Hp ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade User Manual

HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and st

Component identification 10 DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 6) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use t

Component identification 11 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable Item Connector Description 1 Server blade For connecting to the SUV connector on the s

Operations 12 Operations Power up the server blade The Onboard Administrator initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server blade is insta

Operations 13 o poweroff server [bay number] force This form of the command forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting a

Operations 14 Remove the access panel To remove the component: 1. Power down the server blade (on page 12). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 13

Operations 15 Install the SAS controller 1. Power down the server blade (on page 12). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 13). 3. Remove the acce

Operations 16 8. Remove the front panel/drive cage assembly. Remove the DIMM baffle 1. Power down the server blade (on page 12). 2. Remove the s

Operations 17 o Processor 1 DIMM baffle (left side) o Processor 2 DIMM baffle (right side)

Setup 18 Setup Overview Installation of a server blade requires the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.

Setup 19 Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure To support network connections for specific signals, insta

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Setup 20 • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and Tower Enclosure Server blade signal Interconnect bay number Interconnect bay label Notes Flex

Setup 21 Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-Thru modules and switch modules. For more infor

Setup 22 2. Remove the enclosure connector cover. 3. Install the server blade. Completing the configuration To complete the server blade and HP

Hardware options installation 23 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 24 2. Prepare the drive. 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions

Hardware options installation 25 3. Remove the server blade (on page 13). 4. Remove the access panel (on page 14). 5. Disconnect the capacitor pac

Hardware options installation 26 9. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use. 10. Install the pro

Hardware options installation 27 CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause damage to the processor s

Hardware options installation 28 CAUTION: Heatsink retaining screws should be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (in an "X" pattern)

Hardware options installation 29 • Quad-rank PC3L-10600 (DDR3-1333) LRDIMMs, operating as dual-rank DIMMs, at up to 1333 MT/s Speed, voltage, and c

Contents 3 Contents Component identification ...

Hardware options installation 30 DIMM slots in this server are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the population order. Slot numbe

Hardware options installation 31 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustr

Hardware options installation 32 is degrading. This allows DIMMs that have a higher probability of receiving an uncorrectable memory error (which wo

Hardware options installation 33 Lockstep memory configuration Lockstep mode provides protection against multi-bit memory errors that occur on the s

Hardware options installation 34 Lockstep Memory population guidelines For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines: •

Hardware options installation 35 9. Install the DIMM. 10. Install all DIMM baffles. 11. Install the SAS controller (on page 15). 12. Install the

Hardware options installation 36 4. Remove the mezzanine assembly from the server blade. 5. Align the mezzanine card with the guide pins on the me

Hardware options installation 37 6. Install the mezzanine card in the mezzanine assembly, and then tighten the mezzanine card screws to secure the c

Hardware options installation 38 5. If another SAS controller is installed, do the following: a. Flush the original cache to remove all data. For m

Hardware options installation 39 6. Close the SAS controller handle and then install the SAS controller. To properly seat the SAS controller, press

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Hardware options installation 40 8. Route the capacitor pack cable and connect the cable to the SAS controller. 9. Install the access panel (on pa

Hardware options installation 41 o FBWC capacitor pack for the cache module or the SAS controller option 5. Route the FBWC capacitor pack cable. T

Hardware options installation 42 o Route the cable along the Processor 1 DIMM baffle and connect the cable to the cache module. o Route the cable

Hardware options installation 43 TPM installation requires the use of drive encryption technology, such as the Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Enc

Hardware options installation 44 10. Install the TPM board. Press down on the connector to seat the board ("System board components" on pa

Hardware options installation 45 To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery key/password: • Alwa

Cabling 46 Cabling Cabling resources Cabling configurations and requirements vary depending on the product and installed options. For more informati

Cabling 47 • SAS controller option For capacitor pack and cabling instructions, see "FBWC capacitor pack ("FBWC capacitor pack option&qu

Cabling 48 3. Connect a USB mouse to one USB connector. 4. Connect a USB keyboard to the second USB connector. Item Description 1 Monitor 2 U

Cabling 49 o USB mouse Item Description 1 Monitor 2 USB CD/DVD-ROM drive 3 USB keyboard 4 USB hub 5 USB mouse 6 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable

Contents 5 Modifications ...

Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedur

Software and configuration utilities 51 Software and configuration utilities Server mode The software and configuration utilities presented in this

Software and configuration utilities 52 iLO enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 52) and also features Agentless Management. All ke

Software and configuration utilities 53 The data that is collected is managed according to the HP Data Privacy policy. For more information see the

Software and configuration utilities 54 HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server blade management tool, available in both

Software and configuration utilities 55 HP Insight Remote Support software HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support softwar

Software and configuration utilities 56 For more information or to download SPP, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp). HP Smart Update Man

Software and configuration utilities 57 • To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when prompted. • To navigate the menu system, use the a

Software and configuration utilities 58 • Access the boot menu by pressing the F11 key. • Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key. Confi

Software and configuration utilities 59 • Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and RAID

Component identification 6 Component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 Hard drive bay 1 2 Hard drive bay 2 3 Serial lab

Software and configuration utilities 60 • Setting the controller to be the boot controller • Selecting the boot volume If you do not use the utili

Software and configuration utilities 61 • Diagnostics • DOS • Operating environments which do not provide native USB support Redundant ROM sup

Software and configuration utilities 62 Software and firmware Software and firmware should be updated before using the server for the first time, un

Battery replacement 63 Battery replacement If the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace t

Battery replacement 64 For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service pr

Regulatory compliance notices 65 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance notices 66 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Regulatory compliance notices 67 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C

Regulatory compliance notices 68 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other

Regulatory compliance notices 69 Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Vietnam compliance marking notice This marking is for applic

Component identification 7 Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 Health status LED bar Solid Green = Normal (System is powere

Regulatory compliance notices 70 WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the

Regulatory compliance notices 71 Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung)

Electrostatic discharge 72 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions yo

Specifications 73 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-

Support and other resources 74 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call

Support and other resources 75 providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a CSR part, HP will ship

Support and other resources 76 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'in

Support and other resources 77 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen,

Support and other resources 78 sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes

Support and other resources 79 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pel

Component identification 8 Item LED Status Definition 1 Locate Solid blue The drive is being identified by a host application. Flashing

Support and other resources 80

Support and other resources 81

Acronyms and abbreviations 82 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility ADM Advanced Data Mirroring AMP Advan

Acronyms and abbreviations 83 PXE Preboot Execution Environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module SAS seri

Documentation feedback 84 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentat

Index 85 A access panel 14 acoustics statement for Germany 70 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 51, 58 Advanced ECC memory 32, 33, 58 Array

Index 86 FCC (Federal Communications Commission) notice 65, 66 FCC rating label 65 features 6, 58 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) noti

Index 87 memory, configuration requirements 31, 34 memory, configuring 31, 32, 33 memory, lockstep 33, 34 memory, online spare 32, 58 mezzan

Index 88 System Erase Utility 54 system maintenance switch 8, 9 system, keeping current 61 T T-15 Torx screwdriver 10 Taiwan battery recycli

Component identification 9 Item Description 10 Enclosure connector 11 MicroSD card connector 12 FlexibleLOM connectors (2) 13 Processor socket 1