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HP BladeSystem c7000 - User Manual

HP BladeSystem c7000
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HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
Setup and Installation Guide
Abstract
This guide describes identification, operations, setup, configuration and utilities, troubleshooting, regulatory notices, specifications, and technical
support. This guide is for an experienced service technician. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, trained in
recognizing hazards in products, and are familiar with weight and stability precautions.
Part Number: 411272-401
February 2013
Edition: 10

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HP BladeSystem c7000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor10U
Number of Bays16
Redundant PowerYes
Redundant FansYes
Maximum Blade Servers16 half-height or 8 full-height
Operating Temperature10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Power SuppliesUp to 6
Cooling Fans10
ManagementOnboard Administrator
Interconnect ModulesUp to 8
Networking OptionsEthernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand
CompatibilityHP ProLiant and Integrity server blades
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Summary

Planning the installation

Verifying the pallet contents

Identifies and verifies the contents of the enclosure shipping pallet for installation.

Rack requirements

Specifies the dimensions and environmental conditions for installing the enclosure in a rack.

Rack-free environment requirements

Details the conditions necessary for installing the enclosure in a non-rack environment.

Warning, caution, and important messages

Provides critical safety warnings, cautions, and important installation messages.

Space and airflow requirements

Outlines the necessary clearances and airflow considerations for proper enclosure operation.

Temperature requirements

Specifies the operating temperature range for the enclosure and its components.

Power requirements

Details electrical power specifications and compliance requirements for installation.

Grounding requirements

Explains the essential grounding procedures for safe operation and component protection.

Component and LED identification

Enclosure front components

Identifies and describes the components located on the front of the enclosure.

Power supply bay numbering

Illustrates the numbering scheme for the power supply bays within the enclosure.

Power supply LEDs

Explains the status indicators (LEDs) for the enclosure's power supplies.

Device bay numbering

Details the numbering and location of device bays for installing server blades.

Full-height device bay numbering

Illustrates the numbering of bays for full-height devices.

Half-height device bay numbering

Illustrates the numbering of bays for half-height devices.

HP BladeSystem Insight Display components

Identifies the components of the HP BladeSystem Insight Display.

Location Discovery Services

Describes the feature for identifying server locations within the rack.

Enclosure rear components

Identifies and describes components located on the rear of the enclosure.

Fan bay numbering

Illustrates the numbering scheme for the fan bays within the enclosure.

Fan LED

Explains the status indicators (LEDs) for the enclosure fans.

Onboard Administrator components

Identifies the main components of the Onboard Administrator module.

HP c7000 Onboard Administrator with KVM components

Details the components of the Onboard Administrator with KVM functionality.

Interconnect bay numbering

Illustrates the numbering and layout of interconnect bays for network modules.

Installation

Installation overview

Provides a step-by-step summary of the enclosure setup and installation process.

Disassembling the enclosure

Details the procedure for safely disassembling the enclosure for installation.

Rack-free installation

Guides the user through the process of installing the enclosure without a rack.

Rack installation

Provides instructions for installing the enclosure into a standard rack.

Measuring with the rack template

Explains how to use the rack template for accurate rail placement.

Installing the rack rails

Details the steps for mounting the rack rails onto the enclosure.

Installing the enclosure into the rack

Guides the user on how to physically install the enclosure into the rack.

Installing the rear cage into the enclosure

Describes the process of installing the rear cage assembly.

Component installation

Introduces the section detailing the installation of various enclosure components.

Installing a power supply

Provides instructions for installing the power supply units into the enclosure.

Installing blades

Guides on how to install server or storage blades into the enclosure bays.

Installing a full-height blade

Details the procedure for installing full-height server blades.

Removing a device bay shelf

Explains how to remove a device bay shelf to install full-height devices.

Creating a full-height device bay blank

Guides on creating blank panels for full-height device bays.

Installing a half-height blade

Details the procedure for installing half-height server blades.

Installing a device bay shelf

Explains how to install a device bay shelf for half-height devices.

Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices

Describes how to connect peripherals for local access to a server blade.

Accessing a server blade with local KVM

Provides steps for accessing a server blade's KVM interface locally.

Accessing local media devices

Explains how to connect local media devices like CD/DVD or diskette drives.

Installing fans

Details the process for installing cooling fans into the enclosure.

Installing Onboard Administrator modules

Guides on installing the Onboard Administrator modules for management.

Installing interconnect modules

Details the procedure for installing network interconnect modules.

Mapping to interconnect ports

Mapping half-height blades

Shows how half-height blades connect to interconnect modules.

Mapping full-height blades

Shows how full-height blades connect to interconnect modules.

Mapping BL2 x220 c Blades

Details interconnect port mapping for BL2x220c server blades.

Interconnect device mapping for double dense server blades

Maps interconnect ports for double dense server blades.

Interconnect device mapping for AMC Telco I;O expansion blades

Maps interconnect ports for AMC Telco I/O expansion blades.

Mapping the BL680 c G7 Blade

Details interconnect port mapping for BL680c G7 server blades.

Interconnect bay identification

Identifies the numbered interconnect bays on the enclosure rear.

Bay-to-bay crosslinks

Explains the crosslinking between adjacent interconnect bays.

Device bay crosslinks

Describes crosslinking between adjacent device bays.

Interconnect bay crosslinks

Explains crosslinking between adjacent interconnect bays.

Removing interconnect bay dividers

Details how to remove dividers for double-wide interconnect modules.

Installing interconnect bay dividers

Guides on reinstalling dividers for single-wide interconnect modules.

Cabling and powering up the enclosure

Cabling the enclosure

Outlines the general procedure for cabling enclosure components.

Onboard Administrator cabling

Details the cabling connections for the Onboard Administrator module.

Enclosure link cabling

Explains how to cable multiple enclosures together for linking.

Cabling a PC to the enclosure service port

Guides on connecting a PC to the enclosure for management access.

Cabling the network to the enclosure

Details how to connect network cables to interconnect modules.

Powering up the enclosure

Provides instructions for powering on the enclosure.

Single-phase AC configuration

Details the power-up procedure for single-phase AC configurations.

Single-phase AC configuration using the HP Single-Phase Intelligent Power Module

Specific steps for powering up with an HP Single-Phase Intelligent Power Module.

PDU installation

Instructions for installing a Power Distribution Unit (PDU).

Three-phase AC configuration

Details the power-up procedure for three-phase AC configurations.

HP BladeSystem Insight Display

Insight Display overview

Provides an overview of the Insight Display's functionality and interface.

Running the Insight Display installation steps

Guides through the initial configuration process using the Insight Display wizard.

Enclosure Settings screen

Explains the settings available and how to configure them on the Insight Display.

Enclosure Info screen

Describes the information displayed on the Enclosure Info screen.

Blade and Port Info screen

Details how to view information about individual blades and their ports.

Turn Enclosure UID On;Off screen

Explains how to manage the Unit Identification (UID) feature via the Insight Display.

View User Note screen

Describes the screen for displaying user-defined notes or messages.

Chat Mode screen

Explains the chat functionality for communication with the administrator.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources

Lists resources and guides for troubleshooting HP servers and enclosures.

Important safety information

Highlights critical safety precautions to be observed before troubleshooting.

Symbols on equipment

Explains the meaning of various symbols indicating hazards on the equipment.

Warnings and cautions

Consolidates important warnings and cautions related to safe operation and handling.

Insight Display errors

Describes common errors detected by the Insight Display and their meanings.

Power errors

Details errors related to insufficient or improper power supply to the enclosure.

Cooling errors

Explains errors caused by inadequate fan configuration or insufficient cooling.

Location errors

Describes errors where components are installed in incorrect bays.

Configuration errors

Details errors arising from incorrect component or mezzanine card configurations.

Device failure errors

Explains errors indicating a failure of a specific hardware component.

Support and other resources

Before you contact HP

Lists information required before contacting HP support for assistance.

HP contact information

Provides contact details and resources for HP technical support.

Customer Self Repair

Explains HP's Customer Self Repair program for component replacement.

Regulatory compliance notices

Regulatory compliance identification numbers

Explains how to find the unique regulatory model number for compliance.

Federal Communications Commission notice

Provides FCC compliance information for digital devices.

FCC rating label

Describes how to interpret the FCC classification label on the equipment.

FCC Notice, Class A Equipment

Details FCC compliance for Class A digital devices used in commercial environments.

FCC Notice, Class B Equipment

Details FCC compliance for Class B digital devices used in residential environments.

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only

States compliance with FCC rules for products with the FCC logo.

Modifications

Warns against unauthorized modifications that could void operating authority.

Cables

Specifies requirements for using shielded cables for compliance.

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)

Provides regulatory compliance information for Canada.

European Union regulatory notice

Lists EU Directives and CE marking compliance for the product.

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union

Guides on the proper disposal of electronic waste in the EU.

Japanese notice

Provides regulatory compliance information for Japan.

BSMI notice

Provides regulatory compliance information for BSMI (Taiwan).

Korean notice

Provides regulatory compliance information for Korea.

Chinese notice

Provides regulatory compliance information for China.

Laser compliance

Details safety compliance for laser products included with the system.

Battery replacement notice

Warns about internal battery hazards and proper handling.

Taiwan battery recycling notice

Specifies battery recycling requirements for Taiwan.

Power cord statement for Japan

Provides a statement regarding power cords for Japan.

Electrostatic discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge

Offers precautions to prevent damage from static electricity to system components.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Details various methods for proper grounding to prevent ESD damage.

Acronyms and abbreviations

Documentation feedback

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