HP ProLiant DL385p User Manual

HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 661850-001
June 2012
Edition: 1

HP ProLiant DL385p Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U
Processor Sockets	2
Storage	SAS/SATA/SSD
Drive Bays	12 SFF or 6 LFF
Network	4 x 1GbE
Management	HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots

Summary

Component Identification

Front Panel Components

Details about the server's front panel layout and components like video connectors, drive bays, and USB ports.

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Server Operations

Powering the Server On and Off

Instructions for powering the server up and down using front panel button or virtual power.

Server Rack Installation

Server Setup

Environmental Requirements

Power and Grounding Requirements

Details on electrical power requirements and grounding standards for safe installation.

Hardware Options Installation

Processor Installation

Procedures and cautions for installing or replacing server processors safely.

Memory Options and Configuration

Information on DIMM types, speeds, and population guidelines for memory installation.

Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installation

Expansion Board Installation

Software and Configuration Utilities

HP iLO and Management Engine

Information on HP iLO for server management, monitoring, and remote administration.

Intelligent Provisioning

Details on the embedded tool for server deployment and operating system installation.

HP Insight Diagnostics

HP Service Pack for ProLiant

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

Utility for configuring system devices, features, and boot options via ROM.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Resources

Lists guides for resolving common server problems and interpreting error messages.

Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the server's real-time clock battery.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

Measures to avoid damage from static electricity when handling server parts.

Grounding Methods for ESD Prevention

Various methods for proper grounding to prevent static discharge.