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6. Powering Up the Server
Memory Configuration and Installation
Online Spare
4. Configuring the Memory
The NAS 9000s is preloaded with the NAS OS. Prior to power
The NAS 9000s server ships standard with 4 GB of PC1600 DDR
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Install DIMMs in groups of four.
up, deployment instructions found in the Installation Guide
Standard Memory (Advanced ECC). Additional components may
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Bank A must always be populated.
Note: To reconfigure the memory mode after initial setup, you must
Guide should be followed to enable the successful configuration
be purchased to provide varying levels of redundancy. The
reboot the system and enter RBSU.
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All DIMMs in a bank must be identical.
of the NAS device in addition to the guidelines found below.
sections below detail these advanced memory configurations.
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System has no hot-plug capabilities in this configuration.
Required Items:
1. Choosing the Memory Mode
You must configure the memory in the server before deployment.
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One or two memory boards can be configured for online
To configure memory through RBSU:
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Installation Guide
spare.
1. Press the F9 key to enter RBSU.
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Administration Guide
Consult this overview when determining what type of memory
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DIMMs in the online spare bank must be of equal or greater
protection is best for your needs.
To begin the first-time startup procedure:
capacity than all other banks.
1. Be sure that the server is safely installed in an adequate
Standard Memory (Advanced ECC)
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Bank B on the memory board in slot 1 is the online spare
environment.
bank, even if two memory boards are installed, and must be
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Provides Advanced ECC protection, which protects against
populated in this configuration.
2. Be sure that the power cables and peripheral devices are
single-bit errors and some multi-bit errors
plugged in and that adequate AC power is supplied to the
Single-Board Mirrored Memory
server.
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Maximizes system memory capacity
3. Refer to the Installation Guide prior to powering up the
Online Spare
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Install DIMMs in groups of four.
device.
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Bank B mirrors bank A. Bank A must always be populated.
7. System Software
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Provides higher level of memory protection than standard
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All DIMMs in a bank must be identical.
memory
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Does not protect against multi-bit errors
Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory
The HP StorageWorks NAS 9000s is preloaded with software
from the HP Factory and is ready to be customized for the
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Online spare bank must match the largest DIMM bank used in
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Install DIMMs in groups of four.
customer environment. For details regarding the customization of
the server
2. Select System Options.
the NAS device for the environment, please see the Installation
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Bank A must always be populated.
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Downtime must be scheduled to replace failed memory
Guide included with the product, prior to powering on the
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All DIMMs in a bank must be identical.
product.
Single-Board Mirrored Memory
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The "Ready to Hot Plug" LED indicates when a memory
8. Registering Your Server
board can be hot-plugged.
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Provides a higher lever of memory protection than online
spare when using only one memory board
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Two memory boards must be installed.
Register the server online at
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Provides protection against both single-bit and multi-bit
Both memory boards must be configured identically to enable
www.register.hp.com
errors
mirroring. Corresponding banks (for instance, bank A on the
memory board in slot 1 and bank A on the memory board in
9. Finding Additional Information
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Supports up to 8 GB of system memory and 8 GB of
slot 2) must be populated with DIMMs of the same capacity.
redundant memory using 2-GB DIMMs
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Downtime must be scheduled to replace failed memory
3. Installing and Testing the DIMMs
For additional information about this server and other HP
products, refer to the HP website at
Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory
If you plan to use online spare memory or hot-plug mirrored
www.hp.com
memory, HP recommends testing new DIMMs.
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Provides complete redundancy by using an additional
Regulatory Compliance Information
3. Select Advanced Memory Protection.
memory board
To test DIMMs during each boot:
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Requires two memory boards configured identically
1. Power on the server.
The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) the
2. Press the F9 key to enter RBSU.
equipment falls into. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC
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Provides superior memory protection against single-bit and
ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC ID or logo
multi-bit errors
3. Select Advanced Options.
on the label. When the class of the device is determined, refer to
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Provides hot-plug replacement capability
4. Change POST Speed Up to disable.
the following corresponding statement. For complete regulatory
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Eliminates server downtime
notices, see the setup and installation guide in the server
5. Press the Esc key twice to return to the main RBSU menu.
documentation.
2. Determining Memory
6. Press the F10 key to exit RBSU. The server reboots and tests
Series Number
Configuration/Guidelines
all memory in the system.
7. Once the memory has been tested, re-enable POST Speed Up
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and
for faster system boot.
Consult the following guidelines when configuring the memory
identification, your product has been assigned a unique series
for the server.
8. Configure your memory.
number. The series number can be found on the product
nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and
information. When requesting compliance information for this
Note: Memory board slot 1 must always be populated.
4. Select your memory mode.
product, always refer to this series number. The series number
should not be confused with the marketing name or model
5. Press the Enter key.
number of the product.
Standard Memory (Advanced ECC)
6. Press the Esc key twice to return to the main RBSU menu.
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Install DIMMS in groups of four.
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Bank A must always be populated.
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All DIMMs in a bank must be identical.
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System has no hot-plug capabilities in this configuration.
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