HP ProLiant DL388e Gen8 Server User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
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Contents Component identification ............................................................................................................... 7 Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 7 Front panel LEDs and buttons ...................................................................................................................... 8 Rear panel components .........................................
Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 35 Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 36 Installing a hot-plug drive .................................
HP product QuickSpecs............................................................................................................................ 97 HP iLO Management ............................................................................................................................... 97 HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 97 Intelligent Provisioning .........................................
HP 750 W CS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply (96% efficiency) ....................................................... 117 HP 750 W CS -48 V DC Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ...................................................... 118 HP 1200 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) ............................................... 119 Hot-plug power supply calculations ..........................................................................................................
Component identification Front panel components • 8-bay SFF drive model Item Description 1 Video connector 2 Optical drive (optional) 3 SFF drives 4 Serial number/iLO information pull tab* 5 USB 2.0 connectors * The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. The top side shows the server serial number, and the reverse side shows the default iLO account information. The same information is printed on a label attached to the chassis.
• 8+8-bay SFF drive model Item Description 1 Video connector 2 SFF drives 3 Serial number/iLO information pull tab* 4 USB 2.0 connectors * The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. The top side shows the server serial number, and the reverse side shows the default iLO account information. The same information is printed on a label attached to the chassis.
Item Description Status 3 Power On/Standby button and system power LED Solid green = System on Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present** 4 UID button/LED Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress Off = Deactivated * To identify components in a degraded or critical state, see the Systems Insight Display LEDs, check iLO/BIOS logs, and reference the serv
• Rear panel with the secondary PCI riser cage and 2 SFF rear drive options Item Description 1 Riser board without SAS support: Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (4, 1)* Riser board with SAS support: Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (8, 4, 1)* 2 Slot 2 PCIe3 x16 (8, 4, 1)* 3 Only for riser board without SAS support: Slot 3 PCIe3 x8 (8, 4, 1)* 4 Slot 4 PCIe2 x8 (4, 1)* 5 Slot 5 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) (optional)* 6 Slot 6 PCIe3 x16 (8, 4, 1) (optional)* 7 Rear SFF drive 1 (optional) 8 Rear SFF drive 2 (optional) 9 Power
Item Description 5 Rear LFF drive 1 (optional) 6 Rear LFF drive 2 (optional) 7 Power supply 1 8 Power supply 2 (optional) 9 NIC connectors (4-1) 10 Serial connector 11 Video connector 12 USB 2.0 connectors 13 iLO 4 connector * For more information on the riser board slots supported by the onboard PCI riser connectors, see "PCIe riser board slot definitions (on page 12).
PCIe riser board slot definitions Slot number Riser board option 1 Length Height Connector link width Negotiable link width Riser board without SAS PCIe3 support Full Full x8 x4 PCIe3 Full Full x16 x8 PCIe3 Half Full x16 x8 PCIe3 Half Full x8 x8 4 Riser board with SAS support Riser board options with and without SAS support Riser board without SAS support Low-profile riser board PCIe2 Half Half x8 x4 5 PCIe x16 riser board* PCIe3 Full Full x16 x16 6 PCIe x16 riser bo
Item Description 3 TPM connector 4 Mini-SAS connector 5 SATA drive connector 6 System battery 7 SATA optical/storage drive connector 8 Front panel connectors 9 Primary GPU power connector 10 Reserved 11 Fan connector 6 12 Fan connector 5 13 Fan connector 4 14 Reserved 15 Internal USB connector 16 Fan connector 3 17 Fan connector 2 18 Fan connector 1 19 Processor 2 DIMM slots 20 Processor socket 2 21 Discovery service connector 22 Drive backplane power connector 23
DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 6) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines.
administrators is to restart the system. Resetting the system erases any information which could support problem analysis, but the NMI feature preserves that information by performing a memory dump before a system reset. To force the system to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, do one of the following: • Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature. • Short the NMI header ("System board components" on page 12). For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/NMI).
Drive LED definitions Item LED Status 1 Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application. Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update. Rotating green Drive activity Off No drive activity Solid white Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of the logical drives to fail. Off Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail. Solid green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.
• Cache module installed on a storage controller • Cache module installed on the system board 1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation Off Off Off The cache module is not powered. Off Flashing 0.5 Hz Flashing 0.5 Hz The cache microcontroller is executing from within its boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host controller. Off Flashing 1 Hz Flashing 1 Hz The cache module is powering up, and the capacitor pack is charging.
1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation Flashing 2 Hz Flashing 2 Hz Off The capacitor pack is not attached. Flashing 2 Hz Flashing 2 Hz On The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but has not reached sufficient charge to perform a full backup. On On Off The current backup is complete, but power fluctuations occurred during the backup. On On On The cache module microcontroller has failed.
Operations Power up the server 1. Connect each power cord to the server. 2. Connect each power cord to the power source. 3. Press the Power On/Standby button. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green. Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.
IMPORTANT: The requirement of extending or removing the server from the rack when performing installation and maintenance procedures depends on the rail system used: • If using a ball-bearing rail system, you can perform most installations and maintenance by simply extending the server from the rack. • If using a friction rail system, to perform installations or maintenance that requires access panel removal, remove the server from the rack.
For more information, see the documentation that ships with the rack mounting option. 7. Connect the peripheral cables. 8. Connect each power cord to the server. 9. Connect each power cord to the power source. Remove the server from the rack WARNING: This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
5. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface. Remove the security bezel (optional) To access the front panel components, unlock and then remove the security bezel. Remove the access panel WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Install the access panel 1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the access panel latch open. Allow the panel to extend past the rear of the server by approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 inch). 2. Close the access panel latch. The access panel slides to a closed position. 3. Use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to tighten the access panel latch screw. Remove the air baffle CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.
1. Install the air baffle. 2. Install the access panel (on page 23). 3. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 4. Power up the server (on page 19). Remove the PCI riser cages CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server, and disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage. 1. Power down the server (on page 19). 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
o Primary PCI riser cage o Secondary PCI riser cage (optional) Install the PCI riser cages CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server, and disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage. 1. Align the PCI riser board with the corresponding connector on the system board, and then press down the riser cage. 2. Push down the release tabs, and then rotate them 180° clockwise.
o Primary PCI riser cage o Secondary PCI riser cage (optional) The secondary PCI riser cage (PN 688037-001) is optional in a dual-processor configuration. If the rear SFF drive cage option is not installed, install the rear SFF drive cage blank. 3. Connect all necessary external cabling to the expansion board. For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option. 4. Install the access panel (on page 23). 5.
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• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the rack. • Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 inches) behind the rack. • Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 inches) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or row of racks. HP servers draw in cool air through the front and expel warm air through the rear.
Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: • This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment. • Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded SELV source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
WARNING: This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. • Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails. HP recommends that a minimum of two people are required for all rack server installations.
WARNING: When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately secured at the top and bottom to the building structure. Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with the rack or the server.
CAUTION: 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. To install the server in an HP, Compaq-branded, Telco, or a third-party rack: 1. Install the server and cable management arm option into the rack. See the documentation that ships with the Quick Deploy Rail System. 2. Connect peripheral devices to the server.
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on operating system support, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos). To install an operating system on the server, use one of the following methods: • Intelligent Provisioning—The iLO Management Engine is a new feature on ProLiant servers that contains Intelligent Provisioning for embedded deployment, updating, and provisioning capabilities.
Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure.
• Install the riser board option with the embedded HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i controller (PN 684896-001). The HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i controller embedded in this riser board option requires an HP Smart Array SAS License Key to support SAS drives. For information on obtaining a license key, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/saslicense). To activate the license key, use HP SSA ("HP Smart Storage Administrator" on page 105).
2. Prepare the drive. 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 16). To configure arrays, see the HP Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/smartstorage/docs). Rear drive cage options The server supports a two-bay LFF or SFF rear drive cage option. When a rear drive cage option is installed, the optical drive is disabled. Installing a 2 LFF rear drive cage option 1. Power down the server (on page 19).
5. Remove the LFF drive cage blank. 6. Release the drive power cable from the PSU air baffle latches. 7. Install the rear LFF drive cage.
Ensure the cage latch is secured in place before tightening the drive cage screws. 8. Connect the drive power cable to the rear drive cage. 9. Connect the shorter SATA and sideband signal cables to the system board: a. Remove the primary PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). b. Connect the sideband signal cable from the rear drive cage to the system board.
c. Connect the SATA cable to the rear drive cage, secure the cable in the cable clip, and then connect the cable to the system board. d. Install the primary PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). 10. Connect the rest of the drive cables required in this drive configuration. For more information, see "Storage cabling (on page 81)." 11. Install the drives ("Installing a hot-plug drive" on page 36).
5. Remove the LFF drive cage blank. 6. Release the drive power cable from the PSU air baffle latches.
7. Install the rear SFF drive cage. 8. Connect the drive power cable to the rear drive cage. 9. Connect the shorter SATA and sideband signal cables to the system board: a. Remove the primary PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). b. Connect the sideband signal cable from the rear drive cage to the system board.
c. Connect the SATA cable to the rear drive cage, secure the cable in the cable clip, and then connect the cable to the system board. d. Install the primary PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). 10. If you are not installing the secondary PCI riser cage, then install the secondary PCI riser cage blank. 11. Connect the rest of the drive cables required in this drive configuration. For more information, see "Storage cabling (on page 81)." 12.
Drive cable options For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP Product Bulletin website (http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin). Two-port SATA cable option When the two-port SATA cable option is installed in the 8-bay drive cage, the server supports the 6-drive SATA configuration. In this configuration, drive bays 1 through 6 are populated, while drive bays 7 and 8 contain drive blanks.
SFF drive 8. Connect the rest of the drive cables required in this drive configuration. For more information, see "Storage cabling (on page 81)." 9. Install the PCI riser cages. ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25) 10. Install the air baffle (on page 23). 11. Install the access panel (on page 23). 12. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 13. Power up the server (on page 19).
8. Connect the common end of the Mini-SAS Y-cable to the controller option. 9. Install the PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). 10. Route the split ends of the Mini-SAS Y-cable along the side of the system board towards the front chassis, and then connect the cable to the drive backplane. The Mini-SAS cable routing from the secondary PCI riser cage is only supported in the 8+8 SFF drive configuration. 11. Connect the rest of the drive cables required in this drive configuration.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Do one of the following: o Extend the server from the rack (on page 19). o Remove the server from the rack (on page 21). 4. Remove the access panel (on page 22). 5. Remove the air baffle (on page 23). 6. Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards. 7. Remove the PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). 8. Install the storage controller ("Installing a storage controller" on page 48). 9.
To configure arrays, see the HP Smart Storage Administrator User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/smartstorage/docs). The server supports FBWC. FBWC consists of a cache module and a capacitor pack. The DDR cache module buffers and stores data being written by the controller. When the system is powered on, the capacitor pack fully charges in approximately 5 minutes. If a system power failure occurs, a fully charged capacitor pack provides power for up to 80 seconds.
To install the component: 1. Power down the server (on page 19). 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Do one of the following: o Extend the server from the rack (on page 19). o Remove the server from the rack (on page 21). 4. Remove the access panel (on page 22). 5. Remove the PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). 6.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. Do one of the following: o Extend the server from the rack (on page 19). o Remove the server from the rack (on page 21). 4. Remove the access panel (on page 22). 5. Do one of the following: o If you are installing the cache module on the system board or in a storage controller installed in the primary PCI riser cage, remove the primary PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24).
8. When using an integrated array controller: a. Install the cache module on the storage controller. b. Install the storage controller ("Installing a storage controller" on page 48). c. 9. Install the PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). Install the capacitor pack: a. Insert the cable end of the capacitor pack in the holder. b. Press the opposite end of the capacitor pack in the holder.
Optical drive option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP Product Bulletin website (http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin). To install the component: 1. Power down the server (on page 19). 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3. 4. Do one of the following: o Extend the server from the rack (on page 19).
10. Route the optical drive cable along the side of the system board, and then connect the cable to the system board. 11. Install the primary PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). 12. Install the air baffle (on page 23). 13. Install the access panel (on page 23). 14. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 15. Power up the server (on page 19).
Configuration Fan bay 1 Fan bay 2 Fan bay 3 Fan bay 4 Fan bay 5 Fan bay 6 One processor, nonredundant Blank Fan Blank Fan Fan Fan One processor, redundant Fan Fan Blank Fan Fan Fan Two processor, nonredundant Fan Fan Two processor, redundant Fan Fan Fan Fan Blank Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan • • In a redundant fan mode: o If one fan fails, the system continues to operate without redundancy. This condition is indicated by a flashing amber Health LED.
o Remove the fan blank in a nonredundant configuration. o Remove the defective fan in a failed redundant fan configuration.
5. Install the fan module into the fan bay. 6. Install the access panel (on page 23). 7. Slide the server back into the rack. 8. If the fan installation was made to upgrade the server from a nonredundant to a redundant fan mode, reboot the server. Installing the hot-plug fan module if the server is installed in a friction rail system 1. Power down the server (on page 19). 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 3.
o Remove the fan blank in a nonredundant configuration. o Remove the defective fan in a failed redundant configuration.
6. Install the fan module into the fan bay. 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. 7. Install the access panel (on page 23). 8. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 9. Power up the server (on page 19). Memory options IMPORTANT: This server does not support mixing LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, or UDIMMs.
• Quad-rank PC3L-10600 (DDR3L-1333) LRDIMMs operating at up to 1333 MT/s Depending on the processor model, the number of DIMMs installed, and whether LRDIMMs, UDIMMs, or RDIMMs are installed, the memory clock speed can be reduced to 1333 or 1066 MT/s. Clock speed can also be reduced when using low-voltage DIMMs.
DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and table. Item Description Definition 1 Size — 2 Rank 1R 2R 3R 4R 3 Data width x4 = 4-bit x8 = 8-bit 4 Voltage rating L = Low voltage (1.35V) U = Ultra low voltage (1.
The server memory control subsystem selects the proper rank within the DIMM when writing to or reading from the DIMM. Dual-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory technology. For example, if current DRAM technology supports 2-GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM would be 4 GB. Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this server is divided into channels. Each processor supports three channels, and each channel supports two DIMM slots.
Advanced ECC protects the server against some multibit memory errors. Advanced ECC can correct both single-bit memory errors and 4-bit memory errors if all failed bits are on the same DRAM device on the DIMM. Advanced ECC provides additional protection over Standard ECC because it is possible to correct certain memory errors that would otherwise be uncorrected and result in a server failure.
For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator). Advanced ECC population guidelines For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines. • DIMMs may be installed individually.
• In multiprocessor configurations, each processor must have a valid Lockstep memory mode configuration. • In multiprocessor configurations, each processor may have a different valid Lockstep memory mode configuration. Population order For Lockstep memory mode configurations with a single processor or multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots in the following order: • First: B and C • Last: E and F Do not populate the DIMM slots A and D.
9. Install the access panel (on page 23). 10. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 11. Power up the server (on page 19). After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 102) to configure the memory protection mode. Processor option The server supports single-processor and dual-processor operations.
6. Remove the heatsink blank. CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may require replacing the system board. 7. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor retaining bracket.
8. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use. 9. Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by visually inspecting the processor installation guides on either side of the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.
CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket. 11. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket. 12. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink. 13. Install the heatsink: a.
c. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence. 14. Install the fans based on the fan population guidelines ("Fan population guidelines" on page 53). 15. Remove the fan blanks. 16. Install the additional fans included in the processor option kit.
Store any unused fans as spares. 17. Install the air baffle (on page 23). 18. Install the access panel (on page 23). 19. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 20. Power up the server (on page 19). Expansion board options The server has both full-height and low-profile expansion slots for controller option installation ("PCIe riser board slot definitions" on page 12).
6. Identify the expansion slot compatible with the new option, and then remove the cover for that slot: o Primary PCI riser cage o Secondary PCI riser cage 7. Verify that any switches or jumpers on the expansion board are set properly. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the option. 8.
o 9. Secondary PCI riser cage Install the PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCI riser cage is not seated properly. 10. Connect all necessary internal cabling to the expansion board. For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option. 11. Install the access panel (on page 23). 12. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 13.
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 19). o Remove the server from the rack (on page 21). 4. Remove the access panel (on page 22). 5. Remove the air baffle (on page 23). 6. Do one of the following: o Remove the primary PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). o Remove the secondary PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). 7. Install the GPU. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the GPU option. 8.
o Single-rank GPU o Dual-rank GPU 10. Install the PCI riser cage ("Install the PCI riser cages" on page 25). 11.
o Primary GPU power cabling o Secondary GPU power cabling 12. Install the air baffle (on page 23). 13. Install the access panel (on page 23). 14. Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 32). 15. Power up the server (on page 19). HP Trusted Platform Module option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP Product Bulletin website (http://www.hp.
1. Installing the Trusted Platform Module board (on page 76). 2. Retaining the recovery key/password (on page 78). 3. Enabling the Trusted Platform Module (on page 78). Enabling the TPM requires accessing RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 102). For more information about RBSU, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu). TPM installation requires the use of drive encryption technology, such as the Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature.
4. Remove the access panel (on page 22). 5. Remove the primary PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cages" on page 24). CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security rivet. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on an installed TPM, administrators should consider the system compromised and take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of the system data. 6. Install the TPM board.
Retaining the recovery key/password The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker™ setup, and can be saved and printed after BitLocker™ is enabled. When using BitLocker™, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker™ detects a possible compromise of system integrity.
Label color Output White 750 W -48 VDC Green 1200 W IMPORTANT: The DC power supply unit must only be installed by a qualified technician. • The 14 AWG green or yellow wire must be fastened to the metal enclosure with a screw and a spring or star washer. • When installing the DC power supply unit, the ground wire must be connected before the positive or negative leads.
3. Remove the protective cover from the connector pins on the power supply. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, do not connect the power cord to the power supply until the power supply is installed. 4. Install the power supply into the bay until it clicks. 5. Connect the power cord to the power supply. 6. Route the power cord through the cable management solution. 7. Connect the power cord to the power source. Be sure that the power supply LED is green.
Cabling Cabling overview This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and hardware options to optimize performance. For information on cabling peripheral components, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms). CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or crimped.
4 SFF SATA cabling Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cable 6 LFF SATA cabling Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Two-port SATA cable 3 Mini-SAS cable Cabling 82
6 SFF SATA cabling Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Two-port SATA cable 3 Mini-SAS cable 8 LFF cabling • Mini-SAS cables connected to a riser board with SAS support Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables Cabling 83
• Mini-SAS cables connected to a storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables • Mini-SAS Y-cable connected to the P430 storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS Y-cable Cabling 84
• Mini-SAS Y-cable connected to the P830 storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS Y-cable 8 SFF cabling • Mini-SAS cables connected to a riser board with SAS support Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables Cabling 85
• Mini-SAS cables connected to a storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables • Mini-SAS Y-cable connected to the P430 storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS Y-cable Cabling 86
• Mini-SAS Y-cable connected to the P830 storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS Y-cable 8+8 SFF cabling • Mini-SAS cables connected to a storage controller option installed in the primary PCI riser cage Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables Cabling 87
• Mini-SAS cables connected to a storage controller option and a riser board with SAS support installed in the primary PCI riser cage Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables to the storage controller option 3 Mini-SAS cables to a riser board with SAS support • Mini-SAS cables connected to a storage controller option installed in the secondary PCI riser cage, and a riser board with SAS support installed in the primary PCI riser cage.
• Mini-SAS cables connected to storage controller options installed in separate PCI riser cages Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS cables to the secondary PCI riser cage 3 Mini-SAS cables to the primary PCI riser cage • Mini-SAS Y-cable connected to the P430 storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS Y-cables Cabling 89
• Mini-SAS Y-cables connected to the P830 storage controller option Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Mini-SAS Y-cables 2 LFF rear drive cabling • Sideband signal and SATA cables connected to the system board Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Sideband signal cable 3 SATA cable Cabling 90
• Sideband signal and SATA cables connected to the expander backplane Item Description 1 SATA cable 2 Power cable 3 Sideband signal cable 2 SFF rear drive cabling • Sideband signal and SATA cables connected to the system board Item Description 1 Power cable 2 Sideband signal cable 3 SATA cable Cabling 91
• Sideband signal and SATA cables connected to the expander backplane Item Description 1 SATA cable 2 Power cable 3 Sideband signal cable Capacitor pack cabling • Capacitor pack connected to a cache module installed on the system board Cabling 92
• Capacitor packs connected to cache modules installed in separate storage controllers located in different PCI riser cages • Capacitor packs connected to cache modules installed in separate storage controllers located in the full-height slots of the primary PCI cage Cabling 93
Optical drive cabling GPU power cabling • GPU connection options: o Single-rank GPU Cabling 94
o • Dual-rank GPU System board connection options: o Primary GPU power cabling Cabling 95
o Secondary GPU power cabling Cabling 96
Software and configuration utilities Server mode The software and configuration utilities presented in this section operate in online mode, offline mode, or in both modes.
HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 100) is also available in HP iLO with no operating system software, drivers, or agents. Using iLO 4, you can do the following: • Access a high-performance and secure Integrated Remote Console to the server from anywhere in the world if you have a network connection to the server. • Use the shared iLO 4 Remote Console to collaborate with up to four server administrators. • Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices to the server.
The Active Health System log, in conjunction with the system monitoring provided by Agentless Management or SNMP Pass-thru, provides continuous monitoring of hardware and configuration changes, system status, and service alerts for various server components. The Agentless Management Service is available in the SPP, which is a disk image (.iso) that you can download from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).
HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online versions, that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation. HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS is not running. To run this utility, boot the server using Intelligent Provisioning (on page 99).
a fast and accurate resolution, based on your product’s service level. Notifications may be sent to your authorized HP Channel Partner for onsite service, if configured and available in your country. For more information, see HP Insight Remote Support and Insight Online Setup Guide for ProLiant Gen8 Servers and BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/enterprise/docs).
Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux The Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux is a server deployment product that delivers an unattended automated installation for high-volume server deployments. The Scripting Toolkit is designed to support ProLiant BL, ML, DL, and SL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these tools to build an automated server deployment process.
• Displaying system information • Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring memory options • Language selection For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP RBSU Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/rbsu/docs). Using RBSU To use RBSU, use the following keys: • To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when prompted. • To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys.
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP RBSU Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/rbsu/docs). Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this time, you can do the following: • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key.
10. Press the Esc key to exit RBSU. 11. Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server automatically reboots. Utilities and features HP Smart Storage Administrator HP SSA is a configuration and management tool for HP Smart Array controllers. Starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, HP SSA replaces ACU with an enhanced GUI and additional configuration features. HP SSA exists in three interface formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting.
ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to ROMPaq, Online Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for updating the system firmware. The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available firmware revisions. For more information, go to the HP website (http://www.hp.
Safety and security benefits When you flash the system ROM, ROMPaq writes over the backup ROM and saves the current ROM as a backup, enabling you to switch easily to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for any reason. This feature protects the existing ROM version, even if you experience a power failure while flashing the ROM. Keeping the system current Drivers IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
• VCA compares installed software versions on the node with updates available in the VCRM managed repository. Administrators configure VCA to point to a repository managed by VCRM. For more information about version control tools, see the HP Systems Insight Manager User Guide, the HP Version Control Agent User Guide, and the HP Version Control Repository User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language: • English (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_en) • French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_fr) • Spanish (http://www.hp.
System battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years. WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack. A risk of fire and burns exists if the battery pack is not properly handled.
IMPORTANT: Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default configuration. After replacing the battery, reconfigure the system through RBSU. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.
Regulatory information Safety and regulatory compliance For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts). Turkey RoHS material content declaration Ukraine RoHS material content declaration Warranty information HP ProLiant and X86 Servers and Options (http://www.hp.
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage: • Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Relative humidity (non-condensing) Operating, maximum wet bulb 10% to 90% temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) Non-operating, maximum wet 5% to 95% bulb temperature of 38.7°C (101.7°F) * All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1,000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable.
• HP 750 W CS Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply (96% efficiency) (on page 117) • HP 750 W CS -48 V DC Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) (on page 118) • HP 1200 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) (on page 119) For detailed power supply specifications, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14209_div/14209_div.html). CAUTION: Check the system and power supply input ratings before powering up the server.
Power supply output — Rated steady-state power 460 W at 100 V to 240 V AC input Maximum peak power 460 W at 100 V to 240 V AC input HP 460 W CS Platinum Plus Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input current 6 A to 3 A Rated input power 509 W at 115 V AC input 495 W at 230 V AC input Btu per hour 1764 1736 1694 1687 Power supply output — Rated steady-state pow
HP 750 W CS Platinum Hot-plug Power Supply (94% efficiency) Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input current 9 A to 4.
Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input current 4.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: • This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1, Second Edition, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment. • Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded SELV source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V DC).
Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Active Health System log (HP ProLiant Gen8 or later products) Download and have available an Active Health System log for 3 days before the failure was detected. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement. There are two categories of CSR parts: • Mandatory—Parts for which customer self repair is mandatory. If you request HP to replace these parts, you will be charged for the travel and labor costs of this service. • Optional—Parts for which customer self repair is optional. These parts are also designed for customer self repair.
Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'informations sur ce programme en Amérique du Nord, consultez le site Web HP (http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair). Riparazione da parte del cliente Per abbreviare i tempi di riparazione e garantire una maggiore flessibilità nella sostituzione di parti difettose, i prodotti HP sono realizzati con numerosi componenti che possono essere riparati direttamente dal cliente (CSR, Customer Self Repair).
HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen, muss das Teil von einem HP Servicepartner ersetzt werden. Im illustrierten Teilekatalog sind diese Teile mit „No“ bzw. „Nein“ gekennzeichnet. CSR-Teile werden abhängig von der Verfügbarkeit und vom Lieferziel am folgenden Geschäftstag geliefert. Für bestimmte Standorte ist eine Lieferung am selben Tag oder innerhalb von vier Stunden gegen einen Aufpreis verfügbar.
sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes y escogerá la empresa de transporte que se utilice para dicho servicio. Para obtener más información acerca del programa de Reparaciones del propio cliente de HP, póngase en contacto con su proveedor de servicios local. Si está interesado en el programa para Norteamérica, visite la página web de HP siguiente (http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair).
Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente. No entanto, se desejar que a HP as substitua, pode haver ou não a cobrança de taxa adicional, dependendo do tipo de serviço de garantia destinado ao produto. OBSERVAÇÃO: Algumas peças da HP não são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente. A fim de cumprir a garantia do cliente, a HP exige que um técnico autorizado substitua a peça.
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Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery CSA Canadian Standards Association CSR Customer Self Repair DDDC Double Device Data Correction DDR3 double data rate-3 DPC DIMMs per channel EMI electromagnetic interference FBWC flash-backed write cache Acronyms and abbreviations 128
GPU graphics processing unit HP CS HP Common Slot (power supply) HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager HP SUM HP Smart Update Manager IEC International Electrotechnical Commission iLO Integrated Lights-Out IML Integrated Management Log ISO International Organization for Standardization LFF large form factor LRDIMM load reduced dual in-line memory module LV DIMM low-voltage DIMM NMI nonmaskable interrupt NVRAM nonvolatile memory OA Onboard Administrator Acronyms and abbreviations 129
ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express PDU power distribution unit POST Power-On Self Test PSU power supply unit PXE preboot execution environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module RDP Rapid Deployment Pack RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances SAS serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA SD Secure Digital SDDC Single Device Data Correction Acronyms and abbreviations 130
SELV separated extra low voltage SFF small form factor SPP HP Service Pack for ProLiant SSA HP Smart Storage Administrator STD standard (DIMM voltage) TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature TPM Trusted Platform Module UDIMM unregistered dual in-line memory module UID unit identification USB universal serial bus VC Virtual Connect VCA Version Control Agent VCRM Version Control Repository Manager Acronyms and abbreviations 131
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Index A D access panel 23 Active Health System 97, 98 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 97, 105 Advanced ECC memory 63, 104 air baffle 23 airflow requirements 27, 28 ambient temperature 28 AMP (Advanced Memory Protection) 104 AMP modes 61, 104 authorized reseller 120 auto-configuration process 103 Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) 106 DC power supply 29, 117 diagnosing problems 109 diagnostic tools 97, 100, 106 dimensions and weight 114 DIMM identification 60 DIMM population guidelines 62 DIMM slot locatio
G GPU power cabling 72, 94 GPU retaining bracket 72 grounding methods 113 grounding requirements 29 H hardware options installation 35 health driver 106 health LED 8 heatsink 65 help resources 120 hot-plug drive, installing 36 hot-plug fans 53 hot-plug power supply calculations 119 HP Care Pack Services 27, 108 HP Collaborative Support 108 HP contact information 120 HP Insight Diagnostics 100 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 100 HP Insight Online 101 HP Insight Remote Support software 100, 101,
peripheral devices 9 POST error messages 109 power calculator 29, 119 power distribution unit (PDU) 29 power redundancy 78 power requirements 29 power supply 78 power supply blank 78 power supply LEDs 11 power supply specifications 114 powering down 19 powering up 19 power-on password 14 preboot execution environment (PXE) 104 problem diagnosis 109 processors 65 Product ID 104 Q QuickSpecs 97 R rack installation 27 rack warnings 31 RAID configuration 105 Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) 27 RBSU configuration 1
USB connector 7, 9 USB support 106 utilities, deployment 97, 102 V ventilation 27 Version Control Agent (VCA) 107 Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) 107 video connector 9 Virtualization option 108 W warnings 30, 31 warranty information 112 website, HP 120 weight 114 Index 136
