HP NetServer e 800 User manual

HP Part Number D9394-90000
Printed June 2000
HP NetServer E 800
Installation Guide

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Contents
Setting Up the HP NetServer E 800................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
Step 1: Attaching all the Cables................................................................. 2
Step 2: Opening the HP NetServer............................................................ 3
Step 3: Installing Memory.......................................................................... 5
Step 4: Installing Mass Storage Devices.................................................... 6
Step 5: Installing Adapter Boards............................................................. 10
Step 6: Installing a Second Processor ..................................................... 14
Step 7: Configuring the HP NetServer..................................................... 19

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Setting Up the HP NetServer E 800
Introduction
This installation guide is a quick reference for HP NetServer E 800 installation.
Skip any steps that do not apply to your installation. Refer to the figures below
for connection and operating information. For more information, refer to the
HP NetServer E 800 User Guide.
Flexible
Disk Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Power ON/OFF/
Sleep Switch
Power ON/
OFF/Sleep LED
SCSI Drive
Activity LED
Optional Back-Up
Tape Drive
Power
Mouse
Keyboard
USB(2) LAN
Serial A
Parallel
Serial B
Video
(SVGA)
Key Lock
External SCSI
(Optional)
Fold-Out
Feet (4)
Unlocked Position
Locked Position

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Step 1: Attaching all the Cables
If you are not installing any accessories, attach all available cables to the
respective connectors, then go to "Step 7: Configuring the HP NetServer."
NOTE The two USB connectors are reserved for printers, scanners,
and external modems. The NetServer does not support USB
connections for the keyboard and mouse.
Power
Power Cord
Strain Relief
Mouse
Keyboard
Video
SVGA
LAN

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Step 2: Opening the HP NetServer
Tools Required:
•¼ inch flat-blade screwdriver
•Torx T-15 driver
WARNING Before removing the cover, always disconnect the power cord
and remove the telephone cable.
Disconnect the power cord to avoid exposure to high energy
levels that may cause burns when parts are short-circuited by
metal objects such as tools or jewelry. Disconnect telephone
cables to avoid exposure to shock hazard from telephone
ringing voltages.
Key-
Lock
Slotted
Thumbscrews(6)

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Front of Chassis
Bottom of Chassis
Cover
Cover
Latch Opening
Air Duct
Latch

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Step 3: Installing Memory
•Use only HP DIMMs, which are 3.3V, 168-pin, PC133 (133 MHz),
buffered SDRAM DIMMs in 128 MB, 256 MB, or 512 MB.
•DIMMs may be installed in any slot, in any combination (sizes mixed), in
any order, but HP recommends starting at slot 0 and filling the slots in
order with the largest size first: 0, 1, 2, and 3.
•Ensure both latches close on the DIMM when completely installed.
System Board
0123
Retaining Latches
DIMM Slot
Keys
Notches

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Step 4: Installing Mass Storage Devices
•The NetServer is internally limited to 7 mass storage shelves.
The flexible disk drive and CD-ROM drive, which are standard on all
models of the HP NetServer E 800, occupy shelves 1 and 2 respectively.
•If a backup tape drive is used, it will occupy shelf 3.
•Shelves 4, 5, 6, and 7 are available for up to four SCSI hard drives and at
least one is required for the boot drive.
•IDE drives are not supported in this NetServer.
CAUTION Do not connect high voltage differential (HVD) SCSI devices
on the SCSI bus or you will damage the other devices.
1. Remove the Drive Cage by loosening the three captive screws.
Top of Chassis (Side view)
Captive Screws (3)
Front of
HP NetServer
Hard Disk
Drive Cage
(removable)
Shelf 1
Shelf 2
Shelf 3
Shelves 4-7 (4)
2. Install the SCSI hard disk drive.