Hp ProLiant BL490c G7 Server-Blade User Manual

HP ProLiant BL490c G7 Server Blade User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and stor

Component identification 10 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable Item Connector Description 1 Server blade For connecting to the SUV connector on the s

Operations 11 Operations Power up the server blade The HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server

Operations 12 • Use the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator GUI to initiate a shutdown: a. Select the Enclosure Information tab, and then select

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

Setup 14 Setup Overview To install a server blade, complete the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. 2.

Setup 15 Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure To support network connections for specific signals, insta

Setup 16 • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and Tower Enclosure Server blade signal Interconnect bay number Interconnect bay label Notes Flex a

Setup 17 Connecting to the network To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must be configured with network interconnect devices t

Setup 18 2. Remove the enclosure connector cover. 3. Prepare the server blade for installation.

Setup 19 4. Install the server blade. Completing the configuration To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the overvie

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Hardware options installation 20 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 21 5. Install the hard drive. 6. Connect and route the cables. 7. Install the access panel (on page 13). 8. Inst

Hardware options installation 22 • Single- and dual-rank PC3-10600 (DDR-1333) DIMMs operating at 1333 and 1066 MHz • Quad-rank PC3-8500 (DDR-1067)

Hardware options installation 23 The memory subsystem may be populated with either RDIMMs or UDIMMs, but mixing the two types is not supported. To d

Hardware options installation 24 For the latest memory configuration information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). RDIMM m

Hardware options installation 25 General DIMM slot population guidelines Observe the following guidelines for all AMP modes: • Populate DIMM slots

Hardware options installation 26 • Always install DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 for each installed processor. • Do not install DIMMs in channel 3 for

Hardware options installation 27 • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines (on page 25). • Always install DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 fo

Hardware options installation 28 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system compon

Hardware options installation 29 7. Install the DIMM. 8. Install the DIMM baffle. 9. Connect the hard drive cables. 10. Install the access pane

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Hardware options installation 30 5. Disconnect the hard drive cables from the system board. 6. Remove the DIMM baffle with the hard drives and ca

Hardware options installation 31 7. Open the processor locking lever and the processor socket retaining bracket. Do not remove the processor socket

Hardware options installation 32 9. Align the processor installation tool with the socket, and then install the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM B

Hardware options installation 33 10. Press the tabs on the processor installation tool to separate it from the processor, and then remove the tool.

Hardware options installation 34 12. Remove the thermal interface media protective cover. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board, proce

Hardware options installation 35 Mezzanine card option Optional mezzanine cards are classified as Type I mezzanine cards and Type II mezzanine cards

Hardware options installation 36 5. Install the mezzanine card. Press down on the connector to seat the board. 6. Install the access panel (on pa

Hardware options installation 37 • Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security rivet. Upon l

Hardware options installation 38 6. Install the TPM security rivet by pressing the rivet firmly into the system board. 7. Install the access pane

Hardware options installation 39 CAUTION: When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server blade, data access is locked if you fail to follow th

Contents 4 Accessing a server blade with local media devices ... 41 Softwar

Cabling 40 Cabling Hard drive cabling CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinch

Cabling 41 Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more information, see "USB support and fu

Cabling 42 3. Connect a USB hub to one USB connector. 4. Connect the following to the USB hub: o USB CD/DVD-ROM drive o USB keyboard o USB mous

Software and configuration utilities 43 Software and configuration utilities Server blade deployment tools HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced managemen

Software and configuration utilities 44 Deployment overview When a PXE-enabled target server blade boots, it obtains an IP address from a DHCP serve

Software and configuration utilities 45 o 64 MB of RAM o 64 MB of free hard drive space o 1-Gb/s network adapter or greater • PXE deployment ser

Software and configuration utilities 46 PXE deployment PXE enables server blades to load an image over the network from a PXE server, and then execu

Software and configuration utilities 47 • USB CD-ROM (on page 47) iLO virtual CD-ROM To deploy with a boot CD: 1. Do one of the following: o Ins

Software and configuration utilities 48 Creating a boot diskette The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit provides the tools and information for creating a

Software and configuration utilities 49 For SAN configuration information for the server blade, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Gu

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Software and configuration utilities 50 • Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring memory options • Language selection For more inform

Software and configuration utilities 51 For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the H

Software and configuration utilities 52 7. Press the Esc key to exit the current menu or press the F10 key to exit RBSU. For more information on mi

Software and configuration utilities 53 The utility also provides support for the following functions: • Reconfiguring one or more logical drives •

Software and configuration utilities 54 ASR increases server availability by restarting the server within a specified time after a system hang or sh

Software and configuration utilities 55 CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the system to its orig

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 Integrated Management Log The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The I

Software and configuration utilities 58 Keeping the system current Drivers IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating devi

Software and configuration utilities 59 • Offline, automatic mode for HP ProLiant BL, DL, ML, and 100 Series servers • Firmware deployment support

Component identification 6 Component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable connector 2 Serial la

Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures for resolving common

Troubleshooting 61 Important safety information Before servicing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided with the s

Troubleshooting 62 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling feet are extended to t

Troubleshooting 63 o HP recommends you have access to the server documentation for server-specific information. o HP recommends you have access to

Troubleshooting 64 Always use the recommended minimum configuration above before removing any processors. If you are unable to isolate the issue wit

Troubleshooting 65 do not provide a troubleshooting solution, follow the diagnostic steps in "General diagnosis flowchart (on page 66)." T

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

Troubleshooting 67 Item See 4 The most recent version of a particular server blade or option firmware is available on the HP Support website (http:

Troubleshooting 68 Server blade power-on problems flowchart Symptoms: • The server does not power on. • The system power LED is off or amber.

Troubleshooting 69 • The health LED is red or amber. NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the ser

Component identification 7 Item Description Status 2 Internal health LED Green = Normal Flashing = Booting Amber = Degraded condition Red = Criti

Troubleshooting 70 POST problems flowchart Symptoms: • Server does not complete POST NOTE: The server has completed POST when the system att

Troubleshooting 71 Item See 1 Server blade power-on problems flowchart (on page 68) 2 "POST error messages and beep codes (on page 76)&quo

Troubleshooting 72 OS boot problems flowchart There are two ways to use SmartStart when diagnosing OS boot problems on a server blade: • Use iL

Troubleshooting 73 Possible causes: • Corrupted OS • Hard drive subsystem problem • Incorrect boot order setting in RBSU Item See 1 HP ROM-B

Troubleshooting 74 * See the server blade OS boot problems flowchart (on page 72) Server fault indications flowchart Symptoms: • Server boots, bu

Troubleshooting 75 NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the server documentation. Possible causes:

Troubleshooting 76 POST error messages and beep codes For a complete listing of error messages, refer to the "POST error messages" in th

Troubleshooting 77 WARNING: To avoid potential problems, ALWAYS read the warnings and cautionary information in the server documentation before re

Battery replacement 78 Battery replacement If the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to replace t

Regulatory compliance notices 79 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance

Component identification 8 Item Description 13 TPM connector 14 System maintenance switch 15 Processor socket 2 16 Processor socket 1 The symbols

Regulatory compliance notices 80 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Regulatory compliance notices 81 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C

Regulatory compliance notices 82 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other

Regulatory compliance notices 83 Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optica

Regulatory compliance notices 84 For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized

Electrostatic discharge 85 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions yo

Specifications 86 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-

Technical support 87 Technical support Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical su

Technical support 88 • An HP support specialist will diagnose and assess whether a replacement part is required to address a system problem. The sp

Acronyms and abbreviations 89 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery CSR Cust

Component identification 9 5. Install the access panel (on page 13). 6. Install the server blade in the enclosure and power up the server blade. 7

Acronyms and abbreviations 90 PSP ProLiant Support Pack PXE Preboot Execution Environment RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility SUV serial, USB, video TF

Index 91 A access panel 14 accessing a server blade with local KVM 44 acoustics statement for Germany 91 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 5

Index 92 F FCC (Federal Communications Commission) notice 85, 86, 87 FCC rating label 85 features 6 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) no

Index 93 multi-processor Lockstep population order 30 multi-processor Mirrored Memory population order 29 N network connections 18 network-bas

Index 94 support packs 52 supported operating systems 63 supported servers 65 supported targets 65 switches, interconnect 15 symbols on eq