HP Cloudline CL5200 Gen9 Operating instructions

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HPE Cloudline CL5200 Gen9
Server User and Maintenance Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard
Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products
with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: P08749-001b
Published: November 2018
Edition: 1

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countries.

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................................................3
Component identification ..........................................................................................................................7
Front panel components...........................................................................................................................................7
Front panel LEDs and buttons..................................................................................................................................8
Rear panel components ...........................................................................................................................................9
Rear panel LEDs and buttons ................................................................................................................................10
System board components.....................................................................................................................................11
DIMM slots .............................................................................................................................................................12
Memory module population rules ................................................................................................................12
DIMM label identification .............................................................................................................................13
Device numbers .....................................................................................................................................................13
Fan bay numbering ................................................................................................................................................14
Operations ..............................................................................................................................................15
Power up the server ...............................................................................................................................................15
Setup ......................................................................................................................................................16
Safety and regulatory compliance..........................................................................................................................16
Optimum environment............................................................................................................................................16
Space and airflow requirements..................................................................................................................16
Temperature requirements..........................................................................................................................17
Power requirements ....................................................................................................................................17
Rack warnings........................................................................................................................................................18
Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton............................................................................................19
Installing the server into the rack............................................................................................................................19
Installing the operating system...............................................................................................................................20
Selecting boot options in BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................20
Selecting boot options............................................................................................................................................20
Registering the server ............................................................................................................................................20
Hardware options installation..................................................................................................................21
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................21
Compute nodes......................................................................................................................................................21
Removing the compute node.......................................................................................................................21
Installing the compute node.........................................................................................................................22
Installing the redundant compute node .......................................................................................................22
Removing the redundant compute node .....................................................................................................23
Storage nodes........................................................................................................................................................25
Opening the storage node...........................................................................................................................25
Closing the storage node.............................................................................................................................26
Removing the Storage Node.......................................................................................................................27
Installing the storage node ..........................................................................................................................29
2.5” hard disk drives ...............................................................................................................................................31
Removing the 2.5” hard disk drive assembly...............................................................................................31
Installing the 2.5” hard disk drive assembly.................................................................................................31
Removing the 2.5” hard disk drive module ..................................................................................................32
Installing the 2.5” hard disk drive module ....................................................................................................33
Air baffles ...............................................................................................................................................................34
Removing the air baffle................................................................................................................................34
Installing the air baffle..................................................................................................................................35
Heat sinks...............................................................................................................................................................36
Removing the heat sink...............................................................................................................................36
Installing the heat sink.................................................................................................................................37
Processors .............................................................................................................................................................38
Removing the processor..............................................................................................................................38

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Installing a processor...................................................................................................................................39
Memory modules....................................................................................................................................................40
Removing the memory module....................................................................................................................40
Installing the memory module......................................................................................................................41
Riser boards...........................................................................................................................................................42
Removing the riser board............................................................................................................................42
Installing the riser board..............................................................................................................................43
Host Bus Adapter (HBA) cards...............................................................................................................................44
Installing the HBA card................................................................................................................................44
Removing the HBA card..............................................................................................................................46
OCP mezzanine cards ...........................................................................................................................................47
Installing the OCP mezzanine card.............................................................................................................47
Removing the OCP mezzanine card...........................................................................................................48
RJ45 OCP mezzanine cards..................................................................................................................................49
Installing the RJ45 OCP mezzanine card....................................................................................................49
Removing the RJ45 OCP mezzanine card..................................................................................................50
Interposer boards...................................................................................................................................................51
Removing the interposer board...................................................................................................................51
Installing the interposer board.....................................................................................................................52
SuperCaps .............................................................................................................................................................52
Removing the SuperCap.............................................................................................................................52
Installing the SuperCap...............................................................................................................................53
System boards .......................................................................................................................................................55
Removing the system board........................................................................................................................55
Installing the system board..........................................................................................................................56
3.5” hard disk drives ...............................................................................................................................................57
Removing the 3.5” hard disk drive assembly...............................................................................................57
Installing the 3.5” hard disk drive assembly.................................................................................................58
Removing the 3.5” hard disk drive module ..................................................................................................59
Installing the 3.5” hard disk drive module....................................................................................................60
Hard disk drive backplanes ....................................................................................................................................61
Removing the hard disk drive backplane ....................................................................................................61
Installing the hard disk drive backplane ......................................................................................................62
SAS expander cards ..............................................................................................................................................63
Removing the SAS expander card..............................................................................................................63
Installing the SAS expander card................................................................................................................64
Fan control boards .................................................................................................................................................66
Removing the fan control board ..................................................................................................................66
Installing the fan control board ....................................................................................................................67
Fan modules...........................................................................................................................................................68
Removing the fan module............................................................................................................................68
Installing a fan module.................................................................................................................................68
Power supply units .................................................................................................................................................69
Removing a power supply unit ....................................................................................................................69
Installing a power supply unit ......................................................................................................................69
Middle plane covers ...............................................................................................................................................70
Removing the middle plane cover...............................................................................................................70
Installing the middle plane cover.................................................................................................................70
Cable chains...........................................................................................................................................................71
Removing a cable chain..............................................................................................................................71
Installing a cable chain................................................................................................................................73
Middle plane boards...............................................................................................................................................77
Removing the middle plane board...............................................................................................................77
Installing the middle plane board.................................................................................................................78
Rackmount rails......................................................................................................................................................80
Removing a chassis from a rack .................................................................................................................80
Installing a chassis on a rack.......................................................................................................................82
Removing the rackmount rail.......................................................................................................................83
Installing the rackmount rail.........................................................................................................................84
Powering on and selecting boot options.................................................................................................................85
Installing the operating system...............................................................................................................................85

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Cabling....................................................................................................................................................86
Internal system cable routing .................................................................................................................................86
Storage cable connection.......................................................................................................................................88
Storage node...............................................................................................................................................88
External miniSAS connection.................................................................................................................................89
CL5200 one-node configuration..................................................................................................................89
CL5200 two-node configuration...................................................................................................................89
Software and configuration utilities.........................................................................................................90
HPE BMC...............................................................................................................................................................90
Web GUI introduction..................................................................................................................................90
IP address ...................................................................................................................................................90
User name and password............................................................................................................................90
Web browsers..............................................................................................................................................91
Updating the firmware .................................................................................................................................91
HPE Cloudline Support Services............................................................................................................................96
HPE Packaged Support Services................................................................................................................96
Proactive notifications..................................................................................................................................97
System utilities .......................................................................................................................................................97
BIOS settings...............................................................................................................................................97
RAS features........................................................................................................................................................103
CPU RAS features.....................................................................................................................................103
Intel QPI RAS features..............................................................................................................................104
Memory RAS features...............................................................................................................................104
IIO Sub-system RAS features ...................................................................................................................105
System RAS features................................................................................................................................105
Updating fan control board firmware online..........................................................................................................107
Updating expander board firmware......................................................................................................................108
Updating expander board firmware using Linux........................................................................................108
Checking the FW version .....................................................................................................................................110
Checking the BIOS version using Linux....................................................................................................110
Checking the BIOS version using the BIOS setup utility...........................................................................111
Checking the BMC version using Linux.....................................................................................................111
Checking the BMC version using the web GUI .........................................................................................112
Checking fan control board firmware version with Linux...........................................................................112
Checking expander version using Linux/ Ubuntu......................................................................................112
Checking the event log.........................................................................................................................................114
Checking the system event log using Linux remote desktop.....................................................................114
Checking the system event log using the web GUI...................................................................................114
Checking the event log using the BIOS setup utility..................................................................................115
Illustrated parts catalog.........................................................................................................................118
System components.............................................................................................................................................118
Compute node...........................................................................................................................................120
Storage node.............................................................................................................................................122
Other components.....................................................................................................................................123
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................124
Troubleshooting preparation ................................................................................................................................124
Pre-diagnostic............................................................................................................................................124
Symptom collection ...................................................................................................................................124
Prepare the server for diagnosis ...............................................................................................................125
Performing processor procedures in the troubleshooting process............................................................125
Disassembling the server down to the minimum hardware configuration .................................................126
Battery replacement..............................................................................................................................127
Warranty and regulatory information.....................................................................................................128
Safety and regulatory compliance........................................................................................................................128
USA FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity notice ...........................................................................................128
Class A.................................................................................................................................................................128
Notices for Canada (Avis Canadien)....................................................................................................................128

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Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement..............................................................129
Global notice for Class A equipment....................................................................................................................129
CCC Class A notice..............................................................................................................................................129
Declarations of Conformity...................................................................................................................................129
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ................................................................................................................129
MSIP warning.......................................................................................................................................................129
Notice for Korea ...................................................................................................................................................130
Notices for Eurasian Economic Union..................................................................................................................130
Safety...................................................................................................................................................................131
重要的安全與合規資訊 .........................................................................................................................................131
Important safety and compliance information.......................................................................................................132
Wichtige Sicherheits- und Übereinstimmungsinformationen................................................................................132
Важная информация по соответствию требованиям техники безопасности ................................................132
安全預防措施 .............................................................................................................................................132
Safety precautions.....................................................................................................................................132
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen...........................................................................................................................133
Меры предосторожности.........................................................................................................................133
安全說明 ....................................................................................................................................................133
Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................................134
Sicherheitsanweisungen............................................................................................................................134
Инструкция по технике безопасности ....................................................................................................135
符號 ......................................................................................................................................................................136
Symbols................................................................................................................................................................137
Symbole ...............................................................................................................................................................138
Предупреждающие символы .............................................................................................................................140
安全聲明 ...............................................................................................................................................................141
Safety statements.................................................................................................................................................142
Sicherheitshinweise..............................................................................................................................................144
Информация обезопасности ............................................................................................................................145
警告和注意事項 ....................................................................................................................................................147
Warnings and cautions.........................................................................................................................................147
Warnungen und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen................................................................................................................148
Предупреждения и меры предосторожности ...................................................................................................149
靜電放電 ...............................................................................................................................................................150
Electrostatic discharge .........................................................................................................................................151
Elektrostatische Entladungen...............................................................................................................................151
Электростатический разряд ..............................................................................................................................152
Electrostatic discharge..........................................................................................................................154
Preventing electrostatic discharge .......................................................................................................................154
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge........................................................................................154
RoHS ....................................................................................................................................................155
Specifications........................................................................................................................................156
Environmental specifications................................................................................................................................156
Mechanical specifications.....................................................................................................................................156
Power supply specifications .................................................................................................................................156
Support and other resources ................................................................................................................157
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support...................................................................................................157
Information to collect .................................................................................................................................157
Accessing updates ...............................................................................................................................................158
Websites...............................................................................................................................................................158
Customer self repair.............................................................................................................................................159
Documentation feedback......................................................................................................................160

Component identification 7
Component identification
Front panel components
CL5200 one-node configuration
Item
Description
1
Compute node 1
2
Storage node 1
3
Compute node blank
4
Storage node 2

Component identification 8
CL5200 two-node configuration
Item
Description
1
Compute node 1
2
Storage node 1
3
Compute node 2
4
Storage node 2
Front panel LEDs and buttons
NOTE: The SFP OCP card compute node model was used for the following procedure. Other models
may differ.
Item
Description
Status
1
Management LAN active LED
Blinking green = LAN link up and activity
Off = Disconnected
2
Management LAN link LED
Solid amber = Link speed is 10/100Mbps
Off = Disconnected
3
Power button & LED
Solid green = BMC ready and system powered on
4
UID LED
Solid blue = Indicate the server
5
System status LED
Solid green = System working well
Solid amber = System has some errors

Component identification 9
Rear panel components
Item
Description
1
PSU2
2
Fan control board module
3
FCB dedicated management port
4
FCB serial console port
5
PSU1
6
System fan 8086 (5)

Component identification 10
Rear panel LEDs and buttons
Item
Description
Status
1
PSU status
Solid green = PSU working well
Off = PSU has failed
2
FCB status LED
Solid green = Health
Solid yellow =
A fan(s) speed is 0
A fan(s) is not present
A fan(s) speed is outside critical speed range
A PSU is not present
A PSU does not have power

Component identification 11
System board components
Item
Description
1
PCIe x16 slot
2
Processor 0
3
Memory module (16)
4
Processor 1
5
Power connector (2)
6
SATA connector
7
Mezzanine connector
8
USB 3.0 (2)
9
VGA port
10
Power button

Component identification 12
DIMM slots
DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 8). Use the population order below for spare
replacement.
Memory module population rules
DIMM
Slot #
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
D1
D2
E1
E2
F1
F2
G1
G2
H1
H2
One CPU
1 DIMM
V
2 DIMMs
V
V
4 DIMMs
V
V
V
V
8 DIMMs
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Two CPUs
2 DIMMs
V
V
4 DIMMs
V
V
V
V
6 DIMMs
V
V
V
V
V
V
8 DIMMs
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
16 DIMMs
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V

Component identification 13
DIMM label identification
To determine DIMM characteristics, see the label attached to the DIMM.
Item
Description
Status
1
Capacity
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
2
Rank
1R = Single rank
2R = Dual rank
4R = Quad rank
8R = Octal rank
3
Data width on DRAM
x4 = 4-bit
x8 = 8-bit
x16 = 16-bitt
4
Memory generation
PC4 = DDR4
5
Maximum memory speed
2133 MT/s
2400 MT/s
2666 MT/s
6
CAS latency
P = CAS 15-15-15
T = CAS 17-17-17
U = CAS 20-18-18
V = CAS 19-19-19 (for RDIMM, LRDIMM)
V = CAS 22-19-19 (for 3DS TSV LRDIMM)
7
DIMM type
R = RDIMM (registered)
L = LRDIMM (load reduced)
E = Unbuffered ECC (UDIMM)
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,
see the product QuickSpecs.
Device numbers
Compute node

Component identification 14
Storage node
Fan bay numbering

Operations 15
Operations
Power up the server
NOTE: Before powering up the system, make sure the compute and storage nodes are connected
using external miniSAS cables.
To power up the server, use one of the following methods:
Press the Power On/Standby button.
Use Power Control function through BMC web interface.
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 Power Control function through BMC web interface.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
enters standby mode.
Before proceeding, verify that the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is
amber.

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Setup
Safety and regulatory compliance
For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information
for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
website http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.
Optimum environment
When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standardsdescribed in
this section.
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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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.
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).

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Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a
well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
The recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 5°C (41°F) to
35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F).
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.
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, Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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.

Setup 18
Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source
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 Secondary circuit source. A Secondary
circuit has no direct connection to a Primary circuit and derives its power from a
transformer, converter, or equivalent isolation device.
The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated 27 A.
WARNING: When installing a DC power supply, the ground wire must be connected before
the positive or negative leads.
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 documentation that
ships with the power supply.
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.
Rack warnings
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.

Setup 19
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, adequately
stabilize the rack before extending a component outside the rack. Extend only one component
at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.
WARNING: When installing a server in atelco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately
secured at the top and bottom to the building structure.
Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton
Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing
the server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with
the rack or the server.
The contents of the server shipping carton include:
Compute node
Storage node (2)
Power cord (optional)
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
21).
Installing the server into the rack
To install the server into a rack with square, round, or threaded holes, refer to the instructions that ship
with the rack hardware kit.
WARNING: This server is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment:
Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the
product is not fastened to the rails. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that a
minimum of two people are required for all rack server installations. A third person may be
required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than chest level.
Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is unstable
when not fastened to the rails.
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.

Setup 20
Installing the operating system
This server does not ship with provisioning media.
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. Attempting to run an
unsupported operating system can cause serious and unpredictable results.
To install an operating system, insert the operating system CD into a USB-attached DVD-ROM drive (user
provided) and reboot the node.
Software and firmware should be updated before using the node for the first time, unless any installed
software or components require an older version.
Selecting boot options in BIOS Setup
To install the server into a rack with square, round, or threaded holes, refer to the instructions that ship
with the rack hardware kit.
Procedure
1. Press the Power On/Standby button.
2. During the initial boot, press the Delete keyin the HPE POST screen to enter the BIOS menu screen.
By default, the menus are in the English language.
3. Go to the Boot menu screen and select the desired Boot Option Priority.
4. Press F4 to Save & Exit and continue the booting process using the device you have chosen.
Selecting boot options
This server supports POST hotkeys to select boot options during POST.
Procedure
1. Press the Power On/Standby button.
2. Do one of the following:
a. Press the F7 key to enter Boot Menu.
b. Press the F12 key to enter PXE boot.
Registering the server
To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Product Registration website (http://www.hpe.com/info/register).