Hp ProLiant SL4540 Gen8 Server User Manual Page 1

HP ProLiant SL4540 Gen8 Server Node User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and st

Component identification 10 drivers, and applications. Many crashes can freeze a system, requiring you to do a hard reset. Resetting the system eras

Component identification 11 Front panel components • 1 node chassis Item Description 1 Node drives 2 LFF drive health LED 3 LFF drive UID 4 Driv

Component identification 12 Item Description 1 Node 1 2 Node drives 3 LFF drive health LED 4 LFF drive UID 5 Drives controlled by node 1 P420i arr

Component identification 13 Item Description 16 Node UID LED button Hard drive display LEDs LED behavior Definition Off • Drive is not install

Component identification 14 LED behavior Definition Green Storage system health is good. Amber System requires service or a fault is detected. Chec

Component identification 15 • 2 node chassis Item Description 1 System fans 2 I/O module for node 1 3 Management module 4 Power supplies 5 I/O m

Component identification 16 I/O module connectors and LEDs • 1 Gb I/O module Item Description 1 Activity LED 2 1Gb connectors 3 I/O module hea

Component identification 17 Item Description 5 Serial connector 6 Link LED 7 Activity LED 8 Activity LED 9 Link LED Description Status Health L

Component identification 18 Description Status UID LED Blue = Activated Flashing blue = System is being remotely managed. Off = Deactivated Healt

Component identification 19 2 node drive bay numbering 3 node drive bay numbering

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Component identification 20 Power supply LED Power LED Status Off • No AC power to power supply units. Check the AC power cord. • AC

Operations 21 Operations Powering up the system 1. Connect the power cables to the power supplies. 2. Connect the power cables to the power source

Operations 22 c. Remove the node. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the device, do not use the removal handle to carry it. 3. Place the node on a

Operations 23 4. Slide the access panel toward the rear of the node, and then lift to remove the panel. Install the access panel 1. Place the acc

Setup 24 Setup Optional installation services Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and

Setup 25 Space and airflow requirements To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when decid

Setup 26 Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of

Setup 27 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 28 Configuring the chassis For further information on setting up and configuring your system, see the HP ProLiant SL4500 Series Quick Setup In

Setup 29 For additional system software and firmware updates, download the HP Service Pack for ProLiant from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/sp

Contents 3 Contents Component identification ...

Hardware options installation 30 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 31 5. Remove the heatsink blank. IMPORTANT: To avoid forcibly ejecting the processor, open the levers slowly. 6

Hardware options installation 32 7. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use. 8. Install the proc

Hardware options installation 33 CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor s

Hardware options installation 34 12. Install the heatsink. 13. Install the access panel (on page 23). 14. Install the node into the chassis (&quo

Hardware options installation 35 Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this node is divided into channels. Each processor supports t

Hardware options installation 36 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustr

Hardware options installation 37 Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not supported by the instal

Hardware options installation 38 Population order For memory configurations with a single processor or multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots

Hardware options installation 39 Removing a drive blank Remove the component as indicated. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal dam

Contents 4 Hot-plug hard drive guidelines ...

Hardware options installation 40 3. Install the hard drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Hot-plug dr

Hardware options installation 41 CAUTION: Always observe the guidelines in this document. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause hardware da

Hardware options installation 42 5. Install the TPM board. Press down on the connector to seat the board ("System board components" on pag

Hardware options installation 43 • Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations. • Always store copies of the recovery key/passwor

Cabling 44 Cabling Personality board cabling Item Description 1 NIC 2 (1 Gb) 2 NIC 1 (1 Gb) 3 iLO HDD data LED cabling The HDD data LED cable

Cabling 45 SATA cabling The SATA cables route over the HDD data LED cable and underneath the power cable. Connect and route the cables in the follo

Cabling 46 RPS cabling The RPS cable routes with the front LED cable underneath the SATA board power cable and USB/VGA cable. Connect and route the

Cabling 47 SATA board power cabling The SATA board power cable routes on top of the RPS cable and front LED cable, and underneath the USB/VGA cable

Software and configuration utilities 48 Software and configuration utilities Server mode The software and configuration utilities presented in this

Software and configuration utilities 49 iLO enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 49) and also features Agentless Management. All ke

Contents 5 Safety and regulatory compliance ...

Software and configuration utilities 50 The data that is collected is managed according to the HP Data Privacy policy. For more information see the

Software and configuration utilities 51 HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS i

Software and configuration utilities 52 HP Insight Remote Support is available as part of HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service, or HP contractual suppo

Software and configuration utilities 53 HP Smart Update Manager HP SUM is a product used to install and update firmware, drivers, and systems softwa

Software and configuration utilities 54 Auto-configuration process The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for th

Software and configuration utilities 55 Utilities and features Array Configuration Utility ACU is a utility with the following features: • Runs as

Software and configuration utilities 56 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to c

Software and configuration utilities 57 USB support HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support and legacy USB 2.0 support. Standard support is provid

Software and configuration utilities 58 Software and firmware Software and firmware should be updated before using the server for the first time, un

Troubleshooting 59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedur

Component identification 6 Component identification Node component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 Hard drive bay 1 2 Ha

System battery 60 System battery If the node no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that

Regulatory information 61 Regulatory information Safety and regulatory compliance For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety

Electrostatic discharge 62 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions yo

Specifications 63 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Ship

Support and other resources 64 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call

Support and other resources 65 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 66 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'in

Support and other resources 67 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen,

Support and other resources 68 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 69 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pel

Component identification 7 Item Description Status Off = Deactivated 2 Node release button — 3 System Health LED Green = Normal Flashing amber =

Support and other resources 70

Support and other resources 71

Acronyms and abbreviations 72 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility ASR Automatic Server Recovery CSA Can

Acronyms and abbreviations 73 NMI nonmaskable interrupt NVRAM nonvolatile memory ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays PCI-X peripheral compon

Acronyms and abbreviations 74 SL-APM HP ProLiant SL Advanced Power Manager SPP HP Service Pack for ProLiant TMRA recommended ambient operating tem

Documentation feedback 75 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentat

Index 76 A access panel 22, 23 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 48, 55 Advanced ECC memory 37, 54 airflow requirements 25 Array Configurati

Index 77 health LEDs 11 HP Insight Diagnostics 50, 51 HP Insight Remote Support software 51 HP Service Pack for ProLiant 48, 50, 52 HP Smart

Index 78 S safety considerations 26, 57, 61, 62 safety information 57, 61 SAS drives 7 SATA cabling 45 scripted installation 52 series num

Component identification 8 System board components Item Description 1 HDD data LED backplane connector 2 Power connector 3 Processor socket 2 4 P

Component identification 9 Item Description 31 VGA connector 32 Front LED connector DIMM slots DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 6)