HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 - Registering the Server

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56 HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Server User Guide

For information on using these installation paths, refer to the SmartStart

installation poster in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, included with

the server.

Registering the server

To register a server, refer to the registration card in the HP ProLiant Essentials

Foundation Pack or the HP Registration website (http://register.hp.com

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Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Table of Contents3
Server Component Identification9
- Front Panel Components10
- Front Panel Leds and Buttons11
- Memory Board Components and Leds12
- Processor Module Leds15
- Rear Panel Components16
- Rear Panel Leds and Buttons17
- Power Supply Leds18
- System Board Components20
- DIMM Slot Locations25
- SCSI Ids26
- Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive Leds27
- Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Combinations28
- SATA or SAS Ids29
- SATA or SAS Hard Drive Leds30
- SAS and SATA Hard Drive LED Combinations31
- Fan Locations32
- Hot-Plug Fan Leds34
- BBWC Leds35
Server Operations37
- Powering up the Server37
- Powering down the Server37
- In this Section Powering up the Server37
- Extending the Server from the Rack38
- Removing the Access Panel40
- Replacing Hot-Plug Fans41
- Removing the System Cage42
- Accessing the Quickfind Diagnostic Display43
- Battery44
Server Setup47
- Optional Installation Services47
- In this Section Optional Installation Services47
- Rack Planning Resources48
- Optimum Environment49
- Rack Warnings and Cautions52
- Identifying Rack Server Shipping Carton Contents54
- Installing Hardware Options54
- Installing the Server into the Rack54
- Installing the Cable Management Arm55
- Powering up and Configuring the Server55
- Installing the Operating System55
- Registering the Server56
Hardware Options Installation57
- Introduction57
- Processor Options57
- Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive Options63
- SAS and SATA Hard Drive Guidelines66
  - Installing the SAS Hard Drive Cage66
  - Installing a Hot-Plug SAS Hard Drive69
- Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply70
- Battery-Backed Write Cache72
- DVD, Diskette, and CD-RW Drives74
In this Section77
Expansion Board Options77
- Expansion Slot Overview77
  - PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option79
  - PCI Express Mezzanine Options80
- Installing the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option81
- Installing the PCI Express Mezzanine Options86
- Installing Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards89
- Installing Hot Plug Expansion Boards91
- Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug Expansion Board92
- RILOE II Board93
Memory Options95
- Memory Overview95
- Advanced ECC Memory97
- Online Spare Memory99
- Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory100
- Hot-Plug RAID Memory102
- Memory Boards and Dimms103
- Configuring the Memory111
In this Section115
Server Cabling115
- Storage Device Cabling Guidelines115
- PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Cabling115
- BBWC Cabling116
- RILOE II Cabling117
- Hot-Plug SCSI Drive Cabling117
  - SCSI Simplex Mode118
  - SCSI Duplex Mode118
- Hot-Plug SAS Hard Drive Cabling119
- USB Cable Assembly119
- Power Switch Cable Assembly120
In this Section123
Server Software and Configuration Utilities123
- Configuration Tools123
- HP Proliant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack127
- Option ROM Configuration for Arrays128
- Array Configuration Utility128
- Re-Entering the Server Serial Number and Product ID129
- Management Tools130
- Diagnostic Tools135
- Remote Support and Analysis Tools137
  - HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition138
List of Tools138
- Keeping the System Current138
Electrostatic Discharge141
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge141
- Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge142
Troubleshooting143
- Additional Information143
- In this Section Additional Information143
- Server Diagnostic Steps144
- Important Safety Information144
  - Symbols on Equipment144
  - Warnings and Cautions146
- Preparing the Server for Diagnosis148
- Symptom Information149
- Service Notifications149
- Loose Connections149
- Diagnostic Steps150
- POST Error Messages and Beep Codes166
  - Introduction to POST Error Messages166
- Other Information Resources169
In this Section171
Regulatory Compliance Notices171
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers171
- Federal Communications Commission Notice172
- Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only173
- Modifications174
- Cables174
- Mouse Compliance Statement174
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)174
- European Union Regulatory Notice175
- Japanese Notice176
- BSMI Notice176
- Korean Notice A&B177
- Laser Compliance177
- Battery Replacement Notice178
- Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice179
- Power Cord Statement for Japan179
Server Specifications181
- Environmental Specifications181
- In this Section181
Technical Support183
- Before You Contact HP183
- HP Contact Information183
- Customer Self Repair184
Acronyms and Abbreviations185
Index189

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