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HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 613018-002
March 2011
Edition: 2
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© Copyright 2010, 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Server are U.S.
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Contents Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6 Front panel components ............................................................................................................................. 6 Front panel LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 7 SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs ...........
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BBWC battery pack cabling ..................................................................................................................... 46 Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable ...................................................................................................... 46 Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices .................................................................. 46 Accessing a server blade with local KVM ...............................
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POST error messages and beep codes ....................................................................................................... 81 Battery replacement .................................................................................................................... 83 Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 85 Regulatory compliance identification numbers .................................
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Component identification Front panel components Item Description SUV connector* 1 Serial label pull tab 2 Release button 3 Server blade release lever 4 Power On/Standby button 5 Hard drive bay 1 6 Hard drive bay 2 7 *The SUV connector and the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable are for some server blade configuration and diagnostic procedures. Component identification 6
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Front panel LEDs Item Description Status UID LED Blue = Identified 1 Blue flashing = Active remote management Off = No active remote management Health LED Green = Normal 2 Amber flashing = Degraded condition Red flashing = Critical condition Flex 1 LED* Green = Network linked 3 Green flashing = Network activity Off = No link or activity Flex 2 LED* Green = Network linked 4 Green flashing = Network activity Off = No link or activity Reserved — 5 System power LED Green
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SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs Item Description Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) 1 Online LED (green) 2 SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations Online/activity Fault/UID LED Interpretation LED (green) (amber/blue) Alternating amber The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received On, off, or flashing and blue for this drive; it also has been selected by a management application. Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selecte
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Online/activity Fault/UID LED Interpretation LED (green) (amber/blue) Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and the Off controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible. Amber, flashing A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace Off regularly (1 Hz) the drive as soon as possible. Off The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an array. Off System board components I
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Mezzanine connector definitions A PCIe x8 mezzanine connector supports x16 cards at up to x8 speeds. Item PCIe x8, Type I mezzanine card only Mezzanine connector 1 x8, Type 1 or II mezzanine card Mezzanine connector 2 DIMM slot locations DIMM slots are numbered sequentially (1 through 6) for each processor. The supported AMP modes use the letter assignments for population guidelines. System maintenance switch Position Function Default iLO 3 security override Off 1*
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HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable Item Connector Description Server blade For connecting to the SUV connector on the 1 server blade front panel Video For connecting a video monitor 2 USB For connecting up to two USB devices 3 Serial For trained personnel to connect a null modem 4 serial cable and perform advanced diagnostic procedures Component identification 11
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Operations Power up the server blade The Onboard Administrator 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 3. • 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 abou
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a. Select the Enclosure Information tab, and then select the Overall checkbox in the Device Bays item. b. Initiate a shutdown from the Virtual Power menu: — Select Momentary Press to initiate a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS. — Select Press and Hold to initiate an emergency shutdown of applications and the OS. IMPORTANT: When the server blade is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided. To remove all power from the server blade, remove the server blad
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Remove the access panel To remove the component: 1. Power down the server blade (on page 12). 2. Remove the server blade (on page 13). 3. Lift the access panel latch and slide the access panel to the rear. 4. Remove the access panel. 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 blade before
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Setup Overview Installation of a server blade requires 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. For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, refer to "Acronyms and abbreviations" in the server blade user guide. Installing a
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Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 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 Interconnect bay Interconnect bay labels 1 Flex adapter 1 (embedded) 2 Flex adapter 2 (embedded) 3 and 4 Mezzanine 1 5 and 6 Mezzanine 2 7 and 8 For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosu
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• HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and Tower Enclosure Server blade signal Interconnect Interconnect Notes bay number bay label 1 — Flex adapter 1, 2 (embedded) 2 Four port cards connect to bay 2. Mezzanine 1 3 and 4 Mezzanine 2 • Four port cards • Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3. • Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4. • Setup 17
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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 BladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-Thru modules and switch modules. For more information about interconnect module options, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects). IMPORTANT: To connect to a net
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2. Remove the enclosure connector cover. 3. Prepare the server blade for installation. Setup 19
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4. Install the server blade. Setup 20
