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HP ProLiant BL260c Generation 5 Server Blade
User Guide
Part Number 459407-001
March 2008 (First Edition)
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Contents Component identification............................................................................................................... 6 Front panel components................................................................................................................................6 Front panel LEDs and buttons.........................................................................................................................7 System board components ....................
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SmartStart software ..........................................................................................................................42 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ..............................................................................................................43 Embedded SATA RAID......................................................................................................................45 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays....................................
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Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 74 Regulatory compliance identification numbers ...............................................................................................74 Federal Communications Commission notice.................................................................................................74 FCC rating label ............................................................
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Component identification Front panel components Item Description 1 Serial label pull tab 2 HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable connector 3 Release button 4 Server blade handle Component identification 6
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Front panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 UID LED/button Blue = Identified Blue flashing = Active remote management Off = No active remote management 2 Health LED Green = Normal Green flashing = Booting Amber flashing = Degraded condition Red flashing = Critical condition 3 NIC 1 LED Green = Network linked Green flashing = Network activity Off = No link or activity 4 NIC 2 LED Green = Network linked Green flashing = Network activity Off = No link or activity
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System board components Item Description 1 System board thumbscrew 2 Processor socket 2 (with blank) 3 DIMM slots (6) 4 Hard drive data connector 1 5 Hard drive data connector 2 6 Hard drive power connector 7 USB connector 8 Embedded NICs (2) 9 Mezzanine connector (Type II mezzanine cards only) 10 Enclosure connector 11 System board thumbscrew 12 System maintenance switch 13 System battery 14 Processor socket 1 (populated) The symbols correspond to the symbols lo
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Position Function Default 5 Password disabled Off 6 Reset configuration Off 7 Reserved Off 8 Reserved Off When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase all system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM. CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to properly configure the server or data loss could occur. HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable Item Connector Description 1 S
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Operations Power up the server blade The enclosure initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server blade is installed. If the default setting is changed, use one of the following methods to power up the server blade: • Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 2. • Press and release the Power On/Standby button. When the server blade goes from the standby mode to the full power mode, the system power LED changes from amber to green. For more information about the enclos
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Remove the server blade To remove the component: 1. Identify the proper server blade. 2. Power down the server blade (on page 10). 3. Remove the server blade. 4. Place the server blade on a flat, level work surface. Remove the access panel To remove the component: 1. Power down the server blade (on page 10). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 11). 3. Press the access panel release button. 4. Slide the access panel towards the rear of the server blade, and then lift to remove th
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Setup Overview To install a server blade, complete the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. 2. Install any server blade options. 3. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure. 4. Connect the interconnect modules to the network. 5. Install a server blade. 6. Complete the server blade configuration. Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclo
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Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals. Server blade signal c7000 interconnect bay c3000 interconnect bay Interconnect bay labels NIC 1 (Embedded) 1 1 NIC 2 (Embedded) 2 1 Mezzanine 5 and 6 3 and 4 7 and 8 3 and 4 The server blade does not
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For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). Connecting to the network To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must be configured with network interconnect devices to manage signals between the server blades and the external network. Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeS
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2. Remove the enclosure connector cover. 3. Prepare the server blade for installation. Setup 15
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4. Install the server blade. Completing the configuration To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the overview card that ships with the enclosure. Setup 16
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Hardware options installation Introduction If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installa
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5. Remove the hard drive cage/bezel assembly. 6. Open the hard drive cage. Hardware options installation 18
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7. Install the hard drive. 8. Connect the cable to the hard drive and close the hard drive cage. Hardware options installation 19
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9. Locate the T-15 screws on the hard drive cage/bezel assembly. 10. Install the four T-15 screws. Hardware options installation 20
