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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 User Manual

HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Server
User Guide
April 2005 (Second Edition)
Part Number 379044-002

Table of Contents

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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorUp to 4 Intel Xeon MP processors
Maximum Memory64 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Drive BaysUp to eight hot-plug drive bays (SAS or SATA)
RAID SupportIntegrated RAID controller (various options available)
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
Form Factor4U rack-mount
NetworkIntegrated NC7782 dual-port Gigabit NIC (PCI-X)
Operating System SupportWindows, Linux, NetWare

Summary

Server Component Identification

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Explains the status and function of front panel LEDs and buttons.

Memory Board Components and LEDs

Details components and LED indicators on memory boards.

Processor Module LEDs

Describes the LEDs associated with the processor modules.

Rear Panel Components

Identifies and describes components located on the server's rear panel.

Power Supply LEDs

Explains the LED indicators for the server's power supplies.

System Maintenance Switch

Explains the function and positions of the system maintenance switch.

Hot-plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations

Interprets combinations of LEDs for hot-plug SCSI hard drives.

SAS and SATA Hard Drive LED Combinations

Interprets LED combinations for SAS and SATA hard drives.

Server Operations

Powering Up the Server

Instructions on how to power on the server.

Powering Down the Server

Procedures for safely powering down the server.

Extending the Server from the Rack

Steps to extend the server for access to components.

Removing the Access Panel

Instructions on how to remove the server's access panel.

Server Setup

Optimum Environment

Guidelines for selecting an optimal operating environment.

Space and Airflow Requirements

Requirements for server installation space and airflow.

Temperature Requirements

Recommended ambient operating temperature ranges for the server.

Power Requirements

Electrical power requirements and guidelines for installation.

Electrical Grounding Requirements

Procedures for proper electrical grounding of the server.

Hardware Options Installation

Processor Options

Information on installing processor modules and PPMs.

Hot-plug SCSI Hard Drive Options

Guidelines for installing hot-plug SCSI hard drives.

Redundant Hot-plug Power Supply

Procedures for installing a redundant hot-plug power supply.

Battery-Backed Write Cache

Information on installing the Battery-Backed Write Cache.

Expansion Board Options

Expansion Slot Overview

Describes the server's expansion slots and mezzanine options.

Installing the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option

Steps to install the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option.

Installing Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards

Instructions for installing non-hot-plug expansion boards.

Memory Options

Memory Overview

General information about server memory configuration.

Advanced ECC Memory

Details the Advanced ECC memory protection mode.

Memory Boards and DIMMs

Procedures for installing and replacing memory boards and DIMMs.

Configuring the Memory

Steps to configure memory settings in RBSU.

Server Cabling

Storage Device Cabling Guidelines

Guidelines for cabling storage devices.

PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Cabling

Cabling instructions for the PCI-X Hot Plug mezzanine board.

Hot-plug SCSI Drive Cabling

Cabling configurations for hot-plug SCSI drives.

Hot-plug SAS Hard Drive Cabling

Cabling for hot-plug SAS hard drives.

Server Software and Configuration Utilities

Configuration Tools

Overview of available configuration tools.

HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack

Information on the RDP software for server deployment.

Management Tools

List and overview of server management tools.

Diagnostic Tools

Overview of various diagnostic tools for the server.

Troubleshooting

Server Diagnostic Steps

Step-by-step procedures for diagnosing server problems.

Important Safety Information

Crucial safety guidelines for server maintenance.

Preparing the Server for Diagnosis

Steps to prepare the server for troubleshooting.

POST Error Messages and Beep Codes

Explains POST error messages and beep codes.

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice

FCC compliance information for the server.

European Union Regulatory Notice

EU directives and conformity marking information.

Battery Replacement Notice

Safety precautions for battery handling and replacement.

Server Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating and shipping environmental parameters for the server.

Server Specifications

Physical dimensions and weight of the server.

Technical Support

Before You Contact HP

Information to have ready before contacting HP support.

HP Contact Information

Contact details for HP authorized resellers and support.

Customer Self Repair

Overview of HP's customer self-repair program.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

DIMM

Definition of the DIMM acronym (dual inline memory module).

ECC

Definition of the ECC acronym (error checking and correcting).

iLO

Definition of the iLO acronym (Integrated Lights-Out).

POST

Definition of the POST acronym (Power-On Self Test).

RAID

Definition of the RAID acronym (redundant array of inexpensive disks).

RBSU

Definition of the RBSU acronym (ROM-Based Setup Utility).

RILOE II

Definition of the RILOE II acronym (Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II).

USB

Definition of the USB acronym (universal serial bus).

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