HP 666158-B21 - Manual

Component identification 8 System board components Item Description 1 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable connector 2 System battery 3 Processor socket 2 4 Processor 2 DIMM slots (8) 5 Processor 1 DIMM slots (8) 6 SAS controller connector 7 Processor socket 1 (populated) 8 Accelerator cache connector 9 Mezza...

Component identification 9 Position Default Function S5 Off Off = Power-on password is enabled. On = Power-on password is disabled. S6 Off Off = No function On = ROM reads system configuration as invalid. S7 — Reserved S8 — Reserved S9 — Reserved S10 — Reserved S11 — Reserved S12 — Reserved To acces...

Component identification 10 DIMM tool location The DIMM tool is used to open and close an empty DIMM slot. HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable Item Connector Description 1 Server blade For connecting to the SUV connector on the server blade front panel 2 Video For connecting a video monitor 3 USB For connect...

Operations 11 Operations Power up the server blade The Onboard Administrator initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server blade is installed. If the default setting is changed, use one of the following methods to power up the server blade: • Use a virtual power button selection through i...

Operations 12 o poweroff server [bay number] force This form of the command forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the OS. If an application stops responding, this method forces a shutdown. • Use the Onboard Administrator GUI to initiate a shutdown: a...

Operations 13 Remove the access panel To remove the component: 1. Power down the server blade (on page 11 ). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 12 ). 3. Press the access panel release button. 4. Slide the access panel towards the rear of the server blade, and then lift to remove the panel. Install ...

Operations 15 Remove the SAS controller 1. Power down the server blade (on page 11 ). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 12 ). 3. Remove the access panel (on page 13 ). 4. Disconnect the capacitor pack cabling, if connected (" FBWC capacitor pack cabling " on page 42 ). CAUTION: Always remo...

Setup 17 Setup Overview Installation of a server blade requires the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. 2. Install any server blade options. 3. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure. 4. Connect the interconnect modules to the network. 5. Install a s...

Setup 18 Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the FlexibleLOM or mezzanine signals. Server blade signal Interconnect bay Interconnect bay labels F...

Setup 19 • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and Tower Enclosure Server blade signal Interconnect bay number Interconnect bay label Notes FlexibleLOM 1 — Mezzanine 1 2 Four port cards connect to bay 2. Mezzanine 2 3 and 4 • Four port cards • Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3. • Ports 2 and 4 connect to ba...

Setup 20 Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-Thru modules and switch modules. For more information about interconnect module options, see the HP website

Setup 21 2. Remove the enclosure connector cover. 3. Install the server blade. Completing the configuration To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the overview card that ships with the enclosure.

Hardware options installation 22 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury fr...

Hardware options installation 23 2. Prepare the drive. 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions (on page 7 ). Processor option WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to coo...

Hardware options installation 27 CAUTION: Heatsink retaining screws should be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (in an "X" pattern). 13. Install the heatsink. 14. Install the SAS controller (on page 15 ). 15. Install the access panel (on page 13 ). 16. Install the server blade (" In...

Hardware options installation 30 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and table. Item Description Definition 1 Size — 2 Rank 1R = Single-rank 2R = Dual-rank 4R = Quad-rank 3 Data width x4 = 4-bit x8 = 8-bit 4 Voltage...

Hardware options installation 31 is degrading. This allows DIMMs that have a higher probability of receiving an uncorrectable memory error (which would result in system downtime) to be removed from operation. Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not...

Hardware options installation 32 Lockstep memory configuration Lockstep mode provides protection against multi-bit memory errors that occur on the same DRAM device. Lockstep mode can correct any single DRAM device failure on x4 and x8 DIMM types. The DIMMs in each channel must have identical HP part...

Hardware options installation 33 Lockstep Memory population guidelines For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines (on page 32 ). • DIMM configuration on all channels of a processor must be identical. • In multi-pro...

Hardware options installation 34 7. Install the DIMM. 8. Install all DIMM baffles. 9. Install the access panel (on page 13 ). To configure the memory mode, use RBSU (" HP ROM-Based Setup Utility " on page 51 ). Mezzanine card option Optional mezzanine cards are classified as Type A mezzanine...

Hardware options installation 36 6. Install the mezzanine card in the mezzanine assembly, and then tighten the mezzanine card screws to secure the card to the mezzanine assembly. 7. Align the mezzanine assembly with the guide pins on the system board, and then install the mezzanine assembly on the s...

Hardware options installation 38 o Route the cable along the right DIMM baffle and connect the cable to the SAS controller. o Route the cable along the left DIMM baffle and connect the cable to the mezzanine option. 6. Install the access panel (on page 13 ). 7. Install the server blade (" Instal...

Hardware options installation 39 • Do not remove an installed TPM. Once installed, the TPM becomes a permanent part of the system board. • When installing or replacing hardware, HP service providers cannot enable the TPM or the encryption technology. For security reasons, only the customer can enabl...

Hardware options installation 40 9. Install the TPM board. Press down on the connector to seat the board (" System board components " on page 8 ). 10. Install the TPM security rivet by pressing the rivet firmly into the system board. 11. Install the front panel/drive cage assembly. 12. Insta...

Hardware options installation 41 To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery key/password: • Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations. • Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server blade. • Do not save th...

Cabling 42 Cabling Cabling resources Cabling configurations and requirements vary depending on the product and installed options. For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website

Cabling 43 Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices Use the SUV cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices: • USB hub • USB keyboard • USB mouse • USB CD/DVD-ROM drive Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. F...

Cabling 44 Accessing local media devices Use the following configuration when configuring a server blade or loading software updates and patches from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. Use a USB hub when connecting a USB CD-ROM drive to the server blade. The USB hub provides additional connections. 1. Open the seria...

Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance ...

Software and configuration utilities 46 Software and configuration utilities Server mode The software and configuration utilities presented in this section operate in online mode, offline mode, or in both modes. Software or configuration utility Server mode HP iLO (on page 46 ) Online and Offline Ac...

Software and configuration utilities 47 iLO enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 47 ) and also features Agentless Management. All key internal subsystems are monitored by iLO. SNMP alerts are sent directly by iLO regardless of the host operating system or even if no host operating s...

Software and configuration utilities 48 The Active Health System log, in conjunction with the system monitoring provided by Agentless Management or SNMP Pass-thru, provides continuous monitoring of hardware and configuration changes, system status, and service alerts for various server components. T...

Software and configuration utilities 49 HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server blade management tool, available in both offline and online versions, that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify server blade installatio...

Software and configuration utilities 50 Scripting Toolkit The Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that enables you to build an unattended automated installation for high-volume server deployments. The Scripting Toolkit is designed to support ProLiant BL, ML, DL, and SL servers. The tool...

Software and configuration utilities 51 • Enables direct update of BMC firmware (HP iLO) For more information about HP SUM and to access the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide , see the HP website

Software and configuration utilities 52 NOTE: The server may not support all the following examples. Drives installed Drives used RAID level 1 1 RAID 0 2 2 RAID 1 3, 4, 5, or 6 3, 4, 5, or 6 RAID 5 More than 6 0 None To change any ORCA default settings and override the auto-configuration process, pr...

Software and configuration utilities 53 WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The serial number is loaded into the system during the manufacturing process and should NOT be modified. This option should only be used by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number sticker located...

Software and configuration utilities 54 ACU is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. To access ACU, use one of the following methods: • If an optional controller is not installed, press F10 during boot. • If an optional controller is installed, when the system...

Software and configuration utilities 55 Automatic Server Recovery ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such as a blue screen, ABEND (does not apply to HP ProLiant DL980 Servers), or panic. A system fail-safe timer, the ASR timer, start...

Software and configuration utilities 56 IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers. The server blade includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all OS installation media. If you are installing an Intelligent Provisioning-supported OS, use Intellige...

Software and configuration utilities 57 HP Technology Service Portfolio HP Technology Services offers a targeted set of consultancy, deployment, and service solutions designed to meet the support needs of the most business and IT environments. Foundation Care services deliver scalable hardware and s...

Battery replacement 58 Battery replacement If the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years. WARNING: The computer contains an internal lit...

Regulatory compliance notices 59 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 pro...

Regulatory compliance notices 60 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the us...

Regulatory compliance notices 61 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Class B equipment This Class B dig...

Regulatory compliance notices 62 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 recyc...

Regulatory compliance notices 63 Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Vietnam compliance marking notice This marking is for applicable products only. Ukraine notice Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber opti...

Regulatory compliance notices 64 WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product's installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation: • Do not try to open...

Regulatory compliance notices 65 Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung) Wireless devices You can install one or more integrated wireless devices. In some environments, the use of wireless devices might be restricted. Such restrictions might apply on airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, or in other haz...

Electrostatic discharge 67 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 boar...

Specifications 68 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10 ° C to 35 ° C (50 ° F to 95 ° F) Non-operating -30 ° C to 60 ° C (-22 ° F to 140 ° F) Relative humidity (noncondensing)** — Operating 10% to 90% @ 28 ° C (82.4 ° F) Non-operating 5% to...

Support and other resources 69 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Active Health System log Download and have available an Active Health System log for 3 days before the failure was detected. For more information...

Acronyms and abbreviations 77 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility ADM Advanced Data Mirroring AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery FBWC flash-backed write cache FC Fibre Channel iLO Integrated Lights-Out IML Integrated Management Log ...

Documentation feedback 79 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback

Index 80 A access panel 13 acoustics statement for Germany 64 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 46, 53 Advanced ECC memory 31, 32, 52 Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 53 ASR (Automatic Server Recovery) 55 authorized reseller 69 auto-configuration process 51 Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) 55 B Basi...