Compaq BL20p Installation Guide - Page 4

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Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide

Installing the Access Panel

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2-8

Memory

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2-8

Identifying DIMM Slots

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2-8

DIMM Installation Guidelines

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2-9

Installing DIMMs

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2-10

Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler

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2-12

Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives and Blanks

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2-13

Removing Hard Drive Blanks

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2-13

SCSI ID Numbers

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2-14

Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives

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2-15

Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives

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2-16

Server Blades

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2-17

Installing a Server Blade

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2-18

Powering Up the Server Blade

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2-20

Using the Diagnostic Cable

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2-21

Identifying Diagnostic Cable Connectors

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2-21

Connecting the Diagnostic Cable

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2-22

Chapter 3

Configuring and Deploying Server Blades

Configuration and Deployment Overview

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3-1

Supported Operating Systems

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3-2

Deployment Methods and Infrastructure

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3-2

ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack

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3-2

Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment

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3-3

Configuration Hardware Setup

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3-10

Integrated Lights-Out Management

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3-11

Client PC Requirements

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3-12

iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade

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3-12

Accessing the Server Blade with iLO Remote Console

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3-13

Software and Utilities

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3-14

ROM-Based Setup Utility

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3-16

iLO ROM-Based Setup Utility

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3-18

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility

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3-19

Redundant ROM Support

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3-19

Remote ROM Flash

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3-20

ROMPaq Utility

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3-21

Compaq Insight Manager 7

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3-22

Section	Page
Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
About This Guide	7
Intended Audience	7
Important Safety Information	7
Symbols on Equipment	8
Symbols in Text	9
Text Conventions	9
Related Documents	10
Getting Help	10
Compaq Technical Support	11
Compaq Website	11
Compaq Authorized Reseller	11
Reader’s Comments	11
Chapter 1: Server Blade Features	12
Integrated Lights-Out Management	12
Smart Array 5i Controller Module	13
Compaq NC3163 NIC Module	13
LEDs	13
Pre-Failure Warranty	14
Security Features	14
Chapter 2: Installing the Server Blade and Options	15
Preparation Procedures	16
Accessing Internal Server Blade Components	16
Identifying System Board Components	20
Installing the Access Panel	22
Memory	22
Identifying DIMM Slots	22
DIMM Installation Guidelines	23
Installing DIMMs	24
Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler	26
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives and Blanks	27
Removing Hard Drive Blanks	27
SCSI ID Numbers	28
Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	29
Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	30
Server Blades	31
Installing a Server Blade	32
Powering Up the Server Blade	34
Using the Diagnostic Cable	35
Identifying Diagnostic Cable Connectors	35
Connecting the Diagnostic Cable	36
Chapter 3: Configuring and Deploying Server Blades	38
Configuration and Deployment Overview	38
Supported Operating Systems	39
Deployment Methods and Infrastructure	39
ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	39
Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment	40
Creating a Boot Diskette	40
Creating a Microsoft Windows Diskette Image	41
Creating a Linux Diskette Image	42
Unattended Deployment	42
Network-Based PXE Deployment	42
iLO Virtual Floppy Deployment	45
Deployment Procedure	46
Configuration Hardware Setup	47
Integrated Lights-Out Management	48
Client PC Requirements	49
iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade	49
Direct Cabling Method	49
Network Cabling Method	50
Browser Capability	50
Accessing the Server Blade with iLO Remote Console	50
Software and Utilities	51
ROM-Based Setup Utility	53
iLO ROM-Based Setup Utility	55
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility	56
Redundant ROM Support	56
Safety and Security Benefits	56
Access to Redundant ROM Settings	56
Remote ROM Flash	57
ROMPaq Utility	58
Compaq Insight Manager 7	59
Compaq Diagnostics Utility	60
Automatic Server Recovery-2	60
Integrated Management Log	60
Viewing the Log	61
List of Events	63
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices	65
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers	65
Federal Communications Commission Notice	65
Class A Equipment	66
Modifications	66
Cables	66
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)	66
European Union Notice	67
Japanese Notice	67
Taiwanese Notice	67
Battery Replacement Notice	68
Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge	69
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	69
Grounding Methods	70
Appendix C: Server Error Messages	71
Appendix D: Troubleshooting	73
When the Server Blade Does Not Start	73
Server Blade Diagnostic Steps	75
System Configuration Switch Procedures	82
Clearing the System Configuration	83
Accessing the Redundant ROM	84
Problems After Initial Boot	85
Appendix E: LEDs and Switches	86
LEDs	86
Server Blade Front Panel	86
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive	88
Power On/Standby Button	92
System Switches	92
iLO Switch (SW2)	94
System Switch (SW3)	94
System Configuration Switch (SW1)	94
NMI Switch	95
Appendix F: Specifications	96
ProLiant BL20p Server Blade	96
Appendix G: System Battery	98
System Board Battery Replacement	98

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Configuring and Deploying Server Blades, Accessing the Server Blade with iLO Remote Console

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