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Desktops - HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 Server (342.21 kb)
Desktops - HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 Server (703.21 kb)
manual abstract
Complete the system setup
o Top stacking—Stack the server on top of the switch.
3. If you are using an in-line power adapter, do the following:
To establish an Ethernet connection with iLO functionality by using the
For all HP iLO and Intelligent Provisioning documentation, see the HP
Check the status of the server LEDs to ensure that the server is operating
a. Connect the power adapter to the switch.
dedicated iLO connector:
website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilomgmtengine/docs).
normally:
b. Connect the power cord to the adapter.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the server NIC connector 1 or 2.
The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting
• System power LED —Solid green
c. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.
2. Connect the cable to any switch network port.
provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive
• NIC status LED —Solid green
courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution,
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the server dedicated iLO connector, and
and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. The
• Drive status LED —Solid green
then connect the cable to any switch network port.
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume II: Error Messages
• Health LED bar—Solid blue
provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting
and resolving error messages on ProLiant servers and server blades. The
documents are on the Documentation CD and on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs).
For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, see the “Acronyms and
abbreviations” section in the server user guide on the Documentation CD.
Complete the switch setup
Abstract
After the Ethernet cable connection is made, check the network LED status
This document describes setup requirements and procedures for ProLiant servers. HP assumes
o Bot om stacking—Stack the switch on the top of the server. You can
on both the server and the switch to confirm successful connection:
you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
4. Check the status of the switch Power LED. This LED is solid green to
in products with hazardous energy levels.
stack up to three MicroServers.
indicate that the power connection is established.
• In the server front panel, the NIC status LED —Solid green
5. Check the status of the following switch LEDs:
• In the switch, the Link/Act LED on the network connector used—Initially,
solid green to indicate successful connection, and then flashing green to
Safety and regulatory compliance
o Link/Act LED on the switch network port that is being used—Initially,
indicate active communication with the network.
For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and
solid green to indicate successful connection, and then flashing
Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack
green to indicate active communication with the network.
To establish an Ethernet connection with iLO functionality by using the
Products, available at the HP website
For server management tasks after the initial server setup, use either the
shared iLO connector:
Software prerequisites
(http://www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts).
dedicated iLO connector
(enabled by default) or the NIC 1/shared iLO
o Fault LED—Remains off to indicate successful Self-Test completion.
1. Access the iLO RBSU by rebooting the server, and then pressing F8
connector
(It is disabled by default. Enable the shared iLO function in
during POST.
• For information about operating systems supported by HP ProLiant
iLO RBSU).
For more information on the location of the switch LEDs and the
servers, see the operating system support matrices
Documentation feedback
behavior during the Self-Test process, see the switch documentation.
2. Under the Network/NIC menu, select the TCP/IP option.
For more information on iLO management tasks, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help
(http://www.hp.com/go/ilomgmtengine/docs).
Connect the server to the switch
• Intel igent Provisioning is a single-server deployment tool embedded in
us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments
You can connect the server to the switch through the following methods:
al HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, and it replaces the SmartStart CDs and
to Documentation Feedback (mailto:docsfeedback@hp.com). Include
7
Smart Update Firmware DVD shipped with previous generation HP
the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when
Register the server
• A simple Ethernet connection with no iLO functionality
ProLiant servers. The CDs and DVD do not ship with HP ProLiant Gen8
submitting your feedback.
• An Ethernet connection with iLO functionality using the dedicated iLO
servers. To prepare for instal ing the system software using Intel igent
To register the server, see the HP Product Registration website
connector
Provisioning, obtain a supported operating system on a DVD, CD,
(http://register.hp.com).
• An Ethernet connection with iLO functionality using the shared iLO
FTP server, network, or USB drive. For more information about using
Complete the switch Self-Test
connector
Intel igent Provisioning, see the HP Intel igent Provisioning User Guide on
8
the HP website (ht p://www.hp.com/go/intel igentprovisioning/docs).
Set up the HP PS1810-8G Switch
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the switch, and then connect the cable to
To establish a simple Ethernet connection:
a network jack.
• Use Intelligent Provisioning to enable remote support and to prepare
(optional)
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the server NIC connector 1 or 2.
for managing the server on the HP Support Center portal. If HP Insight
2. Connect the cable to any switch network port.
Remote Support 7.x is installed in the server environment, you need
If you intend to use the server with the companion HP PS1810-8G Switch,
the port number and the IP address (or host name) of the HP Insight
follow the procedures in this section. For deployments requiring more than
Remote Support hosting device. The default port number is 7906. For
eight network ports, HP recommends using the HP PS1810-24G Switch
more information, see the HP Insight Remote Support guides on the HP
instead of the HP PS 1810-8G Switch.
Insight Remote Support Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/
3. Set the Network Interface Adapter field to Shared Network Port — LOM.
insightremotesupport/docs).
For more information on switch-related settings and operational procedures,
search for the documentation of your switch model on the HP website
• If you are deploying multiple servers or prefer to install the operating
(http://www.hp.com/support).
system remotely, use HP Insight Control automated server deployment.
For more information, see the HP Insight Control Server Deployment
Mount the switch with the server
User Guide on the HP Insight Software Information Library
1. At ach the self-adhesive rubber pads to the bot om surface of the switch.
(http://www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol/docs).
• HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) is a comprehensive systems software
and firmware solution for HP ProLiant servers and server blades and
their enclosures. SPP uses HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) to
deploy firmware and system software components on multiple HP
ProLiant servers. If you will not be connected to the Internet during the
setup, download the latest HP SPP from the SPP website
2. If you are using a wall-mount power adapter, do the following:
(http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).
a. Connect the power adapter to the switch.
For a detailed installation and configuration checklist, see the
b. Connect the power adapter to the AC power source.
HP ProLiant Gen8 Server and iLO Management Engine Setup Guide on
the Documentation CD or the HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Management
Information Library (http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs).
4. To save the change, press F10.
5. To close the iLO RBSU, under the File menu, select the Exit option.
2. Stack the switch with the server:
Additional information
6. Connect an Ethernet cable to the server NIC 1/shared iLO connector,
CAUTION: The switch has a limitation on how much weight can
and then connect the cable to any switch network port.
To download the latest user documentation and drivers, including safety
be placed on top of it. To reduce the risk of personal injury or
and regulatory notices, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
damage to the equipment because of an unstable server-switch
stacking, stack no more than two servers on top of the switch.
For more information about product features, specifications, options,
configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP
Product Bulletin website (http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin).
For more information on switch-related settings and operational procedures,
search for the documentation of your switch model on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/support).