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Erase Utility

CAUTION:

Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the system

to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including

array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Refer to the

instructions for using this utility.

Run the Erase Utility if you must erase the system for the following reasons:

•

You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system.

•

You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating system installation.

The Erase Utility can be accessed from the

Maintenance Utilities

menu of the SmartStart CD ("

SmartStart

software

" on page

42

).

StorageWorks library and tape tools

HP StorageWorks L&TT provides functionality for firmware downloads, verification of device operation,

maintenance procedures, failure analysis, corrective service actions, and some utility functions. It also

provides seamless integration with HP hardware support by generating and emailing support tickets that

deliver a snapshot of the storage system.

For more information, and to download the utility, refer to the StorageWorks L&TT website

(

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ltt

).

HP Systems Insight Manager

HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system administrators to accomplish normal administrative

tasks from any remote location, using a web browser. HP SIM provides device management capabilities

that consolidate and integrate management data from HP and third-party devices.

IMPORTANT:

You must install and use HP SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for

processors, SAS and SCSI hard drives, and memory modules.

For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or

the HP SIM website (

http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim

).

Management Agents

Management Agents provide the information to enable fault, performance, and configuration

management. The agents allow easy manageability of the server through HP SIM software, and third-

party SNMP management platforms. Management Agents are installed with every SmartStart assisted

installation or can be installed through the HP PSP. The Systems Management homepage provides status

and direct access to in-depth subsystem information by accessing data reported through the Management

Agents. For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation

Pack

or the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/servers/manage

).

HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software

The ProLiant Essentials Virtual Machine Management Pack and ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack

plug-ins extend HP Systems Insight Manager capabilities to manage virtual machines.

Section	Page
HP ProLiant BL260c Generation 5 Server Blade User Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
Component identification	6
Front panel components	6
Front panel LEDs and buttons	7
System board components	8
System maintenance switch	8
HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable	9
Operations	10
Power up the server blade	10
Power down the server blade	10
Remove the server blade	11
Remove the access panel	11
Install the access panel	11
Setup	12
Overview	12
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure	12
Installing server blade options	12
Installing interconnect modules	12
Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping	13
Connecting to the network	14
Installing a server blade	14
Completing the configuration	16
Hardware options installation	17
Introduction	17
Hard drive option	17
Processor option	21
Memory options	29
Advanced ECC memory	29
DIMM installation guidelines	29
Installing DIMMs	30
Mezzanine card option	31
Cabling	33
Hard drive cabling	33
Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable	33
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices	33
Accessing a server blade with local KVM	34
Accessing a server blade with local media devices	34
Configuration and utilities	36
Server blade deployment tools	36
Software drivers and additional components	36
HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced management	36
Network-based PXE deployment	37
Deployment overview	37
Deployment infrastructure	37
Deployment methods	39
PXE deployment	39
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	39
CD-ROM deployment	39
Diskette image deployment	40
SAN configuration	41
Configuration tools	42
SmartStart software	42
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit	42
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility	43
Using RBSU	43
Auto-configuration process	43
Boot options	44
BIOS Serial Console	44
Configuring AMP modes	44
Embedded SATA RAID	45
Required hardware	45
Configuring the embedded SATA RAID feature	46
Installing an operating system (Embedded SATA RAID)	47
Installing HP Storage Manager	47
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays	47
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID	47
Management tools	48
Automatic Server Recovery	48
ROMPaq utility	48
Integrated Lights-Out 2 technology	48
Erase Utility	49
StorageWorks library and tape tools	49
HP Systems Insight Manager	49
Management Agents	49
HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software	49
HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition	50
HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack	50
HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack	51
HP Insight Control Environment Suites	51
HP Insight Control Linux Edition	52
USB support and functionality	52
USB support	52
Internal USB functionality	52
External USB functionality	52
Diagnostic tools	53
HP Insight Diagnostics	53
HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality	53
Integrated Management Log	53
Remote support and analysis tools	54
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition	54
Web-Based Enterprise Service	54
Open Services Event Manager	54
Keeping the system current	54
Drivers	54
ProLiant Support Packs	55
Operating system version support	55
HP Smart Update Manager	55
System Online ROM flash component utility	55
Troubleshooting	57
Troubleshooting resources	57
Pre-diagnostic steps	57
Important safety information	58
Symbols on equipment	58
Warnings	58
Symptom information	59
Prepare the server for diagnosis	59
Service notifications	60
Loose connections	60
Troubleshooting flowcharts	60
Start diagnosis flowchart	61
General diagnosis flowchart	62
Server blade power-on problems flowchart	64
POST problems flowchart	66
OS boot problems flowchart	68
Server fault indications flowchart	70
POST error messages and beep codes	72
Battery replacement	73
Regulatory compliance notices	74
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	74
Federal Communications Commission notice	74
FCC rating label	74
Class A equipment	74
Class B equipment	74
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only	75
Modifications	75
Cables	75
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)	76
European Union regulatory notice	76
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	76
Japanese notice	77
BSMI notice	77
Korean notice	78
Laser compliance	78
Battery replacement notice	78
Taiwan battery recycling notice	79
Electrostatic discharge	80
Preventing electrostatic discharge	80
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge	80
Specifications	81
Environmental specifications	81
Server blade specifications	81
Technical support	82
Before you contact HP	82
HP contact information	82
Customer Self Repair	82
Acronyms and abbreviations	90

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