HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 Server Blade User Guide Part Number 580554-001 November 2009 (First Edition)
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Remove the server B assembly... 12 Install the server B assembly ... 13 Setup... 15 Overview ... 15 Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure ... 15 Installing server blade options ... 15 Installing interconnect modules ... 15 Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping... 16 Connecting to the network ...
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HP Systems Insight Manager ... 43 Management Agents... 43 HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software ... 43 HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack ... 44 HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant ... 44 HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack ... 44 HP Insight Control Environment Suites...
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Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ... 73 Specifications ... 74 Environmental specifications ... 74 Server blade specifications ... 74 Technical support... 75 Before you contact HP... 75 HP contact information ... 75 Customer Self Repair ... 75 Acronyms and abbreviations... 83 Index... 85...
Item Description Server B system power LED Server B UID LED Status Green = On Amber = Standby (auxiliary power available) Off = No power available to server Blue = Identified Blue flashing = Active remote management Component identification 6...
Server A health LED Server A UID LED Server A system power LED * Actual NIC numbers depend on several factors, including the operating system installed on the server blade. System board components Server A system board components Item Description...
Item Description Server A serial number label System battery Processor socket 1 (populated) Signal connector Mezzanine connector 2 Enclosure connector Mezzanine connector 1 System maintenance switch DIMM slots (processor 1) Processor socket 2 (populated) Internal USB connector Server B system board components...
Server A DIMM slots Server B DIMM slots Mezzanine connector definitions Item Mezzanine connector 1 Mezzanine connector 2 A PCIe x8 mezzanine connector supports x16 cards at up to x8 speeds. PCIe support Server support x8, Type I mezzanine card...
Access components CAUTION: The jackscrews control the unseating and seating of critical system connectors. Failure to use the jackscrews to remove and install the server B assembly can cause the system boards to fail. Item Description...
To remove all power from the server blade, remove the server blade from the enclosure. After initiating a virtual power down command, be sure that both server A and server B are in standby mode by observing that the system power LEDs are amber.
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server blade before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD. Access the internal server components To access internal server components, remove server B assembly from server A assembly. WARNING: internal system components to cool before touching them.
To prevent damage to the server blade, do not apply pressure to the enclosure connector. Lift the server B assembly from the server A assembly, and then place it on the work surface with the system board facing up. Install the server B assembly For access component identification, see "Access components (on page 10)."...
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CAUTION: The jackscrews control the unseating and seating of critical system connectors. Failure to use the jackscrews to remove and install the server B assembly can cause the system boards to fail. Engage the threads on jackscrew 1 and tighten six turns clockwise.
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. The most current documentation for server blades and other HP BladeSystem components is available at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Documentation is also available in the following locations: •...
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Connecting to the network To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must be configured with network interconnect devices to manage signals between the server blades and the external network. Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-thru modules and switch modules.
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Remove the device bay blank. Remove the enclosure connector cover. Install the server blade. Setup 17...
Completing the configuration To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the overview card that ships with the enclosure. Setup 18...
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the server blade, do not operate the server blade unless both processor sockets are populated with a processor and heatsink. Hard drive option Each server supports one internal SATA drive.
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To remove the hard drive carrier from the server A assembly, remove the T-10 hard drive carrier screw and loosen the two system board thumbscrews. Then, slide the system board toward the rear of the enclosure and remove the hard drive carrier.
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Prepare the hard drive carrier. Install the hard drive in the carrier. Install the hard drive assembly: Hardware options installation 21...
To install the hard drive assembly in server A, slide the hard drive assembly into position on the hard drive connector, slide the system board into position in the enclosure, and tighten the system board thumbscrews. Then, install the hard drive carrier retention screw.
Registered PC3 DIMMs (RDIMMs) or Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs). DIMM slots in this server are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the slots to populate for specific AMP modes. Slot numbers are reported by ROM messages during boot and for error reporting.
Size Rank Data width Memory speed DIMM type For the latest supported memory information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Memory configurations To optimize server blade availability, the server blade supports the following AMP modes: • Advanced ECC—provides the greatest memory capacity for a given DIMM size, while providing up to 8-bit error correction, depending on the specific DIMM type.
DIMM configuration, the server blade boots in Advanced ECC mode. For more information, see "HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (on page 37)." For the latest memory configuration information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). RDIMM maximum memory configurations The following table lists the maximum memory configuration possible with 16-GB RDIMMs.
• Do not mix Unbuffered and Registered PC3 DIMMs. DIMM speeds are supported as indicated in the following table. Rank Single- or dual-rank Quad-rank Advanced ECC population guidelines For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines (on page 25). •...
Install the server B assembly (on page 13). Install the server blade ("Installing a server blade" on page 16). If you are installing DIMMs in mirrored or lock-step configuration, configure this mode in RBSU ("HP ROM- Based Setup Utility" on page 37).
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Because mezzanine cards are supported on multiple server blade models, the mezzanine card may have captive screws that are not required to secure it to the server blade. When installing a mezzanine card in this server blade, only two captive screws are required.
Install the mezzanine card. Press down on the connector to seat the board. Install the server B assembly (on page 13). Install the server blade ("Installing a server blade" on page 16). SD card adapter option The SD card adapter option enables the use of a permanently installed SD card.
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Install the server B assembly (on page 13). Install the server blade ("Installing a server blade" on page 16). Hardware options installation 30...
• Rack infrastructure interface service For Microsoft® Windows® OS users, these items are included in the HP ProLiant iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition, available from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Linux OS users can download these components from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/linux).
To connect to the server blade using iLO 2, install the server blade in an enclosure. Onboard Administrator assigns an IP address to enable iLO 2 connectivity to the server blade. The c-Class tab enables you to control specific settings for the HP BladeSystem. iLO 2 also provides web- based status for the HP BladeSystem configuration.
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1.3.1_07 1.3.1_08 1.4.1 for Windows® users only 1.4.2 for Linux users only Access the Java™ Runtime Environment versions at the HP website (http://java.sun.com/products/archive/index.html). • DHCP server (IP address assignment) AMD Athlon™ XP processor (700 MHz or greater recommended), AMD Athlon™ 64 processor, or Intel®...
It enables you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images. For more information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp).
This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed, making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in a rapid manner. For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit).
With this method, the disk is more generic and integrates with an existing network OS installation process. For more information, refer to "HP BladeSystem c-Class advanced management (on page 31)." To operate properly, the server blade must have a supported OS. For the latest information on a supported OS, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
• Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring memory options • Language selection For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). Software and configuration utilities 37...
RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. After the settings are selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to reboot automatically. For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation).
BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port. The server that you are remotely configuring does not require a keyboard and mouse.
Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later. For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information. For more information, refer to the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com).
It enables you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images. For more information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp).
ASR increases server availability by restarting the server within a specified time after a system hang or shutdown. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you by sending a message to a designated pager number that ASR has restarted the system. You can disable ASR from the HP SIM console or through RBSU.
HP and third-party devices. IMPORTANT: processors, SAS and SATA hard drives, and memory modules. For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim). Management Agents Management Agents provide the information to enable fault, performance, and configuration management.
(desired state) of patches. The Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack and HP SIM can be installed on a single server (referred to as a shared configuration) or on a separate server (referred to as a distributed configuration).
HP Insight Control Linux Edition is an all-in-one software package that provides Linux-based management and deployment capabilities for the HP BladeSystem and its c-Class and p-Class ProLiant server blades. Built on Linux, the software includes an easy-to-use interface customized for blades and optimized for Linux users.
HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support and legacy USB 2.0 support. Standard support is provided by the OS through the appropriate USB device drivers. Before the OS loads, HP provides support for USB devices through legacy USB support, which is enabled by default in the system ROM.
For more information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. Array Diagnostic Utility The HP Array Diagnostics Utility is a web-based application that creates a report of all HP storage controllers and disk drives. This report provides vital information to assist in identifying faults or conditions that may require attention.
HP servers, storage, network and SAN environments, plus selected Dell and IBM Windows servers that have a support obligation with HP. It also enables HP to deliver higher levels of proactive support in line with HP Mission Critical Services support agreements.
ROM upgrades required by each target server For more information, see the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide. The guide and the HP Smart Update Manager utility are available from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD and others can be downloaded free of charge from the SmartStart download page on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support).
Change control and proactive notification HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to 60 days in advance of upcoming hardware and software changes on HP commercial products. For more information, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/pcn).
The HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures and solutions for troubleshooting HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. This guide explains how to use the Insight Display to troubleshoot enclosures, and it includes a flowchart to help you navigate the troubleshooting process. To view the guide, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/BladeSystem_Enclosure_TSG_en).
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power Only authorized technicians trained by HP should attempt to repair this To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:...
To verify the server configuration, connect to the System Management homepage and select Version Control Agent. The VCA gives you a list of names and versions of all installed HP drivers, Management Agents, and utilities, and whether they are up-to-date.
Troubleshooting flowcharts To effectively troubleshoot a problem, HP recommends that you start with the first flowchart in this section, "Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 55)," and follow the appropriate diagnostic path. If the other flowcharts do not provide a troubleshooting solution, follow the diagnostic steps in "General diagnosis...
Use the following flowchart to start the diagnostic process. Item Refer to "General diagnosis flowchart (on page 56)" "Power-on problems flowchart ("Server blade power-on problems flowchart" on page 57)" "POST problems flowchart (on page 59)" "OS boot problems flowchart (on page 61)"...
The most recent version of a particular server blade or option firmware is available on the HP Support website (http://www.hp.com/support). "General memory problems are occurring" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) •...
Server blade power-on problems flowchart Symptoms: • The server does not power on. • The system power LED is off or amber. Troubleshooting 57...
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• The health LED is red or amber. NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the server documentation. Possible causes: • Improperly seated or faulty power supply • Loose or faulty power cord •...
POST problems flowchart Symptoms: • Server does not complete POST NOTE: The server has completed POST when the system attempts to access the boot device. • Server completes POST with errors Possible problems: • Improperly seated or faulty internal component •...
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Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) "Symptom information (on page 53)" "General memory problems are occurring" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • "Hardware problems" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support)
• Use iLO to attach virtual devices remotely to mount the SmartStart CD on the server blade. • Use an HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable and drive to connect to the server blade, and then restart the server blade. Symptoms: •...
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Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • Controller documentation "HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 46)" or in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) •...
Server fault indications flowchart Symptoms: • Server boots, but a fault event is reported by Insight Management Agents (on page 43) • Server boots, but the internal health LED, external health LED, or component health LED is red or amber Troubleshooting 63...
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Redundancy failure • System overtemperature condition Item "Management agents (on page 43)" or in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • "Integrated Management Log (on page 47)" or in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support)
POST error messages and beep codes For a complete listing of error messages, refer to the "POST error messages" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). WARNING: information in the server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating, or modifying system components.
Battery replacement HP recommends replacing the battery on both server A and server B when either battery is replaced. If the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years.
Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number.
Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: • Hewlett-Packard Company P.
*Notified body number (used only if applicable—refer to the product label) Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany The official EU CE declaration of conformity for this device can be found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/certificates). Disposal of waste equipment by users in private...
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
BSMI notice Chinese notice Class A equipment Korean notice Class A equipment Class B equipment Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. Each of these devices contains a laser that is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with US FDA regulations and the IEC 60825-1.
To forward them to recycling or proper disposal, use the public collection system or return them to HP, an authorized HP Partner, or their agents. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
- Operating with a fan fault or above 30°C (86°F) may reduce system performance. ** Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F). †Maximum storage altitude corresponds to a minimum pressure of 70 kPa (10.1 psia). Server blade specifications Specification Height...
If during the diagnosis period HP (or HP service providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement. There are two categories of CSR parts: •...
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HP specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CSR part whether a defective part must be returned to HP. In cases where it is required to return the defective part to HP, you must ship the defective part back to HP within a defined period of time, normally five (5) business days.
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La mancata restituzione del componente può comportare la fatturazione del ricambio da parte di HP. Nel caso di riparazione da parte del cliente, HP sostiene tutte le spese di spedizione e resa e sceglie il corriere/vettore da utilizzare.
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Si precisa asistencia técnica, puede llamar al Centro de asistencia técnica de HP y recibirá ayuda telefónica por parte de un técnico. Con el envío de materiales para la sustitución de componentes CSR, HP especificará si los componentes defectuosos deberán devolverse a HP.
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HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes y escogerá la empresa de transporte que se utilice para dicho servicio. Para obtener más información acerca del programa de Reparaciones del propio cliente de HP, póngase en contacto con su proveedor de servicios local.
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HP para que um técnico o ajude por telefone. A HP especifica nos materiais fornecidos com a peça CSR de reposição se a peça com defeito deve ser devolvida à HP. Nos casos em que isso for necessário, é preciso enviar a peça com defeito à HP dentro do período determinado, normalmente cinco (5) dias úteis.
Acronyms and abbreviations Customer Self Repair DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Fibre Channel iLO 2 Integrated Lights-Out 2 Integrated Management Log Network Bootstrap Program ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays POST Power-On Self Test Preboot Execution Environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility SATA serial ATA Systems Insight Manager...
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unit identification universal serial bus Acronyms and abbreviations 84...
19 hard drives, installing 19 hardware options 19 hardware options installation 19 health driver 41 HP Insight Control Environment Suite 45 HP Insight Control Linux Edition 45 HP Insight Diagnostics 46, 47 HP Insight Remote Support software 48 Index 85...
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HP Insight Server Migration Pack software for ProLiant 44 HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack 43 HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack 44 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 41 HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software 43 HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch...
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B assembly, installing 13 server B assembly, removing 12 server blade options, installing 19 server blade release lever 6, 12 server blades, installing 16 server fault indications flowchart 63 server features and options 19 service notifications 54 SmartStart autorun menu 37...