Procedure Summary; Upgrade Kit Contents - HP Integrity BL860C i4 User's & Service Manual

Procedure summary

Procedure
1. Original blade server check
The existing blade servers that will be upgraded are checked and prepared for the upgrade.
2. Adding resources
The blades for the upgrade are placed together, internal component changes are made if necessary,
blade firmware is updated if necessary, the Upgrade Blade Link is installed, System Information
Parameters are exchanged between the server blades and the new Blade Link, and then the final
system partitioning can be set.
3. Final check
The upgraded sever partitions are booted to the UEFI shell and variables restored if necessary, the
upgraded server is checked for normal operation at a low level, and finally the Operating System is
booted and the system checked for normal operation.
4. Warranty registration
Warranty and support are arranged to be transferred from the server being upgraded to the upgraded
server.

Upgrade kit contents

• The HPE Integrity BL860c i4, BL870c i4 & BL890c i4 Server Blade Upgrades Read Me First.
• One of the following Upgrade Blade Links:
◦ AM395A HPE BL8x0c i4 Upgrade BL2 Blade Link
◦ AM396A HPE Integrity BL870c i4 Upgrade BL2-c7E Blade Link
◦ AM398A HPE BL8x0c i4 Upgrade BL4 Blade Link
NOTE:
Each Blade Link will include a new Product Number label to attach to the system label carrier
card; the actual part number will depend on the type of upgrade ordered.
• AM394A HPE Integrity BL8x0c i4 Upgrade Blade. One or more Upgrade Blades may be included
depending on the type of upgrade ordered. These should be pre-installed with ordered processors,
memory, and other components.
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