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Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 2
... editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are set forth in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be construed as is subject to change without warranty of their respective companies. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide First Edition (January 2001) Part Number 216597-001
All...
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Contents
Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Introduction ...1 Kit Contents...2 Tools Required ...2
Upgrade Precautions...3 Preparing the Server for the Upgrade 4
Configuring the Server 4 Installing the ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Kit Support Software CD ...5 Updating the System Partition with Compaq Server Diagnostics 6 Updating the System Dispatcher Utility and Migrating...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 5
...to Compaq ProLiant™ 8500 servers. This service number is given by the Call Center or Service Technician. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Introduction
Use this option kit and the instructions provided in this document.
You will maintain the current system serial number, and when you call for service, you have and will be assigned to the server to the "Supported...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 7
...outlet that is easily
accessible at all times. The installation of options and routine maintenance and servicing of this product shall be performed by touching a screw...board and chip or on the system's housing before touching them. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 3
Upgrade Precautions
WARNING: There is a risk of personal injury from
either...installation instructions.
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 8
... CD 4.90B. 2. NOTE: During this process you back up your current server is illuminated, the SmartStart installation sequence begins. 4 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Preparing the Server for the Upgrade
IMPORTANT: The ProLiant 8500 I /O Module Upgrade Kit Support Software CD" section of this guide.
3. When the CD-ROM busy LED indicator is running an operating system...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 9
... Server Setup and Management pack for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Microsoft Windows 2000.
Continue with the "Updating the System Partition with Compaq Server Diagnostics" section of this guide.
If Autorun is opened. Refer to begin the update: 1.
If you are running Windows 2000, highlight the BP000031 file. Installing the ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Kit Support...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 11
... board, refer to the new I /O Module Upgrade Kit Migration diskette. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 7
Updating the System Dispatcher Utility and Migrating the System
This process will update the System Dispatcher utility on the screen. To begin this completes, you are upgrading multiple servers, do not reuse the same ProLiant 8500 I /O module, a serial number migration is...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 15
... down on removing I/O expansion boards from your current I/O module and installing them into the new I/O module, make sure that the PCI/PCI-X expansion slot will support the I/O expansion board. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 11
Transferring I/O Expansion Boards Between I/O Modules
This section provides instructions on the top of the PCI expansion slot release lever , and...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 16
... of the slot .
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2
Figure 5. Removing PCI expansion boards from Slots 10 and 11
1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining PCI expansion board, if one is
installed. 12 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Removing PCI Expansion Boards from slots 10 and 11 3.
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... boards. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 13
I/O ...Board Slot Descriptions
The new I /O board slot descriptions I /O module has 11 slots divided into 3 buses. The Secondary bus (slots 1 through 6) and the Tertiary bus
(slots 10 through 11) are keyed for 64-bit 5-V PCI boards or 64-bit PCI
universal boards. The Primary bus
(slots 7 through 6) supported...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 18
The Secondary and Tertiary buses will accept a 64-bit 5-V PCI board or a 64-bit universal PCI board . I /O Expansion Board Descriptions
The Primary bus will accept a 64-bit 3.3-V PCI/PCI-X board or a 64-bit universal PCI/PCI-X board .
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2
3
Figure 7. 14 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide
I /O expansion board descriptions
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 19
...-MHz PCI-X, and 133-MHz PCI-X Boards (3.3-V keying)
Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 15
Supported I/O Expansion Boards
All slots are capable of operating at the maximum bus speed.
NOTE: Slots 10 and 11 are PCI Hot Plug-capable and will only operate as fast as the slowest board installed in either slot or at 66 MHz PCI...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 20
Table 2 PCI/PCI-X Hot Plug Bus Speed
Slots
Bus
Maximum PCI/PCI-X Bus Speed
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Secondary 64-Bit, 33-MHz PCI or 50-MHz PCI-X
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... bus assignments The following table illustrates the PCI/PCI-X speeds associated with each of the three PCI/PCI-X buses. 16 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Bus Speed
The new I/O board in the ProLiant 8500 uses one 33-MHz PCI bus, one 33-MHz ...
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 21
Press on the top of the appropriate expansion slot release lever , and open the lever toward the rear of the expansion slot .
2. Remove the expansion slot cover . 3. Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 17
Installing the I/O Expansion Boards in the New I/O Module
1. Preparing the hot-plug expansion slot for installation Open the air baffle .
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2
4
Figure 9.
Compaq ProLiant 8500 I/O Module Upgrade Guide - Page 22
... board is seated properly. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the remaining expansion boards. Close the air baffle . 6. Close the expansion slot release lever .
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2
Figure 10. 18 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server I/O Module Upgrade Guide 4.
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