HP ProLiant DL580 G7 - User Manual

HP ProLiant DL580 G7 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: 595656-004
April 2011
Edition: 4

HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	ProLiant DL580 G7
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Component Identification

Front Panel Components

Describes the various components and connectors located on the front panel of the server.

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Details the status indicators (LEDs) and controls on the server's front panel.

Systems Insight Display

Explains the diagnostic display and its LED indicators for system status.

Rear Panel Components and LEDs

Identifies rear panel ports, connectors, and status indicators.

Power Supply LED

System Board and SPI Board Components

Identifies key components on the server's system and SPI boards.

Processors and Memory Cartridges

Details the server's processor sockets and memory cartridge slots.

DIMM Slot Locations and Identification

Hard Drive LEDs and Combinations

Operations

Powering the Server On and Off

Rack Installation and Removal

Accessing Server Components

Setup

Power and Electrical Grounding Requirements

Hardware Installation and Server Setup

Hardware Options Installation

Processor Options and Installation

Details on supported processors and their installation process.

Memory Options and Installation

Details on supported DIMMs and their installation process.

DIMM Identification and Guidelines

Memory Configuration and Performance

Guidelines for populating memory cartridges for optimal performance.

Memory Subsystem Architecture and Modes

Memory Performance Optimization

Installing DIMMs

Step-by-step instructions for installing memory modules.

Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installation

Guidelines for adding or replacing hard drives while the server is running.

Power Supply and SSD Installation

Expansion Board Installation

Specific Option Installations

Server Software and Configuration Utilities

Configuration Tools Overview

Introduces utilities for server setup and management.

SmartStart Software and Scripting Toolkit

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)

Information on configuring server settings via the BIOS utility.

Using RBSU and Boot Options

Configuring AMP Modes and Mirrored Memory

Array Configuration Utility (ACU)

Management Tools Overview

Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)

Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3)

Remote server management and health monitoring technology.

Diagnostic Tools

HP Insight Diagnostics

Tool for hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Integrated Management Log (IML)

Remote Support and Keeping System Current

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Resources and Pre-Diagnostic Steps

Links to guides and initial checks before diagnosing problems.

Safety Information and Symbols

Critical safety precautions and explanations of hazard symbols.

Symptom Information and Server Preparation

Gathering problem details and preparing the server for diagnosis.

Processor and Configuration Troubleshooting

Guidelines for processor issues and minimum hardware configuration.

Loose Connections and Service Notifications

Checking connections and finding the latest service advisories.

Server Health LEDs and Troubleshooting Flowcharts

Interpreting status indicators and using diagnostic flowcharts.

Start and General Diagnosis Flowcharts

Initial flowcharts to begin the problem diagnosis process.

Specific Problem Flowcharts

Flowcharts for power-on, POST, OS boot, and fault indications.

POST Error Messages and Beep Codes

Reference for interpreting Power-On Self-Test error messages and beep codes.

Battery Replacement