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Part Number: 614066-002 February 2011 Edition: 2 This guide refers to the original component documentation, which should be available during installation, configuration, and maintenance operations. HP Cluster Platform ProLiant G6 and G7 Server Overview Abstract This document provides an overview of the core infrastructure components for all HP Cluster Platform models and associated platforms for experienced hardware administrators of large-scale computer systems and for HP Global Service representatives.
Part Number: 614066-002 February 2011 Edition: 2 This guide refers to the original component documentation, which should be available during installation, configuration, and maintenance operations. HP Cluster Platform ProLiant G6 and G7 Server Overview Abstract This document provides an overview of the core infrastructure components for all HP Cluster Platform models and associated platforms for experienced hardware administrators of large-scale computer systems and for HP Global Service representatives.
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...174; servers are used as a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. This section presents information for the ProLiant Intel® Xeon® servers: • Front and rear views • InfiniBand HCA PCI slot assignment • Specific cable management instructions, if necessary • HP Cluster Platform specific maintenance instructions, if applicable HP ProLiant DL160 G6 Server The HP ProLiant DL160 G6 Server is also available in HP Cluster Platform solutions only. The server is used in a two-drive LFF model, a four-drive non-hot...
...174; servers are used as a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. This section presents information for the ProLiant Intel® Xeon® servers: • Front and rear views • InfiniBand HCA PCI slot assignment • Specific cable management instructions, if necessary • HP Cluster Platform specific maintenance instructions, if applicable HP ProLiant DL160 G6 Server The HP ProLiant DL160 G6 Server is also available in HP Cluster Platform solutions only. The server is used in a two-drive LFF model, a four-drive non-hot...
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... HP ProLiant servers (rack) 7 Off = Drive is activated. Blue = Identification is not active. Amber = System health is being managed remotely. Flashing green = Network link and activity exist. Flashing green = Network link and activity exist. Flashing blue = System is degraded (non-critical). Red = System health is no power to the system. Off = No network link exists. There is critical. Green = Network link exists. Item Description 1 Optical drive LED 2 Health LED 3 NIC 1 activity LED 4 NIC 2 activity LED 5 Hard drive activity LED 6 Power button...
... HP ProLiant servers (rack) 7 Off = Drive is activated. Blue = Identification is not active. Amber = System health is being managed remotely. Flashing green = Network link and activity exist. Flashing green = Network link and activity exist. Flashing blue = System is degraded (non-critical). Red = System health is no power to the system. Off = No network link exists. There is critical. Green = Network link exists. Item Description 1 Optical drive LED 2 Health LED 3 NIC 1 activity LED 4 NIC 2 activity LED 5 Hard drive activity LED 6 Power button...
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...Drive activity LED Status Blue = Drive identified Amber = Drive failure Off = No fault-process activity Flashing green = Drive activity Off = No drive activity Rear panel components (DL160 G6) The figure shown in a hot-plug power supply model. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Power supply cable connector Serial connector Video connector USB connectors (2) NIC 2 connector Dedicated management connector (optional) Low-profile PCI expansion card slot Full-height/full-length PCI expansion card slot T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver PCI cage thumbscrews (2) NIC 1 connector HP ProLiant servers...
...Drive activity LED Status Blue = Drive identified Amber = Drive failure Off = No fault-process activity Flashing green = Drive activity Off = No drive activity Rear panel components (DL160 G6) The figure shown in a hot-plug power supply model. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Power supply cable connector Serial connector Video connector USB connectors (2) NIC 2 connector Dedicated management connector (optional) Low-profile PCI expansion card slot Full-height/full-length PCI expansion card slot T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver PCI cage thumbscrews (2) NIC 1 connector HP ProLiant servers...
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... Server documentation For server-specific information, see the HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server User Guide and the HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). Under servers, select ProLiant ML/DL and TC series servers, and then select HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server series. HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server The HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server is used for PCIe card wattages greater than 75W. The cable supplied with an HP power cable. Front panel components (DL380 G7) • SFF hard drive model...
... Server documentation For server-specific information, see the HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server User Guide and the HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). Under servers, select ProLiant ML/DL and TC series servers, and then select HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server series. HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server The HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server is used for PCIe card wattages greater than 75W. The cable supplied with an HP power cable. Front panel components (DL380 G7) • SFF hard drive model...
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... Mouse connector (green) NIC 2 connector Access panel thumbscrew (captive) Serial connector (teal) Low-profile/half-length expansion slot Full-height/full-length expansion slot T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver PCI cage thumbscrew Video connector HP Lights-Out 100i Management LAN connector USB connectors (2) NIC 1 connector Rear panel LEDs and buttons (DL165 G6) Item Description 1 NIC activity LED 2 NIC link LED 3 LAN activity LED 4 LAN speed LED 5 UID button/LED Status Green = Activity exists. Amber = The LAN connection exists and is using a GbE link. Off = No connection exists...
... Mouse connector (green) NIC 2 connector Access panel thumbscrew (captive) Serial connector (teal) Low-profile/half-length expansion slot Full-height/full-length expansion slot T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver PCI cage thumbscrew Video connector HP Lights-Out 100i Management LAN connector USB connectors (2) NIC 1 connector Rear panel LEDs and buttons (DL165 G6) Item Description 1 NIC activity LED 2 NIC link LED 3 LAN activity LED 4 LAN speed LED 5 UID button/LED Status Green = Activity exists. Amber = The LAN connection exists and is using a GbE link. Off = No connection exists...
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... a control node and utility node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. Front panel components (DL385 G7) Item 1 2 Description Quick release levers (2) Serial number label HP ProLiant servers (rack) 39 LP denotes low profile. • The PCIe x16 riser supports a maximum power of features and specifications, see the HP ProLiant DL385 Generation 7 (G7) QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13594_na/13594_na.pdf). • For installation and service information, see the server documentation...
... a control node and utility node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. Front panel components (DL385 G7) Item 1 2 Description Quick release levers (2) Serial number label HP ProLiant servers (rack) 39 LP denotes low profile. • The PCIe x16 riser supports a maximum power of features and specifications, see the HP ProLiant DL385 Generation 7 (G7) QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13594_na/13594_na.pdf). • For installation and service information, see the server documentation...
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... see the HP ProLiant DL585 G6 Server User Guide and HP ProLiant DL585 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). HP ProLiant DL585 G6 Server documentation For server-specific information, see the server documentation: • For a complete list of 225W with an HP power cable. HL/FH 3 - This cable must be used as a control node, utility node, or compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. HP ProLiant servers (rack) 42 PCI expansion slot definitions (DL385 G7) Always install an InfiniBand PCIe HCA in slot 1 of the PCI cards...
... see the HP ProLiant DL585 G6 Server User Guide and HP ProLiant DL585 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). HP ProLiant DL585 G6 Server documentation For server-specific information, see the server documentation: • For a complete list of 225W with an HP power cable. HL/FH 3 - This cable must be used as a control node, utility node, or compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. HP ProLiant servers (rack) 42 PCI expansion slot definitions (DL385 G7) Always install an InfiniBand PCIe HCA in slot 1 of the PCI cards...
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... chassis. Item Description 4 Power supply cable connector 2 PCI expansion slot definitions (SL2x170z G6) The HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 Server has one server only. The HP Cluster Platform supports the following two models of features and specifications, see the HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13713_na/13713_na.html). • For installation and service information, see the HP ProLiant SL6000/6500 Scalable System User Guide and the HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide...
... chassis. Item Description 4 Power supply cable connector 2 PCI expansion slot definitions (SL2x170z G6) The HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6 Server has one server only. The HP Cluster Platform supports the following two models of features and specifications, see the HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13713_na/13713_na.html). • For installation and service information, see the HP ProLiant SL6000/6500 Scalable System User Guide and the HP ProLiant SL390s G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide...
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... (1U) server Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Power/system health LED SFP+/10 GigE activity LED SFP+/10 GigE link LED Health LED NIC 1/iLO activity LED NIC 1/iLO speed LED iLO network activity LED Status Green-System on and normal Amber-System is off , and no failure occurs prior to manage and control an InfiniBand fabric. Green-Linking Off-No connection exists. Flashing green-Network data activity exists. Item Description 12 QSFP/InfiniBand activity LED* 13 UID LED button Status Amber-Logical link established Flashing amber-Activity...
... (1U) server Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Power/system health LED SFP+/10 GigE activity LED SFP+/10 GigE link LED Health LED NIC 1/iLO activity LED NIC 1/iLO speed LED iLO network activity LED Status Green-System on and normal Amber-System is off , and no failure occurs prior to manage and control an InfiniBand fabric. Green-Linking Off-No connection exists. Flashing green-Network data activity exists. Item Description 12 QSFP/InfiniBand activity LED* 13 UID LED button Status Amber-Logical link established Flashing amber-Activity...
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... LED 12 QSFP/InfiniBand activity LED* 13 UID LED button Status Green-LAN connection using a GbE link Amber-LAN connection using a 10 Mbps/100 Mbps link Off-No LAN connection exists. Green-Physical link negotiated Off-No connection exists. The amber LED indicates if the InfiniBand port has been configured by an Active Subnet manager. Off-No network data activity exists, or no connection exists. Rear panel components (SL390s G7) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Fan 8 Fan 7 SLAPM interface Power supply 4 Fan 4 Fan 3 Fan 1 Fan 2 Power supply 1 Power supply 2 HP ProLiant servers...
... LED 12 QSFP/InfiniBand activity LED* 13 UID LED button Status Green-LAN connection using a GbE link Amber-LAN connection using a 10 Mbps/100 Mbps link Off-No LAN connection exists. Green-Physical link negotiated Off-No connection exists. The amber LED indicates if the InfiniBand port has been configured by an Active Subnet manager. Off-No network data activity exists, or no connection exists. Rear panel components (SL390s G7) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Fan 8 Fan 7 SLAPM interface Power supply 4 Fan 4 Fan 3 Fan 1 Fan 2 Power supply 1 Power supply 2 HP ProLiant servers...
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Item Description 12 Fan 5 power LED 13 Fan 6 power LED Status Off-Normal Amber-Fan has failed. HP ProLiant Scalable Servers (AMD Opteron) Several AMD Opteron servers are used as a control node and a compute node in this section includes the following additional information for the ProLiant AMD Opteron servers: • Front and rear views • InfiniBand HCA PCI slot assignment • Specific cable management instructions, if necessary • HP Cluster Platform specific maintenance instructions, if applicable HP SL series-based Cluster Platforms require the use of features and...
Item Description 12 Fan 5 power LED 13 Fan 6 power LED Status Off-Normal Amber-Fan has failed. HP ProLiant Scalable Servers (AMD Opteron) Several AMD Opteron servers are used as a control node and a compute node in this section includes the following additional information for the ProLiant AMD Opteron servers: • Front and rear views • InfiniBand HCA PCI slot assignment • Specific cable management instructions, if necessary • HP Cluster Platform specific maintenance instructions, if applicable HP SL series-based Cluster Platforms require the use of features and...
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...supply cable connector 2 PCI expansion slot definitions (SL165z G7) The HP ProLiant SL165z G6 Server has one x16 PCIe slot on this server. Green = Linking at 100 Mbps speed Off = No connection exists, or linking at 10 Mbps speed. Off = The system is powered off , and no failure was detected prior to system power down. Amber = The LAN connection is detected. Off = No network data activity exists, or no failure is using a GbE link. Item 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Management connector activity LED (iLO) Management connector link LED (iLO) NIC activity LED NIC speed LED Power button/LED...
...supply cable connector 2 PCI expansion slot definitions (SL165z G7) The HP ProLiant SL165z G6 Server has one x16 PCIe slot on this server. Green = Linking at 100 Mbps speed Off = No connection exists, or linking at 10 Mbps speed. Off = The system is powered off , and no failure was detected prior to system power down. Amber = The LAN connection is detected. Off = No network data activity exists, or no failure is using a GbE link. Item 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Management connector activity LED (iLO) Management connector link LED (iLO) NIC activity LED NIC speed LED Power button/LED...
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... a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 Server Blade documentation For server blade-specific information, see the server blade documentation: • For a complete list of features and specifications, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c Server Blade QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13294_na/13294_na.html). • For installation and service information, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 User Guide and the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 Server Maintenance...
... a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 Server Blade documentation For server blade-specific information, see the server blade documentation: • For a complete list of features and specifications, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c Server Blade QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13294_na/13294_na.html). • For installation and service information, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 User Guide and the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G6 Server Maintenance...
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... specifications, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c Server Blade QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13748_div/13748_div.pdf). • For installation and service information, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 User Guide and the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade The HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade is used as a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations...
... specifications, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c Server Blade QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13748_div/13748_div.pdf). • For installation and service information, see the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 User Guide and the HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade The HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade is used as a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations...
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... the HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade User Guide and the HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). Front panel components (BL460c G7) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description SUV connector* Serial label pull tab Release button Server blade release lever Power On/Standby button Hard drive bay 1 Hard drive bay 2 *The SUV connector and the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable are supported in HP Cluster Platform configurations. The HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade is used as a control node, a utility...
... the HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade User Guide and the HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/manuals). Front panel components (BL460c G7) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description SUV connector* Serial label pull tab Release button Server blade release lever Power On/Standby button Hard drive bay 1 Hard drive bay 2 *The SUV connector and the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable are supported in HP Cluster Platform configurations. The HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade is used as a control node, a utility...
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... HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade The HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade is used as a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. Front panel components (BL465c G7) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Serial label pull tab SUV connector* Server blade release button Power On/Standby button Server blade release lever Hard drive bays * The SUV connector and the HP c-Class Blade SUV cable are for some server configuration and diagnostic procedures. HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade documentation For server blade-specific...
... HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade The HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade is used as a control node, a utility node, and a compute node in HP Cluster Platform configurations. Front panel components (BL465c G7) Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Serial label pull tab SUV connector* Server blade release button Power On/Standby button Server blade release lever Hard drive bays * The SUV connector and the HP c-Class Blade SUV cable are for some server configuration and diagnostic procedures. HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade documentation For server blade-specific...
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... have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller: • See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage...
... have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller: • See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage...
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... Guide-The servers are installed in the cluster. Support and other resources 87 Read and follow the server safety information before performing any server maintenance operation, such as removing a server from a cluster rack or installing PCI cards, read the safety information provided in HP Cluster Platform do not always use the rack-mount kits and cable management systems that are designed to review and make note of the rack power distribution information. • Server Documentation-The HP Cluster Platform ships with a full documentation set of cabling tables...
... Guide-The servers are installed in the cluster. Support and other resources 87 Read and follow the server safety information before performing any server maintenance operation, such as removing a server from a cluster rack or installing PCI cards, read the safety information provided in HP Cluster Platform do not always use the rack-mount kits and cable management systems that are designed to review and make note of the rack power distribution information. • Server Documentation-The HP Cluster Platform ships with a full documentation set of cabling tables...
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... G6 Server 47, 52 HP ProLiant SL6500 G6 Server 47 HP Systems Insight Display 19, 23, 36 HP technical support 85 HP website 85 HP, contacting 85 I iLO 2 activity LED 9, 22, 35, 38 iLO 2 connector 21, 37 iLO 2 link LED 9, 22, 35 iLO connector 25, 34, 40 iLO NIC LED 22, 26, 41, 46 important safety information 87 InfiniBand 68, 69 Intel® servers, supported 6, 47, 70 interconnect bay numbering 67 internal health LED 7, 44 introduction 5 IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface...
... G6 Server 47, 52 HP ProLiant SL6500 G6 Server 47 HP Systems Insight Display 19, 23, 36 HP technical support 85 HP website 85 HP, contacting 85 I iLO 2 activity LED 9, 22, 35, 38 iLO 2 connector 21, 37 iLO 2 link LED 9, 22, 35 iLO connector 25, 34, 40 iLO NIC LED 22, 26, 41, 46 important safety information 87 InfiniBand 68, 69 Intel® servers, supported 6, 47, 70 interconnect bay numbering 67 internal health LED 7, 44 introduction 5 IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface...
