Page 2 - Notice; Audience Assumptions
ii Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to thismaterial, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not...
Page 3 - Contents
iii Contents Preface................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of This Guide ....................................................................................... 1Related Documentation.................................
Page 5 - Preface; Purpose of This Guide; Related Documentation
1 Preface Purpose of This Guide This guide describes the steps you need to perform to convert the HP NetServerLH 3 to the HP NetServer LH 4. This guide includes the following topics: • An introduction to the LH 3 and LH 4 • An explanation of changing the LH 3 configuration to the LH 4configuration R...
Page 6 - Tools You Need; Power Supplies Needed
Preface 2 Tools You Need To install this accessory kit, you need the following tools: • An anti-static service kit (3M 8501/8502/8503 or equivalent). This kit includes a static-dissipating work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wriststrap. Power Supplies Needed NOTE You will need to install an H...
Page 7 - Precautions
Preface 3 Precautions Follow the procedures listed below to ensure safe handling of components and toprevent harm to yourself and the NetServer. WARNING The HP NetServer LH 3r weighs up to 160 pounds (73 kg.)when fully loaded. If you are removing the LH 3r from therack, remove the power supplies and...
Page 9 - Introduction; Installation Overview
5 1 Introduction Installation Overview This guide describes the procedures for installing new hardware and software inyour LH 4/LH 4r NetServer. The hardware update takes 10 or 15 minutes. Thefirmware update can take up to an hour, not including time taken by backing upand restoring your hard disk d...
Page 11 - Verifying Contents; Recycling the LH 3/LH 3r CPU Baseboard
Chapter 1 Introduction 7 15. Reconfigure the system with the Setup and NetRAID utilities, using theconfiguration details you saved in step 2. 16. Verify that the system is restored to its operating configuration. NOTE This procedure assumes that you are not performing otherprocedures, such as instal...
Page 12 - Saving the Current Operating Environment
Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Saving the Current Operating Environment Before you start the upgrade, follow these instructions to preserve the currentoperating environment. CAUTION You must back up all disks on your system - the diskcontaining the NOS and any RAID arrays. Failure to performthis step leav...
Page 13 - Preparing for Hardware Upgrade
Chapter 1 Introduction 9 ∗ Cache Policy (Default: Cached I/O) ∗ Virtual Sizing (Default: Disabled) C. SCSI Channel: ∗ Transfer Rate (Default: Ultra-2) 3. If you are using the Integrated Remote Assistant features, run the Integrated Remote Assistant. Record all configuration settings. 4. Ensure that ...
Page 14 - For HP Racks
Chapter 1 Introduction 10 Upgrading the Rack (LH 3r) Configuration You can upgrade the LH 3r rack configuration without removing it from the rack,but you may find it easier to reinstall the CPU baseboard and install the chassisreinforcement bars when the LH 3r is removed from the rack and sitting on...
Page 15 - Removing the Bezel and Covers
11 2 Removing Covers and the CPU Baseboard CAUTION Wear a wrist strap and use a static-dissipating work surfaceconnected to the chassis at all times. Before you can install the new LH 4 CPU baseboard, there are several componentsto remove from the LH 3: • Remove the bezel and covers 2 and 3 to get a...
Page 17 - Removing the LH 3 CPU Baseboard; Removing the CPU Baseboard Guide and Air Baffle
Chapter 2 Removing Covers and the CPU Baseboard 13 Removing the LH 3 CPU Baseboard 1. Remove cover 2. 2. Open the CPU baseboard retaining latches until they point away from the chassis, and the CPU baseboard has come out of its socket. 3. Slide the board out of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Removing...
Page 19 - Installing LH 4 Components; CPU Baseboard Components
15 3 Installing LH 4 Components WARNING Do not use memory or VRMs from the LH 3/LH 3r CPUbaseboard with the LH 4/LH 4r CPU baseboard. This mayresult in damage to components and put data integrity at risk. Upgrading the HP NetServer LH 3/LH 3r to an HP NetServer LH 4/LH 4r requiresseveral steps, but ...
Page 20 - Processor and VRM Configurations
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 16 Figure 3-2 shows the CPU baseboard parts and slot layout without the processors,terminators, VRMs, memory cage, processor cage, or structural hardware attached. VRM 1/ Processor 2 Processor 3 2 VRM 1 VRM 2 VRM 3/4 VRM 4 VRM 3 Processor 4 Processor 1 Figure 3-2...
Page 22 - Installing Processors
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 18 Installing Processors 1. Position the LH 4 CPU baseboard, as shown in Figure 3-3, on an anti-static mat. 2. Unfasten the two captive screws securing the processor cage cover, then lift it off and put it aside. You will see two empty slots for processors 1 and ...
Page 23 - Installing Memory
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 19 Installing Memory CAUTION Memory comes in packages of four DIMMs. Do not install allfour DIMMs into one board. Proper interleaving requiresmemory in each board, bank by bank, in pairs. 1. Unfasten the captive screw on the right side of the memory cage cover, a...
Page 26 - Additional Processor, VRM, and Memory Configurations; Installing the Chassis Reinforcement Bars
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 22 10. Replace the boards in the memory cage. Lower the ejection levers to lock the board into place in the cage. 11. Close the cover of the memory cage. Additional Processor, VRM, and Memory Configurations The LH 4/LH 4r CPU baseboard is shipped with two process...
Page 28 - Installing the CPU Baseboard in the Chassis
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 24 Installing the CPU Baseboard in the Chassis The LH 4 CPU baseboard fits into the chassis snugly. Observe these precautions: • Check to make sure that you have removed the card guide and air baffle forthe LH 3 CPU baseboard. If it is still installed, it will pr...
Page 30 - Installing a Redundant Power Supply; Installing the LH 4r in the Rack
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 26 3. As the CPU baseboard lowers into place, raise the levers into a vertical position. When the CPU baseboard seats in its slot, push the levers flat tolock the CPU baseboard into position. 4. Attach the two Torx thumbscrews to secure the CPU baseboard to the c...
Page 31 - Finishing the Hardware Upgrade
Chapter 3 Installing LH 4 Components 27 Finishing the Hardware Upgrade As the last step in the LH 3/LH 3r to LH 4/LH 4r upgrade, attach the newnameplate to the top of the front surface of the front bezel, as follows: 1. Orient the nameplate so that it can be read correctly when attached. 2. Secure t...
Page 33 - Updating Firmware; Update System Firmware
29 4 Updating Firmware The HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM shipped with your upgrade kit containsnew firmware specifically for the LH 4/LH 4r. Update your system firmware nowas part of the upgrade procedure. Update System Firmware 1. Run the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM. A. If "User Preferences&#...
Page 35 - Update the Operating System
Chapter 4 Updating Firmware 31 CAUTION This Embedded NetRAID update only updates the firmwareon the CPU baseboard. When you reboot the NOS after thisupdate, you will get an error message caused by conflictsbetween the NetRAID information stored elsewhere in thesystem and the new information saved in...
Page 37 - Warranty and Support; Hardware Warranty
33 5 Warranty and Support The hardware warranty below applies to components purchased as accessories. Ifyour component was factory installed as part of an HP NetServer model, refer tothe warranty statement provided with your system documentation. Hardware Warranty This HP NetServer accessory is cove...
Page 39 - A Regulatory Information
35 A Regulatory Information For regulatory information pertaining to this HP accessory, please refer to theregulatory section of the user guide for the NetServer in which this accessory isinstalled.
Page 41 - Index
37 Index AAccessory kit contents, 7Air baffle, 13Anti-tip foot, 3, 10 BBacking up disks, 8Baseboard guide, 13 CCAUTION Anti-tip foot, 10 Chassis reinforcement bars installing, 22 Contents of upgrade kit, 7Cover panels, 11Covers, 11Covers, removing, 11CPU baseboard installing, 24 CPU baseboard layout...
