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HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen9 Server User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Component identification Front panel components Item Description Media drive bays USB 3.0 connectors Drive cage bay Front panel LEDs and buttons Component identification...
Item Description Status UID button/LED Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue: • 1 flash per second = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress • 4 flashes per second = iLO manual soft reboot sequence initiated • 8 flashes per second = iLO manual hard reboot sequence in progress Off = Deactivated Power On/Standby button and system power...
Rear panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status UID LED Solid blue = Activated Flashing blue: • 1 flash per second = Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress • 4 flashes per second = iLO manual soft reboot sequence initiated •...
System maintenance switch Position Default Function Off = iLO security is enabled. On = iLO security is disabled. Off = System configuration can be changed. On = System configuration is locked. Reserved Reserved Off = Power-on password is enabled. On = Power-on password is disabled. Off = No function On = ROM reads system configuration as invalid.
administrators is to restart the system. Resetting the system erases any information which could support problem analysis, but the NMI feature preserves that information by performing a memory dump before a system reset. To force the system to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, do one of the following: •...
Hot-plug drive definitions Item Status Definition Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application. Flashing blue The drive carrier firmware is being updated or requires an update. Activity ring Rotating green Drive activity. No drive activity. Do not remove Solid white Do not remove the drive.
Item Status Definition Flashing amber The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail. Solid amber The drive has failed. The drive is not configured by a RAID controller. The blue Locate LED is behind the release lever and is visible when illuminated. IMPORTANT: The Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller is only available in UEFI Boot Mode.
Operations Server warnings and cautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shockserver, or damage to the equipment, disconnect the power cord to remove power from the .
Powering up the server Procedure 1. Connect each power cord to the server. 2. Connect each power cord to the power source. 3. Press the Power On/Standby button. The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.
Removing the access panel WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, and expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.
Installing the access panel Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server. 3. Remove the bezel. 4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up. 5. Install the access panel: a.
Removing the air baffle CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open. Procedure 1.
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Install the access panel. Install the bezel. 10. Return the server to an upright position. 11. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 12. Power up the server. Operations...
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operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the server.
Installing hardware options Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to Hardware options installation. Installing the operating system This ProLiant server does not ship with provisioning media. Everything needed to manage and install the system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
Registering the server To experience quicker service and more efficient support, register the product at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product Registration website. Registering the server...
Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
Install the access panel. 10. Install the bezel. 11. Return the server to an upright position. 12. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 13. Power up the server. Installing a slim optical disk drive option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
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Install the slim optical disk drive into the drive cage. a. Slide the slim optical disk drive into the drive cage. b. Install the two T-15 screws and secure the drive into the cage. c. Install four M3 screws from the server front panel to each side of the drive cage. 10.
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11. Insert the optical drive assembly into the media bay until it clicks into place. 12. Connect the SATA/power Y-cable. a. Connect the 4-pin end of the SATA/Power Y-cable to the 4-pin cable from the power supply. b. Connect the right angle SATA end of the SATA/Power Y-cable to the system board. c.
13. Install the air baffle. 14. Install the access panel. 15. Install the bezel. 16. Return the server to an upright position. 17. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 18. Power up the server. Installing a 350W (E-star 2.0) non-hot-plug power supply option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
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Install the 350W power supply. a. Slide the power supply into the chassis. b. Secure the power supply with four screws. 10. Connect the power supply cables. a. 24-pin power cable to the system board. b. 4-pin power cable to the system board. c.
11. Install the air baffle. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Install the bezel. 14. Return the server to an upright position. 15. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 16. Power up the server. Installing a redundant power supply enablement option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
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Remove the power supply. 10. Install the RPS cage. a. Slide the RPS cage into the chassis. b. Secure the RPS cage with four screws. Hardware options installation...
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11. Install the RPS backplane module: a. Route the power supply cables through the media drive bays. b. Align the pins on the chassis and slide the RPS backplane module through the media drive bays. c. Tighten the thumbscrew. 12. Install the first power input module into the lower bay. Hardware options installation...
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CAUTION: The default and redundant power supplies in the server must have the same output power capacity. Verify that all power supplies have the same part number and label color. The system becomes unstable and might shut down if it detects mismatched power supplies. 13.
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14. Connect the power supply cables. a. 24-pin power cable to the system board. b. 4-pin power cable to the system board. c. 10-pin to 8-pin power cable to the drive cage backplane or non-hot-plug drive cable. d. RPS cable to the system board. •...
• Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive configuration For RPS cable routing to a slim optical disk drive or a drive enablement option, see "Storage cabling." 15. Install the air baffle. 16. Install the access panel. 17. Install the bezel. 18. Return the server to an upright position. 19.
The default drive cage may alternatively be replaced with an optional eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive cage to support up to eight hot-plug SFF drives. If the optional eight-bay SFF drive cage is installed, the server supports four SFF drives using the embedded storage controller. An optional storage controller is required to support up to eight SFF drives.
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Use the screws on the drive cage to install the drives. Install the drive cage into the chassis. Hardware options installation...
10. Connect all drive cables. 11. Install the air baffle. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Install the bezel. 14. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 15. Power up the server. Installing a hot-plug drive For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Procedure 1. Remove the bezel. 2. Remove the drive blank. 3. Prepare the drive. 4. Install the drive. 5. Determine the status of the drive LEDs. To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Storage Administrator User Guide. Drive cable options Use these drive cable options to support a Host Bus Adapter or a Smart Array Controller.
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Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server. Remove the bezel. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up. Remove the access panel. Remove the air baffle.
Installing a Smart Array Controler Mini-SAS cable option For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server. Remove the bezel.
Storage controller options The server ships with an embedded Dynamic Smart Array B140i Controller. This embedded controller is supported in UEFI Boot Mode only. For more information about the controller and its features, see the HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i RAID Controller User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Upgrade options exist for an integrated array controller.
Installing a storage controller and FBWC module options For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server. Remove the bezel.
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Locate the appropriate PCIe slot on the system board. 10. Open the PCIe slot cover retainer and remove the slot blank. 11. Install the storage controller. Hardware options installation...
12. Install the PCIe slot cover retainer. 13. If you installed a cache module on the storage controller, connect the cache module cable to the system board connector. For cache module cabling information, see "FBWC cabling." 14. Connect all necessary cables to the storage controller and drive cage backplane. For internal drive cabling information, see "Storage cabling."...
Install the Smart Storage Battery, then connect the battery cable to the Smart Storage Battery connector on the system board. 10. Install a front PCI fan. 11. Install the air baffle. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Install the bezel. 14.
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Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server. Remove the bezel. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up. Remove the access panel. Remove the air baffle.
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11. Insert the drive carrier into the media drive bay until the carrier locks into place. 12. Connect the drive cables. a. Connect and secure the SATA cable. b. Connect the power cable. Hardware options installation...
13. Install a front PCI fan. 14. Install the air baffle. 15. Install the access panel. 16. Install the bezel. 17. Return the server to an upright position. 18. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 19.
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Insert the tape drive into the media drive bay. 10. Connect the drive cables. a. Connect and secure the USB cable. b. Connect the power cables. • 350W non redundant-power supply configuration Hardware options installation...
• Redundant power supply configuration 11. Install a front PCI fan. 12. Install the air baffle. 13. Install the access panel. 14. Install the bezel. 15. Return the server to an upright position. 16. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 17.
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Remove the bezel. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up. Remove the access panel. Remove the air baffle. Install the SSD module onto the M.2 SSD snablement board. a. Insert the SSD module into the SSD slot at a 45 degree angle, then gently press the module down against the M.2 SSD enablement board.
10. Close the PCIe slot cover retainer. 11. Connect one end of the SATA cables to the enablement board and connect the other end to the SATA connectors on the system board. Port 1 connects to SATA 5 and port 2 connects to SATA 6. 12.
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CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank. Procedure Power down the server. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server. Remove the bezel.
a. Connect one end of the Mini-SAS cable to the backplane and the other end to the system board. b. Connect the power cable to the backplane. 11. Install the hot-plug drives. The hot-plug drive cage allows accessing storage drives from the server front bezel. The hot-plug drive cage only supports hot-plug drives.
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Install the drive cage assembly. 10. Connect the drive backplane cables. a. Connect one end of the Mini-SAS cable to the backplane and the other end to the system board. Port 1 of the hot-plug drive backplane supports drives 1 to 4. Port 2 of the hot-plug drive backplane supports drives 5-8.
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• Mini-SAS Y-cable connected from backplane connectors 1 and 2 to a Smart Array Controller • Mini-SAS cables connected from backplane connectors 1 and 2 to a Host Bus Adapter Hardware options installation...
NOTE: A storage controller option is required to support more than 4 drives. 11. Install the hot-plug drives. The hot-plug drive cage allows accessing storage drives from the server front bezel. The hot-plug drive cage only supports hot-plug drives. Non-hot-plug drives installed in a hot-plug drive cage will fail. Populate drive bays, based on the drive numbering sequence.
Remove the air baffle. Install the device adapter on the system board. Install the air baffle. Install the access panel. 10. Install the bezel. 11. Return the server to an upright position. 12. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 13.
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Type Rank Capacity Native speed Voltage UDIMM Single 4 GB 2133 MT/s UDIMM Single 8 GB 2133 MT/s UDIMM Dual 8 GB 2133 MT/s UDIMM Dual 16 GB 2133 MT/s Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 processor, 3.50-GHz Intel Pentium G4560 processor, 3.60-GHz Intel Pentium G4600 processor, 3.90-GHz Intel Core i3-7100 processor, or 4.00-GHz Intel Core i3-7300 processor: Type Rank...
DIMM type DIMM rank Maximm capacitiy UDIMM Single-rank (8 GB) UDIMM Dual-rank (16 GB) Memory subsystem architecture Channel Population order Slot number DIMM slots are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the population order. Slot numbers are reported by ROM messages during boot and are used for error reporting. For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
• A white DIMM slot indicates the first slot of a channel (2-A, 4-B). • Memory speed support depends on the type of processor installed. For more information, see the technical specification of the installed processor. • The server supports up to 2400 MT/s ECC UDIMMs. •...
Setting up the HPE PS1810-24G Switch (optional) If you intend to use the server with the companion PS 1810-24G Switch, follow the procedures in this section. For more information on switch-related settings and operational procedures, see the documentation for your switch model on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Use these instructions to install and enable a TPM on a supported server. This procedure includes three sections in the following chapter: • Installing the Trusted Platform Module board. • Retaining the recovery key/password. • Enabling the Trusted Platform Module. Enabling the TPM requires accessing the BIOS/Platform Configuration 9RBSU0 in the UEFI System Utilities.
Install the TPM security rivet by pressing the rivet firmly into the system board. Install the air baffle. 10. Install the access panel. 11. Install the bezel. 12. Return the server to an upright position. 13. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 14.
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module Procedure 1. During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access System Utilities. 2. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security. 3. Select Trusted Platform Module Options and press the Enter key. 4.
Cabling Cabling overview This section provides guidelines to help make informed decisions about cabling the server and hardware options to optimize performance. For information on cabling peripheral components, see the white paper on high-density deployment at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or crimped.
System fan cabling Front PCI fan option cabling Slim optical disk drive option cabling • Slim optical disk drive to 350W non-redundant power supply System fan cabling...
Item Description Optical disk drive power cable SATA cable 4-pin power cable to 4-pin power supply extension cable • Slim optical disk drive to redundant power supply Item Description Optical disk drive power cable SATA cable 4-pin power cable to 4-pin power supply extension cable Power supply cabling Power supply cabling...
Item Description 8-pin drive power cable 4-pin power cable 24-pin power cable • Eight-bay SFF hot-plug drive configuration Item Description 8-pin drive power cable 4-pin power cable 24-pin power cable Redundant power supply cabling • Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive configuration Redundant power supply cabling...
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Item Description 24-pin power supply cable 4-pin power supply cable RPS sideband signal cable 10-pin to 8-pin power supply cable • Four-bay LFF hot-plug drive configuration Item Description 24-pin power supply cable 4-pin power supply cable RPS sideband signal cable 10-pin to 8-pin power supply cable •...
Item Description SATA cable Drive power cable • Drive enablement option to redundant power supply Item Description SATA cable Drive power cable Tape drive option cabling • Tape drive option to 350W non-redundant power supply Tape drive option cabling...
Item Description USB cable Drive power cable Power extension cable Power supply cable • Tape drive option to redundant power supply Item Description USB cable Drive power cable Power supply cable Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cage cabling Four-bay LFF non-hot-plug drive cage cabling...
Active Health System Online and Offline Integrated Management Log Online and Offline Intelligent Provisioning Offline HP Insight Diagnostics Online and Offline HP Insight Remote Support software Online HP Insight Online Online Erase Utility Offline Scripting Toolkit for Windows and Linux Online...
Active Health System The Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system configuration. The Active Health System provides: • Continuous health monitoring of over 1600 system parameters • Logging of all configuration changes • Consolidated health and service alerts with precise time stamps •...
For more information, see Insight Remote Support and Insight Online Setup Guide for ProLiant Servers and BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Insight Remote Support is available as part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Warranty, HPE support services, or Hewlett Packard Enterprise contractual support agreement.
The Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS is not running. To run this utility, boot the server using Intelligent Provisioning. The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and other related data needed for effective server management.
For more information or to download SPP, see one of the following pages on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website: • Service Pack for ProLiant download page • Smart Update: Server Firmware and Driver Updates page Smart Update Manager SUM is a product used to install and update firmware, drivers, and systems software on ProLiant servers. SUM provides a GUI, a command-line scriptable interface, and an interactive command-line scriptable interface.
• Upon the first system power-up • After defaults have been restored Default configuration settings are sufficient for typical server operations; however, you can modify configuration settings as needed. The system prompts you for access to the UEFI System Utilities each time the system is powered up.
When enabled, only firmware components and operating systems with boot loaders that have an appropriate digital signature can execute during the boot process. Only operating systems that support Secure Boot and have an EFI boot loader signed with one of the authorized keys can boot. For more information about supported operating systems, see the UEFI System Utilities and Shell release notes for your server on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
The following message appears: The serial number should only be modified by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on the chassis. 4. To clear the warning, press the Enter key. 5. Enter the serial number and press the Enter key. 6.
• USB 3.0 capable devices operate at USB 2.0 speeds when installed in a USB 2.0 port. • In UEFI Boot Mode, Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides legacy USB support in the preboot environment before the operating system loading for USB 1.0, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 speeds. •...
1. Download the FWUPDATE flash component from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website. 2. Save the FWUPDATE flash components to a USB key. 3. Set the boot order so that the USB key will boot first using one of the following options: •...
5. Select Embedded Applications - Firmware Update - System ROM - Select Firmware File. 6. Select the device containing the flash file. 7. Select the flash file. This step may take a few moments to complete. 8. Select Start firmware update and allow the process to complete. 9.
◦ View the SPP contents ◦ Configure VCRM to update the repository automatically with internet downloads of the latest software and firmware from Hewlett Packard Enterprise • VCA compares installed software versions on the server with updates available in the VCRM managed repository.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HPE ProLiant Gen9 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language: •...
Replacing the system battery WARNING: The server contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery that provides power to the real-time clock. If this battery is not properly handled, a risk of the fire and burns exists.
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10. Install the air baffle. 11. Install the access panel. 12. Install the bezel. 13. Return the server to an upright position. 14. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server. 15. Power up the server. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.
Warranty and regulatory information Warranty information To view the warranty for your product, see the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products document, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts Additional warranty information HPE ProLiant and x86 Servers and Options www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise Servers...
• Belarus: • Kazakhstan: Local representative information Kazakh: • Russia: • Belarus: • Kazakhstan: Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point; for example, 238: 2 for 2002 and 38 for the week of September 9.
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you must follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10° C to 35° C (50° F to 95° F) Nonoperating -30° C to 60° C (-22° F to 140° F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) 10% to 90% Operating, maximum wet bulb temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) 5% to 95% Nonoperating, maximum wet bulb temperature of...
HPE 350 W Power Supply (E-star 1.0) Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Rated input frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz Rated input current 6 A to 3 A Rated input power 427 W at 115 V AC input 427 W at 240 V AC input Efficiency...
Specification Value Maximum peak power 350 W at 115 V AC input 350 W at 230 V AC input Rated output power 350 W HPE 460W CS Gold hot-plug power supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input current...
Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: http://www.hpe.com/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...
For more information about CSR, contact your local service provider or go to the CSR website: http://www.hpe.com/support/selfrepair Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution based on your product's service level.
Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end Array Configuration Utility Advanced Memory Protection application program interface ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Automatic Server Recovery American wire gauge column address strobe Canadian Standards Association Customer Self Repair DDR3 ouble data rate-3 DDR4 double data rate-4...
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NAND Not AND nonmaskable interrupt NVDIMM non-volatile dual in-line memory module NVRAM nonvolatile memory Onboard Administrator PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express power distribution unit POST Power-On Self-Test QR code quick response code RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module REST representational state transfer RoHS...
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VCRM Version Control Repository Manager Acronyms and abbreviations...