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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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...Pentium are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. All other countries. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide September 2002 (First Edition) Part Number 307131-001 Compaq shall not be construed as is subject to change without notice. and...respective companies. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Compaq Insight Manager, Deskpro, Netelligent, ProLiant, ROMPaq, and SmartStart are set forth in...
...Pentium are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. All other countries. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide September 2002 (First Edition) Part Number 307131-001 Compaq shall not be construed as is subject to change without notice. and...respective companies. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Compaq Insight Manager, Deskpro, Netelligent, ProLiant, ROMPaq, and SmartStart are set forth in...
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... 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 and Installation Guide iii
... 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 and Installation Guide iii
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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 Deployment 3-3 Configuration Hardware Setup 3-10 Integrated Lights-Out Management 3-11 Client PC Requirements 3-... 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
... 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 3-10 Integrated Lights-Out Management 3-11 Client PC Requirements 3-... 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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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 Federal Communications Commission Notice A-1 Class A Equipment A-2 ... 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 Federal Communications Commission Notice A-1 Class A Equipment A-2 ... 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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... and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for network administrators and IT personnel who install, configure, and troubleshoot system hardware and software. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide vii Of all the documents that ship with these conditions. About This Guide This guide provides step-by trained...read the Important Safety Information document provided. Intended Audience This guide is intended to operate and service the equipment. This equipment is intended for the Compaq ProLiant BL20p server blade.
... and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for network administrators and IT personnel who install, configure, and troubleshoot system hardware and software. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide vii Of all the documents that ship with these conditions. About This Guide This guide provides step-by trained...read the Important Safety Information document provided. Intended Audience This guide is intended to operate and service the equipment. This equipment is intended for the Compaq ProLiant BL20p server blade.
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... the presence of a hot surface or hot component. The area contains no user or field serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of power. viii Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Refer all servicing to cool before touching it. WARNING: To reduce the risk of potentially hazardous conditions: WARNING: This...
... the presence of a hot surface or hot component. The area contains no user or field serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of power. viii Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Refer all servicing to cool before touching it. WARNING: To reduce the risk of potentially hazardous conditions: WARNING: This...
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...: Text set off in the text of information. Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide ix
...: Text set off in the text of information. Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide ix
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... and Planning • White paper: Configuring a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) using Red Hat Linux 7.2 on Compaq ProLiant Servers • QuickSpecs Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations. x Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
... and Planning • White paper: Configuring a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) using Red Hat Linux 7.2 on Compaq ProLiant Servers • QuickSpecs Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations. x Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide
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... Compaq website at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide xi Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this guide. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on www.compaq.com Before calling, refer to the Compaq... States, call 1-800-345-1518. • In Canada, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Reader's Comments Compaq welcomes your comments and suggestions by email to ServerDocumentation@compaq.com. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. This service...
... Compaq website at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide xi Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this guide. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on www.compaq.com Before calling, refer to the Compaq... States, call 1-800-345-1518. • In Canada, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Reader's Comments Compaq welcomes your comments and suggestions by email to ServerDocumentation@compaq.com. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. This service...
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... 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. Integrated Lights-Out Management The server blade ships with a supported Web browser...
... 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. Integrated Lights-Out Management The server blade ships with a supported Web browser...
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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...
... 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...
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...write protect Standard security features are eligible for replacement before they actually fail provided you to replace the component in your area. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-3 For more information about server blade security features, refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring and ... Pre-Failure Warranty The server blade includes a Pre-Failure Warranty for processors, hard drives, and memory modules purchased from Compaq through Compaq ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). Under the terms of its pre-failure condition. To access these settings, refer to the...
...write protect Standard security features are eligible for replacement before they actually fail provided you to replace the component in your area. Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 1-3 For more information about server blade security features, refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring and ... Pre-Failure Warranty The server blade includes a Pre-Failure Warranty for processors, hard drives, and memory modules purchased from Compaq through Compaq ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). Under the terms of its pre-failure condition. To access these settings, refer to the...
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Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-1 If you encounter any problems during installation, contact a Compaq authorized reseller. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all the hardware ...process, read the installation instructions for all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions. IMPORTANT: Before installing server blades for ProLiant BL20p server blades and memory. For additional installation information, refer to the following documents: • Labels attached to Chapter 3, "Configuring and...
Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-1 If you encounter any problems during installation, contact a Compaq authorized reseller. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all the hardware ...process, read the installation instructions for all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions. IMPORTANT: Before installing server blades for ProLiant BL20p server blades and memory. For additional installation information, refer to the following documents: • Labels attached to Chapter 3, "Configuring and...
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... complete the following warnings and cautions. Remove the server blade from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Appendix B, "Electrostatic Discharge," for more information. 2-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Properly ground yourself before touching them.
... complete the following warnings and cautions. Remove the server blade from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Appendix B, "Electrostatic Discharge," for more information. 2-2 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Properly ground yourself before touching them.
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Be sure that the server blade is in the iLO remote console to the Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide. - Use the virtual power button feature in standby mode by observing that the power LED is amber. Identify the proper ... access internal server blade components: IMPORTANT: If the server blade is not installed in the server blade enclosure. 2. Figure 2-1: Pressing the Power On/Standby button Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-3 Remove power from a remote location.
Be sure that the server blade is in the iLO remote console to the Compaq Integrated Lights-Out User Guide. - Use the virtual power button feature in standby mode by observing that the power LED is amber. Identify the proper ... access internal server blade components: IMPORTANT: If the server blade is not installed in the server blade enclosure. 2. Figure 2-1: Pressing the Power On/Standby button Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-3 Remove power from a remote location.
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b. Grasp the lever and slide the server blade from the server blade enclosure 2-4 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Use both hands to support it as you remove it from the rack. 3. Open the release lever (2). Figure 2-2: Removing ...
b. Grasp the lever and slide the server blade from the server blade enclosure 2-4 Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide Use both hands to support it as you remove it from the rack. 3. Open the release lever (2). Figure 2-2: Removing ...
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b. Figure 2-3: Removing the access panel Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-5 Slide the access panel about 1 cm (3/8 inch) toward the rear of the server blade (1). Loosen the thumbscrew on a flat, level surface. 5. Installing the Server Blade and Options 4. Place the server blade on the rear of the unit and lift the panel to remove it (2). Remove the access panel: a.
b. Figure 2-3: Removing the access panel Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-5 Slide the access panel about 1 cm (3/8 inch) toward the rear of the server blade (1). Loosen the thumbscrew on a flat, level surface. 5. Installing the Server Blade and Options 4. Place the server blade on the rear of the unit and lift the panel to remove it (2). Remove the access panel: a.
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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