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Part Number: 30-4D3D9A55-002a
Published: April 2025
Edition: 2a

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  • Page 1 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide Part Number: 30-4D3D9A55-002a Published: April 2025 Edition: 2a...
  • Page 2 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide 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

    Drive backplane naming PDB components Power supply numbering Fan numbering Fan mode behavior HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 components HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 LED definitions Heatsink and processor socket components Setup HPE Installation Service Setting up the server Operational requirements...
  • Page 4 Power requirements Electrical grounding requirements Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions Electrostatic discharge Operations iLO service port Intel VROC support Server UID LED Using the UID button to view the Server Health Summary Display device setup Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Trusted Platform Module 2.0 guidelines System battery information Hardware options...
  • Page 5 Installing a PCIe NIC adapter on the riser cage Installing a PCIe NIC adapter in the GPU cage OS boot device HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 option Installing the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 Power supplies Power distribution board Installing the PDB 2...
  • Page 6 Processors and heatsinks Processor cautions Installing the processor heatsink assembly Rack mounting options Rail identification markers Rack mounting interfaces CMA components Rack rail option Installing the ball-bearing rack rails Installing the server into the rack: Ball-bearing rack rail Installing the cable management arm Riser Installing the captive riser cable Installing an expansion card...
  • Page 7 Ukraine RoHS material content declaration Warranty information Specifications Environmental specifications Mechanical specifications Power supply specifications HPE 1500 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply HPE 2400 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply HPE 3200 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply Websites Support and other resources...
  • Page 8 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support HPE product registration Accessing updates Customer self repair Remote support Documentation feedback...

  • Page 9: Component Identification

    HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 LED definitions HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 LED definitions Heatsink and processor socket components Heatsink and processor socket components Front panel components Front panel components SFF drive configuration SFF drive configuration HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 10 The server supports the U.3 NVMe drive. E3.S drive configuration E3.S drive configuration Item Item Description Description Serial number/iLO information pull tab iLO service port USB 3.2 Gen 1 port E3.S drives NS204i-u boot device (optional) HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Leds And Button

    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. Front panel LEDs and button Front panel LEDs and button HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Components

    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 13: Rear Panel Leds

    The ix port connects to an external serial port dongle. These OCP slots require the OCP bandwidth enablement cable options . These components are on the DC-SCM option. Rear panel LEDs Rear panel LEDs HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 14: Component Touchpoints

    Solid green Lined to network Flashing green Network active No network activity iLO link Solid green Network link No network link These components are on the DC-SCM option. Component touchpoints Component touchpoints HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Internal Components

    Touchpoint blue indicates cold-pluggable components. These components require a system shutdown. Failure to do so might result in system failure or data loss. Cold-pluggable components might also indicate touchpoints on non-electrical components. Component examples: Storage devices Fan cages System boards Energy packs Internal components Internal components HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 16: System Board Components

    System board DIMM System board components System board components The grayed out components in the system board image are not for use in this server. The arrow points to the front of the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 17 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 18 The M-XIO ports are numbered 4, 6, 2, 0, 5, 7, 3, and 1 from top to bottom. The Intel UPI connectors are numbered 5, 6, 3, 4, 11, 12, 9, and 10 from top to bottom. Subtopics Subtopics HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Dimm Slot Numbering

    * The maximum memory speed and capacity is a function of the memory type, memory configuration, and processor model. DIMM slot numbering DIMM slot numbering The arrow points to the front of the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Riser Board Components

    This module also has the connector for the serial port option. Depending on the SKU number, this server supports specific HPM and DC-SCM version. Riser board components Riser board components This servers support two general types of PCIe risers: HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 22 — PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 2) In the GPU cage: Double-width, full-height, full- length On the riser cage: Full-height, half-length Half-height, half-length (low-profile) Captive riser power connectors — GPU sideband connector — HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Four-Slot Pcie X16 Switch Board Components

    8 single-width GPUs configuration 8 single-width GPUs configuration In this configuration: The GPU cage has two four-slot PCIe x16 switch boards. Each switch board supports four GPUs. The GPUs are located in Slots 13-20. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 24: Double-Width Gpu Riser Slot Numbering

    The GPUs are located in Slots 9-24. Double-width GPU riser slot numbering Double-width GPU riser slot numbering All riser slots are PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 2) and are rated for a maximum power draw of 75 W each. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 25 4 double-width GPUs configuration In this configuration: The GPU cage has four PCIe x16 captive risers. Each captive riser supports one GPU. The GPUs are located in Slots 13, 15, 17, and 19. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 26 Each switch board supports two GPUs. The GPUs are located in Slots 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23. Slots 7, 8, 25, and 26 on the captive risers support the installation of PCIe expansion card. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Pcie Riser Slot Numbering

    Supported form factors Primary riser cage Two-slot PCIe x16 captive Full-height, half-length riser Half-height, half-length (low-profile) One-slot PCIe x16 base riser Secondary riser cage Two-slot PCIe x16 captive riser One-slot PCIe x16 base riser HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 28: Sideband Board Components

    All connectors on the sideband board are sideband signal connectors. Item Silkscreen Item Silkscreen marker marker CB3 SB CB2 SB CB1 SB HPM SB1 HPM SB2 OCP retimer card components OCP retimer card components HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Hpe Basic Drive Led Definitions

    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 30: Edsff Ssd Led Definitions

    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 Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Drive Bay Numbering

    The SFF hot-plug drive box uses the 2 SFF 24G x4 U.3 NVMe / SAS UBM10 BC drive backplane. For more information on the drive backplane description, see Drive backplane naming. 4 SFF drive bay numbering 4 SFF drive bay numbering 8 SFF drive bay numbering 8 SFF drive bay numbering HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 32 For more information on the drive backplane description, see Drive backplane naming. 4 4 E3.S E3.S drive bay numbering drive bay numbering 8 8 E3.S E3.S drive bay numbering drive bay numbering 16 E3.S E3.S drive bay numbering drive bay numbering HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Drive Backplane Naming

    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 34: Pdb Components

    Power supply numbering Power supply numbering The server supports five (bays 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7) or eight (bays 1-8) modular hardware system common redundant power supplies (M-CRPS) assigned multiple power domains. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 35: Fan Numbering

    (P74095-B21), or 110 W max system fan modules (P80098-B21). Mixed fan module configuration is not supported. Each fan module has one 92 x 56 mm dual-rotor fan and two 40 x 28 mm single-rotor fans. The arrow points to the front of the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 36: Fan Mode Behavior

    The system switches to nonredundant fan mode. The system continues to operate in this mode. The system health LED flashes amber. If a second fan rotor failure occurs, the operating system gracefully shuts down. HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 components HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 components HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 37: Hpe Ns204I-U Boot Device V2 Led Definitions

    Item Description Item Description Boot device cage M.2 slots Boot device carriers HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 LED definitions HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 LED definitions HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 38: Heatsink And Processor Socket Components

    Processor-heatsink module Anti-tilt wires Processor carrier release tabs Bolster plate guide posts Bolster plate Heatsink screws This module consists of the heatsink attached to the processor that is already secured in its carrier. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Setup

    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 40 This option reduces the size of the SPP by excluding firmware and drivers for OS and server models that are not needed. The SPP is also available for download from the SPP download page at https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download. Verify that your OS or virtualization software is supported: https://www.hpe.com/support/Servers-Certification-Matrices...

  • Page 41: Operational Requirements

    Cover all gaps with blanking panels to maintain proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling which can lead to thermal damage. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 42: Temperature Requirements

    Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices. Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, Hewlett Packard HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Rack Warnings And Cautions

    115 kg (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 Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 44: Server Warnings And Cautions

    CAUTION CAUTION To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 45: Electrostatic Discharge

    Before performing these hardware operations, review the: Rack warnings and cautions Server warnings and cautions Subtopics Subtopics iLO service port iLO service port Intel VROC support Intel VROC support Server UID LED Server UID LED HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 46 Intel VROC RAID support is disabled by default. In the pre-OS environment, use UEFI System Utilities to enable Intel VROC and create a VROC RAID volume. These tasks are not supported in Intelligent Provisioning. The VROC RAID volume must use drives of the same interface and form factor. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Server Uid Led

    The server supports both VGA port and DisplayPort 1.1a. Before connecting a display device, observe following: Display output modes: If you connect two display devices to the server using both the VGA port and DisplayPort, the same image is mirrored on both HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 48: Trusted Platform Module

    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 49: Hardware Options

    Storage Storage controllers Storage controllers Hewlett Packard Enterprise product QuickSpecs Hewlett Packard Enterprise product QuickSpecs To learn more about your product, search the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/quickspecs https://www.hpe.com/info/quickspecs) for the product QuickSpecs: Supported options Supported configurations Component compatibility New features...

  • Page 50: Pre-Installation Procedures

    Server data backup Server data backup To avoid data loss, make sure to back up all server data before installing or removing a hardware option, performing a server maintenance, or a troubleshooting procedure. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 51: Power Down The Server

    Before proceeding, verify that the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is amber. Extend the server out of the rack Extend the server out of the rack Prerequisites Prerequisites HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 52: About This Task

    If you are using the iLO virtual power button to power the server on/off, you do not need to remove the front bezel. Remove the front bezel only if you need to access the front panel components. Procedure Procedure 1. If installed, remove the Kensington security lock. For more information, see the lock documentation. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Remove The Server From The Rack

    : One person to support the server weight, and the other two to slide the server out of the rack. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 54 5. Press and hold the rear-end rail-release latches, and then slide the server completely out of the rack. WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release latches. The inner rails could pinch your fingers. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 55: Remove The Power Supply

    Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove the power supply: a. Release the power cords, wires, and cables from the strain relief strap. 60-mm M-CRPS HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 56 73.5-mm M-CRPS b. Press and hold the release latch, and then remove the power supply. 60-mm M-CRPS 73.5-mm M-CRPS HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 57: Remove The Access Panel

    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: Extend the server from the rack . HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 58 A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 59 7. Loosen two captive screws, and then remove the GPU top bracket from the GPU cage. 8. If removing the high power GPU, disconnect the GPU auxiliary power cable from the GPU. 9. Remove the GPU. Single-width GPU HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 60 Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4. Remove the server from the rack . 5. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 61 CAUTION CAUTION To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 62 Make sure that the captive riser signal cables remain connected to the system board. Remove the front vented panel Remove the front vented panel Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 63 If switch boards are installed in the GPU cage, remove the GPU cage . 11. Remove the front vented panel: a. Remove the front vented panel screws. b. Remove the front vented panel. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 64: Remove The Air Baffle

    Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. 4. Do one of the following: Extend the server from the rack . Remove the server from the rack . HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 65: Remove The Fan Cage

    4. Remove the server from the rack . 5. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the air baffle . 8. Remove all fan modules. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 66 9. Remove the fan cage. a. Open the latches. b. Lift the fan cage away from the chassis. Remove the cable trough cover Remove the cable trough cover Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 67 5. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the air baffle . 8. Remove the fan cage. 9. Remove the cable trough cover. Right Left HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 68 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the rear vented panel: a. Loosen the captive screws. b. Tilt the bottom of rear vented panel away, and then pull up the panel from the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 69 8. If an expansion card with internal cables is installed on the riser, disconnect the cables from the card. 9. Open the latch, and then remove the riser cage from the server. Primary riser cage HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 70 Secondary riser cage HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 71: Post-Installation Procedures

    Install the access panel Install the server into the rack Install the server into the rack Power up the server Power up the server Install the riser cage Install the riser cage Prerequisites Prerequisites Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 72 Install the riser cage in the server, and then close the latch. Make sure that the hook of the riser cage is engaged with the spool on the system board. Primary riser cage Secondary riser cage HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 73 Align the tabs on the rear vented panel with the notches on the rear panel. b. Tilt the bottom of the rear vented panel and install on the rear panel. c. Tighten the captive screw. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 74 3. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the rear vented panel. Install the cable trough cover Install the cable trough cover Procedure Procedure 1. Install the cable trough cover. Right HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 75: Install The Fan Cage

    5. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the cable trough cover. Install the fan cage Install the fan cage Procedure Procedure 1. Install the fan cage. a. Lower the fan cage into the chassis. b. Close the latches. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 76: Install The Air Baffle

    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. Install the air baffle Install the air baffle HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 77 Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. Procedure Procedure 1. Install the GPU cage: a. Align the triangle on the GPU cage with the corresponding triangle on the server, and then install the GPU cage into the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 78 2. If disconnected, connect all cables to the PCIe x16 switch boards . 3. Loosen two captive screws, and then remove the GPU top bracket from the GPU cage. 4. Install all GPUs. Single-width GPU HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 79 Route the GPU auxiliary power cable in the cable trough, and then install the cable trough cover . 6. Install the GPU top bracket on the GPU cage, and then tighten two captive screws. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 80: Install The Access Panel

    1. With the access panel latch open, insert the guide pin on the chassis through the hole on the bottom side of the latch. 2. Close the access panel latch. The access panel slides to the closed position. 3. Lock the access panel latch. 4. Install the rear screw. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 81: Install The Server Into The Rack

    A fully populated server is heavy. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends removing the external chassis components before installing the server into a rack. Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-25 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1. Fully extend the rails to the locked position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 82 5. Connect each power cord to the power source. 6. If the cable management arm was opened, swing the arm back into the closed position and insert the CMA retention bracket into the mounting rail. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 83: Power Up The Server

    To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank. NOTE NOTE Do not mix performance and max system fan modules in the same server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 84 Lower the fan module into the bay. b. Press down on the fan module to make sure that it is seated firmly in the bay. A click sound indicates that the fan is properly engaged. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 85: Drive Installation Guidelines

    Installing an SFF NVMe drive Installing an SFF NVMe drive Installing an E3.S drive Installing an E3.S drive Drive installation guidelines Drive installation guidelines Observe the following general guidelines: The system automatically sets all drive numbers. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 86 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 installed, remove the front bezel . 2. Remove the drive blank. 3. Prepare the drive. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 87 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 installed, remove the front bezel . 2. Remove the drive blank. Retain the blank for future use. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 88 5. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions . 6. If removed, install the front bezel . 7. To configure drive arrays, see the relevant storage controller guide . Results Results The installation procedure is complete. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 89: Minimum Firmware Versions

    The capacitor pack can support up to three 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 90 Three people are required: Two people to lift and hold the GPU cage above the front end of the chassis, and another person to install the energy pack in the server. If switch boards are installed in the GPU cage, remove the GPU cage . 11. Install the energy pack. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 91: Gpu Installation Guidelines

    Connecting the GPU I/O port cables in a preconfigured server Connecting the GPU I/O port cables in a preconfigured server GPU installation guidelines GPU installation guidelines To ensure optimal GPU application performance and prevent performance bottlenecks, observe these guidelines: HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 92: Installing A Gpu

    QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (https://www.hpe.com/info/quickspecs https://www.hpe.com/info/quickspecs). The limited operating inlet ambient temperatures required for GPUs vary based on the model and the server drive configuration. For more information, see the Extended Ambient Temperature Guidelines for HPE Gen12 Servers: https://www.hpe.com/support/ASHRAEGen12 https://www.hpe.com/support/ASHRAEGen12 IMPORTANT...
  • Page 93 7. (Optional) To connect the GPU I/O port cables, remove the front vented panel . 8. Loosen two captive screws, and then remove the GPU top bracket from the GPU cage. 9. Remove the GPU slot blank. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 94 10. If installing the double-width GPU, install the GPU support bracket. 11. Install the GPU. Single-width GPU HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 95 Route the GPU auxiliary power cable in the cable trough, and then install the cable trough cover . 13. Install the GPU top bracket on the GPU cage, and then tighten two captive screws. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 96 The I/O ports that the GPU supports vary based on the GPU model. For more information, see the GPU documentation. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 97 If switch boards are installed in the GPU cage, remove the GPU cage . 12. Remove the front vented panel. a. Remove the front vented panel screws. b. Remove the front vented panel. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 98: Serial Port Option

    For more information, see the GPU documentation. 22. Power up the server . Results Results The installation procedure is complete. Management Management Subtopics Subtopics Serial port option Serial port option Serial port option Serial port option HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 99 7. Remove the rear vented panel . 8. Remove the primary and secondary riser cages . 9. Remove the power supplies from power supply bays 1 and 3 . 10. Remove the ix port bracket. 60-mm M-CRPS HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 100 73.5-mm M-CRPS 11. Remove the ix port blank. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 101 12. Slide the ix port in the tabs, and then secure the ix port on the bracket. 60-mm M-CRPS 73.5-mm M-CRPS HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 102 73.5-mm M-CRPS CAUTION CAUTION When installing the ix port cable bracket in the 73.5-mm M-CRPS configuration, make sure that the bracket tab does not touch the system board capacitor located in front of it. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 103 From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > System Options > Serial Port Options > Embedded Serial Port. c. Select a setting. d. Press F12 F12 key to save your selection. e. Click Yes-Save Changes. f. Click Reboot. Results Results The installation procedure is complete. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 104: Dimm Installation Guidelines

    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 Intel Xeon 6 Processors, see the relevant memory technical paper in: https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory https://www.hpe.com/docs/server-memory...
  • Page 105 Remove the server from the rack . 5. Remove the access panel . 6. Remove the air baffle . 7. Remove the fan cage. 8. Remove the DIMM blank. 9. Install the DIMM: a. Open the DIMM slot latches. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 106 OCP slot population rules OCP slot population rules Installing an OCP NIC adapter Installing an OCP NIC adapter Installing a PCIe NIC adapter on the riser cage Installing a PCIe NIC adapter on the riser cage HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 107 Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: T-10 Torx screwdriver OCP bandwidth upgrade cable kit: For Slot 27 OCP A PCIe5 x8 or x16 configurations—P74694-B21 For Slot 28 OCP B PCIe5 x16 configuration—P74696-B21 About this task About this task HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 108 Slide the adapter into the slot until it clicks into place. Make sure that the adapter is seated firmly in the slot. c. Rotate the locking pin to the close (horizontal) position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 109 About this task About this task CAUTION CAUTION A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 110 For more information, see the documentation that ships with the expansion card option. 12. Install the PCIe NIC adapter, and then secure the screw. Make sure that the adapter is seated firmly in the slot. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 111 About this task About this task CAUTION CAUTION A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 112 7. (Optional) To connect the adapter NIC port cables, remove the front vented panel . 8. Loosen two captive screws, and then remove the GPU top bracket from the GPU cage. 9. Remove the PCIe slot blank. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 113 Make sure that the expansion card is seated firmly in the slot. 11. Connect all necessary internal cabling to the PCIe NIC adapter. 12. Install the GPU top bracket on the GPU cage, and then tighten two captive screws. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 114 Note the following information about the HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 option: The HPE NS204i-u V2 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device is a PCIe custom form factor module that includes two hot- pluggable 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs.
  • Page 115 For successful RAID 1 configuration, verify that the boot device SSDs have the same model number and firmware version: In the iLO web interface, see the Storage page. In UEFI System Utilities, see System Configuration > HPE NS204i Boot Controller > Physical Device Information. Configurations with SSDs from different manufacturers are not supported.
  • Page 116 10. Remove the left cable trough cover . 11. Remove all GPUs from the GPU cage . 12. Install the boot device on the bracket. 13. Install the boot device bracket into the multipurpose cage. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 117 If switch boards are installed in the GPU cage, remove the GPU cage . 16. Remove the two screws, and then remove the drive box blank. 17. Install the multipurpose cage in the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 118: Power Supplies

    31. After the OS installation completes, the system automatically copies the operating system to the second, mirrored drive on the boot device. Proceed with normal system setup and operation. Results Results The installation procedure is complete. Power supplies Power supplies Subtopics Subtopics HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 119: Power Distribution Board

    5. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the rear vented panel . 8. Remove the primary riser cage. 9. Remove the PDB bracket. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 120 10. Install the PDB on the bracket. 11. Install the PDB in the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 121: Power Supply Options

    The installation procedure is complete. Power supply options Power supply options Depending on the installed options and the regional location where the server was purchased, the server can be configured with one of the supported power supplies. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 122: Hot-Plug Power Supply Calculations

    To ensure access to all available features, all power supplies in the same server should have the same output and efficiency ratings. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. Power supply guidelines Power supply guidelines HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 123: Installing A 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. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 124 1. Remove the power supply bay blank. 2. Immediately slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks into place. 60-mm M-CRPS 73.5-mm M-CRPS 3. Connect the power cord to the power supply. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 125 Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap. Roll the extra length of the strap around the power supply handle. 60-mm M-CRPS 73.5-mm M-CRPS 5. Connect each power cord to the server. 6. Connect each power cord to the power supply . 7. Make sure that the power supply LED is green. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 126: Processors And Heatsinks

    Review the processor cautions . Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-30 Torx screwdriver or a torque screwdriver with T-30 Torx bit available. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 127 To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminants to the heatsink contact surface, hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate. Do not touch the heatsink fins. 10. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 128 The following illustration calls out the keying feature tabs that secure the processor. Different processor carriers will have these tabs in different locations. 12. Attach the heatsink to the processor carrier: a. Align the pin 1 indicator on the processor carrier with that on the heatsink. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 129 Lower the heatsink on the processor carrier until the carrier tabs snap into place. There will be an audible click to indicate that the heatsink is properly latched on the processor carrier. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 130 13. Perform the following verification steps: a. Verify that the tabs on the processor carrier are securely latched on the heatsink. b. Verify that the pin 1 indicators on the processor and processor carrier are aligned. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 131 Excessive heatsink movement can cause the thermal grease to smear and become uneven. Voids in the compound can adversely impact the transfer of heat away from the processor. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 132 The posts are keyed so that the module can only be installed one way. Make sure that the module is properly seated on the bolster plate before securing the screws. d. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 133 19. 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. 23. Power up the server . HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 134: Rack Mounting Options

    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 includes Cable management arm option.
  • Page 135 The illustrations used in this procedure show an icon on the upper right corner of the image. This icon indicates the type of mounting interface for which the action illustrated in the image is valid. CMA components CMA components HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 136 CMA elbow bracket Rack rail option Rack rail option This server supports the HPE Ball Bearing rack rail option kit #13 (P69770-B21) . This rail kit supports the following specifications: Type: Ball-bearing rack rail (stab-in) Minimum rail length: 845.67 mm (33.29 in) Rail adjustability range: 609.60–918.10 mm (24.00–36.15 in)
  • Page 137 1. Verify the rail identifiers match on the server and rails. 2. Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails: a. Extend the inner rail out of the mounting rail until it is fully extended. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 138 3. Attach the inner rails to the server: a. Insert the spools on the sides of the server through the keyed slots on the rails. b. Slide the rail towards the rear panel to lock it into place. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 139 5. Extend the mounting rails to align with the depth of the rack. 6. 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. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 140 7. 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 Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 141 A fully populated server is heavy. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends removing the external chassis components before installing the server into a rack. Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-25 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Procedure 1. Fully extend the rails to the locked position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 142 Press and hold the rear-end rail-release latches, and slide the server into the rack until the chassis ears are flush against the rack posts. 3. Open the chassis ears, and then tighten the shipping screws. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 143: Installing The Cable Management Arm

    CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the cable management or rail-release latches. The rails or latches could pinch your fingers. Procedure Procedure HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 144 The direction of the bracket rotation will differ depending on the CMA module that you are using: CMA with a rotate button CMA with a rotate latch 3. Install the CMA brackets to the inner and outer rails. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 145 4. Open the cable baskets. 5. Install the cables. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 146 Otherwise, the cables might snag on other equipment installed in the rack when the server is extended from or returned to the rack. 6. Close all baskets. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 147 9. Slide the server into the rack until the chassis ears are flushed against the rack posts. 10. (Optional) Open the chassis ear latches, and then tighten the shipping screws. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 148 CAUTION A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. Procedure Procedure 1. Power down the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 149 5. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the rear vented panel . 8. Remove the primary riser cage. 9. Remove the PCIe x16 base riser. 10. Remove the riser screw bracket. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 150 11. Remove the PCIe x16 captive riser. 12. Install the captive riser cable. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 151 13. Install the PCIe x16 captive riser on the riser cage. 14. Install the riser screw bracket. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 152 19. 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. 23. Power up the server . HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 153: Installing An Expansion Card

    Disconnect the PCIe x16 captive riser signal cable from the system board . b. Disconnect the PCIe x16 captive riser power cable from the captive riser . 9. Remove the riser cage. 10. Remove the riser slot blank. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 154 16. Install the rear vented panel . 17. Install the air baffle . 18. Install the server into the rack . 19. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 20. Connect each power cord to the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 155 2. Press and hold the front bezel release latch. 3. Close the front bezel. 4. (Optional) Install the Kensington security lock. For more information, see the lock documentation. Results Results The installation procedure is complete. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 156: Installing The Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch

    5. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. 6. Remove the access panel . 7. Remove the air baffle . 8. Remove the fan cage. 9. Do the following: a. Remove the left cable trough cover. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 157 Remove the left cable trough. 10. Remove the left DIMM guard. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 158 11. Install the chassis intrusion detection switch: a. Insert the switch tab into the chassis slot until the switch clicks into place. b. Connect the switch cable. 12. Install the left DIMM guard. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 159 13. Do the following: a. Install the left cable trough. b. Install the left cable trough cover. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 160 Installing the OCP retimer card Installing the OCP retimer card Installing the OCP retimer card Prerequisites Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the OCP slot population rules . About this task About this task HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 161 Slide the adapter into the slot until it clicks into place. Make sure that the adapter is seated firmly in the slot. c. Rotate the locking pin to the close (horizontal) position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 162: Storage Controllers

    Installing a type-o storage controller Installing a type-o storage controller Prerequisites Prerequisites Review the OCP slot population rules . Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 163 9. If installing the controller on Slot 27 OCP A, remove the primary riser cage . 10. Remove the screw, and then remove the OCP slot blank. 11. Install the type-o storage controller: a. Rotate the locking pin to the open (vertical) position. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 164 The installation procedure is complete. Installing a type-p storage controller Installing a type-p storage controller Prerequisites Prerequisites To enable the flash-backed write cache (FBWC) feature of a storage controller option, install an energy pack. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 165 Disconnect the PCIe x16 captive riser signal cable from the system board . b. Disconnect the PCIe x16 captive riser power cable from the captive riser . 12. Remove the riser cage. 13. Remove the riser slot blank. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 166 19. Install the rear vented panel . 20. Install the air baffle . 21. Install the server into the rack . 22. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 23. Connect each power cord to the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 167: Cabling Guidelines

    Some diagrams show alphabetical callouts such as A, B, C, etc. These callouts correspond to labels near the connectors on the cable. Some cables have more than one connector, such as a Y-cable, but not all connectors are used. Observe all guidelines when working with server cables. Before connecting cables Before connecting cables HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 168 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 Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 169: Cabling Diagrams

    Use the cable part number or search feature to find your diagram. Component cabling Component cabling Cable part number Cable part number GPU cabling GPU cabling — Two front captive riser signal cable P71884-001 Two front captive riser power cable P72258-001 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 170 4 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cable P72034-001 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cable two rear PCIe slots P73978-001 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cable: four rear PCIe slots P72034-001 P72035-001 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 171 HPE NS204i-u Boot Device V2 cabling — NS204i-u power cable P48956-001 NS204i-u signal cable P74839-001 Sideband board cabling Sideband board cabling P72027-001 P72028-001 Fan cabling Fan cabling P72032-001 Intel UPI cabling Intel UPI cabling P72257-001 P72259-001 P74340-001 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 172: Internal Cabling Management

    Four front captive riser cabling Four front captive riser cabling Two switch board cabling Two switch board cabling Four switch board cabling Four switch board cabling Double-width GPU auxiliary power cabling Double-width GPU auxiliary power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 173 Slot 17 PCIe captive riser M-XIO port 5 (P2) M-XIO port 7 (P3) The enclosed text (P#) refer to the marker on the riser signal cable connector. Riser power cabling Riser power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 174 M-PIC power connector 4 Slot 18 PCIe captive riser power connector The connector is located on the PCIe captive riser Four front captive riser cabling Four front captive riser cabling Riser signal cabling Riser signal cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 175 Slot 19 PCIe captive riser M-XIO port 3 (P2) M-XIO port 1 (P3) The enclosed text (P#) refer to the marker on the riser signal cable connector. Riser power cabling Riser power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 176 Slot 19 PCIe captive riser power connector The connector is located on the PCIe captive riser Two switch board cabling Two switch board cabling Switch board signal cabling Switch board signal cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 177 MCIO Gold Slots 17-20 PCIe switch board M-XIO port 5 upstream secondary MCIO Pink Slots 17-20 PCIe switch board M-XIO port 7 upstream primary MCIO Switch board power cabling Switch board power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 178 Slots 17-20 PCIe switch board cascade signal connector sideband signal connector Silkscreen marker on the sideband board Four switch board cabling Four switch board cabling Switch board signal cabling Switch board signal cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 179 Upstream secondary MCIO M-XIO port 7 Upstream primary MCIO Pink Slots 21/23 PCIe switch board M-XIO port 3 Upstream secondary MCIO M-XIO port 1 Upstream primary MCIO Switch board power cabling Switch board power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 180 9/11 PCIe switch board Pink Slots 21/23 PCIe switch board M-PIC power connector for the power connector slots 21/23 PCIe switch board PCIe x16 switch board sideband cabling PCIe x16 switch board sideband cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 181 M-PIC power connector for GPU 8-pin auxiliary power cable: on slot 15 P72036-001 Blue GPU on slot 17 M-PIC power connector for GPU on slot 17 16-pin auxiliary power cable: P72037-001 4 double-width GPUs 4 double-width GPUs HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 182 P72037-001 Gold GPU on slot 17 M-PIC power connector for GPU on slot 17 Pink GPU on slot 19 M-PIC power connector for GPU on slot 19 8 double-width GPUs 8 double-width GPUs HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 183 Slot 8 PCIe captive riser PCIe5 x16 riser connector 3 Gold Slot 25 PCIe captive riser PCIe5 x16 riser connector 4 P71886-001 Pink Slot 26 PCIe captive riser M-XIO port 17 (P3) M-XIO port 13 (P2) HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 184 The connector is located on the PCIe captive riser Rear PCIe x16 captive riser cabling Rear PCIe x16 captive riser cabling Rear captive riser signal cabling Rear captive riser signal cabling Slots 1 and 4 Slots 1 and 4 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 185 The enclosed text (P#) refer to the marker on the captive riser signal cable connector. The enclosed text (P#) refer to the marker on the captive riser signal cable connector. Slots 2 and 5 Slots 2 and 5 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 186 Rear captive riser power cabling Rear captive riser power cabling Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P72033-001 Orange Captive riser power connectors M-PIC power connector 3 on the riser cages HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 187: Storage Controller Cabling

    8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cabling: Two rear PCIe slots 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cabling: Two rear PCIe slots The cabling is for the server that has two rear PCIe slots available. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 188 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cabling: Four rear PCIe slots 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cabling: Four rear PCIe slots The cabling is for the server that has four rear PCIe slots available. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 189 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive direct attach cabling for 2 double-width GPU configuration with non-balance I/O In this configuration, signal to all two double-width GPUs is from CPU 0. Signal to all drives is from CPU 1. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 190 Box 2 M-XIO port 7 Gold Box 3 M-XIO port 3 Pink Box 4 M-XIO port 1 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive cabling: Type-o controller 8 SFF NVMe x4 drive cabling: Type-o controller HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 191 Primary type-p controller port 1 Pink Box 4 Primary type-p controller port 2 E3.S drive storage controller cabling E3.S drive storage controller cabling 4 4 E3.S E3.S drive direct attach cabling drive direct attach cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 192 Cable part number Color Color From From P73978-001 Orange Box 1 PCIe5 x16 riser connector 2 Blue Box 3 PCIe5 x16 riser connector 4 16 E3.S E3.S drive direct attach cabling drive direct attach cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 193: Drive Power Cabling

    Drive power cabling Drive power cabling Drive power cables are either preinstalled in the server or structured under the relevant storage controller cable option kit. 4 SFF drive power cabling 4 SFF drive power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 194 P72029-001 Orange Box 1 power connector Box 1: Drive backplane power connector Blue Box 3 power connector Box 3: Drive backplane power connector 8 SFF drive power cabling 8 SFF drive power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 195 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P72029-001 Orange Box 1 power connector Box 1: Drive backplane power connector 8 8 E3.S E3.S drive power cabling drive power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 196 From P72029-001 Orange Box 1 power connector Box 1: Drive backplane power connector Blue Box 3 power connector Box 3: Drive backplane power connector 16 E3.S E3.S drive power cabling drive power cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 197 Boxes 2 and 4 power connectors Boxes 2 and 4: Drive backplane power connector Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling Cable color Cable color From From Orange Energy pack Energy pack connector Storage backup power cabling Storage backup power cabling Type-o controller Type-o controller HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 198 Type-p storage controller Cable part number Cable part number Cable color Cable color From From P72038-001 Orange Slot 6 Storage controller backup power connector 1 Blue Slot 3 Storage controller backup power connector 2 HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 199 Cable part number Color Color From From P48956-001 Orange Boot device power connector NS204i-u power connector P74839-001 Blue Boot device signal connector NS204i-u signal connector DPU power cabling DPU power cabling Front DPU Front DPU HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 200 Cable part number Cable part number Color Color From From P74341-001 Orange DPU power connector Slot 25 PCIe captive riser power connector Sideband board cabling Sideband board cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 201: Fan Cabling

    Fans 7 and 9 Fan connector 6 Black Fan 11 Fan connector 7 Dash orange Fans 10 and 12 Fan connector 8 Intel UPI cabling Intel UPI cabling All UPI cables are preinstalled in the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 202 Gold UPI connectors 1 and 2 UPI connectors 7 and 8 OCP bandwidth enablement cabling OCP bandwidth enablement cabling Slot 27 OCP A PCIe x8 configuration Slot 27 OCP A PCIe x8 configuration HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 203 Slot 28 OCP B PCIe5 x16 configuration Slot 28 OCP B PCIe5 x16 configuration Cable part number Color Cable part number Color From From P72031-001 Orange M-XIO port 12 M-XIO OCP port B HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 204: Serial Port Cabling

    Orange Serial port cable connector ix port cable P71826-001 Blue ix port cable Serial port dongle This port is located on the DC-SCM. Chassis intrusion detection switch cabling Chassis intrusion detection switch cabling HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 205: Front I/O Cabling

    Cable part number Color Color From From P54901-001 Orange Chassis intrusion detection Chassis intrusion detection switch switch connector Front I/O cabling Front I/O cabling The front I/O cables are preinstalled in the server. HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 206 A five-power supply configuration supports the system domain and the GPU domain 1. Depending on the number of racks, couplets and storage, and the input voltage, connect this configuration to one or two PDUs. One PDU One PDU Two PDUs Two PDUs HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 207: Configuration Resources

    Use the following resources to find documentation for configuring and managing your server. Some utilities might not apply to your server. For information about server compatibility with the products listed in this chapter, see the product QuickSpecs (https://www.hpe.com/info/quickspecs https://www.hpe.com/info/quickspecs). HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 208: Updating Firmware Or System Rom

    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 one-stop access to version-specific software and firmware documentation, including the latest product release notes, see this quick links page: https://www.hpe.com/support/hpeproductdocs-quicklinks...
  • Page 209 Enable policy-based management of server or server group https://www.hpe.com/support/hpe-gl-com-quicklinks https://www.hpe.com/support/hpe-gl-com-quicklinks firmware for distributed server infrastructure 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 Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...
  • Page 210 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/hpeilodocs- https://www.hpe.com/support/hpeilodocs-...
  • Page 211 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 Deploy an OS using HPE Compute Ops Management HPE Compute Ops Management User Guide https://www.hpe.com/support/hpe-gl-com-quicklinks...

  • Page 212: Configuring Security

    HPE iLO 6 Security Technology Brief https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6-security-en https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo6-security-en Configure and use the Server Configuration Lock feature on HPE Server Configuration Lock User Guide for HPE ProLiant servers and Trusted Supply Chain servers and other servers that have the Server HPE Synergy Configuration Lock feature enabled.

  • Page 213: Nmi Functionality

    PCIe expansion cards installed in riser board 11 flashes Chassis 12 flashes GPU card 13 flashes Troubleshooting resources Troubleshooting resources If you need help troubleshooting, see the latest articles for your server. https://www.hpe.com/info/dl380agen12-ts https://www.hpe.com/info/dl380agen12-ts HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 214: Safety, Warranty, And Regulatory Information

    16А, стр.3, Телефон: +7 499 403 4248 Факс: +7 499 403 4677 Kazakhstan Kazakhstan TOO «Хьюлетт-Паккард (К)», Республика Казахстан, 050040, г. Алматы, Бостандыкский район, проспект Аль-Фараби, 77/7, Телефон/факс: + 7 727 355 35 50 Local representative information Kazakh: Local representative information Kazakh Russia Russia HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 215: 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 216: 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 HPE Gen12 Servers: https://www.hpe.com/support/ASHRAEGen12 https://www.hpe.com/support/ASHRAEGen12...

  • Page 217: Power Supply Specifications

    For detailed power supply specifications, see the QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website Hewlett Packard Enterprise website . Subtopics Subtopics HPE 1500 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply HPE 1500 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply HPE 2400 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply HPE 2400 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply...
  • Page 218 HPE 2400 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply 2400 W M-CRPS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply Specification Specification Value Value Energy efficiency certification 80 Plus Titanium, 96% Input requirements Input requirements — Rated input voltage Low-line input voltage: 100 VAC to 127 VAC...
  • Page 219 Dimensions Dimensions — Height 40.00 mm (1.57 in) Depth 185.00 mm (7.28 in) Width 73.50 mm (2.89 in) Websites Websites General websites General websites Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) Storage compatibility matrix HPE ProLiant Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

  • Page 220: 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 Compute DL380a Gen12 Server user documents https://www.hpe.com/info/dl380agen12-docs https://www.hpe.com/info/dl380agen12-docs Support and other resources Support and other resources Subtopics Subtopics...

  • Page 221: 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 222: 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 Compute DL380a Gen12 User Guide...

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