HP Proliant Ml350 Generation 5 Server User Guide

							 
Hardware options installation 51  • 
128 MB supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 
  CAUTION:  To prevent a server malfunction or damage to the equipment, do not add or remove the battery 
pack while an array capacity expansion, RAID level migration, or stripe size migration is in progress. 
  IMPORTANT:  The battery pack might have a low charge when installed. In this case, a POST error 
message is displayed when the server is powered up, indicating that the battery pack is temporarily 
disabled. No action is necessary on your part. The internal circuitry automatically recharges the batteries 
and enables the battery pack. This process might take up to four hours. During this time, the cache module 
functions properly, but without the performance advantage of the battery pack.  
  NOTE:  The data protection and the time limit also apply if a power outage occurs. When power is restored 
to the system, an initialization process writes the preserved data to the hard drives. 
To install the component: 
1. Power down the server (on page 16). 
2. Do one of the following: 
• 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. Install the cache module with integrated battery pack. 
 
5. Install the access panel (on page 19). 
6. Do one of the following: 
• Close or install the tower bezel, as needed. 
• Slide the server back into the rack. 
7. Power up the server (on page 16). 
Refer to the option documentation for more information. 
 
Tower-to-rack conversion option 
The tower-to-rack conversion kit includes all equipment required to convert the tower model server into a 
rack model server and to install the server into most square- or round-hole racks.  
						

							 
Hardware options installation 52 
The tower-to-rack conversion kit includes:  
• Rack rails 
• Cable management arm 
• Server rails 
• Cage nuts 
• Rack bezel 
In addition to the supplied items, you may need: 
• T-10 Torx screwdriver 
• T-15 Torx screwdriver 
• Cable management arm extender bracket, included with the server 
To convert a tower server to a rack server: 
1. Power down the server (on page 16). 
2. Remove the tower bezel (Open or remove the tower bezel on page 17). 
3. Remove the feet. 
 
4. Remove both tower configuration panels.  
						

							 
Hardware options installation 53 
Use the T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the front panel screws. Unhook the tower configuration 
panels from the chassis, then slide them back and away from the chassis. 
 
 
5. Remove the access panel (on page 18).  
						

							 
Hardware options installation 54  6. 
Align the pins on the rack bezel with the corresponding slots on the chassis, and secure the rack 
bezel to the chassis using the screws inside the chassis. 
 
7. Install the access panel (on page 19). 
8. Install the server into the rack (Installing the server into the rack on page 24).  
						

							 
Cabling 55 
Cabling 
In this section 
Optional SATA or SAS cabling ................................................................................................................ 55 
Standard SATA cabling .......................................................................................................................... 55 
Optional ATA or ATAPI device cabling ..................................................................................................... 55 
 
Optional SATA or SAS cabling 
Many configurations are possible when SATA or SAS controllers are added. When upgrading the storage 
controller, refer to the Quickspecs and the cabling matrix to identify the correct cables 
(http://www.hp.com/products/servers/proliantml350/
).  
Standard SATA cabling 
NOTE:  Some cables remain unconnected. 
     
Item Description 
1  SATA cable (drives 1-4) 
2  SATA cable (drives 5-8)   
Optional ATA or ATAPI device cabling 
This server includes one IDE cable (the Cable Select Cable) that can connect up to two ATA or ATAPI 
devices to the system through the integrated IDE controller. This cable has three clearly labeled  
						

							 
Cabling 56 
connectors. If only one IDE device is connected to the system, it must be secured to the cable connector 
labeled Drive 0. For all IDE devices, set the configuration jumpers to Cable Select or CS. 
  IMPORTANT:  If the network operating system is Novell NetWare, HP recommends that you connect the 
CD-ROM to the primary IDE channel and to the Drive 0 connector on the IDE cable. 
  NOTE:  ATA (IDE) hard drives are not supported.  
						

							 
Software and configuration utilities  57 
Software and configuration utilities 
In this section 
Configuration tools ................................................................................................................................. 57 
Management tools.................................................................................................................................. 60 
Diagnostic tools ..................................................................................................................................... 64 
Keeping the system current ...................................................................................................................... 64 
 
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 has been tested on many ProLiant server products, 
resulting in proven, reliable configurations. 
SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing 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 64) 
• 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 59), Array Diagnostic Utility (on page 
64), and Erase Utility (on page 62) 
SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials 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 deployment 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 build an automated server deployment process.  
Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server 
configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server 
configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed, 
making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in a rapid manner.  
For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website 
(http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit
).   
						

							 
Software and configuration utilities  58 
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 utility 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 similar 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
).  
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 
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 written to in the past, ORCA does not automatically 
configure the array. You must run ORCA to configure the array settings. 
     
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  
						

							 
Software and configuration utilities  59 
 
To change any ORCA default settings and override 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-configuration 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 serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU 
remotely through a serial connection to the server COM 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
).  
Array Configuration Utility 
The server supports multiple memory modules and RAID levels: 
• 64 MB supports RAID 0, 1, 10 
• 128 MB supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 
ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features: 
• Runs as a local application or remote service 
• Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and 
RAID or stripe size migration 
• Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system 
• Provides different operating modes, enabling faster 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 settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors. 
Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require Internet 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 online spare configurations.  
						

							 
Software and configuration utilities  60 
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 configuration, refer to the controller user guide. 
For more information regarding the default configurations that ORCA uses, refer to the HP ROM-Based 
Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD.  
 
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 
The RDP software is the preferred method for rapid, high-volume server deployments. The RDP software 
integrates two powerful products: Altiris Deployment Solution and the HP ProLiant Integration Module. 
The intuitive graphical user interface of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides simplified point-
and-click and drag-and-drop operations that enable you to deploy target servers, including server blades, 
remotely. It enables you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images. 
For more information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or 
refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp
).  
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 
After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID. 
1. During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access RBSU. 
2. Select the System Options menu. 
3. Select Serial Number. The following warning is displayed:   
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The serial number is loaded into the system 
during the manufacturing process and should NOT be modified. This option 
should only be used by qualified service personnel. This value should always 
match the serial number sticker located on the chassis.   
4. Press the Enter key to clear the warning. 
5. Enter the serial number and press the Enter key. 
6. Select Product ID. 
7. Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. 
8. Press the Esc key to close the menu. 
9. Press the Esc key to exit RBSU. 
10. Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server will automatically reboot.  
Management tools 
Automatic Server Recovery 
ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such 
as a blue screen, ABEND, or panic. A system fail-safe timer, the ASR timer, starts when the System 
Management driver, also known as the Health Driver, is loaded. When the operating system is