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Installation GuideHP 9000 rp7420 ServerFourth EditionManufacturing Part Number : A7025-96014October 2006Printed in the U.S.A.© Copyright 1979-2006 Hew

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview2OverviewThe HP 9000 rp7420 Server is a 10U, 8-socket Symmetric Multi-Processing, rack-mount server that accommodates up

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview3Figure 1-1 HP 9000 rp7420 Server with mounted bezel (Front View)• Depth: Defined by cable management constraints to fit

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview4See Figure 1-2 on page 5 for component location.The mass storage section located in the front allows access to the hard

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview5Figure 1-2 Right-Front View of HP 9000 rp7420 ServerBulk powers suppliesPCI PowermodulesPCI/PCI-X slotsFront paneldispla

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview6Figure 1-3 Left-Rear View of HP 9000 rp7420 ServerSee Figure 1-3 for component locations described below.When facing the

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview7Front PanelFront Panel Indicators and ControlsThe front panel, located on the front of the server, includes the power sw

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview8I/O SubsystemAll of the I/O is integrated into the system by way of the PCI-X buses. The CC on each cell board communica

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview9MP/SCSI Core I/O BoardThe HP 9000 rp7420 Server accommodates two sets of core I/O functionality. Each core I/O board set

Chapter 1IntroductionOverview10Internal Disk Devices for the HP 9000 rp7420 ServerIn an HP 9000 rp7420 Server, the top internal disk drives connect to

Chapter 2112 Unpacking the ServerInspect shipping containers when the equipment arrives at the site. Check equipment after the packing has been remove

iiLegal Notices © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.The on

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerInspecting the Server Cabinet12Inspecting the Server CabinetNOTE The server will ship in one of three different configura

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerReceiving the Server Cabinet13Receiving the Server CabinetThis section contains information about unpacking the cabinet.W

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerReceiving the Server Cabinet14Step 4. Remove the packing materials.CAUTION To reduce any ESD exposure, cut off the plast

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerReceiving the Server Cabinet15Step 6. Remove the six bolts from the base attaching the rack to the pallet. See Figure 2-3

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerReceiving the Server Cabinet16Securing the CabinetWhen in position, secure and stabilize the cabinet, using the leveling

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerStand Alone and To Be Racked Systems17Stand Alone and To Be Racked SystemsThe following instructions explain how to confi

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerManual Lifting18Manual LiftingUse this procedure only if a HP approved lift is not available.This procedure should only b

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerManual Lifting19Step 6. Insert the pins of the panel into the rear of the front rack mount flange of the chassis. See Fig

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerManual Lifting20Step 7. Pull the spring plunger out and move the handles apart. Install the shoulder washer end of the pa

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerManual Lifting21Step 9. Ensure that the handles are secure by pressing the handles together and moving back and forth.Fig

Contentsiii1. Introduction Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerUsing the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device22Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting DeviceA lifter designed by th

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerUsing the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device23Step 1. Obtain the HP J1530B Rack Integration Kit Installation Guide be

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerUsing the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device24Step 4. Remove the two foam cushions for lift access as shown in Figure

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerUsing the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device25WARNING Do not raise server higher than necessary when moving.Figure 2-

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation26Wheel Kit InstallationCompare the packing list with the contents of the wheel kit before beginnin

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation27Step 1. Cut and remove the polystrap bands securing the server to the pallet.Step 2. Lift the car

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation28Step 5. Carefully tilt the server and place one of the foam blocks (A6093-44002) under the left s

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation29Step 7. Remove the cushions from the lower front and rear of the server. Do not disturb the side

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation30Step 9. Locate and remove one of the four screws from the plastic pouch. Attach a front caster to

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation31Step 16. Insert the slot on the caster cover into the front caster. Secure the cover to the serve

ContentsivIndex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2Unpacking the ServerWheel Kit Installation32Step 18. Wheel kit installation is complete when both caster covers are attached to the server, a

Chapter 3333 Installing AccessoriesThe following options may be installed in the HP 9000 rp7420 server:• additional hard disk drive storage• removable

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesInstalling Add-On Products34Installing Add-On ProductsThis section provides information on installation of additional p

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesInstalling Add-On Products35Hard Disk Drive InstallationThe disk drives are located in the front of the chassis. The ha

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesPCI/PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards36PCI/PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O CardsA number of PCI and PCI-X I/O cards are s

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesPCI/PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards37PCI I/O Card InstallationHP 9000 rp7420 Servers implement Manual Release Latch

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesPCI/PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards38If OLAR reports that a slot is present and powered off, but no OLAR operations

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesPCI/PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards39Step 1. Remove the top cover.Step 2. Remove the PCI bulkhead filler panel.Step

Chapter 3Installing AccessoriesPCI/PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards40The critical resource analysis (CRA) performed while doing an attention button

Chapter 4414 Cabling and Power UpAfter the system has been unpacked and moved into position, it must be connected to an AC power source. The AC power

TablesvTable 1-1. PCI-X Slot Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVoltage Check42Voltage Check This section provides voltage check information for use on the customer site. The emphasis f

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVoltage Check43Voltage Range Verification of Receptacle This measures the voltage between L1 and L2, L1 to ground, and L2

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVoltage Check44Safety Ground Verification (Single Power Source)This procedure measures the voltage level between A0 and A

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVoltage Check45Safety Ground Verification (Dual Power Source)This procedure measures the voltage level between A0 and A1,

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVoltage Check (Additional Procedure)46Voltage Check (Additional Procedure)The voltage check ensures that all phases (and

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVoltage Check (Additional Procedure)47WARNING Do not set site AC circuit breakers serving the processor cabinets to ON be

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpConnecting AC Input Power48Connecting AC Input PowerThe server can receive AC input power from two different AC power sou

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpConnecting AC Input Power49Select Option: Figure 4-6 Power Source versus. Power DistributionWARNING Voltage is present at

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpMP/SCSI Core I/O Connections50MP/SCSI Core I/O ConnectionsEach HP 9000 rp7420 Server can have up to two core I/O board se

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpSetting Up the Customer Engineer Tool (PC)51Setting Up the Customer Engineer Tool (PC) The Customer Engineer (CE) Tool is

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Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpSetting Up the Customer Engineer Tool (PC)52If the CE Tool is a laptop using Reflection 1, ensure communications settings

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpTurning on Housekeeping Power and Logging in to the MP53Turning on Housekeeping Power and Logging in to the MPAfter conne

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpTurning on Housekeeping Power and Logging in to the MP54The MP Main Menu is displayed:Figure 4-7 MP Main Menu

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpConfiguring LAN Information for the MP55Configuring LAN Information for the MPThis section describes how to set and verif

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpConfiguring LAN Information for the MP56Step 6. Confirm the new address.Step 7. Enter the MP Hostname.This is the host na

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpAccessing the Management Processor via a Web Browser57Accessing the Management Processor via a Web BrowserWeb browser acc

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpAccessing the Management Processor via a Web Browser58Step 7. Launch a Web browser on the same subnet using the IP addres

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpVerifying Presence of the Cell Boards59Verifying Presence of the Cell BoardsTo perform this activity, either connect to t

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpBooting the HP 9000 rp7420 Server60Booting the HP 9000 rp7420 Server Powering on the server can be accomplished by either

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpBooting the HP 9000 rp7420 Server61Selecting a Boot Partition using the Management Processor At this point in the install

FiguresviiFigure 1-1. HP 9000 rp7420 Server with mounted bezel (Front View). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Figure 1-2. Right-Front V

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpAdding Processors with Instant Capacity On Demand62Adding Processors with Instant Capacity On DemandThe Instant Capacity

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpUsing the Checklist63Using the ChecklistThe following checklist is an installation aid and should be used only after you

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpUsing the Checklist64Initials Comments Initials CommentsUnpack other equipmentRemove and dispose of packaging material Mo

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpUsing the Checklist65Initials Comments Initials CommentsVerify remote link (if required) Select PCI card slotInstall PCI

Chapter 4Cabling and Power UpUsing the Checklist66

67IndexAac powervoltage check, 46AC power receptacles, 6Bbackplanemass storage, 10PCI, 7, 9system, 9booting HP-UX, 61BPS (Bulk Power Supply), 53bulk p

Index68Uunpackinginspecting for damage, 12Vverifying system configuration, 61voltage check, 46

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Chapter 111 Introduction The HP 9000 rp7420 Server is a member of the HP business-critical computing platform family: a mid-range, mid-volume server,