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HP Integrity BL860c i2 Installation Manual

HP Integrity BL860c i2 Installation Manual

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HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, &
BL890c i2 Server Blade Installation Guide
HP Part Number: AD399-9004A
Published: April 2010
Edition: 1

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  • Page 1 HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, & BL890c i2 Server Blade Installation Guide HP Part Number: AD399-9004A Published: April 2010 Edition: 1...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Installing the server blade into the enclosure..............7 Overview..............................7 Server blade overview........................7 Server blade dimensions and weight...................7 Server blade components........................8 SAS disk drives..........................8 SAS disk backplane........................9 I/O subsystem..........................9 Partner blade support........................9 Memory subsystem........................9 DIMMs............................9 Power subsystem..........................9 Processor and supporting chipset....................10 ICH mezzanine card........................10 Scaleable BladeLink........................10 Enclosure information........................10...
  • Page 4 Operating system is loaded onto the server blade................44 Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade..............44 OS login prompt..........................44 Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager............45 2 Support and other resources..................47 Contacting HP............................47 Before you contact HP........................47 HP contact information........................47...
  • Page 5 List of Tables DIMM pair load order........................27 DIMM quad load order.........................28 Power States...........................41...

  • Page 7: Installing The Server Blade Into The Enclosure

    1 Installing the server blade into the enclosure Overview The HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade is a dense, low-cost, Intel® Itanium® processor server blade. Using a Scaleable Blade Link hardware assembly, multiple BL860c i2 Server Blades can be conjoined to create dual-blade four socket and quad-blade eight socket variants.

  • Page 8: Server Blade Components

    Server blade components CPU0 ICH mezzanine connector CPU0 power connector Mezzanine connector 3 (type 1 or 2) Mezzanine connector 1 (type 1) CPU1 power connector Mezzanine connector 2 (type 1 or 2) CPU1 System board thumbscrew SAS backplane Battery (CR2032) Pull tab System board thumbscrew SAS disk drives...

  • Page 9: Sas Disk Backplane

    The server blade does not support PCI Hot Plug. Partner blade support The partner blades currently supported are the SB40c storage blade (411243-B21) and the HP BLc PCI Expansion Blade (448018-B21). Partner blade slotting rules are dependent on the conjoined blade configuration. For more information on partner bay blade locations, see “Installing the Scaleable BladeLink”...

  • Page 10: Processor And Supporting Chipset

    Processor and supporting chipset The BL860c i2 Server Blade contains a processor subsystem accommodating one or two Intel Itanium processor modules. Each processor module consists of the following: • CPU chip, including CPU cores, QPI links for CPU-CPU and CPU-IO Hub chip connections, and SMI links for CPU-Memory interface chip connections •...

  • Page 11: Controls, Ports, And Leds

    Controls, ports, and LEDs Front panel view Monarch blade indicator Monarch power button Partition Identifier UID LED HDD bay 1 Physical Presence Button Blade health LED HDD bay 2 SUV connector NICs 1, 2, 3, 4 Blade power LED CAUTION: The SUV cable is not designed to be used as a permanent connection.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Leds

    Front panel LEDs Item Description Status Monarch blade indicator Green = Blade is acting as monarch blade Off = Blade is not monarch or is not conjoined UID LED Blue = Identified Blue flashing = Active remote management Off = No active remote management Blade health LED Green = Normal operation Amber flashing = Degraded condition...

  • Page 13: Sas Disk Drive Leds

    Item Description Status Blade power LED Green = Server blade is powered on Amber = Standby (auxiliary power available)* Off = Off Not shown (behind grill) iLO Heartbeat Green flashing = iLO Active Amber flashing = iLO failure Off = No standby voltage *If the Onboard Administrator denies power to the server blade, the server blade returns to Standby mode.
  • Page 14 Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Interpretation Flashing regularly (1 Hz) Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz) Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive might terminate the current operation and cause data loss. The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this...

  • Page 15: Scaleable Bladelink Leds

    Scaleable BladeLink LEDs Description Status Busy LED Green = Scaleable BladeLink is currently active. Do not remove. Off = Scaleable BladeLink is not currently active. Safe to remove. Overview...

  • Page 16: Suv Cable And Ports

    SUV Cable and Ports The SUV port on the front of the server blade is used in conjunction with an SUV cable to connect the server to external devices such as a terminal emulator or monitor. CAUTION: The SUV cable is not designed to be used as a permanent connection. Use caution when walking near the server blade when the SUV cable is installed.

  • Page 17: Safety Information

    The wrist strap that is included in the ESD kit without circuit checker (part number 9300-1608). • The throw away strap that ships with HP memory products. When removing and replacing server components, use care to prevent injury and equipment damage.

  • Page 18: Inspect The Shipping Containers For Damage

    Inspect each carton for shipping damage as you unpack the server blade. Place the server blade on an antistatic pad. Check the inventory The sales order packing slip lists the equipment shipped from HP. Use this packing slip to verify that the equipment has arrived. NOTE: To identify each item by part number, see the sales order packing slip.

  • Page 19: Installing A Hot-Plug Sas Disk Drive

    The disk drive will not seat properly when 180 degrees out of alignment. Check the orientation before insertion. NOTE: For a list of supported disk drives for the server blade, see: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-storage.html Remove the hard drive blank. Prepare the hard drive. Slide the drive into the cage until it is fully seated.

  • Page 20: Installing Internal Components

    Close the lever to lock the drive into place. Installing internal components Removing the access panel Unlock the cam on the access panel latch (if necessary) by turning the lock on the access panel latch counter-clockwise with a Torx T-15 or flathead screwdriver. Pull up on the access panel latch.

  • Page 21: Installing A Processor And Heatsink Module

    Installing a processor and heatsink module Processor load order Observe the following guidelines when installing additional processors: • In a BL860c i2, CPU0 is installed before CPU1. • In a BL870 i2 or BL890 i2, each blade must have CPU0 installed. •...
  • Page 22 Transfer the duplicate part/serial numbers label from the processor module to the processor's heatsink. Remove the duplicate yellow tear-away label that lists the part and serial numbers from the processor module. Place the label on the top of the heatsink. Install the processor over the load posts.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: During installation, after removing the protective cover from the heatsink: • Do not touch or come into contact with the thermal interface material. • Immediately install the heatsink. Installing additional components...
  • Page 24 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the server blade and processor, ensure the processor heatsink's locking handle is fully back against the stops, rotated about 120° back. Also verify that the plastic tabs on the processor's heatsink are pulled fully out before installation. Install the heatsink over the load posts.
  • Page 25 Secure the heatsink to the processor Slide both plastic locking tabs into place (see callout 1 in the image below). Flip the latch down (see callout 2 in the image below). WARNING! The heatsink locking lever can constitute a pinch hazard, keep your hands on top of the lever during installation to avoid personal injury.

  • Page 26: Installing Dimms

    Tie wrap the processor cable to the right tie point on the processor assembly. CAUTION: When the CPU is installed, dress all slack in the power cable to the connector end of the cable. Failure to do so could result in pinched or damaged CPU power cables. NOTE: If you are adding an additional processor to your server blade, the DIMMs in the server blade must be reconfigured to support both CPUs.

  • Page 27: Dimm Pair Load Order

    DIMM pair load order Table 1-1 DIMM pair load order CPU0 CPU1 — — — — — — CPU0 only — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Both CPUs loaded —...

  • Page 28: Dimm Quad Load Order

    DIMM quad load order rules Table 1-2 DIMM quad load order CPU0 CPU1 — — — — — — — — — — — — Both CPUs loaded — — — — — — — — — — — — Installing the server blade into the enclosure...
  • Page 29 DIMM locations To install the DIMMs: Remove the DIMM baffle. Locate the DIMM slots on the server blade system board. Installing additional components...

  • Page 30: Installing Mezzanine Cards

    The server blade ships with at least two DIMMs installed in slots 3A and 4A. Ensure the DIMM slot latches are open. CAUTION: Use only HP low profile (1.2 in.) DIMMs. DIMMs from other sources might adversely affect data integrity. DIMMs do not seat fully if turned the wrong way.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Access Panel

    NOTE: The HP Smart Array P700m Controller requires additional procedures for installation. Refer to the HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2 & BL890c i2 Server Blade User Service Guide for more information. Replacing the access panel Make sure the access panel latch is in the open position (pointing up).

  • Page 32: Installing And Powering On The Server Blade

    Installing and powering on the server blade Preparing the enclosure HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height devices. To install a full height device, remove the blanks and the corresponding device bay divider. CAUTION:...

  • Page 33: Removing A C7000 Device Bay Divider

    Removing a c7000 device bay divider Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it. Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall, and then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise). Installing and powering on the server blade...

  • Page 34: Removing A C3000 Device Bay Mini-Divider Or Device Bay Divider

    Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three tabs from the divider wall, and then remove it from the enclosure. Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider Slide the locking tab down. Installing the server blade into the enclosure...

  • Page 35: Installing Interconnect Modules

    Remove the mini-divider or divider: • c3000 mini-divider: Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the divider drops out of the enclosure. • c3000 divider Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it stops. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall.

  • Page 36: Interconnect Bay Numbering And Device Mapping

    Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals. Server blade signal...

  • Page 37: Installing The Server Blade Into The Enclosure

    Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server blade options, such as an additional processor, hard drive, or mezzanine card. NOTE: Refer to the HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2 & BL890c i2 User Service Guide for information regarding SAS controller configuration. Remove the connector covers if they are present.
  • Page 38 Install the server blade. The server blade should come up to standby power. The server blade is at standby power if the blade power LED is amber. Installing the server blade into the enclosure...

  • Page 39: Installing The Scaleable Bladelink

    Installing the Scaleable BladeLink NOTE: Before installing the Scaleable BladeLink for BL870c or BL890c, make sure the following statements are true: • All blades have the same CPU SKUs. • All blades have the same hardware revision • All blades have CPU0 installed. •...
  • Page 40 10. Fully insert the Scaleable BladeLink into the blades, and then close the handle. 11. Log into iLO on the monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3 Operations Guide. 12. In iLO, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot iLOs in the conjoined set.

  • Page 41: Server Blade Power States

    Server blade power states The server blade has three power states: standby power, full power, and off. Install the server blade into the enclosure to achieve the standby power state. Server blades are set to power on to standby power when installed in a server blade enclosure. Verify the power state by viewing the LEDs on the front panel, and using Table 1-3.

  • Page 42: Accessing Uefi Or The Os From Ilo Mp

    Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO interface. • Diagnose iLO using HP SIM through a web browser and SNMP alerting. For more information about iLO basic features, refer to the iLO documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO MP The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface is an architecture that provides an interface between the server blade OS and the server blade firmware.
  • Page 43 To view boot options, or launch a specific boot option, press B or b to launch the Boot Manager. To configure specific devices, press D or d to launch the Device Manager. This is an advanced feature and should only be performed when directed. Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO MP...

  • Page 44: Saving Uefi Configuration Settings

    Use your standard OS logon procedures, or see your OS documentation to log on to your Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade See the HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2 & BL890c i2 User Service Guide for instructions on loading an operating system onto a server blade.

  • Page 45: Installing The Latest Firmware Using Hp Smart Update Manager

    This prevents extraneous network traffic by only sending the required components to the target. HP Smart Update Manager also has logic to install updates in the correct order and ensure all dependencies are met before deployment of a firmware update. It also contains logic to prevent version-based dependencies from destroying an installation and ensures updates are handled in a manner that reduces any downtime required for the update process.

  • Page 47: Support And Other Resources

    In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html. For HP technical support: • In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage: (http:// welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html) To contact HP by phone: — Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 48 %, $, or # A percent sign represents the C shell system prompt. A dollar sign represents the system prompt for the Bourne, Korn, and POSIX shells. A number sign represents the superuser prompt. audit(5) A manpage. The manpage name is audit, and it is located in Section 5.

  • Page 49: Standard Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms

    Standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms Command line interface Extensible Firmware Interface See also UEFI. Electrostatic discharge Integrated Lights-Out Management processor Onboard Administrator Peripheral component interface PCIe Peripheral component interconnect express Intel QuickPath Interconnect Serial attached SCSI SATA Serial ATA System insight manager SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Trusted platform module...

  • Page 51: Index

    HDD backplane (see SAS backplane) LEDs, 13 HP Smart Update Manager, 45 slot locations, 8 HP-UX Ignite, 44 Scaleable BladeLink HPSUM (see HP Smart Update Manager) installing, 39 server blade access panel, 20, 31 I/O subsystem components, 8 overview, 9...
  • Page 52 UEFI accessing from iLO MP, 42 saving configuration settings, 44 unpacking the server blade, 18 virtual power button, 41 weight of server blade, 7 wrist strap, antistatic, 17 Index...

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