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HP BL20p - ProLiant - G2 Setup And Installation Manual

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HP ProLiant BL p-Class System
Setup and Installation Guide
January 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 230852-002

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  • Page 1 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide January 2003 (Second Edition) Part Number 230852-002...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Audience Assumptions..................... vii Important Safety Information ................... vii Symbols on Equipment ....................vii Rack Stability ........................ix Symbols in Text......................... ix Related Documents......................x Getting Help ........................x Technical Support ......................x HP Website ......................... xi Authorized Reseller ....................xi Optional Installation Service .....................
  • Page 4 Contents Temperature Requirements ..................2-3 Power Requirements....................2-4 Grounding Requirements ..................2-4 Rack Warnings.........................2-5 System Warnings and Cautions ..................2-6 Chapter 3 Installing System Hardware Installing System Enclosures ...................3-1 Measuring with the Rack Template................3-2 Installing the Rack Rails and Cage Nuts ..............3-2 Installing Enclosures into the Rack ................3-6 Hot-Plug Power Supplies....................3-8 Identifying Power Supply Bays.................3-9 Installation Guidelines.....................3-10...
  • Page 5 Contents Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers............A-1 Federal Communications Commission Notice ............... A-1 Class A Equipment ....................A-2 Modifications ......................A-2 Cables........................A-2 Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) .................. A-2 European Union Notice ....................A-3 Japanese Notice ......................A-3 Taiwanese Notice ......................
  • Page 6 Contents Appendix E Specifications Server Blade Enclosure....................E-1 Power Enclosures......................E-3 North America/Japan....................E-3 International ......................E-5 Hot-Plug Power Supply ....................E-7 Power Distribution Devices .................... E-9 Facility DC........................E-11 Index HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades of the HP ProLiant BL p-Class System. Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
  • Page 8 About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 9: Rack Stability

    About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. •...

  • Page 10: Related Documents

    About This Guide Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following documentation: • HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide • HP ProLiant BL p-Class Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide •...

  • Page 11: Hp Website

    About This Guide • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP Website The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash ROM images.

  • Page 12: Reader's Comments

    About This Guide For ordering information, refer to www.hp.com Reader’s Comments HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and suggestions by e-mail to ServerDocumentation@hp.com. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: System Features

    System Features The HP ProLiant BL p-Class system offers a range of power and performance for large-volume rollouts in space-constrained environments. The ProLiant BL p-Class system architecture is a revolutionary step in server modularity that stresses rapid deployment and remote management. Minimum Hardware Requirements To set up the system, you must choose and install several of the modular components.
  • Page 14 System Features Figures 1-1 and 1-2 and Tables 1-1 and 1-2 identify system components. The scalable configuration is shown on the left, and the full-rack 42U configuration (two pairs of mini bus bars) is shown on the right. Figure 1-1: System components in a 42U rack (front) HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 System Features Table 1-1: System Components (Front) Item Description Server blade enclosures Server blades Interconnects Power enclosures Hot-plug power supplies HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 System Features Figure 1-2: System components in a 42U rack (rear, cables removed for clarity) Table 1-2: System Components (Rear) Item Description Server blade enclosures Interconnect modules continued HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Power Components

    System Features Table 1-2: System Components (Rear) continued Item Description Power enclosures Mini bus bars* (pair) Scalable bus bars (pair) * Two mini bus bar pairs support a full-rack (42U) configuration. Power Components The system requires bus bars or power bus boxes to distribute power to the server blade enclosures.

  • Page 18: Configuration And Management Features

    System Features Configuration and Management Features HP offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support effective server blade configuration and management: • ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack • ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) Utility •...

  • Page 19: Diagnostic Features

    System Features Diagnostic Features Hardware, software, and firmware diagnostic tools available for your use include: • System LEDs • Diagnostic station • Diagnostic cable • Diagnostic port • Insight Manager 7 • Power-On Self Test (POST) • Server Diagnostics For more information about diagnostic tools, refer to the software documentation that ships with the system.

  • Page 20: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation For maximum performance and availability from the server blade, be sure that the operating environment meets the required specifications for the following: • Rack compatibility • Space and airflow • Temperature • Power • Electrical grounding • Floor strength Refer to the “Optimum Environment”...

  • Page 21: Optimum Environment

    Planning the Installation Optimum Environment When installing the ProLiant BL p-Class system in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in the following paragraphs. Rack Requirements The ProLiant BL p-Class system is compatible with the following racks: •...

  • Page 22: Temperature Requirements

    Planning the Installation ProLiant servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to enable ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to enable the warm air to escape from the cabinet.

  • Page 23: Power Requirements

    Planning the Installation Power Requirements WARNING: Risk of fire or damage to the equipment. Each AC power cord for the power enclosure has an electrical rating based on the model and power supply configuration. The rating is marked on the side of the enclosure.

  • Page 24: Rack Warnings

    Planning the Installation Rack Warnings Before installing the rack, observe the following warnings: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, always be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before installing or removing a component. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that: •...

  • Page 25: System Warnings And Cautions

    Planning the Installation System Warnings and Cautions Before installing the system, carefully review the following warnings and cautions: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, only enter or perform service on specific parts of the system as instructed in the user documentation.
  • Page 26 Planning the Installation WARNING: The power enclosure and the server blade enclosure are very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. •...

  • Page 27: Installing System Hardware

    Installing System Hardware This chapter provides installation procedures for the following system infrastructure components: • Power enclosures • Server blade enclosures • Hot-plug power supplies • Interconnects and their respective modules • Bus bars You can also refer to the installation procedures on the HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration poster.

  • Page 28: Measuring With The Rack Template

    Installing System Hardware Measuring with the Rack Template Telco Rack Configurations If you are installing components in a telco rack, refer to the telco rack template and documentation that ship with the telco enclosure option kits. Power Bus Box Configurations If you are installing a power bus box configuration, refer to the power bus box rack template and documentation that ship with the power bus box option kit.
  • Page 29 Installing System Hardware To install the rack rails and cage nuts: 1. Position yourself at the front of the rack. 2. Measure the depth of the rack. 3. Be sure that the rail locking gear is in the unlocked position (1). 4.
  • Page 30 Installing System Hardware Figure 3-2: Inserting the rear of the rack rail 7. Compress the spring-loaded rack rail toward the rear of the rack (1). 8. Using the marks you made when measuring with the template, align the front of the right rail with the holes and release the rail, allowing it to lock into position (2).
  • Page 31 Installing System Hardware CAUTION: Rack rails must be installed as tightly as possible. Failure to obtain a proper fit may result in damage to equipment. 10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for the left rack rail. IMPORTANT: To ease installation, install all cage nuts for enclosures, bus bar hinges, and cable brackets at this time.

  • Page 32: Installing Enclosures Into The Rack

    Installing System Hardware Installing Enclosures into the Rack WARNING: Be sure that the power enclosure AC power cords are not connected to a power source. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the equipment, always begin by mounting the heaviest item on the bottom of the rack.
  • Page 33 Installing System Hardware 3. Align the enclosure guiding fins with the guiding groove in the rack rails. 4. Slide the enclosure fully into the rack (1). IMPORTANT: Be sure power cords and cables are accessible at the back of the rack. 5.

  • Page 34: Hot-Plug Power Supplies

    Installing System Hardware Figure 3-6: Loading a server blade enclosure, with blanks, into the rack 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for subsequent enclosures. After installing enclosures, you can install hot-plug power supplies and interconnects. Refer to the “Hot-Plug Power Supplies” and “Interconnects” sections in this chapter. You can also perform some cabling procedures.

  • Page 35: Identifying Power Supply Bays

    Installing System Hardware Identifying Power Supply Bays Use Figure 3-7 and Table 3-1 to identify power supply bays. Figure 3-7: Power supply bays Table 3-1: Power Supply Bays Item Component Configuration Power supply bay 1 (populated) Bus A Power supply bay 2 Power supply bay 3 Power supply bay 4 (populated) Bus B...

  • Page 36: Installation Guidelines

    Installing System Hardware Installation Guidelines Observe the following requirements when installing a hot-plug power supply into the power enclosure: • Always install hot-plug power supplies in the bottom power enclosure first, if more than one power supply enclosure is installed. •...

  • Page 37: Installing A Hot-Plug Power Supply

    Installing System Hardware Installing a Hot-Plug Power Supply To install a hot-plug power supply: CAUTION: Always install either a hot-plug power supply or a power supply blank to maintain proper airflow and cooling in the power enclosure. Improper airflow can lead to thermal damage.

  • Page 38: Installing A Power Supply Blank

    Installing System Hardware Installing a Power Supply Blank To install a power supply blank: CAUTION: Always install either a hot-plug power supply or a power supply blank to maintain proper airflow and cooling in the power enclosure. Improper airflow can lead to thermal damage.

  • Page 39: Interconnects

    Installing System Hardware Interconnects Each server blade enclosure requires a pair of interconnects to provide network access for data transfer or remote management. The leftmost and rightmost bays of each server blade enclosure are interconnect bays for these devices. IMPORTANT: Interconnect options vary. A server blade enclosure requires a pair of interconnects of the same type.
  • Page 40 Installing System Hardware To install the interconnect (front of rack): 1. Press the release button (1). 2. Open the ejector lever (2). Figure 3-11: Unlocking an interconnect (RJ-45 patch panel shown) 3-14 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...
  • Page 41 Installing System Hardware 3. Slide the interconnect into the server blade enclosure interconnect bay (1). 4. Close the ejector levers (2). 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the second interconnect. Figure 3-12: Installing an interconnect (RJ-45 patch panel shown) If you installed interconnect switches, you must configure them with the appropriate software utilities.

  • Page 42: Power Distribution Components

    Installing System Hardware Power Distribution Components The system requires components to distribute -48 VDC power from the power enclosure or facility -48 VDC source to the server blade enclosures. Installation Guidelines Observe the following guidelines: • Always be sure to set the rack rail depth for enclosures between 73.66 cm and 76.20 cm (29 inches and 30 inches) for proper bus bar clearance in a rack with a rear rack door.
  • Page 43 Installing System Hardware Figure 3-13: Installing cage nuts NOTE: Enclosures and cables have been removed from the following figures for clarity. 2. Align a bus bar hinge with the rack (1). 3. Slide the hinge toward the outside edge of the rack (2). 4.
  • Page 44 Installing System Hardware 5. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other three hinges. 6. Hang the bus bars on the hinges. Figure 3-15: Hanging the bus bars on the hinges 7. Insert the hinge nut into the bottom of the top hinge (1). 8.

  • Page 45: Additional System Hardware

    Installing System Hardware 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each hinge. The bus bars ship with locking latches for securing the bus bars and a cable bracket for routing network cables. These components are installed after cabling is complete. For cabling procedures, refer to Chapter 4, “Cabling and Powering Up the System.”...

  • Page 46: Cabling And Powering Up The System

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Identifying System Components Figures 4-1 through 4-3 and Tables 4-1 through 4-3 identify connector and cable locations on system components: • Power enclosure and power management module • Server blade enclosure and server blade management module •...

  • Page 47: Enclosures And Management Modules

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Enclosures and Management Modules Figure 4-1: Enclosures and management module components (rear) Table 4-1: Enclosure and Management Module Components Item Description Server blade enclosure Server blade management module Server blade management module service port* Server blade management link connectors (top to enclosure above, bottom to enclosure below) * The service port is for advanced diagnostics performed by qualified service...
  • Page 48 Cabling and Powering Up the System Table 4-1: Enclosure and Management Module Components continued Item Description DC power input connector for bus A DC output power cable pairs (-48V and return) for bus A Grounding cable screw Power management link connector to enclosure above Power enclosure AC circuit breakers (to hot-plug power supplies) for bus B (left) and bus A (right) Power management module service port*...

  • Page 49: Scalable And Mini Bus Bar Components

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Scalable and Mini Bus Bar Components Figure 4-2: Scalable (shown on left) and mini (shown on right) bus bar components HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Cabling and Powering Up the System Table 4-2: Mini and Scalable Bus Bar Components Item Description DC power output cables with couplers DC circuit breakers DC power input connector access DC power input connector access cover HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Power Bus Box Components

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Power Bus Box Components Figure 4-3: Power bus box components (some internal pieces removed for clarity) Table 4-3: Power Bus Box Components Item Description DC power input connectors Access cover DC power output cables with coupler (installed) Not shown Circuit breaker (on opposite side) HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Cabling The System

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Cabling the System Overview After all system hardware is installed, you can cable the components. Examples of system cabling for different configurations are available in the “Cabling Configuration Diagrams” section in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury due to high current electrical energy, be sure that all power is completely disconnected at the source before beginning any power connections to the power bus bars or power bus box.

  • Page 53: Cabling Configuration Diagrams

    Cabling and Powering Up the System 3. Connect the grounding cable to the server blade enclosures, if you are using a facility DC power source. Refer to the “Grounding Cable in Facility DC Power Environments” section in this chapter. IMPORTANT: If the configuration does not include power enclosures, omit step 4. 4.
  • Page 54 Cabling and Powering Up the System Figure 4-4: Scalable bus bar cabling configuration HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Cabling and Powering Up the System Table 4-4: Scalable Bus Bar Configuration Item Description Network cables (number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution) Bus bar DC output power cables with couplers Management module cables Power enclosure DC output power cables Power enclosure load-balancing signal cable Power enclosure AC input power cords Mini Bus Bar...
  • Page 56 Cabling and Powering Up the System Figure 4-5: Mini bus bar cabling configuration Table 4-5: Mini Bus Bar Configuration Item Description Network cables (number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution) Bus bar DC output power cables with couplers Management module cables* Power enclosure DC output power cables Power enclosure AC input power cords...
  • Page 57 Cabling and Powering Up the System Power Bus Box Figure 4-6 identifies power bus box cabling for one power enclosure and one server blade enclosure. Figure 4-6: Power bus box cabling configuration Table 4-6: Power Bus Box Configuration Item Description Network cables (number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution) Power bus box DC power output cables with couplers...
  • Page 58 Cabling and Powering Up the System Figure 4-7: Facility DC cabling configuration (with mini bus bars) Table 4-7: Facility DC Configuration with Mini Bus Bars Item Description Network cables (number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution) Bus bar DC output power cables Management module cables Grounding cable Facility DC input power cables...

  • Page 59: Management Modules

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Management Modules The server blade management modules and power management modules are cabled together in daisy-chain fashion to provide the management link. Each management module has two management link connectors: one to connect to enclosures above and one to connect to enclosures below.
  • Page 60 Cabling and Powering Up the System Figure 4-8: Cabling the power management module in zone 2 (two mini bus bar configuration) To cable management modules: 1. Connect one end of the management cable into the management link connector on a management module (1). 2.
  • Page 61 Cabling and Powering Up the System Figure 4-9: Cabling management modules (power cabling removed for clarity) 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to cable all the modules in the rack. IMPORTANT: After you power up the infrastructure, you can identify improper management module cabling.

  • Page 62: Grounding Cable In Facility Dc Power Environments

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Grounding Cable in Facility DC Power Environments The grounding cable satisfies an enclosure-to-enclosure grounding requirement in facility DC power environments. Each type of bus bar supports a different number of enclosures; therefore, each facility DC cable option kit contains a grounding cable to support the appropriate number of enclosures.

  • Page 63: Bus Bars

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Bus Bars This section provides first-time installation procedures. If you are installing a bus bar after initial installation, be sure that the system is powered down and power supplies are removed. WARNING: Be sure that all power enclosure and bus bar circuit breakers are locked in the off position before connecting any power components.
  • Page 64 Cabling and Powering Up the System To connect power cables to the bus bars: IMPORTANT: You need a Torx T25 driver to connect DC power cables to a scalable or mini bus bar. IMPORTANT: Install the power cabling for bus bar connections on bus A first. IMPORTANT: If the configuration does not include power enclosures, omit steps 1 through 10, below.
  • Page 65 Cabling and Powering Up the System 5. Install the power enclosure cables on the bus bar. The bus bar connectors are color-coded to match the cables and keyed to fit the proper pin. IMPORTANT: Always install the first pair of power cables on the bus bar connectors marked P1 to prevent cable tangling.
  • Page 66 Cabling and Powering Up the System 6. Install the cable guide (1). 7. Install the screw to secure the cable guide (2). NOTE: You may need a magnetic driver to install this screw. 8. Install the access cover (3). 9. Install the screws to secure the access cover (4). IMPORTANT: If you are installing power cables for one power enclosure only, be sure to reinstall the protective caps into the unfilled locations of the cable guide.
  • Page 67 Cabling and Powering Up the System 11. Install the bus bar locking latches on the top and bottom of the bus bars: a. Set the locking latch on the bus bar (1). b. Rotate the locking latch to lock it into place (2). To install the lower locking latch, invert the directions of the arrows in Figure 4-15.

  • Page 68: Load-Balancing Signal Cable

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Load-Balancing Signal Cable The load-balancing signal cable enables two power enclosures in a scalable bus bar configuration to balance their power output for the system’s power load demand. IMPORTANT: If the load-balancing signal cable is not installed, the management software issues alerts.

  • Page 69: Cable Bracket

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Cable Bracket The bus bars and power bus boxes ship with a cable bracket. When routing network cables, you can use the bracket and cable clamps to secure cables and clear the path for opening and closing the bus bars. When installing power bus boxes, you can use the bracket and tie-wraps to secure the bus boxes to the rack.
  • Page 70 Cabling and Powering Up the System 5. Connect the network cables to the appropriate interconnects and their respective modules. For connector locations, refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect option kit or to the server blade setup and installation guide. 6.

  • Page 71: Powering Up The System

    Cabling and Powering Up the System Powering Up the System After cabling the system, connect to the power source and apply power to the system. To power up the system: WARNING: Be sure that all power enclosure, bus bar, and power bus box circuit breakers are locked in the off position before connecting any power components.
  • Page 72 Cabling and Powering Up the System Figure 4-19: Unlocking and setting the circuit breaker to on 6. Be sure that the hot-plug power supply LEDs, power enclosure DC power LEDs, and bus bar power LEDs are green. Refer to Appendix D, “LEDs and Switches.” IMPORTANT: Only unlock circuit breakers for couplers that are attached to a server blade enclosure.

  • Page 73: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information.

  • Page 74: Class A Equipment

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

  • Page 75: European Union Notice

    Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).

  • Page 76: Battery Replacement Notice

    Regulatory Compliance Notices Battery Replacement Notice Your computer is provided with an internal lithium battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare designated for this product.

  • Page 77: Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.

  • Page 78: Grounding Methods

    Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±...

  • Page 79: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This appendix provides systematic instructions detailing what to do when system enclosures are not receiving power—or when LEDs on the enclosures, hot-plug power supplies, or power distribution devices indicate a problem. For a list of new server error messages that are specific to the server blade, refer to the setup and installation guide for the server blade.

  • Page 80: System Power Diagnostic Steps

    Troubleshooting If the infrastructure does not power up: 1. Disconnect the system from the facility power source. 2. Check the power source: — For a facility AC source, be sure that the AC power meets applicable standards. — For a facility DC source, have a licensed electrician check the facility DC source.
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting Table C-1: System Power Diagnostic Steps Question Action Question 1: Are the hot-plug power supply AC If yes, continue to question 2. power LEDs solid green and the amber fault If no, refer to Table C-2. LEDs off? Question 2: Are the power enclosure DC power If yes, continue to question 3.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Table C-2: Are the Hot-Plug Power Supply AC Power LEDs Green and Amber Fault LEDs Off? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, the AC The hot-plug power supply is not Replace the power supply backplane. power LED is being accessed by the system and If the AC power LED is flashing and the flashing.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting Table C-2: Are the Hot-Plug Power Supply AC Power LEDs Green and Amber Fault LEDs Off? continued Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions If the hot-plug power supply AC power LEDs are green and the fault LEDs are off, refer to Table C-3. Note: For LED locations and functions, refer to Appendix D, “LEDs and Switches.”...
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Table C-4: Are the Bus Bar DC Power LEDs Green and the Polarity LEDs Off? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, both are off. The facility DC source is not Do the following: present. Set the circuit breakers to off or open. The power enclosure DC Inspect the bus bar or power bus box for power cables are damaged...
  • Page 85 Troubleshooting Table C-5: Are the Server Blade Enclosure DC Input Power LEDs Green? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, one or both The server blade enclosure power Do the following: are off. backplane cable is disconnected. Set the bus bar circuit breakers to The bus bar is damaged and may off or open.

  • Page 86: Leds And Switches

    LEDs and Switches LEDs The system contains several sets of LEDs that indicate the status and settings of hardware components. Use the following sections to determine the location and functions of LEDs on system components. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: Server Blade Enclosure

    LEDs and Switches Server Blade Enclosure The server blade enclosure has two LEDs that provide the status of DC power input. Use Figure D-1 and Table D-1 to identify LED locations and functions. Figure D-1: Server blade enclosure LEDs Table D-1: Server Blade Enclosure LEDs Item LED Description Status...

  • Page 88: Server Blade Management Module

    LEDs and Switches Server Blade Management Module The server blade management module has LEDs for identification, power status, and management activity. Use Figure D-2 and Table D-2 to identify LED locations and functions. Figure D-2: Server blade management module LEDs Table D-2: Server Blade Management Module LEDs Item LED Description...

  • Page 89: Power Management Module

    LEDs and Switches Table D-2: Server Blade Management Module LEDs continued Item LED Description Status Management bus Amber = Activity* activity Off = No activity Management link Green = Network link* Off = No network link * All management link connector LEDs flash on the server blade management modules and power management modules when management modules are cabled improperly.
  • Page 90 LEDs and Switches Figure D-3: Power management module LEDs Table D-3: Power Management Module LEDs Item LED Description Status Management activity Amber = Network activity* Off = No network activity Management link Green = Network link* Off = No network link Power Green = Power available Off = No power available...

  • Page 91: Power Enclosure

    LEDs and Switches Table D-3: Power Management Module LEDs continued Item LED Description Status Unit identification Blue = Unit identified Off = Unit not identified Power configuration Off/Green = Power zone 1 (default) Green/Green = Power zone 2 (secondary) Power Enclosure The power enclosure has two LEDs, one for each bus, to indicate DC power presence.

  • Page 92: Hot-Plug Power Supply

    LEDs and Switches Hot-Plug Power Supply The hot-plug power supply has LEDs to indicate fault and power status. Use Figure D-5 and Table D-5 to identify LED locations and functions. Figure D-5: Hot-plug power supply LEDs Table D-5: Hot-Plug Power Supply LEDs Item LED Description Status...

  • Page 93: Bus Bar

    LEDs and Switches Bus Bar The bus bar has two LEDs to indicate DC power presence and polarity. Use Figure D-6 and Table D-6 to identify LED locations and functions. Figure D-6: Bus bar LEDs (cables removed for clarity) Table D-6: Bus Bar LEDs Item LED Description Status...

  • Page 94: Diagnostic Station

    LEDs and Switches Diagnostic Station The diagnostic station has multiple LEDs to indicate power and network functions. Use Figure D-7 and Table D-7 to identify LED locations and functions. Figure D-7: Diagnostic station LEDs Table D-7: Diagnostic Station LEDs Item LED Description Status Power and health...

  • Page 95: Buttons And Switches

    LEDs and Switches Buttons and Switches Reset and Unit Identification Buttons Each management module contains a reset button and unit identification button. Use Figure D-8 and Table D-8 to identify the button locations and functions. Figure D-8: Server blade management module (above) and power management module (below) Table D-8: Reset and Unit Identification Buttons Item...
  • Page 96 LEDs and Switches The zone 1 switch setting is the default position; it is used for scalable bus bar, single mini bus bar, and power bus box solutions. The zone 2 switch setting is only used for a secondary power zone when you configure a full-rack 42U solution with two pairs of mini bus bars.
  • Page 97 LEDs and Switches IMPORTANT: All power configuration switches in the same zone must be set to the same position. The system issues alerts and the management link connector LEDs on the power management modules flash when these switches are set improperly. To set the switches for multiple power zones, use Example D-1 and Figure D-10: Example D-1: A full-rack 42U solution with two pairs of mini bus bars requires two power zones.
  • Page 98 LEDs and Switches Figure D-10: Power zones in a full-rack 42U solution Table D-10: Power Zones in a Full-Rack 42U Solution Item Description Power zone 2 Zone 2 switches in the up (secondary) position Power zone 1 Zone 1 switches in the down (default) position HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide D-13...

  • Page 99: Appendix E Specifications

    Specifications This appendix provides operating and performance specifications for some ProLiant BL p-Class system components. Server Blade Enclosure Table E-1: Operating and Performance Specifications for the Server Blade Enclosure Dimensions Height 26.67 cm (10.5 in) Depth 73.30 cm (28.86 in) Width 44.70 cm (17.60 in)
  • Page 100 Specifications Table E-1: Operating and Performance Specifications for the Server Blade Enclosure continued Rated input power 3,000 W Individual server blade bay ratings Rated input voltage -43 VDC to -53 VDC Nominal -48 VDC Rated input current 6.25 A at -48 VDC Rated input power 300 W Temperature range...

  • Page 101: Power Enclosures

    Specifications Power Enclosures North America/Japan Table E-2: Operating and Performance Specifications for Power Enclosures (North America/Japan) Item Single-Phase Model Three-Phase Model Dimensions Height 13.34 cm (5.25 in) 13.34 cm (5.25 in) Depth 68.96 cm (27.15 in) 68.96 cm (27.15 in) Width 44.7 cm (17.60 in)
  • Page 102 Specifications Table E-2: Operating and Performance Specifications for Power Enclosures (North America/Japan) continued Item Single-Phase Model Three-Phase Model Output voltage specifications Rated output voltage -48.8 VDC to -54 VDC -48.8 VDC to -54 VDC Rated output current 99 A 170 A Rated output power 4,298 W 8,310 W...

  • Page 103: International

    Specifications International Table E-3: Operating and Performance Specifications for Power Enclosures (International) Item Single-Phase Model Three-Phase Model Dimensions Height 13.34 cm (5.25 in) 13.34 cm (5.25 in) Depth 68.96 cm (27.15 in) 68.96 cm (27.15 in) Width 44.7 cm (17.60 in) 44.7 cm (17.60 in) Weights...
  • Page 104 Specifications Table E-3: Operating and Performance Specifications for Power Enclosures (International) continued Item Single-Phase Model Three-Phase Model Output voltage specifications Rated output voltage -48.8 VDC to -54 VDC -48.8 VDC to -54 VDC Rated output current 99 A 180 A Rated output power 4,798 W 8,790 W...

  • Page 105: Hot-Plug Power Supply

    Specifications Hot-Plug Power Supply Table E-4: Operating and Performance Specifications for Hot-Plug Power Supplies Dimensions Height 123.5 mm (4.86 in) Depth 559 mm (22 in) Width 69.5 mm (2.73 in) Weight 6.35 kg (14 lb) Input voltage specifications Rated input voltage 200 VAC to 240 VAC Frequency range 50 Hz to 60 Hz...
  • Page 106 Specifications Table E-4: Operating and Performance Specifications for Hot-Plug Power Supplies continued Ambient temperature range Operating 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Non-operating -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Relative humidity, noncondensing Operating 5% to 95% Nonoperating 5% to 95% Dielectric voltage withstand Input to output/ground 2,150 VDC...

  • Page 107: Power Distribution Devices

    Specifications Power Distribution Devices Table E-5: Operating and Performance Specifications for Power Distribution Devices Power Bus Box Mini Bus Bar Scalable Bus Bar Power enclosures or facility DC feeds supported (3U each) Server blade enclosures supported (6U each) Total rack height of supported enclosures Dimensions Height...
  • Page 108 Specifications Table E-5: Operating and Performance Specifications for Power Distribution Devices continued Power Bus Box Mini Bus Bar Scalable Bus Bar Total max input 69.44 A at 208.32 A at 347.2 A at current at min voltage -43.2 VDC -43.2 VDC -43.2 VDC (equivalent of 175 A per feed)*...

  • Page 109: Facility Dc

    Specifications Facility DC Table E-6: Operating and Performance Specifications for Facility DC Voltage Nominal input voltage -48 VDC Operating voltage range -48 VDC ±10% or -43.2 VDC to -52.8 VDC Max Input voltage slew rate 0.5 V/uS Redundant feed voltages* Bus A and bus B voltages must differ by no more than 5 VDC during steady-state operation Ripple/Noise...
  • Page 110 Specifications Table E-6: Operating and Performance Specifications for Facility DC continued Current Max steady state input current 62.5 A per server blade enclosure installed at -48 VDC Max steady state current per feed / total Power bus boxes 70 A/70 A Mini bus bars 210 A/210 A Scalable bus bars...

  • Page 111: Index

    Index battery, lithium replacing A-4 warning A-4 access cover and cable guide battery, vanadium pentoxide removing, illustrated 4-19 warning A-4 access covers bays DC power input connector, location 4-5 communication 3-15 power bus box, location 4-6 power supplies 3-9 access covers, bus bars bootstraps B-2 installing 4-21 bus bar access covers...
  • Page 112 Index cabling diagram 4-8 power management module, cabling, illustrated 4-9 illustrated 4-15 components 4-5 scalable bus bars diagram 4-8 components, illustrated 4-4 shielded A-2 devices supported 1-5 switches 4-8 installing 3-16 cage nuts LEDs D-8 cable bracket 4-24 buttons installing 3-2, 3-5 power management module, installing, illustrated 3-5, 3-17 illustrated D-10...
  • Page 113 Index couplers Federal Communications Commission connecting 4-18 (FCC) connecting, illustrated 4-18 cables A-2 labeling 4-18 compliance notice A-2 locations 4-5 modifications A-2 notice A-1 requirements A-2 rules A-2 diagnostic station installing 3-19 diagnostic steps system power C-2 grounding cable diagnostic tools 1-7 connecting 4-17 Diagnostics Utility 1-6 connecting, illustrated 4-17...
  • Page 114 Index diagnostic feature 1-7 hot-plug power supply, illustrated D-7 installation power enclosure D-6 planning 2-1 power enclosure, illustrated D-6 installing See also connecting power management module D-4 access covers, bus bars 4-21 power management module, bus bar hinges 3-17 illustrated D-5 bus bars 3-16, 4-18 server blade enclosure D-2 bus bars, illustrated 3-18...
  • Page 115 Index power bus box LEDs D-4 cabling, illustrated 4-12 location 4-3 components, illustrated 4-6 switches, illustrated D-11 power bus boxes power requirements access cover 4-6 warning 2-4 cabling diagram 4-12 power supply backplane, components 4-6 troubleshooting C-4 DC power output cables 4-6 power supply bays devices supported 1-5 identifying, illustrated 3-9...
  • Page 116 Index telco 3-2 server blade management link racks connector 4-2 stability, warning ix server blade management modules rails See rack rails cabling 4-14 rated input current/voltage/power See LEDs D-3 specifications location 4-2 RBSU See ROM-Based Setup Utility server blades (RBSU) management module service port 4-2 recharge warning A-4 service ports...
  • Page 117 Index overview 1-1 warnings 2-6 UID See unit identification (UID) system board unit identification (UID) safety B-1 buttons D-10 LEDs D-3, D-6 unlocking circuit breakers 4-26 UPS device Taiwanese notice A-3 caution 2-7 technical support x utilities telco rack template 3-2 Diagnostics 1-6 telco racks, stability 2-5 Insight Manager 7 1-6...

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