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Upgrade CPU Fans (1A and 1B) ............55 Installing HP Integrity rx2620 Name Plate and Intel Itanium 2 Rack Label ....55 Apply UUID Label (rp34x0) .
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Figure 1-1. Release the Rack Latches ..........21 Figure 1-2. Pedestal Mounted HP Integrity rx2600 or HP9000 rp34x0 Server ....22 Figure 1-3.
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Figures Figure 1-44. Connecting the Power Pod Cable ......... 50 Figure 1-45.
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“System Validation and Reconfiguration Procedures After Hardware Upgrade from rp34x0” Time Required Upgrading your HP Integrity rx2600 server or HP 9000 rp34x0 server to an HP Integrity rx2620 server may require several hours, depending on preparatory time, but you should plan for one hour of system downtime.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade Upgrade Checklist Upgrade Checklist Use the following checklist to assist in completing your upgrade from an HP Integrity rx2600 server or HP 9000 rp34x0 server to an HP Integrity rx2620 server. Table 1-1 Upgrade Checklist Step...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade Upgrade Kit Contents Upgrade Kit Contents The following items comprise the contents of the upgrade kit. The hardware components listed under the “Additional Upgrade Components Required” list are also required for the upgrade, but must be ordered separately.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade Service Tools Required Service Tools Required Service of this product may require one or more of the following tools: • IPF CPU Install Tool Kit (P/N 5069-5441), consisting of: • Disposable ESD Kit • Label-less CPU install tool (2.5mm hex and Torx 15) •...
Installing and using the system in strict accordance with HP's instructions minimizes the chances that the system will cause radio or television interference. However, HP does not guarantee that the system will not interfere with radio and television reception.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade Upgrade Preparation and System Shutdown • Treat all assemblies, components, and interface connections as static-sensitive. • When unpacking cards, interfaces, and other accessories that are packaged separately from the system, keep the accessories in their conductive plastic bags, until they are ready to be installed.
0/1/2/1 0x000E7F7E101D lan2 snap2 ETHER Yes Use the appropriate operating system tool (for example, ifconfig for HP-UX) to validate your NOTE LAN configuration. Back Up Your System Before performing the server upgrade, protect yourself by backing up all data and your server OS. In the event of interruptions (for example power failure or interference), it may be necessary to resume operation in the old configuration before upgrading the server.
Accessing a Rack Mounted Server The HP Integrity rx2620 server is designed to be rack mounted. The following procedure explains how to gain access to an HP Integrity rx26xx or rp34xx server that is mounted in an approved rack.
Accessing an rx2600 or rp34x0 Pedestal Mounted Server The HP Integrity rx2600 and HP 9000 rp34x0 servers are also designed to be pedestal mounted. You do not need to remove the pedestal from the HP server to gain access to internal components. The front bezel, front cover, and top cover may be removed with the pedestal attached to the HP server.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-2 Pedestal Mounted HP Integrity rx2600 or HP9000 rp34x0 Server Chapter 1...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Removing the Top Metal Cover Step 1. Ensure the top metal cover lock keyswitch is in the unlocked position. Rotate the blue release lever toward the back of the system and slide the cover toward the back of the system.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-6 System Board Connectors and Slots SCSI CH A SCSI CH B 12 11 Front of Chassis Table 1-4 Connector Locations 1 External SCSI Connector 9 Power Module Power Connector...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Removing System Fans Step 1. To remove fans 1A, 1B, 2 and 3 from the system, grasp the appropriate fan and lift it out of the fan socket. Figure 1-7 Fan 1A or Fan 1B Removal...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-9 Fan 3 Removal Fan 3 Front of Chassis Removing Airflow Guides The system has the following airflow guides: Figure 1-10 Airflow Guides Locations Processor Airflow Guide Memory Airflow Guide...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-11 Removing the Memory Airflow Guide Front of Chassis Removing the Processor Airflow Guide Step 1. Remove the IDE cable and power module cables from the processor airflow guide cable clips.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 3. Remove the front portion of the airflow guide: a. Rotate the clip clockwise to release the latch. Figure 1-13 Open the Release Clip Front of Chassis Step 4. Disconnect the power cable connected to the guide from the system board.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-14 Remove the Front Airflow Guide Front of Chassis Removing System Memory Next, remove all system memory by performing the following steps: Step 1. Push the appropriate extraction levers found on either side of the DIMM slot outward to the open position.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Removing Processor Modules Figure 1-15 Processor Location Power Pod CPU 0 CPU 1 Power Pod CPU 1 CPU 0 Front of Chassis Chapter 1...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 1. Disconnect the power pod cable from the power connector on the system board. Figure 1-16 Disconnect Power Pod Cable Front of Chassis Step 2. Remove the two power pod mounting screws.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 3. Slide the power pod toward the rear of the system board disconnecting the power pod from the processor module. Figure 1-18 Disconnect Power Pod from Processor Module Front of Chassis Step 4.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-19 Remove Power Pod Front of Chassis Step 5. Disconnect the processor module turbo fan power cable. Figure 1-20 Disconnect the Turbo Fan Cable Front of Chassis Chapter 1...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 6. Release the four heatsink captive screws on the processor module heat sink. Figure 1-21 Release Heatsink Captive Screws Front of Chassis Step 7. Slide the sequencing retainer plate toward the back of the system to open the hole in the edge of the heatsink for insertion of the special processor tool into the processor module locking mechanism.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 8. Unlock the processor-locking mechanism using the special processor tool (P/N 5069-5441), or equivalent 2.5 mm hex tool, shipped with your replacement processor assembly. Insert the tool into the lock and rotate the special processor tool 180 degrees counterclockwise. Verify that the processor-locking mechanism is rotated into the unlocked position.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 9. Lift the processor module and the turbo fan assembly up and out of the chassis. Place the processor module into an anti-static container. Carefully handle the CPU to avoid damaging the pins. If possible, cover the WARNING exposed CPU pins with a pin cover.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Removing the iLO Manageability Card Step 1. Unscrew the two mounting screws that connect the iLO Manageability card to the internal chassis post and the two external mounting screws that are located on both sides of the 25-pin serial connector.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Removing the PCI Card Cage To remove the PCI cage from the server, perform the following steps: Step 1. Lift up on the PCI card cage release lever and the back edge of the PCI card cage and lift the PCI card cage out of the system.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-27 VGA and DB9 Mechanical Cover Locations VGA cover DB9 cover Rear of chassis Step 4. Unscrew the six backplane system board mounting screws that connect the system board to the rear of the system chassis.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-29 Remove the System Board Mounting Screw Front of Chassis Step 7. Remove the system board: a. Grasp the memory controller chip heatsink and slide the system board toward the front of the system.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions In rp34x0 machines, the VGA and secondary LAN ports are not functional. A label on the rear of the rp34x0 chassis designates the VGA port as Not Available and covers the secondary LAN port. Before the system board is upgraded, the label must be removed.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions a. Angle the board to allow the PCI connector to slide into the PCI cage bay area. Figure 1-33 Slide System Board into Chassis Front of Chassis b. Align the system board keyholes with their standoffs on the chassis.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-34 Align the System Board PCI Connector Front of Chassis Step 3. Slide the system board back toward the rear of the system to secure the system board on its standoffs.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Step 4. Screw in the system board mounting screw. Step 5. Connect all cables to their appropriate connectors on the system board. Step 6. Screw in the six rear backplane system board mounting screws.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Upgrading the CPUs Installing the New Processor Module Step 1. Verify part number of the CPU (AB334A, AB335A or AB336A). Ensure that each processor has an identical part number when installing more than NOTE one processor.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-38 Locking the Processor Module in Place Unlocked Locked Front of Chassis Step 5. Slide the sequencing retainer plate toward the rear of the system. Figure 1-39 Slide the Sequencing Retainer Plate Front of Chassis Step 6.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-40 Secure the Captive Screws Torquing pattern Front of Chassis Step 7. Slide the power module on the system board metal mounting bracket so that the power module connector connects with its connector on the processor module.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-42 Install the Processor Module Power Pod Mounting Screws Front of Chassis Step 9. Connect the processor module turbo fan power cable to the connector on the system board. Figure 1-43 Connect the Turbo Fan Cable Front of Chassis Step 10.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-44 Connecting the Power Pod Cable Front of Chassis Reinstalling System Fans, PCI Card Cage, Airflow Guides, Memory, and the Management Processor Reinstall the Management Processor NOTE Connect SCSI cables before replacing the Management Processor.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-45 Reinstall the Power Connectors Front of Chassis Chapter 1...
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Memory modules must be loaded in the correct order: • In the HP Integrity rx2620 server, DIMMs must be installed in matched quads. Two matched memory card pairs of equal size (that is, four identical DIMMs) must be installed, one pair per memory cell, as listed below: —...
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-46 Inserting DIMM into Slot Reinstalling Air Flow Guides Figure 1-47 Airflow Guides Locations Processor Airflow Guide Memory Airflow Guide Front of Chassis Reinstalling the Memory Airflow Guide Step 1. Align the guides on both sides of the original airflow guide with the slots on the chassis.
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HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions b. Connect power connector on the front portion of the guide to the connector on the system board. Step 2. Reinstall the main portion of the original airflow guide: a. Hold the opening on top of the processor airflow guide.
Installing HP Integrity rx2620 Name Plate and Intel Itanium 2 Rack Label To install the HP Integrity rx2620 server name plate and Intel Itanium 2 rack label, follow these steps: Step 1. Locate the name plate release prongs on the back side of the system bezel.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Replacing the Front Bezel and Top Metal Cover Replacing the Front Bezel To install the front bezel, perform the following step: Step 1. Push the front bezel straight into the chassis until it snaps into place.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Hardware Component Upgrade Instructions Figure 1-49 Aligning the Top Metal Cover To replace cover, align front edge here then slide forward Front of Chassis Step 2. Grasp the blue release lever and slide the top metal cover toward the front of the system until the lever snaps into place.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Validation and Reconfiguration Procedures After Hardware Upgrade from rx2600 System Validation and Reconfiguration Procedures After Hardware Upgrade from rx2600 The system board upgrade part is configured at the factory with default product, serial and UUID IDs. After replacing the system board, factory default ID values must be overwritten with actual system values.
HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Validation and Reconfiguration Procedures After Hardware Upgrade from rp34x0 System Validation and Reconfiguration Procedures After Hardware Upgrade from rp34x0 The system board upgrade part is configured at the factory with default product, serial and UUID IDs. After replacing the system board, factory default ID values must be overwritten with actual system values.
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HP Integrity rx2620 Upgrade System Validation and Reconfiguration Procedures After Hardware Upgrade from rp34x0 NOTE The product number is now rx2620 and the product, serial and UUID number values are populated. SYSTEM INFORMATION Date/Time: 3, 2004 15:34:26 (20:04:08:03:15:34:26) Manufacturer: Product Name:...
• Confirm that the Smart Array 6402 or 6404 controller and software are supported on the HP Integrity server and I/O slot chosen. Refer to the Smart Array Controller Support Matrix located at http://www.docs.hp.com in the Networking & Communications section for more information.
Cable A7231-63024 is used for the single channel or simplex RAID card • Cable A7231-63025 is used for the dual channel or duplex RAID card Before installing the RAID card, refer to the Internal Cabling Guide for HP Smart Array Controllers HP P/N 5971-4280 available at http://www.docs.hp.com. PCI Slots Before inserting a RAID card, be certain of which PCI slots are available for RAID, and if the slot can be used for internal or external RAID.
Step 2. Shut down the system. Step 3. Power off the system, and unplug the power cord. Step 4. Remove the PCI card cage (refer to “Removing and Replacing PCI Cards” in the HP rx2620 Maintenance Guide. Step 5. Disconnect the SCSI cable(s) from the internal SCSI backplane.
Offline Configuration of HP-UX 11i v1 or HP-UX 11i v2 Using Ignite-UX To set up a Smart Array 6402 Controller as a boot device, you must install HP-UX 11i v1 or HP-UX 11i v2 on one of the controller’s logical drives. Follow this procedure: Step 1.
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The system reboots and you are returned to the Boot Console Handler (BCH) prompt. Step 9. At the BCH prompt, start Ignite-UX from the HP-UX 11i v1 or HP-UX 11i v2 Core OS Install and Recovery Media. The Ignite-UX Welcome screen displays (see Step 1).
Install and use operating system-specific HP Smart Array 6402 and HP Smart Array 6404 utilities and software that help you manage your RAID. • Configure the HP Smart Array 6402 and the HP Smart Array 6404 for an external RAID storage system. Chapter 2...
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RAID - Smart Array 6402 or 6404 Controller for Internal RAID Installation Smart Array 6402 RAID or 6404 RAID Cards Chapter 2...
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