HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide February 2005 (Fourth Edition) Part Number 307158-004
About This Guide Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following documentation: • HP ProLian
Server Blade Troubleshooting Accessing the Redundant ROM If the system ROM is corrupted, you can set the system to use the backup version or redundant
Server Blade Troubleshooting A-16 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide If both the current and backup versions of the R
B Battery Replacement System Board Battery Replacement When the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you may need
Battery Replacement B-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 2. Locate the battery holder on the system board. 3. Pus
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide C-1 the user's authority to operate the equipment. C Regulatory Compliance No
Regulatory Compliance Notices Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to ma
Regulatory Compliance Notices Korean Notice BSMI Notice Battery Replacement Notice Your computer is provided with an internal lithium battery or ba
Regulatory Compliance Notices C-4 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide WARNING: Your computer contains an internal
D Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts.
Electrostatic Discharge D-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide Grounding Methods Several methods for grounding are av
About This Guide Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) •
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide Index-1 creating 5-32 using 5-33 Index A access panel, removing 3-2 accessi
Index D deployment CD-ROM image 5-30 diskette image 5-32 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 5-28 iLO 5-31, 5-33 infrastructure 5-2
Index I identifying system board components 1-9 system board connectors 1-9 installing DIMMs 4-9 hard drive blanks 4-6 hot-plug SCSI hard driv
Index O operating systems 5-33 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays utility (ORCA) 5-12 override, power-up 2-1 P part number, battery B-1 POST
Index S safety product C-2 SAN 5-34 SCSI backplane A-6 SCSI hard drives, LEDs 1-3 SCSI IDs 4-6 server blade blanks airflow 3-4 removing
Index U unit identification (UID), LEDs 1-2 upgrading, BIOS 5-7 USB CD-ROM, deployment 5-31 utilities ASR-2 5-16 Diagnostics 5-16 HP ProLian
1 Server Blade Component Identification LEDs The system contains several sets of LEDs that indicate the status and settings of hardware components. Us
Server Blade Component Identification Figure 1-1: ProLiant BL20p G3 server blade front panel LEDs Table 1-1: ProLiant BL20p G3 Server Blade Front
Server Blade Component Identification Table 1-1: ProLiant BL20p G3 Server Blade Front Panel LEDs continued Item LED Description Status 3 NIC 1* 4 NI
Server Blade Component Identification WARNING: Before removing a hard drive, read the hot-plug hard drive replacement section in the HP ProLiant Se
Server Blade Component Identification Table 1-2: Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Status Combinations (1) Activity (2) Online (3) Fault Description On
Server Blade Component Identification Table 1-2: Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive LED Status Combinations continued (1) Activity (2) Online (3) Fault Descr
Server Blade Component Identification System Switches System switches enable you to change certain settings or to perform advanced diagnostic procedur
Server Blade Component Identification System Maintenance Switch The system maintenance switch (SW2) is an eight-position switch that implements protec
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Server Blade Component Identification Identifying System Board Components Use Figure 1-5 and Table 1-5 to identify the system board components and con
Server Blade Component Identification Table 1-5: System Board Components and Connectors continued Item Description 9 DC filter module 10 DIMM slots
Server Blade Component Identification HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 1-11 Table 1-6: Local I/O cable connectors
2 Server Blade Operations Powering Up the Server Blade By default, server blades are set to power up automatically when installed in a server blade en
Server Blade Operations 2-2 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide For more information about iLO, refer to Chapter 5, “S
3 Server Blade Setup Accessing Internal Server Blade Components WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not power up the server blade wit
Server Blade Setup 4. Place the server blade on a flat, level surface. 5. Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing the Server Blade Access Panel”
Server Blade Setup To install the access panel, reverse the removal procedure. Removing a Server Blade Blank CAUTION: Always populate the server bla
Server Blade Setup CAUTION: Always populate the server blade enclosure bays with either a server blade or server blade blank. Unpopulated bays can
Server Blade Setup HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 3-5 Removing a Server Blade from a Server Blade Enclosure 1.
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4 Hardware Options Installation Processors and Heatsinks The ProLiant BL20p G3 server blade ships with one or two processors. WARNING: To reduce th
Hardware Options Installation Installation and Upgrade Requirements Observe the following requirements before installing a processor in the server bla
Hardware Options Installation Figure 4-2: Removing the processor Installing a Processor IMPORTANT: The processor and heatsink are designed to fit
Hardware Options Installation Figure 4-3: Installing a processor CAUTION: Be sure that the processor locking lever is closed. Do not force the le
Hardware Options Installation CAUTION: After the cover is removed, do not touch the thermal interface media. IMPORTANT: The heatsink is not reus
Hardware Options Installation Figure 4-6: Removing a hard drive blank NOTE: Store the hard drive blank for future use. To install a hard drive bl
Hardware Options Installation CAUTION: If you are replacing a drive that is part of an array, refer to the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guid
Hardware Options Installation 2. Insert the hot-plug SCSI hard drive. Be sure the drive seats firmly into the connector on the SCSI backplane (1). 3.
Hardware Options Installation Memory You can expand system memory by installing synchronous DDR DIMMs. A ProLiant BL20p G3 server blade supports up to
Hardware Options Installation 1. Access the internal server blade components. Refer to “Accessing Internal Server Blade Components” in Chapter 3, “Se
Contents Chapter 2 iv HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide ROMPaq Utility ...
Hardware Options Installation Smart Array 6i 128-MB Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler The optional Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler provides the sy
Hardware Options Installation NOTE: Before removing the battery from the carrier, be sure to unwrap the cable. Figure 4-11: Removing the battery f
Hardware Options Installation Figure 4-12: Installing the battery onto the Smart Array 6i 128-MB Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler Figure 4-13: I
Hardware Options Installation Figure 4-14: Installing the Smart Array 6i controller To reinstall the access panel, refer to “Accessing Internal Serv
Hardware Options Installation HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 4-15 To remove the access panel, refer to “Accessing
5 Server Blade Configuration and Utilities This chapter contains information about server blade deployment methods, hardware configuration, and the so
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities • Integrated Management Log (IML) HP also offers the following software components: • Health and Wellness D
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Using a supported web browser, you can: • Remotely access the console of the host server blade, including al
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities • Through the server blade rear panel connectors (out of the rack, with the diagnostic station): This method
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities • Enter a valid iLO user ID and password with the appropriate iLO privileges (Administer User Accounts, Conf
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Server Blade Configuration and Utilities 5. Press the Enter key. 6. Press the Esc key to exit the current menu or press the F10 key to exit RBSU. 7.
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities ROMPaq Utility Flash ROM enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option ROMPaq utilities. T
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities To navigate RBSU, use the following keys: • To access RBSU, use the iLO Remote Console and press the F9 key
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Table 5-1: RBSU Default Settings continued Menu/Option Default Setting Wake-on LAN Enabled POST Speed Up E
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Table 5-1: RBSU Default Settings continued Menu/Option Default Setting Virtual Install Disk Disabled Serial
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities ProLiant Power Governor The ProLiant Power Governor utility, which is located under the Advanced Option menu
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility 5-12 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Deployment Infrastructure To establish a network-based PXE deployment infrastructure, you must provide the fo
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities — 10 Mb/s network adapter • PXE deployment server (storing boot images) — Intel Pentium III or higher proc
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities 1.4.2 for Linux users only Access the Java Runtime Environment versions at http://java.sun.com/products/arch
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Server Blade Configuration and Utilities To run Diagnostics Utility: — Download the latest Diagnostics Utility from the HP website: www.hp.com/server
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Integrated Management Log The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The IML
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities 3. Select Integrated Management Log. 4. If a failed component has been replaced, select the event from the
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Table 5-2: Server Blade Event Messages continued Event Type Event Message Main Memory Correctable error th
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Configuration and Deployment Overview Integrated Lights-Out Advanced (iLO Advanced) can be a helpful debuggin
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Using the iLO static IP bay configuration will: • Help avoid the costs of a DHCP infrastructure to support t
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities HP recommends selecting a reasonable starting IP address, with the last digit(s) of the address corresponding
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Figure 5-1: Static IP Bay Configuration screen HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 5-23
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Standard Configuration Parameters 5-24 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide ga
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Enable iLO IP Address Assignment To configure the BL p-Class server blades for IP address assignment: • Chec
About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installation, and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities • SLOT_ENABLE MASK enables the use of Static IP Bay Configuration 5-26 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Serve
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities <SEC_DNS_SERVER VALUE=""/> <TER_DNS_SERVER VALUE=""/> <PRIM_WINS_SERVER VA
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities Deployment Methods Four primary deployment methods are supported: IMPORTANT: To deploy a server blade with
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities The Altiris eXpress Deployment Server Console has an intuitive graphical user interface that provides simplif
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities CD-ROM Deployment CD-ROM Deployment involves using a bootable CD that executes script to configure the hardwa
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities iLO Virtual CD-ROM To perform a boot CD deployment: 1. Do one of the following: — Insert the boot CD into t
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities 3. Reboot the server blade. 4. After the server blade boots, follow the normal installation procedure for a
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities For details, download the latest version of the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit from www.hp.com/servers/sstoolki
Server Blade Configuration and Utilities 5-34 HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 3. Click the Virtual Devices tab. 4
6 Connecting Local I/O Devices Use the local I/O cable to perform some server blade configuration and diagnostic procedures. Connecting to a Server B
About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personn
Connecting Local I/O Devices 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 network cable to the local I/O cable (1). 2. Connect the other end of the network cable
Connecting Local I/O Devices 3. Connect the local I/O cable to the I/O port on the server blade. CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable from the
Connecting Local I/O Devices Connecting Directly to a Server Blade using Video and USB Devices To connect directly to the server blade, use the local
Connecting Local I/O Devices Directly Accessing a Configured Server Blade with Local Keyboard, Video, and Mouse CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O c
Connecting Local I/O Devices Directly Accessing a Server Blade with Local Media Devices Use the following setup to configure a server blade or load so
Connecting Local I/O Devices HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 3 Server Blade User Guide 6-7 4. Connect the following to the USB hub: a. USB
A Server Blade Troubleshooting Server Blade Error Messages Use POST error messages to assist in troubleshooting and performing basic diagnostic functi
Server Blade Troubleshooting When the Server Blade Does Not Start This section provides systematic instructions on what to try and where to go for hel
Server Blade Troubleshooting 5. Be sure the server blade is not rebooting repeatedly: a. Be sure that the system is not rebooting due to a problem t
Server Blade Troubleshooting f. iLO initialization g. Array controller initialization h. PXE initialization 9. The operating system loads to compl
About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-2: Is the Server Blade Power on/standby LED Illuminated? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No A broke
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-3: Is the Server Blade Power on/standby LED Green? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, it is amber
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-4: Is the Server Blade Health LED Solid Green? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, it is amber. A
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-4: Is the Server Blade Health LED Solid Green? continued Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions If the h
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-4: Is the Server Blade Health LED Solid Green? continued Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, it is fl
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-4: Is the Server Blade Health LED Solid Green? continued Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions No, it is re
Server Blade Troubleshooting Table A-5: Is the iLO Remote Console Displaying Error Information? Answer Solution No An iLO problem exists. Refer to
Server Blade Troubleshooting Figure A-1: Power converter module LED location Table A-6: Power Converter Module Troubleshooting Table Status Descri
Server Blade Troubleshooting System Maintenance Switch Procedures When you perform troubleshooting steps, this guide may instruct you to perform the f
Server Blade Troubleshooting 6. Connect the server blade to system power using one of the following procedures: — Install the server blade in the se
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