HP BL860c i4, BL870c i4, BL890c i4 User Manual
HP Integrity BL860c i4, BL870c i4 & BL890c i4 Server Blade User Service Guide
Abstract
This document contains specific information that is intended for users of this HP product.
HP Part Number: 5900-2673
Published: August 2013
Edition: 3
© Copyright 2012, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Acknowledgments
Intel, Pentium, Itanium, Intel Inside, and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Warranty
To get a copy of the warranty for this product see the warranty information website:
http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01865770/c01865770.pdf
Revision history
Document manufacturing
part number
Operating systems
supported
HP-UX5992-1083
HP-UX5900-2663
HP-UX5900-2673
Publication DateEdition numberSupported product
versions
December 2012FirstBL860c i4, BL870c i4 &
BL890c i4
May 2013SecondBL860c i4, BL870c i4 &
BL890c i4
August 2013ThirdBL860c i4, BL870c i4 &
BL890c i4
Contents
1 Overview..................................................................................................7
Server blade overview...............................................................................................................7
Server blade components..........................................................................................................8
2 Site preparation.........................................................................................9
Server blade dimensions and weight...........................................................................................9
Enclosure information................................................................................................................9
Enclosure environmental specifications.........................................................................................9
Sample Site Inspection Checklist...............................................................................................10
Power subsystem.....................................................................................................................12
ESD handling information........................................................................................................12
Unpacking and inspecting the server blade................................................................................12
Verifying site preparation....................................................................................................13
Inspect the shipping containers for damage...........................................................................13
Unpacking the server blade................................................................................................13
Verifying the inventory........................................................................................................13
Returning damaged equipment............................................................................................13
3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure................................................14
Installation sequence and checklist............................................................................................14
Installing and powering on the server blade...............................................................................14
Preparing the enclosure......................................................................................................14
Removing a c7000 device bay divider.............................................................................15
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider........................................16
Installing interconnect modules........................................................................................17
Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping.........................................................18
Installing the server blade into the enclosure..........................................................................19
Server blade power states...................................................................................................20
Powering on the server blade..........................................................................................21
Powering off the server blade..........................................................................................21
Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i4, BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations...............................21
Using iLO 3...........................................................................................................................25
Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO 3 MP...................................................................................25
UEFI Front Page.................................................................................................................26
Saving UEFI configuration settings...................................................................................28
Booting and installing the operating system...........................................................................28
Operating system is loaded onto the server blade..................................................................28
Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade.............................................................28
OS login prompt................................................................................................................28
Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager.....................................................29
4 Operating system procedures.....................................................................30
Operating systems supported on the server blade.......................................................................30
Installing the operating system onto the server blade...................................................................30
Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape device...........................................30
Installing the OS using HP Ignite-UX.....................................................................................31
Installing the OS using vMedia............................................................................................31
Configuring system boot options...............................................................................................32
Booting and shutting down HP-UX.............................................................................................32
Adding HP-UX to the boot options list...................................................................................32
HP-UX standard boot..........................................................................................................33
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Boot Manager.....................................................................33
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell...................................................................................34
Contents 3
Booting HP-UX in single-user mode.......................................................................................34
Booting HP-UX in LVM-maintenance mode.............................................................................34
Shutting down HP-UX..........................................................................................................34
5 Optional components................................................................................36
Partner blades........................................................................................................................36
Hot-plug SAS disk drives..........................................................................................................37
Installing internal components..................................................................................................38
Removing the access panel.................................................................................................38
Processor and heatsink module............................................................................................39
DIMMs.............................................................................................................................44
Mezzanine cards...............................................................................................................49
HP Smart Array P711m Controller.........................................................................................50
Supercap pack mounting kit...........................................................................................51
Installing the Supercap mounting bracket..........................................................................51
Installing the P711m controller board................................................................................52
Installing the Supercap Pack...........................................................................................53
Replacing the access panel.................................................................................................54
Upgrading a conjoined configuration...................................................................................54
Procedure summary.......................................................................................................54
Upgrade kit contents......................................................................................................55
Before getting started.....................................................................................................55
Supported operating systems.....................................................................................56
Minimum firmware versions........................................................................................56
Determining your current firmware revisions..................................................................56
Rules for server blade internal components...................................................................60
Upgrading the original server.........................................................................................61
Existing server blade check........................................................................................61
Adding resources.....................................................................................................62
Final hardware check................................................................................................68
Booting the operating system.....................................................................................69
Warranty registration................................................................................................69
Support.......................................................................................................................69
Blade link and system information parameters...................................................................70
Operating System Licenses.............................................................................................70
The Quick Boot option...................................................................................................71
Possible changes due to VC profile mapping on the upgraded blade server..........................72
FC SAN connections.................................................................................................72
FCoE SAN connections.............................................................................................73
Ethernet network connections.....................................................................................74
Preserving VC-assigned MAC addresses in HP-UX by enabling Portable Image......................75
Pre-Upgrade Procedure for PI.....................................................................................76
Post-Upgrade Procedure for PI....................................................................................76
6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................78
Methodology.........................................................................................................................78
General troubleshooting methodology..................................................................................78
Executing recommended troubleshooting methodology ..........................................................80
Basic and advanced troubleshooting tables...........................................................................81
Troubleshooting tools..............................................................................................................84
Controls and ports.............................................................................................................85
Front panel view...........................................................................................................85
Rear panel view............................................................................................................85
Server blade LEDs..............................................................................................................85
Front panel LEDs...........................................................................................................86
SAS disk drive LEDs.......................................................................................................87
4 Contents
SAS hard drive LED combinations...............................................................................87
Blade Link LEDs.............................................................................................................89
Virtual Front Panel LEDs in the iLO 3 TUI................................................................................89
SUV Cable and Ports..........................................................................................................91
Connecting to the serial port...........................................................................................91
Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................92
General diagnostic tools.....................................................................................................92
Fault management overview................................................................................................92
HP-UX Fault management....................................................................................................92
Errors and error logs...............................................................................................................93
Event log definitions...........................................................................................................93
Event log usage.................................................................................................................93
iLO 3 MP event logs...........................................................................................................94
SEL review........................................................................................................................95
Troubleshooting processors......................................................................................................96
Processor installation order..................................................................................................96
Processor module behaviors................................................................................................96
Enclosure information..............................................................................................................96
Cooling subsystem..................................................................................................................96
Firmware...............................................................................................................................96
Identifying and troubleshooting firmware issues......................................................................97
Verify and install the latest firmware.....................................................................................97
Troubleshooting the server interface (system console)...................................................................97
Troubleshooting the environment...............................................................................................97
7 Removing and replacing components..........................................................99
Server blade components list....................................................................................................99
Preparing the server blade for servicing...................................................................................102
Powering off the server blade............................................................................................102
Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations...........................................................102
Removing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations...................................102
Replacing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations...................................103
Blade Link for BL860c i4 configurations..............................................................................104
Server blade........................................................................................................................106
Access panel.......................................................................................................................106
Disk drive blanks..................................................................................................................107
Removing a disk drive blank..............................................................................................107
Disk drives...........................................................................................................................107
DIMM baffle........................................................................................................................108
DIMMs................................................................................................................................109
CPU baffle...........................................................................................................................110
CPU and heatsink module.....................................................................................................111
SAS backplane....................................................................................................................114
Server battery......................................................................................................................114
Mezzanine cards..................................................................................................................115
ICH mezzanine board...........................................................................................................116
System board.......................................................................................................................116
Blade Link............................................................................................................................117
8 Support and other resources....................................................................119
Contacting HP......................................................................................................................119
Before you contact HP......................................................................................................119
HP contact information.....................................................................................................119
Subscription service..........................................................................................................119
Documentation feedback..................................................................................................119
HP Insight Remote Support Software...................................................................................120
Contents 5
New and changed information in this edition...........................................................................120
Typographic conventions.......................................................................................................120
Standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms...............................................122
A RAID configuration and other utilities........................................................125
Configuring a Smart Array Controller......................................................................................125
Using the saupdate command...........................................................................................125
get_mode..................................................................................................................125
set_mode...................................................................................................................126
Updating the firmware using saupdate...........................................................................127
Determining the Driver ID and CTRL ID................................................................................127
Configuring RAID volumes using the ORCA menu-driven interface...............................................128
Creating a logical drive....................................................................................................129
Deleting a logical drive....................................................................................................130
Useful UEFI command checks............................................................................................131
UEFI...................................................................................................................................132
UEFI Shell and HP POSSE commands.................................................................................132
Drive paths in UEFI...............................................................................................................135
Using the Boot Maintenance Manager....................................................................................135
Boot Options...................................................................................................................136
Add Boot Option........................................................................................................136
Delete Boot Option......................................................................................................137
Change Boot Order....................................................................................................138
Driver Options.................................................................................................................139
Add Driver Option......................................................................................................139
Delete Driver Option....................................................................................................140
Change Driver Order...................................................................................................140
Console Configuration......................................................................................................140
Boot From File.................................................................................................................142
Set Boot Next Value.........................................................................................................142
Set Time Out Value..........................................................................................................143
Reset System....................................................................................................................143
iLO 3 MP.............................................................................................................................144
B Regulatory information............................................................................145
Turkey RoHS material content declaration.................................................................................145
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration..............................................................................145
Warranty information............................................................................................................145
Index.......................................................................................................146
6 Contents
1 Overview
The HP Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade is a dense, low-cost, Intel® Itanium® processor server
blade. Using a Blade Link hardware assembly, multiple BL860c i4 Server Blades can be conjoined
to create dual-blade, four socket and quad-blade, eight socket variants.
The three blade configurations support the HP-UX operating system and are designed for deployment
in HP c-Class enclosures, specifically the 10U c7000 and the 6U c3000 Enclosures. The nPartition
configuration feature is enabled from the factory, enabling the BL870c i4 and BL890c i4 to be
partitioned into one more electrically isolated partitions. See the nPartitions Administrator Users
Guide for more information.
NOTE: For purposes of this guide, make sure that the c-Class server blade enclosure is powered
on and running properly and that the OA and iLO 3 is operational.
Server blade overview
Number of Processor SocketsNumber of Conjoined Server BladesName
21BL860c i4
42BL870c i4
84BL890c i4
PCIe I/O
Mezzanine card
capacitymax memoryDIMM slotsCPU cores (octo)Product
2416BL860c i4
16GB DIMMs
4832BL870c i4
16GB DIMMs
9664BL890c i4
DIMMs
SAS Hard Disk
Drives
23364GB with
46768GB with
8121.5TB with 16GB
Server blade overview 7
Server blade components
1
CPU0
2
CPU0 power connector
3
Mezzanine connector 1 (type 1)
4
Mezzanine connector 2 (type 1 or 2)
5
System board thumbscrew
6
System board thumbscrew
7
Battery (CR2032)
8
ICH mezzanine connector
9
Mezzanine connector 3 (type 1 or 2)
10
CPU1 power connector
11
CPU1
12
SAS backplane
13
Pull tab
NOTE: The iLO 3 password is located on
the pull tab.
8 Overview
2 Site preparation
The HP Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade does not have cooling or power systems. Cooling and
power is provided by the c-Class enclosure.
IMPORTANT: To avoid hardware damage, allow the thermal mass of the product to equalize to
the temperature and humidity of the installation facility after removing the shipping materials. A
minimum of one hour per 10°C (50°F) of temperature difference between the shipping facility and
installation facility is required
Server blade dimensions and weight
Table 1 Server blade dimensions and weight for the BL860c i4
valueDimensions
36.63 cm (14.42 in.)Height
5.14 cm (2.025 in.)Width
48.51 cm (19.1 in.)Depth
Weight
Unloaded: 8.6 kg (19 lb)
Fully loaded: 11.3 kg (25 lb)
Table 2 Blade Link dimensions and weight
Enclosure information
All three blade configurations are supported in HP c7000 and c3000 Enclosures.
For more enclosure information see:
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316735-0-0-0-121.htm.
Enclosure environmental specifications
NOTE: This information is for both c3000 and c7000 Enclosures.
Temperature range
1
WeightWidthHeightBlade Link type
.5 lb (.22 kg)51 mm (2 in)44 mm (1.73 in)BL1 (BL860 i4)
1 lb (.45 kg)106 mm (4.17 in)44 mm (1.73 in)BL2 (BL870 i4)
2 lb (.90 kg)212 mm (8.34 in)44 mm (1.73 in)BL4 (BL890 i4)
ValueSpecification
Wet bulb temperature
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)Operating
-30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)Non-operating
28ºC (82.4ºF)Operating
38.7ºC (101.7ºF)Non-operating
2
Server blade dimensions and weight 9
1
All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1000 ft) to 3048
m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. Upper operating limit is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) or 70 Kpa/10.1
psia. Upper non-operating limit is 9,144 m (30,000 ft) or 30.3 KPa/4.4 psia.
2
Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F). Altitude maximum for storage
corresponds to a pressure minimum of 70 KPa.
For more information on the c-Class enclosures, go to http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/
cache/316735-0-0-0-121.htmlf.
For more site preparation information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/Blades-docs, select HP
Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade in the list of servers, and then select the Generalized Site Preparation
Guidelines.
Sample Site Inspection Checklist
Table 3 Customer and HP Information
Customer Information
20% to 80%Operating
5% to 95%Non-operating
Phone number:Name:
City or Town:Street address:
Zip or postal code:
Scheduled delivery date
Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist
Computer Room
Is there a completed floor plan?1.
2.
Is adequate space available for maintenance needs? Front 36
inches (91.4 cm) minimum and rear 36 inches (91.4 cm) minimum
are recommended clearances.
CountryState or province:
Phone number:Primary customer contact:
Phone number:Secondary customer contact:
Phone number:Traffic coordinator:
HP information
Order number:Sales representative
Date:Representative making survey
Comment or DateCheck either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date.
NoYesArea or conditionNumber
4.
10 Site preparation
Is access to the site or computer room restricted?3.
Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected date of
completion?
Is a raised floor installed and in good condition?5.
Is the raised floor adequate for equipment loading?6.
Are channels or cutouts available for cable routing?7.
Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist (continued)
Is a network line available?8.
Is a telephone line available?9.
Comment or DateCheck either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date.
10.
12.
Power and Lighting
15a.
Are customer-supplied peripheral cables and LAN cables available
and of the proper type?
Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced?11.
Is floor tile underside shiny or painted? If painted, judge the need
for particulate test.
Are lighting levels adequate for maintenance?13.
Are AC outlets available for servicing needs (for example, laptop)?14.
Does the input voltage correspond to equipment specifications?15.
Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and evaluate
grounding.
Does the input frequency correspond to equipment specifications?16.
Are lightning arrestors installed inside the building?17.
Is power conditioning equipment installed?18.
Is a dedicated branch circuit available for equipment?19.
Is the dedicated branch circuit less than 75 feet (22.86 m)?20.
NoYesArea or ConditionNumber
Safety
26.
Cooling
27.
28.
29.
Are the input circuit breakers adequate for equipment loads?21.
NoYesArea or ConditionNumber
Is an emergency power shutoff switch available?22.
Is a telephone available for emergency purposes?23.
Does the computer room have a fire protection system?24.
Does the computer room have antistatic flooring installed?25.
Do any equipment servicing hazards exist (loose ground wires,
poor lighting, and so on)?
NoYesArea or ConditionNumber
Can cooling be maintained between 5°C (41 °F) and 35°C (95
°F) (up to 1,525 m/5,000 ft)? Derate 1°C/305 m (34 °F/1,000
ft) above 1,525 m/5,000 ft and up to 3,048 m/10,000 ft.
Can temperature changes be held to 5°C (9 °F) per hour with tape
media? Can temperature changes be held to 20°C (36 °F) per hour
without tape media?
Can humidity level be maintained at 40% to 55% at 35°C (95 °F)
noncondensing?
Storage
Are air-conditioning filters installed and clean?30.
Sample Site Inspection Checklist 11
Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist (continued)
Are cabinets available for tape and disc media?31.
Is shelving available for documentation?32.
Training
Area or ConditionNumber
Are personnel enrolled in the System Administrator’s Course?33.
Is on-site training required?34.
Power subsystem
The power subsystem is located on the system board. The BL860c i4 Server Blade receives 12
Volts directly from the enclosure. The voltage is immediately passed through an E-fuse circuit, which
will immediately cut power to the blade if a short circuit fault or over current condition is detected.
The E-fuse can also be intentionally power cycled through the manageability subsystem. The 12V
is distributed to various points on the blade and is converted to lower voltages through power
converters for use by integrated circuits and loads on the blade.
Comment or DateCheck either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date.
NoYesArea or ConditionNumber
ESD handling information
CAUTION: Wear an ESD wrist strap when handling internal server components. Acceptable ESD
wrist straps include:
• The wrist strap that is included in the ESD kit with circuit checker (part number 9300-1609).
• The wrist strap that is included in the ESD kit without circuit checker (part number 9300-1608).
If the above options are unavailable, the throw away (one use only) strap that ships with some HP
memory products can also be used, with increased risk of electrostatic damage.
When removing and replacing server components, use care to prevent injury and equipment
damage. Many assemblies are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge.
Follow the safety precautions listed to ensure safe handling of components, to prevent injury, and
to prevent damage to the server blade:
• When removing or installing a server blade or server blade component, review the instructions
provided in this guide.
• Do not wear loose clothing that might snag or catch on the server or on other items.
• Do not wear clothing subject to static charge build-up, such as wool or synthetic materials.
• If installing an internal assembly, wear an antistatic wrist strap, and use a grounding mat such
as those included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit.
• Handle components by the edges only. Do not touch any metal-edge connectors or electrical
components on accessory boards.
Unpacking and inspecting the server blade
Be sure that you have adequately prepared your environment for your new server blade, received
the components that you ordered, and verified that the server and the containers are in good
condition after shipment.
12 Site preparation
Verifying site preparation
Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server blade installation, and includes
the following tasks:
• Gather LAN information. Determine the two IP addresses for the iLO 3 MP LAN and the server
blade LAN.
• Establish a method to connect to the server blade console. For more information on console
connection methods, see “Using iLO 3” (page 25) for more information.
• Verify electrical requirements. Be sure that grounding specifications and power requirements
are met.
• Confirm environmental requirements.
Inspect the shipping containers for damage
HP shipping containers protect their contents under normal shipping conditions. After the equipment
arrives, carefully inspect each carton for signs of shipping damage. Shipping damage constitutes
moderate to severe damage such as punctures in the corrugated carton, crushed boxes, or large
dents. Normal wear or slight damage to the carton is not considered shipping damage. If you find
shipping damage to the carton, contact your HP customer service representative immediately.
Unpacking the server blade
1. Use the instructions printed on the outside top flap of the carton.
2. Remove inner accessory cartons and the top foam cushions.
IMPORTANT: Inspect each carton for shipping damage as you unpack the server blade.
3. Place the server blade on an antistatic pad.
Verifying the inventory
The sales order packing slip lists the equipment shipped from HP. Use this packing slip to verify
that the equipment has arrived.
NOTE: To identify each item by part number, see the sales order packing slip.
Returning damaged equipment
If the equipment is damaged, immediately contact your HP customer service representative. The
service representative initiates appropriate action through the transport carrier or the factory and
assists you in returning the equipment.
Unpacking and inspecting the server blade 13
3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Installation sequence and checklist
Perform site preparation (see “Site preparation” (page 9)for more information).1
CompletedDescriptionStep
2
3
Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using the
packing slip.
Install additional components shipped with the server. For these procedures, see the
documentation that with the component or the user service guide.
Install and power on the server blade.4
Configure iLO 3 MP access.5
Access iLO 3 MP.6
Access UEFI from iLO 3 MP.7
Download latest firmware and update using HP Smart Update Manager8
Install and boot the OS.9
NOTE: For more information regarding HP Integrity Server Blade upgrades, see “Upgrading a
conjoined configuration” (page 54)for more information.
Installing and powering on the server blade
Preparing the enclosure
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height devices. To install
a full height device, remove the blanks and the corresponding device bay divider.
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.
1. Remove the device bay blank.
14 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.
Removing a c7000 device bay divider
1. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.
2. 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).
Installing and powering on the server blade 15
3. 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.
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider
1. Slide the locking tab down.
16 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
2. Remove the mini-divider or divider:
• c3000 mini-divider:
Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the divider drops out of the
enclosure.
• c3000 divider
a. Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it stops.
b. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall.
c. Rotate the divider clockwise.
d. Remove the divider from the enclosure.
Installing interconnect modules
For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the documentation that ships with the
interconnect module.
Installing and powering on the server blade 17
Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping
• HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
• HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay
corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals.
18 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Interconnect bay labelsc3000 interconnect bayc7000 interconnect bayServer blade signal
11NIC 1 (Embedded)
12NIC 2 (Embedded)
11NIC 3 (Embedded)
12NIC 4 (Embedded)
23 and 4Mezzanine 1
For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or
the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide for your product on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Installing the server blade into the enclosure
NOTE: When installing additional blades into an enclosure, additional power supplies might
also be needed to meet power requirements. For more information, see the HP BladeSystem
enclosure setup and installation guide for your product on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/
go/bladesystem/documentation).
NOTE: Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server blade options, such
as an additional processor, hard drive, or mezzanine card.
1. Remove the connector covers if they are present.
Interconnect bay labelsc3000 interconnect bayc7000 interconnect bayServer blade signal
3 and 45 and 6Mezzanine 2
3 and 47 and 8
3 and 45 and 6Mezzanine 3
3 and 47 and 8
2. Prepare the server blade for installation.
Installing and powering on the server blade 19
3. Install the server blade.
The server blade should come up to standby power. The server blade is at standby power if the
blade power LED is amber.
Server blade power states
The server blade has three power states: standby power, full power, and off. Install the server
blade into the enclosure to achieve the standby power state. Server blades are set to power on to
standby power when installed in a server blade enclosure. Verify the power state by viewing the
LEDs on the front panel, and using Table 5.
Table 5 Power States
Power States
20 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Server Blade Installed
in Enclosure?
Front Panel Power
Button Activated?
DC Power Applied?Standby Power
Applied?
NoYesNoYesStandby power
YesYesYesYesFull power
NoNoNoNoOff
Powering on the server blade
Use one of the following methods to power on the server blade:
NOTE: To power on blades in a conjoined configuration, only power on the Monarch blade.
See “ Blade Link bay location rules” for rules on the definition of the Monarch blade.
• Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 3.
• Press and release the Monarch power button.
When the server blade goes from the standby mode to the full power mode, the blade power LED
changes from amber to green.
For more information about iLO 3, see “Using iLO 3” (page 25).
Powering off the server blade
Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a
backup of critical server data and programs.
Use one of the following methods to power off the server blade:
NOTE: To power off blades in a conjoined configuration, only power off the Monarch blade.
• Use a virtual power button selection through the iLO 3 GUI (Power Management, Power &
Reset) or the iLO 3 TUI commands.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the
server blade enter standby mode.
• Press and release the Monarch power button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enter standby mode.
• Press and hold the Monarch power button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade
to enter standby mode.
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.
Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i4, BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations
IMPORTANT: Without an attached Blade Link, the server blades will not power on.
Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i4, BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations 21
NOTE: Before installing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4, make sure the following
statements are true:
• All blades have the same CPU SKUs
• All blades have the same hardware revision (only use BL860c i4, BL870c i4, or BL890c i4
Server Blades)
• All blades have CPU0 installed
• All blades have the same firmware revision set
• All blades follow the memory loading rules for your configuration, see “DIMMs” (page 44)
• The enclosure OA firmware is compatible with the blade firmware
• The Monarch blade has an ICH mezzanine card installed
• The proper Blade Link is being used for your configuration
To check on the blade hardware revisions and CPU SKUs, go to the Command Menu in the iLO
3 TUI and enter the DF command. This dumps the FRU content of the blades.
NOTE: If you will be upgrading an initial installation, see the user service guide for more
information on server blade upgrades.
Blade Link bay location rules
BL1
Number of
conjoined
bladesClass
for BL860c
i4)
Supported
enclosures
c70001 (standard
c3000
location rules for
blades
Partner blade
support?Blade location rules
YesNo specific bay
Partner blade
half-height bay
number / Server
blade full-height bay
number
Bottom half-height
adjacent bay, paired
with the server blade
in full-height bays
1&2, 3&4, 5&6, or
7&8
Half-height bay 8,
paired with the
server blade in
full-height bay 3.
CAUTION: The bay
mini-divider must be
installed in the
c3000 enclosure to
ensure the partner
blade is inserted
correctly. Failure to
install the bay
mini-divider might
result in damage to
the blade or
enclosure when
installing the partner
1
blade.
c70002 (BL870c i4)BL2
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N/ANoBays 1&2, 3&4,
5&6, or 7&8 with
Monarch blade in
odd bay
Number of
conjoined
bladesClass
Supported
enclosures
Partner blade
support?Blade location rules
Partner blade
half-height bay
number / Server
blade full-height bay
number
c3000
c7000 only2 (BL870c i4)BL2E
c3000 only2 (BL870c i4)
c7000 only4 (BL890c i4)BL4
c3000 only4 (BL890c i4)
1
For information on installing the c3000 bay mini-divider, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and Installation
Guide.
Bays 1&2, 3&4
with Monarch blade
in odd bay
YesBays 2&3, 4&5 or
6&7 with Monarch
numbering bay 11 paired with
Monarch blade in
even bay using
full-height
numbering.
5&6&7&8, with
Monarch blade
defaulting to slot 1
or slot 5,
respectively
with Monarch blade
defaulting to slot 1
Bottom half-height
bay 9 paired with
full-height bays 2&3,blade in even bay
bottom half-heightusing full-height
full-height bays 4&5,
bottom half-height
bay 13 paired with
full-height bays 6&7
N/ANoBays 2&3 with
N/ANoBays 1&2&3&4 or
N/ANoBays 1&2&3&4
CAUTION: Using the incorrect Blade Link can cause damage to the Blade Link and to the
connectors on both the Blade Link and the server blades.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow bay location rules can prevent server blade power on.
NOTE: The manufacturing part numbers for the Blade Link is located on a sticker on the PCA.
“Upgrading a conjoined configuration” (page 54)
To install the Blade Link:
1. Log on to the OA.
2. Install the first blade into the lowest bay number, this blade becomes the Monarch blade
(“Installing the server blade into the enclosure”).
3. Wait 10 seconds. The IP address of the installed blade appears in the OA.
4. Insert each adjacent blade, waiting 10 seconds between blades.
NOTE: The blades will go into stand-by
5. Using the OA, verify that the rest of the blades that will be conjoined have an IP address and
are powered off.
6. Remove the plastic protectors from the connectors on the back of the Blade Link.
7. Push in the blue release latch on the handle to release the handle.
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8. Pull the handle all the way out
9. Align the guide pins on the back of the Blade Link to the holes on the front of the server blades.
As you insert the pins into the holes, ensure the face on the Blade Link is evenly aligned parallel
to the face of the server blades.
10. Press firmly on the left and right sides of the Blade Link face until the handle naturally starts to
close.
CAUTION: If not properly aligned, you can damage the Blade Link
11. Close the handle when it has engaged.
12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3
Operations Guide.
13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the
conjoined set.
14. Run the conjoin checks
Integrity BL870c i4 and BL890c i4 systems go through a process called “conjoining” when
the Blade Link is attached. The system cannot boot until that process is completed properly.
a. Execute the following CM commands in the iLO 3 TUI to show data from all blades. This
information can be used to determine if the blades are successfully conjoined:
i. DF— Lists the FRUs on all of the blades (2 or 4).
ii. SR — Shows a table of each blades firmware revisions.
iii. Blade— Shows information about the OA and the bays used.
b. Check to see if the OA shows a properly conjoined system from its GUI.
IMPORTANT: The secondary UUID and other system variables are stored on the Monarch
blade. If you do not put the Monarch blade in the leftmost slot, your system variables will not
match. If you ever change your iLO 3 configuration (such as adding users) that data is also
stored on the Monarch blade.
NOTE: Auxiliary blades are not slot dependent after being installed and configured, however
when the conjoined systems ship, they come with A, B, C, D stickers located under the Blade
Links. While auxiliary blades are not slot dependent after being installed and configured, HP
recommends using the shipped order to ensure proper auxiliary blade function.
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15. Still in the iLO 3 Command Menu, power on the Monarch blade with the PC -on -nc
command. Powering on the Monarch blade will power the entire conjoined system on.
16. Boot the Monarch blade. Booting the Monarch blade boots the entire conjoined system.
Using iLO 3
The iLO 3 subsystem is a standard component of selected server blades that monitors blade health
and provides remote server manageability. The iLO 3 subsystem includes an intelligent
microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO 3
independent of the host server and operating system. The iLO 3 subsystem provides remote access
to any authorized network client, sends alerts, and provides other server management functions.
Using iLO 3, you can:
• Remotely power on, power off, or reboot the host server.
• Subscribe to we-man alerts from iLO 3 regardless of the state of the host server.
• Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 3 interface.
• Access Remote Console and vMedia functionality.
For more information about iLO 3 basic features, see the iLO 3 documentation on the HP website
(http://h20341.www2.hp.com/integrity/w1/en/software/integrity-lights-out.html?
jumpid=ex_r11294_us/en/large/tsg/go_integrityilo).
Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO 3 MP
UEFI is an architecture that provides an interface between the server blade OS and the server
blade firmware. UEFI provides a standard environment for booting an OS and running preboot
applications.
Use this procedure to access UEFI or the OS from the iLO 3 MP. Your security parameters were
set regarding remote access.
1. Retrieve the factory iLO 3 password from the iLO 3 Network pull tag located on the right side
of the Monarch blade.
2. From the MP Main Menu, enter the co command to access the Console.
NOTE: Terminal windows should be set to a window size of 80 columns x 25 rows for
optimal viewing of the console at UEFI.
3. After memory test and CPU late self test the following message appears:
Press Ctrl-C now to bypass loading option ROM UEFI drivers.
The prompt will timeout if Ctrl-C is not pressed within a few seconds. If Ctrl-C is pressed, you
will be presented with two options:
• Bypass loading from I/O slots.
• Bypass loading from I/O slots and core I/O.
The Bypass loading from I/O slots and core I/O option may be useful if a bad core I/O
UEFI driver is preventing system boot. USB drives can still be used at the UEFI shell to
update core I/O drivers.
CAUTION: Hitting Ctrl-C before the prompt will not work and may even disable this
feature, be sure wait for the prompt before hitting Ctrl-C.
NOTE: It can take several minutes for this prompt to appear, and the window of time
when Ctrl-C can be pressed is very short. For typical boots, HP recommends that you let
the prompt time out.
After selecting an option, boot will proceed.
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NOTE: If no option is selected, normal boot will proceed after ten seconds.
4. Depending on how the server blade was configured from the factory, and if the OS is installed
at the time of purchase, you are taken to:
• UEFI shell prompt
• OS login prompt
If the server blade has a factory-installed OS, you can interrupt the boot process to configure
your specific UEFI parameters.
If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, go to “UEFI Front Page” (page 26).
If you are at the OS login prompt, go to “OS login prompt” (page 28).
UEFI Front Page
If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, enter exit to get to the UEFI Front Page.
To view boot options, or launch a specific boot option, press B or b to launch the Boot Manager.
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To configure specific devices, press D or d to launch the Device Manager. This is an advanced
feature and should only be performed when directed.
To perform maintenance on the system such as adding, deleting, or reordering boot options, press
M or m to launch the Boot Maintenance Manager.
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To perform more advanced operations, press S or s to launch the UEFI Shell.
To view the iLO 3 LAN configuration, press I or i to launch the iLO 3 Setup Tool.
Saving UEFI configuration settings
There are other UEFI settings you can configure at this time. For more UEFI configuration options,
see Appendix A (page 125).
Booting and installing the operating system
From the UEFI Front Page prompt, you can boot and install in either of two manners:
• If your OS is loaded onto your server blade, see “Operating system is loaded onto the server
blade” (page 28).
• If the OS is not installed onto your server blade, see “Operating system is not loaded onto
the server blade” (page 28).
Operating system is loaded onto the server blade
If the OS is loaded on your server blade, normally UEFI will automatically boot to the OS. If the
UEFI Front Page is loaded, press ENTER to start auto boot, or B or b to select a specific boot option
for your OS.
• Use your standard OS logon procedures, or see your OS documentation to log on to your
OS.
Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade
There are two options on how to load the OS if it is not loaded onto your server blade.
• To load the OS from a DVD, see “Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape
device” (page 30).
• To load the OS using Ignite-UX, see “Installing the OS using HP Ignite-UX” (page 31).
OS login prompt
If your server blade is at the OS login prompt after you establish a connection to the server blade,
use your standard OS log in procedures, or see your OS documentation for the next steps.
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Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager
The HP Smart Update Manager utility enables you to deploy firmware components from either an
easy-to-use interface or a command line. It has an integrated hardware discovery engine that
discovers the installed hardware and the current versions of firmware in use on target servers. This
prevents extraneous network traffic by only sending the required components to the target. HP
Smart Update Manager also has logic to install updates in the correct order and ensure all
dependencies are met before deployment of a firmware update. It also contains logic to prevent
version-based dependencies from destroying an installation and ensures updates are handled in
a manner that reduces any downtime required for the update process. HP Smart Update Manager
does not require an agent for remote installations.
Key features of HP Smart Update Manager are:
• GUI and CLI–command line interface
• Dependency checking, which ensures appropriate installation order and dependency checking
between components
• Intelligent deployment deploys only required updates
• Support for updating firmware on network-based targets, such as the OA, iLO (through the
Network Management Port), and VC Ethernet modules
• Improved deployment performance
• Remote command-line deployment
• Windows X86 or Linux X86 support
HP Smart Update Manager is included in the firmware bundles download from http://www.hp.com,
and is supported on the BL860c i4, BL870c i4, and BL890c i4.
For more information about HP Smart Update Manager, see the HP Smart Update Manager User
Guide (www.hp.com/support/HP_Smart_Update_Manager_UG_en).
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4 Operating system procedures
Operating systems supported on the server blade
• HP-UX 11i v3 HWE 1209
Installing the operating system onto the server blade
The following procedures describe generalized operating system installation. For more details, see
the operating system documentation.
Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape device
NOTE: Tapeboot requires BL8x0c i4 system firmware bundle 42.06 or later and a partner tape
blade, or an additional 51378-B21 Integrity Smart Array P711m HBA running 6.22 firmware or
later to boot from an Ultrium 6250 tape drive.
1. If using an external USB DVD device:
a. Connect the Integrity SUV cable to the front of the Monarch server blade.
b. Connect the USB DVD cable to one of the USB ports on the SUV cable.
NOTE: Some DVD drives might also require a separate power connection.
c. Turn on the external USB DVD device.
2. Insert the OS media into the USB DVD device or tape device.
3. Power on the server blade and boot to UEFI. If the server blade is already powered on, then
reboot to UEFI using the reset command at the UEFI prompt.
4. From the UEFI Front Page, press S or s to launch the UEFI Shell.
NOTE: If the device is already selected or you already know the device name, then skip the
following step.
If you are using a tape device, when the UEFI shell comes up, you should see a message
similar to the following on the console:
HP Smart Array P212 Controller (version 6.22)
Tape Drive(s) Detected:
Port: 1I, box:0, bay: 3 (SAS)
The message may also be similar to the following.
HP Smart Array P711m Controller (version 6.22) 0 Logical Drives
Tape Drive(s) Detected:
Port: 2E, box:1, bay: 9 (SAS)
NOTE:
If you do not see a line starting with Port and ending with (SAS), the tape is not connected
correctly or it is not responding.
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