HP ProLiant xw25p User Manual
HP ProLiant xw25p User Manual

HP ProLiant xw25p User Manual

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HP ProLiant BL p-Class System

Diagnostic Station

User Guide

Part Number 230859-004
April 2004 (Fourth Edition)

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  • Page 1: Diagnostic Station

    HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Part Number 230859-004 April 2004 (Fourth Edition)
  • Page 2 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Federal Communications Commission Notice ... 32 Modifications... 33 Cables ... 33 Canadian Notice ... 33 Avis Canadien ... 33 European Union Notice ... 33 Japanese Notice ... 34 Korean Notice... 34 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Contents...
  • Page 4 BSMI Notice ... 34 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 5: Abstract

    Abstract This document provides instructions for cabling the diagnostic station to an HP ProLiant BL p-Class server blade to enable out-of-rack communication with the server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 6: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents

    NOTE: You may need additional items, depending on the server blade you are using. Figure 1: Diagnostic station kit contents Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents Item Description Diagnostic station VHDM converter Data transfer cable HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide continued...
  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    CAUTION: Remove all power from the diagnostic station before connecting to the server blade. Disconnect all power cords to completely remove power from the diagnostic station. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide continued Description DC power cord (for server blade)
  • Page 8: Using The Diagnostic Cable Or The Local I/O Cable For Configuration Or Diagnostic Procedures

    If the port has no icon, use the diagnostic cable. Refer to Figure 2 to identify the I/O icon. Figure 2: Local I/O cable with large view of the I/O icon HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 9: Identifying Diagnostic And Local I/O Cable Connectors

    10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ-45 connector for a direct cable connection. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Connector Description Provides a direct connection to the server blade.
  • Page 10 Provides a 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector through which you can access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console and a client PC. Provides a direct connection to the server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide continued...
  • Page 11: Installing The Diagnostic Cable Or The Local I/O Cable

    IMPORTANT: The ProLiant BL30p blade sleeve is required when powering a ProLiant BL30p server blade outside of the rack. Only one ProLiant BL30p server blade may be installed in the blade sleeve when receiving power from the diagnostic station. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 12: Diagnostic Station Components

    Item Component Description RJ-45 connector for NIC 1 (PXE default and data) RJ-45 connector for NIC 2 (Data)* RJ-45 connector for NIC 3 (Data)* RJ-45 connector for NIC 4 (iLO) HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide continued...
  • Page 13: Accessing The Cable Storage Area

    To access the cable storage area: 1. Turn the locking latch clockwise (1). 2. Pull down the cable storage area access door (2). Figure 5: Accessing the cable storage area HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide continued...
  • Page 14: Client Pc Requirements

    — 1.4.1 for Windows users only — 1.4.2 for Linux users only Access the Java Runtime Environment versions at http://java.sun.com/products/archive/index.html Server Blade Use the following information to connect the diagnostic station to a server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 15: Preparing The Server Blade For Connection

    Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 16 NOTE: The server blade in the illustrations may look different from the model you are using. WARNING: To avoid electric shock, be sure that the AC power is disconnected from the diagnostic station when connecting cables to the server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 17 1. Thread the DC power cord for a server blade or blade sleeve through the opening in the VHDM converter (1). 2. Snap the cord into place in the VHDM converter (2). Figure 6: Threading the DC power cord through the VHDM converter HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 18 5. Insert the DC power cord into one of the diagnostic station DC power connectors (3). Figure 7: Attaching the VHDM converter and connecting the DC power cord HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 19 6. Connect the data transfer cable to the VHDM converter on the server blade (1) or the blade sleeve. 7. Connect the other end of the data transfer cable to the diagnostic station (2). Figure 8: Connecting the data transfer cable HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 20 Connect the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port on the front of the server blade (3). d. Go to step 10. Figure 9: Connecting the server blade to a client PC using the diagnostic cable HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 21 Connect the local I/O cable to the I/O port on the front of the server blade (3). Figure 10: Connecting the server blade to a client PC using the local I/O cable HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 22 Figure 11: Connecting the ProLiant BL30p server blade to a client PC using the local I/O cable HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 23 Figure 12: Connecting the AC power cord NOTE: Depending on which server blade you are using, you may need to install a second power supply in the diagnostic station. A second power cord would also be required. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 24 1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of “Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC” to make connections from the server blade to the Diagnostic Station. 2. Connect the server blade connector on the local I/O cable to the server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 25 USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB connector. 5. Connect the following to the USB hub: a. USB CD-ROM and/or USB floppy b. USB keyboard c. USB mouse HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 26 Additional network cable with RJ-45 connectors Hub/switch Deployment server or file server (optional) for operating system deployment or file management (may be the same physical server as the DHCP server) DHCP server HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 27 Depending on which server blade you are using, you may need to install a second power supply in the diagnostic station. A second power cord would also be required. Figure 15: Connecting a network cable and the AC power cord to the diagnostic station HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 28 Network cable with RJ-45 connectors from the diagnostic station NIC 1 connector (optional) e. Deployment server or file server (optional) 6. Connect the diagnostic station AC power cord to an AC outlet. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 29: Powering Up The Server Blade

    See the “Powering Up the Server Blade” section. Powering Up the Server Blade To power up the server blade: 1. Power up the diagnostic station by pressing the Power On/Off button. 2. Power up the server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 30: Ilo Guidelines For Accessing The Server Blade

    The iLO diagnostic port static IP address can be found on the diagnostic cable and the I/O port static IP address can be found on the local I/O cable. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 31 IP address and subnet mask of the iLO diagnostic port. In addition, be sure that the browser bypasses any proxy servers for the IP address or DNS/WINS name of the iLO. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 32: Gbe Interconnect Switch

    Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been assigned a unique HP series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information.
  • Page 33: Modifications

    Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) – Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...
  • Page 34: Japanese Notice

    EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) – Power Line Flicker EN 60950 (IEC 60950) – Product Safety Japanese Notice Korean Notice BSMI Notice HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide...

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