Hardware Installation; Locating Hardware Instructions; Installing The Enclosure; Installing The Components - HP Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 Overview

Hardware installation

Locating hardware instructions

For detailed instructions, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions, rack
template, and applicable installation instructions on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

Installing the enclosure

The enclosure can be installed either in a rack or rack-free environment. For rack installations, install the rack
rails, and then install the enclosure and other components.

Installing the components

Before installing front or rear components into the enclosure, review enclosure bay numbering for each
component.
Install any options such as processor, memory, mezzanine card, or hard drive, into each blade.
Based on the total number ordered and the planned configuration, install the following components:
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Power supplies
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Blades
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Active Cool fans
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Onboard Administrator modules
For installation instructions, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Connecting the Onboard Administrator module
cabling
Use the appropriate cables to connect each installed Onboard Administrator module to the external
connections. The connectors on the Onboard Administrator module provide a connection to the iLO
management network and the capability to link multiple enclosures.
IMPORTANT:
connection from the Onboard Administrator module to the external management network. For
information on Onboard Administrator module cabling, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard
Administrator User Guide.
For proper management of enclosure devices there must be an Ethernet
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