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7.
 
Disconnect the hard drive backplane  power cable from the system board. 
 
8. Turn the quarter-turn fasteners counter-clockwise and  lift the integrated array controller away from the 
system board. 
9.  Connect the hard drive backplane power cable to the system board. 
10.  Install and route the cables from the PCI SAS or  SATA array controller to the SAS hard drive 
backplane. 
   CAUTION:   When routing cables, use the cable trough be tween fan modules 1 and 2. Be sure the cables 
do not interfere with fan module inst allation. Be sure to route the cables around the access panel mounting 
pin bracket so as not to interfer e with access panel installation. 
  CAUTION:   When routing cables, always be sure that the  cables are not in a position where they can be 
pinched or crimped. 
 
11.  Install fan modules 1 and 2 ( Remove and install a fan module  on page 22). 
12.  Install the air baffle. 
13. Install the access panel (on page  20).  
						

							
 
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14.
 
Slide the server into the rack. 
15.  Power up the server (on page  18).  
Using a PCI array controller and the HP Smart Array P400i Controller to support 
six hard drives 
1. Power down the server (on page  18). 
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page  19). 
3. Remove the access panel (on page  20). 
4. Remove the air baffle. ( Remove the power supply air baffle  on page 21, Remove the processor 
air baffle  on page  22) 
5. Remove fan modules 1 and 2 ( Remove and install a fan module  on page 22). 
6. Route and connect the data cables: 
• Connect the PCI SAS or SATA array cont roller to the SAS hard drive backplane. 
• Connect the HP Smart Array P400i Controller to the SAS hard drive backplane. 
   CAUTION:   When routing cables, use the cable trough be tween fan modules 1 and 2. Be sure the cables 
do not interfere with fan module inst allation. Be sure to route the cables around the access panel mounting 
pin bracket so as not to interfer e with access panel installation. 
  CAUTION:   When routing cables, always be sure that the  cables are not in a position where they can be 
pinched or crimped. 
 
7.  Install fan modules 1 and 2 ( Remove and install a fan module  on page 22). 
8. Install the air baffle. 
9. Install the access panel (on page  20). 
10.  Slide the server into the rack. 
11. Power up the server (on page  18).  
						

							
 
Cabling 63 
Cabling 
In this section 
Cabling ov erview ........................................................................\
....................................... .................... 63 
Array controll er cabling ........................................................................\
............................... ................... 63 
Multibay backpla ne cabling ........................................................................\
............................. ............... 66 
 
Cabling overview 
This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and 
hardware options to optimize performance. 
For information on cabling peripheral components, refe r to the white paper on high-density deployment at 
the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms
). 
  CAUTION:   When routing cables, always be sure that the  cables are not in a position where they can be 
pinched or crimped. 
 
Array controller cabling 
Depending on the primary controller installe d, various cabling configurations exist: 
• HP Smart Array E200i Controller cabling (on page  64) 
• HP Smart Array P400i Controller cabling (on page  64) 
• PCI Smart Array controller cabling (on page  65) 
• Battery pack cabling (on page  65)   
						

							
 
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HP Smart Array E200i Controller cabling 
   CAUTION:   When routing cables, use the cable trough be tween fan modules 1 and 2. Be sure the cables 
do not interfere with fan module inst allation. Be sure to route the cables around the access panel mounting 
pin bracket so as not to interfer e with access panel installation. 
  
HP Smart Array P400i Controller cabling 
  CAUTION:   When routing cables, use the cable trough be tween fan modules 1 and 2. Be sure the cables 
do not interfere with fan module inst allation. Be sure to route the cables around the access panel mounting 
pin bracket so as not to interfer e with access panel installation. 
   
						

							
 
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PCI Smart Array controller cabling 
   CAUTION:   When routing cables, use the cable trough be tween fan modules 1 and 2. Be sure the cables 
do not interfere with fan module inst allation. Be sure to route the cables around the access panel mounting 
pin bracket so as not to interfer e with access panel installation. 
  IMPORTANT:   When using a PCI array controller, be sure  to remove the integrated array controller. 
  
Battery pack cabling 
• HP Smart Array E200i Controller battery pack cabling 
  
						

							
 
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•
 
HP Smart Array P400i Controller battery pack cabling 
  
Multibay backplane cabling 
  
						

							
 
Configuration and utilities  67 
Configuration and utilities 
In this section 
Configuratio n tools ........................................................................\
.................................... ..................... 67 
Management  tools........................................................................\
....................................... ................... 71 
Diagnostic  tools ........................................................................\
....................................... ...................... 74 
Remote support and  analysis tools ........................................................................\
...................... .............. 75 
Keeping the syst em current ........................................................................\
............................. ................. 76 
 
Configuration tools 
SmartStart software 
SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent 
way to deploy server configuration. SmartStart ha s been tested on many ProLiant server products, 
resulting in proven, reliable configurations. 
SmartStart assists the deployment process by perf orming a wide range of configuration activities, 
including: 
•  Configuring hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA 
• Preparing the system for installing off-the-shelf versions of leading operating system software 
• Installing optimized server drivers, management  agents, and utilities automatically with every 
assisted installation 
•  Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ( HP Insight Diagnostics on page 75) 
• Installing software drivers directly from the CD.  With systems that have internet connection, the 
SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software. 
•  Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page  70), Array Diagnostic Utility (on page 
75 ), and Erase Utility (on page  72) 
SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essent ials Foundation Pack. For more information about 
SmartStart software, refer to the HP ProLiant  Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website 
( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
).  
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit 
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployme nt product that delivers an unattended automated 
installation for high-volume server deployments. The  SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to support 
ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. The toolkit includes  a modular set of utilities and important documentation 
that describes how to apply these new tools to bu ild an automated server deployment process.  
Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit pr ovides a flexible way to create standard server 
configuration scripts. These scripts are used to au tomate many of the manual steps in the server 
configuration process. This automated server configur ation process cuts time from each server deployed, 
making it possible to scale server deploy ments to high volumes in a rapid manner.   
						

							
 
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For more information, and to download the SmartS tart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website 
( http://www.hp.com/s ervers/sstoolkit
).  
Configuration Replication Utility 
ConRep is shipped in the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit  and is a program that works with RBSU to replicate 
hardware configuration on ProLiant servers. This util ity is run during State 0, Run Hardware Configuration 
Utility, when doing a scripted server deployment. ConRep reads the state of the system environment 
variables to determine the configuration and then writes  the results to an editable script file. This file can 
then be deployed across multiple servers with si milar hardware and software components. For more 
information, refer to the  SmartStart Scripting Toolkit User Guide  on the HP website 
( http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/ management/toolkit/documentation.html
).  
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility 
RBSU, an embedded configuration utility, performs a wide range of configuration activities that may 
include: 
•  Configuring system devices and installed options 
• Displaying system information 
• Selecting the primary boot controller 
• Configuring memory options 
• Language selection 
For more information on RBSU, refer to the  HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation 
CD or the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
).  
Using RBSU 
The first time you power up the server, the system  prompts you to enter RBSU and select a language. 
Default configuration settings are made  at this time and can be changed later. Most of the features in 
RBSU are not required to set up the server. 
To navigate RBSU, use the following keys: 
•  To access RBSU, press the  F9 key during power up when prompted in the upper right corner of the 
screen. 
•  To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys. 
• To make selections, press the  Enter key. 
  IMPORTANT:   RBSU automatically saves  settings when you press the  Enter key. The utility does not prompt 
you for confirmation of settings before  you exit the utility. To change a selected setting, you must select a 
different setting and press the  Enter key. 
 
Auto-configuration process 
The auto-configuration process automatically runs when  you boot the server for the first time. During the 
power-up sequence, the system ROM automatically configures the entire system without needing any 
intervention. During this process, the ORCA utility, in  most cases, automatically configures the array to a 
default setting based on the number  of drives connected to the server. 
  NOTE:   The server may not support all the following examples. 
  NOTE:   If the boot drive is not empty or has been wr itten to in the past, ORCA does not automatically 
configure the array. You must run ORCA to configure the array settings.  
						

							
 
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Drives installed  Drives used  RAID level 
1 1 RAID 0 
2 2 RAID 1 
3, 4, 5, or 6  3, 4, 5, or 6  RAID 5 
More than 6  0  None  
To change any ORCA default settings and overri de the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when 
prompted. 
By default, the auto-configuration  process configures the system for the English language. To change any 
default settings in the auto-configura tion process (such as the settings for language, operating system, and 
primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the  F9 key when prompted. After the settings are 
selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to reboot automatically. 
For more information, refer to the  HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide  on the Documentation CD or 
the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
).  
Boot options 
After the auto-configuration  process completes, or after the server  reboots upon exit from RBSU, the POST 
sequence runs, and then the boot option screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several seconds 
before the system attempts to boot from a diskette, CD , or hard drive. During this time, the menu on the 
screen allows you to install an operating system or  make changes to the server configuration in RBSU. 
 
BIOS Serial Console 
BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the seri al port to view POST error messages and run RBSU 
remotely through a serial connection to the server CO M port. The server that you are remotely configuring 
does not require a keyboard and mouse.  
For more information about BIOS Serial Console, refer to the  BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the 
Documentation CD or the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
).  
Configuring online spare memory 
To configure online spare memory:  
1. Install the required FBDIMMs ( Installing FBDIMMs on page 40). 
2. Access RBSU by pressing the  F9 key during power-up when the pr ompt is displayed in the upper 
right corner of the screen. 
3.  Select  System Options . 
4. Select  Advanced Memory Protection . 
5. Select  Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support . 
6. Press the  Enter key. 
7. Press the  Esc key to exit the current menu, or press the  F10 key to exit RBSU. 
For more information on online spare memory, refer to the white paper on the HP website 
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/serv ers/technology/memoryprotection.html
).  
Configuring mirrored memory 
To configure mirrored memory:  
1. Install the required FBDIMMs ( Installing FBDIMMs on page 40).  
						

							
 
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2.
 
Access RBSU by pressing the  F9 key during power-up when the pr ompt is displayed in the upper 
right corner of the screen. 
3.  Select  System Options . 
4. Select  Advanced Memory Protection . 
5. Select  Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support . 
6. Press the  Enter key. 
7. Press the  Esc key to exit the current menu or press the  F10 key to exit RBSU. 
For more information on mirrored memory, refer to the white paper on the HP website 
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/serv ers/technology/memoryprotection.html
).  
Array Configuration Utility 
ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features: 
• Runs as a local application or remote service 
• Supports online array capacity expansion, logical dr ive extension, assignment of online spares, and 
RAID or stripe size migration 
•  Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system 
• Provides different operating modes, enabling fast er configuration or greater control over the 
configuration options 
•  Remains available any time that the server is on 
• Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure 
For optimum performance, the minimum display se ttings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors. 
Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require In ternet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later. 
For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file  for additional browser and support information. 
For more information, refer to the  HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide  on the Documentation CD or 
the HP website ( http://www.hp.com
).  
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 
Before installing an operating system, you can use the  ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign 
RAID levels, and establish on line spare configurations. 
The utility also provides support for the following functions: 
•  Reconfiguring one or more logical drives 
• Viewing the current logical drive configuration 
• Deleting a logical drive configuration 
• Setting the controller to be the boot controller 
If you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to the standard configuration. 
For more information regarding array controller conf iguration, refer to the controller user guide. 
For more information regarding the default co nfigurations that ORCA uses, refer to the HP ROM-Based 
Setup Utility User Guide  on the Documentation CD.  
 
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 
  NOTE:   To deploy servers in an existing server blade en closure, always use the most recent version of RDP 
available at the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp
).