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Configuring and Deploying Server Blades The Altiris eXpress Deployment Server console's intuitive graphical user interface provides simplified point-and-click and drag-and-drop solutions that enable you to deploy target server blades remotely, perform imaging or scripting functions, and maintain software images. Advanced features for Compaq blade systems detect and display server blades based on their physical rack, enclosure, and bay location. You can deploy or replace faulty server blades and set the Altiris console to automatically configure these server blades with pre-defined and stored configurations. For example, if you assign a certain enclosure bay to support a Web server blade, the console automatically detects an inserted server blade and begins loading the appropriate pre-defined configuration image of drivers, utilities, and software. In this way, the configuration is managed and consistent with other blades supporting the same function. For more information about the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack, refer to the documentation that ships on the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or contact a Compaq authorized reseller. Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment To configure the server blade without the Rapid Deployment Pack software, you must create a boot diskette or a boot diskette image. Creating a Boot Diskette For Windows operating systems, use the documentation that ships with the operating system or follow the instructions displayed on www.compaq.com/manage/web_resources.html For Linux operating systems, use the documentation that ships with the operating system or follow the instructions displayed on www.redhat.com Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 3-3

Section	Page
Compaq ProLiant BL20p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
About This Guide	7
Intended Audience	7
Important Safety Information	7
Symbols on Equipment	8
Symbols in Text	9
Text Conventions	9
Related Documents	10
Getting Help	10
Compaq Technical Support	11
Compaq Website	11
Compaq Authorized Reseller	11
Reader’s Comments	11
Chapter 1: Server Blade Features	12
Integrated Lights-Out Management	12
Smart Array 5i Controller Module	13
Compaq NC3163 NIC Module	13
LEDs	13
Pre-Failure Warranty	14
Security Features	14
Chapter 2: Installing the Server Blade and Options	15
Preparation Procedures	16
Accessing Internal Server Blade Components	16
Identifying System Board Components	20
Installing the Access Panel	22
Memory	22
Identifying DIMM Slots	22
DIMM Installation Guidelines	23
Installing DIMMs	24
Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler	26
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives and Blanks	27
Removing Hard Drive Blanks	27
SCSI ID Numbers	28
Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	29
Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drives	30
Server Blades	31
Installing a Server Blade	32
Powering Up the Server Blade	34
Using the Diagnostic Cable	35
Identifying Diagnostic Cable Connectors	35
Connecting the Diagnostic Cable	36
Chapter 3: Configuring and Deploying Server Blades	38
Configuration and Deployment Overview	38
Supported Operating Systems	39
Deployment Methods and Infrastructure	39
ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	39
Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment	40
Creating a Boot Diskette	40
Creating a Microsoft Windows Diskette Image	41
Creating a Linux Diskette Image	42
Unattended Deployment	42
Network-Based PXE Deployment	42
iLO Virtual Floppy Deployment	45
Deployment Procedure	46
Configuration Hardware Setup	47
Integrated Lights-Out Management	48
Client PC Requirements	49
iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade	49
Direct Cabling Method	49
Network Cabling Method	50
Browser Capability	50
Accessing the Server Blade with iLO Remote Console	50
Software and Utilities	51
ROM-Based Setup Utility	53
iLO ROM-Based Setup Utility	55
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility	56
Redundant ROM Support	56
Safety and Security Benefits	56
Access to Redundant ROM Settings	56
Remote ROM Flash	57
ROMPaq Utility	58
Compaq Insight Manager 7	59
Compaq Diagnostics Utility	60
Automatic Server Recovery-2	60
Integrated Management Log	60
Viewing the Log	61
List of Events	63
Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Notices	65
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers	65
Federal Communications Commission Notice	65
Class A Equipment	66
Modifications	66
Cables	66
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)	66
European Union Notice	67
Japanese Notice	67
Taiwanese Notice	67
Battery Replacement Notice	68
Appendix B: Electrostatic Discharge	69
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	69
Grounding Methods	70
Appendix C: Server Error Messages	71
Appendix D: Troubleshooting	73
When the Server Blade Does Not Start	73
Server Blade Diagnostic Steps	75
System Configuration Switch Procedures	82
Clearing the System Configuration	83
Accessing the Redundant ROM	84
Problems After Initial Boot	85
Appendix E: LEDs and Switches	86
LEDs	86
Server Blade Front Panel	86
Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Drive	88
Power On/Standby Button	92
System Switches	92
iLO Switch (SW2)	94
System Switch (SW3)	94
System Configuration Switch (SW1)	94
NMI Switch	95
Appendix F: Specifications	96
ProLiant BL20p Server Blade	96
Appendix G: System Battery	98
System Board Battery Replacement	98

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The Altiris eXpress Deployment Server console’s intuitive graphical user interface

provides simplified point-and-click and drag-and-drop solutions that enable you to

deploy target server blades remotely, perform imaging or scripting functions, and

maintain software images.

Advanced features for Compaq blade systems detect and display server blades based

on their physical rack, enclosure, and bay location. You can deploy or replace faulty

server blades and set the Altiris console to automatically configure these server

blades with pre-defined and stored configurations.

For example, if you assign a certain enclosure bay to support a Web server blade, the

console automatically detects an inserted server blade and begins loading the

appropriate pre-defined configuration image of drivers, utilities, and software. In this

way, the configuration is managed and consistent with other blades supporting the

same function.

For more information about the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack, refer to

the documentation that ships on the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD

or contact a Compaq authorized reseller.

Diskette or Diskette Image Deployment

To configure the server blade without the Rapid Deployment Pack software, you

must create a boot diskette or a boot diskette image.

Creating a Boot Diskette

For Windows operating systems, use the documentation that ships with the operating

system or follow the instructions displayed on

www.compaq.com/manage/web_resources.html

For Linux operating systems, use the documentation that ships with the operating

system or follow the instructions displayed on