HP ProLiant BL e-Class System
Setup and Installation Guide
May 2003 (Third Edition)
Part Number 249068-003
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HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Setup and Installation Guide
May 2003 (Third Edition)
Part Number 249068-003
Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... xi
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................ xi
Symbols on Equipment ..................................................................................................... xi
Rack Stability .................................................................................................................. xiii
Symbols in Text............................................................................................................... xiii
Related Documents.......................................................................................................... xiv
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................xiv
Technical Support ..................................................................................................... xiv
HP Website .................................................................................................................xv
Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................................xv
Reader’s Comments ..........................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1
System Features
ProLiant BL e-Class System Technology ....................................................................... 1-1
Hardware Features........................................................................................................... 1-3
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Features ............................................ 1-4
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Features ............................................................. 1-7
Software Deployment and Management Features......................................................... 1-11
Diagnostic Features ....................................................................................................... 1-14
Pre-Failure Warranty..................................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2
Planning the Installation
Optimum Environment.................................................................................................... 2-1
Rack Warnings ................................................................................................................ 2-2
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ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Warnings and Cautions............................2-4
Preparing for Software Deployment ................................................................................2-6
Rapid Deployment Pack............................................................................................2-6
Alternate Deployment Method..................................................................................2-6
Shipping Contents............................................................................................................2-6
Server Blade Enclosure .............................................................................................2-7
Rack Mounting Hardware .........................................................................................2-8
Server Blades.............................................................................................................2-9
Interconnect Trays.....................................................................................................2-9
Optional Installation Service..........................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3
Installing and Cabling the System
Installing the Interconnect Tray ....................................................................................... 3-2
Measuring with the Rack Template .................................................................................3-6
Installing the Rack Rails .................................................................................................. 3-8
Installing the Enclosure into the Rack ...........................................................................3-11
Cabling the ProLiant BL e-Class System ......................................................................3-14
Identifying Interconnect Tray Connectors...............................................................3-15
Cabling the Enclosure .............................................................................................3-18
Powering Up the ProLiant BL e-Class System..............................................................3-23
Powering Down the ProLiant BL e-Class System......................................................... 3-23
Powering Down a Server Blade ..............................................................................3-24
Powering Down the Enclosure ................................................................................ 3-25
Installing a Server Blade................................................................................................3-25
Removing a Server Blade ..............................................................................................3-29
Installing Additional Memory........................................................................................3-30
Attaching the Diagnostic Adapter.................................................................................. 3-35
Chapter 4
Deployment and Management
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Deployment Options.................................................4-2
Automated Deployment Using HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack....4-2
Alternate Deployment Methods ................................................................................4-3
Diagnostic Adapter.................................................................................................... 4-4
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Supported Software Utilities ....................................4-4
Supported Operating Systems ...................................................................................4-4
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ROM-Based Setup Utility......................................................................................... 4-5
Redundant ROM Support ......................................................................................... 4-6
Flashing the Server Blade ROM ............................................................................... 4-8
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator ....................................................... 4-10
Server Blade Event Messages................................................................................. 4-13
Insight Manager 7 ................................................................................................... 4-15
Survey Utility.......................................................................................................... 4-16
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (Option) Management Tools
and Utilities............................................................................................................. 4-16
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers............................................................ A-1
Federal Communications Commission Notice............................................................... A-1
Class A Equipment .................................................................................................. A-2
Class B Equipment................................................................................................... A-2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo,
United States Only ................................................................................................... A-3
Modifications ........................................................................................................... A-3
Cables....................................................................................................................... A-4
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) .................................................................................. A-4
Class A Equipment .................................................................................................. A-4
Class B Equipment................................................................................................... A-4
Mouse Compliance Statement........................................................................................ A-4
European Union Notice .................................................................................................. A-5
Japanese Notice .............................................................................................................. A-6
BSMI Notice................................................................................................................... A-6
Compliance with CDRH Regulations ............................................................................ A-7
Compliance with International Regulations ................................................................... A-7
Battery Replacement Notice........................................................................................... A-7
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Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................B-1
Grounding Methods.........................................................................................................B-2
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Appendix C
Error Messages
Appendix D
Troubleshooting
When the Enclosure Does Not Start ...............................................................................D-3
Enclosure Diagnostic Steps............................................................................................. D-4
When the Server Blade Does Not Start......................................................................... D-14
Server Blade Diagnostic Steps......................................................................................D-15
Problems After Initial Boot........................................................................................... D-19
Other Information Resources........................................................................................ D-20
Appendix E
LEDs and Switches
LEDs ............................................................................................................................... E-1
Enclosure Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................... E-2
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs ..................................................................................... E-3
Fan Health LEDs.................................................................................................... E-12
Server Blade and Diagnostic Adapter LEDs .......................................................... E-13
Switches........................................................................................................................E-15
Front Panel ............................................................................................................. E-16
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................. E-17
Server Blade Maintenance Switch ......................................................................... E-18
Appendix F
Specifications
Server Blade Enclosure....................................................................................................F-2
Hot-Plug Power Supply ...................................................................................................F-3
Appendix G
System Battery
Server Blade Battery Replacement .................................................................................G-1
Index
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List of Figures
1-1 ProLiant BL e-Class server blade enclosure with ProLiant BL e-Class server
blades (20)................................................................................................................. 1-3
1-2 ProLiant BL10e server blade .................................................................................... 1-7
1-3 ProLiant BL10e G2 server blade .............................................................................. 1-7
2-1 ProLiant BL e-Class standard rack mounting hardware ........................................... 2-8
2-2 The available interconnect trays ............................................................................... 2-9
3-1 Removing a hot-plug power supply.......................................................................... 3-2
3-2 Pulling the interconnect tray ejector levers............................................................... 3-3
3-3 Inserting the interconnect tray and engaging the interconnect tray levers................ 3-4
3-4 Installing a hot-plug power supply ........................................................................... 3-5
3-5 Measuring with the ProLiant BL e-Class rack template ........................................... 3-6
3-6 Marking the rack for ProLiant BL e-Class system installation................................. 3-7
3-7 Unlocking and adjusting a rack rail .......................................................................... 3-8
3-8 Inserting the rear of the rack rail............................................................................... 3-9
3-9 Inserting the front of the rack rail and engaging the locking gear .......................... 3-10
3-10 Installing the enclosure into the rack ...................................................................... 3-12
3-11 Removing a thumbscrew and hexagonal washer .................................................... 3-13
3-12 Replacing a thumbscrew, spring, and hexagonal washer........................................ 3-14
3-13 Interconnect switch connectors............................................................................... 3-15
3-14 RJ-21 patch panel connectors ................................................................................. 3-16
3-15 RJ-45 patch panel connectors ................................................................................. 3-17
3-16 Cabling the system with the interconnect switch.................................................... 3-20
3-17 Cabling the system with the RJ-21 patch panel ...................................................... 3-21
3-18 Cabling the system with the RJ-45 patch panel ...................................................... 3-21
3-19 Powering down the server blade ............................................................................. 3-24
3-20 Removing a single-bay server blade blank ............................................................. 3-26
3-21 Removing a five-bay server blade blank................................................................. 3-27
3-22 Installing a server blade .......................................................................................... 3-28
3-23 Removing a server blade......................................................................................... 3-29
3-24 ProLiant BL10e server blade DIMM socket keys .................................................. 3-31
3-25 ProLiant BL10e G2 server blade DIMM socket keys............................................. 3-32
3-26 Removing a DIMM................................................................................................. 3-33
3-27 Installing a DIMM .................................................................................................. 3-34
3-28 Attaching the diagnostic adapter............................................................................. 3-35
3-29 Connectors on the diagnostic adapter ..................................................................... 3-36
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E-1 Enclosure front panel LEDs ..................................................................................... E-2
E-2 Rear panel LEDS with interconnect switch.............................................................. E-3
E-3 Rear panel LEDs with RJ-21 patch panel................................................................. E-6
E-4 Rear panel LEDs with RJ-45 patch panel................................................................. E-9
E-5 Hot-plug fan health LEDs ...................................................................................... E-12
E-6 Server blade LEDs ................................................................................................. E-13
E-7 Diagnostic adapter LEDs........................................................................................ E-13
E-8 Enclosure front panel buttons................................................................................. E-16
E-9 Enclosure rear panel buttons .................................................................................. E-17
E-10 Server blade maintenance switches ........................................................................ E-18
G-1 Locating and removing the battery on the server blade ...........................................G-2
G-2 Installing the new battery .........................................................................................G-3
List of Tables
2-1 ProLiant BL e-Class Standard Rack Mounting Hardware ........................................2-8
2-2 Interconnect Tray Configurations ...........................................................................2-10
3-1 Interconnect Switch Connectors.............................................................................. 3-16
3-2 RJ-21 Patch Panel Connectors ................................................................................3-17
3-3 RJ-45 Patch Panel Connectors ................................................................................3-18
3-4 Cable Pinout (Sample for Server Blades 1 through 10 NIC 1) ...............................3-22
3-5 Cable Pinout for a Null-Modem Cable....................................................................3-23
3-6 Connectors on the Diagnostic Adapter.................................................................... 3-36
4-1 ROM-Based Setup Utility Default Settings ..............................................................4-5
4-2 Server Blade Event Messages .................................................................................4-13
D-1 Enclosure Diagnostic Steps ...................................................................................... D-5
D-2 Is the Power LED on Both Power Supplies Solid Green?........................................ D-5
D-3 Is the Fault LED on Both Power Supplies Off? .......................................................D-7
D-4 Is the Enclosure Power LED on the Rear Panel Green?........................................... D-9
D-5 Is the Enclosure Health LED on the Front of the Enclosure On?........................... D-10
D-6 Is the Local Management Console Displaying Information When Connected
to the Enclosure? ....................................................................................................D-11
D-7 Is the Integrated Administrator Health LED Green?.............................................. D-12
D-8 Is the Fan Health LED Green? ............................................................................... D-13
D-9 Server Blade Diagnostic Steps ............................................................................... D-15
D-10 Is the Power LED on the Server Blade Green? ......................................................D-16
D-11 Is the Health LED on the Server Blade Green?...................................................... D-17
D-12 Is the NIC 1 or NIC 2 LED on the Server Blade Illuminated?............................... D-18
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D-13 Is the Monitor Displaying Information When Connected to the Server Blade
Through the Diagnostic Adapter?.......................................................................... D-18
D-14 Problems After Initial Boot.................................................................................... D-19
D-15 Troubleshooting Resources.................................................................................... D-20
E-1 Enclosure Front Panel LEDs..................................................................................... E-2
E-2 Rear Panel LEDs with Interconnect Switch.............................................................. E-4
E-3 Rear Panel LEDs with RJ-21 Patch Panel ................................................................E-7
E-4 Rear Panel LEDs with RJ-45 Patch Panel ..............................................................E-10
E-5 Hot-Plug Fan Health LEDs.....................................................................................E-12
E-6 Server Blade and Diagnostic Adapter LEDs...........................................................E-14
E-7 Enclosure Front Panel Buttons................................................................................E-16
E-8 Enclosure Rear Panel Buttons................................................................................. E-17
E-9 Server Blade Maintenance Switches....................................................................... E-18
F-1 Enclosure Operating and Performance Specifications .............................................. F-2
F-2 Hot-Plug Power Supply Operating and Performance Specifications........................ F-3
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation and reference
information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the HP ProLiant
BL e-Class system.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
About This Guide
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult the documentation for specific details.
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Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.
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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents essential information to explain a concept
or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Related Documents
For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following
documents:
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration poster
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator User Guide
• ProLiant Integration Module for Altiris eXpress User Guide
• HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
• HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
• White paper: HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Overview and Planning
• White paper: Configuring a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) using Red
Hat Linux 7.2 on ProLiant Servers
• QuickSpecs
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality
improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the
nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide
Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website, www.hp.com.
Refer to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide for a list of information you need
before contacting HP.
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HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com.
Authorized Reseller
For the name of the nearest authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
suggestions by e-mail to ServerDocumentation@hp.com.
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System Features
The HP ProLiant BL e-Class server blade system offers space- and power-efficient
performance and serviceability in a 3U rack-mounted enclosure. This state-of-the-art
modular system supports rapid server configuration and deployment flexibility.
ProLiant BL e-Class System Technology
The ProLiant BL e-Class system offers the following key technological advantages:
•
Higher density for space efficiency (up to 280 single-processor ProLiant
BL e-Class server blades in a 42U rack)
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•
Rapid deployment and redeployment
— Snap-in, toolless installation of rack components and server blades
— Reduced number of rack components
— Interconnect tray options to customize network cabling
•
Power efficiency in an ultra-low voltage processor
•
Integrated remote management and Web-based systems management, including
headless operation
•
Support for ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack
— Graphical console for software installation
— Flexibility for imaging and scripted installs
— Simultaneous deployment of many servers with minimal network load
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• Configuration flexibility and scalability
— Support for partial rack and partial enclosure installations
— Compatibility with HP, Compaq branded, telco, and third-party racks
• • High availability
— Redundant hot-plug power supplies
— Redundant hot-plug fans
— Two embedded NICs available for LAN segmentation, network fault
Rapid servicing
— Modular component design enables easy upgrades and service
— Major components accessible from the front and rear of the enclosure
— Support for in-rack diagnostic methods
tolerance, or load balancing
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Hardware Features
The ProLiant BL e-Class system is comprised of a rack-mount server blade enclosure
that contains advanced electronics for managing up to 20 single-processor
ProLiant BL e-Class server blades.
Figure 1-1: ProLiant BL e-Class server blade enclosure
with ProLiant BL e-Class server blades (20)
System Features
The enclosure and server blade features described in the following sections are
standard on all ProLiant BL e-Class systems, unless otherwise specified.
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ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Features
Server blade enclosure features include:
•
3U height and standard 48 cm (19 in) width
•
Support for up to 20 server blades
•
Choice of interconnect tray option:
— Interconnect switch with four Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectors
— Patch panel with four RJ-21 connectors
— Patch panel with 40 RJ-45 connectors
•
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator for local and remote management
and monitoring
•
Redundant power
•
Redundant cooling
•
System health LEDs
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator features include:
•
Local and remote access to enclosure and server blade information
•
Secure Shell, Telnet, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Web access
•
Remote power on/off/reboot and Unit Identification (UID) controls
•
Access to any server blade remote console
•
Access to any server blade ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
•
Support for command line scripting
•
Upgradeable firmware
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Redundant Power
The server blade enclosure includes two 600-W redundant hot-plug power supplies
with:
•
1 + 1 redundancy
•
Integrated hot-plug capability
•
Autosensing input voltage range from 100 to 127 VAC and 200 to 240 VAC
•
Load-sharing across all server blades
Redundant Cooling
The server blade enclosure ships with four redundant hot-plug fans. These fans offer:
•
2 + 2 redundancy
•
Hot-swapping among all fan positions
•
Variable-speed fans
•
Individual fan status LEDs
System Features
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (Option)
The ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch benefits include:
•
Significant cable reduction (40 server blade NIC connections to 4 Gigabit
Ethernet uplink connectors)
•
Interconnect tray form factor that fits into server blade enclosure
•
Low wattage for maximum power efficiency
•
Compatibility with common core switches
•
Two separate switches providing redundant paths to each server blade
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System Health LEDs
System health information is displayed locally through a full set of system LEDs,
including:
• • Internal fan health LEDs
External health LEDs
— Fan health LED
— Enclosure health LED
— Server blade LEDs
— Power supply LEDs
— Integrated Administrator health LED
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ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Features
The ProLiant BL e-Class server blades are simple to install, deploy, and service. A
server blade that requires out-of-the-rack upgrades, service, or maintenance can be
easily replaced by another server blade.
Figure 1-2: ProLiant BL10e server blade
System Features
Figure 1-3: ProLiant BL10e G2 server blade
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System Features
All ProLiant BL e-Class server blades support server system architecture technology,
including the following:
•
Processor
•
Memory
•
Mass storage with Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology
(S.M.A.R.T.)
•
Server blade status and monitoring
•
Video
•
ROM
•
NICs
Processor
Each ProLiant BL10e server blade ships with an integrated ultra low voltage Intel®
Pentium® III processor with 512 K cache. Each ProLiant BL10e G2 server blade
ships with an integrated ultra-low voltage Intel Pentium M processor with 1 MB
cache.
CAUTION: The processor heatsink assembly is integrated into the system board
and cannot be removed.
Memory
The server blade supports the following memory features:
• • Registered SDRAM memory for the ProLiant BL10e server blade; Registered
DDR SDRAM memory for the ProLiant BL10e G2 server blade
For more information, refer to QuickSpecs located on the HP website:
www.hp.com
ECC memory
— Detects and corrects single-bit memory errors
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— Detects multi-bit memory errors
•
System memory expandable to 1 GB
•
Two DIMM slots
Mass Storage
The server blade ships with one ATA hard drive attached with screws. Each hard
drive features S.M.A.R.T.
S.M.A.R.T. is a drive-level function that notifies Insight Manager 7 of an impending
hard drive failure. S.M.A.R.T. is part of the Pre-Failure Warranty, and enables a
problematic drive to be replaced before the actual failure occurs.
Server Blade Status and Monitoring
A server blade provides the following status and monitoring features:
•
Server blade UID LED and button
•
Server blade health LED
System Features
•
Server blade network activity LEDs
•
Hard drive activity LED
•
Power button and LED
•
Diagnostic support through ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU), the Integrated
Management Log (IML), health driver, and Insight Manager 7
Diagnostic Adapter
Each server blade has a diagnostic connector that delivers the following capabilities
using the diagnostic adapter that ships with the enclosure:
•
USB connectivity for two USB devices including diskette drive, CD-ROM drive,
keyboard, and mouse
•
PS/2 connectivity for keyboard and mouse
•
Video connectivity through a standard 15-pin VGA connector
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• Serial connectivity using a DB-9 connector
Video
The ProLiant BL e-Class server blades support video through the diagnostic adapter.
Video features include:
•
Support for SVGA, VGA, and EGA graphics resolution
•
8-MB SDRAM video memory
ROM
ProLiant BL e-Class server blade ROM features include:
•
Redundant ROM support
•
Integrated RBSU support
•
ROMPaq Utility used to upgrade the system ROM
•
Hardware boot block protection
•
Remote ROM flash support
•
Bootable USB diskette drive
NICs
The two embedded NICs on the server blade have the following features:
•
Embedded 10/100-Mbps Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet NICs
•
Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support
•
Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
•
Auto-negotiation of 10/100-Mbps link speeds
•
Full-duplex Ethernet support
•
Teaming for network fault tolerance or load balancing (also known as port
bonding or trunking)
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Software Deployment and Management Features
HP offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support effective software
deployment and management. See Chapter 4, “Deployment and Management,” for
more detailed descriptions of the following:
•
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator
The ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator is a centralized management
and monitoring system for the ProLiant BL e-Class enclosure and server blades.
The Integrated Administrator acts as a combination terminal server and remote
power controller, enabling out-of-band, secure, serial console connections to all
server blades in the enclosure.
•
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
RBSU performs a wide range of configuration activities and provides access to
numerous settings, including those for system devices and operating system
selection.
•
Redundant ROM support
Each server blade has two 1-MB ROM images: one of which contains the current
version of the ROM, while the second contains a backup version of the ROM. If
the first ROM becomes corrupt, the system defaults to the backup version,
maximizing uptime and server availability.
•
Rapid Deployment Pack
Rapid Deployment Pack features include:
— A graphical deployment console which provides intuitive drag-and-drop
events, such as scripts and images, to deploy the operating systems and
applications on any combination of server blades installed in the enclosures
— Simultaneous deployment of multiple server blades
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— Advanced features that can detect and display server blades based on their
— The ability to set the deployment console to automatically install pre-defined
For more information about Rapid Deployment Pack, refer to an authorized
reseller, the Rapid Deployment CD that ships with the enclosure, or visit the HP
website:
•
Insight Manager 7
Insight Manager 7 is an easy-to-use, intuitive software utility designed for
collecting server information, including fault conditions, performance, security,
remote management, and recovery services.
•
Diagnostics Utility
The Diagnostics Utility displays information about a server blade’s hardware and
tests the system to ensure it is operating properly.
•
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
physical rack, enclosure, and bay locations
configurations on newly-installed server blades
www.hp.com
ASR-2 is a diagnostic/recovery feature that automatically restarts the server blade
in the event of a critical operating system failure.
•
Enclosure Self Recovery (ESR)
ESR, similar to ASR-2, is a self-monitoring reliability feature of the Integrated
Administrator. If the Integrated Administrator does not boot or hangs during
operation, ESR automatically resets the Integrated Administrator for an
attempted self-recovery. The server blades and interconnect tray are not affected
by ESR.
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Integrated Management Log (IML)
The IML provides a detailed log of key system events. This log, which also
monitors the server health log, is accessible by utilities, including Insight
Manager 7.
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System Features
• ROMPaq
ROMPaq enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option
ROMPaq utilities.
• • Online ROM Flash
Using the Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash with the Remote
Deployment Utility (RDU) console application, Remote ROM Flash enables you
to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) on a server from a remote location.
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (Option)
The ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch is one of three interconnect
tray options available for server blade network connections. The interconnect
switch concentrates the 40 10/100 Ethernet server blade network connections into
four Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectors. Each uplink can communicate with all
40 of the server network connections; thus, only one to all four of these
connectors may be used providing up to a 40-to-1 reduction in the number of
network cables connected to the enclosure. The interconnect switch is compatible
with industry standards and is fully pre-configured for immediate use.
For more information about these tools and utilities, see Chapter 4, “Deployment and
Management.”
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System Features
Diagnostic Features
The hardware, software, and firmware diagnostic tools that are available include:
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ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator
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Diagnostic adapter for local server blade access
Insight Manager 7
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Power-On Self Test (POST)
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Diagnostics Utility
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Survey Utility
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ROMPaq
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ECC memory
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S.M.A.R.T.
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Health monitoring LEDs
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Pre-Failure Warranty
ProLiant BL e-Class server blades include a Pre-Failure Warranty for the processors,
hard drives, and memory purchased from HP through authorized resellers. Under the
terms of its warranty, supported components are eligible for replacement before they
actually fail provided that you use Insight Manager 7 and that the server blade
determines that the supported components have degraded below predetermined
reliability thresholds within the product warranty period.
When Insight Manager 7 alerts you that a component may be eligible for Pre-Failure
Warranty replacement, follow the on-screen instructions or contact an authorized
service provider in the area. A status indicator on the Insight Manager 7 control panel
signals that a component is in a degraded condition and prompts you to replace the
component in its pre-failure condition.
For specific coverage information, refer to the warranty card that ships with the
ProLiant BL e-class server blades.
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Optimum Environment
For maximum performance and availability from the ProLiant BL e-Class system, be
sure that the operating environment meets the required specifications for the
following:
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Floor strength
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Space
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Power
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Electrical grounding
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Temperature
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Airflow
For detailed information on these requirements, refer to the HP ProLiant BL e-Class
System Overview and Planning white paper on the Documentation CD and at the HP
website:
www.hp.com
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Rack Warnings
Before installing the rack, observe the following warnings:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be
sure that:
• The rack is adequately stabilized before installing or removing a
component.
• Only one component is extended at a time.
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single-rack installation.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage,
AT LEAST two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An
empty 42U rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than
2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and may become unstable when being moved on its casters.
Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the
pallet; always handle the rack from both sides.
WARNING: When installing the enclosure in a telco rack, be sure that the rack
frame is adequately secured to the top and bottom of the building structure.
CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 Series rack, you must install the
high airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (for 42U rack) and P/N 157847-B21
(for 22U rack)] to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling and to prevent
damage to the equipment.
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