Hp ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation-Blade User Manual

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade User Guide Abstract This guide provides operation information for the

Component identification 10 SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs Item Description 1 Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) 2 Online LED (green) SAS and SATA h

Support and other resources 100 Opcional – Peças cujo reparo feito pelo cliente é opcional. Essas peças também são projetadas para o reparo feito pe

Support and other resources 101

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Acronyms and abbreviations 103 Acronyms and abbreviations ABEND abnormal end ACU Array Configuration Utility ADU Array Diagnostics Utility AMP Ad

Acronyms and abbreviations 104 RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility SAS serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA SIM Systems Insight Manager UID unit identi

Documentation feedback 105 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documenta

Index 106 A access panel 15 acoustics statement for Germany 91 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 57 additional information 66 AD

Index 107 drives 9, 10, 29 E electrostatic discharge 92 enclosure connector 10 environmental specifications 93 Erase Utility

Index 108 lockstep memory 37, 39, 57 loose connections 70 M maintenance guidelines 64 Management Agents 60 management tools

Index 109 setting up a network 50 setup 25 Smart Update Manager 65 SmartStart Scripting Toolkit 51 software components 49 s

Component identification 11 Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Interpretation Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has

Component identification 12 Mezzanine connector definitions A PCIe x8 mezzanine connector supports x16 cards at up to x8 speeds. Item PCIe Mezz

Component identification 13 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable Item Connector Description 1 Server blade For connecting to the SUV connector on the w

Operations 14 Operations Power down the workstation blade Before powering down the workstation blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perf

Operations 15 o poweroff server all This command initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the workstation blade enters stan

Operations 16 Remove the access panel To remove the component: 1. Power down the workstation blade (on page 14). 2. Remove the workstation blade (

Operations 17 Remove the WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade access panel To remove the access panel: 1. Lift the access panel latch (1). The access pa

Operations 18 4. To remove the graphics expansion blade from the workstation blade, carefully pull up on the front and right sides of the PCIe card

Operations 19 3. If you are removing the graphics card from the PCIe card cage, disconnect the power cables from the graphics board. 4. Remove the

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Operations 20 1. Place the host bus adapter (1) into mezzanine slot one, and then tighten the screws (2). 2. Place the expansion cable card (1) in

Operations 21 3. Slide the graphics expansion blade onto the workstation blade. 4. Remove the screws (1), and then remove the PCIe slot card (2) f

Operations 22 5. Insert the graphic card into PCIe slot one. 6. Replace the graphic card retainer.

Operations 23 7. Locate the dipswitch on the left side of the PCIe slot card, and then flip switch 2 to ON. 8. Replace the PCIe slot card on the g

Operations 24 9. Insert the graphic card power cable. 10. Insert cables into the graphic expansion cable mezzanine card.

Operations 25 11. Insert cable 4 to slot 2 (1), and then insert cable 3 to slot 1 (2). 12. Slide the cover onto graphic expansion blade.

Setup 26 Setup Overview Installation of a workstation blade requires the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclos

Setup 27 Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-Thru modules and switch modules. For more infor

Setup 28 2. If you are installing a workstation blade, remove the enclosure cover as shown in the following figure. If you are installing a workstat

Setup 29 4. If you are installing the workstation blade with the graphics expansion blade, prepare it for installation. 5. Install the workstation

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Hardware options installation 30 Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instru

Hardware options installation 31 2. Prepare the hard drive. 3. Install the hard drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the hot-plug SA

Hardware options installation 32 IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 must always be populated. If processor socket 1 is empty, the workstation blade doe

Hardware options installation 33 7. Open the processor locking lever and the processor socket retaining bracket. Do not remove the processor socket

Hardware options installation 34 9. Align the processor installation tool with the socket, and then install the processor. THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BO

Hardware options installation 35 10. Press the tabs on the processor installation tool to separate it from the processor, and then remove the tool.

Hardware options installation 36 Memory options IMPORTANT: This workstation blade does not support mixing RDIMMs and UDIMMs. Attempting to mix t

Hardware options installation 37 DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustr

Hardware options installation 38 Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is not supported by the instal

Hardware options installation 39 General DIMM slot population guidelines Observe the following guidelines for all AMP modes: • Populate DIMM slots

Contents 4 Accessing a server blade with local KVM ... 47 Ac

Hardware options installation 40 • Always install DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 for each installed processor. • Do not install DIMMs in channel 3 for

Hardware options installation 41 • Do not install DIMMs in channel 3 for any processor. • DIMM configuration on channel 1 and channel 2 of a proce

Hardware options installation 42 Before installing a DIMM, you must remove any previously installed WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade access panel and

Hardware options installation 43 5. Remove hard drives. 6. Remove the hard drive backplane. 7. Remove the two T-15 screws from the front panel an

Hardware options installation 44 9. Connect the BBWC battery pack cable to the cache module. 10. Install the cache module. 11. Route the BBWC ba

Hardware options installation 45 12. Install the battery pack. 13. Install the front panel and hard drive cage assembly. 14. Install the two T-15

Hardware options installation 46 15. Install the hard drive backplane. Press down on the hard drive backplane retainer to seat the board. 16. Inst

Cabling 47 Cabling BBWC battery pack cabling • Cache module cabling: Use the 24-inch BBWC battery pack cable. Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cabl

Cabling 48 CAUTION: Before disconnecting the SUV cable from the connector, always squeeze the release buttons on the sides of the connector. Failu

Cabling 49 o USB diskette drive Item Description 1 Monitor 2 USB CD/DVD-ROM drive or diskette drive 3 USB keyboard 4 USB hub 5 USB mouse 6 H

Contents 5 OS boot problems flowchart ...

Software and configuration utilities 50 Software and configuration utilities Server blade deployment tools Software drivers and additional component

Software and configuration utilities 51 To connect to the workstation blade using iLO 2, install the workstation blade in an enclosure. Onboard Admi

Software and configuration utilities 52 NOTE: Actual NIC numeration depends on several factors, including the OS installed on the workstation blad

Software and configuration utilities 53 o Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or above with 128-bit encryption o Ethernet NIC with 10/100 RJ-45 connec

Software and configuration utilities 54 Access the Java™ Runtime Environment versions at the HP website (http://java.sun.com/products/archive/index.

Software and configuration utilities 55 Two methods are available for diskette image deployment: • iLO virtual floppy (on page 55) • PXE Some USB

Software and configuration utilities 56 • The server blade enclosure management module firmware is up-to-date. See the HP Business Support Center w

Software and configuration utilities 57 Auto-configuration process The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for th

Software and configuration utilities 58 Configuring mirrored memory To configure mirrored memory: 1. Install the required DIMMs. 2. Access RBSU b

Software and configuration utilities 59 • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later For Linux servers, see the README.TXT file for additional browser and suppor

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

Software and configuration utilities 60 Management tools Automatic Server Recovery ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastr

Software and configuration utilities 61 Erase Utility CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the sy

Software and configuration utilities 62 NOTE: The server ships with the same version programmed on each side of the ROM. Safety and security b

Software and configuration utilities 63 Diagnostic tools HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive workstation blade management t

Software and configuration utilities 64 • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 63) For more information, see the Management CD or DVD in the

Software and configuration utilities 65 Keeping the system current ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLia

Software and configuration utilities 66 HP Smart Update Manager The HP Smart Update Manager provides intelligent and flexible firmware and software

Troubleshooting 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures for resolving common

Troubleshooting 68 Important safety information Before servicing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided with the s

Troubleshooting 69 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling feet are extended to t

Component identification 7 Front panel components for workstation blade with graphics expander blade Item Description 1 Serial label pull tab 2 S

Troubleshooting 70 Version Control Agent. The VCA gives you a list of names and versions of all installed HP drivers, Management Agents, and utiliti

Troubleshooting 71 Before removing the components, be sure to determine the minimum configuration for each component and follow all guidelines in th

Troubleshooting 72 Troubleshooting flowcharts To effectively troubleshoot a problem, HP recommends that you start with the first flowchart in this s

Troubleshooting 73 General diagnosis flowchart The General diagnosis flowchart provides a generic approach to troubleshooting. If you are unsure

Troubleshooting 74 Item See 4 The most recent version of a particular server blade or option firmware is available on the HP Support website (http:

Troubleshooting 75 Server blade power-on problems flowchart Symptoms: • The server does not power on. • The system power LED is off or amber.

Troubleshooting 76 • The health LED is red or amber. NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the serv

Troubleshooting 77 POST problems flowchart Symptoms: • Server does not complete POST NOTE: The server has completed POST when the system att

Troubleshooting 78 Item See 1 Server blade power-on problems flowchart (on page 75) 2 "POST error messages and beep codes (on page 83)&quo

Troubleshooting 79 OS boot problems flowchart There are two ways to use SmartStart when diagnosing OS boot problems on a server blade: • Use iL

Component identification 8 Front panel LEDs Item Description Status 1 UID LED Blue = Identified Blue flashing = Active remote management Off

Troubleshooting 80 Possible causes: • Corrupted OS • Hard drive subsystem problem • Incorrect boot order setting in RBSU Item See 1 HP ROM-B

Troubleshooting 81 * See the server blade OS boot problems flowchart (on page 79) Server fault indications flowchart Symptoms: • Server boots, bu

Troubleshooting 82 NOTE: For the location of server LEDs and information on their statuses, refer to the server documentation. Possible causes:

Troubleshooting 83 POST error messages and beep codes Introduction to POST error messages The error messages and codes in this section include all

Troubleshooting 84 For a complete listing of error messages, refer to the "POST error messages" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting

Battery replacement 85 Battery replacement If the workstation blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need to repl

Battery replacement 86 6. Remove the battery. IMPORTANT: Replacing the system board battery resets the system ROM to its default configuration.

Regulatory compliance notices 87 Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance notices 88 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Regulatory compliance notices 89 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Component identification 9 Front panel LEDs for workstation blade with graphics expansion blade Item Description Status 1 UID LED Blue = Identi

Regulatory compliance notices 90 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other

Regulatory compliance notices 91 Class B equipment Chinese notice Class A equipment Vietnam compliance marking notice This marking is for applic

Regulatory compliance notices 92 WARNING: The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline batter

Electrostatic discharge 93 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions yo

Specifications 94 Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-

Support and other resources 95 Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call

Support and other resources 96 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 97 Pour plus d'informations sur le programme CSR de HP, contactez votre Mainteneur Agrée local. Pour plus d'in

Support and other resources 98 HINWEIS: Einige Teile sind nicht für Customer Self Repair ausgelegt. Um den Garantieanspruch des Kunden zu erfülle

Support and other resources 99 sustituciones que lleve a cabo el cliente, HP se hará cargo de todos los gastos de envío y devolución de componentes