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| Enclosure Type | Blade Enclosure | 
|---|---|
| Enclosure Height | 10U | 
| Maximum Blades Supported | 16 | 
| Maximum Number of Half-Height Blades | 16 | 
| Maximum Number of Full-Height Blades | 8 | 
| Number of Blade Bays | 16 | 
| Redundant Power Supplies | Yes | 
| Max Power Supply Units | 6 | 
| Redundant Fans | Yes | 
| Management | HP Onboard Administrator | 
| Integrated Management | Yes | 
| Power Supply | Hot-plug, redundant power supplies | 
| Cooling | Redundant, hot-swappable fans | 
| Network Connectivity | Ethernet, Fibre Channel | 
| Interconnect Modules Supported | Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, iSCSI, SAS, Virtual Connect | 
| Compatible Blades | HP ProLiant Blade Servers | 
| Cooling Fans | 10 hot-swappable fans | 
Step-by-step instructions for navigating this troubleshooting manual.
High-level flowchart and description of the overall troubleshooting process.
Guidance on using the Insight Display interface for diagnostics and configuration.
Initial steps for diagnosing issues using the Insight Display.
Procedures for identifying and fixing problems related to physical cable and component connections.
Description of the Insight Display's functions, colors, and indicators.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the Insight Display itself.
Common issues and resolution steps for c3000 and c7000 Insight Display problems.
General rules and best practices for performing enclosure troubleshooting.
How errors are displayed and reported on the Insight Display.
Overview of location, configuration, power, cooling, and device errors.
Steps for resolving issues with fans, power supplies, server blades, and Onboard Administrators.
Initial diagnostic steps before attempting midplane replacement.
Best practices for troubleshooting midplane assembly issues.
Detailed steps for safely removing the midplane assembly.
Identification of front and rear components of the c7000 enclosure.
Explanation of how device bays are numbered for different blade types.
Identification of OA components, status LEDs, and buttons.
Identification of front and rear components of the c3000 enclosure.
Overview of utilities available for diagnosing server blade health and performance.
Procedures for maintaining and updating system firmware for optimal performance.
General utilities and procedures for maintaining the health of the system.
Utility for efficiently upgrading ROM images and firmware across servers.
How to get help from HP support or authorized resellers.
Information on HP's program for customers to replace parts themselves.
Data required when contacting HP support to expedite issue resolution.