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HP ProLiant ML350 G5
Storage Server
installation guide
This guide provides installation and configuration information for the HP
ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server with Microsoft® Windows® Storage
Server 2003 R2.
5697-5855
Part number: 5697-5855
First edition: September 2006

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  • Page 1: Hp Proliant Ml350 G5 Storage Server

    HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server installation guide This guide provides installation and configuration information for the HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server with Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 R2. 5697-5855 Part number: 5697-5855 First edition: September 2006...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Text symbols ..... . . HP technical support ..... .
  • Page 4 Before you begin ..... . Running the Rapid Startup Wizard ....5 Complete system configuration .

  • Page 5: Hp Proliant Ml350 G5 Storage Server

    10 Automatic configuration settings ....11 Proxy server settings ....HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...
  • Page 6 Tables 1 Document conventions ....2 Network access methods ....3 Installation and Configuration checklist .

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    HP ProLiant ML350 G5 1.5 TB Storage Server • HP ProLiant ML350 G5 3 TB Storage Server This guide is available on the HP web site and is also provided as a PDF document on the HP ProLiant Storage Server documentation CD. Intended audience...

  • Page 8: Conventions

    • HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide These documents are available on the Documentation CD or they can be obtained at http://www.hp.com/go/storageservers. Select your product, then click Technical documentation under the Support section. Conventions This document contains the following conventions and symbols: •...

  • Page 9: Text Symbols

    Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) •...

  • Page 10: Hp Subscriber's Choice

    OSEM, are used both as part of the ISEE remote service offering and as standalone tools to HP service customers. They are designed to send a notification only when an event or series of events has occurred that require service action.
  • Page 11 SEA and OSEM are designed to filter these component events and only notify customers and/or HP Services when action needs to be taken to resolve or prevent an outage. As designed they will not report all events. Other utilities are available to monitor real time system state.
  • Page 12 About this guide...

  • Page 13: Setup Overview

    Planning for installation Before you install your HP ProLiant storage server, you need to make a few up-front decisions. Determining a network access method Before beginning setup and startup procedures, you should decide upon an access method to connect to the storage server.

  • Page 14: Deciding Upon A Network Access Method

    DHCP Access? Direct Attach* (mandatory) Remote Remote Direct Integrated Browser Desktop Attach* Lights-Out 2 *Direct Attach requires display, keyboard, and mouse. 5061 Figure 1 Deciding upon a network access method Setup overview...

  • Page 15: Network Access Methods

    HP Inte- Indirectly See the HP grated from the Integrated Lights-Out storage Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) server 2 User connectiv- desktop. Guide for server ac- cess in- structions. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 16: Planning A Network Configuration

    37. Configuration checklist Use the following checklist to make sure you have completed all configuration tasks for your HP ProLiant storage server. The steps for each task are explained in more detail in subsequent chapters of this guide. Setup overview...

  • Page 17: Installation And Configuration Checklist

    "Rapid Startup Wizard" on page 40. 7. Complete system "Complete system configuration. configuration" on page 41. 8. Configure storage server "Configuring storage for Web access, if necessary. server for Web access (optional)" on page 43. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...
  • Page 18 Setup overview...

  • Page 19: Installing The Server

    2 Installing the server To install your HP ProLiant storage server, follow the instructions in the sections below: • Checking kit contents • Becoming familiar with front/back panels • Cabling the server • Powering on the server Checking kit contents Remove the contents, making sure you have all the components shown in the figure below.

  • Page 20: Becoming Familiar With Front/Back Panels

    -O u t A d v a n c e d P a 5054 Figure 2 Kit contents HP ProLiant ML350 End User License Agreement G5 Storage Server (with operating system preloaded) Power cord Certificate of Authenticity...

  • Page 21: Front Panel

    1 2 3 4 5 6 gl0063 Figure 3 Front panel Removable media bays Hot-plug hard drive bays (6–bay drive cage model) USB connectors (2) DVD-RW drive HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 22: Locating And Writing Down The Serial Number

    Before completing the installation portion of this guide, locate and write down the storage server’s serial number, which may be needed to access the HP Storage Server Management console later on during the set up process. The HP ProLiant storage server’s serial number is located in three places:...

  • Page 23: Cabling The Server

    • Top of the storage server • Back of the storage server • Inside the storage server shipping box Cabling the server Connect the cables in the sequence shown in the figure below. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 24: Cable Connections

    gl0081 Figure 5 Cable connections Monitor Mouse iLO 2 cable Keyboard Network cable Power cord connector Power cord connector Installing the server...
  • Page 25 NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, and monitor are used only for the "Direct attach method" on page 29. They are not provided with your storage server. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 26: Powering On The Server

    Powering on the server Power on the server after connecting the cables. Power on server by pushing the power button (1). The power LED (2) illuminates green. gl0082 Figure 6 Power on button When the server powers on, an installation progress screen is displayed.
  • Page 27 Go to "Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console" on page 29 to set up server access. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...
  • Page 28 Installing the server...

  • Page 29: Accessing The Hp Storage Server Management Console

    Before accessing the HP Storage Server Management console, verify that the storage server is completely installed in the rack, and that all cables and cords are connected. To access the HP Storage Server Management console, you can use these access methods: Direct attach To connect directly to the storage server without using the network.

  • Page 30: Using The Remote Browser Method

    Log in to the HP ProLiant Storage Server with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent. The HP ProLiant Data Protection Storage Server Management console and Rapid Startup Wizard will start automatically. NOTE: You can change the administrator name and password when you configure the server using the...

  • Page 31: Internet Options Screen

    ActiveX or Prompt to launch a notice requiring approval before ActiveX is enabled. Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box. If prompted Are you sure you want to change the security settings for this zone click YES. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 32: Using The Remote Desktop Method

    "Configuring the server on the network" on page 37. IMPORTANT: If you are using the remote browser method to access the HP Storage Server Management console and Rapid Startup Wizard, always close the remote session before closing your Internet browser. Closing the Internet browser does not close the remote session.
  • Page 33 DHCP server, you can substitute the IP address for the serial number and hyphen (-). For example: 192.100.0.1. Log in to the HP ProLiant Storage Server with the default user name administrator and the password hpinvent. The HP ProLiant Data Protection Storage Server Management console and Rapid Startup Wizard will start automatically.

  • Page 34: Using The Integrated Lights-Out 2 Method

    2 is connected to a network running DNS and DHCP, you can use it immediately without changing any settings. For more information on using HP iLO 2, see the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide. Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console...

  • Page 35: Ilo 2 Connector Port

    If not using dynamic DHCP (IP addressing), you will need to input a static IP address by using the direct attach method and the iLO 2 RBSU. Using the methods described in the HP Integrated Lights–Out 2 User Guide, connect to the iLO 2 port.
  • Page 36 When the Remote Console feature is enabled, you can get access to the storage server’s login screen. For more information, see the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide on the HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server Documentation CD. Accessing the HP Storage Server Management console...

  • Page 37: Configuring The Server On The Network

    Complete the Server configuration worksheet and use the data collected to initialize the storage server. NOTE: Ensure you are logged into the HP ProLiant Storage Server as a local or domain administrator. Table 4 Server configuration worksheet Configuration Worksheet Administrative Identity User name Change system administrator’s user name, which...
  • Page 38 Configuration Worksheet Contact person System administrator for the storage server. The contact and location will be provided to any SNMP management computer that requests them. System location Any text string, such as a location or phone number. For example, Floor #3, Financial Services Bldg.
  • Page 39 IP address associated with a particular network computer. Server Name Server name Assign a unique name to the storage server. This name identifies the storage server on the network. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 40: Running The Rapid Startup Wizard

    Running the Rapid Startup Wizard The Rapid Startup Wizard is only displayed during the initial setup process. This wizard guides you through the configuration process. Figure 9 Rapid Startup Wizard The Rapid Startup Wizard guides you through configuring the following system settings: •...

  • Page 41: Complete System Configuration

    The physical installation and basic configuration for the HP ProLiant storage server is complete. Additional settings and configuration tasks specific to the storage server role can be found in the HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server administration guide on the HP ProLiant Storage Server Documentation CD.
  • Page 42 Complete system configuration...

  • Page 43: A Configuring Storage Server For Web Access (Optional)

    Click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog box. To configure Internet Explorer to use a proxy server On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...

  • Page 44: Proxy Server Settings

    Under Proxy server, click the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box. Figure 11 Proxy server settings In the Address box, type the network name or IP address of the proxy server. In the Port box, type the port number that is used by the proxy server for client connections (for example, 8080).

  • Page 45: Index

    13 server, 19 Internet automatic configuration, 43 proxy server, 43 default login, 30 up, 43 DHCP, 37 ISSE document See hardware support conventions, 8 services related documentation, 7 contents, 19 hardware support services, 10 HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Storage Server...
  • Page 46 13 installation, 13 startup network access method, 13 collecting information, 37 network configuration, 16 Subscriber’s choice power on HP, 10 server, 26 symbols in text, 9 Rapid Setup Wizard, 40 technical support related documentation, 7 HP, 9 remote browser method...

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