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
HP CONFIDENTIAL
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
May 2003 (Third Edition)
Part Number 230835-003
HP CONFIDENTIAL
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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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