Hewlett Packard Enterprise ML150 G9 User's Guide

HP ProLiant ML150 Gen9 Server User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage s

Component identification 10 Rear panel LEDs Item Description Status 1 Power supply LED Green = System on Off = No power present 2 NIC link LED

Software and configuration utilities 100 HP Insight Remote Support HP strongly recommends that you register your device for remote support to enable

Software and configuration utilities 101 • Intelligent Provisioning assists with the OS installation process by preparing the system for installing

Software and configuration utilities 102 • You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system. • You encount

Software and configuration utilities 103 HP UEFI System Utilities The HP UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM. The UEFI System Utilit

Software and configuration utilities 104 The new boot option is appended to the boot order list. When you select a file, you are prompted to enter t

Software and configuration utilities 105 Embedded UEFI shell The system BIOS in all HP ProLiant Gen9 servers includes an Embedded UEFI Shell in the

Software and configuration utilities 106 Utilities and features HP Smart Storage Administrator HP SSA is a configuration and management tool for HP

Software and configuration utilities 107 • Auto (default)—If configured in Auto Mode, USB 3.0 capable devices operate at USB 2.0 speeds in the pre-

Software and configuration utilities 108 Updating firmware or System ROM Multiple methods exist to update the firmware or System ROM: • HP Service

Software and configuration utilities 109 6. Change to the file system that contains the System ROM Flash Binary component for your server. Enter one

Component identification 11 System board components Item Description 1 4-pin power supply connector 2 DIMM slots for processor 2 3 Processor 2 4

Software and configuration utilities 110 If you do not use Intelligent Provisioning to install an OS, drivers for some of the new hardware are requi

Software and configuration utilities 111 HP operating systems and virtualization software support for ProLiant servers For information about specifi

Troubleshooting 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen9 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedu

System battery replacement 113 System battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the

System battery replacement 114 IMPORTANT: Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default configuration. After replacing t

Regulatory information 115 Regulatory information Safety and regulatory compliance For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety

Regulatory information 116 Valid date formats include the following: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2

Electrostatic discharge 117 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions y

Specifications 118 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Nono

Specifications 119 Specification Value Minimum (one drive, power supply, and processor installed) 16.9 kg (37.26 lbs) Power supply specifications

Component identification 12 Item Description 24 Internal USB 3.0 connector 25 System maintenance switch 26 Fan connector 2 27 System battery 28 NM

Support and other resources 120 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you cal

Support and other resources 121 providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship

Support and other resources 122 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'i

Support and other resources 123 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfülle

Support and other resources 124 sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes

Support and other resources 125 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pe

Support and other resources 126

Support and other resources 127

Acronyms and abbreviations 128 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASHRA

Acronyms and abbreviations 129 IEC International Electrotechnical Commission iLO Integrated Lights-Out IML Integrated Management Log ISO Internat

Component identification 13 IMPORTANT: Before using the S7 switch to change to Legacy BIOS Boot Mode, be sure the HP Dynamic Smart Array B140i Con

Acronyms and abbreviations 130 RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module RDP Rapid Deployment Pack RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances RPS

Acronyms and abbreviations 131 UID unit identification USB universal serial bus VC Virtual Connect VCA Version Control Agent VCRM Version Contro

Documentation feedback 132 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documenta

Index 133 A access panel 19, 20, 22 Advanced ECC memory 49, 50 Advanced ECC population guidelines 50 air baffle 21, 22, 23, 53 Automatic Ser

Index 134 HP iLO 97 HP Insight Diagnostics 101 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 101 HP Insight Remote Support software 100, 111 H

Index 135 requirements, temperature 27 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 103 ROMPaq utility 107 S safety considerations 107, 115, 117 safety in

Component identification 14 Fan locations • Single-processor configuration Item Description 1 Fan 1 2 Fan 2 • Two-processor configuration It

Component identification 15 Drive numbering If only one drive cage is installed, it must be installed in box 2. With optional drive cages installed,

Component identification 16 • Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive model Hot-plug drive LED definitions When a drive is configured as a part of an array a

Component identification 17 Item LED Status Definition Flashing amber The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail. Solid

Operations 18 Operations Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critic

Operations 19 2. Remove the tower bezel. Install the tower bezel 1. Install the bezel. 2. Using the key provided with the server, lock the bezel

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Operations 20 CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.

Operations 21 b. Tighten the thumbscrews. 2. Return the server to an upright position. 3. Power up the server (on page 18). 4. Connect each powe

Operations 22 6. Remove the PCI air baffle. Remove the system air baffle 1. Unlock and remove the tower bezel ("Remove the tower bezel"

Operations 23 Install the system air baffle CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion s

Operations 24 o Single-processor configuration o Two-processor configuration Install the fans CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server, en

Operations 25 o Single-processor configuration o Two-processor configuration 2. Install the system air baffle (on page 23). 3. If removed, inst

Setup 26 Setup Optional installation services Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and

Setup 27 Rack server To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to instal

Setup 28 Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of

Setup 29 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touc

Contents 3 Contents Component identification ...

Setup 30 3. Connect the power cord to the rear of the server. 4. Connect the power cord to the AC power source. WARNING: To reduce the risk of

Setup 31 7. Place the server on the tray and secure the server using the straps. 8. Connect each power cord to the server. 9. Connect each power

Setup 32 Powering on and selecting boot options in UEFI Boot Mode On servers operating in UEFI Boot Mode, the boot controller and boot order are set

Setup 33 Registering the server To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the HP Product Registration websit

Hardware options installation 34 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 35 b. Remove the fan. 9. Detach the blanks from fan 2 and retain the blanks for future use.

Hardware options installation 36 10. Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated in the following illustration, and then open t

Hardware options installation 37 12. Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by visually

Hardware options installation 38 14. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever. Press onl

Hardware options installation 39 c. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence. CAUTION: To prevent dam

Contents 4 Installing a hot-plug drive ...

Hardware options installation 40 22. Connect each power cord to the server. 23. Connect each power cord to the power source. 24. Power up the serv

Hardware options installation 41 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions ("Hot-plug drive L

Hardware options installation 42 o Box 2 o Box 1 11. Use the screws on the drive cage to install the drives.

Hardware options installation 43 12. Install the drive into the non-hot-plug drive cage. 13. Install the drive cage into the chassis: o Box 2

Hardware options installation 44 o Box 1 14. Connect all the drive cables: o Box 2

Hardware options installation 45 o Box 1 15. Install the fans (on page 24). 16. Install the system air baffle (on page 23). 17. If removed, inst

Hardware options installation 46 DIMM type DIMM rank DIMM capacity Native speed (MT/s) RDIMM Single-rank 4 GB 2133 RDIMM Single-rank 8 GB 21

Hardware options installation 47 Channel Population order Slot number 3 C G 8 7 4. D H 6 5 For the location of the slot numbers, see "DIMM s

Hardware options installation 48 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustr

Hardware options installation 49 Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU). If the requested AMP m

Contents 5 Erase Utility ...

Hardware options installation 50 • When one processor is installed, install DIMMs in sequential alphabetic order: A, B, C, D, E, F, and so forth. •

Hardware options installation 51 2. Power down the server (on page 18). 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

Hardware options installation 52 To install the component: 1. Unlock and remove the tower bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 18). 2.

Hardware options installation 53 NOTE: For more information about installing a graphic card, see the documentation that ships with the option.

Hardware options installation 54 7. Install the access panel (on page 20). 8. Return the server to an upright position. 9. Connect each power cord

Hardware options installation 55 10. Remove the PCIe blank. 11. Install the storage controller and close the slot latch. 12. Connect all necessa

Hardware options installation 56 Dedicated iLO port management module option To install the component: 1. Unlock and remove the tower bezel ("

Hardware options installation 57 9. Install the dedicated iLO management port module and close the slot latch. 10. Install the system air baffle (

Hardware options installation 58 HP Redundant power supply option Install the RPS backplane option to improve power efficiency and enable power redu

Hardware options installation 59 4. Release the power cord from the strain relief clip. 5. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from t

Contents 6 Customer Self Repair ...

Hardware options installation 60 b. Remove the power supply from its tray. c. Keep the power supply tray and screws. You are going to use these to

Hardware options installation 61 b. Install the RPS backplane in the server. For information on the location of these system board connectors and t

Hardware options installation 62 a. Remove the power supply blank. b. Install a hot-plug power input module in the power supply bay 2. 3. Install

Hardware options installation 63 c. Secure the power cord in the hook-and-loop strap as shown in the following image. 6. Connect the power cords t

Hardware options installation 64 8. Remove the slot covers. 9. Install the HP Smart Storage Battery holders.

Hardware options installation 65 10. Install the HP Smart Storage Battery, and then connect the battery cable to the system board connector. 11. I

Hardware options installation 66 9. Remove the media bay blank and retain it for later use. 10. Install the slim optical disk drive into the drive

Hardware options installation 67 11. Connect the cable to the rear of the drive, and then route the cable through the clip on the drive cage. 12.

Hardware options installation 68 14. Route the SATA cable through the cable management clips, and connect the opposite end of the cable to the conne

Hardware options installation 69 9. Disconnect and remove the existing Mini-SAS cable. 10. Install the HP H-Series Host Bus Adapter. 11. Connect

Component identification 7 Component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 Media bays (2) 2 Slim optical disk drive (optional)

Hardware options installation 70 19. Power up the server (on page 18). 20. Install and lock the tower bezel ("Install the tower bezel" on

Hardware options installation 71 o One 8 SFF hot-plug drive cage 10. Install the storage controller ("Storage controller options" on pag

Hardware options installation 72 One 8 SFF hot-plug drive cage 12. Install the fans (on page 24). 13. Install the system air baffle (on page 23).

Hardware options installation 73 b. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drives. 10. Remove the non-hot-plug drive cage. 11. If insta

Hardware options installation 74 o Box 2 o Box 1 13. Connect the drive cage cables for one eight-bay SFF drive cage installed in box 2: a. Con

Hardware options installation 75 d. Route the power cable through the cable management clip, and then connect the opposite end of the power cable to

Hardware options installation 76 b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Place the server on its side. 5. Remove the access panel (on pa

Hardware options installation 77 11. Install the drive cage into the chassis. 12. Connect all drive cables. 13. Install the fans (on page 24). 1

Hardware options installation 78 Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cage option To install the component: 1. Unlock and remove the tower bezel ("Remo

Hardware options installation 79 11. If installing a drive cage in box 1, remove the drive cage cover blank. 12. Install the LFF hot-plug drive ca

Component identification 8 Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 Health LED *Solid green = Normal Flashing green (1 Hz/cycle p

Hardware options installation 80 o Box 1 13. Connect the drive cage cables: a. Connect the Mini-SAS cable to the drive cage backplane. b. Route

Hardware options installation 81 — Box 1 14. Remove the drive blanks. 15. Install the hot-plug drives ("Installing a hot-plug drive" o

Hardware options installation 82 6. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 21). 7. Remove the system air baffle (on page 22). 8. Remove

Hardware options installation 83 11. Insert the drive carrier into the media bay until the drive carrier is in locked position. 12. Connect one en

Hardware options installation 84 HP Trusted Platform Module option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurati

Hardware options installation 85 5. Remove the access panel (on page 19). 6. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 21). 7. Remove the s

Hardware options installation 86 13. Return the server to an upright position. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power c

Cabling 87 Cabling Front panel cabling Item Description 1 Front I/O cable 2 USB 3.0 connector cable

Cabling 88 Storage cabling Hot-plug SFF drive cabling • Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage (box 2) Item Description 1 Box 2 power cable 2 Mini

Cabling 89 Item Description 2 Box 1 power cable 3 Box 2 Mini-SAS Y-cable 4 Box 1 Mini-SAS Y-cable • Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage connected

Component identification 9 Rear panel components Item Description 1 Video connector 2 USB 3.0 connectors 3 USB 2.0 connectors 4 Slot 1 PCIe3 x8 (

Cabling 90 Item Description 2 Mini-SAS Y-cable Hot-plug LFF drive cabling • Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cabling (box 2) Item Description

Cabling 91 Item Description 2 Mini-SAS cable to system board SAS port 1 • Two four-bay LFF hot-plug drive cages connected to HP H240 host bus a

Cabling 92 Item Description 3 Box 1 power cable Non-hot plug LFF drive cabling • Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cabling (box 2) Item Des

Cabling 93 Item Description 2 SATA to Mini-SAS cable assembly • LFF drive enablement cabling Item Description 1 System board power cable 2

Cabling 94 Item Description 1 16-pin power supply sideband signal cable 2 24-pin power supply cable HP Redundant Power Supply cabling (hot-plug)

Cabling 95 Cache module backup power cabling HP Smart Storage Battery cabling

Cabling 96 Optical drive cabling Item Description 1 System board power cable 2 Optical drive power cable 3 SATA cable

Software and configuration utilities 97 Software and configuration utilities Server mode The software and configuration utilities presented in this

Software and configuration utilities 98 Using iLO 4, you can do the following: • Access a high-performance and secure Integrated Remote Console to

Software and configuration utilities 99 HP Active Health System does not collect information about Active Health System users' operations, fina