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Compaq ProLiant 1850R Setup and Installation Guide

Contents

About This Guide

Text Conventions

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Symbols in Text

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Symbols on Equipment

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Rack Stability

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Getting Help

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Compaq Web Site

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Chapter 1

Compaq ProLiant 1850R Features

ProLiant 1850R

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ProLiant 1850R Front View

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Thumbscrew Identification

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ProLiant 1850R Rear Components

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Locating ProLiant 1850R Server Internal Components

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Industry Support

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Standard Features

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Processors and Processor Power Modules

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ProLiant 1850R System Memory

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Expansion Slots

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Disk Controller

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Integrated Network Controller

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Mass Storage

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Mass Storage

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Standard Interfaces

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Video

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ROM

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Hot Plug Power Supply

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Warranty

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Server Management and Configuration

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Default Configuration

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Compaq SmartStart

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Server Management

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Fault Tolerance

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Compaq Insight Manager

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Compaq System Configuration Utility

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Compaq ProLiant 1850R Compaq ProLiant 1850R Setup and Installation Guide - Page 3

Table of Contents, About This Guide,

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Section	Page
Compaq ProLiant 1850R Setup and Installation Guide	1
Notice Page	2
Table of Contents	3
Text Conventions	11
Symbols in Text	12
Symbols on Equipment	12
Rack Stability	13
Getting Help	13
Compaq Web Site	13
Telephone Numbers	14
Chapter 1: Compaq ProLiant 1850R Features	15
ProLiant 1850R	15
ProLiant 1850R Front View	17
	17
ProLiant 1850R with Wide Ultra SCSI-3	17
ProLiant 1850R with Wide Ultra2 SCSI	18
Thumbscrew Identification	20
ProLiant 1850R Rear Components	21
Locating ProLiant 1850R Server Internal Components	22
Inside View of the ProLiant 1850R Server	22
Industry Support	23
Standard Features	23
Processors and Processor Power Modules	23
ProLiant 1850R System Memory	24
Expansion Slots	24
Disk Controller	25
Integrated Network Controller	26
Mass Storage	26
Wide Ultra SCSI-3 Models	26
Mass Storage	28
Wide Ultra2 SCSI Models	28
Standard Interfaces	29
Video	30
ROM	30
Hot Plug Power Supply	30
Warranty	30
Server Managementand Configuration	31
Default Configuration	31
Compaq SmartStart	32
Server Management	32
Fault Tolerance	33
Compaq Insight Manager	33
Compaq System Configuration Utility	34
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)	34
Compaq Integrated Remote Console	35
Status LEDs	36
Front Panel Status LEDs	36
Hot-Plug Power Supply LED	37
RJ-45 LED Indicators	37
Security Features	37
Diagnostics	38
Pre-Failure Warranty	38
Insight Manager Alert	38
Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview	39
Rack Warnings and Precautions	41
Server Warnings and Precautions	42
The Optimum Environment	43
Space Requirements	43
Power Requirements	43
Grounding	44
Temperature Requirements	44
Airflow Requirements	45
Blanking Panels	45
Installation Sequence	46
Unpacking the Rack Server	48
Locating Materials	48
Installing Expansion Boards and Other Major Hardware Options	50
Preparing the Rack Mounting Brackets and Slide Rail Assemblies	51
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Slide Rail Assembly Components	51
Attaching the Outer Bracket Rail to the Rack Mounting Bracket	52
Attaching the Rack Mounting Bracket and Slide Assembly to the Rack	58
Measuring with the Template	58
Inserting Cage Nuts in the Rack Frame	59
Attaching the Rack Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack	60
Attaching Server Rails to the Server	63
Attaching the Server Bracket to the Server	63
Loading the Rack Server	64
Attaching the Cable Management Arm	66
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices	68
Powering Up the Server	71
Configuring the Server with Compaq SmartStart	72
Using the Power Switch	74
Using Diagnostics Tools	74
Registering Your Server	75
Routine Maintenance	75
Optional Installation Service	75
Chapter 3: Installing Hardware Options	76
Accessing Non Hot-Plug Areas	77
Accessing Processors, Memory Sockets, and System Board	77
Installing a Processor and Processor Power Module	79
Installing a Processor Power Module	82
Adding Memory to the ProLiant 1850R Server	83
Maximum Memory Configuration	84
Installing DIMMs	85
Identifying Expansion Slots	85
Installing an Expansion Board	87
Removing Expansion Board Shipping Bracket	89
Replacing the Riser Board and Riser Board Brace	89
Replacing the Riser Board and Riser Board Brace	89
Installing Removable Media Devices	91
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General Installation Guidelines	91
Installing ProLiant 1850R Mass Storage Devices	92
Replacing the 1.44-MB Diskette Drive (Floppy Drive)	94
Removing the 1.44-MB Diskette Drive (floppy drive)	94
Installing the 1.44-MB Diskette Drive (Floppy Drive)	96
Enabling the Power Switch Security Feature	96
When the power switch security feature is enabled it protects the server from being shut down due to unintentional contact with the power switch. In the enabled mode you must use a slender rod (such as the eraser end of a pencil) to depress the center c	96
Replacing the CD-ROM Drive	98
Removing the CD-ROM Drive	98
Installing the CD-ROM Drive	98
Attaching Mass Storage Devices	99
Installing External Storage Devices	99
Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay	99
Installing a Half-Height Device	102
Installing a Full-Height Device (DLT Tape Drive)	104
Accessing the Hot-Plug Areas	106
Installing Hot-Plug Wide Ultra SCSI-3 Drives	106
Installing Hot-Plug Wide Ultra2 SCSI Drives	107
SCSI ID Numbers for Wide Ultra SCSI-3 Models	107
SCSI ID Numbers for Wide Ultra2 SCSI Models	108
Installing a Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply	109
Chapter 4: Cabling Guidelines	113
Connecting the Power Cord and Peripheral Devices	113
Rear Panel Connectors	114
Internal Connectors	115
Cabling the Server’s Rear Panel Cables	116
Additional Mass Storage Devices	118
SCSI Hard Drive Installation Guidelines	119
Completing the Installation Process	119
ProLiant 1850R Server Cable Kit Contents	120
SCSI Cable Connectors	122
SCSI Cabling Guidelines	123
Determining the Cables you Need	123
Internal SCSI Cabling Guide For Compaq ProLiant 1850R Servers	124
Internal Cabling	125
External Cabling for Primary Storage Only	127
External Cabling for Secondary Storage	128
ProLiant 1850R Cabling Examples	129
Connecting an Array Controller to the Hot-Plug Drive Cage Backplane Board	129
Cabling a DLT Tape Drive to SCSI Port 2	130
Cabling a Half-Height Tape Drive SCSI Port 2	130
ProLiant 1850R Maximum External Storage Cabling	131
Connecting Three Array Controllers For Maximum External Storage Capability	131
Chapter 5: Server Configuration and Utilities	132
Compaq System Configuration Utility	132
Resolving Resource Conflicts	133
Starting the SystemConfiguration Utility	134
System Configuration UtilityMain Menu	134
System Configuration Menu	135
Drive Array Configuration	136
Setting Power-On Defaults	137
System Partition	137
Creating a New System Partition	137
Verifying the System Partition	138
Upgrading the System Partition	138
Configuration Backup	139
Configuration Backup andConfiguration History Files	139
Configuring PCI Boards Automatically	140
Removing Boards	140
Installing an Operating System	140
Single Processor Operating Support	140
SMP Operating System Support	141
Loading Compaq Device Drivers	142
Novell Device Drivers from Compaq	142
Compaq SmartStart Installation	143
Manual Installation	143
Special Considerations	143
Microsoft Windows NT Device Drivers from Compaq	144
Compaq SmartStart Installation	145
Manual Installation	145
Special Considerations	145
SCO OpenServer and SCO UnixWareDevice Drivers from Compaq	146
Special Considerations	147
IBM OS/2 Device Drivers from Compaq	148
Compaq SmartStart Installation	149
Manual installation	149
Retail Installation	150
SunSolaris Device Drivers from Compaq	150
Banyan Vines Device Drivers from Compaq	150
Manual installation	151
Diagnostics and Other Utilities	151
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Controller Naming Conventions	152
Chapter 6: Integrated Management Log	154
Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log	154
Compaq Insight Manager	155
Viewing the Event List	155
Printing the Event List	156
Compaq Survey Utility	156
List of Events	157
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices	159
Federal Communications Commission Notice	159
Modifications	159
Cables	160
Canadian Notice	161
Avis Canadien	161
European Union Notice	161
Japanese Notice	161
Taiwan Notice	162
Laser Devices	162
Laser Safety Warnings	162
Compliance with CDRH Regulations	162
Compliance with International Regulations	163
Laser Product Label	163
Laser Information	163
Battery Replacement Notice	164
Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge	165
Grounding Methods	165
Appendix C: Power Cord Set Requirements	167
General Requirements	167
Country-Specific Requirements	168
Appendix D: Installing a New Battery	169
System Board Battery Replacement	169
Installing the System Board Battery	170
Appendix E: Switches and Jumpers	173
Setting System Board Switches	173
System Configuration Switch Settings (S1 Settings)	174
Processor Switch Settings	175
NIC Operating Mode	176
SCSI Device Jumper Settings	176
System Board Battery Jumper Settings	177
Appendix F: Specifications and Connector Interfaces	178
ProLiant 1850R Specifications	178
Connector Interfaces	179
Appendix G: Updating LAN Drivers	180
Introduction	180
Operating Systems Requiring Special LAN Driver Installation	180
Installing NetWare Lan Drivers	180
For Novell Products (NSSD) version 3.22A diskettes	181
LAN Driver Update Procedure intraNetWare for Small Business from Compaq	181
Setup intraNetWare for Small Business from Compaq	182
LAN Driver Update Procedure NetWare for Small Business 4.11	184
Setup NetWare for Small Business 4.11	184
LAN Driver Update Procedure For NetWare 3.2	185
Installing Windows NT 4.0 LAN Drivers	185
For Windows NT 4.0 (NTSSD) version 2.08 diskettes	185
LAN Driver Installation Procedure for Window NT 4.0	186
Installing IBM OS/2 LAN Drivers	186
LAN Driver update procedure for IBM Operating Systems	186
Installing Banyan VINES LAN Driver	187
LAN Driver update procedure for Banyan Vines versions 6.X, 7.X and 8.x.	187
Installing SunSoft Solaris 2.5.1, 2.6, and Later Versions (Intel Platforms) LAN Drivers	189