Upgrading a conjoined configuration
This section contains information required to complete an upgrade of a BL860c i2, BL870c i2, or
BL890c i2 server blade. This document expands on the information provided in the Read This First
document which is included in the upgrade kit.
Procedure summary
1.
Existing server blade check
— The existing server blades that will be upgraded are checked
and their firmware level is updated to the minimum level if necessary. This must be completed
before the blades are combined for an upgrade and the upgrade Blade Link is applied.
2.
Adding resources
— The blades for the upgrade are placed together, internal component
changes are made if necessary, the Upgrade Blade Link is installed, and system information
parameters are exchanged between the server blade and the new Blade Link.
3.
Final check
— A final consistency check for firmware levels across each blade is completed,
the upgraded system is checked for normal operation at a low level, the Operating System
(OS) may need to be reinstalled, and finally the Operating Environment is booted and the
system checked for normal operation.
4.
Warranty registration
— Warranty and support are arranged to be transferred from the server
being upgraded to the upgraded server.
Upgrade kit contents
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The HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2 & BL890c i2 Server Blade Upgrades Read Me First
— part number 5991-8089
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One of the following:
AM358A HP Integrity Upgrade BL2 Blade Link (c3000 or c7000 enclosure)
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AM364A HP Integrity Upgrade BL2-c 7E Blade Link (c7000 enclosure, Monarch in even
numbered bay)
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AM365A HP Integrity Upgrade BL2-c 3E Blade Link (c3000 enclosure, Monarch in even
numbered bay)
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AM359A HP Integrity Upgrade BL4 Blade Link (c7000 enclosure)
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AM366A HP Integrity Upgrade BL4-c 3 Blade Link (c3000 enclosure)
Each Blade Link will include a new product number label to attach to the system label carrier;
the actual part number will depend on the type of upgrade ordered.
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AM360A HP Integrity BL860c i2 Upgrade Blade. One or more upgrade blades may be
included depending on the type of upgrade ordered. These should be pre-installed with ordered
processors, memory, and other components.
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Optional components
