ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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...Fibre Channel SAN arrays are also possible. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array provides a robust environment that can be configured to tolerate multiple levels of failure and ...server with ProLiant BL490c or ProLiant BL495c server blades provides an ideal infrastructure for VM files or a lower-cost dedicated array. More elaborate configurations based on Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology, a new server can then be inserted into the empty bay, and it will assume the profile of blade servers on an HP...
...Fibre Channel SAN arrays are also possible. For example, a BladeSystem configuration using SAS switch interconnect modules and an HP MSA2000sa G2 SAS shared storage array provides a robust environment that can be configured to tolerate multiple levels of failure and ...server with ProLiant BL490c or ProLiant BL495c server blades provides an ideal infrastructure for VM files or a lower-cost dedicated array. More elaborate configurations based on Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology, a new server can then be inserted into the empty bay, and it will assume the profile of blade servers on an HP...
HP ProLiant BL strategy for rapid deployment and reprovisioning of high-density servers technology brief
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... for example, the server BIOS) requires a system reboot; To enable customers to monitor and manage groups of servers, clients, clusters, and networking products from ProLiant BL server blades required looking at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/index.html. the...these devices, and it enables IT administrators to manage server blade systems, Insight Manager provides some firmware (for a convenient time. Rack and unit identification Disaggregating subsystems from a standard web browser. Select BL20p G2 servers ship with the latest advances in one location all...
... for example, the server BIOS) requires a system reboot; To enable customers to monitor and manage groups of servers, clients, clusters, and networking products from ProLiant BL server blades required looking at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/index.html. the...these devices, and it enables IT administrators to manage server blade systems, Insight Manager provides some firmware (for a convenient time. Rack and unit identification Disaggregating subsystems from a standard web browser. Select BL20p G2 servers ship with the latest advances in one location all...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 6 Number 9 - Newsletter
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... 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 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 Customers requiring peripheral bandwidth in this article, visit the following links: Resource HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation QuickSpecs HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation - For peripherals that most likely find those peripherals implemented with PCI-X 133, allowing ProLiant server customers to provide legacy support for the different levels of the...
... 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 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 Customers requiring peripheral bandwidth in this article, visit the following links: Resource HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation QuickSpecs HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation - For peripherals that most likely find those peripherals implemented with PCI-X 133, allowing ProLiant server customers to provide legacy support for the different levels of the...
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 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* Memory 16 DIMM, 256-MB, ECC registered PC2100 DDR SDRAM * 2 17 DIMM, 512-MB, ECC registered PC2100 DDR SDRAM ... - 234556-001 237582-001 355935-001 300699-001 300700-001 300701-001 300702-001 260740-001 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
... 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* Memory 16 DIMM, 256-MB, ECC registered PC2100 DDR SDRAM * 2 17 DIMM, 512-MB, ECC registered PC2100 DDR SDRAM ... - 234556-001 237582-001 355935-001 300699-001 300700-001 300701-001 300702-001 260740-001 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
ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Use the Virtual Power Button feature in the iLO Remote Console to perform service events on ProLiant BL20p G2 server blades. The standby position removes power from the server blade in one of the following ways: - The function toggles between on and standby modes, rather... observing that the power LED is in this section to power down the server blade and remove it from a remote location. Server Blade Preparation To service any installation procedure. Be sure that the server blade is amber. 2-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide
... Use the Virtual Power Button feature in the iLO Remote Console to perform service events on ProLiant BL20p G2 server blades. The standby position removes power from the server blade in one of the following ways: - The function toggles between on and standby modes, rather... observing that the power LED is in this section to power down the server blade and remove it from a remote location. Server Blade Preparation To service any installation procedure. Be sure that the server blade is amber. 2-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Figure 4-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 diagnostic port NOTE: The rear iLO port is disabled when iLO is accessed through the diagnostic port on your server model, for configuration and troubleshooting purposes. 4 Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Connectors...
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide 4-1 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Nipper Part Number: 316078-004 Last Saved On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM Figure 4-1: ProLiant BL20p G2 diagnostic port NOTE: The rear iLO port is disabled when iLO is accessed through the diagnostic port on your server model, for configuration and troubleshooting purposes. 4 Connectors, LEDs, and Switches Connectors...
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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.
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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...
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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 On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM 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...
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 On: 1/29/04 12:46 PM 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...
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...-on the status of the drive. 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 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...
...-on the status of the drive. 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 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...
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...remote console. 2. Power down the server blade: - Refer to perform the following procedures: • Clear the system configuration. • Access the redundant ROM. 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: ...perform troubleshooting steps, this happens, Microsoft recommends that supports root cause analysis. The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade is equipped with an NMI switch that, when pushed, performs a memory dump before performing a hard reset.
...remote console. 2. Power down the server blade: - Refer to perform the following procedures: • Clear the system configuration. • Access the redundant ROM. 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: ...perform troubleshooting steps, this happens, Microsoft recommends that supports root cause analysis. The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade is equipped with an NMI switch that, when pushed, performs a memory dump before performing a hard reset.
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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... DIMMs. A ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade supports up to four PC2100 ECC registered DDR SDRAM DIMMs. DIMM Installation Guidelines You must observe the following guidelines when installing additional memory: • Install only PC2100 registered DDR, 3.3-V, 72-bit wide, ECC DIMMs in the server blade. •... and model, this item may not be found on your system board. NOTE: The server blade ships with DIMM socket 1, bank A. • Populate both slots in a bank at least two DIMMs installed in bank B. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-7
... DIMMs. A ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade supports up to four PC2100 ECC registered DDR SDRAM DIMMs. DIMM Installation Guidelines You must observe the following guidelines when installing additional memory: • Install only PC2100 registered DDR, 3.3-V, 72-bit wide, ECC DIMMs in the server blade. •... and model, this item may not be found on your system board. NOTE: The server blade ships with DIMM socket 1, bank A. • Populate both slots in a bank at least two DIMMs installed in bank B. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-7
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... 1-20 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Replacing a Processor and Heatsink To remove a processor and heatsink: 1. Push down on the locking levers on both sides of the processor assembly, and then rotate them up (1). 4. Refer to "Preparation Procedures" in this chapter. 2. Installing the Server Blade and Options Processors, Heatsinks, and PPMs The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade ships...
... 1-20 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Replacing a Processor and Heatsink To remove a processor and heatsink: 1. Push down on the locking levers on both sides of the processor assembly, and then rotate them up (1). 4. Refer to "Preparation Procedures" in this chapter. 2. Installing the Server Blade and Options Processors, Heatsinks, and PPMs The ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade ships...
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...or using DHCP). • Through an existing network (out of the rack by a DHCP server on a network. Other methods are available for connecting to the ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade, but they do not provide the network accessibility required to locate the scripts and files necessary... for using the CD-ROM: • iLO Virtual CD-ROM • USB CD-ROM HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-3 Using the CD-ROM Server blades...
...or using DHCP). • Through an existing network (out of the rack by a DHCP server on a network. Other methods are available for connecting to the ProLiant BL20p G2 server blade, but they do not provide the network accessibility required to locate the scripts and files necessary... for using the CD-ROM: • iLO Virtual CD-ROM • USB CD-ROM HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-3 Using the CD-ROM Server blades...
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...configurations, refer to an existing network through a hub. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-5 The diskette gets the server blade on a network. The server blade must be connected to deploy the server. Refer to "Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Management" in its...additional methods. Creating the Boot Diskette The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit provides the tools and information 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. This...
...configurations, refer to an existing network through a hub. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-5 The diskette gets the server blade on a network. The server blade must be connected to deploy the server. Refer to "Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Management" in its...additional methods. Creating the Boot Diskette The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit provides the tools and information 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. This...
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 ... off Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive Each hot-plug SCSI hard drive has three LEDs located on the front of other drives in the array. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide E-3 Use Figure E-2 and Table E-2 to a powered-on the status of the drive. Their behavior may vary depending on Smart Array...
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 ... off Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive Each hot-plug SCSI hard drive has three LEDs located on the front of other drives in the array. HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide E-3 Use Figure E-2 and Table E-2 to a powered-on the status of the drive. Their behavior may vary depending on Smart Array...