HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 - Configuring the Memory

Removal and Replacement Procedures
6. Reference the LEDs on the top of the memory board to be sure that the memory is
functioning properly. The following table describes the LEDs for each memory
configuration when the DIMMs and memory board are installed and functioning
properly. For more information on LEDs, refer to Chapter 4 “Conn ectors, LEDs, and
Switches.”
Table 2-8: Memory LED States on a Properly Configured Memory Board
Memory Configuration LED
Advanced ECC
(Standard
Memory)
Online Spare
Memory
Single-Board
Mirrored
Memory
Hot-Plug
Mirrored
Memory
Memory Status Green Green Green Green
DIMMs 1-8, if
populated
Green Green Green Green
Online Spare
Status
Off Green Off Off
Mirroring Status Off Off Green Green
Online Spare
text*
Off Green Off Off
Ready to Hot
Plug
Off Off Off Green
*If two memory boards are installed, the online spare text is only illuminated for the memory board in
slot 1.
7. Close the rear access panel.
8. Reinstall the server in the rack.
Configuring the Memory
Configuring the servers memory system of the server requires configuring both hardware and
software. To configure the memory:
1. Choose one of the following memory configurations:
— Standard memory (Advanced ECC)
— Online spare memory
— Single board mirrored memory
— Hot-plug mirrored memory
For a discussion of how to determine the memory technology best suited for your
requirements, refer to the Advanced Memory Protection white paper on the ProLiant
website at
www.hp.com.
2. Remove the memory board. Refer to “Rem oving a Memory Board” in this ch apter.
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