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...SCSI ID Numbers...2-14 Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives 2-15 Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives 2-16 Server Blades ...2-17 Installing a Server Blade 2-18 Powering Up the Server Blade 2-20 Using the Diagnostic Cable 2-21 Identifying Diagnostic Cable Connectors 2-21 Connecting the Diagnostic Cable 2-22 Chapter 3 Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Configuration and Deployment Overview 3-1 Supported Operating Systems 3-2 Deployment Methods and Infrastructure 3-2 ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 3-2 Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment 3-3 Configuration Hardware Setup...
...SCSI ID Numbers...2-14 Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives 2-15 Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives 2-16 Server Blades ...2-17 Installing a Server Blade 2-18 Powering Up the Server Blade 2-20 Using the Diagnostic Cable 2-21 Identifying Diagnostic Cable Connectors 2-21 Connecting the Diagnostic Cable 2-22 Chapter 3 Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Configuration and Deployment Overview 3-1 Supported Operating Systems 3-2 Deployment Methods and Infrastructure 3-2 ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 3-2 Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment 3-3 Configuration Hardware Setup...
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...resource locators (URLs). x Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following documentation on the Compaq website or Documentation CD: • Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide • Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide • Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration Poster • Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide • Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide • Compaq ROM...
...resource locators (URLs). x Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following documentation on the Compaq website or Documentation CD: • Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation Guide • Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide • Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration Poster • Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide • Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide • Compaq ROM...
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... power down, or reboot the host server - Integrated Lights-Out Management The server blade ships with a supported Web browser Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-1 Key features are highlighted below. Remotely access the console of the host server, including all text mode and graphics mode screens, regardless of the state of Compaq ProLiant™ BL20p server blade features. Remotely boot a host server from a network client with advanced Compaq Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology. Features include: • Server health monitoring • Remote...
... power down, or reboot the host server - Integrated Lights-Out Management The server blade ships with a supported Web browser Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-1 Key features are highlighted below. Remotely access the console of the host server, including all text mode and graphics mode screens, regardless of the state of Compaq ProLiant™ BL20p server blade features. Remotely boot a host server from a network client with advanced Compaq Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology. Features include: • Server health monitoring • Remote...
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... MB total memory for code, transfer buffers, and read cache • Optional Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler to prevent data loss during power interruptions • Support for up to two internal Wide Ultra3 SCSI hot-plug hard drives in RAID 0 and RAID 1 • Configurable with easy-to-use Array Configuration Utility (ACU) • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) • Performance monitoring, Pre-Failure Notification, and Pre-Failure Warranty through the Compaq Insight Manager™ 7 application Compaq...
... MB total memory for code, transfer buffers, and read cache • Optional Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler to prevent data loss during power interruptions • Support for up to two internal Wide Ultra3 SCSI hot-plug hard drives in RAID 0 and RAID 1 • Configurable with easy-to-use Array Configuration Utility (ACU) • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) • Performance monitoring, Pre-Failure Notification, and Pre-Failure Warranty through the Compaq Insight Manager™ 7 application Compaq...
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... a Pre-Failure Warranty for Pre-Failure Warranty replacement, follow the on the Compaq Insight Manager 7 control panel signals that a component is in a degraded condition and prompts you to replace the component in your area. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-3 Under the terms of its pre-failure condition. A yellow status indicator on -screen instructions or contact a Compaq authorized service provider in its warranty, supported components are configured through Compaq authorized...
... a Pre-Failure Warranty for Pre-Failure Warranty replacement, follow the on the Compaq Insight Manager 7 control panel signals that a component is in a degraded condition and prompts you to replace the component in your area. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-3 Under the terms of its pre-failure condition. A yellow status indicator on -screen instructions or contact a Compaq authorized service provider in its warranty, supported components are configured through Compaq authorized...
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Refer to the server blade access panel • Documentation that ships with each option kit To streamline the installation process, read the installation instructions for all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-1 For additional installation information, refer to the following documents: • Labels attached to Chapter 3, "Configuring and Deploying Server Blades." IMPORTANT: Before installing server blades for ProLiant BL20p server blades and memory. WARNING: To reduce...
Refer to the server blade access panel • Documentation that ships with each option kit To streamline the installation process, read the installation instructions for all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-1 For additional installation information, refer to the following documents: • Labels attached to Chapter 3, "Configuring and Deploying Server Blades." IMPORTANT: Before installing server blades for ProLiant BL20p server blades and memory. WARNING: To reduce...
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... replacing a drive that is part of the drive. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-15 Installing the Server Blade and Options Figure 2-11: SCSI ID numbers Table 2-3: ProLiant BL20p Server Blade SCSI Ids Item 1 2 Description SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 1 Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives To remove hot-plug SCSI hard drives: 1. Refer to determine the status of an array, refer to the hot-plug SCSI hard drive replacement guidelines in Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." CAUTION: Before removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive, use...
... replacing a drive that is part of the drive. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-15 Installing the Server Blade and Options Figure 2-11: SCSI ID numbers Table 2-3: ProLiant BL20p Server Blade SCSI Ids Item 1 2 Description SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 1 Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives To remove hot-plug SCSI hard drives: 1. Refer to determine the status of an array, refer to the hot-plug SCSI hard drive replacement guidelines in Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." CAUTION: Before removing a hot-plug SCSI hard drive, use...
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... Remote Console. Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Configuration Hardware Setup You can use the iLO Remote Console to access the server blade. • Through the server blade diagnostic port This method requires you to install the server blade in its enclosure and assign it does not support operating system deployment. • Through the server blade rear panel connectors (with the diagnostic station) This method enables you to power the server blade with the optional diagnostic station and connect...
... Remote Console. Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Configuration Hardware Setup You can use the iLO Remote Console to access the server blade. • Through the server blade diagnostic port This method requires you to install the server blade in its enclosure and assign it does not support operating system deployment. • Through the server blade rear panel connectors (with the diagnostic station) This method enables you to power the server blade with the optional diagnostic station and connect...
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... using Compaq Insight Manager 7. Using a supported Web browser, you can: • Remotely access the console of the host server blade, including all text mode and graphics mode screens with full keyboard and mouse controls. • Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server blade. • Remotely boot a host server blade to a virtual floppy image to perform a ROM upgrade or to the Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide that ships with the system. Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) provides server health and remote server...
... using Compaq Insight Manager 7. Using a supported Web browser, you can: • Remotely access the console of the host server blade, including all text mode and graphics mode screens with full keyboard and mouse controls. • Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server blade. • Remotely boot a host server blade to a virtual floppy image to perform a ROM upgrade or to the Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide that ships with the system. Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) provides server health and remote server...
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... Chapter 2, "Installing the Server Blade and Options." Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-13 Accessing the Server Blade with iLO Remote Console To access the server blade with the network cabling method. DNS name d. If you have changed the default configuration to use a static IP address, iLO continues to change the default DNS name, user ID, or password, use a proxy server with the same IP address and subnet mask as the iLO diagnostic port. Server blade serial number IMPORTANT...
... Chapter 2, "Installing the Server Blade and Options." Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-13 Accessing the Server Blade with iLO Remote Console To access the server blade with the network cabling method. DNS name d. If you have changed the default configuration to use a static IP address, iLO continues to change the default DNS name, user ID, or password, use a proxy server with the same IP address and subnet mask as the iLO diagnostic port. Server blade serial number IMPORTANT...
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.... Software and Utilities This section provides information about the following methods: - Refer to the iLO Remote Console using the Diagnostic Port) 4. The IP address from the iLO Diagnostic Cable (if you are using one of the following utilities and support tools: • RBSU • iLO RBSU • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) Utility • Redundant ROM Support • ROMPaq™ Utility • Compaq Insight Manager 7 • Compaq Diagnostics Utility 3-14 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide...
.... Software and Utilities This section provides information about the following methods: - Refer to the iLO Remote Console using the Diagnostic Port) 4. The IP address from the iLO Diagnostic Cable (if you are using one of the following utilities and support tools: • RBSU • iLO RBSU • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) Utility • Redundant ROM Support • ROMPaq™ Utility • Compaq Insight Manager 7 • Compaq Diagnostics Utility 3-14 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide...
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... ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-17 Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Table 3-1: RBSU Default Settings Menu/Option Default Setting System Options OS Selection Windows 2000 Serial Number Embedded NIC Port 1 PXE Support Enabled Standard Boot Order (IPL) * Automatic Server Recovery ASR Status Enabled ASR Timeout 10 minutes Thermal Shutdown Enabled Server Passwords Set Power-On Password Disabled Set Admin Password Disabled Advanced Options MPS Table Mode AutoSet Table POST Speed Up Enabled POST F1 Prompt Enabled ROM Selection Use...
... ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-17 Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Table 3-1: RBSU Default Settings Menu/Option Default Setting System Options OS Selection Windows 2000 Serial Number Embedded NIC Port 1 PXE Support Enabled Standard Boot Order (IPL) * Automatic Server Recovery ASR Status Enabled ASR Timeout 10 minutes Thermal Shutdown Enabled Server Passwords Set Power-On Password Disabled Set Admin Password Disabled Advanced Options MPS Table Mode AutoSet Table POST Speed Up Enabled POST F1 Prompt Enabled ROM Selection Use...
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Select ROM Selection. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-19 Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Option ROM Configuration for any reason. Redundant ROM Support Server blades enable you experience a power failure while flashing the ROM. This feature protects the previous ROM version, even if you to perform the following functions: • Create, configure, and/or delete logical drives • Specify RAID levels • Assign online spares • Set interrupts and the boot controller order To run ORCA...
Select ROM Selection. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-19 Configuring and Deploying Server Blades Option ROM Configuration for any reason. Redundant ROM Support Server blades enable you experience a power failure while flashing the ROM. This feature protects the previous ROM version, even if you to perform the following functions: • Create, configure, and/or delete logical drives • Specify RAID levels • Assign online spares • Set interrupts and the boot controller order To run ORCA...
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... create the image file. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-21 Use the iLO virtual power button to reboot the server blade and set the blade to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option ROMPaq utilities. ROMPaq Utility Flash ROM enables you to boot from the bootable diskette. 4. Follow the instructions and create a bootable diskette. Access the server blade through the iLO Remote Console. Locate the CPQIMAGE Utility on the hard drive from the diskette image you use the iLO...
... create the image file. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-21 Use the iLO virtual power button to reboot the server blade and set the blade to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option ROMPaq utilities. ROMPaq Utility Flash ROM enables you to boot from the bootable diskette. 4. Follow the instructions and create a bootable diskette. Access the server blade through the iLO Remote Console. Locate the CPQIMAGE Utility on the hard drive from the diskette image you use the iLO...
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... Detected System will ONLY boot ROMPAQ Utility. Server Error Messages Table C-1: POST Error Messages Error Code Critical Failure Detected - System Halted! One or both processors are both corrupt. Action Replace blower assembly. System ROM and redundant ROM are unsupported. Run ROMPAQ to correct error condition REDUNDANT ROM ERROR: Bootblock invalid. - Install processor in incorrect socket. C-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide None Probable Source of Problem Blower assembly has failed. Install supported processors. System Shutting Down...
... Detected System will ONLY boot ROMPAQ Utility. Server Error Messages Table C-1: POST Error Messages Error Code Critical Failure Detected - System Halted! One or both processors are both corrupt. Action Replace blower assembly. System ROM and redundant ROM are unsupported. Run ROMPAQ to correct error condition REDUNDANT ROM ERROR: Bootblock invalid. - Install processor in incorrect socket. C-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide None Probable Source of Problem Blower assembly has failed. Install supported processors. System Shutting Down...
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... power applied to add more hot-plug power supplies if you power up, before troubleshooting the server blade. You may need to all the rack components before it can load the operating system and start running software applications. When the Server Blade Does Not Start This section provides systematic instructions on the Documentation CD. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide D-1 The server blade must first complete this test each time you are specific...
... power applied to add more hot-plug power supplies if you power up, before troubleshooting the server blade. You may need to all the rack components before it can load the operating system and start running software applications. When the Server Blade Does Not Start This section provides systematic instructions on the Documentation CD. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide D-1 The server blade must first complete this test each time you are specific...
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...Refer to the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide. On = System configuration is for use by trained service personnel only. NMI Switch The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) switch is locked and cannot be modified. Off = System configuration can be modified. Off = Power-on password is enabled. LEDs and Switches Table E-5: System Configuration Switch (SW1) Settings Position 1 2 3 4 Description Reserved Configuration lock Password clear Invalidate configuration On/Off Function - E-10 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
...Refer to the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide. On = System configuration is for use by trained service personnel only. NMI Switch The non-maskable interrupt (NMI) switch is locked and cannot be modified. Off = System configuration can be modified. Off = Power-on password is enabled. LEDs and Switches Table E-5: System Configuration Switch (SW1) Settings Position 1 2 3 4 Description Reserved Configuration lock Password clear Invalidate configuration On/Off Function - E-10 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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... Configuration Utility (ACU) 1-2 array controllers See Smart Array 5i Controller module Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2) 3-23 B backplanes, SCSI D-5 batteries disposal A-4 installing G-3 life G-1 location 2-7 part number G-1 recycling or disposal A-4 removing G-3 replacement A-4 Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler, installing 2-12 bays, hard drive 2-14 BIOS, upgrading 3-21 blanks hard drive 2-13 server blade 2-18 blower assembly connectors 2-7 boot diskette Linux 3-3 Windows 3-3 bootstraps B-2 browsers, launching 3-11 buttons, Power On/Standby 2-3, E-7 C cables and cabling diagnostic cable...
... Configuration Utility (ACU) 1-2 array controllers See Smart Array 5i Controller module Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2) 3-23 B backplanes, SCSI D-5 batteries disposal A-4 installing G-3 life G-1 location 2-7 part number G-1 recycling or disposal A-4 removing G-3 replacement A-4 Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler, installing 2-12 bays, hard drive 2-14 BIOS, upgrading 3-21 blanks hard drive 2-13 server blade 2-18 blower assembly connectors 2-7 boot diskette Linux 3-3 Windows 3-3 bootstraps B-2 browsers, launching 3-11 buttons, Power On/Standby 2-3, E-7 C cables and cabling diagnostic cable...
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... Cache Enabler 2-12 DIMMs 2-10 hard drive blanks 2-14 hot-plug SCSI hard drives 2-16 server blades 2-18 Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) features 1-1, 3-11 functions 3-11 ROM flashing 3-20 server blade configuration 3-10 system board switch E-8, E-9 troubleshooting D-10 virtual power button 2-20 Integrated Management Log (IML) event severity levels 3-24 list of events 3-26 viewing 3-24 internal components, accessing 2-3 internal health LED D-7 IP address, diagnostic cable 2-22 J Japanese notice A-3 L labels on equipment viii LEDs Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide...
... Cache Enabler 2-12 DIMMs 2-10 hard drive blanks 2-14 hot-plug SCSI hard drives 2-16 server blades 2-18 Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) features 1-1, 3-11 functions 3-11 ROM flashing 3-20 server blade configuration 3-10 system board switch E-8, E-9 troubleshooting D-10 virtual power button 2-20 Integrated Management Log (IML) event severity levels 3-24 list of events 3-26 viewing 3-24 internal components, accessing 2-3 internal health LED D-7 IP address, diagnostic cable 2-22 J Japanese notice A-3 L labels on equipment viii LEDs Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide...
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... server blade 2-4 remote access, iLO 1-1, 3-11 Remote Deployment Utility 3-20 remote reboot 1-1, 3-11 remote ROM flash Online Flash Utility 3-20 system firmware 3-20 removing access panel 2-5 battery G-3 hard drive blanks 2-14 hot-plug SCSI hard drives 2-15 server blade 2-4 server blade blanks 2-18 server blade power 2-3 replacing battery A-4, G-3 requirements client PC 3-12 diagnostic cable 2-22 RFI/EMI connector hoods A-2 RJ-45 receptacle symbol viii warning viii ROM flashing See remote ROM flash redundant See redundant ROM support 3-19 Index ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) default settings...
... server blade 2-4 remote access, iLO 1-1, 3-11 Remote Deployment Utility 3-20 remote reboot 1-1, 3-11 remote ROM flash Online Flash Utility 3-20 system firmware 3-20 removing access panel 2-5 battery G-3 hard drive blanks 2-14 hot-plug SCSI hard drives 2-15 server blade 2-4 server blade blanks 2-18 server blade power 2-3 replacing battery A-4, G-3 requirements client PC 3-12 diagnostic cable 2-22 RFI/EMI connector hoods A-2 RJ-45 receptacle symbol viii warning viii ROM flashing See remote ROM flash redundant See redundant ROM support 3-19 Index ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) default settings...