HP 195294-001 - ProLiant - ML370R Operating and safety instructions

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HP ProLiant ML370
Generation 3 Server
Setup and Installation Guide
March 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 281992-002

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Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions......................................................................................................xv
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................xv
Symbols on Equipment .....................................................................................................xv
Rack Stability ................................................................................................................. xvii
Symbols in Text.............................................................................................................. xvii
Getting Help .................................................................................................................. xviii
Technical Support ................................................................................................... xviii
HP Website ............................................................................................................. xviii
Authorized Reseller ................................................................................................ xviii
Reader’s Comments ........................................................................................................ xix
Chapter 1
Server Features
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Standard Features ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Processor................................................................................................................... 1-4
Memory..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Expansion Slots......................................................................................................... 1-5
Integrated SCSI Controller ....................................................................................... 1-5
Network Interface Controller.................................................................................... 1-6
Storage Media ........................................................................................................... 1-6
Standard Interfaces ................................................................................................... 1-7
Video......................................................................................................................... 1-8
ROM ......................................................................................................................... 1-9
Integrated Lights-Out................................................................................................ 1-9
System Health Monitoring...................................................................................... 1-10

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Hot-Plug Fans..........................................................................................................1-10
Hot-Plug Power Supply...........................................................................................1-11
Warranties......................................................................................................................1-11
Three-Year, On-Site, Limited Global Warranty......................................................1-11
Pre-Failure Warranty...............................................................................................1-12
Server Configuration and Management .........................................................................1-12
Integrated Features ..................................................................................................1-12
Software Tools and Utilities....................................................................................1-13
Security Features............................................................................................................1-15
Diagnostic Tools ............................................................................................................ 1-16
Chapter 2
Planning the Server Installation
Optional Installation Service............................................................................................2-1
Rack Planning Resources.................................................................................................2-2
Optimum Environment ....................................................................................................2-3
Space and Airflow Requirements..............................................................................2-4
Power Requirements..................................................................................................2-5
Electrical Grounding Requirements ..........................................................................2-6
Temperature Requirements .......................................................................................2-7
Warnings and Cautions....................................................................................................2-7
Rack Server Shipping Contents .......................................................................................2-9
Tower Server Shipping Contents...................................................................................2-11
Chapter 3
Installing Hardware Options
Tower and Rack Server Components ..............................................................................3-2
Front Panel Components ...........................................................................................3-3
Rear Panel Components ............................................................................................3-5
Locating Serial Numbers...........................................................................................3-7
Locating Product ID Labels ......................................................................................3-8
Locating the Torx T-15 Tool.....................................................................................3-9
System Board Components .....................................................................................3-10
Preparing the Server.......................................................................................................3-12
Unlocking and Opening the Front Bezel .................................................................3-12
Opening the Media Door.........................................................................................3-14
Powering Down the Server......................................................................................3-15
Removing the Access Panel ....................................................................................3-18

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Installing Hardware Options.......................................................................................... 3-22
Processors and PPMs .............................................................................................. 3-22
Memory................................................................................................................... 3-32
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives.................................................................................... 3-38
Removable Media Devices ..................................................................................... 3-42
Optional Internal Two-Bay Hot-Plug SCSI Drive Cage......................................... 3-57
Redundant Hot-Plug Fans....................................................................................... 3-60
Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply ........................................................................ 3-67
Expansion Boards ................................................................................................... 3-71
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board................................................................. 3-77
Chapter 4
Installing the Rack Server
Rack and Server Installation Guidelines ......................................................................... 4-3
Server Installation Procedures......................................................................................... 4-3
Measuring with the Template ................................................................................... 4-3
Installing Cage Nuts in the Rack Frame ................................................................... 4-5
Installing Server Rails............................................................................................... 4-6
Installing the Spring-Load Rack Rail Assembly in the Rack ................................... 4-7
Installing the Server in the Rack............................................................................. 4-10
Installing the Cable Management Arm ................................................................... 4-13
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices .............................................. 4-14
Securing the Power Cord ........................................................................................ 4-15
Securing Cables with the Cable Management Arm ................................................ 4-17
Powering Up the Server................................................................................................. 4-18
Installing an Operating System ..................................................................................... 4-20
Registering the Server ................................................................................................... 4-22
Routine Maintenance and Upgrades.............................................................................. 4-22
Maintenance and Service Procedures ..................................................................... 4-22
Extending the Server from the Rack ....................................................................... 4-23
Accessing the Server Rear Panel in the Rack ......................................................... 4-24
Rack Options ................................................................................................................. 4-25
Telco Rack Option .................................................................................................. 4-25
Round-Hole Rack Option ....................................................................................... 4-26
Chapter 5
Installing the Tower Server
Server Installation Guidelines ......................................................................................... 5-2

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Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices.......................................................5-3
Power Cord Guidelines .............................................................................................5-3
Powering Up the Server...................................................................................................5-4
Installing an Operating System........................................................................................5-5
Registering the Server......................................................................................................5-7
Routine Maintenance .......................................................................................................5-8
Maintenance and Service Procedures........................................................................5-8
Chapter 6
Server Cabling
Internal Cabling Configurations ......................................................................................6-1
Internal Drives and Storage Devices .........................................................................6-1
Cabling a Smart Array or Other RAID Controller ....................................................6-6
Optional Internal Two-Bay Hot-Plug SCSI Drive Cage ...........................................6-8
Hot-Plug Fans............................................................................................................6-9
Hot-Plug Power Supplies ........................................................................................6-10
Power On/Standby Button/LED Assembly.............................................................6-10
External Cabling Configurations ...................................................................................6-10
SCSI Cabling Guidelines.........................................................................................6-10
SCSI Cables and Connectors...................................................................................6-11
External SCSI Hard Drives .....................................................................................6-12
External Storage Devices ........................................................................................6-13
External USB Devices.............................................................................................6-14
Rack Cabling Guidelines ...............................................................................................6-15
Routing the Power Cord and Peripheral Device Cables..........................................6-16
Chapter 7
Server Configuration and Utilities
ROM-Based Setup Utility................................................................................................7-2
Navigating RBSU......................................................................................................7-2
Using RBSU..............................................................................................................7-3
Configuring Online Spare Memory...........................................................................7-9
Saving RBSU Configuration Settings .......................................................................7-9
Redundant ROM Support ..............................................................................................7-10
Safety and Security Benefits ...................................................................................7-10
Access to Redundant ROM Settings .......................................................................7-10
ROMPaq Utility.............................................................................................................7-11
Online ROM Flash Utility .............................................................................................7-11

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ROM Legacy USB Support........................................................................................... 7-12
SmartStart CD ............................................................................................................... 7-13
SmartStart Diskette Builder........................................................................................... 7-14
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit.......................................................................................... 7-15
Insight Manager 7.......................................................................................................... 7-15
Diagnostics Utility......................................................................................................... 7-16
Automatic Server Recovery-2 ....................................................................................... 7-17
Integrated Management Log.......................................................................................... 7-17
Viewing the Log ..................................................................................................... 7-18
Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility ............................................................................. 7-19
Auto-Configuration Process .......................................................................................... 7-20
Boot Options.................................................................................................................. 7-21
System Maintenance Menu ........................................................................................... 7-21
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers............................................................ A-1
Federal Communications Commission Notice ............................................................... A-1
Class A Equipment .................................................................................................. A-2
Class B Equipment................................................................................................... A-2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC
Logo – United States Only....................................................................................... A-3
Modifications ........................................................................................................... A-3
Cables....................................................................................................................... A-4
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) .................................................................................. A-4
Class A Equipment .................................................................................................. A-4
Class B Equipment................................................................................................... A-4
European Union Notice .................................................................................................. A-4
Japanese Notice .............................................................................................................. A-5
BSMI Notice .................................................................................................................. A-6
Laser Devices ................................................................................................................. A-6
Laser Safety Warnings............................................................................................. A-6
Compliance with CDRH Regulations...................................................................... A-6
Compliance with International Regulations............................................................. A-7
Laser Product Label ................................................................................................. A-7
Laser Information .................................................................................................... A-7
Battery Replacement Notice........................................................................................... A-8
Power Cords ................................................................................................................... A-9

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Mouse Compliance Statement ........................................................................................ A-9
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ................................................................................. B-1
Grounding Methods ........................................................................................................ B-2
Appendix C
Server Error Messages
Appendix D
Troubleshooting
When the Server Does Not Start..................................................................................... D-2
Diagnostic Steps ............................................................................................................. D-5
Problems After Initial Boot...........................................................................................D-13
ROMPaq Disaster Recovery.........................................................................................D-16
Information Resources .................................................................................................. D-17
Appendix E
LED Indicators and Switches
System LEDs .................................................................................................................. E-1
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... E-2
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs ............................................................................ E-3
RJ-45 Connector LEDs ............................................................................................ E-7
Unit Identification LEDs.......................................................................................... E-8
Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................. E-9
Hot-Plug Fan LEDs................................................................................................ E-10
System Board LEDs ............................................................................................... E-10
System Board LEDs and Internal Health LED Status Combinations .................... E-12
System Board Switches ................................................................................................ E-15
System Maintenance Switch .................................................................................. E-16
System Identification Switch.................................................................................. E-17
System Configuration Settings ..................................................................................... E-17
ROMPaq Disaster Recovery Mode............................................................................... E-18

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Appendix F
Server Specifications
Server Specifications ....................................................................................................... F-1
Minimum Hardware Configuration................................................................................. F-3
Supported Operating Systems ......................................................................................... F-3
Drivers............................................................................................................................. F-4
Appendix G
System Battery
System Board Battery Replacement............................................................................... G-1
Index
List of Figures
1-1 Tower server model .................................................................................................. 1-3
1-2 Rack server model..................................................................................................... 1-3
1-3 Power supply locks ................................................................................................. 1-15
2-1 Rack kit contents..................................................................................................... 2-10
3-1 Tower and rack chassis components......................................................................... 3-2
3-2 Front panel components of the tower server............................................................. 3-3
3-3 Front panel components of the rack server ............................................................... 3-4
3-4 Rear panel components of the tower server .............................................................. 3-5
3-5 Rear panel components of the rack server ................................................................ 3-6
3-6 Serial number locations (tower server) ..................................................................... 3-7
3-7 Product ID label locations (tower server at left, rack server at right) ....................... 3-8
3-8 Torx T-15 tool location (rack server)........................................................................ 3-9
3-9 System board components ...................................................................................... 3-10
3-10 Unlocking the front bezel (tower server) ................................................................ 3-13
3-11 Opening the front bezel........................................................................................... 3-13
3-12 Opening the media door (rack server)..................................................................... 3-14
3-13 Front and rear UID switch and LED locations (rack server) .................................. 3-16
3-14 Pressing the Power On/Standby button (tower server) ........................................... 3-17
3-15 Removing the access panel (tower server).............................................................. 3-19
3-16 Extending the server from the rack......................................................................... 3-20
3-17 Removing the access panel (rack server)................................................................ 3-21
3-18 Removing the processor air baffle .......................................................................... 3-23
3-19 Processor sockets and PPM slots ............................................................................ 3-24

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3-20 Lifting the processor retaining bracket lever...........................................................3-25
3-21 Lifting the processor retaining bracket and releasing the processor locking lever..3-26
3-22 Aligning the processor assembly for installation ....................................................3-27
3-23 Installing the processor assembly and securing the processor locking lever...........3-28
3-24 Lowering the processor retaining bracket ...............................................................3-29
3-25 Securing the processor retaining bracket lever........................................................3-30
3-26 Installing a PPM ......................................................................................................3-31
3-27 DIMM slots on the system board ............................................................................3-33
3-28 Installing a DIMM in a DIMM slot.........................................................................3-37
3-29 SCSI hard drive slot locations and IDs (tower server) ............................................3-39
3-30 SCSI hard drive slot locations and IDs (rack server) ..............................................3-39
3-31 Removing a hard drive blank ..................................................................................3-40
3-32 Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive......................................................................3-41
3-33 Removing bezel blanks ...........................................................................................3-43
3-34 Removing the processor air baffle...........................................................................3-44
3-35 Releasing the PCI-X guide clip ...............................................................................3-45
3-36 Removing an expansion board ................................................................................3-46
3-37 Removing the center wall........................................................................................3-47
3-38 Disconnecting the fan cable ....................................................................................3-47
3-39 Removing installation screws from a bezel blank...................................................3-49
3-40 Securing a non-hot-plug hard drive to the bezel blank tray ....................................3-50
3-41 Installing the non-hot-plug hard drive in the media area ........................................3-51
3-42 Connecting the power and signal cables for a non-hot-plug hard drive..................3-52
3-43 Attaching installation screws to a tape drive...........................................................3-54
3-44 Installing a half-height media device ......................................................................3-55
3-45 Installing a full-height media device .......................................................................3-55
3-46 Connecting the power and signal cables for a tape drive ........................................3-56
3-47 Installing screws on the SCSI drive cage ................................................................3-58
3-48 Sliding the drive cage into the chassis.....................................................................3-58
3-49 Connecting the SCSI and power cables...................................................................3-59
3-50 System fan locations................................................................................................3-60
3-51 Removing the redundant fan cage retaining bracket ...............................................3-62
3-52 Installing the redundant fan cage.............................................................................3-63
3-53 Installing the redundant fan cage retaining bracket.................................................3-63
3-54 Installing hot-plug fans in the redundant fan cage ..................................................3-64
3-55 Installing a redundant hot-plug fan into the center wall..........................................3-65
3-56 Removing a hot-plug fan.........................................................................................3-66
3-57 Hot-plug power supply bays....................................................................................3-67
3-58 Removing a power supply blank .............................................................................3-68

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3-59 Installing a hot-plug power supply ......................................................................... 3-69
3-60 Using a management clip to secure the power cord................................................ 3-70
3-61 PCI-X expansion slots (tower server) ..................................................................... 3-71
3-62 Removing an expansion slot cover ......................................................................... 3-74
3-63 Releasing the PCI-X guide clip............................................................................... 3-75
3-64 Installing an expansion board ................................................................................. 3-76
3-65 Securing the PCI-X guide clip ................................................................................ 3-77
4-1 Server installed in the rack........................................................................................ 4-2
4-2 Measuring with the template on the front of the rack ............................................... 4-4
4-3 Inserting cage nuts .................................................................................................... 4-6
4-4 Attaching a server rail to the chassis......................................................................... 4-7
4-5 Inserting the spring-load rails into the front of the rack............................................ 4-8
4-6 Inserting the spring-load rails into the rear of the rack ............................................. 4-9
4-7 Lifting with the server handles ............................................................................... 4-10
4-8 Aligning the server rails with the rack rails and inserting the server...................... 4-11
4-9 Initializing the rail locks ......................................................................................... 4-12
4-10 Tightening the thumbscrews ................................................................................... 4-12
4-11 Securing the cable management arm to the server.................................................. 4-13
4-12 Securing the cable management arm to the rack..................................................... 4-14
4-13 Releasing the power cord retaining clip.................................................................. 4-15
4-14 Securing the power cord in the retaining clip ......................................................... 4-16
4-15 Server cables secured to the cable management arm.............................................. 4-17
4-16 Pressing the Power On/Standby button................................................................... 4-18
4-17 Inserting the CD into the rack server ...................................................................... 4-20
4-18 Extending the server from the rack......................................................................... 4-23
4-19 Unlocking the cable management arm.................................................................... 4-24
4-20 Cable management arm fully open ......................................................................... 4-25
5-1 Tower server ............................................................................................................. 5-2
5-2 Pressing the Power On/Standby button..................................................................... 5-4
5-3 Inserting the CD into the tower server...................................................................... 5-6
6-1 Cabling the SCSI hard drive cage to SCSI port 1
(center wall and PPMs removed for clarity) ............................................................. 6-2
6-2 Cabling the diskette drive to the system board ......................................................... 6-3
6-3 Cabling the CD-ROM drive to the system board (rack server) ................................ 6-4
6-4 Cabling an internal tape drive to SCSI port 2 ........................................................... 6-5
6-5 Disconnecting the primary SCSI cable ..................................................................... 6-6
6-6 Connecting the SCSI cable to the SCSI controller option ........................................ 6-7
6-7 Cabling an optional internal two-bay hot-plug SCSI drive cage .............................. 6-8
6-8 Cabling hot-plug fans to the fan connector on the system board.............................. 6-9

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6-9 External VHDCI SCSI connector on the rear panel................................................6-11
6-10 Cabling an external storage device through the external SCSI connector (tower
server)......................................................................................................................6-13
6-11 Rear panel USB connectors.....................................................................................6-14
6-12 Server installed in a rack with properly routed cabling...........................................6-16
7-1 Auto-configuration screen .......................................................................................7-20
D-1 Diagnostic steps........................................................................................................ D-6
E-1 Front panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... E-2
E-2 Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs .............................................................................. E-4
E-3 RJ-45 connector LEDs ............................................................................................. E-7
E-4 Rear UID LED and switch (rack model).................................................................. E-8
E-5 Hot-plug power supply LEDs................................................................................... E-9
E-6 Hot-plug fan LEDs ................................................................................................. E-10
E-7 System board LEDs................................................................................................ E-11
E-8 System board switches ........................................................................................... E-15
G-1 Locating the system battery...................................................................................... G-2
G-2 Removing the battery ............................................................................................... G-2
G-3 Installing the battery................................................................................................. G-3
List of Tables
2-1 Rack Kit Contents ...................................................................................................2-11
3-1 Tower and Rack Chassis Components ......................................................................3-2
3-2 Front Panel Components of the Tower Server ..........................................................3-3
3-3 Front Panel Components of the Rack Server ............................................................3-4
3-4 Rear Panel Components of the Tower Server ...........................................................3-5
3-5 Rear Panel Components of the Rack Server..............................................................3-6
3-6 Serial Number Locations...........................................................................................3-7
3-7 System Board Components .....................................................................................3-11
3-8 Front and Rear UID Switch and LED Locations.....................................................3-16
3-9 Processor Sockets and PPM Slots ...........................................................................3-24
3-10 DIMM Slot Identification........................................................................................3-33
3-11 DIMM Part Numbers...............................................................................................3-36
3-12 System Fan Locations .............................................................................................3-61
3-13 Hot-Plug Power Supply Bays..................................................................................3-67
3-14 PCI-X Expansion Slots............................................................................................3-72
3-15 Recommended Expansion Slot Population Order ...................................................3-72
4-1 Front Panel LED Activity During the Power-Up Sequence....................................4-19

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5-1 Front Panel LED Activity During the Power-Up Sequence ..................................... 5-5
C-1 POST Error Messages...............................................................................................C-1
D-1 Diagnostic Steps ...................................................................................................... D-5
D-2 Is the Power On/Standby LED Amber?................................................................... D-7
D-3 Is the Power On/Standby LED Green? .................................................................... D-8
D-4 Is the External Health LED Green? ......................................................................... D-9
D-5 Is the Internal Health LED Green? ........................................................................ D-10
D-6 Is the Monitor Displaying Information? ................................................................ D-12
D-7 Problems After Initial Boot.................................................................................... D-13
D-8 Troubleshooting Resources.................................................................................... D-17
E-1 Front Panel LEDs......................................................................................................E-2
E-2 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs .............................................................................E-4
E-3 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations .......................................................E-5
E-4 RJ-45 Connector LEDs.............................................................................................E-7
E-5 Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs ..................................................................................E-9
E-6 System Board LEDs................................................................................................E-11
E-7 System Board LEDs and Internal Health LED Status Combinations .....................E-13
E-8 System Board Switches...........................................................................................E-15
E-9 System Maintenance Switch (SW1) .......................................................................E-16
E-10 System Identification Switch (SW2).......................................................................E-17
F-1 Server Specifications ................................................................................................ F-2
F-2 Minimum Hardware Configuration .......................................................................... F-3

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About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a
reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the HP
ProLiant ML370 Generation 3 server.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
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This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
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Rack Stability
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.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality
improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the
nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide
Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website, www.hp.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial number
• Product model name and number
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level
HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com.
Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

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• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
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Server Features
This guide provides information on HP ProLiant ML370 Generation 3 tower and rack
servers. Once again, HP pushes the engineering envelope by offering customers an
unprecedented combination of performance and Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) server
management. The ProLiant ML370 G3 server comes standard with the latest Intel
Xeon processor with Hyper-Threading technology (dual-processor capability), a
five-peer PCI-X bus architecture, and DDR ECC interleaved memory for maximum
data throughput. Additionally, HP gives customers the flexibility to choose only the
features and options that best suit specific computing solutions or environments.
Built on the successes of the Generation 2 platform, the ProLiant ML370 G3 server
continues to offer rapid deployment solutions, high levels of availability, and
tool-free serviceability that continues to differentiate the ProLiant ML370 G3 server
from any two-way server in its class.
Overview
The server supports the latest processing and system architecture technology,
including:
• Two-way Intel Xeon processors with Hyper-Threading technology
• DDR ECC 2-to-1 interleave memory, expandable to 12 GB (8 GB with
redundancy)
• Support for online spare memory
• Peered PCI-X bus architecture
• Six 64-bit/100-MHz, full-length PCI-X slots

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• Integrated dual-channel Ultra3 SCSI controller
• Support for up to six internal universal hot-plug SCSI hard drives
• Optional internal two-bay hot-plug SCSI drive cage for the removable media bay
• Embedded NC7781 10/100/1000 network interface controller (NIC) with Wake
on LAN (WOL) and preboot execution environment (PXE) support
• 48X IDE CD-ROM drive
• 1.44-MB diskette drive
• Tool-free access to service areas and hot-plug components
• Support for PS/2 keyboard, mouse, serial, parallel, USB, VHDCI SCSI, and
video devices through external connectors
• ATI Rage XL video controller with 8 MB integrated video memory
• Redundant ROM support
• Integrated ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) support
• Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) remote management port
• Enhanced system health monitoring
• Support for major operating systems and industry-standard technologies for
expandability
• Remote configuration through BIOS Serial Console
• Redundant hot-plug fans (optional)
• 1+1 redundant hot-plug power supplies (optional)
• Support for Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II) option
• Support for Compaq branded, HP, Telco, and third-party racks
• Comprehensive and flexible customer support programs through HP customer
service at
www.hp.com/support