HP ProLiant DL560 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.
Part Number: 696744-001
August 2012
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Contents
Component identification............................................................................................................... 7
Systems Insight Display LEDs....................................................................................................................... 8
Non-hot-plug PCIe riser board slot definitions.............................................................................................. 11
System board components........................................................................................................................ 12
DIMM slot locations....................................................................................................................... 15
Drive LED definitions................................................................................................................................ 15
Power up the server................................................................................................................................. 19
Opening the cable management arm............................................................................................... 22
Remove the air baffle............................................................................................................................... 24
Install the air baffle.................................................................................................................................. 25
Electrical grounding requirements.................................................................................................... 29
Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source........................................................................ 29
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Memory options...................................................................................................................................... 39
Memory subsystem architecture....................................................................................................... 41
DIMM identification....................................................................................................................... 42
General DIMM slot population guidelines......................................................................................... 44
Installing a DIMM.......................................................................................................................... 45
Redundant hot-plug power supply option.................................................................................................... 52
Removing the expansion slot blanks................................................................................................. 55
2U rack bezel option............................................................................................................................... 60
HP Trusted Platform Module option............................................................................................................ 61
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board..................................................................................... 62
Cabling..................................................................................................................................... 65
SAS hard drive cabling............................................................................................................................ 65
FBWC cabling........................................................................................................................................ 65
Server mode........................................................................................................................................... 67
HP iLO......................................................................................................................................... 67
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID........................................................................... 73
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Array Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................. 74
Version control.............................................................................................................................. 77
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 79
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 82
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 82
FCC Notice, Class A Equipment...................................................................................................... 82
Cables................................................................................................................................................... 83
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 84
BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 85
Chinese notice........................................................................................................................................ 86
Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 88
Preventing electrostatic discharge.............................................................................................................. 88
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 88
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 89
HP 1200 W CS HE Power Supply (94%) specifications...................................................................... 89
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 91
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Item
Description
Status
Aggregate network LED
Off = No network link
Solid green = Link to network
Flashing green = Network activity
1
System health LED
Solid Green = Normal
Flashing Amber = System degraded
Flashing Red = System critical
To identify components in degraded or critical state, see "Systems
2
3
Power On/Standby button
and system power LED
Off = Power cord not attached or power supply failure
Solid Amber = System is in standby; Power On/Standby Button
service is initialized.
Flashing Green = Power On/Standby Button has been pressed;
system is waiting to power on.
Solid Green = System on
UID LED and button
Off = Deactivated
Solid Blue = Activated
4
Flashing Blue = System being remotely managed
Systems Insight Display LEDs
The HP Systems Insight Display LEDs represent the system board layout. The display enables diagnosis with
the access panel installed.
Item
Description
Status
Over temp
Off = Normal
1
Solid amber = High system temperature
detected
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Item
Description
Status
NIC link/activity
Off = No link to network. If the power is off,
view the rear panel RJ-45 LEDs for status
2
Flashing green = Network link and activity
Solid green = Network link
AMP status
Off = AMP modes disabled
Solid green = AMP mode enabled
Solid amber = Failover
3
Flashing amber = Invalid configuration
Power cap
Off = System is in standby, or no cap is set.
Solid green = Power cap applied
4
All other LEDs
Off = Normal
Amber = Failure
—
For more information on the activation of
these LEDs, see "Systems Insight Display
Systems Insight Display LED combinations
When the health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, the server is experiencing a health
event. Combinations of illuminated Systems Insight Display LEDs, the system power LED, and the health LED
indicate system status.
Systems Insight Display Health LED
LED and color
System power
LED
Status
Red
Amber
One or more of the following conditions may
exist:
Processor (amber)
•
•
•
•
Processor in socket X has failed.
Processor X is not installed in the socket.
Processor X is unsupported.
ROM detects a failed processor during
POST.
Amber
Green
Processor in socket X is in a pre-failure
condition.
Processor (amber)
Red
Green
Green
Green
One or more DIMMs have failed.
DIMM (amber)
DIMM (amber)
Over temp (amber)
Amber
Amber
DIMM in slot X is in a pre-failure condition.
The Health Driver has detected a cautionary
temperature level.
Red
Amber
The server has detected a hardware critical
temperature level.
Over temp (amber)
Amber
Red
Green
Green
One fan has failed or has been removed.
Fan (amber)
Fan (amber)
Two or more fans have failed or been
removed.
Red
Amber
One or more of the following conditions may
exist:
Power supply (amber)
•
Only one power supply is installed and
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Systems Insight Display Health LED
LED and color
System power
LED
Status
that power supply is in standby.
•
•
Power supply fault
System board fault
Amber
Green
One or more of the following conditions may
exist:
Power supply (amber)
•
Redundant power supply is installed and
only one power supply is functional.
AC power cord is not plugged into
redundant power supply.
•
•
•
Redundant power supply fault
Power supply mismatch at POST or
power supply mismatch through hot-plug
addition
—
—
—
Amber
Standby
Power cap (off)
Flashing green
Green
Waiting for power
Power is available.
Power cap (green)
Power cap (green)
IMPORTANT: If more than one DIMM slot LED is illuminated, further troubleshooting is required.
Test each bank of DIMMs by removing all other DIMMs. Isolate the failed DIMM by replacing
each DIMM in a bank with a known working DIMM.
Rear panel components
Item Description
PCIe slots 1–3 (top to bottom)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PCIe slots 4–6 (top to bottom)
Power supply 1 (PS1)
Power supply 1 power connector
Power supply 2 power connector
Power supply 2 (PS2)
USB connectors (4)
Video connector
iLO connector
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Serial connector
10
11
FlexibleLOM ports (Shown: 4x1Gb/Optional: 2x10Gb); port 1 on right side
Rear panel LEDs and buttons
Item Description
Status
Power supply 1
LED
Off = System is off or power supply has failed.
Solid green = Normal
1
2
3
Power supply 2
LED
Off = System is off or power supply has failed.
Solid green = Normal
UID LED/button
NIC activity LED
NIC link LED
Off = Deactivated
Solid blue = Activated
Flashing blue = System being managed remotely
Off = No network activity
Solid green = Link to network
Flashing green = Network activity
4
5
Off = No network link
Green = Network link
Non-hot-plug PCIe riser board slot definitions
•
Primary riser cage connector, connected to processor 1 or the southbridge
Slot
PCIe 3-slot riser cage*
PCIe 2-slot x16 riser cage
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x16 (16,8,4,2,1)
—
1 - FL/FH
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x8 (8,4,2,1)
PCIe2 x8 (4,2,1)†
—
—
2 - HL/FH
3 - HL/FH
•
Secondary riser cage connector, connected to processor 2 (Processor 2 must be installed)
Slot
PCIe 3-slot riser cage*
PCIe 2-slot x16 riser cage
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x16 (16,8,4,2,1)
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x16 (16,8,4,2,1)
—
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x16 (16,8,4,2,1)
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x8 (8,4,2,1)
PCIe2 or PCIe3** x8 (8,4,2,1)
4 - FL/FH
5 - HL/FH
6 - HL/FH
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*Depending on the server model, the server might ship with one or two riser cages installed.
**These slots can run 8 GT/s signaling rate in either PCIe2 or PCIe3 mode, depending on the capability of the installed
processor.
†PCIe slot 3 is connected to the southbridge and runs at the Gen2 signaling rate.
Notes:
"Primary" denotes the riser cage is installed in the primary riser connector.
"Secondary" denotes the riser cage is installed in the secondary riser connector.
Installing the riser cages listed in the table above in either the primary or secondary riser connectors determines the form
factor of the PCIe cards supported by those riser cages.
FL/FH denotes full-length, full-height. HL/FH denotes half-length, full-height. LP denotes low profile.
The PCIe 2-slot x16 riser cage supports a maximum power of 150 W with an HP power cable. This cable must be used
for PCIe card wattages greater than 75 W.
System board components
Item
Description
Processor 3 DIMM slots (7-12)
1
Front power switch
2
3
4
5
Processor 3 socket
Drive cage power connector 2
Processor 3 DIMM slots (1-6)
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Item
Description
Systems Insight Display connector
Side band signal connector
Processor 4 DIMM slots (7-12)
Processor 4 socket
6
7
8
9
Discovery services connector
Drive cage power connector 1
Front video connector
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Processor 4 DIMM slots (1-6)
Processor 2 DIMM slots (1-6)
Power supply backplane connector
USB connector 1
System battery
MicroSD card slot
Internal USB connector
Secondary (processor 2) PCIe riser connector
TPM connector
Processor 2 socket
Processor 2 DIMM slots (7-12)
Processor 1 DIMM slots (1-6)
System maintenance switch
Primary (processor 1) PCIe riser connector
FlexibleLOM slot
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
SAS connector 1
USB connector 2
SAS connector 2
Cache module connector
Processor 1 DIMM slots (7-12)
Processor 1 socket
System maintenance switch
Position
Default
Function
Off
Off = iLO security is enabled.
On = iLO security is disabled.
S1
Off
Off = System configuration can be
changed.
S2
On = System configuration is locked.
Off
Off
Off
Reserved
Reserved
S3
S4
S5
Off = Power-on password is enabled.
On = Power-on password is disabled.
Off
—
Off = No function
On = ROM reads system configuration
as invalid.
S6
S7
Reserved
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Position
Default
—
Function
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
S8
—
S9
—
S10
S11
S12
—
—
To access redundant ROM, set S1, S5, and S6 to on.
When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase all
system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.
CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to
properly configure the server or data loss could occur.
NMI functionality
An NMI crash dump enables administrators to create crash dump files when a system is hung and not
responding to traditional debug mechanisms.
Crash dump log analysis is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as hangs in operating
systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes freeze a system, and the only available action for
administrators is to cycle the system power. Resetting the system erases any information that could support
problem analysis, but the NMI feature preserves that information by performing a memory dump before a
hard reset.
To force the OS to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, the administrator can use the iLO
Virtual NMI feature.
For more information, see the white paper on the HP website
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DIMM slot locations
DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 12) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the
letter assignments for population guidelines.
Hot-plug drive bay numbering
Drive LED definitions
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Item LED
Status
Definition
Locate
Solid blue
Flashing blue
The drive is being identified by a host application.
The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.
1
2
3
Activity ring
Rotating green
Off
Drive activity
No drive activity
Do not remove
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.
Drive status
Solid green
The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.
4
Flashing green
The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, stripe size
migration, capacity expansion, or logical drive extension, or is
erasing.
Flashing
amber/green
The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts
the drive will fail.
Flashing amber The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail.
Solid amber
Off
The drive has failed.
The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.
PCIe riser cage LED
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
Status
On = AC power is connected.
Off = AC power is disconnected.
Missing = Riser cage is not installed, or power might not be
connected.
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FBWC module LEDs (P222, P420, P421)
The FBWC module has three single-color LEDs (one amber and two green). The LEDs are duplicated on the
reverse side of the cache module to facilitate status viewing.
1 - Amber
2 - Green
3 - Green
Interpretation
Off
Off
The cache module is not powered.
Off
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.
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
On
The cache module is powering up, and the capacitor
pack is charging.
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
The cache module is idle, and the capacitor pack is
charging.
The cache module is idle, and the capacitor pack is
charged.
On
The cache module is idle, the capacitor pack is charged,
and the cache contains data that has not yet been
written to the drives.
Flashing 1 Hz
On
Off
Off
Off
On
A backup is in progress.
Off
The current backup is complete with no errors.
The current backup failed, and data has been lost.
Off
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
A power error occurred during the previous or current
boot. Data may be corrupt.
On
Off
Off
On
An overtemperature condition exists.
The capacitor pack is not attached.
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 2 Hz
Flashing 2 Hz
Flashing 2 Hz
Flashing 2 Hz
The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but
has not reached sufficient charge to perform a full
backup.
On
On
Off
On
The current backup is complete, but power fluctuations
occurred during the backup.
On
On
The cache module microcontroller has failed.
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Hot-plug fans
CAUTION: To avoid damage to server components, all fan modules must be installed in fan bays
for any processor configuration.
For all processor configurations, the HP ProLiant DL560 Gen8 Server requires six fan modules for
redundancy. A fan failure causes a loss of cooling redundancy. A second fan failure or a missing fan module
causes an orderly shutdown of the server.
The server supports variable fan speeds. The fans operate at minimum speed until a temperature change
requires a fan speed increase to cool the server.
The server shuts down in the following temperature-related scenarios:
•
•
At POST and in the OS, iLO performs an orderly shutdown if a cautionary temperature level is detected.
If the server hardware detects a critical temperature level before an orderly shutdown occurs, the server
performs an immediate shutdown.
When the Thermal Shutdown feature is disabled in RBSU, iLO does not perform an orderly shutdown
when a cautionary temperature level is detected. Disabling this feature does not disable the server
hardware from performing an immediate shutdown when a critical temperature level is detected.
CAUTION: A thermal event can damage server components when the Thermal Shutdown feature
is disabled in RBSU.
IMPORTANT: An immediate shutdown is a hardware-controlled function and it overrides any
firmware or software actions.
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Operations
Power up the server
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
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: When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the
system.
To power down the server, use one of the following methods:
•
Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby
mode.
•
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter
standby mode.
This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS.
If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shutdown.
•
Use a virtual power button selection through iLO.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters
standby mode.
Before proceeding, verify the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is amber.
Extend the server from the rack
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is
adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.
1.
Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the server.
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2.
Extend the server from the rack.
3.
After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then
press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release
latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.
Access the Systems Insight Display
To access the HP Systems Insight Display:
1.
Press and release the panel.
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2.
After the display fully ejects, rotate the display sideways to view the LEDs.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To remove the component:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
Use the T-15 Torx screwdriver attached to the rear of the server to loosen the security screw on the hood
latch.
5.
Lift up on the hood latch handle, and then remove the access panel.
Install the access panel
1.
Place the access panel on top of the server with the hood latch open. Allow the panel to extend past the
rear of the server approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 in).
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2.
3.
Push down on the hood latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.
Use the T-15 Torx screwdriver attached to the rear of the server to tighten the security screw on the hood
latch.
Access the product rear panel
Opening the cable management arm
To access the server rear panel:
1.
Release the cable management arm.
2.
Open the cable management arm. Note that the cable management arm can be right-mounted or
left-mounted.
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Remove the primary PCIe riser cage
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
5.
6.
If any full-length expansion boards are installed, release the full-length expansion board retainer.
Remove the PCIe riser cage.
Install the primary PCIe riser cage
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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3.
4.
5.
Install the PCIe riser cage.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Connect each power cord to the server.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
Remove the air baffle
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To remove the component:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
5.
If any full-length expansion boards are installed, release the full-length expansion board retainer, and
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CAUTION: Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module.
Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to remove the PCI riser cage only if there is a full-length expansion
board installed.
6.
Remove the air baffle.
Install the air baffle
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To install the component:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
CAUTION: Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module.
Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.
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5.
Install the air baffle.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Connect each power cord to the server.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
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Setup
Optional installation services
Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and
running with support packages tailored specifically for HP ProLiant systems. HP Care Packs let you integrate
both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are available
to meet your needs.
HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to expand your standard product warranty with
easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. Some of
the Care Pack services are:
•
Hardware support
o
o
o
6-Hour Call-to-Repair
4-Hour 24x7 Same Day
4-Hour Same Business Day
•
Software support
o
o
o
o
Microsoft®
Linux
HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP)
VMware
•
•
Integrated hardware and software support
o
o
o
o
Critical Service
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Support Plus
Support Plus 24
Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software
For more information on HP Care Pack Services, see the HP website
Rack planning resources
The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. For
more information on the content of each resource, see the rack resource kit documentation.
Optimum environment
When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in
this section.
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Space and airflow requirements
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
•
•
•
Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) 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 door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the
front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and
the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the
ventilation openings.
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the
components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking
panels to maintain proper airflow.
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement
ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front
and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.
CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 series rack, install the high airflow rack door
insert (PN 327281-B21 for 42U rack, PN 157847-B21 for 22U rack) to provide proper
front-to-back airflow and cooling.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure
adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow
5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate
airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack
must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).
IMPORTANT: The HP ProLiant DL560 Gen8 Server cable management arm is not supported on
Compaq branded 7000 series racks.
Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated,
climate-controlled environment.
The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 35°C
(95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F).
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:
• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the
internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.
• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.
Power requirements
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the
installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to
operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on
options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical
authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.
CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused
by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.
When installing more than one server, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to safely
provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:
•
•
Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits.
Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current
rating.
•
•
Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.
Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.
Electrical grounding requirements
The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install
the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as
any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with
Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you must
install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 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, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or
includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those
complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for
the server is not recommended.
Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source
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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).
• The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated 20A.
WARNING: When installing a DC power supply, the ground wire must be connected before the
positive or negative leads.
WARNING: Remove power from the power supply before performing any installation steps or
maintenance on the power supply.
CAUTION: The server equipment connects the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit to the
earthing conductor at the equipment. For more information, see the HP 750W Common Slot -48V
DC Input Hot-Plug Power Supply Kit Installation Instructions.
CAUTION: If the DC connection exists between the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit and
the earthing conductor at the server equipment, the following conditions must be met:
• This equipment must be connected directly to the DC supply system earthing electrode
conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the DC supply
system earthing electrode conductor is connected.
• This equipment should be located in the same immediate area (such as adjacent cabinets) as
any other equipment that has a connection between the earthed conductor of the same DC
supply circuit and the earthing conductor, and also the point of earthing of the DC system. The
DC system should be earthed elsewhere.
• The DC supply source is to be located within the same premises as the equipment.
• Switching or disconnecting devices should not be in the earthed circuit conductor between the
DC source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor.
To connect a DC power cable to a DC power source:
1.
2.
Cut the DC power cord ends no shorter than 150 cm (59.06 in).
If the power source requires ring tongues, use a crimping tool to install the ring tongues on the power
cord wires.
IMPORTANT: The ring tongues must be UL approved and accommodate 12 gauge wires.
IMPORTANT: The minimum nominal thread diameter of a pillar or stud type terminal must be 3.5
mm (0.138 in); the diameter of a screw type terminal must be 4.0 mm (0.157 in).
3.
Stack each same-colored pair of wires and then attach them to the same power source. The power cord
consists of three wires (black, red, and green).
For more information, see the HP 750W Common Slot -48V DC Input Hot-Plug Power Supply Installation
Instructions.
Rack warnings
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:
• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U rack
can weigh as much as 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.
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.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:
•
•
•
•
Server
Power cord
Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products
Rack-mounting hardware
In addition to the supplied items, you might need:
•
•
Operating system or application software
Hardware options
Installing hardware options
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the
option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page 35)."
Installing the server into the rack
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.
1.
2.
Install the server and cable management arm into the rack. For more information, see the installation
instructions that ship with the 2U Quick Deploy Rail System.
Connect peripheral devices to the server. For information on identifying connectors, see "Rear panel
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug
telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
3.
4.
Connect the power cord to the rear of the server.
Install the power cord anchors.
5.
Secure the cables to the cable management arm.
IMPORTANT: When using cable management arm components, be sure to leave enough slack
in each of the cables to prevent damage to the cables when the server is extended from the rack.
6.
Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it.
Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from
the server.
Installing the operating system
This ProLiant server ships with Intelligent Provisioning installed. Everything needed to manage and install the
system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on
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. Intelligent
Provisioning can configure the server and install an operating system, eliminating the need for
SmartStart CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVDs.
To install an operating system on the server with Intelligent Provisioning (local or remote):
a. Connect the Ethernet cable, and then power on the server.
b. During server POST, press the F10 key.
c. Complete the initial Preferences and Registration portion of Intelligent Provisioning (on page 69).
d. At the 1 Start screen, click the Configure and Install button.
e. To finish the installation, follow the onscreen prompts. An Internet connection is required to update
the firmware and systems software.
•
Remote deployment installation—To remotely deploy an operating system, use Insight Control server
deployment for an automated solution.
For additional system software and firmware updates, download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the HP
the server for the first time, unless any installed software or components require an older version. For more
The Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO is also available at the download tab on the HP website
For more information on using these installation methods, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo).
Powering on and selecting boot options
1.
2.
Connect the Ethernet cable and press the Power On/Standby button.
During the initial boot:
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o
To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 when prompted from the start up
sequence to enter the RBSU. By default, RBSU runs in the English language.
If you do not need to modify the server configuration and are ready to install the system software,
press F10 to access Intelligent Provisioning.
NOTE: If an HP Smart Array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the
controller defaults to a RAID configuration based on the size and number of hard drives installed.
For more information on modifying the controller default settings, see the documentation on the
Documentation CD.
For more information on automatic configuration, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the
Documentation CD or the iLO Management Engine Information Library
Registering the server
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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. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Processor option
This server does not support a three processor configuration.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel
should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor
configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before
installing the processor.
To install a processor:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
5.
If any full-length expansion boards are installed, release the full-length expansion board retainer, and
6.
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7.
Open the heatsink retaining bracket, and then remove the blank, if present.
CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may require
replacing the system board.
8.
Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor retaining
bracket.
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9.
Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use.
10. 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. To
avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
11. Close the processor retaining bracket. When the processor is installed properly inside the processor
retaining bracket, the processor retaining bracket clears the flange on the front of the socket.
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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.
12. 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.
13. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink.
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14. Install the heatsink.
16. Install any full-length expansion boards, if previously removed.
19. Connect each power cord to the server.
20. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Memory options
IMPORTANT: This server does not support mixing LRDIMMs, RDIMMs, or UDIMMs. Attempting
to mix any combination of these DIMMs can cause the server to halt during BIOS initialization.
The memory subsystem in this server supports LRDIMMs and RDIMMs:
•
•
•
UDIMMs are not supported in this server.
RDIMMs offer larger capacities than UDIMMs and include address parity protection.
LRDIMMs support higher densities than single- and dual-rank RDIMMs, and higher speeds than
quad-rank RDIMMs. This support enables you to install more high capacity DIMMs, resulting in higher
system capacities and higher bandwidth.
All types are referred to as DIMMs when the information applies to all types. When specified as LRDIMM or
RDIMM, the information applies to that type only. All memory installed in the server must be the same type.
The server supports the following DIMM speeds:
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Single- and dual-rank PC3-10600 (DDR-1333) RDIMMs operating at up to 1333 MT/s at 1.35V
Single- and dual-rank PC3-12800 (DDR-1600) RDIMMs operating at up to 1600 MT/s at 1.5V
Quad-rank PC3L-10600 (DDR3-1333) LRDIMMs, operating at up to 1333 MT/s at 1.35V
Speed, voltage, and capacity
DIMM type
DIMM rank
Single-rank
Single-rank
Dual-rank
DIMM capacity
4 GB
Native speed (MT/s)
Voltage
LV
1333
1600
1333
1600
1600
1333
1333
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
LRDIMM
4 GB
STD
LV
8 GB
Single-rank
Dual-rank
8 GB
STD
STD
LV
8 GB
Dual-rank
16 GB
32 GB
Quad-rank
LV
Depending on the processor model, the number of DIMMs installed, and whether LRDIMMs or RDIMMs are
installed, the memory clock speed can be reduced to 1333 or 1066 MT/s.
Populated DIMM speed (MT/s)
DIMM type DIMM rank
1 DIMM per channel 2 DIMMs per channel 3 DIMMs per channel
Single-rank (4 GB) 1333
1333
1600
1333
1600
1600
1333
1600
1333**
1066
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
LRDIMM
Single-rank (4 GB) 1600
Dual-rank (8 GB) 1333
Single-rank (8 GB) 1600
Dual-rank (8 GB) 1600
Dual-rank (16 GB) 1333
Dual-rank (16 GB) 1600
1333†
1066*
1333†
1333†
1066*
1333†
1066
Quad-rank (32
GB)
1333**
* RDIMM supports 1.35V 3DPC at 1066. Third-party memory supports 1.5V 3DPC at 1066 MT/s.
** LRDIMM enables 3 DIMMs per channel. HP SmartMemory supports up to 3DPC at 1066 MT/s at 1.35V. Third-party
memory supports 1.5V only.
† Supported with the BIOS RBSU setting
HP SmartMemory
HP SmartMemory, introduced for Gen8 servers, authenticates and unlocks certain features available only on
HP Qualified memory and verifies whether installed memory has passed HP qualification and test processes.
Qualified memory is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future
enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software.
Certain performance features are unique to HP SmartMemory. HP SmartMemory 1.35V DDR3-1333
Registered memory is engineered to achieve the same performance level as 1.5V memory. For example,
while the industry supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM at 1.5V, this Gen8 server supports up to 3 DDR3-1333
RDIMMs per channel at 1066 MT/s running at 1.35V. This equates to up to 20% less power at the DIMM
level with no performance penalty. In addition, the industry supports DDR3-1600 RDIMMs at 3 DIMMs per
channel at 1066 MT/s. HP SmartMemory supports 3 RDIMMs per channel at 1333 MT/s, or 25% greater
bandwidth with an RBSU setting.
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Memory subsystem architecture
The memory subsystem in this server is divided into channels. Each processor supports four channels, and
each channel supports three DIMM slots, as shown in the following table.
Channel
Population order
Slot number
A
E
I
12
11
10
1
B
F
J
9
8
7
2
C
G
K
1
2
3
3
4
D
H
L
4
5
6
This multi-channel architecture provides enhanced performance in Advanced ECC mode. This architecture
also enables Lockstep and Online Spare Memory modes.
DIMM slots in this server are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the population order. Slot
numbers indicate the DIMM slot ID for spare replacement.
Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs
To understand and configure memory protection modes properly, an understanding of single-, dual-, and
quad-rank DIMMs is helpful. Some DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications.
A single-rank DIMM has one set of memory chips that is accessed while writing to or reading from the
memory. A dual-rank DIMM is similar to having two single-rank DIMMs on the same module. A quad-rank
DIMM is, effectively, two dual-rank DIMMs on the same module. The server memory control subsystem selects
the proper rank within the DIMM when writing to or reading from the DIMM.
Dual- and quad-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory technology. For
example, if current DRAM technology supports 8-GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM would be 16
GB, and a quad-rank DIMM would be 32 GB.
LRDIMMs are labeled as quad-rank DIMMs. There are four ranks of DRAM on the DIMM, but the LRDIMM
buffer creates an abstraction that allows the DIMM to appear as a logical dual-rank DIMM to the system. This
is called Rank-Multiplication. The LRDIMM buffer also isolates the electrical loading of the DRAM from the
system to allow for faster operation. These two changes allow the system to support up to three LRDIMMs per
memory channel, providing for up to 50% greater memory capacity and higher memory operating speed
compared to quad-rank RDIMMs.
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DIMM identification
To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and
table.
Item Description
Definition
Size
—
1
2
Rank
1R = Single-rank
2R = Dual-rank
4R = Quad-rank
Data width
x4 = 4-bit
x8 = 8-bit
3
4
Voltage rating
L = Low voltage (1.35v)
U = Ultra low voltage (1.25v)
Blank or omitted = Standard
Memory speed
DIMM type
12800 = 1600-MT/s
10600 = 1333-MT/s
8500 = 1066-MT/s
5
6
R = RDIMM (registered)
E = UDIMM (unbuffered with ECC)
L = LRDIMM (load reduced)
For the latest supported memory information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website
geographic region, and then locate the product by name or product category.
Memory configurations
To optimize server availability, the server supports the following AMP modes:
•
•
Advanced ECC—provides up to 4-bit error correction and enhanced performance over Lockstep mode.
This mode is the default option for this server.
Online spare memory—provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory is
reserved as spare, and automatic failover to spare memory occurs when the system detects a DIMM that
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is degrading. This allows DIMMs that have a higher probability of receiving an uncorrectable memory
error (which would result in system downtime) to be removed from operation.
Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not supported
by the installed DIMM configuration, the server boots in Advanced ECC mode. For more information, see
The server also can operate in independent channel mode or combined channel mode (lockstep). Lockstep
mode improves the system reliability and availability. If running with RDIMM (built with x4 DRAM devices),
the system can survive the complete failure of two DRAM devices (DDDC). Running in independent mode, the
server can only survive the complete failure of a single DRAM device (SDDC).
Maximum capacity
DIMM type
DIMM rank
Single-rank
Dual-rank
One processor
96 GB
Two processors
192 GB
Four processors
384 GB
RDIMM
RDIMM
LRDIMM
192 GB
384 GB
768 GB
Quad-rank
384 GB
768 GB
1.5 TB
For the latest memory configuration information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website
Advanced ECC memory configuration
Advanced ECC memory is the default memory protection mode for this server. Standard ECC can detect and
correct single-bit memory errors and only detect multi-bit memory errors. When multi-bit errors are detected
using Standard ECC, the error is signaled to the server to halt the server.
Advanced ECC protects the server against some multi-bit memory errors. Advanced ECC can detect and
correct up to 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. Using HP Advanced
Memory Error Detection technology, the server provides notification when a DIMM is degrading and has a
higher probability of uncorrectable memory error.
Online Spare memory configuration
Online spare memory provides protection against degraded DIMMs by reducing the likelihood of
uncorrected memory errors. This protection is available without any operating system support.
Online spare memory protection dedicates one rank of each memory channel for use as spare memory. The
remaining ranks are available for OS and application use. If correctable memory errors occur at a rate
higher than a specific threshold on any of the non-spare ranks, the server automatically copies the memory
contents of the degraded rank to the online spare rank. The server then deactivates the failing rank and
automatically switches over to the online spare rank.
Lockstep memory configuration
Lockstep mode provides protection against multi-bit memory errors that occur on the same DRAM device.
Lockstep mode can correct any single DRAM device failure on x4 and x8 DIMM types. The DIMMs in each
channel must have identical HP part numbers.
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General DIMM slot population guidelines
Observe the following guidelines for all AMP modes:
•
•
Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed.
When multiple processors are installed, HP recommends balancing the DIMMs across the all
processors.
•
•
•
•
White DIMM slots denote the first slot of a channel (Ch 1-A, Ch 2-B, Ch 3-C, Ch 4-D...).
Do not mix LRDIMMs and RDIMMs.
UDIMMs are not supported on this server.
When multiple processors are installed, HP recommends installing the DIMMs in sequential
alphabetical order: P1-A, P2-A... P4-A, P1-B, P2-B... P4-B, P1-C, P2-C... P4-C, and so on.
For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool
DIMM speeds are supported as indicated in the following table.
Populated slots
(per channel)
Rank
Speeds supported (MT/s)
Single- or dual-rank
Quad-rank
1333, 1600
1333
1
1
2
3
Single- or dual-rank
Single- or dual-rank
1333
1066
Advanced ECC population guidelines
For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
•
•
DIMMs may be installed individually.
Online spare population
For Online Spare memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
•
•
•
•
Each channel must have a valid online spare configuration.
Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration.
Each populated channel must have a spare rank:
o
o
A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration.
LRDIMMs are treated as dual-rank DIMMs.
Lockstep Memory population guidelines
For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
•
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•
•
DIMM configuration on all channels of a processor must be identical.
In multi-processor configurations, each processor must have a valid Lockstep Memory configuration.
In multi-processor configurations, each processor may have a different valid Lockstep Memory
configuration.
Population order
For memory configurations with a single processor or multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots in the
following order:
•
•
LRDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through L)
RDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through L)
After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure Advanced ECC, online spare, or lockstep memory support.
Installing a DIMM
The server supports up to 48 DIMMs.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
To install a DIMM:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Open the DIMM slot latches..
3.
4.
5.
6.
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7.
Install the DIMM.
8.
9.
11. Connect each power cord to the server.
12. Connect each power cord to the power source.
For more information about LEDs and troubleshooting failed DIMMs, see "Systems Insight Display LED
Hot-plug hard drive options
When adding hard drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
•
•
•
The system automatically sets all device numbers.
If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest device number.
Drives should be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are
grouped together into the same drive array.
Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
1.
2.
Back up all server data on the drive.
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3.
Remove the drive.
Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive
The server can support five SAS or SATA hard drives in an SFF configuration.
To install the component:
1.
Remove the drive blank.
2.
Prepare the drive.
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3.
Install the drive.
4.
Controller options
The server ships with an embedded Smart Array P420i controller. For more information about the controller
and its features, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website
Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website
Upgrade options exist for the integrated array controller. For a list of supported options, see the QuickSpecs
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
charges fully in about 5 minutes. In the event of a system power failure, a fully charged capacitor pack
provides power for up to 80 seconds. During that interval, the controller transfers the cached data from DDR
memory to flash memory, where the data remains indefinitely or until a controller retrieves the data.
CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM
pinout. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models,
because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache
module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.
CAUTION: To prevent a server malfunction or damage to the equipment, do not add or remove
the battery pack while an array capacity expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size migration
is in progress.
CAUTION: After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED
before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do
not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data is
lost if the cable is detached.
IMPORTANT: The battery pack might have a low charge when installed. In this case, a POST
error message is displayed when the server is powered up, indicating that the battery pack is
temporarily disabled. No action is necessary on your part. The internal circuitry automatically
recharges the batteries and enables the battery pack. This process might take up to four hours.
During this time, the cache module functions properly, but without the performance advantage of
the battery pack.
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NOTE: The data protection and the time limit also apply if a power outage occurs. When power
is restored to the system, an initialization process writes the preserved data to the hard drives.
Installing the flash-backed write cache module
CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM
pinout. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models,
because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache
module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.
To install the component:
1.
2.
Back up all data.
Close all applications.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be
powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system
does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
3.
4.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Install the cache module.
5.
6.
7.
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8.
Connect the capacitor pack cable to the connector on the top of the cache module.
9.
11. Connect each power cord to the server.
12. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Installing the flash-backed write cache capacitor pack
CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM
pinout. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models,
because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache
module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.
To install the component:
1.
2.
Back up all data.
Close all applications.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be
powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system
does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
3.
4.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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5.
6.
7.
already installed.
8.
Connect the capacitor pack cable to the connector on the top of the cache module.
9.
Install the FBWC capacitor pack into the FBWC capacitor pack holder.
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10. Install the FBWC capacitor pack holder into the server.
13. Connect each power cord to the server.
14. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Redundant hot-plug power supply option
CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity.
Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes
unstable and may shut down when it detects mismatched power supplies.
Label color
Output
1,200W
Green
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.
To install the component:
1.
2.
Remove the blank.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the power supply or
power supply blank to cool before touching it.
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3.
Insert the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.
4.
5.
Connect the power cord to the power supply.
Route the power cord. Use best practices when routing power cords and other cables. A cable
management arm is available to help with routing. To obtain a cable management arm, contact an HP
authorized reseller.
6.
7.
Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
FlexibleLOM option
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
To remove the existing FlexibleLOM:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
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b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Remove any attached network cables.
Loosen the thumbscrew.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Remove the existing FlexibleLOM.
Pull the FlexibleLOM toward the front of the server while removing it, to avoid catching it on the rear
chassis.
To install the optional FlexibleLOM:
1.
Firmly seat the FlexibleLOM in the slot, and then tighten the thumbscrew.
2.
3.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Slide the server into the rack.
Connect the LAN segment cables.
Connect each power cord to the server.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
Expansion board options
The server supports PCI Express expansion boards. The server ships with PCIe riser boards and expansion
slots. PCIe expansion boards are supported with optional riser boards.
Removing the expansion slot blanks
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To remove the component:
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
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8.
Remove the expansion slot blank.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Installing a half-length expansion board
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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7.
Install the expansion board.
8.
9.
Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. See the documentation that
ships with the expansion board.
Install the PCIe riser cage.
12. Connect each power cord to the server.
13. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Installing a full-length expansion board
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
4.
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