Installation Guide HP 9000 rp8420 Server Fifth Edition Manufacturing Part Number : A6912-96024-en May 2007 Printed in the U.S.A.
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Contents 1. Introduction Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Backplane. .
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Tables Table 1-1. PCI-X Slot Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1-2. Removable Media Drive Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1-3. Hard Disk Drive Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 2-1. Wheel Kit Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures Figure 1-1. HP 9000 rp8420 server with mounted bezel (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-2. HP 9000 rp8420 server with bezel removed (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-3. HP 9000 rp8420 server with top cover removed (Rear View). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-4. Front Panel LEDs and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 1-5. Internal Disks . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction The HP 9000 rp8420 server is a member of the HP business-critical computing platform family mid-range, mid-volume servers positioned between the HP 9000 rp7420 and HP 9000 Superdome servers.
Introduction Overview Overview The HP 9000 rp8420 servers are 17 U1 high, 16-socket symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) rack-mount, or stand-alone servers that accommodate up to 128GB of memory, PCI-X I/O, and internal peripherals including disks and DVD or tape drives. High-availability features include N+1 hot-swap fans and power, redundant power cords, and hot-plug PCI cards and hard disk drives. Both 900 MHz and 1 GHz processor speeds are available.
Introduction Overview Figure 1-1 • HP 9000 rp8420 server with mounted bezel (Front View) Depth: Defined by cable management constraints to fit into a standard 36-inch deep rack: 25.5 inches from front rack column to PCI connector surface 26.7 inches from front rack column to core I/O card connector surface 30 inches overall package dimension, including 2.7 inches protruding in front of the front rack columns • Width: 17.
Introduction Overview See Figure 1-2 on page 15 for component location. The mass storage section located in the front allows access to removable media drives without removal of the bezel (bezel removed in figure). The mass storage bay accommodates two 5.25-inch removable media drives and up to four 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The front panel display, containing LEDs and the system power switch, is located directly above the hard drive media bays.
Introduction Overview The bulk power supply is partitioned through the use of a sealed metallic enclosure located in the bottom of the server. This enclosure houses the N+1 fully redundant bulk power supplies. These power supplies are installed from the front of the server after removing the front bezel. The power supply is 2.45 X 5.625 X 20.0 inches.
Introduction Overview Figure 1-3 HP 9000 rp8420 server with top cover removed (Rear View) PCI OLR Fans PCI I/O Card Section Core I/O Cards Rear OLR Fans AC Power Receptacles See Figure 1-3 for component locations described below. The PCI-X I/O card section, located in upper rear of server, is accessed by removing the top cover. The PCI-X OLR fan modules are located opposite PCI-X card bulkheads. They are housed in blue plastic carriers.
Introduction Overview Front Panel Front Panel Indicators and Controls The front panel, located on the front of the server, includes the power switch and status LEDs. See Figure 1-4.
Introduction Overview The PCI-X backplane is physically one board but behaves as two independent partitions. SBA 0 and its associated LBAs and eight PCI-X slots form one I/O partition. SBA 1 and its associated LBAs and eight PCI-X slots form the other I/O partition. One I/O partition can be powered down separate from the other I/O partition. Table 1-1 I/O Partition PCI-X Slot Types Slot Devicea 0 8b PCI (33 or 66 MHz) / PCI-X (66 or 133 MHz) 64-bit, 3.
Introduction Overview Internal Disk Devices for the HP 9000 rp8420 server Figure 1-5 shows the location of the internal hard disk drives in a HP 9000 rp8420 server. The internal hard disk drives in slots 0 & 1 (top) connect to cell 0 through the core I/O for cell 0. The internal hard disk drives in slots 2 & 3 (bottom) connect to cell 1 through the core I/O for cell 1.
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2 Installation Inspect shipping containers when the equipment arrives at the site. Check equipment after the packing has been removed. This chapter discusses how to inspect and receive the HP 9000 rp8420 server.
Installation Inspecting the Server Cabinet Inspecting the Server Cabinet NOTE The server will ship in one of three different configurations. The configurations are: • on a pallet installed in a server cabinet • on a pallet for rack mount into an existing cabinet on the customer site • on a pallet with a wheel kit for installation as a stand-alone server HP shipping containers are designed to protect their contents under normal shipping conditions.
Installation Receiving the Server Cabinet Receiving the Server Cabinet This section contains information about unpacking a server installed in a cabinet. WARNING Wear protective glasses while cutting the plastic bands around the shipping container. These bands are under tension. When cut, they can spring back and cause serious eye injury. NOTE Position the pallet, allowing for enough space to roll the cabinet off the pallet before starting. Remove the server cabinet using the following steps: Step 1.
Installation Receiving the Server Cabinet Step 4. Remove the packing materials. CAUTION To reduce any ESD exposure, cut off the plastic wrapping around the cabinet. DO NOT pull it off the cabinet. Step 5. Remove the bolts holding down the ramps and remove the ramps. NOTE Figure 2-2 shows one ramp attached to the pallet on either side of the cabinet with each ramp secured to the pallet using two bolts.
Installation Receiving the Server Cabinet Step 6. Remove the six bolts from the base attaching the rack to the pallet. Figure 2-3 Preparing to Roll Off the Pallet WARNING Use caution when rolling the cabinet off the ramp. A single 4-cell server in the cabinet weighs approximately 400 lb. To avoid a safety hazard, be sure that the leveling feet on the cabinet are raised before you roll the cabinet down the ramp, and any time you roll the cabinet on the casters.
Installation Receiving the Server Cabinet Securing the Cabinet When in position, secure and stabilize the cabinet using the leveling feet at the corners of the base. Follow the instructions in rack documentation to install the anti-tip mechanisms on the bottom front and rear of the rack.
Installation Stand Alone and To Be Racked Systems Stand Alone and To Be Racked Systems Servers shipped as a stand-alone or to be racked configuration must have the core I/O handles and the PCI towel bars attached at system installation. Obtain and install the core I/O handles and PCI towel bars from the accessory kit A6093-04046. The towel bars and handles are the same part. Refer to service note A6093A-11. This is the same accessory kit used for the HP 9000 rp8400 server.
Installation Manual Lifting Manual Lifting Use this procedure only if no HP approved lift is available. This procedure should only be performed by four qualified HP Service Personnel utilizing proper lifting techniques and procedures. System damage can occur through improper removal and re-installation of devices. This task must be performed by trained personnel only.
Installation Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device A lifter designed by the RonI company is available to rack-mount the server. The lifter can raise 400 lb. to a height of five feet. The lifter can be broken down into several components. When completely broken down, no single component weighs more than 25 lb. The ability to break the lifter down makes it easy to transport from the office to the car and then to the customer site.
Installation Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device Step 3. Insert the lifter forks between the cushions. Figure 2-5 Positioning the Lifter to the Pallet Position the lifter forks at these insertion points. Step 4. Carefully roll the lift forward until it is fully positioned against the side of the server.
Installation Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device Step 5. Slowly raise the server off the pallet until it clears the pallet cushions. Figure 2-6 Raising the Server off the Pallet Cushions Step 6. Carefully roll the lifter and server away from the pallet. Do not raise the server any higher than necessary when moving it to the rack. Step 7. Follow the HP J1528A Rack Integration Kit Installation Guide to complete these steps: Chapter 2 • Mounting the server to the slides.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Wheel Kit Installation If the server will be configured stand alone, install the included wheel kit. Compare the packing list with the contents of the wheel kit before beginning the installation.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Installing the Server Wheel Kit Step 1. Cut and remove the polystrap bands securing the server to the pallet. Step 2. Lift the cardboard top from the cardboard tray resting on the pallet. Step 3. Remove the bezel kit carton and top cushions from the pallet. Figure 2-7Server on Shipping Pallet Top Cushions Cardboard Tray Shipping Pallet Bezel Kit Step 4. Unfold bottom cardboard tray.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 5. Remove the lower front cushion only. Do not remove any other cushions until further instructed. Figure 2-8Removal of Cushion from Front Edge of Server Rear Cushion Side Cushion Front Cushion Step 6. Referencing Table 2-1, locate the two front casters. The two front casters are shorter in length than the two rear casters. Each front caster is designed to fit only on one corner of the server. There is a right front caster and a left front caster.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 7. Using two of the eight screws from the plastic pouch, attach one wheel caster to the front of the server. Figure 2-9Attaching a Caster Wheel to the Server Front Caster Step 8. Attach the other front caster to the server using two more screws supplied in the plastic pouch. Step 9. Remove the rear cushion at the rear of the server. Do not remove the remaining cushions. Step 10.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 11. Facing the front of the server, attach the plywood ramp to the edge of the pallet. Note there are two pre-drilled holes in the ramp. Use the two screws taped to the ramp and attach it to the pallet.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 12. Remove the two side cushions from the server and unfold the cardboard tray so that it lays flat on the pallet. Figure 2-11Side Cushion Removal from Server Side Cushion Ramp Step 13. Carefully roll the server off the pallet and down the ramp. Step 14. Obtain the caster covers from the wheel kit.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 15. Insert the slot on the caster cover into the front caster. Secure the caster cover to the server by tightening the captive screw on the cover at the rear of the server. Figure 2-12Securing Each Caster Cover to the Server Captive Screw Caster Covers Rear Casters Front Casters Slot Step 16. Install the front bezel. 38 • Locate and mount the 4 plastic spring clips on front corners of chassis. • Orient the bezel onto the front of the server.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 17. Wheel kit installation is complete after both caster covers are attached to the server and the bezel cover is snapped into place on the front of the server.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Top and Side Cover Removal and Installation NOTE Figure 2-14 It may be necessary to remove existing top and side covers installed on the server to complete a specific customer configuration (install memory, I/O cards, etc.) prior to installing the covers shipped with the wheel kit. If cover removal is not needed, go directly to the sections for installing the top and side cover.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Step 5. Place the cover in a safe location. Figure 2-15 Top Cover Detail Retaining Screw Installing the Top Cover Step 1. Orient the cover on top of the server, with blue reatining screws facing the rear. Step 2. Slide the front cover lip into the front retaining slot using a slow, firm pressure to properly seat the cover. Step 3. Tighten the blue retaining screws securing the cover to the chassis.
Installation Wheel Kit Installation Removing the Side Cover Figure 2-16 Side Cover Detail Retaining Screw Step 1. Connect to ground with a wrist strap. Step 2. At the rear of server, loosen the blue retaining screw securing the cover to the chassis. See Figure 2-16. Step 3. Slide the cover toward the rear of the system and remove from the server. Step 4. Place the cover in a safe location. Installing the Side Cover Step 1. Orient the cover on the side of the server. Step 2.
Installation Power Distribution Unit Power Distribution Unit The server may ship with a power distribution unit (PDU). There are two 60A PDUs available for the HP 9000 rp8420 server. Each PDU is mounted horizontally between the rear columns of the server cabinet. The 60A PDUs are delivered with an IEC-309 60A plug. The 60A NEMA1 PDU has four 20A circuit breakers and is constructed for North American use.
Installation Installing Accessories Installing Accessories The following options can be installed in the HP 9000 rp8420 server: • additional hard disk drive storage • additional removable media device storage • PCI and PCI-X I/O cards Installing Add-On Products This section provides information on additional products ordered after installation and any dependencies for these add-on products.
Installation Installing Accessories Hard Disk Drive Installation The disk drives are located in the front of the chassis. The hard disk drives are hot-plug drives. Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the HP 9000 rp8420 server. CAUTION Step 1. Be sure the front locking latch is open, then position the disk drive in the chassis. Step 2.
Installation Installing Accessories Table 2-2 HP 9000 rp8420 server I/O Cards (Continued) Part Number Card Description Number of Cards Supported (B-Bootable) A4926A Gigabit Ethernet (1000B-SX) 16 A4929A Gigabit Ethernet (1000B-T) 16 A5483A ATM 622 (MMF connector) 16 A5515A ATM 155 (UTP5 connector) 16 A6847A Next Generation 1000B-SX 16a A6825A Next Generation 1000B-T 16a A6826A PCI-X Dual Channel 2 GB Fibre Channel HBA 16b A5149A Ultra2 SCSI 16 A5150A 2-port Ultra2 SCSI 16 A5
Installation Installing Accessories Table 2-2 HP 9000 rp8420 server I/O Cards (Continued) Part Number Card Description Number of Cards Supported (B-Bootable) A7173A 2 port U320 SCSI 16B A9782A PCI-X 1000B-T GB FC GigE-SX 16B A9784A PCI-X 1000B-T GigE/2 G FC combo 16B A9890A SmartArray 6402 2-channel RAID 12 A9891A SmartArray 6404 4-channel RAID 12 AB286A PCI-X 2 port 4X InfiniBand HCA (HPC) 2 AB287A 10G Ethernet 2 AB290A U320 SCSI/GigE Combo Card 16B AB378A 1-port 4Gb FC card
Installation Installing Accessories PCI I/O Card Installation HP 9000 rp8420 servers implement manual retention latch (MRL) hardware for use in online add or replacement (OLAR) operations. If an MRL is left open while the server is booting, HP-UX can incorrectly cache PCI slot power status causing OLAR operations to fail. To prevent this situation, ensure all the MRLs are closed before booting the server.
Installation Installing Accessories CAUTION Working out of sequence or not completing the actions within each step could cause the system to crash. Do not press the attention button until the latch is locked. Step 6. Press the attention button. The green power LED will start to blink. Figure 2-18 PCI I/O Slot Details Manual Release Latch Closed Manual Release Latch Open Attention Button Power LED (Green) Attention LED (Yellow) Step 7.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Cabling and Power Up After the system has been unpacked and moved into position, it must be connected to a source of AC power. The AC power must be checked for the proper voltage before the system is powered up. This chapter describes these activities. Voltage Check This section provides voltage check information for use on the customer site. The emphasis is on measuring the voltages at the power cord plug end specified as an IEC-320 C19 type plug.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Voltage Range Verification of Receptacle This measures the voltage between L1 and L2, L1 to ground, and L2 to ground. Three separate measurements are performed during this procedure. See Figure 2-19 for voltage reference points when performing the following measurements.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Safety Ground Verification (Single Power Source) This procedure measures the voltage level between A0 and A1. The voltage level between B0 and B1 will also be verified. All measurements will be taken between ground pins. See Figure 2-20 for ground reference points when performing these measurements. Figure 2-20 Safety Ground Reference Check—Single Power Source Step 1 V GND L1 GND L2 L1 L2 A1 A0 Step 2 V GND L1 GND L2 B0 L1 L2 B1 Step 1.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Safety Ground Verification (Dual Power Source) This procedure measures the voltage level between A0 and A1, between B0 and B1, between A0 and B0, and between A1 and B1. All measurements will be taken between ground pins. See Figure 2-21 for ground reference points when performing these measurements. Figure 2-21 Safety Ground Reference Check—Dual Power Source Step 1 V GND GND L1 L1 L2 A0 L2 A1 Step 2 Step 3 V V Step 4 V GND L1 GND L2 B0 L1 L2 B1 Step 1.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Voltage Check (Additional Procedure) The voltage check ensures that all phases (and neutral, for international systems) are connected correctly to the cabinet and that the AC input voltage is within limits. Perform this procedure if the previous voltage check procedure did not yield the expected results as previously outlined. NOTE If a UPS is used, refer to applicable UPS documentation for information on connecting the server and checking the UPS output voltage.
Installation Cabling and Power Up WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Risk of shock hazard while testing primary power. Use properly insulated probes. Be sure to replace access cover when finished testing primary power. Step 10. Set the server power to ON. Step 11. Check that the indicator light on each power supply is lit. Connecting AC Input Power The server can receive AC input from two different AC power sources.
Installation Cabling and Power Up IMPORTANT When running the server with a single power source, you must use A0 and A1. Selecting redundant power requires all four power cords connected to A0-A1-B0-B1.
Installation Cabling and Power Up For information on how input power cords supply power to each BPS, see Figure 2-24. Figure 2-24 Distribution of Input Power for Each BPS BPS 5 BPS 4 BPS 3 B1 A1 Power Source B BPS 2 BPS 1 B0 BPS 0 A0 Power Source A WARNING Voltage is present at various locations within the server whenever a power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Installation Cabling and Power Up IMPORTANT The minimum supported N+1 BPS configuration for one cell board must have BPS slots 0, 1, and 3 populated. When selecting a single power source, the power cords are connected into A0 and A1. Table 2-4 BPS to Cell Board Configuration to Achieve N+1 Number of Cell Boards Installed in the Server Number of Operational BPS Installed to Achieve N+1 Functionality 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 NOTE Label the AC power cords during the installation.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Installing the Line Cord Anchor (rack mounted servers) The line cord anchor is attached to the rear of the server when rack mounted. It provides a method to secure the line cords to the server, preventing accidental removal of the cords from the server. Four Cell Server Installation (rp8400, rp8420, rp8440, rx8620, rx8640) There are holes pre-drilled, and captive nuts pre-installed in the server chassis. To install the line cord anchor: 1.
Installation Cabling and Power Up 4. Use the supplied Velcro straps to attach the cords to the anchor. See Figure 2-26, “Line Cord Anchor and Velcro Straps,” Figure 2-26 Line Cord Anchor and Velcro Straps Velcro Straps MP Core I/O Connections Each HP 9000 rp8420 server has at least one core I/O card installed. Each core I/O card has a management processor (MP).
Installation Cabling and Power Up Local console port—A local serial port for connection to a terminal. The port is located at the bottom of the core I/O card when the card is installed in the server chassis. Internal connections for the core I/O board include the following: • Three single-ended (SE) internal SCSI buses for internal devices. These buses are routed to the system board where they are cabled to a mass storage backplane. Setting Up the CE Tool (PC) The CE Tool is usually a laptop.
Installation Cabling and Power Up If the CE Tool is a laptop using Reflection 1, check or change these communications settings using the following procedure: 1. From the Reflection 1 Main screen, pull down the Connection menu and select Connection Setup. 2. Select Serial Port. 3. Select Com1. 4. Check the settings and change, if required. Go to More Settings to set Xon/Xoff. Click OK to close the More Settings window. 5. Click OK to close the Connection Setup window. 6.
Installation Cabling and Power Up 1. Connect one end of a null modem cable (9-pin to 9-pin) (Part Number 5182-4794) to the Local RS-232 port on the core I/O card (the DB9 connector located at the bottom of the core I/O card).
Installation Cabling and Power Up 1. Apply power to the server cabinet. Apply power to any other server cabinets that were shipped to the customer site. On the front of the server, a solid green Standby Power, and a solid green MP Present light will illuminate after about 30 seconds. Figure 2-28 Front Panel Display RUN Attention Fault Remote MP Present Standby Power Power Power Switch 2. Check the BPS LED for each BPS. See Figure 2-29 on page 65 for the LED location.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Figure 2-29 BPS LED Location BPS LED Location 3. Log in to the MP: a. Enter Admin at the login prompt. (This term is case-sensitive.) It takes a few moments for the MP prompt to appear. If it does not, be sure the laptop serial device settings are correct: 8 bits, no parity, 9600 baud, and None for both Receive and Transmit. Then, try again. b. Enter Admin at the password prompt. (This term is case-sensitive.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Figure 2-30 MP Main Menu Configuring LAN Information for the MP This section describes how to set and verify the server MP LAN port information. LAN information includes the MP network name, the MP IP address, the subnet mask, and gateway address. This information is provided by the customer. To set the MP LAN IP address: 1. At the MP Main Menu prompt (MP>), enter cm. From the MP Command Menu prompt (MP:CM>), enter lc (for LAN configuration).
Installation Cabling and Power Up Enter lc and press the Return key. The following screen is displayed: Figure 2-31 NOTE The lc Command Screen The value in the “IP address” field has been set at the factory. Obtain the LAN IP address from the customer. 2. At the prompt, Do you want to modify the configuration for the customer LAN?, enter y. The current IP address is shown; then the following prompt is displayed: Do you want to modify it? (Y/[N]) 3. Enter y. 4. Enter the new IP address.
Installation Cabling and Power Up 10. A screen similar to the following will display allowing verification of the settings: Figure 2-32 The ls Command Screen To return to the MP main menu, enter ma. To exit the MP, enter x at the MP main menu. Accessing the Management Processor through a Web Browser Web browser access is an embedded feature of the MP. The Web browser allows access to the server through the LAN port on the core I/O card. MP configuration must be done from an ASCII console.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Step 4. Type SA at the MP:CM> prompt to display and set MP remote access. Figure 2-33 Example sa Command Step 5. Launch a Web browser on the same subnet using the IP address for the MP LAN port.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Step 6. Click on the Zoom In/Out tab to generate a full screen MP window. Step 7. Select the emulation type you want to use. Step 8. Login to the MP when the login window appears. Access to the MP via a Web browser is now possible. Verifying Presence of the Cell Boards To perform this activity, either connect to the MP over the customer console or connect the CE Tool (laptop) to the RS-232 Local port on the MP.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Selecting the Grid A only option directs the MP utilities to sense locations A0 and A1 for active power. Selecting the Grid B only option directs the MP utilities to sense locations B0 and B1 for active power. Selecting the Grids A & B option directs the MP utilities to sense active power at locations A0-A1-B0-B1. Step 1. At the MP prompt, enter cm. This will display the Command Menu and allow for viewing and configuring various utilities controlled by the MP. Step 2.
Installation Cabling and Power Up 2. From the MP Main Menu, select the VFP command with the s option. • A window showing activity for a single partition. To display activity for each partition as it powers up: 1. Open a separate Reflection window and connect to the MP. 2. Select the VFP command and select the desired partition to view. There should be no activity on the screen at this point in the installation process. NOTE More than one window cannot be opened using a serial display device.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Selecting a Boot Partition Using the Management Processor At this point in the installation process, the hardware is set up, the MP is connected to the LAN, the AC and DC power have been turned on, and the self test is completed. Now the configuration can be verified. After the DC power on and the self test is complete, use the MP to select a boot partition. 1. From the MP Main Menu, enter cm. 2. From the MP Command Menu, enter bo. 3. Select the partition to boot.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Internally, iCOD systems physically have more CPUs, called iCOD CPUs, than the number of CPUs actually purchased. These iCOD CPUs reside in the purchased system, but they belong to HP and therefore are HP assets. A nominal “Right-To-Access Fee” is paid to HP for each iCOD processor in the system. At any time, any number of iCOD CPUs can be “activated.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Using the Checklist The following checklist is an installation aid and should be used only after you have installed several systems using the detailed procedures described in the body of this manual.
Installation Cabling and Power Up Table 2-5 Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist (Continued) (Continued) PROCEDURE IN-PROCESS COMPLETED Remove and dispose of packaging material Move cabinet(s) and equipment to computer room Move cabinets into final position Position cabinets next to each other (approximately 1/2 inch) Adjust leveling feet Install anti-tip plates Inspect cables for proper installation Set up CE tool and connect to Remote RS-232 port on MP Apply power to cabinet (Housekeeping) Chec
Installation Cabling and Power Up Table 2-5 Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist (Continued) (Continued) PROCEDURE IN-PROCESS COMPLETED Select PCI card slot Install PCI card Verify installation Route cables using the cable management arm Install other peripherals (if required) Perform visual inspection and complete installation Set up network services (if required) Enable iCOD (if available) Final inspection of circuit boards Final inspection of cabling Area cleaned and debris and packing materia
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Index A AC power input, 55 voltage check, 54 AC power inputs A0, 55 A1, 55 B0, 55 B1, 55 ASIC, 12 B backplane, 17 system, 18 bandwidth, 17 booting HP-UX, 73 BPS (Bulk Power Supply), 63 Bulk Power Supplies BPS, 57 C cell board, 57, 71 overview, 17 verifying presence, 69 cell controller, 12 checklist installation, 75 cm (Command Menu) command, 70 co (Console) command, 72 command cm (Command Menu), 70 co (Console), 72 CTRL-B, 72 di (Display), 73 du (display MP bus topology), 70 lc (LAN configuration), 66 ls (L
Index I/O subsystem, 17 system backplane, 17 P password MP, 64 PCI, 12 PDC Processor Dependent Code, 72 PDH, 17 power applying cabinet, 71 cabinet switch, 72 housekeeping, 62, 71 plugs, 12 requirement, 12 sources, 55 power supplies, 12 processor service, 12 Processor Dependent Code PDC, 72 processors, 12 pwrgrd (Power Grid) command, 71 R Reflection 1, 61, 71 ropes, 17 S SBA, 17 serial display device connecting, 60, 61 recommended windows, 71 setting parameters, 60 server features, 12 front panel, 17 front v
