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HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, &
BL890c i2 Server Blade Installation Guide

HP Part Number: AD399-9004A
Published: April 2010
Edition: 1

Summary of Contents for Integrity BL890c - i2 Server

Page 1: ...HP Integrity BL860c i2 BL870c i2 BL890c i2 Server Blade Installation Guide HP Part Number AD399 9004A Published April 2010 Edition 1 ...

Page 2: ...ing an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Acknowledgements Intel Itanium Pentium Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows XP and Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft...

Page 3: ...paration 17 Inspect the shipping containers for damage 18 Unpack the server blade 18 Check the inventory 18 Damaged equipment returns 18 Installing additional components 18 Installing a hot plug SAS disk drive 19 Installing internal components 20 Removing the access panel 20 Installing a processor and heatsink module 21 Installing DIMMs 26 Installing mezzanine cards 30 Replacing the access panel 3...

Page 4: ... 44 Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade 44 OS login prompt 44 Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager 45 2 Support and other resources 47 Contacting HP 47 Before you contact HP 47 HP contact information 47 Subscription service 47 Documentation feedback 47 Typographic conventions 47 Standard terms abbreviations and acronyms 49 Index 51 4 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...List of Tables 1 1 DIMM pair load order 27 1 2 DIMM quad load order 28 1 3 Power States 41 5 ...

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Page 7: ... in c Class enclosures specifically the 10U c7000 and the 6U c3000 Enclosures NOTE For purposes of this guide make sure that the c Class server blade enclosure is powered on and running properly and that the OA iLO is operational Server blade overview SAS Hard Disk Drives PCIe I O Mezzanine card capacity max memory DIMM slots CPU cores quad Product 2 3 192GB with 8GB DIMMs 24 8 BL860c i2 4 6 384GB...

Page 8: ...type 1 4 Mezzanine connector 2 type 1 or 2 11 CPU1 12 SAS backplane 5 System board thumbscrew 6 Battery CR2032 13 Pull tab 7 System board thumbscrew SAS disk drives The BL860c i2 Server Blade has SAS disk drive slots on the BL860c i2 server blade The SAS disk drives have identical LEDs that display the drive status 8 Installing the server blade into the enclosure ...

Page 9: ...les are dependent on the conjoined blade configuration For more information on partner bay blade locations see Installing the Scaleable BladeLink page 39 Memory subsystem The BL860c i2 physical memory subsystem connects two Itanium processors to two groups of 12 DDR3 DIMMs Each processor has two memory controllers DIMMs The memory subsystem supports only DDR3 SDRAM technology using industry standa...

Page 10: ...ink Conjoining server blades using the Scaleable BladeLink enables four BL870c i2 and eight BL890c i2 socket server blade variants In a conjoined configuration one of the BL860c i2 Server Blades becomes the master blade also referred to as the monarch blade The monarch server blade is in the lowest numbered enclosure bay communication to the conjoined server blade is done through the monarch blade...

Page 11: ...ysical Presence Button 6 HDD bay 1 7 HDD bay 2 3 Blade health LED 11 SUV connector 8 4 Blade power LED NICs 1 2 3 4 CAUTION The SUV cable is not designed to be used as a permanent connection Use caution when walking near the server blade when the SUV cable is installed Hitting or bumping the cable might cause the port on the server blade to break This can damage the system board Overview 11 ...

Page 12: ...tion Red flashing Critical condition Blade health LED 3 Green Network linked Green flashing Network activity Off No link or activity NICs 1 2 3 4 4 Green Blade is acting as monarch and is powered on Amber Blade is acting as monarch and is in standby Off Blade is not monarch Monarch power button Monarch power LED 5 N A SUV connector 6 N A Physical Presence Button 7 Green Blade is in a partition Off...

Page 13: ...ine LED green 2 SAS hard drive LED combinations NOTE Predictive failure alerts only occur when the hard drive is connected to a Smart Array controller Interpretation Fault UID LED amber blue Online activity LED green The drive has failed or a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive it also has been selected by a management application Alternating amber and blue On off or flashing...

Page 14: ...uilding erasing or it is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration Off Flashing regularly 1 Hz The drive is active but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive Replace the drive as soon as possible Amber flashing regularly 1 Hz Flashing irregularly The drive is active and it is operating normally Off Flashing irregularly A critical fault conditio...

Page 15: ...Scaleable BladeLink LEDs Status Description Green Scaleable BladeLink is currently active Do not remove Off Scaleable BladeLink is not currently active Safe to remove Busy LED Overview 15 ...

Page 16: ... cable is not designed to be used as a permanent connection Use caution when walking near the server blade when the SUV cable is installed Hitting or bumping the cable might cause the port on the server blade to break This can damage the system board 4 3 1 Server blade Serial USB ports 2 2 Video Rear panel view 2 1 GBX signal connectors Power connectors 16 Installing the server blade into the encl...

Page 17: ...in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit Handle components by the edges only Do not touch any metal edge connectors or electrical components on accessory boards Installation sequence and checklist Completed Description Step Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using the packing slip 1 Install additional components shipped with the serve...

Page 18: ...on the outside top flap of the carton 2 Remove inner accessory cartons and the top foam cushions IMPORTANT Inspect each carton for shipping damage as you unpack the server blade 3 Place the server blade on an antistatic pad Check the inventory The sales order packing slip lists the equipment shipped from HP Use this packing slip to verify that the equipment has arrived NOTE To identify each item b...

Page 19: ...ated with either a component or a blank IMPORTANT The disk drive will not seat properly when 180 degrees out of alignment Check the orientation before insertion NOTE For a list of supported disk drives for the server blade see http h18004 www1 hp com products blades components c class storage html 1 Remove the hard drive blank 2 Prepare the hard drive 3 Slide the drive into the cage until it is fu...

Page 20: ...driver 2 Pull up on the access panel latch This causes the access panel to slide back about 2 cm 0 75 in 3 Remove the access panel by lifting it straight up and off the server blade After the access panel is off you can do the following Add an additional processor Installing a processor and heatsink module Add additional memory DIMMs Installing DIMMs Add additional mezzanine cards Installing mezza...

Page 21: ...AUTION To avoid damage to the processor verify that the plastic tabs on the processor are pulled fully out before installation CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor handle the processor only by the edges Do not touch the bottom of the processor especially the contact area CAUTION To prevent possible server blade malfunction and damage to the equipment multiprocessor configurations must contain ...

Page 22: ...mbers from the processor module b Place the label on the top of the heatsink 3 Install the processor over the load posts NOTE Ensure pin 1 indicated on the empty socket with an embossed triangle matches the pin 1 marker on the processor module the chamfered corner of its attached voltage regulator heatsink 4 Remove the heatsink cover 22 Installing the server blade into the enclosure ...

Page 23: ...uring installation after removing the protective cover from the heatsink Do not touch or come into contact with the thermal interface material Immediately install the heatsink Installing additional components 23 ...

Page 24: ... over the load posts CAUTION Do not lower the heatsink locking handle before pushing the plastic locking tabs into place CAUTION To prevent thermal instability and damage to the server blade do not separate the processor module from the processor s heatsink after they have been coupled NOTE Positive engagement clicking should occur during mating of the processor heat sink and processor module onto...

Page 25: ...eatsink locking lever can constitute a pinch hazard keep your hands on top of the lever during installation to avoid personal injury CAUTION To prevent thermal instability and damage to the server do not separate the processor module from the processor s heatsink after they have been coupled 7 Connect the power cord see callout 3 in the image above Installing additional components 25 ...

Page 26: ...ge 27 for more information Installing DIMMs DIMM installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines when installing additional memory In a BL860c i2 memory is loaded in pairs In a BL870 i2 or BL890 i2 memory is loaded in quads that alternate between blades Only 2 DIMM sizes can be mixed in a BL870 i2 or BL890 i2 In a BL870c i2 the two DIMM sizes must alternate between blades Load all of one ...

Page 27: ...CPU0 4A 3A 1st CPU0 only 10B 9B 2nd 6C 1C 3rd 12D 7D 4th 5E 2E 5th 11F 8F 6th 4A 3A 1st Both CPUs loaded 7A 1A 2nd 10B 9B 3rd 10B 6B 4th 6C 1C 5th 9C 3C 6th 12D 7D 7th 12D 4D 8th 5E 2E 9th 8E 2E 10th 11F 8F 11th 11F 5F 12th Installing additional components 27 ...

Page 28: ...der rules Table 1 2 DIMM quad load order CPU1 CPU0 10B 9B 4A 3A 1st Both CPUs loaded 10B 6B 7A 1A 2nd 12D 7D 6C 1C 3rd 12D 4D 9C 3C 4th 11F 8F 5E 2E 5th 11F 5F 8E 2E 6th 28 Installing the server blade into the enclosure ...

Page 29: ...DIMM locations To install the DIMMs 1 Remove the DIMM baffle 2 Locate the DIMM slots on the server blade system board Installing additional components 29 ...

Page 30: ...hes click shut Installing mezzanine cards Optional mezzanine cards enable additional network connectivity and provide Fibre Channel support For mezzanine card locations see Server blade components page 8 Optional mezzanine cards are classified as Type I mezzanine cards and Type II mezzanine cards The card type determines where it can be installed in the server blade Install Type I mezzanine cards ...

Page 31: ...e apply pressure over the mezzanine connector when installing the mezzanine card Do not apply pressure to the edges of the card NOTE The HP Smart Array P700m Controller requires additional procedures for installation Refer to the HP Integrity BL860c i2 BL870c i2 BL890c i2 Server Blade User Service Guide for more information Replacing the access panel 1 Make sure the access panel latch is in the op...

Page 32: ...15 or flathead screwdriver Installing and powering on the server blade Preparing the enclosure HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half height devices To install a full height device remove the blanks and the corresponding device bay divider CAUTION To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage do not operate the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive a...

Page 33: ...helf locking tab to the left to open it 2 Push the device bay shelf back until it stops lift the right side slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall and then rotate the right edge downward clockwise Installing and powering on the server blade 33 ...

Page 34: ...ay shelf to disengage the three tabs from the divider wall and then remove it from the enclosure Removing a c3000 device bay mini divider or device bay divider 1 Slide the locking tab down 34 Installing the server blade into the enclosure ...

Page 35: ...der toward the back of the enclosure until it stops b Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall c Rotate the divider clockwise d Remove the divider from the enclosure Installing interconnect modules For specific steps to install interconnect modules see the documentation that ships with the interconnect module Installing and powering on the server blade 35 ...

Page 36: ...cific signals install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals Interconnect bay labels c3000 interconnect bay c7000 interconnect bay Server blade signal 1 1 NIC 1 Embedded 1 2 NIC 2 Embedded 1 1 NIC 3 Embedded 1 2 NIC 4 Embedded 2 3 and 4 Mezzanine 1 36 Installing the server blade into the enclosure ...

Page 37: ... blades into an enclosure additional power supplies might also be needed to meet power requirements For more information see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide for your product on the HP website http www hp com go bladesystem documentation NOTE Before installing and initializing the server blade install any server blade options such as an additional processor hard drive or m...

Page 38: ...3 Install the server blade The server blade should come up to standby power The server blade is at standby power if the blade power LED is amber 38 Installing the server blade into the enclosure ...

Page 39: ...oined blades Scaleable BladeLink part number Class Right bottom or left bottom half height adjacent bay paired with the server blade in full height bays 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 Yes No specific bay location rules for blades c7000 1 standard for BL860c i2 AD399 60002 SBL1 Top right or bottom right half height adjacent bay paired with the server blade in full height bays 1 2 or 3 4 c3000 N A No Bays 1 2 3...

Page 40: ...e conjoined have an IP address and are powered off 6 Remove the plastic protectors from the connectors on the back of the Scaleable BladeLink 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 Scaleable BladeLink to the holes on the front of the server blades 10 Fully insert the Scaleable BladeLink into t...

Page 41: ... page 41 Powering off the server blade Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures perform a backup of critical server data and programs Use one of the following methods to power down the server blade NOTE To power off blades in a conjoined configuration only power off the monarch blade Use a virtual power button selection through iLO Power Management Power Rese...

Page 42: ...are UEFI provides a standard environment for booting an OS and running preboot applications Use this procedure to access UEFI or the OS from the iLO MP Your security parameters were set regarding remote access From the MP Main Menu enter co to access the Console NOTE Terminal windows should be set to a window size of 80 columns x 25 rows for optimal viewing of the console at UEFI Depending on how ...

Page 43: ...ific boot option press B or b to launch the Boot Manager To configure specific devices press D or d to launch the Device Manager This is an advanced feature and should only be performed when directed Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO MP 43 ...

Page 44: ...er blade page 44 If the OS is not installed onto your server blade see Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade page 44 Operating system is loaded onto the server blade If the OS is loaded on your server blade normally UEFI will automatically boot to the OS If the UEFI Front Page is loaded press ENTER to start auto boot or B or b to select a specific boot option for your OS Use your st...

Page 45: ...te Manager does not require an agent for remote installations After the installation is complete HP Smart Update Manager also cleans up after itself Key features of HP Smart Update Manager are GUI and CLI command line interface Dependency checking which ensures appropriate installation order and dependency checking between components Intelligent deployment deploys only required updates Improved de...

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Page 47: ... http welcome hp com country us en contact_us html To contact HP by phone Call 1 800 HP INVENT 1 800 474 6836 This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monitored If you have purchased a Care Pack service upgrade call 1 800 633 3600 For more information about Care Packs refer to the HP website http www hp com hps In other loca...

Page 48: ...he name of a placeholder in a command function or other syntax display that you replace with an actual value The contents are optional in syntax If the contents are a list separated by you must choose one of the items The contents are required in syntax If the contents are a list separated by you must choose one of the items The preceding element can be repeated an arbitrary number of times Indica...

Page 49: ...ssor O OA Onboard Administrator P PCI Peripheral component interface PCIe Peripheral component interconnect express Q QPI Intel QuickPath Interconnect S SAS Serial attached SCSI SATA Serial ATA SIM System insight manager SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol T TPM Trusted platform module U UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface replaces EFI UID Unit identification USB Universal serial bus 49...

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Page 51: ...L LEDs front panel 12 13 SAS disk drive 13 P point of load voltage rails specifications 9 ports front panel 11 rear panel 16 power button 41 power subsystem specifications 9 powering off server blade 41 powering on default automatically 41 server blade 41 processor installing 21 overview 10 Processor and supporting chipset overview 10 R rear panel ports 16 removing access panel 20 replacing access...

Page 52: ...U UEFI accessing from iLO MP 42 saving configuration settings 44 unpacking the server blade 18 V virtual power button 41 W weight of server blade 7 wrist strap antistatic 17 52 Index ...

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