HP Rp2430 rp24xx A180 User Manual - Page 5

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1. A-Class System Overview and Reference

A-Class Server - System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System Hardware Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System Software Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

A-Class Server Service Reference Information

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

A-Class Server System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Safety

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Battery Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2. A-Class Server Installation

A-Class Server System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

A-Class Server Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Input Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cooling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Stand-Alone A-Class Server Unpack and Install Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Open and Unload the Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Unpack the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Open the Accessory Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Open the Installation Instructions and Regulatory Information Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing a Stand-alone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cabinet-Mounted A-Class Server System Unpack and Install

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing a Factory-integrated Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing a Stand-alone System in an HP-supported Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installing Internal Add-On Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing Memory (RAM) Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing Cache Memory SIMMs.

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Installing Embedded Disk Drives.

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Installing Input/Output (I/O) Cards.

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A-Class Server Power Up and Boot Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Configuring the integrated A-Class Web Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Operating System Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Boot Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Section	Page
User's Manual	1
1 A-Class System Overview and Reference	9
A-Class Server - System Overview	10
System Hardware Overview	10
System Software Overview	10
A-Class Server Service Reference Information	11
Overview	11
A-Class Server System Block Diagram	12
Overview	12
A-Class Server System Regulatory Compliance Statements	13
Overview	13
Regulatory Information	14
Safety	14
Battery Notice	14
Declaration of Conformity	15
FCC STATEMENT (USA Only)	15
FCC Regulations for Telephone Line Interconnection	15
Canada RFI Statement	16
European Union RFI Statement	16
Japan RFI Statement	17
Korean RFI Statement	17
Taiwan RFI Statement	17
Japan-Only JATE Mark	17
Japan Harmonic Statement	17
Acoustics (Germany)	18
UK General Approval (United Kingdom only)	18
Internal Modem and HP A2991-600xx Line Access Module (LAM)	18
Terminal DOC (Canada only)	18
National Post and Telecom Agency Statement (Sweden only)	19
AUSTEL Telecom Statement (Australia only)	19
Australian C-Tick Label	19
New Zealand and Telecom Statement (New Zealand only)	19
2 A-Class Server Installation	21
A-Class Server System Installation	22
Overview	22
A-Class Server Site Preparation	23
Overview	23
Space Requirements	23
Stand-Alone Server Dimensions	23
Stand-Alone Server Minimum Service Access Requirements	24
Cabinet Dimensions	24
Cabinet Minimum Service Access Requirements	25
Input Power Requirements	25
Cooling Requirements	26
Temperature Parameters	26
Relative Humidity	26
Stand-Alone A-Class Server Unpack and Install Instructions	27
Overview	27
Open and Unload the Carton	27
Unpack the Server	28
Open the Accessory Kit	28
Open the Installation Instructions and Regulatory Information Packet	28
Installing a Stand-alone System	28
Cabinet-Mounted A-Class Server System Unpack and Install	29
Overview	29
Installing a Factory-integrated Cabinet	29
Unpacking the Cabinet	29
Cabinet Inspection	32
Cabinet Installation	33
PowerTrust UPS Option	34
Repackaging the Cabinet for Shipment	34
Installing a Stand-alone System in an HP-supported Cabinet	35
Cabinet Identification	35
Cabinet Loading Requirements	36
Mounting the Server	36
External Connections	38
Connect External Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Devices	38
Connect a System Console	39
Connect the Core Local Area Network (LAN)	39
Connect Power Cords	40
Installing Internal Add-On Components	41
Installing Memory (RAM) Modules.	41
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	42
Installing Cache Memory SIMMs.	42
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	43
Installing Embedded Disk Drives.	43
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	43
Installing Input/Output (I/O) Cards.	46
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	47
A-Class Server Power Up and Boot Procedures	49
Overview	49
Power Up Procedures	49
Power Up All External Devices	49
Power Up the Server	49
Configuring the integrated A-Class Web Console	50
Configuring The Web Browser Host	50
Configure the Web Browser	51
Configure The integrated A-Class Web Console Software	51
Accessing the Secure Web Console	54
Configuring the Web Console	55
Using the ping Command	55
Using the arp -a Command	55
Operating System Software Installation	56
Boot Procedures	58
Boot to Initial System Loader (ISL) (Optional)	58
Run Online Diagnostic Environment (ODE) Mapper (Optional)	58
Boot HP-UX	58
A-Class Server System Software Configuration	59
Overview	59
3 A-Class System Service	61
A-Class System Repair	62
Overview	62
A-Class Server Fault Condition Recognition	63
Overview	63
Review Front Panel Status LEDs	63
Review Console Messages	64
A-Class Server Trouble Shooting	65
Overview	65
A-Class Server Selftest Failures/Warnings	66
Troubleshooting with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Interpretation	66
Successful Power-on Selftest.	66
Second Level Cache/RAM Memory Module Faults	67
Second Level Cache Memory Module Fault.	67
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	67
General SLC SIMM Troubleshooting.	68
Single SLC SIMM Troubleshooting.	68
Random Access Memory (RAM) Module Fault.	69
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	69
General RAM Module Troubleshooting.	69
Single RAM Module Troubleshooting.	69
I/O Subsystem or I/O Board Fault	70
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.	70
System Board Fault, High Priority Machine Check (HPMC), or Unknown Fault.	71
I/O HPMC Fault.	71
RAM HPMC Fault.	71
Second Level Cache Memory HPMC Fault.	72
Firmware Warning Messages	72
Chassis Code Summary	73
Troubleshooting the ASCII Console	76
Troubleshooting the Secure Web Console	77
Troubleshooting Embedded Disks	79
Troubleshooting LAN	80
A-Class Server Corrective Action	81
Overview	81
Ordering Repair Parts for the A-Class Server	82
Overview	82
A-Class Server RAM Removal and Replacement	84
Overview	84
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions	84
Before You Do Anything...	84
RAM Removal	85
RAM Replacement	86
RAM Removal and Replacement Rules	87
A-Class Server Cache Memory Removal and Replacement	88
Overview	88
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions	88
Before You Do Anything...	88
Cache Memory Removal	89
Cache Memory Replacement	89
Cache Memory Labels	91
A-Class Server Disk Drive Removal and Replacement	92
Overview	92
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions	92
Before You Do Anything...	92
Disk Drive and Bracket Removal	93
Remove the Bracket Containing the Disk Drive(s)	93
Remove the Disk Drive(s)	93
Disk Drive Replacement	94
A-Class Server I/O Card Removal and Replacement	97
Introduction	97
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions	97
Before You Do Anything...	97
Card Load Order Rules	97
I/O Card Removal	98
I/O Card Replacement	99
Replacing an A-Class Server Exchange Base Unit (EBU)	100
Overview	100
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions	101
Before You Do Anything...	101
Removable Components	102
Move the Components to the EBU	102
Unpack the EBU	102
Install the Components in the EBU	103
Apply New Labels	103
Labels Applicable To All Models	103
Labels Applicable to the A5183A (A180C) EBU	103
Reinstall the System	104

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