HP ProLiant ML150 G2 User Manual

Configuring the Server
1. Connect all peripherals:
— Keyboard
— Mouse
— Monitor
— UPS
NOTE: Refer to the HP ProLiant ML150 G2 Server Support CD.Use the CD
for updated information about the server and as a reference for any additional
information not provided in this installation sheet.
2. Determine the server BIOS version:
a. Power up the server.
b. Press the Esc key at the HP logo screen.
c. Note the server BIOS version during the POST boot-up.
d. Verify the server BIOS version against the latest BIOS
version listed for this server on the HP website:
http://www.hp.com
e. If you do not have the latest BIOS, update the BIOS now.
Refer to the HP ProLiant ML150 G2 Server Maintenance
and Service Guide available on the HP website:
http://www.hp.com
3. Install the desired operating system (OS). HP drivers and
utilities can be found on the support CD. For the latest drivers
and information on supported operating systems, refer to the
HP website:
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-310.pdf
Default Boot Priority
By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following
order:
HP ProLiant
ML150 G2 Server
Installation Sheet
Read instructions completely before
beginning installation procedure.
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HP ProLiant ML150 G2 Server Installation Sheet
First Edition (June 2004)
Part Number 368149-001
1. Legacy Floppy Drives (flexible diskette drive)
2. USB FDC (external USB floppy diskette drive)
3. IDE 0 (IDE CD-ROM drive or hard disk drive)
4. PCI SCSI (SCSI or SATA hard disk drive)
5. PCI LAN (embedded LAN)

HP ProLiant ML150 G2 Specifications

General

Server type	Tower
Processor Sockets	2
Form Factor	5U Tower
Processor	Intel Xeon, Intel Pentium 4
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Slots	6
Storage Controller	SATA
Expansion Slots	6
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux

Summary

Configuring the Server

Connect all peripherals

Connect keyboard, mouse, monitor, and UPS to the server for initial setup.

Determine and Update Server BIOS

Check the current BIOS version and update it from the HP website if necessary.

Install Operating System and Drivers

Install the desired OS and locate HP drivers and utilities on the support CD.

Default Boot Priority

Component Identification

Front Panel Components

Diagram and list of components located on the front panel of the server.

Rear Panel Components

Diagram and list of components located on the rear panel of the server.

Non-Hot-Plug HDD Cage

Identification of the hard disk drive cage for the non-hot-plug server model.

System Board Components

Accessing Internal Components

Opening the Access Panel

Procedure for opening the server's access panel to reach internal components.

Closing the Access Panel

Procedure for securely closing the server's access panel after maintenance.

Opening the Front Bezel

Installing Mass Storage Devices

SCSI Non-Hot-Plug Model Installation

Guide for installing mass storage devices in the SCSI non-hot-plug configuration.

SATA Hot-Plug Model Installation

Guide for installing mass storage devices in the SATA hot-plug configuration.

SCSI Hot-Plug Model Installation

Guide for installing mass storage devices in the SCSI hot-plug configuration.

Installing the PCI Expansion Board

Installing Memory

Installing a Second Processor

Obtaining Additional Documentation