Scalability and performance of hp proliant bl35p server blades with amd opteron model 250 (2.4 ghz/1 mb) processors in an hp sbc environment (22 pages)
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HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide May 2004 (First Edition) Part Number 354537-001...
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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.
Server Blade Handle ......................... 2-22 System Board Assembly ........................2-23 Battery............................... 2-24 ProLiant BL30p Blade Sleeve ......................... 2-26 Removing the Blade Sleeve ......................2-26 Removing the Blade Sleeve Board ....................2-27 Server Blade Blanks.......................... 2-28 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Local I/O Cable ...........................4-5 LEDs ................................4-8 ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Front Panel..................4-8 Switches and Buttons..........................4-10 Power On/Standby Button.........................4-10 System Switches..........................4-11 Chapter 5 Server Blade Specifications ProLiant BL30p Server Blade ......................5-1 ATA Hard Drive..........................5-2 Index HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous. Audience Assumptions This guide is for service technicians. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazard in products with hazardous energy levels and are familiar with weight and stability precautions for rack installations.
HP ProLiant BL System Common Practices Guide • HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide • HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration Instructions • HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide • Altiris eXpress Deployment Server for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide •...
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. • In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. For HP technical support: • In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-633-3300. • Outside the United States and Canada, refer to www.hp.com HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Illustrated Parts Catalog This chapter provides illustrated parts and spare parts lists for the HP ProLiant BL30p server blade components. Refer to Table 1-1 for the names of referenced spare parts. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Illustrated Parts Catalog ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Components System Exploded View Figure 1-1: System exploded view HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Illustrated Parts Catalog BL30p Server Blade Sleeve and Blanks Exploded View Figure 1-2: Sleeve and blanks exploded view HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
This chapter provides subassembly/module-level removal and replacement procedures for system components. After completing all necessary removal and replacement procedures, verify that all components operate properly by running the appropriate diagnostic software: • For server blade components, run the Server Diagnostics Utility, available from the HP website: www.hp.com •...
Do not touch the power or data backplanes within the server blade enclosure once it has been installed. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Server Blade Components Use the procedures in this section to perform service events on ProLiant BL30p server blades. NOTE: Slate blue denotes serviceable parts, and port denotes hot-plug parts. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
CAUTION: After you press the release button, the server blade is unlocked from the blade sleeve and can then be removed from the enclosure. Use both hands to support the server blade when you remove it from the rack. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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If you have changed this setting, use the Power On/Standby button or iLO Virtual Power Button feature to power up the server blade. For more information about iLO, refer to the Integrated Lights-Out User Guide. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
2. Remove the server blade from the server blade enclosure. Refer to “Server Blad e Preparation” in this chapter. Figure 2-2: Removing the drive cage assembly Figure 2-3: Removing the cover plate from the drive cage assembly HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Removal and Replacement Procedures Figure 2-4: Removing a hard drive from the drive cage assembly Figure 2-5: Removing the center plate from the drive cage assembly HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Figure 2-6: Removing a second hard drive IMPORTANT: Be sure the hard drive label is on the top side of the hard drive when installed in the drive cage assembly. Figure 2-7: Replacing a hard drive HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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IMPORTANT: Be sure to connect the hard drive in the primary (bottom) bay to the primary (bottom) connector on the hard drive cable and connect the hard drive in the secondary (top) bay to the secondary (top) connector on the hard drive cable. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Removal and Replacement Procedures Figure 2-10: Reinstalling the drive cage assembly 2-10 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
3. Remove the DIMM from the slot (2). Figure 2-11: Removing a DIMM IMPORTANT: For proper DIMM configuration, refer to the HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide. CAUTION: Use only HP DIMMs. DIMMs from other sources may adversely affect data integrity.
CAUTION: If installing only one processor in the server blade, be sure to install a processor blank in processor socket 2. A processor blank may need to be removed before installing an additional processor. Figure 2-12: Removing a processor blank 2-12 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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To remove a processor: 1. Remove the heatsink (3). CAUTION: The heatsink is not reusable and must be discarded if removed from the processor after application. Figure 2-13: Removing the heatsink HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-13...
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1. Align the processor and install the processor into the socket (1). 2. Close the processor locking lever (2). Figure 2-15: Replacing the processor 2-14 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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CAUTION: After the cover is removed, do not touch the thermal interface media. IMPORTANT: The heatsink is not reusable and must be discarded if removed from the processor after application. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-15...
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6. Close the heatsink locking lever (3). Figure 2-17: Replacing the heatsink CAUTION: If installing only one processor in the server blade, be sure to install a processor blank in processor socket 2. 2-16 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
4. Squeeze the retaining clips on the fan assembly (1) and lift the fan assembly from the retaining brackets (2). Figure 2-19: Removing the fan assembly Reverse steps 1 through 4 to replace the fan assembly. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-17...
2. Loosen the thumbscrews (1). 3. Remove the FC Adapter (2). Figure 2-20: Removing the Dual Port Fibre Channel adapter Reverse steps 1 through 3 to replace the FC adapter. 2-18 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
3. Loosen the thumbscrews (1). 4. Remove the NIC riser board (2). Figure 2-21: Removing the NIC riser board Reverse steps 1 through 4 to replace the NIC riser board. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-19...
4. Release the two clips securing the power converter module to the system board (1). 5. Remove the power converter module (2). Figure 2-22: Removing the Power Converter Module Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace the power converter module. 2-20 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
“Server Blad e Preparation” section in this chapter. 2. Remove the cable. Figure 2-23: Removing the power button/LED cable Use the same connectors in the illustration to replace the power button/LED cable. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-21...
Figure 2-24: Removing the server blade handle To replace the server blade handle: 1. Place the handle over the spring on the server blade. 2. Attach the screw to secure the handle and spring. 2-22 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
IMPORTANT: The server blade handle must be retained. The system board assembly replacement is not shipped with a server blade handle. 9. Reinstall all components into the new server blade assembly. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-23...
IMPORTANT: Run the System Utility to configure the system after replacing the battery. Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide for more information. 2-24 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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3. Remove the existing battery by pushing the tab aside and pulling the battery straight up. Figure 2-25: Removing the system board battery To install the system board battery, push it into the socket until the tab locks in place. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-25...
ProLiant BL30p Blade Sleeve Removing the Blade Sleeve CAUTION: Be sure that the ProLiant BL30p server blade and sleeve are installed in a server blade enclosure with enhanced backplane components. Installing a ProLiant BL30p server blade or sleeve in an enclosure without enhanced backplane components can damage the power subsystem.
3. Remove the screws from the blade sleeve board (2), and remove the blade sleeve (3). Figure 2-28: Removing the blade sleeve board Reverse steps 1 through 3 to replace the blade sleeve board. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-27...
Two sizes of blanks exist for the HP ProLiant BL p-Class System. A 6U blank is installed in the server blade enclosure in place of a 6U server blade or blade sleeve and a 3U server blade blank is installed in the blade sleeve in place of a 3U server blade.
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Figure 2-30: Removing a 3U server blade blank from a blade sleeve To replace a server blade blank, align the blank with the empty bay and slide it in until the blank is fully seated. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 2-29...
For a complete list of POST error messages, refer to the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide. HP Diagnostics can be downloaded from the HP website: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/supp ort/files/server/us/download/1544 6.html continued HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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IML from within: Refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment • HP SIM Pack CD for instructions on installing the appropriate drivers. • Survey Utility • Operating system-specific IML utilities continued HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Use BIOS Aware Linux RAID to choose which drive to boot Firmware Upgrades for Management Modules For information about upgrading server blade management module or power management module firmware, refer to the HP website: www.hp.com HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
The server blade has one front panel connector for configuration and troubleshooting purposes. Figure 4-1: ProLiant BL30p I/O port NOTE: The rear iLO port is disabled when iLO is accessed through the I/O port on the front panel. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Rear Panel Connectors Use Figure 4-2 and Table 4-1 to identify ProLiant BL30p server blade rear panel connectors. Figure 4-2: ProLiant BL30p server blade rear panel connectors Table 4-1: ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Rear Panel Connectors...
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Connectors, LEDs, and Switches System Board Components and Connectors Use Figure 4-3 and Table 4-2 to identify ProLiant BL30p system board components and connectors. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Figure 4-3: ProLiant BL30p system board components and connectors HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
I/O icon. The diagnostic cable and port have no labels. Mismatched cables prevent proper connection. Use the local I/O cable to perform some server blade configuration and diagnostic procedures. The server blade has an I/O port that accepts the local I/O cable HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Refer to Figure 4-4 to identify the I/O icon. Refer to Figure 4-5 and Table 4-3 to identify local I/O cable connectors. Figure 4-4: Local I/O cable and I/O icon HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Removing the cable before logging out of the current iLO session or while the UID LED is blinking will result in a 5- to 7-minute delay while the iLO NIC re-establishes a connection. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Six LEDs on the front of the server blade indicate server status. Use Figure 4-6 and Table 4-4 to identify LED locations and functions. Figure 4-6: ProLiant BL30p server blade front panel LEDs HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Table 4-4: ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Front Panel LEDs Item LED Description Status Server Blade Unit Blue = Flagged Identification (UID) LED Blue flashing = Management mode Off = No remote management Server Blade Health Green = Normal status...
Setting the server blade Power On/Standby button to the standby position removes power from most areas of the server blade. This process may take 30 seconds, during which time some internal circuitry remains active. 4-10 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Use Figure 4-7 to identify the system maintenance switch location. Figure 4-7: Server blade system switches Refer to the HP ProLiant BL30p Setup and Installation Guide or to the hood label on the server blade for the switch functions.
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NMI event by pressing a dump switch. The NMI event allows a hung system to become responsive. The ProLiant BL30p server blade is equipped with an NMI switch that, when pushed, performs a memory dump before performing a hard reset. The NMI switch is for use by trained service personnel only.
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IMPORTANT: When the server blade boots after NVRAM is cleared, a delay of up to 2 minutes is normal. During this delay, the system appears non-functional. Do not attempt any procedures during the delay. 4-13 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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If both the current and backup versions of the ROM are corrupt, you must return the system board for a service replacement. For spare part numbers, refer to Chapter 1, “Illustrated Parts Catalog.” 4-14 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
70 Kpa/10.1 psia. Upper non-operating limit is 9,144 m (30,000 ft) or 30.3 KPa/4.4 psia. Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (1 13°F). Altitude max imum for storage is 70 KPa. HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
Interface ATA-5 (IDE) 100 MB/s Transfer rate 17.5 – 31 MB/s Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM Bytes per sector Logical blocks 117,210,240 (LBA) Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) (Ambient) temperature HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and configurations, clearing the system Installation Guide 3-2 configuration 4-12 HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting crash dump analysis 4-12 Guide 3-1 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide Index-1...
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2-21 Power On/Standby 4-9 power converter module 2-20 server blade, front panel 4-8 processor assembly 2-13 server health 4-9 server blade blank 2-28 unit identification (UID) 4-9 server blades 2-5 Index-2 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide...
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1-4 specifications 5-1 ventilation clearances vi system switches 4-11 warnings 2-1 server blade blank removing 2-28 warranty vi replacing 2-29 specifications hard drive 5-2 server blade 5-1 HP ProLiant BL30p Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide Index-3...