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Writer: Christine Portillo File Name: a-frnt.doc 

Codename: ICE Part Number: 230852-002 Last Saved On: 11/20/02 4:42 PM 

HP ProLiant BL p-Class System 

Setup and Installation Guide 

 

January 2003 (Second Edition) 

Part Number 230852-002 

 
 

Summary of Contents for BL20p - ProLiant - G2

Page 1: ...ter Christine Portillo File Name a frnt doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 42 PM HP ProLiant BL p Class System Setup and Installation Guide January 2003 Second Edition Part Number 230852 002 ...

Page 2: ...ned herein The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP ProLiant BL p Class System Setup and Installation Guide January 2003 Second E...

Page 3: ...ymbols on Equipment vii Rack Stability ix Symbols in Text ix Related Documents x Getting Help x Technical Support x HP Website xi Authorized Reseller xi Optional Installation Service xi Reader s Comments xii Chapter 1 System Features Minimum Hardware Requirements 1 1 Power Components 1 5 LEDs 1 5 Configuration and Management Features 1 6 Diagnostic Features 1 7 Chapter 2 Planning the Installation ...

Page 4: ... Power Supplies 3 8 Identifying Power Supply Bays 3 9 Installation Guidelines 3 10 Installing a Hot Plug Power Supply 3 11 Installing a Power Supply Blank 3 12 Interconnects 3 13 Power Distribution Components 3 16 Installation Guidelines 3 16 Installing a Bus Bar 3 16 Additional System Hardware 3 19 Chapter 4 Cabling and Powering Up the System Identifying System Components 4 1 Enclosures and Manag...

Page 5: ...nadian Notice Avis Canadien A 2 European Union Notice A 3 Japanese Notice A 3 Taiwanese Notice A 3 Battery Replacement Notice A 4 Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage B 1 Grounding Methods B 2 Appendix C Troubleshooting When the System Does Not Power Up C 1 System Power Diagnostic Steps C 2 Appendix D LEDs and Switches LEDs D 1 Server Blade Enclosure D 2 Server Blade ...

Page 6: ...istine Portillo File Name a frnt doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 42 PM Appendix E Specifications Server Blade Enclosure E 1 Power Enclosures E 3 North America Japan E 3 International E 5 Hot Plug Power Supply E 7 Power Distribution Devices E 9 Facility DC E 11 Index ...

Page 7: ... and troubleshoots servers HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels Important Safety Information Before installing this product read the Important Safety Information document included with the server blade Symbols on Equipment The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the prese...

Page 8: ... indicates a network interface connection WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component If this surface is contacted the potential for injury exists WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component allow the surface...

Page 9: ...allation The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide They have the following meanings WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could re...

Page 10: ... BL p Class System Overview and Planning White paper Configuring a Preboot Execution Environment PXE using Red Hat Linux 7 2 on ProLiant Servers ProLiant BL p Class QuickSpecs Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide you can get further information and other help in the following locations Technical Support In North America call the HP Technical Support P...

Page 11: ...of the nearest authorized reseller In the United States call 1 800 345 1518 In Canada call 1 800 263 5868 Elsewhere see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers Optional Installation Service You may choose to have HP install the system The installation service as well as other services can be purchased as a CarePaq packaged service or as a customized service agreement to meet your specif...

Page 12: ...Writer Christine Portillo File Name a frnt doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 42 PM For ordering information refer to www hp com Reader s Comments HP welcomes your comments on this guide Please send your comments and suggestions by e mail to ServerDocumentation hp com ...

Page 13: ...l of the modular components The following hardware components are required to operate a ProLiant BL p Class system For specific features and supported configurations refer to the system QuickSpecs or the ProLiant BL p Class System Overview and Planning white paper One ProLiant BL p Class server blade One ProLiant BL p Class server blade enclosure One pair of interconnects One single phase or three...

Page 14: ...System Features doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 45 PM Figures 1 1 and 1 2 and Tables 1 1 and 1 2 identify system components The scalable configuration is shown on the left and the full rack 42U configuration two pairs of mini bus bars is shown on the right Figure 1 1 System components in a 42U rack front ...

Page 15: ...ENTIAL Writer Christine Portillo File Name b ch1 System Features doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 45 PM Table 1 1 System Components Front Item Description 1 Server blade enclosures 2 Server blades 3 Interconnects 4 Power enclosures 5 Hot plug power supplies ...

Page 16: ...hristine Portillo File Name b ch1 System Features doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 45 PM Figure 1 2 System components in a 42U rack rear cables removed for clarity Table 1 2 System Components Rear Item Description 1 Server blade enclosures 2 Interconnect modules continued ...

Page 17: ...onfiguration Power Components The system requires bus bars or power bus boxes to distribute power to the server blade enclosures Table 1 3 identifies enclosure capabilities for each device Table 1 3 Power Distribution Schemes Power Components Power Enclosures or Facility DC Feeds Server Blade Enclosures Supported Scalable bus bars Up to 2 Up to 5 Mini bus bars 1 Up to 3 Mini bus bars 2 2 Up to 6 P...

Page 18: ...et of features and optional tools to support effective server blade configuration and management ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack ROM Based Setup Utility RBSU Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ORCA Utility Redundant ROM Support Remote ROM flash ROMPaq Utility Insight Manager 7 Diagnostics Utility Automatic Server Recovery 2 ASR 2 Integrated Management Log IML For more detailed informati...

Page 19: ...umber 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 45 PM Diagnostic Features Hardware software and firmware diagnostic tools available for your use include System LEDs Diagnostic station Diagnostic cable Diagnostic port Insight Manager 7 Power On Self Test POST Server Diagnostics For more information about diagnostic tools refer to the software documentation that ships with the system ...

Page 20: ...allation For maximum performance and availability from the server blade be sure that the operating environment meets the required specifications for the following Rack compatibility Space and airflow Temperature Power Electrical grounding Floor strength Refer to the Optimum Environment section in this chapter and the ProLiant BL p Class System Overview and Planning white paper that is available on...

Page 21: ...21 to increase rack depth from 83 82 cm 33 inches to 93 98 cm 37 inches The 7000 Series 36U and 22U racks are not compatible Telco racks Third party rack cabinets that meet the following requirements Standard 48 26 cm 19 inch width Depth of 73 66 cm 29 inches between front and rear RETMA rails Minimum 7 62 cm 3 inches clearance between rear RETMA rails and rear rack door to accommodate system cabl...

Page 22: ... the servers Cover all gaps with server blanks to maintain proper airflow Compaq branded 9000 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 65 percent open area for ventilation CAUTION When using a Compaq branded 7000 Series rack you must install the high airflow rack door insert P N 327281 B21 42U to provide proper front to back...

Page 23: ...t that provides power to the rack Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over your facility s wiring and installation requirements The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by ...

Page 24: ...cks are extended to the floor The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single rack installation The racks are installed together in multiple rack installations WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage at least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet An empty 42U rack can weigh as much as 11...

Page 25: ...that the electrical outlets are properly earth grounded WARNING A risk of injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels exists Each power enclosure has two separate power supply cords A single rack cabinet may contain up to two power enclosures In all cases power is supplied in a redundant fashion and removing any single source of power does not necessarily shut down any portion of the sy...

Page 26: ...tion and removal These enclosures are not secured to the rack frame WARNING Always use at least two people to lift an enclosure into the rack If the enclosure is being loaded into the rack above chest level a third person must assist with aligning the enclosure with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the enclosure CAUTION When performing non hot plug operations you must pow...

Page 27: ...tructure components Power enclosures Server blade enclosures Hot plug power supplies Interconnects and their respective modules Bus bars You can also refer to the installation procedures on the HP ProLiant BL p Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration poster Installing System Enclosures To install a power enclosure or server blade enclosure use the sections in this chapter to complete ...

Page 28: ...Configurations If you are installing a scalable or mini bus bar configuration refer to the template and documentation that ship with either option kit Installing the Rack Rails and Cage Nuts You must install two rack rails to support each enclosure Rack rails have the following features Adjustable depth of 60 96 cm to 91 44 cm 24 inches to 36 inches IMPORTANT For proper bus bar installation and cl...

Page 29: ...cking tab to unlock the rack rail 2 5 Adjust the rack rail to the depth of the rack using the numbers on the rack rail as a guide 3 The depth of a Compaq branded rack 29 inches is clearly indicated on the rack rails Figure 3 1 Unlocking and adjusting a rack rail IMPORTANT Numbers on the rack rail provide a gross adjustment of the depth of the rack rail You may need to adjust the rack rail depth ag...

Page 30: ...ast Saved On 11 20 02 4 54 PM Figure 3 2 Inserting the rear of the rack rail 7 Compress the spring loaded rack rail toward the rear of the rack 1 8 Using the marks you made when measuring with the template align the front of the right rail with the holes and release the rail allowing it to lock into position 2 9 Engage the locking gear 3 Figure 3 3 Inserting the front of the rack rail and engaging...

Page 31: ...ase installation install all cage nuts for enclosures bus bar hinges and cable brackets at this time 11 Using the marks you made when measuring with the template install the cage nuts for enclosures bus bar hinges and the cable bracket IMPORTANT In AC power configurations the bottom hinges for each bus bar are installed into cage nuts and the ends of power enclosure rack rails In these locations t...

Page 32: ...ading a server blade enclosure into the rack Blanks can be left in the enclosure for installation WARNING At least two people must lift an enclosure into the rack together If the enclosure is loaded into the rack above chest level a third person MUST assist with aligning the enclosure with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the enclosure WARNING To reduce the risk of person...

Page 33: ...02 4 54 PM 3 Align the enclosure guiding fins with the guiding groove in the rack rails 4 Slide the enclosure fully into the rack 1 IMPORTANT Be sure power cords and cables are accessible at the back of the rack 5 Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the enclosure in the rack 2 IMPORTANT Be sure that the guiding fins on the enclosure seat properly in the guiding groove on the rack rail Figure 3 5 Loa...

Page 34: ... 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for subsequent enclosures After installing enclosures you can install hot plug power supplies and interconnects Refer to the Hot Plug Power Supplies and Interconnects sections in this chapter You can also perform some cabling procedures Refer to Chapter 4 Cabling and Powering Up the System Hot Plug Power Supplies Hot plug power supplies convert AC input power to 48 VDC ...

Page 35: ...ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 54 PM Identifying Power Supply Bays Use Figure 3 7 and Table 3 1 to identify power supply bays Figure 3 7 Power supply bays Table 3 1 Power Supply Bays Item Component Configuration 1 Power supply bay 1 populated 2 Power supply bay 2 3 Power supply bay 3 Bus A 4 Power supply bay 4 populated 5 Power supply bay 5 6 Power supply bay 6 Bus B ...

Page 36: ...pply into the power enclosure Always install hot plug power supplies in the bottom power enclosure first if more than one power supply enclosure is installed HP recommends installing hot plug power supplies in a redundant configuration as described in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 Hot Plug Power Supply Redundant Configurations Model Power Supplies Bays Populated Single phase 2 Bays 1 and 4 Or Bays 2 and 5 4...

Page 37: ...ll either a hot plug power supply or a power supply blank to maintain proper airflow and cooling in the power enclosure Improper airflow can lead to thermal damage 1 Press the release button 1 2 Open the release lever 2 3 Slide the hot plug power supply fully into the bay 3 4 Close the release lever 4 Figure 3 8 Installing a hot plug power supply 5 If you are performing a hot plug installation be ...

Page 38: ... 4 54 PM Installing a Power Supply Blank To install a power supply blank CAUTION Always install either a hot plug power supply or a power supply blank to maintain proper airflow and cooling in the power enclosure Improper airflow can lead to thermal damage 1 Slide the power supply blank into the power supply bay until the blank is fully seated Figure 3 9 Installing a power supply blank 2 Repeat st...

Page 39: ...connect options vary A server blade enclosure requires a pair of interconnects of the same type Do not mix two types of interconnects in the same enclosure Figures 3 10 through 3 12 show the RJ 45 patch panel Refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect option you have selected First install the appropriate connectors at the rear of the rack then move to the front of the rack to ins...

Page 40: ...TIAL Writer Christine Portillo File Name d ch3 Installing System Hardware doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 54 PM To install the interconnect front of rack 1 Press the release button 1 2 Open the ejector lever 2 Figure 3 11 Unlocking an interconnect RJ 45 patch panel shown ...

Page 41: ... 11 20 02 4 54 PM 3 Slide the interconnect into the server blade enclosure interconnect bay 1 4 Close the ejector levers 2 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the second interconnect Figure 3 12 Installing an interconnect RJ 45 patch panel shown If you installed interconnect switches you must configure them with the appropriate software utilities For more information refer to the documentation that shi...

Page 42: ...ar clearance in a rack with a rear rack door Always be sure that power components are disconnected and that all circuit breakers on bus bars and power enclosures are locked in the off position before installing the bus bars For circuit breaker locations refer to Chapter 4 Cabling and Powering Up the System Installing a Bus Bar 1 Using the marks you made when measuring with the template install the...

Page 43: ...m Hardware doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 54 PM Figure 3 13 Installing cage nuts NOTE Enclosures and cables have been removed from the following figures for clarity 2 Align a bus bar hinge with the rack 1 3 Slide the hinge toward the outside edge of the rack 2 4 Install the screws to secure the hinge 3 Figure 3 14 Installing hinges ...

Page 44: ...E Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 54 PM 5 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other three hinges 6 Hang the bus bars on the hinges Figure 3 15 Hanging the bus bars on the hinges 7 Insert the hinge nut into the bottom of the top hinge 1 8 Insert the hinge bolt and use a 4 mm 5 32 inch Allen wrench to tighten the bolt into the nut 2 Figure 3 16 Securing the bus bars to the hinges ...

Page 45: ...the bus bars and a cable bracket for routing network cables These components are installed after cabling is complete For cabling procedures refer to Chapter 4 Cabling and Powering Up the System Additional System Hardware The system requires different types of hardware depending on your power configuration or server blade configuration needs including Power bus boxes Facility DC power cables Diagno...

Page 46: ...ifying System Components Figures 4 1 through 4 3 and Tables 4 1 through 4 3 identify connector and cable locations on system components Power enclosure and power management module Server blade enclosure and server blade management module Interconnects Bus bars and power bus boxes The diagnostic station has multiple cabling configurations for configuration and diagnostic purposes For cabling proced...

Page 47: ... Figure 4 1 Enclosures and management module components rear Table 4 1 Enclosure and Management Module Components Item Description 1 Server blade enclosure 2 Server blade management module 3 Server blade management module service port 4 Server blade management link connectors top to enclosure above bottom to enclosure below The service port is for advanced diagnostics performed by qualified servic...

Page 48: ...urn for bus A 7 Grounding cable screw 8 Power management link connector to enclosure above 9 Power enclosure AC circuit breakers to hot plug power supplies for bus B left and bus A right 10 Power management module service port 11 Power management link connector to enclosure below 12 Power management module 13 DC output power cable pairs 48V and return for bus B 14 Load balancing signal cable conne...

Page 49: ...tion Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Writer Christine Portillo File Name e ch4 Cabling and Powering Up the System doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM Scalable and Mini Bus Bar Components Figure 4 2 Scalable shown on left and mini shown on right bus bar components ...

Page 50: ...e Portillo File Name e ch4 Cabling and Powering Up the System doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM Table 4 2 Mini and Scalable Bus Bar Components Item Description 1 DC power output cables with couplers 2 DC circuit breakers 3 DC power input connector access 4 DC power input connector access cover ...

Page 51: ...ng Up the System doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM Power Bus Box Components Figure 4 3 Power bus box components some internal pieces removed for clarity Table 4 3 Power Bus Box Components Item Description 1 DC power input connectors 2 Access cover 3 DC power output cables with coupler installed Not shown Circuit breaker on opposite side ...

Page 52: ... cable the system 1 Cable the management modules Refer to the Management Modules section in this chapter If you are configuring a full rack 42U solution with two pairs of mini bus bars you must also do the following a Set the power configuration switches to establish the two power zones Refer to the Power Configuration Switches section in Appendix D LEDs and Switches b Cable the power management m...

Page 53: ... step 4 4 Connect the load balancing signal cable between power enclosures scalable bus bar configuration only Refer to the Load Balancing Signal Cable section in this chapter 5 If you have facility DC power install the facility DC cables Refer to the documentation that ships with the facility DC cable kit 6 Install the cable bracket and connect the network cables to the interconnects Refer to the...

Page 54: ...ss System Setup and Installation Guide 4 9 HP CONFIDENTIAL Writer Christine Portillo File Name e ch4 Cabling and Powering Up the System doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM Figure 4 4 Scalable bus bar cabling configuration ...

Page 55: ...4 57 PM Table 4 4 Scalable Bus Bar Configuration Item Description 1 Network cables number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution 2 Bus bar DC output power cables with couplers 3 Management module cables 4 Power enclosure DC output power cables 5 Power enclosure load balancing signal cable 6 Power enclosure AC input power cords Mini Bus Bar Figure 4 5 identifies mini bus bar cabling f...

Page 56: ...57 PM Figure 4 5 Mini bus bar cabling configuration Table 4 5 Mini Bus Bar Configuration Item Description 1 Network cables number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution 2 Bus bar DC output power cables with couplers 3 Management module cables 4 Power enclosure DC output power cables 5 Power enclosure AC input power cords In a full rack 42U solution an additional management module cab...

Page 57: ... 4 6 Power bus box cabling configuration Table 4 6 Power Bus Box Configuration Item Description 1 Network cables number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution 2 Power bus box DC power output cables with couplers 3 Management module cables 4 Power enclosure DC output power cables 5 Power enclosure AC input power cords Facility DC The facility DC configuration can be used with any type...

Page 58: ...doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM Figure 4 7 Facility DC cabling configuration with mini bus bars Table 4 7 Facility DC Configuration with Mini Bus Bars Item Description 1 Network cables number of cables depends on interconnect option or solution 2 Bus bar DC output power cables 3 Management module cables 4 Grounding cable 5 Facility DC input power cables ...

Page 59: ...abling Guidelines Observe the following guidelines for cabling the management modules On the server blade management module The upper management link connector connects to enclosures above the module The lower management link connector connects to enclosures below the module On the power management module The right management link connector connects to enclosures above the module The left manageme...

Page 60: ... the power management module in zone 2 two mini bus bar configuration To cable management modules 1 Connect one end of the management cable into the management link connector on a management module 1 2 Connect the other end of the management cable into the management link connector on the next management module 2 NOTE Management modules are used only for information management asset tracking for e...

Page 61: ...s power cabling removed for clarity 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to cable all the modules in the rack IMPORTANT After you power up the infrastructure you can identify improper management module cabling Improper cabling causes all the management link connector LEDs on the management modules to flash 4 Be sure the power configuration switches are set properly if you have a full rack solution with two pair...

Page 62: ...ion kit contains a grounding cable to support the appropriate number of enclosures WARNING If using facility DC power cables must be installed by a licensed electrician or trained service personnel familiar with high power circuitry To connect the grounding cable 1 Insert the mounting screw through the grounding cable lead and into the enclosure 1 2 Tighten the mounting screw to secure the groundi...

Page 63: ... enclosure and bus bar circuit breakers are locked in the off position before connecting any power components Refer to the Scalable and Mini Bus Bar Components section in this chapter NOTE To simplify cabling for multiple server blade enclosures begin cabling the enclosures sequentially from bottom to top The couplers are labeled by bus and by number To connect couplers to server blade enclosure 1...

Page 64: ...ng for bus bar connections on bus A first IMPORTANT If the configuration does not include power enclosures omit steps 1 through 10 below Refer to the documentation that ships with the facility DC cables option installation kit 1 Remove the screws securing the access cover to the bus bar 1 2 Remove the access cover from the bus bar 2 IMPORTANT When you remove the cable guide the protective caps for...

Page 65: ... Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM 5 Install the power enclosure cables on the bus bar The bus bar connectors are color coded to match the cables and keyed to fit the proper pin IMPORTANT Always install the first pair of power cables on the bus bar connectors marked P1 to prevent cable tangling Figure 4 13 Connecting power enclosure cables scalable bus bar shown ...

Page 66: ...le guide 1 7 Install the screw to secure the cable guide 2 NOTE You may need a magnetic driver to install this screw 8 Install the access cover 3 9 Install the screws to secure the access cover 4 IMPORTANT If you are installing power cables for one power enclosure only be sure to reinstall the protective caps into the unfilled locations of the cable guide Figure 4 14 Installing the cable guide and...

Page 67: ...the System doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 4 57 PM 11 Install the bus bar locking latches on the top and bottom of the bus bars a Set the locking latch on the bus bar 1 b Rotate the locking latch to lock it into place 2 To install the lower locking latch invert the directions of the arrows in Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 Installing bus bar locking latches ...

Page 68: ...ables two power enclosures in a scalable bus bar configuration to balance their power output for the system s power load demand IMPORTANT If the load balancing signal cable is not installed the management software issues alerts To connect the load balancing signal cable 1 Connect one end of the load balancing signal cable into the connector on a power enclosure 2 Connect the other end of the load ...

Page 69: ...g power bus boxes you can use the bracket and tie wraps to secure the bus boxes to the rack For cable bracket installation with power bus boxes refer to the documentation that ships with the power bus boxes To install the cable bracket for scalable and mini bus bars 1 Using the marks you made when measuring with the template install the cage nuts if you have not done so already 2 Align the cable b...

Page 70: ...es to the appropriate interconnects and their respective modules For connector locations refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect option kit or to the server blade setup and installation guide 6 Gather the network cables for the left and right sides of the rack 7 Insert the ends of the cable retaining brackets into the cable bracket 1 8 Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cabl...

Page 71: ... circuit breakers are locked in the off position before connecting any power components 1 Connect to the power source If the facility has an AC source connect the power enclosure AC power cords to an AC outlet If the facility has a DC source install the Facility DC cables kit Refer to the documentation that ships with that kit 2 Apply power to the facility power connection if needed IMPORTANT If t...

Page 72: ... Switches IMPORTANT Only unlock circuit breakers for couplers that are attached to a server blade enclosure 7 Unlock the circuit breaker switches on the bus bars or power bus boxes and set the switches to on This action applies DC power to the server blade enclosures 8 Be sure that the server blade enclosure DC power LEDs are green Refer to Appendix D LEDs and Switches 9 Be sure to lock all the ci...

Page 73: ...ber of the product Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency RF emission limits to provide an interference free radio frequency spectrum Many electronic devices including computers generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore covered by these rules These rules pla...

Page 74: ...nvironment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense Modifications The FCC...

Page 75: ...Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interferen...

Page 76: ...ment or proper disposal contact an HP authorized reseller or an authorized service provider WARNING Your computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide a vanadium pentoxide or an alkaline battery pack There is risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly To reduce the risk of personal injury Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not expose to temperatures higher ...

Page 77: ...other conductor may damage system boards or other static sensitive devices This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage observe the following precautions Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static safe containers Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at stat...

Page 78: ...chassis Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snug against the skin Use heel straps toe straps or bootstraps at standing workstations Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats Use conductive field service tools Use a portable field service kit with...

Page 79: ...witches specific to the server blade refer to the setup and installation guide for the server blade For information about general troubleshooting techniques diagnostic tools error messages and preventative maintenance refer to the Servers Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD When the System Does Not Power Up To power the server blades the system must have adequate power from the facility ...

Page 80: ...y installed if applicable Refer to the documentation that ships with the hot plug power supply 4 Check the bus bar and or power bus box cabling to be sure that all cables are connected properly Refer to the documentation that ships with the component IMPORTANT Always check power cables for each bus 5 Connect the system to the facility power source 6 Be sure that the circuit breakers are in the on ...

Page 81: ...tion 1 Are the hot plug power supply AC power LEDs solid green and the amber fault LEDs off If yes continue to question 2 If no refer to Table C 2 Question 2 Are the power enclosure DC power LEDs green If yes continue to question 3 If no refer to Table C 3 Question 3 Are the bus bar DC power LEDs green and polarity LEDs off If yes continue to question 4 If no refer to Table C 4 Question 4 Are the ...

Page 82: ...ts The hot plug power supply may be improperly seated The hot plug power supply may be damaged and may need to be replaced Add hot plug power supplies to support system requirements Reseat the power supply Replace the suspect hot plug power supply with one that is known to function properly Contact an HP authorized service provider for replacement parts and service No both LEDs are off The AC powe...

Page 83: ...Table C 3 Are the Power Enclosure DC LEDs Green Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No it is off The power supply backplane is damaged and may need to be replaced The LED cable is damaged and may need to be replaced The power enclosure circuit breakers are in the off position or need to be reset The bus bar or power bus box circuit breakers are in the off position or need to be reset Set th...

Page 84: ...guration is correct For a facility DC power source have a licensed electrician do the following 4 Inspect the facility power cables to be sure they are properly connected to the system 5 Inspect your facility DC source to be sure it is present if applicable Refer to the ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide for further options If these solutions do not solve the problem contact an HP authorized s...

Page 85: ... bus bar circuit breakers to off or open 2 Remove the couplers 3 Inspect the bus bar output cables and couplers for damage 4 If no damage is found be sure the couplers are connected to the proper bus and seated properly 5 Be sure the server blade enclosure power backplane power cable is connected properly 6 Set the circuit breakers to on Refer to the Servers Troubleshooting Guide for further optio...

Page 86: ... appd LEDs and Switches doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 5 00 PM D LEDs and Switches LEDs The system contains several sets of LEDs that indicate the status and settings of hardware components Use the following sections to determine the location and functions of LEDs on system components ...

Page 87: ...st Saved On 11 20 02 5 00 PM Server Blade Enclosure The server blade enclosure has two LEDs that provide the status of DC power input Use Figure D 1 and Table D 1 to identify LED locations and functions Figure D 1 Server blade enclosure LEDs Table D 1 Server Blade Enclosure LEDs Item LED Description Status 1 Bus B power 2 Bus A power Off No power available Green Power available Red Polarity revers...

Page 88: ...dentification power status and management activity Use Figure D 2 and Table D 2 to identify LED locations and functions Figure D 2 Server blade management module LEDs Table D 2 Server Blade Management Module LEDs Item LED Description Status 1 Fault Red Fault condition Off No fault condition 2 Unit identification Blue Unit identified Off Unit not identified 3 Power Green Power available Off No powe...

Page 89: ...ff No network link All management link connector LEDs flash on the server blade management modules and power management modules when management modules are cabled improperly Power Management Module The power management module has LEDs for identification power status and management activity IMPORTANT All power management module management link connector LEDs flash when the power configuration switc...

Page 90: ...s Item LED Description Status 1 Management activity Amber Network activity Off No network activity 2 Management link Green Network link Off No network link 3 Power Green Power available Off No power available 4 Fault Red Fault condition Off No fault condition All management link connector LEDs flash on all management modules when management modules are cabled improperly Management link connector L...

Page 91: ...atus 5 Unit identification Blue Unit identified Off Unit not identified 6 7 Power configuration Off Green Power zone 1 default Green Green Power zone 2 secondary Power Enclosure The power enclosure has two LEDs one for each bus to indicate DC power presence Use Figure D 4 and Table D 4 to identify LED locations and functions Figure D 4 Power enclosure LEDs Table D 4 Power Enclosure LEDs Item LED D...

Page 92: ...fault and power status Use Figure D 5 and Table D 5 to identify LED locations and functions Figure D 5 Hot plug power supply LEDs Table D 5 Hot Plug Power Supply LEDs Item LED Description Status 1 Power Green Power is available Green flashing Hot plug power supply is in standby Off No power is available and or hot plug power supply has failed 2 Fault Amber Hot plug power supply has failed Amber fl...

Page 93: ...02 Last Saved On 11 20 02 5 00 PM Bus Bar The bus bar has two LEDs to indicate DC power presence and polarity Use Figure D 6 and Table D 6 to identify LED locations and functions Figure D 6 Bus bar LEDs cables removed for clarity Table D 6 Bus Bar LEDs Item LED Description Status 1 DC Power Off No DC power available Green DC power available 2 Polarity Off Polarity correct Red Polarity reversed ...

Page 94: ...tic station has multiple LEDs to indicate power and network functions Use Figure D 7 and Table D 7 to identify LED locations and functions Figure D 7 Diagnostic station LEDs Table D 7 Diagnostic Station LEDs Item LED Description Status 1 Power and health Green Power on Red Power supply failure 2 PXE NIC link activity 3 Data NIC link activity 4 Data NIC link activity 5 iLO link activity Green Linke...

Page 95: ...on button Use Figure D 8 and Table D 8 to identify the button locations and functions Figure D 8 Server blade management module above and power management module below Table D 8 Reset and Unit Identification Buttons Item Description Function 1 Reset button Reinitializes management functions 2 Unit identification button Toggles UID LED between on and off Power Configuration Switches The server blad...

Page 96: ...on with two pairs of mini bus bars For the system to recognize multiple power zones and rack topology properly you must set these switches at the time of installation Use Figure D 9 and Table D 9 to identify switch locations and settings Figure D 9 Power configuration switches Table D 9 Power Configuration Switches Item Description Positions 1 Server blade management module power configuration swi...

Page 97: ... and the management link connector LEDs on the power management modules flash when these switches are set improperly To set the switches for multiple power zones use Example D 1 and Figure D 10 Example D 1 A full rack 42U solution with two pairs of mini bus bars requires two power zones To distinguish the two power zones set all the power configuration switches on management modules in the upper z...

Page 98: ...appd LEDs and Switches doc Codename ICE Part Number 230852 002 Last Saved On 11 20 02 5 00 PM Figure D 10 Power zones in a full rack 42U solution Table D 10 Power Zones in a Full Rack 42U Solution Item Description 1 Power zone 2 2 Zone 2 switches in the up secondary position 3 Power zone 1 4 Zone 1 switches in the down default position ...

Page 99: ...me ProLiant BL p Class system components Server Blade Enclosure Table E 1 Operating and Performance Specifications for the Server Blade Enclosure Dimensions Height 26 67 cm 10 5 in Depth 73 30 cm 28 86 in Width 44 70 cm 17 60 in Weight with interconnects1 No server blades 36 33 kg 80 10 lb 8 server blades 99 84 kg 220 10 lb Input requirements Rated input voltage 43 VDC to 53 VDC Nominal 48 VDC Rat...

Page 100: ...ut current 6 25 A at 48 VDC Rated input power 300 W Temperature range 2 Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing3 Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 5 to 95 Wet bulb temperature Operating 28 C 82 4 F Non operating 38 7 C 101 7 F 2 Operating temperature has an altitude derating of 1 C 33 8 F per 304 8 m 1 000 ft No direct sunlight Upper oper...

Page 101: ... Model Dimensions Height 13 34 cm 5 25 in 13 34 cm 5 25 in Depth 68 96 cm 27 15 in 68 96 cm 27 15 in Width 44 7 cm 17 60 in 44 7 cm 17 60 in Weight No hot plug power supplies 21 55 kg 47 5 lb 21 55 kg 47 5 lb All hot plug power supplies 45 13 kg 99 5 lb 56 93 kg 125 5 lb Input requirements Rated input voltage 200 VAC to 240 VAC 200 VAC to 240 VAC line to line three phase 3W G Rated input frequency...

Page 102: ...nal power 4 158 W at 208 VAC 7 202 W at 208 VAC Ambient temperature range1 Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Shipping 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing 2 Operating 20 to 80 20 to 80 Non operating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Wet bulb temperature Operating 28 C 82 4 F 28 C 82 4 F Non operating 38 7 C 101 7 F 38 7 C 101 7 F 1 Operating temperature h...

Page 103: ... 25 in 13 34 cm 5 25 in Depth 68 96 cm 27 15 in 68 96 cm 27 15 in Width 44 7 cm 17 60 in 44 7 cm 17 60 in Weights No hot plug power supplies 21 55 kg 47 5 lb 21 55 kg 47 5 lb All hot plug power supplies 45 13 kg 99 5 lb 56 93 kg 125 5 lb Input requirements Rated input voltage 200 VAC to 240 VAC 346 VAC to 415 VAC three phase Y 3W N G 200 VAC to 240 VAC line to neutral Rated input frequency 50 Hz t...

Page 104: ...ower 4 598 W at 230 VAC 8 790 W at 230 VAC L N Ambient temperature range1 Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Shipping 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing 2 Operating 20 to 80 20 to 80 Non operating 5 to 95 5 to 95 Wet bulb temperature Operating 28 C 82 4 F 28 C 82 4 F Non operating 38 7 C 101 7 F 38 7 C 101 7 F 1 Operating temperature ha...

Page 105: ... Specifications for Hot Plug Power Supplies Dimensions Height 123 5 mm 4 86 in Depth 559 mm 22 in Width 69 5 mm 2 73 in Weight 6 35 kg 14 lb Input voltage specifications Rated input voltage 200 VAC to 240 VAC Frequency range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input power 3 476 W Rated input current 18 A Output voltage specifications Rated output voltage 48 8 VDC to 53 VDC 4 75 VDC to 5 25 VDC Rated output power...

Page 106: ...C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Non operating 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Relative humidity noncondensing 2 Operating 5 to 95 Nonoperating 5 to 95 Dielectric voltage withstand Input to output ground 2 150 VDC 1 Operating temperature has an altitude derating of 1 C 33 8 F per 304 8 m 1 000 ft No direct sunlight Upper operating limit is 3 048 m 10 000 ft or 70 Kpa 10 1 psia Upper non operating limit is 9 144...

Page 107: ...Scalable Bus Bar Power enclosures or facility DC feeds supported 3U each 1 1 2 Server blade enclosures supported 6U each 1 3 5 Total rack height of supported enclosures 9U 21U 36U Dimensions Height 12 95 cm 5 1 in 49 40 cm 19 45 in 123 37 cm 48 57 in Depth 8 26 cm 3 25 in 5 59 cm 2 2 in 5 59 cm 2 2 in Width 9 14 cm 3 6 in each 50 14 cm 19 74 in 50 14 cm 19 74 in Weight 1 64 kg 3 62 lb 59 9 kg 13 2...

Page 108: ... Scalable Bus Bar Total max input current at min voltage 69 44 A at 43 2 VDC 208 32 A at 43 2 VDC 347 2 A at 43 2 VDC equivalent of 175 A per feed Total max input current at nominal voltage 62 5 A at 48 VDC 187 5 A at 48 VDC 312 5 A at 48 VDC equivalent of 156 25 A per feed Max current per power feed 70 A 210 A 210 A Max local ambient temperature 65 C 149 F 65 C 149 F 65 C 149 F All systems suppor...

Page 109: ...sients Must not exceed 60 VDC All systems support redundant power configurations by using separate power inputs for each bus Scalable bus bars provide dual power inputs P1 and P2 for each bus Periodic and random noise PARD Maximum allowable peak to peak ripple and noise as measured at the load on any output channel The ripple and noise is measured over a 20 Hz to 100 MHz frequency band A resistive...

Page 110: ... Input over current Customer must provide fusing for facility DC feeds that protect the system from catastrophic over current within 20 us Fuse should sustain all in rush and operating currents Max input current slew rate 1A uS Max rated power 3 000 W per server blade enclosure Connections and cables HP provided cable option kit The facility DC connection kit supports the connection of up to four ...

Page 111: ...horized reseller xi Automatic Server Recovery 2 ASR 2 1 6 B backplanes power supply C 4 batteries disposal A 4 recycling or disposal A 4 replacement A 4 battery alkaline warning A 4 battery lithium replacing A 4 warning A 4 battery vanadium pentoxide warning A 4 bays communication 3 15 power supplies 3 9 bootstraps B 2 bus bar access covers removing 4 19 bus bar hinges installing 3 17 bus bar lock...

Page 112: ...s 4 14 mini bus bars diagram 4 10 overview 4 7 patch panel 4 8 power bus box 4 7 power bus boxes diagram 4 12 power management module 4 3 4 7 4 14 power management module illustrated 4 15 scalable bus bars diagram 4 8 shielded A 2 switches 4 8 cage nuts cable bracket 4 24 installing 3 2 3 5 installing illustrated 3 5 3 17 Canadian notice A 2 CarePaq services xi circuit breaker unlocking and settin...

Page 113: ...notice A 3 F facility DC cabling illustrated 4 13 specifications E 11 facility DC cable kit cabling diagram 4 12 installing 3 19 FCC See Federal Communications Commission features diagnostic 1 7 Federal Communications Commission FCC cables A 2 compliance notice A 2 modifications A 2 notice A 1 requirements A 2 rules A 2 G grounding cable connecting 4 17 connecting illustrated 4 17 connection point...

Page 114: ...ated 3 13 interconnects installing 3 13 installing illustrated 3 15 unlocking illustrated 3 14 J Japanese notice A 3 L LEDs bus bar D 8 bus bar illustrated D 8 diagnostic station illustrated D 9 hot plug power supply D 7 hot plug power supply illustrated D 7 power enclosure D 6 power enclosure illustrated D 6 power management module D 4 power management module illustrated D 5 server blade enclosur...

Page 115: ...ions international E 5 power management link connector 4 3 power management module cabling in zone 2 illustrated 4 15 service port 4 3 power management modules cables 4 3 cabling 4 14 connectors 4 3 LEDs D 4 location 4 3 switches illustrated D 11 power requirements warning 2 4 power supply backplane troubleshooting C 4 power supply bays identifying illustrated 3 9 power supply bays identifying 3 9...

Page 116: ...e and mini bus bars rack template 3 2 series number A 1 server blade enclosure specifications E 1 server blade enclosures installing 3 6 LEDs D 2 loading 3 6 loading with blanks into rack illustrated 3 8 location 4 2 server blade management link connector 4 2 server blade management modules cabling 4 14 LEDs D 3 location 4 2 server blades management module service port 4 2 service ports power mana...

Page 117: ...ges See specifications thumbscrews cable bracket 4 24 toe straps B 2 tools conductive B 2 troubleshooting bus bar LEDs C 6 hot plug power supply LEDs C 4 overview C 1 power enclosure LEDs C 5 power supply backplane C 4 server blade enclosure LEDs C 7 U UID See unit identification UID unit identification UID buttons D 10 LEDs D 3 D 6 unlocking circuit breakers 4 26 UPS device caution 2 7 utilities ...

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