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Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Part Number 307131-001 September 2002 (First Edition) Use this document to understand the Compaq ProLiant BL20p server blade capabilities, to identify system components and their functionality, to install and configure standard and optional hardware, and to troubleshoot the initial installation.
Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Part Number 307131-001 September 2002 (First Edition) Use this document to understand the Compaq ProLiant BL20p server blade capabilities, to identify system components and their functionality, to install and configure standard and optional hardware, and to troubleshoot the initial installation.
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... constituting an additional warranty. All other countries. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide September 2002 (First Edition) Part Number 307131-001 and/or other countries. Nothing herein should be trademarks of Intel Corporation in...
... constituting an additional warranty. All other countries. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide September 2002 (First Edition) Part Number 307131-001 and/or other countries. Nothing herein should be trademarks of Intel Corporation in...
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... ...x Compaq Technical Support xi Compaq Website...xi Compaq Authorized Reseller xi Reader's Comments ...xi Chapter 1 Server Blade Features Integrated Lights-Out Management 1-1 Smart Array 5i Controller Module 1-2 Compaq NC3163 NIC Module 1-2 LEDs...1-2 Pre-Failure Warranty ...1-3 Security Features ...1-3 Chapter 2 Installing the Server Blade and Options Preparation Procedures...2-2 Accessing Internal Server Blade Components 2-2 Identifying System Board Components 2-6 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup...
... ...x Compaq Technical Support xi Compaq Website...xi Compaq Authorized Reseller xi Reader's Comments ...xi Chapter 1 Server Blade Features Integrated Lights-Out Management 1-1 Smart Array 5i Controller Module 1-2 Compaq NC3163 NIC Module 1-2 LEDs...1-2 Pre-Failure Warranty ...1-3 Security Features ...1-3 Chapter 2 Installing the Server Blade and Options Preparation Procedures...2-2 Accessing Internal Server Blade Components 2-2 Identifying System Board Components 2-6 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup...
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...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 ...Blade with iLO Remote Console 3-13 Software and Utilities ...3-14 ROM-Based Setup Utility 3-16 iLO ROM-Based Setup Utility 3-18 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility 3-19 Redundant ROM Support 3-19 Remote ROM Flash 3-20 ROMPaq Utility ...3-21 Compaq Insight Manager 7 3-22 iv Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade...
...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 ...Blade with iLO Remote Console 3-13 Software and Utilities ...3-14 ROM-Based Setup Utility 3-16 iLO ROM-Based Setup Utility 3-18 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility 3-19 Redundant ROM Support 3-19 Remote ROM Flash 3-20 ROMPaq Utility ...3-21 Compaq Insight Manager 7 3-22 iv Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade...
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Contents Compaq Diagnostics Utility 3-23 Automatic Server Recovery-2 3-23 Integrated Management Log 3-23 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers A-1 ...Methods...B-2 Appendix C Server Error Messages Appendix D Troubleshooting When the Server Blade Does Not Start D-1 Server Blade Diagnostic Steps D-3 System Configuration Switch Procedures D-10 Problems After Initial Boot D-13 Appendix E LEDs and Switches LEDs...E-1 Server Blade Front Panel E-1 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive E-3 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide v
Contents Compaq Diagnostics Utility 3-23 Automatic Server Recovery-2 3-23 Integrated Management Log 3-23 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers A-1 ...Methods...B-2 Appendix C Server Error Messages Appendix D Troubleshooting When the Server Blade Does Not Start D-1 Server Blade Diagnostic Steps D-3 System Configuration Switch Procedures D-10 Problems After Initial Boot D-13 Appendix E LEDs and Switches LEDs...E-1 Server Blade Front Panel E-1 Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive E-3 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide v
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This equipment is intended for the Compaq ProLiant BL20p server blade. Intended Audience This guide is intended to be installed in restricted access areas, such as equipment closets and data centers, where only trained ... Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided. Of all the documents that ship with these conditions. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide vii About This Guide This guide provides step-by trained service personnel familiar with the system, this document provides the ...
This equipment is intended for the Compaq ProLiant BL20p server blade. Intended Audience This guide is intended to be installed in restricted access areas, such as equipment closets and data centers, where only trained ... Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided. Of all the documents that ship with these conditions. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide vii About This Guide This guide provides step-by trained service personnel familiar with the system, this document provides the ...
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... of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not open for injury exists. WARNING: To reduce the risk of a potential hazard. viii Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock hazards. This symbol indicates the presence of injury from electric shock hazards, do...
... of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not open for injury exists. WARNING: To reduce the risk of a potential hazard. viii Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock hazards. This symbol indicates the presence of injury from electric shock hazards, do...
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... for manual material handling. IMPORTANT: Text set off in lb equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for complete titles of information. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide ix CAUTION: Text set off in this guide. WARNING: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting...
... for manual material handling. IMPORTANT: Text set off in lb equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for complete titles of information. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide ix CAUTION: Text set off in this guide. WARNING: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting...
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x Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide About This Guide • Monospace typeface is used for command lines, code examples, screen displays, error messages, and... 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-Based ...
x Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide About This Guide • Monospace typeface is used for command lines, code examples, screen displays, error messages, and... 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-Based ...
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... numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on www.compaq.com Before calling, refer to the Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD for locations and telephone numbers. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide xi Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash...
... numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on www.compaq.com Before calling, refer to the Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD for locations and telephone numbers. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide xi Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash...
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... server, including all text mode and graphics mode screens, regardless of the state of Compaq ProLiant™ BL20p server blade features. Integrated Lights-Out Management The server blade ships with a supported Web browser Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-1 1 Server Blade Features Refer to Compaq QuickSpecs for servers • Virtual diskette capability • Alerts and advanced troubleshooting features...
... server, including all text mode and graphics mode screens, regardless of the state of Compaq ProLiant™ BL20p server blade features. Integrated Lights-Out Management The server blade ships with a supported Web browser Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-1 1 Server Blade Features Refer to Compaq QuickSpecs for servers • Virtual diskette capability • Alerts and advanced troubleshooting features...
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... NIC Module Standard NIC support includes: • Three Compaq NC3163 Fast Ethernet NICs Embedded 10/100 WOL • Auto-sensing LAN capable at either 10 or 100 Mb/s • Full-duplex Ethernet for two-way transmission • Support for the Intel PXE • Support for data...NC7780 Gigabit upgrade module, providing two embedded 10/1000-Mb and one 10/100-Mb NICs LEDs The system contains several sets of LEDs that indicate the status of LEDs, refer to Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." 1-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide For a detailed explanation of ...
... NIC Module Standard NIC support includes: • Three Compaq NC3163 Fast Ethernet NICs Embedded 10/100 WOL • Auto-sensing LAN capable at either 10 or 100 Mb/s • Full-duplex Ethernet for two-way transmission • Support for the Intel PXE • Support for data...NC7780 Gigabit upgrade module, providing two embedded 10/1000-Mb and one 10/100-Mb NICs LEDs The system contains several sets of LEDs that indicate the status of LEDs, refer to Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." 1-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide For a detailed explanation of ...
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..., refer to the documentation that a component is in its warranty, supported components are configured through Compaq authorized resellers. Under the terms of its pre-failure condition. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-3 When Compaq Insight Manager 7 alerts you use Compaq Insight Manager 7 and that the system determines that a component may be eligible for Pre...
..., refer to the documentation that a component is in its warranty, supported components are configured through Compaq authorized resellers. Under the terms of its pre-failure condition. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-3 When Compaq Insight Manager 7 alerts you use Compaq Insight Manager 7 and that the system determines that a component may be eligible for Pre...
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... first time, define the hardware configuration and server blade deployment process. IMPORTANT: Before installing server blades for ProLiant BL20p server blades and memory. For additional installation information, refer to the following documents: • Labels attached to equipment, heed all the hardware options before installing the hardware. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-1 Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring...
... first time, define the hardware configuration and server blade deployment process. IMPORTANT: Before installing server blades for ProLiant BL20p server blades and memory. For additional installation information, refer to the following documents: • Labels attached to equipment, heed all the hardware options before installing the hardware. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-1 Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring...
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... the access panel • Identify the system board components • Install server blade options • Reinstall the access panel Accessing Internal Server Blade Components To access internal server blade components, you may need to Appendix B, "Electrostatic Discharge," for more information. 2-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Observe the following procedures: • Access internal server...
... the access panel • Identify the system board components • Install server blade options • Reinstall the access panel Accessing Internal Server Blade Components To access internal server blade components, you may need to Appendix B, "Electrostatic Discharge," for more information. 2-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Observe the following procedures: • Access internal server...
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... the virtual power button feature in the server blade enclosure. 2. For iLO information and procedures, refer to power down the server blade from the server blade in standby mode by observing that the power LED is amber. Figure 2-1: Pressing the Power On/Standby button Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-3 Identify the proper server...
... the virtual power button feature in the server blade enclosure. 2. For iLO information and procedures, refer to power down the server blade from the server blade in standby mode by observing that the power LED is amber. Figure 2-1: Pressing the Power On/Standby button Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-3 Identify the proper server...
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... the lever and slide the server blade from the server blade enclosure 2-4 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide c. Figure 2-2: Removing the server blade from the enclosure (3). Use both hands to support it as you press the release button, the server blade is unlocked from the server blade enclosure: a. Remove the server blade from the enclosure. Installing the...
... the lever and slide the server blade from the server blade enclosure 2-4 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide c. Figure 2-2: Removing the server blade from the enclosure (3). Use both hands to support it as you press the release button, the server blade is unlocked from the server blade enclosure: a. Remove the server blade from the enclosure. Installing the...
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b. Place the server blade on the rear of the unit and lift the panel to remove it (2). Figure 2-3: Removing the access panel Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-5 Remove the access panel: a. Loosen the thumbscrew on a flat, level surface. 5. Installing the Server Blade and Options 4. Slide the access panel about 1 cm (3/8 inch) toward the rear of the server blade (1).
b. Place the server blade on the rear of the unit and lift the panel to remove it (2). Figure 2-3: Removing the access panel Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-5 Remove the access panel: a. Loosen the thumbscrew on a flat, level surface. 5. Installing the Server Blade and Options 4. Slide the access panel about 1 cm (3/8 inch) toward the rear of the server blade (1).
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Figure 2-4: System board components and connectors 2-6 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Installing the Server Blade and Options Identifying System Board Components Use Figure 2-4 and Table 2-1 to identify the system board components and connectors.
Figure 2-4: System board components and connectors 2-6 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Installing the Server Blade and Options Identifying System Board Components Use Figure 2-4 and Table 2-1 to identify the system board components and connectors.
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Installing the Server Blade and Options Table 2-1: System Board Components and Connectors Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description NIC module NIC module connectors Smart Array 5i Controller module Smart Array 5i connectors Blower assembly connectors Battery Processor power module (PPM) slot 2 Processor socket 2 Processor socket 1 (populated) PPM slot 1 (populated) DIMM slots 1A through 4B Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-7
Installing the Server Blade and Options Table 2-1: System Board Components and Connectors Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description NIC module NIC module connectors Smart Array 5i Controller module Smart Array 5i connectors Blower assembly connectors Battery Processor power module (PPM) slot 2 Processor socket 2 Processor socket 1 (populated) PPM slot 1 (populated) DIMM slots 1A through 4B Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-7