HP ProLiant BL p-Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide
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1. Figure 13 Completed direct cabling method front and rear views using the diagnostic cable 1 and the local I O cable 2 to connect to iLO After the direct cabling method is complete the server blade and diagnostic station are ready for use See the Powering Up the Server Blade section IMPORTANT Before removing the local I O cable completely log out of the current iLO session Do not remove the local I O cable when the Unit Identification UID LED is blinking Using the Direct Cabling Method with USB Devices Use the following setup to configure a server blade using a SmartStart CD or to load software updates and patches using the CD ROM Connect to the server using the direct cabling method with USB devices 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 of Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC to make connections from the server blade to the Diagnostic Station 2 Connect the server blade connector on the local I O cable to the server blade 24 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide CAUTION Disconnect the local I O cable when not in use The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I O cable is in use even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use 3 Connect the monitor to the video connector on the local I O cable 4 Conne2. HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 19 8 Connect the server blade to the client PC using the diagnostic cable If you are using the local I O cable to connect to the I O port go to step 9 CAUTION Disconnect the diagnostic cable when not in use The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I O cable is in use even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use a Connect the network cable with RJ 45 connectors to the client PC 1 b Connect the other end of the RJ 45 network cable to the diagnostic cable 2 The kernel debug connector can remain unused c Connect the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port on the front of the server blade 3 d Goto step 10 Figure 9 Connecting the server blade to a client PC using the diagnostic cable 20 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 9 Connect the server blade to a client PC using the local I O cable CAUTION Disconnect the local I O cable when not in use The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I O cable is in use even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use Connect the network cable with RJ 45 connectors to the client PC 1 b Connect the other end of the RJ 45 network cable to the local I O cable 2 The remaining connectors can rem
3. Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity e EN61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 33 e EN61000 3 3 IEC61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 IEC 60950 Product Safety Japanese Notice COREL PRA Ee I PSE A ERR SS VCCI oM HSS 7 FAARBATRIE CH OIE RER CHAT E HES XMIOPF IC EBHOEF COYRSICIMEAA DI eR ET ZLIOBRAEANZLEBRHVIVIET Korean Notice Sas jee ARAN RAE Tee En GEAR gt OBE TERATE He gt CHSGRERE PSR ESE AES R 34 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide
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5. Direct Cabling Method In this method the client PC is connected to the iLO using the diagnostic port or the T O port on the front of the server blade This is a direct one to one connection using the diagnostic cable or the local I O cable from the client PC to iLO without any hub switch networking hardware The iLO diagnostic port static IP address can be found on the diagnostic cable and the I O port static IP address can be found on the local I O cable 30 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Network Cabling Method In this method the client PC is connected to the iLO using a hub switch and the network connections of the diagnostic station The iLO default configuration enables the server blade to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server NOTE If you have edited the configuration to use a static IP address iLO uses this same static IP address when you connect with the network cabling method Connection Information and Browser Compatibility To access iLO you need some basic connection information e The TCP IP address or DNS WINS name of the iLO When using the direct cabling method use the 192 168 1 1 for the TCP IP address and 255 255 255 0 for the subnet mask When using the network cabling method look on the iLO Default Network Settings tag for first time access e A valid user ID and password with appropriate iLO privileges for accessing Remote Console This information is also avail
6. HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide ca Part Number 230859 004 April 2004 Fourth Edition Copyright 2002 2004 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Java is a US registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Hewlett Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty April 2004 Fourth Edition Part Number 230859 004 Contents Abstracts iiaiai Saaai anaa aaa Gu sscuataeeseaubensieuatenusewstan siuscdaussande 5 Diagnostic Station Kit CONtent csseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Warnings anid CaUutlons iiicisiicisoccciiivnesienitensdivewianivenwendneusucnenunsacbeccdsccieadvenidy 7 Using the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I O Cable for Configuration or Diagnostic Procedures cciciccccicccccccccsccsuccsaceccaccenacccedensiccwdenuccaneencccudenudcusceus 8 Identifying Diagnostic and Local I O Cable
7. able on the iLO Default Network Settings tag for initial access information Be sure that the IP address and subnet mask of the client PC are compatible with the IP address and subnet mask of the iLO diagnostic port In addition be sure that the browser bypasses any proxy servers for the IP address or DNS WINS name of the iLO HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 31 GbE Interconnect Switch You can configure or troubleshoot a GbE interconnect switch in an out of rack environment In this situation the diagnostic station provides power to the interconnect switch Use the following items from the diagnostic station kit e Diagnostic station e DC power cord for interconnect switch e Network cable with RJ 45 connectors e AC power cord For setup and operating instructions refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect switch Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification your product has been assigned a unique HP series number The series number can be found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval markings and information When requesting compliance information for this product always refer to this series number The series number should not be confused with the marketing name or model number of the product Federal Communications Commission Notice This equi
8. ain unused c Connect the local I O cable to the I O port on the front of the server blade 3 Figure 10 Connecting the server blade to a client PC using the local I O cable HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 21 IMPORTANT If you are connecting to a ProLiant BL30p server blade the server blade must be installed in the left slot of the blade sleeve on a flat surface Figure 11 Connecting the ProLiant BL30p server blade to a client PC using the local I O cable 22 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide IMPORTANT The diagnostic station ships with several AC power cords of different outlet plug configurations Be sure to select the proper AC power cord for the electrical service 10 Connect the AC power cord to the diagnostic station 1 11 Connect the other end of the AC power cord to an AC outlet 2 NOTE Previously installed components have been removed for clarity Figure 12 Connecting the AC power cord NOTE Depending on which server blade you are using you may need to install a second power supply in the diagnostic station A second power cord would also be required HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 23 Refer to Figure 13 for the completed direct cabling method using diagnostic cable left and the local I O cable right
9. and connector do not provide a permanent connection Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I O cable is in use even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 15 With USB devices Connect the local I O cable to the I O port on the front of the server blade This connection enables you to connect a monitor through the video connector and various USB devices such as a USB keyboard USB mouse USB floppy and or a USB CD ROM directly to the server NOTE Use of the USB hub is optional as the hub is only required when connecting three or more USB devices For example you may connect a monitor to the video connector and a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB connector e Network cabling method Use this method to mimic a network environment and to perform server blade configuration or advanced troubleshooting In this method the client PC is connected to the iLO using a hub switch and the network connections of the diagnostic station The iLO default configuration enables the server blade to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC NOTE Items in addition to those provided with the diagnostic station may be required Additional items will be noted in the option kits they ship with NOTE The server blade in the illustrations may look different from the model you are using WARNING To av
10. ansfer port 9 NIC LEDs 0 Power On Off button 11 Power and health LED This component does not apply to the ProLiant BL30p server blade Accessing the Cable Storage Area To access the cable storage area 1 Turn the locking latch clockwise 1 2 Pull down the cable storage area access door 2 Figure 5 Accessing the cable storage area HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 13 Client PC Requirements Observe the following minimum software and hardware requirements for a client PC Intel Pentium III or higher processor 700 MHz or greater recommended 128 MB of RAM Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows XP operating system Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 5 or above with 128 bit encryption Ethernet NIC with 10 100 RJ 45 connector TCP IP networking and an IP address compatible with one of the following iLO diagnostic port static IP address 192 168 1 1 mask 255 255 255 0 Assigned DHCP or static IP address Any of the following Java Runtime Environment versions 1 3 1_02 1 3 1_07 1 3 1_08 1 4 1 for Windows users only 1 4 2 for Linux users only Access the Java Runtime Environment versions at http java sun com products archive index html Server Blade Use the following information to connect the diagnostic station to a server blade 14 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station Use
11. ant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide IMPORTANT The DHCP server assigns the IP address to the iLO NIC The DHCP server is not necessary if you have configured iLO and or any other connected NICs to use a Static IP address To connect with the network cabling method 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 of Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC to make the connections from the server blade to the diagnostic station WARNING To avoid electric shock be sure that the AC power is disconnected from the diagnostic station when connecting cables to the server blade 2 Connect the network cable with RJ 45 connectors to the diagnostic station NIC 4 connector 1 and to the hub 2 3 Connect the AC power cord to the diagnostic station 3 NOTE Previously installed components have been removed for clarity Depending on which server blade you are using you may need to install a second power supply in the diagnostic station A second power cord would also be required Figure 15 Connecting a network cable and the AC power cord to the diagnostic station HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 27 IMPORTANT If you are using the diagnostic station for operating system deployment or file management connect an additional network cable with RJ 45 connectors between the NIC 1 connector and the hub 4 Connect an a
12. ct a USB hub to the USB connector on the local I O cable NOTE Use of the USB hub is optional as you may connect to the server using any combination of USB devices For example you may connect a monitor to the video connector and a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB connector 5 Connect the following to the USB hub a USB CD ROM and or USB floppy b USB keyboard c USB mouse HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 25 Refer to Figure 14 for the completed direct cabling method using USB devices and the local I O cable Figure 14 Completed direct cabling method front and rear view using the local I O cable and USB devices to directly access the server blade After the direct cabling method is complete the server blade and diagnostic station are ready for use See the Powering Up the Server Blade section Using the Network Cabling Method In addition to the diagnostic station and contents you need to supply the following items Client PC See the Client PC Requirements section for minimum software and hardware requirements Additional network cable with RJ 45 connectors Hub switch Deployment server or file server optional for operating system deployment or file management may be the same physical server as the DHCP server DHCP server 26 HP ProLi
13. dditional network cable with RJ 45 connectors between the client PC 1 and the hub 2 Figure 16 Connecting a network cable to the client PC and the hub 5 Connect the following items to the hub a Network cable with RJ 45 connectors from the diagnostic station NIC 4 connector b Network cable with RJ 45 connectors from the client PC DHCP server optional if not already connected d Network cable with RJ 45 connectors from the diagnostic station NIC 1 connector optional e Deployment server or file server optional 6 Connect the diagnostic station AC power cord to an AC outlet 28 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Figure 17 shows a completed network cabling method with the DHCP server 1 and the hub 2 IMPORTANT For operating system deployment or file management an optional server can be connected to the hub NOTE Connecting the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port or connecting the local I O cable to the I O port automatically disables the iLO connection on the rear of the diagnostic station Figure 17 Completed network cabling method NOTE Your completed configuration may look different depending on which server blade you are using After the network cabling method is complete the server blade and diagnostic station are ready for use See the Powering Up the Server B
14. de or interconnect switch problem using iLO or connecting directly to the server blade IMPORTANT The diagnostic station is not designed to function as a continuous power supply replacement IMPORTANT The ProLiant BL30p blade sleeve is required when powering a ProLiant BL30p server blade outside of the rack Only one ProLiant BL30p server blade may be installed in the blade sleeve when receiving power from the diagnostic station HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 11 For more information about installing hardware options and performing troubleshooting procedures refer to the p Class server blade setup and installation guides on the Documentation CD and to the documentation that ships with the interconnect switch Diagnostic Station Components Use Figure 4 and Table 3 to identify diagnostic station components Figure 4 Diagnostic station components Table 3 Diagnostic Station Components Item Component Description 1 RJ 45 connector for NIC 1 PXE default and data 2 RJ 45 connector for NIC 2 Data 3 RJ 45 connector for NIC 3 Data 4 RJ 45 connector for NIC 4 iLO continued 12 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Table 3 Diagnostic Station Components continued Item Component Description 5 Reserved for additional AC power 6 AC power input connector DC power output connectors 7 8 Data tr
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16. gnostic Station User Guide Table 1 Diagnostic Station Kit Contents continued Item Description 4 DC power cord for server blade 5 DC power cord for interconnect switch 6 AC power cord 7 Network cable with RJ 45 connectors Not shown Documentation CD ROM Not shown This installation guide For information about connecting the diagnostic station to an interconnect switch using this DC power cord refer to the documentation that ships with the interconnect switch The AC power cords included with this kit each have a different outlet plug configuration Be sure to select the proper cord for the electrical service in your facility Warnings and Cautions A WARNING To reduce the risk of shock or injury from high current electrical energy do not remove the server blade access panel while the server blade is connected to the diagnostic station Powering the server blade with the access cover removed is a service operation and must only be performed by trained service personnel AN WARNING To reduce the risk of shock or injury from high current electrical energy do not disable the power cord grounding pin The grounding pin is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times A CAUTION Remove all power from the diagnostic station before connecting to the server blade Disconnect all power cords to com
17. iagnostic cable and local I O cable connectors Figure 3 Diagnostic cable top and local I O cable bottom connectors Table 2 Diagnostic and Local I O Cable Connectors Item Connector Name Connector Description Diagnostic cable top 1 Server blade connector Provides a direct connection to the server blade 2 iLO 10 100 Ethernet RJ 45 Provides a 10 100 connector Ethernet RJ 45 connector through which you can access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console and a client PC 1 A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ 45 connector for a direct cable connection continued HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Table 2 Diagnostic and Local I O Cable Connectors continued Item Connector Name 3 Kernel debug connector Connector Description Requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to perform advanced diagnostic procedures Local I O cable bottom 4 Video connector Provides video capability 5 USB connector 1 Provides USB connection enabling direct connection to the server blade 6 USB connector 2 Provides USB connection enabling direct connection to the server blade 7 Serial connector Requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to perform advanced diagnostic procedures 8 iLO 10 100 Ethernet RJ 45 connector Provides a 10 100 Ethernet RJ 45 connector through which
18. lade section Powering Up the Server Blade To power up the server blade 1 Power up the diagnostic station by pressing the Power On Off button 2 Power up the server blade HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 29 3 Power up the client PC in accordance with its own documentation NOTE iLO may take up to 90 seconds to establish a secure network connection IMPORTANT If tasks are to be performed on more than one ProLiant BL30p server blade power down the first server blade and remove it from the blade sleeve Then install the next server blade in the left bay of the blade sleeve when the blade sleeve is laying on a flat surface iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade Use the following guidelines when you prepare to access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console for the first time Two cabling methods are available to make the wiring connections from the client PC to the iLO the direct cabling method and the network cabling method NOTE Refer to the setup and installation guide for the server blade you are using for information on accessing the server blade with the iLO Remote Console NOTE If using the RJ 45 connector on the Diagnostic Station to connect to iLO the iLO connector from the iLO interconnects is disabled IMPORTANT Before removing the local I O cable completely log out of the current iLO session Do not remove the local I O cable when the UID LED is blinking
19. oid electric shock be sure that the AC power is disconnected from the diagnostic station when connecting cables to the server blade 16 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide To connect a client PC to the server using the direct cabling method 1 Thread the DC power cord for a server blade or blade sleeve through the opening in the VHDM converter 1 2 Snap the cord into place in the VHDM converter 2 Figure 6 Threading the DC power cord through the VHDM converter HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 17 3 Place the VHDM converter on the rear of the server blade or the blade sleeve by inserting the tab into the right side 1 making sure the pins on the left side are properly aligned 4 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the VHDM converter to the server blade 2 or the blade sleeve 5 Insert the DC power cord into one of the diagnostic station DC power connectors 3 Figure 7 Attaching the VHDM converter and connecting the DC power cord 18 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide 6 Connect the data transfer cable to the VHDM converter on the server blade 1 or the blade sleeve 7 Connect the other end of the data transfer cable to the diagnostic station 2 Figure 8 Connecting the data transfer cable
20. pletely remove power from the diagnostic station HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide CAUTION Properly ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components For more information about electrostatic discharge refer to the setup and installation guide CAUTION Disconnect the local I O cable when not in use The port and connector do not provide a permanent connection Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I O cable is in use even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use Using the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I O Cable for Configuration or Diagnostic Procedures Use either the diagnostic cable or the local I O cable to perform some server blade configuration and diagnostic procedures Depending on the model the server blade will have either a diagnostic port or an I O port The I O port only accepts the local T O cable and the diagnostic port only accepts the diagnostic cable If the server blade has an I O icon next to the port on the front of the server blade use the local I O cable If the port has no icon use the diagnostic cable Refer to Figure 2 to identify the I O icon Figure 2 Local I O cable with large view of the I O icon 8 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Identifying Diagnostic and Local I O Cable Connectors Use Figure 3 and Table 2 to identify d
21. pment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense 32 HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canadian Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC
22. r Guide Preparing the Server Blade for Connection Before connecting the diagnostic station to a server blade 1 Power down the server blade 2 Remove the server blade from the server blade enclosure in the rack IMPORTANT If the server blade is a ProLiant BL30p install the server blade into a blade sleeve and connect the blade sleeve to a diagnostic station 3 Place the server blade on a flat level workspace 4 Perform any upgrade or maintenance actions and replace the access panel Cabling the Diagnostic Station to a Server Blade This document provides two methods for connecting the diagnostic station to a server blade e Direct cabling method Use either method to be sure an option is correctly installed in the server blade This method is recommended for installing an operating system on a server blade The connection can be made in one of two ways With a client PC Connect to iLO using either the diagnostic port or the I O port on the front of the server blade This is a direct one to one connection using the diagnostic cable or the local I O cable from the client PC to iLO without any hub switch networking hardware The iLO diagnostic port static IP address can be found on the diagnostic cable or the local I O cable but may be changed under Network Settings in iLO Depending on the server blade additional troubleshooting may be performed CAUTION Disconnect the local I O cable when not in use The port
23. you can access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console and a client PC 9 Server blade connector Provides a direct connection to the server blade A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ 45 connector for a direct cable connection The kernel debug connector does not function as a serial port The local I O cable is labeled with the I O icon The diagnostic cable has no label HP ProLiant BL p Class System Diagnostic Station User Guide Installing the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I O Cable To install the diagnostic cable or the local I O cable with the diagnostic station see the Diagnostic Station section To install the diagnostic cable on a server blade in the rack refer to the setup and installation guide included with the server blade Diagnostic Station The diagnostic station enables you to power up and communicate with a server blade or an interconnect switch outside of the rack environment Overview The diagnostic station enables you to perform the following tasks outside of the rack NOTE An additional power supply may be required for some ProLiant p Class products Power up a server blade or interconnect switch Observe external LEDs Test NIC activity Configure a server blade or interconnect switch Load software on a server blade or interconnect switch Test a server blade or interconnect switch after installing an option or upgrade Diagnose a server bla
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