Hp ProLiant SL270s Gen8 Server User Manual

HP ProLiant SL270s Gen8 Server User Guide Abstract This document provides detailed instructions to configure and use the HP ProLiant SL270s Gen8 Ser

Component identification 10 Item Description 4 SATA hard drive connector 2 5 System battery 6 Processor socket 2 7 Processor 2 DIMM slots 8 Power c

Acronyms and abbreviations 100 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility ADM Advanced Data Mirroring AMP Adva

Acronyms and abbreviations 101 HDD hard drive HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager HP SUM HP Smart Update Manager IEC International Electrotechnical

Acronyms and abbreviations 102 RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module RDP Rapid Deployment Pack SAS serial atta

Acronyms and abbreviations 103 UID unit identification UPS uninterruptible power system USB universal serial bus VCA Version Control Agent VCRM

Documentation feedback 104 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documenta

Index 105 A ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 68, 76 Advanced ECC memory 34, 35, 75 airflow requirements 19, 20 Array Configuration Utility (A

Index 106 iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) 68, 69, 70 IML (Integrated Management Log) 68, 70 Insight Diagnostics 70, 71, 78 installation services

Index 107 static electricity 90 support 92 supported operating systems 79 system battery 82 system board battery 88 system board component

Component identification 11 System maintenance switch Position Default Function S1 Off Off = iLO 4 security is enabled. On = iLO 4 security is d

Component identification 12 Device numbers Item Description 1 Hard drive 1 2 Hard drive 2 3 Hard drive 3 4 Hard drive 4 5 Hard drive 5 6 Hard dr

Component identification 13 GPU numbering Left node Right node

Component identification 14 Drive LED definitions Item LED Status Definition 1 Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host

Operations 15 Operations Power up the server To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. Power down the server Before powering down

Operations 16 3. Remove the server from the chassis. Remove the processor air baffle To remove the component: 1. Power down the server (on page 1

Operations 17 5. Remove all shipping brackets. 6. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf.

Operations 18 7. Remove the GPU shelf. 8. Remove the air baffle ("Remove the server from the chassis" on page 15, "Remove the proce

Setup 19 Setup Optional installation services Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and

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Setup 20 Space and airflow requirements To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when decid

Setup 21 Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of

Setup 22 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

Setup 23 Installing components WARNING: The server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Reduce th

Setup 24 2. Rotate the tray handle to lock. 3. Connect peripheral devices to the server. Item Description 1 Hot-plug hard drive 1 2 Hot-plug ha

Setup 25 Item Description 12 NIC 2 network port 13 NIC 1 network port 14 Power On/Standby button and system power LED 15 Health LED 16 UID LED butt

Setup 26 NOTE: If an HP Smart Array controller has been added or is embedded in the system, the controller defaults to a RAID configuration based

Hardware options installation 27 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 28 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system compon

Hardware options installation 29 8. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use. 9. Install the proc

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Hardware options installation 30 CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor s

Hardware options installation 31 13. Install the heatsink. 14. Install the air baffle. 15. Install the server into the chassis. 16. Power up the

Hardware options installation 32 Certain performance features are unique with HP SmartMemory. HP SmartMemory 1.35V DDR3-1333 Registered memory is en

Hardware options installation 33 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustr

Hardware options installation 34 is degrading. This configuration enables DIMMs that have a higher probability of receiving an uncorrectable memory

Hardware options installation 35 contents of the degraded rank to the online spare rank. The server then deactivates the failing rank and automatica

Hardware options installation 36 • Each populated channel must have a spare rank: o A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration. o LRDIM

Hardware options installation 37 6. Install the DIMM. 7. Install the processor air baffle. 8. If removed, install the FBWC capacitor pack. 9. In

Hardware options installation 38 Removing the hard drive blank Remove the component as indicated. Installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive 1. Remove

Hardware options installation 39 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 14). Controll

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Hardware options installation 40 IMPORTANT: The battery pack might have a low charge when installed. In this case, a POST error message is display

Hardware options installation 41 5. Remove all shipping brackets. 6. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf.

Hardware options installation 42 7. Remove the GPU shelf. 8. Install the cache module in the SAS cache module connector on the system board. For c

Hardware options installation 43 1. Back up all data on the server. 2. Power down the server (on page 15). 3. Disconnect all peripheral cables fro

Hardware options installation 44 7. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf. 8. Remove the GPU shelf.

Hardware options installation 45 9. Install the FBWC module into the holder mounted in the server tray. 10. Route the FBWC cable as indicated: o

Hardware options installation 46 o Right node 11. Attach the FBWC cable to the cache module on the system board or to the controller card. 12. I

Hardware options installation 47 4. Remove the hard drive cage. 5. Remove all shipping brackets.

Hardware options installation 48 6. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf. 7. Remove the GPU shelf.

Hardware options installation 49 8. Remove the PCI cage. 9. Remove the expansion slot cover from the PCI riser board assembly. IMPORTANT: If t

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Hardware options installation 50 Installing a PCI riser board assembly 1. Power down the server (on page 15). 2. Disconnect all peripheral cables

Hardware options installation 51 6. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf. 7. Remove the GPU shelf.

Hardware options installation 52 8. Remove the PCI cage. 9. Install the riser card into the PCI cage. 10. If necessary, install the expansion bo

Hardware options installation 53 CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all pow

Hardware options installation 54 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, do not connect the power cord to the po

Hardware options installation 55 4. Remove the hard drive cage. 5. Remove all shipping brackets.

Hardware options installation 56 6. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf. 7. Remove the GPU shelf.

Hardware options installation 57 8. Remove the PCI cage. 9. Install the riser card into the PCI cage.

Hardware options installation 58 10. Install the controller card into the PCI cage. 11. Install the PCI cage into the server. 12. Install the HDD

Hardware options installation 59 14. Install the mini-SAS cable included in this kit to the HDD cage. 15. Connect the mini-SAS cable to the SAS co

Component identification 6 Component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 Hot-plug hard drive 1 2 Hot-plug hard drive 2 3 Hot

Hardware options installation 60 o Right node 16. Install all components removed from the server. 17. Install the server into the chassis ("

Hardware options installation 61 Item Connector Description 3 Video For connecting a video monitor 4 USB For connecting up to two USB devices 5

Hardware options installation 62 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system compon

Hardware options installation 63 6. Loosen screws securing the GPU shelf. 7. Remove the GPU shelf. CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installe

Hardware options installation 64 8. Install the TPM board. Press down on the connector to seat the board ("System board components" on pag

Hardware options installation 65 • Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server. • Do not save the recovery key/password

Cabling 66 Cabling Cabling overview This section provides guidelines that help you make informed decisions about cabling the server and hardware opt

Cabling 67 Right node

Software and configuration utilities 68 Software and configuration utilities Server mode The software and configuration utilities presented in this

Software and configuration utilities 69 iLO 4 enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 69) and also features Agentless Management. All

Component identification 7 Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 iLO 4 network speed LED Green—LAN connection using a GbE link

Software and configuration utilities 70 The Active Health System log, in conjunction with the system monitoring provided by Agentless Management or

Software and configuration utilities 71 HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS i

Software and configuration utilities 72 maximum system availability by providing intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of ha

Software and configuration utilities 73 SPP has several key features for updating HP ProLiant servers. Using HP SUM as the deployment tool, SPP can

Software and configuration utilities 74 Using RBSU To use RBSU, use the following keys: • To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when pro

Software and configuration utilities 75 • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key. • Access Intelligent Provisioning Maintenance Menu by pressing the F

Software and configuration utilities 76 Utilities and features Array Configuration Utility ACU is a utility with the following features: • Runs as

Software and configuration utilities 77 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to c

Software and configuration utilities 78 Legacy USB support provides USB functionality in environments where USB support is not available normally. S

Software and configuration utilities 79 Software and firmware Software and firmware should be updated before using the server for the first time, un

Component identification 8 Rear panel components The server has four power supplies, eight fans, and a single SLAPM interface located on the rear pa

Software and configuration utilities 80 HP Technology Service Portfolio HP Technology Services offers a targeted set of consultancy, deployment, and

Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedur

System battery 82 System battery If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery tha

Regulatory compliance notices 83 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance notices 84 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Regulatory compliance notices 85 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C

Regulatory compliance notices 86 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other

Regulatory compliance notices 87 Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Vietnam compliance marking notice This marking is for applic

Regulatory compliance notices 88 WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the

Regulatory compliance notices 89 Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission) Schalldruckpegel LpA < 70 dB(A) Zuschauerpositionen (bystand

Component identification 9 Item Description Status Flashing blue—System is being remotely managed. Off—Deactivated 4 Fan 4/12 power LED Off—Norma

Electrostatic discharge 90 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions yo

Specifications 91 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Ship

Support and other resources 92 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call

Support and other resources 93 providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship

Support and other resources 94 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'in

Support and other resources 95 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen,

Support and other resources 96 sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes

Support and other resources 97 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pel

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