HP Proliant Ml350 Generation 5 Server User Guide

							 
Component identification  11  Item Description 
25 FBDIMM slots   
NMI jumper 
The NMI jumper allows administrators to perform a memory dump before performing a hard reset. Crash 
dump analysis is an essential part of eliminating reliability problems, such as hangs or crashes in 
operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes freeze a system, requiring you to do a 
hard reset. Resetting the system erases any information that would support root cause analysis. 
Systems running Microsoft® Windows® operating systems experience a blue screen trap when the 
operating system crashes. When this happens, Microsoft® recommends that system administrators 
perform an NMI event by pressing a dump switch. The NMI event enables a hung system to become 
responsive again. 
 
System maintenance switch  
Position Default Function 
S1 iLO 2 
security Off = iLO 2 security is enabled  
On = iLO 2 security is disabled 
S2 Off Off = System configuration can be 
changed. 
On = System configuration is 
locked. 
S3 Off Reserved 
S4 Off Reserved 
S5 Off Off = Power-on password is 
enabled. 
On = Power-on password is 
disabled. 
S6  Off  Off = No function 
On = Clear NVRAM 
S7 — Reserved 
S8 — Reserved 
  
When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase 
all system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.  
  CAUTION:  Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to properly 
configure the server or data loss could occur. 
  
						

							 
Component identification  12 
System board LEDs 
    
Item Description  Status 
1  FBDIMM 1-8   Amber = FBDIMM failed 
Off = FBDIMM functioning  
2  Processor 1  Amber = Processor 1 failed 
Off = Processor 1 functioning 
3 Processor 1 fan 
failure (fan 5) Amber = Fan is not installed or has failed 
Off = Processor fan is functioning 
4  PPM 1 (embedded)  Amber = PPM 1 failed 
Off = PPM 1 functioning 
5  Processor 2  Amber = Processor 2 failed 
Off = Processor 2 functioning 
6  AC power   Green = Power supply is on and functioning 
Off = No AC power or failed power supply 
7 Processor 2 fan 
failure (fan 6) Amber = Fan is not installed or has failed 
Off = Processor fan is functioning 
8  PPM 2  Amber = PPM 2 failed 
Off = PPM 2 functioning 
9 Temperature 
threshold Amber = System temperature threshold 
exceeded 
Off = Normal operation 
10 Optional redundant 
system fan 4 Amber = Redundant fan has failed 
Off = Redundant fan is functioning 
11  System fan 3  Amber = Fan is not installed or has failed 
Off = Rear fan is functioning 
12 Optional redundant 
system fan 2 Amber = Redundant fan has failed 
Off = Redundant fan is functioning  
						

							 
Component identification  13  Item Description  Status 
13  System fan 1  Amber = Fan is not installed or has failed 
Off = Rear fan is functioning 
14 Online spare 
memory Amber = Online spare memory is in use due to 
memory failover 
Off = Normal operation 
15 Memory mode Green = System is in online spare memory 
mode 
Off = Normal operation 
  
System LEDs and internal health LED combinations 
When the internal health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, the server is experiencing 
a health event. Combinations of illuminated system LEDs and the internal health LED indicate system 
status. 
The front panel health LEDs indicate only the current hardware status. In some situations, HP SIM may 
report server status differently than the health LEDs because the software tracks more system attributes. 
 
System LED and color Internal health LED 
color Status 
Processor failure, 
socket X (amber) Red  One or more of the following conditions may exist: 
• Processor in socket X has failed. 
• Processor in socket X failed over to the second 
processor. 
• Processor X is not installed in the socket. 
• Processor X is not supported. 
• Processor heatsink is not attached properly. 
   Amber  Processor in socket X is in a pre-failure condition. 
Processor failure, both 
sockets (amber) Red  Processor types are mismatched. 
PPM failure (amber)  Red • PPM has failed. 
• PPM is not installed, but the corresponding processor 
is installed. 
FBDIMM failure, slot 
X (amber) Red • FBDIMM in slot X has failed. 
• FBDIMM in slot X is an unsupported type, and no 
valid memory exists in another bank. 
     Amber • FBDIMM in slot X has reached single-bit correctable 
error threshold. 
• FBDIMM in slot X is in a pre-failure condition. 
• FBDIMM in slot X is an unsupported type, but valid 
memory exists in another bank. 
Overtemperature 
(amber) Red • The Health Driver has detected a cautionary 
temperature level. 
• The server has detected a hardware critical 
temperature level. 
Fan (amber)  Red The minimum fan requirements are not being met. Fan has 
failed.  
						

							 
Component identification  14  System LED and color Internal health LED 
color Status 
 Amber A fan has failed but still meets the minimum fan 
requirements (with redundant fan option only). 
  
SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs 
     
Item Description 
1  Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) 
2  Online LED (green)     
SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations 
     
Online/activity LED 
(green) Fault/UID LED 
(amber/blue) Interpretation 
On, off, or flashing Alternating amber 
and blue The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been 
received for this drive; it also has been selected by a 
management application. 
On, off, or flashing  Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a 
management application. 
On Amber, flashing 
regularly (1 Hz) A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. 
Replace the drive as soon as possible. 
On  Off  The drive is online, but it is not active currently. 
Flashing regularly 
(1 Hz) Amber, flashing 
regularly (1 Hz) Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may 
terminate the current operation and cause data loss. 
The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity 
expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has 
been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do 
not replace the drive until the expansion or migration is 
complete.  
						

							 
Component identification  15  Online/activity LED 
(green) Fault/UID LED 
(amber/blue) Interpretation 
Flashing regularly 
(1 Hz) Off Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may 
terminate the current operation and cause data loss. 
The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing 
capacity expansion or stripe migration. 
Flashing irregularly Amber, flashing 
regularly (1 Hz) The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert has been 
received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible. 
Flashing irregularly  Off  The drive is active, and it is operating normally. 
Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and 
the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as 
possible. 
Off Amber, flashing 
regularly (1 Hz) A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. 
Replace the drive as soon as possible. 
Off Off The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an 
array. 
  
						

							 
Operations 16 
Operations 
In this section 
Power up the server ................................................................................................................................ 16 
Power down the server............................................................................................................................ 16 
Extend the server from the rack ................................................................................................................ 16 
Access the server rear panel (rack model) ................................................................................................. 17 
Open or remove the tower bezel.............................................................................................................. 17 
Remove the access panel ........................................................................................................................ 18 
Install the access panel ........................................................................................................................... 19 
 
Power up the server 
To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.  
Power down the server 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the 
equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel 
Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the 
power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed. 
  IMPORTANT:  If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the server. 
1. Back up the server data. 
2. Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating system documentation. 
3. If the server is installed in a rack, press the UID LED button on the front panel. Blue LEDs illuminate on 
the front and rear panels of the server. 
4. Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in standby mode. When the server activates 
standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber. 
5. If the server is installed in a rack, locate the server by identifying the illuminated rear UID LED button. 
6. Disconnect the power cords. 
The system is now without power. 
 
Extend the server from the rack 
1. Pull down the quick-release levers on each side of the server to release the server from the rack.  
  IMPORTANT:  If the server is installed in a telco rack, remove the server from the rack to access internal 
components. 
2. Extend the server on the rack rails until the server rail-release latches engage.  
						

							 
Operations 17 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the 
rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack. 
  WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server 
rail-release latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your 
fingers. 
 
3. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, press the rail-release latches and slide 
the server back into the rack.  
 
Access the server rear panel (rack model) 
If the procedure requires accessing the server rear panel, unlock the cable management arm and swing 
the arm away from the server. For information on unlocking the cable management arm, refer to the 
installation instructions that ship with the 3-7U Quick Deploy Rail System. 
 
Open or remove the tower bezel 
This server has a removable bezel that must be unlocked and opened before accessing the front panel 
components. The bezel should be kept closed during normal server operations. 
Use the key provided with the server to unlock the bezel with a clockwise turn.  
If necessary, remove the bezel.  
						

							 
Operations 18 
  CAUTION:  To avoid breaking the bezel, remove the bezel before placing the server on its side.  
 
For operations involving removable media bay access, the media bay panel may be removed from the 
bezel.  
  
Remove the access panel 
1. Release the access panel latch.  
2. Slide the access panel back about 1.5 cm (0.5 in). 
3. Lift and remove the access panel. 
  NOTE:  Turn the access panel over to locate the hood labels. These labels provide information on installing 
various options, flexible memory configurations, LED status indicators, and switch settings. 
  
						

							 
Operations 19 
Install the access panel 
1. Place the access panel on top of the server, allowing it to extend past the rear of the server 
approximately 1.5 cm (0.5 in). 
2. Slide the access panel forward until it clicks into place, and close the access panel latch.   
						

							 
Setup 20 
Setup 
In this section 
Optional installation services ................................................................................................................... 20 
Optimum environment............................................................................................................................. 21 
Rack planning resources ......................................................................................................................... 23 
Rack warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 23 
Contents of the tower server shipping carton ............................................................................................. 23 
Contents of the rack server shipping carton ............................................................................................... 23 
Installing hardware options ..................................................................................................................... 24 
Setting up a tower server......................................................................................................................... 24 
Installing the server into the rack .............................................................................................................. 24 
Powering up and configuring the server .................................................................................................... 25 
Installing the operating system ................................................................................................................. 26 
Registering the server.............................................................................................................................. 26 
 
Optional installation services 
Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and 
running with support packages tailored specifically for HP ProLiant systems. HP Care Packs let you 
integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options 
are available to meet your needs.  
HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to expand your standard product warranty with easy-
to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the 
Care Pack services are: 
• Hardware support 
• 6-Hour Call-to-Repair 
• 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day 
• 4-Hour Same Business Day 
• Software support 
• Microsoft® 
• Linux 
• HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP) 
• VMWare 
• Integrated hardware and software support 
• Critical Service 
• Proactive 24 
• Support Plus 
• Support Plus 24 
• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software