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HP ProLiant DL380e User Manual

HP ProLiant DL380e
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HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
User Guide
Part Number 347563-402
September 2010 (Eleventh Edition)

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HP ProLiant DL380e Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bus typeQPI
SteppingM1
FSB ParityNo
Scalability2S
Processor codeSR0LS
Processor cache10 MB
Processor cores4
Processor modelE5-2403
System bus rate6.4 GT/s
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor codenameSandy Bridge EN
Motherboard chipsetIntel C600
Processor frequency1.8 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor package size45 x 42.5 mm
Processor front side bus- MHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorYes
Supported instruction setsAVX
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W
Number of processors installed1
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes24
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channels supported by processorTriple
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800, 1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor375 GB
Memory slots12
Internal memory4 GB
Memory clock speed1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory384 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB
HDD size3.5 \
RAID levels0, 1, 0+1, 5, 5+0
HDD interfaceSerial ATA
Total storage capacity0 GB
Maximum storage capacity- TB
Number of HDDs installed0
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
USB 2.0 ports quantity6
PCI Express x8 slots3
PCI Express slots version3.0
Power supply460 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) support-
Chassis typeRack (2U)
Processor ARK ID64615
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.00
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth698.5 mm
Width445.5 mm
Height87.4 mm
Weight42990 g

Summary

Introduction to HP ROM-Based Setup Utility

Overview of RBSU

Describes the HP ProLiant Generation 2 and later servers' configuration utility, RBSU.

Running RBSU

Explains the steps to run RBSU and modify configuration settings.

RBSU Menu for G7 Servers

RBSU Menu Overview

Details the RBSU menu structure and information displayed on the screen.

System Options Menu (G7 Servers)

Serial Port Options (G7 Servers)

Configures logical COM port number and resources for physical serial ports.

Embedded NICs (G7 Servers)

Configures network boot options for embedded Network Interface Controllers (NICs).

NIC Personality Options (G7 Servers)

Configures protocols for converged network adapters, like iSCSI or FCoE.

Advanced Memory Protection (G7 Servers)

HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers

Details advanced memory protection features like Advanced ECC, Online Spare.

HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers

Details advanced memory protection features like Advanced ECC, Online Spare.

USB Options (G7 Servers)

USB Control (G7 Servers)

Determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup.

USB 2.0 Controller (G7 Servers)

Enables or disables the high-speed USB 2.0 controller.

Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence (G7 Servers)

Selects the search order for USB or SD card devices during boot.

Processor Options (G7 Servers)

No-Execute Memory Protection (G7 Servers)

Protects against malicious code by marking non-executable memory.

Intel® Virtualization Technology (G7 Servers)

Allows Virtual Machine Manager to use Intel hardware capabilities.

Intel® Hyperthreading® Options (G7 Servers)

Enables or disables Intel Hyperthreading Technology for dual logical processors.

Processor Core Disable (G7 Servers)

Reduces processor power usage and improves performance by disabling cores.

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (G7 Servers)

Allows processor to transition to higher frequency based on workload and temperature.

Intel® VT-d (G7 Servers)

Allows VMM to use Intel VT-d for Directed I/O capabilities.

NUMLOCK Power-On State (G7 Servers)

Power Management Options (G7 Servers)

HP Power Profile (G7 Servers)

Selects power profile based on power and performance characteristics.

HP Power Regulator (G7 Servers)

Configures Power Regulator support, including Dynamic Savings and Static modes.

Redundant Power Supply Mode (G7 Servers)

Configures how the system handles redundant power supply configurations.

Advanced Power Management Options (G7 Servers)

Configures advanced power management features for specific server models.

HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers

Configures QPI Link Power Management, Processor Idle Power State, etc.

HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers

Configures Minimum Processor Idle Power State, Memory Bus Frequency etc.

Turbo Boost Optimization (G7 Servers)

PCI Configuration (G7 Servers)

PCI IRQ Settings (G7 Servers)

Configures legacy IRQ for embedded and slot-based PCI/PCIe devices.

PCI Device Enable/Disable (G7 Servers)

Enables and disables embedded and add-in devices, reallocating resources.

PCI Option ROM Enable/Disable (G7 Servers)

Lists slots with add-in cards and allows enabling/disabling their option ROM.

Utility Language (G7 Servers)

Boot Configuration (G7 Servers)

Standard Boot Order (IPL) (G7 Servers)

Configures the Initial IPL device and search order for bootable devices.

Boot Controller Order (G7 Servers)

Selects the primary boot controller for the server to boot from.

Server Availability & Control (G7 Servers)

ASR Status (G7 Servers)

Enables or disables the Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) feature.

ASR Timeout (G7 Servers)

Sets a timeout limit for resetting a server that is not responding.

Thermal Shutdown (G7 Servers)

Determines when the server automatically powers down due to dangerous temperatures.

Wake-On LAN (G7 Servers)

Enables or disables the Wake-On LAN feature for remote power-up.

POST F1 Prompt (G7 Servers)

Configures the server to require pressing F1 for errors during power-up.

Power Button & Related Controls (G7 Servers)

Power Button (G7 Servers)

Disables the momentary power button functionality under any OS.

Automatic Power-On (G7 Servers)

Enables the server to automatically power on when auxiliary power is applied.

Power-On Delay (G7 Servers)

Delays server power-up after a power loss to prevent usage spikes.

Server Security (G7 Servers)

Set Power-On Password (G7 Servers)

Sets a password to control access to the server during power-up.

Set Admin Password (G7 Servers)

Sets a password to control access to administrative features of the server.

Trusted Platform Module (G7 Servers)

Configures options for the optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

Network Server Mode (G7 Servers)

BIOS Serial Console & EMS (G7 Servers)

BIOS Serial Console Port (G7 Servers)

Provides additional selections for enabling BIOS Serial Console.

BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate (G7 Servers)

Enables baud rate changes for BIOS Serial Console.

EMS Console (G7 Servers)

Enables emergency management console redirection through the serial port.

BIOS Interface Mode (G7 Servers)

Selects interface mode (Auto, Command-Line) for POST and utilities.

Server Asset Text & POST Message (G7 Servers)

Set Server Information (G7 Servers)

Defines reference information for the server, like name and asset tag.

Set Administrator Information (G7 Servers)

Defines reference information for the server administrator.

Set Service Contact Text (G7 Servers)

Defines reference information for the server service contact.

Custom POST Message (G7 Servers)

Allows entry of a custom message to display during POST.

Advanced Options Menu (G7 Servers)

Advanced System ROM Options (G7 Servers)

Configures ROM loading sequence, MPS Table Mode, and ROM selection.

Video Options (G7 Servers)

Controls the embedded video controller behavior with optional controllers.

Power Supply Requirements Override (HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Servers)

Allows boot/operation when power supplies don't meet system requirements.

Thermal Configuration (G7 Servers)

Selects the fan cooling solution for the system (Optimal or Increased Cooling).

Service Options (G7 Servers)

Allows modification of serial number and product ID.

Advanced Performance Tuning Options (G7 Servers)

Provides options to tune processor and memory performance.

HP ProLiant DL360 G7 and HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Servers

Configures processor prefetch features, node interleaving, and memory speed.

HP ProLiant DL580 G7 and HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Servers

Configures processor prefetch features, hemisphere mode, and node interleaving.

Drive Write Cache & Asset Tag Protection (G7 Servers)

Drive Write Cache (G7 Servers)

Controls the state of write cache for drives, affecting performance and data safety.

Asset Tag Protection (G7 Servers)

Locks Asset Tag information, preventing erasure upon system setting restoration.

System Default Options (G7 Servers)

Restore Default System Settings (G7 Servers)

Resets all configuration settings to their default values, losing changes.

Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk (G7 Servers)

Resets settings, date/time, and erases the boot disk.

User Default Options (G7 Servers)

Enables definition of custom default configuration settings.

Utility Language (G7 Servers)

RBSU Menu (HP ProLiant G6 and Earlier Servers)

RBSU Menu Overview

Details the RBSU menu structure and information displayed on the screen.

System Options (G6 and Earlier)

Serial & Parallel Ports

Configures serial ports (A, B, Virtual) and parallel ports (LPT).

Diskette & NUMLOCK Control

Controls diskette drive and NUMLOCK power-on state.

Embedded NICs & Advanced Memory Protection

Configures NIC boot support and provides additional memory protection.

USB Control

Determines how USB ports and embedded devices operate at startup.

USB 2.0 EHCI Controller

Enables or disables the high-speed USB 2.0 controller.

Power Regulator for ProLiant

Manages server power usage through different modes.

USB External Port Capability

Configures USB external ports to operate at USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 speeds.

Ultra Low Power State

Enables system transition to lowest processor power state.

PCI Devices (G6 and Earlier)

Boot Configuration (G6 and Earlier)

Standard Boot Order (IPL)

Configures the Initial IPL device and search order for bootable devices.

Boot Controller Order

Selects the primary boot controller for the server to boot from.

Server Availability & Control (G6 and Earlier)

ASR Status

Enables or disables the Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) feature.

ASR Timeout

Sets a timeout limit for resetting a server that is not responding.

Thermal Shutdown

Determines when the server automatically powers down due to dangerous temperatures.

Wake-On LAN

Enables or disables the Wake-On LAN feature for remote power-up.

POST F1 Prompt

Configures the server to require pressing F1 for errors during power-up.

Power Button & Related Controls (G6 and Earlier)

Power Button

Disables the momentary power button functionality under any OS.

Automatic Power-On

Enables the server to automatically power on when auxiliary power is applied.

Power-On Delay

Delays server power-up after a power loss to prevent usage spikes.

Server Passwords & TPM (G6 and Earlier)

Set Power-On Password

Sets a password to control access to the server during power-up.

Set Admin Password

Sets a password to control access to administrative features of the server.

Trusted Platform Module

Configures options for the optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

Network Server Mode & QuickLock (G6 and Earlier)

Network Server Mode

Enables network server mode, disabling the keyboard port.

QuickLock

Enables or disables keyboard locking via Ctrl+Alt+L.

BIOS Serial Console & EMS (G6 and Earlier)

BIOS Serial Console Port

Provides additional selections for enabling BIOS Serial Console.

BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate

Enables baud rate changes for BIOS Serial Console.

EMS Console

Enables emergency management console redirection through the serial port.

BIOS Interface Mode

Selects interface mode (Auto, Command-Line) for POST and utilities.

Server Asset Text & POST Message (G6 and Earlier)

Set Server Info Text

Defines reference information for the server, like name and asset tag.

Set Administrator Info Text

Defines reference information for the server administrator.

Set Service Contact Text

Defines reference information for the server service contact.

Custom POST Message

Allows entry of a custom message to display during POST.

Advanced Options Menu (G6 and Earlier)

Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode

Configures interrupt routing based on OS selection.

ROM Selection

Toggles server ROM between current and backup ROM.

Restore Default System Settings

Resets all configuration settings to their default values, losing changes.

Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk

Resets settings, date/time, and erases the boot disk.

User Default Options

Enables definition of custom default configuration settings.

NMI Debug Button

Enables debug functionality by generating an NMI for OS debugger.

Virtual Install Disk

Holds embedded boot drivers for OS installation.

Secondary IDE Channel Support

Enables or disables the secondary IDE channel.

BIOS Enhanced RAID

Analyzes hard drives for failure and chooses boot drive.

Node Interleaving

Disables NUMA architecture properties for potential performance gains.

Serial Number

Allows service personnel to change the serial number.

Product ID

Sets the system product ID found on the chassis sticker.

Drive Write Cache

Controls the state of write cache for drives, affecting performance and data safety.

SATA Software RAID

Enables RAID functionality for the embedded SATA controller.

Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring

Enables fan monitoring for optional PCI-X expansion cages.

Processor Options

Provides submenu options for processor settings.

Power Supply Requirements Override

Allows boot/operation when power supplies don't meet system requirements.

Embedded VGA Control

Controls the embedded video controller behavior with optional controllers.

ROM-based Enhancements

Embedded Server Setup

Accesses System Maintenance menu for diagnostics, RBSU, and Inspect Utility.

Setup Utility, Erase Option, Virtual Disk

Setup Utility

Runs the RBSU utility to configure the server.

RBSU Erase Option

Erases system configuration and boot drive for redeployment.

Virtual Install Disk

Holds embedded boot drivers for OS installation.

Inspect & Diagnostics Utilities

Inspect Utility

Views system configuration information and saves it to a diskette.

Diagnostics Utility

Provides pre-boot checks for server subsystems needed for OS boot.

Memory & CPU Diagnostic Tests

Boot Disk Diagnostic & Auto-Configuration

Boot Disk Diagnostic Test

Verifies presence/readiness of boot controller and OS boot sector.

Auto-Configuration Process

Automatically configures the system during the first boot without intervention.

Boot Options & OS Installation

Boot Options

Displays options to access RBSU, System Maintenance Menu, or force PXE boot.

Operating System Installation

Guides through assisted OS installation using the SmartStart CD.

Command Line Interface

CLI Mode Selection

Selects whether to run utilities in CLI or full-screen menu-based mode.

CLI Commands

Inspect CLI Commands

Lists commands and descriptions for the Inspect Utility CLI.

RBSU CLI Commands

Lists commands for the RBSU CLI, providing equivalent menu functionality.

System Maintenance CLI Commands & Buffering

System Maintenance CLI Commands

Lists commands for System Maintenance utilities via CLI.

Command Buffering Support

CLI support for buffering previous commands using arrow keys.

Additional CLI Support

RBSU Configuration Flow

Manual Path Flow

Describes the manual steps to configure an HP server without SmartStart.

Scripted Installation Flow

Describes using RBSU with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit for server configuration.

Configuration Replication Utility

Array Configuration Replication Utility

Acronyms and Abbreviations

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