HPE ProLiant ML350 User Manual

HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9 Server
Maintenance and Service Guide
Part Number: 781895-005
Published: August 2017
Edition: 5
Abstract
This guide describes identification and maintenance procedures, diagnostic tools, specifications,
and requirements for hardware components and software. this guide is for an experienced service
technician. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer
equipment, trained in recognizing hazards in products, and are familiar with weight and stability
precautions.

HPE ProLiant ML350 Specifications

General

Storage	SFF, LFF SAS/SATA/SSD, NVMe PCIe SSD
Form Factor	Tower
Storage Controller	HPE Smart Array SAS/SATA Controllers
Expansion Slots	PCIe 3.0 slots
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux, VMware
Processor	Intel Xeon Scalable (1st, 2nd Gen), Intel Xeon E-2100, E-2200
Power Supply	HPE Redundant Power Supplies

Summary

Customer Self Repair

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Safety Considerations

Covers essential safety precautions: ESD, symbols, server warnings, cautions, and rack safety.

Rack Warnings

Specific safety warnings related to rack installation, stability, and handling.

Preparation Procedures

Steps to prepare the server: powering down, extending from rack, removing bezels, and baffles.

Powering Down the Server

Methods for safely shutting down the server before maintenance.

Extending the Server from the Rack

Steps to extend the server from its rack enclosure for access.

Removing the Server from the Rack

Detailed steps to safely remove the server from a rack.

Removing the Air Baffle

Procedure to remove the air baffle for component access or cooling.

Removing the Fan Cage

Steps to remove the server's fan cage assembly.

Removing a Fan

Procedure to remove an individual fan module from the fan cage.

Access Panel Removal

Instructions for removing the server's access panel.

Removing SAS/SATA Drives

Steps for removing SAS/SATA drives from the server.

Removing and Replacing NVMe SSDs

Procedure for replacing NVMe SSDs, noting PCIe bus considerations.

M.2 SSD Enablement Board Assembly

Front I/O Assembly

Hot-Plug Power Input Module

Procedure for removing the hot-plug power input module.

Power Supply Backplane

Steps for removing the power supply backplane.

Systems Insight Display Assembly

HPE Smart Storage Battery

Instructions for removing and replacing the HPE Smart Storage Battery.

Heatsink Removal

Procedure for removing the CPU heatsink.

Processor Replacement

Detailed steps for removing and installing the server processor.

DIMM Installation and Removal

Procedure for installing and removing DIMMs, noting compatibility.

System Board Replacement

Steps for removing and installing the system board, including component transfer.

System Battery Replacement

SAS Expander Card Installation

8-LFF Drive Backplane

8-SFF Drive Cage and Backplane

Diagnostic Tools

HPE iLO

Active Health System

HPE ProLiant Pre-boot Health Summary

Integrated Management Log

UEFI System Utilities

Using UEFI System Utilities

Embedded Diagnostics Option

Re-entering Server Serial Number and Product ID

Insight Diagnostics

Proactive server management tool for diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Insight Diagnostics Survey Functionality

Gathers critical hardware and software information for server analysis.

HPE Insight Remote Support

HPE Smart Storage Administrator

Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)

Component Identification

Front Panel Components

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

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

UID Button Functionality

Front Panel LEDs Power Fault Codes

Lists power fault codes and corresponding front panel LED behavior.

Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel LEDs

Using the Systems Insight Display

Systems Insight Display LEDs

Systems Insight Display LED Combinations

System Board Components

Detailed diagram and list of components on the server's system board.

NMI Functionality

DIMM Slots

System Maintenance Switch

Power Supply Backplane Connectors

HPE SmartDrive Hot-Plug Drive Definitions

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

NVMe SSD Components

Details NVMe SSD components, including LEDs and release levers.

Hot-Plug Fans

Information on redundant hot-plug fans for system airflow and cooling.

Fan Population Rules

Cabling

Cabling Overview

Media Device Data Cabling

Optical Device Cabling

Front I/O Module Cabling

Systems Insight Display Cabling

FBWC Module Backup Power Cabling

HPE Smart Storage Battery Cabling

Power Supply Backplane Cabling

Drive Cage Power Cabling

Embedded SATA Cabling

HPE Flexible Smart Array Controller Mini-SAS Cabling

HPE Smart Array Controller Mini-SAS Y-Cabling

SAS Expander Cabling

Express Bay Cabling

M.2 SSD Cabling

Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Server Specifications

Power Supply Specifications