HP Integrity rx3600 - Installation Guide Manual

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HP Integrity rx3600 Server Installation Guide

HP Part Number: AB463-9001E

Published: November 2011

Edition: 5

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Table of Contents3
About this Document6
Intended Audience6
New and Changed Information in this Edition6
Publishing History6
Document Organization6
Typographic Conventions6
Related Documents7
Contacting HP8
Before You Contact HP8
HP Contact Information8
Subscription Service8
Documentation Feedback8
Installing the System9
Safety Information9
Installation Sequence and Checklist10
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server10
Verifying Site Preparation10
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage11
Unpacking the Server11
Checking the Inventory11
Returning Damaged Equipment11
Unloading the Server with a Lifter11
Installing Additional Components12
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover12
Removing the Top Cover12
Replacing the Top Cover12
Removing and Replacing the Memory Carrier Assembly Cover13
Removing the Memory Carrier Assembly Cover13
Replacing the Memory Carrier Assembly Cover13
Installing a Hot-Swappable Power Supply13
Power Supply Loading Guidelines14
Installing a Hot-Swappable Power Supply14
Removing and Replacing Hot-Swappable Disk Drive Fillers15
Removing a Hot-Swappable Disk Drive Filler15
Replacing a Hot-Swappable Disk Drive Filler15
Installing a Hot-Pluggable Disk Drive16
Installing a PCI/PCI-X/Pcie Card17
PCI/PCI-X/Pcie Configurations18
Offline Installation of a PCI Card20
Removing and Replacing the Memory Carrier Assembly21
Removing the Memory Carrier Assembly21
Replacing the Memory Carrier Assembly22
Installing System Memory Dimms23
Memory Installation Conventions23
Supported DIMM Sizes and Memory Configurations23
Memory Load Order24
Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines26
Installing Memory27
Removing and Replacing the Processor Board Assembly28
Removing the Processor Board Assembly28
Replacing the Processor Board Assembly29
Installing a Dual-Core Processor29
Processor Load Order30
Required Tools30
Installing a Dual-Core Processor30
Installing the Server into a Rack or Pedestal Mount32
Installing the Server into a Rack32
HP Rack33
Non-HP Rack33
Installing the Server into a Pedestal Mount33
Connecting the Cables33
AC Input Power33
Power States34
Attaching the Hook-And-Loop Strap to the Bulk Power Supply and Power Cord34
Applying Standby Power to the Server35
Lan35
Console Setup36
Overview36
Setup Checklist37
Console Setup Flowchart37
Preparation38
Determining the Physical Ilo 2 MP Access Method38
Determining the Ilo 2 MP LAN Configuration Method39
Configuring the Ilo 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS40
Configuring the Ilo 2 MP LAN Using ARP Ping41
Configuring the Ilo 2 MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port42
Logging in to Ilo 243
Additional Setup44
Modifying User Accounts and Default Password44
Setting up Security45
Security Access Settings45
Accessing the Host Console45
Accessing Ilo 2 with the Web Browser45
Help47
Accessing the Host Console with the TUI - CO Command47
Accessing the Host Console with Vkvm - Integrated Remote Console47
Accessing the Host Console with the SMASH SM CLP47
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA47
Powering on and Powering off the Server48
Power States48
Powering on the Server48
Powering on the Server Using the Ilo 2 MP48
Powering on the Server Manually48
Powering off the Server49
Powering off the Server Using the Ilo 2 MP49
Powering off the Server Manually49
Core I/O Card Configuration49
Integrated RAID50
Integrated Mirror50
Global Hot Spare50
HP 8 Internal Port SAS HBA (SAS Controller)50
MPTUTIL Utility50
Flashing Firmware on First Controller51
Flashing BIOS and EFI Driver on the First Controller51
Common Questions about Flashing Firmware51
Viewing the VPD Information for EFI Driver and RISC Firmware52
EFI Commands52
DRVCFG Utility52
Starting the DRVCFG Utility52
Using the DRVCFG Utility52
Configuration Utility Screens53
DRVCFG Screens53
CFGGEN Utility60
Starting CFGGEN60
CFGGEN Operation60
Rules for Creating IM Volumes and Hot Spare Disks61
CFGGEN Commands61
Smart Array P400, P600 and P800 Controllers62
Quick Installation Procedure62
Connecting External Storage63
SAS Cable Part Numbers63
SAUPDATE Utility64
Syntax64
Commands64
List64
Update65
UPDATE All65
HELP or66
Error Messages66
EBSU Utility66
Configuring the Array68
Comparing the Utilities69
ORCA Utility69
Creating a Logical Drive Using ORCA70
ACU Utility70
Installation Troubleshooting71
Troubleshooting Methodology71
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button71
Server Does Not Power on72
EFI Menu Is Not Available72
Operating System Does Not Boot72
Operating System Boots with Problems72
Intermittent Server Problems72
DVD Problems73
Hard Drive Problems73
Console Problems73
Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware73
Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware73
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware73
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module74
Introduction74
Enabling the TPM74
Index75

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