HP BL p-Class User Manual

HP ProLiant BL p-Class System

Diagnostic Station

User Guide

Part Number 230859-004

April 2004 (Fourth Edition)

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Abstract.......................................................................................................... 5

Diagnostic Station Kit Contents................................................................... 6

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................ 7

Using the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable for Configuration or

Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................................. 8

Identifying Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors ................................................... 9

Installing the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable.................................................... 11

Diagnostic Station....................................................................................... 11

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 11

Diagnostic Station Components..................................................................................12

Accessing the Cable Storage Area..............................................................................13

Client PC Requirements..............................................................................................14

Server Blade ..................................................................................................................... 14

Preparing the Server Blade for Connection ................................................................15

Cabling the Diagnostic Station to a Server Blade.......................................................15

Powering Up the Server Blade....................................................................................29

iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade .........................................................30

GbE Interconnect Switch............................................................................ 32

Regulatory Compliance Notices ................................................................ 32

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers.............................................................. 32

Federal Communications Commission Notice................................................................. 32

Modifications.................................................................................................................... 33

Cables ............................................................................................................................... 33

Canadian Notice ............................................................................................................... 33

Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................. 33

European Union Notice.................................................................................................... 33

Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................ 34

Korean Notice...................................................................................................................34

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BSMI Notice.....................................................................................................................34

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Abstract

This document provides instructions for cabling the diagnostic station to an HP ProLiant BL p-Class server blade to enable out-of-rack communication with the server blade.

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Diagnostic Station Kit Contents

NOTE: You may need additional items, depending on the server blade you are using.

Figure 1: Diagnostic station kit contents

Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents

Item Description

1 Diagnostic station

2 VHDM converter

3 Data transfer cable

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Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents continued

Item Description

4 DC power cord (for server blade)1

5 DC power cord (for interconnect switch)

6 AC power cord 2

7 Network cable with RJ-45 connectors

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For information about connecting the diagnostic station to an interconnect switch using this DC power cord, refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect switch.

The AC power cords included with this kit each have a different outlet plug configuration. Be sure to select the proper cord for the electrical service in your facility.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from high-current electrical energy, do not remove the server blade access panel while the server blade is connected to the diagnostic station.

Powering the server blade with the access cover removed is a service operation and must only be performed by trained service personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from high-current electrical energy, do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

CAUTION: Remove all power from the diagnostic station before connecting to the

server blade. Disconnect all power cords to completely remove power from the diagnostic station.

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CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. For more information about electrostatic discharge, refer to the setup and installation guide.

CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use.

Using the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable for Configuration or Diagnostic Procedures

Use either the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable to perform some server blade configuration and diagnostic procedures. Depending on the model, the server blade will have either a diagnostic port or an I/O port. The I/O port only accepts the local I/O cable and the diagnostic port only accepts the diagnostic cable. If the server blade has an I/O icon next to the port on the front of the server blade, use the local I/O cable. If the port has no icon, use the diagnostic cable. Refer to Figure 2 to identify the I/O icon.

Figure 2: Local I/O cable with large view of the I/O icon

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Identifying Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors

Use Figure 3 and Table 2 to identify diagnostic cable and local I/O cable connectors.

Figure 3: Diagnostic cable (top) and local I/O cable (bottom) connectors

Table 2: Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors

Item Connector Name Connector Description

A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ-45 connector for a

direct cable connection.

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Diagnostic cable (top)

1 Server blade connector

iLO 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector

Provides a direct connection to the server blade.

Provides a 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector through which you can access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console and a client PC.

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Table 2: Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors continued

Item Connector Name Connector Description

3 Kernel debug connector

Local I/O cable (bottom)

4 Video connector

5 USB connector 1

6 USB connector 2

7 Serial connector

iLO 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector

9 Server blade connector

A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ-45 connector for a

direct cable connection.

The kernel debug connector does not function as a serial port.

The local I/O cable is labeled with the I/O icon. The diagnostic cable has no

label.

Requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to perform advanced diagnostic procedures.

Provides video capability.

Provides USB connection enabling direct connection to the server blade.

Requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to perform advanced diagnostic procedures.

Provides a 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector through which you can access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console and a client PC.

Provides a direct connection to the server blade.

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Installing the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable

To install the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable with the diagnostic station, see the “Diagnostic Station” section.

To install the diagnostic cable on a server blade in the rack, refer to the setup and installation guide included with the server blade.

Diagnostic Station

The diagnostic station enables you to power up and communicate with a server blade or an interconnect switch outside of the rack environment.

Overview

The diagnostic station enables you to perform the following tasks outside of the rack:

NOTE: An additional power supply may be required for some ProLiant p-Class products.

• Power up a server blade or interconnect switch.

• Observe external LEDs.

• Test NIC activity.

• Configure a server blade or interconnect switch.

• Load software on a server blade or interconnect switch.

• Test a server blade or interconnect switch after installing an option or upgrade.

• Diagnose a server blade or interconnect switch problem using iLO or connecting

directly to the server blade.

IMPORTANT: The diagnostic station is not designed to function as a continuous power supply replacement.

IMPORTANT: The ProLiant BL30p blade sleeve is required when powering a ProLiant BL30p server blade outside of the rack. Only one ProLiant BL30p server blade may be installed in the blade sleeve when receiving power from the diagnostic station.

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