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HPE BL860c i2 Getting Started Manual

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HPE Integrity Server Blade
Getting Started Guide
BL860c i2, BL860c i4, BL870c i2, BL870c
i4, BL890c i2, and BL890c i4
Abstract
This document contains specific information that is intended for users of this Hewlett Packard Enterprise product.
Part Number: 822655-001R
Published: November 2015
Edition: 2

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  • Page 1 HPE Integrity Server Blade Getting Started Guide BL860c i2, BL860c i4, BL870c i2, BL870c i4, BL890c i2, and BL890c i4 Abstract This document contains specific information that is intended for users of this Hewlett Packard Enterprise product. Part Number: 822655-001R...
  • Page 2 Operating systems Supported product Edition number Publication Date manufacturing part supported versions number 822655–001 HP-UX, OpenVMS, BL860c i2, BL860c First April 2015 Microsoft Windows i4, BL870c i2, BL870c i4 BL890c i2, BL890c i4 822655–001R HP-UX, OpenVMS, BL860c i2, BL860c Second...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Server blade power states...................19 Powering on the server blade.................20 Powering off the server blade.................20 Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i2, BL860c i4, BL870c i2, BL870c i4, BL890c i2, or BL890c i4 configurations....................20 4 Support and other resources...............25 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support...............25 Accessing updates......................25...

  • Page 4: Overview

    1 Overview The HPE Integrity BL860c i2 and i4 Server Blades are dense, low-cost, Intel® Itanium® processor server blades. Using a Blade Link hardware assembly, multiple BL860c i2 or i4 Server Blades can be conjoined to create dual-blade, four socket and quad-blade, eight socket variants.

  • Page 5: Server Blade Components

    Server blade components Figure 1 i2 server blade components Figure 2 i4 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...
  • Page 6 Mezzanine connector 2 (type 1 or CPU1 SAS backplane System board thumbscrew Pull tab i2 — Battery (CR2032) NOTE: The iLO 3 password is i4 — System board thumbscrew located on the pull tab. i2 — System board thumbscrew i4 — Battery (CR2032)

  • Page 7: Site Preparation

    2 Site preparation The BL860c i2 and i4 Server Blades do not have cooling or power systems. Cooling and power is provided by the c-Class enclosure. IMPORTANT: To avoid hardware damage, allow the thermal mass of the product to equalize to the temperature and humidity of the installation facility after removing the shipping materials.

  • Page 8: Sample Site Inspection Checklist

    For more site preparation information, go to http://www.hpe.com/info/Blades-docs, select HPE Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade or HPE Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade in the list of servers, and then select the Generalized Site Preparation Guidelines. Sample Site Inspection Checklist...
  • Page 9 Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist (continued) Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. Comment or Date Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected date of completion? Is a raised floor installed and in good condition? Is the raised floor adequate for equipment loading? Are channels or cutouts available for cable routing? Is a network line available?

  • Page 10: Power Subsystem

    Is on-site training required? Power subsystem The power subsystem is located on the system board. The BL860c i2 and i4 Server Blades receive 12 volts directly from the enclosure. The voltage is immediately passed through an E-fuse circuit, which will immediately cut power to the blade if a short circuit fault or over current condition is detected.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Inspecting The Server Blade

    Follow the safety precautions listed to ensure safe handling of components, to prevent injury, and to prevent damage to the server blade: When removing or installing a server blade or server blade component, review the instructions provided in this guide. Do not wear loose clothing that might snag or catch on the server or on other items.

  • Page 12: Verifying The Inventory

    Verifying the inventory The sales order packing slip lists the equipment shipped from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. 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. Returning damaged equipment If the equipment is damaged, immediately contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer service representative.

  • Page 13: Installing The Server Blade Into The Enclosure

    3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure Installation sequence and checklist Step Description Completed Perform site preparation (see “Site preparation” (page 7) for more information). Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using the packing slip. Install additional components shipped with the server.

  • Page 14: 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).

  • Page 15: Removing A C3000 Device Bay Mini-Divider Or Device Bay Divider

    Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider Slide the locking tab down. 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.

  • Page 16: Installing Interconnect Modules

    Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall. Rotate the divider clockwise. Remove the divider from the enclosure. Installing interconnect modules For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the documentation that ships with the interconnect module. Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure...
  • Page 17 HPE 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. c3000 interconnect Interconnect bay Server blade signal c7000 interconnect bay labels NIC 1 (Embedded)

  • Page 18: Installing The Server Blade Into The Enclosure

    For more information, see the BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide for your product on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/bladesystem/documentation). NOTE: Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server blade options, such as an additional processor, hard drive, or mezzanine card.

  • Page 19: Server Blade Power States

    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. 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.

  • Page 20: Powering On The Server Blade

    This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. It provides an emergency shutdown method in the event of a hung application. Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i2, BL860c i4, BL870c i2, BL870c i4, BL890c i2, or BL890c i4 configurations IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 21 BL890c i4 server blades, make sure the following statements are true: All blades have the same CPU SKUs. All blades have the same hardware revision (only use BL860c i2, BL860c i4, BL870c i2, BL870c i4, BL890c i2, or BL890c i4 Server Blades).
  • Page 22 (BL890c i2 blade defaulting to slot 1 BL890c i4) For information on installing the c3000 bay mini-divider, see the HPE BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide. CAUTION: Using the incorrect Blade Link can cause damage to the Blade Link and to the connectors on both the Blade Link and the server blades.
  • Page 23 If not properly aligned, you can damage the Blade Link 11. Close the handle when it has engaged. 12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HPE Integrity iLO3 Operations Guide. 13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the conjoined set.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT: The secondary UUID and other system variables are stored on the Monarch blade. If you do not put the Monarch blade in the leftmost slot, your system variables will not match. If you ever change your iLO 3 configuration (such as adding users) that data is also stored on the Monarch blade.

  • Page 25: Support And Other Resources

    4 Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: www.hpe.com/assistance To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect...

  • Page 26: Websites

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (docsfeedback@hpe.com). When submitting your feedback, include the document title, part number, edition, and publication date located on the front cover of the document.

  • Page 27: A Warranty And Regulatory Information

    For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts. Warranty information HPE ProLiant and x86 Servers and Options www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise Servers www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties HPE Storage Products www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties...

  • Page 28: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration

    Local representative information Kazakh: Russia: Belarus: Kazakhstan: Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point;...

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Bl860c i4Bl890c i2Bl890c i4Bl870c i2Bl870c-i4

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