HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 User manual

HP ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 670519-006
March 2013
Edition: 6

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Contents 3
Contents
Component identification............................................................................................................... 6
Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 6
Front panel LEDs and buttons ............................................................................................................ 7
Rear panel components.............................................................................................................................. 8
Rear panel LEDs and buttons............................................................................................................. 8
System board components.......................................................................................................................... 9
DIMM slots ................................................................................................................................... 10
System maintenance switch............................................................................................................. 10
NMI header.................................................................................................................................. 11
Drive numbering ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Drive LED definitions................................................................................................................................ 12
FBWC module LED definitions................................................................................................................... 12
Fan modules ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Operations................................................................................................................................. 16
Power up the server................................................................................................................................. 16
Power down the server............................................................................................................................. 16
Remove the server from the rack................................................................................................................ 16
Extend the server from the rack ................................................................................................................. 17
Remove the security bezel (optional) .......................................................................................................... 19
Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 19
Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 19
Remove the processor air baffle ................................................................................................................ 20
Install the processor air baffle ................................................................................................................... 20
Remove the PCI riser cage........................................................................................................................ 21
Install the PCI riser cage........................................................................................................................... 22
Setup......................................................................................................................................... 24
Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 24
Rack planning resources........................................................................................................................... 24
Optimum environment.............................................................................................................................. 24
Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 25
Temperature requirements............................................................................................................... 25
Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 26
Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 26
Server warnings and cautions ................................................................................................................... 26
Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Identifying the contents of the server shipping carton.................................................................................... 28
Installing hardware options....................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the server into the rack................................................................................................................ 28
Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 29
Powering on and selecting boot options ..................................................................................................... 30
Registering the server............................................................................................................................... 30
Hardware options installation....................................................................................................... 31
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Security bezel option ............................................................................................................................... 31

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Drive options .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Drive installation guidelines ............................................................................................................ 32
Installing a hot-plug drive................................................................................................................ 32
Installing a non-hot-plug drive.......................................................................................................... 33
Mini-SAS cable option ............................................................................................................................. 34
Installing the 700 mm Mini-SAS cable.............................................................................................. 34
Installing the 800 mm Mini-SAS cable.............................................................................................. 35
VGA power cable option ......................................................................................................................... 36
Controller options.................................................................................................................................... 38
Installing a storage controller .......................................................................................................... 38
Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack ............................................................................... 39
Optical drive option ................................................................................................................................ 42
Memory options...................................................................................................................................... 45
HP SmartMemory .......................................................................................................................... 47
DIMM identification ....................................................................................................................... 47
Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs ............................................................................................... 48
Memory subsystem architecture ....................................................................................................... 48
Memory protection modes .............................................................................................................. 48
Memory population guidelines ........................................................................................................ 49
Installing a DIMM.......................................................................................................................... 51
Processor and fan module option .............................................................................................................. 52
Installing the front video adapter cable ...................................................................................................... 57
HP Trusted Platform Module option ............................................................................................................ 58
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board ..................................................................................... 59
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module............................................................................................... 60
Retaining the recovery key/password .............................................................................................. 61
Expansion board options.......................................................................................................................... 61
Installing an expansion board ......................................................................................................... 61
FlexibleLOM option ................................................................................................................................. 63
Common slot power supply option............................................................................................................. 64
Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Cabling overview.................................................................................................................................... 67
Drive cabling.......................................................................................................................................... 67
LFF drive cabling ........................................................................................................................... 67
SFF drive cabling........................................................................................................................... 69
Power cabling......................................................................................................................................... 70
Server power cabling..................................................................................................................... 70
FBWC capacitor pack cabling.................................................................................................................. 72
Front panel cabling ................................................................................................................................. 72
Internal USB cabling ................................................................................................................................ 73
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 74
Server mode........................................................................................................................................... 74
HP product QuickSpecs............................................................................................................................ 74
HP iLO Management Engine..................................................................................................................... 74
HP iLO ......................................................................................................................................... 74
Intelligent Provisioning.................................................................................................................... 76
HP Insight Remote Support software ................................................................................................. 78
Scripting Toolkit ............................................................................................................................ 78
HP Service Pack for ProLiant ..................................................................................................................... 78
HP Smart Update Manager............................................................................................................. 79
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 79
Using RBSU .................................................................................................................................. 80

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Auto-configuration process.............................................................................................................. 80
Boot options ................................................................................................................................. 81
Configuring AMP modes ................................................................................................................ 81
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 81
Utilities and features ................................................................................................................................ 82
Array Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................. 82
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ............................................................................................. 83
ROMPaq utility.............................................................................................................................. 83
Automatic Server Recovery ............................................................................................................. 83
USB support.................................................................................................................................. 83
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 84
Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 84
Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 84
Software and firmware................................................................................................................... 85
Version control.............................................................................................................................. 85
HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers ........................................ 85
Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 85
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 86
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................ 86
System battery replacement.......................................................................................................... 87
Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 89
Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................. 89
Turkey RoHS material content declaration................................................................................................... 89
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................. 89
Warranty information .............................................................................................................................. 89
Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 90
Preventing electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 90
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 90
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 91
Environmental specifications ..................................................................................................................... 91
Server specifications ................................................................................................................................ 91
Power supply specifications ...................................................................................................................... 91
HP 460 W CS Power Supply (94%) specifications............................................................................. 92
HP 500 W Multi-output Power Supply specifications .......................................................................... 92
HP 750 W CS Power Supply (94%) specifications............................................................................. 92
HP 750 W DC CS HE power supply (94% efficiency) ........................................................................ 93
Power supply calculations......................................................................................................................... 94
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 95
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 95
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 95
Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................... 95
Acronyms and abbreviations...................................................................................................... 103
Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................... 106
Index
....................................................................................................................................... 107

Component identification 6
Component identification
Front panel components
•SFF
Item Description
1 Optical drive (optional)
2 Front video connector (Front video port adapter required)
3 USB connectors (2)
4 UID LED button
5 Power on/Standby button and system power LED
6 Health LED
7 NIC status LED
8 Serial number/iLO information pull tab*
9 SAS/SATA drives (8)
•LFF
Item Description
1 Optical drive (optional)
2 Serial number/iLO information pull tab*
3 Front video connector (Front video port adapter required)
4 USB connectors (2)
5 UID LED button
6 Power on/Standby button and system power LED
7 Health LED
8
NIC status LED
9 SAS/SATA drives (4)

Component identification 7
*The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. The top side shows the server serial number, and the reverse
shows the default iLO account information. The same information is printed on a label attached to the chassis.
Front panel LEDs and buttons
Item Description Status
1 UID button/LED Solid blue = Activated
Flashing blue (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Remote management or
firmware upgrade in progress
Off = Deactivated
2 Power On/Standby button
and system power LED Solid green = System on Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence
Solid amber = System in standby
Off = No power present*
3 Health LED Solid green = Normal
Flashing amber = System degraded
Flashing red (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = System critical
Fast-flashing red (4 Hz/cycles per sec) = Power fault**
4 NIC status LED Solid green = Link to network
Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active
Off = No network activity
*Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed, power supply failure has
occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected.
**To identify components in a degraded or critical state, see the Systems Insight Display LEDs, check iLO/BIOS logs, and
reference the server troubleshooting guide.

Component identification 8
Rear panel components
Description
1 Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (8, 4, 2, 1)
2 iLO connector
3
NIC connector 2
4 NIC connector1
5 Power supply
6 Serial connector
7 Video connector
8 USB connectors (4)
9 FlexibleLOM slot
Rear panel LEDs and buttons
Item Description Status
1 UID button/LED Blue = Identification is activated
Flashing blue = System is being managed
remotely
Off = Identification is deactivated
2 NIC link LED Green = Link exists
Off = No link exists
3 NIC status LED Green = Activity exists
Flashing green = Activity exists
Off = No activity exists
4 Power supply LED Green = Normal
Off = One or more of the following conditions
exist:
•
AC power unavailable
•
Power supply failed
•
Power supply in standby mode
•
Power supply exceeded current limit

Component identification 9
System board components
Item Description
1 Processor 1DIMM slots
2 Processor socket 1
3
PCI riser connector 1
4 FlexibleLOM connector
5 System maintenance switch
6 Cache module connector
7 PCI riser connector 2
8 TPM connector
9 NMI header
10 Mini-SAS connector
11 SATA connector 2
12 SATA connector 1
13 Internal USB connector
14 Fan connector 8
15 Front panel connectors
16 Fan connector 7

Component identification 10
Item Description
17 Fan connector 6
18 Fan connector 5
19 8-pin power connector
20 Fan connector 4
21 SD card slot
22 Fan connector 3
23 24-pin power connector
24
Fan connector 2
25 System battery
26 FlexibleLOM standby power connector
27 4-pin power connector
28 Redundant power supply connector
29 Discovery service connector
30 Processor socket 2
31 Processor 2 DIMM slots
DIMM slots
DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 12) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the
letter assignments for population guidelines.
NOTE: For proper orientation, the arrows indicate the front of the server.
System maintenance switch
Position Default Function
S1 Off Off = iLO security is enabled
On = iLO security is disabled

Component identification 11
Position Default Function
S2 Off Off = System configuration can be
changed
On = System configuration is locked
S3 Off Reserved
S4 Off Reserved
S5 Off Off = Power-on password is enabled
On = Power-on password is disabled
S6 Off Off = No function
On = Reset configuration
S7 — Reserved
S8 — Reserved
S9 — Reserved
S10 — Reserved
S11 — Reserved
S12 — Reserved
When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase all
system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.
CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to
properly configure the server or data loss could occur.
NMI header
The NMI header enables administrators to perform a memory dump before performing a hard reset. Crash
dump analysis is an essential part of eliminating potential reliability issues, such as hangs or crashes in
operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes can freeze a system, requiring you to
perform a hard reset. Resetting the system erases any information that supports root cause analysis.
Systems running Microsoft® Windows® experience a blue-screen trap when the OS crashes. When this
happens, Microsoft® recommends that system administrators perform an NMI event by temporarily shorting
the NMI header with a jumper. The NMI event enables a hung system to become responsive again.
For additional information, see the HP website
(http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00797875/c00797875.pdf).
Drive numbering
•LFF configuration
•SFF configuration
When using the embedded Smart Array controller in an SFF configuration only drives 1, 2, 3, and 4 are
available.

Component identification 12
Drive LED definitions
Item LED Status Definition
1 Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application.
Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update.
2 Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity
Off No drive activity
3 Do not remove Solid white Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive causes one or more of
the logical drives to fail.
Off Removing the drive does not cause a logical drive to fail.
4 Drive status Solid green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives.
Flashing green The drive is rebuilding or performing a RAID migration, stripe size
migration, capacity expansion, or logical drive extension, or is
erasing.
Flashing
amber/green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail.
Flashing amber The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail.
Solid amber The drive has failed.
Off The drive is not configured by a RAID controller.
FBWC module LED definitions
The FBWC module has three single-color LEDs (one amber and two green). The LEDs on the cache module
installed on a storage controller are duplicated on the reverse side of the module to facilitate status viewing.

Component identification 13
•Cache module installed on a storage controller
•Cache module installed on the system board
1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation
Off Off Off The cache module is not powered.
Off
Flashing 0.5 Hz
Flashing 0.5 Hz
The cache microcontroller is executing from within its
boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host
controller.
Off Flashing 1 Hz Flashing 1 Hz The cache module is powering up, and the capacitor
pack is charging.
Off Off Flashing 1 Hz The cache module is idle, and the capacitor pack is
charging.
Off Off On The cache module is idle, and the capacitor pack is
charged.
Off On On The cache module is idle, the capacitor pack is charged,
and the cache contains data that has not yet been
written to the drives.
Off Flashing 1 Hz Off A backup is in progress.
Off On Off The current backup is complete with no errors.
Flashing 1 Hz
Flashing 1 Hz
Off
The current backup failed, and data has been lost.
Flashing 1 Hz Flashing 1 Hz On A power error occurred during the previous or current
boot. Data might be corrupt.
Flashing 1 Hz On Off An overtemperature condition exists.

Component identification 14
1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation
Flashing 2 Hz Flashing 2 Hz Off The capacitor pack is not attached.
Flashing 2 Hz Flashing 2 Hz On The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but
has not reached sufficient charge to perform a full
backup.
On On Off The current backup is complete, but power fluctuations
occurred during the backup.
On On On The cache module microcontroller has failed.
Fan modules
•One-processor configuration
When only one processor is installed, for proper cooling, make sure the fan blanks are installed in fan
positions 1, 2, and 5.
•Two-processor configuration

Component identification 15
When processor 2 is installed, install fans in positions 2 and 5.

Operations 16
Operations
Power up the server
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.
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 a virtual power button selection through iLO.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters
standby mode.
Before proceeding, verify the server is in standby mode by observing that the system power LED is amber.
Remove the server from the rack
WARNING: This server is very 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. HP 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.

Operations 17
IMPORTANT: The requirement of extending or removing the server from the rack when
performing installation and maintenance procedures depends on the rail system used:
•If using a ball-bearing rail system, you can perform most installations and maintenance by
simply extending the server from the rack.
•If using a friction rail system, to perform installations or maintenance that requires access panel
removal, remove the server from the rack.
To remove the server from an HP, Compaq-branded, Telco, or third-party rack:
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Disconnect all peripheral cables and power cords from the server rear panel.
3. Extend the server from the rack (on page 17).
4. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the rack
mounting option.
5. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
Extend the server from the rack
IMPORTANT: The requirement of extending or removing the server from the rack when
performing installation and maintenance procedures depends on the rail system used:
•If using a ball-bearing rail system, you can perform most installations and maintenance by
simply extending the server from the rack.
•If using a friction rail system, to perform installations or maintenance that requires access panel
removal, remove the server from the rack.
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is
adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release
latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.
4. Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the server.
If the server does not extend from the rack, pull down each quick release lever, and use a T-25
screwdriver to loosen the screws located within the lever housing.

Operations 18
5. Extend the server from the rack.
6. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then
press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release
latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.

Operations 19
Remove the security bezel (optional)
To access the front panel components, unlock and then remove the security bezel.
Remove the access panel
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
oExtend the server from the rack (on page 17).
oRemove the server from the rack (on page 16).
4. Open the locking latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and then remove the access
panel.
If the locking latch is engaged, then use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the latch.
Install the access panel
1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the locking latch open. Allow the panel to extend past
the rear of the server by approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 inch).

Operations 20
2. Press the locking latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.
3. Use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to tighten the security screw on the locking latch.
Remove the processor air baffle
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
oExtend the server from the rack (on page 17).
oRemove the server from the rack (on page 16).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 19).
5. Remove the processor air baffle.
Install the processor air baffle
1. Place the air baffle over the system board.
2. Push down the air baffle.