Installation Guide HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade Manufacturing Part Number: AD000-90010 Second Edition June 2006 © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Contents 1. Introduction Server Blade Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Server Blade Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Server Blade Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Connecting a Terminal to the Server Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Configuring ARP Ping to Enable iLO MP Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6. Accessing iLO MP Accessing iLO MP After Establishing a Connection to the Server Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Access Security Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents A. EFI Configuration Settings Configuring EFI Boot Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Adding an HP-UX Boot Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 B.
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Tables Table 1. Publishing History Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 2. HP-UX 11i Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1-1. Server Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1-2. Integrity BL60p Server Blade Front Panel LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures Figure 1-1. HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-2. Front View of the Server Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-3. Integrity BL60p Server Blade Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-4. SCSI Hard Disk Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Document This document provides information and instructions on installing the HP Integrity BL60p server blade into a p-class enclosure. The document printing date and part number indicate the document’s current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed. Minor changes may be made at reprint without changing the printing date. The document part number changes when extensive changes are made.
Document Organization This guide is divided into the following chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction Use this chapter to learn about the features and specifications of the HP Integrity BL60p server blade. Chapter 2 Unpack and Inspect the Server Use this chapter to inspect the server in its shipping packaging, and unpacking it. Chapter 3 Installing Additional Components Use this chapter fro procedures on installing additional components purchased with the server that were not factory installed.
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1 Introduction The HP Integrity BL60p server blade is a dense, low-cost, p-Class Intel® Itanium 2® server blade. The BL60p server blade supports the HP-UX operating system. The BL60p server blade is designed for commercial server blade customers deploying p-Class blade enclosures who need an HP-UX operating environment. The BL60p server blade is consistent with other full-slot, single-width p-Class blades.
Introduction Server Blade Overview Server Blade Overview The server blade can hold two Intel Itanium-2 (200MHz front side bus [FSB]) processors. The server blade supports up to 8 GB of memory (using four 2 GB, PC2100 DIMMs) and two hot-pluggable SCSI disks. The server blade management capability is derived from the Extended Core I/O (ECI) card design, as utilized in other HP Integrity server products.
Introduction Server Blade Components Server Blade Components The following sections detail the components of the server blade. The components are shown in a front view and a top view. Front View The server blade features include the following components: • Front bezel: The front bezel assembly provides air vents and EMI containment features. The front bezel provides the HP logo, matching family product color scheme, and branding name.
Introduction Server Blade Components Front Panel LEDs The server blade contains seven LEDs on the front panel that indicate the server status. Use Figure 1-3 to locate the front panel LEDs. Figure 1-3 Integrity BL60p Server Blade Front Panel LEDs Table 1-2 details the functions of the front panel LEDs.
Introduction Server Blade Components SCSI Hard Disk Drive LEDs The two SCSI hard disk drives on the BL60p server blade have identical LEDs that show the status of the hard disk drives. See Figure 1-4 for locations of the hard disk drive LEDs.
Introduction Server Blade Components Top View (with access cover and airflow guide removed) There is one removable access cover located on the right side of the server blade. This cover gives access to three printed circuit assemblies (PCAs).
Introduction Server Blade Components Rear Panel Use Figure 1-6 to identify the server blade rear panel connectors. Figure 1-6 Server Blade Rear Panel Connectors Table 1-3 describes the server blade rear panel connectors.
Introduction SCSI Backplane SCSI Backplane The server blade SCSI backplane is a dual-disk, single-channel, Ultra320 disk subsystem. It is designed specifically for the BL60p server blade. The server blade SCSI backplane provides the following key features: • Drive configuration: Two low profile disk drives (28.
Introduction Memory Subsystem Memory Subsystem The server blade physical memory layout includes the DDR SDRAM memory DIMMs, along with the memory bus traces and required termination. The memory subsystem supports only Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR SDRAM) technology utilizing industry-standard PC2100 type DDR SDRAM DIMMs. The DIMMs use a 184-pin JEDEC standard connector.
Introduction Power Subsystem (on System Board) Power Subsystem (on System Board) Each server blade receives bulk DC voltage from the enclosure. Bulk DC voltage is then converted to the required DC voltages needed by the server blade’s power block. The server blade DC-to-DC power subsystem has two major components: E-Fuse (input fuse), and the LB40 (DC-to-DC conversion circuit).
Introduction Installation Sequence and Checklist Each CPU module includes a power pod component that is fed 12 V from the system board through a pig-tail cable. The power pod generates the power rail required by the CPU. For signal connections, the CPU module is attached to the system board through a ZIF socket. The CPU is also secured by mechanical attachment to a bolster plate/frame apparatus attached to the system board.
Introduction Safety Information Safety Information Use care to prevent injury and equipment damage when performing removal and replacement procedures. Voltages might be present within the server. Many assemblies are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge.
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2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Server Blade This chapter describes procedures performed before installation. You must ensure that you have adequately prepared your environment for your new server, received the components that you ordered, and verified that the server and its containers are in good condition after shipment.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server Blade Verify Site Preparation Verify Site Preparation Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server installation, and includes the following tasks: • Gather LAN information: Determine the two separate IP addresses for the integrated Lights Out Management Processor (iLO MP) LAN and the server blade LAN • Establish a method to connect to the server console.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server Blade Check the Inventory Check the Inventory The sales order packing slip lists all of the equipment shipped from HP. Use this packing slip to verify that all of the equipment has arrived. NOTE To identify each item by part number, see the sales order packing slip. Damaged Equipment Returns If the equipment has any damage, you must immediately contact your HP customer service representative.
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3 Adding Additional Components This chapter describes the installation of components that are not installed at time of delivery. If your server blade has no additional components to install, go to Chapter 4, “Installing and Powering On the Server Blade,” on page 47.
Adding Additional Components Service Tools Required Service Tools Required Service of this product may require one or more of the following tools: • IPF CPU Install Tool Kit, consisting of: — Disposable ESD Kit — Labelless CPU install tool (2.5 mm hex and Torx 15) • 1/4-inch flat blade screwdriver • Phillips No.
Adding Additional Components Adding a Hot-Plug SCSI Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Always populate hard drive bays with either a hot-plug SCSI hard drive or a hard drive blank. Operating the server blade without a hot-plug SCSI hard drive or hard drive blank results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage to the server blade. Install a hot-plug SCSI hard drive by performing the following steps: Step 1. Slide the drive into the cage until it is fully seated. See Figure 3-2.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Adding Internal Components Use these procedures to install any internal components that were not installed into your server blade. Before you can install the internal components, you need to remove the access panel. Removing the Access Panel To remove the access panel, perform the following steps: Step 1. Loosen the thumbscrew (1). Step 2. Press down on the thumb indentations, slide the access panel toward the rear of the unit about 1.25 cm (0.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components CAUTION Use care when handling the processor and power pod assembly when removing or installing. Support the assembly on both sides when picking it up, or the connector may break, and the processor will not work. To install a processor, perform the following steps: Step 1. Remove the airflow guide by pulling it straight up. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Airflow Guide Airflow guide Step 2.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Figure 3-5 Airflow Guide Air Deflector Airflow guide Airflow guide deflector Step 3. Remove the fan assembly by doing the following: a. Disconnect the fan power connectors from the system board. See Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Power Connectors on Fan Assembly Front of server Fan assembly retaining clip Fan power connectors b. Squeeze the plastic retaining clip on the fan assembly, and pull the assembly up and out of the server blade.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Step 4. Assemble the processor and power pod by doing the following: a. Carefully remove the processor and power pod from its packaging. Remove the pin cover and any additional protective material from the processor and power pod. The processor and power pod are not assembled for shipment, and must be put together before installation. See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7 Power Pod and Processor Components b.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Figure 3-9 CPU 1 Slot Dust Cover Front of server CPU 1 dust cover ZIF socket lock Step 6. Make sure the ZIF socket lock for the empty CPU 1 slot on the system board is unlocked by gently trying to turn the 2.5 mm hex screwdriver counter clockwise. If the socket lock does not turn, the socket is open and ready for the processor to be installed.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Figure 3-11 Installing Additional Processor CPU 0 slot (filled) Front of server CPU 1 slot (empty, with dust cover) Step 8. Tighten the ZIF socket lock with the 2.5 mm hex end of the (ACX-15) Torx screwdriver by turning the screwdriver clockwise. See Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12 ZIF Socket Lock on the Processor Front of server CPU 1 ZIF socket lock Step 9.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Figure 3-13 Installing Processor Module on Server Blade Board Front of server 5 1 3 6 4 2 Step 11. Connect the power cable to the pod power connector on the processor power pod module. Step 12. Install the fan assembly by performing the following steps: a. Place the fan assembly into the server blade, and push down on the assembly until the retention tab clicks into place.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Figure 3-14 Airflow Guide Flanges Airflow guide Figure 3-15 Replacing the Airflow Guide Airflow guide Flanges NOTE If you are only adding a processor to your server blade, and not adding memory DIMMs, go to “Replacing the Access Panel” on page 45. If you are adding DIMMs, go to “Adding Memory DIMMs” on page 43. Adding Memory DIMMs Four DIMM slots are provided on the system board.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components NOTE For proper DIMM configurations, see the HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade User Service Guide. The memory subsystem supports chip spare functionality. Chip spare enables an entire SDRAM chip on a DIMM to be bypassed (logically replaced) in the event that a multi-bit error is detected on that SDRAM. In order to use the chip spare functionality, use only DIMMs built with the same HP part numbers, and these DIMMs must be loaded in quads.
Adding Additional Components Adding Internal Components Figure 3-17 Installing a DIMM Replacing the Access Panel To replace the access panel, perform the following steps: Step 1. Place the access panel on the blade with the panel hanging over the back of the enclosure about 1.25 cm (0.5 in), and slide the access panel toward the front of the server until the thumb indentations click into place (1). Step 2. Tighten the thumbscrew (2). See Figure 3-18.
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4 Installing and Powering On the Server Blade This chapter details how to install the HP Integrity BL60p server blade into a standard enclosure and power it on. When you install the server blade into the enclosure, the server blade should power on automatically.
Installing and Powering On the Server Blade Installing the Server Blade into the Enclosure Installing the Server Blade into the Enclosure The following procedure shows how to install the server blade into a standard enclosure. IMPORTANT Before installing the server blade into the enclosure, write down the information on the label. Write down the UUID, the Product number, server blade serial number, the MAC address, and the iLO MP MAC address of the server located on the top panel of the server blade.
Installing and Powering On the Server Blade Powering On the Server to Full Power Powering On the Server to Full Power By default, server blades are set to power up automatically when installed in a server blade enclosure. However, the server blade may only power on to standby power. Verify the power state by looking at the LEDs on the front panel, and using Table 4-1. If the power LED is amber, the server blade has standby power only.
Installing and Powering On the Server Blade Powering On the Server to Full Power Figure 4-2 Power Button Location Power Button 50 Chapter 4
5 Configuring iLO MP Access On the initial install of the BL60p server blade into the enclosure, you need to access iLO MP. Before you can access iLO MP, you must perform configuration steps to enable iLO MP access. An iLO MP connection is required to allow initial access to EFI and the OS. You use iLO MP to provide advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the initial network configuration of the server blade. There are three ways to configure iLO MP access.
Configuring iLO MP Access Configuring DHCP to Enable iLO MP Access Configuring DHCP to Enable iLO MP Access Use this procedure to use DHCP in order to access iLO MP functionality. The server blade comes from the factory with DHCP enabled. This procedure assumes that you have a DHCP server connected to the same network as your server blade. Step 1. Enter the default host name (or the assigned DHCP IP address) in the telnet login window (or web address field) to connect to the iLO MP.
Configuring iLO MP Access Configuring the RS-232 Port to Enable iLO MP Access Figure 5-1 CAUTION Connecting the Local I/O Cable to the Server Blade On the local I/O cable, locking buttons are located on the sides of the server blade connector. Always be sure to squeeze the locking buttons on the local I/O cable connector before disconnecting the cable from the I/O port. Failure to do so can result in damage to the port.
Configuring iLO MP Access Configuring the RS-232 Port to Enable iLO MP Access Figure 5-2 Connecting a Terminal to the Server Blade NOTE For more information about iLO MP functions, see the HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade User Service Guide. Step 3. Verify the parameters for RS-232 serial port communication are set to the following values on your terminal or emulator device: • VT 100 protocol • 8/none (parity) • 9600 baud • None (receive) • None (transmit) Step 4.
Configuring iLO MP Access Configuring ARP Ping to Enable iLO MP Access Configuring ARP Ping to Enable iLO MP Access This procedure details how to configure ARP ping to enable iLO MP access. Use the ARP ping method to configure an IP address. You can configure the IP address using the ARP ping method remotely. To configure the iLO MP LAN static IP address using the ARP ping method, perform the following steps: Step 1.
Configuring iLO MP Access Configuring ARP Ping to Enable iLO MP Access Figure 5-4 iLO MP LAN Port iLO MP LAN port Enclosure management module LAN cable Step 3. Locate a UNIX or PC node on the same LAN segment. Step 4. Add a route to MP using the route add command. Step 5. Add an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table entry for IP address of MP using the arp command to another host located on your local subnet.
6 Accessing iLO MP Use this procedure to continue with the server configuration process after establishing a connection to iLO MP using one of the three methods discussed in Chapter 5, “Configuring iLO MP Access.” This chapter also includes important security considerations when configuring your server blade for remote access.
Accessing iLO MP Accessing iLO MP After Establishing a Connection to the Server Blade Accessing iLO MP After Establishing a Connection to the Server Blade You should be at the MP prompt. Step 1. Log in to MP by using the following default values for the login ID and password (case sensitive): Login: Admin Password: Admin You are now at the MP Main Menu screen.
Accessing iLO MP Remote Access Security Requirements Allowing Remote Access to the Server Blade If you choose to configure your iLO MP remote access using DHCP or ARP ping, use the following steps to secure remote access to your server blade. To secure remote access you need to change your MP password. Perform the following steps to change your MP password: Step 1. From the MP Main Menu, enter CM to get to the Command Menu. The Command Menu displays. Step 2.
Accessing iLO MP Remote Access Security Requirements If the above steps were done using a LAN connection, your connection will be lost since you have just disabled remote access to the server blade. NOTE 60 If you have disabled remote access, the only way access the server blade is through a direct connection. This is done using the RS-232 port on the local I/O cable (with an emulator device).
7 Accessing EFI or OS from iLO MP Use this procedure to access EFI or the OS from iLO MP. You should be at the MP Main Menu screen, and your security parameters have been set regarding remote access.
Accessing EFI or OS from iLO MP Accessing EFI or the OS from iLO MP Accessing EFI or the OS from iLO MP Use this procedure to access EFI or the OS from iLO MP. Step 1. From the MP Main Menu, enter CO to access the Console Menu.
Accessing EFI or OS from iLO MP LAN Ports on the Server Blade Enclosure OS is Not Preloaded onto the Server Blade There are two options on how to load the OS if it is not preloaded onto your server blade. Option one is to load the OS from a DVD/CD. See “Installing the OS onto the Server Blade” in Chapter 8 to do this. Option two is to load the OS using HP-UX Ignite. see “Loading the OS Using HP-UX Ignite” on page 63. Loading the OS Using HP-UX Ignite To install the OS using HP-UX Ignite, see: http://docs.
Accessing EFI or OS from iLO MP LAN Ports on the Server Blade Enclosure Blade slot 1 Blade slot 2 Blade slot 3 Blade slot 4 Blade slot 5 NIC 3 ports Blade slot 6 NIC 4 ports Blade slot 7 Port Locations on the Rear of the Server Blade Enclosure Blade slot 8 Figure 7-1 NIC 2 ports NIC 1 ports Blade 8 NIC row (S8) Blade 7 NIC row (S7) Blade 6 NIC row (S6) Blade 5 NIC row (S5) Blade 4 NIC row (S4) Blade 3 NIC row (S3) Blade 2 NIC row (S2) Blade 1 NIC row (S1) 64 Chapter 7
8 Installing and Booting the Operating System If you purchased your server blade without an OS installed, you need to install it onto your BL60p server blade. There are two ways to install your OS; using a USB DVD/CD, or using HP-UX Ignite. Use this procedure to install the OS to your server blade using an external USB DVD/CD drive, or HP-UX Ignite. This chapter also includes procedures on how to boot and shut down your OS once it is installed.
Installing and Booting the Operating System Installing the OS onto the Server Blade Installing the OS onto the Server Blade These are generalized operating system (OS) installation procedures. For more specific details regarding OS installation, see your OS documentation, or see “Operating System Boot and Shutdown” on page 68.
Installing and Booting the Operating System Installing the OS onto the Server Blade Installing the OS from the External USB DVD/CD Device Perform the following steps to install the OS from an external USB DVD/CD device. Step 1. Insert the CD with the OS into the external USB DVD/CD drive. Step 2. Use the EFI Boot Manager menu and boot to the drive that contains the CD with the OS. Step 3. From the boot menu, select EFI Shell (Built In). Step 4.
Installing and Booting the Operating System Operating System Boot and Shutdown Operating System Boot and Shutdown This section covers procedures for booting and shutting down the operating system on the server blade. The operating system that runs on the server blade is HP-UX 11i Version 2 (B.11.23).
Installing and Booting the Operating System Operating System Boot and Shutdown Step 2. At the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list. Each item in the boot options list references a specific boot device and provides a specific set of boot options or arguments you use when booting the device. Step 3. Press Enter to initiate booting using the chosen boot option. Step 4. Exit the console and MP interfaces when finished using them.
Installing and Booting the Operating System Operating System Boot and Shutdown To boot the HP-UX operating system, do not type anything during the 10-second period given for stopping at the HPUX.EFI loader.
Installing and Booting the Operating System Operating System Boot and Shutdown After you press a key, the HPUX.EFI interface (the HP-UX Boot Loader prompt, HPUX>) launches. For help using the HPUX.EFI loader, enter the help command. To return to the EFI Shell, enter exit. fs0:\> hpux (c) Copyright 1990-2002, Hewlett Packard Company. All rights reserved HP-UX Boot Loader for IA64 Revision 1.
Installing and Booting the Operating System Operating System Boot and Shutdown From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose the EFI Shell menu option to access the EFI Shell environment. Step 2. Access the EFI System Partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device from which you want to boot HP-UX. Step 3. When accessing the EFI System Partition for the desired boot device, issue the HPUX command to initiate the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader on the device you are accessing. Step 4.
9 Download and Install Latest Firmware HP makes every effort to provide you with the most current version of firmware. However, there might be instances when this is not the case. To ensure that you have the latest version of firmware running on your server, you need to download the latest version of firmware from the Web and create a CD to install the firmware on the server. To install the firmware onto your server blade, you must have an external USB DVD/CD drive attached to the server blade.
Download and Install Latest Firmware Download Latest Version of Firmware Download Latest Version of Firmware To download the latest version of firmware from the Web: Step 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Step 2. Choose download drivers and software. Step 3. Choose Itanium-based servers from the Server category. Step 4. Choose your product from the servers listed. Step 5. Choose the operating system. Step 6. Choose the firmware category you want to download. Step 7. Download the firmware to a CD.
10 Troubleshooting This chapter provides basic server blade troubleshooting information. It is designed to help you diagnose common issues that might occur during server blade installation. For more advanced troubleshooting tools and procedures, see the HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade User Service Guide.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Methodology Troubleshooting Methodology If you encounter a problem during initial operation, follow these general procedures before using the other tools and procedures described in this chapter: • Remove any add-in or optional components • Retest the server: boot to the operating system to verify basic server operation • Continue to retest the server as you reinstall the add-in or optional components IMPORTANT Verify basic server operation before configuring software
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting LEDs Troubleshooting LEDs The HP Integrity BL60p server blade has troubleshooting LEDs on the front panel. They are the front panel LEDs, and the hard disk drive LEDs. Front Panel LEDs The server blade contains seven LEDs on the front panel that indicate the server status. Use Figure 10-1 and Table 10-1 to identify LED locations and functions.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting LEDs Table 10-1 Item Integrity BL60p Server Blade Front Panel LEDs (Continued) LED Description Status 6 NIC 4 Green = Linked to network Green flashing = Network activity Off = No activity 7 Power Green = On Amber = Standby power (main power off, iLO MP power on) Off = Unit off (no power coming from enclosure) SCSI Hard Disk Drive LEDs The two SCSI hard disk drives on the BL60p server blade have identical LEDs that show the status of the hard disk drives.
Troubleshooting Server Does Not Power On Table 10-2 1 - Activity On Hot-plug SCSI Hard Drive LEDs (Continued) 2 - Online Flashing 3 - Fault Off 4 - Means Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive during this process causes data loss. The drive is rebuilding or undergoing capacity expansion. Flashing Flashing Flashing Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive during this process causes data loss. The drive is part of an array being selected by the Array Configuration Utility.
Troubleshooting EFI Menu Is Not Available EFI Menu Is Not Available If it is not possible to reach the EFI menu (from either the main disk partition or CD), you must use the following tools to help solve your problem: • Front panel LEDs • iLO MP — Console messages — System event logs Operating System Does Not Boot If your operating system does not boot, but you are able to reach the EFI (from either the main disk partition or CD), use the following offline tools to help solve your problem: • Use the E
A EFI Configuration Settings This appendix details some of the EFI configuration settings that you can configure on your BL60p server blade. For a more comprehensive listing of the available EFI settings, see the HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade User Service Guide.
EFI Configuration Settings Configuring EFI Boot Options Configuring EFI Boot Options This section discusses the system boot options you can configure on entry-class HP Integrity servers, including the boot options list and the autoboot setting for the server. • Boot Options List The boot options list is a list of loadable items available for you to choose from the EFI Boot Manager menu. Ordinarily the boot options list includes the EFI Shell and one or more operating system loaders.
EFI Configuration Settings Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List This section describes how to add an HP-UX entry to the system boot options list. You can add the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader to the boot options list from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Configuration menu (or in some versions of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance Menu). On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to the boot options list.
EFI Configuration Settings Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List Step 4. Exit the console and MP interfaces if you are finished using them. Press ^B (Control-B) to exit the system console and return to the MP Main Menu. To exit the MP, type X at the Main Menu.
B NVRAM Configuration Utility The HP Integrity Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) configuration utility provides the capability to store and restore critical server blade settings and EFI Boot Manager options on the HP Integrity BL60p server blade. This utility is available as an offline EFI application.
NVRAM Configuration Utility Downloading and Installing the NVRAM Backup Utility Downloading and Installing the NVRAM Backup Utility The HP Integrity Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) configuration backup utility provides the capability to store and restore critical system settings and EFI Boot Manager options on the HP Integrity BL60p server blade. This utility is available as an offline EFI application.
NVRAM Configuration Utility Using the NVRAM Backup Utility -a Archives all non-volatile settings to the archive database -o Restores EFI Boot Manager options only (use only with -r) -n Non-interactive mode, no user prompt -v Validates the database that used on the server -i Database information -l Creates a log file Example B-1 nvrambkp -h Hewlett-Packard (R) IPF Non-Volatile Configuration Back-up Utility Version 01.00.00 Copyright (C) Hewlett-Packard. All rights reserved.
NVRAM Configuration Utility Using the NVRAM Backup Utility 88 Appendix B
Index A access panel removing, 36 replacing, 45 antistatic wrist strap, 26 ARP ping, 55 iLO MP access, 55 C chip sparing, 44 communications module specifications, 22 configuring iLO MP access, 51 core electronics complex, 24 D dimensions of server blade, 16 DIMMs installing, 45 load order, 23 removing, 44 slot locations, 44 specifications, 23 E EFI accessing from iLO MP, 61 saving configuration settings, 62 enclosure LAN ports, 63 enclosure information, 26 F fan assembly installing, 42 removing, 38 H hard d
Index specifications, 22 server blade access panel, 36 components, 17 dimensions, 16 LEDs, 18, 19, 77, 78 overview, 16 rear panel connectors, 21 top view, 20 weight, 16 service tools required, 34 static IP address (non-DHCP) configuring, 55 system power LED location, 18 troubleshooting, 78 T tools, 34 troubleshooting LEDs, 77 troubleshooting the operating system, 80 U unit identification (UID) LEDs location, 18 troubleshooting, 77 unpacking, inspecting for damage, 30 W weight of server blade, 16 90
