Server setup for the HPE ProLiant DL380 server

Prerequisites

Before setting up the server:

Download the latest SPP:
http://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download

Support validation required
Verify that the OS or virtualization software is supported:
http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
Read the operational requirements for the server:
The operational requirements are located in the server user guide.
Read the safety and compliance information on the HPE website:
http://www.hpe.com/support/safety-compliance-enterpriseproducts
Do one of the following to obtain the storage driver:
- Download it from the HPE support center website.
- Extract it from the SPP.

Procedure

Unbox the server

Unbox the server and verify the contents:
- A server
- A power cord
- Rack-mounting hardware
- Documentation
(Optional) Install hardware options.
For installation instructions, see the server user guide.

Rack the server

Install the server in a rack.
The racking procedures are included with the rack rails.
1. Connect devices, cables, and cords to the server.
2. Secure cables using the cable management arm.
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:
  1. Verify the following:
    - iLO is licensed to use the remote console feature.
      If iLO is not licensed, see http://www.hpe.com/info/ilo.
    - The iLO management port is connected to a secure network.
  2. Using a browser, navigate to the iLO web interface, and then log in.
```
https://<iLO hostname or IP address>
```
    Note the following:
    
    The hostname is on the serial pull tab.
    
    If a DHCP server assigns the IP address, the IP address appears on the boot screen.
    
    If a static IP address is assigned, use that IP address.
    
    The default login credentials are on the serial label pull tab.
  3. In the side navigation, click the Remote Console & Media link, and then launch a remote console.

Power on the server

Press the Power On/Standby button.
For remote management, use the iLO virtual power button.

Update the firmware

Using the SPP, update the following:
- System ROM
- Storage controller
- Network adapters
- Intelligent Provisioning

Set up storage

Do one of the following:
- To configure the server to boot from a SAN, see the following guide:
  https://www.hpe.com/info/boot-from-san-config-guide
- If a smart array controller is installed:
  - For smart array SR controllers, use HPE Smart Storage Administrator to create arrays:
    1. From the boot screen, press F10 to run Intelligent Provisioning.
    2. From Intelligent Provisioning, run HPE Smart Storage Administrator.
  - For smart array MR controllers, use the UEFI System Configuration to create arrays.
    For procedures on creating arrays with MR controllers, see the following guide in the information library:
    
    HPE Smart Array P824i-p MR Gen10 User Guide
    
    IMPORTANT:
    Smart array MR controllers are not supported by Intelligent Provisioning or Smart Storage Administrator.
    
    NOTE:
    Before installing an OS with a smart array MR controller, configure the drives. If the drives are not configured, the OS will not detect the drives during installation. For more information, see the Smart Array MR user guide for your controller.
- If no controller is installed, do one of the following:
  - AHCI is enabled by default. You can deploy an OS or virtualization software.
  - Disable AHCI, enable software RAID, and then create an array:
    1. From the boot screen, press F9 to run UEFI System Utilities.
    2. From the UEFI System Utilities screen, select System Configurations > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Storage Options > SATA Controller Options > Embedded SATA configuration > Smart Array SW RAID Support
    3. Enable SW RAID.
    4. Save the configuration and reboot the server.
    5. Create an array:
      
      From the boot screen, press F9 to run UEFI System Utilities.
      
      From the UEFI System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > Embedded Storage: HPE Smart Storage S100i SR Gen10 > Array Configuration > Create Array

Deploy an OS or virtualization software

Do one of the following:
- To deploy an OS, run Intelligent Provisioning.
  
  Press F10 at the boot screen.
  
  IMPORTANT:
  Smart array MR controllers are not supported by Intelligent Provisioning or Smart Storage Administrator.
- Manually deploy an OS.
  1. Insert the installation media.
    
    For remote management, click Virtual Drives in the iLO remote console to mount images, drivers, or files to a virtual folder. If a storage driver is required to install the OS, use the virtual folder to store the driver.
  2. To select the boot device, press F11 at the boot screen.
  3. After the OS is installed, update the drivers.
Register the server (http://www.hpe.com/info/register).