HP Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2 & BL890c i2 Server Blade User Service Guide Abstract This document contains specific information that is intended for users of this HP product.
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Contents 1 Overview..................................................................................................8 Server blade overview...............................................................................................................8 Server blade components..........................................................................................................9 2 Site preparation.......................................................................................
Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell...................................................................................34 Booting HP-UX in single-user mode.......................................................................................34 Booting HP-UX in LVM-maintenance mode.............................................................................34 Shutting down HP-UX..........................................................................................................
Warranty registration................................................................................................79 Support.......................................................................................................................80 Blade link and system information parameters...................................................................80 Operating System Licenses.............................................................................................81 HP-UX.......................
Removing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 configurations...................................110 Replacing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 configurations...................................111 Blade Link for BL860c i2 configurations..............................................................................112 Server blade........................................................................................................................113 Access panel..................................
Set Boot Next Value.........................................................................................................148 Set Time Out Value..........................................................................................................148 Reset System....................................................................................................................149 iLO 3 MP....................................................................................................................
1 Overview The HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade is a dense, low-cost, Intel® Itanium® processor server blade. Using a Blade Link hardware assembly, multiple BL860c i2 Server Blades can be conjoined to create dual-blade, four socket and quad-blade, eight socket variants.
Server blade components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CPU0 CPU0 power connector Mezzanine connector 1 (type 1) Mezzanine connector 2 (type 1 or 2) System board thumbscrew Battery (CR2032) System board thumbscrew 8 9 10 11 12 13 ICH mezzanine connector Mezzanine connector 3 (type 1 or 2) CPU1 power connector CPU1 SAS backplane Pull tab NOTE: The iLO 3 password is located on the pull tab.
2 Site preparation The HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade does not have cooling or power systems. Cooling and power is provided by the c-Class enclosure. IMPORTANT: To avoid hardware damage, allow the thermal mass of the product to equalize to the temperature and humidity of the installation facility after removing the shipping materials.
Operating 20% to 80% Non-operating 5% to 95% 1 2 All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. Upper operating limit is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) or 70 Kpa/10.1 psia. Upper non-operating limit is 9,144 m (30,000 ft) or 30.3 KPa/4.4 psia. Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F).
Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist (continued) Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. 8. Is a network line available? 9. Is a telephone line available? 10. Are customer-supplied peripheral cables and LAN cables available and of the proper type? 11. Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced? 12. Is floor tile underside shiny or painted? If painted, judge the need for particulate test. Comment or Date Power and Lighting Number Area or Condition 13.
Table 4 Site Inspection Checklist (continued) Check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date. Number Area or Condition 31. Are cabinets available for tape and disc media? 32. Is shelving available for documentation? Comment or Date Yes No Training Number Area or Condition 33. Are personnel enrolled in the System Administrator’s Course? 34. Is on-site training required? Power subsystem The power subsystem is located on the system board.
Verifying site preparation Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server blade installation, and includes the following tasks: • Gather LAN information. Determine the two IP addresses for the iLO 3 MP LAN and the server blade LAN. • Establish a method to connect to the server blade console. For more information on console connection methods, see “Using iLO 3” (page 25) for more information. • Verify electrical requirements.
3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure Installation sequence and checklist Step Description Completed 1 Perform site preparation (see “Site preparation” (page 10)for more information). 2 Unpack and inspect the server shipping container and then inventory the contents using the packing slip. 3 Install additional components shipped with the server. 4 Install and power on the server blade. 5 Configure iLO 3 MP access. 6 Access iLO 3 MP. 7 Access UEFI from iLO 3 MP.
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks. Removing a c7000 device bay divider 16 1. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it. 2. Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall, and then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise).
3. Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three tabs from the divider wall, and then remove it from the enclosure. Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider 1. Slide the locking tab down.
2. Remove the mini-divider or divider: • c3000 mini-divider: Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the divider drops out of the enclosure. • a. b. c. d. c3000 divider Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it stops. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall. Rotate the divider clockwise. Remove the divider from the enclosure.
Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure • HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals.
Server blade signal c7000 interconnect bay c3000 interconnect bay Mezzanine 2 5 and 6 3 and 4 7 and 8 3 and 4 5 and 6 3 and 4 7 and 8 3 and 4 Mezzanine 3 Interconnect bay labels For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide for your product on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
3. Install the server blade. The server blade should come up to standby power. The server blade is at standby power if the blade power LED is amber. Server blade power states The server blade has three power states: standby power, full power, and off. Install the server blade into the enclosure to achieve the standby power state. Server blades are set to power on to standby power when installed in a server blade enclosure. Verify the power state by viewing the LEDs on the front panel, and using Table 5.
Table 5 Power States Power States Server Blade Installed in Enclosure? Front Panel Power Button Activated? Standby Power Applied? DC Power Applied? Standby power Yes No Yes No Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes Off No No No No Powering on the server blade Use one of the following methods to power on the server blade: NOTE: To power on blades in a conjoined configuration, only power on the Monarch blade. • Use a virtual power button selection through iLO 3.
NOTE: Before installing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2, make sure the following statements are true: • All blades have the same CPU SKUs • All blades have the same hardware revision (only use BL860c i2, BL870c i2, or BL890c i2 Server Blades) • All blades have CPU0 installed • All blades have the same firmware revision set • All blades follow the memory loading rules for your configuration, see “DIMMs” (page 49) • The enclosure OA firmware is compatible with the blade firmware • The M
Class BL4 1 Number of Blade Link conjoined part number blades Supported enclosures Blade location rules Partner blade support? Partner blade half-height bay number / Server blade full-height bay number AD399-67011 2 (BL870c i2) c3000 only Bays 2&3 with No Monarch blade in even bay using full-height numbering.
12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3 Operations Guide. 13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the conjoined set. 14. Still in the iLO 3 Command Menu, power on the Monarch blade with the PC -on -nc command. Powering on the Monarch blade will power the entire conjoined system on. 15. Boot the Monarch blade. Booting the Monarch blade boots the entire conjoined system.
Using iLO 3, you can: • Remotely power on, power off, or reboot the host server. • Send alerts from iLO 3 regardless of the state of the host server. • Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 3 interface. For more information about iLO 3 basic features, see the iLO 3 documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO 3 MP UEFI is an architecture that provides an interface between the server blade OS and the server blade firmware.
UEFI Front Page If you are at the UEFI shell prompt, enter exit to get to the UEFI Front Page. To view boot options, or launch a specific boot option, press B or b to launch the Boot Manager.
To configure specific devices, press D or d to launch the Device Manager. This is an advanced feature and should only be performed when directed. To perform maintenance on the system such as adding, deleting, or reordering boot options, press M or m to launch the Boot Maintenance Manager. To perform more advanced operations, press S or s to launch the UEFI Shell. To view the iLO 3 LAN configuration, press I or i to launch the iLO 3 Setup Tool.
Operating system is loaded onto the server blade If the OS is loaded on your server blade, normally UEFI will automatically boot to the OS. If the UEFI Front Page is loaded, press ENTER to start auto boot, or B or b to select a specific boot option for your OS. • Use your standard OS logon procedures, or see your OS documentation to log on to your OS. Operating system is not loaded onto the server blade There are two options on how to load the OS if it is not loaded onto your server blade.
4 Operating system procedures Operating systems supported on the server blade • HP-UX 11i v3 HWE 1003 • HP OpenVMS v8.4 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium Edition R2 Installing the operating system onto the server blade The following procedures describe generalized operating system installation. For more details, see the operating system documentation. Installing the OS from an external USB DVD device or tape device NOTE: Tapeboot requires BL8x0c i2 system firmware bundle 26.
5. Locate the device you want to boot from. a. For USB DVD, locate the device: i. Use the map command to list all device names from the UEFI Shell prompt. The map command displays the following: fs2:\> map Device mapping table fs6 :Removable CDRom - Alias cd66d0a blk6 PcieRoot(0x30304352)/Pci(0x1D,0x7)/USB(0x3,0x0)/CDROM(0x0) From the list generated by the map command, locate the device name (in this example, fs6) NOTE: Your DVD drive might not be named fs6.
For more information regarding loading the OS with vMedia, see the vMedia Chapter of the HP Integrity Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Operations Guide. NOTE: After the OS is loaded, make sure to save your nonvolatile memory settings to preserve boot entries in case of blade failure. Configuring system boot options • Boot Manager Contains the list of boot options available. Ordinarily the boot options list includes the UEFI Internal Shell and one or more operating system loaders.
1. Access the UEFI Shell environment. a. Log in to iLO 3 for Integrity and enter CO to access the system console. When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the UEFI Front Page. If you are at another UEFI menu, then choose the Exit option or press X or x to exit the menu. Exit until you return to the screen that lists the keys that can be pressed to launch various Managers. b. 2. Press S or s to launch the UEFI shell.
7. 8. Exit the console and iLO 3 MP interfaces. Press Ctrl–B to exit the system console and return to the MP Main Menu. To exit the MP Main Menu, press X or x. Booting HP-UX from the UEFI Shell 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Access the UEFI Shell. From the UEFI Front Page, press S or s to launch the UEFI shell. Use the map command to list the file systems (fs0, fs1, and so on) that are known and have been mapped. To select a file system to use, enter its mapped name followed by a colon (:).
2. Issue the shutdown command with the appropriate command-line options. The command-line options you specify determines the way in which HP-UX shuts down and whether the server is rebooted. Use the following list to choose an HP-UX shutdown option for your server: • Shut down HP-UX and halt (power off) the server using the shutdown -h command. Reboot a halted server by powering on the server using the PC command at the iLO 3 MP Command menu.
Booting OpenVMS To boot OpenVMS, use either of the following procedures: • “Booting OpenVMS from the UEFI Boot Manager” (page 36) • “Booting HP OpenVMS from the UEFI Shell” (page 36) Booting OpenVMS from the UEFI Boot Manager 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the UEFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list to boot OpenVMS using the chosen boot option. Access the UEFI Boot Manager menu for the server on which you want to boot OpenVMS.
%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #5 has joined the active set. %SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #9 has joined the active set. %SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #1 has joined the active set. %SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #11 has joined the active set. %SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #13 has joined the active set. %STDRV-I-STARTUP, OpenVMS startup begun at 11-AUG-2010 06:15:29.21 6. 7. Exit the console and iLO 3 MP interfaces. Press Ctrl–B to exit the system console and return to the MP Main Menu. To exit the MP Main Menu, press X or x. Shutting Down OpenVMS 1.
1. Access the UEFI Shell environment. a. Log on to iLO 3 for Integrity and enter CO to access the system console. When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the UEFI Front Page. If you are at another UEFI menu, then choose the Exit option or press X or x to exit the menu. Exit until you return to the screen that lists the keys that can be pressed to launch various Managers. b. 2. Press S or s to launch the UEFI shell.
Booting the Microsoft Windows operating system Use UEFI Boot Manager menu to choose the appropriate Windows item from the boot options list. See “Shutting down Microsoft Windows” (page 39) for more information on shutting down the Windows operating system. 1. From the UEFI Boot Manager choose an item from the boot options list to boot Windows 2. Access the UEFI Boot Manager menu for the server on which you want to boot Windows. 3. Log into the iLO 3 MP and enter CO to choose the system console. 4.
You can use this method when using a graphical interface to the server. • Issue the shutdown command from the Windows command line. You can issue this command from a command prompt through the Special Administration Console or from any other command line. The Windows shutdown command includes the following options: /s Shuts down and halts (power off) the server. This is the equivalent of Start—>Shut Down, Shut down. To power on the server, use the iLO 3 MP PC command.
5 Optional components If your server blade has no additional components to install, go to “Installing and powering on the server blade” (page 15). Partner blades The following partner blades are supported: • Ultrium 448c Tape Blade • SB920c Tape Blade • SB1760c Tape Blade • SB3000c Tape Blade • SB40c Storage Blade • D2200sb Storage Blade • IMPORTANT: In c7000 enclosures, partner blades are supported with BL860c i4 servers and BL870c i4 servers with BL2E blade links.
Hot-plug SAS disk drives The server blade supports up to two hot-plug SAS drives. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with either a component or a blank. IMPORTANT: The disk drive does not seat properly when 180° out of alignment. Verify the orientation before insertion. NOTE: For a list of supported disk drives for the server blade, see: “Server blade components list” (page 108).
4. Close the lever to lock the drive into place. Installing internal components Removing the access panel 1. 2. 3. Lift the access panel latch. Slide the access panel backwards approximately 2 cm (0.75 in). Remove the access panel by lifting it straight up and off the server blade. After the access panel is off, you can do the following: • Add an additional processor (“Processor and heatsink module”). • Add additional memory DIMMs (“DIMMs”). • Add additional mezzanine cards (“Mezzanine cards”).
Processor and heatsink module Processor load order Observe the following guidelines when installing additional processors: • In a BL860c i2, CPU0 is installed before CPU1. • In a BL870c i2 or BL890c i2, each blade must have CPU0 installed. • When adding additional CPUs in a conjoined configuration: ◦ Load both CPU0 and CPU1 in the Monarch blade first ◦ Load additional CPUs in sequence, from lowest slot-numbered blade to highest. CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile.
2. Transfer the duplicate part/serial numbers label from the processor module to the processor heatsink. a. Remove the duplicate tear-away label that lists the part and serial numbers from the processor module. b. Place the label on the top of the heatsink. 3. Install the processor over the load posts. NOTE: Ensure pin 1, indicated on the empty socket with an embossed triangle, matches the pin 1 marker on the processor module, the chamfered corner of its attached voltage regulator heatsink. 4.
CAUTION: During installation, after removing the protective cover from the heatsink: • Do not touch or come into contact with the thermal interface material. • Immediately install the heatsink. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the server blade and processor, ensure the processor heatsink locking handle is fully back against the stops, rotated about 120° back. Also verify that the plastic tabs on the processor heatsink are pulled fully out before installation. 5. Install the heatsink over the load posts.
CAUTION: To prevent thermal instability and damage to the server blade, do not separate the processor module from the processor's heatsink after they have been coupled.
6. Secure the heatsink to the processor a. Slide both plastic locking tabs into place. (See callout 1 in the following figure). b. Grasp and rotate the latch downward. (See callout 2 in the following figure.) WARNING! The heatsink locking lever can constitute a pinch hazard, keep your hands on top of the lever during installation to avoid personal injury. NOTE: Positive engagement clicking should occur during mating of the processor heat sink and processor module onto the socket to ensure proper seating.
IMPORTANT: If you are adding an additional processor to your server blade, the DIMMs in the server blade must be reconfigured to support both CPUs. For more information, see “DIMM pair load order” (page 49). DIMMs DIMM installation guidelines Observe the following guidelines when installing additional memory: • In a BL860c i2 Server Blade, memory is loaded in pairs. • In a BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 Server Blade, memory is loaded in quads that alternate between blades.
Table 6 DIMM pair load order (continued) CPU0 CPU1 2nd — — 1A 7A 3rd 9B 10B — — 4th — — 6B 10B 5th 1C 6C — — 6th — — 3C 9C 7th 7D 12D — — 8th — — 4D 12D 9th 2E 5E — — 10th — — 2E 8E 11th 8F 11F — — 12th — — 5F 11F DIMM quad load order rules Table 7 DIMM quad load order CPU0 Both CPUs loaded CPU1 1st 3A 4A 9B 10B — — — — 2nd — — — — 1A 7A 6B 10B 3rd 1C 6C 7D 12D — — — — 4th — — — — 3C 9C 4D 12D 5th 2E 5E 8F 1
NOTE: 3. The server blade ships with at least two DIMMs installed in slots 3A and 4A. Ensure the DIMM slot latches are open. CAUTION: Use only HP low profile DIMMs. DIMMs from other sources might adversely affect data integrity. DIMMs do not seat fully if turned the wrong way. DIMMs in a pair or quad must be identical.
4. Insert a DIMM in a slot and push down firmly until the latches click shut. Mezzanine cards Optional mezzanine cards enable additional network connectivity and provide Fibre Channel support. For mezzanine card locations, see “Server blade components” (page 9). Optional mezzanine cards are classified as Type I mezzanine cards and Type II mezzanine cards. The card type determines where it can be installed in the server blade: • Install Type I mezzanine cards on any mezzanine connector.
4. 5. Align the mezzanine connector on the option card with the mezzanine connector on the system board. Press down on the connector to seat the card. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server blade, apply pressure over the mezzanine connector when installing the mezzanine card. Do not apply pressure to the edges of the card.
1 2 BBWC battery Battery mounting bracket 3 4 11.5 inch (29.2 cm) battery cable 512 cache module 5 6 P700m controller board Mezzanine card blank IMPORTANT: This product uses the 452348-B21 battery kit, also called the HP SA P-Series Low Profile Battery. Do not order or use the 383280-B21 battery kit option. Battery mounting bracket parts The BBWC battery mounts on a black metal battery mounting bracket installed inside the server blade. The mounting bracket clips onto a mezzanine card in slot 1.
1 2 Mezzanine foot Mezzanine post loop 3 Battery restraining clips 4 C-hook Installing the Controller Board When used with the MSA2000sa G2 storage array (and therefore without the optional battery kit) this card is supported in slots 1, 2, and 3 on the Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades.
1 Slot 3 2 Slot 1 NOTE: When a mixed configuration of BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 blade(s) and other c-Class server blades are in the same enclosure, the preferred location for the P700m cards is slot 3. If you are unable to use mezzanine slot 3, you will have to remove the mezzanine card in slot 2, BBWC battery, and battery mounting bracket to gain access to the cache module.
NOTE: If the P700m controller is in mezzanine 1, route the battery cable back over the card and under the DIMM latches, doubling back towards slot 3, sliding the cable under the inner mezzanine post for slot 3. 8. 9. Replace the battery mounting bracket. If the battery mounting bracket and BBWC were previously installed: a. Replace the battery mounting bracket (“Replacing the battery mounting bracket”). b.
NOTE: If you are installing the p700m into slot 1, slide the bracket loop over the mezzanine 2 post that sticks up through the notch in the edge of the mezzanine card or mezzanine card blank. 6. 7. Press the bracket thumbscrew clip over the thumbscrew closest to the mezzanine post. Push the remaining bracket foot over the other edge of the mezzanine card or mezzanine card blank. CAUTION: Push only enough to anchor the bracket, keeping the bracket level.
5. If it is not already connected, plug the battery cable cache module plug into the cache module battery connector. Push the battery cable's plug into the battery connector until it snaps into place. NOTE: down. 6. 7. If you had to remove the cache module, reinstall it (“Replacing the 512MB cache module”). With the battery cable plug label (contoured side) up line up the plug's thin edges with the thin slits on the sides of the battery. NOTE: 8. 9.
Removing upgrade components Removing the 512MB cache module CAUTION: Only remove/replace the cache module when it is installed in the blade, so as not to bend the controller board. 1. If you are also going to be removing the BBWC battery: a. Back up all data. b. Close all applications 2. power off the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure (“Preparing the server blade for servicing”). 3. Remove the access panel (“Access panel” (page 113)). 4.
4. 5. 6. Remove any mezzanine card installed in slot 2 (“Mezzanine cards” (page 123)). If installed, remove the BBWC battery (“Removing the BBWC battery”). Remove the battery mounting bracket Removing the BBWC battery CAUTION: If you must remove the cache module to transfer data, the battery must remain connected so that the data is preserved.
8. Push the battery plug out of the battery connector. HP Smart Array P711m Controller The HP Smart Array P711mis a PCIe card supporting direct attach and shared SAS Storage. This card is supported in slots 1, 2, and 3 on the Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades. NOTE: When a mixed configuration of BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades and other c-Class server blades is in the same enclosure, the preferred location for the P711m cards is slot 3.
1 2 Mezzanine foot Mezzanine post loop 3 Cable restraining clips 4 C-hook Installing the Supercap mounting bracket 1. 2. 3. 4. Power off the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure (“Preparing the server blade for servicing”). Remove the access panel (“Access panel” (page 113)). Remove the DIMM baffle (“DIMM baffle” (page 115)) Temporarily remove any mezzanine card installed in slot 2 (“Mezzanine cards” (page 123)).
8. Replace any mezzanine cards that you had to remove from mezzanine slot 2 (“Mezzanine cards” (page 123)). Installing the P711m controller board This card is supported in slots 1, 2, and 3 on the Integrity BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades. 1 Slot 1 2 Slot 2 3 Slot 3 NOTE: When a mixed configuration of BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades and other c-Class server blades are in the same enclosure, the preferred location for the P711m cards is slot 3.
NOTE: The mounting bracket is installed either on top of a mezzanine card in slot 1, or the mezzanine blank in slot 1, depending upon the customer's configuration. If no card is used in slot 1, the mezzanine card blank must be installed for the bracket to clip onto. NOTE: The Supercap Pack includes two plastic tabs that must be removed for proper fit in the BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades.
Upgrading a conjoined configuration This section contains information required to complete an upgrade of a BL860c i2, BL870c i2, or BL890c i2 server blade. This document expands on the information provided in the Read This First document which is included in the upgrade kit. Procedure summary 1. 2. 3. 4. Existing server blade check — The existing server blades that will be upgraded are checked and their firmware level is updated to the minimum level if necessary.
Before getting started IMPORTANT: • Do not install or use the upgrade Blade Link until explicitly called for in the upgrade procedure. For more information, see “Blade link and system information parameters” (page 80). • The server blade firmware may need to be updated on the existing server blades as part of the upgrade process, see “Determining your current firmware revisions” (page 68) for more information.
IMPORTANT: The Operating System may need to be reinstalled on the upgraded server. This will be explained later. IMPORTANT: If you will be using HP-UX, review the HP-UX errata documentation that is listed at the following url: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02111059/c02111059.pdf Minimum firmware versions A minimum set of firmware is required for the blades and blade enclosures involved in the upgrade.
X: Exit Connection [ilo002264fee2de] hpiLO-> cm (Use Ctrl-B to return to MP main menu.) [ilo002264fee2de] CM:hpiLO-> sr SYSREV Revisions Active Pending Bay 5 Bay 6 --------------------------------------------------------iLO FW : 01.41.01 01.41.01 01.41.01 System FW : 01.80 01.80 01.80 MHW FPGA : 02.00 02.00 02.00 Power Mon FW : 03.04 03.04 03.04 Front Panel HW : 04.00 04.00 04.00 PRS HW : 02.07 02.07 02.07 IOH HW : 02.02 02.02 02.02 4.
Product Name : Part Number : Spare Part No.: Serial Number : UUID : Manufacturer : Firmware Ver. : Hw Board Type : Hw Version : 70 Optional components BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator 412142-B21 414055-001 O985MP8457 09O985MP8457 HP 3.
VCM Use one of the following methods to determine the current VCM firmware version: • OA GUI — Select the Interconnect Bay 1 device and then select the Information tab. Under Information there is a Firmware Version line which indicates the current VC FW version installed on the primary VC interconnect module.
• VC Support Utility — Launch VC Support Utility – Interactive and enter version. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility Version 1.6.0 (Build 95) Build Date: Oct 13 2010 07:03:49 Copyright (C) 2007-2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
processor of each blade (by enclosure bay number) can be chosen individually and the information displayed will include the information needed for comparison. For more information, see “Processor and heatsink module” (page 44), and “ CPU and heatsink module” (page 118). DIMM matching and loading rules The rules regarding DIMM load order change, especially when upgrading from a BL860c i2 to either a BL870c i2 or BL890c i2.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If a VC configuration is used and the upgrade requires moving to a new enclosure, then setup the target VC server profile on the new enclosure now using the VCM domain and the designated Monarch Server VC profile on the current system for guidance. Refer to “Possible changes due to VC profile mapping on the upgraded server blade” (page 82) for important information before starting this.
c. Place the product number portion from the Field Upgrade Only label on top of the old product number and barcode on the label carrier card from the Monarch Server. IMPORTANT: d. Do not cover the serial number on the label carrier card. Remove the position information label (the left hand label in the above picture) from the front of the upgrade Blade Link bezel. Temporarily remove the “Field Upgrade Only” label if it blocks the Blade Link trap door. e. f. 9.
15. Enter sr to view the system revision information. A sample output for a BL890c i2 is shown below. The BL890c i2 will show four blades composing the serve blade, a BL870c i2 will show two. If the output does not show all of the blades expected, then there is a problem which must be resolved before proceeding. Reseating the Blade Link or individual blades may correct server blade conjoining problems.
a. Log into the Monarch iLO 3 MP, enter the Command Menu, and execute the command sysset. This will list the system information parameters stored in the Upgrade Blade Link (Primary) and those stored on the server blade (Secondary). Below is an example of the output when upgrading from a BL860c i2 to a BL870c i2.
d. After the iLO 3 MP reset (less than one minute), log back into the iLO 3 MP, go to the Command Menu, and enter sysset again to verify that the system information parameters have been set for correctly for both Primary and Secondary. The values between Primary and Secondary should now match.
c. d. e. 4. Execute the UEFI shell command map –r to make sure that all of the expected disks are mapped. Execute the UEFI shell command cpuconfig to make sure that all of the expected processors are there and indicate active. Execute the UEFI shell command info mem –dimms to make sure that all of the expected DIMMs are there and indicate active. If necessary, switch the onboard SmartArray SAS controller on new upgrade blades to RAID mode (“Configuring a Smart Array Controller” (page 133) NOTE: mode. 5.
The proof of purchase should be a scanned copy or fax of a sales receipt or invoice from HP or an authorized reseller. It can also be an order confirmation, shipping receipt, or reseller based purchase/shipping confirmation that contains the following: • The purchase or shipping date. • The product number or product name/product description. • The serial number, but it is not required (some invoices do not have serial numbers).
There are two sets of parameters shown: • Primary values are stored on the Blade Link. • Secondary values are those stored on the server blades. When an existing server blade is upgraded, the system must retain the existing UUID and serial number, but the product name and number will need to be changed to reflect the configuration of the upgrade. The Upgrade Blade Link will come already installed with a product name and number which reflects the upgrade configuration.
Upgrade scenarios which do not require a reinstall of the operating system Operating system Virtual Connect VC HP-UX no VC HP Virtual Machines HPVM no HPVM X X X X OpenVMS X X NO1 X NO X NO1 X NO N/A N/A X Windows Server 2008 1 X OS reinstall required? NO1 NO N/A N/A X NO1 NO Note cautions in “Possible changes due to VC profile mapping on the upgraded server blade” (page 82) Possible changes due to VC profile mapping on the upgraded server blade Virtual Connect Manager supports a
4), that had not been mapped to any ports prior to the upgrade, will be mapped to FC HBA ports on the auxiliary blade in the upgraded server. The Ethernet connection entries in a profile are handled differently from SAN entries in order to balance the use of Flex-10 ports (even if no Flex-10 ports are used, the same balanced approach is used).
on the Monarch blade. The resulting set of Ethernet connection entries in the profile would be as follows.
Portable Image product is installed and enabled on the blade server before the upgrade. After the upgrade, PI will automatically modify the HP-UX network instance numbers of the new hardware environment so that they match the pre-upgrade environment. This takes advantage of the VCM interconnect stacking links to allow all of the Monarch Server network connections to function correctly with no corrections needed in the original VC server profile.
You should see the following: Tunable gio_portable_image 3. Value Expression Changes (before) 1 1 (now) 0 0 Immed The networking should be checked to make sure that the original system network instances function correctly. If the HP-UX boot reports a LAN interface configuration failure, then check the /etc/rc.log file for the failed instance number which may indicate something like the following example: ERROR: lan18 interface: ifconfig: no such interface "/sbin/rc2.
6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides strategies, procedures, and tools for troubleshooting server blade error and fault conditions. Methodology General troubleshooting methodology 1. 2. Review the following list of symptoms: • Front Panel LED blinking • System Alert present on system console • Server blade will not power-up • Server blade will not boot • Error/Event Message received • MCA occurred Narrow down the observed issue to the specific troubleshooting procedure required.
NOTE: Always examine the iLO 3 MP SEL in the case of a blinking yellow or red front panel health LED, before replacing any hardware. Executing recommended troubleshooting methodology The recommended methodology for troubleshooting a server blade error or fault is as follows: 1. Consult the system console for any messages, emails, and so on, pertaining to a server blade error or fault. 2. View the front panel LEDs (power and health), locally or remotely through the iLO 3 MP vfp command. 3.
Table 9 Basic Low End Troubleshooting (continued) Step Condition Action 4. If the power button’s integrated LED on front panel remains off, then reseat the server blade. 5. As a last resort, replace the server blade. This issue is fixed when the front panel LED states are as follows: blade health is steady green. 2 Server blade does not power on after front panel A fatal fault has been detected and logged, attempting power button is momentarily pressed (less than to power on the server. four seconds).
Table 9 Basic Low End Troubleshooting (continued) Step Condition Action 2. Search for the boot disk path using the UEFI shell (map-r) command. 3. Examine the iLO 3 MP logs for entries related to processors, processor power modules, and shared memory, and core I/O devices (see “Errors and error logs” (page 101) for more details). 4. As a last resort, replace the server blade. This issue is fixed when all boot paths are found. 5 Cannot see OS prompt on system console. iLO 3 MP is running.
Table 10 Advanced Low End Troubleshooting Step Symptom/Condition Action 6 Cannot read SEL from the system SEL logging has stopped (health is steady green and power is steady console. green). 1. Examine console messages for any UEFI errors or warnings about operation or communications. This issue is fixed when the SEL resumes logging.
Controls and ports Front panel view 1 2 3 4 92 Monarch blade indicator UID LED Blade health LED NICs 1, 2, 3, 4 Troubleshooting 5 6 7 8 Monarch power button HDD bay 1 HDD bay 2 Blade power LED 9 10 11 12 Partition Identifier Physical Presence Button SUV connector iLO heartbeat LED (behind grill)
Rear panel view 1 Power connectors 2 GBX signal connectors Server blade LEDs Front panel LEDs Item Description Status 1 Monarch blade indicator Green = Blade is acting as Monarch blade Off = Blade is not Monarch or is not conjoined 2 UID LED Blue = Identified Blue flashing = Active remote management Off = No active remote management 3 Blade health LED Green = Normal operation Amber flashing = Degraded condition Red flashing = Critical condition Troubleshooting tools 93
Item Description 4 NICs 1, 2, 3, 4 Status Green = Network linked Green flashing = Network activity Off = No link or activity 5 Monarch power button / Monarch power LED Green = Blade is acting as Monarch and is powered on Amber = Blade is acting as Monarch and is in standby Off = Blade is not Monarch 6 SUV connector N/A 7 Physical Presence Button N/A 8 Partition Identifier Green = Blade is in a partition Off = Blade is not in a partition 9 Blade power LED Green = Server blade is powered on
SAS disk drive LEDs There are two disk drives on the BL860c i2 Server Blade. They have identical LEDs that display the drive status. Item Description 1 Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) 2 Online LED (green) SAS hard drive LED combinations NOTE: Predictive failure alerts only occur when the hard drive is connected to a Smart Array controller.
Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Interpretation Flashing irregularly Off The drive is active, and it is operating normally. Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible. Off Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz) A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.
• LOCATOR • POWER Table 11 Indications for the iLO 3 TUI LEDs VFP LED Purpose Equivalent Indications Value HEALTH Represents the health of System Health LED in the Flashing the entire iLO 3 GUI's Virtual Front amber system/partition. Shows Panel the worst health case of any blade that is part of the partition.
LOCATOR POWER Identifies the • UID LED on the front system/partition and will panel of the blink while a firmware individual blade update is in progress. • Locator UID in iLO 3 NOTE: All blades in a • Virtual Indicator in partition show the same the Onboard LOCATOR status at all Administrator’s times. interface NOTE: You can toggle the UID in software from either the iLO 3 TUI or web GUI. There is no UID hardware button on the server blade itself to turn it on or off.
SUV Cable and Ports The SUV port on the front of the server blade is used in conjunction with an SUV cable to connect the server to external devices such as a terminal emulator or monitor. In a conjoined server, only the SUV port on the Monarch Server is active. CAUTION: The SUV cable is not designed to be used as a permanent connection. Use caution when walking near the server blade when the SUV cable is installed. Hitting or bumping the cable might cause the port on the server blade to break.
Diagnostics A suite of offline and online support tools are available to enable troubleshooting server blade issues. In general, if the operating system (HP-UX) is already running, HP does not recommend shutting down the server blade. Use the online support tools. If the OS cannot be booted, use the offline support tools to resolve the issue. The offline support tools are available from the UEFI partition.
Fault management overview The goal of fault management and monitoring is to increase server blade availability, by moving from a reactive fault detection, diagnosis, and repair strategy to a proactive fault detection, diagnosis, and repair strategy. The objectives are: • To detect issues automatically, as close as possible to the time of occurrence. • To diagnose issues automatically, at the time of detection.
• Events are created by firmware or the OS and are stored in either or both of the SEL and forward progress event logs. • The iLO 3 MP displays the SEL event logs. Event log usage To consult the event logs: 1. Connect to the system console. 2. Enter Ctrl–B to access the MP Main Menu. 3.
1. Log in with the proper username and password. NOTE: the default login and password are: login = Administrator password = Randomly generated password found on the iLO 3 Network pull tab located on the right side of the Monarch blade. 1 Busy LED 2 Label carrier door 3 Pull tab 1 MP iLO 3 label 2 Factory tracking label 3 Blade chassis end You are now at the MP Main Menu. 2. 3. Enter cl to display the console history log. This log displays console history from oldest to newest.
4. 5. Enter sl to display the status logs. The status logs consist of: • System Event • Forward Progress • Current Boot • Previous Boot • Live Events • Clear SELs Enter Ctrl–B to return to the MP Main Menu. SEL review 1. 2. Access the iLO 3 MP command prompt. Run the sl command.
4. 3 ILO 1 2 2 ILO 1 2 Select a, then a threshold filter number to filter events to desired level. MP:SL Alert 1 2 3 5 7 Enter -> 5.
Probable firmware failure areas are: • Unsupported firmware installation • Corrupt firmware installation To troubleshoot firmware issues: 1. Verify that all server blade firmware components are from the same release (use the MP sysrev command). 2. Reinstall server blade firmware. Verify and install the latest firmware HP recommends that all firmware on all devices in your c-Class Ecosystem be updated to the latest version anytime a new Integrity Server Blade or other hardware component is added.
Table 12 Server blade environmental specifications Parameter Operating Range Recommended Operating Range Temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 20°C to 25°C (68°F 95°F) (up to 5000 feet) to 77°F) (up to 5000 feet) Maximum Rate of Change Non-Operating Range 10°C (50°F) / hr with tape 20°C (68°F) / hr without tape Relative Humidity 15-80% at 35°C (95°F) 40-60% at 35 degrees 30% per hour noncondensing 35°C (95°F) noncondensing noncondensing -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) 90% at 65°C (149°F) noncondensing Tr
7 Removing and replacing components Server blade components list NOTE: Part numbers are found by using the part nomenclature from this list to select the correct part from HP Partsurfer (http://www.partsurfer.hp.com/search.aspx).
Table 13 CRU List (continued) Boards and Cards HP Dual Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Mezzanine Card 456978-001 (Emulex) (part number 456972-B21) HP Dual Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel HBA Mezzanine Card 455869-001 (Q-Logic) (part number 451871-B21) HP P700m PCIe Dual Port SAS HBA Mezzanine Card with 615316-001 512MB Cache Memory (part number 508226-B21) Optional HP SA P-Series Low Profile Battery for SA P700m 452348-B21 card (part number 452348-B21) HP 4x DDR Dual Port IB Mezzanine HCA Option Kit (part 519133-001
1 The heatsink must be ordered along with the processor. You cannot replace a processor without also replacing the heatsink. Preparing the server blade for servicing To service an internal server blade component, power off the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure.
5. Place a plastic protector over the connector on the back of the Blade Link and place it in an antistatic bag. NOTE: Plastic protectors are only provided with replacement Blade Links. Replacing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 configurations IMPORTANT: If you are installing the Blade Link for the first time, see “Installing the Blade Link for BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 configurations” (page 22) for more information regarding bay location rules and other pre–installation requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4.
12. Log into iLO 3 on the Monarch blade. For more information, see the HP Integrity iLO3 Operations Guide. 13. In iLO 3, go to the Command Menu and execute xd -r to reboot all of the iLO 3s in the conjoined set. 14. Still in the iLO 3 Command Menu, power on the Monarch blade with the PC -on -nc command. Powering on the Monarch blade will power the entire conjoined system on. 15. Boot the Monarch blade. Booting the Monarch blade boots the entire conjoined system.
Server blade CAUTION: After you press the release button, the server blade is unlocked from the enclosure. Use both hands to support the server blade when you remove it from the rack. The server blade weighs approximately 9 kg (20 lb). CAUTION: The enclosure fans might still be running when the server blade is in standby mode. Opening the lever removes all power from the server blade. 1. 2. 3. Power off the server blade.
Disk drive blanks The server blade has two disk drive bays. If you only purchased one hard disk, then your server blade has a hard drive blank installed. Hard drive blanks maintain proper airflow throughout the server blade. CAUTION: Populate hard drive bays with a disk drive or a disk drive blank. Operating the server blade without a disk drive or disk drive blank causes improper airflow and cooling, which can lead to thermal damage.
For the location of the SAS disk LEDs, see “SAS disk drive LEDs” (page 95). To assess hard drive status, observe the SAS disk drive status LEDs. For an explanation of these LEDs, see “Front panel LEDs” (page 93). IMPORTANT: Before removing a SAS disk drive, perform a complete data backup. If disk drive mirroring is enabled, you do not have to power off the server blade before removing or replacing a SAS disk drive.
3. Pull the DIMM baffle straight up and out. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. DIMMs The memory subsystem supports only DDR3 SDRAM technology using industry-standard 1.2” high DIMMs.
6. Remove the DIMM from the slot. IMPORTANT: DIMMs do not seat fully if turned the wrong way. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. CPU baffle CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server blade, never power on a server blade without a CPU baffle or CPU in each CPU socket. The CPU baffle is needed for proper system cooling CAUTION: Immediately install a CPU baffle in an empty CPU socket. To avoid damage to the socket pins, the socket should never be uncovered for more than 5 seconds.
3. Pull the CPU baffle straight up and out. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. CPU and heatsink module The BL860c i2 Server Blade contains a processor subsystem accommodating one or two Intel Itanium processor modules.
2. 3. 4. Remove the access panel (“Access panel” (page 113)). Disconnect the power cord (see 1 below) Rotate the CPU locking handle up and back until it reaches a hard stop (see 2 below) WARNING! The heatsink locking lever can constitute a pinch hazard, keep your hands on top of the lever during installation to avoid personal injury. 5. Pull both plastic tabs out (see 3 below). 6. Lift the CPU and heatsink off of the socket, pulling straight up.
7. If the CPU is not being replaced, install a CPU baffle (“ CPU baffle” (page 117)). CAUTION: To avoid damage to CPU socket pins and ensure proper system cooling, install a CPU baffle in an empty CPU socket. The replacement CPU module is shipped from HP without a heatsink. You will need to order and attach a heatsink to the processor module before installing them for repair. See “Processor and heatsink module” (page 44) for more information on the installation procedure.
WARNING! DO NOT SEPARATE THE HEATSINK FROM THE PROCESSOR MODULE. Damage to the assembly will occur! Only Factory-Repair is authorized to separate assembly. Return the assembly in the heatsink box using the processor's defective return label. When the processor/heatsink assembly is removed from the server: • Do NOT separate the heatsink from the processor.
3. 4. Remove the disk drives or disk drive blanks (“Disk drives” (page 114) or “Disk drive blanks” (page 114)). Lift the SAS back plane straight out of the server by the backplane handle. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Server battery If the server blade no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years.
3. Remove the battery. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Mezzanine cards The I/O subsystem is composed of embedded core I/O and up to three mezzanine cards. The server blade supports the following configurations: • Up to three type I mezzanine cards using up to x8-PCIe Gen-2 links • One type I and up to two type II mezzanine cards using up to x8-PCIe Gen-2 links The server blade does not support PCI Hot Plug. 1.
ICH mezzanine board The ICH mezzanine card houses the following components: • Intel ICH10 South Bridge • ATI/AMD RN50/ES1000 Video Controller • Embedded TPM 1.2 • Internal USB port — NOT SUPPORTED FOR USE One ICH mezzanine board is required per system. The ICH mezzanine board is required in the BL860c i2. In the BL870c i2 and BL890c i2, the ICH mezzanine board is only required in the Monarch blade. 1. Power off the server and remove it from the enclosure (“Preparing the server blade for servicing”).
• The ICH mezzanine board (“ ICH mezzanine board” (page 124)) • The hard disk drives (“Disk drives” (page 114)) Remove these items from the replacement base unit and place them on the defective base unit for protection during return shipment: Item Quantity Protective processor covers 2 Mezzanine covers 4 Backplane connector covers 2 After replacing the system board and server blades: IMPORTANT: Replacement server blades are shipped with the RAID controller in HBA mode by default.
2. Use the indent to pull the door open.
8 Support and other resources Contacting HP Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call contact HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error message • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller
HP Insight Remote Support Software HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete the installation or upgrade of your product and to enable improved delivery of your HP Warranty, HP Care Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement.
User input Commands and other text that you type. Variable The name of a placeholder in a command, function, or other syntax display that you replace with an actual value. WARNING A warning calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed will result in personal injury or nonrecoverable system issues. CAUTION A caution calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed will result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
Standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms A ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit Auxiliary Any blade in a conjoined server other than the lowest-numbered blade B BBRAM Battery-backed RAM BBWC Battery Backed Write Cache BCH Boot console handler C CE Customer engineer CEC Core electronics complex CMC Corrected machine check CPE Corrected platform errors CRU Customer replaceable unit CSR Control status registers D DDNS Dynamic domain name system DHCP Dynamic host configuratio
L LDAP Lightweight directory access protocol LVM Logical volume manager M Monarch Designates a single-blade server, or lowest-numbered blade in a conjoined server MP Management processor MPS Maximum payload size N NIC Network interface card NVRAM Non-Volatile RAM O OA Onboard Administrator ORCA Option Rom Configuration for Arrays P PA-RISC Precision Architecture, Reduced Instruction Set Computing PCA Printed circuit assembly PCI Peripheral component interface PCI-X Peripheral compon
TUI Text user interface U UART Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, replaces EFI.
A Utilities Configuring a Smart Array Controller Using the saupdate command The saupdate command is used to query or change the mode of the Smart Array P410i and Smart Array P411 controllers to HBA or RAID. Querying or changing modes is not supported for other controllers. The following are the newly added commands to saupdate: • get_mode • set_mode get_mode This command displays the current mode of the controllers.
set_mode IMPORTANT: If you are using HBA mode, do not install any disk that has previously been a part of a RAID volume into the system. Use set_mode to change the mode of the controller. If the controller is already in the required mode the following message appears: The controller at is already in HBA|RAID mode Syntax saupdate set_mode [-f] can be any one of the strings listed in Table 14 (page 133).
1. 2. 3. 4. At the UEFI shell, use the drivers command. Find the SAS Host Bus Adapter in the list of drivers, and make a note of the Driver ID from the left column. Use the drvcfg command. Find the SAS Host Bus Adapter’s Driver ID in the list, and make a note of the corresponding Ctrl ID. NOTE: If the drivers listing shows X under CFG and DIAG, the drive is in RAID mode and you can run drvcfg against it. If the drivers listing shows - under CFG and DIAG, the drive is in HBA mode.
The ORCA main menu contains the following options: • Create Logical Drive • View Logical Drive • Delete Logical Drive NOTE: If you are configuring the HP Smart Array P700m/512 Controller or the HP StorageWorks SB40c storage blade (P400 controller), then you can enter ORCA from POST by pressing the F8 key when prompted. Creating a logical drive 1. At the ORCA main menu, select Create Logical Drive. 2.
6. 7. To save the configuration, press F8. To acknowledge that the configuration was saved and return to the ORCA Main Menu, press Enter. Deleting a logical drive WARNING! Back up all necessary data before deleting the logical drive. When you delete a logical drive, data on the drive is not preserved. 1. At the ORCA main menu, select Delete Logical Drive. 2. Select a logical drive to be deleted.
3. F3 to delete the logical drive. 4. To acknowledge that the configuration was saved and return to the ORCA Main Menu, press Enter. Useful UEFI command checks saupdate.efi list Use saupdate.efi list to list controller information such as the controller version. drivers Use drivers to find the driver version and DRV #.
pci–i Use pci–i to find vendor information. UEFI UEFI is an OS and platform-independent boot and preboot interface. UEFI resides between the OS and platform firmware, allowing the OS to boot without having details about the underlying hardware and firmware. UEFI supports boot devices, uses a flat memory model, and hides platform and firmware details from the OS. NOTE: Unified EFI Forum, Inc. defines the specification used to implement UEFI.
Table 15 UEFI Shell Commands (continued) UEFI Shell Command Definition cp Copies one or more files or directories to another location cpuconfig Deconfigure/Reconfigure processor sockets and threads date Displays or changes the current system date dblk Displays one or more blocks from a block device dbprofile Manage direct boot profiles default Set default values devices Displays the list of devices managed by UEFI drivers devtree Displays the UEFI Driver Model compliant device tree dh Dis
Table 15 UEFI Shell Commands (continued) UEFI Shell Command Definition ls Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory map Displays or defines mappings memconfig Set/View memory configuration settings memmap Displays the memory map mkdir Creates one or more directories mm Displays or modifies MEM/MMIO/IO/PCI/PCIE address space mode Displays or changes the console output device mode mount Mounts a file system on a block device mv one or more files or directories to another lo
Drive paths in UEFI Devices in the server blade are represented by device paths in the UEFI shell. Each internal SAS drive could be configured either as: • RAID mode • HBA (raw) mode NOTE: A SAS drive in RAID mode is identified by "Scsi" in the device path A SAS drive in HBA mode is identified by “SAS” in the device path. NOTE: Unlike parallel SCSI, you cannot correlate UEFI device paths to internal SAS disk drive bays with SAS regardless of RAID/HBA mode.
Boot Options the Boot Options menu contains the following options: • Add Boot Option • Delete Boot Option • Change Boot Order Add Boot Option Use this option to add items to the Boot Options list.
1. Select a boot device type. 2. Use the File Explorer menu to locate the correct boot device. NOTE: File Explorer will load with the appropriate devices for the selected boot device. Delete Boot Option Use this option to remove boot options from the Boot Options list. NOTE: This does not delete any files, applications or drivers from your server.
1. 2. Press spacebar to toggle the checkbox for each boot options that you want to delete. Select Commit Changes and Exit to save the new settings and return to the Boot Maintenance Manager. Change Boot Order Use this option to change the order of boot options. If the first boot option fails, the server tries booting the second, then the third, and so forth, until a boot option succeeds or until all options have failed.
Driver Options The Driver Options menu contains the following options: • Add Driver Option • Delete Driver Option • Change Driver Order Add Driver Option Use this option to add driver options. To add a driver option: 1. Select Add Driver Using File.
2. Use the File Explorer menu to locate the correct driver. Delete Driver Option Use this option to remove driver options. NOTE: This does not delete any files, applications or drivers from your server. To remove driver options: 1. Press spacebar to toggle the checkbox for each driver that you want to delete. 2. Select Commit Changes and Exit to save the new settings and return to the Boot Maintenance Manager. Change Driver Order Use this option to change the load order of driver options.
1. Select a boot device type. 2. Use the File Explorer menu to locate the correct driver or file. Set Boot Next Value Use this option to run the selected boot option immediately upon entering the main Boot Manager menu. This option is useful for booting an option that only needs to be booted once, without changing any other setting in the main Boot Manager menu. This is a one-time operation and does not change the permanent server boot settings.
Reset System Use this option to perform a system reset. iLO 3 MP The iLO 3 MP is an independent support system for the server. It provides a way for you to connect to a server and perform administration or monitoring tasks for the server hardware. The iLO 3 MP controls power, reset, ToC capabilities, provides console access, displays and records system events, and displays detailed information about the various internal subsystems.
Index A access panel removing, 113 replacing, 65, 113 adding Windows to the boot options list, 37 antistatic wrist strap, 13 autoboot, 32 B battery mounting bracket parts, 54 Blade Link, 125 installing, 22 LEDs, 96 removing, 110 replacing, 111 boot option add, 143 change boot order, 145 delete, 144 Set Boot Next Value, 148 boot option maintenance manager menu, 142 boot options list, 32 add HP-UX, 32 adding Windows, 37 booting from file, 147 HP-UX (LVM maintenance mode), 34 HP-UX (UEFI boot manager), 33 HP-
HDD see SAS disk drive HDD backplane see SAS backplane heatsink module installing, 44 removing, 118 HP Smart Array P700m/512 Controller, 53, 62 512MB cache module removal, 60 replacment, 56 battery kit, 53 battery mounting bracket, 54 removal, 60 replacment, 57 BBWC battery removal, 61 replacment, 58 controller board installation, 55 HP Smart Update Manager, 29 HP-UX booting in LVM maintenance mode, 34 booting in single-user mode, 34 Fault Management, 101 shutting down, 34 standard boot, 33 HP-UX Ignite, 29
ICH Mezzanine board, 124 replacing, 111 SAS backplane, 121 SAS disk drive, 115 server battery, 122 server blade access panel, 113 server blade from enclosure, 113 replacing access panel, 65 DIMM baffle, 115 disk drive blank, 114 ICH Mezzanine board, 124 removing, 118 SAS backplane, 121 server battery, 122 server blade access panel, 113 returning a damaged server blade, 14 S safety information, 13 SAS backplane removing, 121 replacing, 121 SAS disk drives LEDs, 95 mirroring, 115 removing, 115 slot locations
booting, 39 shutting down, 39 shutting down from the command line, 40 Special Administration Console, 39 wrist strap, antistatic, 13 153
Index A access panel removing, 113 replacing, 65, 113 adding Windows to the boot options list, 37 antistatic wrist strap, 13 autoboot, 32 B battery mounting bracket parts, 54 Blade Link, 125 installing, 22 LEDs, 96 removing, 110 replacing, 111 boot option add, 143 change boot order, 145 delete, 144 Set Boot Next Value, 148 boot option maintenance manager menu, 142 boot options list, 32 add HP-UX, 32 adding Windows, 37 booting from file, 147 HP-UX (LVM maintenance mode), 34 HP-UX (UEFI boot manager), 33 HP-
HDD see SAS disk drive HDD backplane see SAS backplane heatsink module installing, 44 removing, 118 HP Smart Array P700m/512 Controller, 53, 62 512MB cache module removal, 60 replacment, 56 battery kit, 53 battery mounting bracket, 54 removal, 60 replacment, 57 BBWC battery removal, 61 replacment, 58 controller board installation, 55 HP Smart Update Manager, 29 HP-UX booting in LVM maintenance mode, 34 booting in single-user mode, 34 Fault Management, 101 shutting down, 34 standard boot, 33 HP-UX Ignite, 29
ICH Mezzanine board, 124 replacing, 111 SAS backplane, 121 SAS disk drive, 115 server battery, 122 server blade access panel, 113 server blade from enclosure, 113 replacing access panel, 65 DIMM baffle, 115 disk drive blank, 114 ICH Mezzanine board, 124 removing, 118 SAS backplane, 121 server battery, 122 server blade access panel, 113 returning a damaged server blade, 14 S safety information, 13 SAS backplane removing, 121 replacing, 121 SAS disk drives LEDs, 95 mirroring, 115 removing, 115 slot locations
booting, 39 shutting down, 39 shutting down from the command line, 40 Special Administration Console, 39 wrist strap, antistatic, 13 157
