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Contents

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Powering Up the Server

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2-24

Powering Down the Server

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2-25

Chapter 3

Installing Hardware Options

Non-Hot-Plug Area Access

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3-2

Accessing and Installing Processors

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3-2

Accessing the System Board Components

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3-9

Accessing the Memory Expansion Board

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3-11

Accessing the Peripheral Board Components

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3-16

Removing the Peripheral Board

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3-17

Hot-Plug Areas

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3-18

Accessing PCI Hot Plug Expansion Slots

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3-18

Accessing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives

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3-24

Removing Hot-Plug Hard Drives

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3-26

Hot-Plug Power Supplies

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3-27

Hot-Plug Fans

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3-29

Chapter 4

Integrated Management Log

Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log

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4-1

Compaq Insight Manager

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4-2

Viewing the Event List

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4-2

Printing the Event List

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4-2

Compaq Survey Utility

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4-3

Chapter 5

PCI Hot Plug Technology

PCI Hot Plug System

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5-2

PCI Hot Plug Application

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5-2

PCI Hot Plug Feature

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PCI Hot Plug Button

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PCI Hot Plug LED Indicators

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PCI Hot Plug Application Support

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5-5

Novell intraNetWare Configuration Manager Console

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Navigating the NCMCON Menus

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5-6

Performing Hot-Plug Actions

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5-6

PCI Hot Plug Utility for Microsoft Windows NT

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5-9

Performing Hot-Plug Actions

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Compaq PCI Hot Plug Utility Messages

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Section	Page
ProLiant 6400R Setup and Installation Guide	1
Notice Page	2
Table of Contents	3
About This Guide	9
Text Conventions	9
Symbols in Text	10
Symbols on Equipment	10
Rack Stability	12
Getting Help	12
Compaq Technical Support	12
Compaq Website	13
Compaq Authorized Reseller	13
Chapter 1: Server Features	14
System Board Features	15
Processors and Processor Power Modules	15
Cache Memory and System Architecture	15
Expansion Slots	16
PCI Hot-Plug	16
System Fans	16
Internal Drive Bays	17
Internal 1-Inch Wide Ultra2 SCSI Hot-Plug Drive Bays	17
Internal Removable Media Drive Bays	17
Power Supplies	17
Hot-Plug Power Supply Advanced Features	17
System Power Supplies Management Guidelines	17
Memory Board Features	18
Peripheral Board Features	18
SCSI	18
Video	19
ROM	19
Supported External Interfaces	19
Network Interface Controller Board Features	19
Network Interface Controller	19
NIC Software Features	20
High-Availability Features	20
Server Management Features and Configuration Tools	20
Compaq SmartStart	20
Compaq System Configuration Utility	21
Compaq Operating System Utilities	21
Compaq Integrated Management Log	21
Compaq Insight Manager	22
Compaq Integrated Remote Console	22
Compaq Survey Utility	22
Automatic Server Recovery-2	23
Diagnostics Tools	23
Supported Drive Configurations	23
Maximum SCSI Configuration	23
Maximum Fibre Channel Configuration	24
Security Features	24
Software Security	24
Hardware Security	24
Major Hardware Options	25
Front Panel Components	26
Rear Panel Components	27
Routine Maintenance	28
Warranty	28
Server Registration	28
Chapter 2: Rack-Mountable Server Installation	29
Installation Choices	29
Using the Compaq Optional Installation Service	29
Using the Procedures in this Chapter	29
Installation CDs	30
Installation Overview	31
Preparing the Server	32
Optimum Environment	32
Space Requirements	32
Power Requirements	32
Grounding Requirements	33
Temperature Requirements	33
Airflow Requirements	34
Unpacking the Server	35
Rack Warnings and Precautions	35
Server Warnings and Precautions	35
Locating Materials	36
Preparing the Rack Mounting Brackets and Slide Rail Assemblies	39
Attaching the Bracket Rail to the Rack Mounting Bracket	40
Attaching the Rack Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack	42
Marking the Rack with the Template	42
Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame	43
Attaching the Rack Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack	44
Attaching Handles to the Server	46
Installing the Server into the Rack	46
Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket and Cable Management Arm	48
Installing the Cable Management Arm Bracket	48
Attaching the Cable Management Arm	48
Cabling the Server	51
Powering Up the Server	52
Powering Down the Server	53
Chapter 3: Installing Hardware Options	54
Non-Hot-Plug Area Access	55
	55
Tool Needed:	55
Accessing and Installing Processors	55
Installing a Processor and Processor Power Module (PPM)	56
Accessing the System Board Components	62
Accessing the Memory Expansion Board	63
Removing the Memory Expansion Board	64
Installing Additional DIMMs	66
Address Bit Permuting	68
Accessing the Peripheral Board Components	69
Removing the Peripheral Board	70
Hot-Plug Areas	70
Accessing PCI Hot-Plug Expansion Slots	71
Replacing PCI Expansion Boards	71
Accessing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	76
Important Guidelines About Replacing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	76
Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	77
Removing Hot-Plug Hard Drives	78
Hot-Plug Power Supplies	79
Accessing and Installing Hot-Plug Power Supplies	79
Power Supply LEDs	80
Removing a Hot-Plug Power Supply	80
Hot-Plug Fans	81
Front Panel Fan LED	81
Accessing Hot-Plug Fans	82
Removing Hot-Plug Fans	84
Installing a Hot-Plug Fan	84
Chapter 4: Integrated Management Log	86
Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log	86
Compaq Insight Manager	87
Viewing the Event List	87
Printing the Event List	87
Compaq Survey Utility	88
Chapter 5: PCI Hot-Plug Technology	89
PCI Hot-Plug System	90
PCI Hot-Plug Application	90
PCI Hot-Plug Feature	91
PCI Hot-Plug Button	91
PCI Hot-Plug LED Indicators	91
PCI Hot-Plug Application Support	93
Novell intraNetWare Configuration Manager Console	94
Navigating the NCMCON Menus	94
Performing Hot-Plug Actions	94
Replacing an Adapter	95
Removing an Adapter	95
Viewing Slot Detail Information	95
Novell intraNetWare Operating System Messages	96
PCI Hot Plug Utility for Microsoft Windows NT	97
Performing Hot-Plug Actions	97
Connecting to a Remote Machine	98
Replacing an Adapter	98
Compaq PCI Hot-Plug Utility Messages	98
Chapter 6: Cabling Guidelines	99
Network Interface Controller (NIC)	99
Connecting the Network Cables	99
External Cabling	100
SCSI Cabling	101
SCSI Buses	101
SCSI A Bus	102
Determining Cabling Needs	102
Internal Cabling with Integrated Controller or Additional SCSI Adapter	103
SCSI Cabling	104
PCI Hot-Plug Cabling	104
IDE Media Cabling	104
Power Cabling	104
Securing the Power Cord	105
Chapter 7: Server Configuration and Utilities	106
Compaq SmartStart	106
Installing the SmartStart and Support Software CD	107
Opening the Internal CD-ROM Tray Manually	107
Compaq System Configuration Utility	108
Installing an Operating System	108
SMP Operating System Support	109
Diagnostics and Other Utilities	109
Prefailure Warranty	110
Compaq Insight Manager Alert	110
Loading Compaq Device Drivers	110
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices	111
Federal Communications Commission Notice	111
Class A Equipment	112
Class B Equipment	112
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo - United States Only	113
Modifications	113
Cables	113
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)	114
Class A Equipment	114
Class B Equipment	114
European Union Notice	114
Japanese Notice	115
Taiwanese Notice	115
Laser Devices	116
Laser Safety Warnings	116
Compliance with CDRH Regulations	116
Compliance with International Regulations	116
Laser Product Label	117
Laser Information	117
Battery Replacement Notice	117
Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge	119
Grounding Methods	120
Appendix C: Switch Settings	121
Maintenance Configuration Switch Functions (SW1)	121
Core Frequency Switch (SW2 and SW3)	122
Appendix D: LED Indicators	123
Front Panel LED Indicators	123
System Board Interlock LED Indicators	124
Power Supply LED Indicators	126
PCI Hot-Plug LED Indicators	126
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	130
Hot-Plug Fan LED Indicators	130
Locating Hot-Plug Fan LED Indicators	131
Front Panel Fan LED Indicators	132
Hot-Plug Fan LED Status	132