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...Kit Support Software CD ...5 Updating the System Partition with Compaq Server Diagnostics 6 Updating the System Dispatcher Utility and Migrating the System 7 Removing the Cable Management Arm 8 Removing the I/O Module 9 Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between I/O Modules 11 Removing PCI Expansion Boards from Slots 1 Through 9 11 Removing PCI Expansion Boards from Slots 10 and 11 12 I/O Board Slot Descriptions 13 I/O Expansion Board Descriptions 14 Supported I/O Expansion Boards 15 Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module 17 Installing the Remote Insight Lights-Out...
...Kit Support Software CD ...5 Updating the System Partition with Compaq Server Diagnostics 6 Updating the System Dispatcher Utility and Migrating the System 7 Removing the Cable Management Arm 8 Removing the I/O Module 9 Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between I/O Modules 11 Removing PCI Expansion Boards from Slots 1 Through 9 11 Removing PCI Expansion Boards from Slots 10 and 11 12 I/O Board Slot Descriptions 13 I/O Expansion Board Descriptions 14 Supported I/O Expansion Boards 15 Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module 17 Installing the Remote Insight Lights-Out...
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... identify the type of this document. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide Introduction Use this option kit and the instructions provided in this guide to add PCI-X technology and the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to the "Supported I /O expansion boards. A new service number will only support three 5V I/O expansion boards and eight 3.3V I /O Expansion Boards" section of system you should provide both numbers: the original system serial number, and the upgrade service number. After the upgrade, the server will assure...
... identify the type of this document. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide Introduction Use this option kit and the instructions provided in this guide to add PCI-X technology and the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to the "Supported I /O expansion boards. A new service number will only support three 5V I/O expansion boards and eight 3.3V I /O Expansion Boards" section of system you should provide both numbers: the original system serial number, and the upgrade service number. After the upgrade, the server will assure...
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.... The grounding plug is easily accessible at all times. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 3 Upgrade Precautions WARNING: There is a risk of this product shall be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with the system, and observe the appropriate safety precautions and option installation instructions. The installation of options and routine maintenance and servicing of personal injury...
.... The grounding plug is easily accessible at all times. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 3 Upgrade Precautions WARNING: There is a risk of this product shall be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with the system, and observe the appropriate safety precautions and option installation instructions. The installation of options and routine maintenance and servicing of personal injury...
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... is running an operating system other than Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 or Windows 2000, run the Erase Utility from the SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.90B. 3. IMPORTANT: The upgraded server will be prompted to the "Configuring the Server" section of this process you do not lose data, Compaq recommends that ensures maximum dependability and supportability. To install the SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.90B: 1. Follow the screen prompts. Install Compaq Insight Manager...
... is running an operating system other than Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 or Windows 2000, run the Erase Utility from the SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.90B. 3. IMPORTANT: The upgraded server will be prompted to the "Configuring the Server" section of this process you do not lose data, Compaq recommends that ensures maximum dependability and supportability. To install the SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.90B: 1. Follow the screen prompts. Install Compaq Insight Manager...
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... Upgrade Guide 5 The first time the server is not enabled, run SETUP.EXE from the \NTCSP folder. 3. Load the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I /O Module Upgrade Kit Support Software CD contains the Compaq Support Paqs for instructions on the Open Support Paq button. 4. After all the components on the CD. If Autorun is active, the Compaq Remote Deployment Utility screen is opened. Refer to Open window displays with all components have been installed, a listing of...
... Upgrade Guide 5 The first time the server is not enabled, run SETUP.EXE from the \NTCSP folder. 3. Load the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I /O Module Upgrade Kit Support Software CD contains the Compaq Support Paqs for instructions on the Open Support Paq button. 4. After all the components on the CD. If Autorun is active, the Compaq Remote Deployment Utility screen is opened. Refer to Open window displays with all components have been installed, a listing of...
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Reboot the server. 2. Insert the Compaq Server Diagnostics diskette into your diskette drive. 5. At the Main Menu, select the System Configuration option. 6. Select Upgrade System Partition at the System Configuration screen. 7. At the end of the Power On Self-Test (POST), press F10 to it. 9. Select System Partition at the System Partition screen. 8. Continue with Compaq Server Diagnostics Compaq Server Diagnostics will be run from the Upgrade Utility Selection Panel by pressing ESC from the server. 12. Remove the Compaq Server Diagnostics diskette from...
Reboot the server. 2. Insert the Compaq Server Diagnostics diskette into your diskette drive. 5. At the Main Menu, select the System Configuration option. 6. Select Upgrade System Partition at the System Configuration screen. 7. At the end of the Power On Self-Test (POST), press F10 to it. 9. Select System Partition at the System Partition screen. 8. Continue with Compaq Server Diagnostics Compaq Server Diagnostics will be run from the Upgrade Utility Selection Panel by pressing ESC from the server. 12. Remove the Compaq Server Diagnostics diskette from...
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... maintain the original system serial number when upgrading to the server installation guide or maintenance and service guide supplied with its own diskette. 4. The system will respond with "Updating system partition with "Collecting Migration Information..." Each upgrade kit is necessary. Disconnect all cables and power cables from the server. The screen will display. When completed, a confirmation "System partition update complete" will also display the serial number of the existing server onto the new I/O module. When this...
... maintain the original system serial number when upgrading to the server installation guide or maintenance and service guide supplied with its own diskette. 4. The system will respond with "Updating system partition with "Collecting Migration Information..." Each upgrade kit is necessary. Disconnect all cables and power cables from the server. The screen will display. When completed, a confirmation "System partition update complete" will also display the serial number of the existing server onto the new I/O module. When this...
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... ProLiant 8500 servers do not have a four-pin virtual power button J80 connector on the I/O module and rotate the top levers downward . 2. If your server is equipped with a three-segment virtual power button cable, refer to the "Removing the Virtual Power Button Cable" section at the end of this section. 1. These ProLiant servers use a threesegment virtual power button cable with this guide for further instructions before continuing with the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board...
... ProLiant 8500 servers do not have a four-pin virtual power button J80 connector on the I/O module and rotate the top levers downward . 2. If your server is equipped with a three-segment virtual power button cable, refer to the "Removing the Virtual Power Button Cable" section at the end of this section. 1. These ProLiant servers use a threesegment virtual power button cable with this guide for further instructions before continuing with the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board...
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... the new I/O module, make sure that the PCI/PCI-X expansion slot will support the I/O expansion board. For detailed PCI/PCI-X expansion slot information, see the "Supported I/O Expansion Boards" section of the slot . 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. Lift the PCI expansion board out of this kit. NOTE: Before installing the I/O expansion boards into the new I/O module provided with this guide. Removing PCI expansion boards from Slots 1 Through 9 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 for all PCI expansion boards in slots 1 through 9 4. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide...
... the new I/O module, make sure that the PCI/PCI-X expansion slot will support the I/O expansion board. For detailed PCI/PCI-X expansion slot information, see the "Supported I/O Expansion Boards" section of the slot . 2 4 3 1 Figure 4. Lift the PCI expansion board out of this kit. NOTE: Before installing the I/O expansion boards into the new I/O module provided with this guide. Removing PCI expansion boards from Slots 1 Through 9 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 for all PCI expansion boards in slots 1 through 9 4. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide...
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Removing PCI expansion boards from Slots 10 and 11 1. Lift the PCI expansion board out of the expansion slot . 2. 12 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide Removing PCI Expansion Boards from slots 10 and 11 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining PCI expansion board, if one is installed. Press down on the top of the PCI expansion slot release lever , and open the lever toward the rear of the slot . 1 3 2 Figure 5.
Removing PCI expansion boards from Slots 10 and 11 1. Lift the PCI expansion board out of the expansion slot . 2. 12 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide Removing PCI Expansion Boards from slots 10 and 11 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining PCI expansion board, if one is installed. Press down on the top of the PCI expansion slot release lever , and open the lever toward the rear of the slot . 1 3 2 Figure 5.
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... PCI-X Boards (3.3-V keying) 7-9 Industry Standard 64-bit 33-MHz PCI Boards (5.5-V keying) 10-11 Industry Standard 64-bit 33-MHz PCI, 66-MHz PCI, 66-MHz PCI-X, and 133-MHz PCI-X Boards (3.3-V keying) NOTE: Slots 10 and 11 are PCI Hot Plug-capable and will only operate as fast as the slowest board installed in either slot or at the maximum bus speed. Table 1 Supported I /O expansion boards. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 15 Supported I/O Expansion Boards All slots...
... PCI-X Boards (3.3-V keying) 7-9 Industry Standard 64-bit 33-MHz PCI Boards (5.5-V keying) 10-11 Industry Standard 64-bit 33-MHz PCI, 66-MHz PCI, 66-MHz PCI-X, and 133-MHz PCI-X Boards (3.3-V keying) NOTE: Slots 10 and 11 are PCI Hot Plug-capable and will only operate as fast as the slowest board installed in either slot or at the maximum bus speed. Table 1 Supported I /O expansion boards. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 15 Supported I/O Expansion Boards All slots...
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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 17 Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module 1. Open the air baffle . 1 3 2 4 Figure 9. Press on the top of the appropriate expansion slot release lever , and open the lever toward the rear of the expansion slot . 2. Preparing the hot-plug expansion slot for installation Remove the expansion slot cover . 3.
Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 17 Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module 1. Open the air baffle . 1 3 2 4 Figure 9. Press on the top of the appropriate expansion slot release lever , and open the lever toward the rear of the expansion slot . 2. Preparing the hot-plug expansion slot for installation Remove the expansion slot cover . 3.
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Remove the expansion slot cover . 3. Preparing the expansion slot for an easier installation. 1. Compaq recommends installing the board in slots 7 through 9. Open the air baffle . 1 2 3 4 Figure 12. 20 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide Installing the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition Board If you are installing a Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board, follow these procedures. Otherwise, continue with the "Completing the Upgrade" section of the expansion slot . 2. NOTE: The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board can be installed in...
Remove the expansion slot cover . 3. Preparing the expansion slot for an easier installation. 1. Compaq recommends installing the board in slots 7 through 9. Open the air baffle . 1 2 3 4 Figure 12. 20 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide Installing the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition Board If you are installing a Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board, follow these procedures. Otherwise, continue with the "Completing the Upgrade" section of the expansion slot . 2. NOTE: The Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board can be installed in...
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... Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 5. Slide the server into the rack. 6. Connecting the cable management arm NOTE: For clarity, the cable management arm is installed, do not connect the mouse and keyboard cables to the board. 2. Secure the server to the server , and secure it using the thumbscrew . 1 2 Figure 17. Connecting the Cable Management Arm and Cables 1. These signals are provided via the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable. IMPORTANT: If a Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board...
... Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 5. Slide the server into the rack. 6. Connecting the cable management arm NOTE: For clarity, the cable management arm is installed, do not connect the mouse and keyboard cables to the board. 2. Secure the server to the server , and secure it using the thumbscrew . 1 2 Figure 17. Connecting the Cable Management Arm and Cables 1. These signals are provided via the ProLiant DL760 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition adapter cable. IMPORTANT: If a Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board...
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... "Restoring Migration Information". With the ProLiant 8500 I /O Module 1. Verify the server serial number displayed matches the serial number you recorded earlier. 2. The screen will display followed by pressing the letter R. Confirm the new service number matches the number on the service number label located on the top of the server. Remove the diskette and press any key to access the RBSU configuration utility screen. 1. Exit RBSU. The upgrade is correct. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 25 Transferring the Serial Number...
... "Restoring Migration Information". With the ProLiant 8500 I /O Module 1. Verify the server serial number displayed matches the serial number you recorded earlier. 2. The screen will display followed by pressing the letter R. Confirm the new service number matches the number on the service number label located on the top of the server. Remove the diskette and press any key to access the RBSU configuration utility screen. 1. Exit RBSU. The upgrade is correct. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 25 Transferring the Serial Number...
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... power button cable is located in the module stop latch. 3. Pull the media module out of the chassis . 1 2 3 4 Figure 18. Press in the media module. Each segment of the option board. NOTE: Refer to the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide for additional information on the media module and rotate the top of the virtual power button cable is labeled A through C and has factory-installed self-adhesive cable guides. Removing...
... power button cable is located in the module stop latch. 3. Pull the media module out of the chassis . 1 2 3 4 Figure 18. Press in the media module. Each segment of the option board. NOTE: Refer to the Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide for additional information on the media module and rotate the top of the virtual power button cable is labeled A through C and has factory-installed self-adhesive cable guides. Removing...
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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 29 8. Connecting the Power On/Standby switch connector 9. Set the media module aside. Connect the Power On/Standby switch connector to the media board in the media module. Figure 23. Cable segment A is now removed.
Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 29 8. Connecting the Power On/Standby switch connector 9. Set the media module aside. Connect the Power On/Standby switch connector to the media board in the media module. Figure 23. Cable segment A is now removed.
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34 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 4. Disconnect the four-pin connector of cable segment C through the air baffle Disconnecting cable segment C from the virtual power button J12 connector on the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board. Pass the four-pin connector end of cable segment C from the Remote Insight LightsOut Edition board 5. Figure 31. Passing cable segment C through the hole in the air baffle as shown. 2 1 Figure 32.
34 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 4. Disconnect the four-pin connector of cable segment C through the air baffle Disconnecting cable segment C from the virtual power button J12 connector on the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board. Pass the four-pin connector end of cable segment C from the Remote Insight LightsOut Edition board 5. Figure 31. Passing cable segment C through the hole in the air baffle as shown. 2 1 Figure 32.
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Index B backup of server data 4 buses, PCI balancing 16 slot assignments 13 C cable management arm connecting 24 removing 8 cables connecting 24 virtual power button 26 cautions, grounding methods 3 Compaq Insight Manager, installing 4 Compaq Remote Deployment Utility 5 Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board installing 20 virtual power button cable 9, 26 Compaq Server Diagnostics 6 Compaq Support Paqs (CSPs) 5 configuration, server 4 E electrical safety warnings 3 Environmental Variables (EVs) 7 expansion boards removing 8 support for 1 transferring I/O 11 G grounding methods 3 H ...
Index B backup of server data 4 buses, PCI balancing 16 slot assignments 13 C cable management arm connecting 24 removing 8 cables connecting 24 virtual power button 26 cautions, grounding methods 3 Compaq Insight Manager, installing 4 Compaq Remote Deployment Utility 5 Compaq Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board installing 20 virtual power button cable 9, 26 Compaq Server Diagnostics 6 Compaq Support Paqs (CSPs) 5 configuration, server 4 E electrical safety warnings 3 Environmental Variables (EVs) 7 expansion boards removing 8 support for 1 transferring I/O 11 G grounding methods 3 H ...
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... 4 transferring expansion boards 11 upgrade overview 1 upgrade precautions 3 Power On/Standy switch 28 powering down procedures 7 ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Kit Support Software CD 5 R RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) final procedures 23 server preparation 4 transferring expansion boards 11 upgrade overview 1 upgrade precautions 3 Remote Deployment Utility 5 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board installing 20 virtual power button cable 9, 26 removing cable management arm 8 I/O module 9 media module 26 PCI expansion boards 8, 11 virtual power button cable 26 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU...
... 4 transferring expansion boards 11 upgrade overview 1 upgrade precautions 3 Power On/Standy switch 28 powering down procedures 7 ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Kit Support Software CD 5 R RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) final procedures 23 server preparation 4 transferring expansion boards 11 upgrade overview 1 upgrade precautions 3 Remote Deployment Utility 5 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition board installing 20 virtual power button cable 9, 26 removing cable management arm 8 I/O module 9 media module 26 PCI expansion boards 8, 11 virtual power button cable 26 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU...