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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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... warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to follow directions could result in this material. The warranties for HP products are registered trademarks or trademarks of merchantability and fitness for incidental or consequential damages in the United States and/or...-Packard Company. Å WARNING: Text set forth in this document is subject to another language without notice. Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Second Edition (July 2004) Document Part Number: 5969-3188 All other countries. The information contained herein is provided "as constituting an...
... warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to follow directions could result in this material. The warranties for HP products are registered trademarks or trademarks of merchantability and fitness for incidental or consequential damages in the United States and/or...-Packard Company. Å WARNING: Text set forth in this document is subject to another language without notice. Technical Reference Guide HP workstation c8000 Second Edition (July 2004) Document Part Number: 5969-3188 All other countries. The information contained herein is provided "as constituting an...
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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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Excludes keyboard, mouse and display. 1-4 Technical Reference Guide 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) ...
Excludes keyboard, mouse and display. 1-4 Technical Reference Guide 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 I/O access 23W 78.4 Btu... Storage altitude (long-term) 0 - 4600 m (0 - 15,000 ft.) Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on primary power consumptions. A typical configuration includes: 1 CPU, 4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB), 700W power supply, 2 hard drives, 1 medium power AGP, and 1 optical drive. 2. High humidity levels can aggravate static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of...
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 I/O access 23W 78.4 Btu... Storage altitude (long-term) 0 - 4600 m (0 - 15,000 ft.) Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on primary power consumptions. A typical configuration includes: 1 CPU, 4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB), 700W power supply, 2 hard drives, 1 medium power AGP, and 1 optical drive. 2. High humidity levels can aggravate static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of...
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IEEE-1394 FireWire (not supported) Technical Reference Guide 1-7 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 ...
IEEE-1394 FireWire (not supported) Technical Reference Guide 1-7 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 B ; 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 A < Diagnostic LEDs = Transfer-of-control (TOC) button Technical Reference Guide 1-9
Serial connector B ; 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 A < Diagnostic LEDs = Transfer-of-control (TOC) button Technical Reference Guide 1-9
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... are finished, reboot 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 are satisfied with The Boot Console Handler (BCH), the user interface to perform any system configuration. Technical ... by interrupting the normal boot process ■ a serial console connection and terminal emulator. Accessing the BCH You can configure the HP workstation c8000 system with your remote device. Access via Keyboard and Graphics Monitor When you want to access the BCH.
... are finished, reboot 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 are satisfied with The Boot Console Handler (BCH), the user interface to perform any system configuration. Technical ... by interrupting the normal boot process ■ a serial console connection and terminal emulator. Accessing the BCH You can configure the HP workstation c8000 system with your remote device. Access via Keyboard and Graphics Monitor When you want to access the BCH.
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Using the terminal emulation software, connect to the serial console device. Paths All devices in the HP workstation c8000 are represented by paths in the BCH. Configure the terminal emulation software with a direct connection. 5. Accessory Card... 2 0/3/2/0.1.1 Hardware Connection IDE 0, master IDE 0, slave IDE 1, master IDE 1, slave 2-2 Technical Reference Guide System Configuration 3. The system display is redirected to the workstation with these settings: ❏ Baud rate: 9600 ❏ Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one) ❏ Flow Control: ...
Using the terminal emulation software, connect to the serial console device. Paths All devices in the HP workstation c8000 are represented by paths in the BCH. Configure the terminal emulation software with a direct connection. 5. Accessory Card... 2 0/3/2/0.1.1 Hardware Connection IDE 0, master IDE 0, slave IDE 1, master IDE 1, slave 2-2 Technical Reference Guide System Configuration 3. The system display is redirected to the workstation with these settings: ❏ Baud rate: 9600 ❏ Bits: 8 ❏ Parity: None ❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one) ❏ Flow Control: ...
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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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Download the firmware update from http://www.hp.com/bizsupport. Enter the product name in FwrVersion BCH command to download. Download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade. 3. c. Click the release notes for instructions ... the upgrade was successful. Select download drivers/software. System Configuration Firmware Upgrades To update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000).
Download the firmware update from http://www.hp.com/bizsupport. Enter the product name in FwrVersion BCH command to download. Download, unpack, and install the firmware upgrade. 3. c. Click the release notes for instructions ... the upgrade was successful. Select download drivers/software. System Configuration Firmware Upgrades To update the system and BMC firmware: 1. Execute the in the search field (HP workstation c8000).
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Always replace the cover(s) before turning the workstation on page 3-17. 1. Rotate the panel 3, pull up 4, and lift it 2. 3. Installing or Replacing Parts Removing and Replacing Access Panels To upgrade, remove or replace ...
Always replace the cover(s) before turning the workstation on page 3-17. 1. Rotate the panel 3, pull up 4, and lift it 2. 3. Installing or Replacing Parts Removing and Replacing Access Panels To upgrade, remove or replace ...
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..., then lift the DIMM out of the slot 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. If the removed memory is functional, store it in matched pairs of approved...removing or installing memory. 2. Installing or Replacing Parts Memory Modules The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory slots for future use the BCH Information menu (see : http://partsurfer.hp.com Removing Memory Modules 1. Removing DIMMs 3. You can be: ■ 256 MB ■ 512 MB ■ 1 GB ■ 2 GB ■ 4 GB DIMMs...
..., then lift the DIMM out of the slot 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. If the removed memory is functional, store it in matched pairs of approved...removing or installing memory. 2. Installing or Replacing Parts Memory Modules The HP workstation c8000 has eight memory slots for future use the BCH Information menu (see : http://partsurfer.hp.com Removing Memory Modules 1. Removing DIMMs 3. You can be: ■ 256 MB ■ 512 MB ■ 1 GB ■ 2 GB ■ 4 GB DIMMs...
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...place to force a DIMM into the slot. Holding the DIMM by its left and right edges, insert it into a slot backwards. 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 ... that the DIMMs are seated properly. 3. Replace the airflow guide and system access panel, reconnect all LEDs on the system. 4. Turn off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. When the module is correctly seated, the retainer clips will return to their fully upright...
...place to force a DIMM into the slot. Holding the DIMM by its left and right edges, insert it into a slot backwards. 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 ... that the DIMMs are seated properly. 3. Replace the airflow guide and system access panel, reconnect all LEDs on the system. 4. Turn off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. When the module is correctly seated, the retainer clips will return to their fully upright...
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... get this functionality with an SCSI or IDE controller card, connect the card with an LED activity cable to master (M) or slave (S). IDE Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to two IDE hard drives, attached to connect the LED activity cable (item 36). one for connecting hard drives, and the other for...
... get this functionality with an SCSI or IDE controller card, connect the card with an LED activity cable to master (M) or slave (S). IDE Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to two IDE hard drives, attached to connect the LED activity cable (item 36). one for connecting hard drives, and the other for...
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Installing or Replacing Parts SCSI Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to four SCSI hard drives attached to the hard drive(s). 3. Locate the SCSI cable connected to terminate the SCSI chain. These instructions should ...
Installing or Replacing Parts SCSI Drives The HP workstation c8000 supports up to four SCSI hard drives attached to the hard drive(s). 3. Locate the SCSI cable connected to terminate the SCSI chain. These instructions should ...
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Removing the airflow guide and fan Remove the Power Supply Follow the steps in the HP workstation c8000, follow these steps. Place the unit on page 3-25 to remove the power supply. 3-32 Technical Reference Guide Grasp the airflow guide 2 and lift it ...
Removing the airflow guide and fan Remove the Power Supply Follow the steps in the HP workstation c8000, follow these steps. Place the unit on page 3-25 to remove the power supply. 3-32 Technical Reference Guide Grasp the airflow guide 2 and lift it ...
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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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... Monitor troubleshooting ■ System logs and error messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide. The lights on removing and replacing system components. 4-2 Technical Reference Guide If the LEDs and log... instructions on the front and rear panels of the workstation change color and blink in this section before contacting HP support. Troubleshooting Overview The HP workstation c8000 includes several tools to : http://www.hp.com/bizsupport Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools...
... Monitor troubleshooting ■ System logs and error messages Identifying and Diagnosing Hardware Problems For basic troubleshooting tips, see the HP workstation c8000 Getting Started Guide. The lights on removing and replacing system components. 4-2 Technical Reference Guide If the LEDs and log... instructions on the front and rear panels of the workstation change color and blink in this section before contacting HP support. Troubleshooting Overview The HP workstation c8000 includes several tools to : http://www.hp.com/bizsupport Support resources include Web-based troubleshooting tools...
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... LEDs (Front and Rear Panel) The LAN Activity LED on the system. Troubleshooting LEDs Several LEDs are on the front and rear panels of the workstation (see figures on the system board. To get this functionality with an SCSI or IDE controller card, connect the card with IDE and SCSI drives...
... LEDs (Front and Rear Panel) The LAN Activity LED on the system. Troubleshooting LEDs Several LEDs are on the front and rear panels of the workstation (see figures on the system board. To get this functionality with an SCSI or IDE controller card, connect the card with IDE and SCSI drives...