HP BL685C User Manual
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 5 Server Blade
User Guide
Part Number 457431-001
October 2007 (First Edition)
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Audience assumptions
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems.
HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.
Contents
Component identification............................................................................................................... 6
Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 6
Front panel LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 7
SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs................................................................................................................... 8
SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations ................................................................................................ 8
System board components.......................................................................................................................... 9
Mezzanine connector definitions ..................................................................................................... 10
DIMM slots ................................................................................................................................... 11
System maintenance switch............................................................................................................. 11
System maintenance switch procedures ............................................................................................11
Local I/O cable ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Operations................................................................................................................................. 14
Power up the server blade........................................................................................................................ 14
Power down the server blade.................................................................................................................... 14
Remove the server blade .......................................................................................................................... 15
Remove the access panel.......................................................................................................................... 15
Install the access panel............................................................................................................................. 16
Remove the DIMM baffle.......................................................................................................................... 16
Install the DIMM baffle............................................................................................................................. 16
Setup......................................................................................................................................... 18
Overview ...............................................................................................................................................18
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure ...........................................................................................18
Installing server blade options................................................................................................................... 18
Installing interconnect modules.................................................................................................................. 18
Interconnect device mapping .......................................................................................................... 19
Installing a server blade ........................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting to the network........................................................................................................................ 24
Completing the configuration.................................................................................................................... 24
Hardware options installation....................................................................................................... 25
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive option ....................................................................................................25
Processor option...................................................................................................................................... 26
Memory option ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Advanced ECC memory ................................................................................................................. 34
DIMM installation guidelines........................................................................................................... 34
DIMM population order.................................................................................................................. 34
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................................................... 34
Mezzanine card option............................................................................................................................ 35
HP Smart Array E200i Controller battery pack option .................................................................................. 36
Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 39
SAS cable routing ...................................................................................................................................39
Using the local I/O cable......................................................................................................................... 39
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices.................................................................. 39
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Accessing a server blade with local KVM .........................................................................................40
Accessing local media devices........................................................................................................ 40
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 42
Server blade deployment tools .................................................................................................................. 42
RBSU requirement for Linux deployment............................................................................................ 42
Software drivers and additional components..................................................................................... 42
HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced management ............................................................................... 43
Network-based PXE deployment ...................................................................................................... 43
Deployment methods...................................................................................................................... 45
Configuration tools.................................................................................................................................. 48
SmartStart software........................................................................................................................ 48
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility............................................................................................................ 49
Array Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................. 51
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays .............................................................................................51
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID........................................................................... 52
Management tools................................................................................................................................... 52
Automatic Server Recovery .............................................................................................................52
ROMPaq utility.............................................................................................................................. 52
iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology .........................................................................................53
Erase Utility ..................................................................................................................................53
StorageWorks library and tape tools................................................................................................ 53
HP Systems Insight Manager........................................................................................................... 53
Management Agents...................................................................................................................... 54
HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software ................................................................54
HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition............................................. 54
HP Insight Control Environment Suites............................................................................................... 55
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 55
USB support and functionality ......................................................................................................... 56
Diagnostic tools ...................................................................................................................................... 56
HP Insight Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 56
HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality ........................................................................................57
Integrated Management Log ...........................................................................................................57
Array Diagnostic Utility ..................................................................................................................57
Remote support and analysis tools............................................................................................................. 57
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition................................................................................................ 57
Web-Based Enterprise Service......................................................................................................... 58
Open Services Event Manager........................................................................................................ 58
Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 58
Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 58
ProLiant Support Packs ................................................................................................................... 59
Operating system version support.................................................................................................... 59
System Online ROM flash component utility ......................................................................................59
Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 59
Care Pack ....................................................................................................................................59
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 60
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................60
Pre-diagnostic steps ................................................................................................................................. 60
Important safety information............................................................................................................ 60
Symptom information ..................................................................................................................... 62
Prepare the server for diagnosis ......................................................................................................62
Service notifications................................................................................................................................. 63
Loose connections ...................................................................................................................................63
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Troubleshooting flowcharts .......................................................................................................................63
Start diagnosis flowchart ................................................................................................................64
General diagnosis flowchart ........................................................................................................... 65
Server blade power-on problems flowchart .......................................................................................67
POST problems flowchart ............................................................................................................... 69
OS boot problems flowchart ...........................................................................................................71
Server fault indications flowchart ..................................................................................................... 73
POST error messages and beep codes....................................................................................................... 75
Battery replacement .................................................................................................................... 76
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 77
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 77
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 77
FCC rating label............................................................................................................................ 77
Class A equipment......................................................................................................................... 77
Class B equipment......................................................................................................................... 77
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 78
Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 78
Cables................................................................................................................................................... 78
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).............................................................................................................. 79
European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................79
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 79
Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 80
BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 80
Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 81
Laser compliance .................................................................................................................................... 81
Battery replacement notice........................................................................................................................ 81
Taiwan battery recycling notice................................................................................................................. 82
Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 83
Preventing electrostatic discharge.............................................................................................................. 83
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 83
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 84
Environmental specifications ..................................................................................................................... 84
Server blade specifications....................................................................................................................... 84
Technical support........................................................................................................................ 85
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 85
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 85
Customer Self Repair ...............................................................................................................................85
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 93
Index......................................................................................................................................... 97
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Component identification
Front panel components
Item Description
1 Hard drive bay 2
2 Server blade handle
3 Server blade handle release button
4 Serial pull tab
5 Hard drive bay 1
6 Local I/O cable connector*
7 Power On/Standby button
* The local I/O cable connector is used with the local I/O cable to perform some server blade configuration and
diagnostic procedures.
Component identification 6
Front panel LEDs
Item Description Status
1 UID LED Blue = Identified
Blue flashing = Active remote management
Off = No active remote management
2 Health LED Green = Normal operation
Amber flashing = Degraded condition
Red flashing = Critical condition
3 NIC 1 LED* Green = Network linked
Green flashing = Network activity
Off = No link or activity
4 NIC 2 LED* Green = Network linked
Green flashing = Network activity
Off = No link or activity
5 NIC 3 LED* Green = Network linked
Green flashing = Network activity
Off = No link or activity
6 NIC 4 LED* Green = Network linked
Green flashing = Network activity
Off = No link or activity
7 System power LED Green = On
Amber = Standby (auxiliary power available)
* Actual NIC numbers depend on several factors, including the operating system installed on the server blade.
Off = Off
Component identification 7
SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs
Item Description
1 Fault/UID LED (amber/blue)
2 Online LED (green)
SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations
Online/activity
LED (green)
On, off, or flashing Alternating amber
On, off, or flashing Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a
On Amber, flashing
On Off The drive is online, but it is not active currently.
Flashing regularly
(1 Hz)
Flashing regularly
(1 Hz)
Fault/UID LED
Interpretation
(amber/blue)
The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been
and blue
regularly (1 Hz)
Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
Off Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the
received for this drive; it also has been selected by a
management application.
management application.
A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.
Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the
current operation and cause data loss.
The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity
expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has
been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do
not replace the drive until the expansion or migration is
complete.
current operation and cause data loss.
The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is undergoing
capacity expansion or stripe migration.
Component identification 8
Online/activity
LED (green)
Flashing irregularly Amber, flashing
Fault/UID LED
(amber/blue)
regularly (1 Hz)
Interpretation
The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert has been
received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Flashing irregularly Off The drive is active, and it is operating normally.
Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and
the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as
possible.
Off Amber, flashing
regularly (1 Hz)
A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.
Replace the drive as soon as possible.
Off Off The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an
array.
System board components
Item Description
1 Bezel LED connector
2 Processor socket 4
3 DIMM slots (Processor 4 memory banks G and H)
4 Processor socket 2 (populated)
5 DIMM slots (Processor 2 memory banks C and D)
6 Internal USB connector
7 Embedded dual-port NIC
8 Mezzanine connector 2 (Type I or Type II mezzanine)
9 Mezzanine connector 1 (Type I mezzanine only)
10 Enclosure connector 1
11 System board thumbscrew
12 Mezzanine connector 3 (Type I or Type II mezzanine)
Component identification 9
Item Description
13 Enclosure connector 2
14 System board thumbscrew
15 Embedded NIC
16 Embedded NIC
17 Smart Array E200i cache module (under mezzanine card 3)
18 SAS cable
19 Processor socket 1 (populated)
20 DIMM slots (Processor 1 memory banks A and B)
21 System battery
22 DIMM slots (Processor 3 memory banks E and F)
23 Processor socket 3
24 System board thumbscrew
25 System maintenance switch (SW2)
26 Hard drive backplane connector
The symbols correspond to the symbols located on the interconnect bays. For more information, see the
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 5 Server Blade Installation Instructions that ship with the server blade.
Mezzanine connector definitions
PCIe x8 mezzanine connectors support x16 cards at up to x8 speeds.
Item Connector Card support
Mezzanine connector 1 PCIe x8 Type I mezzanine card only
Mezzanine connector 2 PCIe x8 Type I or II mezzanine card
Mezzanine connector 3 PCIe x8 Type I or II mezzanine card
Component identification 10
DIMM slots
For installation guidelines and population order, see "Memory option (on page 33)."
System maintenance switch
Position Function Default
1* iLO 2 security override Off
2 Configuration lock Off
3 Reserved Off
4 Reserved Off
5* Password disabled Off
6* Reset configuration Off
7 Reserved Off
8 Reserved Off
*To access redundant ROM, set S1, S5, and S6 to ON.
System maintenance switch procedures
When you perform troubleshooting steps, this guide may instruct you to perform the following procedures:
• Clear the system configuration.
• Access the redundant ROM.
To complete these procedures, you must change physical settings on the system maintenance switch.
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Clearing the system configuration
RBSU can be used to restore the factory default configuration. For more information, see "HP ROM-Based
Setup Utility (on page 49)." If the system is unable to boot into RBSU, use the following steps to clear the
system configuration:
1. Power down the server blade (on page 14).
2. Remove the server blade (on page 15).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 15).
4. Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to on.
5. Install the access panel (on page 16).
6. Install the server blade in the enclosure and power up the server blade.
7. Wait for the POST message that prompts you to change the switch setting:
Maintenance switch detected in the "On" position.
Power off the server and turn switch to the "Off" position.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
9. Change position 6 of the system maintenance switch to off.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 7.
IMPORTANT: When the server blade boots after NVRAM is cleared, a delay of up to 2
minutes is normal. During this delay, the system appears non-functional. Do not attempt any
procedures during the delay.
Accessing the redundant ROM
If the system ROM is corrupted, the system automatically switches to the redundant ROM in most cases. If
the system does not automatically switch to the redundant ROM, perform the following steps:
1. Power down the server blade (on page 14).
2. Remove the server blade (on page 15).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 15).
4. Change positions 1, 5, and 6 of the system maintenance switch to on.
5. Install the access panel (on page 16).
6. Install the server blade in the enclosure and power up the server blade.
7. After the system beeps, repeat steps 1 through 3.
8. Change positions 1, 5, and 6 of system maintenance switch to off.
9. Repeat steps 5 and 6.
If both the current and backup versions of the ROM are corrupt, return the system board for a service
replacement.
To switch to the backup ROM when the System ROM is not corrupt, use RBSU.
Component identification 12
Local I/O cable
Item Connector Description
1 Server blade For connecting to the local I/O cable
connector on the server blade front panel
2 Video For connecting a video monitor
3 USB For connecting up to two USB devices
4 Serial For trained personnel to connect a null modem
serial cable and perform advanced diagnostic
procedures
Component identification 13
Operations
Power up the server blade
The Onboard Administrator initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server blade is installed.
If the default setting is changed, use one of the following methods to power up the server blade:
• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 2.
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
When the server blade goes from the standby mode to the full power mode, the system power LED
changes from amber to green.
For more information about the Onboard Administrator, see the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup
and Installation Guide on the documentation CD.
For more information about iLO 2, see "iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology (on page 53)."
Power down the server blade
Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup
of critical server data and programs.
Depending on the Onboard Administrator configuration, use one of the following methods to power down
the server blade:
• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 2.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
blade enters standby mode.
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enters standby mode.
• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade to
shut down.
This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and
the OS. It provides an emergency shutdown method in the event of a hung application.
IMPORTANT: When the server blade is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being
provided. To remove all power from the server blade, remove the server blade from the
enclosure.
After initiating a virtual power down command, be sure that the server blade goes into standby mode by
observing that the system power LED is amber.
Operations 14
Remove the server blade
1. Identify the proper server blade.
2. Power down the server blade (on page 14).
3. Remove the server blade.
4. Place the server blade on a flat, level work surface.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server blade
before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD.
Remove the access panel
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server blade (on page 14).
2. Remove the server blade (on page 15).
3. Lift the access panel latch and slide the access panel to the rear.
4. Remove the access panel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server blade
before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD.
Operations 15
Install the access panel
1. Place the access panel on top of the server blade with the hood latch open. Allow the panel to
extend past the rear of the server blade approximately 0.8 cm (0.2 in).
2. Engage the anchoring pin with the corresponding hole in the latch.
3. Push down on the hood latch. The access panel slides to a closed position.
Remove the DIMM baffle
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the server blade and the enclosure, install all DIMM baffles in
the proper location after adding or replacing DIMMs. DIMM baffles that are missing or
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server blade (on page 14).
2. Remove the server blade (on page 15).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 15).
4. Remove the DIMM baffle.
installed incorrectly can compromise server blade and enclosure cooling.
Install the DIMM baffle
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the server blade and the enclosure, install all DIMM baffles in
the proper location after adding or replacing DIMMs. DIMM baffles that are missing or
DIMM baffles for processor 1 and 2 memory banks have a single top gasket. DIMM baffles for processors
3 and 4 memory banks have a top and a side gasket.
1. Install the DIMM baffles:
installed incorrectly can compromise server blade and enclosure cooling.
Operations 16
o Install DIMM baffles for processor 1 and 3 memory banks with the R toward the front of the
server blade.
o Install DIMM baffles for processor 2 and 4 memory banks with the L toward the front of the
server blade.
2. Install the access panel (on page 16).
3. Install the server blade ("Installing a server blade" on page 19).
Operations 17
Setup
Overview
Installation of a server blade requires the following steps:
1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
2. Install any server blade options.
3. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
4. Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
5. Install a server blade.
6. Complete the server blade configuration.
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
The most current documentation for server blades and other HP BladeSystem components is available at
the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
).
• Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
• HP Business Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/support)
• HP Technical Documentation website (http://docs.hp.com)
Installing server blade options
Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server blade options, such as an additional
processor, hard drive, or mezzanine card.
Installing interconnect modules
For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the documentation that ships with the interconnect
module.
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Interconnect device mapping
To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay
corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals.
Server blade signal Interconnect bay Interconnect bay labels
NIC 1 (Embedded) 1
NIC 2 (Embedded) 2
NIC 3 (Embedded) 1
NIC 4 (Embedded) 2
Mezzanine 1 3 and 4
Mezzanine 2 5 and 6
Mezzanine 3 7 and 8
7 and 8
5 and 6
For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the
HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation
Installing a server blade
The HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure ships with four device bay shelves to support half-height devices.
To install a full-height device, remove the device bay shelf and the corresponding blanks.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade
or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component
or a blank.
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Installation is shown in the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.
Setup 19
For detailed information on the c7000 or other BladeSystem enclosures, see the appropriate enclosure
setup guide or server blade user guide.
Enclosure documentation is located at the HP website
(http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/80316-0-0-0-121.html
).
Server blade documentation is located at the HP website
(http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/
).
To install a server blade:
1. Remove the blank.
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.
3. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.
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4. Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side slightly to disengage the two tabs from
the divider wall, and then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise).
5. Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three tabs from the divider wall, and then
remove it from the enclosure.
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6. Remove the connector covers.
7. Prepare the server blade for installation.
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8. Install the server blade.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade
or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component
9. Install blanks in any empty bays:
or a blank.
a. Locate the coupler plate that ships with the server blade.
b. Install the coupler plate on top of the blank, and then slide the coupler plate forward until it locks
into place.
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c. Install the second blank onto the tabs on the coupler plate, and then slide the second blank back
until it locks into place.
d. Install the full-height blank into the device bay.
Connecting to the network
To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must be configured with network
interconnect devices to manage signals between the server blades and the external network.
Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-Thru
modules and switch modules. For more information about interconnect module options, see the HP
website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects
IMPORTANT: To connect to a network with a Pass-Thru module, always connect the Pass-Thru
module to a network device that supports Gigabit speed.
Completing the configuration
To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the overview card that ships with the
enclosure.
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Setup 24
Hardware options installation
Introduction
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive option
The server blade supports up to two hot-plug SAS or SATA drives.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade
or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component
To install the component:
1. Remove the hard drive blank.
or a blank.
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2. Prepare the hard drive.
3. Install the hard drive.
4. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs ("SAS and SATA hard drive
LEDs" on page 8).
5. Resume normal server blade operations.
Processor option
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board:
• Do not touch the processor socket contacts.
• Always install the processor socket cover after removing the processor from the socket.
• Do not tilt or slide the processor when lowering the processor into the socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor:
• Handle the processor only by the edges.
• Do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment,
multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
CAUTION: The server blade supports only two- or four-processor configurations. Always
populate processor sockets 1 and 2 with processors and heatsinks. To prevent overheating,
always populate processor sockets 3 and 4 with processors and heatsinks or processor socket
covers and heatsink blanks.
CAUTION: The heatsink thermal interface media is not reusable and must be replaced if the
heatsink is removed from the processor after it has been installed.
IMPORTANT: Processor sockets 1 and 2 must always be populated. If either processor socket
is empty, the server blade does not power up.
To install a processor:
1. Power down the server blade (on page 14).
2. Remove the server blade (on page 15).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 15).
4. Remove the heatsink blank. Retain the heatsink blank for future use.
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CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may
require replacing the system board.
5. Remove the processor socket protective cover. Retain the cover for future use.
CAUTION: Failure to completely open the processor retaining latch prevents the processor
from seating during installation, leading to hardware damage.
6. Open the processor retaining latch and the processor socket retaining bracket.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the processor remains inside the processor installation tool.
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7. If the processor has separated from the installation tool, carefully re-insert the processor in the tool.
8. Align the processor installation tool with the socket and install the processor.
CAUTION: The processor is designed to fit one way into the socket. Use the alignment guides
on the processor and socket to properly align the processor with the socket.
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9. Press down firmly until the processor installation tool clicks and separates from the processor, and
then remove the processor installation tool.
10. Close the processor retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch.
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