HP ProLiant ML150 User's Guide

HP ProLiant ML100 Series Server User Guide for HP ProLiant ML110 G2, G3, G4, and G5 Servers, ProLiant ML115 and ML115 G5 Servers, and ProLiant ML150

Server setup 10 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the

Regulatory compliance notices 100 Class B equipment Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or D

Regulatory compliance notices 101 Power cord statement for Japan Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission) Schalldruckpegel LpA < 70

Electrostatic discharge 102 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions y

Support and other resources 103 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you cal

Support and other resources 104 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 105 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'i

Support and other resources 106 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen

Support and other resources 107 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 108 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pe

Support and other resources 109

Hardware options installation 11 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Support and other resources 110

Acronyms and abbreviations 111 Acronyms and abbreviations CS cable select DU driver update ESD electrostatic discharge IDE integrated device elec

Acronyms and abbreviations 112 PDU power distribution unit POST Power-On Self Test PPM processor power module RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility SAS s

Documentation feedback 113 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documenta

Index 114 A access panel 11 application software problems 91 AT commands 86, 87 audio 84 audio problems 84 authorized reseller 103 B bac

Index 115 H hard drive LED cable 24, 27, 29 hard drive LEDs 60 hard drive problems, diagnosing 79 hard drive, failure of 79 hard drives, det

Index 116 PPM slots 82 pre-diagnostic steps 55 printer problems 85 printers 85 problem diagnosis 55 processor 18 processor failure LEDs

Hardware options installation 12 Installing a processor in HP ProLiant ML150 Generation 3 and Generation 5 Servers HP ProLiant ML150 Generation 3 an

Hardware options installation 13 5. Remove the processor socket protective cover. IMPORTANT: Be sure the processor remains inside the processor

Hardware options installation 14 7. Align the processor installation tool with the socket and install the processor. 8. Press down firmly until th

Hardware options installation 15 9. Close the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch. 10. Install the heatsink. See

Hardware options installation 16 7. Install the heatsink. Refer to the installation sheet for server-specific installation instructions. 8. In

Hardware options installation 17 4. Open the processor retaining latch and the processor socket retaining bracket. 5. Remove the processor socket

Hardware options installation 18 6. Install the processor. 7. Close the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch. 8.

Hardware options installation 19 IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor.

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Hardware options installation 20 CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction or damage to the equipment, be sure to completely close the proce

Hardware options installation 21 3. Remove the hard drive blank.

Hardware options installation 22 4. Prepare the hard drive.

Hardware options installation 23 5. Install the hard drive. 6. Close the bezel. 7. Resume normal server operations. 8. Determine the status of

Hardware options installation 24 Installing the LED cable (ML110 G4) Connector location (ML110 G4) Cabling an HP Smart Array E200 controller card

Hardware options installation 25 6. Secure the cable with the cable clamp. 7. Install the access panel. 8. Power up the server (on page 6). Cabl

Hardware options installation 26 6. Open the cable clamp. 7. Secure the cable with the cable clamp. 8. Install the access panel. 9. Power up th

Hardware options installation 27 Installing the LED cable (ML150 G3) Connector location (ML150 G3) Cabling an HP Smart Array E200 controller card

Hardware options installation 28 6. Secure the cable with the cable tie. 7. Install the access panel. 8. Power up the server (on page 6). Cablin

Hardware options installation 29 6. Secure the cable with the cable tie. 7. Install the access panel. 8. Power up the server (on page 6). Instal

Contents 3 Contents Server operations ...

Hardware options installation 30 • HP ProLiant ML115 Server • HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server • HP ProLiant ML150 Generation 5 Server

Hardware options installation 31 • HP 4 Internal Port SAS HBA SC40Ge with RAID storage controller card • HP Int-4 Ext port, PCI-E SAS RAID storag

Hardware options installation 32 • HP Smart Array E200 controller card Cabling a controller card (ML110 G5, ML115, ML115 G5, and ML150 G5) 1. Po

Hardware options installation 33 o HP ProLiant ML115 Server o HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server o HP ProLiant ML150 Generation 5 Server 7.

Hardware options installation 34 Removable media device options Depending on the model, ProLiant 100 Series servers require different installation p

Hardware options installation 35 7. Install the rails on to the device. 8. Slide the media device part of the way into the bay. 9. Connect the

Hardware options installation 36 3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 11). 4. Access the removable media cage. 5. Remove t

Hardware options installation 37 8. Slide the media device part of the way into the bay. 9. Connect the four-pin power cable to the full-height or

Hardware options installation 38 6. Slide the media device into the bay until it clicks. 7. Connect the four-pin power cable to the media drive.

Hardware options installation 39 6. Release the media bay retainers and slide the half-height media device part of the way into the bay. 7. Conne

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Hardware options installation 40 6. Open the media bay retainers and install the media bay plate. 7. Tighten the media bay plate screw. 8. Remove

Hardware options installation 41 13. Secure the media bay screws. 14. Close the media bay retainers. Memory options For server-specific memory in

Hardware options installation 42 5. Install the DIMM. Refer to the installation sheet for server-specific configuration and population guidelines.

Hardware options installation 43 4. Remove the expansion slot cover retainer. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not o

Hardware options installation 44 6. Install the expansion board. 7. To secure the board, close the expansion slot latch. 8. Connect any required

Hardware options installation 45 CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have eith

Hardware options installation 46 To install the component: 1. Power down the server (on page 6). 2. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable

Hardware options installation 47 6. Install the expansion board. 7. To secure the board, close the expansion slot latch. 8. Connect any required

Server software and configuration utilities 48 Server software and configuration utilities ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade

Server software and configuration utilities 49 Embedded SATA RAID feature HP provides the SATA RAID feature through use of the HP Storage Manager. F

Contents 5 FCC rating label ...

Server software and configuration utilities 50 4. When prompted, press F8 to enter the HP Embedded SATA RAID Setup. 5. Create an array, and then ex

Server software and configuration utilities 51 1. Power up the server. If the server is already powered, save all data, exit all open applications,

Server software and configuration utilities 52 2. During POST, press the F10 key to launch BIOS Setup Utility. If you fail to press F10 before POST,

Server software and configuration utilities 53 7. Press Esc. The system automatically configures the RAID level, erasing all existing data on the ha

Server software and configuration utilities 54 Installing an operating system To install an OS, download the SATA RAID driver and create a driver di

Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting Pre-diagnostic steps WARNING: To avoid potential problems, ALWAYS read the warnings and cautionary informatio

Troubleshooting 56 This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury e

Troubleshooting 57 20.41 - 27.22 kg 47.18 - 60 lb WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Observe local oc

Troubleshooting 58 6. Collect all tools and utilities, such as a Torx screwdriver, loopback adapters, ESD wrist strap, and software utilities, neces

Troubleshooting 59 • Components for option firmware updates available from the HP Support website (http://www.hp.com/support) HP offers a subscript

Server operations 6 Server operations Power up the server To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. Power down the server WARNI

Troubleshooting 60 • If only one SCSI hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest number. • Drives must be the same capacity to prov

Troubleshooting 61 Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Interpretation On, off, or flashing Steadily blue The drive is operating n

Troubleshooting 62 Item See 1 "General diagnosis flowchart (on page 62)" 2 "Power-on problems flowchart (on page 64)" 3 &quo

Troubleshooting 63 Item See 5 "General memory problems are occurring (on page 81)" 6 • Server maintenance and service guide, located on

Troubleshooting 64 Power-on problems flowchart Symptoms: • The server does not power on. • The system power LED is off or amber.

Troubleshooting 65 NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the server documentation. Possible causes:

Troubleshooting 66 POST problems flowchart Symptoms: • Server does not complete POST NOTE: The server has completed POST when the system at

Troubleshooting 67 Item See 1 Server maintenance and service guide, located on the Easy Set-up CD, the support CD, or the HP website (http://www.

Troubleshooting 68 OS boot problems flowchart Symptom: Server does not boot a previously installed operating system. Possible causes: • Corrupte

Troubleshooting 69 Item See 3 "General memory problems are occurring (on page 81)" 4 • "Hardware problems (on page 71)" • Ser

Server setup 7 Server setup Optional installation services Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your s

Troubleshooting 70 NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the server documentation. Possible causes:

Troubleshooting 71 Hardware problems Power problems (on page 72) General hardware problems (on page 73) Internal system problems (on page 75) S

Troubleshooting 72 Power problems Power source problems Action: 1. Press the Power On/Standby button to be sure it is on. If the server has a Power

Troubleshooting 73 4. Be sure the power cord is the correct type for the UPS and the country in which the server is located. See the UPS reference g

Troubleshooting 74 o Connection of the data cable, but not the power cable, of a new device 4. Be sure no memory, I/O, or interrupt conflicts exist

Troubleshooting 75 Third-party device problems Action: 1. Refer to the server and operating system documentation to be sure the server and operatin

Troubleshooting 76 5. If attempting to boot from a USB CD-ROM drive, refer to the operating system and server documentation to be sure both support

Troubleshooting 77 Latest firmware indicates a defective tape, or head clogs occur regularly Action: Replace the tape. Other errors are occurring A

Troubleshooting 78 DLT drive problems Server cannot write to tape Action: • If the drive cleaning light is on, clean the drive. NOTE: DLT clea

Troubleshooting 79 • Be sure the maximum number of drives per controller has not been exceeded. Refer to the controller documentation to determine

Server setup 8 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.

Troubleshooting 80 3. Be sure the hard drive is properly cabled and terminated if necessary. 4. Be sure the hard drive data cable is working by rep

Troubleshooting 81 4. When migrating encrypted data to a new server, be sure to follow the recovery procedures in the operating system documentation

Troubleshooting 82 Server fails to recognize existing memory Action: 1. Reseat the memory. Use care when handling DIMMs ("DIMM handling guidel

Troubleshooting 83 CAUTION: Removal of some processors and heatsinks require special considerations for replacement, while other processors and he

Troubleshooting 84 1. Power up the monitor and be sure the monitor light is on, indicating that the monitor is receiving power. 2. Be sure the mo

Troubleshooting 85 Printer problems Printer does not print Action: 1. Be sure the printer is powered up and online. 2. Be sure no loose connection

Troubleshooting 86 No response occurs when you type AT commands Action: Reconfigure the COM port address for the modem. 1. Be sure the communicatio

Troubleshooting 87 2. Be sure no line interference exists. Retry the connection by dialing the number several times. If conditions remain poor, cont

Troubleshooting 88 3. Be sure the network cable is working by replacing it with a known functional cable. 4. Be sure a software problem has not cau

Troubleshooting 89 Problems are occurring with the network interconnect blades Action: Be sure the network interconnect blades are properly seated a

Server setup 9 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: • Do not permit optional equipment to

Troubleshooting 90 Operating system updates Use care when applying operating system updates (Service Packs, hotfixes, and patches). Before updating

Troubleshooting 91 Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to the Linux for ProLiant webs

Troubleshooting 92 The process of updating system or option firmware is referred to as a flash process or flashing the ROM. A firmware or ROM flash

Troubleshooting 93 To flash the ROM using ROMPaq: 1. Download the system ROMPaq utility diskette or USB drive key for each target server. ROMPaq do

Troubleshooting 94 Updating firmware To verify the firmware version, use HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 48). To update the firmware: 1. Check the

Battery replacement 95 Battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace the bat

Regulatory compliance notices 96 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance notices 97 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Regulatory compliance notices 98 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C

Regulatory compliance notices 99 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other