Setting up the
Setting up the server
server
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Before setting up the server:
Download the latest SPP:
https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download
https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download
You might be prompted for your HPE Passport credentials.
Verify that your OS or virtualization software is supported:
https://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
https://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
Review the UEFI Deployment Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers and HPE Synergy:
https://www.hpe.com/support/UEFIGen10-DG-en
https://www.hpe.com/support/UEFIGen10-DG-en
If the UEFI requirements are not met, you might experience boot failures or other errors when installing the operating system.
If needed, do one of the following to download the storage driver:
Download it from the HPE Support Center website:
https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
Extract it from the SPP.
Read the operational requirements for the server:
Operational requirements
Read the safety and compliance information on the HPE website:
https://www.hpe.com/support/safety-compliance-enterpriseproducts
https://www.hpe.com/support/safety-compliance-enterpriseproducts
Procedure
Procedure
Unbox the
Unbox the server
server
1. Unbox the server and verify the contents:
Server
Power cord
Rack-mounting hardware (optional)
Documentation
The server does not ship with OS media. All system software and firmware is preloaded on the server.
Install the hardware options
Install the hardware options
2. (Optional) Install hardware options. For installation instructions, see Hardware options installation.
Rack the
Rack the server
server and connect the peripherals
and connect the peripherals
3. Install the rack-mounting hardware:
Rack rails: https://www.hpe.com/support/DL385Gen10Plus-rack
https://www.hpe.com/support/DL385Gen10Plus-rack
Cable management arm: https://www.hpe.com/support/DL385Gen10Plus-cma
https://www.hpe.com/support/DL385Gen10Plus-cma
4. Connect the peripheral devices and power cords to the server.
5. Decide how to manage the server:
Locally: Use a KVM switch or a connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Remotely: Connect to the iLO web interface and run a remote console:
a. Verify the following:
iLO is licensed to use the remote console feature.
If iLO is not licensed, visit the HPE website:
The iLO management port is connected to a secure network.
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Summary of Contents for HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus
Page 28: ...HPE Basic Drive LED definitions 28...
Page 33: ...Fan bay numbering The arrow points to the front of the server Fan bay numbering 33...
Page 46: ...Removing a riser cage 46...
Page 54: ...Operational requirements Operational requirements 54...
Page 68: ...Installing the bezel and bezel lock Installing the bezel and bezel lock 68...
Page 91: ...Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source 91...
Page 115: ...Riser and riser cage options Riser and riser cage options 115...
Page 120: ...Expansion slots Expansion slots 120...
Page 129: ...The installation is complete Installing an accelerator or GPU 129...
Page 144: ...Installing the Trusted Platform Module board Installing the Trusted Platform Module board 144...
Page 156: ...Storage cabling Storage cabling 156...
Page 157: ...Drive power cabling Drive power cabling 157...
Page 160: ...2 SFF drive power cabling 2 SFF drive power cabling 160...
Page 161: ...Storage controller cabling Storage controller cabling 161...
Page 191: ...Energy pack cabling Energy pack cabling 191...
Page 193: ...Storage controller backup power cabling 193...
Page 194: ...M 2 SATA SSD cabling M 2 SATA SSD cabling 194...
Page 196: ...Fan cabling Fan cabling 196...
Page 197: ...OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling 197...
Page 198: ...Serial port cabling Serial port cabling 198...
Page 199: ...Chassis intrusion detection switch cabling Chassis intrusion detection switch cabling 199...
Page 200: ...Front I O cabling Front I O cabling 200...
Page 201: ...Software and configuration utilities Software and configuration utilities 201...
Page 229: ...Keeping the system current Keeping the system current 229...
Page 242: ...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 242...
Page 245: ...System battery replacement System battery replacement 245...
Page 249: ...Safety warranty and regulatory information Safety warranty and regulatory information 249...
Page 253: ...Ukraine RoHS material content declaration Ukraine RoHS material content declaration 253...
Page 255: ...Specifications Specifications 255...
Page 268: ...Support and other resources Support and other resources 268...