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Contents

About This Guide

Audience Assumptions

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Important Safety Information

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xi

Symbols on Equipment

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xi

Rack Stability

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xiii

Symbols in Text

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xiii

Related Documents

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xiv

Getting Help

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xiv

Technical Support

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xiv

HP Website

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xv

Authorized Reseller

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xv

Reader’s Comments

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xv

Chapter 1

System Features

ProLiant BL e-Class System Technology

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1-1

Hardware Features

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1-3

ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Features

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1-4

ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Features

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Software Deployment and Management Features

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1-11

Diagnostic Features

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Pre-Failure Warranty

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1-14

Chapter 2

Planning the Installation

Optimum Environment

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2-1

Rack Warnings

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2-2

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Section	Page
HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Setup and Installation Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
About This Guide	10
Audience Assumptions	10
Important Safety Information	10
Symbols on Equipment	10
Rack Stability	12
Symbols in Text	12
Related Documents	13
Getting Help	13
Technical Support	13
HP Website	14
Authorized Reseller	14
Reader’s Comments	14
Chapter 1: System Features	15
ProLiant BL e-Class System Technology	15
Hardware Features	17
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Features	18
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator	18
Redundant Power	19
Redundant Cooling	19
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (Option)	19
System Health LEDs	20
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Features	21
Processor	22
Memory	22
Mass Storage	23
Server Blade Status and Monitoring	23
Diagnostic Adapter	23
Video	24
ROM	24
NICs	24
Software Deployment and Management Features	25
Diagnostic Features	28
Pre-Failure Warranty	28
Chapter 2: Planning the Installation	29
Optimum Environment	29
Rack Warnings	30
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Warnings and Cautions	32
Preparing for Software Deployment	34
Rapid Deployment Pack	34
Alternate Deployment Method	34
Shipping Contents	34
Server Blade Enclosure	35
Rack Mounting Hardware	36
Server Blades	37
Interconnect Trays	37
Optional Installation Service	38
Chapter 3: Installing and Cabling the System	39
Installing the Interconnect Tray	40
Measuring with the Rack Template	44
Installing the Rack Rails	46
Installing the Enclosure into the Rack	49
Cabling the ProLiant BL e-Class System	52
Identifying Interconnect Tray Connectors	53
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Connectors	53
RJ-21 Patch Panel Connectors	54
RJ-45 Patch Panel Connectors	55
Cabling the Enclosure	56
RJ-21 to RJ-45 Cable Kit (Option)	60
Null-Modem Cable	61
Powering Up the ProLiant BL e-Class System	61
Powering Down the ProLiant BL e-Class System	61
Powering Down a Server Blade	62
Powering Down the Enclosure	63
Installing a Server Blade	63
Removing a Server Blade	67
Installing Additional Memory	68
Attaching the Diagnostic Adapter	73
Chapter 4: Deployment and Management	75
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Deployment Options	76
Automated Deployment Using HP ProLiant Essentials	76
Alternate Deployment Methods	77
Diagnostic Adapter	78
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Supported Software Utilities	78
Supported Operating Systems	78
ROM-Based Setup Utility	79
Redundant ROM Support	80
Switching to the Backup ROM Through ROM-Based Setup Utility	81
Accessing Redundant ROM Using the Server Blade Maintenance Switch	82
Flashing the Server Blade ROM	82
Upgrading the Server Blade ROM Using ROMPaq Utility	83
Remote ROM Flash	83
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator	84
Server Blade Event Messages	87
Insight Manager 7	89
Viewing the Event List	89
Printing the Event List	89
Survey Utility	90
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (Option) Management Tools and Utilities	90
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices	93
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers	93
Federal Communications Commission Notice	93
Class A Equipment	94
Class B Equipment	94
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only	95
Modifications	95
Cables	96
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)	96
Class A Equipment	96
Class B Equipment	96
Mouse Compliance Statement	96
European Union Notice	97
Japanese Notice	98
BSMI Notice	98
Compliance with CDRH Regulations	99
Compliance with International Regulations	99
Battery Replacement Notice	99
Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge	100
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	100
Grounding Methods	101
Appendix C: Error Messages	102
Appendix D: Troubleshooting	103
When the Enclosure Does Not Start	105
Enclosure Diagnostic Steps	106
When the Server Blade Does Not Start	116
Server Blade Diagnostic Steps	117
Problems After Initial Boot	121
Other Information Resources	122
Appendix E: LEDs and Switches	124
LEDs	124
Enclosure Front Panel LEDs	125
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs	126
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs with Interconnect Switch	126
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs with RJ-21 Patch Panel	129
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs with RJ-45 Patch Panel	132
Fan Health LEDs	135
Server Blade and Diagnostic Adapter LEDs	136
Switches	138
Front Panel	139
Rear Panel	140
Server Blade Maintenance Switch	141
Appendix F: Specifications	142
Server Blade Enclosure	143
Hot-Plug Power Supply	144
Appendix G: System Battery	146
Server Blade Battery Replacement	146

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