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Intermittent Server Problems

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SATA DVD+RW Drive Problems

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SAS Disk Drive Problems

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Console Problems

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Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware

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Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware

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Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware on the Server

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61

3 Support and other resources

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Contacting HP

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63

Before you contact HP

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HP contact information

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Subscription service

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HP Insight Remote Support Software

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Related information

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About this document

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Typographic Conventions

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HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier

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Related Documents

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Index

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Table of Contents

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Section	Page
HP Integrity rx2800 i2 Server Installation Guide	1
Table of Contents	3
Abstract	9
1 Overview	11
Server subsystems	11
Internal components	11
Server block diagram	12
I/O subsystem	13
RAID support	14
PCIe MPS 0ptimization	14
Processor subsystem	14
Memory Subsystem	15
Cooling subsystem	15
Power Subsystem	15
Hard drive subsystem	15
Firmware	15
Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager	16
User interface	16
Event IDs for errors and events	17
Controls, ports, and LEDs	17
Front panel controls, ports, and LEDs	17
System Insight Display	18
Storage and media devices	19
Hard drive LEDs	19
Optical drive	21
Rear panel controls, ports, and LEDs	21
Power supply	22
PCIe card slots	23
2 Installing the server	25
Safety Information	25
Installation Sequence and Checklist	26
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server	26
Verifying Site Preparation	26
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage	26
Unpacking the Server	27
Checking the Inventory	27
Returning Damaged Equipment	27
Unloading the Server With a Lifter	27
Installing Additional Components	27
Installing a hot-plug SAS hard drive	28
Installing a hot-Swap power supply	29
Access panel	30
PCI riser cage	31
Expansion slot covers	31
Expansion boards	32
Half-length expansion board	32
Full-length expansion board	33
DIMMs	34
Memory configurations	34
Memory riser board locations and slot IDs	34
Supported DIMM sizes	35
Memory loading rules and guidelines	35
Installing DIMMs	35
Installing a processor	37
Processor Load Order	37
Installing a processor and heatsink module	39
Completing installation	44
Installing the server into a rack or pedestal	44
Rack installation	44
HP rack	44
Non-HP rack	44
Pedestal kit installation	45
Connecting Server Cables	45
AC Input Power	45
Power States	45
Applying Standby Power to the Server	46
Connecting to the LAN	46
Connecting and Setting Up the Console	46
Setting Up the Console	46
Connecting to a host console	47
Physical access	47
iLO 3 MP LAN	47
HP-UX	47
Setup Checklist	48
Preparation	48
Determining the Physical iLO 3 MP Access Method	48
Determining the iLO 3 MP LAN Configuration Method	49
Configuring the iLO 3 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS	49
Configuring the iLO 3 MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port	50
Logging In to the iLO 3 MP	51
Additional Setup	51
Modifying User Accounts and Default Password	52
Setting Up Security	52
Security Access Settings	53
Accessing the Host Console	53
Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command	53
Interacting with the iLO 3 MP Using the Web GUI	53
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA	54
Powering On and Powering Off the Server	54
Power States	54
Powering On the Server	55
Powering On the Server Using the iLO 3 MP	55
Powering On the Server Manually	55
Powering Off the Server	55
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO 3 MP	55
Powering Off the Server Manually	56
Verifying Installed Components In the Server	56
Installation Troubleshooting	58
Troubleshooting Methodology	58
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button	58
Server Does Not Power On	59
UEFI Menu is Not Available	59
Operating System Does Not Boot	60
Operating System Boots with Problems	60
Intermittent Server Problems	60
SATA DVD+RW Drive Problems	60
SAS Disk Drive Problems	60
Console Problems	60
Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware	61
Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware	61
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware on the Server	61
3 Support and other resources	63
Contacting HP	63
Before you contact HP	63
HP contact information	63
Subscription service	63
HP Insight Remote Support Software	63
Related information	64
About this document	64
Typographic Conventions	64
HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier	65
Related Documents	65

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