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White Paper
April 2001
Prepared by Customer Service
Training and Development
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Overview..........................................3
Understanding PCI-X..................3
Understanding RBSU..................4
Kit Contents ..................................6
Tools Required.............................6
Precautions...................................7
Method..........................................8
Console...................................... 10
Module ....................................... 13
Modules ..................................... 17
Module ....................................... 23
Configuring the Server............. 27
Button Cable.............................. 28
Compaq 8500 I/O Module
Upgrade
Abstract: This white paper outlines new features and benefits of the
I/O module upgrade of the Compaq ProLiant 8500. Key elements of
the upgrade include the addition of a PCI-X bus and new ROM
Based Setup Utility (RBSU) tool.
After the upgrade, the server will become a ProLiant DL760. A new
service number will be assigned to the server to identify the new
components. This service number is used to identify the type of
system you have and will assure that proper help and diagnosis is
given by the Call Center or Service Technician. You will maintain
the current system serial number, and when you call for service, you
should provide both numbers: the original system serial number, and
the upgrade service number.
Help us improve our technical communication. Let us know what you think
about the technical information in this document. Your feedback is valuable
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comments to: robert.campbell@Compaq.com
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Training and Development Compaq Computer Corporation Abstract: This white paper outlines new features and benefits of the I/O module upgrade of the Compaq ProLiant 8500. Key elements of Contents the upgrade include the addition of a PCI-X bus and new ROM Overview..........3...
  • Page 2 Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Overview

    The purpose of this White Paper is to provide the reader with information pertaining to the new features and benefits of the I/O module upgrade of the Compaq ProLiant 8500. Key elements of the upgrade include the addition of a PCI-X bus and new ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU) tool.

  • Page 4: Understanding Rbsu

    Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Understanding RBSU RBSU is an updateable, "intelligent" configuration utility that is embedded in the server ROM. The purpose of RBSU is to help you configure certain server hardware settings and prepare your server for operating system (OS) installation.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    Virtual Presence. Because RBSU is embedded in the system ROM, system administrators can use the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edit ion to remotely access and configure the system in a totally unattended fashion. (When these tools are used in combination with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, multiserver configurations can also be performed remotely in a silent command line mode.)

  • Page 6: Installing The Upgrade Kit

    Compaq SmartStart™ for Servers 5.0 CD • Compaq ProLiant DL760 Documentation CD • ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Migration diskette • Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Quick Installation poster • Two PCI/PCI-X access panel hood labels • One ProLiant DL760 la bel •...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Precautions WARNING: There is a risk of personal injury from hazardous energy levels. The installation of options and routine maintenance and servicing of this product shall be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment containing hazardous energy circuits.

  • Page 8: Selecting An Upgrade Method

    • Method 2—This method involves keeping the same supported operating system, but updating the System Partition with the System Dispatcher and Compaq Server Diagnostics utilities, updating the drivers, and updating the Compaq Insight Manager™ Console using the Compaq Management 5.0 CD.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Proliant 8500

    CAUTION: The ProLiant 8500 I/O Module upgrade process may destroy data on your server. To ensure that you do not lose data, Compaq recommends that you back up your server. CAUTION: Disconnect any data drives present to prevent data from being erased when running the Erase utility from SmartStart.

  • Page 10: Updating The Drivers, System Partition, And Compaq Insight Manager Console

    NOTE: Use these instructions only if you are using upgrade method 2 to perform the upgrade. IMPORTANT: SmartStart for Servers 5.0 can no longer be used to create a Compaq Server Diagnostics diskette. If the server is not installed with a System Partition, a new version of the Compaq Server Diagnostics utility will need to be downloaded from the Compaq website.
  • Page 11 5. Leave the ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Migration diskette in the server IMPORTANT: If you are upgrading multiple servers, do not reuse the same ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Migration diskette. Each upgrade kit is supplied with its own diskette.

  • Page 12: Powering Down The Server

    Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Powering Down the Server Power down the server and disconnect all power cords from the power supplies. NOTE: For more information regarding powering down the server and accessing the I/O board,...

  • Page 13: Removing The Existing I/O Module

    Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Removing the Existing I/O Module Removing the Cable Management Arm IMPORTANT: All PCI expansion boards must be removed from the server to perform the upgrade. If you are performing Method 2, write down where the expansion boards are located.
  • Page 14 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Accessing the Existing I/O Module The ProLiant 8500 server has a top latch security screw on the top access panel, as shown in Figure 2. The screw prevents access to the Processor and Memory Module and the I/O module.
  • Page 15 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required 3. Open the air baffle (1) in the I/O module. 4. Loosen the shipping screw between the Processor and Memory Module and the I/O module (2) as shown in Figure .
  • Page 16 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required 3. Press in the module stop latches (4) on both sides and pull the module out of the chassis (5). Figure 6. Removing the existing I/O module...

  • Page 17: Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between The I/O Modules

    Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between the I/O Modules This section provides instructions on removing I/O expansion boards from the existing I/O module and installing them into the new I/O module.
  • Page 18 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Removing PCI Expansion Boards from Slots 10 and 11 1. Press down on the top of the PCI expansion slot 1, and open the slot release lever 2.
  • Page 19 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required I/O Expansion Board Descriptions The Primary bus will accept a 64-bit 5-V PCI board (1) or a 64-bit universal PCI board (3) The Secondary and Tertiary buses will accept a 64-bit 3.3-V PCI/PCI-X board (2) or a 64-bit universal PCI/PCI-X board (3).
  • Page 20 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Table 1 Bus Distribution of PCI Hot Plug I/O Expansion Slots Slots Maximum PCI/PCI-X Bus Expansion Board Speed 1 - 6 Second 64-bit, 33-MHz PCI Industry Standard 64-bit 33- MHz PCI and 66-MHz PCI-X Boards (3.3V keying)
  • Page 21 Otherwise, continue with the “Installing the New I/O Module” section of this guide. NOTE: The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board can be installed in slots 7,8, or 9. Compaq recommends installing the board in slot 9 for the easiest installation.
  • Page 22 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 14. Preparing the expansion slot for installation 4. Locate the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable next to slot 9. The LED indicator cover must be opened to access the cable.

  • Page 23: Installing The New I/O Module

    Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 16. Inserting the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition expansion board 6. Connect the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable to the cable connector on the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board 1.
  • Page 24 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required 1. Verify that the serial number 1 on the new I/O module matches the serial number on the service number labels included in the kit. Figure 18. New I/O module serial number label location.

  • Page 25: Completing The Upgrade

    Superimpose the Hot-Plug I/O Slot label over the existing I/O Board Information label (2). 3. Superimpose the DL760 model number label over the 8500 label (3). NOTE: Do not superimpose the service number labels over the serial number labels. The service number labels are needed for warranty purposes.
  • Page 26 2. Connect any cables or power cords that were disconnected from the server at the beginning of the procedure. Transferring the Serial Number to the New I/O Module 1. With the ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Migration diskette loaded, boot the server. The screen will display two options: •...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Server

    5. After the boot, RBSU runs the memory check and then prompts you for the language and operating system to be used. 6. Follow the screen prompts. NOTE: During this process you will be prompted to load the operating system. 7. Install Compaq Insight Manager when prompted by SmartStart.

  • Page 28: Removing The Virtual Power Button Cable

    The first time the server is configured, the SmartStart program automatically creates a System Partition and installs the Compaq Server Diagnostics utility and other Compaq utilities in that partition. Refer to the Server Setup and Management pack for instructions on using SmartStart.
  • Page 29 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 22. Removing the media module 5. Disconnect the keyed cable segments A and B. Figure 23. Disconnecting cable segments A and B 6. Remove the self-adhesive cable guide of cable segment A from the rightmost wall of the media module, adjacent to the Power On/Standby connector.
  • Page 30 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required 7. Disconnect the keyed connector of the server’s Power On/Standby cable from the dual-head connector. Figure 25. Disconnecting the Power On/Standby cable 8. Disconnect the keyed dual-head connector of cable segment A from the Power On/Standby connector on the media board.
  • Page 31 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 27. Connecting the Power On/Standby switch connector 10. Set the media module aside. Cable segment A is now removed. Removing Cable Segment B Cable segment B is situated on the system midplane board and connects cable segment A in the media module to cable segment C in the I/O module.
  • Page 32 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 29. Disconnecting cable segments B and C 4. Viewing the server from the front, remove the self-adhesive cable guide without Velcro from the base of the server in the media module area, adjacent to the right server wall.
  • Page 33 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 31. Removing cable guide from system midplane 7. Viewing the server from the front, pull the end of cable segment B closest to the cable guide with Velcro through the right vent hole in the system midplane board and down toward the media module area.
  • Page 34 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Figure 33. Gaining access to the I/O module 3. Open the air baffle and disconnect the four-pin connector of cable segment C from the virtual power button J-12 connector on the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board.
  • Page 35 Compaq 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required 5. Viewing the server from the front, open the I/O module air baffle and remove the four-pin connector end of the cable from the air baffle 1. 6. Remove the self-adhesive cable guides of cable segment C from the lip on the outside wall of the I/O module PCI expansion slot area 2.

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