Compaq 850R - ProLiant - 32 MB RAM Operating and safety instructions

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ProLiant 850R
Setup and Installation Guide
First Edition (May 1997)
298824-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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ProLiant 850R Setup and Installation Guide
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Part Number 298824-001
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Contents
Using the Setup and Installation Guide
How this Guide is Organized ..........................................................................................ix
Text Conventions.............................................................................................................xi
Symbols In Text...............................................................................................................xi
Symbols on Equipment.................................................................................................. xii
Where to Go for Help................................................................................................... xiii
Electronic Services................................................................................................ xiii
Compaq CDs ..........................................................................................................xiv
Other Hardcopy Documents....................................................................................xv
Compaq Web Site....................................................................................................xv
Compaq Authorized Reseller or Service Provider..................................................xv
Customer Support........................................................................................................ xvii
Getting Product Updates.............................................................................................. xvii
Chapter 1
Compaq ProLiant 850R Features
Industry Support........................................................................................................... 1-1
Standard Features ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Drive Positions...................................................................................................... 1-2
Processors and Processor Power Modules............................................................ 1-3
Cache Memory and System Architecture ............................................................. 1-4
System Memory .................................................................................................... 1-4
Expansion Slots..................................................................................................... 1-4
Feature Board ........................................................................................................ 1-5
Integrated Network Controller.............................................................................. 1-6
ROM...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-6
Warranty................................................................................................................ 1-6

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Compaq ProLiant 850R Features
continued
Server Management and Configuration ....................................................................... 1-6
SmartStart.............................................................................................................. 1-7
Fault Tolerance...................................................................................................... 1-7
Compaq Insight Manager...................................................................................... 1-7
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)................................................................ 1-8
Compaq Integrated Remote Console .................................................................... 1-8
Security Features .......................................................................................................... 1-9
Pre-Failure Warranty.................................................................................................... 1-9
Insight Manager Alert ........................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2
Server Installation Overview
Rack Warnings and Precautions............................................................................ 2-3
Server Warnings and Precautions ......................................................................... 2-5
General Steps for Installing the Server......................................................................... 2-6
Selecting a Site and Unpacking the Server .................................................................. 2-7
Installing Hardware Options and Setting Switches...................................................... 2-8
Installing the Rack-Mounting Hardware and the Server.............................................. 2-8
Locating Materials................................................................................................. 2-9
Preparing Support Rails ...................................................................................... 2-10
Measuring with the Template.............................................................................. 2-11
Inserting the Cage Nut in the Rack Frame.......................................................... 2-12
Mounting the Support Rails ................................................................................ 2-13
Loading the Rack Server..................................................................................... 2-14
Removing the ProLiant 850R Server from the Rack .................................................2-15
Removing the Server Cover ....................................................................................... 2-15
Locating ProLiant 850R Server Internal Components........................................ 2-17
Installing the Server Cover......................................................................................... 2-18
Securing the System Using a Padlock........................................................................ 2-19
Removing the Front Bezel.......................................................................................... 2-20

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Server Installation Overview
continued
Installing the Front Bezel ........................................................................................... 2-21
Using the Power Switch Cover Security Feature....................................................... 2-23
Disabling the Power Switch Cover Security Feature.......................................... 2-23
Opening the CD-ROM Manually............................................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3
Installing Hardware Options
Identifying Expansion Slots ......................................................................................... 3-2
Replacing an Expansion Board ....................................................................................3-2
Removing an Expansion Board............................................................................. 3-3
Installing an Expansion Board .............................................................................. 3-5
Replacing the Riser Board and Riser Board Brace............................................... 3-9
Installing the Riser Board and Riser Board Brace.............................................. 3-10
Replacing a Processor................................................................................................. 3-11
Removing a Processor (CPU) From Socket 1..................................................... 3-11
Installing a New Processor (CPU) in Socket 1 ................................................... 3-15
Replacing a Processor Power Module........................................................................ 3-17
Removing a Processor Power Module From Socket 1........................................ 3-18
Installing a Processor Power Module In Socket 1 .............................................. 3-19
Installing a Processor in Socket 2............................................................................... 3-20
Installing a New Processor (CPU) in Socket 2 ................................................... 3-21
Installing the Processor Power Module in Socket 2...................................................3-23
Installing a Processor Power Module In Socket 2 .............................................. 3-24
Adding Memory to the ProLiant 850R....................................................................... 3-24
Maximum Memory Configuration...................................................................... 3-26
Installing DIMMs................................................................................................ 3-26
Installing Mass Storage Devices ................................................................................ 3-28
Installing External Storage Devices.................................................................... 3-32
Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay ...................................... 3-32
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices ................................................. 3-34

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Installing Hardware Options
continued
Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................ 3-36
SCSI Cabling Guidelines............................................................................................ 3-37
INTERNAL SCSI CABLING............................................................................. 3-38
External Cabling For Primary Storage................................................................ 3-40
External Cabling For Secondary Storage............................................................ 3-41
Cabling for CD-ROMs........................................................................................ 3-41
Chapter 4
Server Configuration and Utilities
Compaq System Configuration Utility......................................................................... 4-1
Resolving Resource Conflicts ...................................................................................... 4-2
Starting the System Configuration Utility.................................................................... 4-3
System Configuration Utility Main Menu.................................................................... 4-4
System Configuration Menu ................................................................................. 4-4
System Partition .................................................................................................... 4-7
Creating a New System Partition.......................................................................... 4-7
Verifying the System Partition.............................................................................. 4-7
Upgrading the System Partition ............................................................................ 4-8
Configuration Backup .................................................................................................. 4-8
Configuration Backup and Configuration History Files....................................... 4-9
Configuring PCI Boards Automatically..................................................................... 4-10
Removing Boards....................................................................................................... 4-10
Installing an Operating System .................................................................................. 4-10
SMP Operating System Support .........................................................................4-11
Loading Compaq Device Drivers............................................................................... 4-11
Device Drivers from Compaq for Novell Products............................................. 4-12
Windows NT Device Drivers from Compaq ...................................................... 4-14
SCO OpenServer and SCO UnixWare Device Drivers from Compaq............... 4-15

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Server Configuration and Utilities
continued
IBM OS/2 Device Drivers from Compaq ........................................................... 4-16
Banyan VINES Device Drivers from Compaq................................................... 4-17
Diagnostics and Other Utilities .................................................................................. 4-18
Chapter 5
Maintaining and Shipping the Server
System Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................... 5-1
Routine Care of Server and Monitor..................................................................... 5-1
Preparations for Shipping...................................................................................... 5-2
Appendix A
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods.................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Installing a New Battery
System Board Battery Replacement.............................................................................B-1
Installing the System Board Battery .....................................................................B-2
Feature Board Battery Replacement.............................................................................B-4
Feature Board Battery Installation ........................................................................B-4
Appendix C
Power Cord Set Requirements
General Requirements ..................................................................................................C-1
Country-Specific Requirements ...................................................................................C-2

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Appendix D
Switches and Jumpers
Setting System Board Switches................................................................................... D-1
System Maintenance Switch SW1 Settings................................................................. D-1
SCSI Device Jumper Settings...................................................................................... D-3
System Board and Feature Board Battery Jumper Settings ........................................ D-4
Appendix E
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice.............................................................E-1
Modifications........................................................................................................E-1
Cables...................................................................................................................E-1
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the
FCC Logo-United States only......................................................................................E-2
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)................................................................................E-2
European Union Notice................................................................................................E-3
Japanese Notice ............................................................................................................E-3
Laser Devices ...............................................................................................................E-4
Laser Safety Warnings ..........................................................................................E-4
Compliance with CDRH Regulations...................................................................E-4
Compliance with International Regulations..........................................................E-4
Laser Product Label...............................................................................................E-5
Laser Information..................................................................................................E-5
Battery Replacement Notice.........................................................................................E-6
Battery Recycling Notice .............................................................................................E-6
Appendix F
Specifications and Connector Interfaces
ProLiant 850R Specifications.......................................................................................F-1
Connector Interfaces.....................................................................................................F-2
Index

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Preface
Using the Setup and
Installation Guide
The Compaq ProLiant 850R Setup and Installation Guide is intended to help you
set up your server for optimal performance. Use this guide along with the technical
information on the hood labels, the Systems Reference Library CD, the SmartStart
and Support Software CD, and the Management CD for complete and
comprehensive reference source materials. You can easily and quickly find much
of the server’s configuration and installation technical information on the hood
labels located inside the server cover.
How this Guide is Organized
This installation guide describes the features, configuration, diagnostics, and
technical specifications of your new server. The guide is divided into the
following chapters:
■ Chapter 1 −−Compaq ProLiant 850R Features
This chapter provides a brief summary of the standard features of the
ProLiant 850R server. It describes two valuable software programs that
Compaq provides for ProLiant 850R users −SmartStart and Compaq
Insight Manager.
■ Chapter 2 −−Server Installation Overview
This chapter provides instructions for first-time server installation.
■ Chapter 3 −−Installing Hardware Options
This chapter provides instructions for installing options for Compaq
ProLiant 850R servers.
■ Chapter 4 −−Server Configuration and Utilities
This chapter tells how to use the Compaq System Configuration Utility
software program to complete configuration changes. The chapter also
includes information about special Compaq network drivers.
■ Chapter 5 −−Maintaining and Shipping the Server
This chapter provides information on general cleaning and maintenance
for the ProLiant 850R server. It also provides suggestions for
repackaging and shipping the ProLiant 850R server and components.

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■ Appendix A −−Electrostatic Discharge
This appendix suggests ways to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)
and the damage it can cause.
■ Appendix B −−Installing a New Battery
This appendix contains information on replacing the System Board and
Feature Board configuration batteries.
■ Appendix C −−Power Cord Set Requirements
This appendix contains requirements for the power cord set now
available with the Compaq ProLiant 850R servers. A table lists power
cord set requirements for each country.
■ Appendix D −−Switches and Jumpers
This appendix provides the correct settings for the switches on the
System Board.
■ Appendix E −−Regulatory Compliance Notices
■ Appendix F −−Specifications and Connector Interfaces
This appendix provides detailed specifications for easy reference.
■ Index