HP 279720-B21 BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning
HP 279720-B21 - ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Manual
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- HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 1
Switch 26 ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch 27 ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 29 ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 30 HP BladeSystem p-Class power subsystem 31 Enclosure-based power ...31 Rack-centralized power...31 Power supplies ...31 Power distribution...32 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 2
support ...38 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 39 HP Systems HP BladeSystem server blade enclosures 50 3U power distribution ...50 Site recommendations...51 Power requirements ...51 Cooling and airflow ...51 Total weight ...51 Total floor space ...52 System installation planning guides - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 3
high performance and high availability that you have come to expect from HP ProLiant industry-standard servers. The HP BladeSystem solution protects your investment with a modular portfolio that supports many different environments and workloads including: • ProLiant BL20p and BL25p Server Blades - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 4
current and future ProLiant BL p-Class server blades, including the latest AMD Opteron-based server blade models. - FC SAN connectivity options support HP and select third party storage products. • Availability features to provide peace of mind - Redundant, hot-plug power supplies - Hot-plug SCSI - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 5
functionality ships standard on every server blade, including full remote console virtual media (diskette and CD-ROM) capabilities. - Fully integrates with HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) so you can manage ProLiant blades and traditional servers with the same tools. • Take greater control of - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 6
BladeSystem standard server blade enclosure Table 1. Server Blade Components Item Description 1 HP BladeSystem p-Class Interconnects (2) in a server blade enclosure (Interconnect Switch shown) 2 ProLiant BL40p Server Blade 3 ProLiant BL45p Server Blade 4 ProLiant BL20p, BL25p, or BL60p - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 7
p-Class 1U Power Enclosure installation. Figure 2. HP BladeSystem p-Class Enhanced Server Blade Enclosure and 1U Power Enclosure Table 2. HP BladeSystem p-Class Enhanced Server Blade Enclosure and 1U Power Enclosure Item Description 1 Enhanced server blade enclosure 2 1U power enclosure - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 8
BladeSystem p-Class 3U power subsystem installed in a 42U rack. Figure 3. HP BladeSystem 3U Power Enclosures and power distribution components in a 42U rack Table 3. Power Subsystem Components Item Description 1 Hot-plug power supplies in two 3U power - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 9
Figure 4 shows scalable and mini bus bar configurations installed in a 42U rack. Figure 4. Scalable and mini bus bars Table 4. Scalable and Mini Bus Bars Item Description 1 Scalable bus bars 2 3U power enclosures 3 Dual Power Input Kit for Mini Bus Bar 4 Mini bus bars 9 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 10
HP BladeSystem p-Class enclosures hold server blades and network interconnect options. Combinations of different server blades are supported in the same blade enclosure. Each enclosure supports if using facility -48 VDC ±10%) The HP BladeSystem p-Class system offers two power enclosure options: - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 11
ProLiant BL20p and BL25p series server blades The ProLiant BL20p and BL25p series Server Blades are ideal for infrastructure and enterprise applications, including: • Web • E-commerce • Server-based computing • AV and streaming media • Messaging front-end and mobility • Small database Figure 5. - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 12
10/100/1000T NICs with Wake-on LAN (WOL) plus one 10/100T NIC dedicated to iLO. The four general purpose NC-Series NICs support PXE and HP NIC teaming. LEDs are provided to indicate the following: - Power - NIC link and activity - Server blade health - Unit identification Up to eight server blades - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 13
10/100/1000T NICs with Wake-on LAN (WOL) plus one 10/100T NIC dedicated to iLO. The four general purpose NC-Series NICs support PXE and HP NIC teaming. LEDs are provided to indicate the following: - Power - NIC link and activity - Server blade health - Unit identification Up to eight server blades - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 14
NC7781 Gigabit PCI-X 10/100/1000T NICs with WOL plus one 10/100T NIC dedicated to iLO. The two general purpose NC-Series NICs support PXE and HP NIC teaming. LEDs are provided to indicate the following: - Power - NIC link and activity - Server blade health - Unit identification Up to 16 server - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 15
ProLiant BL40p and BL45p Server Blades The ProLiant BL40p Server Blade is ideal for the following applications: • Medium to large enterprise databases • Messaging and collaboration • IPC Clustering/Failover Clustering • E-commerce • Server consolidation • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) • - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 16
general-purpose PCI-X 10/100/1000T NICs with WOL plus one 10/100T NIC dedicated to iLO. The five general purpose NC-Series NICs support PXE and HP NIC teaming. Two PCI-X slots for redundant FC HBAs and certain Smart Array controllers LEDs are provided to indicate the following: - Power - NIC link - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 17
Integrity BL60p Server Blade The Integrity BL60p Server Blade is ideal for the following applications: • HP-UX v11 applications • HP-UX legacy application consolidation • HP-UX test and development, particularly PA-RISC to Itanium migration • Database tier in applications requiring enterprise class - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 18
connectivity The ProLiant and Integrity BL p-Class server blades are optimized for HP StorageWorks arrays, and can attach to select third-party SAN solutions. In of the ProLiant BL40p Server Blade, all BL p-Class server blades support dual port FC adapter options. The ProLiant BL40p Server Blade has - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 19
Figure 12. BL20p G3 Dual Port FC Mezzanine Card (installed) Figure 13. BL25p/BL45p Dual Port FC Adapter Figure 14. The BL30p/BL35p Dual Port FC Adapter (installed) 19 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 20
FC connectivity with ProLiant BL40p Server Blades ProLiant BL40p Server Blades have two external PCI-X slots for use with standard FC HBAs. When configuring ProLiant BL40p Server Blades with FC HBAs, the FC signals are not routed through the signal backplane. Refer to the documentation included with - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 21
enclosures and enhanced server blade enclosures. Some server blade models are supported only in enhanced server blade enclosures. For details, refer to the enclosure compatibility matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/enclosure/compatability The enhanced server blade enclosure provides the - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 22
Figure 16 is a front view of the HP BladeSystem p-Class Blade Enclosure. Figure 16. Server blade enclosure enclosure and the power enclosure. • Toolless serviceability-Power backplane, data backplane, and server blade management module are serviceable without tools and without removing the server - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 23
BladeSystem p-Class Enhanced Server Blade Enclosure. Figure 17. Enhanced server blade enclosure rear view HP BladeSystem p-Class Blade Sleeve The HP BladeSystem p-Class Sleeve is required to support ProLiant BL30p and ProLiant BL35p Server Blades in the enhanced server blade enclosure. The sleeve is - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 24
and collect Ethernet and FC (except ProLiant BL40p Server Blades) signals from all the installed server blades. Figure 19. HP BladeSystem p-Class Enclosure interconnect locations Two general categories of interconnect options are available depending on your preferences and environment: • RJ - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 25
FC Pass Through Yes Yes No No Yes Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class The CGESM is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch that significantly reduces A CGESM module with no SFPs An optional kit to support Fiber SFPs is also available for Fiber gigabit Ethernet connectivity. 25 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 26
and configuration files in memory. For more detailed information about the specific set of features supported on this interconnect option, refer to the interconnect website, http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects/ ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch The ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 27
FC adapter options. For more detailed information about the specific set of features supported on this switch, refer to the interconnect switch website: refer to the interconnect website, http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects/ ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch The ProLiant BL - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 28
GbE Interconnect kit offers the following features: • DLink Switch OS. • Gigabit Ehternet performance on two uplink switch ports. • Advanced network feature support and system availability, including QoS, IGMP, and MAC-based priority. For more detailed information about the specific set of features - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 29
ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel The RJ-45 Patch Panel brings all server blade NIC signals out as individual RJ-45 connectors. Figure 23. RJ-45 Patch Panel components Table 16. RJ-45 Patch Panel Components Item Description 1 RJ-45 Patch Panels 2 RJ-45 Interconnect Module (10-connector) - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 30
ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 The RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 functions as an Ethernet pass-through and enables pass-through functionality for FC signals from all server blades configured with internal FC adapter options. Figure 24. RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 components Table 17. RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 31
Enclosure Rack-centralized power The HP BladeSystem p-Class 3U power subsystem provides hot-plug, fully redundant power for multiple enclosures that would typically be deployed in racks in a datacenter environment. Rack-centralized power provides an efficient way to support a large number of blades - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 32
the three-phase power enclosure holds up to six power supplies, it supports more server blades and interconnect switches than the single-phase power enclosure. It is generally recommended for the HP BladeSystem p-Class solution. For more detailed information about the specific power enclosure - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 33
Table 18. HP BladeSystem p-Class Power Distribution Options Solution Power Enclosures Supported Server Blade Enclosures Supported Maximum Rack Space Occupied Scalable bus bar 2 5 36U Mini bus bar 2 1 3 24U 2 Power bus box 1 1 9U 1. To attach two power enclosures to a mini bus bar, - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 34
3 Dual Power Input Kit for Mini Bus Bar 4 Mini bus bars HP BladeSystem p-Class 1U and 3U power subsystem features • Availability-high availability, the power subsystem options. • Tooless installation and serviceability-power enclosures are easily installed with spring-loaded rack rails and thumbscrews - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 35
BladeSystem p-Class Diagnostic Station The HP BladeSystem p-Class Diagnostic Station enables a server blade or interconnect switch to be powered up outside of a server blade enclosure for testing or diagnostic purposes. The - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 36
p-Class systems are optimized for use with HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment pack (RDP) for software installation and deployment from a centralized deployment console. Local console and I/O connections are available through diagnostic and local I/O - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 37
to ProLiant BL server blades. This guide provides instructions for the use of this tool during initial server setup and ProLiant BL system SAN setup. Where to Find Located in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack shipped with each HP BladeSystem blade enclosure Optional product shipped with - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 38
into an F5 Big-IP appliance. The HP BladeSystem System Common Procedures Guide provides setup instructions and uses the F5 software in several common cable (not supported on all server blade models.) Integrity BL60p Server Blades The Integrity BL60 server blade supports only the HP-UX 11i operating - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 39
to create a configuration script, or "server profile," for target server blades by copying and editing files of a configured information on HP ProLiant Essentials RDP, refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp/ HP Systems Insight Manager HP SIM helps problems do not result in unplanned server downtime. - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 40
HP SIM will automatically download the latest firmware components from the HP website and identify systems that require updates, either by comparing target Edition incorporates functionality in its firmware to support the modular architecture of the HP BladeSystem, making it easier to deploy and - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 41
For more information on the Smart Array 6i Controller, refer to http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers 41 - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 42
, or the two Ethernet ports conveniently located on the front panel of each switch. The interconnect switch supports industry-standard SNMP management information bases (MIBs), HP enterprise switch MIBs, and environmental traps. The SNMP agents are pre-installed in the interconnect switch firmware - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 43
, flexible, graphical tool that provides valuable information necessary to help plan and prepare a site for delivery and installation of HP BladeSystem p-Class solutions and order the necessary components for the installation. Site planning information, such as power requirements and environmental - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 44
III 1.4GHz Additional Xeon MP 1.5 GHz 2 201695-B21 6 300678-B21 2 300679-B21 8 300680-B21 11 300682-B21 4 234277-B21 3 309330-B21 For more information about the HP BladeSystem p-Class Sizing Utility, refer to http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/sizingutility Required input power The - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 45
through the mini or scalable bus bars to the server blade enclosures. The HP BladeSystem p-Class system requires -48 VDC with no more than ±10% The HP BladeSystem p-Class solution is designed for AC input power from either single-phase or three-phase power sources. Three-phase power supports maximum - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 46
5-pin (4-pole + ground) Model NA 1-phase (239162-001) NA 3-phase (230769-001) Intl. 1-phase (230162-421) Intl. 3-phase (230769-421) Typical Electrical Service Compatibility Single-phase 208 VAC Three-phase delta 208 VAC Single-phase 230 VAC Three-phase "Y" 380/415 VAC NEMA receptacles (NA/Japan - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 47
Deployment considerations: HP BladeSystem p-Class network interconnects The RJ-45 an alternative to using the interconnect switch options, a standard network switch can be mounted above the HP BladeSystem p-Class solution to concentrate cables coming from the server blades. The RJ-45 Patch Panel and - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 48
The optional GbE2 Storage connectivity kit provides pass-through of ProLiant BL20p, ProLiant BL25p, ProLiant BL30p, BL35p, and ProLiant BL45p FC signals. This kit includes two OctalFC interconnect module connect modules, each with eight SFF slots. The SFF transceivers with LC connectors shipped with - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 49
HP BladeSystem rack specifications HP BladeSystem enclosures are designed to fit in the following HP ProLiant and third-party racks: • HP in) for full rack configuration with the patch panel] • Must be capable of supporting 725.75 kg (1600 lb) for full rack configuration • Perforated front and rear - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 50
sizing enables the pre-configuration of ample power to ensure that the HP BladeSystem can be expanded as your business grows. If you mix server installed in advance enabling rapid server deployments as needed. The HP BladeSystem p-Class Sizing Utility summary page indicates the appropriate number - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 51
ventilation. Total weight Data on the dimensions and weights of HP BladeSystem p-Class components can be found in the HP BladeSystem p-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide. The same data can be determined by using the online HP BladeSystem p-Class Sizing Utility. In general, the raised floor - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 52
of racks. System installation planning guides When planning for an HP BladeSystem installation and setup, HP recommends that you reference the HP BladeSystem System Common Procedures Guide and HP BladeSystem System Best Practices Guide. These guides provide critical information, including the best - HP 279720-B21 | BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning - Page 53
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HP BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning
Introduction
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Executive summary
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HP BladeSystem modular architecture key benefits
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HP BladeSystem manageability key benefits
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HP BladeSystem overview
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Hardware components
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ProLiant BL20p and BL25p series server blades
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ProLiant BL30p and BL35p series server blades
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ProLiant BL40p and BL45p Server Blades
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Integrity BL60p Server Blade
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ProLiant and Integrity BL p-Class server blade SAN connectivity
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FC connectivity with ProLiant BL20p, BL25p, BL30p, BL35p, BL45p series and
Integrity BL60p server blades
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FC connectivity with ProLiant BL40p Server Blades
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Specific requirements for attaching ProLiant BL30p and ProLiant BL35p Server Blade to FC SANs
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HP BladeSystem p-Class Server Blade Enclosure
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HP BladeSystem p-Class Blade Sleeve
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HP BladeSystem p-Class network interconnect options
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Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for HP BladeSystem p-Class
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ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch
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ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch
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ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel
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ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2
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HP BladeSystem p-Class power subsystem
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Enclosure-based power
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Rack-centralized power
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Power supplies
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Power distribution
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HP BladeSystem p-Class 1U and 3U power subsystem features
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HP BladeSystem p-Class Diagnostic Station
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HP BladeSystem p-Class diagnostic and local I/O cables
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HP BladeSystem Management Software overview
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HP BladeSystem p-Class operating system installation options
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