HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server User Guide Abstract This document provides detailed instructions to configure and use the HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server. Part Number: 666298-002 September 2012 Edition: 2...
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USB support ..........................70 Redundant ROM support ........................ 71 Keeping the system current ........................71 Drivers ............................71 Software and firmware ........................72 Version control ..........................72 HP Operating Systems and Virtualization Software Support for ProLiant Servers ........72 Contents 4...
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HP Technology Service Portfolio ...................... 73 Change control and proactive notification ..................73 Troubleshooting .......................... 74 Troubleshooting resources ........................74 System battery ..........................75 Regulatory compliance notices ..................... 76 Regulatory compliance identification numbers ..................... 76 Federal Communications Commission notice ....................76 FCC rating label ..........................
Component identification Front panel components Item Description Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 1 Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 2 Option bay 1, PCI riser board Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 3 Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 4 Option bay 1, FlexibleLOM riser SUV port Serial port...
Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status Power On/Standby button Green—System on and system power LED Amber—System shut down, but power still applied. Off—Power cord is not attached, or power supply has failed. Health LED Green—Normal Flashing amber—System degraded Flashing red—System critical UID LED button Blue—Activated...
Rear panel components The server has four power supplies, eight fans, and a single SLAPM interface located on the rear panel of the chassis. Item Description SLAPM interface Power supply 4 Power supply 3 Power supply 2 Power supply 1 Rear panel LEDs and buttons Item Description...
Item Description Status Flashing blue—System is being remotely managed. Off—Deactivated Fan 4/12 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. Fan 3/11 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. Fan 1/9 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. Fan 2/10 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. Power supply 1 power LED Green—Normal Off—No AC power Power supply 2 power LED Green—Normal...
Item Description SATA hard drive connector 2 System battery Processor socket 2 Processor 2 DIMM slots Power connector RPS connector x32 riser connector Processor 1 DIMM slots Processor socket 1 (populated) Mini-SAS hard drive connector port 2i Mini-SAS hard drive connector port 1i Internal USB connector uSD card slot Data LED connector...
The arrow points to the front of the node. System maintenance switch Position Default Function Off = iLO 4 security is enabled. On = iLO 4 security is disabled. Off = System configuration can be changed. On = System configuration is locked. Reserved Reserved Off = Power-on password is enabled.
When a Windows® operating system crashes, a blue-screen trap appears. When this trap appears, Microsoft® recommends that system administrators perform an NMI event by temporarily shorting the NMI header with a jumper. The NMI event enables a hung system to become responsive again. For additional information, see the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00797875/c00797875.pdf). Device numbers •...
• Rear SFF hard drive bay numbers (box 0) Drive LED definitions Item Status Definition Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application. Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update. Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity...
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Item Status Definition The drive is not configured by a RAID controller. Component identification 14...
Operations Power up the server To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. Power down the node Before powering down the node for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs. IMPORTANT: When the node is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system.
Remove the server from the chassis (on page 15). Place the node on a flat, level work surface. Remove the processor air baffle To remove the component: Power down the server ("Power down the node" on page 15). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the node. Remove the server from the chassis (on page 15).
For more information on HP Care Pack Services, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/services/carepack). Rack planning resources The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. For more information on the content of each resource, see the rack resource kit documentation. Optimum environment When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this section.
HP nodes draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose.
System Installation Instructions that ship with the rack hardware kit, and applicable installation instructions. Installing options Install any hardware options before initializing the node. For options installation information, see the documentation that ships with the option. For node-specific information, see the node user guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Setup 20...
Installing components WARNING: The node is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Reduce the weight of the node by removing the hard drives and power supplies before installing the node into the rack. Get help to lift and stabilize the node during installation.
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Connect peripheral devices to the server. Item Description Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 1 Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 2 Option bay 1, PCI riser board Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 3 Hot-plug hard drive, Bay 1 HDD 4 Option bay 1, FlexibleLOM riser SUV port Serial port...
Manager for any errors which may prevent installed components from powering up. Configuring the chassis For further information on setting up and configuring your system, see the HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis Quick Setup Instructions and the HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis Setup and Installation Guide.
Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. Processor option Update the system ROM. Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM. Power down the server ("Power down the...
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent possible node malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number. CAUTION: The heatsink thermal interface media is not reusable and must be replaced if the heatsink is removed from the processor after it has been installed.
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Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use. Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by visually inspecting the processor installation guides on either side of the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.
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CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
HP SmartMemory, introduced for Gen8 servers, authenticates and unlocks certain features available only on HP Qualified memory and verifies whether installed memory has passed HP qualification and test processes. Qualified memory is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software.
while the industry supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM at 1.5V, this Gen8 server supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM at 1.35V. This difference equates to up to 20% less power at the DIMM level with no performance penalty. Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this node is divided into channels. Each processor supports four channels, and each channel supports two DIMM slots, as shown in the following table.
E = UDIMM (unbuffered with ECC) L = LRDIMM (load reduced) For the latest supported memory information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/ProductBulletin.html). At the website, choose the geographic region, and then locate the product by name or product category.
(resulting in system downtime) to be removed from operation. Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not supported by the installed DIMM configuration, the node boots in Advanced ECC mode. For more information, see "HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 66)."...
Lockstep mode provides protection against multi-bit memory errors that occur on the same DRAM device. Lockstep mode can correct any single DRAM device failure on x4 and x8 DIMM types. The DIMMs in each channel must have identical HP part numbers. General DIMM slot population guidelines Observe the following guidelines for all AMP modes: •...
• Each populated channel must have a spare rank. A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration. Lockstep Memory population guidelines For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines (on page 32). •...
Power up the server (on page 15). If you are installing DIMMs in online spare, mirrored, or lock-step configuration, configure this mode in RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 66). For more information about LEDs and troubleshooting failed DIMMs, see "Systems Insight Display LED combinations."...
Prepare the drive. Install the drive. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 13). Installing SFF quick-release drive cages Power down the server ("Power down the node" on page 15). Remove the server from the chassis (on page 15). Hardware options installation 35...
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Remove the front GPU cage. Remove the GPU bracket. Hardware options installation 36...
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Attach the mini-SAS cable to the rear SAS port on the system board. Attach the power connectors to the personality board. The power connectors can plug into either port on the personality board. Install the GPU bracket. Using the six M2.5 screws included with the GPU cage and the four flathead screws included in this kit, attach the drive cages to the GPU cages: Hardware options installation 37...
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Front GPU cage Top rear GPU cage Using the eight T-15 screws included in this kit, attach the SFF cable to the drive cages: Hardware options installation 38...
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Front drive cage Rear drive cage Install the quick-release drives in the front and rear drive cages ("Installing a quick-release drive" on page 40). Route the SFF cable as indicated in the following illustrations: Hardware options installation 39...
Left node Right node Install the front GPU cage. Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 21). Power up the server (on page 15). Installing a quick-release drive Power down the server ("Power down the node"...
The node ships with HP Dynamic Smart Array B320i Controller. For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Dynamic Smart Array RAID Controller User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/DSA_RAID_UG_en). To configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en).
CAUTION: After the node is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data is lost if the cable is detached.
Installing the FBWC capacitor pack WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the node before beginning any installation procedure.
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HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server, left node HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server, right node Hardware options installation 44...
Connect the FBWC cable to the cache module on the system board or to the controller card. Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 21). Power up the server (on page 15). Mini-SAS cable to a controller card Power down the server ("Power down the node"...
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Remove the HDD cage. Remove the front GPU. Hardware options installation 46...
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Remove the bracket. Remove the PCI cage. Install the controller card into the PCI cage Hardware options installation 47...
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Connect the mini-SAS cable included in this kit to the controller card. Install the PCI cage in the server. Install the bracket. Install the front GPU. Install the HDD cage. Disconnect the existing mini-SAS cable from the HDD cage. Hardware options installation 48...
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Connect the mini-SAS cable included in this kit to the HDD cage. Route the mini-SAS cable from the HDD cage to the controller card. Left node Hardware options installation 49...
Right node Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 21). Power up the server (on page 15). Expansion board options Installing an expansion board The node ships with PCIe riser boards and expansion slots. PCI-X expansion boards are supported with optional riser boards.
Install the expansion board into the slot until it seats firmly. To install an expansion board in PCI expansion slot 1, use the same procedures. Install the PCI riser board assembly. IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCI riser board assembly is not seated properly.
Install the PCI riser board assembly. IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCI riser board assembly is not seated properly. Install the server into the chassis ("Installing the server into the chassis" on page 21). Power up the server (on page 15). Installing a FlexibleLOM riser assembly Power down the server ("Power down the...
Power up the server (on page 15). Redundant hot-plug power supply option CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the node must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes unstable and may shut down when it detects mismatched power supplies.
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Remove the protective cover from the connector pins on the power supply. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, do not connect the power cord to the power supply until the power supply is installed. Install the redundant power supply into the bay until it clicks.
Use the strain relief clip from the server hardware kit to secure the power cord. Route the power cord through the cable management solution. Connect the power cord to the power source. Be sure that the power supply LED is green. Connecting the SUV cable CAUTION: Before disconnecting the SUV cable from the connector, always squeeze the release...
Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity. • HP is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating instructions, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. Power down the node (on page 15). Extend the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the PCI riser board assembly.
OS application TPM settings. For more information on firmware updates and hardware procedures, see the HP Trusted Platform Module Best Practices White Paper on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
For information on cabling peripheral components, refer to the white paper on high-density deployment at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms). CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or crimped. FBWC capacitor pack cabling HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server, left node Cabling 59...
HP ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server, right node Front GPU cabling The following figures depict the power cable and throttling cable connections to the riser board. • Left node Cabling 60...
HP iLO The iLO 4 subsystem is a standard component of selected HP ProLiant servers that simplifies initial node setup, server health monitoring, power and thermal optimization, and remote server administration. The iLO 4 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated network interface.
HP Active Health System does not parse or change operating system data from third-party error event log activities, such as content created or passed through by the operating system. The data that is collected is managed according to the HP Data Privacy policy. For more information see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/privacy).
HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). The Active Health System log can be downloaded manually from iLO 4 or HP Intelligent Provisioning and sent to HP. For more information, see the HP iLO User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
HP Service Pack for ProLiant SPP is a release set that contains a comprehensive collection of firmware and system software components, all tested together as a single solution stack for HP ProLiant servers, their options, BladeSystem enclosures, and limited HP external storage.
SPP has several key features for updating HP ProLiant servers. Using HP SUM as the deployment tool, SPP can be used in an online mode on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system, or in an offline mode where the server is booted to the ISO so that the server can be updated automatically with no user interaction or updated in interactive mode.
To change any ORCA default settings and override the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when prompted. For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/rbsu). Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed.
• Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key. • Access Intelligent Provisioning Maintenance Menu by pressing the F10 key. • Access the boot menu by pressing the F11 key. • Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes.
Provides context-sensitive searchable help content • Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab ACU is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. To access ACU, use one of the following methods: •...
ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such as a blue screen, ABEND (does not apply to HP ProLiant DL980 Servers), or panic. A system fail-safe timer, the ASR timer, starts when the System Management driver, also known as the Health Driver, is loaded. When the operating system is functioning properly, the system periodically resets the timer.
If you are installing drivers from SPP, be sure that you are using the latest SPP version that your node supports. To verify that your node is using the latest supported version and for more information about SPP, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).
Administrators configure VCA to point to a repository managed by VCRM. For more information about version control tools, see the HP Systems Insight Manager User Guide, the HP Version Control Agent User Guide, and the HP Version Control Repository User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).
If the problem is identified as hardware, HP will resolve as per service level commitments. If the reported incident is related to HP or supported 3rd party software product and cannot be resolved by applying known fixes, HP will contact the third-party vendor and create a problem incident on the your behalf.
• Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sc) The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume II: Error Messages provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language: •...
System battery If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years. WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack.
Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number.
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Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family and available (in English only) either within the product documentation or at the following HP website (http://www.hp.eu/certificates) (type the product number in the search field).
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Vietnam compliance marking notice This marking is for applicable products only. Ukraine notice Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver.
To forward them to recycling or proper disposal, use the public collection system or return them to HP, an authorized HP Partner, or their agents. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.
Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission) Schalldruckpegel L < 70 dB(A) Zuschauerpositionen (bystander positions), Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung) Regulatory compliance notices 82...
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
22.08 cm (8.69 in) Width 12.25 kg (27.00 lb) Weight (maximum: two processors, eight hard drives) Hot-plug power supply calculations For hot-plug power supply specifications and calculators to determine electrical and heat loading for the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor). Specifications 84...
Active Health System log Download and have available an Active Health System log for 3 days before the failure was detected. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
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HP specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CSR part whether a defective part must be returned to HP. In cases where it is required to return the defective part to HP, you must ship the defective part back to HP within a defined period of time, normally five (5) business days. The defective part must be returned with the associated documentation in the provided shipping material.
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HP sono realizzati con numerosi componenti che possono essere riparati direttamente dal cliente (CSR, Customer Self Repair). Se in fase di diagnostica HP (o un centro di servizi o di assistenza HP) identifica il guasto come riparabile mediante un ricambio CSR, HP lo spedirà direttamente al cliente per la sostituzione.
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Si, durante la fase de diagnóstico, HP (o los proveedores o socios de servicio de HP) identifica que una reparación puede llevarse a cabo mediante el uso de un componente CSR, HP le enviará dicho componente directamente para que realice su sustitución. Los componentes CSR se clasifican en dos categorías:...
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HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes y escogerá la empresa de transporte que se utilice para dicho servicio. Para obtener más información acerca del programa de Reparaciones del propio cliente de HP, póngase en contacto con su proveedor de servicios local.
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Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente. No entanto, se desejar que a HP as substitua, pode haver ou não a cobrança de taxa adicional, dependendo do tipo de serviço de garantia destinado ao produto.
Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end Array Configuration Utility Advanced Data Mirroring Advanced Memory Protection Automatic Server Recovery baseboard management controller Canadian Standards Association Customer Self Repair DDDC Double Device Data Correction double data rate electrostatic discharge FBWC flash-backed write cache Acronyms and abbreviations 93...
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HP SIM HP Systems Insight Manager HP SUM HP Smart Update Manager International Electrotechnical Commission Integrated Lights-Out Integrated Management Log large form factor LAN on Motherboard nonmaskable interrupt NVRAM nonvolatile memory ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays...
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SCSI SATA serial ATA SDDC Single Device Data Correction small form factor Systems Insight Manager SLAPM SL Advanced Power Manager HP Service Pack for ProLiant solid-state drive serial, USB, video TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature Acronyms and abbreviations 95...
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Trusted Platform Module UDIMM unregistered dual in-line memory module unit identification universal serial bus Version Control Agent VCRM Version Control Repository Manager Acronyms and abbreviations 96...
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Declaration of Conformity 77 hard drives, installing 24, 34, 40 default settings 31 hardware options 24 diagnosing problems 74 hardware options installation 24 diagnostic tools 62, 64, 70 health driver 70 diagnostics utility 64 HP Insight Diagnostics 64 Index 98...
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HP Smart memory 28 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) 62, options installation 24, 34, 50 ORCA (Option ROM Configuration for Arrays) 62, identification number 76 iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) 62, 63, 64 IML (Integrated Management Log) 62, 64 Insight Diagnostics 64, 71...
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safety considerations 19, 71 safety information 71 SAS cabling 45 SAS drive numbers 12 SAS hard drive 45 SATA drive numbers 12 scripted installation 65 serial number 68 series number 76 server features and options 24 server, installation 21 shipping carton contents 20 software 72 space requirements 18 specifications 62, 84...