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HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 User Manual

HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8
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HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. This document is in
tended for experienced
IT professionals or end-users
with no or prior hardware setup experience. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and
trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 661082-007
October 2013
Edition: 7

Table of Contents

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HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Xeon E5-2600 series
Maximum Processors2
ChipsetIntel C600 Series
Memory TypeDDR3 RDIMM or UDIMM
Maximum Memory768 GB
Memory Slots24 DIMM slots
RAID SupportHP Smart Array P420i/1GB FBWC
Storage ControllerHP Smart Array P420i/1GB FBWC
Network ControllerHP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter
Form FactorTower
StorageSAS, SATA, SSD
NetworkGigabit Ethernet
Power Supply460W, 750W, 1200W
Power Supply OptionsRedundant Power Supplies
Operating System SupportMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware

Summary

Component identification

Front panel components

Identifies and illustrates components located on the server's front panel.

Front panel LEDs and buttons

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

Rear panel components

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

Rear panel LEDs

Details the status indicators on the server's rear panel.

System board components

Identifies and illustrates the main components on the server's system board.

System maintenance switch

Explains the function and configuration of the system maintenance switch.

NMI functionality

Describes the Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) feature for crash dump analysis.

NMI header

Explains the purpose and use of the NMI header for memory dumps.

DIMM slots

Identifies and explains the server's DIMM slot numbering and layout.

Systems Insight Display LEDs

Illustrates and describes the Systems Insight Display LEDs on the system board.

Systems Insight Display LED combinations

Explains how LED combinations indicate system status and health events.

SAS and SATA device numbers

Details the numbering scheme for SAS and SATA drive bays.

Hot-plug drive LED definitions

Explains the status and meaning of LEDs on hot-plug drive carriers.

Fans

Describes the server's fan configuration and redundancy.

RPS riser board connectors

Identifies connectors on the RPS riser board for power distribution.

Operations

Power up the server

Provides step-by-step instructions for powering on the server.

Power down the server

Details methods for safely shutting down and powering off the server.

Remove the security bezel

Instructions for removing the server's security bezel.

Install the security bezel

Instructions for installing the server's security bezel.

Remove the tower bezel

Procedures for removing the server's tower bezel.

Remove the rack bezel

Steps to remove the server's rack bezel.

Install the rack bezel

Steps to install the server's rack bezel.

Remove the access panel

Instructions for removing the server's access panel.

Install the access panel

Instructions for installing the server's access panel.

Extend the server from the rack

Steps to extend the server out of its rack enclosure.

Remove the air baffle

Procedure for removing the server's internal air baffle.

Install the air baffle

Procedure for installing the server's internal air baffle.

Remove the fan

Instructions for removing a server fan.

Remove the fan cage

Procedure for removing the server's fan cage assembly.

Remove the optical drive

Steps to remove the server's optical drive.

Remove the component drive cage blank

Procedure for removing a blank from a drive cage.

Setup

Optional installation services

Information on HP Care Pack services for server installation and support.

Rack planning resources

Details on resources for planning server rack installations.

Optimum environment

Guidance on selecting an optimal environment for server installation.

Space and airflow requirements

Specifies required clearances and airflow for proper server operation.

Temperature requirements

Outlines acceptable operating temperature ranges for the server.

Power requirements

Details electrical power requirements and safety guidelines.

Electrical grounding requirements

Explains proper grounding procedures for server safety and operation.

Rack warnings

Safety warnings and precautions related to rack installations.

Server warnings and cautions

General safety warnings and cautions for server operation and handling.

Identifying tower server shipping carton contents

Lists items typically found in the server's shipping carton.

Installing hardware options

General guidance on installing server hardware options.

Setting up a tower server

Step-by-step guide for setting up the server in a tower configuration.

Installing the server into the rack

Detailed instructions for mounting the server into a rack.

Powering up and configuring the server

Steps for initial server power-up and basic configuration.

Installing the operating system

Information on installing an operating system on the server.

Registering the server

Guidance on how to register the server with HP.

Hardware options installation

Introduction

General advice for installing multiple hardware options.

Mini-SAS cable option

Instructions for installing a Mini-SAS cable.

Second processor option

Guidance on installing a second processor.

Memory options

Overview of supported memory types, speeds, and capacities.

HP SmartMemory

Information on HP SmartMemory features and benefits.

Memory subsystem architecture

Explains the server's memory architecture and channels.

Population order

Guidelines for populating DIMM slots correctly.

Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step instructions for installing a DIMM.

Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs

Explains classifications of DIMMs and their impact on capacity.

DIMM identification

How to identify DIMM characteristics from their labels.

Memory configurations

Details different memory configuration modes and AMP modes.

Advanced ECC population guidelines

Guidelines for populating DIMM slots for Advanced ECC mode.

Online spare population

Guidelines for configuring Online Spare memory.

Lockstep memory configuration

Guidelines for configuring Lockstep memory mode.

Optical drive cage option

Instructions for installing an optical drive cage.

Optical drive option

Instructions for installing an optical drive.

Redundant power supply option

Information and instructions for installing redundant power supplies.

Hot-plug SAS drive options

Guidelines for installing hot-plug SAS drives.

Removing the drive blank

Steps to remove a drive blank from a bay.

Installing a hot-plug drive

Instructions for installing a hot-plug drive.

Expansion board option

General procedure for installing expansion boards.

Graphic card option

Information on supported graphic card options and slot recommendations.

Installing a graphic card adapter option

Step-by-step guide for installing a graphic card adapter.

Controller option

Overview of the server's controller options and features.

Installing a storage controller

Instructions for installing a storage controller.

Installing the cache module and FBWC capacitor pack

Procedures for installing cache modules and FBWC capacitor packs.

Redundant fans option

Information on the redundant fan configuration.

Redundant fan guidelines

Guidelines for implementing redundant fan configurations.

Installing a hot-plug redundant fan

Steps for installing a hot-plug redundant fan.

Eight-bay SFF drive cage option

Information about the eight-bay SFF drive cage option.

Installing the optional SFF hot-plug drive cage

Instructions for installing an SFF hot-plug drive cage.

Six-bay LFF drive cage

Information about the six-bay LFF drive cage option.

Installing the optional LFF hot-plug drive cage

Instructions for installing an LFF hot-plug drive cage.

Drive backplane expander option

Information about drive backplane expander options.

Installing the 6 bay LFF drive backplane expander

Steps to install the 6-bay LFF drive backplane expander.

Installing the 8 bay SFF drive backplane expander

Steps to install the 8-bay SFF drive backplane expander.

HP Trusted Platform Module option

Information on the HP Trusted Platform Module (TPM) option.

Installing the Trusted Platform Module board

Instructions for installing the TPM board.

Retaining the recovery key/password

Guidance on securely retaining BitLocker recovery keys/passwords.

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module

Steps to enable the Trusted Platform Module in the OS.

Cabling

Server data cabling

Illustrates and describes data cabling for server components.

Media device data cabling

Shows cabling connections for media devices.

Optical drive cabling

Illustrates the data and power cabling for the optical drive.

Software and configuration utilities

Server mode

Lists software utilities and their operating modes (online/offline).

HP product QuickSpecs

Information source for product features and specifications.

HP iLO Management Engine

Overview of the embedded server management engine.

HP iLO

Details the HP iLO 4 subsystem for server management.

Active Health System

Explains the AHS feature for system monitoring and diagnostics.

Integrated Management Log

Describes the IML for recording and viewing system events.

Intelligent Provisioning

Information on the server deployment and OS installation tool.

HP Insight Diagnostics

Tool for system diagnostics and troubleshooting.

HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality

Describes survey functionality for hardware/software information.

HP Insight Remote Support software

Software for enhanced warranty and support services.

Scripting Toolkit

Tool for automating server deployment installations.

HP Service Pack for ProLiant

Comprehensive firmware and system software update package.

HP Smart Update Manager

Utility for installing and updating server firmware and software.

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility

Utility for system configuration during boot.

Using RBSU

How to navigate and use the ROM-Based Setup Utility.

Auto-configuration process

Automatic system configuration during the first boot.

Configuring AMP modes

Explains Advanced Memory Protection (AMP) modes.

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID

Procedure to re-enter serial number and product ID after system board replacement.

Utilities and features

Overview of various system utilities and features.

Array Configuration Utility

Utility for configuring disk arrays.

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

Utility for configuring RAID levels and logical drives.

ROMPaq utility

Utility for upgrading system firmware (BIOS).

Automatic Server Recovery

Feature for automatically restarting the server after OS errors.

USB support

Information on USB support, including legacy support.

Redundant ROM support

Explains the server's redundant ROM capability.

Keeping the system current

Guidance on maintaining system software and firmware.

Drivers

Information on installing and updating device drivers.

Software and firmware

Recommendations for updating software and firmware.

Version control

Tools for managing software and firmware versions.

HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers

Information on supported OS and virtualization software.

Change control and proactive notification

HP's notification service for upcoming changes.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources

Lists guides and resources for server troubleshooting.

Battery replacement

Regulatory information

Safety and regulatory compliance

Information on safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

Turkey RoHS material content declaration

Declaration regarding RoHS material content for Turkey.

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration

Declaration regarding RoHS material content for Ukraine.

Warranty information

Links and information regarding HP product warranties.

Electrostatic discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge

Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Various methods for proper grounding to prevent ESD.

Specifications

Environmental specifications

Details environmental operating conditions for the server.

Server specifications

Provides physical dimensions and weight specifications for the server.

Power supply specifications

Lists specifications for various server power supply options.

Support and other resources

Before you contact HP

Information to have ready before contacting HP support.

HP contact information

Details on how to contact HP support.

Customer Self Repair

Information about HP's Customer Self Repair program.

Acronyms and abbreviations

Documentation feedback

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