HP Integrity BL860C i4, Integrity BL870C i4, Integrity BL890C i4 User's & Service Manual
HPE 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 Hewlett Packard
Enterprise product.
Part Number: 5200-2523
Published: September 2017
Edition: 6
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Revision history
Changes in this edition:
Added new part numbers for Adding SAS disk drive LEDs : HBA mode table under Troubleshooting"
chapter
Document
manufacturing
part number
5992–1083 HP-UX BL860c i4, BL870c
5900-2663 HP-UX BL860c i4, BL870c
5900-2673 HP-UX BL860c i4, BL870c
5900-2673R HP-UX BL860c i4, BL870c
5200-2461 HP-UX BL860c i4, BL870c
Operating
systems
supported
Supported
product versions
i4 & BL890c i4
i4 & BL890c i4
i4 & BL890c i4
i4 & BL890c i4
i4 & BL890c i4
Edition number Publication Date
First December 2012
Second May 2013
Third August 2013
Fourth November 2015
Fifth January 2017
5200-2523 HP-UX BL860c i4, BL870c
i4 & BL890c i4
Sixth September 2017
Contents
Overview.................................................................................................. 8
Site preparation.....................................................................................10
Server blade overview.................................................................................................................. 8
Server blade components............................................................................................................. 9
Server blade dimensions and weight.......................................................................................... 10
Enclosure information................................................................................................................. 10
Enclosure environmental specifications...................................................................................... 11
Sample Site Inspection Checklist................................................................................................11
Power subsystem........................................................................................................................14
ESD handling information........................................................................................................... 15
Unpacking and inspecting the server blade................................................................................ 15
Verifying site preparation..................................................................................................15
Inspect the shipping containers for damage.................................................................... 15
Unpacking the server blade............................................................................................. 16
Verifying the inventory......................................................................................................16
Returning damaged equipment........................................................................................16
Installing the server blade into the enclosure....................................17
Installation sequence and checklist............................................................................................ 17
Installing and powering on the server blade............................................................................... 17
Preparing the enclosure................................................................................................... 17
Removing a c7000 device bay divider...................................................................18
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider.........................19
Installing interconnect modules............................................................................. 21
Installing the server blade into the enclosure...................................................................22
Server blade power states............................................................................................... 24
Powering on the server blade................................................................................24
Powering off the server blade................................................................................25
Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i4, BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations......................... 25
Using iLO 3................................................................................................................................. 29
Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO 3 MP..................................................................................29
UEFI Front Page.............................................................................................................. 30
Saving UEFI configuration settings....................................................................... 33
Booting and installing the operating system.....................................................................33
Operating system is loaded onto the server blade...........................................................33
Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade.....................................................33
OS login prompt............................................................................................................... 33
Installing the latest firmware using HP Smart Update Manager................................................. 34
Operating system procedures............................................................. 35
Operating systems supported on the server blade..................................................................... 35
Installing the operating system onto the server blade.................................................................35
Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape device................................35
Installing the OS using Ignite-UX..................................................................................... 36
Installing the OS using vMedia.........................................................................................37
Contents 3
Configuring system boot options.................................................................................................37
Booting and shutting down HP-UX............................................................................................. 37
Adding HP-UX to the boot options list..............................................................................38
HP-UX standard boot....................................................................................................... 38
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Boot Manager....................................................... 39
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell......................................................................39
Booting HP-UX in single-user mode................................................................................ 40
Booting HP-UX in LVM-maintenance mode..................................................................... 40
Shutting down HP-UX...................................................................................................... 40
Optional components........................................................................... 41
Partner blades.............................................................................................................................41
Hot-plug SAS disk drives............................................................................................................ 41
Installing internal components.................................................................................................... 43
Removing the access panel............................................................................................. 43
Processor and heatsink module.......................................................................................43
DIMMs..............................................................................................................................48
Mezzanine cards.............................................................................................................. 54
HPE Smart Array P711m Controller................................................................................. 55
Supercap pack mounting kit.................................................................................. 56
Installing the Supercap mounting bracket............................................................. 56
Installing the P711m controller board.................................................................... 57
Installing the Supercap Pack.................................................................................58
Replacing the access panel............................................................................................. 59
Upgrading a conjoined configuration................................................................................59
Procedure summary.............................................................................................. 60
Upgrade kit contents............................................................................................. 60
Before getting started............................................................................................ 61
Upgrading the original server................................................................................ 67
Support..................................................................................................................75
Blade link and system information parameters..................................................... 75
Operating System Licenses.................................................................................. 76
The Quick Boot option...........................................................................................77
Possible changes due to VC profile mapping on the upgraded blade server........77
Preserving VC-assigned MAC addresses in HP-UX by enabling Portable
Image.....................................................................................................................82
4 Contents
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 84
Methodology............................................................................................................................... 84
General troubleshooting methodology............................................................................. 84
Executing recommended troubleshooting methodology ................................................. 86
Basic and advanced troubleshooting tables.....................................................................87
Troubleshooting tools..................................................................................................................92
Controls and ports............................................................................................................92
Front panel view.................................................................................................... 93
Rear panel view.....................................................................................................93
Server blade LEDs........................................................................................................... 94
Front panel LEDs...................................................................................................94
SAS disk drive LEDs............................................................................................. 95
Blade Link LEDs....................................................................................................98
Virtual Front Panel LEDs in the iLO 3 TUI........................................................................98
SUV Cable and Ports..................................................................................................... 100
Connecting to the serial port............................................................................... 101
Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................102
General diagnostic tools.................................................................................................102
Fault management overview.......................................................................................... 102
HP-UX Fault management............................................................................................. 102
Errors and error logs................................................................................................................. 103
Event log definitions....................................................................................................... 103
Event log usage............................................................................................................. 103
iLO 3 MP event logs.......................................................................................................104
SEL review..................................................................................................................... 105
Troubleshooting processors......................................................................................................106
Processor installation order............................................................................................106
Processor module behaviors..........................................................................................106
Enclosure information............................................................................................................... 106
Cooling subsystem....................................................................................................................106
Firmware................................................................................................................................... 107
Identifying and troubleshooting firmware issues............................................................ 107
Verify and install the latest firmware...............................................................................107
Troubleshooting the server interface (system console)............................................................ 107
Troubleshooting the environment..............................................................................................108
Removing and replacing components.............................................. 109
Server blade components list....................................................................................................109
Preparing the server blade for servicing....................................................................................112
Powering off the server blade.........................................................................................113
Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations....................................................113
Removing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations.................. 113
Replacing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4 configurations.................. 114
Blade Link for BL860c i4 configurations......................................................................... 115
Server blade..............................................................................................................................116
Access panel.............................................................................................................................117
Disk drive blanks....................................................................................................................... 118
Removing a disk drive blank...........................................................................................118
Disk drives.................................................................................................................................118
DIMM baffle...............................................................................................................................120
DIMMs.......................................................................................................................................121
CPU baffle.................................................................................................................................122
CPU and heatsink module........................................................................................................ 123
SAS backplane......................................................................................................................... 126
Server battery............................................................................................................................126
Mezzanine cards.......................................................................................................................127
ICH mezzanine board............................................................................................................... 128
System board............................................................................................................................129
Blade Link................................................................................................................................. 130
Support and other resources.............................................................131
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support....................................................................... 131
Accessing updates....................................................................................................................131
Websites................................................................................................................................... 132
Customer self repair..................................................................................................................132
Remote support........................................................................................................................ 132
Documentation feedback.......................................................................................................... 132
RAID configuration and other utilities.............................................. 133
Configuring a Smart Array Controller........................................................................................133
Contents 5
Using the saupdate command .................................................................................... 133
Get mode.............................................................................................................133
Set mode............................................................................................................. 134
Updating the firmware using saupdate ............................................................ 135
Determining the Driver ID and CTRL ID.........................................................................135
Configuring RAID volumes using the ORCA menu-driven interface.........................................136
Creating a logical drive...................................................................................................138
Deleting a logical drive................................................................................................... 139
Useful UEFI command checks.......................................................................................141
UEFI..........................................................................................................................................141
UEFI Shell and POSSE commands............................................................................... 142
Drive paths in UEFI...................................................................................................................145
Using the Boot Maintenance Manager......................................................................................146
Boot Options.................................................................................................................. 147
Add Boot Option.................................................................................................. 147
Delete Boot Option.............................................................................................. 148
Change Boot Order............................................................................................. 149
Driver Options................................................................................................................ 150
Add Driver Option................................................................................................151
Delete Driver Option............................................................................................151
Change Driver Order........................................................................................... 152
Console Configuration....................................................................................................152
Boot From File................................................................................................................153
Set Boot Next Value....................................................................................................... 154
Set Time Out Value........................................................................................................ 155
Reset System.................................................................................................................155
iLO 3 MP................................................................................................................................... 156
Warranty and regulatory information................................................157
Warranty information.................................................................................................................157
Regulatory information..............................................................................................................157
Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking............................................................................. 157
Turkey RoHS material content declaration.....................................................................158
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration................................................................... 158
Standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms................................ 159
A................................................................................................................................................159
B................................................................................................................................................159
C................................................................................................................................................159
D................................................................................................................................................159
E................................................................................................................................................160
F................................................................................................................................................160
H................................................................................................................................................160
I................................................................................................................................................. 160
L................................................................................................................................................ 160
M............................................................................................................................................... 161
N................................................................................................................................................161
O............................................................................................................................................... 161
P................................................................................................................................................161
Q............................................................................................................................................... 162
S................................................................................................................................................162
T................................................................................................................................................162
U................................................................................................................................................163
V................................................................................................................................................163
6 Contents
W...............................................................................................................................................163
Contents 7
Overview
The HPE 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.
Name Number of Conjoined Server
BL860c i4 1 2
BL870c i4 2 4
BL890c i4 4 8
The three blade configurations support the HP-UX operating system and are designed for deployment in
HPE 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
Product CPU cores
(octo)
Number of Processor Sockets
Blades
DIMM slots max memory PCIe I/O
Mezzanine
card capacity
SAS Hard Disk
Drives
BL860c i4 16 24 364GB with
BL870c i4 32 48 768GB with
BL890c i4 64 96 1.5TB with
8 Overview
3 2
16GB DIMMs
6 4
16GB DIMMs
12 8
16GB DIMMs
Server blade components
1 CPU0 8 ICH mezzanine connector
2 CPU0 power connector 9 Mezzanine connector 3
(type 1 or 2)
3 Mezzanine connector 1 (type1)10 CPU1 power connector
4 Mezzanine connector 2 (type
1 or 2)
5 System board thumbscrew 12 SAS backplane
6 System board thumbscrew 13 Pull tab
7 Battery (CR2032)
11 CPU1
NOTE:
The iLO 3 password is
located on the pull
tab.
Server blade components 9
Site preparation
The BL860c i4 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
Dimensions value
Height 36.63 cm (14.42 in.)
Width 5.14 cm (2.025 in.)
Depth 48.51 cm (19.1 in.)
Weight Unloaded: 8.6 kg (19 lb)
Table 2: Blade Link dimensions and weight
Blade Link type Height Width Weight
BL1 (BL860 i4) 44 mm (1.73 in) 51 mm (2 in) .5 lb (.22 kg)
BL2 (BL870 i4) 44 mm (1.73 in) 106 mm (4.17 in) 1 lb (.45 kg)
BL4 (BL890 i4) 44 mm (1.73 in) 212 mm (8.34 in) 2 lb (.90 kg)
Enclosure information
All three blade configurations are supported in HPE c7000 and c3000 Enclosures.
For more enclosure information see:
• http://www.hpe.com/support/Bladesystem_c3000_Enclosures_Manuals
• http://www.hpe.com/support/Bladesystem_c7000_Enclosures_Manuals
Fully loaded: 11.3 kg (25 lb)
10 Site preparation
Enclosure environmental specifications
NOTE:
This information is for both c3000 and c7000 Enclosures.
Specification Value
Temperature range
Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Non-operating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Wet bulb temperature
Operating 28ºC (82.4ºF)
Non-operating 38.7ºC (101.7ºF)
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating 20% to 80%
Non-operating 5% to 95%
1
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 see:
• http://www.hpe.com/support/Bladesystem_c3000_Enclosures_Manuals
• http://www.hpe.com/support/Bladesystem_c7000_Enclosures_Manuals
For more site preparation information, go to http://www.hpe.com/info/Blades-docs, select HPE
Integrity BL860c i4 Server Blade in the list of servers, and then select the Generalized Site
Preparation Guidelines.
1
Sample Site Inspection Checklist
Table 3: Customer and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information
Customer Information
Name: Phone number:
Street address: City or Town:
State or province: Country
Zip or postal code:
Primary customer contact: Phone number:
Enclosure environmental specifications 11
Table Continued
Customer Information
Secondary customer contact: Phone number:
Traffic coordinator: Phone number:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise information
Sales representative Order number:
Representative making survey Date:
Scheduled delivery date
Table 4: Site Inspection Checklist
Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. Comment or
Date
Computer Room
Number Area or condition Yes No
1. Is there a completed floor plan?
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.
3. Is access to the site or computer room restricted?
4. Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected
date of completion?
5. Is a raised floor installed and in good condition?
6. Is the raised floor adequate for equipment loading?
7. Are channels or cutouts available for cable routing?
8. Is a network line available?
9. Is a telephone line available?
10. Are customer-supplied peripheral cables and LAN cables
available and of the proper type?
11. Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced?
12. Is floor tile underside shiny or painted? If painted, judge
12 Site preparation
the need for particulate test.
Table Continued
Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. Comment or
Date
Power and Lighting
Number Area or Condition Yes No
13. Are lighting levels adequate for maintenance?
14. Are AC outlets available for servicing needs (for example,
laptop)?
15. Does the input voltage correspond to equipment
specifications?
15a. Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and
evaluate grounding.
16. Does the input frequency correspond to equipment
specifications?
17. Are lightning arrestors installed inside the building?
18. Is power conditioning equipment installed?
19. Is a dedicated branch circuit available for equipment?
20. Is the dedicated branch circuit less than 75 feet (22.86
m)?
21. Are the input circuit breakers adequate for equipment
loads?
Safety
Number Area or Condition Yes No
22. Is an emergency power shutoff switch available?
23. Is a telephone available for emergency purposes?
24. Does the computer room have a fire protection system?
25. Does the computer room have antistatic flooring installed?
26. Do any equipment servicing hazards exist (loose ground
wires, poor lighting, and so on)?
Cooling
Number Area or Condition Yes No
Table Continued
Site preparation 13
Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. Comment or
Date
27. 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.
28. 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?
29. Can humidity level be maintained at 40% to 55% at 35°C
(95 °F) noncondensing?
30. Are air-conditioning filters installed and clean?
Storage
Number Area or Condition Yes No
31. Are cabinets available for tape and disc media?
32. Is shelving available for documentation?
Training
Number Area or Condition
33. Are personnel enrolled in the System Administrator’s
Course?
34. Is on-site training required?
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.
14 Power subsystem
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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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.
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 on page 29 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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer service representative
immediately.
ESD handling information 15
Unpacking the server blade
Procedure
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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise. 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer service
representative. The service representative initiates appropriate action through the transport carrier or the
factory and assists you in returning the equipment.
16 Unpacking the server blade
Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Installation sequence and checklist
Step Description Completed
1 Perform site preparation (see Site preparation on page 10 for more
information).
2 Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the
contents using the packing slip.
3 Install additional components shipped with the server. For these procedures, see
the documentation that with the component or the user service guide.
4 Install and power on the server blade.
5 Configure iLO 3 MP access.
6 Access iLO 3 MP.
7 Access UEFI from iLO 3 MP.
8 Download latest firmware and update using HP Smart Update Manager.
9 Install and boot the OS.
NOTE:
For more information regarding HPE Integrity Server Blade upgrades, see Upgrading a conjoined
configuration on page 59 for more information.
Installing and powering on the server blade
Preparing the enclosure
HPE 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.
Procedure
1. Remove the device bay blank.
Installing the server blade into the enclosure 17
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.
Removing a c7000 device bay divider
Procedure
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).
18 Removing a c7000 device bay divider
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
Procedure
1. Slide the locking tab down.
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider 19
2. Remove the mini-divider or divider:
a. c3000 mini-divider:
Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the divider drops out of the enclosure.
b. c3000 divider
I. Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it stops.
II. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall.
III. Rotate the divider clockwise.
IV. Remove the divider from the enclosure.
20 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Installing interconnect modules
For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the documentation that ships with the interconnect
module.
Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping
• HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
• HPE BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
Installing interconnect modules 21
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 c7000 interconnect bay c3000 interconnect
bay
NIC 1 (Embedded) 1 1
NIC 2 (Embedded) 2 1
NIC 3 (Embedded) 1 1
NIC 4 (Embedded) 2 1
Mezzanine 1 3 and 4 2
Mezzanine 2 5 and 6 3 and 4
7 and 8 3 and 4
Mezzanine 3 5 and 6 3 and 4
7 and 8 3 and 4
For detailed port mapping information, see the BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the
BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide for your product on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
website (http://www.hpe.com/info/Blades-docs).
Interconnect bay
labels
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 BladeSystem enclosure setup and
installation guide for your product on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/
info/Blades-docs).
22 Installing the server blade into the enclosure
Procedure
1. Remove the connector covers if they are present.
NOTE:
Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server blade options, such as an
additional processor, hard drive, or mezzanine card.
2. Prepare the server blade for installation.
3. Install the server blade.
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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 Server Blade
Installed in
Enclosure?
Standby power Yes No Yes No
Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes
Off No No No No
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.
Front Panel Power
Button Activated?
Standby Power
Applied?
DC Power
Applied?
24 Server blade power states
For more information about iLO 3, see Using iLO 3 on page 29.
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.
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 on page 48
• 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.
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NOTE:
If you will be upgrading an initial installation, see the user service guide for more information on
server blade upgrades.
Table 6: Blade Link bay location rules
Class Number of
conjoined blades
BL1 1 (standard for
BL860c i4)
Supported
enclosures
Blade location
rules
Partner blade
support?
Partner blade halfheight bay number /
Server blade fullheight bay number
c7000 No specific bay
location rules for
blades
Yes Bottom half-height
adjacent bay, paired with
the server blade in fullheight bays 1&2, 3&4,
5&6, or 7&8
c3000 Half-height bay 8, paired
with the server blade in
full-height bay 3.
CAUTION:
The bay minidivider must be
installed in the
c3000 enclosure
to ensure the
partner blade is
inserted correctly.
Failure to install
the bay minidivider might
result in damage
to the blade or
enclosure when
installing the
partner blade.
1
BL2 2 (BL870c i4) c7000 Bays 1&2, 3&4,
c3000 Bays 1&2, 3&4
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No N/A
5&6, or 7&8 with
Monarch blade in
odd bay
with Monarch
blade in odd bay
Table Continued
Class Number of
conjoined blades
Supported
enclosures
Blade location
rules
Partner blade
support?
Partner blade halfheight bay number /
Server blade fullheight bay number
BL2E 2 (BL870c i4) c7000 only Bays 2&3, 4&5
or 6&7 with
Monarch blade in
even bay using
full-height
numbering
2 (BL870c i4) c3000 only Bays 2&3 with
Monarch blade in
even bay using
full-height
numbering.
BL4 4 (BL890c i4) c7000 only Bays 1&2&3&4
or 5&6&7&8,
with Monarch
blade defaulting
to slot 1 or slot 5,
respectively
4 (BL890c i4) c3000 only Bays 1&2&3&4
with Monarch
blade defaulting
to slot 1
Yes Bottom half-height bay 9
paired with full-height
bays 2&3, bottom halfheight bay 11 paired
with full-height bays
4&5, bottom half-height
bay 13 paired with fullheight bays 6&7
No N/A
No N/A
No N/A
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Upgrading a conjoined configuration on page 59
To install the Blade Link:
Procedure
1. Log on to the OA.
2. Install the first blade into the lowest bay number, this blade becomes the Monarch blade (Installing
3. Wait 10 seconds. The IP address of the installed blade appears in the OA.
For information on installing the c3000 bay mini-divider, see the HPE BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and
Installation Guide.
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.
the server blade into the enclosure on page 22).
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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.
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 HPE 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.
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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, Hewlett
Packard Enterprise recommends using the shipped order to ensure proper auxiliary blade
function.
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 Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website (
http://www.hpe.com/support/Integrated_Lights-Out3_Manuals).
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.
Procedure
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:
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Press Ctrl-C now to bypass loading option ROM UEFI drivers.
4. 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: After selecting an option, boot will proceed.
NOTE:
If no option is selected, normal boot will proceed after ten seconds.
• 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, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you
let the prompt time out.
5. 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:
a. UEFI shell prompt
b. OS login prompt
6. If the server blade has a factory-installed OS, you can interrupt the boot process to configure your
specific UEFI parameters.
7. If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, go to UEFI Front Page on page 30.
8. If you are at the OS login prompt, go to OS login prompt on page 33.
UEFI Front Page
If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, enter exit to get to the UEFI Front Page.
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