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HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen 8
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 718898-001
June 2013
Edition: 1
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© Copyright 2013 Hewlet-Ptackard Development Company, L.P . The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties foro r HP duc p ts and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an ad w diatirorn aa nlty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of
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Contents Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6 Front panel component s............................................................................................................................. 6 Front panel LEDs and butto n...................................................................................................................... s 7 Rear panel component .......................
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Drive installation guideline s............................................................................................................ 43 Installing a non-hot-plug drive .......................................................................................................... 43 Controller options .................................................................................................................................... 45 Installing a storage controlle .........................
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Keeping the system curren ....................................................................................................................... t 75 Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 75 Software and firmware ................................................................................................................... 76 Version contro l......................................
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Component identification Front panel component s Item Description USB 2.0 connector s 1 Optical drive (optional ) 2 Drive bays (inside ) 3 Front bezel 4 Component identification 6
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Front panel LEDs and butto ns Item Description Status Power On/Standby button Solid green = System o n 1 and system power LE D Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in stand by Off = No power presen t* NIC status LED Solid green = Link to network 2 Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network ac tive Off = No network activit y Drive status LED Solid green = System o n 3 Flashing green = Drive activit y Off = System in standby or no p
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Rear panel component s Item Description Kensington security slo t 1 Power supply 2 Serial number/iLO information tag * 3 Power cord connector 4 Dedicated iLO 4 connecto r 5 Video connector 6 USB 3.0 connector s 7 USB 2.0 connector s 8 NIC connector 2 9 NIC connector 1/shared iLO4 co nnector 10 System fan 11 * The serial number/iLO information tag shows the server serial number and the default iLO account information. The same information is printed on separate labels l
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Rear panel LEDs and butto ns Item Description Status NIC link LED Solid green = Link exis ts 1 Off = No link exis ts NIC status LED Solid green = Link to network 2 Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle per sec) = Network active Off = No network activit y System board component s Component identification 9
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Item Description Fan connector 1 DIMM slots 2 Front I/O connector 3 Processor socket 4 TPM connector 5 System battery 6 Mini-SAS connector 7 Optical drive SATA connector 8 Ambient temperature sensor connecto r 9 24-pin system board power connect or 10 Internal USB 2.0 connecto r 11 microSD card slot 12 NMI header 13 PCIe2 x16 (8, 4, 1) s lot 14 System maintenance switch 15 Component identification 10
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DIMM slot location s DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 4) for the processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guideline s. System maintenance switch Position Default Function Off Off = iLO 4sec urity is enabled . S1 On = iLO 4 security is disabl ed. Off Off = System configuration can be S2 changed. On = System configuration is locke d. Off Reserved S3 Off Reserved S4 Off Off = Powe-ron password is enabled. S5 On = Powe-ron passw
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CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to properly configure the server or data loss could oc cur. NMI functionality An NMI crash dump creates a crash dump log before resetting a system which is not respo nding. Crash dump log analysis is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as failures of operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes freeze a system, and the only available action for administrators i
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FBWC module LED definitions The FBWC module has three singl -ceolor LEDs (one amber and two green). The LEDs are duplicated on the reverse side of the cache module to facilitate status view ing. 1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation Off Off The cache module is not powered . Off Flashing 0.5 Hz Flashing 0.5 Hz The cache microcontroller is executing from within its Off boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host controller. Flashing 1 Hz Flashing 1 Hz The cache
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Fan location The server has one system fan located at the rear of the ser ver. T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver The server includes a T -10/T-15 Torx screwdriver located on the front panel. Use this screwdriver to loosen screws during hardware configuration procedure s. Component identification 14
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Operations Power up the server 1. Connect the power cord to the ser v("eC r onnecting the power cor" o d n page 82). 2. Press the Power On/Standby butto n. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green . Power down the ser ver Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs . WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electri
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• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter standby mode. This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a shu tdown. • Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 4. This method initiates a cnotrolled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby mode. Before proceeding, verify
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5. Slide the release tab upward to unlock the front bezel from the ch assis. 6. Open the front bezel . Remove the front bezel 1. Open the front bezel (on page 16). Operations 17
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2. Release the bezel hinges from the front pa nel. Install the front bezel 1. If the chassis cover was removed, insta ll(" it Install the chassis cover " on page 19 ). 2. Attach the bezel to the front panel, and then clo se it. 3. If the chassis cover was removed, do the follow ing: a. Connect the power cord to the ser v("eC r onnecting the power cor" o d n page 28 ). b. Press the Power On/Standby butto n. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the systemsy . stTem he
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Remove the chassis cover 1. Power down the serve (ron page 15). 2. Disconnect the power cord from theC so A urce. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the serv er. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the serv er. 5. If a Kensington security cable is installed, disconnect it from the rear panel. See the security cable documentation for instructions . 6. Loosen the rear thumbscrews that secure the chassis co ver. 7. Slide the chassis cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it to remove
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2. Tighten the rear thumbscrews to secure the chassis cover in p lace. 3. Connect the peripheral devices to the ser v("eC r onnecting peripheral devices" on page 26 ). 4. If a Kensington security cable was removed, connect it to the rear panel. See the security cable documentation for instructions . 5. Connect the server to the network. Do one of the follow ing: o Connect the Ethernet cabl e("Connecting the Ethernet cabl" o e n page 26 ). o Connect the server to the sitc wh ("Setting up the
