7.
Push in the blue release latch on the handle to release the handle.
8.
Pull the handle all the way out
9.
Align the guide pins on the back of the Blade Link to the holes on the front of the server blades.
As you insert the pins into the holes, ensure the face on the Blade Link is evenly aligned parallel
to the face of the server blades.
10. Press firmly on the left and right sides of the Blade Link face until the handle naturally starts to
close.
CAUTION:
If not properly aligned, you can damage the Blade Link
11. Close the handle when it has engaged.
12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3
Operations Guide.
13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute
xd -r
to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the
conjoined set.
14. Run the conjoin checks
Integrity BL870c i4 and BL890c i4 systems go through a process called “conjoining” when
the Blade Link is attached. The system cannot boot until that process is completed properly.
a.
Execute the following CM commands in the iLO 3 TUI to show data from all blades. This
information can be used to determine if the blades are successfully conjoined:
i.
DF
— Lists the FRUs on all of the blades (2 or 4).
ii.
SR
— Shows a table of each blades firmware revisions.
iii.
Blade
— Shows information about the OA and the bays used.
b.
Check to see if the OA shows a properly conjoined system from its GUI.
IMPORTANT:
The secondary UUID and other system variables are stored on the Monarch
blade. If you do not put the Monarch blade in the leftmost slot, your system variables will not
match. If you ever change your iLO 3 configuration (such as adding users) that data is also
stored on the Monarch blade.
NOTE:
Auxiliary blades are not slot dependent after being installed and configured, however
when the conjoined systems ship, they come with A, B, C, D stickers located under the Blade
Links. While auxiliary blades are not slot dependent after being installed and configured, HP
recommends using the shipped order to ensure proper auxiliary blade function.
Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i4, BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations
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