HP ProLiant DL380 User Manual

70 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server User Guide
− 2.4-GHz and 2.8 GHz models— up to 4 GB active memory and 2 GB
online spare memory
− 3.06-GHz or greater models—up to 8 GB of active memory and 4 GB of
online spare memory
Refer to "DIMM Slots (on page 19)" for DIMM slot locations and bank
assignments.
Online Spare Memory Configuration
In the online spare configuration, the ROM automatically configures the last
populated bank as the spare memory. If only banks A and B are populated,
bank B is the spare bank. If banks A, B, and C are populated, bank C is the spare
bank. If DIMMs in a non-spare bank exceed the limit for the single-bit
correctable errors threshold as defined by the Pre-Failure Warranty, the system
copies the memory contents of the failing bank to the spare bank. The system
then deactivates the failing bank and automatically switches over to the spare
bank.
For online spare memory support, you must observe the following guidelines:
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The ROM must be up to date.
DIMMs installed in a spare bank must be of equal or greater capacity than
the DIMMs installed in other banks.
For example, if bank A is populated with two 256-MB DIMMs and bank B is
populated with two 512-MB DIMMs, bank C must be populated with two
512-MB or greater DIMMs in order for online spare memory support to
function properly.
After installing DIMMs, use RBSU to configure the system for online spare
memory support ("Configuring Online Spare Memory" on page 118).
DIMM Installation Guidelines
You must observe the following guidelines when installing additional memory:
Always install memory in pairs of two identical DIMMs.
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HP ProLiant DL380 Specifications

General

Product Line	ProLiant
Server Type	Rack Server
Rack Height	2U
Processor Type	Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory Type	DDR4
Storage Options	SAS, SATA, SSD
Storage Controller Type	HPE Smart Array controllers
RAID Options	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Network Options	Embedded 1GbE or 10GbE
Power Supply Options	Redundant power supplies available, various wattage options
Management	iLO (Integrated Lights-Out)
Expansion Slots	PCIe 3.0
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux, VMware
Processor Cores	Up to 28 cores per processor

Summary

Server Component Identification

Front Panel Components and Indicators

Identifies front panel components, LEDs, and buttons and their status.

Rear Panel Components and Indicators

Identifies rear panel connectors, LEDs, and buttons and their status.

System Board Components and Indicators

Details system board components, switches, and indicator lights for diagnostics.

SCSI, Expansion Slot, and Drive Components

Covers SCSI backplane, hot-plug drives, PCI hot-plug, riser cage, fans, and power components.

Battery-Backed Write Cache Components

Details battery-backed write cache enabler LEDs and their status meanings.

Server Operations

Powering the Server

Instructions for safely powering the server on and off, with important precautions.

Rack Installation Procedures

Covers extending, securing, and accessing the server in a rack environment.

Server Setup

Installation Services and Rack Planning

Details optional HP installation services and rack environment planning.

Server Installation and Configuration

Guides initial setup, rack mounting, powering up, and OS installation.

Hardware Options Installation

Processor and Memory Installation

Details processor and memory installation procedures and guidelines.

Storage and Tape Drive Installation

Covers adding hot-plug SCSI hard drives and tape drives.

Power, Cooling, and Expansion Board Installation

Details installing power supplies, fans, battery cache, and expansion boards.

Server Cabling

SCSI Cabling Configurations

Explains various SCSI cabling methods and their setup for drive connectivity.

Drive and Component Cabling

Details cabling for drives, power, and internal/external components.

Server Configuration and Utilities

Setup Utilities and Configuration

Explains ROM-based setup, ROM utilities, and system configuration tools.

Software, Drivers, and Agents

Covers installation software, diagnostics, drivers, and management agents.

Server Specific Troubleshooting

Hardware Configuration and Startup Issues

Addresses minimum requirements, error messages, and startup failures.

Diagnostic Steps and Boot Problems

Guides through troubleshooting steps for boot issues and post-boot problems.

Battery Replacement

System Battery Replacement

Details the procedure for removing and replacing the system board battery.

Regulatory Compliance Notices

FCC and Regional Compliance

Covers FCC, Canadian, EU, and other regional compliance statements.

Laser and Battery Safety Notices

Details laser device notices and battery replacement warnings.

Electrostatic Discharge

ESD Prevention and Grounding Methods

Explains precautions and methods to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.

Server Specifications

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Lists server dimensions, weight, power, and operating environmental conditions.

Technical Support

Support Resources and Contact Information

Provides contact details and resources for technical assistance.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Glossary of Terms

Defines common acronyms and abbreviations used in the manual.

Index

Document Index

An alphabetical index of terms and topics covered in the user guide.