Identifying Server Components Front Panel Components Figure 1 Front Panel Components / 4-Node, 8 LFF HDD Cage Model Item Description Power button/LED for node 1 Power button/LED for node 2 Health LED for node 2 Health LED for node 1 Health LED for node 3 Power button/LED for node 4 Health LED for node 4...
Figure 2 Front Panel Components / 2-Node, 8 LFF HDD Cage Model Item Description Server UID LED button Serial port VGA port Figure 4 Rear Panel Components / 2U Node Item Description Power button/LED for node 1 Health LED for node 1 Health LED for node 3 Chassis UID button/LED Item...
Supported drive configurations 4 nodes (1,2,3&4) each with 3 HDDs: The HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server can accommodate up to 8 LFF, 12 LFF, 16 SFF or 24 SFF hard drives, depending on the selected drive cage option. Different types of drive configuration are supported for various types of node configuration (4-node and 2- node).
• For safety information and detailed procedures relating to installation of options, refer to any installation instructions that came with the option, as well as the HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide. System board components •...
Opening the server listed for this server. If you do not have the latest BIOS, update the BIOS now. Refer to the HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server Maintenance and Service NOTE: The product figures below are for reference only Guide.
Figure 13 Installing the Hot-plug Hard Drive memory module into the slot until the holding clips snap back in place. (Step in Figure 15) Figure 15 Installing a Memory Module Installing a memory module The following guidelines must be followed when memory modules NOTE: A DIMM blank should be installed over any are being added or replaced: empty DIMM sockets in order to keep proper thermal...
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IMPORTANT: Be sure the processor remains inside the CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY processor installation tool. FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the system board: If the processor has separated from the installation tool, Never install or remove a processor without using the •...
Additional documentation For additional documentation, refer to the HP ProLiant DL170e G6 Server Easy Set-up CD. You can also access additional information and documentation from the HP external website, either by...