HP Proliant Ml350 Generation 5 Server User Guide

							 
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For more information on Care Packs, refer to the HP website 
(http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/servers/cp_proliant.html
).  
Optimum environment 
When installing the server, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this 
section. 
 
Space and airflow requirements 
Tower server 
In a tower configuration, leave at least a 7.6-cm (3-in) clearance space at the front and back of the server 
for proper ventilation. 
Rack server 
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) from the back of the rack to the back of another 
rack or row of racks. 
HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, 
the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the 
cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the 
cabinet. 
  CAUTION:  To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation 
openings. 
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the 
components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with 
blanking panels to maintain proper airflow. 
  CAUTION:  Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures 
proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal 
damage. 
The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the 
front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.  
  CAUTION:  When using a Compaq branded 7000 Series rack, you must install the high airflow rack door 
insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) or P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to provide proper front-to-back airflow and 
cooling. 
  CAUTION:  If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate 
airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment: 
• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq 
cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to 
the required 64 percent open area for ventilation). 
• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a 
minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in). 
  
						

							 
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Temperature requirements 
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-
ventilated, climate-controlled environment. 
The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (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 equipment when installing third-party options: 
• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the internal rack 
temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits. 
• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA. 
 
Power requirements 
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the 
installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to 
operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on 
options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option. 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do 
not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the 
electrical authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your 
facility. 
  CAUTION:  Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating 
uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power 
surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure. 
When installing more than one server, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to 
safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines: 
• Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits. 
• Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC 
current rating. 
• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment. 
• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.  
Electrical grounding requirements 
The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must 
install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, 
as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in 
accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other 
countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring 
codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. 
Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch 
wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices. 
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same 
power source, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch 
circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs 
or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet 
strips for the server is not recommended. 
  
						

							 
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Rack planning resources 
The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. 
For more information on the content of each resource, refer to the rack resource kit documentation. 
If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, refer to the white paper on high-
density deployment at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms
).  
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 extended for any reason. 
 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading 
a rack: 
• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 
42U rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) 
tall, and may become unstable when being moved on its casters. 
• Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. 
Always handle the rack from both sides. 
 
Contents of the tower server shipping carton 
Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the 
server.  
The contents of the server shipping carton include: 
• Server 
• Power cord 
• Keyboard (not included in all regions) 
• Mouse (not included in all regions) 
• This document, Documentation CD, and software products 
In addition to the supplied items, you may need: 
• T-15 Torx screwdriver 
• Hardware options 
• Operating system or application software 
• UPS  
Contents of the rack server shipping carton 
Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the 
server. All the rack mounting hardware necessary for installing the server into the rack is included with the 
rack or the server.  
						

							 
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The contents of the server shipping carton include: 
• Server 
• Power cord 
• Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products 
• Rack-mounting hardware 
In addition to the supplied items, you may need: 
• T-15 Torx screwdriver 
• Hardware options 
• Operating system or application software 
• PDU  
Installing hardware options 
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the 
option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to Hardware options installation (on page 
27). 
 
Setting up a tower server 
Follow the steps in this section to set up a tower model server. If you are going to install the server into a 
rack, refer to the rack installation (Installing the server into the rack on page 24) section. 
1. Connect peripheral devices to the server (Rear panel components on page 8). 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not 
plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors. 
2. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server. 
3. Connect the power cord to the AC power source. 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: 
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important 
safety feature. 
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily 
accessible at all times. 
• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment. 
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed 
against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where 
the cord extends from the server. 
 
Installing the server into the rack 
  WARNING:  This server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to 
the equipment: 
• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual 
material handling. 
• Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially 
when the product is not fastened to the rails. When the server weighs more than 22.5 
kg (50 lb), at least two people must lift the server into the rack together. A third  
						

							 
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person may be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than 
chest level. 
• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is 
unstable when not fastened to the rails. 
  CAUTION:  Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install 
the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. 
1. Install the server and cable management arm into the rack. Refer to the installation instructions that 
ship with the 3-7U Quick Deploy Rail System. 
2. Install an additional extender bracket (included with the server) to the cable management arm. Refer 
to Converting the cable management arm swing in the installation instructions that ship with the 3-
7U Quick Deploy Rail System. 
 
3. Connect peripheral devices to the server (Rear panel components on page 8). 
4. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server. 
5. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.  
Powering up and configuring the server 
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. 
While the server boots, RBSU and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for 
operating system installation.  
To configure these utilities manually: 
• Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array 
controller using ORCA. 
• Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to change the server settings using RBSU. 
The system is set up by default for the English language. 
For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide 
located on the Documentation CD. 
  
						

							 
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Installing the operating system 
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on 
supported operating systems, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos
). 
Two methods are available to install an operating system on the server: 
• SmartStart assisted installation—Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the 
server.  
• Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. 
This process may require you to obtain additional drivers from the HP website 
(http://www.hp.com/support
). 
Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process. 
For information on using these installation paths, refer to the SmartStart installation poster in the HP 
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, included with the server. 
 
Registering the server 
To register the server, refer to the HP Registration website (http://register.hp.com).  
						

							 
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Hardware options installation 
In this section 
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 27 
Processor option..................................................................................................................................... 27 
Memory options ..................................................................................................................................... 34 
Hard drive options ................................................................................................................................. 36 
Removable media device options ............................................................................................................. 38 
Redundant hot-plug power supply option................................................................................................... 43 
Expansion board options ........................................................................................................................ 44 
Parallel and second serial connector option............................................................................................... 47 
Redundant fan assembly option ............................................................................................................... 48 
Battery-backed write cache option ............................................................................................................ 50 
Tower-to-rack conversion option ............................................................................................................... 51 
 
Introduction 
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options 
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.  
  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:  To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any 
installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.  
 
Processor option 
The server supports single- and dual-processor operation. With two processors installed, the server 
supports boot functions through the processor installed in processor socket 1. However, if processor 1 
fails, the system automatically boots from processor 2 and provides a processor failure message. 
The server uses an embedded PPM 1 as a DC-to-DC converter to provide the proper power to processor 
1. 
  CAUTION:  To prevent possible server malfunction, do not mix processors of different speeds or cache 
sizes. Refer to the label on the processor heatsink for a description of the processor. 
  IMPORTANT:  Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the server does not function. 
  CAUTION:  Removal of the processor or heatsink renders the thermal layer between the processor and 
heatsink useless. A new heatsink must be ordered and installed before reinstalling the processor. 
To install the component: 
1. Power down the server (on page 16). 
2. Do one of the following:  
						

							 
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Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed (Open or remove the tower bezel on page 17). 
• Extend the server from the rack (on page 16). 
3. Remove the access panel (on page 18). 
4. Open the processor retaining latch and the processor socket retaining bracket. 
 
5. Remove the processor socket protective cover. 
 
  IMPORTANT:  Be sure the processor remains inside the processor installation tool.  
						

							 
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If the processor has separated from the installation tool, carefully re-insert the processor in the tool. 
 
7. Align the processor installation tool with the socket and install the processor. 
  
						

							 
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Press down firmly until the processor installation tool clicks and separates from the processor, and 
then remove the processor installation tool. 
 
9. Close the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch.