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HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440
Servers
User Service Guide
HP Part Number: AB312-9010A
Published: November 2007
Edition: Fourth Edition
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Table of Contents
About this Document.......................................................................................................15
Book Layout..........................................................................................................................................15
Intended Audience................................................................................................................................15
Publishing History................................................................................................................................15
Related Information..............................................................................................................................16
Typographic Conventions.....................................................................................................................17
HP Encourages Your Comments..........................................................................................................18
1 HP Integrity rx7640 Server and HP 9000 rp7440 Server Overview.....................19
Detailed Server Description..................................................................................................................19
Dimensions and Components.........................................................................................................20
Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................23
Front Panel Indicators and Controls..........................................................................................23
Enclosure Status LEDs...............................................................................................................23
Cell Board........................................................................................................................................24
PDH Riser Board........................................................................................................................25
Central Processor Units..............................................................................................................25
Memory Subsystem....................................................................................................................26
DIMMs........................................................................................................................................27
Cells and nPartitions........................................................................................................................27
Internal Disk Devices for the Server................................................................................................28
System Backplane............................................................................................................................29
System Bacplane to PCI-X Backplane Connectivity...................................................................29
Clocks and Reset........................................................................................................................29
I/O Subsystem..................................................................................................................................29
PCI-X/PCIe Backplane................................................................................................................32
PCI-X/PCIe Slot Boot Paths...................................................................................................33
MP/SCSI Board...........................................................................................................................34
LAN/SCSI Board........................................................................................................................34
Mass Storage (Disk) Backplane..................................................................................................34
2 Server Site Preparation................................................................................................35
Dimensions and Weights......................................................................................................................35
Electrical Specifications.........................................................................................................................36
Grounding.......................................................................................................................................36
Circuit Breaker.................................................................................................................................36
System AC Power Specifications.....................................................................................................36
Power Cords...............................................................................................................................36
System Power Specifications......................................................................................................37
Environmental Specifications...............................................................................................................38
Temperature and Humidity............................................................................................................38
Operating Environment.............................................................................................................38
Environmental Temperature Sensor..........................................................................................39
Non-Operating Environment.....................................................................................................39
Cooling.............................................................................................................................................39
Internal Chassis Cooling............................................................................................................39
Bulk Power Supply Cooling.......................................................................................................39
PCI/Mass Storage Section Cooling.............................................................................................39
Standby Cooling.........................................................................................................................39
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Typical Power Dissipation and Cooling..........................................................................................39
Acoustic Noise Specification...........................................................................................................40
Airflow.............................................................................................................................................40
System Requirements Summary...........................................................................................................41
Power Consumption and Air Conditioning....................................................................................41
3 Installing the Server......................................................................................................43
Receiving and Inspecting the Server Cabinet.......................................................................................43
Unpacking the Server Cabinet.........................................................................................................43
Securing the Cabinet........................................................................................................................46
Standalone and To-Be-Racked Systems................................................................................................47
Rack-Mount System Installation.....................................................................................................47
Lifting the Server Cabinet Manually....................................................................................................47
Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device.............................................................................49
Wheel Kit Installation...........................................................................................................................52
Installing the Power Distribution Unit.................................................................................................57
Installing Additional Cards and Storage..............................................................................................58
Installing Additional Hard Disk Drives..........................................................................................58
Removable Media Drive Installation...............................................................................................59
PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards............................................................................................60
Installing an Additional PCI-X Card..........................................................................................63
Installing an A6869B VGA/USB PCI Card in a Server....................................................................65
Troubleshooting the A6869B VGA/USB PCI Card..........................................................................66
No Console Display...................................................................................................................67
Reference URL............................................................................................................................67
Cabling and Power Up..........................................................................................................................67
Checking the Voltage.......................................................................................................................67
Preface........................................................................................................................................67
Voltage Range Verification of Receptacle...................................................................................67
Verifying the Safety Ground (Single Power Source)..................................................................68
Verifying the Safety Ground (Dual Power Source)....................................................................69
Voltage Check (Additional Procedure)...........................................................................................71
Connecting AC Input Power...........................................................................................................72
Installing The Line Cord Anchor (for rack mounted servers).........................................................73
Two Cell Server Installation (rp7410, rp7420, rp7440, rx7620, rx7640)......................................73
Core I/O Connections......................................................................................................................74
MP/SCSI I/O Connections .........................................................................................................74
LAN/SCSI Connections..............................................................................................................75
Management Processor Access..................................................................................................75
Setting Up the Customer Engineer Tool (PC) .................................................................................75
Setting CE Tool Parameters........................................................................................................75
Connecting the CE Tool to the Local RS232 Port on the MP .....................................................76
Turning on Housekeeping Power and Logging in to the MP.........................................................76
Configuring LAN Information for the MP......................................................................................77
Accessing the Management Processor via a Web Browser.............................................................79
Verifying the Presence of the Cell Boards.......................................................................................80
System Console Selection................................................................................................................81
VGA Consoles............................................................................................................................82
Interface Differences Between Itanium-based Systems.............................................................82
Other Console Types..................................................................................................................82
Additional Notes on Console Selection.....................................................................................82
Configuring the Server for HP-UX Installation...............................................................................83
Booting the Server ...........................................................................................................................83
Selecting a Boot Partition Using the MP ...................................................................................84
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Verifying the System Configuration Using the EFI Shell...........................................................84
Booting HP-UX Using the EFI Shell...........................................................................................84
Adding Processors with Instant Capacity.......................................................................................84
Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................85
4 Booting and Shutting Down the Operating System..................................................89
Operating Systems Supported on Cell-based HP Servers....................................................................89
System Boot Configuration Options.....................................................................................................90
HP 9000 Boot Configuration Options..............................................................................................90
HP Integrity Boot Configuration Options.......................................................................................90
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX.....................................................................................................94
HP-UX Support for Cell Local Memory..........................................................................................94
Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List.........................................................................................95
Booting HP-UX................................................................................................................................96
Standard HP-UX Booting...........................................................................................................96
Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting...........................................................................................100
LVM-Maintenance Mode HP-UX Booting...............................................................................102
Shutting Down HP-UX..................................................................................................................103
Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS I64.................................................................................105
HP OpenVMS I64 Support for Cell Local Memory.......................................................................105
Adding HP OpenVMS to the Boot Options List............................................................................105
Booting HP OpenVMS...................................................................................................................107
Shutting Down HP OpenVMS.......................................................................................................108
Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows..............................................................................109
Microsoft Windows Support for Cell Local Memory....................................................................109
Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options List...................................................................110
Booting Microsoft Windows..........................................................................................................111
Shutting Down Microsoft Windows..............................................................................................113
Booting and Shutting Down Linux.....................................................................................................114
Linux Support for Cell Local Memory..........................................................................................114
Adding Linux to the Boot Options List.........................................................................................115
Booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux................................................................................................116
Booting SuSE Linux Enterprise Server .........................................................................................117
Shutting Down Linux....................................................................................................................119
5 Server Troubleshooting..............................................................................................121
Common Installation Problems..........................................................................................................121
The Server Does Not Power On.....................................................................................................121
The Server Powers On But Fails Power-On Self Test.....................................................................122
Server LED Indicators.........................................................................................................................122
Front Panel LEDs...........................................................................................................................122
Bulk Power Supply LEDs..............................................................................................................123
PCI-X Power Supply LEDs............................................................................................................124
System and PCI I/O Fan LEDs.......................................................................................................125
OL* LEDs.......................................................................................................................................126
PCI-X OL* Card Divider LEDs......................................................................................................127
Core I/O LEDs................................................................................................................................128
Core I/O Buttons............................................................................................................................129
PCI-X Hot-Plug LED OL* LEDs....................................................................................................131
Disk Drive LEDs............................................................................................................................131
Interlock Switches..........................................................................................................................132
Server Management Subsystem Hardware Overview.......................................................................132
Server Management Overview...........................................................................................................133
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Server Management Behavior.............................................................................................................133
Thermal Monitoring......................................................................................................................134
Fan Control....................................................................................................................................134
Power Control................................................................................................................................135
Updating Firmware.............................................................................................................................135
Firmware Manager .......................................................................................................................135
Using FTP to Update Firmware.....................................................................................................135
Possible Error Messages.................................................................................................................136
PDC Code CRU Reporting..................................................................................................................136
Verifying Cell Board Insertion............................................................................................................138
Cell Board Extraction Levers.........................................................................................................138
6 Removing and Replacing Components...................................................................141
Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)..................................................................................................141
Hot-plug CRUs..............................................................................................................................141
Hot-Swap CRUs.............................................................................................................................141
Other CRUs....................................................................................................................................141
Safety and Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................142
Communications Interference ......................................................................................................142
Electrostatic Discharge ..................................................................................................................142
Powering Off Hardware Components and Powering On the Server.................................................142
Powering Off Hardware Components...........................................................................................142
Powering On the System...............................................................................................................143
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover............................................................................................144
Removing the Top Cover...............................................................................................................144
Replacing the Top Cover................................................................................................................145
Removing and Replacing a Side Cover...............................................................................................145
Removing a Side Cover.................................................................................................................146
Replacing a Side Cover..................................................................................................................146
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel...........................................................................................147
Removing the Front Bezel..............................................................................................................147
Replacing the Front Bezel..............................................................................................................147
Removing and Replacing PCA Front Panel Board.............................................................................147
Removing the PCA Front Panel Board..........................................................................................148
Replacing the Front Panel Board...................................................................................................149
Removing and Replacing a Front Smart Fan Assembly.....................................................................150
Removing a Front Smart Fan Assembly........................................................................................152
Replacing a Front Smart Fan Assembly........................................................................................152
Removing and Replacing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly......................................................................152
Removing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly.........................................................................................154
Replacing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly..........................................................................................154
Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive...............................................................................................154
Removing a Disk Drive..................................................................................................................155
Replacing a Disk Drive..................................................................................................................156
Removing and Replacing a Half-Height DVD/DAT Drive.................................................................156
Removing a DVD/DAT Drive........................................................................................................157
Installing a Half-Height DVD or DAT Drive......................................................................................158
Internal DVD and DAT Devices That Are Not Supported In HP Integrity rx7640.......................158
Removable Media Cable Configuration for a Half-height DVD or DAT Drive............................158
Installing the Half-Height DVD or DAT drive..............................................................................160
Removing and Replacing a Slimline DVD Drive................................................................................161
Removing a Slimline DVD Drive...................................................................................................162
Replacing a Slimline DVD Drive...................................................................................................162
Removing and Replacing a Dual Slimline DVD Carrier....................................................................162
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Removing a Slimline DVD Carrier................................................................................................162
Installation of Two Slimline DVD+RW Drives..............................................................................163
Removable Media Cable Configuration for the Slimline DVD+RW Drives............................163
Installing the Slimline DVD+RW Drives..................................................................................165
Removing and Replacing a PCI/PCI-X Card......................................................................................165
Installing the New LAN/SCSI Core I/O PCI-X Card(s).................................................................166
PCI/PCI-X Card Replacement Preliminary Procedures................................................................167
Removing a PCI/PCI-X Card.........................................................................................................167
Replacing the PCI/PCI-X Card.......................................................................................................167
Option ROM..................................................................................................................................168
Removing and Replacing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly........................................................................168
Removing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly...........................................................................................169
Replacing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly...........................................................................................170
Removing and Replacing a PCI-X Power Supply...............................................................................170
Preliminary Procedures ................................................................................................................170
Removing a PCI-X Power Supply .................................................................................................171
Replacing the PCI Power Supply...................................................................................................171
Removing and Replacing a Bulk Power Supply.................................................................................171
Removing a BPS.............................................................................................................................172
Replacing a BPS.............................................................................................................................174
Configuring Management Processor (MP) Network Settings............................................................174
7 HP Integrity rp7440 Server .....................................................................................177
Electrical and Cooling Specifications .................................................................................................177
Boot Console Handler (BCH) for the HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440 Servers...................178
Booting an HP 9000 sx2000 Server to BCH....................................................................................178
HP-UX for the HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440 Servers......................................................178
HP 9000 Boot Configuration Options............................................................................................179
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX.............................................................................................179
Standard HP-UX Booting..............................................................................................................179
Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting................................................................................................180
LVM-Maintenance Mode HP-UX Booting.....................................................................................181
Shutting Down HP-UX..................................................................................................................182
System Verification.............................................................................................................................183
A Replaceable Parts......................................................................................................185
Replaceable Parts................................................................................................................................185
B MP Commands...........................................................................................................187
Server Management Commands.........................................................................................................187
C Templates...................................................................................................................189
Equipment Footprint Templates.........................................................................................................189
Computer Room Layout Plan.............................................................................................................189
Index...............................................................................................................................193
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List of Figures
1-1 8-Socket Server Block Diagram.....................................................................................................20
1-2 Server (Front View With Bezel) ....................................................................................................21
1-3 Server (Front View Without Bezel)................................................................................................21
1-4 Right-Front View...........................................................................................................................22
1-5 Left-Rear View ..............................................................................................................................23
1-6 Front Panel LEDs and Power Switch.............................................................................................24
1-7 Cell Board......................................................................................................................................24
1-8 CPU Locations on Cell Board........................................................................................................26
1-9 Memory Subsystem.......................................................................................................................27
1-10 Disk Drive and DVD Drive Location............................................................................................28
1-11 System Backplane Block Diagram.................................................................................................29
1-12 PCI-X Board to Cell Board Block Diagram....................................................................................30
2-1 Airflow Diagram ..........................................................................................................................41
3-1 Removing the Polystraps and Cardboard.....................................................................................44
3-2 Removing the Shipping Bolts and Plastic Cover...........................................................................45
3-3 Preparing to Roll Off the Pallet.....................................................................................................46
3-4 Securing the Cabinet......................................................................................................................47
3-5 Inserting Rear Handle Tabs into Chassis......................................................................................48
3-6 Attaching the Front of Handle to Chassis.....................................................................................49
3-7 RonI Lifter......................................................................................................................................50
3-8 Positioning the Lifter to the Pallet.................................................................................................51
3-9 Raising the Server Off the Pallet Cushions....................................................................................52
3-10 Component Locations ...................................................................................................................53
3-11 Left Foam Block Position...............................................................................................................54
3-12 Right Foam Block Position............................................................................................................54
3-13 Foam Block Removal.....................................................................................................................55
3-14 Attaching a Caster to the Server....................................................................................................56
3-15 Securing Each Caster Cover to the Server.....................................................................................57
3-16 Completed Server..........................................................................................................................57
3-17 Disk Drive and DVD Drive Location............................................................................................59
3-18 Removable Media Location...........................................................................................................60
3-19 PCI I/O Slot Details........................................................................................................................65
3-20 PCI/PCI-X Card Location..............................................................................................................66
3-21 Voltage Reference Points for IEC 320 C19 Plug.............................................................................68
3-22 Safety Ground Reference Check....................................................................................................69
3-23 Safety Ground Reference Check....................................................................................................70
3-24 Wall Receptacle Pinouts................................................................................................................71
3-25 AC Power Input Labeling..............................................................................................................72
3-26 Distribution of Input Power for Each Bulk Power Supply............................................................73
3-27 Two Cell Line Cord Anchor (rp7410, rp7420, rp7440, rx7620, rx7640).........................................74
3-28 Line Cord Anchor Attach Straps...................................................................................................74
3-29 Front Panel Display ......................................................................................................................76
3-30 MP Main Menu..............................................................................................................................77
3-31 The lc Command Screen................................................................................................................78
3-32 The ls Command Screen................................................................................................................79
3-33 Example sa Command...................................................................................................................80
3-34 Browser Window...........................................................................................................................80
3-35 The du Command Screen..............................................................................................................81
3-36 Console Output Device menu.......................................................................................................82
5-1 Front Panel with LED Indicators.................................................................................................122
5-2 BPS LED Locations......................................................................................................................124
5-3 PCI-X Power Supply LED Locations...........................................................................................125
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5-4 Front, Rear and PCI I/O Fan LEDs..............................................................................................126
5-5 Cell Board LED Locations...........................................................................................................127
5-6 PCI-X OL* LED Locations...........................................................................................................128
5-7 Core I/O Card Bulkhead LEDs....................................................................................................129
5-8 Core I/O Button Locations...........................................................................................................130
5-9 Disk Drive LED Location.............................................................................................................132
5-10 Temperature States......................................................................................................................134
5-11 Firmware Update Command Sample..........................................................................................136
5-12 Server Cabinet CRUs (Front View)..............................................................................................137
5-13 Server Cabinet CRUs (Rear View)...............................................................................................138
5-14 de Command Output..................................................................................................................139
6-1 Top Cover....................................................................................................................................144
6-2 Top Cover Retaining Screws........................................................................................................144
6-3 Side Cover Locations ..................................................................................................................145
6-4 Side Cover Retaining Screws.......................................................................................................146
6-5 Side Cover Removal Detail..........................................................................................................146
6-6 Bezel hand slots...........................................................................................................................147
6-7 Front Panel Assembly Location...................................................................................................148
6-8 Front Panel Board Detail.............................................................................................................149
6-9 Front Panel Board Cable Location on Backplane........................................................................150
6-10 Front Smart Fan Assembly Locations .........................................................................................151
6-11 Front Fan Detail...........................................................................................................................152
6-12 Rear Smart Fan Assembly Locations ..........................................................................................153
6-13 Rear Fan Detail............................................................................................................................154
6-14 Disk Drive Location ....................................................................................................................155
6-15 Disk Drive Detail ........................................................................................................................155
6-16 DVD/DAT Location ....................................................................................................................157
6-17 DVD/DAT Detail..........................................................................................................................158
6-18 Single SCSI and Power Cable in Drive Bay.................................................................................159
6-19 SCSI and Power Cable Lengths...................................................................................................159
6-20 SCSI and Power Cable Lengths...................................................................................................160
6-21 SCSI and Power Cable Lengths...................................................................................................160
6-22 Power Cable Connection and Routing........................................................................................161
6-23 DVD Drive Location ...................................................................................................................161
6-24 Slimline DVD Carrier Location ..................................................................................................162
6-25 Data and Power Cable Configuration for Slimline DVD Installation.........................................163
6-26 Top DVD/DAT and Bottom DVD Cables Nested Together.........................................................164
6-27 SCSI and Power Cables for Slimline DVD+RW Installation........................................................164
6-28 SCSI and Power Cables for Slimline DVD Installation...............................................................165
6-29 PCI/PCI-X Card Location............................................................................................................166
6-30 PCI Smart Fan Assembly Location .............................................................................................169
6-31 PCI Smart Fan Assembly Detail..................................................................................................169
6-32 PCI-X Power Supply Location ....................................................................................................170
6-33 PCI Power Supply Detail.............................................................................................................171
6-34 BPS Location ...............................................................................................................................172
6-35 Extraction Levers.........................................................................................................................173
6-36 BPS Detail ...................................................................................................................................173
C-1 Server Space Requirements.........................................................................................................189
C-2 Server Cabinet Template..............................................................................................................190
C-3 Planning Grid..............................................................................................................................191
C-4 Planning Grid..............................................................................................................................192
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List of Tables
1-1 Cell Board CPU Module Load Order............................................................................................25
1-2 Server DIMMs...............................................................................................................................27
1-3 PCI-X paths for Cell 0....................................................................................................................30
1-4 PCI-X Paths Cell 1..........................................................................................................................31
1-5 PCI-X Slot Types............................................................................................................................32
1-6 PCI-X/PCIe Slot Types...................................................................................................................33
2-1 Server Dimensions and Weights...................................................................................................35
2-2 Server Component Weights...........................................................................................................35
2-3 Example Weight Summary............................................................................................................35
2-4 Weight Summary...........................................................................................................................36
2-5 Power Cords..................................................................................................................................37
2-6 AC Power Requirements...............................................................................................................37
2-7 System Power Requirements for the HP 9000 rp7440 Server........................................................37
2-8 Example ASHRAE Thermal Report..............................................................................................38
2-9 Typical Server Configurations for the HP Integrity rx7640 Server...............................................40
3-1 Wheel Kit Packing List..................................................................................................................52
3-2 Caster Part Numbers.....................................................................................................................55
3-3 HP Integrity rx7640 PCI-X and PCIe I/O Cards............................................................................60
3-4 Single Phase Voltage Examples.....................................................................................................68
3-5 Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist......................................................................................85
5-1 Front Panel LEDs.........................................................................................................................122
5-2 BPS LEDs.....................................................................................................................................124
5-3 PCI Power Supply LEDs..............................................................................................................125
5-4 System and PCI I/O Fan LEDs.....................................................................................................126
5-5 Cell Board OL* LED Indicators...................................................................................................127
5-6 Core I/O LEDs..............................................................................................................................129
5-7 Core I/O Buttons..........................................................................................................................131
5-8 OL* LED States............................................................................................................................131
5-9 Disk Drive LEDs..........................................................................................................................132
5-10 Ready Bit States...........................................................................................................................139
6-1 Front Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications...............................................................................151
6-2 Rear Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications................................................................................153
6-3 Unsupported Removable Media Devices....................................................................................158
6-4 Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications.........................................................................................169
6-5 PCI-X Power Supply LEDs..........................................................................................................171
6-6 Default Configuration for Management Processor LAN...........................................................174
7-1 System Power Requirements for the HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440 Servers............177
7-2 Typical Server Configurations for the HP 9000 rp7440 Server....................................................177
A-1 Server CRU Descriptions and Part Numbers..............................................................................185
B-1 Service Commands......................................................................................................................187
B-2 Status Commands........................................................................................................................187
B-3 System and Access Config Commands.......................................................................................187
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List of Examples
4-1 Single-User HP-UX Boot..............................................................................................................101
7-1 Single-User HP-UX Boot..............................................................................................................181
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About this Document
This document covers the HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440 Servers.
This document does not describe system software or partition configuration in any detail. For
detailed information concerning those topics, refer to the HP System Partitions Guide:
Administration for nPartitions.
Book Layout
This document contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1 - Overview
• Chapter 2 - Site Preparation
• Chapter 3 - Installing the Server
• Chapter 4 - Operating System Boot and Shutdown
• Chapter 5 - Server Troubleshooting
• Chapter 6 - Removal and Replacement
• Chapter 7 - HP 9000 rp7440 Server
• Appendix A - Replaceable Parts
• Appendix B - MP Commands
• Appendix C - DIMM Slot Mapping
• Appendix D - Templates
• Index
Intended Audience
This document is intended to be used by customer engineers assigned to support the HP Integrity
rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440 Servers.
Publishing History
The Printing History below identifies the edition dates of this document. Updates are made to
this publication on an unscheduled, as needed, basis. The updates will consist of a complete
replacement document and pertinent on-line or CD-ROM documentation.
March 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Edition
September 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Edition
January 2007Minor edits throughout. Added Chapter 7 for PA release.Third Edition
November 2007Minor edits.Fourth Edition
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Related Information
You can access other information on HP server hardware management, Microsoft® Windows®
administration, and diagnostic support tools at the following Web sites:
http://docs.hp.com The main Web site for HP technical documentation is http://docs.hp.com.
Server Hardware Information: http://docs.hp.com/hpux/hw/ The
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/hw/ Web site is the systems hardware portion of docs.hp.com.
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It provides HP nPartition server hardware management information, including site preparation,
installation, and more.
Windows Operating System Information You can find information about administration of the
Microsoft® Windows® operating system at the following Web sites, among others:
• http://docs.hp.com/windows_nt/
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/
Diagnostics and Event Monitoring: Hardware Support Tools Complete information about HP
hardware support tools, including online and offline diagnostics and event monitoring tools, is
at the http://docs.hp.com/hpux/diag/ Web site. This site hasdocuments, tutorials, FAQs,
and other reference material.
Web Site for HP Technical Support: http://us-support2.external.hp.com HP IT resource center
Web site at http://us-support2.external.hp.com/ provides comprehensive support
information for IT professionals on a wide variety of topics, including software, hardware, and
networking.
Books about HP-UX Published by Prentice Hall The http://www.hp.com/hpbooks/ Web
site lists the HP books that Prentice Hall currently publishes, such as HP-UX books including:
• HP-UX 11i System Administration Handbook and
Toolkithttp://www.hp.com/hpbooks/prentice/ptr_0130600814.html
• HP-UX Virtual
Partitionshttp://www.hp.com/hpbooks/prentice/ptr_0130352128.html
HP books are available worldwide through bookstores, online booksellers, and office and
computer stores.
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The following notational conventions are used in this publication.
WARNING! A warning lists requirements that you must meet to avoid personal injury.
CAUTION: A caution provides information required to avoid losing data or avoid losing system
functionality.
NOTE: A note highlights useful information such as restrictions, recommendations, or important
details about HP product features.
• Commands and options are represented using this font.
• Text that you type exactly as shown is represented using this font.
• Text to be replaced with text that you supply is represented using this font.
Example: “Enter the ls -l filename command” means you must replace filename with your
own text.
• Keyboard keys and graphical interface items (such as buttons, tabs, and menu items)
are represented using this font.
Examples: The Control key, the OK button, the General tab, the Options menu.
• Menu —> Submenu represents a menu selection you can perform.
Example: “Select the Partition —> Create Partition action” means you must select the
Create Partition menu item from the Partition menu.
• Example screen output is represented using this font.
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1 HP Integrity rx7640 Server and HP 9000 rp7440 Server
Overview
The HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440 Servers are members of HP’s business-critical
computing platform family in the mid-range product line.
The information in chapters one through six of this guide applies to the HP Integrity rx7640 and
HP 9000 rp7440 Servers, except for a few items specifically denoted as applying only to the HP
Integrity rx7640 Server. Chapter seven covers any information specific to the HP 9000 rp7440
Server only.
IMPORTANT: Ensure a valid UUID is either in place or available prior to maintenance of these
servers. This step is vital when performing upgrades and is recommended for existing hardware
service restoration. Specific information for upgrades is found in the Upgrade Guide, Mid-Range
Two-Cell HP Servers to HP Integrity rx7640 Server, located at the following
URL:http://docs.fc.hp.com.
The server is a 10U1high, 8-socket symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) rack-mount or standalone
server. Features of the server include:
• Up to 256 GB of physical memory provided by dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
• Dual-core processors.
• Up to 16 processors with a maximum of 4 processor modules per cell board and a maximum
of 2 cell boards.
• One cell controller (CC) per cell board.
• Turbo fans to cool CPUs and CCs on the cell boards.
• Up to four embedded hard disk drives.
• One half-height DVD drive, two slimline DVDs or one DAT drive.
• Two front chassis mounted N+1 fans.
• Two rear chassis mounted N+1 fans.
• Six N+1 PCI-X card cage fans.
• Two N+1 bulk power supplies.
• N+1 hot-swappable system oscillators.
• Sixteen PCI slots divided into two IO Chassis each. Each IO Chassis accommodates eight
slots supporting PCI/PCI-X/PCI-X 2.0 device adapters or four PCI/PCI-X/PCI-X 2.0 and four
PCIe device adapters.
• Up to two core I/O card sets.
• One manageability processor per core I/O card with failover capability when two or more
core I/O cards are installed and properly configured.
• Four 220 V AC power plugs. Two are required and the other two provide power source
redundancy.
Detailed Server Description
The following section provides detailed information about the server components.
1. The U is a unit of measurement specifying product height. One U is equal to 1.75 inches.
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Figure 1-1 8-Socket Server Block Diagram
Memor
y
Cell Board 0
CPU
CPU
CPU
CPU
C
C
PDH
SBA
LBALB
A
LBALB
A
LBALB
A
LBALB
A
LBA
LBA
LBALB
A
LBA
LBA
LBA
LBA
SBA
Backplane
System
Clo
cks
Bulk
Power
Supply
(x2)
PCI-X
(x2)
Power
Rese
t
Memor
y
C
C
CPU
PDH
CPU
CPU
CPU
Cell Board 0
CC Link
SCS
I
LAN
LBA
SCS
I
LAN
SBA Link
LAN/SCSI
Board
s
PCI-X
M
P
SCS
I
Board
s
LAN/SCSI
M
P
SCS
I
LBA
Disk Backplan
e
D
isk
D
isk
D
isk
D
isk
DVD
/
PCI
SCS
I
Tap
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Indicates ho
t
pluggable
link
or bus
Indicates
cable
Dimensions and Components
The following section describes server dimensions and components.
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Figure 1-2 Server (Front View With Bezel)
Figure 1-3 Server (Front View Without Bezel)
Power Switch
Removable Media
Drive
PCI Power
Supplies
Front OLR Fans
Bulk Power
Supplies
Hard Disk Drives
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The server has the following dimensions:
• Depth: Defined by cable management constraints to fit into standard 36-inch deep rack:
25.5 inches from front rack column to PCI connector surface
26.7 inches from front rack column to MP Core I/O connector surface
30 inches overall package dimension, including 2.7 inches protruding in front of the front
rack columns.
• Width: 44.45 cm (17.5 inches), constrained by EIA standard 19 inch racks.
• Height: 10U – 0.54 cm = 43.91 cm (17.287 inches). This is the appropriate height for a product
that consumes 10U of rack height while allowing adequate clearance between products
directly above and below this product. Fitting four server units per 2 m rack and upgrade
of current 10U height products in the future are the main height constraints.
The mass storage section located in the front enables access to the 3.5-inch hard drives without
removal of the bezel. This is especially helpful when the system is mounted in the lowest position
in a rack. The mass storage bay also accommodates one 5.25-inch removable media device. The
front panel display board, containing LEDs and the system power switch, is located directly
above the 5.25-inch removable media bay.
Below the mass storage section and behind the removable front bezel are two, N+1 PCI-X power
supplies.
The bulk power supply section ispartitioned by a sealed metallic enclosure located in the bottom
of the package. This enclosure housesthe N+1 fully redundant BPSs. Install these power supplies
from the front of the server after removing the front bezel.
Figure 1-4 Right-Front View
B
PCI Power
Supplies
PCI-X cards
Cell Boards
Bulk Power
Supplies
Front Panel
Display Board
Access the PCI-X card section, located toward the rear, by removing the top cover.
The PCI card bulkhead connectors are located at the rear top.
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The PCI OLR fan modules are located in front of the PCI-X cards. These six 9.2-cm fans are housed
in plastic carriers. They are configured in two rows of three fans.
Four OLR system fan modules, externally attached to the chassis, are 15-cm (6.5-inch) fans. Two
fans are mounted on the front surface of the chassis and two are mounted on the rear surface.
The cell boards are accessed from the right side of the chassis behind a removable side cover.
The two MP/SCSI boards are positioned vertically at the rear of the chassis.
The two hot-pluggable N+1 redundant bulk power supplies provide a wide input voltage range.
They are installed in the front of the chassis, directly under the front fans.
A cable harness that connects from the rear of the BPSs to the system backplane provides DC
power distribution.
Access the system backplane by removing the left side cover. The system backplane hinges from
the lower edge and is anchored at the top with two jack screws.
The SCSI ribbon-cable assembly routes from the mass storage area to the backside of the system
backplane for connection to the MP/SCSI card, and to the AB290A LAN/SCSI PCI-X cards.
Figure 1-5 Left-Rear View
System backplane
MP/SCSI Core I/O
AC Power Receptacles
Jack Screws
Front Panel
Front Panel Indicators and Controls
The front panel, located on the front of the server, includes the power switch. See Figure 1-6
Enclosure Status LEDs
The following status LEDs are on the front panel:
• Locate LED (blue)
• Power LED (tri-color)
• Management processor (MP) status LED (tri-color)
• Cell 0, 1 status (tri-color) LEDs
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Figure 1-6 Front Panel LEDs and Power Switch
Cell Board
The cell board, illustrated in Figure 1-7, contains the processors, main memory, and the CC
application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which interfaces the processors and memory with
the I/O, and to the other cell board in the server. The CC is the heart of the cell board, enabling
communication with the other cell board in the system. It connects to the processor dependent
hardware (PDH) and micro controller hardware. Each cell board holds up to two processor
modules and 16 memory DIMMs. One or two cell boards can be installed in the server. A cell
board can be selectively powered off for adding processors, memory, or for maintenance of the
cell board, without affecting the other cell board in a configured partition.
Figure 1-7 Cell Board
The server has a 48 V distributed power system and receives the 48 V power from the system
backplane board. The cell board contains DC-to-DC converters to generate the required voltage
rails. The DC-to-DC converters on the cell board do not provide N+1 redundancy.
The cell board contains the following major buses:
• Two front side buses (FSB), each with up to two processors
• Four memory buses (one going to each memory quad)
• Incoming and outgoing I/O bus that goes off board to an SBA chip
• Incoming and outgoing crossbar bus that goes off board to the other cell board
• PDH bus that goes to the PDH and microcontroller circuitry
All of these buses come together at the CC chip.
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Because of space limitations on the cell board, the PDH and microcontroller circuitry resides on
a riser board that plugs into the cell board at a right angle. The cell board also includes clock
circuits, test circuits, and de-coupling capacitors.
PDH Riser Board
The PDH riser board is a small card that plugs into the cell board at a right angle. The PDH riser
interface contains the following components:
• Microprocessor memory interface microcircuit
• Hardware including the processor dependant code (PDH) flash memory
• Manageability microcontroller with associated circuitry
The PDH obtains cell board configuration information from cell board signals and from the cell
board local power module (LPM).
Central Processor Units
The cell board can hold up to four CPU modules. Each CPU module can contain up to two CPU
cores on a single socket. Modules are populated in increments of one. On a cell board, the
processor modules must be the same family, type, and clock frequencies. Mixing of different
processors on a cell board or partition is not supported. Refer to Table 1-1 for the load order that
must be maintained when adding processor modules to the cell board. Refer to Figure 1-8 for
the locations on the cell board for installing processor modules.
NOTE: Unlike previous HP cell based systems, the HP Integrity rx7640 server cell board does
not require that a termination module be installed at the end of an unused FSB. System firmware
is allowed to disable an unused FSB in the CC. This enables both sockets of the unused bus to
remain unpopulated.
Table 1-1 Cell Board CPU Module Load Order
Socket 0Socket 1Socket 3Socket 2Number of
CPU Modules
Installed
CPU installedEmpty slotEmpty slotEmpty slot1
CPU installedEmpty slotEmpty slotCPU installed2
CPU installedCPU installedEmpty slotCPU installed3
CPU installedCPU installedCPU installedCPU installed4
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Figure 1-8 CPU Locations on Cell Board
Socket 2
Socket 3
Socket 1 Socket 0
Cell
Controller
Memory Subsystem
Figure 1-9 shows a simplified view of the memory subsystem. It consists of two independent
access paths, each path having its own address bus, control bus, data bus, and DIMMs . Address
and control signals are fanned out through register ports to the synchronous dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM) on the DIMMs.
The memory subsystem comprises four independent quadrants. Each quadrant has its own
memory data bus connected from the cell controller to the two buffers for the memory quadrant.
Each quadrant also has two memory control buses; one for each buffer.
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Figure 1-9 Memory Subsystem
DIMMs
The memory DIMMs used by the server are custom designed by HP. Each DIMM contains DDR-II
SDRAM memory that operates at 533 MT/s. Industry standard DIMM modules do not support
the high availability and shared memory features of the server. Therefore, industry standard
DIMM modules are not supported.
The server supports DIMMs with densities of 1, 2, and 4 Gb. Table 1-2 (page 27) lists each
supported DIMM size, the resulting total system capacity, and the memory component density.
Each DIMM is connected to two buffer chips on the cell board.
See Appendix C for more information on DIMM slotmapping and valid memory configurations.
Table 1-2 Server DIMMs
Memory Component DensityTotal CapacityDIMM Size
128 Mb32 Gb1 Gb
256 Mb64 Gb2 Gb
512 Mb128 Gb4 Gb
Cells and nPartitions
An nPartition comprises one or more cells working as a single system. Any I/O chassis that is
attached to a cell belonging to an nPartition is also assigned to the nPartition. Each I/O chassis
has PCI card slots, I/O cards, attached devices, and a core I/O card assigned to the I/O chassis.
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On the server, each nPartition has its own dedicated portion of the server hardware which can
run a single instance of the operating system. Each nPartition can boot, reboot, and operate
independently of any other nPartitions and hardware within the same server complex.
The server complex includes all hardware within an nPartition server: all cabinets, cells, I/O
chassis, I/O devices and racks, management and interconnecting hardware, power supplies, and
fans.
A server complex can contain one or two nPartitions, enabling the hardware to function as a
single system or as multiple systems.
NOTE: Partition configuration information is available on the Web at:
http://docs.hp.com
Refer to HP System Partitions Guide: Administration for nPartitions for details.
Internal Disk Devices for the Server
As Figure 1-10 shows, in a server cabinet, the top internal disk drives connect to cell 1 through
the core I/O for cell 1. Both of the bottom disk drives connect to cell 0 through the core I/O for
cell 0.
The DVD/DAT drive connects to cell 1 through the core I/O card for cell 1.
Figure 1-10 Disk Drive and DVD Drive Location
Drive 1-1
Path: 1/0/0/3/0.6.0
Drive 1-2
Path: 1/0/1/1/0/4/1.6.0
Drive 0-2
Path: 0/0/1/1/0/4/1.5.0
Drive 0-1
Path: 0/0/0/3/0.6.0
DVD/DAT/
Slimline DVD Drive
Path: 1/0/0/3/1.2.0
Slimline DVD Drive
Path: 0/0/0/3/1.2.0
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System Backplane
The system backplane contains the following components:
• The system clock generation logic
• The system reset generation logic
• DC-to-DC converters
• Power monitor logic
• Two local bus adapter (LBA) chips that create internal PCI buses for communicating with
the core I/O card
The backplane also contains connectors for attaching the cell boards, the PCI-X backplane, the
core I/O board set, SCSI cables, bulk power, chassis fans, the front panel display, intrusion
switches, and the system scan card. Unlike Superdome or the HP Integrity rx8640, there are no
Crossbar Chips (XBC) on the system backplane. The “crossbar-less” back-to-back CC connection
increases performance.
Only half of the core I/O board set connects to the system backplane. The MP/SCSI boards plug
into the backplane, while the LAN/SCSI boards plug into the PCI-X backplane.
Figure 1-11 System Backplane Block Diagram
PCI-X backplane
Cell board 1
Cell board 0
System backplane
Bulk power supply
MP Core I/O
MP/SCSI
MP Core I/O
MP/SCSI
Cell boards are perpendicular
to the system backplane.
System Bacplane to PCI-X Backplane Connectivity
The PCI-X backplane uses two connectors for the SBA link bus and two connectors for the high
speed data signals and the manageability signals.
SBA link bus signals are routed through the system backplane to the cell controller on each
corresponding cell board.
The high speed data signals are routed from the SBA chips on the PCI-X backplane to the two
LBA PCI bus controllers on the system backplane.
Clocks and Reset
The system backplane contains reset and clock circuitry that propagates through the whole
system. The system backplane central clocks drive all major chip set clocks. The system central
clock circuitry features redundant, hot-swappable oscillators.
I/O Subsystem
The cell board to the PCI-X board path runs from the CC to the SBA, from the SBA to the ropes,
from the ropes to the LBA, and from the LBA to the PCI slots seen in Figure 1-12. The CC on cell
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board 0 and cell board 1 communicates through an SBA over the SBA link. The SBA link consists
of both an inbound and an outbound link with an effective bandwidth of approximately 11.5
GB/sec. The SBA converts the SBA link protocol into “ropes.” A rope is defined as a high-speed,
point-to-point data bus. The SBA can support up to 16 of these high-speed bi-directional rope
links for a total aggregate bandwidth of approximately 11.5 GB/sec. Each LBA acts as a bus
bridge, supporting either one or two ropes and capable of driving 33 MHz or 66 MHz for PCI
cards. The LBAs can also drive at 66 MHz or 133 MHz for PCI-X cards, and at 266 MHz for PCI-X
mode 2 cards installed in mode 2 capable slots.
Figure 1-12 PCI-X Board to Cell Board Block Diagram
PCI Slot 8
LBA 1
Cell
Controlle
r
(CC)
C
ell Boar
d
PCI Slot 7
LBA 2
PCI Slot 6
LBA 4
PCI Slot 5
LBA 6
PCI Slot 4
LBA
14
PCI Slot 3
LBA
12
PCI Slot 2
LBA
10
PCI Slot 1
LBA 8
System Bus
Adapter (SBA
)
System
L
BA
B
ackplan
e
Adapter (SBA
)
System Bus
PCI Slot 8
LBA 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 3
LBA 8
LBA
10
LBA
12
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 6
PCI Slot 7
LBA 4
LBA 6
LBA
14
LBA 2
L
BA
Controlle
r
C
ell Boar
d
Cell
(CC)
Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 list the mapping of PCI-X slots to boot paths. The cell column refers to
the cell board installed in the server in cell slot 0 and in cell slot 1.
Table 1-3 PCI-X paths for Cell 0
PathIO ChassisPCI-X SlotCell
0/0/8/1010
0/0/10/1020
0/0/12/1030
0/0/14/1040
0/0/6/1050
0/0/4/1060
0/0/2/1070
0/0/1/1080
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Table 1-4 PCI-X Paths Cell 1
PathI/O ChassisPCI-X SlotCell
1/0/8/1111
1/0/10/1121
1/0/12/1131
1/0/14/1141
1/0/6/1151
1/0/4/1161
1/0/2/1171
1/0/1/1181
The server supports two internal SBAs. Each SBA provides the control and interfaces for eight
PCI-X slots. The interface is through the rope bus (16 ropes per SBA). For each SBA, the ropes
are divided in the following manner:
• A single rope is routed to support the core I/O boards through LBAs located on the system
backplane.
• A single rope is routed to an LBA on the PCI backplane to support a slot for PCI and PCI-X
cards (slot 8).
• Six ropes are bundled into double ropes to three LBAs. They support slots 1, 2, and 7 for
PCI and PCI-X mode 1 cards.
• Eight fat ropes are bundled into quad ropes to four LBAs. They support slots 3, 4, 5, and 6
for PCI and PCI-X mode 2 cards.
NOTE: PCI-X slots 1-7 are dual rope slots while slot 8 is a single rope slot. A rope is defined as
a high speed point to point data bus.
The PCI-X backplane is the primary I/O interface for the server. It provides 16, 64-bit, hot-plug
PCI/PCI-X slots. Fourteen of the slots havedual ropes connected to the LBA chips.The remaining
two slots have a single rope connected to each LBA chip. Each of the sixteen slots are capable of
66 MHz/33 MHz PCI or 133 MHz/66 MHz PCI-X. Four slots in PCI-X support 266 MHz. All
sixteen PCI slots are keyed for 3.3 volt connectors (accepting both Universal and 3.3 V cards).
See Table 1-5 for more details.
The PCI-X backplane is physically one board, but it behaves like two independent partitions.
SBA 0, its associated LBAs, and eight PCI-X slots form one I/O partition. SBA 1, its associated
LBAs, and eight PCI-X slots form the other I/O partition. One I/O partition can be reset separately
from the other I/O partition, but cannot be powered down independently.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to the PCI card’s manufacturer for the specific PCI card performance
specifications. PCI, PCI-X mode 1, and PCI-X mode 2 cards are supported at different clock
speeds. Select the appropriate PCI-X I/O slot for best performance.
Table 1-5 lists the PCI-X slot types supported on the server.
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Table 1-5 PCI-X Slot Types
PCI Mode SupportedSupported CardsRopesMaximum Peak
Bandwidth
Maximum MHzSlot
1
I/O Partition
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V001533 MB/s13380
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V002/0031.06 GB/s1337
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V004/0052.13 GB/s2666
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V006/0072.13 GB/s2665
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V014/0152.13 GB/s2664
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V012/0132.13 GB/s2663
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V010/0111.06 GB/s1332
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V008/0091.06 GB/s1331
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V001533 MB/s13381
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V002/0031.06 GB/s1337
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V004/0052.13 GB/s2666
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V006/0072.13 GB/s2665
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V014/0152.13 GB/s2664
PCI-X Mode 23.3 V or 1.5 V012/0152.13 GB/s2663
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V010/0111.06 GB/s1332
PCI or PCI-X Mode
1
3.3 V008/0091.06 GB/s1331
1 Each slot will auto select the proper speed for the card installed up to the maximum speed for the slot. Placing high
speed cards into slow speed slots will cause the card to be driven at the slow speed.
PCI-X/PCIe Backplane
The 16–slot (8 PCI and PCI-X; 8 PCI-Express) mixed PCI-X/PCI-Express (“PCI-X/PCIe”) I/O
backplane was introduced for the Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® processor 9100 Series release and
is heavily leveraged from the PCI-X backplane design. Only the differences will be descibed
here.See “I/O Subsystem” (page 29) for common content between the two boards.
The PCI-Express I/O backplane comprises two logically independent I/O circuits (partitions) on
one physical board.
• The I/O chip in cell location zero (0) and its associated four PCI-X ASICs, four PCIe ASICs,
and their respective PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slots form PCI-Express I/O partition 0 plus core I/O.
• The I/O chip in cell location one (1) and its associated four PCI-X ASICs, four PCIe ASICs,
and their respective PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slots form PCI-Express I/O partition 1 plus core I/O.
Each PCI/PCI-X slot has a host-to-PCI bridge associated with it, and each PCIe slot has a
host-to-PCIe bridge associated with it. A dual slot hot swap controller chip and related logic is
also associated with each pair of PCI or PCIe slots. The I/O chip on either cell location 0 or 1 is a
primary I/O system interface. Upstream, the I/O chips communicate directly with the cell controller
ASIC on the host cell board via a high bandwidth logical connection known as the HSS link.When
installed in the SEU chassis within a fully configured system, the ASIC on cell location 0 connects
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to the cell controller chip on cell board 2, and the ASIC on cell location 1 connects to the cell
controller chip on cell board 3 through external link cables.
Downstream, the ASIC spawns 16 logical 'ropes' that communicate with the core I/O bridge on
the system backplane, PCI interface chips, and PCIe interface chips. Each PCI chip produces a
single 64–bit PCI-X bus supporting a single PCI or PCI-X add-in card. Each PCIe chip produces
a single x8 PCI-Express bus supporting a single PCIe add-in card.
The ropes in each I/O partition are distributed as follows:
• One PCI-X ASIC is connected to each I/O chip with a single rope capable of peak data rates
of 533Mb/s (PCIX-66).
• Three PCI-X ASICs are connected to each I/O chip with dual ropes capable of peak data
rates of 1.06Gb/s (PCIX-133).
• Four PCIe ASICs are connected to each I/O chip with dual fat ropes capable of peak data
rates of 2.12Gb/s (PCIe x8).
In addition, each I/O chip provides an external single rope connection for the core I/O.
Each PCI-Express slot on the PCI-X/PCIe I/O board is controlled by its own ASIC and is also
independently supported by its own half of the dual hot swap controller. All PCIe slots are
designed to be compliant with PCIe Rev.1.0. The PCI-Express I/O backplane will provide slot
support for VAUX3.3, SMB*, and JTAG.
PCI-X/PCIe Slot Boot Paths
PCI-X/PCIe slot boot paths are directly leveraged from the PCI-X backplane. See Table 1-3
(page 30) and Table 1-4 (page 31) for more details.
NOTE: The differences between the PCI X backplane and the PCI-X/PCIe backplane are as
follows:
• Twelve ropes are bundled in two rope pairs to 6 LBAs to support 6 slots for PCI and PCI-X
cards instead of 14. These ropes are capable of 133MHz.
• Sixteen ropes are bundled into dual fat ropes to 8 LBAs to support 8 additional slots for
PCIe cards. These ropes are capable of 266MHz.
Table 1-6 PCI-X/PCIe Slot Types
PCI Mode
Supported
Supported
CardsRopes
Maximum Peak
BandwidthMaximum MHz
Slot
1
I/O Partition
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V001533 MB/s668
2
0
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V002/0031.06 GB/s1337
PCI-e3.3 V004/0052.13 GB/s2666
PCI-e3.3 V006/0072.13 GB/s2665
PCI-e3.3 V014/0152.13 GB/s2664
PCI-e3.3 V012/0132.13 GB/s2663
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V010/0111.06 GB/s1332
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V008/0091.06 GB/s1331
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Table 1-6 PCI-X/PCIe Slot Types (continued)
PCI Mode
Supported
Supported
CardsRopes
Maximum Peak
BandwidthMaximum MHz
Slot
1
I/O Partition
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V001533 MB/s6681
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V002/0031.06 GB/s1337
PCI-e3.3 V004/0052.13 GB/s2666
PCI-e3.3 V006/0072.13 GB/s2665
PCI-e3.3 V014/0152.13 GB/s2664
PCI-e3.3 V012/0132.13 GB/s2663
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V010/0111.06 GB/s1332
PCI or PCI-X
Mode 1
3.3 V008/0091.06 GB/s1331
1. Each slot will auto select the proper speed for the card installed up to the maximum speed for the slot. Placing
high speed cards into slow speed slots will cause the card to be driven at the slow speed.
2. Slot is driven by a single rope and has a maximum speed of 66 MHz.
MP/SCSI Board
Up to two MP/SCSI cards can be plugged into the server. At least one MP/SCSI board is required
(independent of partitions). An additional MP/SCSI board is required in a dual partition system.
Both MP/SCSI boards are oriented vertically and plug into the system backplane. The MP/SCSI
board incorporates a dual channel Ultra320 SCSI controller and is hot-pluggable.
LAN/SCSI Board
At least one LAN/SCSI board is required for the minimum system configuration. Two are required
in a dual partition system. The LAN/SCSI board is a standard PCI form factor card with PCI card
edge connectors. The PCI-X backplane has one slot location reserved for the required board and
another that can accommodate either a second LAN/SCSI board or any other supported add-in
PCI-X card. The LAN/SCSI board is hot-pluggable.
Mass Storage (Disk) Backplane
Internal mass storage connections to disks are routed on the mass storage backplane, which has
connectors and termination logic. All hard disks are hot-plug, but removable media disks are
not. The servers accommodate one internal, half-height, removable media device, or two internal,
slim line DVD+RW removable media devices.. The mass storage backplane incorporates a circuit
that enables power to the internal removable media device to be programmatically cycled.
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2 Server Site Preparation
This chapter describes the basic server configuration and its physical specifications and
requirements.
Dimensions and Weights
This section provides dimensions and weights of the system components. Table 2-1 gives the
dimensions and weights for a fully configured server.
Table 2-1 Server Dimensions and Weights
PackagedStandalone
35.75 (90.8)17.3 (43.9)Height- Inches (centimeters)
28.0 (71.1)17.5 (44.4)Width- Inches (centimeters)
28.38 (72.0)30.0 (76.2)Depth- Inches (centimeters)
665.02(302.0)220.01(100.0)Weight - Pounds (kilograms)
1 This weight represents a fully configured server before it is installed in a rack.
2 The packaged weight represents a server installed in a 2-m rack. The packaged weight includes a fully configured
server in a 2-m rack with a rear door, rail slide kit, line cord anchor kit, interlock assembly, cable management arm,
120-lb ballast kit, and a 60-A PDU. The shipping box, pallet, and container, not included in the packaged weight in
Table 2-1, addsapproximately 150.0-lb tothe total system weight when shipped. The sizeand number ofmiscellaneous
pallets will be determined by the equipment ordered by the customer.
Table 2-2 provides component weights for calculating the weight of a server notfully configured.
Table 2-3 provides an example of how to calculate the weight. Table 2-4 is a blank worksheet for
calculating the weight of the server. To determine the overall weight, follow the example in
Table 2-3, and complete the worksheet in Table 2-4 for your system.
Table 2-2 Server Component Weights
Weight lb (kg)DescriptionQuantity
90.0 (41.0)Chassis1
27.80 (12.61) eachCell board1 - 2
12 (5.44) (estimate)System backplane1
20.4 (9.25)PCI-X card cage assemply1
18.0 (8.2) eachBulk power supply2
1.0 (0.45)Mass storage backplane1
5.0 (2.27) eachPCI-X power supplies2
1.60 (0.73) eachHard disk drive1 - 4
2.20 (1.00) eachRemovable media disk drive1
Table 2-3 Example Weight Summary
Weight (kg)MultiplyQuantityComponent
107.20 (48.64)27.8 (12.16)2Cell board
1.36 (0.61)0.34 (0.153)4PCI card (varies - used
sample value)
36.0 (16.4)18 (8.2)2Power supply (BPS)
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Table 2-3 Example Weight Summary (continued)
Weight (kg)MultiplyQuantityComponent
4.4 (2.0)2.2 (1.0)1DVD drive
6.40 (2.90)1.6 (0.73)4Hard disk drive
131.0 (59.42)90.0(41.0)1Chassis with skins and
front bezel cover
286.36 (129.89)Total weight
Table 2-4 Weight Summary
Weight (kg)Multiply ByQuantityComponent
27.8 (12.16)Cell Board
0.34 (0.153)PCI Card
18 (8.2)Power Supply (BPS)
2.2 (1.0)DVD Drive
1.6 (0.73)Hard Disk Drive
90.0 (41.0)Chassis with skins and
front bezel cover
Total weight
Electrical Specifications
This section provides electrical specifications for the server.
Grounding
The site building shall provide a safety ground and protective earth for each AC service entrance
to all cabinets.
Install a protective earthing (PE) conductor that is identical in size, insulation material, and
thickness to the branch-circuit supply conductors. The PE conductor must be green with yellow
stripes. The earthing conductor must be connected from the unit to the building installation earth
or if supplied by a separately derived system, at the supply transformer or motor-generator set
grounding point.
Circuit Breaker
The Marked Electrical for the server is 15 amps per line cord. The recommended circuit breaker
size is 20 amps for North America. For countries outside North America, consult your local
electrical authority having jurisdiction for the recommended circuit breaker size.
The servercontains four C20 power receptacles located at the bottom rear bulkhead. A minimum
of two power cords must be used to maintain normal operation of the server. A second set of
two cords can be added to improve system availability by protecting, for example, against power
source failures or accidentally tripped circuit breakers. The server can receive AC input from
two different AC power sources.
System AC Power Specifications
Power Cords
Table 2-5 lists the various power cables available for use with the server. Each power cord is 15
feet (4.5 meters) in length with a IEC 60320-1 C19 female connector attached to one end.
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Table 2-5 Power Cords
Where UsedDescriptionPart Number
International - OtherStripped end, 240 volt8120-6895
International - EuropeMale IEC309, 240 volt8120-6897
ChinaMale GB-1002, 240 volts8121-0070
North America/JapanMale NEMA L6-20, 240 volt8120-6903
System Power Specifications
Table 2-6 lists the AC power requirements for the HP Integrity rx7640 and HP 9000 rp7440
Serversservers. Table 2-7 lists the system power requirements for the HP 9000 rp7440 Server. For
the system power requirements for the HP Integrity rx7640 Server, see Chapter 7. These tables
provide information to help determine the amount of AC power needed for your computer room.
Table 2-6 AC Power Requirements
CommentsValueRequirements
200/208/220/230/240 (VAC rms)Nominal input voltage
50 - 60 (Hz)Frequency range (minimum - maximum)
1Number of phases
Per line cord12 ampsMaximum input current
Per line cord30 A peak for 15 msMaximum inrush current
At all loads of 50% - 100% of supply
rating
At all loads 0f 25% - 50% of supply
rating
>0.98
>0.95
Power factor correction
Per line cord<3.0 (ma)Ground leakage current (mA)
Table 2-7 System Power Requirements for the HP 9000 rp7440 Server
CommentsVAWattsPower Required (50–60 Hz)
See Note 132313166Maximum Theoretical Power
12A @ 220 VAC, See Note 22640– – –Marked Electrical Power
See Note 321712128User-Expected Maximum Power
Note 1: Maximum Theoretical Power: or “Maximum Configuration” (Input power at the ac input
expressed in Watts and Volt-Amps to take into account Power factor correction.)The calculated
sum of the maximum worst case power consumption for every subsystem in the server. This
number will never be exceeded by a functioning server for any combination of hardware and
software under any conditions.
Note 2: Marked Electrical Power: (Input power at the ac input expressed in Volt-Amps.)The
Marked Electrical Power is the rating given on the chassis label and represents the input power
required for facility ac power planning and wiring requirements. This number represents the
expected maximum power consumption for the server based on the power rating of the bulk
power supplies. This number can safely be used to size ac circuits and breakers for the system
under all conditions.
Note 3: User-Expected Maximum Power: or User Expected Maximum Power, (Input power at
the ac input expressed in Watts and Volt-Amps.)The measured maximum worst case power
consumption. This number represents the larges power consumption that HP engineers were
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able to produce for the server with any combination of hardware under laboratory conditions
using aggressive software applications designed specifically to work the system at maximum
load. This number can safely be used to compute thermal loads and power consumption for the
system under all conditions.
Environmental Specifications
This section provides the environmental, power dissipation, noise emission, and airflow
specifications for the server.
Temperature and Humidity
The cabinet is actively cooled using forced convection in a Class C1-modified environment. The
recommended humidity level for Class C1 is 40 to 55% relative humidity (RH).
Operating Environment
The system is designed to run continuously and meet reliability goals in an ambient temperature
of 5° to 35° C at sea level. The maximum allowable temperature is derated 1° C per 1,000 feet of
elevation above 3,000 feet above sea level up to 25° C at 10,000 feet. For optimum reliability and
performance, the recommended operating range is 20° to 25° C. This meets or exceeds the
requirements for Class 2 in the corporate and ASHRAE standard. See Table 2-8 (page 38) for an
example of the ASHRAE thermal report.
Table 2-8 Example ASHRAE Thermal Report
Condition
Voltage 208
Volts
Over System Dimensions
(W x D x H)
WeightAirflow,
maximum at
35° C
Airflow,
nominal
Typical Heat
Release
mmIncheskglb(m3/hr)cfmWattsDescription
439.17
444.50
762.00
h=17.29
w=17.50
d=30.00
87.4192.21631960670Minimum
configuration
439.17
444.50
762.00
h=17.29
w=17.50
d=30.00
10022016319602128Full
configuration
439.17
444.50
762.00
h=17.29
w=17.50
d=30.00
N/AN/A16379601090Typical
configuration
1 cell board, 2 CPUs, 2 GB, 1 core I/O
card
Minimum configurationASHRAE class
2 cell boards, 8 CPUs, 64 GB, 2 core I/O
cards
Full configuration
1 cell board, 4 CPUs, 32 GB, 1 core I/O
card, 8 I/O cards, 2 hard drives
Typical configuration
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Environmental Temperature Sensor
To ensure that the system is operating within the published limits, the ambient operating
temperature is measured using a sensor placed near the chassis inlet, between the cell boards.
Data from the sensor is used to control the fan speed and to initiate system overtemp shutdown.
Non-Operating Environment
The system is designed to withstand ambient temperatures between -40° to 70° C under
non-operating conditions.
Cooling
Internal Chassis Cooling
The cabinet incorporates front-to-back airflow across the cell boards and system backplane. Two
150 mm fans, mounted externally on the front chassis wall behind the cosmetic front bezel, push
air into the cell section. Two 150 mm fans housed in cosmetic plastic fan carriers, mounted
externally to the rear chassis wall, pull air through the cell section.
Each fan is controlled by a smart fan control board, embedded in the fan module plastic housing.
The smart fan control board receives fan control input from the system fan controller on the
system backplane and returns fan status information to the system fan controller. The smart fan
control board also controls the power and the pulse width modulated control signal to the fan
and monitors the speed indicator back from the fan. The fan status LED is driven by the smart
fan control board.
Bulk Power Supply Cooling
Cooling for the bulk power supplies (BPS) is provided by two 60 mm fans contained within each
BPS. Air flows into the front of the BPS and is exhausted out of the top of the power supply
through upward facing vents near the rear of the supply. The air is then ducted out of the rear
of the chassis with minimal leakage into the cell airflow plenum.
PCI/Mass Storage Section Cooling
Six 92 mm fans located between the mass storage devices and the PCI card cage provide airflow
through these devices. The PCI fans are powered with housekeeping power and run at full speed
at all times. The air is pulled through the mass storage devices and pushed through the PCI Card
Cage. Perforation is provided between the PCI bulkheads to allow adequate exhaust ventilation.
Standby Cooling
Several components within the chassis consume significant amounts of power while the system
is in standby mode. The system fans run at a portion of full speed during standby to remove the
resulting heat from the cabinet. The fans within the power supply will operate at full speed
during standby.
Typical Power Dissipation and Cooling
Table 2-9 provides calculations for configurations for the HP 9000 rp7440 Server. For calculations
for the HP Integrity rx7640 Server, see Chapter 7.
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Table 2-9 Typical Server Configurations for the HP Integrity rx7640 Server
Typical
Cooling
Typical
Power
Bulk Power
Supplies
Core I/OHard Disk
Drives
DVDsPCI Cards
(assumes 10
watts each)
Memory Per
Cell Board
Cell
Boards
BTU/hrWattsQtyQtyQtyQtyQtyGBytesQty
72652128224216322
6685195822208162
655819212220882
430812622110881
The air conditioning data is derived using the following equations.
• Watts x (0.860) = kcal/hour
• Watts x (3.414) = Btu/hour
• Btu/hour divided by 12,000 = tons of refrigeration required
NOTE: When determining power requirements you must consider any peripheral equipment
that will be installed during initial installation or as a later update. Refer to the applicable
documentation for such devices to determine the power and air-conditioning that is required to
support these devices.
Acoustic Noise Specification
The acoustic noise specification for the server is 57.3 db (sound pressure level at bystander
position) Itis appropriate for dedicated computer room environments but not office environments.
The LwA is 7.5 Bels. Care should be taken to understand the acoustic noise specifications relative
to operator positions within the computer room or when adding servers to computer rooms with
existing noise sources.
Airflow
The recommended server cabinet air intake temperature is between 20° and 25° C (68° and 77°
F) at 960 CFM.
Figure 2-1 illustrates the location of the inlet and outlet airducts on a single cabinet. Air is drawn
into the front of the server and forced out the rear.
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Figure 2-1 Airflow Diagram
System Requirements Summary
This section summarizes the requirements that must be considered in preparing the site for the
server.
Power Consumption and Air Conditioning
To determine the power consumed and the air conditioning required, follow the guidelines in
Table 2-9.
NOTE: When determining power requirements, consider any peripheral equipment that will
be installed during initial installation or as a later update. Refer to the applicable documentation
for such devices to determine the power and airconditioning that is required to support these
devices.
Maximum power is the sum of the worst case power consumption of every subsystem in the box
and should be used to size worst case power consumption. Typical power consumption numbers
are what HP engineers have measured when running power-intensive applications. These are
generally lower than maximum power numbers because all of the subsystems in the box to
simultaneously drawing maximum power for long durations is uncommon.
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3 Installing the Server
Inspect shipping containers when the equipment arrives at the site. Check equipment after the
packing has been removed. This chapter discusses how to inspect and install the server.
Receiving and Inspecting the Server Cabinet
This section contains information about receiving, unpacking and inspecting the server cabinet.
NOTE: The server will ship in one of three different configurations. The configurations are:
• On a pallet installed in a server cabinet
• On a pallet for rack mount into an existing cabinet on the customer site
• On a pallet with a wheel kit for installation as a standalone server
HP shipping containers are designed to protect their contents under normal shipping conditions.
A tilt indicator is installed on each carton shipped. The tilt indicator has two windows, and each
window under normal conditions will show four beads present. If a carton has been mishandled,
accidentally dropped, or knocked against something, the tilt indicator will indicate missing
beads. If the container has been tilted to an angle that could cause equipment damage, the beads
in the indicator will roll to the upper position.
After the equipment arrives at the customer site, carefully inspect each carton for signs of shipping
damage. If the container is damaged, document the damage with photographs and contact the
transport carrier immediately.
NOTE: The factory provides an installation warranty that is effective from the time the customer
receives the shipment until Field Services turns the system over to the customer.
Upon inspection of a received system and during installation of the system, if any parts or
accessories are missing or defective, they will be replaced directly from the factory by a priority
process. To request replacement parts, the HP Installation Specialist must contact the local Order
Fulfillment group which will coordinate the replacement with the factory.
Unpacking the Server Cabinet
This section contains information about unpacking the server cabinet.
WARNING! Wear protective glasses while cutting the plastic bands around the shipping
container. These bands are under tension. When cut, they can spring back and cause serious eye
injury.
NOTE: Position the pallet to allow enough space to roll the cabinet off the pallet before starting.
Remove the server cabinet using the following steps:
1. Cut the polystrap bands around the shipping container.
2. Lift the cardboard top cap from the shipping box. Refer to Figure 3-1,
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Figure 3-1 Removing the Polystraps and Cardboard
3. Remove the corrugated wrap from the pallet.
4. Remove the packing materials.
CAUTION: Cut the plastic wrapping material off rather than pull it off. Pulling the plastic
covering off represents an electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazard to the hardware.
5. Remove the four bolts holding down the ramps, and remove the ramps.
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NOTE: Figure 3-2 shows one ramp attached to the pallet on either side of the cabinet with
each ramp secured to the pallet using two bolts. In an alternate configuration, the ramps are
secured together on one side of the cabinet with one bolt.
Figure 3-2 Removing the Shipping Bolts and Plastic Cover
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6. Remove the six bolts from the base that attaches the rack to the pallet.
Figure 3-3 Preparing to Roll Off the Pallet
WARNING! Be sure that the leveling feet on the rack are raised before you roll the rack
down the ramp, and any time you roll the rack on the casters. Use caution when rolling the
cabinet off the ramp. A single server in the cabinet weighs approximately 508 lb. It is strongly
recommended that two people roll the cabinet off the pallet.
After unpacking the cabinet, examine it for damage that might have been obscured by the shipping
container. If you discover damage, document the damage with photographs and contact the
transport carrier immediately.
If the equipment has any damage, the customer must obtain a damage claim form from the
shipping representative. The customer must complete the form and return it to the shipping
representative.
Securing the Cabinet
When in position, secure and stabilize the cabinet using the leveling feet at the corners of the
base (Figure 3-4). Install the anti-tip mechanisms on the bottom front and rear of the rack.
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Figure 3-4 Securing the Cabinet
Standalone and To-Be-Racked Systems
Servers shipped in a stand-alone or to-be-racked configuration must have the core I/O handles and
the PCI towel bars attached at system installation. Obtain and install the core I/O handles and PCI
towel bars from the accessory kit A6093-04046. The towel bars and handles are the same part.
Refer to service note A6093A-11.
Rack-Mount System Installation
Information is available to help with rack-mounting the server. This list is intended to guide the
HP Installation Specialist to the documentation that has been written by the Rack and Power
team. The server can be installed in both the 10000 Series Rack and the Rack System/E.
The external Web site is:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/rackandpower.html
The internal Web site for10K Racks is:
http://isspit.corp.hp.com/application/view/ProdCenter.asp?OID=254479
The interal Web site for the System/E Racks is:
http://isspit.corp.hp.com/application/view/ProdCenter.asp?OID=1130382
Lifting the Server Cabinet Manually
Use this procedure only if no HP approved lift is available.
CAUTION: This procedure must only be performed by four qualified HP Service Personnel
utilizing proper lifting techniques and procedures.
CAUTION: Observe all electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety precautions before attempting this
procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
1. Follow the instructions on the outside of the service packaging to remove the banding and
cardboard top from the server pallet.
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2. Reduce the weight by removing the bulk power supplies and cell boards. Place each on an
ESD approved surface.
CAUTION: System damage can occur throughimproper removal andreinstallation of bulk
power supplies and cell boards. Refer to Chapter 6: Removing and Replacing Components,
for the correct procedures to remove and reinstall these components.
3. Remove the systems left and right side covers.
NOTE: The latest lift handles available for the 2-cell servers are symmetrical and can be
installed on either side of the server.
4. Locate one handle and ensure the two thumbscrews are removed from its front flange.
5. Insert the 2 protruding tabs on rear flange of handle into the slotted keyways in the server’s
chassis. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Inserting Rear Handle Tabs into Chassis
6. Align the screw holes in the handle’s front flange with the rack mounting holes in the server’s
rack mount flange. Secure with the two thumbscrews. See Figure 3-6 (page 49).
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Figure 3-6 Attaching the Front of Handle to Chassis
Thumbscrews
7. Repeat steps 2—4 to install the other handle on the other side of the server.
8. After handles are secured, server is ready to lift.
9. Handles are removed in reverse order of steps 2—4.
10. After moving the server, remove the lift handles from the chassis.
11. After the server is secured, replace the previously removed cell boards and bulk power
supplies.
12. Reinstall the side covers and front bezel.
Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device
Use the lifter designed by the RonI company to rack-mount the server. The lifter can raise 400
lb/182 kg to a height of 5 feet. The lifter can be broken down into several components. When
completely broken down, no single component weighs more than 25 lb/12 kg. The ability to break
the lifter down makes it easy to transport from the office to the car and then to the customer site.
Documentation for the RonI lifter has been written by RonI and is available on the HP Cybrary:
http://cybrary.inet.cpqcorp.net/ARCHIVE/PUBS/USERS/LIFTOFLEX-17000.pdf. Complete details
on how to assemble the lifter, troubleshoot the lifter, and maintain the lifter are provided by
RonI.
Use the following procedure to unload the server from the pallet after the lifter is assembled.
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WARNING! Use caution when using the lifter. To avoid injury, because of the weight of the
server, center the server on the lifter forks before raising it off the pallet.
Always rack the server in the bottom of a cabinet for safety reasons. Never extend more than
one server from the same cabinet while installing or servicing another server product. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in the cabinet tipping over.
Figure 3-7 RonI Lifter
1. Obtain the HP J1530C Rack Integration Kit Installation Guide before proceeding with the rack
mount procedure. This guide covers these important steps:
• Installing the anti-tip stabilizer kit (A5540A)
• Installing the ballast kit (J1479A)
• Installing the barrel nuts on the front and rear columns
• Installing the slides
2. Follow the instructions on the outside of the server packaging to remove the banding and
carton top from the server pallet.
3. Carefully roll the lift forward until it is fully positioned against the side of the pallet.
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Figure 3-8 Positioning the Lifter to the Pallet
4. Carefully slide server onto lifter forks.
5. Slowly raise the server off the pallet until it clears the pallet cushions.
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Figure 3-9 Raising the Server Off the Pallet Cushions
6. Carefully roll the lifter and server away from the pallet. Do not raise the server any higher
than necessary when moving it over to the rack.
7. Follow the HP J1530C Rack Integration Kit Installation Guide to complete these steps:
• Mounting the server to the slides
• Installing the cable management arm (CMA)
• Installing the interlock device assembly (if two servers are in the same cabinet)
Wheel Kit Installation
Compare the packing list (Table 3-1) with the contents of the wheel kit before beginning the
installation. For a more updated list of part numbers, go to the HP Part Surfer web site at:
http://www.partsurfer.hp.com.
Table 3-1 Wheel Kit Packing List
QuantityDescriptionPart Number
1Wheel Kit consisting of the following components:A6753-04013
1Side coverA6753-04002
1Side coverA6753-04003
1Top coverA6753-04004
2Caster coverA6753-00007
1Right front caster assemblyA6753-04001
1Right rear caster assemblyA6753-04005
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Table 3-1 Wheel Kit Packing List (continued)
QuantityDescriptionPart Number
1Left front caster assemblyA6753-04006
1Left rear caster assemblyA6753-04007
4M4 x 0.78mm T15 steel zinc machinescrew (Used to attach
each caster to the chassis)
0515-2478
1Plywood unloading rampA6093-44013
2Phillips head wood screw (Used to attach the ramp to the
pallet)
Not Applicable
Tools Required for Installation The following list provides the installer with the recommended
tools to perform the wheel kit installation.
• Diagonal side cutters
• Safety glasses
• Torx screwdriver with T-15 bit
• Phillips head screwdriver
WARNING! Wear protective glasses while cutting the plastic bands around the shipping
container. These bands are under tension. When cut, they can spring back and cause serious eye
injury.
Use the following procedure to install the wheel kit.
1. Cut and remove the polystrap bands securing the HP server to the pallet.
2. Lift the carton top from the cardboard tray resting on the pallet.
3. Remove the bezel kit carton and the top cushions from the pallet.
Figure 3-10 Component Locations
Top Cushions
Cardboard
Tray
Bezel Kit
4. Unfold bottom cardboard tray.
5. Carefully tilt the server and place one of the foam blocks (A6093-44002) under the left side
of the server. Do not remove any other cushions until instructed to do so.
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Figure 3-11 Left Foam Block Position
6. Carefully tilt the server and place the other foam block provided in the kit under the right
side of the server.
Figure 3-12 Right Foam Block Position
7. Remove the cushions from the lower front and rear of the server. Do not disturb the side
cushions.
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Figure 3-13 Foam Block Removal
8. Locate and identify the caster assemblies. Use the following table to identify the casters.
NOTE: The caster part number is stamped on the caster mounting plate.
Table 3-2 Caster Part Numbers
Part NumberCaster
A6753-04001Right front
A6753-04005Right rear
A6753-04006Left front
A6753-04007Left rear
9. Locate and remove one of the four screws from the plastic pouch. Attach the a caster to the
server.
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Figure 3-14 Attaching a Caster to the Server
10. Attach the remaining casters to the server using the screws supplied in the plastic pouch.
11. Remove the foam blocks from the left and right side of the server.
12. Locate the plywood ramp.
13. Attach the ramp to the edge of the pallet.
NOTE: There are two pre-drilled holes in the ramp. Use the two screws taped to the ramp
to attach the ramp to the pallet.
14. Carefully roll the server off the pallet and down the ramp.
15. Locate the caster covers.
NOTE: The caster covers are designed to fit on either side of the server.
16. Insert the slot on the caster cover into the front caster. Secure the cover to the server by
tightening the captive screw on the cover at the rear of the server.
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Figure 3-15 Securing Each Caster Cover to the Server
Caster Cover
Caster Cover
Rear Casters
Front Casters
17. Wheel kit installation is complete when both caster covers are attached to the server, and
the front bezel and all covers are installed.
Figure 3-16 Completed Server
Installing the Power Distribution Unit
The server may ship with a power distribution unit (PDU). Two 60 A PDUs available for the
server. Each PDU 3 U high and is mounted horizontally between the rear columns of the server
cabinet. The 60 A PDUs are delivered with an IEC-309 60 A plug.
The 60 A NEMA2PDU has four 20 A circuit breakers and is constructed for North American
use. Each of the four circuit breakers has two IEC3-320 C19 outlets providing a total of eight
IEC-320 C19 outlets.
2. The acronym NEMA stands for National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
3. The acronym IEC stands for International Electrotechnical Commission.
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The 60A IEC PDU has four 16A circuit breakers and is constructed for International use. Each
of the four circuit breakers has two IEC-320 C19 outlets providing a total of eight IEC-320 C19
outlets.
Each PDU is 3U high and is rack-mounted in the server cabinet.
Documentation for installation will accompany the PDU. The documentation can also be found
at the external Rack Solutions Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/racksolutions
This PDU might be referred to as a Relocatable Power Tap outside HP.
The PDU installation kit contains the following:
• PDU with cord and plug
• Mounting hardware
• Installation instructions
Installing Additional Cards and Storage
This section provides information on additional products ordered after installation and any
dependencies for these add-on products.
The following options may be installed in the server.
• Additional hard disk drive storage
• Removable media device storage
• PCI and PCI-X I/O cards
Installing Additional Hard Disk Drives
The disk drives are located in the front of the chassis (Figure 3-17). The hard disk drives are
hot-plug drives.
A list of replacement disk drives for the server is in Appendix A of the HP Service Guide. The
list contains both removable media disk drives and hard disk drives.
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Figure 3-17 Disk Drive and DVD Drive Location
Drive 1-1
Path: 1/0/0/3/0.6.0
Drive 1-2
Path: 1/0/1/1/0/4/1.6.0
Drive 0-2
Path: 0/0/1/1/0/4/1.5.0
Drive 0-1
Path: 0/0/0/3/0.6.0
DVD/DAT/
Slimline DVD Drive
Path: 1/0/0/3/1.2.0
Slimline DVD Drive
Path: 0/0/0/3/1.2.0
Use the following procedure to install the disk drives:
1. Be sure the front locking latch is open, then position the disk drive in the chassis.
2. Slide the disk drive into the chassis, a slow firm pressure is needed to properly seat the
connector.
3. Press the front locking latch to secure the disk drive in the chassis.
4. If the server OS is running, spin up the disk by entering one of the following commands:
#diskinfo -v /dev/rdsk/cxtxdx
#ioscan -f
Removable Media Drive Installation
The DVD drive, or DAT tape drive is located in the left front of the chassis. The server power
must be turned off before installation. See Chapter 4: Booting and Shutting Down the Operating
System, see “PoweringOff Hardware Components and Powering On the Server” (page 142), and
see “Removing and Replacing a Half-Height DVD/DAT Drive” (page 156).
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Figure 3-18 Removable Media Location
Removable Media
1. Remove the front bezel.
2. Remove the filler panel from the server.
3. Install the left and right media rails and clips to the drive.
4. Connect the cables to the rear of the drive
5. Fold the cables out of the way and slide the drive into the chassis.
The drive easily slides into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure is needed for proper
seating.
The front locking tab will latch to secure the drive in the chassis.
6. Replace the front bezel.
7. Power on the server, and power up nPartitions.
8. Verify operation of the drive.
PCI-X Card Cage Assembly I/O Cards
The server supports a number of PCI and PCI-X I/O cards. Table 3-3 lists the cards currently
supported on the server.
Several cards can lose boot functionality in the HP Integrity rx7640 server. The customer must
use another I/O card to retain boot functionality if the customer’s card is not supported in the
rx7640 server.
Table 3-3 HP Integrity rx7640 PCI-X and PCIe I/O Cards
VMS
Linux®Windows®
HP-UXCard DescriptionPart Number
Gigabit Ethernet (1000b-SX)A4926A
Gigabit Ethernet (1000b-T)A4929A
FCMS - TachliteA5158A
10/100b-TX (RJ45)A5230A
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Table 3-3 HP Integrity rx7640 PCI-X and PCIe I/O Cards (continued)
VMS
Linux®Windows®
HP-UXCard DescriptionPart Number
4-port 10/100b-TXA5506B
2-port Ultra2 SCSI/2-Port 100b-T ComboA5838A
Hyperfabric IIA6386A
64-port Terminal MUXA6749A
B2G FC TachliteA6795A
bbNext Gen 1000b-TA6825A
BB2-port 2Gb FCA6826A
1
BB1-port U160 SCSIA6828A
BB2-port U160 SCSIA6829A
bbNext Gen 1000b-SXA6847A
BBObsidian 2 VGA/USBA6869B
2
bbb1000b-SX Dual PortA7011A
bbb1000b-T Dual PortA7012A
BBBB2-port U320 SCSIA7173A
BBb1000b-T GigE/2G FC ComboA9782A
1
BBbPCI-X 1000b-T GigE/2G FC ComboA9784A
1
BBBB2-port Smart Array 6402 (U320)A9890A
BBB4-port Smart Array 6402 (U320)A9891A
BEmulex 9802 Fibre ChannelAB232A
1
PCI-X 2-port 4X InfiniBand HCA (HPC)AB286A
PCI-X 2-Port 4X InfiniBand HCA
(HPC)-RoHS
AB286C
bbb10 GbE - Fiber (PCI-X 133)AB287A
BBbBbBbU320 SCSI/GigE Combo CardAB290A
PCI-X 2-port 4X InfiniBand HCAAB345A
PCI-X 2-Port 4X InfiniBand HCA - RoHSAB345C
BBQLogic 1-port 4Gb FC (PCI-X 266)AB378A
1
BBQLogic 1-port 4Gb FC card (PCI-X 266)AB378B
1
BBBBQLogic 2-port 4Gb FC (PCI-X 266)AB379A
1
BBBBQLogic 2-port 4Gb FC card (PCI-X 266)AB379B
1
BB1-Port 4Gb FC QLogic – AB378A
equivalent
AB429A
1
BBb2-port 1000b-T 2Gb FC ComboAB465A
1
BEmulex 1050DC Fibre ChannelAB466A
1
BEmulex 1050D Fibre ChannelAB467A
1
b4-Port 1000b-T EthernetAB545A
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Table 3-3 HP Integrity rx7640 PCI-X and PCIe I/O Cards (continued)
VMS
Linux®Windows®
HP-UXCard DescriptionPart Number
BBEmulex 4Gb/sAD167A
1
BBEmulex 4Gb/s DCAD168A
1
BBb1 port 4Gb FC & 1 port GbE HBA PCI-XAD193A
BBb2 port 4Gb FC & 2 port GbE HBA PCI-XAD194A
8-Port Terminal MUXAD278A
64-Port Terminal MUXAD279A
BBLOA (USB/VGA/RMP)AD307A
2-port SerialJ3525A
BBSA P600 (Redstone)337972-B21
PCI-e Cards
BBEmulex 1–port 4Gb FC PCIeA8002A
BBEmulex 2–port 4Gb FC PCIeA8003A
BB1 port 4Gb FC HBA PCIe (Emulex)AD299A
BBBB2 Port 4Gb FC HBA PCIe (QLogic)AD300A
2 Ch 4X Infiniband HCA PCIeAD313A
bbb2 Port 1000bT NIC PCIeAD337A
bbb2 Port 1000bT-SX NIC PCIeAD338A
BB1 Port 4Gb FC HBA PCIe (QLogic)AE311A
BBE500 SAS HBA (Bumper)AH226A
BB2 port 4Gb FC HBA PCIe (Emulex)AD355A
• B- Supports Mass Storage Boot
• b- Supports LAN Boot
• Bb- Supports Mass Storage and LAN Boot
1. Factory integration (software load) of the OpenVMS, Windows, and Linux operating systems
via Fibre Channel is NOT supported.
2. Boot support is limited to OS installation, updating, and repairing media.
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IMPORTANT: The above list of part numbers is current and correct as of September 2007. Part
numbers change often. Check the following website to ensure you have the latest part numbers
associated with this server:
http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/main
Installing an Additional PCI-X Card
IMPORTANT: While the installation process for PCI/PCI-X cards and PCI-e cards is the same,
PCI-e cards are physically smaller than PCI-X cards and are not interchangeable. See Table 3-3
(page 60) to verify the slot types and order.
NOTE: The PCI I/O card installation process varies depending on what version of the HP-UX
operating system you are running on your system. PCI I/O card installation procedures should
be downloaded from the http://docs.hp.com/ Web site. Background information and procedures
for adding a new PCI I/O card using online addition are found in:
• HP System Partitions Guide for HP-UX 11.11
• Interface Card OL* Support Guide for HP-UX 11.23
NOTE: The Lights Out Advanced/KVM Card (LOA) is a PCI-X accessory card that can be
installed into any sx2000–based Integrity server to enable the advanced virtual graphical console
(vKVM) and virtual CD/DVD/ISO file (vMedia) featuresof the Integrity Lights Out Management
Processor (iLO/MP). The LOA card is also a graphics/USB card that offers physical video
functionality for servers running Windows, and USB functionality for servers running HP-UX,
Windows and OpenVMS. All Lights Out Advanced features are fully enabled on the LOA card
– there is no additional “advanced pack” license to purchase. At present, vKVM is only available
for servers running Windows and vMedia is available for servers running HP-UX, Windows
and OpenVMS. There are no current plans to support the LOA card under Linux.
The LOA card has specific slotting requirements that must be followed for full functionality.
They are as follows:
• Must be placed in a mode 1 PCI/PCI-X slot
• Must be placed in an I/O chassis with a core I/O card
• Must be only one LOA card on each partition
HP recommends that you place the LOA card in the lowest numbered slot possible.
The server implements manual release latch (MRL) hardware for use in online add or replacement
(OLAR) operations. If an MRL is left open while the server is booting, HP-UX can incorrectly
cache PCI slot power status causing OLAR operations to fail. To prevent this situation, ensure
all the MRLs are closed before booting the server.
If OLAR reports that a slot is present and powered off, but no OLAR operations to turn power
on to that slot have succeeded even after the MRL is closed, the MRL may have been left open
during boot. To clear this condition, close the MRL for the PCI slot then power off the PCI slot
using the rad -o command. This will allow future OLAR operations to succeed on this PCI
slot.
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IMPORTANT: The installation process varies depending on what method for installing the PCI
card is selected. PCI I/O card installation procedures should be downloaded from the
http://docs.hp.com/ Web site. Background information and procedures for adding a new PCI
I/O card using online addition are found in the Interface Card OL* Support Guide.
PCI I/O OL* Card Methods There are three methods for performing OL* operations on PCI I/O
cards.
pdweb
The Peripheral Device Tool (pdweb) Web-based method of performing
OL*.
olrad
The command line method of performing OL*.
Attention Button The hardware system slot based method of performing OL*.
Adding a PCI I/O Card Using the Attention Button The following prerequisites for this procedure:
• Drivers for the card have already been installed.
• No drivers are associated with the slot.
• The green power LED is steady OFF. Should the empty slot be in the ON state use the olrad
command or the pdweb tool to power the slot OFF.
• The yellow attention LED if steady OFF or is blinking if a user has requested the slot location.
• Refer to the host bus adapter (HBA) documentation for details on card installation.
• Run the olrad -q command to determine the status of all the PCI I/O slots.
• Obtain a copy of the interface card guide for instructions on preparing the operating system
for the online addition of the PCI I/O card before attempting to insert a PCI I/O card into
the PCI-X card cage assembly backplane slot.
This procedure describes how to perform an online addition of a PCI card using the attention
button for cards whose drivers support online add or replacement (OLAR). The attention button
is also referred to as the doorbell.
1. Remove the top cover.
2. Remove the PCI bulkhead filler panel.
3. Flip the PCI manual retention latch (MRL) for the card slot to the open position. Refer to
Figure 3-19.
4. Install the new PCI card in the slot.
NOTE: Apply a slow, firm pressure to properly seat the card into the backplane.
5. Flip the PCI MRL for the card slot to the closed position.
CAUTION: Working out of sequence or not completing the actions within each step could
cause the system to crash.
Do not press the attention button until the latch is locked.
6. Press the attention button.
The green power LED will start to blink.
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Figure 3-19 PCI I/O Slot Details
Manual Release Latch Closed
Manual Release Latch Open
Power LED (Green)
Attention LED (Yellow)
OL* Attention Button
7. Wait for the green power LED to stop blinking.
8. Check for errors in the hotplugd daemon log file (default: /var/adm/hotplugd.log).
The critical resource analysis (CRA) performed while doing an attention button initiated
add action is very restrictive and the action will not complete–it will fail–to protect critical
resources from being impacted.
For finer control over CRA actions use pdweb or the olrad command. Refer to the Interface
Card OL* Support Guide located on the Web at http://docs.hp.com for details.
9. Replace the top cover.
10. Connect all cables to the installed PCI card.
Installing an A6869B VGA/USB PCI Card in a Server
The A6869B VGA/USB PCI card is a dual function combo card, hosting VGA and universal serial
bus (USB) controllers. Both of these devices sit behind a PCI-PCI bridge. The A6869B VGA/USB
PCI card operates at the conventional 66MHz/64 bit PCI rate and is universally keyed. All
signalling and form factors conform to the PCI Local Bus Specification 2.3. The VGA controller has
128Mbits of DDR-1 RAM for use as a frame buffer.
The A6869B VGA/USB PCI card can be installed into any slot in a PCI/PCI-X backplane.
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IMPORTANT: If you are installing the A6869B in HP servers based on the sx1000 chipset, such
as HP Superdome, rx7620 or rx8620, the system firmware mustbe updated to a minimum revision
of 3.88.
IMPORTANT: Search for available PCI slots that support the conventional clock speed to conserve
availability of higher speed PCI-X card slots to PCI-X cards that utilize the higher bandwidth.
This applies to mid-range as well as high-end HP server I/O PCI-X backplanes.
Figure 3-20 PCI/PCI-X Card Location
PCI/PCI-X Cards
IMPORTANT: Some PCI I/O cards, such as the A6869B VGA/USB PCI card, cannot be added
or replaced online (while Windows® remains running). For these cards, you must shut down
Windows® on the nPartition before performing the card replacement or addition. See the section
on Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering off Hardware Components in the appropriate
service guide.
1. If the A6869B VGA/USB PCI card is currently not installed, follow proper procedures to
shut down the nPartition and power-off the appropriate PCI power domain.
2. Locate a vacant conventional clock speed PCI slot where the A6869B VGA/USB PCI card
will reside.
3. Position the PCI card over the empty slot, observing that edge connector keyways match
on the PCI backplane connector.
4. Using a slow firm pressure, seat the card down into the slot.
5. Connect the monitor, mouse, and keyboard cables to the card.
6. Connect power, and turn on the monitor.
7. Follow proper procedures to power-on the PCI power domain and boot the Windows®
nPartition.
Once Windows® has completely booted, the video, keyboard and mouse are ready for use.
Troubleshooting the A6869B VGA/USB PCI Card
The following provides some troubleshooting solutions and a URL to a useful reference site.
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No Console Display
Hardware problem.
* Must have supported power enabled.
* Must have a functional VGA/USB PCI card.
* Must have a functional PCI slot. Select another slot onsame partition/backplane.
* Must have the VGA/USB PCI card firmly seated in PCI backplane slot.
* Must have a supported monitor.
* Must have verified cable connections to VGA/USB PCI card.
Black Screen. No text displayed.
* Ensure system FW supports the VGA/USB PCI card.
* Ensure graphics resolution is compatible and set correctly.
Display unreadable.
Reference URL
There are many features available for HP Servers at this website including links to download
Windows® Drivers.
HP Servers Technical Support
http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers
Cabling and Power Up
After the system has been unpacked and moved into position, it must be connected to a source
of AC power. The AC power must be checked for the proper voltage before the system is powered
up. This chapter describes these activities.
Checking the Voltage
This section provides voltage check information for use on the customer site. The empahsis
focuses on measuring the voltages at the power cord plug and specified as an IEC 320 C19 type
plug. This end plugs directly into the back of the server chassis.
NOTE: Perform these procedures for each power cord that will be plugged directly into the
back of the server. If you do not obtain the expected results from this procedure during the
voltage check, refer to the section titled “Voltage Check (Additional Procedure)” (page 71).”
Preface
The server requires a minimum of 2 power cords. To enable full power redundancy, 4 power
cords may be used. When using 4 power cords, dual power sources may be used to provide
additional power source protection.
Power cords aredesignated and labeled A0, A1, B0 and B1. Cords A0 and B0 should beenergized
from the same power source and cords A1 and B1 should be energized from a second,
independently qualified power surce. The cord labeling corresponds to the labeling at the servers
power receptacles.
Voltage Range Verification of Receptacle
Use this procedure to measure the voltage between L1 and L2, L1 to ground, and L2 to ground.
Refer to Figure 3-21 for voltage reference points when performing the following measurements.
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Figure 3-21 Voltage Reference Points for IEC 320 C19 Plug
IMPORTANT: Perform these measurements for every power cord that plugs into the server.
1. Measure the voltage between L1 and L2. This is considered to be a phase-to-phase
measurement inNorth America. In Europe and certain parts of Asia-Pacific, this measurement
is referred to as a phase-to-neutral measurement. The expected voltage should be between
200–240 V AC regardless of the geographic region.
2. Measure the voltage between L1 and ground. In North America, verify that this voltage is
between 100–120 V AC. In Europe and certain parts of Asia-Pacific, verify that this voltage
is between 200–240 V AC.
3. Measure the voltage between L2 and ground. In North America, verify that this voltage is
between 100–120 VAC. In Europe and certain parts of Asia-Pacific, verify that this voltage
is 0 (zero) V AC.
Table 3-4 provides single phase voltage measurement examples dependent on the geographic
region where these measurements are taken.
Table 3-4 Single Phase Voltage Examples
Europe
1
North AmericaJapan
230V208V or 240V210VL1-L2
230V120V105VL1-GND
0V120V105VL2-GND
1 In some European countries there may not be a polarization.
Verifying the Safety Ground (Single Power Source)
Use this procedure to measure the voltage level between A0 and A1. It also verifies the voltage
level between B0 and B1. Take measurements between ground pins. Refer to Figure 3-22 for
ground reference points when performing these measurements.
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Figure 3-22 Safety Ground Reference Check
WARNING! SHOCK HAZARD
Risk of shock hazard while testing primary power.
Use properly insulated probes.
Be sure to replace access cover when finished testing primary power.
1. Measure the voltage between A0 and A1 as follows:
1. Take the AC voltage down to the lowest scale on the volt meter.
2. Insert the probe into the ground pin for A0.
3. Insert the other probe into the ground pin for A1.
4. Verify that the measurement is between 0-5 V AC.
If the measurement is 5 V or greater, escalate the situation. Do not attempt to plug the power
cord into the server cabinet.
2. Measure the voltage between B0 and B1 as follows:
1. Take the AC voltage down to the lowest scale on the volt meter.
2. Insert the probe into the ground pin for B0.
3. Insert the other probe into the ground pin for B1.
4. Verify that the measurement is between 0-5 V AC.
If the measurement is 5 V or greater, escalate the situation. Do not attempt to plug the power
cord into the server cabinet.
Verifying the Safety Ground (Dual Power Source)
Use this procedure to measure the voltagelevel between A0 and A1,between B0 and B1, between
A0 and B0, and between A1 and B1. Take all measurements between ground pins. Refer to
Figure 3-23 for ground reference points when performing these measurements.
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Figure 3-23 Safety Ground Reference Check
WARNING! SHOCK HAZARD
Risk of shock hazard while testing primary power.
Use properly insulated probes.
Be sure to replace access cover when finished testing primary power.
1. Measure the voltage between A0 and A1 as follows:
1. Take the AC voltage down to the lowest scale on the volt meter.
2. Insert the probe into the ground pin for A0.
3. Insert the other probe into the ground pin for A1.
4. Verify that the measurement is between 0-5 V AC.
If the measurement is 5 V or greater, escalate the situation. Do not attempt to plug the power
cord into the server cabinet.
2. Measure the voltage between B0 and B1 as follows:
1. Take the AC voltage down to the lowest scale on the volt meter.
2. Insert the probe into the ground pin for B0.
3. Insert the other probe into the ground pin for B1.
4. Verify that the measurement is between 0-5 V AC.
If the measurement is 5 V or greater, escalate the situation. Do not attempt to plug the power
cord into the server cabinet.
3. Measure the voltage between A0 and B0 as follows:
1. Take the AC voltage down to the lowest scale on the volt meter.
2. Insert the probe into the ground pin for A0.
3. Insert the other probe into the ground pin for B0.
4. Verify that the measurement is between 0-5 V AC.
If the measurement is 5 V or greater, escalate the situation. Do not attempt to plug the power
cord into the server cabinet.
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4. Measure the voltage between A1 and B1 as follows:
1. Take the AC voltage down to the lowest scale on the volt meter.
2. Insert the probe into the ground pin for A1.
3. Insert the other probe into the ground pin for B1.
4. Verify that the measurement is between 0-5 V AC.
If the measurement is 5 V or greater, escalate the situation. Do not attempt to plug the power
cord into the server cabinet.
Voltage Check (Additional Procedure)
The voltage check ensures that all phases (and neutral, for international systems) are connected
correctly to the cabinet and that the AC input voltage is within limits.
Perform this procedure if the previous voltage check procedure did not yield the expected results.
NOTE: If you use an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), refer to the applicable UPS
documentation for information on connecting the server and checking the UPS output voltage.
UPS user documentation is shipped with the UPS. Documentation is also available at:
http://www.hp.com/racksolutions
1. Verify that site power is OFF.
2. Open the site circuit breakers.
3. Verify that the receptacle ground connector is connected to ground. Refer to Figure 3-24 for
connector details.
4. Set the site power circuit breaker to ON.
Figure 3-24 Wall Receptacle Pinouts
WARNING! SHOCK HAZARD
Risk of shock hazard while testing primary power.
Use properly insulated probes.
Be sure to replace access cover when finished testing primary power.
5. Verify that the voltage between receptacle pins X and Y is between 200 and 240V AC.
6. Set the site power circuit breaker to OFF.
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7. Route and connect the server power connector to the site power receptacle.
• For locking type receptacles, line up the key on the plug with the groove in the receptacle.
• Push the plug into the receptacle and rotate to lock the connector in place.
WARNING! Do not set site AC circuit breakers serving the processorcabinets to ON before
verifying that the cabinet has been wired into the site AC power supply correctly. Failure
to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment when ACpower is applied
to the cabinet.
8. Set the site power circuit breaker to ON.
9. Set the server power to ON.
10. Check that the indicator light on each power supply is lit.
Connecting AC Input Power
The server can receive AC input power from two different AC power sources. If two separate
power sources are available, the server can be plugged into the separate power sources,increasing
system realibility if one power source fails. The main power source is defined to be A0 and B0.
The redundant power source is defined to be A1 and B1. See Figure 3-25 for the AC power input
label scheme.
NOTE: When running the server with a single power source, either A0 and B0 or A1 and B1
should be used. All other combinations are not supported. Either combination requires two
power cords.
Figure 3-25 AC Power Input Labeling
MP/SCSI Core I/O card
Slot 0
MP/SCSI Core I/O card
Slot 1
The server has two power cord configurations:
• All four line cords (preferred configuration)
• Cords A0 and B0 only
A single-line-cord configuration is not allowed.
The power cord configuration is passed to the operating system using the pwrgrd (Power Grid)
command. Each of the five selections in the pwrgrd command matches one of the configurations.
The appropriate option should be selected for the actual line cord configuration. With the correct
configuration selected, the LEDs should be green. when the pwrgrd command is invoked, the
following menu is displayed.
MP:CM> pwrgrd
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The current power grid configuration is: Single gridPower grid configuration preference.
1. Single grid2. Dual grid
Select Option:
Figure 3-26 Distribution of Input Power for Each Bulk Power Supply
BPS 0 BPS 1
A0
A1
B0
B1
Power Source A
Power Source B
WARNING! Voltage is present at various locations within the server whenever a power source
is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. To
completely remove power, all power cords must be removed from the server. Failure to observe
this warning could result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
CAUTION: Do not route data and power cables together in the same cable management arm.
Do not route data and power cables in parallel paths in close proximity to each other. The
suggested minimum distance between the data and power cables is 3 inches (7.62 cm).
The power cord has current flowing through it, which creates a magnetic field. The potential to
induce electromagnetic interference in the data cables exists, which can cause data corruption.
NOTE: Label the AC power cords during the installation. One suggestion is to use tie wraps
that have the flag molded into the tie wrap. The flag can be labeled using the appropriate two
characters to represent the particular AC power input (for example, A0). Another suggestion
would be to use color coded plastic bands. Use one color to represent the first pair A0/A1 and
another color to represent the second pair B0/B1 (provided a second power source is available
at the customer site).
NOTE: System firmware will prevent boot when a single power cord configuration is detected.
Installing The Line Cord Anchor (for rack mounted servers)
The line cord anchor is attached to the rear of the server when rack mounted. It provides a method
to secure the line cords to the server preventing accidental removal of the cords from the server.
Two Cell Server Installation (rp7410, rp7420, rp7440, rx7620, rx7640)
There are 3 studs with thumb nuts located at the rear of the server chassis. The line cord anchor
installs on these studs.
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To install the line cord anchor:
1. Remove and retain the thumb nuts from the studs.
2. Install the line cord anchor over the studs. Refer to Figure 3-27: “Two Cell Line Cord Anchor
(rp7410, rp7420, rp7440, rx7620, rx7640)”,
3. Tighten the thumb nuts onto the studs.
4. Weave the power cables through the line cord anchor. Leave enough slack to allow the plugs
to be disconnected from the receptacles without removing the cords from the line cord
anchor.
5. Use the supplied straps to attach the cords to the anchor. Refer to Figure 3-28: “Line Cord
Anchor Attach Straps”,
Figure 3-27 Two Cell Line Cord Anchor (rp7410, rp7420, rp7440, rx7620, rx7640)
Figure 3-28 Line Cord Anchor Attach Straps
Attach Straps
Core I/O Connections
Each server can have up to two core I/O board sets installed which allows for two partitions to
operate, or MP core I/O redundancy in a single or dual partition configuration. Each core I/O
board set consists of two boards: the MP/SCSI board and the LAN/SCSI board. The MP/SCSI
board is oriented vertically and accessed from the back of the server. The LAN/SCSI is accessed
from the PCI expansion card bay. Only the primary core I/O board set (MP/SCSI slot 1 and
LAN/SCSI slot 8, chassis 1) is required for a single partition implementation. The secondary
MP/SCSI board is not necessary for full operation; however, without the secondary MP/SCSI
and LAN/SCSI boards, only the top two internal disks can be accessed.
MP/SCSI I/O Connections
The MP/SCSI board is required to update firmware, access the console, turn partition power on
or off, access one of the HDDs and one of the removable media devices, and utilize other features
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of the system. For systems running a single partition, one MP/SCSI board is required. A second
MP/SCSI board is required for a dual-partition configuration, or if you want to enable primary
or secondary MP failover for the server.
Connections to the MP/SCSI board include the following:
• DB9 connector for Local Console
• 10/100 Base-T LAN RJ45 connector (for LAN and Web Console access)
This LAN uses standby power and is active when AC is present and the front panel power
switch is off.
• Internal LVD Ultra 320 SCSI channel for connections to internal mass storage
• Internal SE Ultra SCSI channel for connection to an internal removable media device.
LAN/SCSI Connections
The LAN/SCSI board is a PCI form factor card that provides the basic external I/O connectivity
for the system.
Connections to the LAN/SCSI board include the following:
• PCI-X to PCI-X bridge for multi-device compatibility
• Two LVD Ultra 320 SCSI channel controllers: one for internal connection to one of the HDD
devices, and the other is available for connection to an external device
• Two 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN RJ45 connectors
The primary LAN interface is located on the LAN/SCSI board installed in the right-most slot
when viewing the system from the back.
Management Processor Access
NOTE: The primary MP/SCSI board is located in the lower MP/SCSI board slot.
Setting Up the Customer Engineer Tool (PC)
The CE Tool is usually a laptop. It allows communication with the Management Processor (MP)
in the server. The MP monitors the activity of either a one-partition or a multiple-partition
configuration.
During installation, communicating with the MP enables such tasks as:
• Verifying that the components are present and installed correctly
• Setting the MP LAN configurations
• Shutting down cell board power
Establish communication with the MP by connecting the CE Tool to the local RS-232 port on the
MP core I/O card.
Setting CE Tool Parameters
After powering on the CE Tool, ensure the communications settings are as follows:
• 8 data bits/ no parity
• 9600 baud
• na (Receive)
• na (Transmit)
If the CE Tool is a laptop using Reflection 1, ensure communications settings are in place, using
the following procedure:
1. From the Reflection 1 Main screen, pull down the Connection menu and select Connection
Setup.
2. Select Serial Port.
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3. Select Com1.
4. Check the settings and change, if required.
Go to More Settings to set Xon/Xoff. Click OK to close the More Settings window.
5. Click OK to close the Connection Setup window.
6. Pull down the Setup menu and select Terminal (under the Emulation tab).
7. Select the VT100 HP terminal type.
8. Click Apply.
This option is not highlighted if the terminal type you want is already selected.
9. Click OK.
Connecting the CE Tool to the Local RS232 Port on the MP
This connection enables direct communications with the MP. Only one window can be created
on the CE Tool to monitor the MP. When enabled, it provides direct access to the MP and any
partition.
Use the following procedure to connect the CE Tool to the Local RS-232 Port on the MP:
1. Connect one end of a null modem cable (9-pin to 9-pin) (Part Number 5182-4794) to the cable
connector labeled CONSOLE.
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the CE Tool.
Turning on Housekeeping Power and Logging in to the MP
After connecting the serial device, it is possible to log in to the Management Processor (MP). +3.3
DC Housekeeping power (HKP) (also known as standby power) is active as soon as AC power
is applied to the server. As the MP uses housekeeping power, it is possible to log in to the MP
even when the power switch is in the OFF position. The power switch is a DC power switch that
controls +48V DC.
Before powering up the server for the first time:
1. Verify that the AC voltage at the input source is within specifications for each server being
installed.
2. If not already done so, power on the serial display device.
The preferred tool is the CE tool running Reflection 1.
To set up a communications link and log in to the MP:
1. Apply power to the server cabinet.
On the front of the server, a solid green Power LED and a solid green MP Status LED will
illuminate after about 30 seconds. Refer to Figure 3-29.
Figure 3-29 Front Panel Display
2. Check the bulk power supply LED for each BPS.
When on, the breakers distribute power to the BPSs. AC power is present at the BPSs:
• When power is first applied. The BPS LEDs will be flashing amber.
• After 30 seconds has elapsed. The flashing amber BPS LED for each BPS becomes a
flashing green LED.
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Refer to power cord policies to interpret LED indicators.
3. Log in to the MP:
a. Enter Admin at the login prompt. The login is case sensitive.
It takes a few moments for the MP prompt to display. If it does not, be sure the laptop
serial device settings are correct: 8 bits, no parity, 9600 baud, and na for both Receive
and Transmit. Then, try again.
b. Enter Admin at the password prompt. The password is case sensitive.
The MP Main Menu is displayed:
Figure 3-30 MP Main Menu
Configuring LAN Information for the MP
This section describes how to set and verify the server management processor (MP) LAN port
information. LAN information includes the MP network name, the MP IP address, the subnet
mask, and the gatway address. This information is provided by the customer.
To set the MP LAN IP address:
1. At the MP Main Menu prompt (MP>) enter cm to enter the MP Command.
NOTE: If the Command Menu is not shown, enter q to return to the MP Main Menu, then
enter cm..
2. From the MP Command Menu prompt (MP:CM>) enter lc (for LAN configuration).
The screen displays the default values and asks if you want to modify them. Write down
the information or log it in a file, as it may be required for future troubleshooting. See
.Figure 3-31
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Figure 3-31 The lc Command Screen
MP:CM> lc
This command modifies the LAN parameters.
Current configuration of MP customer LAN interface
MAC address : 00:12:79:b4:03:1c
IP address : 15.11.134.222 0x0f0b86de
Hostname : metro-s
Subnet mask : 255.255.248.0 0xfffff800
Gateway : 15.11.128.1 0x0f0b8001
Status : UP and RUNNING
Link : Connected 100Mb Half Duplex
Do you want to modify the configuration for the MP LAN (Y/[N]) q
NOTE: The value in the IP address field has been set at the factory. Obtain the LAN IP
address from the customer.
3. At the prompt, Do you want to modify the configuration for the MP LAN?,
enter Y.
The current IP address is shown; and the following prompt displays: Do you want to
modify it? (Y/[N])
4. Enter Y.
5. Enter the new IP address.
The customer must provide this address for network interface 0.
6. Confirm the new address.
7. Enter the MP Hostname.
This is the host name for the customer LAN. The name can be as many as 64 characters in
length, and include alphanumeric characters, - (dash), _ (under bar),. (period), or a space.
HP recommends that the name be a derivative of the complex name. For example,
Acme.com_MP.
8. Enter the LAN parameters for the Subnet mask and Gateway address fields.
This information must come from the customer.
When this step is completed, the system will indicate that the parameters have been updated
and return to the MP Command Menu prompt (MP:CM>)
9. To check the LAN parameters and status, enter the ls command at the MP Command Menu
prompt (MP:CM>).
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10. A screen similar to the following is displayed, allowing verification of the settings:
Figure 3-32 The ls Command Screen
11. To return to the MP main menu, enter ma.
12. To exit the MP, enter x at the MP main menu.
Accessing the Management Processor via a Web Browser
Web browser access is an embedded feature of the MP/SCSI card. The Web browser enables
access to the server through the LAN port on the core I/O card. MP configuration must be done
from an ASCII console connected to the Local RS232 port..
NOTE: The MP/SCSI card has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a
separate LAN drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by HP-UX.
Before starting this procedure, the following information is required:
• IP address for the MP LAN
• Subnet mask
• Gateway address
• Host name (this is used when messages are logged or printed)
To configure the LAN port for a Web browser, perform the following steps:
1. Connect to the MP using a serial connection.
2. Configure the MP LAN. Refer to “Configuring LAN Information for the MP”.
3. Type CMto enter the Command Menu.
4. Type SA at the MP:CM> prompt to display and set MP remote access.
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Figure 3-33 Example sa Command
5. Enter W to modify web access mode.
6. Enter option 2 to enable web access.
7. Launch a Web browser on the same subnet using the IP address for the MP LAN port.
Figure 3-34 Browser Window
Zoom In/Out
Title Bar
8. Select the emulation type you want to use.
9. Click anywhere on the Zoom In/Out title bar to generate a full screen MP window.
10. Login to the MP when the login window appears.
Access to the MP via a Web browser is now possible.
Verifying the Presence of the Cell Boards
To perform this activity, either connect to the MP using a console, or connect the CE Tool (laptop)
to the RS-232 Local port on the MP/SCSI card.
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After logging in to the MP, verify that the MP detects the presence of all the cells installed in the
cabinet. It is important for the MP to detect the cell boards. If it does not, the partitions will not
boot.
To determine if the MP detects the cell boards:
1. At the MP prompt, enter cm.
This displays the Command Menu. The Command Menu enables viewing or modifying the
configuration and viewing the utilities controlled by the MP.
To view a list of the commands available, enter he. Press Enter to see more than one screen
of commands. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to view the previous or next screen of
commands. To exit the Help Menu, enter q.
2. From the command prompt (MP:CM>), enter du.
The du command displays the MP bus topology. A screen similar to the following is
displayed:
Figure 3-35 The du Command Screen
There will be an asterisk (*) in the column marked MP.
3. Verify that there is an asterisk (*) for each of the cells installed in the cabinet, by comparing
what is in the Cells column with the cells physically located inside the cabinet.
Figure 3-35 shows that cells are installed in slots 0 and 1. In the cabinet, cells should be
physically located in slots 0 and 1.
System Console Selection
Each operating system requires that the correct console type be selected from the firmware
selection menu. The following section describes how to determine the correct console device.
If an operating system is being installed or the system configuration is being changed the system
console setting must be checked to ensure it matches the hardware and OS. Not checking the
console selection can result in the system using an unexpected device as a console, which can
appear as a system hang when booting.
1. Determine the console you want to use.
Depending on your operating system and your hardware you can select one of two possible
devices as your system console. The possibilities are:
• Management Processor (MP) Serial Port
• VGA device
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2. Select the appropriate console device (deselect unused devices):
a. Choose the “Boot option maintenance menu” choice from the main Boot Manager Menu.
b. Select the Console Output, Input or Error devices menu item for the device type you
are modifying:
• “Select Active Console Output Devices”
• “Select Active Console Input Devices”
• “Select Active Console Error Devices”
c. Available devices will be displayed for each menu selection. Figure 3-36 shows a typical
output of selecting the Console Output Devices menu.
Figure 3-36 Console Output Device menu
d. Choose the correct device for your system and deselect others. See “Interface Differences
Between Itanium-based Systems” for details about choosing the appropriate device.
e. Select “Save Settings to NVRAM” and then “Exit” to complete the change.
f. A system reset is required for the changes to take effect.
VGA Consoles
Any device that has a Pci section in its path and does not have a Uart section will be a VGA
device. If you require a VGA console, choose the device and unmark all others. Figure 3-36 shows
that a VGA device is selected as the console.
Interface Differences Between Itanium-based Systems
Each Itanium-based system has a similar interface with minor differences. Some devices may
not be available on all systems depending on system design or installed options.
Other Console Types
Any device that has a Uart section but no Pci section is a system serial port. To use the system
serial port (if available) as your console device, select the system serial device entry that matches
your console type(PcAnsi, Vt100, Vt100+, VtUtf8) and deselect everything else.
If you choose either a system or MP serial port HP recommends that you use a vt100+ capable
terminal device.
Additional Notes on Console Selection
Each Operating System makes decisions based on the EFI Boot Maintenance Manager menu’s
Select Active Console selections to determine where to send its output. If incorrect console devices
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are chosen the OS may fail to boot or will boot with output directed to the wrong location.
Therefore, any time new potential console devices are added to the system or anytime NVRAM
on the system is cleared console selections should be reviewed to ensure that they are correct.
Configuring the Server for HP-UX Installation
Installation of the HP-UX operating system requires the server hardware to have a specific
configuration. If the server’s rootcell value is incorrectly set an install of HP-UX will fail.
To verify and set the proper rootcell value:
1. At the EFI Shell interface prompt enter the rootcell command with no arguments. The current
value for rootcell will be displayed. If the value is ‘1’ continue with installing HP-UX.
2. To set the rootcell value to ‘1’, at the EFI Shell interface prompt, enter ‘rootcell 1’.
3. At the EFI Shell interface prompt, enter reset to save the new rootcell value.
4. Continue with installation of HP-UX.
Booting the Server
Power on the server either by pressing the power switch on the front panel or by using the PE
command to power on the cabinet or complex at the management processor Command Menu.
If you are using a LAN crossover cable with the laptop, review server activity for each partition
configured while the server powers on and boots. You can open Windows for the complex and
for each partition. HP recommends that at least two windows be opened:
1. A window showing all activity in the complex. Following the installation procedure in this
document causes a window to be open at startup.
To display activity for the complex:
1. Open a separate Reflection window and connect to the MP.
2. From the MP Main Menu, select the VFP command with the s option.
2. A window showing activity for a single partition.
To display activity for each partition as it powers on:
1. Open a separate Reflection window and connect to the MP.
2. Select the VFP command and select the desired partition to view.
There should be no activity on the screen at this point in the installation process.
NOTE: You cannot open more than one window using a serial display device.
To power on the server:
1. At the MP:CM> prompt, use the PE X command to power on the complex, or the PE T
command for each cabinet. The following events occur:
• Power is applied to the server.
• Processor-dependent code (PDC) starts to run on each cell.
• The cell self-test executes.
• Hardware initializes for the server.
• Console communication is established.
2. After the cell has joined the partition or after boot is blocked (BIB) is displayed at the Virtual
Front Panel (VFP), return to the MP Main Menu by pressing Ctrl+B.
3. Enter co to enter console mode.
4. Enter the partition number of the partition to boot.
5. Press Enter.
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Selecting a Boot Partition Using the MP
At this point in the installation process, the hardware is set up, the MP is connected to the LAN,
the AC and DC power have been turned on, and the self-test is completed. Now the configuration
can be verified.
After the DC power on and the self-test is complete, use the MP to select a boot partition.
1. From the MP Main Menu, enter cm.
2. From the MP Command Menu, enter bo.
3. Select the partition to boot. Partitions can be booted in any order.
4. Return to the MP Main Menu by entering ma from the MP Command Menu.
5. Enter the console by typing co at the MP Main Menu.
Exit the MP to return automatically to the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Shell menu.
Verifying the System Configuration Using the EFI Shell
From the EFI main menu, enter the POSSE shell by entering co. Typing help will list all the
command categories available in the shell:
• configuration -- goes to the configuration menu, where system configuration can be reset,
configured or viewed.
• memory -- memory related commands.
Once the parameters have been verified, enter x to return to the EFI Main Menu.
Booting HP-UX Using the EFI Shell
If the Instant Ignition was ordered, HP-UX will have been installed in the factory at the Primary
Path address. If HP-UX is at a path other than the Primary Path, do the following:
1. Type cmto enter the Command Menu from the Main Menu.
2. MP:CM> bo This command boots the selected partition.
Select a partition to boot:
3. Return to the Main Menu: MP:CM> ma
4. From the Main Menu, go to the Consoles Menu: MP> co
Select a partition number.
5. Return to the Main Menu by pressing Ctrl+B.
6. At the EFI Shell prompt, select the file system to boot. Generally this is fs0.
Shell> fs0:
7. At the fs0 prompt, type HPUX to boot the HP-UX operating system:
fso:\> hpux
NOTE: If the partition fails to boot or if the server was shipped without Instant Ignition, booting
from a DVD that contains the operating system and other necessary software might be required.
Adding Processors with Instant Capacity
The Instant Capacity program provides access to additional CPU resources beyond the amount
that was purchased for the server. This provides the ability to activate additional CPU power
for unexpected growth and unexpected spikes in workloads.
Internally,Instant Capacity systems physically have more CPUs, called Instant Capacity CPUs,
than thenumber of CPUs actually purchased. These Instant Capacity CPUs reside in the purchased
system, but they belong to HP and therefore are HP assets. A nominal “Right-To-Access Fee” is
paid to HP for each Instant Capacity CPU in the system. At any time, any number of Instant
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Capacity CPUs can be “activated.” Activating an Instant Capacity CPU automatically and
instantaneously transforms the Instant Capacity CPU into an instantly ordered and fulfilled CPU
upgrade that requires payment. After the Instant Capacity CPU is activated and paid for, it is
no longer an Instant Capacity CPU, but is now an ordered and delivered CPU upgrade for the
system.
The following list offers information needed to update to iCAP version 8.x:
• HP-UX HWEnable11i - Hardware Enablement Patches for HP-UX11i v2, June 2006
• B9073BA - B.11.23.08.00.00.95 - HP-UX iCOD Instant Capacity (iCAP)
• Kernel entry - diag2 - module diag2 best [413F2ED6]
• B8465BA - A.02.00.04 - HP WBEM Services for HP-UX
• NPar Provider - B.11.23.01.03.00.06 - nPartition Provider
Current information on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting iCAP version 8.x is available
at: http://docs.hp.com/en/B9073-90129/index.html.
Information on the latest release notes for iCAP version 8.x can be found at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/B9073-90134/index.html.
NOTE: Ensure that the customer is aware of the Instant Capacity email requirements. Refer to
http://docs.hp.com for further details.
Installation Checklist
The checklist in Table 3-5 is an installation aid. Use it only after you have installed several systems
by following the detailed procedures described in the body of this document. This checklist is a
compilation of the tasks described in this manual, and is organized as follows:
Procedures The procedures outlined in this document in order
In-process The portion of the checklist that allows you to comment on the current status
of a procedure
Completed The final check to ensure that a step has been completed and comments
Major tasks are in bold type, sub tasks are indented.
Table 3-5 Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist
CompletedIn-processProcedure
CommentsInitialsCommentsInitials
Obtain LAN information
Verify site preparation
Site grounding verified
Power requirements
verified
Check inventory
Inspect shipping containers for
damage
Unpack SPU cabinet
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Table 3-5 Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist (continued)
CompletedIn-processProcedure
Allow proper clearance
Cut polystrap bands
Remove cardboard top cap
Remove corrugated wrap
from the pallet
Remove four bolts holding
down the ramps and
remove the ramps
Remove antistatic bag
Check for damage (exterior
and interior)
Position ramps
Roll cabinet off ramp
Unpack the peripheral cabinet
(if ordered)
Unpack other equipment
Remove and dispose of
packaging material
Move cabinet(s) and equipment
to computer room
Move cabinets into final position
Position cabinets next to
each other (approximately
1/2 inch)
Adjust leveling feet
Install anti-tip plates
Inspect cables for proper
installation
Set up CE tool and connect to
Remote RS-232 port on MP
Apply power to cabinet
(Housekeeping)
Check power to BPSs
Log in to MP
Set LAN IP address on MP
Connect customer console
Set up network on customer
console
Verify LAN connection
Verify presence of cells
Power on cabinet (48 V)
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Table 3-5 Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist (continued)
CompletedIn-processProcedure
Verify system configuration and
set boot parameters
Set automatic system restart
Boot partitions
Configure remote login (if
required). See Appendix B.
Verify remote link (if required)
Install non-factory, integrated
I/O cards (if required)
Select PCI card slot
Install PCI card
Verify installation
Route cables using the cable
management arm
Install other peripherals (if
required)
Perform visual inspection and
complete installation
Set up network services (if
required)
Enable iCOD (if available)
Final inspection of circuit boards
Final inspection of cabling
Area cleaned and debris and
packing materials disposed of
Account for tools
Dispose of parts and other items
Make entry in Gold Book
(recommended)
Customer acceptance and signoff
(if required)
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4 Booting and Shutting Down the Operating System
This chapter presents procedures for booting an operating system (OS) on an nPartition (hardware
partition) and procedures for shutting down the OS.
Operating Systems Supported on Cell-based HP Servers
HP supports nPartitions on cell-based HP 9000 servers and cell-based HP Integrity servers. The
following list describes the OSes supported oncell-based servers based on theHP sx2000 chipset.
• HP 9000 servers have PA-RISC processors and include the following cell-based models
based on based on the HP sx2000 chipset:
— HP 9000 Superdome (SD16B, SD32B, and SD64B models)
— HP rp8440
— HP rp7440
These HP 9000 servers run HP-UX 11i Version 1 (B.11.11). Refer to “Booting and Shutting
Down HP-UX” (page 94) for details on booting an OS on these servers.
• HP Integrity servers have Intel® Itanium® processors and include the following cell-based
models based on the HP sx2000 chipset:
— HP Integrity Superdome (SD16B, SD32B, and SD64B models)
— HP rx8640
— HP rx7640
All HP Integrity servers based on the HP sx2000 chipset run the following OSes:
— HP-UX 11i Version 2 (B.11.23) — Refer to “Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX”
(page 94) for details.
— Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 — Refer to “Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft
Windows” (page 109) for details.
HP Integrity servers based on the HP sx2000 chipset run the following OSes only in nPartitions
that have dual-core Intel® Itanium® processors:
— HP OpenVMS I64 8.3 — Supported only in nPartitions that have dual-core Intel®
Itanium® processors.Prior releases of OpenVMS I64 are not supported on servers based
on the HP sx2000 chipset.
Refer to “Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS I64” (page 105) for details.
— Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 4— On servers based on the HP sx2000 chipset, is
supported only in nPartitions that have dual-core Intel® Itanium® processors. Prior
releases of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are not supported on servers based on the HP
sx2000 chipset.
NOTE: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 will be supported soon after the release of cell-based
HP Integrity servers with the Intel® Itanium® dual-core processor. It is not supported
on these servers when they first release.
Refer to “Booting and Shutting Down Linux” (page 114) for details.
— SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 — On servers based on the HP sx2000 chipset, is
supported only in nPartitions that have dual-core Intel® Itanium® processors. Prior
releases of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server are not supported on servers based on the HP
sx2000 chipset.
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NOTE: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 is supported on HP rx8640 servers, and will
be supported on other cell-based HP Integrity servers with the Intel® Itanium® dual-core
processor (rx7640 and Superdome) soon after the release of those servers.
Refer to “Booting and Shutting Down Linux” (page 114) for details.
NOTE: On servers based on the HP sx2000 chipset, each cell has a cell local memory (CLM)
parameter, which determines how firmware may interleave memory residing on the cell. The
supported and recommended CLM setting for the cells in an nPartition depends on the OS
running in the nPartition. Some OSes support using CLM, and some do not. For details on CLM
support for the OS you will boot in an nPartition, refer to the booting section for that OS.
System Boot Configuration Options
This section briefly discusses the system boot options you can configure on cell-based servers.
You can configure boot options that are specific to each nPartition in the server complex.
HP 9000 Boot Configuration Options
On cell-based HP 9000 servers the configurable system boot options include boot device paths
(PRI, HAA, and ALT) and the autoboot setting for the nPartition. To set these options from HP-UX,
use the setboot command. From the BCH system boot environment, use the PATH command
at the BCH Main Menu to set boot device paths, and use the PATHFLAGS command at the BCH
Configuration menu to set autoboot options. For details, issue HELP command at the appropriate
BCH menu, where command is the command for which you want help.
HP Integrity Boot Configuration Options
On cell-based HP Integrity servers, you must properly specify the ACPI configuration value,
which affects the OS startup process and on some servers can affect the shutdown behavior. You
also can configure boot device paths and the autoboot setting for the nPartition. The following
list describes each configuration option:
• Boot Options List The boot options list is a list of loadable items available for you to select
from the EFI Boot Manager menu. Ordinarily, the boot options list includes the EFI Shell
and one or more OS loaders.
The followingexample includes boot options for HP OpenVMS, Microsoft Windows, HP-UX,
and the EFI Shell. The final item in the EFI Boot Manager menu, the Boot Configuration
menu, is not a boot option. The Boot Configuration menu enables system configuration
through a maintenance menu.
EFI Boot Manager ver 1.10 [14.61] Please select a boot option
HP OpenVMS 8.3
EFI Shell [Built-in]
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise
HP-UX Primary Boot: 4/0/1/1/0.2.0
Boot Option Maintenance Menu
Use ^ and v to change option(s). Use Enter to select an option
NOTE: In some versions of EFI, the Boot Configuration menu is listed as the Boot Option
Maintenance Menu.
To manage the boot options list for each system usethe EFI Shell, the EFI Boot Configuration
menu, or OS utilities.
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At the EFI Shell, the bcfg command supports listing and managing the boot options list for
all OSs except Microsoft Windows. On HP Integrity systems with Windows installed the
\MSUtil\nvrboot.efi utility is provided for managing Windows boot options from the
EFI Shell. On HP Integrity systems with OpenVMS installed, the \efi\vms\vms_bcfg.efi
and \efi\vms\vms_show utilities are provided for managing OpenVMS boot options.
The EFI Boot Configuration menu provides the Add a Boot Option, Delete Boot Option(s),
and Change Boot Order menu items. (If you must add an EFI Shell entry to the boot options
list, use this method.)
To save and restore boot options, use the EFI Shell variable command. The variable
-save file command saves the contents of the boot options list to the specified file on an
EFI disk partition. The variable -restore file command restores the boot options list
from the specified file that was previously saved. Details also are available by entering help
variable at the EFI Shell.
OS utilities for managing the boot options list include the HP-UX setboot command and
the HP OpenVMS @SYS$MANAGER:BOOT_OPTIONS.COM command.
The OpenVMSI64 installation and upgrade procedures assist you in setting up and validating
a boot option for your system disk. HP recommends that you allow the procedure to do
this. Alternatively, you can use the @SYS$MANAGER:BOOT_OPTIONS.COM command (also
referred to as the OpenVMS I64 Boot Manager utility) to manage boot options for your
system disk. The OpenVMS I64 Boot Manager (BOOT_OPTIONS.COM) utility is a menu-based
utility and is easier to use than EFI. To configure OpenVMS I64 booting on Fibre Channel
devices, you must use the OpenVMS I64 Boot Manager utility (BOOT_OPTIONS.COM). For
more information on this utility and other restrictions, refer to the HP OpenVMS for Integrity
Servers Upgrade and Installation Manual.
For details, refer to the following sections.
— To set HP-UX boot options refer to “Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List” (page 95).
— To set OpenVMS boot options refer to “Adding HP OpenVMS to the Boot Options List”
(page 105).
— To set Windows boot options refer to “Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options
List” (page 110).
— To set Linux boot options refer to “Adding Linux to the Boot Options List” (page 115).
• Hyper-Threading nPartitions that have dual-core Intel® Itanium® processors can support
Hyper-Threading. Hyper-Threading provides the ability for processors to create a second
virtual core that allows additional efficiencies of processing. For example, a dual-core
processor with Hyper-Threading active can simultaneously run four threads.
The EFI Shell cpuconfig command can enable and disable Hyper-Threading for an
nPartition whose processors support it. Recent releases of the nPartition Commands and
Partition Manager also support Hyper-Threading.
Details of the cpuconfig command are given below and are available by entering help
cpuconfig at the EFI Shell.
— cpuconfig threads — Reports Hyper-Threading status for the nPartition
— cpuconfig threads on — Enables Hyper-Threading forthe nPartition. Afterenabling
Hyper-Threading the nPartition must be reset for Hyper-Threading to be active.
— cpuconfig threads off — Disables Hyper-Threading for the nPartition. After
disabling Hyper-Threading the nPartition must be reset for Hyper-Threading to be
inactive
After enabling or disabling Hyper-Threading, the nPartition must be reset for the
Hyper-Threading change to take effect. Use the EFI Shell reset command.
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Enabled means that Hyper-Threading will be active on the next reboot of the nPartition.
Active means that each processor core in the nPartition has a second virtual core that enables
simultaneously running multiple threads.
• Autoboot Setting You can configure the autoboot setting for each nPartition either by
using the autoboot command at the EFI Shell, or by using the Set Auto Boot TimeOut
menu item at the EFI Boot Option Maintenance menu.
To set autoboot from HP-UX, use the setboot command.
• ACPI Configuration Value—HP Integrity Server OS Boot On cell-based HP Integrity servers
you must set the proper ACPI configuration for the OS that will be booted on the nPartition.
To check the ACPI configuration value, issue the acpiconfig command with no arguments
at the EFI Shell.
To set the ACPI configuration value, issue the acpiconfig value command at the EFI Shell,
where value is either default or windows. Then reset the nPartition by issuing the reset
EFI Shell command for the setting to take effect.
The ACPI configuration settings for the supported OSes are in the following list.
— HP-UX ACPI Configuration: default On cell-based HP Integrity servers, to boot or
install the HP-UX OS, you must set the ACPI configuration value for the nPartition to
default.
For details, refer to “ACPI Configuration for HP-UX Must Be default” (page 96).
— HP OpenVMS I64 ACPI Configuration: default On cell-based HP Integrity servers, to
boot or install the HP OpenVMS I64 OS, you must set the ACPI configuration value for
the nPartition to default.
For details, refer to “ACPI Configuration for HP OpenVMS I64 Must Be default”
(page 107).
— Windows ACPI Configuration: windows On cell-based HP Integrity servers, to boot
or install the Windows OS, you must set the ACPI configuration value for the nPartition
to windows.
For details, refer to “ACPI Configuration for Windows Must Be windows” (page 112).
— Red Hat Enterprise Linux ACPI Configuration: default On cell-based HP Integrity
servers, to boot or install the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS, you must set the ACPI
configuration value for the nPartition to default.
For details, refer to “ACPI Configuration for Red Hat EnterpriseLinux Must Be default”
(page 116).
— SuSE Linux Enterprise Server ACPI Configuration: default On cell-based HP Integrity
servers, to boot or install the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server OS, you must set the ACPI
configuration value for the nPartition to default.
For details, refer to “ACPI Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server Must Be
default” (page 118).
• ACPI Softpowerdown Configuration—OS Shutdown Behavior On HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620,
and rx8640 servers, you can configure the nPartition behavior when an OS is shut down
and halted. The two options are to have hardware power off when the OS is halted, or to
have the nPartition be made inactive (all cells are in a boot-is-blocked state). The normal OS
shutdown behavior on these servers depends on the ACPI configuration for the nPartition.
You can run the acpiconfig command with no arguments to check the current ACPI
configuration setting;however, softpowerdown information is displayed onlywhen different
from normal behavior.
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To change the nPartition behavior when an OS is shut down and halted, use either the
acpiconfig enable softpowerdown EFI Shell command or the acpiconfig disable
softpowerdown command, and then reset the nPartition to make the ACPI configuration
change take effect.
— acpiconfig enable softpowerdown Whenset on HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, and rx8640
servers, acpiconfig enable softpowerdown causes nPartition hardware to be
powered off when the OS issues a shutdown for reconfiguration command (for example,
shutdown -h or shutdown /s).
This is the normal behavior on HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, and rx8640 servers with a
windows ACPI configuration setting.
When softpowerdown is enabled on HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, and rx8640 servers, if
one nPartition is defined in the server, thenhalting theOS powers off the server cabinet,
including all cells and I/O chassis. On HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, and rx8640 servers
with multiple nPartitions, halting the OS from an nPartition with softpowerdown
enabled causes only the resources on the local nPartition to be powered off.
To power on hardware that has been powered off, use the PE command at the
management processor Command Menu.
— acpiconfig disable softpowerdown When set on HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, and rx8640
servers, acpiconfig disable softpowerdown causes nPartition cells to remain
at a boot-is-blocked state when the OS issues a shutdown for reconfiguration command
(for example, shutdown -h or shutdown /s). In this case, an OS shutdown for
reconfiguration makes the nPartition inactive.
This is the normal behavior on HP rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, and rx8640 servers with an
ACPI configuration setting of default.
To make an inactive nPartition active, use the management processor BO command to
boot the nPartition past the boot-is-blocked state.
• Boot Modes on HP Integrity nPartitions: nPars and vPars Modes On cell-based HP Integrity
servers, each nPartition can be configured in either of two boot modes:
— nPars Boot Mode
In nPars boot mode, an nPartition is configured to boot any single operating system
in the standard environment. When an nPartition is in nPars boot mode, it cannot boot
the vPars monitor and therefore does not support HP-UX virtual partitions.
— vPars Boot Mode
In vPars boot mode, an nPartition is configured to boot into the vPars environment.
When an nPartition is in vPars boot mode, it can only boot the vPars monitor and
therefore it only supports HP-UX virtual partitions and it does not support booting HP
OpenVMS I64, Microsoft Windows, or other operating systems. On an nPartition in
vPars boot mode, HP-UX can boot only within a virtual partition (from the vPars
monitor) and cannot boot as a standalone, single operating system in the nPartition.
CAUTION: An nPartition on an HP Integrity server cannot boot HP-UX virtual partitions
when in nPars boot mode. Likewise, an nPartition on an HP Integrity server cannot boot
an operating system outside of a virtual partition when in vPars boot mode.
To display or set the boot mode for an nPartition on a cell-based HP Integrity server, use
any of the following tools as appropriate. Refer to Installing and Managing HP-UX Virtual
Partitions (vPars), Sixth Edition, for details, examples, and restrictions.
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— parconfig EFI shell command
The parconfig command is a built-in EFI shell command. Refer to the help
parconfig command for details.
— \EFI\HPUX\vparconfig EFI shell command
The vparconfig command is deliveredin the \EFI\HPUX directory onthe EFI system
partition of the disk where HP-UX virtual partitions has been installed on a cell-based
HP Integrity server. For usage details, enter the vparconfig command with no options.
— vparenv HP-UX command
On cell-based HP Integrity servers only, the vparenv HP-UX command is installed on
HP-UX 11iv2 (B.11.23) systems that have the HP-UX virtual partitions software. Refer
to vparenv(1m) for details.
NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, nPartitions that do not have the parconfig EFI shell
command do not support virtual partitions and are effectively in nPars boot mode.
HP recommends that you do not use the parconfig EFI shell command and instead use
the \EFI\HPUX\vparconfig EFI shell command to manage the boot mode for nPartitions
on cell-based HP Integrity servers.
Refer to Installing and Managing HP-UX Virtual Partitions (vPars), Sixth Edition, for details.
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX
This section presents procedures forbooting and shutting down HP-UXon cell-based HP servers
and a procedure for adding HP-UX to the boot options list on HP Integrity servers.
• To determine whether the cell local memory (CLM) configuration is appropriate for HP-UX,
refer to “HP-UX Support for Cell Local Memory” (page 94).
• To add an HP-UX entry to the nPartition boot options list on an HP Integrity server, refer
to “Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List” (page 95).
• To boot HP-UX, refer to “Booting HP-UX” (page 96).
• To shut down HP-UX, refer to “Shutting Down HP-UX” (page 103).
HP-UX Support for Cell Local Memory
On servers based on the HP sx2000 chipset, each cell has a cell local memory (CLM) parameter,
which determines how firmware interleaves memory residing on the cell.
IMPORTANT: HP-UX 11i Version 2 (B.11.23) supports using CLM. The optimal CLM settings
for HP-UX B.11.23 depend on the applications and workload the OS is running.
To check CLM configuration details from an OS, use Partition Manager or the parstatus
command. For example, the parstatus -V -c# command and parstatus -V -p# command
report the CLM amount requested and CLM amount allocated for the specified cell (-c#, where
# is the cell number) or the specified nPartition (-p#, where # is the nPartition number). For
details, refer to the HP System Partitions Guide or the Partition Manager Web site
(http://docs.hp.com/en/PARMGR2/).
To display CLM configuration details from the EFI Shell on a cell-based HP Integrity server, use
the info mem command. If the amount of noninterleaved memory reported is less than 512 MB,
then no CLM is configured for any cells in the nPartition (and the indicated amount of
noninterleaved memory is used by system firmware). If the info mem command reports more
than 512MB of noninterleaved memory, then use Partition Manager or the parstatus command
to confirm the CLM configuration details.
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To set the CLM configuration, use Partition Manager or the parmodify command. For details,
refer to the HP System Partitions Guide or the Partition Manager Web site
(http://docs.hp.com/en/PARMGR2/).
Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List
This section describes how to add an HP-UX entry to the system boot options list.
You can add the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader to the boot options list from the EFI Shell or EFI
Boot Configuration menu (or in some versions of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance Menu).
See “Boot Options List” (page 90) for additional information about saving, restoring, and creating
boot options.
NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the OS installer automatically adds an entry to the boot options
list.
Procedure 4-1 Adding an HP-UX Boot Option
This procedure adds an HP-UX item to the boot options list from the EFI Shell.
To addan HP-UX boot option when logged in to HP-UX, use the setboot command. For details,
refer to the setboot(1M) manpage.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment.
Log in to the management processor, and enter CO to access the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, select the Exit option from the submenus until
you return to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, select the EFI Shell menu option to access the EFI Shell
environment.
2. Access the EFI System Partition for the device from which you want to boot HP-UX (fsX:
where X is the file system number) .
For example, enter fs2: to access the EFI System Partition for the bootable file system
number 2. The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.
The full path for the HP-UX loader is \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI, and it should be on the device
you are accessing.
3. At the EFI Shell environment, use the bcfg command to manage the boot options list.
The bcfg command includes the following options for managing the boot options list:
• bcfg boot dump — Display all items in the boot options list for the system.
• bcfg boot rm # — Remove the item number specified by # from the boot options
list.
• bcfg boot mv #a #b — Move the item number specified by #a to theposition specified
by #b in the boot options list.
• bcfg boot add # file.efi "Description" — Add a new boot option to the position in
the boot options list specified by #. The new boot option references file.efi and is listed
with the title specified by Description.
For example, bcfg boot add 1 \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI "HP-UX 11i"adds an
HP-UX 11i item as the first entry in the boot options list.
Refer to the help bcfg command for details.
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4. Exit the console and management processor interfaces if you are finished using them.
To exit the EFI environment press ^B (Control+B); this exits the system console and returns
to the management processor Main Menu. To exit the management processor, enter X at the
Main Menu.
Booting HP-UX
This section describes the following methods of booting HP-UX:
• “Standard HP-UX Booting” (page 96) — The standard ways to boot HP-UX. Typically, this
results in booting HP-UX in multiuser mode.
• “Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting” (page 100) — How to boot HP-UX in single-user mode.
• “LVM-Maintenance Mode HP-UX Booting” (page 102) — How to boot HP-UX in
LVM-maintenance mode.
Refer to “Shutting Down HP-UX” (page 103) for details on shutting down the HP-UX OS.
CAUTION:
ACPI Configuration for HP-UX Must Be default On cell-based HP Integrity servers, to boot the
HP-UX OS, an nPartition ACPI configuration value must be set to default.
At the EFI Shell interface, enter the acpiconfig command with no arguments to list the current
ACPI configuration. If the acpiconfig value is not set to default, then HP-UX cannot boot.
In this situation you must reconfigure acpiconfig; otherwise, booting will be interrupted with
a panic when the HP-UX kernel is launched.
To set the ACPI configuration for HP-UX:
1. At the EFI Shell interface, enter the acpiconfig default command.
2. Enter the reset command for the nPartition to reboot with the proper (default)
configuration for HP-UX.
Standard HP-UX Booting
This section describes how to boot HP-UX on cell-based HP 9000 servers and cell-based HP
Integrity servers.
• On HP 9000 servers, to boot HP-UX refer to “HP-UX Booting (BCH Menu)” (page 96).
• On HP Integrity servers, to boot HP-UX use either of the following procedures:
— “HP-UX Booting (EFI Boot Manager)” (page 98)
— “HP-UX Booting (EFI Shell)” (page 98)
Procedure 4-2 HP-UX Booting (BCH Menu)
From the BCH Menu, use the BOOT command to boot the HP-UX OS. The BCH Menu is available
only on HP 9000 servers.
1. Access the BCH Main Menu for the nPartition on which you want to boot HP-UX.
Log in to the management processor, and enter CO to access the Console list. Select the
nPartition console. When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the BCH Main Menu
(the Main Menu: Enter command or menu> prompt). If you are at a BCH menu other
than the Main Menu, then enter MA to return to the BCH Main Menu.
2. Choose which device to boot.
From the BCH Main Menu, use the PATH command to list any boot path variable settings.
The primary (PRI) boot path normally is set to the main boot device for the nPartition. You
also can use the SEARCH command to find and list potentially bootable devices for the
nPartition.
Main Menu: Enter command or menu > PATH
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Primary Boot Path: 0/0/2/0/0.13
0/0/2/0/0.d (hex)
HA Alternate Boot Path: 0/0/2/0/0.14
0/0/2/0/0.e (hex)
Alternate Boot Path: 0/0/2/0/0.0
0/0/2/0/0.0 (hex)
Main Menu: Enter command or menu >
3. Boot the device by using the BOOT command from the BCH interface.
You can issue the BOOT command in any of the following ways:
• BOOT
Issuing the BOOT command with no arguments boots the device at the primary (PRI)
boot path.
• BOOT bootvariable
This command boots the device indicated by the specified boot path, where bootvariable
is the PRI, HAA, or ALT boot path.
For example, BOOT PRI boots the primary boot path.
• BOOT LAN INSTALL or BOOT LAN.ip-address INSTALL
The BOOT... INSTALL commands boot HP-UX from the default HP-UX install server
or from the server specified by ip-address.
• BOOT path
This command boots the device at the specified path. You can specify the path in HP-UX
hardware path notation (for example, 0/0/2/0/0.13) or in path label format (for example,
P0 or P1) .
If you specify the path in path label format, then path refers to a device path reported
by the last SEARCH command.
After you issue the BOOT command, the BCH interface prompts you to specify whether you
want to stop at the ISL prompt.
To boot the /stand/vmunix HP-UX kernel from the device without stopping at the ISL
prompt, enter n to automatically proceed past ISL and execute the contents of the AUTO file
on the chosen device. (By default the AUTO file is configured to load /stand/vmunix.)
Main Menu: Enter command or menu > BOOT PRI
Primary Boot Path: 0/0/1/0/0.15
Do you wish to stop at the ISL prompt prior to booting? (y/n) >> n
ISL booting hpux
Boot
: disk(0/0/1/0/0.15.0.0.0.0.0;0)/stand/vmunix
To boot an HP-UX kernel other than /stand/vmunix, or to boot HP-UX in single-user or
LVM-maintenance mode, stop at the ISL prompt and specify the appropriate arguments to
the hpux loader.
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4. Exit the console and management processor interfaces if you are finished using them.
To exit the BCH environment, press ^B (Control+B); this exits the nPartition console and
returns to the management processor Main Menu. To exit the management processor, enter
X at the Main Menu.
Procedure 4-3 HP-UX Booting (EFI Boot Manager)
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, select an item from the boot options list to boot HP-UX using
that boot option. The EFI Boot Manager is available only on HP Integrity servers.
Refer to “ACPI Configuration for HP-UX Must Be default” (page 96) for required configuration
details.
1. Access the EFI Boot Manager menu for the nPartition on which you want to boot HP-UX.
Log in to the management processor, and enter CO to access the Console list. Select the
nPartition console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, select the Exit option from the submenus until
you return to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
2. At the EFI Boot Manager menu, select an item from the boot options list.
Each item in the boot options list references a specific boot device and provides a specific
set of boot options or arguments to be used when booting the device.
3. Press Enter to initiate booting using the chosen boot option.
4. Exit the console and management processor interfaces if you are finished using them.
To exit the EFI environment, press ^B (Control+B); this exits the nPartition console and
returns to the management processor Main Menu. To exit the management processor, enter
X at the Main Menu.
Procedure 4-4 HP-UX Booting (EFI Shell)
From the EFI Shell environment, to boot HP-UX on a device first access the EFI System Partition
for the root device (for example fs0:) and then enter HPUX to initiate the loader. The EFI Shell
is available only on HP Integrity servers.
Refer to “ACPI Configuration for HP-UX Must Be default” (page 96) for required configuration
details.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment for the nPartition on which you want to boot HP-UX.
Log in to the management processor, and enter CO to access the Console list. Select the
nPartition console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, select the Exit option from the submenus until
you return to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, select the EFI Shell menu option to access the EFI Shell
environment.
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2. At the EFI Shell environment, issue the acpiconfig command to list the current ACPI
configuration for the local nPartition.
On cell-based HP Integrity servers, to boot the HP-UX OS, an nPartition ACPI configuration
value must be set to default. If the acpiconfig value is not set to default, then HP-UX
cannot boot; in this situation you must reconfigure acpiconfig or booting will be
interrupted with a panic when launching the HP-UX kernel.
To set the ACPI configuration for HP-UX:
a. At the EFI Shell interface enter the acpiconfig default command.
b. Enter the reset command for the nPartition to reboot with the proper (default)
configuration for HP-UX.
3. At the EFI Shell environment, issue the map command to list all currently mapped bootable
devices.
The bootable file systems of interest typically are listed as fs0:, fs1:, and so on.
4. Access the EFI System Partition for the device from which you want to boot HP-UX (fsX:
where X is the file system number).
For example, enter fs2: to access the EFI System Partition for the bootable file system
number 2. The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.
The file system number can change each time it is mapped(for example, when the nPartition
boots, or when the map -r command is issued).
5. When accessingthe EFISystem Partition for the desired boot device, issue the HPUX command
to initiate the HPUX.EFI loader on the device you are accessing.
The full path for the loader is \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI. When initiated, HPUX.EFI references
the \EFI\HPUX\AUTO file and boots HP-UX using the default boot behavior specified in
the AUTO file.
You are given 10 seconds to interrupt the automatic booting of the default boot behavior.
Pressing any key during this 10-second period stops the HP-UX boot process and enables
you to interact with the HPUX.EFI loader. To exit the loader (the HPUX> prompt), enter
exit (this returns you to the EFI Shell).
To boot the HP-UXOS, do not type anything duringthe 10-second period given for stopping
at the HPUX.EFI loader.
Shell> map
Device mapping table
fs0 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig72550000)
blk0 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)
blk1 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig72550000)
blk2 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)/HD(Part2,Sig72550000)
blk3 : Acpi(000222F0,2A8)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)
blk4 : Acpi(000222F0,2A8)/Pci(0|1)/Scsi(Pun2,Lun0)
Shell> fs0:
fs0:\> hpux
(c) Copyright 1990-2002, Hewlett Packard Company.
All rights reserved
HP-UX Boot Loader for IA64 Revision 1.723
Press Any Key to interrupt Autoboot
\efi\hpux\AUTO ==> boot vmunix
Seconds left till autoboot - 9
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6. Exit the console and management processor interfaces if you are finished using them.
To exit the EFI environment, press ^B (Control+B); this exits the nPartition console and
returns to the management processor Main Menu. To exit the management processor, enter
X at the Main Menu.
Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting
This section describes how to boot HP-UX in single-user mode on cell-based HP 9000 servers
and cell-based HP Integrity servers.
• On HP 9000 servers, to boot HP-UX in single-user mode, refer to “Single-User Mode HP-UX
Booting (BCH Menu)” (page 100).
• On HP Integrity servers, to boot HP-UX in single-user mode, refer to “Single-User Mode
HP-UX Booting (EFI Shell)” (page 101).
Procedure 4-5 Single-User Mode HP-UX Booting (BCH Menu)
From the BCH Menu, you can boot HP-UX in single-user mode by issuing the BOOT command,
stopping at the ISL interface, and issuing hpux loader options. The BCH Menu is available only
on HP 9000 servers.
1. Access the BCH Main Menu for the nPartition on which you want to boot HP-UX in
single-user mode.
Log in to the management processor, and enter CO to access the Console list. Select the
nPartition console. When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the BCH Main Menu
(the Main Menu: Enter command or menu> prompt). If you are at a BCH menu other
than the Main Menu, then enter MA to return to the BCH Main Menu.
2. Boot the desired device by using the BOOT command at the BCH interface, and specify that
the nPartition stop at the ISL prompt prior to booting (reply y to the “stop at the ISL prompt”
question).
Main Menu: Enter command or menu > BOOT 0/0/2/0/0.13
BCH Directed Boot Path: 0/0/2/0/0.13
Do you wish to stop at the ISL prompt prior to booting? (y/n) >> y
Initializing boot Device.
....
ISL Revision A.00.42 JUN 19, 1999
ISL>
3. From the ISL prompt, issue the appropriate Secondary System Loader (hpux) command to
boot the HP-UX kernel in the desired mode.
Use the hpux loader to specify the boot mode options and to specify which kernel to boot
on the nPartition (for example, /stand/vmunix).
• To boot HP-UX in single-user mode:
ISL> hpux -is boot /stand/vmunix
Example 4-1 (page 101) shows output from this command.
• To boot HP-UX at the default run level:
ISL> hpux boot /stand/vmunix
To exit the ISL prompt and return to the BCH interface, issue the EXIT command instead
of specifying one of the hpux loader commands.
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