HP 9000 rp4440 - Overview-Server Upgrade; Overview; Time Required; Upgrade Tasks

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Chapter 1

1 Overview—Server Upgrade

Overview

This guide presents instructions for upgrading the hp 9000 rp4440 to a hp Integrity rx4640 server. This

change replaces the processor, updates server firmware, and enables the onboard VGA.

Figure 1-1 hp 9000 rp4440 Server

Time Required

Upgrading the hp 9000 rp4440 Server may require several hours, depending on preparatory time, but you

should plan for one hour of system downtime. Preparatory time includes checking the upgrade kit, preparing

an ESD-safe work station, and backing up your data.

Upgrade Tasks

The upgrade procedure is accomplished as follows:

Step 1. Back up your data.

Step 2. Download and initialize new server firmware from http://hpitrc.hp.com.

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Table of Contents3
Overview-Server Upgrade7
Overview7
Time Required7
Upgrade Tasks7
Figure 1-1 Hp 9000 Rp4440 Server7
Common Procedures9
Accessing a Rack Mounted Server9
Extend the Server from the Rack9
Insert the Server into the Rack10
Accessing a Pedestal Mounted Server10
Figure 1-2 Accessing 25MM Torx Screws10
Figure 1-3 Pedestal Mounted Hp Server11
Front Bezel12
Figure 1-4 Removing and Installing the Front Bezel12
Removing the Front Bezel13
Installing the Front Bezel13
Front and Top Covers14
Figure 1-5 Removing and Installing the14
Removing the Front Cover15
Installing the Front Cover15
Figure 1-6 Removing and Installing the Top Cover16
Removing the Top Cover17
Installing the Top Cover17
Processor Extender Board18
Removing the Processor Extender Board18
Figure 1-7 Processor Extender Board19
Installing the Processor Extender Board20
Hot-Swap Chassis Fan Unit20
Figure 1-8 Hot-Swap I/O Chassis Fans Removal and Replacement21
Upgrade Procedures for 1.3 Ghz (A7158A) or 1.5 Ghz (A7159A) Processors23
Introduction24
Required Tools24
Back up Your System24
Installing Processors25
Removing a Processor26
Installing a Processor26
Figure 2-1 Processor Cable Placed Correctly28
Figure 2-2 Processor Cable Placed Incorrectly28
Figure 2-3 Installing Processor on Extender Board30
Enabling the Onboard VGA31
Figure 2-4 Processor Extender Board Switches31
Figure 2-5 IO Baseboard Select Switches32
Installing Server Components33
Verification of Upgrade Installation33
Figure 2-6 VGA Port Cover Panel33
Upgrade Procedures for 1.1 Ghz Mx2 Dual Processor Modules (A9730A)35
Introduction35
Required Tools35
Back up Your System35
Installing Processors36
Removing a Processor37
Installing a Processor37
Figure 3-1 Processor Cable Placed Correctly39
Figure 3-2 Processor Cable Placed Incorrectly39
Figure 3-3 Installing Processor on Extender Board42
Figure 3-4 Processor Extender Board Switches43
Enabling the Onboard VGA44
Figure 3-5 IO Baseboard Select Switches44
Installing Server Components45
Verification of Upgrade Installation45
Figure 3-6 VGA Port Cover Panel45
Upgrade Procedures for 1.5 Ghz (A9731AX) or 1.6 Ghz (A9732AX or A9733AX) Dual Processors47
Introduction48
Required Tools48
Back up Your System48
Installing Processors49
Removing a Processor50
Installing a Processor50
Figure 4-1 Processor Cable Placed Correctly52
Figure 4-2 Processor Cable Placed Incorrectly52
Figure 4-3 Installing Processor on Extender Board54
Enabling the Onboard VGA55
Figure 4-4 Processor Extender Board Switches55
Figure 4-5 IO Baseboard Select Switches56
Installing Server Components57
Verification of Upgrade Installation57
Figure 4-6 VGA Port Cover Panel57

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