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HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide
HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide
Part Number: 30-5C13408E-001a
Published: December 2023
Edition: 1a

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  • Page 1 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide Part Number: 30-5C13408E-001a Published: December 2023 Edition: 1a...
  • Page 2 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 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 Component identification Front panel components iLO Service Port Front panel LEDs and buttons Server UID LED Using the UID button to view the Server Health Summary Front panel LED power fault codes Rear panel components Display device setup Rear panel LEDs System board components...
  • Page 4 Electrostatic discharge Operations Power down the server Extend the server from the rack Remove the server from the rack Remove the front bezel Remove the access panel Open the cable management arm Remove the air baffle Remove the PCIe blank retainer Remove a media device Install the PCIe blank retainer Install the air baffle...
  • Page 5 Installing the PCIe fan and air baffle Storage controller options Preparing the server for storage controller installation Installing a type-p PCIe plug-in controller option Energy pack options HPE Smart Storage Battery HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor Minimum firmware versions Installing an energy pack HPE NS204i-u Boot Device option Installing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device option Expansion card options...
  • Page 6 HPE NS204i-u Boot Device cabling Serial port cabling PCIe x4 signal cabling for expansion slots 3 and 4 Front I/O cabling GPU auxiliary power cabling Power supply cabling Non-hot-plug power supply cabling Flexible Slot power supply cabling Configuration resources Updating firmware or system ROM Configuring the server Configuring storage controllers Managing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device...
  • Page 7 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Accessing updates Customer self repair Remote support Documentation feedback...
  • Page 8: Component Identification

    HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components HPE NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions HPE NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions Front panel components Front panel components 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive model 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive model HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 9 HPE NS204i-u Boot Device slot 2 (optional) USB 3.2 Gen 1 port iLO service port The media bays support a SATA optical drive or a USB RDX docking station. 4 LFF hot-plug drive model 4 LFF hot-plug drive model HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 10 HPE NS204i-u Boot Device slot 2 (optional) USB 3.2 Gen 1 port iLO service port The media bays support a SATA optical drive or a USB RDX docking station. 8 SFF hot-plug drive model 8 SFF hot-plug drive model HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 11 When you use this feature, the connected USB flash drive is not accessible by the host operating system. Connect a client (such as a laptop) with a supported USB to Ethernet adapter to access the following: HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 12: Front Panel Leds And Buttons

    You cannot use the Service Port to boot any device within the server, or the server itself. You cannot access the server by connecting to the Service Port. You cannot access the connected device from the server. Front panel LEDs and buttons Front panel LEDs and buttons HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 13 Use the UID button to display the iLO Server Health Summary screen on an external monitor. This function works when the server is powered on or off. Use this feature for troubleshooting if the server will not start up. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 14: Front Panel Led Power Fault Codes

    Power backplane 8 flashes Storage backplane 9 flashes Power supply 10 flashes PCIe expansion cards installed in riser board 11 flashes Chassis 12 flashes GPU card 13 flashes Rear panel components Rear panel components HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports When the server is in standby mode, these USB ports will have no power. Connected devices will not charge nor be able to wake the server from standby mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 16: Rear Panel Leds

    The embedded video controller in the iLO 6 chipset does not support dual display or screen extension mode. To enable dual display mode, install a compatible PCIe4 x8 graphics card that supports this feature in the expansion slot. Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 17: System Board Components

    Flashing green Network active No network activity NIC/iLO link Solid green Network link speed is 1000 Mb/s. Solid amber Network link speed is 10/100 Mb/s. No network link System board components System board components HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 18 The system board comprises of three individual printed circuit assemblies (PCA): Item Item Board Board Mainboard Pass-through board (PTB) Power distribution board (PDB) The PTB is connected to Slot 14 internal OCP PCIe4 x4. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 19: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions

    This M.2 slot does not support direct SSD installation. This slot instead supports the iLO-M.2 serial module option, which supports NVMe SSDs. Subtopics Subtopics System maintenance switch descriptions System maintenance switch descriptions DIMM slot numbering DIMM slot numbering DIMM label identification DIMM label identification System maintenance switch descriptions System maintenance switch descriptions HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 20: Dimm Slot Numbering

    When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position and Secure Boot is enabled, some configurations cannot be restored. For more information, see Configuring the server. DIMM slot numbering DIMM slot numbering The arrow points to the front of the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 21: Dimm Label Identification

    B—50-42-42 (for 128 GB and 256 GB capacities) DIMM type E—UDIMM (unbuffered with ECC) R—RDIMM (registered) The maximum memory speed and capacity is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, and processor model. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 22 CPU direct attach or tri-mode controller support for x4 U.3 NVMe or x1 SAS and SATA drives. CPU direct attach or tri-mode controller support for x4 U.2 NVMe drives. HPE Basic Drive LED definitions Basic Drive LED definitions The HPE Basic drive carrier has the following LEDs: HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 23 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 . HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 24: Pcie Expansion Slot Definitions

    PCIe expansion slot definitions PCIe expansion slot definitions IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: If an Intel Pentium processor is installed, the data transfer rate (throughput) of the PCIe5 expansion slot 1 switches down to PCIe4 speed. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 25: Drive Bay Numbering

    To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a drive or a drive blank installed. 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive numbering 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive numbering SATA drives are supported. Onboard connection for Intel VROC SATA RAID support is through the SlimSAS x4 port 2. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 26 The 4 LFF hot-plug drive configuration supports the 4 LFF 12G x1 SAS/SATA UBM3 BC BP drive backplane. For more information on the drive backplane description, see Drive backplane naming. SAS and SATA drives are supported. Onboard connection for Intel VROC SATA RAID support is through the SlimSAS x4 port 2. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 27 For more information on the drive backplane description, see Drive backplane naming. SAS and SATA drives are supported. Onboard connection for Intel VROC SATA RAID support is through the SlimSAS x8 port 3 and SlimSAS x4 port 2. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 28: Fan Numbering

    Fan numbering Fan numbering HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 29: 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. Media device screws Media device screws HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 30: Trusted Platform Module

    SPECIAL REMINDER: Before enabling TPM functionality on this system, you must ensure that your intended use of TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or licenses must be obtained if applicable. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 31 Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations. Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server. Do not save the recovery key/password on an encrypted drive. HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 32 Item Description Item Description Boot device cage M.2 slots Boot device carriers HPE NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions HPE NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 33 Setup Setup This chapter describes general operational requirements and safety reminders, as well as the initial setup procedure for the server. Subtopics Subtopics Initial system installation Initial system installation Operational requirements Operational requirements HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 34 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) provides enterprise-level hybrid RAID support. Note the following information: Intel VROC provides RAID support for direct attached SATA SSDs. The Intel VROC driver is required. For the OS-specific driver download, see the following page: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=sd00002239en_us&page=GUID-249FA246-0985-4598-8D7E- https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=sd00002239en_us&page=GUID-249FA246-0985-4598-8D7E- HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 35: Setting Up The Server

    Read the Operational requirements for the server. Read the safety and compliance information: https://www.hpe.com/support/safety-compliance-enterpriseproducts https://www.hpe.com/support/safety-compliance-enterpriseproducts Procedure Procedure 1. Unbox the server and verify the contents: Server Power cord Rack-mounting hardware (optional) HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 36: Setting Up The Server In Tower Mode

    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. Connect each power cord to the power source. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 37: Operational Requirements

    Power up the server. Operational requirements Operational requirements When preparing the site and planning the installation for the HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server, be sure to observe the following general operational requirements: Space and airflow requirements Temperature requirements Power requirements...
  • Page 38: Temperature Requirements

    CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 39: Electrical Grounding Requirements

    (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and might become unstable when being moved on its casters. Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle the rack from both sides. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 40: Server Warnings And Cautions

    CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 41: Electrostatic Discharge

    Remove the air baffle Remove the air baffle Remove the PCIe blank retainer Remove the PCIe blank retainer Remove a media device Remove a media device Install the PCIe blank retainer Install the PCIe blank retainer HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 42: Power Down The Server

    Rack warnings and cautions. Procedure Procedure Slide the server tray out of the rack: 1. Loosen the server tray thumbscrews. 2. Grasp the tray notch and slide the server out of the rack. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 43: Remove The Server From The Rack

    For more information, see the lock documentation. 5. Slide the server tray out of the rack: a. Loosen the server tray thumbscrews. b. Grasp the tray notch and slide the server out of the rack. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 44: Remove The Front Bezel

    6. Remove the server from the tray. 7. Place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up. Remove the front bezel Remove the front bezel Procedure Procedure 1. Unlock the front bezel. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 45: Remove The Access Panel

    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. Do one of the following: HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 46: Open The Cable Management Arm

    Loosen the access panel thumbscrew. b. Slide the access panel toward the rear panel, and then lift it away from the chassis. Open the cable management arm Open the cable management arm HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 47: Remove The Air Baffle

    Swing the arm away from the rear panel. 2. Press and hold the blue PUSH PUSH button on the retention bracket. 3. Swing the arm away from the rear panel. Remove the air baffle Remove the air baffle HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 48 Remove the access panel 6. Remove the air baffle: a. Lift the front end of the baffle from the chassis. b. Remove the baffle tabs from its rear chassis slots. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 49 Remove the PCIe blank retainer Remove the PCIe blank retainer Procedure Procedure 1. Loosen the retainer thumbscrew. 2. Slide the retainer up, and then remove it from the chassis. Remove a media device Remove a media device HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 50 7. Disconnect all cables from the media device: RDX backup system cabling Optical drive cabling 8. Pull and hold the device release latch, and then slide the media device out of the bay. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 51 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. Tighten the retainer thumbscrew. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 52: Install The Air Baffle

    2. Press the front end of the baffle into the chassis. 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 53: Install The Front Bezel

    1. Insert the front bezel hooks to the chassis. 2. Close the front bezel. 3. Lock the front bezel. 4. (Optional) To store the bezel keys: Hang the bezel key on the padlock eye on the rear panel. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 54: Install The Server Into The Rack

    Get help to lift and stabilize the server server during rack installation. If the server is installed higher than chest level, an additional person might be required to help support the server weight when installing the server to the tray. Before you perform this procedure, review the: Rack warnings and cautions HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 55 1. Grasp the tray notch to slide the tray out of the rack. 2. Place the server on the tray. Verify that the front panel of the server is aligned with the front of the tray. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 56 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 57 Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap. Roll the extra length of the strap around the power supply handle. 8. Connect each power cord to the power source. 9. Tighten the server tray thumbscrews. Power up the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 58: Power Up The Server

    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 Gen11 Server website: https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/p/1014788890 https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/p/1014788890...
  • Page 59: 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 and supports in-rack serviceability for all server components. Kit contents Kit contents HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 60: Installing The Tower-To-Rack Conversion Kit

    Install the rack rails and server tray Install the rack rails and server tray Install the server into the rack Install the server into the rack Install the cable management arm Install the cable management arm HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 61: Install The Rack Rails And Server Tray

    2. Install the sliding rails on the server tray: a. Insert the spools on the sides of the server tray through the notches on the rails. b. Slide the rail towards the rear of the tray to lock it into place. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 62 4. Fasten the mounting rails to the rack columns: a. Retract and hold the rear retention bracket. b. Insert the pins on the mounting flange into the rack column holes. c. Release the rear retention bracket. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 63 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. Extend the inner rail. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 64 Prerequisites Prerequisites Get help to lift and stabilize the server during rack installation. If the server is to be installed higher than chest level, an additional HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 65 1. Grasp the tray notch to slide the tray out of the rack. 2. Place the server on the tray. Verify that the front panel of the server is aligned with the front of the tray. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 66 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. Press and hold the clip retainer, and then open the clip. b. Position the power cord inside the clip, and then close the clip. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 67 Two people is needed for this procedure: Two people is needed for this procedure: one to slide the server in and out of the rack, and the other to observe the peripheral cables and power cords. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 68: Install The Cable Management Arm

    1. (Optional) The CMA retention bracket can be rotated to fit a left- or right-hand CMA operation. Press and hold the rotate mechanism, and then rotate the bracket 180°. There will be an audible click to indicate that the bracket is locked in its adjusted position. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 69 Insert the outer tab into the mounting rail. c. Insert the retention bracket into the opposite mounting rail. There will be an audible click to indicate that the tabs and bracket are locked into place. 3. Open the cable clamps. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 70 Otherwise, the cables might snag on other equipment installed in the rack when the server is extended from or returned to the rack. Route the peripheral cables and power cords through the cable clamps. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 71 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. 7. Tighten the server tray thumbscrews. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 72: Drive Options

    Installing a non-hot-plug LFF drive Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF drive Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF drive Drive installation guidelines Drive installation guidelines Observe the following general guidelines: The system automatically sets all drive numbers. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 73 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 74 8. If a non-hot-plug drive is already installed, disconnect the drive power SATA cables. 9. Remove the non-hot-plug drive cage. 10. Remove the correct number of screws from the drive cage. Each drive requires four screws. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 75 11. Install the non-hot-plug drive. 12. Install the non-hot-plug drive cage. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 76 Orient the server back to 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 77 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 Procedure Back up all server data. Remove the front bezel 3. Remove the drive blank. LFF drive blank SFF drive blank HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 78 4. Prepare the drive. LFF drive SFF drive 5. Install the drive. LFF drive HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 79: Power Supply Options

    Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions Install the front bezel 8. To configure drive arrays, see the relevant storage controller guide Results Results The installation is complete. Power supply options Power supply options HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 80: Hot-Plug Power Supply Calculations

    Subtopics Subtopics Installing the RPS enablement option Installing the RPS enablement option Installing a Flexible Slot power supply Installing a Flexible Slot power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 81 Remove the access panel 6. If installed, remove all media devices Disconnect all non-hot-plug power supply cables 8. Remove the non-hot-plug power supply: a. Remove the power supply screws. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 82 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. Connect the RPS cables Install the access panel 13. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 83 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 Procedure 1. If you are installing a power supply in the power supply bay 2, remove the power supply blank. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 84 Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap. Roll the extra length of the strap around the power supply handle. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 85: Media Device Options

    The backup system consists of two components: RDX docking station RDX cartridge For more information on installing and configuring the RDX disk backup system, see the RDX product documentation: https://www.hpe.com/info/rdx https://www.hpe.com/info/rdx HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 86 3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4. 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 87 9. Install the RDX docking station screws. These screws are included in the RDX docking station option kit. If the option kit does not include screws, use the media device screws on the front panel. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 88 Leave enough space on the rear to connect the USB and power cables. Connect the power and USB cables Install the air baffle Install the access panel Install the front bezel 15. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 89: Optical Drive Option

    Installing an optical drive Installing an optical drive Installing an optical drive Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: T-15 Torx screwdriver Phillips No. 1 screwdriver HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 90 Remove the front bezel Remove the access panel 7. If installed, remove the air baffle 8. If not installed, install the pass-through board: a. Install the pass-through board rail. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 91 Install the pass-through board. 9. Press and hold the latch, and then pull out the blank from the bay. Retain the blank for future use. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 92 12. 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. Install the drive cage screws (callout 3). HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 93 13. Connect the SATA-power Y-cable to the drive, and then route the cable through the clip on the optical drive cage. 14. Slide the optical drive into the media bay until it clicks into place. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 94 Install the server into the rack 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect each power cord to the server. 22. Connect each power cord to the power source. Power up the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 95 3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4. 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 96 8. Remove the tape from the chassis. 9. Install the PCIe fan: a. Align the spool on the chassis wall with the notches on the fan. b. Install the fan screws. c. Connect the PCIe fan cable. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 97 Install the access panel Install the front bezel 14. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. Install the server into the rack 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 98: Storage Controller Options

    3. If the new controller is the new boot device, install the controller drivers Installing a type-p PCIe plug-in controller option Installing a type-p PCIe plug-in controller option Prerequisites Prerequisites HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 99 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 Remove the access panel HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 100 SmartCache and CacheCade enable solid-state drives to be used as caching devices for hard drive media. These features accelerate access to frequently used data by caching hot data from the hard drives onto the solid-state drives. Install the PCI blank retainer HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 101 HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor One energy pack supports multiple devices. After it is installed, the status of the energy pack appears in HPE iLO. For more information, see the iLO user guide: HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 102: Minimum Firmware Versions

    The capacitor pack is fully charged after the system boots. For more information, see HPE Smart Storage Batteries and Hybrid Capacitors QuickSpecs: https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00028553enw.pdf?jumpid=in_pdp-psnow-qs https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00028553enw.pdf?jumpid=in_pdp-psnow-qs Subtopics Subtopics Minimum firmware versions Minimum firmware versions Minimum firmware versions Minimum firmware versions HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 103 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 Remove the access panel Remove the air baffle HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 104 Insert the front end of the energy pack in the holder. b. Press and hold the rear latch, and then insert the rear end of the energy pack in the holder. c. Connect the energy pack cable. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 105 12. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. Install the server into the rack 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 106 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 Procedure Installing drives onto the boot device Installing drives onto the boot device 1. Remove the boot device carrier: HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 107 Remove the SSD mounting screw. b. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle. c. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position. d. Install the SSD mounting screw. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 108 Make sure that the carrier latch is locked on the boot device cage. Installing the boot device Installing the boot device Power down the server. 5. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 109 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 Remove the front bezel Remove the access panel 10. Remove the boot device blank. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 110 11. Install the pass-through board rail. 12. Install the pass-through board. 13. Slide the boot device into the bay. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 111 17. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. Install the server into the rack 18. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 19. Connect each power cord to the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 112: Installing An Expansion Card

    3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4. 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 113 8. Make sure that any switches or jumpers on the expansion card are set properly. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the option. Remove the PCI blank retainer. 10. Remove the blank opposite the selected expansion slot. Retain the blank for future use. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 114 For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option. Install the PCI blank retainer Install the air baffle Install the access panel 16. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 115: Memory Option

    DIMM population information DIMM population information DIMM installation guidelines DIMM installation guidelines Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM DIMM population information DIMM population information The arrow points to the front of the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 116: Dimm Installation Guidelines

    To seat the DIMM, use two fingers to apply gentle pressure along the top of the DIMM. For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/support/DIMM-20070214-CN https://www.hpe.com/support/DIMM-20070214-CN). Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 117 Align the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keyed surface of the DIMM slot, and then fully press the DIMM into the slot until the latches snap back into place. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 118 Orient the server back to 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. Connect each power cord to the power source. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 119 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 Not for use in this server HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 120 3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4. 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 121 7. Remove the iLO dedicated network port blank: a. Use a spudger to pry the blank from the chassis. b. Remove the blank. 8. Remove the tape above the iLO dedicated network port opening. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 122 10. Install the iLO-M.2-serial module: a. Insert the module into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle. b. Carefully press the module down in a horizontal position. c. Install the module screw. d. Install the module stabilizer. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 123 Installing the serial port Installing the serial port 11. Remove the serial port blank. 12. Install the serial port cable: a. Insert the serial port into the rear panel opening. b. Install the hex screws. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 124 Install the air baffle Install the access panel 16. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. Install the server into the rack 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 125 NVMe SSD in 2280 or 22110 form factors . Install an M.2 SSD for: Booting up from flash solution Data backup/redundancy Subtopics Subtopics Installing an M.2 SSD on the iLO-M.2-serial module Installing an M.2 SSD on the iLO-M.2-serial module HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 126 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 Remove the access panel HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 127 Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position. c. Install the SSD mounting screw. Install the air baffle Install the access panel 11. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 128: Internal Usb Device Option

    Installing an internal USB device Installing an internal USB device Procedure Procedure 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 129 9. Plug in the USB device into the USB port. Install the air baffle Install the access panel Install the front bezel 13. Do one of the following: Orient the server back to tower mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 130 HPE NS204i-u Boot Device cabling HPE NS204i-u Boot Device cabling Serial port cabling Serial port cabling PCIe x4 signal cabling for expansion slots 3 and 4 PCIe x4 signal cabling for expansion slots 3 and 4 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 131: Cabling Guidelines

    Grip the body of the cable connector. Do not pull on the cable itself because this action can damage the internal wires of the cable or the pins on the port. If a cable does not disconnect easily, check for any release latch that must be pressed to disconnect the cable. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 132: Cabling Diagrams

    Use the cable part number or search feature to find your diagram. Component cabling Component cabling Cable part number Cable part number Drive storage controller cabling Drive storage controller cabling — 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling P62714-001 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 133 GPU auxiliary power cabling GPU auxiliary power cabling P45218-001 Miscellaneous cabling Miscellaneous cabling — PCIe x4 signal cabling for expansion slots 3 and 4 P62709-001 Serial port cabling P63693-001 Front I/O cabling P63681-001 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 134: Internal Cabling Management

    8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling 4 LFF drive controller cabling 4 LFF drive controller cabling 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 135 Cable part number Color Cable part number Color From From P63074-001 Orange SlimSAS x4 port 2 4 LFF drive backplane 4 LFF hot-plug drive: Type-p controller cabling 4 LFF hot-plug drive: Type-p controller cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 136: Sff Hot-Plug Drive Controller Cabling

    Type-p controller port 1 Option kit: P57104-B21 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling 8 SFF hot-plug drive controller cabling 8 SFF hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling 8 SFF hot-plug drive: Onboard SATA cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 137: Drive Power Cabling

    Option kit: P67850-B21 Drive power cabling Drive power cabling 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive power cabling from the Flexible Slot power supply 4 LFF non-hot-plug drive power cabling from the Flexible Slot power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 138 HDD power connector drives Option kit: P65104-B21 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive power cabling from the non-hot-plug power supply 4 LFF / 8 SFF hot-plug drive power cabling from the non-hot-plug power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 139 Flexible Slot power supply HDD power connector Drive backplane Option kit: P65104-B21 8 SFF hot-plug drive power cabling from the Flexible Slot power supply 8 SFF hot-plug drive power cabling from the Flexible Slot power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 140 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P45215-001 Orange Flexible Slot power supply HDD Drive backplane power connector Option kit: P65104-B21 Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 141: Storage Controller Backup Power Cabling

    RDX backup system cabling Optical drive cabling Optical drive 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 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 142 Gold Internal, lower USB RDX drive USB port port Option kit: 851615-B21 Option kit: P03819-B21 RDX backup system cabling with Flexible Slot power supply RDX backup system cabling with Flexible Slot power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 143: Optical Drive Cabling

    RDX drive USB port port Option kit: P65104-B21 Option kit: 851615-B21 Option kit: P03819-B21 Optical drive cabling Optical drive cabling Optical drive cabling with non-hot-plug power supply Optical drive cabling with non-hot-plug power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 144 Non-hot-plug power supply: P4 connector Optical drive SATA-power connector Gold SlimSAS x8 port 3 Optical drive SATA-power connector Option kit: P65102-B21 Optical drive cabling with Flexible Slot power supply Optical drive cabling with Flexible Slot power supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 145: System Fan Cabling

    Option kit: P65102-B21 Fan cabling Fan cabling Subtopics Subtopics PCIe fan cabling PCIe fan cabling System fan cabling System fan cabling PCIe fan cabling PCIe fan cabling System fan cabling System fan cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 146 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P54087-001 Orange SlimSAS x8 port 3 HPE NS204i-u Boot Device P54089-001 Blue HPE NS204i-u Boot Device NS204i-u power connector Option kit: P65099-B21 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 147: Serial Port Cabling

    Orange iLO dedicated module D89 connector on the iLO-M.2-serial module Option kit: P65741-B21 PCIe x4 signal cabling for expansion slots 3 and 4 PCIe x4 signal cabling for expansion slots 3 and 4 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 148: Front I/O Cabling

    Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P62709-001 Orange SlimSAS x8 port 1 Slot 3 SimSAS x4 port 1 and Slot 4 SlimSAS x4 port 2 Front I/O cabling Front I/O cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 149: Gpu Auxiliary Power Cabling

    Power supply cabling Power supply cabling Subtopics Subtopics Non-hot-plug power supply cabling Non-hot-plug power supply cabling Flexible Slot power supply cabling Flexible Slot power supply cabling Non-hot-plug power supply cabling Non-hot-plug power supply cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 150 4-pin processor power connector supply P62710-001 Blue 4-pin processor power 24-pin power supply connector cable P63697-001 Gold Mainboard: System PDB: System power connector power connector Flexible Slot power supply cabling Flexible Slot power supply cabling HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 151: Configuration Resources

    Updating firmware or system ROM Configuring the server Configuring the server Configuring storage controllers Configuring storage controllers Managing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device Managing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device Deploying an OS Deploying an OS HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 152: Updating Firmware Or System Rom

    Enable policy-based management of server or server group firmware for distributed server infrastructure https://www.hpe.com/info/com-docs https://www.hpe.com/info/com-docs Monitor server compliance with a configured firmware baseline Receive automatic iLO firmware updates Receive baseline update alerts Configuring the server Configuring the server HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 153 For servers running HPE OneView, do not use another tool, such as iLO, to delete or change certain settings. For more information about using HPE OneView and iLO to manage the same server, see the iLO user guide at https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6 https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6. Configuring storage controllers Configuring storage controllers HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 154 For more information on supported features and maintenance information for the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device , see the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device User Guide: https://www.hpe.com/support/NS204-UG https://www.hpe.com/support/NS204-UG Deploying an OS Deploying an OS For a list of supported operating systems, see the HPE Servers Support & Certification Matrices: https://www.hpe.com/support/Servers-Certification-Matrices https://www.hpe.com/support/Servers-Certification-Matrices HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 155: Configuring Security

    Optimize server performance through management and tuning HPE Server Performance Management and Tuning Guide features. https://www.hpe.com/info/server-performance-management- https://www.hpe.com/info/server-performance-management- tuning-en tuning-en Obtain recommendations for resolving incorrect settings. HPE InfoSight for Servers User Guide https://www.hpe.com/support/InfoSight-for-Servers-UG-en https://www.hpe.com/support/InfoSight-for-Servers-UG-en Server management Server management HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 156: Nmi Functionality

    To force the OS to initiate the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, the administrator can use the iLO Generate NMI feature. Troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting resources HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 157: System Battery Replacement

    This lead time is required for the server to reset and reinitialize the iLO configuration settings stored in SRAM. Procedure Procedure 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. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 158 8. If an expansion card is installed on expansion slots 1 and 2, remove the card. 9. Remove the system battery: a. Use a small flat-bladed, nonconductive tool to press the battery latch. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 159 Press the system battery down until it clicks into place. 11. If removed, install the air baffle . 12. Install the access panel . 13. Do one of the following: Orient the server back in tower mode. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 160: Safety, Warranty, And 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 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 161: Notices For Eurasian Economic Union

    ЖШС «Хьюлетт-Паккард (К)», Қазақстан Республикасы, 050040, Алматы к., Бостандык ауданы, Әл- Фараби даңғ ылы, 77/7, Телефон/факс: +7 727 355 35 50 Manufacturing date: Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 162: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration

    To view the warranty information for your product, see the warranty check tool warranty check tool . Specifications Specifications Subtopics Subtopics Environmental specifications Environmental specifications Mechanical specifications Mechanical specifications Power supply specifications Power supply specifications Environmental specifications Environmental specifications HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 163: Mechanical Specifications

    — 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 10.20 kg (22.50 lb) Maximum 18.70 kg (41.20 lb) HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 164: Power Supply Specifications

    Maximum peak power 385 W at 115 VAC 385 W at 230 VAC Rated output power 350 W HPE 350 W Platinum Non-hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) 350 W Platinum Non-hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 165 385 W at 115 VAC 385 W at 230 VAC Rated output power 350 W HPE 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply 500 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 166 500 W at 100 VAC to 240 VAC input 500 W at 240 VDC input for China HPE 800 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply 800 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 167 800 W at 200 VAC to 240 VAC input 800 W at 240 VDC input for China HPE 1000 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply 1000 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 168: Support And Other Resources

    For additional websites, see Support and other resources. Product websites Product websites HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server product page https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/p/1014788890 https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/p/1014788890 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server user documents https://www.hpe.com/info/ml30gen11-docs https://www.hpe.com/info/ml30gen11-docs Support and other resources Support and other resources...
  • Page 169: Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support

    To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your profile, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials page: https://www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials https://www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...
  • Page 170: Customer Self Repair

    Feedback button and icons (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. This process captures all document information. HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server User Guide...

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