HP ProLiant DL740 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for HP ProLiant DL740. We have 4 HP ProLiant DL740 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Troubleshooting Manual, Quickspecs, Implementation Manual

HP ProLiant DL740 Troubleshooting Manual (152 pages)

Hewlett-Packard ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 1.98 MB

Troubleshooting Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction

10
- What's New
  10
- Revision History
  10
Getting Started

11
- Pre-Diagnostic Steps
  12
  - Important Safety Information
    12
  - Symbols on Equipment
    12
  - Symptom Information
    14
  - Prepare the Server for Diagnosis
    14
Common Problem Resolution

15
Diagnostic Flowcharts

19
- Troubleshooting Flowcharts
  19
Hardware Problems

32
- Procedures for All Proliant Servers
  32
- Power Problems
  32
  - Power Source Problems
    32
  - Power Supply Problems
    32
  - UPS Problems
    33
- General Hardware Problems
  33
  - Problems with New Hardware
    33
  - Unknown Problem
    34
  - Third-Party Device Problems
    35
- Internal System Problems
  35
  - CD-ROM and DVD Drive Problems
    35
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    36
  - Tape Drive Problems
    37
  - Hard Drive Problems
    39
  - Fan Problems
    40
  - Memory Problems
    41
  - PPM Problems
    42
  - Processor Problems
    42
- System Open Circuits and Short Circuits
  43
- External Device Problems
  43
  - Video Problems
    43
  - Mouse and Keyboard Problems
    44
  - Audio Problems
    45
  - Printer Problems
    45
  - Local I/O Cable Problems
    45
  - Modem Problems
    45
  - Network Controller Problems
    47
Software Problems

49
Software Tools and Solutions

54
- Configuration Tools
  54
- Management Tools
  58
- Diagnostic Tools
  61
  - HP Insight Diagnostics
    61
  - Survey Utility
    62
  - Integrated Management Log
    62
  - Smart Array Scsi Diagnosis Feature
    62
  - Array Diagnostic Utility
    63
- Remote Support and Analysis Tools
  63
- Keeping the System Current
  63
  - Drivers
    63
  - Version Control
    64
  - Resource Paqs
    64
  - Proliant Support Packs
    64
  - Operating System Version Support
    64
  - Softpaqs
    64
  - Change Control and Proactive Notification
    64
  - Care Pack
    65
- Firmware Maintenance
  65
  - Types of ROM
    65
  - System Rom
    65
  - Methods for Updating Firmware
    66
  - Current Firmware Versions
    67
  - Updating Firmware
    67
HP Resources for Troubleshooting

69
- Online Resources
  69
  - HP Website
    69
  - Server Documentation
    69
  - Service Notifications
    69
  - Subscriber's Choice
    69
  - Natural Language Search Assistant
    69
  - Care Pack
    69
  - White Papers
    70
- General Server Resources
  70
Error Messages

73
Contacting HP

138
- Contacting HP Technical Support or an Authorized Reseller
  138
- Customer Self Repair
  138
- Server Information You Need
  139
- Operating System Information You Need
  139
- Microsoft Operating Systems
  139
  - Linux Operating Systems
    140
  - Novell Netware Operating Systems
    141
  - SCO Operating Systems
    141
  - IBM OS/2 Operating Systems
    142
  - Sun Solaris Operating Systems
    142
Acronyms and Abbreviations

144
- Index
  148

HP ProLiant DL740 User Manual (277 pages)

HP ProLiant DL740 Server User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 35.32 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

10
- Audience Assumptions
  10
- Important Safety Information
  10
- Symbols on Equipment
  10
- Rack Stability
  12
- Symbols in Text
  12
- Server Labels
  13
- Related Documents
  14
- Getting Help
  15
  - Technical Support
    15
  - HP Website
    15
  - Authorized Reseller
    16
  - Optional Installation Service
    16
- Reader's Comments
  17
Chapter 1 Server Features

18
- Proliant DL740 Servers
  18
- Standard Features
  23
  - Processors
    23
  - Hot Plug RAID Memory
    24
  - PCI-X Technology
    27
  - PCI Hot Plug
    27
  - Network Interface Controllers
    28
  - Disk Controller
    28
  - Internal Hot-Plug Drive Bays
    29
  - Universal Media Bay
    29
- Video
  29
- Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies
  29
- Redundant Hot-Plug Fans
  30
- Supported Interfaces
  30
- Optional Features
  31
- Supported Operating Systems
  31
- Server Configuration and Management Features
  32
  - Smartstart
    32
  - ROM-Based Setup Utility
    33
  - Integrated Lights-Out Standard Management
    34
  - Redundant ROM Images
    35
  - Smart Components for Online ROM Flash
    36
  - Advanced Data Guarding
    36
  - HP Utilities for Microsoft Windows
    37
  - HP Utilities for Linux
    37
  - Insight Manager 7
    38
  - Integrated Management Log
    39
- Diagnostic Tools
  39
- Security Features
  40
  - Software Security
    40
  - Hardware Security
    41
- Server Registration
  41
- Routine Maintenance
  42
- Warranty
  43
Chapter 2 Installing the Server in a Rack

44
- Rack Installation Overview
  45
- Selecting a Site
  46
  - Space and Airflow Requirements
    46
  - Power Requirements
    48
  - Grounding Requirements
    50
  - Temperature Requirements
    51
- Shipping Box Contents
  52
- Rack Considerations
  53
  - Rack Stability
    53
  - Warnings and Precautions
    54
- Preparing the Rack for Server Installation
  56
Chapter 3 Server Access

68
Chapter 4 Installing Hardware Options, Non-Hot-Plug

83
Chapter 5 Installing Hardware Options, Hot-Plug

100
- Hot Plug RAID Memory
  101
  - Memory Cartridge Overview
    101
  - Memory Cartridge Guidelines
    102
  - Memory Cartridge LED Indicators
    104
  - Accessing the Dimms
    107
  - DIMM Overview
    108
  - Installing Dimms in the Memory Cartridge
    110
  - Hot Plug RAID Memory Operating System Support
    111
- Hot-Replacing Memory
  112
- Hot-Adding Memory
  114
- Hot-Upgrading Memory
  117
- Non-RAID Memory Support
  120
- Mass Storage
  121
- Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Indicators
  122
- Guidelines for Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives
  124
- Installing a Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Disk Drive
  125
- Guidelines for Replacing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives
  126
- Removing a Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Disk Drive
  128
- Removing the DVD/CD-ROM Drive
  129
- Installing a Storageworks Hot-Plug Tape Drive
  130
- Installing a Hot-Plug Power Supply
  131
  - Replacing a Hot-Plug Power Supply
    131
  - Power Supply LED Indicators
    134
- PCI-X Hot Plug I/O Expansion Boards
  136
  - PCI Hot Plug Utility
    137
  - Locating the I/O Expansion Slots
    137
  - PCI Hot Plug Button
    139
  - PCI Hot Plug LED Indicators
    139
  - PCI-X Hot Plug Operating System Support
    142
  - Adding a PCI Hot Plug Expansion Board
    145
  - Removing or Replacing a PCI Hot Plug Expansion Board
    150
- Replacing Hot-Plug Fans
  152
Chapter 6 Cabling the Server

156
- Peripheral Devices
  156
- Power Cables
  158
- Cable Management System
  160
Chapter 7 Server Power

168
- System Power Overview
  169
  - Power Supplies
    170
  - Power Supply LED Indicators
    171
  - System Interconnect Status Indicators
    172
- Powering up the Server
  174
  - Server Power
    174
  - Power-On Self-Test (POST)
    177
  - Powering down the Server
    180
Chapter 8 Configuring the Server

181
- Setting up the Base Environment
  182
  - Enhanced Auto-Configuration Process
    182
  - Manual Configuration
    185
  - Accessing the System Maintenance Menu
    187
  - System Maintenance Menu
    189
  - ROM-Based Setup Utility
    190
  - ROM-Based Inspect Utility
    191
  - ROM-Based Diagnostic Utility
    192
- Configuring the Drive Array Controller
  196
- Installing the Operating System
  204
  - Assisted Smartstart Operating System Installation
    204
- Installing HP Drivers and Utilities
  205
Chapter 9 Software Management

206
- Integrated Lights-Out
  207
  - Features
    207
  - Integrated Lights-Out Security Override
    210
  - Integration with Insight Manager 7
    213
  - Browser Support
    213
  - Configuration and Operation
    213
- Integrated Management Log
  214
  - Viewing the IML with the Survey Utility
    215
  - Viewing the IML with Insight Manager 7
    216
- Insight Manager 7
  218
- Survey Utility
  219
- Array Configuration Utility
  220
  - Step 1-Running ACU as a Local-Only Application
    220
  - Step 2-Running ACU as a Service with Remote Accessibility
    220
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

223
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
  223
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  224
  - Modifications
    224
  - Mouse Compliance Statement
    224
  - Cables
    224
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien
  225
- European Union Notice
  225
- BSMI Notice
  226
- Japanese Notice
  226
- Laser Devices
  227
- Power Cords
  228
- Battery Replacement Notice
  229
Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

230
- Grounding Methods
  231
Appendix C Server Error Messages

232
- POST Error Messages
  232
- ADU Error Messages
  232
Appendix D LED Indicators and Switches

233
- LED Indicators
  233
  - System Power LED Switch
    234
  - Unit Identification LED Switches (Front and Rear
    234
  - System Interconnect LED Indicators
    235
  - System Attention LED Indicators
    237
  - System Activity LED Indicators
    238
  - Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Indicators
    239
  - Power Supply LED Indicators
    241
  - Hot-Plug Fan LED Indicators
    243
  - PCI Hot Plug LED Indicators
    244
  - Memory Cartridge LED Indicators
    247
  - DIMM Status LED Indicators
    248
- Switches
  250
  - I/O Board Configuration Switches
    250
Appendix E Troubleshooting Information

252
- Server Startup Problems
  253
- Diagnosis Steps
  255
- Problems after Initial Boot
  263
- Redundant ROM Images
  266
Appendix F Server Specifications

267
- Server Specifications
  267
Appendix G System Battery

268
- Internal Battery
  268

HP ProLiant DL740 Implementation Manual (35 pages)

Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0.47 MB

Table of Contents
1
Abstract
3
Introduction
3
Supported Server Platforms
5
Supported Software
9
Supported Management Options and Agents
10
Supported Storage Options
11
Supported Network Interface Controllers (Nics)
13
Support Video
16
Hardware System Requirements
16
Cluster Configurations
17
System Roms and Option Roms for Microsoft Windows 2000
18
- Server Setup
  18
- Storage Array Configuration
  18
- Additional Components
  18
- Support Software
  19
Installation
19
- Before Beginning
  19
- Smartstart Configuration
  20
- Installation Steps
  20
Features
21
Management Agents
22
Advanced Memory Protection
23
- Online Spare Memory
  23
- Hot Plug Mirrored Memory
  23
- Hot Plug RAID Memory
  23
Wake on LAN (WOL)
23
PCI Hot Plug
24
Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE)
24
Teamed Nics
25
Troubleshooting
26
- Installation Issues and Solutions for Windows 2000
  27
Feature Implementation
30
Conclusion
33
Appendix A HP Proliant Server Features
34
For more Information
35
Call to Action
35

HP ProLiant DL740 Quickspecs (36 pages)

Hewlett-Packard ProLiant QuickSpecs

Brand: HP | Category: Server | Size: 0.4 MB

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HP ProLiant DL740 Troubleshooting Manual (152 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Common Problem Resolution

Diagnostic Flowcharts

Hardware Problems

Software Problems

Software Tools and Solutions

HP Resources for Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Contacting HP

Acronyms and Abbreviations

HP ProLiant DL740 User Manual (277 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Server Features

Chapter 2 Installing the Server in a Rack

Chapter 3 Server Access

Chapter 4 Installing Hardware Options, Non-Hot-Plug

Chapter 5 Installing Hardware Options, Hot-Plug

Chapter 6 Cabling the Server

Chapter 7 Server Power

Chapter 8 Configuring the Server

Chapter 9 Software Management

Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix C Server Error Messages

Appendix D LED Indicators and Switches

Appendix E Troubleshooting Information

Appendix F Server Specifications

Appendix G System Battery

HP ProLiant DL740 Implementation Manual (35 pages)

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HP ProLiant DL740 Quickspecs (36 pages)

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