HP xw series Workstations - Quick Reference Card
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.... Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! You can find ? Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found... you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on the Web site. Refer to one or more of our products. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your hard drive.
.... Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. See www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. Locating resources for purchasing an HP Workstation! You can find ? Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your product name, warranty period (found... you for the workstation Where do I find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product in the start menu on the Web site. Refer to one or more of our products. Select your product, click Download drivers and software, select your hard drive.
HP Workstations - Installing a Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) and Hood Sensor
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The HP Invent logo is located beneath the hard drive cage. 367829-001 2 © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Instead, the hood sensor cable connects to the system board. Connecting the Hood Sensor The hood sensor cable on some workstations, such as the xw6200 and xw8200, does not connect to the front control panel cable. The front control panel cable is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Identifying the Hood Lock Installation Location The following illustration shows the hood lock installation location.
The HP Invent logo is located beneath the hard drive cage. 367829-001 2 © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Instead, the hood sensor cable connects to the system board. Connecting the Hood Sensor The hood sensor cable on some workstations, such as the xw6200 and xw8200, does not connect to the front control panel cable. The front control panel cable is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Identifying the Hood Lock Installation Location The following illustration shows the hood lock installation location.
HP xw Workstation series - CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation
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Install the DX115 unit in the lower four mounting holes. 2. Install four, M3 x 5mm screws (black) in the optical drive bay using the quick release system. 3. Install one , M3 x 5mm screw (black) per DX115 unit for shipping support as shown. screw (silver) per DX115 unit for shipping support as shown. HP xw4000 Workstation series 1. ENWW Step 2-Installing the DX115 case into the optical drive bay 5 Install one 6-32 x 1/4 in damage to install the shipping screw may result in . CAUTION: Failure to the removable hard drive system. 3.
Install the DX115 unit in the lower four mounting holes. 2. Install four, M3 x 5mm screws (black) in the optical drive bay using the quick release system. 3. Install one , M3 x 5mm screw (black) per DX115 unit for shipping support as shown. screw (silver) per DX115 unit for shipping support as shown. HP xw4000 Workstation series 1. ENWW Step 2-Installing the DX115 case into the optical drive bay 5 Install one 6-32 x 1/4 in damage to install the shipping screw may result in . CAUTION: Failure to the removable hard drive system. 3.
HP xw Workstation series - CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation
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...-dataport.com/htmldocs/products/dataexpress/ dx115.html 6 CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation ENWW HP xw8000 and xw9000 Workstation series 1. Install your hard drive in the optical drive bay using the quick release system 2. Other procedures may result in system hangs, data loss or even drive damage. (The component supplier's user guide describes a procedure for this step. CAUTION...
...-dataport.com/htmldocs/products/dataexpress/ dx115.html 6 CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation ENWW HP xw8000 and xw9000 Workstation series 1. Install your hard drive in the optical drive bay using the quick release system 2. Other procedures may result in system hangs, data loss or even drive damage. (The component supplier's user guide describes a procedure for this step. CAUTION...
HP xw Workstation series - CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation
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... the previous steps. Connect the power (1) and data (2) cables to the appropriate hard drive documentation. 4. To prepare your installed hard drive for inserting or removing the carrier (with a disk drive) only when the workstation is shut down. ENWW Step 4-Completing the workstation assembly 7 After the drive is installed in the case. Microsoft Windows XP and Vista do not...
... the previous steps. Connect the power (1) and data (2) cables to the appropriate hard drive documentation. 4. To prepare your installed hard drive for inserting or removing the carrier (with a disk drive) only when the workstation is shut down. ENWW Step 4-Completing the workstation assembly 7 After the drive is installed in the case. Microsoft Windows XP and Vista do not...
HP xw Workstation series - CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation
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CAUTION: Failure to lock the drive during shipment may result in damage to the removable hard drive system. 5. Failure to install the shipping screw may result in damage to your removable hard drive system. Replace workstation bezel and access panel. 8 CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation ENWW
CAUTION: Failure to lock the drive during shipment may result in damage to the removable hard drive system. 5. Failure to install the shipping screw may result in damage to your removable hard drive system. Replace workstation bezel and access panel. 8 CRU Dataport DX115 kit installation ENWW
SATA device configuration guidelines
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... card port. Begin connecting the SATA mass storage device cables to unused SATA ports. Figure 1 SATA ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SATA ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SATA ports 2. When all hard drives are supported only on the inside of the workstation access panel for SATA and SAS port details. The port 0 connector is supported on the...
... card port. Begin connecting the SATA mass storage device cables to unused SATA ports. Figure 1 SATA ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SATA ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SATA ports 2. When all hard drives are supported only on the inside of the workstation access panel for SATA and SAS port details. The port 0 connector is supported on the...
SATA device configuration guidelines
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... SAS ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SAS ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SAS ports 4. 3. Continue connecting mass storage devices to the SAS ports, typically starting at port 0). 2 SATA device configuration guidelines If more ports are connected first, then the optical drives. ● Mass ...storage device connections begin connecting the mass storage device cables to the available SAS ports. When the configuration is complete: ● The internal hard drives are required, begin on SATA ports (starting ...
... SAS ports Example: HP xw8400 Workstation SAS ports Example: HP xw9400 Workstation SAS ports 4. 3. Continue connecting mass storage devices to the SAS ports, typically starting at port 0). 2 SATA device configuration guidelines If more ports are connected first, then the optical drives. ● Mass ...storage device connections begin connecting the mass storage device cables to the available SAS ports. When the configuration is complete: ● The internal hard drives are required, begin on SATA ports (starting ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Figure 2-3 Workstation series front panel examples xw4000 Series xw6000 Series xw8000/xw9000 Series Table 2-1 Front panel component examples* Item Symbol Description 1 Optical drive Item 6 Symbol Description Headphone connector 2 5.25-inch drive bay 7 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports 3 Diskette drive (optional) 8 Hard drive activity light 4 IEEE-1394a connector 9 Power button 5 Microphone connector 10 Power on light * Refer to the...
Figure 2-3 Workstation series front panel examples xw4000 Series xw6000 Series xw8000/xw9000 Series Table 2-1 Front panel component examples* Item Symbol Description 1 Optical drive Item 6 Symbol Description Headphone connector 2 5.25-inch drive bay 7 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports 3 Diskette drive (optional) 8 Hard drive activity light 4 IEEE-1394a connector 9 Power button 5 Microphone connector 10 Power on light * Refer to the...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...the recovery point was made is only supported on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. CAUTION: These methods restore the operating system, but not data. process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved. process reinstalls the Windows operating...20 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW The Windows XP Professional operating system can be reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! The Recovery Point is saved to the hard drive and can be burned to capture and restore the contents of the system partition and stores it in a ...
...the recovery point was made is only supported on the HP xw6600 and xw8600 Workstations. CAUTION: These methods restore the operating system, but not data. process or the HP Backup and Recovery Manager. ● RestorePlus! NOTE: HP Backup and Restore is saved. process reinstalls the Windows operating...20 Chapter 4 Restoring the operating system ENWW The Windows XP Professional operating system can be reinstalled using the HP RestorePlus! The Recovery Point is saved to the hard drive and can be burned to capture and restore the contents of the system partition and stores it in a ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...hard drive, including all partitions. Ordering the RestorePlus! media If you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! DVD to restore your operating system. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. If you ordered restore media with your workstation... 1. When you can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. You must start the RestorePlus! If software is included with your workstation components. Ordering backup software If you cannot create system recovery CDs...
...hard drive, including all partitions. Ordering the RestorePlus! media If you did not order restore media, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! DVD to restore your operating system. Some application software might not be restored using this application, see http://www.hp.com/support. If you ordered restore media with your workstation... 1. When you can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. You must start the RestorePlus! If software is included with your workstation components. Ordering backup software If you cannot create system recovery CDs...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... 4. The capture can create. 5. media set . An Initial Recovery Point (IRP) of the system hard drive. Restoring Windows XP Professional This section describes how to create Recovery CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Depending on the options, there might be created using the files contained on your workstation, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Creating RestorePlus!
.... 4. The capture can create. 5. media set . An Initial Recovery Point (IRP) of the system hard drive. Restoring Windows XP Professional This section describes how to create Recovery CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Depending on the options, there might be created using the files contained on your workstation, call HP Support and request a RestorePlus! Creating RestorePlus!
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the recovery process. 3. The /iso directory contains all information on the correct hard drive, do not disconnect the target drive during the boot process is not restored, install it was created. DVD. When you can click this process. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! from the RestorePlus! You must start from media, the process...
... the recovery process. 3. The /iso directory contains all information on the correct hard drive, do not disconnect the target drive during the boot process is not restored, install it was created. DVD. When you can click this process. Boot the workstation from the RestorePlus! from the RestorePlus! You must start from media, the process...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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NOTE: Make copies of the ISO recovery images on CD as backup files in case your workstation experiences a hard drive failure. ENWW Restoring Novell SLED 25
NOTE: Make copies of the ISO recovery images on CD as backup files in case your workstation experiences a hard drive failure. ENWW Restoring Novell SLED 25
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the screen. 1. Click Save in the HP Vision Field Diagnostics Survey, History and Errors tabs to the hard drive. All three log files will be saved regardless of the... screen. Three html files will be saved to your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from the optical drive. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for ...
... system hardware and view the hardware configuration information for your HP Workstation such as the information displayed on the screen. 1. Click Save in the HP Vision Field Diagnostics Survey, History and Errors tabs to the hard drive. All three log files will be saved regardless of the... screen. Three html files will be saved to your operating system, and then choose Diagnostic from the optical drive. Self-troubleshooting with HP Insight Diagnostics (only available for ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 1. Hard drive is hot. Make sure the processor heatsink is incorrect. instead of the RTC battery. Press and hold down and you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an HP customer care center, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller. NOTE: Connecting the workstation to ...Key, a device for RTC battery replacement. Unlock the solenoid hood lock using Computer Setup (F10). CAUTION: When attempting to the xw8000/xw9000 series.) The panel is experienced. See the Service and Technical Reference Guide for instructions on if you want to use Computer ...
... 1. Hard drive is hot. Make sure the processor heatsink is incorrect. instead of the RTC battery. Press and hold down and you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an HP customer care center, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller. NOTE: Connecting the workstation to ...Key, a device for RTC battery replacement. Unlock the solenoid hood lock using Computer Setup (F10). CAUTION: When attempting to the xw8000/xw9000 series.) The panel is experienced. See the Service and Technical Reference Guide for instructions on if you want to use Computer ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... at a time and try holding the power button again for less than 4 seconds. Contact HP for your workstation. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED does not illuminate green: 1. Verify that unit is properly connected to reconfigure the... workstation when you remove a component. Contact HP for assistance. * For BIST information, see the Service and Technical Reference...
... at a time and try holding the power button again for less than 4 seconds. Contact HP for your workstation. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED does not illuminate green: 1. Verify that unit is properly connected to reconfigure the... workstation when you remove a component. Contact HP for assistance. * For BIST information, see the Service and Technical Reference...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...To download the Softpaq executable, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ workstationsupport. 3. No beeps. System unable to the system board. 4. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your hard drive, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (...for less than 4 seconds. 2. If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. The problem might be on the system board. Contact HP for less than 4 seconds. Press and hold the power button for assistance. * Some workstation models (such as the xw4550) do not have the BIST...
...To download the Softpaq executable, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ workstationsupport. 3. No beeps. System unable to the system board. 4. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your hard drive, CD, diskette, or USB removable device (...for less than 4 seconds. 2. If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. The problem might be on the system board. Contact HP for less than 4 seconds. Press and hold the power button for assistance. * Some workstation models (such as the xw4550) do not have the BIST...
Diskette Drive Installation
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This routing method is important because you do not want to push the cable down so that it catches on the workstation. 3 Diskette Drive Installation 5. Route the diskette drive data cable between the system board and the hard drive cage. Replace the diskette drive bezel, front bezel, access panel, reconnect power, and turn on the system board. It might look different than the one shown. Ä CAUTION: The cable must stay between the system board and the hard drive cage. Your cable might be necessary to interfere with the heatsink fans or block airflow. 6.
This routing method is important because you do not want to push the cable down so that it catches on the workstation. 3 Diskette Drive Installation 5. Route the diskette drive data cable between the system board and the hard drive cage. Replace the diskette drive bezel, front bezel, access panel, reconnect power, and turn on the system board. It might look different than the one shown. Ä CAUTION: The cable must stay between the system board and the hard drive cage. Your cable might be necessary to interfere with the heatsink fans or block airflow. 6.
SATA/SAS Hard Drive Installation
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... the header/connector alignment and push gently when connecting the data cable header to your workstation at http://www.hp.com/support. Installing the Hard Drive NOTE: For specific information relating to the SATA connector on preventing electrostatic damage. Disconnect the...(1) 5.25" external "lower" bay (1)1 not allowed 381868-002 xw8000 and xw9000 series 3.5" internal drive bays (4) 381868-006 3.5" internal chassis mount bay (1) 381868-002 5.25" external bays (3) not allowed 1. If installing a SAS hard drive, attach the SAS-to continue. 6. The cable adapter is provided...
... the header/connector alignment and push gently when connecting the data cable header to your workstation at http://www.hp.com/support. Installing the Hard Drive NOTE: For specific information relating to the SATA connector on preventing electrostatic damage. Disconnect the...(1) 5.25" external "lower" bay (1)1 not allowed 381868-002 xw8000 and xw9000 series 3.5" internal drive bays (4) 381868-006 3.5" internal chassis mount bay (1) 381868-002 5.25" external bays (3) not allowed 1. If installing a SAS hard drive, attach the SAS-to continue. 6. The cable adapter is provided...