the power fan-out cable. Color Color Description Description Orange 24-pin power supply cable Blue 4-pin power supply cable Gold Drive power cabling Non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable connectors Non-hot-plug power supply fan-out cable connectors Item...
Page 198: Flexible Slot Power Supply Cabling
Flexible Slot power supply cabling Flexible Slot power supply cabling The gray cable in the following diagram is the power fan-out cable. Color Color Description Description Orange 24-pin power supply cable Blue 4-pin power supply cable Gold Flexible Slot power supply sideband cable Flexible Slot power fan-out cable connectors Flexible Slot power fan-out cable connectors...
Page 199 Connects to the LTO/RDX power extension cable NHP PWR Connects to the SATA-power splitter cable in the 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive configuration BP HP PWR Connects to the 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive backplane Flexible Slot power supply cabling...
Page 200: Configuration And Diagnostic Utilities
Configuration and diagnostic utilities Configuration and diagnostic utilities This chapter provides information about common utilities that might not apply to your server. For information about server compatibility with the utilities listed in this chapter, see the product QuickSpecs at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Page 201 Controller type Controller type Documentation Documentation Gen10 HPE Smart Array SR Controller Gen10 User Guide at https://www.hpe.com/support/SSC-SRGen10-ug https://www.hpe.com/support/SSC-SRGen10-ug MR hardware RAID MR hardware RAID — Gen10 Plus HPE MR Gen10 Plus Controller User Guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/MR-Gen10Plus-UG https://www.hpe.com/info/MR-Gen10Plus-UG Gen10 HPE Smart Array P824i-p MR Gen10 User Guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/p824ip-mr-gen10-contr-UG https://www.hpe.com/info/p824ip-mr-gen10-contr-UG Software RAID...
Page 202 To monitor To monitor Supported notifications Supported notifications Single server HPE iLO ( www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs ) SNMP SNMP Redfish events Redfish events Email alerts Email alerts syslog syslog Multiple servers HPE OneView SNMP SNMP ( www.hpe.com/support/oneview-docs www.hpe.com/support/oneview-docs ) Redfish change events for Gen10 or Redfish change events for Gen10 or later servers: An example of a change later servers...
Page 203 Implement server security best practices. HPE Gen10 and Gen10 Plus Security Reference Guide at www.hpe.com/info/server-security-reference-en www.hpe.com/info/server-security-reference-en HPE iLO 5 Security Technology Brief at www.hpe.com/support/ilo5-security-en www.hpe.com/support/ilo5-security-en Configure and use the Server Configuration Lock feature on HPE Server Configuration Lock User Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Trusted Supply Chain servers and other servers that have the and Gen10 Plus servers and HPE Synergy at Server Configuration Lock feature enabled.
Page 204: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NMI functionality Troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting...
Page 205: Nmi Functionality
NMI functionality NMI functionality An NMI crash dump enables administrators to create crash dump files when a system is hung and not responding to traditional debugging methods. An analysis of the crash dump log is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as hanging operating systems, device drivers, and applications.
Page 206: Troubleshooting Resources
Troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting resources are available for HPE Gen10 and Gen10 Plus server products in the following documents: Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance. Error Message Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers and HPE Synergy provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages.
Page 207: System Battery Replacement
System battery replacement System battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5–10 years. System battery replacement...
Page 208: System Battery Information
System battery information 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. WARNING: WARNING: If this battery is not properly handled, a risk of the fire and burns exists. To reduce the risk of personal injury: Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
Page 209: Removing And Replacing The System Battery
Removing and replacing the system battery Removing and replacing the system battery Procedure 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.
Page 210 9. Install the system battery: a. With the side of the battery showing the "+" sign facing up, insert the battery into the socket (callout 1). b. Press the system battery down until it clicks into place (callout 2). 10. If removed, install the air baffle . 11.
Page 211 Install the server into the rack . 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. Power up the server . 17. Properly dispose of the old battery. For more information about proper battery disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.
Page 212: Safety, Warranty, And Regulatory Information
Safety, warranty, and regulatory information Safety, warranty, and regulatory information Regulatory information Warranty information Safety, warranty, and regulatory information...
Page 213: Regulatory Information
Regulatory information Regulatory information To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts Additional regulatory information 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).
Page 214: Notices For Eurasian Economic Union
Notices for Eurasian Economic Union Notices for Eurasian Economic Union Manufacturer and Local Representative Information Manufacturer and Local Representative Information Manufacturer information: Manufacturer information: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, 6280 America Center Drive, San Jose, CA 95002 U.S. Local representative information Russian: Local representative information Russian: Russia Russia...
Page 215: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration
Turkey RoHS material content declaration Turkey RoHS material content declaration Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Turkey RoHS material content declaration...
Page 216: Ukraine Rohs Material Content Declaration
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration Ukraine RoHS material content declaration Ukraine RoHS material content declaration...
Page 217: Warranty Information
Warranty information Warranty information To view the warranty information for your product, see the links provided below: HPE ProLiant and IA-32 Servers and Options https://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise and Cloudline Servers https://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties HPE Storage Products https://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties HPE Networking Products https://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties https://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties Warranty information...
Page 218: Specifications
Specifications Specifications This chapter lists the technical specifications for the server, including: Environmental specifications Mechanical specifications Power supply specifications Specifications...
Page 219: Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications Environmental specifications Specifications Specifications Value Value Temperature range* 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) Relative humidity (noncondensing) — Operating 8% to 90% 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing Nonoperating 5% to 95% 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing...
Page 220: Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical specifications Mechanical specifications Specification Specification Value Value Dimensions Dimensions — Height 36.83 cm (14.50 in) Depth 47.50 cm (18.70 in) Width 17.53 cm (6.90 in) Weight, approximate values Weight, approximate values — Minimum 10.40 kg (22.93 lb) Maximum 19.00 kg (41.89 lb) Mechanical specifications...
Page 221: Power Supply Specifications
Power supply specifications Power supply 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 350 W Gold Non-hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) HPE 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply (94% efficiency) For detailed power supply specifications, see the QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hewlett Packard Enterprise website...
Page 222: Hpe 350 W Gold Non-Hot-Plug Power Supply (92% Efficiency)
HPE 350 W Gold Non-hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) HPE 350 W Gold Non-hot-plug Power Supply (92% efficiency) Specification Specification Value Value Input requirements Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Rated input frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz Rated input current Rated input power 400 W at 115 VAC...
Page 223: Hpe 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply (94% Efficiency)
HPE 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply (94% efficiency) 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply (94% efficiency) Specification Specification Value Value Input requirements Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC 240 VDC for China only Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz...
Page 224: Websites
Storage white papers and analyst reports https://www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers https://www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers For additional websites, see Support and other resources. Product websites Product websites HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server product page https://www.hpe.com/servers/ml30-gen10-plus https://www.hpe.com/servers/ml30-gen10-plus HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server user documents https://www.hpe.com/info/ml30gen10plus-docs https://www.hpe.com/info/ml30gen10plus-docs...
Page 225: Support And Other Resources
Support and other resources Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Accessing updates Customer self repair Remote support Documentation feedback Support and other resources...
Page 226: Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: https://www.hpe.com/info/assistance 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 https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect Information to collect...
Page 227: Accessing Updates
Accessing updates Accessing updates Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product interface. Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method. To download product updates: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: Software downloads https://www.hpe.com/support/downloads https://www.hpe.com/support/downloads...
Page 228: Customer Self Repair
Customer self repair Customer self repair Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized service provider will determine whether a repair can be accomplished by CSR.
Page 229: Remote Support
Remote support Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which initiates a fast and accurate resolution based on the service level of your product.
Page 230: Documentation Feedback
Documentation feedback Documentation feedback Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, use the Feedback button and icons (located at the bottom of an opened document) on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center portal (https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc) to send any errors, suggestions, or comments.