HP ProLiant DL380 G4 DPSS User manual

HP ProLiant DL380 G4
Storage Server installation
guide
This guide provides installation and configuration information for the HP
ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server with Microsoft®Windows®Storage
Server 2003 R2.
5697-5670
Part number: 5697-5670
First edition: March 2006

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Contents
Aboutthisguide............. 7
Intendedaudience ...................... 7
Gettinghelp ......................... 7
Relateddocumentation..................... 8
Conventions ......................... 8
Documentconventionsandsymbols............. 9
Textsymbols....................... 9
Equipmentsymbols ..................... 10
HPtechnicalsupport..................... 11
HPsubscriber’schoice.................. 12
HP-authorizedreseller.................. 12
Otherhelpfulwebsites ................. 12
HPhardwaresupportservices .............. 12
1Setupoverview ............ 15
Planningforinstallation ................... 15
Planning a network configuration ............... 18
Configurationchecklist.................... 18
2Installingtheserver........... 21
Checkingkitcontents .................... 22
Becomingfamiliarwithfront/backpanels ........... 22
Locatingandwritingdowntheserialnumber .......... 24
Completingrailkitinstallation................. 25
Cablingtheserver ..................... 26
Poweringontheserver.................... 27
3AccessingtheHPStorageServerManagement
console ................ 31
UsingtheDirectattachmethod ................ 31
UsingtheRemotebrowsermethod............... 32
UsingtheRemotedesktopmethod............... 34
UsingtheIntegratedLights-Outmethod............. 35
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4Configuring the server on the network . . . 39
Beforeyoubegin ...................... 39
RunningtheRapidStartupWizard............... 42
5 Complete system configuration...... 43
Additional configurationtasks................. 43
AConfiguring storage server for Web access
(optional)................ 45
SettingupanInternetconnection ............... 45
Index ................. 47
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Figures
1Decidinguponanetworkaccessmethod........... 16
2Kitcontents ....................... 22
3Frontpanel ....................... 23
4Backpanel ....................... 24
5Cableconnections .................... 26
6Poweronbutton ..................... 27
7Finalizeinstallationscreen ................. 28
8Restoreprogressscreen .................. 29
9Internetoptionsscreen................... 33
10iLOconnectorport.................... 36
11RapidStartupWizard .................. 42
12 Automatic configurationsettings.............. 45
13Proxyserversettings................... 46
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Tables
1Documentconventions.................... 9
2NetworkAccessmethods ................. 17
3 Installation and Configurationchecklist............ 19
4Serverconfigurationworksheet ............... 39
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About this guide
This guide provides information for setting up and configuring the following
HP ProLiant storage server models:
•HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server
•HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server (External SCSI)
•HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server (External SATA)
•HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server (SAN Attach, Enterprise
O/S)
In addition to being printed and included in your product kit, this guide
is also provided as a PDF printable document on the HP ProLiant Storage
Server Documentation CD.
Intended audience
This book is intended for use by technical professionals who are
experienced with the following:
•Microsoft®administrative procedures
•System and storage configurations
Getting help
Ifyoustillhaveaquestionafterreadingthisguide,contactanHP
authorized service provider or access our web site: http://www.hp.com.
NOTE:
Known issues and work arounds for the storage server products and
the service release are addressed in release notes. To view the latest
version, visit http://www.hp.com/go/support Select See support and
troubleshooting information and enter a product name/number. Under
self-help resources, select manuals (guides, supplements, addendums,
etc.).
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Related documentation
In addition to this guide, refer to the following documents for more
information:
•HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server administration guide
•HP ProLiant 2U Rail installation instructions
•HP Integrated Lights-Out 1.80 User Guide
These documents are available on the Documentation CD or they can be
obtained at http://www.hp.com/go/support Select your product, then
click Technical documentation under the Support section.
Conventions
This document contains the following conventions and symbols:
• Document conventions
•Textsymbols
• Equipment symbols
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Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions
Convention Element
Blue text Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses
Medium blue,
underlined
text (http://
www.hp.com)
Web site addresses
Bold font •Key names
•Text typed into a GUI element, such as
into a box
•GUI elements that are clicked or
selected, such as menu and list items,
buttons, and check boxes
Italic font Text emphasis
Monospace font •File and directory names
•System output
•Code
•Text typed at the command line
Monospace,
italic font •Code variables
•Command-line variables
Monospace,
bold font Emphasis of file and directory names,
system output, code, and text typed at the
command line
Text symbols
WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or
death.
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CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to
equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
TIP:
Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.
Equipment symbols
The following equipment symbols may be found on HP ProLiant storage
server hardware.
WARNING!
Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these
symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosure.
WARNING!
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a
network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or
telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.
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