HP Proliant Ml350 Generation 5 Server User Guide

 
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For more information on Care Packs, refer to the HP website 
(http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/servers/cp_proliant.html
).  
Optimum environment 
When installing the server, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this 
section. 
 
Space and airflow requirements 
Tower server 
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. 
Rack server 
To allow for servicing and adequate...

 
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Temperature requirements 
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-
ventilated, climate-controlled environment. 
The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 35°C 
(95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F). 
  CAUTION:  To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: 
• Do not permit optional equipment to...

 
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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, refer to the rack resource kit documentation. 
If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, refer to the white paper on high-
density deployment at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms
).  
Rack warnings 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage...

 
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The contents of the server shipping carton include: 
• Server 
• Power cord 
• Hardware documentation, Documentation CD, and software products 
• Rack-mounting hardware 
In addition to the supplied items, you may need: 
• T-15 Torx screwdriver 
• Hardware options 
• Operating system or application software 
• PDU  
Installing hardware options 
Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the 
option documentation. For...

 
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person may be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than 
chest level. 
• Use caution when installing the server in or removing the server from the rack; it is 
unstable when not fastened to the rails. 
  CAUTION:  Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install 
the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. 
1. Install the server and cable management arm into the rack....

 
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Installing the operating system 
To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on 
supported operating systems, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos
). 
Two methods are available to install an operating system on the server: 
• SmartStart assisted installation—Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the 
server.  
• Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the...

 
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Hardware options installation 
In this section 
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Processor option..................................................................................................................................... 27 
Memory options...

 
Hardware options installation 28  • 
Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed (Open or remove the tower bezel on page 17). 
• Extend the server from the rack (on page 16). 
3. Remove the access panel (on page 18). 
4. Open the processor retaining latch and the processor socket retaining bracket. 
 
5. Remove the processor socket protective cover. 
 
  IMPORTANT:  Be sure the processor remains inside the processor installation tool.  

 
Hardware options installation 29  6. 
If the processor has separated from the installation tool, carefully re-insert the processor in the tool. 
 
7. Align the processor installation tool with the socket and install the processor. 
  

 
Hardware options installation 30  8. 
Press down firmly until the processor installation tool clicks and separates from the processor, and 
then remove the processor installation tool. 
 
9. Close the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch.