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Installing and Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure, Measuring with the Rack Template

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4 Installing and Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure This chapter contains the following procedures: ● Measuring with the rack template ● Installing the rack rails ● Installing the enclosure into the rack ● Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure ◦ Identifying HP PC Blade Switch connectors ◦ Cabling the enclosure ● Powering up the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure ● Powering down the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure ● Installing a blade PC ● Removing a blade PC ● Installing additional memory ● Attaching the diagnostic adapter Measuring with the Rack Template Using the rack template, identify the proper holes for inserting the tabs on the vertical rack supports. Use a pencil to mark the top and bottom edges for the rack supports on the rack template, which identify the position for the rails supporting the enclosure. ENWW Measuring with the Rack Template 17

Section	Page
About this guide	9
Audience assumptions	10
Important Safety Information	10
Symbols on Equipment	10
Rack stability	11
Related Documents	11
Getting help	11
Technical Support	11
HP Web Site	11
HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Technology	12
Hardware Features	12
HP PC Blade Enclosure Standard Features	12
Interconnect Switch	13
Integrated Administrator	13
Redundant Power	13
Redundant Cooling	13
System Health LEDs	14
HP BladeSystem bc2000 and bc2500 Blade PC Features	14
Processor	15
Memory	15
Blade PC Status and Monitoring	15
Diagnostic Adapter	15
Video	16
ROM	16
NICs	16
Software Deployment and Management Features	17
Network Time Protocol Considerations for BC2000 and BC2500 blade PCs	19
Diagnostic Features	19
Planning the Installation	20
Optimum Environment	20
Rack Warnings and Cautions	20
HP PC Blade Enclosure Warnings and Cautions	21
Preparing for Software Deployment	22
HP Rapid Deployment Pack	22
Alternate Deployment Method	22
Shipping Contents	22
HP PC Blade Enclosure	22
Rack-Mounting Hardware	23
Blade PCs	23
Interconnect Switch	23
Optional Installation Service	24
Installing and Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure	25
Measuring with the Rack Template	25
Installing the Rack Rails	27
Installing the Enclosure into the Rack	29
Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure	31
HP PC Blade Switch Connectors	31
Cabling the Enclosure	32
Null-Modem Cable	33
Installing a Blade PC	33
Powering Up the HP Blade PC Enclosure	36
Powering Down the HP Blade PC Enclosure	36
Powering Down a Blade PC	36
Powering Down the Enclosure	37
Removing a Blade PC	37
Installing Additional Memory	38
Attaching the Diagnostic Adapter	40
Deployment and Management	43
Blade PC Deployment Options	43
Automated Deployment Using HP Rapid Deployment Pack	43
Alternate Deployment Methods	44
Diagnostic Adapter	44
Blade PC Features and Supported Software	44
Supported Operating Systems	44
Computer Setup (F10) Utility	44
Computer Setup (F10)—File Menu	45
Computer Setup—Storage Menu	46
Computer Setup—Security Menu	48
Computer Setup—Power Menu	48
Computer Setup—Advanced Menu	49
Restoring the Configuration Settings	50
Flashing the Blade PC ROM	51
Upgrading the Blade PC ROM Using Flashbin Utility	51
Remote ROM Flash	51
HP PC Blade Enclosure Integrated Administrator	52
Blade PC Event Messages	54
HP Systems Insight Manager	54
Viewing the Event List	55
Printing the Event List	55
HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch Management Tools and Utilities	55
Regulatory Compliance Notices	57
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers	57
Federal Communications Commission Notice	57
Class A Equipment	57
Class B Equipment	57
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only	58
Modifications	58
Cables	58
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)	59
Class A Equipment	59
Class B Equipment	59
European Union Notice	59
Japanese Notice	60
Korean Notice	60
Class A Equipment	60
Class B Equipment	60
Taiwanese Notice	60
Laser Compliance	60
Battery Replacement Notice	61
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union	61
Chinese Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)	62
Japanese Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)	63
Electrostatic Discharge	64
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	64
Grounding Methods	64
POST Error Messages	65
Troubleshooting	70
When the enclosure does not start	71
Enclosure diagnostic steps	72
When the Blade PC Does Not Start	78
Blade PC Diagnostic Steps	79
Problems After Initial Boot	84
Remote Troubleshooting	85
Opening a Remote Console Session to a Blade PC	85
Web-Based Interface	85
Command Line Interface	85
Accessing the Computer Setup (F10) Utility for a Blade PC	85
Web-Based Interface	85
Command Line Interface	86
Reviewing Activity of a Blade PC	87
Web-Based Interface	87
Command Line Interface	87
Powering Off the Blade PC	87
Web-Based Interface	87
Command Line Interface	88
LEDs and Switches	89
LEDs	89
Enclosure Front Panel LEDs	89
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs	90
Enclosure Rear Panel LEDs with Interconnect Switch	90
Fan Health LEDs	91
Blade PC and USB 1.1 Diagnostic Adapter LEDs	92
Switches	94
Front Panel	94
Rear Panel	94
CMOS	95
Specifications	96
Blade Enclosure	96
Blade PC	97
Hot-Plug Power Supply	98
Blade PC Battery	99
PC Battery Replacement	99