Page 1 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide Part Number: 30-507A97B9-003 Published: September 2023 Edition: 3...
Page 2: Revision History
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide HPE ProLiant DL385 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.
Page 3 Part number Part number Publication date Publication date Edition Edition Summary of changes Summary of changes 30-507A97B9-003 September 2023 Updated the following topics: Front panel components E3.S drive bay numbering Fan options Drive power cabling SFF drive cabling Stacking riser cabling GPU riser cabling OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling Added the following topics:...
Page 4 Part number Part number Publication date Publication date Edition Edition Summary of changes Summary of changes 30-507A97B9-002 April 2023 Added the following topics: EDSFF SSD LED definitions E3.S drive bay numbering Installing an E3.S drive Installing the front 8 SFF drive cage in the 48 SFF drive configuration E3.S drive cabling GPU riser cabling...
Page 5 Fan and heatsink requirements Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Trusted Platform Module 2.0 guidelines BitLocker recovery key/password retention guidelines HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components HPE NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions Setup Initial system installation HPE Installation Service Setting up the server...
Page 6 Temperature requirements Power requirements Electrical grounding requirements Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions Electrostatic discharge Operations Power up the server Power down the server Open the cable management arm Types of air baffles Remove the air baffle Install the air baffle Extend the server out of the rack Remove the server from the rack Remove the front bezel...
Page 7 Installing an AC power supply Installing the power supply cage Expansion card options Installing an expansion card Installing the expansion card in the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device riser cage Installing an expansion card on the three-slot riser cage Processor and heatsink options Processor cautions...
Page 8 Installing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device on the secondary low-profile riser cage Installing the HPE NS204i Boot Device on the secondary riser cage Installing the HPE NS204i Boot Device on top of the power supply cage Storage controller options Preparing the server for storage controller installation...
Page 9 OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling XGMI cabling Configuration resources Updating firmware or system ROM Configuring the server Configuring storage controllers Managing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device Deploying an OS Configuring security Optimizing the server Server management Managing Linux-based high performance compute clusters...
Page 10 Mechanical specifications Power supply specifications HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply Websites Support and other resources...
Page 11: Component Identification
HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components 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 8 LFF drive configuration 8 LFF drive configuration HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 12 The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. One side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label. The other side shows the default iLO account information. The server supports LFF SAS or SATA drives. 16 SFF drive model with options 16 SFF drive model with options HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 13 The other side shows the default iLO account information. Depending on the type of drive backplane installed , the server supports SFF SAS, SATA, or U.3 NVMe drives. 48 SFF drive configuration 48 SFF drive configuration HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. One side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label. The other side shows the default iLO account information. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 15 The other side shows the default iLO account information. The server supports U.3 NVMe drives. 8 8 E3.S E3.S drive configuration with two GPU riser cages drive configuration with two GPU riser cages HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 16 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. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 17: Front Panel Leds And Buttons
Front panel LEDs and buttons Front panel LEDs and buttons HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 18 Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has occurred, or the front I/O cable is disconnected. If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system Integrated Management Log (IML) or use HPE iLO to review the system health status.
Page 19: Front Panel Led Power Fault Codes
10 flashes PCIe expansion cards installed in riser board 11 flashes Chassis 12 flashes GPU card 13 flashes Rear panel components Rear panel components Rear panel components with options Rear panel components with options HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 20 Slot 21 OCP PCIe5 x8 These riser slots are in a primary riser cage. These riser slots are in a secondary riser cage. Rear panel components with the tertiary riser Rear panel components with the tertiary riser HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 21 Flexible Slot power supply 1 This riser slot is in a primary riser cage. This riser slot is in a secondary riser cage. Rear panel components with four power supplies Rear panel components with four power supplies HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 22 VGA port. Use of any kind of adapter or converter cable or dongle might lead to decreased display quality or a lag over the connection. DisplayPort connection: When connecting an HDMI or DVI display to the DisplayPort, use an active type adapter. Passive type adapter— marked with the DP++ symbol—is not supported. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 23: Rear Panel Leds
1 flash per sec—Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress 4 flashes per sec—iLO manual reboot sequence initiated 8 flashes per sec—iLO manual reboot sequence in progress Deactivated System board components System board components HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 24 Primary riser connector OCP slot 21 backup power connector NVMe port 7A OCP slot 21 x16 upgrade connector System battery Front I/O connector Front DisplayPort/USB 2.0 connector SID connector NVMe port 6A ODD/2SFF power connector HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 25 System maintenance switch Subtopics Subtopics System maintenance switch descriptions System maintenance switch descriptions DIMM label identification DIMM label identification DIMM slot numbering DIMM slot numbering Processor and socket components Processor and socket components HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 26: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions
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 DDR5 SmartMemory QuickSpecs: https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory...
Page 27: Dimm Slot Numbering
Data width on DRAM x4—4-bit x8—8-bit Memory generation PC5—DDR5 Maximum memory speed 4800 MT/s CAS latency B—42-42-42 B—50-42-42 (for 128 GB and 256 GB capacities) DIMM type R—RDIMM (registered) DIMM slot numbering DIMM slot numbering HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 28: Processor And Socket Components
The arrow points to the front of the server. Processor and socket components Processor and socket components HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 29: Riser Board Components
For clarity, the riser cage and the cables of the cabled risers are not shown in the following images. Standard riser components Standard riser components Item Item Description Description Storage controller backup power connector PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot Cabled riser components Cabled riser components HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 30 Tertiary riser components Tertiary riser components Item Item Description Description Storage controller backup power connector PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slots Riser board power connector Power cable GPU riser components GPU riser components HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 31 Item Item Description Description PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slot Signal cable PCIe5 slot description PCIe5 slot description HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 32 To maintain proper system cooling, do not install a 100 Gb or faster Ethernet / InfiniBand / NVME-oF adapter in Slot 6. All riser slots are PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) and are rated for a maximum power draw of 75 W each. GPU riser configuration GPU riser configuration HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 33 NS204i-u Boot Device Slot number Location Slot number Location Supported form factors Supported form factors Primary riser cage Full-height, half-length Half-height, half-length (low-profile) Secondary riser cage Half-height, half-length (low-profile) Six-slot riser configuration Six-slot riser configuration HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 34: Drive Bay Numbering
The following drive backplane options are supported in SFF drive configurations: Front-end: 2 SFF, side-by-side (LFF chassis only) 2 SFF 24G x4 U.3 NVMe / SAS UBM3 BC 2 SFF 24G x4 U.3 NVMe / SAS UBM6 BC HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 35 Front: 16 SFF + 2 SFF drive bay numbering Front: 24 and 48 SFF drive bay numbering Front: 24 and 48 SFF drive bay numbering Front: 48 SFF drive bay numbering Front: 48 SFF drive bay numbering HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 36 Front: 8 SFF drive bay numbering with two GPU riser cages Front: 8 SFF drive bay numbering with two GPU riser cages Midplane: 8 SFF drive bay numbering Midplane: 8 SFF drive bay numbering HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 37: Lff Drive Bay Numbering
Front: 12 LFF drive bay numbering Front: 12 LFF drive bay numbering Midplane: 4 LFF drive bay numbering Midplane: 4 LFF drive bay numbering Rear: 4 LFF drive bay numbering Rear: 4 LFF drive bay numbering HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 38 GPU riser cages 24 E3.S E3.S drive bay numbering drive bay numbering 32 E3.S E3.S drive bay numbering drive bay numbering 36 E3.S E3.S drive bay numbering drive bay numbering HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 39 Drive backplane naming This topic explains the features represented in the drive backplane naming. This naming convention was adopted starting in the HPE Gen11 server release. Your server might not support all the features listed in this topic. For server-specific support information, see the server guides: Drive backplane support, see Drive bay numbering.
Page 40 HPE Basic Drive LED definitions Basic Drive LED definitions The HPE Basic drive carrier has the following LEDs: Amber/blue LED—Managed by the drive backplane in conjunction with the storage controller and is used to indicate drive status. Green LED—Managed by the drive itself and indicates the drive activity.
Page 41 SSDs. The EDSFF drive carrier has two LEDs: Amber/blue LED—Managed by the drive backplane in conjunction with the storage controller and is used to indicate drive status. Green LED—Managed by the drive itself and indicates the drive activity. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 42 LEDs The HPE for Pensando DSP DSC-25 2p SFP28 card is a dual-port, single-slot, half-height, half-length (HHHL) SFP28 network adapter. It has LEDs for Link (L) and Activity (A) for each port. A half-height bracket is shown in the following illustration with SFP28 ports and LEDs.
Page 43: Fan Numbering
To provide sufficient airflow to the system, the server is populated by four fans by default. There are a total of six fans. The fans can either be standard, single-rotor fans or high performance, dual-rotor fans. Mixed fan configuration is not supported. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 44 To maintain proper system cooling, install the correct fan and heatsink types required for specific hardware configurations. Using NVMe drives requires high performance fans. The maximum processor support with a midplane cage installed is 300 W. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 45: Trusted Platform Module
The TPM 2.0 is supported with specific operating system support such as Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and later. For more information about operating system support, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs https://www.hpe.com/info/qs). For more information about Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature, see the Microsoft HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 46 Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity. HPE is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating instructions, see the documentation for the encryption technology feature provided by the operating system.
Page 47: Led Definitions
HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components HPE NS204i-u Boot Device components 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 DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 48 Drive is not configured by a RAID controller or is a spare drive. Setup Setup This chapter describes general operational requirements and safety reminders, as well the initial setup procedure for the server. Subtopics Subtopics Initial system installation Initial system installation Operational requirements Operational requirements HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 49 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 50 Use the Firmware Update option in Intelligent Provisioning—Intelligent Provisioning is a server deployment tool embedded in HPE ProLiant servers. To access Intelligent Provisioning, during the server boot process, press F10 F10. For more information, see the Intelligent Provisioning user guide at https://www.hpe.com/info/intelligentprovisioning/docs https://www.hpe.com/info/intelligentprovisioning/docs.
Page 51: Operational Requirements
9. After the OS is installed, update the drivers. Operational requirements Operational requirements When preparing the site and planning the installation for the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server, be sure to observe the following general operational requirements: Space and airflow requirements...
Page 52: Temperature Requirements
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. In all other countries, you must install the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 53: Rack Warnings And Cautions
Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 54: Server Warnings And Cautions
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 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 55 Remove the fan cage Remove the LFF drive backplane bracket Remove the LFF drive backplane bracket Remove the midwall bracket Remove the midwall bracket Remove the midplane drive cage Remove the midplane drive cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 56: Power Up The Server
Open the cable management arm Open the cable management arm Procedure Procedure 1. Press and hold the blue PUSH PUSH button on the retention bracket. 2. Swing the arm away from the rear panel. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 57 Standard air baffle Install a standard air baffle with a standard heatsink. High performance air baffle High performance air baffle Install a high performance air baffle with a performance or high performance heatsink. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 58: Remove The Air Baffle
Extend the server from the rack . b. Remove the server from the rack . 5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the air baffle. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 59: Install The Air Baffle
The server has two types of air baffles . The installation procedure for these two air baffles are the same. This procedure shows the installation step for the high performance air baffle. Procedure Procedure 1. If removed, install the cable guards: Right cable guard HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 60 4. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the air baffle. Extend the server out of the rack Extend the server out of the rack Prerequisites Prerequisites HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 61 To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release latches. The inner rails could pinch your fingers. Press and hold the rear-end rail-release latches (callout 1), and then slide the server out of the rack until it is fully extended (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 62: Remove The Server From The Rack
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. If needed, loosen the shipping screws, and then use the chassis ear latches to slide the server out of the rack until the rail-release latches are engaged. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 63 Press and hold the rear-end rail-release latches (callout 1), and then slide the server out of the rack until it is fully extended (callout 2). 7. Slide the server completely out of the rack. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 64: Remove The Front Bezel
Procedure Procedure 1. If installed, remove the Kensington security lock. For more information, see the lock documentation. 2. Press the bezel release latch (callout 1), and then pivot the bezel open (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 65: Remove The Access Panel
3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Do one of the following: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 66: Remove The Fan Cage
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 7. Remove the access panel . 8. Remove all fans: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 67 Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task About this task The drive backplane bracket is only present in LFF drive configurations. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 68 8. Remove the fan cage. 9. Remove the midwall bracket . 10. Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane. 11. Remove the drive backplane bracket screws. 12. Remove the drive backplane bracket from the server. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 69 7. Remove the access panel . 8. Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle . Remove the midplane drive cage . 9. Remove the fan cage. 10. Remove the midwall bracket screws. LFF chassis HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 70 SFF chassis 11. Lift the midwall bracket away from the chassis. LFF chassis HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 71 CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 72 Pull the plunger pin on the rear right side of the drive cage (callout 1). b. Use the drive cage latches to lift the cage out of the server (callout 2). 10. Remove the drive. LFF drive HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 73 11. Remove the midplane drive cage: a. Pull the plunger pin on the rear right side of the drive cage (callout 1). b. Use the drive cage latches to lift the cage out of the server (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 74 Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 6. Remove the server from the rack . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 75 Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 76 One-slot primary/secondary riser cage NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage 10. Remove the three-slot riser cage: a. Loosen the captive screws (callouts 1). b. Lift the riser cage off the system board (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 77: Install The Access Panel
Lift the riser cage out of the slot (callout 2). Install the access panel Install the access panel Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 78 Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task About this task The drive backplane bracket is only present in LFF drive configurations. Procedure Procedure 1. Fit the drive backplane bracket behind the drive cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 79 4. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the drive backplane bracket. Install the riser cage Install the riser cage Prerequisites Prerequisites If installing the three-slot riser cage, make sure you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 80 Make sure that the riser board is firmly seated. b. Simultaneously push and rotate the half-turn spring latch to 180° (callout 2). c. Close the spring latch (callouts 3). One-slot secondary riser cage NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 81 3. Install the tertiary riser cage: a. Align the riser to the holes on the server (callout 1). b. Carefully slide the riser into the slot (callout 2). c. Tighten the thumbscrews (callout 3). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 82 Install the midwall bracket Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1. Lower the midwall bracket into the chassis. LFF chassis HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 83 Lower the rear right of the drive cage to insert the pin into the server (callout 2). c. Install the rear 4 LFF drive cage into the place (callout 3), and then tighten the captive screws (callout 4). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 84: Install The Fan Cage
2. Install all drives or drive blanks. Drive blank Drive Install the fan cage Install the fan cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 85 Press down on the fan to make sure that it is seated firmly in the bay (callout 2). A click sound indicates that the fan is properly engaged. 3. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the fan cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 86: 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 DL385 Gen11 Server website: https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers...
Page 87: Rack Mounting Options
Customer iLO user name, password, and DNS name iLO configuration settings For servers managed by HPE GreenLake for Compute Ops Management , make sure that you have your HPE GreenLake account ID. For more information, see HPE HPE GreenLake GreenLake for Compute Ops Management Getting Started Guide for Compute Ops Management Getting Started Guide .
Page 88 Rack mounting options Rack mounting options Use the quick-deploy, toolless HPE rack rail option to install the server in a standard four-post rack. The rail design supports installation on rack of different mounting interfaces. For cable management, the rack rail kit might include one or both of the following options:...
Page 89 Rail identifier stamps on the mounting rail of the friction rack rail Rail identifier stamps on the short ball-bearing rail HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 90 Rack rail option #10 for two-row SFF and LFF drive configurations For more information, see installing the ball-bearing rack rail . Subtopics Subtopics Installing the friction rack rail Installing the friction rack rail Installing the ball-bearing rack rail Installing the ball-bearing rack rail HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 91 2. Locate the orientation markers on the mounting rails. The front end of the rails is marked as FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT. The other end of the rails is marked as REAR REAR. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 92 4. To install the mounting rails in a round-hole or square-hole rack, insert the pins on the mounting flanges into the rack post holes. 5. To install the mounting rails in a threaded round-hole rack, do the following: a. Remove the pins and washers from the mounting rails. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 93 Position the holes on the mounting flanges against the threaded holes on the rack post (callout 1). c. Install the rack mounting screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 94 Be sure to keep the product parallel to the floor when installing the rack. Tilting the product up or down could result in damage to the slides. Procedure Procedure 1. Verify the rail identifiers match on the server and rails. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 95 2. Install the rack rails. For round and square-hole racks For threaded-hole racks HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 96 3. Fully extend the rails to the locked position. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 97: Installing The Server Into The Rack
Server warnings and cautions Space and airflow requirements T-25 Torx screwdriver Procedure Procedure 1. Extend the slide rails out on the mounting rails until they hit the internal stops and lock into place. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 98 Slide the server into the rack until the chassis ears are flush against the rack posts (callout 2). 3. Open the chassis ears (callout 1), and then tighten the shipping screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 99: Installing The Rack Rail Hook-And-Loop Strap
Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 6. If installed, close the cable management arm. Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 100: Installing The Cable Management Arm
2. (Optional) The CMA retention bracket can be rotated to fit a left- or right-hand CMA operation. Press and hold the rotate mechanism (callout 1), and then rotate the bracket 180°(callout 2). There will be an audible click to indicate that the bracket is locked in its adjusted position. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 101 Insert the outer tab into the mounting rail (callout 2). c. Insert the retention bracket into the opposite mounting rail (callout 3). There will be an audible click to indicate that the tabs and bracket are locked into place. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 102 4. Open the cable clamps. 5. (Optional) If your CMA has cable straps for additional cable strain relief, unwrap the straps. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 103 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 and/or straps. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 104 To ensure that the cables and cords are secured properly, slide the chassis in and out of the rack. Make sure that there is no risk of accidental disconnection of the peripheral cables and power cords. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 105 Installing the front bezel option Installing the front bezel option Procedure Procedure 1. Attach the front bezel to the right chassis ear. 2. Press and hold the front bezel release latch. 3. Close the front bezel. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 106: Universal Media Bay Options
T-10 Torx screwdriver About this task About this task This server supports the universal media bay with an optical drive bay and Display port 1.1a. Procedure Procedure 1. If installed, remove the front bezel . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 107 Remove the right partition: a. Remove the partition screws (callout 1). b. Remove the partition (callout 2). 14. (Optional): Install the optical drive into the universal media bay . 15. Install the universal media bay: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 108 25. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 26. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 27. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 109 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 7. Remove the access panel . 8. Do one of the following: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 110 Remove the drive box blank (callout 2). 13. Install the universal media bay: a. Install the universal media bay in the server (callout 1). b. Install the universal media bay screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 111 21. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 22. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 23. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 112: Optical Drive Option
Installing the optical drive in the universal media bay Installing the optical drive in the universal media bay 1. Remove the optical drive blank from the universal media bay. Retain the blank for future use. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 113 2. Install the optical drive bracket. 3. Install the optical drive bracket. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 114 8. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 9. Remove the server from the rack . 10. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 11. Remove the access panel . 12. Do one of the following: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 115 22. Install the access panel . 23. Install the server into the rack . 24. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 25. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 116 Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 6. Remove the server from the rack . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 117 12. Install the universal media bay . 13. Remove the optical drive blank from the universal media bay. 14. Install the optical drive in the universal media bay (callout 1), and then install the screw (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 118 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 119: Power Supply Options
Installing a DC power supply Installing an AC power supply Installing an AC power supply Installing the power supply cage Installing the power supply cage Power supply warnings and cautions Power supply warnings and cautions HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 120: Connecting A Dc Power Cable To A Dc Power Source
Switching or disconnecting devices must not be in the earthed circuit conductor between the DC source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor. Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source About this task About this task HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 121: Installing A Dc Power Supply
3. Stack each same-colored pair of wires and then attach them to the same power source. The power cord consists of three wires (black, red, and green). For more information, see the documentation that ships with the power supply. Installing a DC power supply Installing a DC power supply HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 122 1600 W -48 VDC power supply.) If you are using an input power cord option, the P22173-B21 HPE 1600 W DC PSU power cable kit can be purchased from an authorized HPE reseller.
Page 123 Enterprise servers located in a restricted access location. The HPE 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC hot-plug power supply is not intended for direct connection to the DC supply branch circuit. Only connect this power supply to a power distribution unit (PDU) that provides an independent overcurrent-protected output for each DC power supply.
Page 124 4. Install the positive return wire (red): a. Insert the positive return wire (red) into the RTN slot on the DC power supply (callout 1). b. Tighten the screw with 0.98 N-m (8.68 lbf-in) (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 125 Insert the negative input wire into the -48V slot on the DC power supply (callout 1). b. Tighten the screw to 0.98 N-m (8.68 lbf-in) (callout 2). 6. Install the protective cover on the DC power supply. Make sure that the protective cover is locked. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 126 8. If you are installing a power supply in the power supply bay 2, remove the power supply blank. Retain the blank for future use. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 127: Installing An Ac Power Supply
CAUTION: 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 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 128 2. If you are installing a power supply in the power supply bay 2, remove the power supply blank. Retain the blank for future use. 3. Immediately slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks into place. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 129 Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 7. Make sure that the power supply LED is green. 8. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 130: Installing The Power Supply Cage
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 7. Remove the access panel . 8. Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle . Remove the midplane drive cage . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 131 12. Slide the power distribution board onto the power supply cage (callout 1) and tighten the thumbscrew (callout 2). Make sure that the board is firmly seated in the slot using the latches on the side. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 132 Install the air baffle . Install the midplane drive cage . 16. Install the access panel . 17. Install the server into the rack . 18. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 133 Subtopics Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing the expansion card in the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device riser cage Installing the expansion card in the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device riser cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 134: Installing An Expansion Card
7. Identify the riser slot compatible with the expansion card . 8. Remove the riser slot blank. Retain the screw and blank. The screw will be used to secure the new expansion card. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 135 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 136 16. Power up the server . Results Results The installation is complete. Installing the expansion card in the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device Installing the expansion card in the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device riser cage riser cage Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Page 137 7. Remove the riser cage. 8. If installing an expansion card on the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device + low-profile riser cage, do the following: a. If installed, remove the full-height bracket from the expansion card. b. Install the low-profile bracket on the expansion card.
Page 138 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 139 Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Remove the access panel . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 140 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 141: Processor And Heatsink Options
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor or system board, only authorized personnel should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server. CAUTION: CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 142: Installing A Processor Heatsink Assembly
While holding the sides of the retention frame, loosen the frame screw (callout 1). This retention frame is spring-loaded. Once the screw is loosened enough, hold the retention frame as it automatically pivots to a HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 143 Any damage to them might require replacing the system board and/or processor. 9. Do not touch the pin field on the socket and the processor contacts. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 144 10. Install the processor: a. Hold the processor by its carrier handle. b. Slide the processor into the rail frame until it engages with a click sound. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 145 When using a torque wrench to tighten the retention frame screw, set a torque between 1.24 N-m (11 lbf-in) to 1.47 N-m (13 lbf-in) . b. Pivot the spring loaded retention frame downward and hold it down (callout 1). c. Tighten the retention frame screw (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 146 Front of server text on the heatsink label to correctly orient the heatsink over the processor socket. c. Position the heatsink on top of the processor, ensuring that it is properly seated before securing the screws. Standard heatsink HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 147 High performance heatsink Max performance heatsink HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 148 Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 1 and 2 (callouts 1 and 2). Standard heatsink High performance heatsink HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 149 Max performance heatsink e. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 in a diagonal manner (callouts 3 to 6). Standard heatsink HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 150 High performance heatsink Max performance heatsink HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 151 18. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 19. If installed, close the cable management arm. 20. Power up the server . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 152: Drive Options
All drives must be of the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are grouped into the same drive array. Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS, SATA or NVMe drive Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS, SATA or NVMe drive About this task About this task HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 153 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. Remove the drive blank. Retain the blank for future use. LFF drive blank SFF drive blank 2. Prepare the drive. LFF drive HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 154 SFF drive 3. Install the drive. LFF drive SFF drive 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 155 2. Extend the server from the rack . 3. Remove the access panel . 4. Lift the latches on the drive cage to keep 15-degree angle between the drive cage and the chassis. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 156 5. Remove the drive blank. Retain the blank for future use. LFF drive blank SFF drive blank 6. Prepare the drive. LFF drive HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 157 SFF drive 7. Install the drive. LFF drive SFF drive 8. Install the access panel . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 158 2. If installed, remove the front bezel . 3. Observe the drive LED status and determine if the drive can be removed. 4. Remove the drive blank. Retain the blank for future use. 5. Prepare the drive. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 159: Drive Cage Options
Subtopics Installing the front 2 SFF side-by-side drive cage Installing the front 2 SFF side-by-side drive cage Installing the front 2 SFF stacked drive cage Installing the front 2 SFF stacked drive cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 160 11. Remove the LFF drive backplane bracket . IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Retain the removed partitions to revert to the 12 LFF drive configuration. Remove the left partition: a. Remove the partition screws (callout 1). b. Remove the partition (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 161 14. Install the LFF drive backplane bracket . 15. Connect the cables to the drive backplane . 16. Install the midwall bracket . 17. Install the fan cage. 18. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 162 Procedure Installing the stacked drive cage in the universal media bay Installing the stacked drive cage in the universal media bay 1. Install the grommets onto the underside of the stacked drive cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 163 Remove the optical drive tray from universal media bay (callout 2). 3. Remove the 2 SFF drive blank: a. Remove the blank screws (callout 1). b. Remove the drive blank from universal media bay (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 164 Install the stacked drive cage screws (callout 2). 5. Install the optical drive tray: a. Install the optical drive bay on the universal media bay (callout 1). b. Install the optical drive bay screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 165 18. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle . Install the midplane drive cage . 19. Install the access panel . 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 166 Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Remove the access panel . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 167 Remove the drive box blank (callout 2). 11. Install the 8 SFF drive cage: a. Install the 8 SFF drive cage in the server (callout 1). b. Install the drive cage screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 168 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 19. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 169 5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 6. Remove the server from the rack . 7. Release the second-row cage: a. Remove the two screws (callout 1). These screws are shipping screws and do not have to be retained. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 170 Press and slide the latch to the left (callout 2) and lift the drive cage (callout 3). 8. Remove the covers. 9. Remove the first-row drive backplane cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 171 10. Install the 8 SFF drive cage. 11. Connect the signal and power cable. 12. Install the first-row drive backplane cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 172 13. Install the covers. 14. To install the drive cage in box 4-6, do the following: a. Remove the second-row backplane cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 173 Install the 8 SFF drive cage. c. Connect the signal and power cable. d. Install the second-row drive backplane cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 174 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 19. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 175 To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. CAUTION: 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. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 176 Review the heatsink screw numbering on the heatsink label. b. Loosen the heatsink screw numbers 6, 5, 4, and 3 in a diagonal manner (callouts 1 to 4). c. Loosen the heatsink screw numbers 2 and 1 (callouts 5 and 6). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 177 To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface, hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate. Do not touch the heatsink fins. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 178 Position the heatsink on top of the processor, ensuring that it is properly seated before securing the screws. d. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 1 and 2 (callouts 1 and 2). e. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 in a diagonal manner (callouts 3 to 6). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 179 Pull the plunger pin on the rear right of the drive cage (callout 3), and then lower the drive cage until the plunger pin engages (callout 4). 16. Install the drives in the midplane drive cage . 17. Push down on the latches to lower the midplane drive cage into place. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 180 22. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 23. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 24. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 181 Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Do one of the following: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 182 Install the stacked drive cage screws (callout 2). 10. Connect the drive power and storage controller cable to the 2 SFF stacked drive backplane. 11. Remove the stacked drive bay blank: a. Remove the blank screw (callout 1). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 183 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 16. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 17. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 184: Fan Options
SFF, 12 LFF) fans are required for redundancy. A fan failure or missing fan causes a loss of redundancy. A second fan failure or missing fan causes an orderly shutdown of the server. Max performance fans might be necessary in 24 SFF and 12 LFF configurations for the following installations: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 185: Fan Mode Behavior
The fan setup can either be standard, single-rotor fans or high performance, dual-rotor fans. Do not mix fan types in the same server. The installation and removal procedures for the standard and high performance fans are the same. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 186 Press down on the fan to make sure that it is seated firmly in the bay (callout 2). A click sound indicates that the fan is properly engaged. 6. Install the access panel . 7. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 187: Accelerator Options
To maintain proper system cooling, all six high performance fans are required for accelerator installation. The limited operating inlet ambient temperatures required for accelerators vary based on the model and the server drive configuration. For more information, see the server QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers).
Page 188 10. Disconnect the GPU riser cables from the system board . 11. Remove a GPU riser cage: a. Rotate the locking pin to the open (vertical) position (callout 1). b. Remove the GPU riser cage from the server (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 189 Carefully feed the riser cables through the cable channel. GPU riser cage 1 GPU riser cage 2 12. Remove the GPU riser cage cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 190 13. If installing a double-width accelerator: a. Remove the accelerator support bracket from the GPU riser cage. b. Install the support bracket on the double-width accelerator. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 191 Install the accelerator to make sure that it is seated firmly on the GPU riser (callout 1). A click sound indicates that the accelerator is properly engaged. b. Install the screws (callout 2). 15. Install the GPU riser cage cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 192 Feed the riser cables through the channel nearest to the chassis wall. b. Rotate the locking pin to the close (horizontal) position (callout 2). Make sure that the locking pin is locked on the chassis. GPU riser cage 1 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 193 GPU riser cage 2 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 194 If the cables are not connected correctly, the system will not power on. 18. If a high power accelerator is installed, connect the accelerator auxiliary power cable . 19. Install the middle cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 195: Riser And Riser Cage Options
In the rear 4 LFF drive configuration, the one-slot primary riser cage is default in the server. The server supports the following riser cage options: Primary riser cage Secondary riser cage HPE NS204i Boot Device + secondary low-profile riser cage Tertiary riser cage Subtopics Subtopics...
Page 196 Remove the midplane drive cage . 8. Remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage . 9. (Optional) If installing the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage, install the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device . 10. (Optional) Install an expansion card onto the secondary riser cage .
Page 197 Make sure that the riser board is firmly seated. b. Simultaneously push and rotate the half-turn spring latch to 180° (callout 2). c. Close the spring latch (callouts 3). One-slot secondary riser cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 198 Align the riser cage pin to the bracket slot. c. Carefully press the riser down on its system board connector (callout 1). Make sure that the riser board is firmly seated. d. Tighten the captive screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 199 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 200 Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the riser cage. 8. Connect the stacking risers. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 201 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 202: Memory Option
16. Power up the server . Results Results The installation is complete. Memory option Memory option The server has 12 DIMM slots supporting RDIMM. The arrow points to the front of the server. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 203: Installing A Dimm
Installing a DIMM HPE SmartMemory speed and population information SmartMemory speed and population information For information about memory speed and server-specific DIMM population rules for HPE servers using AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processor , see the relevant memory technical paper in: https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory...
Page 204 The DIMM slots are structured to ensure proper installation. If you try to insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the slot, you might have positioned it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again. 10. Ensure that all DIMM latches are closed. 11. Do one of the following: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 205 Subtopics Subtopics OCP slot population rules OCP slot population rules Installing the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter Installing the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter OCP slot population rules OCP slot population rules HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 206 6. Remove the access panel . 7. If the server is in the rear 4 LFF drive configuration: a. Remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage . b. Remove the primary riser cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 207 Slide the adapter into the bay until it clicks into place (callout 2). Make sure that the adapter is seated firmly in the slot. c. Rotate the locking pin to the close (horizontal) position (callout 3). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 208 18. If installed, close the cable management arm. 19. Power up the server . Results Results The installation is complete. HPE NS204i-u Boot Device NS204i-u Boot Device option option Note the following information about the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device option: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 209 The HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device (NS204i-u) is a PCIe3 x4 custom form factor module that includes two hot-pluggable 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs. This boot device enables the deployed OS to be mirrored through a dedicated hardware RAID 1.
Page 210 7. Remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage . 8. Remove the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage: a. Release the half-turn spring latch (callouts 1 and 2). b. Lift the riser cage off the system board (callout 3). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 211 The riser cage is aligned with the rear chassis. The riser board is firmly seated on the system board. b. Simultaneously push and rotate the half-turn spring latch to 180° (callout 2). c. Close the spring latch (callout 3). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 212 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 . Results Results HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 213 Results The installation is complete. Installing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device Installing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device on the secondary low-profile riser cage on the secondary low-profile riser cage Prerequisites Prerequisites Before beginning installation, make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers.
Page 214 If closed, pivot the carrier latch to open. b. Slide the carrier into the boot device cage (callout 1). c. Pivot the latch to close (callout 2). Make sure that the carrier latch is locked on the boot device cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 215 Remove the air baffle . Remove the midplane drive cage . 12. If you are installing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device on a one-slot secondary riser cage, remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage . 13. Remove the primary riser cage.
Page 216 Remove the bracket (callout 3). 16. Install the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage bracket: a. Install the bracket on the rear panel (callout 1). b. Use a T-10 screwdriver to install the bracket screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 217 18. Connect the signal and power cables to a boot device in the secondary riser cage. 19. To prevent hot-plug access to the SSDs on the boot device, install the security cover. After the security cover is installed, the hot-plug feature of the boot device is disabled. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 218 26. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 27. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 28. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 219 Results The installation is complete. Installing the HPE NS204i Boot Device Installing the HPE NS204i Boot Device on the secondary riser cage on the secondary riser cage Prerequisites Prerequisites Before beginning installation, make sure that the server is updated with the latest OS firmware and drivers.
Page 220 Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). c. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position (callout 2). d. Install the SSD mounting screw (callout 3). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 221 Make sure that the carrier latch is locked on the boot device cage. Installing the boot device Installing the boot device 4. Power down the server. 5. If installed, open the cable management arm . 6. Remove all power: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 222 Remove the air baffle . Remove the midplane drive cage . 11. Remove the screws and spools from the HPE NS204i Boot Device . 12. Remove the first secondary riser slot blank. 13. Install the HPE NS204i Boot Device onto the bracket: a.
Page 223 14. Remove the boot device carriers. 15. Install the HPE NS204i Boot Device : a. Install the HPE NS204i Boot Device on the first slot (callout 1). b. Install the screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 224 16. Install the screws on the top of the secondary riser cage. 17. Install the boot device carriers. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 225 22. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 23. If installed, close the cable management arm. 24. Power up the server . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 226 Results Results The installation is complete. Installing the HPE NS204i Boot Device Installing the HPE NS204i Boot Device on top of the power supply cage on top of the power supply cage Prerequisites Prerequisites Before beginning installation: Make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers.
Page 227 If closed, pivot the carrier latch to open. b. Slide the carrier into the boot device cage (callout 1). c. Pivot the latch to close (callout 2). Make sure that the carrier latch is locked on the boot device cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 228 11. Connect the signal and power cables to the boot device. 12. Install the boot device bracket: a. Insert the spools on the boot device with the notches on the bracket (callout 1). b. Install the bracket screw (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 229 Tighten the bracket thumbscrew (callout 2). 14. Connect the boot device signal and power cables to the system board . 15. To allow hot-plug access to the SSDs on the boot device, remove the security cover. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 230 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 231: Storage Controller Options
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 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 232 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle . Remove the midplane drive cage . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 233 Make sure that the controller is seated firmly in the slot. 13. Cable the type-p storage controller . 14. (Optional) If the controller cable is not connected to the front drive backplane: a. Remove the fan cage. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 234 Install the midwall bracket . b. Install the fan cage. 16. To enable the HPE SR SmartCache or MR CacheCade feature, install an energy pack. 17. Install the rear 4 LFF drive cage . 18. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle .
Page 235 Remove the air baffle . Remove the midplane drive cage . 8. Remove the riser cage. 9. (Optional) Install the risers . 10. Install the type-p controller: a. Remove the riser slot blank. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 236 Install the midplane drive cage . 17. Install the access panel . 18. Install the server into the rack . 19. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 20. Connect the power cords: HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 237 Prerequisites The flash-backed write cache (FBWC) feature of some storage controllers requires the installation of an energy pack option. For more information, see the controller QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs https://www.hpe.com/info/qs). Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: Compatible controller cable option Phillips No.
Page 238 Slide the controller into the bay until it clicks into place (callout 2). Make sure that the controller is seated firmly in the slot. c. Rotate the locking pin to the close (horizontal) position (callout 3). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 239 Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 14. If installed, close the cable management arm. 15. Power up the server . Results Results HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 240: Installing A Transceiver
1. Hold the transceiver by its sides and gently insert it into the network adapter port until it clicks into place. Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted in the correct orientation. If the transceiver does not fit easily into the port, you HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 241 HPE Smart Storage Battery 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: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6 https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6...
Page 242 The capacitor pack can support up to two devices. This server supports the HPE Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with the 260 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 243 14. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 15. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 244: Serial Port Option
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. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 245 7. If installed, remove the secondary riser cage. 8. Remove the serial port blank. 9. Install the serial port: a. Insert the serial port into the rear panel opening (callout 1). b. Install the hex screws (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 246 14. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 15. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 247: Installing The Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch
7. Install the chassis intrusion detection switch: a. Insert the switch tab into the chassis slot until the switch clicks into place (callout 1). b. Connect the switch cable and secure it in the cable clamp (callout 2). HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 248 Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. If installed, close the cable management arm. 13. Power up the server . Results Results HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 249 10. Disconnect the blank from the power switch/SID module connector. The SID module cable will be connected to this same connector. 11. Remove the power switch module. Retain the T-10 screw for later use. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 250 12. Route the SID cable through the opening in the front of the server, and then install the SID module. Secure the module using the T-10 screw removed in step 8. 13. To access the SID, do the following: a. Press and release the panel. b. After the display fully ejects, rotate the display to view the LEDs. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 251 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 252: Internal Usb Device Option
Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 5. Remove the server from the rack . 6. Remove the access panel . HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 253 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. If installed, close the cable management arm. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 254 System Insight Display cabling System Insight Display cabling Chassis intrusion switch cabling Chassis intrusion switch cabling Universal media bay cabling Universal media bay cabling DisplayPort cabling DisplayPort cabling Front I/O cabling Front I/O cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 255: 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 DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 256: Internal Cabling Management
Remove cables that are no longer being used. Retaining them inside the server can restrict airflow. If you intend to use the removed cables later, label and store them for future use. Internal cabling management Internal cabling management HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 257: Cabling Diagrams
Before cabling components, see the cabling guidelines. Use the cable part number or search feature to find your diagram. Component cabling Component cabling Cable part number Cable part number Front SFF drive power cabling P57198-001 P58023-001 P57209-001 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 258 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Type-o controller cabling P58015-001 P58014-001 P58016-001 48 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling P58119-001 48 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling P58112-001 P58032-001 8/12/16 LFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling P58102-001 P58099-001 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 259 GPU riser cabling P44218-001 P55816-001 HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling on the secondary riser cage P54087-001 P54088-001 HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling on top of the power supplies P54087-001 P54088-001 System Insight Display cabling P48971-001 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 260: Storage Cabling
Drive power cabling Drive power cabling Storage controller cabling Storage controller cabling Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling Drive power cabling Drive power cabling Front SFF drive power cabling Front SFF drive power cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 261 Box 1 P58023-001 Blue Drive backplane power connector Box 2 P57209-001 Yellow Drive backplane power connector Box 3 Option kit: P57845-B21 Option kit: P57952-B21 48 SFF drive power cabling 48 SFF drive power cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 262 Color From From P58036-001 Orange Drive backplane power connector Box 2 P58867-001 Blue Drive backplane power connector Box 3 Option kit: P55093-B21 Option kit: P57957-B21 E3.S drive power cabling E3.S drive power cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 263 Color From From P58115-001 Orange GPU/Backplane/Switch Board Box 1 power connector Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58822-001 Orange Drive backplane power connector Box 2/3 1, 2, and 3 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 264 E3.S drive power cabling in the GPU configuration drive power cabling in the GPU configuration Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58034-001 Orange Box 1 Drive backplane power connector HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 265 Rear 2 SFF drive power cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58086-001 Orange Drive backplane power connector Box 7/8 Option kit: P55086-B21 Rear LFF drive power cabling Rear LFF drive power cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 266: Storage Controller Cabling
LFF drive cabling LFF drive cabling E3.S drive cabling E3.S drive cabling SFF drive cabling SFF drive cabling Stacked 2 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling Stacked 2 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 267 Stacked 2 SFF drive: Type-o controller cabling Stacked 2 SFF drive: Type-o controller cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58145-001 Orange Slot 22 port 1 Box 1 port 1 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 268 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58148-001 Orange Slot 21 port 1 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P55093-B21 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 269 NVMe/SATA port 9B Box 1 port 2 Yellow NVMe port 6B Box 1 port 3 Pink NVMe port 7B Box 1 port 4 Option kit: P57855-B21 This cabling connection is for 24 SFF with two processors. HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 270 NVMe port 2B Box 2 port 1 Blue NVMe port 3B Box 2 port 2 P58169-001 Yellow NVMe port 2A Box 2 port 3 Pink NVMe port 3A Box 2 port 4 Option kit: P57854-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 271 Box 3 port 3 and port 4 Option kit: P57859-B21 This cabling connection is for two processors. 8 SFF drive with two GPU riser cages: Onboard NVMe cabling 8 SFF drive with two GPU riser cages: Onboard NVMe cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 272 Yellow NVMe port 3A 8 SFF drive box 1 port 3 Pink NVMe/SATA 2A 8 SFF drive box 1 port 4 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: SR932i-p controller cabling 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: SR932i-p controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 273 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color Cable part number Color From From P58018-001 Orange Port 3 Box 3 port 1 P58020-001 Blue Port 2 Box 2 port 1 Option kit: P57848-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 274 From P58120-001 Orange Port 1 Box 3 port 1 Blue Port 2 Box 3 port 2 Yellow Port 3 Box 3 port 3 Pink Port 4 Box 3 port 4 Option kit: P57856-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 275 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color Cable part number Color From From P58017-001 Orange Port 1 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P57848-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 276 From P58114-001 Orange Port 4 Box 1 port 4 Blue Port 3 Box 1 port 3 Yellow Port 2 Box 1 port 2 Pink Port 1 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P57856-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 277 Box 1 port 1 and port 2 Port 4 Blue Port 1 Box 1 port 3 and port 4 Port 3 Option kit: P57865-B21 This port is from an MR controller This port is from an SR controller HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 278 Box 2 port 2 Yellow Port 3 Box 2 port 3 Pink Port 4 Box 2 port 4 Option kit: P57856-B21 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Type-o controller cabling 8/16/24/32 SFF drive: Type-o controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 279 Cable part number Color Color From From P58016-001 Orange Slot 22 port 2 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P57848-B21 48 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling 48 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 280: Lff Drive Cabling
Orange Port 1 Box 6 Blue Port 2 Box 5 P58032-001 Yellow Port 3 Box 4 LFF drive cabling LFF drive cabling 8/12/16 LFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling 8/12/16 LFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 281 Box 2 port 1 and box 3 port 1 Option kit: P55089-B21; P55085-B21 Option kit: P57958-B21 This cabling connection is only for 12 and 16 LFF. 8/12/16/20 LFF drive: Type-o controller cabling 8/12/16/20 LFF drive: Type-o controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 282 Green NVMe port 6A Box 3 port 5 Black NVMe port 7A Box 3 port 6 24 E3.S E3.S drive: Onboard NVMe cabling for box 1 drive: Onboard NVMe cabling for box 1 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 283 NVMe port 7B Box 1 port 4 P58111-001 Green NVMe port 2B Box 1 port 5 Black NVMe port 3B Box 1 port 6 36 E3.S E3.S drive: Onboard NVMe cabling drive: Onboard NVMe cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 284 From From P58118-001 Orange NVMe/SATA port 9B Box 1 port 1 and 2 Blue NVMe port 6B Box 1 port 3 and 4 Yellow NVMe port 7B Box 1 port 5 and 6 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 285 From P58116-001 Orange NVMe/SATA port 1A Box 3 port 3 and 4 Blue NVMe/SATA port 9A Box 3 port 5 and 6 12 E3.S E3.S drive: Primary riser cabling drive: Primary riser cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 286 Box 3 port 1 Blue Port 3 Box 3 port 2 Yellow Port 2 Box 3 port 3 Pink Port 1 Box 3 port 4 24 E3.S E3.S drive: Secondary riser cabling drive: Secondary riser cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 287 Port 2 Box 1 port 5 Pink Port 1 Box 1 port 6 Option kit: P57878-B21 Midplane drive cabling Midplane drive cabling 16/32 SFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling 16/32 SFF drive: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 288 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58093-001 Orange NVMe port 5B Box 7 port 1 and port 2 P58092-001 Blue NVMe port 4B Box 7 port 3 and port 4 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 289 Cable part number Color Cable part number Color From From P58089-001 Orange Port 4 Box 7 port 1 Option kit: P57868-B21 32 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling 32 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 290 Subtopics SFF drive cabling SFF drive cabling LFF drive cabling LFF drive cabling SFF drive cabling SFF drive cabling 2 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling 2 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 291 Option kit: P55091-B21 2 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling 2 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color Cable part number Color From From P58151-001 Orange Port 1 Box 8 port 1 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 292 P58152-001 Orange Slot 21 port 1 Box 8 port 1 Option kit: P55091-B21 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58149-001 Orange Slot 22 port 1 Box 8 port 1 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 293 Color Color From From P58098-001 Orange Slot 22 port 2 Box 8 port 1 Option kit: P55088-B21 Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling 24 SFF: Energy pack cabling 24 SFF: Energy pack cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 294 Color From From P58176-001 Orange Energy pack extension cable Energy pack connector P01366-B21 Blue Energy pack Energy pack extension cable Option kit: P57884-B21 12 LFF: Energy pack cabling 12 LFF: Energy pack cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 295: Gpu Auxiliary Power Cabling
GPU riser card in slot 14 and 16 Riser cabling Riser cabling Subtopics Subtopics Stacking riser cabling Stacking riser cabling GPU riser cabling GPU riser cabling Stacking riser cabling Stacking riser cabling Primary stacking riser cabling Primary stacking riser cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 296 NVMe port 2A (PRIM) or NVMe Slot 1 port 3A (SEC) P41276-001 Blue NVMe port 6A (SEC) or NVMe Slot 2 port 7A (PRIM) Option kit: P57890-B21 Secondary stacking riser cabling Secondary stacking riser cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 297 From From P50365-001 Orange NVMe port 3B (SEC) and 2B Slot 7 (PRIM) P50364-001 Blue NVMe port 7B (PRIM) and 6B Slot 8 (SEC) Option kit: P57893-B21 GPU riser cabling GPU riser cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 298 Slot 16 (SEC) HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling on the secondary riser cage HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling on the secondary riser cage HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 299 NS204i-u signal connector HPE NS204i Boot Device Option kit: P57885-B21 Option kit: P57850-B21; P57885-B21 HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling on top of the power supplies HPE NS204i Boot Device cabling on top of the power supplies HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 300: System Insight Display Cabling
System Insight Display cabling System Insight Display cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P48971-001 Orange SID connector System Insight Display Option kit: P57895-B21 Chassis intrusion switch cabling Chassis intrusion switch cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 301: Universal Media Bay Cabling
Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P54901-001 Orange Chassis intrusion detection Chassis intrusion detection switch switch connector Option kit: P55713-B21 Universal media bay cabling Universal media bay cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 302: Front I/O Cabling
Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 port Option kit: P57857-B21 DisplayPort cabling DisplayPort cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From 869808-001 Orange DisplayPort cable connector Media bay display port Front I/O cabling Front I/O cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 303 From P43727-001 Orange Front I/O Right chassis ear Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P47750-001 Orange Front I/O Right chassis ear Power distribution board cabling Power distribution board cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 304: Serial Port Cabling
Power distribution board 8 SFF drive box 4-6 Serial port cabling Serial port cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From 873747-001 Orange Serial port Serial port connector Option kit: P59431-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 305: Optical Drive Cabling
From From P58077-001 Orange ODD/2SFF power connector or NVMe/SATA port 1A or NVME/SATA 8B Optical drive Option kit: P57889-B21 Optical drive cabling in the LFF chassis Optical drive cabling in the LFF chassis HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 306 OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling OCP slot 22 cabling OCP slot 22 cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58174-001 Orange NVMe port 5B OCP slot 22 port 1 Option kit: P57882-B21; P57849-B21 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 307 OCP slot 22 port 2 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58173-001 Orange NVMe port 4A OCP slot 22 port 1 OCP slot 21 cabling OCP slot 21 cabling HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 308 From P58174-001 Orange NVMe port 4A OCP slot 21 x16 upgrade connector Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P58173-001 Orange NVMe port 5B OCP slot 21 x16 upgrade connector HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 309: Configuration Resources
QuickSpecs (https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers). Products ordered from HPE Factory Express might have already been configured with some or all the configurations in this chapter. To determine if any additional setup is required, see your HPE Factory Express order. For the most recent changes, feature enhancements, and bug fixes, see the latest product release notes.
Page 310: 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 DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 311 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.
Page 312 Managing the HPE Managing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device NS204i-u Boot Device For more information on supported features and maintenance information for the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device , see the HPE NS204 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 &...
Page 313: Configuring Security
Configure the server to boot from a SAN HPE Boot from SAN Configuration Guide https://www.hpe.com/info/boot-from-san-config-guide https://www.hpe.com/info/boot-from-san-config-guide Configure the server to boot from a PXE server UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers and HPE Synergy https://www.hpe.com/support/UEFIGen11-UG-en https://www.hpe.com/support/UEFIGen11-UG-en Deploy an OS using iLO virtual media iLO user guide https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6...
Page 314: 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 DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 315: System Battery Replacement
Integrated Management Log Messages and Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers and HPE Synergy provides IML messages and associated troubleshooting information to resolve critical and cautionary IML events.
Page 316: Safety, Warranty, And Regulatory Information
10. Install the system battery. Results Results For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. Safety, warranty, and regulatory information Safety, warranty, and regulatory information Subtopics Subtopics HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 317: Regulatory Information
Local representative information Kazakh: Local representative information Kazakh Russia Russia ЖШС "Хьюлетт Паккард Энтерпрайз", Ресей Федерациясы, 125171, Мәскеу, Ленинград тас жолы, 16A блок 3, Телефон: +7 499 403 4248 Факс: +7 499 403 4677 HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...
Page 318: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration
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. If you need help identifying the manufacturing date, contact tre@hpe.com tre@hpe.com. Turkey RoHS material content declaration Turkey RoHS material content declaration Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur...
Page 319: Mechanical Specifications
40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 125 m (1.8°F per every 410 ft) above 900 m (2953 ft) to a maximum of 3,050 m (10,000 ft). The approved hardware configurations for this system are listed in the Extended Ambient Temperature Guidelines for Gen11 HPE ProLiant servers: https://www.hpe.com/support/ASHRAEGen11...
Page 320: Power Supply Specifications
HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply HPE 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply...
Page 321 For detailed power supply specifications, see the QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website Hewlett Packard Enterprise website . HPE 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply...
Page 322 1600 W at 240 VDC input Maximum peak power 1600 W for 1 ms (turbo mode) at 200 VAC to 240 VAC input HPE 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply Specification...
Page 323: Support And Other Resources
Product white papers and analyst reports https://www.hpe.com/us/en/resource-library https://www.hpe.com/us/en/resource-library For additional websites, see Support and other resources. Product websites Product websites HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server product page https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/gen11servers HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 Server user documents https://www.hpe.com/info/dl385gen11-docs https://www.hpe.com/info/dl385gen11-docs Support and other resources...
Page 324: Accessing Updates
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Account set up with relevant entitlements. 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.
Page 325: Documentation Feedback
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 DL385 Gen11 Server User Guide...

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