HP Proliant DL580 Operating and safety instructions

HP ProLiant DL580
Generation 2 Server
Setup and Installation Guide
May 2003 (Third Edition)
Part Number 230835-003
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About This Guide
Audience Assumptions......................................................................................................xv
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................xv
Symbols on Equipment .....................................................................................................xv
Rack Stability ................................................................................................................. xvii
Symbols in Text.............................................................................................................. xvii
Related Documents........................................................................................................ xviii
Getting Help .................................................................................................................. xviii
Technical Support ................................................................................................... xviii
HP Website ............................................................................................................... xix
Authorized Reseller .................................................................................................. xix
Optional Installation Service .............................................................................................xx
Reader’s Comments ..........................................................................................................xx
Chapter 1
Server Features
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Standard Features ............................................................................................................ 1-5
Processors ................................................................................................................. 1-5
Memory..................................................................................................................... 1-5
PCI-X Expansion Slots ............................................................................................. 1-7
Network Interface Controller.................................................................................... 1-7
System Health Indicators .......................................................................................... 1-8
Integrated Lights-Out................................................................................................ 1-9
SCSI Support .......................................................................................................... 1-10
Storage and Media Drives....................................................................................... 1-12
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Hot-Plug Fans..........................................................................................................1-12
Hot-Plug Power Supplies ........................................................................................1-13
Standard Interfaces..................................................................................................1-14
Video .......................................................................................................................1-14
ROM........................................................................................................................1-14
Server Configuration and Management .........................................................................1-15
Integrated Features ..................................................................................................1-15
Software Tools and Utilities....................................................................................1-17
Security Features............................................................................................................1-18
Diagnostic Tools ............................................................................................................1-19
Warranties and Services.................................................................................................1-20
Three-Year, On-Site, Limited Global Warranty......................................................1-20
Next Business Day Response ..................................................................................1-20
Pre-Failure Warranty...............................................................................................1-21
Server Registration ........................................................................................................1-21
Chapter 2
Integrated Lights-Out
Features............................................................................................................................2-2
Integrated Lights-Out Standard Security Override ..........................................................2-6
Integration with Insight Manager 7..................................................................................2-8
Browser Support ..............................................................................................................2-8
Configuration and Operation ...........................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Smart Array 5i Plus Controller
Overview of Controller Features .....................................................................................3-1
Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler..............................................................................3-3
Memory............................................................................................................................3-4
Controller Interface..........................................................................................................3-4
Drive Array Technology..................................................................................................3-4
Fault Management Features.............................................................................................3-5
Chapter 4
Planning the Server Installation
Optimum Environment ....................................................................................................4-2
Space and Airflow Requirements..............................................................................4-2
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Temperature Requirements....................................................................................... 4-3
Power Requirements ................................................................................................. 4-3
Grounding Requirements .......................................................................................... 4-4
Rack Planning Resources ................................................................................................ 4-5
Rack Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................... 4-6
Server Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................ 4-7
Server Shipping Contents................................................................................................ 4-7
Removing Shipping Bracket from PCI Basket ......................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5
Installing Hardware Options
Additional Options and Procedures................................................................................. 5-3
Hot-Plug and Non-Hot-Plug Options........................................................................ 5-3
Front Panel Components........................................................................................... 5-5
Rear Panel Components............................................................................................ 5-6
Preparing for an Installation ............................................................................................ 5-7
Powering Down the Server ....................................................................................... 5-7
Locating and Removing the Torx T-15 Tool............................................................ 5-8
Extending the Server from the Rack ......................................................................... 5-9
Access Panels ................................................................................................................ 5-12
Opening and Removing the Access Panels............................................................. 5-13
Replacing the Access Panels................................................................................... 5-16
Processors and PPMs..................................................................................................... 5-19
Locating the Processors and PPMs ......................................................................... 5-20
Installing a Processor and PPM .............................................................................. 5-21
Internal Storage and Media Areas ................................................................................. 5-28
Locating the Internal Storage and Media Drives .................................................... 5-29
Drive Bays .............................................................................................................. 5-30
Slimline Drive Bays................................................................................................ 5-37
Hot-Plug Fans................................................................................................................ 5-40
Locating Hot-Plug Fans .......................................................................................... 5-41
Removing a Hot-Plug Fan ...................................................................................... 5-42
Replacing a Hot-Plug Fan....................................................................................... 5-43
Hot-Plug Power Supplies .............................................................................................. 5-44
Locating the Power Supplies .................................................................................. 5-44
Removing a Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply or Blank..................................... 5-45
Installing a Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply ..................................................... 5-46
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Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler............................................................................5-48
Locating the Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler ................................................5-48
Installing the Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler ...............................................5-49
Chapter 6
Memory
Memory Boards ...............................................................................................................6-2
Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Technology............................................................6-9
Features .....................................................................................................................6-9
DIMM Installation Requirements .............................................................................6-9
Advanced Memory Protection Modes ...........................................................................6-10
Online Spare Memory Technology .........................................................................6-10
Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology .........................................................6-12
Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory Technology ................................................................6-13
Hot-Add Memory Functionality..............................................................................6-15
Software.........................................................................................................................6-17
Configuring the Memory ...............................................................................................6-18
Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures.....................................................6-19
Removing a Memory Board ....................................................................................6-20
Removing a DIMM .................................................................................................6-22
Installing a DIMM...................................................................................................6-23
Installing a Memory Board......................................................................................6-24
Chapter 7
PCI-X Technology
PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards...................................................................................7-1
Slot Architecture and Buses.............................................................................................7-2
Performance Balancing....................................................................................................7-3
PCI-X Hot Plug Technology............................................................................................7-4
PCI-X Hot Plug Requirements ..................................................................................7-4
PCI-X Hot Plug Utility..............................................................................................7-5
PCI-X Hot Plug Button .............................................................................................7-5
Hot-Plug PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs .....................................................................7-6
Performing PCI-X Hot Plug Operations ..........................................................................7-9
Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug Expansion Board ......................................................7-10
Installing or Replacing a PCI-X Hot Plug Expansion Board ..................................7-12
Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board...........................................................7-17
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PCI-X Hot Plug Utilities ............................................................................................... 7-22
PCI-X Hot Plug Utility for Windows NT ............................................................... 7-23
Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console.................................................. 7-24
Chapter 8
Installing the Server in a Rack
Server Installation Overview........................................................................................... 8-2
Preparing the Rack for Server Installation ...................................................................... 8-3
Measuring with the Rack Template .......................................................................... 8-3
Installing the Rack Rail Assemblies ......................................................................... 8-6
Preparing the Server for Rack Installation ...................................................................... 8-8
Attaching the Server Rails ........................................................................................ 8-8
Removing the Power Supplies .................................................................................. 8-9
Installing the Server in the Rack ................................................................................... 8-10
Loading the Server into the Rack Rails .................................................................. 8-10
Reinstalling the Power Supplies ............................................................................. 8-14
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices..................................................... 8-14
Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................... 8-16
Attaching the Cable Management Arm......................................................................... 8-17
Attaching the Cable Management Arm to a Square-Hole Rack ............................. 8-17
Attaching the Cable Management Arm to a Round-Hole Rack.............................. 8-19
Attaching the Cable Management Arm to the Server ............................................. 8-21
Securing the Cables to the Cable Management Arm .............................................. 8-23
Chapter 9
Server Setup
Powering Up the Server................................................................................................... 9-1
Installing an Operating System ....................................................................................... 9-2
Registering the Server ..................................................................................................... 9-3
Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................... 9-3
Chapter 10
Server Configuration and Utilities
ROM-Based Setup Utility ............................................................................................. 10-2
Navigating RBSU ................................................................................................... 10-2
Saving RBSU Configuration Settings..................................................................... 10-3
Using RBSU ........................................................................................................... 10-3
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Configuring the Memory.......................................................................................10-10
Enhanced Auto-Configuration Process........................................................................10-10
Redundant ROM Support ............................................................................................10-11
Safety and Security Benefits .................................................................................10-11
Access to Redundant ROM Settings .....................................................................10-11
ROMPaq Utility...........................................................................................................10-12
Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash ................................................................10-12
ROM Legacy USB Support .........................................................................................10-13
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack...........................................................................10-14
ProLiant Essentials Diskette Builder ...........................................................................10-15
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit........................................................................................10-16
Insight Manager 7 ........................................................................................................10-16
Diagnostics Utility .......................................................................................................10-18
Automatic Server Recovery-2......................................................................................10-18
Integrated Management Log........................................................................................10-19
Identifying Severity Levels ...................................................................................10-19
Viewing the Log....................................................................................................10-19
Survey Utility...............................................................................................................10-21
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
Modifications ........................................................................................................... A-3
Cables ....................................................................................................................... A-3
Mouse Compliance Statement..................................................................................A-3
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
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Compliance with International Regulations............................................................. A-7
Laser Product Label ................................................................................................. A-7
Laser Information .................................................................................................... A-7
Battery Replacement Notice........................................................................................... A-8
Power Cords ................................................................................................................... A-8
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................B-1
Grounding Methods.........................................................................................................B-2
Appendix C
System Battery
Battery Replacement .......................................................................................................C-1
Appendix D
Cabling Guidelines
Internal Cabling Configurations..................................................................................... D-1
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives ........................................................................................... D-2
Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler Connector Cable................................................. D-3
30-Pin Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board ...................................................... D-4
Appendix E
System LEDs and Switches
System LEDs...................................................................................................................E-1
Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................E-2
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs....................................................................................E-3
Hot-Plug Fan LED...........................................................................................................E-5
Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs.........................................................................................E-6
PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs.....................................................................................................E-7
Memory Board LEDs ......................................................................................................E-9
Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler ...........................................................................E-13
QuickFind Diagnostic Display ......................................................................................E-15
System Board Switches .................................................................................................E-16
System Maintenance Switch (SW4) .......................................................................E-17
System ID switch (SW7) ........................................................................................E-20
iLO/Spread Spectrum Switch (SW8)......................................................................E-21
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Appendix F
Server Error Messages
Appendix G
Server Specifications
Server Specifications ...................................................................................................... G-1
Appendix H
Troubleshooting
When the Server Does Not Start..................................................................................... H-3
Diagnostic Steps ............................................................................................................. H-5
Problems After Initial Boot...........................................................................................H-12
ROMPaq Disaster Recovery.........................................................................................H-15
Other Information Resources........................................................................................ H-16
Index
List of Figures
1-1 HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server ..................................................................1-2
2-1 iLO Standard management port on the rear panel.....................................................2-3
2-2 iLO Standard Security Override................................................................................2-6
4-1 ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 servers installed in a rack .........................................4-1
4-2 Rack-mounting hardware ..........................................................................................4-8
4-3 Removing the shipping bracket.................................................................................4-9
5-1 Front panel components ............................................................................................5-5
5-2 Rear panel components .............................................................................................5-6
5-3 Locating and removing the Torx T-15 tool ...............................................................5-8
5-4 Loosening the front panel thumbscrews....................................................................5-9
5-5 Extending the server from the rack .........................................................................5-10
5-6 Sliding the server into the rack................................................................................5-11
5-7 Releasing the rear access panel ...............................................................................5-13
5-8 Opening the rear access panel .................................................................................5-14
5-9 Removing the rear access panel ..............................................................................5-15
5-10 Removing the front access panel.............................................................................5-15
5-11 Lining up the guide marks.......................................................................................5-16
5-12 Replacing the front access panel .............................................................................5-17
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5-13 Lining up the guide marks ...................................................................................... 5-17
5-14 Replacing the rear access panel .............................................................................. 5-18
5-15 Processors and PPMs .............................................................................................. 5-20
5-16 Removing the memory board from slot 1 ............................................................... 5-21
5-17 Removing the air baffle .......................................................................................... 5-22
5-18 Opening the processor retaining bracket................................................................. 5-23
5-19 Installing the processor/heatsink assembly ............................................................. 5-24
5-20 Installing the PPM .................................................................................................. 5-25
5-21 Closing the processor retaining bracket.................................................................. 5-26
5-22 Reinstalling the memory board............................................................................... 5-27
5-23 Internal storage and media drives ........................................................................... 5-29
5-24 Hot-plug SCSI hard drives and SCSI ID numbers.................................................. 5-31
5-25 Removing a drive blank.......................................................................................... 5-32
5-26 Removing a non-functioning SCSI hard drive........................................................ 5-33
5-27 Installing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive ..................................................................... 5-34
5-28 Installing an HP universal hot-plug tape drive........................................................ 5-35
5-29 Locating the simplex/duplex switch ....................................................................... 5-36
5-30 Slimline drive bays ................................................................................................. 5-37
5-31 Removing a drive from bay 1 ................................................................................. 5-38
5-32 Removing a drive from bay 2 ................................................................................. 5-39
5-33 Installing a media drive........................................................................................... 5-40
5-34 Hot-plug fans .......................................................................................................... 5-41
5-35 Removing a hot-plug fan ........................................................................................ 5-42
5-36 Installing a hot-plug fan .......................................................................................... 5-43
5-37 Power supplies ........................................................................................................ 5-44
5-38 Removing a power supply or blank ........................................................................ 5-45
5-39 Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply......................................................... 5-46
5-40 Connecting the power cord ..................................................................................... 5-47
5-41 Securing the power cord with the retaining clip ..................................................... 5-47
5-42 Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler ..................................................................... 5-48
5-43 Removing the PCI-X expansion board basket ........................................................ 5-50
5-44 Removing the front fan cage................................................................................... 5-51
5-45 Installing the BBWCE ............................................................................................ 5-51
5-46 Connecting the cable to the BBWCE...................................................................... 5-52
6-1 Memory board........................................................................................................... 6-3
6-2 Memory board LEDs ................................................................................................ 6-4
6-3 Memory board slots .................................................................................................. 6-8
6-4 Removing the memory board.................................................................................. 6-21
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6-5 Removing a DIMM .................................................................................................6-22
6-6 Installing a DIMM...................................................................................................6-23
6-7 Installing a memory board.......................................................................................6-24
7-1 PCI-X expansion slots and buses ..............................................................................7-2
7-2 Internal expansion slot LEDs and the PCI-X Hot Plug button..................................7-6
7-3 External expansion slot LEDs ...................................................................................7-7
7-4 Powering down the slot ...........................................................................................7-10
7-5 Locking the PCI-X retaining clip open ...................................................................7-11
7-6 Removing the expansion board ...............................................................................7-12
7-7 Powering down the slot with the PCI-X Hot Plug button .......................................7-13
7-8 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............7-14
7-9 Locking the PCI-X retaining clip open ...................................................................7-15
7-10 Installing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board .........................................................7-15
7-11 Securing the PCI-X retaining clip ...........................................................................7-16
7-12 Releasing the expansion slot latch and removing the expansion slot cover............7-18
7-13 Locking the PCI-X retaining clip open ...................................................................7-19
7-14 Installing a PCI-X expansion board ........................................................................7-20
7-15 Securing the PCI-X retaining clip ...........................................................................7-21
8-1 Measuring with the template .....................................................................................8-4
8-2 Marking the rack for server installation ....................................................................8-5
8-3 Pulling the rail compression lever .............................................................................8-6
8-4 Inserting the rail tabs on the rear of the rack .............................................................8-7
8-5 Inserting the rail tabs on the front of the rack ...........................................................8-7
8-6 Attaching a server rail to the chassis .........................................................................8-8
8-7 Locking the inner slide rails into place ...................................................................8-10
8-8 Loading the server onto the rack rails .....................................................................8-11
8-9 Sliding the server to the rear of the rack..................................................................8-12
8-10 Tightening the thumbscrews ...................................................................................8-13
8-11 Rear panel connectors .............................................................................................8-15
8-12 Connecting the power cord......................................................................................8-16
8-13 Securing the retaining clip.......................................................................................8-17
8-14 Securing the cable management arm to the square-hole rack .................................8-18
8-15 Removing the square-hole bracket ..........................................................................8-19
8-16 Attaching the round-hole bracket to the cable management arm ............................8-20
8-17 Attaching the cable management arm to the round-hole rack .................................8-21
8-18 Sliding the server forward in the rack .....................................................................8-22
8-19 Attaching the cable management arm to the server.................................................8-22
8-20 Aligning the cable management arm pivot points...................................................8-23
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8-21 Pivoting the cable management arm ....................................................................... 8-23
8-22 Securing cables to the cable management arm ....................................................... 8-24
8-23 Closing the cable management arm ........................................................................ 8-24
C-1 Battery location on the system board........................................................................C-2
C-2 Removing a battery...................................................................................................C-2
C-3 Installing a new battery.............................................................................................C-3
D-1 Cabling the SCSI backplane to SCSI (duplex mode) .............................................. D-2
D-2 Cabling the SCSI backplane to SCSI (simplex mode)............................................. D-2
D-3 Cabling the BBWCE module to the 5i Plus Memory Module................................. D-3
D-4 Cabling the RILOE II to the system board .............................................................. D-4
E-1 Front panel LEDs......................................................................................................E-2
E-2 Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs ...............................................................................E-3
E-3 Hot-plug fan LED .....................................................................................................E-5
E-4 Hot-plug power supply LEDs ...................................................................................E-6
E-5 External PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs................................................................................E-7
E-6 Internal PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs and button ...............................................................E-8
E-7 Memory board LEDs ................................................................................................E-9
E-8 BBWCE LEDs........................................................................................................E-13
E-9 QuickFind Diagnostic Display LEDs .....................................................................E-15
E-10 System maintenance switch (SW4) ........................................................................E-17
E-11 System ID switch (SW7) ........................................................................................E-20
E-12 iLO/Spread Spectrum switch (SW8) ......................................................................E-21
List of Tables
4-1 Rack-Mounting Hardware ........................................................................................ 4-8
5-1 Front Panel Components........................................................................................... 5-5
5-2 Rear Panel Components............................................................................................ 5-6
5-3 Processors and PPMs .............................................................................................. 5-20
5-4 Internal Storage and Media Drives ......................................................................... 5-29
5-5 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives and SCSI ID Numbers............................................... 5-31
5-6 Slimline Drive Bays................................................................................................ 5-38
5-7 Hot-Plug Fans ......................................................................................................... 5-41
5-8 Power Supplies ....................................................................................................... 5-44
5-9 Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler ..................................................................... 5-49
6-1 Parts of the Memory Board....................................................................................... 6-3
6-2 Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Mode............................................................... 6-4
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6-3 Online Spare Memory Mode.....................................................................................6-5
6-4 Single-Board Mirrored Memory Mode .....................................................................6-6
6-5 Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory Mode............................................................................6-7
6-6 Memory Board Slots .................................................................................................6-8
6-7 Memory LED States on a Properly Configured Memory Board.............................6-25
7-1 Expansion Slots and Buses........................................................................................7-2
7-2 Recommended PCI-X Expansion Slot Population Order..........................................7-3
7-3 Internal Expansion Slot LEDs and the PCI-X Hot Plug Button................................7-6
7-4 External Expansion Slot LEDs..................................................................................7-7
7-5 PCI-X Expansion Slot LEDs.....................................................................................7-8
8-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Components (Rack Server) .........................................8-15
10-1 RBSU Default Settings............................................................................................10-8
E-1 Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... E-2
E-2 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs ............................................................................ E-3
E-3 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations....................................................... E-4
E-4 Hot-Plug Fan LED ................................................................................................... E-5
E-5 Hot-Plug Power Supply LED Combinations............................................................ E-6
E-6 External PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs ............................................................................... E-7
E-7 Internal PCI-X Hot Plug LEDs and Button.............................................................. E-8
E-8 Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Mode .............................................................. E-9
E-9 Online Spare Memory Mode.................................................................................. E-10
E-10 Single-Board Mirrored Memory LEDs .................................................................. E-11
E-11 Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory LEDs......................................................................... E-12
E-12 BBWCE LEDs ....................................................................................................... E-13
E-13 QuickFind Diagnostic Display LEDs..................................................................... E-15
E-14 System Maintenance Switch (SW4)....................................................................... E-18
E-15 System ID Switch (SW7) ....................................................................................... E-20
E-16 iLO/Spread Spectrum Switch (SW8) ..................................................................... E-21
G-1 Server Specifications................................................................................................ G-1
H-1 Diagnostic Steps.......................................................................................................H-5
H-2 Is the System Power LED Off? ................................................................................ H-6
H-3 Is the System Power LED Green?............................................................................H-7
H-4 Is the External Health LED Green?.......................................................................... H-8
H-5 Is the Internal Health LED Green?........................................................................... H-9
H-6 Is the Monitor Displaying Information?................................................................. H-11
H-7 Problems After Initial Boot .................................................................................... H-12
H-8 Troubleshooting Resources .................................................................................... H-16
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation and reference
information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the HP ProLiant
DL580 Generation 2 servers.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult the documentation for specific details.
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This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.
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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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 the server
• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on top of the front and
rear access panels of the server
• The installation documentation that ship with option kits
• The Documentation CD, which includes the following resources:
— HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
— Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler
User Guide
— Integrated Lights-Out User Guide
— PCI Hot-Plug Administration Guide
— Advanced Memory Protection multimedia
— ROM-Based Setup Utility Guide
— PCI-X Hot-Plug Animation
• 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.

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Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial number
• Product model name and number
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level
HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com.
Authorized Reseller
For the name of the 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.
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Optional Installation Service
You may choose to have HP install the system. The installation service can be
purchased as an HP Care Pack packaged service or as a customized service
agreement to meet your specific requirements. Some of the HP Care Pack services
are as follows:
• HP Care Pack Installation Services for Hardware
• HP Care Pack Hardware and Operating System Installation for ProLiant Servers
• HP Care Pack Installation and Start-up Services for Microsoft® Windows® 2000
and Windows NT® operating systems
• HP Care Pack Installation and Start-up and Migration Services for Novell
NetWare operating system
• HP Care Pack Installation and Start-up Services for Insight Manager
Visit the HP website for detailed descriptions of these HP Care Pack services. This
method helps ensure top performance from the start and is especially valuable for
business-critical environments.
This optional hardware installation service is available in all countries where HP has
a direct or indirect service presence. Service may be ordered from and directly
provided by an authorized service provider or, in the United States only, service may
be ordered by calling 1-800-652-6672. In the United States, HP makes all the
arrangements to have the system installed by qualified guaranteed service providers.
For U.S. ordering information, refer to the product page on www.hp.com.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
suggestions by e-mail to [email protected].
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