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Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Document Part Number: 5969-3188 Second Edition July 2004 This manual contains an overview of system specifications, instructions for removing and replacing system components, information on configuring your system using the included tools and interfaces, and detailed troubleshooting information.
Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Document Part Number: 5969-3188 Second Edition July 2004 This manual contains an overview of system specifications, instructions for removing and replacing system components, information on configuring your system using the included tools and interfaces, and detailed troubleshooting information.
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... that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. The warranties for HP products are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in this material. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another... connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of life. Ä CAUTION: Text set forth in the United States and/or other countries. Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Second Edition (July 2004) Document Part Number: 5969-3188
... that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. The warranties for HP products are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in this material. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another... connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of life. Ä CAUTION: Text set forth in the United States and/or other countries. Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Second Edition (July 2004) Document Part Number: 5969-3188
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... 2-6). ■ Features and overview at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/risc/c8000 ■ Supported accessories and components at: http://partsurfer.hp.com Feature Processor Firmware Operating system Main memory Hard drive(s) Description One or two HP PA-8800 processor modules 8 MB flash EEPROM Configured using Boot Console Handler (BCH) HP-UX 11i v1 Capacity: • Minimum 1 GB...
... 2-6). ■ Features and overview at: http://www.hp.com/workstations/risc/c8000 ■ Supported accessories and components at: http://partsurfer.hp.com Feature Processor Firmware Operating system Main memory Hard drive(s) Description One or two HP PA-8800 processor modules 8 MB flash EEPROM Configured using Boot Console Handler (BCH) HP-UX 11i v1 Capacity: • Minimum 1 GB...
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Product Information Physical Characteristics Characteristic HP workstation c8000 Weight1 Tower system Minimum: 22.5 kg (49.5 lb) Maximum: 26.6 kg (58.6 lb) Rack system Minimum: 20.5 kg (45.2 lb) Maximum: 24.7 kg (54.4 lb) ...
Product Information Physical Characteristics Characteristic HP workstation c8000 Weight1 Tower system Minimum: 22.5 kg (49.5 lb) Maximum: 26.6 kg (58.6 lb) Rack system Minimum: 20.5 kg (45.2 lb) Maximum: 24.7 kg (54.4 lb) ...
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Components Workstation: typical configuration1 maximum configuration2 Power Consumption 410W 1399 Btu/h 871W 2973 Btu/h Processor 130W 443.6 Btu/h IDE hard disk drive with optional power dongle) 170.6 Btu/h 1. A typical configuration includes: 1 CPU, 4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB), 700W power supply, 2 hard ....) Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on primary power consumptions. A maximum configuration (fully loaded) includes: 2 CPUs, 32 GB RAM (8 x 4 GB), 700W power supply, 4 hard drives, 1 high end AGP, and 3 optical drives. High humidity levels can aggravate...
Components Workstation: typical configuration1 maximum configuration2 Power Consumption 410W 1399 Btu/h 871W 2973 Btu/h Processor 130W 443.6 Btu/h IDE hard disk drive with optional power dongle) 170.6 Btu/h 1. A typical configuration includes: 1 CPU, 4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB), 700W power supply, 2 hard ....) Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on primary power consumptions. A maximum configuration (fully loaded) includes: 2 CPUs, 32 GB RAM (8 x 4 GB), 700W power supply, 4 hard drives, 1 high end AGP, and 3 optical drives. High humidity levels can aggravate...
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... drive bays 3 System status LED 4 Power button 5 Disk activity LED 6 LAN activity LED 7 Two USB connectors 8 Headphone (option) 9 Microphone (option) - Product Information Front Panel The HP workstation c8000 front panel has the features identified in the following figures. ■ A pull-out information card containing the product and serial numbers is on the side...
... drive bays 3 System status LED 4 Power button 5 Disk activity LED 6 LAN activity LED 7 Two USB connectors 8 Headphone (option) 9 Microphone (option) - Product Information Front Panel The HP workstation c8000 front panel has the features identified in the following figures. ■ A pull-out information card containing the product and serial numbers is on the side...
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Serial connector A < Diagnostic LEDs = Transfer-of-control (TOC) button Technical Reference Guide 1-9 Product Information Rear Panel The HP workstation c8000 rear panel has the following connectors and features: Rear panel, tower configuration 1 Power cord connector 2 Built-In Self Test LED (power supply LED behind ventilation holes) 3 On-board diagnostic LEDs 4 PCI/AGP retention release 5 External SCSI connector (option) 6 Security cable slot 7 Monitor connector (on graphics card) 8 LAN connector and LEDs 9 Three USB connectors - Serial connector B ;
Serial connector A < Diagnostic LEDs = Transfer-of-control (TOC) button Technical Reference Guide 1-9 Product Information Rear Panel The HP workstation c8000 rear panel has the following connectors and features: Rear panel, tower configuration 1 Power cord connector 2 Built-In Self Test LED (power supply LED behind ventilation holes) 3 On-board diagnostic LEDs 4 PCI/AGP retention release 5 External SCSI connector (option) 6 Security cable slot 7 Monitor connector (on graphics card) 8 LAN connector and LEDs 9 Three USB connectors - Serial connector B ;
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... boot process. Perform the specified action to change the boot device or change the console. Technical Reference Guide 2-1 Accessing the BCH You can configure the HP workstation c8000 system with The Boot Console Handler (BCH), the user interface to the system firmware. NOTE: If your system, the boot process pauses and gives you... through a serial connection: 1. When you boot your system has a plug-in serial card (installed in slot 6), connect to the card's serial port instead of the workstation, and to your system configuration, you want to access the BCH. With the...
... boot process. Perform the specified action to change the boot device or change the console. Technical Reference Guide 2-1 Accessing the BCH You can configure the HP workstation c8000 system with The Boot Console Handler (BCH), the user interface to the system firmware. NOTE: If your system, the boot process pauses and gives you... through a serial connection: 1. When you boot your system has a plug-in serial card (installed in slot 6), connect to the card's serial port instead of the workstation, and to your system configuration, you want to access the BCH. With the...
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Configure the terminal emulation software with a direct connection. 5. Paths All devices in the HP workstation c8000 are represented by paths in the BCH. Accessory Card Slots Slot Path 1 PCI (33 MHz, 32 bit, half-length) 0/3/5/0 2 PCI (33 MHz, 32 ... IDE 1, master IDE 1, slave 2-2 Technical Reference Guide Using the terminal emulation software, connect to the serial console device. The system display is redirected to the workstation with these settings: ❏ Baud rate: 9600 ❏ Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one) ❏ Flow Control: XON/XOFF 4....
Configure the terminal emulation software with a direct connection. 5. Paths All devices in the HP workstation c8000 are represented by paths in the BCH. Accessory Card Slots Slot Path 1 PCI (33 MHz, 32 bit, half-length) 0/3/5/0 2 PCI (33 MHz, 32 ... IDE 1, master IDE 1, slave 2-2 Technical Reference Guide Using the terminal emulation software, connect to the serial console device. The system display is redirected to the workstation with these settings: ❏ Baud rate: 9600 ❏ Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one) ❏ Flow Control: XON/XOFF 4....
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For example: Main Menu: Enter command or menu > in pr Model: hp workstation c8000 (model string 9000/785/c8000) PROCESSOR INFORMATION HVERSION SVERSION Processor Processor Speed --------0 1 2 3 -------1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz HVERSION Model -------0x088b 0x088b 0x088b 0x088b SVERSION Model/Op -------0x0491 ...
For example: Main Menu: Enter command or menu > in pr Model: hp workstation c8000 (model string 9000/785/c8000) PROCESSOR INFORMATION HVERSION SVERSION Processor Processor Speed --------0 1 2 3 -------1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz 1000 MHz HVERSION Model -------0x088b 0x088b 0x088b 0x088b SVERSION Model/Op -------0x0491 ...
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... update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Follow the menu prompts to navigate to confirm that the upgrade was successful. e. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000). d. Download the firmware update from http://www...
... update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Follow the menu prompts to navigate to confirm that the upgrade was successful. e. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000). d. Download the firmware update from http://www...
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... to release it 2. 3. Pull out on page 3-17. 1. Rotate the panel 3, pull up 4, and lift it is locked 1. 2. Always replace the cover(s) before turning the workstation on.
... to release it 2. 3. Pull out on page 3-17. 1. Rotate the panel 3, pull up 4, and lift it is locked 1. 2. Always replace the cover(s) before turning the workstation on.
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... 2-6). ■ For a list of equal size. Press downward and outward on the system. 5. These modules can install a minimum of 512 MB and a maximum of 32 GB of memory. ■ To obtain detailed configuration information for Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Check the configuration using...by its edges. Wait until the power supply LED (page 1-7) turns off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Removing DIMMs 3. Installing or Replacing Parts Memory Modules The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory slots for your system, use . 4. If the removed memory...
... 2-6). ■ For a list of equal size. Press downward and outward on the system. 5. These modules can install a minimum of 512 MB and a maximum of 32 GB of memory. ■ To obtain detailed configuration information for Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Check the configuration using...by its edges. Wait until the power supply LED (page 1-7) turns off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Removing DIMMs 3. Installing or Replacing Parts Memory Modules The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory slots for your system, use . 4. If the removed memory...
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...2B 4 slots 3A and 3B DIMM slots Technical Reference Guide 3-11 Check the memory configuration using the BCH Information menu (page 2-6). DIMM Installation Guidelines The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory DIMM slots organized as four a/b pairs: 0a and 0b, 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b, 3a and 3b. ❏ The ... and system access panel, reconnect all LEDs on the system. 4. Wait until all cables, and turn on the system board turn off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Do not try to their fully upright position. Snap the clips firmly into the slot...
...2B 4 slots 3A and 3B DIMM slots Technical Reference Guide 3-11 Check the memory configuration using the BCH Information menu (page 2-6). DIMM Installation Guidelines The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory DIMM slots organized as four a/b pairs: 0a and 0b, 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b, 3a and 3b. ❏ The ... and system access panel, reconnect all LEDs on the system. 4. Wait until all cables, and turn on the system board turn off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Do not try to their fully upright position. Snap the clips firmly into the slot...
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... to the primary IDE connector on the system board 1 and attach the cable 2 to the primary IDE cable. Technical Reference Guide 3-21 IDE Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to two IDE hard drives, attached to the hard drive. ❏ The black connector on the system board. Install the second drive in...
... to the primary IDE connector on the system board 1 and attach the cable 2 to the primary IDE cable. Technical Reference Guide 3-21 IDE Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to two IDE hard drives, attached to the hard drive. ❏ The black connector on the system board. Install the second drive in...
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...; Drive 4 ID=6 See the label on configuring SCSI drives. 2. The supported SCSI cable includes an attached hardware terminator. Installing or Replacing Parts SCSI Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to four SCSI hard drives attached to the hard drive(s). 3. These instructions should include a diagram of the jumper block and jumper settings for...
...; Drive 4 ID=6 See the label on configuring SCSI drives. 2. The supported SCSI cable includes an attached hardware terminator. Installing or Replacing Parts SCSI Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to four SCSI hard drives attached to the hard drive(s). 3. These instructions should include a diagram of the jumper block and jumper settings for...
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... "Tools and Safety" section at the beginning of the system 3. Removing the airflow guide and fan Remove the Power Supply Follow the steps in the HP workstation c8000, follow these steps.
... "Tools and Safety" section at the beginning of the system 3. Removing the airflow guide and fan Remove the Power Supply Follow the steps in the HP workstation c8000, follow these steps.
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4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify and solve common problems you may encounter when using your HP workstation c8000: ■ E-Support, page 4-2 ■ Troubleshooting Overview, page 4-2 ■ Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems, page 4-2 ■ ... ■ Troubleshooting the Power Supply, page 4-14 For online access to technical support information and tools, go to: http://www.hp.com/bizsupport Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification...
4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify and solve common problems you may encounter when using your HP workstation c8000: ■ E-Support, page 4-2 ■ Troubleshooting Overview, page 4-2 ■ Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems, page 4-2 ■ ... ■ Troubleshooting the Power Supply, page 4-14 For online access to technical support information and tools, go to: http://www.hp.com/bizsupport Support resources include web-based troubleshooting tools, technical knowledge databases, driver and patch downloads, online communities, and proactive notification...
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..., so try the tools and suggestions covered in this section before contacting HP support. The following sections provide additional information about errors identified by the LEDs. Troubleshooting Overview The HP workstation c8000 includes several tools to help you identify the problem: ■ LEDs....9632; System logs and error messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide. Troubleshooting E-Support For online access to technical support information and tools, go to identify the problem you are...
..., so try the tools and suggestions covered in this section before contacting HP support. The following sections provide additional information about errors identified by the LEDs. Troubleshooting Overview The HP workstation c8000 includes several tools to help you identify the problem: ■ LEDs....9632; System logs and error messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide. Troubleshooting E-Support For online access to technical support information and tools, go to identify the problem you are...
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... Rack-mounted: Bottom Orange 100Mbps Green Link at 1000Mbps Disk Activity LED The Disk Activity LED on the front panel indicates the state of the workstation (see figures on page 1-7 and page 1-9). Refer to the built-in controllers. Activity Tower: Right Off No LAN connection Rack-mounted: Top Yellow Link established...
... Rack-mounted: Bottom Orange 100Mbps Green Link at 1000Mbps Disk Activity LED The Disk Activity LED on the front panel indicates the state of the workstation (see figures on page 1-7 and page 1-9). Refer to the built-in controllers. Activity Tower: Right Off No LAN connection Rack-mounted: Top Yellow Link established...