Hp ProLiant BL465c G7 Server-Blade User Manual Page 1

HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade User Guide Part Number 594691-001 June 2010 (First Edition)

Component identification 10 Mezzanine connector definitions Item PCIe Mezzanine connector 1 x8, Type I mezzanine card only Mezzanine connector

Component identification 11 8. Repeat steps 1 through 3. 9. Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to off. 10. Repeat steps 5 and 6.

Component identification 12 Item Connector Description 1 Server blade For connecting to the SUV connector on the server blade front panel 2 V

Operations 13 Operations Power up the server blade The Onboard Administrator initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server blade is insta

Operations 14 a. Select the Enclosure Information tab, then select the Overall checkbox in the Device Bays item. b. Initiate a shutdown from the Vi

Operations 15 Remove the access panel To remove the component: 1. Power down the server blade (on page 13). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 14

Setup 16 Setup Overview Installation of a server blade requires the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.

Setup 17 To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzani

Setup 18 Server blade signal Interconnect bay number Interconnect bay label Notes NICs 1, 2 (embedded) 1 — Mezzanine 1 2 Four port cards conn

Setup 19 2. Remove the enclosure connector cover. 3. Prepare the server blade for installation.

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Setup 20 4. Install the server blade. Completing the configuration To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the overview

Hardware options installation 21 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 22 Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this server blade is divided into channels. Each processor su

Hardware options installation 23 Item Description Definition 4 Voltage rating L = Low voltage (1.35v) Blank or omitted = Standard 5 Memory speed

Hardware options installation 24 IMPORTANT: This server blade does not support mixing RDIMMs and UDIMMs. Attempting to mix these two types causes

Hardware options installation 25 6. Install the DIMM. 7. Install the DIMM baffle. 8. Connect the hard drive cables ("Hot-plug SAS/SATA hard

Hardware options installation 26 To install the component: 1. Remove the hard drive blank. 2. Release the hard drive tray, slide it forward until

Hardware options installation 27 5. Slide the hard drive tray into the server blade until it locks. 6. Prepare the hard drive. 7. Install hard d

Hardware options installation 28 Mezzanine card option Optional mezzanine cards provide additional network connectivity or provide Fibre Channel sup

Hardware options installation 29 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server blade, apply pressure over the mezzanine connector when installing the m

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Hardware options installation 30 To install a processor: 1. Locate and download the latest ROM version from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/suppo

Hardware options installation 31 c. Remove hard drive 2. d. Lift hard drive carrier 1 into position in the hard drive tray, and then slide the har

Hardware options installation 32 7. Remove the heatsink blank. Retain the heatsink blank for future use. CAUTION: Failure to completely open th

Hardware options installation 33 9. Remove the processor socket protective cover. Retain the cover for future use. IMPORTANT: Be sure the proce

Hardware options installation 34 12. Press in firmly until the processor installation tool clicks and separates from the processor, and then rem

Hardware options installation 35 13. Close the processor retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the s

Hardware options installation 36 HP Trusted Platform Module option Use these instructions to install and enable a TPM on a supported server blade. T

Hardware options installation 37 CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security rivet

Hardware options installation 38 To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery key/password: • Alwa

Cabling 39 Cabling Hot-plug SAS/SATA hard drive cabling Cache module capacitor cabling

Cache module capacitor cabling ... 39

Cabling 40 Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable The HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable enables the user to perform server blade administration, configuratio

Cabling 41 4. Connect a USB keyboard to the second USB connector. Item Description 1 Monitor 2 USB mouse 3 USB keyboard 4 HP c-Class Blade

Cabling 42 Item Description 1 Monitor 2 USB CD/DVD-ROM drive or diskette drive 3 USB keyboard 4 USB hub 5 USB mouse 6 Local I/O cabl

Software and configuration utilities 43 Software and configuration utilities Server blade deployment tools Software drivers and additional component

Software and configuration utilities 44 To connect to the server blade using iLO 3, install the server blade in an enclosure. Onboard Administrator

Software and configuration utilities 45 o TCP/IP networking and an IP address compatible with one of the following: the iLO 3 Diagnostic Port IP add

Software and configuration utilities 46 Deployment methods Three primary deployment methods are supported: IMPORTANT: To deploy a server blade w

Software and configuration utilities 47 Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server configu

Software and configuration utilities 48 4. After the server blade boots, follow the normal installation procedure for an OS. Windows Server® 2003 ca

Software and configuration utilities 49 Creating a boot diskette The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit provides the tools and information for creating a

Server blade power-on problems flowchart ... 67 POST problems

Software and configuration utilities 50 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility RBSU is a configuration utility embedded in ProLiant servers that performs a wide

Software and configuration utilities 51 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

Software and configuration utilities 52 mirrored copy. The system continues to operate normally without any user intervention. If the system support

Software and configuration utilities 53 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID After you replace the system board, you must re-enter th

Software and configuration utilities 54 The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available firmware r

Software and configuration utilities 55 HP Systems Insight Manager HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system administrators to accomplish

Software and configuration utilities 56 Internal USB functionality An internal USB connector is available for use with security key devices and USB

Software and configuration utilities 57 NOTE: The current version of SmartStart provides the memory spare part numbers for the server blade. To do

Software and configuration utilities 58 proactive service support for nearly all HP servers, storage, network and SAN environments, plus selected De

Software and configuration utilities 59 For more information about version control tools, see the HP Systems Insight Manager Help Guide and the Vers

Component identification 6 Component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 Serial label pull tab 2 SUV connector* 3 Serv

Software and configuration utilities 60 • Deploys necessary component updates only (except Linux RPMs) • Downloads the latest components from Web

Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures for resolving common

Troubleshooting 62 Important safety information Before servicing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided with the s

Troubleshooting 63 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling feet are extended to t

Troubleshooting 64 o HP recommends you have access to the server documentation for server-specific information. o HP recommends you have access to

Troubleshooting 65 Start diagnosis flowchart Use the following flowchart to start the diagnostic process. Item Refer to 1 "General diagn

Troubleshooting 66 General diagnosis flowchart The General diagnosis flowchart provides a generic approach to troubleshooting. If you are unsure of

Troubleshooting 67 Server blade power-on problems flowchart Symptoms: • The server does not power on. • The system power LED is off or amber.

Troubleshooting 68 • The health LED is red or amber. NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the serv

Troubleshooting 69 POST problems flowchart Symptoms: • Server does not complete POST NOTE: The server has completed POST when the system att

Component identification 7 Item Description Status Off = No link or activity 4 Flex 2 LED* Green = Network linked Green flashing = Network activ

Troubleshooting 70 Item Refer to 1 Server blade power-on problems flowchart (on page 67) 2 "POST error messages and beep codes (on page

Troubleshooting 71 OS boot problems flowchart There are two ways to use SmartStart when diagnosing OS boot problems on a server blade: • Use iL

Troubleshooting 72 Possible causes: • Corrupted OS • Hard drive subsystem problem • Incorrect boot order setting in RBSU Item See 1 HP ROM-B

Troubleshooting 73 * See the server blade OS boot problems flowchart (on page 71) Server fault indications flowchart Symptoms: • Server boots, bu

Troubleshooting 74 NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the server documentation. Possible causes:

Troubleshooting 75 POST error messages and beep codes Introduction to POST error messages The error messages and codes in this section include all

Troubleshooting 76 For a complete listing of error messages, refer to the "POST error messages" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting

Battery replacement 77 Battery replacement If the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace t

Regulatory compliance notices 78 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance notices 79 to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati

Component identification 8 Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Interpretation Flashing regularly (1 Hz) Amber, flashing regularly

Regulatory compliance notices 80 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) Class A equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Cana

Regulatory compliance notices 81 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or o

Regulatory compliance notices 82 Korean notice Class A equipment Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Laser compliance This produ

Regulatory compliance notices 83 WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline batter

Electrostatic discharge 84 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions yo

Specifications 85 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non

Technical support 86 Technical support Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical su

Technical support 87 • Optional—Parts for which customer self repair is optional. These parts are also designed for customer self repair. If, howev

Technical support 88 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'informations

Technical support 89 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfüllen, muss das

Component identification 9 Item Description 1 DIMM slots (Processor 2) 2 DIMM slots (Processor 1) 3 Smart Array connector 4 TPM security ri

Technical support 90 el caso de todas sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de compo

Technical support 91 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pelo cliente.

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Acronyms and abbreviations 94 Acronyms and abbreviations ACU Array Configuration Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recov

Acronyms and abbreviations 95 PXE Preboot Execution Environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility RPM Red Hat Package Manager SAS serial attached SCSI

Index 96 A access panel 15 accessing a server blade with local KVM 40, 41 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 52 Advanced ECC memory 23, 51 AS

Index 97 HP Insight Diagnostics 56 HP Insight Remote Support software 57 HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack 55 HP Smart Update Manager ove

Index 98 scripted installation 46 serial connector 11 serial number 53 series number 78 server fault indications flowchart 73 server featu