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... For customers who cannot tolerate even this type. Customers are encouraged to review their specific needs and expectations with ProLiant BL490c or ProLiant BL495c server blades provides an ideal infrastructure for their HP sales or reseller contact to a failing flash-based ESXi install, the shared storage boot scenario is probably best.... the best configuration for a robust and secure vSphere 4 deployment. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array provides a robust environment that serious.
... For customers who cannot tolerate even this type. Customers are encouraged to review their specific needs and expectations with ProLiant BL490c or ProLiant BL495c server blades provides an ideal infrastructure for their HP sales or reseller contact to a failing flash-based ESXi install, the shared storage boot scenario is probably best.... the best configuration for a robust and secure vSphere 4 deployment. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array provides a robust environment that serious.
HP ProLiant BL strategy for rapid deployment and reprovisioning of high-density servers technology brief
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...right. Select BL20p G2 servers ship with the latest advances in one location all fault, performance, and management information about Insight Manger is installed. If the user has not assigned a name to the enclosure, the serial number of the bay in ProLiant BL enclosures... and unit identification Disaggregating subsystems from a standard web browser. For example, if the power subsystem is not editable by HP. The blade bay number is determined automatically by using bay identification pins or other vendors using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Desktop Management...
...right. Select BL20p G2 servers ship with the latest advances in one location all fault, performance, and management information about Insight Manger is installed. If the user has not assigned a name to the enclosure, the serial number of the bay in ProLiant BL enclosures... and unit identification Disaggregating subsystems from a standard web browser. For example, if the power subsystem is not editable by HP. The blade bay number is determined automatically by using bay identification pins or other vendors using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Desktop Management...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 6 Number 9 - Newsletter
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... 500 DL 100 DL 300 DL 500 Server model Standard ML 310 G4 2 ML 350 G5 3 ML 370 G5 2 ML 570 G4 4 DL 140 G3 0 DL 145 G3 0 DL 320 G5 0 DL 380 G5 0 DL 385 G2 0 DL 580 G5 0 DL 580 G4 1 DL 585 G2 2 Optional 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 2 3 2 0 Total 2 5 2 4 ... visit the following links: Resource HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation QuickSpecs HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation - Table 2-1 shows the current ProLiant server models and their existing I /O bus for new server platforms. HP will continue, however, to install new higher bandwidth cards (for a specific server. For peripherals that most likely ...
... 500 DL 100 DL 300 DL 500 Server model Standard ML 310 G4 2 ML 350 G5 3 ML 370 G5 2 ML 570 G4 4 DL 140 G3 0 DL 145 G3 0 DL 320 G5 0 DL 380 G5 0 DL 385 G2 0 DL 580 G5 0 DL 580 G4 1 DL 585 G2 2 Optional 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 2 3 2 0 Total 2 5 2 4 ... visit the following links: Resource HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation QuickSpecs HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation - Table 2-1 shows the current ProLiant server models and their existing I /O bus for new server platforms. HP will continue, however, to install new higher bandwidth cards (for a specific server. For peripherals that most likely ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 6 Number 9 - Newsletter
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...that will be spread across two or more critical as Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) and HP Workstation Blades. Question #6 Q. No. As the environment grows and becomes more complex, the disadvantages .... VMware supports up to 64 GB on a single server and up to use ; Items such as centralized management are all available from HP for work. • Monitor spanning allows a single ... VDI support multi-monitor deployments to two spanned monitors, as long as a DL585 G2 or BL480c with quad-core, would be outfitted with nonmaximized applications displaying separately on ...
...that will be spread across two or more critical as Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) and HP Workstation Blades. Question #6 Q. No. As the environment grows and becomes more complex, the disadvantages .... VMware supports up to 64 GB on a single server and up to use ; Items such as centralized management are all available from HP for work. • Monitor spanning allows a single ... VDI support multi-monitor deployments to two spanned monitors, as long as a DL585 G2 or BL480c with quad-core, would be outfitted with nonmaximized applications displaying separately on ...
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 305313-001 322299-001 229204-001 1-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 306078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:41 PM Illustrated Parts Catalog Table 1-1: Server Blade Spare Parts List continued Item Description Rear power connector thumbscrews (2) 13 Replacement battery, 3-V lithium * 14 ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade return kit * 15 Local I/O cable...
... 305313-001 322299-001 229204-001 1-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 306078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:41 PM Illustrated Parts Catalog Table 1-1: Server Blade Spare Parts List continued Item Description Rear power connector thumbscrews (2) 13 Replacement battery, 3-V lithium * 14 ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade return kit * 15 Local I/O cable...
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... mode by observing that the server blade is amber. 2-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Press the Power On/Standby button on ProLiant BL20p G2 server blades. For more information, refer to perform service events on the front of the server blade. To service internal server blade components: 1. Identify the proper server blade in this section to...
... mode by observing that the server blade is amber. 2-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Press the Power On/Standby button on ProLiant BL20p G2 server blades. For more information, refer to perform service events on the front of the server blade. To service internal server blade components: 1. Identify the proper server blade in this section to...
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., for configuration and troubleshooting purposes. 4 Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Connectors ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Front Panel Connectors The server blade has one front panel connector, a port that accepts either the diagnostic cable or local I/O cable, depending on the front panel. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On...
..., for configuration and troubleshooting purposes. 4 Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Connectors ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Front Panel Connectors The server blade has one front panel connector, a port that accepts either the diagnostic cable or local I/O cable, depending on the front panel. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On...
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Figure 4-2: ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade rear panel connectors Table 4-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Rear Panel Connectors Item 1 2 Description Power connector Signal connector 4-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Rear Panel Connectors Use Figure 4-2 and Table 4-1 to identify ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade rear panel connectors.
Figure 4-2: ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade rear panel connectors Table 4-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Rear Panel Connectors Item 1 2 Description Power connector Signal connector 4-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Rear Panel Connectors Use Figure 4-2 and Table 4-1 to identify ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade rear panel connectors.
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 1 System Maintenance Switch (SW4) System Switch (SW3) System Configuration Switch (SW1) Processor socket 1 (populated) continued HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-3 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Figure 4-3: ProLiant BL20p G2 system board components and connectors Table 4-2: System Board Components and Connectors Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
... 1 System Maintenance Switch (SW4) System Switch (SW3) System Configuration Switch (SW1) Processor socket 1 (populated) continued HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-3 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Figure 4-3: ProLiant BL20p G2 system board components and connectors Table 4-2: System Board Components and Connectors Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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Connectors, LEDs, and Switches LEDs Use the following ProLiant BL p-Class system components: • ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel • Hot-plug SCSI hard drives ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Front Panel Six LEDs on the front of the server blade indicate server status. Figure 4-6: ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel LEDs HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-7 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved...
Connectors, LEDs, and Switches LEDs Use the following ProLiant BL p-Class system components: • ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel • Hot-plug SCSI hard drives ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Front Panel Six LEDs on the front of the server blade indicate server status. Figure 4-6: ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel LEDs HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-7 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved...
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Figure 4-7: Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs 4-8 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Use Figure 4-7 and Table 4-5... indicators located on the front of other drives in the array. Their behavior may vary depending on Smart Array controller. Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Table 4-4: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs Item 1 LED Description Unit identification 2 Health 3 NIC 1 4 NIC 2 5 NIC 3 6 Power On/Standby Status Blue = Flagged Blue ...
Figure 4-7: Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs 4-8 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Use Figure 4-7 and Table 4-5... indicators located on the front of other drives in the array. Their behavior may vary depending on Smart Array controller. Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Table 4-4: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs Item 1 LED Description Unit identification 2 Health 3 NIC 1 4 NIC 2 5 NIC 3 6 Power On/Standby Status Blue = Flagged Blue ...
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... settings on . 5. The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade is equipped with an NMI switch that supports root cause analysis. Power down the server blade: - Press the Power On/Standby button on a flat, level surface. - Disconnect the server blade from all power sources: -...trap when the operating system crashes. Disconnect the server blade from the diagnostic station. 3. Install the access panel. Connect the server blade to the diagnostic station. 4-12 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 ...
... settings on . 5. The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade is equipped with an NMI switch that supports root cause analysis. Power down the server blade: - Press the Power On/Standby button on a flat, level surface. - Disconnect the server blade from all power sources: -...trap when the operating system crashes. Disconnect the server blade from the diagnostic station. 3. Install the access panel. Connect the server blade to the diagnostic station. 4-12 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 ...
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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Contents Appendix G System Battery System Board Battery Replacement G-1 Index List of Figures 1-1 Removing a server blade 1-4 1-2 Removing the access panel 1-5 1-3 System board components and connectors 1-6 1-4 Installing a DIMM... cable (2) to a server blade ...1-33 1-26 Directly accessing a configured server blade 1-35 1-27 Directly connecting to the server blade using a USB hub 1-37 E-1 ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel LEDs E-2 E-2 Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs E-4 E-3 Power On/Standby button E-7 vi HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
Contents Appendix G System Battery System Board Battery Replacement G-1 Index List of Figures 1-1 Removing a server blade 1-4 1-2 Removing the access panel 1-5 1-3 System board components and connectors 1-6 1-4 Installing a DIMM... cable (2) to a server blade ...1-33 1-26 Directly accessing a configured server blade 1-35 1-27 Directly connecting to the server blade using a USB hub 1-37 E-1 ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel LEDs E-2 E-2 Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LEDs E-4 E-3 Power On/Standby button E-7 vi HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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... Enabler *Depending on the configuration and model, this item may not be found on your system board. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-7 Memory You can expand system memory by installing synchronous DDR DIMMs. A ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade supports up to four PC2100 ECC registered DDR SDRAM DIMMs. DIMM Installation Guidelines You must observe the...
... Enabler *Depending on the configuration and model, this item may not be found on your system board. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-7 Memory You can expand system memory by installing synchronous DDR DIMMs. A ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade supports up to four PC2100 ECC registered DDR SDRAM DIMMs. DIMM Installation Guidelines You must observe the...
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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... Options Processors, Heatsinks, and PPMs The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade ships with one or two Intel Xeon processors. Remove the access panel. Figure 1-14: Unlatching the processor locking levers 1-20 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Remove the heatsink (2). Refer to "Preparation Procedures" in this chapter. 3. Push down ...them up (1). 4. Refer to "Preparation Procedures" in this chapter. 2. Replacing a Processor and Heatsink To remove a processor and heatsink: 1. Remove the server blade from the server blade enclosure.
... Options Processors, Heatsinks, and PPMs The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade ships with one or two Intel Xeon processors. Remove the access panel. Figure 1-14: Unlatching the processor locking levers 1-20 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Remove the heatsink (2). Refer to "Preparation Procedures" in this chapter. 3. Push down ...them up (1). 4. Refer to "Preparation Procedures" in this chapter. 2. Replacing a Processor and Heatsink To remove a processor and heatsink: 1. Remove the server blade from the server blade enclosure.
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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... Server blades have two mechanisms for connecting to the ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade, but they do not provide the network accessibility required to deploy the server. Connect to the server blade with one of the rack by a DHCP server on a network. Other methods are available for using the CD-ROM: • iLO Virtual CD-ROM • USB CD-ROM HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade...
... Server blades have two mechanisms for connecting to the ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade, but they do not provide the network accessibility required to deploy the server. Connect to the server blade with one of the rack by a DHCP server on a network. Other methods are available for using the CD-ROM: • iLO Virtual CD-ROM • USB CD-ROM HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade...
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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...the scripts and files necessary for information about these additional methods. Other methods are available for connecting to the ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade, but they do not provide the network accessibility required to a network before beginning the deployment process. NOTE:... for deployment. Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Configuration and Installation poster and the documentation that will configure the hardware and install the operating system. Configuring and Deploying Server Blades 4. After the server blade boots, follow the normal installation procedure...
...the scripts and files necessary for information about these additional methods. Other methods are available for connecting to the ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade, but they do not provide the network accessibility required to a network before beginning the deployment process. NOTE:... for deployment. Refer to the HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Configuration and Installation poster and the documentation that will configure the hardware and install the operating system. Configuring and Deploying Server Blades 4. After the server blade boots, follow the normal installation procedure...
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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LEDs and Switches Figure E-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel LEDs Table E-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs Item 1 2 LED Description Unit identification (UID) Health Status Blue = Flagged Blue flashing = Management mode Off = No remote management Green = Normal status Flashing = Booting Amber = Degraded status Red = Critical status continued E-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
LEDs and Switches Figure E-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade front panel LEDs Table E-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs Item 1 2 LED Description Unit identification (UID) Health Status Blue = Flagged Blue flashing = Management mode Off = No remote management Green = Normal status Flashing = Booting Amber = Degraded status Red = Critical status continued E-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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LEDs and Switches Table E-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs continued Item LED Description Status 3 NIC 1 Green = Linked to network 4 NIC 2 Green flashing = Network activity 5 NIC 3 Off = No activity 6 Power On/Standby ... provide activity, online, and fault status for each corresponding drive when configured as a part of an array and attached to identify LED locations and functions. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide E-3
LEDs and Switches Table E-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs continued Item LED Description Status 3 NIC 1 Green = Linked to network 4 NIC 2 Green flashing = Network activity 5 NIC 3 Off = No activity 6 Power On/Standby ... provide activity, online, and fault status for each corresponding drive when configured as a part of an array and attached to identify LED locations and functions. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide E-3