HP ML530 - ProLiant - 128 MB RAM Operating and safety instructions

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HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2
Server
Setup and Installation Guide
February 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 225579-002

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HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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About This Guide
Audience Assumptions......................................................................................................xv
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................xv
Symbols on Equipment ................................................................................................... xvi
Rack Stability ................................................................................................................. xvii
Symbols in Text............................................................................................................. xviii
Related Documents.......................................................................................................... xix
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................xix
Technical Support ..................................................................................................... xix
HP Website .................................................................................................................xx
Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................................xx
Optional Installation Service .............................................................................................xx
Reader’s Comments ........................................................................................................ xxi
Chapter 1
Server Features
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Standard Features ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Processors ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Memory..................................................................................................................... 1-4
PCI-X Expansion Slots ............................................................................................. 1-5
Embedded Network Interface Controller.................................................................. 1-6
SCSI Support ............................................................................................................ 1-6
System Monitoring ................................................................................................... 1-7
Hot-Plug Fans ........................................................................................................... 1-8
Hot-Plug Power Supplies.......................................................................................... 1-8
Storage Media........................................................................................................... 1-9

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Video .........................................................................................................................1-9
Server Configuration and Management .........................................................................1-10
Integrated Features ..................................................................................................1-10
Software Tools and Utilities....................................................................................1-12
Warranties......................................................................................................................1-14
Security Features............................................................................................................1-14
Diagnostic Tools ............................................................................................................1-15
Chapter 2
Planning the Server Installation
Optimum Environment ....................................................................................................2-2
Space and Airflow Requirements..............................................................................2-2
Temperature Requirements .......................................................................................2-3
Power Requirements..................................................................................................2-4
Grounding Requirements ..........................................................................................2-5
Rack Planning Resources.................................................................................................2-6
Rack Warnings.................................................................................................................2-7
Server Warnings and Cautions.........................................................................................2-8
Server Shipping Carton Contents.....................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3
Installing Hardware Options
Differences Between the Tower- and Rack-Model Servers.............................................3-4
Chassis Configuration ...............................................................................................3-5
Opening the Front Bezel Door ..................................................................................3-7
Preparing for an Installation.............................................................................................3-8
Powering Down the Server........................................................................................3-8
Locating and Removing the Torx T-15 Tool ............................................................3-9
Removing the Access Panel ....................................................................................3-10
Opening the Hot-Plug Door ....................................................................................3-12
Processors ......................................................................................................................3-14
Installing an Additional Processor ..........................................................................3-15
Upgrading a Processor.............................................................................................3-22
Hot-Plug Fan..................................................................................................................3-30
Memory..........................................................................................................................3-33
Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards ..................................................................................3-33
PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards ..........................................................................3-34
PCI-X Slot Architecture ..........................................................................................3-34

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Embedded NIC ....................................................................................................... 3-37
Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board .......................................................... 3-37
Remote Insight Board.................................................................................................... 3-42
Hot-Plug Power Supplies .............................................................................................. 3-46
Internal Storage Areas ................................................................................................... 3-52
Drive Bays .............................................................................................................. 3-54
Removable Media Bays .......................................................................................... 3-60
Installing a DVD Drive in the CD-ROM Drive Bay .............................................. 3-66
External Devices............................................................................................................ 3-73
Connecting an External Device using the Internal-to-External
SCSI Cable Assembly............................................................................................. 3-73
Connecting an External Device to an Expansion Board ......................................... 3-74
Chapter 4
PCI-X Technology
PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards .................................................................................. 4-2
Slot Architecture.............................................................................................................. 4-2
Embedded NIC ................................................................................................................ 4-4
Performance Balancing ................................................................................................... 4-4
Expansion Slot Speed LEDs............................................................................................ 4-6
PCI-X Hot Plug Technology ........................................................................................... 4-7
PCI-X Hot Plug Features .......................................................................................... 4-7
PCI-X Hot Plug Requirements.................................................................................. 4-8
PCI Hot Plug Utility ................................................................................................. 4-9
PCI Hot Plug Button ................................................................................................. 4-9
Expansion Slot LEDs.............................................................................................. 4-10
Performing PCI Hot Plug Operations............................................................................ 4-13
Hot Installing an Expansion Board ......................................................................... 4-14
Hot Removing an Expansion Board ....................................................................... 4-18
PCI Hot Plug Utilities.................................................................................................... 4-21
PCI Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT ................................................................... 4-22
Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console.................................................. 4-22
Chapter 5
Installing the Rack Server
Server Installation Overview........................................................................................... 5-2
Preparing the Rack for Server Installation ...................................................................... 5-3
Measuring with the Template ................................................................................... 5-3

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Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame..................................................................5-6
Installing the Rack Rail Assemblies..........................................................................5-8
Preparing the Server for Rack Installation.....................................................................5-10
Attaching the Server Rails.......................................................................................5-11
Removing the Power Supplies ................................................................................5-12
Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket .....................................................5-14
Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................................5-15
Loading the Server into the Rack Rails...................................................................5-15
Attaching the Cable Management Arm...................................................................5-19
Reinstalling the Power Supplies..............................................................................5-20
Securing the Server in the Rack for Shipping................................................................5-21
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices.....................................................5-22
Securing Cables with the Cable Management Arm .......................................................5-24
Securing Server Cables ...........................................................................................5-24
Securing the Power Cord.........................................................................................5-25
Powering Up the Server.................................................................................................5-26
Installing an Operating System......................................................................................5-27
Registering Your Server ................................................................................................5-28
Routine Maintenance .....................................................................................................5-29
Chapter 6
Installing the Tower Server
Server Installation Guidelines..........................................................................................6-2
Connecting the AC Power Cord and Peripheral Devices ................................................6-3
Power Cord Guidelines .............................................................................................6-5
Powering Up the Server...................................................................................................6-5
Installing an Operating System........................................................................................6-7
Registering Your Server ..................................................................................................6-9
Routine Maintenance .......................................................................................................6-9
Chapter 7
Cabling the Server
Internal Cabling Configurations ......................................................................................7-6
Internal Drives and Storage Devices .........................................................................7-6
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition .........................................................................7-10
Power Button Assembly..........................................................................................7-11
External Cabling Configurations ...................................................................................7-12
External SCSI Hard Drives .....................................................................................7-12

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External Storage Devices........................................................................................ 7-12
External USB Devices ............................................................................................ 7-15
Rack Cabling Guidelines............................................................................................... 7-16
Routing Cables and Power Cords ........................................................................... 7-17
Chapter 8
Server Configuration and Utilities
ROM-Based Setup Utility ............................................................................................... 8-2
Navigating RBSU ..................................................................................................... 8-2
Saving RBSU Configuration Settings....................................................................... 8-3
Using RBSU ............................................................................................................. 8-3
Configuring Advanced Memory Protection............................................................ 8-10
Saving RBSU Configuration Settings for Multiple Server Replication.................. 8-10
Redundant ROM Support.............................................................................................. 8-11
Switching to the Backup ROM Through the ROM-Based Setup Utility................ 8-11
Accessing Redundant ROM Using the System Maintenance Switch..................... 8-12
Flashing the System ROM............................................................................................. 8-12
Upgrading the System ROM using the ROMPaq Utility........................................ 8-13
Remote ROM Flash ................................................................................................ 8-13
ROM Legacy USB Support........................................................................................... 8-14
SmartStart CD ............................................................................................................... 8-15
SmartStart Diskette Builder........................................................................................... 8-15
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit.......................................................................................... 8-16
Insight Manager 7.......................................................................................................... 8-17
Diagnostics Utility......................................................................................................... 8-18
Automatic Server Recovery-2 ....................................................................................... 8-18
Integrated Management Log.......................................................................................... 8-19
Viewing the Log ..................................................................................................... 8-19
Multi-Initiator Configuration Utility ............................................................................. 8-21
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

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Modifications ........................................................................................................... A-4
Cables ....................................................................................................................... A-4
Mouse Compliance Statement..................................................................................A-4
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) .................................................................................. A-4
Class A Equipment................................................................................................... A-4
Class B Equipment ................................................................................................... A-4
European Union Notice ..................................................................................................A-5
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
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage.................................................................................... B-1
Grounding Methods ........................................................................................................ B-2
Appendix C
System LEDs and Switches
System LEDs .................................................................................................................. C-1
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... C-2
System Board LEDs ................................................................................................. C-4
Memory Board LEDs and Icons............................................................................... C-5
Expansion Slot LEDs ............................................................................................... C-5
Expansion Slot Speed LEDs..................................................................................... C-8
Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................. C-9
Hot-Plug Fan LEDs................................................................................................ C-10
Embedded NIC Connector Activity LEDs............................................................. C-12
Rear Unit Identification LED and Button .............................................................. C-13
Hot-Plug Hard Drive LEDs.................................................................................... C-14
System LEDs and Internal Health LED Status Combinations ............................... C-18
System Board Switches ................................................................................................ C-20

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System Maintenance Switch ...................................................................................C-21
Non-Maskable Interrupt Switch..............................................................................C-22
System Configuration Settings......................................................................................C-22
Appendix D
Troubleshooting
When the Server Does Not Start .................................................................................... D-3
Diagnostic Steps ............................................................................................................. D-5
Problems After Initial Boot .......................................................................................... D-11
ROMPaq Disaster Recovery......................................................................................... D-14
Other Information Resources ....................................................................................... D-15
Appendix E
Server Specifications
Appendix F
System Battery
System Board Battery Replacement................................................................................ F-1
Index
List of Figures
1-1 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 tower-model server............................................ 1-3
1-2 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 rack-model server.............................................. 1-4
2-1 ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers installed in a rack ........................................ 2-1
2-2 Rack-mounting hardware........................................................................................ 2-10
3-1 Front view of the tower model with the front bezel door removed and
front view of the rack model..................................................................................... 3-5
3-2 Rear view of the tower-model and rack-model server .............................................. 3-6
3-3 Opening the front bezel door on the tower-model server ......................................... 3-7
3-4 Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool............................................................... 3-9
3-5 Removing the front bezel door ............................................................................... 3-10
3-6 Removing the access panel (tower server).............................................................. 3-11
3-7 Locating the hot-plug door key............................................................................... 3-12
3-8 Unlocking and opening the hot-plug door .............................................................. 3-13
3-9 Removing the processor air baffle .......................................................................... 3-15

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3-10 Processor sockets and PPM slots on the system board............................................3-16
3-11 Lifting the processor retaining bracket and processor locking lever.......................3-17
3-12 Installing the processor/heatsink assembly and securing the
processor locking lever............................................................................................3-18
3-13 Installing a PPM ......................................................................................................3-19
3-14 Securing the processor retaining bracket.................................................................3-20
3-15 Installing the processor air baffle ............................................................................3-21
3-16 Removing the processor air baffle...........................................................................3-23
3-17 Lifting the processor retaining bracket....................................................................3-24
3-18 Removing a PPM ....................................................................................................3-24
3-19 Removing a processor .............................................................................................3-25
3-20 Installing the processor/heatsink assembly and securing the
processor locking lever............................................................................................3-26
3-21 Installing a PPM ......................................................................................................3-27
3-22 Securing the processor retaining bracket.................................................................3-28
3-23 Installing the processor air baffle ............................................................................3-29
3-24 CPU and I/O hot-plug fan bays (view from the front panel looking down)............3-30
3-25 Installing CPU or I/O hot-plug fans ........................................................................3-31
3-26 Locating the CPU or I/O hot-plug fan LED ............................................................3-31
3-27 PCI-X expansion slots and buses ............................................................................3-35
3-28 Expansion slot speed LEDs.....................................................................................3-36
3-29 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............3-38
3-30 Locking the PCI retaining clip open........................................................................3-39
3-31 Inserting and securing an expansion board .............................................................3-40
3-32 Securing the PCI retaining clip ...............................................................................3-41
3-33 30-pin and 16-pin remote management connectors.................................................3-43
3-34 Cabling the Remote Insight Light-Out Pro to the system board (30-pin) ...............3-44
3-35 Cabling the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition to the system board (16-pin) .......3-44
3-36 The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (left) and
Remote Insight Lights-Out Pro (right) rear panel connectors .................................3-45
3-37 Hot-plug power supplies (rack configuration) ........................................................3-47
3-38 Removing the power supply blank from its bay......................................................3-48
3-39 Installing the hot-plug power supply.......................................................................3-49
3-40 Installing the retaining screw ..................................................................................3-50
3-41 Power supply LEDs (rack configuration)................................................................3-51
3-42 Internal storage device locations in the rack-model server .....................................3-53
3-43 Hot-plug hard drive installation order .....................................................................3-55
3-44 Removing the drive blank from the next available hot-plug drive bay ...................3-56
3-45 Installing a hot-plug hard drive ...............................................................................3-57

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3-46 Removing the drive blank from the next available hot-plug hard drive bay .......... 3-58
3-47 Installing the HP universal hot-plug tape drive ...................................................... 3-59
3-48 Removing the media bay blanks (tower model) ..................................................... 3-61
3-49 Removing the removable media bay blank rails..................................................... 3-62
3-50 Affixing the removable media bay blank rails to a SCSI or IDE device ................ 3-62
3-51 Installing a SCSI or IDE device in the removable media bays (tower model) ....... 3-63
3-52 Cable routing of an IDE device from the removable media bay to the
secondary IDE connector on the system board....................................................... 3-65
3-53 Removing a CPU or I/O fan.................................................................................... 3-67
3-54 Removing a fan basket............................................................................................ 3-68
3-55 Extending the system tray....................................................................................... 3-68
3-56 Removing the drive air baffle ................................................................................. 3-69
3-57 Disconnecting cables from the CD-ROM drive...................................................... 3-69
3-58 Removing the CD-ROM drive................................................................................ 3-70
3-59 Installing a DVD drive in the CD-ROM drive bay................................................. 3-71
3-60 Cabling a DVD drive from the CD-ROM drive bay to the
primary IDE connector on the system board .......................................................... 3-72
3-61 Connecting an external device to the VHDCI SCSI connector .............................. 3-74
3-62 Connecting an external storage device to an expansion board ............................... 3-75
4-1 PCI-X expansion slots and buses.............................................................................. 4-3
4-2 Expansion slot speed LEDs ...................................................................................... 4-6
4-3 Internal expansion slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug button ......................................... 4-10
4-4 External expansion slot LEDs................................................................................. 4-11
4-5 Powering down the slot with the port-colored PCI Hot Plug button ...................... 4-14
4-6 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............ 4-15
4-7 Locking the PCI retaining clip open ....................................................................... 4-15
4-8 Inserting a PCI Hot Plug expansion board.............................................................. 4-16
4-9 Securing the PCI retaining clip ............................................................................... 4-16
4-10 Powering down the slot with the port-colored PCI Hot Plug button ...................... 4-18
4-11 Locking the PCI retaining clip open ....................................................................... 4-19
4-12 Releasing the expansion board with the expansion board release handle............... 4-19
4-13 Removing a PCI Hot Plug expansion board from the server .................................. 4-20
5-1 Measuring with the rack template on the front of the rack ....................................... 5-5
5-2 Inserting cage nuts into the rack frame ..................................................................... 5-7
5-3 Inserting the rack rail assembly into the rack (other rack details are removed for
clarity)....................................................................................................................... 5-8
5-4 Releasing the rail compression lever ........................................................................ 5-9
5-5 Inserting screws to secure the rack rail assembly in the rack ................................. 5-10
5-6 Positioning the server rail on the chassis ................................................................ 5-11

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5-7 Server power supplies .............................................................................................5-12
5-8 Removing the server power supplies.......................................................................5-13
5-9 Attaching a cable management arm bracket to the server .......................................5-14
5-10 Locking the inner slide rails into place ...................................................................5-16
5-11 Aligning the server rails with the inner slide rails...................................................5-17
5-12 Loading the rack server ...........................................................................................5-18
5-13 Securing the installed server in the rack..................................................................5-18
5-14 Attaching the cable management arm to the rear post of the rack ..........................5-19
5-15 Attaching the cable management arm to the cable management arm bracket.........5-20
5-16 Securing the server in the rack for shipping............................................................5-21
5-17 Rear panel connectors and components (rack server) .............................................5-23
5-18 Server cables secured to the cable management arm ..............................................5-24
5-19 Securing the AC power cord to the server...............................................................5-25
5-20 Powering up the rack server ....................................................................................5-26
5-21 Inserting the CD into the rack server.......................................................................5-28
6-1 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 tower server .......................................................6-2
6-2 Rear panel connectors and components (tower server) .............................................6-4
6-3 Powering up the tower server....................................................................................6-6
6-4 Inserting the CD into the tower server ......................................................................6-8
7-1 System board connectors...........................................................................................7-3
7-2 Power backplane connectors .....................................................................................7-4
7-3 Cable routing of a SCSI device from the removable media bay to internal SCSI
connector B on the system board ..............................................................................7-7
7-4 Cable routing of an IDE device from the removable media bay to the
system board..............................................................................................................7-8
7-5 Cable routing of the DVD drive from the CD-ROM drive bay to the
system board..............................................................................................................7-9
7-6 Cable routing of the Remote Insight Lights-Out Pro (30-pin) ................................7-10
7-7 Cable routing of the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (16-pin) ..........................7-11
7-8 Standard cable routing of an external storage device through the VHDCI SCSI
connector .................................................................................................................7-13
7-9 Standard cable routing of an external storage device through an
expansion board.......................................................................................................7-14
7-10 Rear panel USB connectors.....................................................................................7-15
7-11 ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server installed in a Compaq branded rack with
properly routed cabling ...........................................................................................7-17
C-1 Front panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... C-2
C-2 System board LEDs.................................................................................................. C-4
C-3 External expansion slot LEDs .................................................................................. C-5

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C-4 Internal expansion slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug button ...........................................C-6
C-5 Expansion slot speed LEDs ......................................................................................C-8
C-6 Power supply LEDs (rack configuration) .................................................................C-9
C-7 Hot-plug fan LEDs..................................................................................................C-10
C-8 Embedded NIC connector activity LEDs................................................................C-12
C-9 Rear UID and button...............................................................................................C-13
C-10 Hot-plug hard drive LEDs ......................................................................................C-15
C-11 System board switches............................................................................................C-20
F-1 Locating the system battery ...................................................................................... F-2
F-2 Removing the battery................................................................................................ F-2
F-3 Installing the battery ................................................................................................. F-3
List of Tables
2-1 Rack-Mounting Hardware ...................................................................................... 2-10
3-1 Gaining Access to Internal Components................................................................... 3-4
3-2 Front Chassis Components ....................................................................................... 3-5
3-3 Rear Chassis Components......................................................................................... 3-6
3-4 Processor Sockets and PPM Slots on the System Board ........................................ 3-16
3-5 CPU and I/O Hot-Plug Fan Locations .................................................................... 3-30
3-6 CPU and I/O Hot-Plug Fan LEDs........................................................................... 3-32
3-7 PCI-X Expansion Slots and Buses.......................................................................... 3-35
3-8 Expansion Slot Speed LEDs ................................................................................... 3-36
3-9 Remote Insight Board Connectors .......................................................................... 3-45
3-10 Hot-Plug Power Supply Locations.......................................................................... 3-47
3-11 Power Supply LEDs................................................................................................ 3-51
3-12 Internal Storage Device Locations.......................................................................... 3-53
4-1 PCI-X Expansion Slots and Buses............................................................................ 4-3
4-2 Recommended PCI-X Expansion Slot Population Order ......................................... 4-5
4-3 Expansion Slot Speed LEDs ..................................................................................... 4-6
4-4 Internal Expansion Slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug Button ....................................... 4-10
4-5 External Expansion Slot LEDs ............................................................................... 4-11
4-6 PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs .................................................................................. 4-12
5-1 Power Supply Locations ......................................................................................... 5-12
5-2 Rear Panel Connectors and Components (Rack Server)......................................... 5-23
5-3 Front Panel LED Activity During the Power-On Sequence ................................... 5-27
6-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Components (Tower Server)......................................... 6-4
6-2 Front Panel LED Activity During the Power-On Sequence ..................................... 6-6

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7-1 System Board Connectors .........................................................................................7-3
7-2 Power Backplane Connectors....................................................................................7-4
7-3 Required Cables ........................................................................................................7-5
8-1 RBSU Default Settings..............................................................................................8-8
C-1 Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... C-2
C-2 System Board LEDs ................................................................................................. C-4
C-3 External Expansion Slot LEDs................................................................................. C-5
C-4 Internal Expansion Slot LEDs and PCI Hot Plug Button......................................... C-6
C-5 PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs.................................................................................... C-7
C-6 Expansion Slot Speed LEDs..................................................................................... C-8
C-7 Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................................. C-9
C-8 Hot-Plug Fan LEDs................................................................................................ C-10
C-9 Embedded NIC Connector Activity LEDs............................................................. C-12
C-10 Hot-Plug Hard Drive LEDs.................................................................................... C-15
C-11 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations..................................................... C-16
C-12 System LEDs and Internal Health LED Status Combinations ............................... C-18
C-13 System Board Switches.......................................................................................... C-20
C-14 System Maintenance Switch (SW4)....................................................................... C-21
D-1 Diagnostic Steps.......................................................................................................D-5
D-2 Is the System Power LED Off? ................................................................................ D-6
D-3 Is the System Power LED Green?............................................................................D-7
D-4 Is the External Health LED Green?.......................................................................... D-8
D-5 Is the Internal Health LED Green?........................................................................... D-8
D-6 Is the Monitor Displaying Information?................................................................. D-10
D-7 Problems After Initial Boot .................................................................................... D-11
D-8 Troubleshooting Resources .................................................................................... D-15
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About This Guide
This guide provides IT administrators and technicians step-by-step instructions for
installation, and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future
upgrades for the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server. The guide explains the
standard and optional features of HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers, how to
install hardware options for enhanced system performance, how to install and
configure memory, how to install expansion boards, how to install rack and tower
models of the servers, and how to cable and configure the servers.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is intended for IT administrators and technicians who are setting up and
installing ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers. The guide assumes readers have a
working knowledge of standard computer hardware, software, operating systems, and
server installation equipment and procedures. Readers must also understand standard
computer industry terminology and safety procedures regarding moving and working
with heavy, electronic equipment.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.

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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
warnings are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.
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.

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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
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.
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.

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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.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents essential information to explain a concept
or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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Related Documents
For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following
documentation:
• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server
• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the
access panel of your server
• The installation documentation that ship with option kits
• The Documentation CD, which includes the following resources:
— Servers Troubleshooting Guide
— Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide
— ROM-Based Setup Utility Guide
— PCI Hot Plug Administration Guide
— Memory installation guide
— A link to the maintenance and service guide
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)

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• 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.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Optional Installation Service
You may choose to have HP install your system. The installation service can be
purchased as a CarePaq packaged service or as a customized service agreement to
meet your specific requirements. Some of the CarePaq services are as follows:
• CarePaq Installation Services for Hardware
• CarePaq Hardware and Operating System Installation for ProLiant Servers
• CarePaq Installation and Start-up Services for Microsoft Windows 2000 and
Windows NT operating systems