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What’s in This Document
The hp Integrity rx1620 Operations Guide contains these chapters:
•Chapter 2, “Controls, Ports and Indicators.” Use this chapter to learn about the front panel controls,
rear panel ports and connectors, and all system LED locations and functions.
•Chapter 3, “External Connectors.” Use this chapter to learn about all external connectors, plugs, and
their pinouts.
•Chapter 4, “Utilities.” Use this chapter to learn how to utilize the extensible firmware interface (EFI)
and management processor commands.
•Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.” Use this chapter to learn how to perform minimal troubleshooting of
your system.
•Chapter 6, “Specifications.” Use this chapter to learn the basic mechanical specifications of your HP
Server.
•Appendix A, “Event, Error, and Warning Messages.” Use this appendix to learn more about event,
error, and warning messages.
•Appendix B, “System Information.” Use this appendix to learn the basic system information of your
HP Server.
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Related Documents
Related Documents
The HP Server Documentation CD-ROM has been provided with your server. It contains a complete
documentation set for the server, including localized versions of key documents. Included on the CD-ROM are
the Site Preparation, Operations, and Maintenance guides, which contain in-depth troubleshooting,
installation, and repair information.
The CD will autorun when you insert it into a Windows workstation, or, point your browser at the index.htm
file located under the Start directory of the CD. All users, including UNIX/Linux, can access a complete
manual set by viewing the directory manuals. The manuals are in Adobe Acrobat Reader (pdf) format.
IMPORTANT The latest version of this document can be found online at http://docs.hp.com.
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Where to Get Help
For online access to technical support information, self-solve tools, online assistance, community forums of IT
experts, broad multivendor knowledge base, and monitoring and diagnostic tools, go to
http://www.hp.com/support.
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Information to Collect Before You Contact Support
Before you contact HP support, you should:
Step 1. Check information on troubleshooting and attempt to solve the problem. See Chapter 5,
“Troubleshooting.”
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•Note failure symptoms and error indications (LEDs and messages) by checking the SEL and
FPL logs.
•Try to determine precisely what did or did not happen.
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Step 2. Collect the following information:
•The model number of your server (for example, rx1620).
•The product number of your server. This can be found on the identification label, which is found
at the front of the unit (typically A6837B A6838B, and so on).
•The serial number of your server. This can be found on the identification label.
Step 3. Become familiar with your system configuration:
•Are you using the LAN, RS232, or web interface to monitor the server?
•How many processors, DIMMs, and PCI cards have been installed?
•What versions of processor, memory, and PCI cards are used and where are they installed?
•What accessories are installed?
Step 4. Determine the following:
•Which firmware versions are in use?
•When did the problem start?
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•Have recent changes been made to the system?
•Which operating system and version is in use?
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Chapter 1
2Controls, Ports and Indicators
This chapter describes the controls, ports, and indicators found on the front panel, rear panel, and internal
locations of the hp Integrity rx1620 Server. The hp Integrity rx1620 Server is designed to be rack mounted.
Control Panel
The control panel of the hp Integrity rx1620 Server provides the controls and indicators commonly used for
operation.
Figure 2-1Front View
DVD Drive Control Panel
0
1
LVD HDD 2LVD HDD 1
Figure 2-2Control Panel
System
LED
LAN
LED
Power On/Off
Button
Locator
Button and
LED
LED 2LED 4
LED 1LED 3
Diagnostics
LEDs
Table 2-1Control Panel LEDs and Switches
NameFunction
Power On/Off
LED
Power On/Off
Button
The green on/off LED is illuminated when the power is on.
This is the power on/off switch for the server.
System Product
Label
Power On/Off
LED
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Control Panel
Table 2-1Control Panel LEDs and Switches (Continued)
NameFunction
System LEDThe System LED provides information about the system status. When the system is
running code other than Operating System, the LED is flashing green. When operation
is normal, the LED is green. When there is a system warning, the LED is flashing yellow.
When there is a system fault, the LED is flashing red.
LAN LEDThe LAN LED provides status information about the LAN interface. When the LAN LED
is flashing, there is activity on the LAN.
a
Diagnostic
LED 1
Diagnostic
LED 2
Diagnostic
LED 3
Diagnostic
LED 4
Locator
Button and
LED
The four diagnostic LEDs operate in conjunction with the system LED to provide
diagnostic information about the system.
a
The four diagnostic LEDs operate in conjunction with the system LED to provide
diagnostic information about the system.
a
The four diagnostic LEDs operate in conjunction with the system LED to provide
diagnostic information about the system.
a
The four diagnostic LEDs operate in conjunction with the system LED to provide
diagnostic information about the system.
a
The locator button and LED are used to help locate this server within a rack of servers.
When the button is engaged, the blue LED illuminates and an additional blue LED on
the rear panel of the server illuminates. This function may be remotely activated.
a. See Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, for details on information provided by the system and diagnostic
LEDs.
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Chapter 2
Controls, Ports and Indicators
Additional Controls and Indicators
Additional Controls and Indicators
The hp Integrity rx1620 Server can have up to two low-voltage differential (LVD), 3.5 inch form factor hard
disk drives installed. These hard disk drives have LEDs that provide status and activity information.
Hard Disk Drive Indicators
The hard disk drives have two LEDs per drive, as described below.
•Activity LED—The Drive Activity LED is green and indicates disk drive activity. This LED is directly
controlled by the disk drive and turns on when a drive is accessed.
•Status LED—The Drive Status LED is not used on the hp Integrity rx1620.
Figure 2-3Hard Disk Drive LED Indicators
Status LED
(not used)
Table 2-2Hard Disk Drive LED Definitions
LEDActivityDescription
Status LEDNoneNot Used
Activity LEDFlashing greenDrive access under hard drive control
Activity LED
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Additional Controls and Indicators
Optional Removable Media Drive
The hp Integrity rx1620 Server is delivered without a removable media drive. Either a DVD or CD-RW/DVD
drive may be added. Each of these optional devices has one activity LED.
Figure 2-4DVD
DVD
Eject ButtonActivity LED
Table 2-3DVD Drive LED Definitions
LEDActivityDescription
Activity LEDFlashing greenDrive activity
Emergency Eject
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Controls, Ports and Indicators
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
The hp Integrity rx1620 Server rear panel includes communication ports, I/O ports, AC power connector, and
the locator LED/button.
Figure 2-5Rear View
Optional
Management Board
Connectors
AC Power
Receptacle
10/100
LAN C
10/100/1000
LAN A 1Gb
LVD/SE SCSI
Video
10/100/1000
LAN B 1Gb
Serial
Serial
ToC
Locator Button
and LED
USB
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
Table 2-4Rear Panel Connectors and Switches
Connector/SwitchFunction
AC PowerPrimary power connection for the server
LVD/SE SCSI68-pin, low-voltage differential, single-ended U320 SCSI. This connector provides
external SCSI connection on SCSI Channel B.
10/100/1000 LAN A10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN A 1Gb connector
10/100/1000 LAN B10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN B 1Gb connector
Serial9-pin male serial connector — this is the console connector if the optional
management processor card is not installed.
USBTwo Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) connectors
ToCTransfer of Control button. Halts all system processing and I/O activity and
restarts the computer system.
Locator Button and
LED
The locator button and LED are used to help locate a server within a rack of
servers. When the button is engaged, the blue LED illuminates and an additional
blue LED on the front panel of the server illuminates. This function may be
remotely activated.
Video (optional)15-pin female video connector for the optional management processor card
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Rear Panel
Table 2-4Rear Panel Connectors and Switches (Continued)
Connector/SwitchFunction
Serial (optional)25-pin female serial data bus connector for the optional management processor
card
10/100 LAN C
(optional)
10 Mb/100 Mb LAN C connector for the optional management processor card
10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN A 1Gb Connector
The rear panel 10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN A 1Gb connector has the following status and activity
LEDs.
Figure 2-610/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN A 1Gb Connector LEDs
Not used
1000BT
100BT
Activity
Table 2-5 10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN A 1Gb Connector LEDs
LAN LEDLocationColorState
Not usedTopNoneNone
1000mb2nd from topAmberBlinking amber – the 1000 Mbps with ethernet protocol and
twisted-pair wiring is enabled.
Off – no link.
100mb2nd from bottomGreenBlinking green – the 100 Mbps with ethernet protocol and
twisted-pair wiring is enabled.
Off – no link.
ActivityBottomGreenBlinking green – the Activity LED lights, and all other
LEDs are off for a 10 Mbps connection.
Off – no activity
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Rear Panel
10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN B 1 Gb Connector
The rear panel 10/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN B 1 Gb connector has the following status and activity
LEDs.
Figure 2-710/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN B 1Gb Connector LEDs
LED
Link LED
Table 2-610/100/1000 base-T ethernet LAN B 1Gb Connector LEDs
LocationLEDStatus
LeftOff
Green
Right
(link LED)
Off
Red
1000 MHz no link
1000 MHz with Ethernetand twisted-pair wiring enabled
No link
10/100/1000 MHz with Ethernetand twisted-pair wiring enabled
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Rear Panel
Optional Management Processor Card LAN C 10/100 Connector LEDs
The optional management processor LAN C uses an RJ-45 type connector. This connector has four LEDs that
signal status and activity.
Figure 2-8Optional Management Processor Card LAN C 10/100 Connector LEDs
Self-test
10BT
100BT
Standby power
Table 2-7Optional Management Processor Card LAN C 10/100 Connector LEDs
LAN LEDLocationColorState
Self-testTopYellowManagement processor
running selftest or error
OffManagement processor has
booted
10BT2nd from topGreen10BT link established
Blinking green10BT activity
OffNo link or 100BT link
100BT2nd from bottomGreen100BT link established
Blinking green100BT activity
OffNo link or 10BT link
Standby
Power
BottomGreenStandby power on
OffStandby power off
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Chapter 2
3External Connectors
This chapter describes the external connectors provided on the hp Integrity rx1620 Server.
Connector Pinouts
The following ports and connectors are found on the rear panel of the hp Integrity rx1620 Server.
•Dual USB 2.0
•Serial
•68-pin LVD, SE U320 SCSI
•10/100/1000 LAN
•AC power receptacle
Figure 3-1Rear View of Server
Optional
Management Board
Connectors
AC Power
Receptacle
10/100
LAN C
10/100/1000
LAN A 1Gb
LVD/SE SCSI
Video
10/100/1000
LAN B 1Gb
Serial
Serial
TOC
Locator Button
and LED
USB
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
Half size
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External Connectors
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
Figure 3-2Dual USB Port Connector
1234
1234
Table 3-1USB Pinouts
Pin NumberSignal Description
1+5VDC
2MR
3PR
4Ground
Serial Port
Figure 3-3Serial Port Connector
12345
6789
Table 3-2Serial Port Pinouts
Pin NumberSignal Description
1Data Carrier Detect
2Receive Data
3Transmit Data
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Table 3-2Serial Port Pinouts (Continued)
Pin NumberSignal Description
4Data Term Ready
5Ground
6Data Set Ready
7Request to Send
8Clear to Send
9Ring Indicator
SCSI Port, Ultra 3, 68-Pin
External Connectors
SCSI Port, Ultra 3, 68-Pin
A single, Ultra 3, 68 pin SCSI connector is located at the rear panel of the server. The external connector
supports SCSI channel “B.”