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...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 ...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 Setup and Installation Guide
...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 ...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 Setup and Installation Guide
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... surface to the equipment, do not open this enclosure. The potential for specific details. Do not open this enclosure. viii Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. Refer all power cords to qualified personnel.... WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this surface is supplied by multiple sources of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. WARNING: To reduce the risk...
... surface to the equipment, do not open this enclosure. The potential for specific details. Do not open this enclosure. viii Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. Refer all power cords to qualified personnel.... WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this surface is supplied by multiple sources of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. WARNING: To reduce the risk...
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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 Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." 1-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p...8226; Support for data transfer and iLO management • Connector compatibility for optional Dual 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...
...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 Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." 1-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p...8226; Support for data transfer and iLO management • Connector compatibility for optional Dual 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...
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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
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... Deploying Server Blades." Server Blades Before installing server blades for the first time, define the hardware configuration and server blade deployment process. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-17 If you replaced a hard drive, restore the server blade data from the backup. 5. Insert... the hot-plug SCSI hard drive (1). Be sure the drive seats firmly into the connector on the SCSI backplane. 3. Refer to the "Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive" section in Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." 6. Resume normal ...
... Deploying Server Blades." Server Blades Before installing server blades for the first time, define the hardware configuration and server blade deployment process. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-17 If you replaced a hard drive, restore the server blade data from the backup. 5. Insert... the hot-plug SCSI hard drive (1). Be sure the drive seats firmly into the connector on the SCSI backplane. 3. Refer to the "Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive" section in Appendix E, "LEDs and Switches." 6. Resume normal ...
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..., use the diagnostic cable that requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to identify diagnostic cable connectors. Figure 2-16: Diagnostic cable connectors Table 2-4: Diagnostic Cable Connectors Item 1 2 3 Description Server blade connector iLO RJ-45 (10/100 Ethernet) connector Kernel debug connector Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-21 The cable also has a kernel debug...
..., use the diagnostic cable that requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to identify diagnostic cable connectors. Figure 2-16: Diagnostic cable connectors Table 2-4: Diagnostic Cable Connectors Item 1 2 3 Description Server blade connector iLO RJ-45 (10/100 Ethernet) connector Kernel debug connector Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-21 The cable also has a kernel debug...
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... cable (1). 2. Figure 2-17: Connecting an RJ-45 network cable 2-22 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide All server blades have the following: • A client PC with a 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector • A network cable with the diagnostic cable automatically disables the iLO connection...Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to the 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector on the network. NOTE: Connecting to the diagnostic port with RJ-45 connectors To connect the diagnostic cable: IMPORTANT: Do not connect the diagnostic cable to "iLO Guidelines for...
... cable (1). 2. Figure 2-17: Connecting an RJ-45 network cable 2-22 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide All server blades have the following: • A client PC with a 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector • A network cable with the diagnostic cable automatically disables the iLO connection...Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to the 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector on the network. NOTE: Connecting to the diagnostic port with RJ-45 connectors To connect the diagnostic cable: IMPORTANT: Do not connect the diagnostic cable to "iLO Guidelines for...
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Figure 2-18: Connecting the diagnostic cable to the server blade CAUTION: Always be sure to the equipment. Failure to do so can result in damage to squeeze the locking button on the server blade. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-23 Installing the Server Blade and Options 3. Connect the server blade connector on the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port on the server blade connector before disconnecting the diagnostic cable from the diagnostic port.
Figure 2-18: Connecting the diagnostic cable to the server blade CAUTION: Always be sure to the equipment. Failure to do so can result in damage to squeeze the locking button on the server blade. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-23 Installing the Server Blade and Options 3. Connect the server blade connector on the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port on the server blade connector before disconnecting the diagnostic cable from the diagnostic port.
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... Through the server blade rear panel connectors (out of this chapter. 2. Deploy subsequent server blades. Refer to the "Deployment Methods and Infrastructure" section in this chapter. 3. Access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console. Refer to Chapters 1 and 2 of the rack) Refer to the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation... infrastructure. Choose an operating system. Through the existing network (in the rack) - Configure the server blades by the method you chose in this chapter. 6. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-1
... Through the server blade rear panel connectors (out of this chapter. 2. Deploy subsequent server blades. Refer to the "Deployment Methods and Infrastructure" section in this chapter. 3. Access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console. Refer to Chapters 1 and 2 of the rack) Refer to the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Setup and Installation... infrastructure. Choose an operating system. Through the existing network (in the rack) - Configure the server blades by the method you chose in this chapter. 6. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-1
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... adapter 3-6 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Java Runtime Environment version 1.3.1, available at www.compaq.com/manage/jvm.html • DHCP server (IP address assignment) - Pentium or Pentium II 200-MHz or faster processor - 64 MB of RAM - 64 MB of the following ...Pentium III or higher processor (700 MHz or greater recommended) - 128 MB of RAM - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above with 10/100 RJ-45 connector - You can also visit www3.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?countrycode=1 000&prodid=2032|Linux+-+Red+Hat+Linux...
... adapter 3-6 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Java Runtime Environment version 1.3.1, available at www.compaq.com/manage/jvm.html • DHCP server (IP address assignment) - Pentium or Pentium II 200-MHz or faster processor - 64 MB of RAM - 64 MB of the following ...Pentium III or higher processor (700 MHz or greater recommended) - 128 MB of RAM - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above with 10/100 RJ-45 connector - You can also visit www3.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?countrycode=1 000&prodid=2032|Linux+-+Red+Hat+Linux...
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... required for Linux deployment) - Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system installed - Network connection - The ProLiant BL20p server blade assigns PXE functions to NIC 1. For NIC connector locations on the server blades). NFS installed - 1.5 GB of available disk space on /usr... the installation of RAM - 10-Mb/s network adapter - Configuring and Deploying Server Blades • PXE deployment server (storing boot images) - CD-ROM drive • NFS repository server (only required for Microsoft Windows deployment) - CD-ROM drive - Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup ...
... required for Linux deployment) - Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system installed - Network connection - The ProLiant BL20p server blade assigns PXE functions to NIC 1. For NIC connector locations on the server blades). NFS installed - 1.5 GB of available disk space on /usr... the installation of RAM - 10-Mb/s network adapter - Configuring and Deploying Server Blades • PXE deployment server (storing boot images) - CD-ROM drive • NFS repository server (only required for Microsoft Windows deployment) - CD-ROM drive - Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup ...
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...system installed 3-8 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Intel Pentium III or higher processor (700 MHz or greater recommended) - 128 MB of the following... software and minimum hardware: • Client PC (administrative workstation) - Configuring and Deploying Server Blades • For detailed instructions on network-based PXE installation for Red Hat Linux, refer to the white papers on www.compaq... version 1.3.1, available at www.compaq.com/manage/jvm.html • Network server with 10/100 RJ-45 connector - TCP/IP networking and an...
...system installed 3-8 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Intel Pentium III or higher processor (700 MHz or greater recommended) - 128 MB of the following... software and minimum hardware: • Client PC (administrative workstation) - Configuring and Deploying Server Blades • For detailed instructions on network-based PXE installation for Red Hat Linux, refer to the white papers on www.compaq... version 1.3.1, available at www.compaq.com/manage/jvm.html • Network server with 10/100 RJ-45 connector - TCP/IP networking and an...
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...blade out of the rack by a DHCP server on the front of the rack, as long as the proper connection to the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Configuration and Installation poster and the documentation that ships with the diagnostic station) This method enables you can configure...iLO access and functionality, but it does not support operating system deployment. • Through the server blade rear panel connectors (with the diagnostic station. 3-10 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Then, you to install the server blade in the rack or out of the ...
...blade out of the rack by a DHCP server on the front of the rack, as long as the proper connection to the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class System Hardware Configuration and Installation poster and the documentation that ships with the diagnostic station) This method enables you can configure...iLO access and functionality, but it does not support operating system deployment. • Through the server blade rear panel connectors (with the diagnostic station. 3-10 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Then, you to install the server blade in the rack or out of the ...
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...DHCP or static IP address • CD-ROM drive and/or diskette drive • Java Runtime Environment version 1.3.1, available at www.compaq.com/manage/jvm.html iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade Use the following guidelines when you must use the Remote Console graphical ...128-bit encryption • Ethernet NIC with 10/100 RJ-45 connector • TCP/IP networking and an IP address compatible with the iLO Remote Console for the iLO Diagnostic Port is 255.255.255.0. 3-12 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Configuring and Deploying Server Blades ...
...DHCP or static IP address • CD-ROM drive and/or diskette drive • Java Runtime Environment version 1.3.1, available at www.compaq.com/manage/jvm.html iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade Use the following guidelines when you must use the Remote Console graphical ...128-bit encryption • Ethernet NIC with 10/100 RJ-45 connector • TCP/IP networking and an IP address compatible with the iLO Remote Console for the iLO Diagnostic Port is 255.255.255.0. 3-12 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Configuring and Deploying Server Blades ...
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... for a Class A digital device, pursuant to radio communications. A-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Once the class of the FCC Rules. These limits are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the device ...A digital apparatus meets all requirements of this device that any changes or modifications made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with the instructions, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Modifications The ...
... for a Class A digital device, pursuant to radio communications. A-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Once the class of the FCC Rules. These limits are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the device ...A digital apparatus meets all requirements of this device that any changes or modifications made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with the instructions, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Modifications The ...
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Remove the server blade from the • Server blade enclosure and enclosure. Check the connectors on the rear of • Power converter module and the blade and on the interior of the system board enclosure for replacement parts ... panel. 6. server blade 2. Note: For LED locations and functions, refer to be replaced. 4. For cabling configurations, refer to Table D-3. Reinstall the server blade. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide D-5 Yes If the system power LED is the source of the following : 1. Be sure that the proper connections exist...
Remove the server blade from the • Server blade enclosure and enclosure. Check the connectors on the rear of • Power converter module and the blade and on the interior of the system board enclosure for replacement parts ... panel. 6. server blade 2. Note: For LED locations and functions, refer to be replaced. 4. For cabling configurations, refer to Table D-3. Reinstall the server blade. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide D-5 Yes If the system power LED is the source of the following : 1. Be sure that the proper connections exist...
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... 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 2-21 FCC compliance statement A-2 shielded A-2 Canadian notice A-2 Class A equipment A-2 clearing the system configuration D-11 Compaq authorized reseller xi Compaq Diagnostics Utility 3-23 Compaq Insight Manager 7 alert as pre-failure warranty condition 1-3 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup...
... 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 2-21 FCC compliance statement A-2 shielded A-2 Canadian notice A-2 Class A equipment A-2 clearing the system configuration D-11 Compaq authorized reseller xi Compaq Diagnostics Utility 3-23 Compaq Insight Manager 7 alert as pre-failure warranty condition 1-3 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup...
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Index features 1-2, 3-22 location 3-22 Compaq ProLiant Integration Module 3-2 Compaq series number A-1 Compaq Survey Utility 3-25 configuration lock 1-3 configurations clearing the system configuration D-11 software 3-14 utilities 3-14 connectors blower assembly 2-7 diagnostic cable 2-21 NIC module 2-7 Smart Array 5i 2-7 system board 2-6 controllers, array See Smart ... Commission (FCC) cables A-2 compliance notice A-2 modifications A-2 notice A-1 requirements A-2 rules A-2 firmware 3-20 full-duplex ethernet 1-2 Index-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
Index features 1-2, 3-22 location 3-22 Compaq ProLiant Integration Module 3-2 Compaq series number A-1 Compaq Survey Utility 3-25 configuration lock 1-3 configurations clearing the system configuration D-11 software 3-14 utilities 3-14 connectors blower assembly 2-7 diagnostic cable 2-21 NIC module 2-7 Smart Array 5i 2-7 system board 2-6 controllers, array See Smart ... Commission (FCC) cables A-2 compliance notice A-2 modifications A-2 notice A-1 requirements A-2 rules A-2 firmware 3-20 full-duplex ethernet 1-2 Index-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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... resellers, telephone numbers xi Compaq website xi technical support telephone numbers x hot surface symbol viii warning viii hot-plug SCSI hard drives blanks See hard drive blanks installing 2-16 LEDs E-3 removing 2-15 SCSI ID numbers 2-14 Index I identifying system board components 2-6 system board connectors 2-6 iLO See Integrated Lights-Out (... 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 Index-3
... resellers, telephone numbers xi Compaq website xi technical support telephone numbers x hot surface symbol viii warning viii hot-plug SCSI hard drives blanks See hard drive blanks installing 2-16 LEDs E-3 removing 2-15 SCSI ID numbers 2-14 Index I identifying system board components 2-6 system board connectors 2-6 iLO See Integrated Lights-Out (... 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 Index-3