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HP DL580 User Manual

HP DL580
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HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server
User Guide
Part Number 595656-001
June 2010 (First Edition)
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HP DL580 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product LineProLiant
ModelDL580
Form Factor4U
CPU Socket TypeLGA 3647
Storage ControllerSmart Array
Expansion SlotsPCIe 3.0
ManagementHPE iLO
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Linux, VMware

Summary

Component identification

Front panel components

Details components on the front panel of the server, including connectors and displays.

Front panel LEDs and buttons

Explains the status and function of front panel LEDs and buttons.

Systems Insight Display

Describes the function and display of the server's Systems Insight Display.

Rear panel components

Identifies and lists components located on the rear panel of the server.

Rear panel LEDs and buttons

Details the status and function of rear panel LEDs and buttons.

Power supply LED

Explains the status indicators for the server's power supply units.

System board components

Identifies key components located on the server's system board.

System maintenance switch

Describes the function and configuration of the system maintenance switch.

SPI board components

Lists and identifies components on the System Peripheral Interface (SPI) board.

I/O expansion board components

Details components on PCI-X/PCI Express and PCI Express I/O expansion boards.

Processors and memory cartridges

Shows the location of processor sockets and memory cartridges.

DIMM slot locations

Illustrates the layout and numbering of DIMM slots within memory cartridges.

Hard drive LEDs

Explains the LEDs on hard drives and their status indications.

Battery pack LEDs

Describes the LEDs associated with the server's battery pack.

FBWC module LEDs

Explains the status indicators for the FBWC module's LEDs.

Operations

Power up the server

Instructions on how to power on the server.

Power down the server

Steps for safely shutting down and powering off the server.

Extend the server from the rack

Procedure for extending the server from its rack for access.

Remove the access panel

Steps to remove the server's access panel for internal access.

Remove the processor memory drawer

Instructions on how to remove the processor and memory drawer.

Remove the SPI board

Procedure for removing the SPI board from the server.

Setup

Optimum environment

Details necessary clearances and airflow for proper server operation.

Power requirements

Outlines electrical requirements and safety precautions for power installation.

Electrical grounding requirements

Explains the importance and methods of proper electrical grounding.

Rack warnings

Lists safety warnings related to rack installation and stability.

Installing hardware options

General guidance on installing hardware options before server initialization.

Installing the server into the rack

Refers to instructions for installing the server into a rack.

Powering up and configuring the server

Steps for initial server power-up and configuration.

Installing the operating system

Describes methods for installing the server's operating system.

Hardware options installation

Installing a processor

Detailed steps for installing a processor into the server.

DIMM installation guidelines

Rules for installing DIMMs into memory cartridges.

Memory RAS

Information on Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) memory modes.

Hot-plug hard drive option

General guidelines for installing hot-plug hard drives.

Redundant hot-plug power supply option

Instructions for installing redundant hot-plug power supplies.

Installing a non-hot-plug expansion board

Procedure for installing non-hot-plug expansion boards.

HP Trusted Platform Module option

Overview of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) option.

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board

Steps for installing the TPM board.

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module

Instructions on how to enable the TPM in the system.

Server software and configuration utilities

SmartStart software

Details the SmartStart software for server deployment and configuration.

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility

Introduction to the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) for server configuration.

Configuring lockstep memory

Steps to configure Lockstep memory mode.

Configuring online spare memory

Steps to configure online spare memory.

Configuring mirrored memory

Steps to configure mirrored memory.

Array Configuration Utility

Features and usage of the Array Configuration Utility.

Automatic Server Recovery

Explanation of the Automatic Server Recovery feature.

Integrated Lights-Out 3 technology

Features and usage of the iLO 3 subsystem for remote management.

HP Systems Insight Manager

Web-based application for device management and data consolidation.

Drivers

Information on installing and updating device drivers.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources

Lists guides and resources for troubleshooting ProLiant servers.

Pre-diagnostic steps

Initial steps to take before diagnosing a server problem.

Symptom information

Guidance on collecting symptom information for troubleshooting.

Prepare the server for diagnosis

Steps to prepare the server for diagnostic procedures.

Loose connections

Checks for and resolves issues related to loose cable connections.

Start diagnosis flowchart

The initial flowchart to begin the diagnostic process.

General diagnosis flowchart

A generic flowchart for troubleshooting unspecified server problems.

Server power-on problems flowchart

Flowchart to diagnose issues when the server does not power on.

POST problems flowchart

Flowchart for troubleshooting issues related to the Power-On Self-Test.

OS boot problems flowchart

Flowchart to diagnose problems during operating system boot.

Server fault indications flowchart

Flowchart for diagnosing server issues indicated by fault events or LEDs.

POST error messages and beep codes

Refers to a list of POST error messages and their meanings.

Battery replacement

Regulatory compliance notices

Federal Communications Commission notice

FCC regulations regarding RF emissions and device classification.

European Union regulatory notice

EU directives and CE marking compliance for products.

Laser compliance

Compliance information for laser products and safety precautions.

Wireless devices

Information and restrictions on installing wireless devices.

Electrostatic discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge

Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Methods for proper grounding to prevent static discharge.

Specifications

Environmental specifications

Details operating and shipping environmental parameters.

Server specifications

Key physical dimensions, weight, and electrical input requirements.

Technical support

Before you contact HP

Information to have ready before contacting HP support.

HP contact information

How to find HP authorized resellers and technical support.

Customer Self Repair

Overview of HP's Customer Self Repair program.

Acronyms and abbreviations

ABEND

Definition of the ABEND acronym.

ACU

Definition of the ACU acronym.

ASR

Definition of the ASR acronym.

BIOS

Definition of the BIOS acronym.

DIMM

Definition of the DIMM acronym.

HP SIM

Definition of the HP SIM acronym.

RBSU

Definition of the RBSU acronym.

TPM

Definition of the TPM acronym.

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