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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Upgrade Manual

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ProLiant 8500 Servers
I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Second Edition (April 2001)
Part Number 216597-002
Compaq Computer Corporation

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  • Page 1 ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Second Edition (April 2001) Part Number 216597-002 Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Introduction .........................1 Kit Contents......................2 Tools Required .....................2 Upgrade Precautions....................3 Preparing the Server ....................4 Selecting an Upgrade Method ................4 Preparing the Server for the Upgrade ..............6 Updating the Drivers, System Partition, and Compaq Insight Manager Console .........................7...
  • Page 4 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide continued Removing the Virtual Power Button Cable..............31 Removing Cable Segment A................31 Removing Cable Segment B ................36 Removing Cable Segment C ................39 Index...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This service number will be used to identify the type of system you have and will ensure that proper help and diagnosis is given by the Compaq Call Center or service technician. You will maintain the current system serial number. When you call for service, provide both the original system serial number and the upgrade service number.

  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    2 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide IMPORTANT: Refer to the section, "Preparing the Server for the Upgrade," for a list of the ProLiant DL760 supported operating systems. Also, the server will only support three 5V I/O expansion boards and eight 3.3V I/O expansion boards. For detailed PCI/PCI-X expansion slot information, refer to the “PCI-X and PCI Bus Distribution Guidelines PCI-X...

  • Page 7: Upgrade Precautions

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 3 Upgrade 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: Preparing The Server

    4 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Preparing the Server This section explains the two upgrade methods that can be used. Also, the procedures necessary to prepare the existing server for the upgrade are discussed in this section.
  • Page 9 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 5 Table 2 Upgrade Methods Scenario Method to Use Explanation No operating system is installed Method 1 SmartStart for Servers 5.0 on the existing server. will be used to install a supported operating system.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Server For The Upgrade

    After you have determined which upgrade method to use, use the following procedures to prepare the server for the upgrade: CAUTION: The ProLiant 8500 I/O Module upgrade process may destroy data on the server. To ensure that you do not lose data, always back up the server before starting the upgrade process.

  • Page 11: Updating The Drivers, System Partition, And Compaq Insight Manager Console

    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. To access the Compaq website, log on to the Internet and point the browser to: www.compaq.com...
  • Page 12 –d /<mountpoint>/ssup/uwar7/cpqefs.pkg NOTE: Unix commands must be typed in lowercase. NOTE: Check the Compaq website for the latest drivers. Access the Compaq website at: www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html Follow the instructions provided on the website to obtain and install the latest drivers for...
  • Page 13 4. Remove the SmartStart for Servers CD during the reboot. Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Console The Compaq Insight Manager Console must be updated. To do the update perform the following: 1. Insert the Compaq Management 5.0 CD on any Management Console machine.

  • Page 14: Migrating The System

    4. 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 15: Removing The Existing I/O Module

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 11 Removing the Existing I/O Module The section describes the procedures necessary to remove the existing I/O module from the server. Removing the Cable Management Arm IMPORTANT: All PCI expansion boards must be removed from the server to perform the upgrade.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Existing I/O Module

    12 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 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 17 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 13 3. Open the air baffle in the I/O module. 4. Loosen the shipping screw between the Processor and Memory Module and the I/O module as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Loosening the shipping screw 5.

  • Page 18: Removing The I/O Module

    14 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Removing the I/O Module CAUTION: If the server is equipped with a three-segment virtual power button cable, refer to the “Removing the Virtual Power Button Cable” section at the end of this guide for further instructions before continuing with this section.
  • Page 19 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 15 3. Press in the module stop latches on both sides and pull the module out of the chassis Figure 6. Removing the existing I/O module...

  • Page 20: Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between The I/O Modules

    16 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 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. IMPORTANT: If performing the upgrade Method 2, place the I/O expansion boards in the same slots in the new I/O module as they were in the existing I/O module.

  • Page 21: New I/O Module Pci/Pci-X Slot Information

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 17 New I/O Module PCI/PCI-X Slot Information The following section describes the new slot keying on the new I/O module. Also, a description of the supported I/O boards is given. I/O Board Slot Descriptions The new I/O module has 11 slots divided into 3 buses.
  • Page 22 18 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide I/O Expansion Board Descriptions The Primary bus will accept a 64-bit 5V PCI board or a 64-bit universal PCI board . The Secondary and Tertiary buses will accept a 64-bit 3.3V PCI/PCI-...
  • Page 23 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 19 PCI-X and PCI Bus Distribution Guidelines The new I/O board in the new I/O module has 11 PCI Hot Plug I/O expansion slots. Figure 10. PCI/PCI-X bus assignments Table 3 Bus Distribution of PCI Hot Plug I/O Expansion Slots...

  • Page 24: Installing The I/O Expansion Boards In The New I/O Module

    20 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module IMPORTANT: If you are using upgrade Method 1 and you will be installing new PCI/PCI-X expansion boards, do so using the procedures in this section.
  • Page 25 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 21 4. Install any new PCI/PCI-X expansion boards at this time (only if performing upgrade Method 1). 5. Insert an expansion board into the appropriate expansion slot , pushing firmly until the board is seated properly.

  • Page 26: Installing The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition Board

    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. 1. Press on the top of the slot release lever...
  • Page 27 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 23 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. Figure 14. Locating the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable 5.
  • Page 28 24 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 6. Connect the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable to the cable connector on the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board 7. Close the air baffle Figure 16. Connecting the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable 8.

  • Page 29: Installing The New I/O Module

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 25 Installing the New I/O Module Before sliding the I/O module into the server, verify that the correct module is being installed. 1. Verify that the serial number on the new I/O module matches the serial number on the service number labels included in the kit.

  • Page 30: Completing The Upgrade

    26 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Completing the Upgrade This section describes the procedures necessary to complete the upgrade. Installing the New Labels 1. Slide the server out of the rack until it is fully extended. 2. Superimpose the Tertiary I/O Slot label over the Additional I/O Information label .

  • Page 31: Connecting The Cable Management Arm And Cables

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 27 4. Slide the server into the rack. 5. Secure the server to the rack. Connecting the Cable Management Arm and Cables , and secure it using 1. Connect the cable management arm to the server the thumbscrew Figure 19.

  • Page 32: Transferring The Serial Number To The New I/O Module

    28 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 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: Restore Migration Information Exit and Reboot System 2.

  • Page 33: Confirming The Serial Number And Service Number Display

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 29 Confirming the Serial Number and Service Number Display After the server completes the Power-On Self Test, press the F9 key to access the RBSU configuration utility screen. 1. Verify that the server serial number displayed matches the serial number you recorded earlier.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Server

    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 35: Compaq Proliant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 31

    Each segment of the virtual power button cable is labeled A through C and has factory-installed self-adhesive cable guides. NOTE: Refer to the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide for additional information on the virtual power button feature of the option board.
  • Page 36 32 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 2. Push in on the sides of the cam levers on the media module and rotate the top of the levers downward 3. Pull the media module out of the chassis until it makes contact with the module stop latches.
  • Page 37 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 33 5. Disconnect the keyed cable segments A and B. Figure 22. 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 38 34 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 7. Disconnect the keyed connector of the server’s Power On/Standby cable from the dual-head connector. Figure 24. 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 39 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 35 9. Connect the Power On/Standby switch connector to the media board in the media module. Figure 26. Connecting the Power On/Standby switch connector 10. Set the media module aside. Cable segment A is now removed.

  • Page 40: Removing Cable Segment B

    36 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 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 41 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 37 3. Looking down on the server from the front, disconnect the keyed cable segments B and C, located on the right side just forward of the air baffle. Figure 28. Disconnecting cable segments B and C 4.
  • Page 42 38 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 5. Remove the power supplies located under the I/O module on the rear of the server to gain access to cable segment B. 6. Viewing the server from the rear, remove the cable guide with Velcro from the back of the vertical wall of the system midplane board, adjacent to the left server wall.

  • Page 43: Removing Cable Segment C

    Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 39 Removing Cable Segment C Cable segment C of the virtual power button cable is situated in the I/O module and connects to cable segment B located in the system midplane. Viewing the server from the rear, slide the I/O module out of the server several inches by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 44 40 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 4. 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. Figure 33. Disconnecting cable segment C from the Remote Insight Lights- Out Edition board 5.
  • Page 45 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide 41 6. 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 7. 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 Cable segment C is now removed.

  • Page 46: Index

    3 Compaq Insight Manager installing 30 hazardous energy levels 3 updating 9 hot surface warnings 3 Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board installing 22 I/O expansion boards virtual power button cable 14, support for 2 transferring 16...
  • Page 47 2 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade installation PCI expansion boards I/O expansion boards 20 removing 11, 16 labels 26 support for I/O 2 operating system 30 PCI-X buses Remote Insight Lights-Out distribution 19 Edition Board 22 slot assignments 17...
  • Page 48 Index 3 serial number upgrade migration process 10 duration 2 reporting of 1 kit contents 2 transferring 28 methods 4, 5 service number overview 1 confirmation of 29 precautions 3 labeling 26 scenarios 5 reporting of 1 upgrade methods SmartStart for Servers CD 5, 30 description 4 System Erase Utility 30 Method 1 4, 5...

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