HP ProLiant m350 Operating instructions

HP ProLiant m350 Server Cartridge
User and Maintenance Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, services, and troubleshoots cartridges. This guide describes ident
ification and maintenance
procedures, and specifications and
requirements for hardware components and software. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer
equipment, trained in recognizing hazards in products, and are familiar with weight and stability precautions.
Part Number: 762197-001
September 2014
Edition: 1

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Contents 3
Contents
Component identification............................................................................................................... 5
Cartridge LEDs and buttons ...........................................................................................................................5
Cartridge components ..................................................................................................................................6
Solid state device numbering...............................................................................................................6
DIMM numbering...............................................................................................................................7
Processor numbering ..........................................................................................................................7
Cartridge slot and switch module bay identification.........................................................................................8
Operations................................................................................................................................... 9
Power down ................................................................................................................................................9
Power down a cartridge remotely ........................................................................................................9
Power down a cartridge locally ...........................................................................................................9
Extend the chassis from the rack ..................................................................................................................10
Remove the access panel ............................................................................................................................11
Remove the cartridge blank.........................................................................................................................12
Remove the cartridge..................................................................................................................................12
Install the cartridge.....................................................................................................................................13
Install the cartridge blank............................................................................................................................14
Power up...................................................................................................................................................15
Power up a cartridge remotely...........................................................................................................15
Power up a cartridge locally..............................................................................................................16
Install the access panel ...............................................................................................................................16
Log in to the iLO CM firmware.....................................................................................................................16
Setup......................................................................................................................................... 17
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................17
Installing and configuring an HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis..............................................................................17
Installing and configuring the switch and uplink modules................................................................................17
Installing the cartridge ................................................................................................................................17
Powering up the chassis..............................................................................................................................18
Powering up the node.................................................................................................................................18
Installing the operating system.....................................................................................................................18
Updating cartridge firmware .......................................................................................................................19
Registering the product ...............................................................................................................................19
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 20
HP product QuickSpecs ..............................................................................................................................20
HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management Firmware.........................................................................................20
HP Moonshot iLO CM Integrated Management Log .............................................................................20
HP Moonshot iLO CM Event Log ........................................................................................................20
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility ..........................................................................................................20
HP Moonshot Component Pack....................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting resources...........................................................................................................................22
Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................... 23
Customer self repair ...................................................................................................................................23

Contents 4
Parts only warranty service..........................................................................................................................23
Cartridge replaceable components ..............................................................................................................24
Removal and replacement procedures........................................................................................... 25
Preparation procedures...............................................................................................................................25
Safety considerations..................................................................................................................................25
Preventing electrostatic discharge ......................................................................................................25
Symbols on equipment......................................................................................................................25
Warnings and cautions.....................................................................................................................26
Cartridge ..................................................................................................................................................26
Cartridge blank .........................................................................................................................................28
SATA mezzanine assembly .........................................................................................................................29
Solid state device.......................................................................................................................................30
Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 32
Safety and regulatory compliance................................................................................................................32
Turkey RoHS material content declaration.....................................................................................................32
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration...................................................................................................32
Warranty information .................................................................................................................................32
Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 33
Preventing electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................33
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge....................................................................................33
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 34
Chassis environmental specifications............................................................................................................34
Chassis specifications.................................................................................................................................34
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 35
Before you contact HP ................................................................................................................................35
HP contact information................................................................................................................................35
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 36
Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 37
Index......................................................................................................................................... 38

Component identification 5
Component identification
Cartridge LEDs and buttons
Item Description Status
1 Cartridge power
LED/button
Green = Normal operation
Amber = Standby operation
Off = No power
2 Cartridge health LED Green = Normal operation
Flashing amber = Degraded condition
Flashing red = Critical condition
Off = No power
3 Drive LED* Green = Activity
Off = No activity
4 Cartridge UID LED/button Blue = Cartridge ID is selected.
Flashing blue = Cartridge firmware
update is in progress.
Off = Cartridge ID is not selected.
5 Cartridge link
LED/button** Flashing white = Cartridges are linked. Off = Cartridge is not linked to other
cartridges.
* Depending on the cartridge installed, there might be 0, 1, or 2 drive LEDs.
** The cartridge link LED flashes for 10 seconds after the link button is pressed.

Component identification 6
Cartridge components
Item Description
1 Processor heatsink (4)
2 Solid state device connector (4)
3 SATA mezzanine
4 DIMM slots (4)
Solid state device numbering

Component identification 7
DIMM numbering
Processor numbering

Component identification 8
Cartridge slot and switch module bay identification
The chassis provides 45 cartridge slots (1-45) and two switch module bays (A-B).

Operations 9
Operations
Power down
Review the following information before powering down the cartridge:
•Before powering down a cartridge for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, always perform a
backup of critical cartridge data and programs.
•Depending on the cartridge model, the cartridge may be a single-node or a multi-node cartridge.
Always power down all nodes on the cartridge before removing it from the chassis.
•If you are powering down one node but leaving other nodes in a powered up state on the cartridge, the
cartridge power LED will remain illuminated, indicating at least one node is powered up.
Cartridges can be powered down individually and as a group of all cartridges in the chassis. Choose the
procedure in this section that fits your need.
Power down a cartridge remotely
To remotely power down a cartridge:
1. Log in to the iLO CM firmware (on page 16).
2. Power down the cartridge by issuing the appropriate command:
oFor a cartridge running a functioning OS:
Single node:
set node power off shutdown C<x>N<y>
Multiple nodes (4):
set node power off shutdown C<x>N1-4
oFor a nonresponsive system or when an OS has not been installed:
set node power off force C<x>N<y>
Multiple nodes (4):
set node power off force C<x>N1-4
oFor all cartridges:
set node power off force all
3. Verify that the power is off by issuing the following command:
show node power {CxNy}
Power down a cartridge locally
To power down a cartridge locally:
1. Power down the cartridge according to the current cartridge state:
oIf the cartridge power LED is green, press and release the cartridge power button.

Operations 10
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS on any active nodes before
the cartridge enters standby mode.
oIf the cartridge is unresponsive, press and hold the cartridge power button for 4 seconds to initiate
a forced shutdown of any active nodes.
oIf the cartridge power LED is amber, the cartridge is in standby mode and no nodes are active. No
further action is required.
2. Verify that the power is off by reviewing the status of the cartridge power LED.
For more information, see "Cartridge LEDs and buttons (on page 5)."
Extend the chassis from the rack
1. Pull down the quick release levers on each side of the chassis.
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.
2. Extend the chassis from the rack until it locks once.
3. Press the push tab on the rail, and then fully extend the chassis.
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 11
4. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the chassis back into the rack, and
then press the chassis firmly into the rack to secure it in place.
Remove the access panel
IMPORTANT: After performing a procedure inside the chassis, always install the access panel on
the chassis when complete. Do not operate the chassis for long periods of time with the access
panel removed.
IMPORTANT: To maintain appropriate cooling, fans will operate at a high speed when the
access panel is removed.
IMPORTANT: When the access panel is removed, the cartridge might be placed into a low
power operating state to reduce thermal stress.
To remove the component:
1. If the locking latch is locked, use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the latch.
2. Open the locking latch.
The access panel slides back, releasing it from the chassis.

Operations 12
3. Lift and remove the access panel.
Turn the access panel over to locate the HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis label. This label provides information on
LED status indicators, component identification, and cartridge and switch installation procedures.
Remove the cartridge blank
CAUTION: For proper cooling, be sure that a cartridge or a cartridge blank is always installed
in each cartridge slot in the chassis. When replacing a cartridge, leave the cartridge slot empty
for no more than 30 seconds. Failure to do so can disrupt airflow in the chassis.
To remove the component:
1. Extend the chassis from the rack (on page 10).
2. Remove the access panel (on page 11).
3. Remove the cartridge blank from the chassis.
Remove the cartridge

Operations 13
CAUTION: For proper cooling, be sure that a cartridge or a cartridge blank is always installed
in each cartridge slot in the chassis. When replacing a cartridge, leave the cartridge slot empty
for no more than 30 seconds. Failure to do so can disrupt airflow in the chassis.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the node or cartridge ("Power down" on page 9).
2. Extend the chassis from the rack (on page 10).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 11).
4. Remove the cartridge.
Install the cartridge
CAUTION: For proper cooling, be sure that a cartridge or a cartridge blank is always installed
in each cartridge slot in the chassis. When replacing a cartridge, leave the cartridge slot empty
for no more than 30 seconds. Failure to do so can disrupt airflow in the chassis.
To install the component:
1. Extend the chassis from the rack (on page 10).
2. Remove the access panel (on page 11).

Operations 14
3. Prepare the cartridge.
4. Align and install the cartridge into the chassis.
5. Install the access panel (on page 16).
6. Slide the chassis into the rack.
Install the cartridge blank
CAUTION: For proper cooling, be sure that a cartridge or a cartridge blank is always installed
in each cartridge slot in the chassis. When replacing a cartridge, leave the cartridge slot empty
for no more than 30 seconds. Failure to do so can disrupt airflow in the chassis.
To install the component:
1. Extend the chassis from the rack (on page 10).
2. Remove the access panel (on page 11).

Operations 15
3. Align and install the cartridge into the chassis.
Power up
Review the following information before powering up the cartridge:
•Depending on the cartridge model, the cartridge may be a single-node or a multi-node cartridge.
•Upon installation into the chassis, auxiliary power is automatically provided to the cartridge.
Depending on the chassis autopower setting, nodes may power up automatically upon cartridge
installation.
Cartridges can be powered up individually and as a group of all cartridges in the chassis. Choose the
procedure in this section that fits your need.
When entering cartridge commands provided in this section, you can use one command to address multiple
cartridges. Use commas to separate non-contiguous numbers (omit spaces), or a dash to denote a range (for
example, C1,3-9N1-4). For more information about using commands, see the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis
Management CLI User Guide on the HP Moonshot Information Library
(http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
Power up a cartridge remotely
To remotely power down a cartridge:
1. Log in to the iLO CM firmware (on page 16).
2. Show the installed cartridges to determine node status:
show node power {C<x>N<y>|all}
3. Power up the cartridge by issuing the appropriate command:
oSingle node:
set node power on C<x>N<y>
oMultiple nodes (4):
set node power on C<x>N1-4
oFor all cartridges:
set node power on all
4. Verify that the power is on by issuing the following command:

Operations 16
show node power {CxNy}
Power up a cartridge locally
To power up a cartridge locally:
1. Press and release the cartridge power button.
This method powers on all nodes.
2. Verify that the power is on by reviewing the status of the cartridge power LED.
For more information, see "Cartridge LEDs and buttons (on page 5)."
Install the access panel
IMPORTANT: After performing a procedure inside the chassis, always install the access panel on
the chassis when complete. Do not operate the chassis for long periods of time with the access
panel removed.
To install the component:
1. Place the access panel on top of the chassis.
2. Slide the access panel toward the front of the chassis. The access panel locks into position.
Log in to the iLO CM firmware
1. Connect to the iLO CM firmware locally or remotely:
oTo connect remotely, use an SSH session over the network.
oTo connect locally, use a serial cable to connect a PC or terminal to the iLO CM management serial
port on the Moonshot 1500 CM module.
2. If no changes were made, enter the user name and password assigned for the chassis or the default user
name and password:
Default username:
Administrator
Default password:
password
For more information about the iLO CM firmware, see the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management CLI User
Guide in the HP Moonshot Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).

Setup 17
Setup
Overview
Installing a cartridge requires the following steps:
1. Install and configure an HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis ("Installing and configuring an HP Moonshot 1500
Chassis" on page 17).
2. Install and configure the switch and uplink modules ("Installing and configuring the switch and uplink
modules" on page 17).
3. Install the cartridge (on page 13).
4. Power up the chassis ("Powering up the chassis" on page 18).
5. Power up the node ("Powering up the node" on page 18).
6. Install the operating system ("Installing the operating system" on page 18).
7. Update the cartridge firmware ("Updating cartridge firmware" on page 19).
8. Register the product ("Registering the product" on page 19).
Installing and configuring an HP Moonshot 1500
Chassis
Before performing any cartridge-specific procedures, install an HP ProLiant Moonshot 1500 Chassis. For
more information on installing a chassis, see HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis Setup and Installation Guide in the
HP Moonshot Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
Installing and configuring the switch and uplink
modules
For specific steps to install the switch modules and uplink modules, see the switch documentation in the HP
Moonshot Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
Installing the cartridge
1. Do one of the following:
oRemove the cartridge blank (on page 12).
oRemove a cartridge ("Remove the cartridge" on page 12).
2. Install the cartridge (on page 13).

Setup 18
Powering up the chassis
If the chassis was powered off while installing the cartridge, then power up the chassis. The cartridges are
hot-pluggable and do not require that you power down the chassis for installation.
1. Connect the power cables to the power supplies.
2. Connect the power cables to the power source (UPS or wall outlet) or to an installed PDU.
3. Wait while the chassis powers on. Verify the status of the chassis power LED located on the front panel
display on the chassis. For more information on the chassis power LED status, see the HP Moonshot
1500 Chassis Setup and Installation Guide in the HP Moonshot Information Library
(http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
Powering up the node
To power up the node:
1. Log in to the iLO CM firmware (on page 16).
2. Show the installed cartridges to determine node status:
show node power C<x>N<y>|all
3. Power up the cartridge by issuing the appropriate command:
oSingle node:
set node power on C<x>N<y>
oMultiple nodes (4):
set node power on C<x>N1-4
oFor all cartridges:
set node power on all
For more information on configuring the cartridge, see the following documents on the HP Moonshot
Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs):
•HP Moonshot System Configuration and Compatibility Guide
•HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management CLI User Guide
Installing the operating system
The HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis supports up to 45 cartridges, each with a processor, drive, and memory,
and is capable of running an operating system. It is possible to individually load each cartridge with an OS
via PXE. For OS deployment procedures, see operating system deployment documentation in the HP
Moonshot Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
To quickly provision a full complement of cartridges, HP recommends the HP Insight Cluster Management
Utility for large-scale image deployment. HP Insight CMU is an efficient and robust hyperscale cluster
lifecycle management framework and suite of tools for large Linux clusters.
For more information on HP Insight CMU features and links to technical documents, QuickSpecs, and a
product demonstration, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/cmu).

Setup 19
Updating cartridge firmware
The minimum supported iLO CM firmware version for use with this cartridge is iLO Chassis Manager
Firmware version 1.20.
A system ROM flash does not take effect on a node until the node is rebooted. The iLO CM firmware will
reflect the system ROM flash immediately.
To update the firmware:
1. Verify the firmware version by entering one of the following commands:
show firmware revisions all
show firmware revisions list
2. Download the latest firmware version from the HP Moonshot Component Pack download site
(http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/download).
For more information on updating the firmware, see the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management CLI User
Guide in the HP Moonshot Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
Registering the product
To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the HP Product Registration
website (http://register.hp.com).

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Software and configuration utilities
HP product QuickSpecs
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see
the product QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/qs).
HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management Firmware
HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management Firmware is the gateway for aggregated chassis management on
the HP Moonshot System. As a single point of access to the chassis, iLO CM firmware enables you to
configure, update, and operate the HP Moonshot System through CLI, IPMI, and remote serial console
access.
For more information, see the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management CLI User Guide in the HP Moonshot
Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
HP Moonshot iLO CM Integrated Management Log
The iLO CM IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The iLO CM IML
timestamps each event with 1-minute granularity. To view recorded events in the iLO CM IML, use the show
log iml all command in iLO CM firmware. To save the log, cut and paste the content from the session
window or set session logging in the SSH client.
For more information, see the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management CLI User Guide in the HP Moonshot
Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
HP Moonshot iLO CM Event Log
The iLO CM Event Log is an operating system-independent log that maintains a record of events by date and
time. Logged events include major events, such as a power outage or a reset, and iLO CM firmware events.
To view recorded events in the iLO CM Event Log, use the show log ilo all command in iLO CM
firmware. To save the log, cut and paste the content from the session window or set session logging in the
SSH client.
For more information, see the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management CLI User Guide in the HP Moonshot
Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot/docs).
HP Insight Cluster Management Utility
HP Insight CMU is an efficient and robust hyperscale cluster lifecycle management framework and suite of
tools for large Linux clusters. A simple graphical interface enables an at-a-glance view of the entire cluster
across multiple metrics, provides frictionless scalable remote management and analysis, and allows rapid
software provisioning to all system nodes. HP Insight CMU makes cluster management more user friendly,
efficient, and error-free than if it were being managed by scripts, or on a node-by-node basis. HP Insight