Page 8 - on and running properly and that the OA iLO 3 is operational.; Server blade overview
1 Overview The HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade is a dense, low-cost, Intel® Itanium® processor serverblade. Using a Blade Link hardware assembly, multiple BL860c i2 Server Blades can be conjoinedto create dual-blade, four socket and quad-blade, eight socket variants. Number of Processor Sockets ...
Page 10 - Site preparation; Server blade dimensions and weight; Table 1 Server blade dimensions and weight for the BL860c i2; Enclosure information; For more enclosure information see:; Enclosure environmental specifications; This information is for both c3000 and c7000 Enclosures.
2 Site preparation The HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade does not have cooling or power systems. Cooling andpower is provided by the c-Class enclosure. IMPORTANT: To avoid hardware damage, allow the thermal mass of the product to equalize to the temperature and humidity of the installation facilit...
Page 11 - Sample Site Inspection Checklist; Table 3 Customer and HP Information; Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist
20% to 80% Operating 5% to 95% Non-operating 1 All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1000 ft) to 3048m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. Upper operating limit is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) or 70 Kpa/10.1psia. Upper non-opera...
Page 13 - Power subsystem; wrist straps include:; Unpacking and inspecting the server blade
Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist (continued) Comment or Date Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. No Yes Area or Condition Number Are cabinets available for tape and disc media? 31. Is shelving available for documentation? 32. Training Area or Condition Number Are personne...
Page 14 - Verifying site preparation; for more information.; Inspect the shipping containers for damage; Use the instructions printed on the outside top flap of the carton.; Verifying the inventory
Verifying site preparation Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server blade installation, and includesthe following tasks: • Gather LAN information. Determine the two IP addresses for the iLO 3 MP LAN and the serverblade LAN. • Establish a method to connect to the serve...
Page 15 - Installing the server blade into the enclosure; Installation sequence and checklist; “Upgrading a; Installing and powering on the server blade; Preparing the enclosure; Remove the device bay blank.
3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure Installation sequence and checklist Completed Description Step Perform site preparation (see “Site preparation” (page 10) for more information). 1 Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using thepacking slip. ...
Page 16 - Remove the three adjacent blanks.; Removing a c7000 device bay divider; Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks. Removing a c7000 device bay divider 1. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it. 2. Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side slightly to disengage the twotabs from the divider wall, and then rotate the right edge dow...
Page 17 - Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider; Slide the locking tab down.
3. Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three tabs from the divider wall, andthen remove it from the enclosure. Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider 1. Slide the locking tab down. Installing and powering on the server blade 17
Page 18 - Installing interconnect modules
2. Remove the mini-divider or divider: • c3000 mini-divider: Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the divider drops out of theenclosure. • c3000 divider a. Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it stops. b. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from...
Page 20 - Remove the connector covers if they are present.
Interconnect bay labels c3000 interconnect bay c7000 interconnect bay Server blade signal 3 and 4 5 and 6 Mezzanine 2 3 and 4 7 and 8 3 and 4 5 and 6 Mezzanine 3 3 and 4 7 and 8 For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster orthe HP BladeSystem enclosure...
Page 21 - Install the server blade.; Server blade power states; Table 5
3. Install the server blade. The server blade should come up to standby power. The server blade is at standby power if theblade power LED is amber. Server blade power states The server blade has three power states: standby power, full power, and off. Install the serverblade into the enclosure to ach...
Page 22 - Table 5 Power States; Powering on the server blade
Table 5 Power States DC Power Applied? Standby PowerApplied? Front Panel PowerButton Activated? Server Blade Installedin Enclosure? Power States No Yes No Yes Standby power Yes Yes Yes Yes Full power No No No No Off Powering on the server blade Use one of the following methods to power on the server...
Page 23 - Blade Link bay location rules
NOTE: Before installing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2, make sure the following statements are true: • All blades have the same CPU SKUs • All blades have the same hardware revision (only use BL860c i2, BL870c i2, or BL890c i2Server Blades) • All blades have CPU0 installed • All blades ha...
Page 24 - “Upgrading a conjoined configuration” (page 66)
Partner blade half-height baynumber / Server bladefull-height bay number Partnerbladesupport? Blade location rules Supportedenclosures Number ofconjoinedblades Blade Linkpart number Class N/A No Bays 2&3 withMonarch blade in c3000 only 2 (BL870c i2) AD399-67011 even bay usingfull-height numberin...
Page 25 - Conjoin checks; DF
12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3 Operations Guide. 13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the conjoined set. 14. Still in the iLO 3 Command Menu, power on the Monarch blade with the PC -on -nc comm...
Page 26 - Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO 3 MP; MP Main Menu
Using iLO 3, you can: • Remotely power on, power off, or reboot the host server. • Send alerts from iLO 3 regardless of the state of the host server. • Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 3 interface. For more information about iLO 3 basic features, see the iLO 3 documentation o...
Page 27 - UEFI Front Page; If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, enter; exit; to get to the
UEFI Front Page If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, enter exit to get to the UEFI Front Page . To view boot options, or launch a specific boot option, press B or b to launch the Boot Manager. Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO 3 MP 27
Page 28 - Saving UEFI configuration settings; Booting and installing the operating system
To configure specific devices, press D or d to launch the Device Manager. This is an advanced feature and should only be performed when directed. To perform maintenance on the system such as adding, deleting, or reordering boot options, press M or m to launch the Boot Maintenance Manager. To perform...
Page 29 - Operating system is loaded onto the server blade; ENTER; Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade; “Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape; OS login prompt
Operating system is loaded onto the server blade If the OS is loaded on your server blade, normally UEFI will automatically boot to the OS. If theUEFI Front Page is loaded, press ENTER to start auto boot, or B or b to select a specific boot option for your OS. • Use your standard OS logon procedures...
Page 30 - Operating systems supported on the server blade; Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape device; reset
4 Operating system procedures Operating systems supported on the server blade • HP-UX 11i v3 HWE 1003 • HP OpenVMS v8.4 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium Edition R2 Installing the operating system onto the server blade The following procedures describe generalized operating system installation...
Page 31 - “Configuring system boot options” (page 32); Installing the OS using HP Ignite-UX
5. Locate the device you want to boot from.a. For USB DVD, locate the device:i. Use the map command to list all device names from the UEFI Shell prompt. The map command displays the following: fs2:\> mapDevice mapping table fs6 :Removable CDRom - Alias cd66d0a blk6 PcieRoot(0x30304352)/Pci(0x1D,0...
Page 32 - Configuring system boot options; Boot Manager; autoboot off; autoboot; Booting and shutting down HP-UX; Adding HP-UX to the boot options list; setboot
For more information regarding loading the OS with vMedia, see the vMedia Chapter of the HPIntegrity Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Operations Guide. NOTE: After the OS is loaded, make sure to save your nonvolatile memory settings to preserve boot entries in case of blade failure. Config...
Page 33 - Description; Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Boot Manager; CO
1. Access the UEFI Shell environment. a. Log in to iLO 3 for Integrity and enter CO to access the system console. When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the UEFI Front Page . If you are at another UEFI menu, then choose the Exit option or press X or x to exit the menu. Exit until you re...
Page 34 - Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell
7. Exit the console and iLO 3 MP interfaces. 8. Press Ctrl–B to exit the system console and return to the MP Main Menu . To exit the MP Main Menu , press X or x . Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell 1. Access the UEFI Shell. 2. From the UEFI Front Page , press S or s to launch the UEFI shell. 3. Use t...
Page 35 - Adding OpenVMS to the Boot Options List; bcfg boot dump
2. Issue the shutdown command with the appropriate command-line options. The command-line options you specify determines the way in which HP-UX shuts down andwhether the server is rebooted. Use the following list to choose an HP-UX shutdown option for your server: • Shut down HP-UX and halt (power o...
Page 36 - Booting OpenVMS; “Booting OpenVMS from the UEFI Boot Manager” (page 36); Booting OpenVMS from the UEFI Boot Manager; Booting HP OpenVMS from the UEFI Shell; map
Booting OpenVMS To boot OpenVMS, use either of the following procedures: • “Booting OpenVMS from the UEFI Boot Manager” (page 36) • “Booting HP OpenVMS from the UEFI Shell” (page 36) Booting OpenVMS from the UEFI Boot Manager 1. From the UEFI Boot Manager menu , choose an item from the boot options ...
Page 37 - Shutting Down OpenVMS; OpenVMS DCL; Adding Microsoft Windows to the boot options list
%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #5 has joined the active set.%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #9 has joined the active set.%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #1 has joined the active set.%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #11 has joined the active set.%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #13 has joined the active set.%STDRV-I-STARTUP, OpenVMS startup begun at 11-AUG-2010 06:...
Page 38 - Import; Ctrl–B
1. Access the UEFI Shell environment.a. Log on to iLO 3 for Integrity and enter CO to access the system console. When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the UEFI Front Page . If you are at another UEFI menu, then choose the Exit option or press X or x to exit the menu. Exit until you ret...
Page 39 - Booting the Microsoft Windows operating system; “Shutting down Microsoft Windows” (page 39); Shutting down Microsoft Windows; shutdown
Booting the Microsoft Windows operating system Use UEFI Boot Manager menu to choose the appropriate Windows item from the boot options list. See “Shutting down Microsoft Windows” (page 39) for more information on shutting down the Windows operating system.1. From the UEFI Boot Manager choose an item...
Page 40 - Shutting down Windows from the command line; Restart
You can use this method when using a graphical interface to the server. • Issue the shutdown command from the Windows command line. You can issue this command from a command prompt through the Special AdministrationConsole or from any other command line. The Windows shutdown command includes the fol...
Page 41 - Optional components; “Installing and powering on the; “Installing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c
5 Optional components If your server blade has no additional components to install, go to “Installing and powering on the server blade” (page 15) . Partner blades The following partner blades are supported: • Ultrium 448c Tape Blade • SB920c Tape Blade • SB1760c Tape Blade • SB3000c Tape Blade • SB4...
Page 42 - Hot-plug SAS disk drives; “Server blade components
Hot-plug SAS disk drives The server blade supports up to two hot-plug SAS drives. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component ora blank. IMPORTANT: The disk drive...
Page 43 - Removing the access panel; “Processor and heatsink module”
4. Close the lever to lock the drive into place. Installing internal components Removing the access panel 1. Lift the access panel latch. 2. Slide the access panel backwards approximately 2 cm (0.75 in). 3. Remove the access panel by lifting it straight up and off the server blade. After the access ...
Page 44 - Processor and heatsink module; Processor load order
Processor and heatsink module Processor load order Observe the following guidelines when installing additional processors: • In a BL860c i2, CPU0 is installed before CPU1. • In a BL870c i2 or BL890c i2, each blade must have CPU0 installed. • When adding additional CPUs in a conjoined configuration: ...
Page 48 - on top of the lever during installation to avoid personal injury.
6. Secure the heatsink to the processora. Slide both plastic locking tabs into place. (See callout 1 in the following figure). b. Grasp and rotate the latch downward. (See callout 2 in the following figure.) WARNING! The heatsink locking lever can constitute a pinch hazard, keep your hands on top of...
Page 49 - “DIMM pair; DIMMs; DIMM installation guidelines; In a BL860c i2 Server Blade, memory is loaded in pairs.; DIMM pair load order; Table 6 DIMM pair load order
IMPORTANT: If you are adding an additional processor to your server blade, the DIMMs in the server blade must be reconfigured to support both CPUs. For more information, see “DIMM pair load order” (page 49) . DIMMs DIMM installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines when installing additio...
Page 50 - DIMM quad load order rules; Table 7 DIMM quad load order; Installing DIMMS; Remove the DIMM baffle (
Table 6 DIMM pair load order (continued) CPU1 CPU0 7A 1A — — 2nd — — 10B 9B 3rd 10B 6B — — 4th — — 6C 1C 5th 9C 3C — — 6th — — 12D 7D 7th 12D 4D — — 8th — — 5E 2E 9th 8E 2E — — 10th — — 11F 8F 11th 11F 5F — — 12th DIMM quad load order rules Table 7 DIMM quad load order CPU1 CPU0 — — — — 10B 9B 4A 3A...
Page 52 - Mezzanine cards; Install Type I mezzanine cards on any mezzanine connector.
4. Insert a DIMM in a slot and push down firmly until the latches click shut. Mezzanine cards Optional mezzanine cards enable additional network connectivity and provide Fibre Channelsupport. For mezzanine card locations, see “Server blade components” (page 9) . Optional mezzanine cards are classifi...
Page 53 - Press down on the connector to seat the card.; Battery kit and other components; The battery kit includes the following:
4. Align the mezzanine connector on the option card with the mezzanine connector on the systemboard. 5. Press down on the connector to seat the card. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server blade, apply pressure over the mezzanine connector when installing the mezzanine card. Do not apply pressure ...
Page 54 - Battery mounting bracket parts
5 P700m controller board 3 11.5 inch (29.2 cm) batterycable 1 BBWC battery 2 6 Battery mounting bracket Mezzanine card blank 4 512 cache module IMPORTANT: This product uses the 452348-B21 battery kit, also called the HP SA P-Series Low Profile Battery. Do not order or use the 383280-B21 battery kit ...
Page 55 - Installing the Controller Board
4 3 1 Mezzanine foot C-hook Battery restraining clips 2 Mezzanine post loop Installing the Controller Board When used with the MSA2000sa G2 storage array (and therefore without the optional batterykit) this card is supported in slots 1, 2, and 3 on the Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890ci2 se...
Page 56 - Upgrading or replacing controller options; Replacing the 512MB cache module
2 1 Slot 1 Slot 3 NOTE: When a mixed configuration of BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 blade(s) and other c-Class server blades are in the same enclosure, the preferred location for the P700m cards is slot3. If you are unable to use mezzanine slot 3, you will have to remove the mezzanine card in ...
Page 60 - Removing upgrade components
Removing upgrade components Removing the 512MB cache module CAUTION: Only remove/replace the cache module when it is installed in the blade, so as not to bend the controller board. 1. If you are also going to be removing the BBWC battery:a. Back up all data. b. Close all applications 2. power off th...
Page 62 - Push the battery plug out of the battery connector.; HP Smart Array P711m Controller; Supercap pack mounting kit; A C-hook to restrain the cable
8. Push the battery plug out of the battery connector. HP Smart Array P711m Controller The HP Smart Array P711mis a PCIe card supporting direct attach and shared SAS Storage. Thiscard is supported in slots 1, 2, and 3 on the Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 serverblades. NOTE: When a mi...
Page 63 - Installing the Supercap mounting bracket; “Preparing the
4 3 1 Mezzanine foot C-hook Cable restraining clips 2 Mezzanine post loop Installing the Supercap mounting bracket 1. Power off the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure ( “Preparing the server blade for servicing” ). 2. Remove the access panel ( “Access panel” (page 113) ). 3. ...
Page 64 - “Mezzanine; Installing the P711m controller board; Installing the Supercap Pack
8. Replace any mezzanine cards that you had to remove from mezzanine slot 2 ( “Mezzanine cards” (page 123) ). Installing the P711m controller board This card is supported in slots 1, 2, and 3 on the Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2server blades. 3 2 1 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 NOTE: When a m...
Page 65 - Replacing the access panel
NOTE: The mounting bracket is installed either on top of a mezzanine card in slot 1, or the mezzanine blank in slot 1, depending upon the customer's configuration. If no card is used in slot1, the mezzanine card blank must be installed for the bracket to clip onto. NOTE: The Supercap Pack includes t...
Page 66 - Upgrading a conjoined configuration; Procedure summary; Existing server blade check; Upgrade kit contents; One of the following:
Upgrading a conjoined configuration This section contains information required to complete an upgrade of a BL860c i2, BL870c i2, orBL890c i2 server blade. This document expands on the information provided in the Read This Firstdocument which is included in the upgrade kit. Procedure summary 1. Exist...
Page 67 - Before getting started; for more
Before getting started IMPORTANT: • Do not install or use the upgrade Blade Link until explicitly called for in the upgrade procedure.For more information, see “Blade link and system information parameters” (page 80) . • The server blade firmware may need to be updated on the existing server blades ...
Page 68 - Minimum firmware versions; Determining your current firmware revisions; cm
IMPORTANT: The Operating System may need to be reinstalled on the upgraded server. This will be explained later. IMPORTANT: If you will be using HP-UX, review the HP-UX errata documentation that is listed at the following url: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02111059/...
Page 69 - show oa
X: Exit Connection [ilo002264fee2de] hpiLO-> cm (Use Ctrl-B to return to MP main menu.) [ilo002264fee2de] CM:hpiLO-> sr SYSREV Revisions Active Pending Bay 5 Bay 6 --------------------------------------------------------- iLO FW : 01.41.01 01.41.01 01.41.01 System FW : 01.80 01.80 01.80 MHW FP...
Page 71 - OA GUI
VCM Use one of the following methods to determine the current VCM firmware version: • OA GUI — Select the Interconnect Bay 1 device and then select the Information tab . Under Information there is a Firmware Version line which indicates the current VC FW version installed on the primary VC interconn...
Page 72 - The same core frequency.
• VC Support Utility — Launch VC Support Utility – Interactive and enter version . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility Version 1.6.0 (Build 95) Build Date: Oct 13 2010 07:03:49 Copyright (C) 2007-2010 ...
Page 73 - Upgrading the existing server blade
processor of each blade (by enclosure bay number) can be chosen individually and theinformation displayed will include the information needed for comparison. For more information, see “Processor and heatsink module” (page 44) , and “ CPU and heatsink module” (page 118) . DIMM matching and loading ru...
Page 76 - output indicating a firmware; from the Command Menu to verify that the firmware levels
15. Enter sr to view the system revision information. A sample output for a BL890c i2 is shown below. The BL890c i2 will show four blades composing the serve blade, a BL870c i2 willshow two. If the output does not show all of the blades expected, then there is a problemwhich must be resolved before ...
Page 77 - Reset the iLO 3 MP by entering
a. Log into the Monarch iLO 3 MP, enter the Command Menu, and execute the command sysset . This will list the system information parameters stored in the Upgrade Blade Link (Primary) and those stored on the server blade (Secondary). Below is an example of theoutput when upgrading from a BL860c i2 to...
Page 80 - sysset
The proof of purchase should be a scanned copy or fax of a sales receipt or invoice from HP oran authorized reseller. It can also be an order confirmation, shipping receipt, or reseller basedpurchase/shipping confirmation that contains the following: • The purchase or shipping date. • The product nu...
Page 81 - Operating System Licenses; HP OpenVMS
There are two sets of parameters shown: • Primary values are stored on the Blade Link. • Secondary values are those stored on the server blades. When an existing server blade is upgraded, the system must retain the existing UUID and serialnumber, but the product name and number will need to be chang...
Page 82 - UUID
Upgrade scenarios which do not require a reinstall of the operating system OS reinstall required? HP Virtual Machines Virtual Connect Operating system no HPVM HPVM no VC VC NO 1 X X HP-UX NO X X NO 1 X X NO X X NO 1 N/A N/A X OpenVMS NO X NO 1 N/A N/A X Windows Server 2008 NO X 1 Note cautions in “P...
Page 84 - “Preserving VC-assigned
on the Monarch blade. The resulting set of Ethernet connection entries in the profile would be asfollows. Mapping to BL870c i2 ports VCM assigned MAC address Assigned network Profile entry Monarch LOM1–a 00-17-A4-77-90-10 LAN-1 1 Auxiliary LOM1–a 00-17-A4-77-90-12 unassigned 2 Monarch LOM2–a 00-17-A...
Page 85 - Pre-Upgrade Procedure for PI; Search: HP Support Center
Portable Image product is installed and enabled on the blade server before the upgrade. After theupgrade, PI will automatically modify the HP-UX network instance numbers of the new hardwareenvironment so that they match the pre-upgrade environment. This takes advantage of the VCMinterconnect stackin...
Page 86 - You should see the following:
You should see the following: Tunable Value Expression Changes gio_portable_image (before) 1 1 Immed (now) 0 0 3. The networking should be checked to make sure that the original system network instancesfunction correctly. If the HP-UX boot reports a LAN interface configuration failure, then checkthe...
Page 87 - Troubleshooting; General troubleshooting methodology; Chapter 7: “Removing and
6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides strategies, procedures, and tools for troubleshooting server blade error andfault conditions. Methodology General troubleshooting methodology 1. Review the following list of symptoms: • Front Panel LED blinking • System Alert present on system console • Server...
Page 88 - Executing recommended troubleshooting methodology; vfp; Table 9; Basic and advanced troubleshooting tables; “Virtual Front Panel LEDs in the iLO 3 TUI” (page 96)
NOTE: Always examine the iLO 3 MP SEL in the case of a blinking yellow or red front panel health LED, before replacing any hardware. Executing recommended troubleshooting methodology The recommended methodology for troubleshooting a server blade error or fault is as follows:1. Consult the system con...
Page 89 - Table 9 Basic Low End Troubleshooting
Table 9 Basic Low End Troubleshooting (continued) Action Condition Step 4. If the power button’s integrated LED on front panelremains off, then reseat the server blade. 5. As a last resort, replace the server blade. This issue isfixed when the front panel LED states are as follows: bladehealth is st...
Page 91 - Table 10 Advanced Low End Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting tools
Table 10 Advanced Low End Troubleshooting Action Symptom/Condition Step SEL logging has stopped (health is steady green and power is steadygreen). Cannot read SEL from the systemconsole. 6 1. Examine console messages for any UEFI errors or warnings aboutoperation or communications. This issue is fix...
Page 92 - Controls and ports; Front panel view
Controls and ports Front panel view 9 Partition Identifier 5 Monarch power button 1 Monarch blade indicator 2 UID LED 10 Physical Presence Button 6 HDD bay 1 7 HDD bay 2 3 Blade health LED 11 SUV connector 12 8 4 iLO heartbeat LED (behindgrill) Blade power LED NICs 1, 2, 3, 4 92 Troubleshooting
Page 93 - Rear panel view; GBX signal connectors; Server blade LEDs; Front panel LEDs
Rear panel view 2 1 GBX signal connectors Power connectors Server blade LEDs Front panel LEDs Status Description Item Green = Blade is acting as Monarchblade Monarch blade indicator 1 Off = Blade is not Monarch or is notconjoined Blue = Identified UID LED 2 Blue flashing = Active remotemanagement Of...
Page 94 - Figure 1 iLO Heartbeat LED detail view
Status Description Item Green = Network linked NICs 1, 2, 3, 4 4 Green flashing = Network activity Off = No link or activity Green = Blade is acting as Monarchand is powered on Monarch power button / Monarchpower LED 5 Amber = Blade is acting as Monarchand is in standby Off = Blade is not Monarch N/...
Page 95 - SAS disk drive LEDs; SAS hard drive LED combinations
SAS disk drive LEDs There are two disk drives on the BL860c i2 Server Blade. They have identical LEDs that displaythe drive status. Description Item Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) 1 Online LED (green) 2 SAS hard drive LED combinations NOTE: Predictive failure alerts only occur when the hard drive is con...
Page 96 - Blade Link LEDs; Virtual Front Panel LEDs in the iLO 3 TUI; VFP
Interpretation Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Online/activity LED (green) The drive is active, and it is operatingnormally. Off Flashing irregularly A critical fault condition has beenidentified for this drive, and the Steadily amber Off controller has placed it offline. Replacethe drive as soon as poss...
Page 99 - SUV Cable and Ports; The SUV cable is not designed to be used as a permanent connection.; Connecting to the serial port; To physically connect to Integrity iLO 3 using the serial port:
SUV Cable and Ports The SUV port on the front of the server blade is used in conjunction with an SUV cable to connectthe server to external devices such as a terminal emulator or monitor. In a conjoined server, onlythe SUV port on the Monarch Server is active. CAUTION: The SUV cable is not designed ...
Page 101 - Fault management overview; To diagnose issues automatically, at the time of detection.; HP-UX Fault management; Event log definitions; Symbolic names are used in the source code for example,
Fault management overview The goal of fault management and monitoring is to increase server blade availability, by movingfrom a reactive fault detection, diagnosis, and repair strategy to a proactive fault detection,diagnosis, and repair strategy. The objectives are: • To detect issues automatically...
Page 102 - Event log usage; iLO 3 MP event logs
• Events are created by firmware or the OS and are stored in either or both of the SEL andforward progress event logs. • The iLO 3 MP displays the SEL event logs. Event log usage To consult the event logs: 1. Connect to the system console. 2. Enter Ctrl–B to access the MP Main Menu . 3. To view even...
Page 103 - Administrator; cl
1. Log in with the proper username and password. NOTE: the default login and password are: login = Administrator password = Randomly generated password found on the iLO 3 Network pull tab located onthe right side of the Monarch blade. 3 2 1 Pull tab Label carrier door Busy LED 3 2 1 Blade chassis en...
Page 104 - SEL review; sl
4. Enter sl to display the status logs. The status logs consist of: • System Event • Forward Progress • Current Boot • Previous Boot • Live Events • Clear SELs 5. Enter Ctrl–B to return to the MP Main Menu . SEL review 1. Access the iLO 3 MP command prompt. 2. Run the sl command. The Event Log Viewe...
Page 105 - Troubleshooting processors; Processor installation order; “ CPU and heatsink module”; Processor module behaviors; Identifying and troubleshooting firmware issues; UEFI Boot Manager
3 ILO 1 2 4080230D00E10004 0000000000000000 FW_UPDATE_START 07 Jan 2010 22:31:232 ILO 1 2 408022E200E10002 0000000000000000 ENTER_MFG_MODE 4. Select a , then a threshold filter number to filter events to desired level. MP:SL (+,-,<CR>,D, F, L, J, H, K, T, A, U, ? for Help, Q or Ctrl-B to Quit)...
Page 106 - sysrev; Verify and install the latest firmware; Download drivers and software (and firmware); Troubleshooting the server interface (system console); Troubleshooting the environment
Probable firmware failure areas are: • Unsupported firmware installation • Corrupt firmware installation To troubleshoot firmware issues:1. Verify that all server blade firmware components are from the same release (use the MP sysrev command). 2. Reinstall server blade firmware. Verify and install t...
Page 107 - Table 12 Server blade environmental specifications
Table 12 Server blade environmental specifications Non-Operating Range Maximum Rate of Change RecommendedOperating Range Operating Range Parameter -40°C to 60°C (-40°Fto 140°F) 10°C (50°F) / hr withtape20°C (68°F) / hr withouttape 20°C to 25°C (68°Fto 77°F) (up to 5000feet) 5°C to 35°C (41°F to95°F)...
Page 108 - Removing and replacing components; Server blade components list; part from HP Partsurfer (
7 Removing and replacing components Server blade components list NOTE: Part numbers are found by using the part nomenclature from this list to select the correct part from HP Partsurfer ( http://www.partsurfer.hp.com/search.aspx ). Table 13 CRU List Spare Part Number Description with Part Number Mem...
Page 109 - Table 13 CRU List
Table 13 CRU List (continued) Boards and Cards 456978-001 HP Dual Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Mezzanine Card(Emulex) (part number 456972-B21) 455869-001 HP Dual Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Mezzanine Card(Q-Logic) (part number 451871-B21) 615316-001 HP P700m PCIe Dual Port SAS HBA Mezzanine Card wi...
Page 110 - Preparing the server blade for servicing; “ESD handling; Powering off the server blade; Use one of the following methods to power off the server blade:; Removing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 configurations; “Preparing the server blade for servicing”
1 The heatsink must be ordered along with the processor. You cannot replace a processor without also replacing theheatsink. Preparing the server blade for servicing To service an internal server blade component, power off the server blade and remove it from theserver blade enclosure. WARNING! Before...
Page 112 - Blade Link for BL860c i2 configurations; “Preparing the server blade for
12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3 Operations Guide. 13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the conjoined set. 14. Still in the iLO 3 Command Menu, power on the Monarch blade with the PC -on -nc comm...
Page 113 - “Powering off the server blade”; Access panel
Server blade CAUTION: After you press the release button, the server blade is unlocked from the enclosure. Use both hands to support the server blade when you remove it from the rack. The server bladeweighs approximately 9 kg (20 lb). CAUTION: The enclosure fans might still be running when the serve...
Page 114 - Disk drive blanks; Removing a disk drive blank; Remove the component as indicated:; Disk drives
Disk drive blanks The server blade has two disk drive bays. If you only purchased one hard disk, then your serverblade has a hard drive blank installed. Hard drive blanks maintain proper airflow throughout theserver blade. CAUTION: Populate hard drive bays with a disk drive or a disk drive blank. Op...
Page 118 - CPU and heatsink module; “DIMMs”
3. Pull the CPU baffle straight up and out. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. CPU and heatsink module The BL860c i2 Server Blade contains a processor subsystem accommodating one or two IntelItanium processor modules. Each processor module consists of the following: • CPU chip,...
Page 121 - DO NOT SEPARATE THE HEATSINK FROM THE PROCESSOR MODULE.; cpuconfig
WARNING! DO NOT SEPARATE THE HEATSINK FROM THE PROCESSOR MODULE. Damage to the assembly will occur! Only Factory-Repair is authorized to separate assembly. Return the assembly in the heatsink box using the processor's defective return label. When the processor/heatsink assembly is removed from the s...
Page 122 - “Disk drive blanks”; Server battery
3. Remove the disk drives or disk drive blanks ( “Disk drives” (page 114) or “Disk drive blanks” (page 114) ). 4. Lift the SAS back plane straight out of the server by the backplane handle. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Server battery If the server blade no longer automati...
Page 124 - ICH mezzanine board; NOT SUPPORTED FOR USE; System board
ICH mezzanine board The ICH mezzanine card houses the following components: • Intel ICH10 South Bridge • ATI/AMD RN50/ES1000 Video Controller • Embedded TPM 1.2 • Internal USB port — NOT SUPPORTED FOR USE One ICH mezzanine board is required per system. The ICH mezzanine board is required in theBL860...
Page 125 - saupdate; “Upgrading a conjoined
• The ICH mezzanine board ( “ ICH mezzanine board” (page 124) ) • The hard disk drives ( “Disk drives” (page 114) ) Remove these items from the replacement base unit and place them on the defective base unit forprotection during return shipment: Quantity Item 2 Protective processor covers 4 Mezzanin...
Page 127 - Support and other resources; Before you contact HP
8 Support and other resources Contacting HP Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call contact HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicab...
Page 128 - HP Insight Remote Support Software; Insight Remote Support; New and changed information in this edition; “Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or; Typographic conventions; Command
HP Insight Remote Support Software HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete theinstallation or upgrade of your product and to enable improved delivery of your HP Warranty, HPCare Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement. HP Insight Remote Support...
Page 129 - User input; Commands and other text that you type.
User input Commands and other text that you type. Variable The name of a placeholder in a command, function, or othersyntax display that you replace with an actual value. WARNING A warning calls attention to important information that if notunderstood or followed will result in personal injury ornon...
Page 130 - Standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms
Standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms A ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit Auxiliary Any blade in a conjoined server other than the lowest-numbered blade B BBRAM Battery-backed RAM BBWC Battery Backed Write Cache BCH Boot console handler C CE Customer engineer CEC Core electronics co...
Page 133 - A Utilities; Configuring a Smart Array Controller; Using the; The
A Utilities Configuring a Smart Array Controller Using the saupdate command The saupdate command is used to query or change the mode of the Smart Array P410i and Smart Array P411 controllers to HBA or RAID. Querying or changing modes is not supported forother controllers.The following are the newly ...
Page 134 - Syntax; Updating the firmware using; saupdate list; Determining the; drvcfg
set_mode IMPORTANT: If you are using HBA mode, do not install any disk that has previously been a part of a RAID volume into the system. Use set_mode to change the mode of the controller. If the controller is already in the required mode the following message appears: The controller at <seg:bus:d...
Page 135 - ESC
1. At the UEFI shell, use the drivers command. 2. Find the SAS Host Bus Adapter in the list of drivers, and make a note of the Driver ID fromthe left column. 3. Use the drvcfg command. 4. Find the SAS Host Bus Adapter’s Driver ID in the list, and make a note of the correspondingCtrl ID. NOTE: If the...
Page 136 - Creating a logical drive; Tab
The ORCA main menu contains the following options: • Create Logical Drive • View Logical Drive • Delete Logical Drive NOTE: If you are configuring the HP Smart Array P700m/512 Controller or the HP StorageWorks SB40c storage blade (P400 controller), then you can enter ORCA from POST by pressing the F...
Page 137 - Deleting a logical drive; logical drive, data on the drive is not preserved.
6. To save the configuration, press F8 . 7. To acknowledge that the configuration was saved and return to the ORCA Main Menu, press Enter . Deleting a logical drive WARNING! Back up all necessary data before deleting the logical drive. When you delete a logical drive, data on the drive is not preser...
Page 138 - Useful UEFI command checks; drivers; Use
3. F3 to delete the logical drive. 4. To acknowledge that the configuration was saved and return to the ORCA Main Menu, press Enter . Useful UEFI command checks saupdate.efi list Use saupdate.efi list to list controller information such as the controller version. drivers Use drivers to find the driv...
Page 139 - UEFI; UEFI Shell and HP POSSE commands; For more information on these commands, enter
pci–i <path> Use pci–i <path> to find vendor information. UEFI UEFI is an OS and platform-independent boot and preboot interface. UEFI resides between the OSand platform firmware, allowing the OS to boot without having details about the underlyinghardware and firmware. UEFI supports boot...
Page 140 - Table 15 UEFI Shell Commands
Table 15 UEFI Shell Commands (continued) Definition UEFI Shell Command Copies one or more files or directories to another location cp Deconfigure/Reconfigure processor sockets and threads cpuconfig Displays or changes the current system date date Displays one or more blocks from a block device dblk ...
Page 142 - Drive paths in UEFI; Using the Boot Maintenance Manager
Drive paths in UEFI Devices in the server blade are represented by device paths in the UEFI shell. Each internal SASdrive could be configured either as: • RAID mode • HBA (raw) mode NOTE: A SAS drive in RAID mode is identified by "Scsi" in the device path A SAS drive in HBA mode is identifie...
Page 143 - Boot Options; the Boot Options menu contains the following options:; Add Boot Option
Boot Options the Boot Options menu contains the following options: • Add Boot Option • Delete Boot Option • Change Boot Order Add Boot Option Use this option to add items to the Boot Options list.To add a boot option: Using the Boot Maintenance Manager 143
Page 144 - Delete Boot Option; Use this option to remove boot options from the Boot Options list.
1. Select a boot device type. 2. Use the File Explorer menu to locate the correct boot device. NOTE: File Explorer will load with the appropriate devices for the selected boot device. Delete Boot Option Use this option to remove boot options from the Boot Options list. NOTE: This does not delete any...
Page 145 - Change Boot Order; Enter
1. Press spacebar to toggle the checkbox for each boot options that you want to delete. 2. Select Commit Changes and Exit to save the new settings and return to the Boot Maintenance Manager. Change Boot Order Use this option to change the order of boot options. If the first boot option fails, the se...
Page 146 - Driver Options; The Driver Options menu contains the following options:; Add Driver Option; Select
Driver Options The Driver Options menu contains the following options: • Add Driver Option • Delete Driver Option • Change Driver Order Add Driver Option Use this option to add driver options.To add a driver option:1. Select Add Driver Using File . 146 Utilities
Page 147 - Delete Driver Option; spacebar; Change Driver Order; Console Options; conconfig; Boot From File
2. Use the File Explorer menu to locate the correct driver. Delete Driver Option Use this option to remove driver options. NOTE: This does not delete any files, applications or drivers from your server. To remove driver options:1. Press spacebar to toggle the checkbox for each driver that you want t...
Page 148 - Set Boot Next Value
1. Select a boot device type. 2. Use the File Explorer menu to locate the correct driver or file. Set Boot Next Value Use this option to run the selected boot option immediately upon entering the main Boot Managermenu. This option is useful for booting an option that only needs to be booted once, wi...
Page 149 - Reset System; Use this option to perform a system reset.
Reset System Use this option to perform a system reset. iLO 3 MP The iLO 3 MP is an independent support system for the server. It provides a way for you to connectto a server and perform administration or monitoring tasks for the server hardware.The iLO 3 MP controls power, reset, ToC capabilities, ...
