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C
omple
ting
inst
allation
After
all
com
ponents
ar
e
installed:
1
.
Clo
se
the
pr
ocesso
r
cage
.
2
.
Install
the
P
CI
ris
er
cage.
3
.
Install
the
acce
ss
panel.
4.
Install
the
s
erver
in
to
the
rac
k
or
pedestal
.
5
.
Connec
t
all
cables.
6
.
P
ow
er
on
the
se
r
ve
r
.
HP
Confidential
5
8
Optional
co
mponents
57
59
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Table 1 Publishing History Details
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Overview
8
Server Subsystems
9
Internal Components
9
I/O Subsystem
11
RAID Support
11
Controls and Ports
12
Front Panel Controls and Ports
12
Storage and Media Devices
12
Rear Panel Controls and Ports
13
2 Site Preparation
14
Server Dimensions and Weight
14
Grounding
14
Server Electrical Specifications
14
System Power Specifications
14
Power Consumption and Cooling
15
Server Physical and Environmental Specifications
16
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server
16
Verifying Site Preparation
16
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage
17
Returning Damaged Equipment
17
Unloading the Server with a Lifter
17
Unpacking the Server
17
Verifying the Inventory
17
3 Installing the Server
18
Safety Information
18
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
18
Installation Sequence and Checklist
19
Installing the Server into a Rack or Pedestal
19
Rack Installation
19
HP Rack
19
Non-HP Rack
19
Pedestal Kit Installation
19
Remove the Rails from the Server
19
Attaching the Pedestal Kit Top and Bottom
20
Attaching the Bezel Cover
22
Attaching the Pedestal Kit Side Pieces
23
Attaching the Pedestal Feet
25
Connecting Server Cables
25
AC Input Power
25
Applying Standby Power to the Server
26
Power States
26
Connecting to the LAN
26
Setting up the System
26
Setup Checklist
27
Accessing UEFI or the os from Ilo MP
27
UEFI Front Page
28
Saving UEFI Configuration Settings
30
Booting and Installing the Operating System
30
Operating System Is Loaded Onto the Server
31
Operating System Is Not Loaded Onto the Server
31
OS Login Prompt
31
Powering on and Powering off the Server
31
Power States
31
Powering on the Server
31
Powering on the Server Using the Ilo 3 MP
31
Powering on the Server Manually
32
Powering off the Server
32
Powering off the Server Using the Ilo 3 MP
32
Powering off the Server Manually
33
Installing the Latest Firmware Using HP Smart Update Manager (HPSUM)
33
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
33
4 Operating System Procedures
34
Operating System Supported on the Server
34
Installing the Operating System Onto the Server
34
Installing the Operating System from the DVD Drive or Tape Drive
34
Installing the Operating System Using HP Ignite-UX
35
Installing the Operating System with Virtual Media
35
Configuring System Boot Options
36
Booting and Shutting down HP-UX
36
Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List
37
HP-UX Standard Boot
37
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Boot Manager
38
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell
38
Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode
38
Booting HP-UX in LVM-Maintenance Mode
39
Shutting down HP-UX
39
5 Optional Components
40
Installing a Hot-Pluggable SAS Hard Drive
40
Installing a Hot-Swappable Power Supply
41
Removing the Access Panel
42
Removing the PCI Riser Cage
43
Removing Expansion Slot Covers
44
Installing Expansion Boards
45
Installing a Half-Length Expansion Board
45
Installing a Full-Length Expansion Board
45
Installing Dimms
46
Memory Configurations
46
Memory Riser Locations and Slot Ids
46
Supported DIMM Sizes
47
Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines
48
Installing Dimms
48
Installing a Processor
50
Processor Load Order
50
Installing a Processor and Heat Sink Module
51
HP Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
56
Verifying Installed Components in the Server
57
Completing Installation
58
6 Troubleshooting
59
How to Contact HP
59
Methodology
59
General Troubleshooting Methodology
59
Recommended Troubleshooting Methodology
60
Basic and Advanced Troubleshooting Tables
61
Troubleshooting Tools
64
Leds
65
Front Panel Leds
65
Locator Switch/Led (UID)
66
SID Leds
66
System Health LED
66
FRU and CRU Health Leds
68
Hard Drive Leds
68
System Event Log LED
68
Optical Drive
70
Rear Panel Leds
70
Power Supply
71
Diagnostics
71
Online Diagnostics and Exercisers
71
Online Support Tool Availability
72
Online Support Tools List
72
Offline Support Tools List
73
Fault Management Overview
73
HP-UX Fault Management
73
WBEM Indication Providers
73
Errors and Reading Error Logs
73
Event Log Definitions
73
Using Event Logs
74
Ilo 3 MP Event Logs
74
System Event Log Review
75
Supported Configurations
75
System Build-Up Troubleshooting Procedure
75
Installation Troubleshooting
77
Installation Troubleshooting Methodology
77
Installation Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button
77
Server Does Not Power on
77
UEFI Menu Is Not Available
78
Operating System Does Not Boot
78
Operating System Boots with Issues
78
Intermittent Server Issues
78
SATA DVD+RW Drive Issues
78
SAS Disk Drive Issues
79
Console Issues
79
Troubleshooting the Processor and Memory
79
Troubleshooting the Server Processor
79
Processor Load Order
79
Processor Module Behaviors
79
Customer Messaging Policy
80
Troubleshooting the Server Memory
82
Customer Messaging Policy
82
Memory DIMM Load Order
82
Memory Subsystem Behaviors
82
Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem
83
Power Subsystem Behavior
83
Power LED Button
83
Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem
84
Cooling Subsystem Behavior
84
Troubleshooting the Ilo 3 MP Subsystem
85
Ilo 3 MP LAN LED on the Rear Panel
85
Troubleshooting the I/O Subsystem
85
I/O Subsystem Behaviors
85
Customer Messaging Policy
86
Verifying SAS Hard Drive Operation
87
System LAN Leds
88
Troubleshooting the Boot Process
88
Troubleshooting the Firmware
89
Identifying and Troubleshooting Firmware Issues
89
Updating Firmware
90
Troubleshooting the System Console
90
Troubleshooting the Server Environment
91
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures
92
Server Components List
92
Required Tools
94
Safety Considerations
94
Server Warnings and Cautions
94
Preparation Procedures
94
Extending the Server from the Rack
95
Accessing Internal Components for a Pedestal-Mounted Server
96
Powering off the Server
99
Removing the Server from the Rack
99
Removing the Server from the Pedestal Kit
100
Power off the Server and Remove Cables
100
Required Tools
100
Removing the Pedestal Kit
100
Accessing the Product Rear Panel
103
Cable Management Arm with Left-Hand Swing
103
Cable Management Arm with Right-Hand Swing
103
Removing and Replacing a SAS Hard Drive Blank
104
Removing and Replacing a Hot-Plug SAS Hard Drive
104
Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Blank
105
Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
105
Removing and Replacing the Access Panel
106
Removing and Replacing the Optical Drive Filler
107
Removing and Replacing the Optical Drive
107
Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
108
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Backplane
109
Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive Backplane
110
Removing and Replacing the PCI Riser Cage
111
Removing and Replacing Expansion Slot Covers
111
Removing and Replacing Expansion Boards
111
Removing and Replacing a Half-Length Expansion Board
112
Removing and Replacing a Full-Length Expansion Board
113
Removing and Replacing the Cache Module
114
Removing and Replacing the Super Capacitor Pack
115
Removing and Replacing the Processor Baffle
116
Removing and Replacing a Processor and Heat Sink Module
117
Removing and Replacing Dimms
120
Removing and Replacing the PDH Battery (System Battery)
122
Removing and Replacing the SID
122
Removing and Replacing the Intrusion Switch Cable
125
Removing and Replacing the System Board
126
8 Support and Other Resources
132
Contacting HP
132
Information to Collect before You Contact HP
132
HP Contact Information
133
Online Support
133
Phone Support
133
Subscription Service
133
HP Insight Remote Support Software
133
Related Information
134
Documentation Feedback
134
Typographic Conventions
134
Related Documents
135
Customer Self Repair
135
Standard Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms
136
A Utilities
137
SAS Disk Setup
137
Using the Saupdate Command
137
Get Mode
137
Set Mode
137
Updating the Firmware Using Saupdate
138
Determining the Driver ID and CTRL ID
139
Using the ORCA Menu-Driven Interface
139
Adding a RAID Advanced Pack License Key
140
Creating a Logical Drive
140
Deleting a Logical Drive
140
Viewing RAID Advanced Pack License Keys
141
Uefi
141
UEFI Shell and HP POSSE Commands
142
Drive Paths in UEFI
144
Using the Boot Maintenance Manager
145
Boot Options
146
Add Boot Option
146
Change Boot Order
147
Delete Boot Option
147
Driver Options
148
Add Driver Option
148
Change Driver Order
149
Delete Driver Option
149
Console Options
150
Boot from File
150
Set Boot Next Value
150
Set Time out Value
151
Reset System
151
Ilo MP
151
Index
153
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Language
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