HP Proliant Dl580 Generation 5 User Guide

 
Operations 21 
Operations 
Power up the server 
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.  
Power down the server   
  WARNING:
  To reduce the risk of personal injury, el ectric shock, or damage to the equipment, 
remove the power cord to remove power from  the server. The front panel Power On/Standby 
button does not completely shut off system po wer. Portions of the power supply and some 
internal circuitry remain active  until AC power is removed. 
  
  
 IMPORTANT:
  If...

 
Operations 22 
•  Hard drives 
• Systems Insight Display   
  WARNING:
  To reduce the risk of personal injury  or equipment damage, be sure that the rack 
is adequately stabilized  before extending a component from the rack. 
  
  
 WARNING:
  To reduce the risk of personal injury,  be careful when pressing the server rail-
release latches and sliding the server into the ra ck. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers. 
  
To extend the server from the rack: 
1. Pull down the quick-release levers...

 
Operations 23 
Removing the access panel   
  WARNING:
  To reduce the risk of personal injury  from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the 
internal system components to  cool before touching them. 
  
  
 CAUTION:
  Do not operate the server for long period s with the access panel open or removed. 
Operating the server in this manner results in  improper airflow and improper cooling that can 
lead to thermal damage. 
  
1.  Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ( Extending the server from...

 
Operations 24 
Accessing the Systems Insight Display 
 
To access the Systems Insight Display: 
1.  Press and release the panel. 
2. After the display fully ejects, rotate th e display downward to view the LEDs.  
Removing the system battery 
If the server no longer automatically displays th e correct date and time, you may need to replace the 
battery that provides power to the real-time clock.  Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years. 
  
 WARNING:
  The computer contains an internal...

 
Operations 25 
4.
 
If the bracket is installe d, remove the bracket. 
 
5. Locate the battery ( SPI board components  on page 14).  
6. Remove the battery. 
 
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. 
Run the RBSU to configure the server after replacing  the battery. See the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User 
Guide on the Documentation CD for more detailed information.  

 
Setup 26 
Setup 
Optional installation services 
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integrate both hardware and software support into  a single package. A number of service level options 
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Setup 27 
Optimum environment 
When installing the server, select a location that  meets the environmental standards described in this 
section. 
 
Space and airflow requirements 
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe  the following space and airflow requirements when 
deciding where to install a rack: 
•  Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack. 
• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack. 
• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in)...

 
Setup 28 
The maximum recommended ambient operating temperat ure (TMRA) for most server products is 35°C 
(95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F). 
  
  CAUTION:
  To reduce the risk of damage to the equi pment when installing third-party options: 
•   Do not permit optional equipment to impede ai rflow around the server or to increase the 
internal rack temperature beyond  the maximum allowable limits. 
•   Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA....

 
Setup 29 
 
Rack warnings   
  WARNING:
  To reduce the risk of personal injury  or damage to the equipment, be sure that: 
•   The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. 
•   The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. 
•   The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.  
•   The racks are coupled together in  multiple-rack installations.  
•   Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one 
component is...

 
Setup 30 
Setting up a tower model server 
Follow these steps to set up a tower model server. If you are going to install the server into a rack, see the 
rack installation section ( Installing the server into the rack  on page 31). 
1. Connect the peripheral devices to the server. 
      
Item Description  Item Description 
1  Power supply bay 4 (optional)  13  PCI-X non-hot-plug for PCI Express x8 non-
hot-plug expansion slot 3 (optional) 
2  Power supply bay 3 (optional)  14  PCI Ex press x8...