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Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Workstations March 2009 Part number: 499062-005 Fifth edition: March 2009 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 2
. Part number: 499062-005 Fifth edition: March 2009 Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who defines and plans remote computing solutions. HP assumes you are knowledgeable of workstation computing, the needs of your workstation users, and your current computing infrastructure. 2 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 3
xw460c blade workstation network connections 12 3-2-2 xw2x220c blade workstation network connections 14 3-3 Hardware internal to the HP ProLiant xw2x220c Blade Workstation 15 3-4 HP Graphics Expansion Blade 16 3-5 Hardware internal to the HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation and the HP - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 4
listed below 15 Table 3-4 Hardware internal to the xw460c blade workstation 17 Table 3-5 Graphics adapters supported by the xw460c blade workstation and the expansion blade 18 Table 3-6 Network cards supported by the xw460c blade workstation 19 Table 4-1 Windows manageability software 29 Table - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 5
Licensing Guide www.hp.com/support/rgs_manuals client computers • HP gt7725 Thin Client Administrator's Guide • Hardware Reference Guide HP gt7725 Thin Client www.hp.com/support/gt7725_manuals Additional information on HP ProLiant Blade Workstations can be found in the blade workstation QuickSpecs - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 6
supported on HP ProLiant Blade Workstations. • For a version of this document that may be more current than this version, visit either of the blade workstation manuals websites shown in Figure 1-1. • For specific blade workstation part numbers and ordering options, see the QuickSpecs for your blade - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 7
desktop on the blade workstation (as described in the Administrator's Guide for Microsoft Windows on HP ProLiant Blade Workstations), these means don't provide the performance and interactivity that RGS provides. Note also that HP does not currently offer software technical support for Windows Vista - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 8
. For information on purchasing these operating systems, see the Administrator's Guide for Linux on HP ProLiant Blade Workstations, available on the blade workstation manuals websites. The Linux drivers are available in two ways: • On the HPIKL (HP Installer Kit for Linux) CDs that ships with the - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 9
blade workstation can be downloaded from HP. Perform the following steps to view and download software modules: 1. Go to the blade workstation support website for your blade workstation -then follow the instructions to download and install the module. Blade workstation operating systems and drivers 9 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 10
Vista-32 and Windows Vista-64 Download drivers and software web pages. • HP Insight Management Agents • HP ProLiant iLO 2 Management Controller Driver • HP ProLiant Integrated Lights-Out Management Interface Driver • HP System Management Homepage Blade workstation operating systems and drivers 10 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 11
Enclosures, storage blades, and network interconnect modules supported by the blade workstations Component xw460c xw2x220c Comment Enclosures c3000 enclosure 3 c7000 enclosure 3 Partner blades HP Graphics Expansion Blade 3 SB40c Storage blade 3 3 Accommodates up to 8 blades. The c3000 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 12
the interconnect bays and the xw460c and xw2x220c blade workstations. Figure 3-1 c7000 enclosure interconnect bay numbering 3-2-1 xw460c blade workstation network connections Table 3-2 shows the network connections between the xw460c blade workstation and the interconnect bays. The embedded NICs - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 13
are wired to both Onboard Administrator modules. This network port provides access to the Onboard Administrator and all 16 iLO 2 ports. (enclosure rear view) Hardware supported with the blade workstations 13 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 14
xw2x220c blade workstation network connections While the xw460c blade workstation provides two network taps (NIC1 and NIC2) per blade (see Figure 3-2), the double-density xw2x220c blade workstation provide two network taps per workstation node-thus, there are four network taps on each xw2x220c blade - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 15
Hardware internal to the HP ProLiant xw2x220c Blade Workstation Table 3-3 lists the hardware options supported by each workstation node in the xw2x220c blade workstation, for each operating system. Note that the two workstation nodes, Workstation A and Workstation B, must be identically configured - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 16
Blade HP Graphics Expansion Blade HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation NOTE: The HP Graphics Expansion Blade cannot currently be ordered separately-the expansion blade can only be ordered factory-attached to the HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation. Hardware supported with the blade workstations - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 17
drives - 1 or 2 hard drives, 72 GB or 146 GB each 3 3 3 3 3 HP Smart Array E200i Controller with 64 MB cache 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 HP Smart Array E200i Controller with 128 MB of battery-backed write cache 3 3 3 3 Default, factory-installed cache Hardware supported with the blade workstations - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 18
product. If your blade workstation already has an FX560M graphics adapter installed, it may not be the version required to create a dual FX560M configuration. For more details, see the document NVIDIA Quadro FX 560M installation instructions, available at www.hp.com/support/xw460c_manuals. 3 3 33 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 19
from SAN is not supported. 2. Fibre Channel cards should only be installed in the Mezzanine 1 connector 3 3 (see Figure 3-5). 3. "HBA" = Host Bus Adapter Ethernet card that can be installed in the blade workstation HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1 Gb Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 20
IMPORTANT: For information on powering down the blade workstation and removing the blade workstation from its enclosure, see the document HP ProLiant BL460c Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide, available at www.hp.com/support/xw460c_manuals. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 21
Figure 3-6). WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the disk drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. Figure 3-6 Removing the expansion blade access panel Access panel latch Access panel Hardware supported with the blade workstations 21 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 22
Do not disconnect the ends of these cables which attach to the blade workstation through the hole in the bottom of the expansion blade. IMPORTANT: The four PCIe/SAS cables will need to be reconnected , and unplug the cable from its mating connector. Hardware supported with the blade workstations 22 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 23
Figure 3-10 One of three anchoring pins used to attach the PCIe card cage to the expansion blade PCIe card cage anchoring pin 3. Remove the PCIe card retainer clip from the PCIe card cage by the direction of the blue arrow. PCIe card retainer clip Hardware supported with the blade workstations 23 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 24
by its latching mechanism. Figure 3-13 Connection of power to the Quadro FX 5600 graphics adapter Power cables Two Quadro FX 5600 power receptacles Hardware supported with the blade workstations 24 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 25
the PCIe card cage on both sides at the front of the expansion blade enclosure (see Figure 3-9). 11. Re-insert the access panel by sliding it on from the rear, and then lock it into place by pressing the access panel latch down (see Figure 3-6). Hardware supported with the blade workstations 25 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 26
the PCIe card cage on both sides at the front of the expansion blade enclosure (see Figure 3-9). 10. Re-insert the access panel by sliding it on from the rear, and then lock it into place by pressing the access panel latch down (see Figure 3-6). Hardware supported with the blade workstations 26 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 27
by Remote Graphics Software. Beginning with RGS 5.2.0 in December 2008, the list of supported USB devices has been merged into the RGS User Guide-see Appendix B in the HP Remote Graphics Software 5.2.0 User Guide, available on this same website. Hardware supported with the blade workstations 27 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 28
RGS are the RGS Sender and the RGS Receiver. The RGS Sender runs on the blade workstation. Listed below are the minimum versions of RGS that contain an RGS Sender supported on Windows XP-32 and Windows XP-64. HP recommends using the most recent version of RGS available. Note that the same RGS - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 29
plug-in is automatically installed with SIM, no license key is required. XP-64 support limited to base SIM management functionality XP-64 support limited to base SIM management functionality XP-64 support limited to base SIM management functionality Software supported on the blade workstations 29 - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 30
also to the Administrator's Guide for Linux on HP ProLiant Blade Workstations, available at www.hp.com/support/xw460c_manuals, for additional information on installing RGS on the blade workstation. 4-2-3 Linux manageability software The blade workstation manageability software supported on Linux is - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 31
system that is installed on the blade workstation. NOTE: The following downloadable Windows drivers should not be confused with the iLO 2 firmware module: • HP ProLiant Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) Management Controller Driver. • HP ProLiant Integrated Lights-Out Management Interface Driver - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 32
). The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the devices as well as additional operating instructions for the user. 6-2-1 FCC rating label The FCC rating label on the device shows the classification (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 33
of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only This device complies with Part 15 of Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 34
6-7 European Union Regulatory Notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC • EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU - HP ProLiant xw2x220c | Hardware and Software Supported by HP ProLiant Blade Work - Page 35
Japanese Notice 6-10 BSMI Notice 6-11 China Notice A 6-12 Chemical Substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at www.hp.com/go/reach. Regulatory compliance notices 35
Hardware and Software Supported by
HP ProLiant Blade Workstations
March 2009
Part number: 499062-005
Fifth edition: March 2009