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HP ProLiant BL p-Class System
Diagnostic Station
User Guide
Part Number 230859-004
April 2004 (Fourth Edition)
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Contents Abstract.......................................................................................................... 5 Diagnostic Station Kit Contents................................................................... 6 Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................ 7 Using the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable for Configuration or Diagnostic Procedures ....................................................................
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BSMI Notice.....................................................................................................................34 4 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide
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Abstract This document provides instructions for cabling the diagnostic station to an HP ProLiant BL p-Class server blade to enable out-of-rack communication with the server blade. HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 5
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Diagnostic Station Kit Contents NOTE: You may need additional items, depending on the server blade you are using. Figure 1: Diagnostic station kit contents Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents Item Description 1 Diagnostic station 2 VHDM converter 3 Data transfer cable continued 6 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide
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Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents continued Item Description 1 4 DC power cord (for server blade) 5 DC power cord (for interconnect switch) 2 6 AC power cord 7 Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Not shown Documentation CD-ROM Not shown This installation guide 1 For information about connecting the diagnostic station to an interconnect switch using this DC power cord, refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect switch. 2 The AC power cords included with
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CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. For more information about electrostatic discharge, refer to the setup and installation guide. CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use.
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Identifying Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors Use Figure 3 and Table 2 to identify diagnostic cable and local I/O cable connectors. Figure 3: Diagnostic cable (top) and local I/O cable (bottom) connectors Table 2: Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors Item Connector Name Connector Description Diagnostic cable (top) 1 Server blade connector Provides a direct connection to the server blade. 2 iLO 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 Provides a 10/100 1 connector Ethernet RJ
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Table 2: Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors continued Item Connector Name Connector Description 2 3 Kernel debug connector Requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to perform advanced diagnostic procedures. 3 Local I/O cable (bottom) 4 Video connector Provides video capability. 5 USB connector 1 Provides USB connection enabling direct connection to the server blade. 6 USB connector 2 Provides USB connection enabling direct connection to the
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Installing the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable To install the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable with the diagnostic station, see the “Diagnostic Station” section. To install the diagnostic cable on a server blade in the rack, refer to the setup and installation guide included with the server blade. Diagnostic Station The diagnostic station enables you to power up and communicate with a server blade or an interconnect switch outside of the rack environment. Overview The d
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For more information about installing hardware options and performing troubleshooting procedures, refer to the p-Class server blade setup and installation guides on the Documentation CD and to the documentation that ships with the interconnect switch. Diagnostic Station Components Use Figure 4 and Table 3 to identify diagnostic station components. Figure 4: Diagnostic station components Table 3: Diagnostic Station Components Item Component Description 1 RJ-45 connector for NIC 1
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Table 3: Diagnostic Station Components continued Item Component Description 5 Reserved for additional AC power 6 AC power input connector 7 DC power output connectors 8 Data transfer port 9 NIC LEDs 10 Power On/Off button 11 Power and health LED * This component does not apply to the ProLiant BL30p server blade. Accessing the Cable Storage Area To access the cable storage area: 1. Turn the locking latch clockwise (1). 2. Pull down the cable storage area access door (2). Figu
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Client PC Requirements Observe the following minimum software and hardware requirements for a client PC: • Intel® Pentium® III or higher processor (700 MHz or greater recommended) • 128 MB of RAM • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above with 128-bit encryption • Ethernet NIC with 10/100 RJ-45 connector • TCP/IP networking and an IP address compatible with one of the following: — iLO diagnostic port stat
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Preparing the Server Blade for Connection Before connecting the diagnostic station to a server blade: 1. Power down the server blade. 2. Remove the server blade from the server blade enclosure in the rack. IMPORTANT: If the server blade is a ProLiant BL30p, install the server blade into a blade sleeve and connect the blade sleeve to a diagnostic station. 3. Place the server blade on a flat, level workspace. 4. Perform any upgrade or maintenance actions and replace the access panel.
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— With USB devices—Connect the local I/O cable to the I/O port on the front of the server blade. This connection enables you to connect a monitor through the video connector and various USB devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB floppy, and/or a USB CD-ROM, directly to the server. NOTE: Use of the USB hub is optional as the hub is only required when connecting three or more USB devices. For example, you may connect a monitor to the video connector and a USB mouse and USB k
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To connect a client PC to the server using the direct cabling method: 1. Thread the DC power cord for a server blade or blade sleeve through the opening in the VHDM converter (1). 2. Snap the cord into place in the VHDM converter (2). Figure 6: Threading the DC power cord through the VHDM converter HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 17
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3. Place the VHDM converter on the rear of the server blade or the blade sleeve by inserting the tab into the right side (1), making sure the pins on the left side are properly aligned. 4. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the VHDM converter to the server blade (2) or the blade sleeve. 5. Insert the DC power cord into one of the diagnostic station DC power connectors (3). Figure 7: Attaching the VHDM converter and connecting the DC power cord 18 HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnos
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6. Connect the data transfer cable to the VHDM converter on the server blade (1) or the blade sleeve. 7. Connect the other end of the data transfer cable to the diagnostic station (2). Figure 8: Connecting the data transfer cable HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 19
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8. Connect the server blade to the client PC using the diagnostic cable. If you are using the local I/O cable to connect to the I/O port, go to step 9. CAUTION: Disconnect the diagnostic cable when not in use. The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use. a. Connect the network cable with RJ-45 connectors to the client PC (1). b. Conn
