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General| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Opteron 2300 series |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR2 SDRAM |
| Storage | Up to six 3.5" SAS or SATA hot-plug hard drives |
| RAID Controller | HP Smart Array P400i/256MB Controller |
| Network | Embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter |
| Operating System Support | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
Explains HP's parts-only warranty service and its implications for CSR.
Details the mechanical parts of the server, including their assembly and spare part numbers.
Lists and illustrates various system components like fans, power supplies, and processors.
Lists necessary tools for server maintenance and component replacement procedures.
Outlines essential safety precautions to prevent injury and equipment damage during servicing.
Provides guidelines to prevent damage from static discharge to sensitive electronic components.
Highlights critical warnings and cautions related to electric shock, damage, and safe operation.
Details procedures like extending the server from the rack and powering down before servicing.
Step-by-step instructions for extending the server from its rack for easier access.
Instructions on how to safely shut down the server and disconnect power before maintenance.
Procedures for safely removing the server unit from its rack mounting.
Guides on accessing the server's rear panel, including cable management arm details.
Details the removal and replacement procedure for hot-plug power supply units.
Instructions for removing and replacing the server's access panel.
Steps for removing and replacing a hot-plug SAS hard drive.
Instructions for removing and replacing the optical drive cage.
Procedure for removing and replacing the Systems Insight Display.
Steps for removing and replacing the front right bezel of the server.
Steps for removing and replacing the front left bezel of the server.
Procedure for removing and replacing the power supply backplane.
Information and procedure for removing and replacing hot-plug fans.
Procedure for removing and replacing the hard drive backplane.
Instructions for removing and replacing the PCI riser cage.
Procedure for removing and replacing the air baffle.
Instructions for removing and replacing the fan cage.
Procedures for removing and replacing expansion slot covers.
Steps for removing and replacing a half-length expansion board.
Steps for removing and replacing a full-length expansion board.
Details procedures for battery-backed write cache module and battery pack.
Procedure for removing the battery-backed write cache module.
Procedure for removing the battery pack for the write cache.
Steps to recover data from a failed battery-backed write cache.
Instructions for removing and replacing the server's heatsink.
Procedure for removing and replacing the power supply cage assembly.
Detailed steps for removing and replacing the server processor.
Instructions for removing and replacing DIMM memory modules from the server.
Explains memory configuration rules and bus speed determination.
Procedure for removing and replacing the system battery for the real-time clock.
Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the server's system board.
Illustrates the cabling for SAS hard drives.
Shows the cabling connections for the battery-backed write cache.
Points to resources for server troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Explains the Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) feature for system restarts.
Information about HP SIM for system administration and management.
Details the Integrated Management Log (IML) for recording system events.
Overview of the iLO 2 technology for remote server manageability.
Information on using ORCA utility for RAID configuration before OS installation.
Information on RDP software for rapid server deployments.
Describes RBSU for server configuration and system options.
Overview of SmartStart software for server setup and deployment.
Information on the ROMPaq utility for upgrading system firmware (BIOS).
Details the Online ROM Flash utility for upgrading ROM images.
Information on HP Insight Diagnostics for server testing and troubleshooting.
Explanation of the server's redundant ROM support for safe firmware upgrades.
Identifies and illustrates the components on the server's front panel.
Explains the function and status of front panel LEDs and buttons.
Details the status indicated by the Systems Insight Display LEDs.
Explains how LED combinations indicate system health status.
Identifies and illustrates the components on the server's rear panel.
Explains the status of rear panel LEDs and buttons.
Defines the slot definitions for non-hot-plug PCI riser boards.
Illustrates and labels the various components on the system board.
Details the system maintenance switch positions and their functions.
Explains how to use NMI for crash dump generation.
Identifies the DIMM slots and their pairing.
Explains how hard drives are numbered.
Explains the LEDs on SAS and SATA hard drives.
Interprets the LED combinations for SAS and SATA hard drives.
Explains the LEDs associated with the PCI riser cage.
Details the status of battery pack LEDs.
Provides information and cautions regarding hot-plug fans.
Lists environmental operating and storage conditions for the server.
Provides physical dimensions and input power requirements for the server.
Information on calculating electrical and heat loading for hot-plug power supplies.
Details specifications for the CD-ROM drive.
Details specifications for the DVD-ROM drive.
Lists specifications for SAS and SATA hard drives.
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