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HP Integrity rx2660 Server User Service

Guide

HP Part Number: AB419-9002E


Published: September 2011
Edition: 12
© Copyright 2006, 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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Contents
About This Document...................................................................................12
Intended Audience..................................................................................................................12
New and Changed Information in This Edition............................................................................12
Publishing History...................................................................................................................13
Document Organization..........................................................................................................14
Typographic Conventions....................................................................................................14
HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier...............................................................................15
Related Information.................................................................................................................15
Contacting HP........................................................................................................................16
Before You Contact HP.......................................................................................................16
HP Contact Information.......................................................................................................16
Subscription Service...........................................................................................................16
Documentation Feedback....................................................................................................17
1 Overview................................................................................................18
Server Subsystems..................................................................................................................18
Server Block Diagram.........................................................................................................18
I/O Subsystem..................................................................................................................20
PCIe MPS Optimization..................................................................................................20
Processor..........................................................................................................................21
Memory...........................................................................................................................21
Add-On Memory..........................................................................................................22
Cooling............................................................................................................................23
Data Center Server Cooling............................................................................................23
Office Friendly Server Cooling........................................................................................24
Power...............................................................................................................................24
Data Center Server Power..............................................................................................24
Office Friendly Server Power...........................................................................................25
Mass Storage....................................................................................................................25
Firmware..........................................................................................................................25
User Interface...............................................................................................................26
Event IDs for Errors and Events........................................................................................26
Controls, Ports, and LEDs.........................................................................................................26
Front Panel Controls, Ports, and LEDs....................................................................................26
System Insight Display....................................................................................................28
Storage and Media Devices...........................................................................................29
SAS Disk Drive LEDs.................................................................................................29
DVD Drive...............................................................................................................30
Rear Panel Controls, Ports, and LEDs.....................................................................................31
iLO 2 MP.....................................................................................................................31
iLO 2 MP Reset Button...............................................................................................32
iLO 2 MP Ports.........................................................................................................32
iLO 2 MP LAN LEDs..................................................................................................32
iLO 2 MP Status LEDs................................................................................................33
System LAN..................................................................................................................33
Power Supply................................................................................................................33
Rear Panel UID LED and Button.......................................................................................34
PCI-X/PCIe Card Slots...................................................................................................34
2 Server Specifications.................................................................................35
System Configuration..............................................................................................................35
Dimensions and Weight..........................................................................................................36

Contents 3
Grounding.............................................................................................................................36
Electrical Specifications...........................................................................................................36
System Power Specifications................................................................................................36
Power Consumption and Cooling.........................................................................................37
Physical and Environmental Specifications..................................................................................37
3 Installing the Server..................................................................................40
Safety Information...................................................................................................................40
Installation Sequence and Checklist...........................................................................................40
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server........................................................................................41
Verifying Site Preparation....................................................................................................41
Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage.....................................................................41
Unpacking the Server.........................................................................................................41
Checking the Inventory.......................................................................................................41
Returning Damaged Equipment............................................................................................42
Unloading the Server With a Lifter.......................................................................................42
Installing Additional Components..............................................................................................42
Introduction.......................................................................................................................42
Installing a SAS Hard Drive.................................................................................................43
Removing a SAS Hard Drive Filler....................................................................................43
Installing a SAS Hard Drive............................................................................................44
Installing a Hot–Swappable Power Supply.............................................................................45
Power Supply Loading Guidelines...................................................................................45
Installing a Power Supply...............................................................................................45
Removing the Top Cover.....................................................................................................46
Removing the Airflow Guide................................................................................................47
Installing System Memory....................................................................................................48
Memory Installation Conventions.....................................................................................48
Supported DIMM Sizes.............................................................................................48
Memory Pairs..........................................................................................................49
Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines.......................................................................49
Installing Memory.........................................................................................................49
Installing a Processor..........................................................................................................50
Processor Load Order....................................................................................................50
Required Tools..............................................................................................................51
Replacing the Airflow Guide...............................................................................................55
Installing Additional PCIe/PCI-X Cards..................................................................................56
Removing the I/O Backplane from the Server....................................................................56
Installing a PCIe/PCI-X Card...........................................................................................58
Replacing the I/O Backplane Card Cage.........................................................................59
Installing the SAS Smart Array and PCIe Expansion Boards.....................................................59
Installing the PCIe Expansion Board.................................................................................59
Installing the SAS Smart Array P400 Controller and RAID Battery........................................60
Replacing the Top Cover.....................................................................................................61
Installing the Server into a Rack or Pedestal................................................................................62
Installing the Server into a Rack...........................................................................................62
HP Rack.......................................................................................................................62
Non-HP Rack................................................................................................................62
Installing the Server into a Pedestal.......................................................................................62
Connecting the Cables............................................................................................................63
AC Input Power..................................................................................................................63
Power States.................................................................................................................63
Applying Standby Power to the Server.............................................................................64
Connecting to the LAN.......................................................................................................65
Connecting and Setting Up the Console....................................................................................65

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Setting Up the Console.......................................................................................................65
Setup Checklist..................................................................................................................65
Setup Flowchart.................................................................................................................66
Preparation.......................................................................................................................68
Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method............................................................68
Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method.......................................................68
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS...........................................................69
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using ARP Ping.....................................................................70
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port....................................................71
Logging In to the iLO 2 MP.................................................................................................72
Additional Setup................................................................................................................73
Modifying User Accounts and Default Password................................................................73
Setting Up Security........................................................................................................74
Security Access Settings............................................................................................74
Accessing the Host Console.....................................................................................................74
Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command.......................................................74
Interacting with the iLO 2 MP Using the Web GUI..................................................................74
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA ..........................................................................76
Powering On and Powering Off the Server.................................................................................77
Power States......................................................................................................................77
Powering On the Server......................................................................................................77
Powering On the Server Using the iLO 2 MP.....................................................................77
Powering On the Server Manually...................................................................................77
Powering Off the Server......................................................................................................78
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO 2 MP.....................................................................78
Powering Off the Server Manually...................................................................................78
Verifying Installed Components In the Server..............................................................................78
Installation Troubleshooting......................................................................................................81
Troubleshooting Methodology..............................................................................................81
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button......................................................................81
Server Does Not Power On.................................................................................................82
EFI Menu is Not Available..................................................................................................83
Operating System Does Not Boot.........................................................................................83
Operating System Boots with Problems.................................................................................83
Intermittent Server Problems.................................................................................................83
DVD Problems...................................................................................................................83
Hard Drive Problems..........................................................................................................83
Console Problems..............................................................................................................84
Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware.................................................84
Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware................................................................84
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware on the Server...................................................84
4 Booting and Shutting Down the Operating System........................................85
Operating Systems Supported on HP Integrity Servers..................................................................85
Configuring System Boot Options..............................................................................................85
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX............................................................................................87
Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List..................................................................................88
Standard HP-UX Booting.....................................................................................................88
Booting HP-UX (EFI Boot Manager)..................................................................................89
Booting HP-UX (EFI Shell)...............................................................................................89
Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode.....................................................................................90
Booting HP-UX in LVM Maintenance Mode............................................................................91
Shutting Down HP-UX.........................................................................................................92
Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS.................................................................................92
Adding OpenVMS to the Boot Options List............................................................................92

Contents 5
Booting OpenVMS.............................................................................................................93
Booting OpenVMS (EFI Boot Manager)............................................................................93
Booting HP OpenVMS (EFI Shell)....................................................................................94
Shutting Down OpenVMS...................................................................................................95
Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows.........................................................................96
Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options List................................................................96
Booting the Microsoft Windows Operating System.................................................................97
Shutting Down Microsoft Windows.......................................................................................98
Windows Shutdown from the Command Line....................................................................99
Booting and Shutting Down Linux............................................................................................100
Adding Linux to the Boot Options List..................................................................................100
Booting the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System.........................................................101
Booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux from the EFI Shell..........................................................101
Booting the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server Operating System...................................................102
Booting SuSE Linux Enterprise Server from the EFI Shell....................................................102
Shutting Down Linux.........................................................................................................103
5 Troubleshooting......................................................................................104
General Troubleshooting Methodology....................................................................................104
Recommended Troubleshooting Methodology ..........................................................................105
Basic and Advanced Troubleshooting Tables............................................................................106
Troubleshooting Tools............................................................................................................111
LEDs ..............................................................................................................................111
Front Panel.................................................................................................................111
External Health LED................................................................................................111
Internal Health LED.................................................................................................112
System Health LED..................................................................................................113
Locator Switch/LED (Unit Identifier or UID).................................................................113
System Insight Display LEDs..........................................................................................114
Field Replaceable Unit Health LEDs...............................................................................114
Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................114
Online Diagnostics/Exercisers...........................................................................................115
Online Support Tool Availability....................................................................................115
Online Support Tools List..............................................................................................115
Linux Online Support Tools................................................................................................116
Offline Support Tools List...................................................................................................116
General Diagnostic Tools..................................................................................................116
Fault Management Overview.............................................................................................117
HP-UX Fault Management.................................................................................................117
WBEM Indication Providers and EMS Hardware Monitors................................................118
EMS High Availability Monitors....................................................................................118
Errors and Reading Error Logs................................................................................................118
Event Log Definitions........................................................................................................118
Using Event Logs..............................................................................................................118
iLO 2 MP Event Logs........................................................................................................119
System Event Log (SEL) Review...........................................................................................119
Supported Configurations......................................................................................................121
System Block Diagram......................................................................................................121
System Build-Up Troubleshooting Procedure.........................................................................122
CPU/Memory/SBA...............................................................................................................123
Troubleshooting rx2660 CPU.............................................................................................124
IPF Processor Load Order.............................................................................................124
Processor Module Behaviors.........................................................................................124
Customer Messaging Policy..........................................................................................124
Troubleshooting rx2660 Memory.......................................................................................126

6 Contents
Memory DIMM Load Order..........................................................................................126
Memory Subsystem Behaviors.......................................................................................126
Customer Messaging Policy..........................................................................................127
Troubleshooting rx2660 SBA.............................................................................................127
Power Subsystem .................................................................................................................128
Power Subsystem Behavior................................................................................................128
Power LED/Switch............................................................................................................128
Cooling Subsystem...............................................................................................................129
Cooling Subsystem Behavior..............................................................................................129
I/O Backplane (LBAs/Ropes/PDH/PCI-X/PCIe Slots).................................................................130
I/O Subsystem Behaviors..................................................................................................130
Customer Messaging Policy...............................................................................................130
Management Subsystem........................................................................................................132
iLO 2 MP LAN LED on the Rear Panel.................................................................................132
iLO 2 MP Status LEDs.......................................................................................................132
Manageability Reset Button on System Board Bulkhead.........................................................133
Manageability Status LED.................................................................................................133
I/O Subsystem (SAS/DVD/HDD)............................................................................................133
Verifying SAS Disk Drive Operation....................................................................................133
System LAN LEDs.............................................................................................................134
System LAN LEDs........................................................................................................134
Booting ..............................................................................................................................134
Firmware.............................................................................................................................135
Identifying and Troubleshooting Firmware Problems..............................................................135
Updates.........................................................................................................................136
Server Interface (System Console)...........................................................................................136
Troubleshooting Tips.........................................................................................................136
Environment ........................................................................................................................136
Reporting Your Problems to HP...............................................................................................137
Online Support................................................................................................................137
Phone Support.................................................................................................................137
Information to Collect Before you Contact Support................................................................137
6 Removing and Replacing Server Components.............................................139
Service Tools Required..........................................................................................................139
Safety Information.................................................................................................................139
Server Component Classification............................................................................................140
Hot-Swappable Components.............................................................................................140
Hot-Pluggable Components...............................................................................................140
Cold-Swappable Components............................................................................................140
Accessing a Rack Mounted Server..........................................................................................141
Extending the Server from the Rack....................................................................................141
Inserting the Server into the Rack.......................................................................................141
Accessing a Pedestal Mounted Server.....................................................................................141
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover...................................................................................142
Removing the Top Cover...................................................................................................142
Replacing the Top Cover...................................................................................................142
Removing and Replacing the Airflow Guide.............................................................................143
Removing the Airflow Guide..............................................................................................143
Replacing the Airflow Guide.............................................................................................145
Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swappable Server Fan..............................................................145
Data Center Server..........................................................................................................145
Office Friendly Server.......................................................................................................146
Removing a Server Fan.....................................................................................................147
Replacing a Server Fan ....................................................................................................149

Contents 7
Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swappable Power Supply..........................................................149
Power Supply Loading Guidelines......................................................................................150
Removing a Power Supply.................................................................................................150
Replacing a Power Supply.................................................................................................151
Removing and Replacing a Hard Drive Filler.............................................................................151
Removing a Hard Drive Filler.............................................................................................151
Replacing a Hard Drive Filler.............................................................................................152
Removing and Replacing a Hot-Pluggable SAS Hard Drive.........................................................152
Removing a SAS Hard Drive..............................................................................................152
Replacing a SAS Hard Drive..............................................................................................153
Removing and Replacing the DVD Drive...................................................................................154
Removing the DVD Drive...................................................................................................154
Replacing the DVD Drive...................................................................................................154
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel..................................................................................154
Removing the Front Bezel..................................................................................................155
Replacing the Front Bezel..................................................................................................156
Removing and Replacing the System Insight Display..................................................................156
Removing the System Insight Display...................................................................................156
Replacing the System Insight Display..................................................................................157
Removing and Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly...................................................................158
Removing the Fan Carrier Assembly...................................................................................158
Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly...................................................................................160
Removing and Replacing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly.............................................................161
Removing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly.............................................................................161
Replacing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly.............................................................................163
Removing and Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly..............................................................163
Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly..............................................................................163
Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly..............................................................................165
Removing and Replacing a PCI-X/PCIe Card............................................................................165
Removing a PCI-X/PCIe Card............................................................................................165
Installing a PCI-X/PCIe Card.............................................................................................166
Removing and Replacing the Fan / Display Board....................................................................167
Removing the Fan / Display Board.....................................................................................167
Replacing the Fan / Display Board....................................................................................168
Removing and Replacing System Memory................................................................................169
Removing System Memory.................................................................................................169
Memory Installation Conventions........................................................................................170
Supported DIMM Sizes................................................................................................170
Memory Load Order....................................................................................................170
Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines..........................................................................170
Installing Memory............................................................................................................170
Removing and Replacing a Processor......................................................................................171
Processor Load Order.......................................................................................................172
Required Tools.................................................................................................................172
Removing a Processor ......................................................................................................172
Installing a Processor........................................................................................................176
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Housing..................................................................177
Removing the Power Supply Housing..................................................................................177
Replacing the Power Supply Housing..................................................................................179
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Riser Board.............................................................180
Removing the Power Supply Riser Board..............................................................................180
Replacing the Power Supply Riser Board.............................................................................180
Removing and Replacing the System or iLO 2 MP Battery...........................................................181
Removing the System or iLO 2 MP Battery...........................................................................181
Replacing the Battery on System Boards with EDC < 4739....................................................183

8 Contents
Installing the Battery Clip..................................................................................................183
Removing and Replacing the Battery in the Socket................................................................185
Removing and Replacing the Trusted Platform Module................................................................186
Removing the TPM...........................................................................................................187
Replacing the TPM...........................................................................................................187
Removing and Replacing the Smart Array P400 Controller and PCIe Expansion Board..................188
Removing the Optional Smart Array P400 Controller and Battery...........................................188
Removing the PCIe Expansion Board..................................................................................190
Replacing the Smart Array P400 Controller Board................................................................191
Replacing the PCIe Expansion Board..................................................................................192
Removing and Replacing the SAS Backplane Board..................................................................193
Removing the SAS Backplane Board...................................................................................194
Replacing the SAS Backplane............................................................................................195
Removing and Replacing the System Board..............................................................................196
Removing the System Board...............................................................................................196
Replacing the System Board..............................................................................................198
A Customer Replaceable Units Information....................................................200
Parts Only Warranty Service..................................................................................................200
Customer Self Repair.............................................................................................................200
Customer Replaceable Units List..............................................................................................201
B Upgrades..............................................................................................204
Upgrading the I/O Backplane...............................................................................................204
I/O Backplane Upgrade Overview....................................................................................204
Required Service Tools.................................................................................................204
Safety Information.......................................................................................................204
Upgrading the I/O Backplane...........................................................................................205
Performing a Server Backup..........................................................................................205
Powering Off the Server...............................................................................................205
Accessing the Server...................................................................................................205
Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly From the Server...................................................206
Removing the PCI-X I/O Backplane Board from the I/O Backplane Assembly......................207
Installing the PCI-X/PCIe I/O Backplane Board Into the I/O Backplane Assembly................208
Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly Into the Server....................................................209
Replacing the Top Cover..............................................................................................209
Installing the Server Into the Rack..................................................................................209
Installing the Server Into a Pedestal................................................................................209
Powering On the Server...............................................................................................209
Upgrade Verification........................................................................................................209
Viewing Warnings......................................................................................................209
Verifying I/O cards.....................................................................................................209
Booting the Operating System.......................................................................................210
Processor Upgrades..............................................................................................................210
Upgrading Versus Adding On...........................................................................................211
Firmware........................................................................................................................211
Operating Systems...........................................................................................................211
C Utilities.................................................................................................212
Extensible Firmware Interface Boot Manager............................................................................212
EFI Commands.....................................................................................................................213
EFI/POSSE Commands..........................................................................................................215
help...............................................................................................................................215
Syntax.......................................................................................................................215
Parameters.................................................................................................................215
Operation..................................................................................................................215

Contents 9
baud..............................................................................................................................218
Syntax.......................................................................................................................218
Parameters.................................................................................................................218
Operation..................................................................................................................218
boottest..........................................................................................................................219
Syntax.......................................................................................................................219
Parameters.................................................................................................................219
cpuconfig.......................................................................................................................220
Syntax.......................................................................................................................220
Parameters.................................................................................................................220
Operation..................................................................................................................220
ioconfig..........................................................................................................................221
Syntax.......................................................................................................................221
Parameters.................................................................................................................221
Operation..................................................................................................................221
conconfig.......................................................................................................................222
Syntax.......................................................................................................................222
Parameters.................................................................................................................222
Notes........................................................................................................................222
default............................................................................................................................223
Syntax.......................................................................................................................223
Parameters.................................................................................................................223
Operation..................................................................................................................224
errdump.........................................................................................................................224
Syntax.......................................................................................................................224
Parameters.................................................................................................................224
Operation..................................................................................................................224
info................................................................................................................................224
Syntax.......................................................................................................................224
Parameters.................................................................................................................224
lanaddress......................................................................................................................229
Syntax:......................................................................................................................229
Parameters.................................................................................................................229
monarch.........................................................................................................................229
Syntax.......................................................................................................................230
Parameters.................................................................................................................230
Operation..................................................................................................................230
pdt.................................................................................................................................230
Syntax.......................................................................................................................230
Parameters.................................................................................................................230
Operation..................................................................................................................230
sysmode.........................................................................................................................231
Syntax.......................................................................................................................231
Parameters.................................................................................................................231
Operation..................................................................................................................231
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility............................................................................232
Creating a Logical Drive Using ORCA................................................................................232
CFGGEN Utility...................................................................................................................233
Starting CFGGEN............................................................................................................233
CFGGEN Operation........................................................................................................233
Rules for creating IM volumes and hot spare disks................................................................234
CFGGEN Utility Commands..............................................................................................234
CREATE Command......................................................................................................234
Syntax .................................................................................................................234
Parameters............................................................................................................234

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Operation.............................................................................................................234
AUTO Command........................................................................................................234
Syntax..................................................................................................................235
Parameters ...........................................................................................................235
Operation.............................................................................................................235
HOTSPARE Command.................................................................................................235
Syntax..................................................................................................................235
Parameters ...........................................................................................................235
Operation.............................................................................................................235
Specifying SCSI Parameters....................................................................................................235
Using the SCSI Setup Utility...............................................................................................235
Using the Boot Option Maintenance Menu..............................................................................240
Paths..............................................................................................................................240
Boot From File.............................................................................................................241
Add a Boot Option.....................................................................................................241
Edit Boot Entry............................................................................................................242
Delete Boot Option(s)..................................................................................................242
Change Boot Order....................................................................................................242
Manage BootNext Setting............................................................................................243
Set AutoBoot TimeOut..................................................................................................243
Select Console Configuration........................................................................................243
Select Active Standard Error Devices..............................................................................244
Using the System Configuration Menu.................................................................................244
Security/Password Menu..............................................................................................245
Resetting Passwords.....................................................................................................245
Advanced System Information.......................................................................................245
Set System Time..........................................................................................................245
Set System Date..........................................................................................................245
Set User Interface........................................................................................................245
Set System Wake-On LAN............................................................................................245
Set System Defaults......................................................................................................245
Integrated Lights Out 2 Management Processor........................................................................245
Index.......................................................................................................247

Contents 11
About This Document
This document provides information, installation procedures, and server specifications for the HP
Integrity rx2660 server, Regulatory Model Number: RSVLA-0503. It also provides parts information
and describes how to remove and replace server components, troubleshoot, and diagnose server
problems.
The document publication date and part number indicate the document’s current edition. The
publication date changes when a new edition is issued. Minor changes may be made without
changing the publication date. The document part number changes when extensive changes are
made.
Document updates may be issued between editions to correct errors or document product changes.
To ensure that you receive the updated or new editions, you should subscribe to the appropriate
product support service. See your HP sales representative for details.
The latest version of this document can be found online at: http://www.hp.com/go/
Integrity_Servers-docs.

Intended Audience
This document is intended to provide technical product and support information for authorized
service providers, customer system administrators, and HP support personnel.

New and Changed Information in This Edition


This document has been updated with the following:
• Updated power supply LED information.
• Corrected minor syntax content.

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Publishing History
Table 1 Publishing History Details
Document Operating Systems Supported Supported Product Versions Publication Date
Manufacturing
Part Number

AB419-9002A • HP-UX, rx2660 December 2006


• Microsoft® Windows®
• Linux®
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002B • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office May 2007
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office November 2007
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C_ed4 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office August 2008
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C_ed5 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office May 2009
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C_ed6 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office October 2009
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C_ed7 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office March 2010
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C_ed8 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office May 2010
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002C_ed9 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office June 2010
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

Publishing History 13
Table 1 Publishing History Details (continued)
Document Operating Systems Supported Supported Product Versions Publication Date
Manufacturing
Part Number

AB419-9002C_ed10 • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office January 2011
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419-9002D • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office April 2011
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

AB419–9002E • HP-UX, rx2660 Data Center and rx2660 Office September 2011
Friendly
• Microsoft Windows
• Linux
• OpenVMS

Document Organization
The HP Integrity rx2660 Server User Service Guide is divided into several chapters, and each
contains information about servicing the HP Integrity rx2660 server. The appendixes area of the
book contains supplemental information.
Chapter 1 Provides information on the major server subsystems, dimensions and weights,
specifications, and safety.
Chapter 2 Provides server details such as system configuration, physical specifications, and
requirements.
Chapter 3 Provides procedures to install the server.
Chapter 4 Provides procedures to boot and shut down the operating system.
Chapter 5 Provides diagnostics and basic troubleshooting methodology.
Chapter 6 Provides instructions and procedures on how to remove and replace server
components.
Appendix A Provides a list of replaceable parts.
Appendix B Provides upgrade procedures.
Appendix C Provides information on EFI utilities.

Typographic Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
%, $, or # A percent sign represents the C shell system prompt. A dollar sign
represents the system prompt for the Bourne, Korn, and POSIX
shells. A number sign represents the superuser prompt.
Command A command name or qualified command phrase.
Computer output Text displayed by the computer.
Ctrl+x A key sequence. A sequence such as Ctrl+x indicates that you
must hold down the key labeled Ctrl while you press another key
or mouse button.
ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE The name of an environment variable, for example, PATH.

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ERROR NAME The name of an error, usually returned in the errno variable.
Key The name of a keyboard key. Return and Enter both refer to the
same key.
Term The defined use of an important word or phrase.
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.
[] The contents are optional in syntax. If the contents are a list
separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
{} The contents are required in syntax. If the contents are a list
separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
... The preceding element can be repeated an arbitrary number of
times.
Indicates the continuation of a code example.
| Separates items in a list of choices.
WARNING A warning calls attention to important information that if not
understood or followed will result in personal injury or
nonrecoverable system problems.
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.
IMPORTANT This alert provides essential information to explain a concept or
to complete a task
NOTE A note contains additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier


Each HP-UX 11i release has an associated release name and release identifier. The uname (1)
command with the -r option returns the release identifier. This table shows the releases available
for HP-UX 11i.
Table 2 HP-UX 11i Releases
Release Identifier Release Name Supported Processor Architecture

B.11.31 HP-UX 11i v3 Intel® Itanium®

Related Information
You can find other information on HP server hardware management, Microsoft Windows, and
diagnostic support tools in the following publications.
You can find other information on HP server hardware management and diagnostic support tools
in the following publications.
HP Technical Documentation Website
http://www.hp.com/go/Integrity_Servers-docs
Windows Operating System Information
Find information about administration of the Microsoft Windows operating system at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/
Diagnostics and Event Monitoring: Hardware Support Tools

HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier 15


Complete information about HP hardware support tools, including online and offline diagnostics
and event monitoring tools, is on the HP website at:
http://www.docs.hp.com/HP-UX/diag/
Website for HP Technical Support
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/126868-0-0-225-121.html?
jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
Books About HP-UX Published by Prentice Hall
You can find the entire Prentice Hall Professional Series on HP at:
http://www.informit.com/imprint/series_detail.aspx?st=61305

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:
• In the United States, see the HP US service locator webpage (http://welcome.hp.com/country/
us/en/wwcontact.html.)
• In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html.
For HP technical support:
• In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage: (http://
welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html)
To contact HP by phone:
◦ Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
◦ If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more
information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website: (http://www.hp.com/hps).
• In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://
welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html).

Subscription Service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website:
http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html.

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Documentation Feedback
HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation,
send a message to [email protected].
Include the document title and manufacturing part number. All submissions become the property
of HP.

Contacting HP 17
1 Overview
The HP Integrity rx2660 server is a versatile, high-rack-density platform that provides the following
features:
Form factor 2U, rack- or pedestal-mounted chassis
Internal peripherals Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives, and a DVD or
DVD+RW drive
High-availability components 1+1 hot-swappable power supplies and SAS drives
Processors Up to two single- or dual-core Intel Itanium
Memory Up to 64 GB

NOTE: There are two versions of the HP Integrity rx2660 server included in this guide. The Data
Center version, and the Office Friendly version. These two versions are very similar. However, the
Data Center server provides N+1 hot-swappable fans. The Office Friendly version provides different
fans, a minimum of two power supplies, and can only be configured as a pedestal-mounted server.
When reading fan, cooling, or power information, there is Data Center server information, as well
as Office Friendly server information throughout this document.

Server Subsystems
This section explains the subsystems included with the HP Integrity rx2660 server.

Server Block Diagram


Figure 1 is a block diagram of the main server subsystems. It illustrates the main components of
each subsystem and how the subsystems are connected to one another.

18 Overview
Figure 1 Server Block Diagram

Server Subsystems 19
I/O Subsystem
Figure 2 I/O Subsystem Block Diagram

The server is configured with either a PCI-X or a PCIe/PCI-X I/O backplane.


The PCI-X backplane includes three full-length public PCI-X slots. The PCIe/PCI-X backplane has
two full-length public PCIe slots and one full-length public PCI-X slot. Wake-on- LAN is not supported
on any of the PCIe/PCI-X slots. The server does not support PCI hot plug.
The server provides a pair of internal slots that support optional RAID cards for the SAS hard drives:
• The first slot supports a PCI expansion card that contains an express I/O adapter (EIOA) chip
for translating ropes to the PCIe bus.
• The second slot supports the RAID host bus adapter (HBA). The RAID HBA supports an optional
256-MB mezzanine card and external battery. The battery is mounted on top of the plastic
CPU airflow guide, and is connected to the RAID HBA by a power cable. When the RAID
HBA is installed, the SAS cables are connected to the HBA instead of the LSI 1068 controller
on the system board.

PCIe MPS Optimization


For PCIe-based systems, each PCIe device has a configurable MPS (maximum payload size)
parameter. Larger MPS values can enable the optimization to gain higher performance. MPS
Optimization is supported on PCIe systems running HP-UX, Open VMS, and Linux. System firmware
level greater than 01.05 performs an optimization during boot time to set the MPS value to the
largest size supported by both a PCIe root port and the devices below it.
The default server state is optimization disabled. When disabled, system firmware sets MPS to the
minimum value on each PCIe device.
The info io command displays the current PCIe MPS optimization setting. See “info” (page 224).

20 Overview
To enable PCIe MPS optimization use the ioconfig mps_optimize command. See “ioconfig”
(page 221).
For non-PCIe systems, ioconfig and info io does not display the MPS optimization policy
setting. The Set PCIe MPS Optimization boot manager menu also is not displayed. When you run
the ioconfig mps_optimize [on|off] command from a non-PCIe system, the following
output displays:
-------------
Shell> ioconfig mps_optimize
ioconfig: PCIe MPS optimization is not supported.

Shell> ioconfig mps_optimize on


ioconfig: PCIe MPS optimization is not supported.
Exit status code: Unsupported

Shell>
-----------------
To restore MPS to the default values, use the default clear command. See “default” (page 223).

Processor
The server processor subsystem supports one or two single- or dual-core Itanium processors. The
processor subsystem consists of the following features:
• zx2 chipset, front side bus, memory, and I/O controller (MIOC)
• System clock generation and distribution
• Circuitry for manageability and fault detection
The zx2, MIOC, and the processors are located on the system board. Each processor connects to
the board through a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket.

Memory
The eight server DIMMs attach directly to the system board. The supported DIMMs are
industry-standard, 30 mm (1.18 in) high, PC2-4200 DIMMs. Hot-spare and hot-plug functionality
is not supported.
The server supports the following DIMM sizes:
• 512 MB
• 1 GB
• 2 GB
• 4 GB
• 8 GB
The minimum amount of memory supported is 1 GB (two x 512-MB DIMMs). The maximum amount
of memory supported is 64 GB (eight x 8-GB DIMMs).
Figure 3 is a block diagram of the server memory that shows data, addresses, and controls that
flow directly to and from the processors. The server has eight memory slots.

Server Subsystems 21
Figure 3 Memory Block Diagram

Add-On Memory
To locate the HP part number, look at the HP Security/CT Label located on the DIMM.
AD275A (2 x 2 GB DIMMs) memory with the HP part number AB565DX cannot be mixed on the
same physical rank as 2 GB memory with the AB565BX or AB565AX HP part number.

IMPORTANT: Earlier versions of system firmware do not support the installation of this replacement
memory and can result in de-allocation of the entire quad or pair.
Firmware Updates
The HP Integrity rx2660 servers require system firmware version 03.01 or later to support the
following Memory Add-On products:
• AD274A 2 GB DDR2 Memory Pair (2 x 1 GB DIMMs)
• AD275A 4 GB DDR2 Memory Pair (2 x 2 GB DIMMs)
• AD276A 8 GB DDR2 Memory Pair (2 x 4 GB DIMMs)
Before installing any of these memory products, verify the server firmware version is equal to or
higher than the version listed above for your product. On HP Integrity servers, you can determine
the firmware version using the following EFI Shell info fw command:
Shell> info fw

22 Overview
FIRMWARE INFORMATION

*System Firmware A Revision: 3.02 [4819]

System Firmware B Revision: 3.02 [4819]

BMC Revision: 5.20

Management Processor Revision: T.02.17

Updatable EFI Drivers:


Floating Point Software Assistance Handler: 00000118

Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Driver: 00090404

SCSI Bus Driver: 00000031

SCSI Disk Driver: 00000020

SCSI Tape Driver: 00000030

Usb Ohci Driver: 00000040

USB Bus Driver: 00000020

USB Bot Mass Storage Driver: 00000020

Generic USB Mass Storage Driver: 00000020

CLPrelay App: 00000100


* Indicates active system firmware image. In this case =>3.02 indicates that this server does not
need system firmware updated to use the memory modules described in this document.
The firmware upgrade instructions are included in the Release Notes on the firmware package
download page for your server product. To locate the Release Notes and download the firmware:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/bizsupport.
2. Select Download Drivers and Software.
3. Select HP Integrity Servers.
4. Select the link for your server product.
After the firmware has been downloaded, you can install the memory. To install DIMMs, see
“Installing Memory” (page 170).

Cooling
Data Center Server Cooling
Twelve fans cool the Data Center server. The fans are all redundant, hot-swappable, and
interchangeable. Eight fans cool the eight DIMMs and two processors. Four fans cool the hard-disk
drives and the PCI riser board. The fans cool three zones in the server. Fans 1 through 4 cool Zone
1, fans 5 through 8 cool Zone 2, and fans 9 through 12 cool Zone 3. Each zone can run with
one fan failure. The other fans in the zone increase speed to compensate for the fan failure. The
fans are N+1 per zone, meaning that the server has 12 fans, but can operate with 9 fans running
(one fan failure per zone). See Figure 43 (page 146) for the Data Center fan locations and cooling
zones.
The power supplies have built-in fans and are not controlled by the Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC).

Server Subsystems 23
Office Friendly Server Cooling
Six fans cool the Office Friendly server. The server fans have two rotors per fan. Four fans cool
the eight DIMMs and two processors. Two fans cool the hard-disk drives and the PCI riser board.
The fans cool three zones in the server. Fans 1 and 2 cool Zone 1, fans 3 and 4 cool Zone 2, and
fans 5 and 6 cool Zone 3. In the Office Friendly configuration, there is N+1 redundancy in Zone
1 and Zone 3 when one fan rotor fails. If a fan rotor fails in Zone 2, the server performs a soft
shutdown in 40 seconds, and the failed fan unit must be replaced. See Figure 44 (page 147) for
the Office Friendly fan locations and cooling zones.
The power supplies have built-in fans and are not controlled by the BMC.

Power
Figure 4 shows a block diagram of the power subsystem for the server, including voltage labels
for each main server subsystem that requires power.

Figure 4 Power Subsystem Block Diagram

Data Center Server Power


The Data Center server power sub system is designed to provide high availability with 1+1
redundancy. Two hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies generate 12 VDC for the system and
peripherals, and a housekeeping voltage (+3.3 V standby). One active power supply operating
at 100 VAC is sufficient to operate the system at its maximum load. Each power supply receives
AC power through integrated AC inlets. The system can operate at 100, or 240 VAC and achieve
1+1 redundancy. The power supplies are power factor corrected and the maximum DC power
output of each power supply is 900 watts at 120 VAC, and 1000 watts at 240 VAC.

24 Overview
Office Friendly Server Power
The Office Friendly server has two power supplies in the standard configuration. The server is
designed to provide high availability with 1+1 redundancy. However, the server runs more quietly
and efficiently with two power supplies installed. The AC/DC power supplies generate 12 VDC
for the server and peripherals, and a housekeeping voltage (+3.3 V standby). Each power supply
receives AC power through integrated AC inlets. The system can operate at 100 or 240 VAC.
The power supplies are power-factor corrected, and the maximum DC power output of each power
supply is 900 watts at 120 VAC, and 1000 watts at 240 VAC.

Mass Storage
The server mass storage subsystem contains the following major components:
• Small form factor (SFF), 2.5 in. serial-attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives with the following
supported capacities:
◦ 36 GB
◦ 73 GB
◦ 146 GB
• SAS cables
• SAS backplane
• SAS HP Smart Array P400 controller card, power cable, and battery (optional)
The server supports up to eight SAS hard drives. Each drive is equipped with LEDs that indicate
activity and device status.
The SAS drives connect directly into the SAS backplane. Two cables connect the SAS backplane
to the integrated SAS core I/O on the system board. Optionally, these cables connect to the SAS
Smart Array P400 controller card installed in a private PCIe slot on the system board.

Firmware
Firmware consists of many individually linked binary images that are bound together by a single
framework at run time. Internally, the firmware employs a software database called a device tree
to represent the structure of the hardware platform and to provide a means of associating software
elements with hardware functionality.
The firmware incorporates the following main interfaces:
• Processor Abstraction Layer (PAL). PAL provides a seamless firmware abstraction between the
processor and system software and platform firmware.
• System Abstraction Layer (SAL). SAL provides a uniform firmware interface and initializes and
configures the platform.
• Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI). EFI provides an interface between the operating system
and the platform firmware. EFI uses data tables that contain platform-related information, and
boot and runtime service calls that are available to the operating system and its loader to
provide a standard environment for booting.
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). ACPI provides a standard environment
for configuring and managing server systems. ACPI moves system power configuration and
management from the system firmware to the operating system and abstracts the interface
between the platform hardware and the operating system software. This enables each to
evolve independently of the other.
The Data Center server firmware supports the HP-UX 11i version 3, February 2007 release, Linux,
Windows, and OpenVMS 8.3 operating systems through the Itanium processor family standards
and extensions, and has no operating system-specific functionality included.

Server Subsystems 25
The Office Friendly server firmware supports the HP-UX 11i version 3, February 2007 release,
Linux, Windows, and OpenVMS 8.3 operating systems through the Itanium processor family
standards and extensions, and has no operating system-specific functionality included.
All operating systems are presented with the same interface to system firmware, and all features
are available to the operating system.

User Interface
The Itanium processor family firmware employs a user interface defined by an HP standard called
Pre-OS System Startup Environment (POSSE). The POSSE shell is based on the EFI standard shell.
Several commands were added to the standard EFI Shell to support HP value-added functionality.

Event IDs for Errors and Events


The system firmware generates event IDs for errors, events, and forward progress to the Integrated
Lights Out 2 Management Processor (iLO 2 MP) through common shared memory. The iLO 2 MP
interprets and stores event IDs. Reviewing these events helps you diagnose and troubleshoot
problems with the server.

Controls, Ports, and LEDs


This chapter provides a basic description of the controls, ports, and LEDs found on the front panel
and rear panel of the server. For more information on LED functions and descriptions, see Chapter 5:
“Troubleshooting” (page 104).

Front Panel Controls, Ports, and LEDs


The front panel of the server provides the controls, ports, and LEDs commonly used when the server
is operational.

Figure 5 Front Panel Controls, Ports, and LEDs

1 System Insight Display LEDs 4 USB port 7 SAS disk drive LEDs
2 DVD LED 5 Server status LEDs 8 Office Friendly server label
3 VGA port 6 Power button

26 Overview
NOTE: Figure 5 (page 26) shows the Office Friendly server LEDs. The LEDs for the Data Center
server are the same. The only difference is the Data Center server does not have the Office Server
label on the bezel.
Table 3 Front Panel Controls
Name Function

Power button The power button manually powers the server on and off.

UID button The Unit ID (UID) button helps locate a particular server within a rack of servers. You can remotely
activate this function through various system utilities.

Init (ToC) button The Init (Transfer of Control) button initiates a system reset. This preserves the entire memory image
for obtaining a crash dump and OS error information. Use this button to recover a hung system, and
to get debugging information. It is less harsh than a power reset.

Figure 6 Server Status LEDs

1 UID button/LED 4 Internal health LED


2 Init (ToC) button 5 External health LED
3 System health LED 6 Power LED (and button)
Table 4 Front Control Panel Status LEDs
Name States

UID LED • Off: UID button is not activated


• Blue: UID button is activated
There is an additional UID LED and button located on the rear panel of the server. Both the front
and rear UID LEDs illuminate when you activate either of the front or rear UID buttons

Init (ToC) LED The Init (ToC) (transfer of control) LED button initiates a system reset. This reset preserves the entire
(and button) memory image to obtain crash-dump and OS-error information. The LED illuminates when the system
reset is in progress.

System health Provides information about the system status.


LED

Controls, Ports, and LEDs 27


Table 4 Front Control Panel Status LEDs (continued)
Name States

The following are LED states:


• Off: system is off
• Green: system is operating normally
• Flashing amber: warning
• Flashing red: system fault

Internal health Indicates the status of internal serviceable components. This LED maintains its state when the system
LED is in standby mode (system power turned off, but AC power is still applied to the system). When
the internal health LED is illuminated, the LED of the corresponding failed component illuminates on
the System Insight Display. See Chapter 5: “Troubleshooting” (page 104) for more details on the
internal health LEDs.
The following are LED states:
• Off: system is off
• Green: system health is good
• Flashing amber: system health is degraded
• Flashing red: system health is critical

External health Indicates the status of external serviceable components. When the external health LED is illuminated,
LED the LED of the corresponding failed component illuminates.
The following are LED states:
• Off: system is off
• Green: system health is good
• Flashing amber: system health is degraded
• Flashing red: system health is critical

Power LED • Off: no AC power


• Green: full power is on
• Yellow: standby power is on

System Insight Display


The System Insight Display enables you to monitor a single location for the LEDs that provide failing
customer replaceable unit (CRU) locating/mapping information for internal system components.
These LEDs are steady amber in color only when a failure occurs, and are otherwise unlit (they
are not green the rest of the time). The LEDs are visible on the front panel. Diagnostic LEDs are
provided for each internal CRU in the system, including all DIMMs, and system fans.

28 Overview
Figure 7 System Insight Display LEDs

NOTE: The System Insight Display is the same for the Data Center server and the Office Friendly
server. However, the Office Friendly server only uses the bottom row of fan LEDs since there are
only six fans for the Office Friendly server.

Storage and Media Devices


The server contains up to eight hot-pluggable SAS disk drives and one DVD or DVD+RW drive.
Storage and media devices have LEDs that indicate activity and device status.

SAS Disk Drive LEDs


The SAS hard drives have two LEDs per drive, as described below. See Figure 8:
Drive Activity LED The drive activity LED is steady green during normal operation and
flickers when a drive is accessed.
Drive Status LED The drive status LED is bi-color and can display amber or blue. Amber
indicates a warning, or failure condition. Blue is a locator LED that
identifies a particular disk drive. The locator LED is activated through
various software utilities, such as online diagnostics and SAS disk
drive configuration tools.

Controls, Ports, and LEDs 29


Figure 8 Hot-Pluggable SAS Drive LEDs

1 Drive activity LED 2 Drive status LED


Table 5 lists the SAS disk drive LEDs and states shown in (Figure 8).
Table 5 SAS Disk Drive LEDs
Activity LED Status LED SAS Disk Drive State

Off Off Offline or not configured

Steady green Off Normal operation; no activity

Flickering green Off Normal operation; disk read or write activity

Off Flashing amber at 1 Hz Offline, no activity; predictive failure

Steady green Flashing amber at 1 Hz Online, no activity; predictive failure

Flickering green Flashing amber at 1 Hz Disk activity; predictive failure

Off Steady amber Offline; no activity; critical fault

Off Steady blue Offline; drive selected by locator function

Flashing green at 1 Hz Off Drive rebuilding

DVD Drive
The server has one DVD drive or one DVD-RW drive. This device has one activity LED (Figure 9).

Figure 9 DVD LED

1 DVD activity LED

30 Overview
Rear Panel Controls, Ports, and LEDs
The server rear panel includes communication ports, I/O ports, AC power connectors, and the
locator LED and button. LEDs located on the rear panel of the server signal the operational status
of the following components:
• iLO 2 MP
• System LAN
• Power supply
• PCI-X/PCIe slots

Figure 10 Rear Panel Control, Port, and LED Locations

1 Power supply 1 and LED 6 Auxiliary serial port 10 iLO 2 MP LAN port
2 Power supply 2 and LED 7 VGA port 11 iLO 2 MP status LEDs
3 PCI-X/PCIe slots 8 USB ports 12 iLO 2 MP reset
4 Core LAN ports 9 Console serial port 13 UID button/LED
5 Smart Array P400
controller slot

NOTE: The Office Friendly server is shown in Figure 10 (page 31). The Data Center server might
only have one power supply installed.

iLO 2 MP
The server contains an iLO 2 MP on the system board to enable local and remote management of
the server. As long as AC power is present, the iLO 2 MP is active, regardless of whether the front
panel power switch is off or on.

Controls, Ports, and LEDs 31


Figure 11 iLO 2 MP Controls, Ports, and LEDs

1 USB ports 5 iLO 2 MP LAN heartbeat 8 Standby power LED


2 Console serial port LED 9 iLO 2 MP reset button
3 iLO 2 MP LAN link speed 6 iLO 2 MP LAN self-test 10 UID button/LED
LED LED
4 iLO 2 MP LAN link status 7 BMC heartbeat
LED

iLO 2 MP Reset Button


The iLO 2 MP reset button enables you to reset the iLO 2 MP, and optionally reset the user-specific
values to factory default values. A momentary press causes a soft reset of the iLO 2 MP when the
button is released. A greater than four second press causes a soft reset of the iLO 2 MP upon
release; it also returns user-specific values to factory default values. The following are reset to
factory default values:
• Serial terminal baud rate settings
• User names and passwords

iLO 2 MP Ports
Table 6 lists a description of the iLO 2 MP ports shown in Figure 11.
Table 6 iLO 2 MP Ports
Port Description

10 Base-T/100 Base-T LAN LAN port dedicated for remote access to the iLO 2 MP

Auxiliary serial Local serial port

Console serial (iLO 2 MP) Local serial port that provides a console connection to the server

USB Two public USB 2.0 ports used primarily to connect to a keyboard and mouse for
console input functions (Windows and Linux operating systems only).

VGA VGA port used primarily to connect to a monitor that displays console output
(Windows and Linux operating systems only).

iLO 2 MP LAN LEDs


Table 7 iLO 2 MP LAN Link Speed LEDs
Link Speed LED State

100 Mb Steady amber

10 Mb Off

32 Overview
Table 8 iLO 2 MP LAN Link Status LEDs
Link Status LED State

Activity Blinking green

Link with no activity Steady green

No link Off

iLO 2 MP Status LEDs


Table 9 iLO 2 MP Status LEDs
iLO 2 MP Status LED LED State

iLO 2 MP heartbeat Flashing green

iLO 2 MP self-test Off: The LED is steady amber when AC power is applied. It remains
steady amber for a few seconds until the iLO 2 MP completes its self-test;
then the LED turns off.

BMC heartbeat Flashing green

Standby power Steady green

System LAN
The system LAN functionality is integrated into the system board. The following describes the system
LAN ports:
• Two RJ-45 style 10 Base-T/100 Base-T/1000 Base-T system LAN ports.
Table 10 System LAN Link Status LEDs
Link Status LED State

Activity Blinking green

Link with no activity Steady green

No link Off

Table 11 System LAN Link Speed LEDs


Link Status LED State

1000 Mb Steady orange

100 Mb Steady green

10 Mb Off

Power Supply
The server is equipped with one or two power supplies, labeled PS1 and PS2. Each power supply
has an AC input receptacle and an LED that shows the power state of the server. See Figure 10
(page 31) for the LED location.
The server has three power states: standby power, full power, and off. To achieve the standby
power state, plug the power cord into the appropriate receptacle at the rear of the server. To
achieve full power, plug the power cord into the appropriate receptacle, and either push the power
button or enter the iLO 2 MP PC command. In the off state, power cords are not connected to a
power source. For more information on power states, see “Power States” (page 77).

Controls, Ports, and LEDs 33


Table 12 Power Supply LED States
Power Supply Condition Power Supply LED

No AC power Off

AC power; standby power on Off

Full power on; normal operation Steady green

Power supply failure Off

Rear Panel UID LED and Button


The UID button is used to help locate a particular server in a rack of servers. See Figure 10
(page 31) for the UID button location. You can remotely activate this function through various
system utilities.
Table 13 Rear Panel UID LED
Name States

UID LED • Off: UID button is not activated.


• Blue: UID button is activated.
There is an additional UID LED and button on the front control panel of the server. Both the front and
rear UID LEDs illuminate when you activate the front or rear UID button.

PCI-X/PCIe Card Slots


The server has three public PCI-X/PCIe slots on the I/O backplane assembly. The I/O backplane
assembly is located on the system board. Depending on what options you purchased, you have
one of the following I/O backplane assemblies, with the included riser board:
PCI-X riser board: Three full-length PCI-X public slots
Combo riser board: Two full-length PCIe public slots, and one full-length PCI-X public slot

NOTE: Wake-on-LAN is not enabled on any of the PCI-X/PCIe slots.


PCI-X/PCIe hot-plugging is not supported on the rx2660 server.
There are no LEDs associated with the PCI-X/PCIe cards.

34 Overview
2 Server Specifications
This chapter provides the specifications for the HP Integrity rx2660 server.
For more site preparation information, see the HP website and search for Generic Site Preparation
Guidelines.

System Configuration
Table 14 Hardware Specifications
Component HP Integrity rx2660

Processors One or two Itanium single- or dual-core processors:


• 1.6 GHz/6 MB cache single-core processor
• 1.4 GHz/12 MB cache dual-core processor
• 1.6 GHz/18 MB cache dual-core processor
• 1.6 GHz/12 MB cache single-core processor
• 1.42 GHz/12 MB cache dual-core processor
• 1.67 GHz/18 MB cache dual-core processor

Memory Supports up to eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) DIMMs mounted on the system board.
Supported DIMM sizes are as follows:
• 512 MB
• 1 GB
• 2 GB
• 4 GB
• 8 GB
Minimum memory configuration is 1 GB (2 x 512-MB DIMMs).
Maximum memory configuration is 64 GB (8 x 8-GB DIMMs).

Disk drives One to eight hot-pluggable SAS hard drives.

PCI slots For the PCI-X I/O backplane assembly:


• One PCI-X slot @ 133 MHz
• Two PCI-X slots @ 266 MHz
For the PCIe/PCI-X I/O backplane assembly:
• One PCI-X slot @ 133 MHz
• Two PCIe slots @ PCIe x8

SAS core I/O Eight port SAS core I/O card, or eight port SAS core I/O card with RAID expansion card.

LAN core I/O Two GigE LAN ports.

Management core I/O Two serial ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one 10 Base-T/100 Base-T LAN port, and one optional
VGA port.

Optical device One DVD-R or DVD+RW.

Power supply The Data Center server has one 900 watt (@120 VAC) or 1000 watt (@240 VAC) power
supply, 1+1 redundancy with second power supply.
The Office Friendly configuration includes two power supplies.

System Configuration 35
Dimensions and Weight
Table 15 Rack- or Pedestal-Mounted Server Dimensions
Dimensions and Weight Value

Data Center Server Dimensions

• Depth • 67.3 cm (26.5 in)

• Width • 48.3 cm (19 in)

• Height • 8.6 cm (3.4 in)

Data Center Server Weight Minimum configuration – 21 kg (46 lb)


Maximum configuration – 28 kg (61 lb)

Rack unit 2U

Office Friendly Server Dimensions

• Depth • 69.0 cm (27.18 in)

• Width • 27.6 cm (10.88 in) w/feet


12.7 cm (5 in) w/o feet

• Height • 50.8 cm (20 in)

Office Friendly Server Weight Minimum configuration – 30 kg (66 lb)


Maximum configuration – 37 kg (81 lb)

Grounding
The site building shall provide a safety ground/protective earth for each AC service entrance to
all cabinets.
Install a PE (protective earthing) conductor that is identical in size, insulation material, and thickness
to the branch-circuit supply conductors. The PE conductor must be green with yellow stripes. The
earthing conductor is to be connected from the unit to the building installation earth or, if supplied
by a separately derived system, at the supply transformer or motor-generator set grounding point.

Electrical Specifications
This section provides electrical specifications for the server.

System Power Specifications


Available power (output) is the maximum DC power that the power supply can supply to the system.
Maximum input power is what the power supply requires from the AC line to deliver that maximum
DC output (given worst case efficiency and maximum loading).
Maximum input current is the worst case/highest current given the lowest input voltage and the
maximum input power.
Table 16 System Power Specifications
Parameter Total Rating

Input voltage 100 VAC 100-127 VAC 200-240 VAC

Marked input current 10 A 10 A 7A

Input current (maximum) 10 A 10 A 6.7 A

Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz 47 to 63 Hz 47 to 63 Hz

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Table 16 System Power Specifications (continued)
Parameter Total Rating

Maximum AC input power 1000 W 1000 W 1205 W

Power supply maximum output power 800 W 850 W 1000 W

Max current at +12 V 65 A 69 A 82 A

Max current at -12 V 0.3 A 0.3 A 0.3 A

Max current at +3.3 V standby 8A 8A 8A

Max current at +5 V standby 2A 2A 2A

If an overload triggers the power supply overload protection, the system is immediately powered
off. To reset the power supply unit:
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Determine what caused the overload by contacting an HP support representative.
3. Reconnect the power cord.
4. Reboot the system.

NOTE: If an overload occurs twice, there is an undetected short circuit somewhere.


When you use the front panel power button to turn off the server, power consumption falls below
the low power consumption, but doesn't reach zero. To reach zero power consumption in “off”
mode, either unplug the server or use a power block with a switch.

Power Consumption and Cooling


The power consumptions listed in Table 17 are valid for a standard configuration as shipped (one
1.4 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of memory, one 1000 W power supply, one internal hard
disk drive, and one internal DVD-RW drive).
All information in this section is based on primary power consumptions with one power supply
installed.
Table 17 Additional Component Power Consumption
Additional Component Power Consumption

Processor 130 W 443.6 Btu/h

SAS disk drive (with I/O access) 23 W 78.4 Btu/h

SAS disk (idle) 16 W 54.5 Btu/h

PCIe/PCI-X card 10 to 25 W 34.12 Btu/h to 85.30 Btu/h

Physical and Environmental Specifications


This section provides the temperature and humidity requirements, noise emission, and air flow
specifications for the server.
Operating temperature and humidity ranges can vary depending on the installed mass storage
devices. High humidity levels can cause improper disk operation. Low humidity levels can aggravate
static electricity problems and cause excessive wear of the disk surface.
Temperature, humidity, and sound power levels are provided in Table 18 while minimum, maximum,
and typical configurations are in Table 19 (page 38) and Table 20 (page 39).

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NOTE: De-rate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 degree/300 meters (1000 feet) above 900
meters 3000 feet).
Table 18 Environmental Specifications (system processing unit with hard disk)
Parameter Value

Operating temperature +5˚ C to +35˚ C (+41˚ F to +95˚ F)

Storage temperature - 40˚ C to +60˚ C (-40˚ F to +140˚ F)

Over-temperature shutdown +38˚ C (+100˚ F)

Operating humidity 20% to 80% relative (non-condensing)

Storage humidity 90% relative (non-condensing) at + 65˚ C

Acoustic Noise Emission (ISO 9296) Data Center Server Office Friendly Server

Typical configuration (disk idle)1 LwAd = 6.8 B LwAd = 5.9 B

Sound Power Level Maximum configuration (disk idle)2 LwAd = 6.8 B LwAd = 5.9 B

Maximum configuration (disk active)3 LwAd = 7.0 B LwAd = 5.9 B

Sound Pressure Level LpAm = 51.6 dB LpAm = 41.4 dB

Altitude

Operating altitude 0 to 3000 m (10,000 ft.) maximum

Storage altitude 0 to 4572 m (15,000 ft.) maximum


1
Typical configuration at room temperature (25˚C).
2
Single processor, one to two SCSI hard disk drives and less than 8 GB of memory.
3
Dual processor, three SCSI hard disk drives and more than 8 GB of memory.

Table 19 Physical and Environmental Specifications for the Data Center Server
Condition Weight Server Dimensions

Typical Heat Nominal Maximum


Release Airflow Airflow @
35 degrees
100-127 200-240 C1 Server Rack Pedestal Rack Pedestal
VAC VAC

Watts Watts CFM m3/hr CFM m3/hr 21 kg - 25 30 kg - D 67.3 D 69 cm W 27.6


28 kg kg - 37 kg cm W cm (with feet) W
Minimum 363 W 363 W 61 104 112 190 (46 lb - 32 (66 lb - 48.3 cm 12.7 cm (w/o
Config. 61 lb) kg 81 lb) H 8.6 feet) H 50.8 (D
(55 cm (D 27.2 in W 10.8
Maximum 782 W 782 W 79 134 112 190 lb - 26.5 in in (with feet) W
Config. 70 W 19 in 5.0 in (w/o feet)
Typical 483 W 483 W 61 104 112 190 lb) H 3.4 in) H 20.0 in)
Config.

ASHRAE Airflow cooling scheme (front to rear) Min Two 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, n o PCIe/PCI-X public cards
Class 1 config or, RAID card on private I/O slot.

Max Eight 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, three PCIe/PCI-X cards on


Config public I/O slots, and RAID card in private slot.

Typical Four 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, one PCIe/PCI-X card on public


Config I/O slots, and RAID card in private slot.

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1
Derate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 degree / 300 meters above 900 meters.

Table 20 Physical and Environmental Specifications of the Office Friendly Server


Condition Weight Server
Dimensions
Typical Heat Release Nominal Airflow Maximum
Airflow @ 35
100-127 200-240 degrees C1 Server Pedestal Pedestal
VAC VAC

Watts Watts CFM m3/hr CFM m3/hr 21 kg - 30 kg - D 69 cm W 27.6


28 kg (46 37 kg cm (with feet) W
Minimum 363 W 363 W 45 76 162 275 lb - 61 lb) (66 lb - 12.7 cm (w/o
Config. 81 lb) feet) H 50.8 (D
27.2 in W 10.8
Maximum 782 W 782 W 45 76 162 275 in (with feet) W
Config. 5.0 in (w/o feet)
Typical 483 W 483 W 45 76 162 275 H 20.0 in)
Config.

ASHRAE Airflow cooling scheme (front to rear) Min Two 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, no PCIe/PCI-X
Class 1 Config public cards or, RAID card on private
I/O slot.

Max Eight 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, three


Config PCIe/PCI-X cards on public I/O slots,
and RAID card in private slot.

Typical Four 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, one


Config PCIe/PCI-X card on public I/O slots,
and RAID card in private slot.
1
Derate maximum dry bulb temperature 1 degree / 300 meters above 900 meters.

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3 Installing the Server
This chapter provides information and procedures to install the server.

Safety Information
Use care to prevent injury and equipment damage when performing removal and replacement
procedures. Voltages can be present within the server. Many assemblies are sensitive to damage
by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Follow the safety conventions listed below to ensure safe handling of components, to prevent injury,
and to prevent damage to the server:
• When removing or installing any server component, follow the instructions provided in this
guide.
• If installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component when power is applied (fans are
running), reinstall the server cover immediately to prevent overheating.
• If installing a hot-pluggable component, complete the required software intervention prior to
removing the component.
• If installing an assembly that is neither hot-swappable nor hot-pluggable, disconnect the power
cable from the external server power receptacle before starting the installation.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected
from the server prior to removing or installing server hardware (unless you are removing or
installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component).
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. These voltages are present even when the main power switch is off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

• Do not wear loose clothing that can snag or catch on the server or on other components.
• Do not wear clothing subject to static charge buildup, such as wool or synthetic materials.
• If installing an internal assembly, wear an antistatic wrist strap and use a grounding mat, such
as those included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit (HP 9300-1155).
• Handle accessory boards and components by the edges only. Do not touch any metal edge
connectors or any electrical components on accessory boards.

Installation Sequence and Checklist


Table 21 lists the server installation steps. Follow these steps in sequence to complete a successful
installation.
Table 21 Installation Sequence Checklist
Step Description Completed

1 Unpack and inspect the server shipping container. Inventory the contents using the packing
slip.

2 Install any additional components shipped with the server.

3 Install the server into a rack or pedestal.

4 Connect cables to the server.

a: Connect AC input power cable.

b: Connect LAN core I/O cable.

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Table 21 Installation Sequence Checklist (continued)
Step Description Completed

5 Connect and set up the console for access.

6 Power on the server.

7 Access the console.

8 Verify components in the server.

9 Boot the operating system.

10 Verify the server configuration.

Unpacking and Inspecting the Server


This section describes procedures you perform before installation. Ensure that you have adequately
prepared your environment for the new server, received the components that you ordered, and
verified that the server and its containers are in good condition after shipment.

Verifying Site Preparation


Verifying site preparation is an essential factor of a successful server installation, and includes the
following tasks:
• Gather LAN information. The IP addresses for the iLO 2 MP LAN and the system LAN are
located on the right side of the server near the bezel, above the rack mounting rail.
• Establish a method to connect to the server console.
• Verify electrical requirements. Ensure that grounding specifications and power requirements
are met.
• Validate server physical space requirements.
• Confirm environmental requirements.
For server-specific information on electrical, physical space, and environmental requirements, see
Chapter 2 (page 35). For general site preparation information, see the HP website and search for
Generic Site Preparation Guidelines.

Inspecting the Shipping Containers for Damage


HP shipping containers protect their contents under normal shipping conditions. After the equipment
arrives, carefully inspect each carton for signs of shipping damage. Shipping damage constitutes
moderate to severe damage, such as punctures in the corrugated carton, crushed boxes, or large
dents. Normal wear or slight damage to the carton is not considered shipping damage. If you find
shipping damage to the carton, contact your HP customer service representative immediately.

Unpacking the Server


To unpack the server:
1. Follow the instructions printed on the outside top flap of the carton to remove the banding and
the outer carton from the server pallet.
2. Remove all inner accessory cartons and the top foam cushions, leaving only the server.

IMPORTANT: Inspect each carton for shipping damage as you unpack the server.

Checking the Inventory


The sales order packing slip lists all the equipment shipped from HP. Use this packing slip to verify
that all of the equipment has arrived.

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NOTE: To identify each item by part number, refer to the sales order packing slip.

Returning Damaged Equipment


If the equipment is damaged, contact your HP customer service representative immediately. The
service representative initiates appropriate action through the transport carrier or the factory and
assists you in returning the equipment.

Unloading the Server With a Lifter


WARNING! Use caution when using a lifter. Because of the weight of the HP Integrity rx2660
server, you must center the server on the lifter forks before lifting it off the pallet to avoid injury.

NOTE: HP recommends that you follow your local guidelines when lifting equipment.
To unload the server from the pallet using a lifter (if necessary):
1. Unpack the server.
2. Unroll the bottom corrugated tray corresponding to the side on which the lifter will be placed,
and slide the server as close to that edge of the pallet as possible.
3. Break off any foam packaging that can prevent the lifter from being fully inserted under the
server. Do not remove the foam packaging from the corners of the server. This foam is required
to elevate the server and to enable the forks of the lifter to be placed under the server.
4. Insert the lifter forks under the server.
5. Carefully roll the lifter forward until it is fully positioned against the side of the server.
6. Slowly raise the server off the pallet until it clears the pallet cushions.
7. Carefully roll the lifter and server away from the pallet. Do not raise the server any higher
than necessary when moving it over to the rack.

Installing Additional Components


This section describes how to install components into the server that are not factory-installed. If you
have additional components to install, be sure to install the additional components before installing
the server into your rack or pedestal configuration. Most servers are pre-configured with all
components installed prior to shipping from the HP factory.

Introduction
The rx2660 server contains external components (installable without removing the top cover), and
internal components that are accessed by removing the top cover.
The externally accessible components are as follows:
• SAS hard drives
• Power supplies

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The internal components are as follows:
• System memory
• Processors
• PCIe/PCI-X cards

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected
from the server prior to removing or installing server hardware (unless you are removing or
installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component).
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. These voltages are present even when the main power switch is turned off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Installing a SAS Hard Drive


There are eight hot-pluggable SAS hard drive slots located on the front of the server. Slots without
SAS hard drives installed have slot fillers installed for cooling purposes.

Removing a SAS Hard Drive Filler


To install a SAS disk drive, you must first remove the hard drive filler.
1. Squeeze the tabs on the front of the filler to release it from the slot in the drive bay (1).

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2. Pull gently until the filler slides out of the server (2).

Figure 12 Removing a Hard Drive Filler

NOTE: SAS hard drives are loaded in order, starting with slot 8, going from right to left, to
slot 1.
Save the SAS hard drive filler for future use. For airflow purposes, always place hard drive
fillers in slots that do not contain SAS disk drives.

Installing a SAS Hard Drive


Figure 13 (page 44) shows how to install a SAS hard drive.
1. Insert the hard drive into the slot guides, and slide the drive into the slot until it seats into the
socket on the disk backplane (1).
2. Close the drive extraction handle by pushing it downward until it clicks into place (2).

Figure 13 Installing a SAS Hard Drive

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Installing a Hot–Swappable Power Supply
The Data Center server has at least one hot-swappable power supply installed before shipping.
This power supply is located at the rear of the server. You can install a second, optional power
supply to provide 1+1 capability.

NOTE: If you have an Office Friendly server, you have two power supplies already installed.
You do not need to perform this procedure.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

NOTE: The power supply is a hot-swappable device. It does not require interaction with the
operating system before the it is removed from or installed into the server.

Power Supply Loading Guidelines


The supported configuration of the server requires a minimum of one power supply installed in slot
P1. The right slot (viewed from the rear of the server) is slot P1, and the left slot is P2.

Figure 14 Power Supply Location

1 Power supply 1 2 Power supply 2

CAUTION: If you do not purchase a second power supply, the empty power supply slot must
remain covered with the supplied metal filler panel. Failure to observe this caution can result in
server shutdown due to overheating.

Installing a Power Supply


To install a power supply:
1. Remove the metal slot filler by pulling it straight out of the server using the finger holes (1).

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2. Support the power supply with both hands, and slide it into the empty slot until it clicks into
place (2).

IMPORTANT: Ensure the power supply is flush with the adjacent power supply.

Figure 15 Installing a Power Supply

Removing the Top Cover


When installing internal components into the server, you must first remove the top cover.
To remove the top cover:
1. Unlock the cover release lever (if necessary) by turning the cam approximately 90 degrees
counterclockwise with the Allen wrench provided on the rear panel of the server (1).
2. Pull up on the cover release lever to disengage the top cover from the chassis (2).
3. Slide the cover toward the rear of the server until the tabs release from the slots in the chassis
(3).
4. Lift the cover off the chassis (4).

Figure 16 Removing the Top Cover

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Removing the Airflow Guide
The airflow guide in the rx2660 server directs airflow from eight of the system fans to the processors
and the system memory on the system board. To install an additional processor or system memory,
you must remove the airflow guide (and optionally, the RAID battery).
To remove the airflow guide from the server:
1. Remove the top cover from the server. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 46).
2. If the RAID battery is connected to the airflow guide, remove it before removing the airflow
guide. To remove the RAID battery:
a. Pull the RAID battery lock away from the RAID battery (1).
b. Slide the RAID battery toward the front of the server to disengage it from the airflow guide
(2).
c. Pull straight up on the RAID battery to remove it from the airflow guide.

Figure 17 Removing the Airflow Guide

3. Lift up on the fan carrier handle approximately 5 cm (2 in) to allow the airflow guide to be
lifted out of the server (1).

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4. Lift the airflow guide straight up and out of the server (2).

Figure 18 Fan Carrier Handle

Installing System Memory


The rx2660 server has eight system memory (DIMM) slots located on the system board.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Memory Installation Conventions


Before installing memory, read and understand the following memory installation conventions:
• Supported DIMM sizes and memory configurations
• DIMM load order
• DIMM slot IDs

Supported DIMM Sizes


System DIMMs seat onto the memory boards. The minimum server configuration requires at least
one memory pair (group of two DIMMs).
The supported DIMM sizes for the server are as follows:
• 512 MB
• 1 GB
• 2 GB
• 4 GB
• 8 GB

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Memory Pairs
When installing memory, use a minimum of one pair of like-sized DIMMs. You can install additional
DIMMs later. Install DIMMs into the appropriate slots on the system board; each slot has a unique
ID.

Figure 19 Memory Location and DIMM Slot IDs

CAUTION: Failure to observe the following cautions results in system degradation or failure:
• Do not mix DIMM sizes or types within a pair.
• Load DIMM pairs in order of size from largest to smallest. For example, if you have a pair of
4 GB DIMMs and a pair of 1 GB DIMMs, install the pair of 4 GB DIMMs first.
Table 22 Memory Load Order
Pair Number Memory Slots

1 0A; 0B

2 1A; 1B

3 2A; 2B

4 3A; 3B

Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines


Use the following rules and guidelines when installing memory:
• Install DIMMs in pairs
• Ensure that DIMMs within a pair are identical
• Install DIMM pairs in order of size from largest to smallest
• Install DIMM pairs in the specified order shown in Table 22

Installing Memory
To install memory:
1. Remove the top cover from the server. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 46).
2. Remove the airflow guide. See “Removing the Airflow Guide” (page 47).

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3. Complete the following memory installation prerequisite tasks before installing the memory:
a. Determine the DIMM load order. For more information, see “Memory Load Order”
(page 49).
b. To determine which DIMM slots to populate, see Figure 19 (page 49).
c. Read, understand, and follow the general guidelines to install memory in the server.
4. Install each DIMM.
a. Align the DIMM with the slot located on the memory board, and align the key in the
connector with the notch in the DIMM.
b. Firmly and evenly push on each end of the DIMM until it seats into the slot.
c. Ensure the extraction levers are in the fully closed position.
5. Replace the airflow guide if you are finished installing additional components. See “Replacing
the Airflow Guide” (page 55).
6. Replace the top cover if you are finished installing additional components. See “Replacing
the Top Cover” (page 61). Otherwise, continue with installing components.

TIP: If you see abnormal error lights after installing DIMMS, try uninstalling and reinstalling the
DIMMs to make sure the DIMMS are correctly seated.

Installing a Processor
The rx2660 server utilizes single- or dual-core processors. Dual-core processors contain two cores
that function as separate processors. Dual-core processors double the processing power of the
processor while maintaining the physical dimensions of a single processor.
The server holds one or two single- or dual-core processors that provide the following configuration
options:
• 1P/1C (One processor / one core)
• 1P/2C (One processor / two cores)
• 2P/2C (Two processors / two cores)
• 2P/4C (Two processors / four cores)
The server has one processor installed in slot Module 0 before shipping. Install the additional
processor in slot Module 1.

CAUTION: Intel Itanium Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processors 9150M cannot be intermixed
with similar Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processors 9000 series. Processor speed and cache size
must be identical for all processors in a system. To ensure compatibility whether upgrading,
replacing, or adding an additional processor, use processors with identical part numbers.
Failure to observe this caution results in performance degradation or system failure.
To ensure compatibility, use processors with identical part numbers.
CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Processor Load Order


The server holds up to two single- or dual-core processors on the processor board. The slots on the
processor board are labeled Module 0 and Module 1. If the server has only one processor, it is
installed in slot Module 0. Install the second processor in slot Module 1.

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Table 23 rx2660 Processor Load Order
Processor Slot

0 Module 0

1 Module 1

Required Tools
To install processors, use the processor install tool fastened to the airflow guide.

TIP: Prior to installing a processor into the server, read the following instructions carefully and
refer to the figures in this chapter for a complete understanding of this process.
To install a processor:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 46)
2. Remove the airflow guide. See “Removing the Airflow Guide” (page 47)

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3. Open the processor cage.
a. Grasp the processor cage handle and apply adequate force to rotate the handle upward.

Figure 20 Processor Cage Handle Open

b. Use the handle to rotate the cage closure approximately 90 degrees toward the front of
the assembly until it stops.

Figure 21 Processor Cage Open

IMPORTANT: Ensure the processor slot is entirely exposed. The processor must clear the
cage enclosure for proper installation.

4. Locate the slot Module 1 on the system board for the processor installation.

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Figure 22 ZIF Socket, Alignment Holes and Posts, and Slot Locations

1 Alignment hole on the processor 6 Processor slot 1 on the system board


2 Access hole for the ZIF socket (Module 1)
3 Processor 0 7 ZIF socket on the system board
4 Alignment hole on the processor 8 Processor socket dust cover
5 Alignment post on the system board 9 Alignment post on the system board
10 Module 1 label on the system board
5. Remove the plastic airflow blocker covering the processor slot (if installed).
6. Remove the protective dust cover from the processor socket (if installed).
7. Ensure the cam on the ZIF socket is in the unlocked, counterclockwise position.

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Figure 23 ZIF Socket Unlocked

CAUTION: The ZIF socket for the processor is locked and unlocked by half a full turn of the
processor install tool. The counterclockwise 180 degree rotation (half turn) unlocks the socket.
A clockwise 180 degree rotation locks the socket. Attempting to turn the locking mechanism
more than 180 degrees can severely damage the socket.

8. Remove any protective packaging from the processor.

NOTE: Protective covers are installed to protect connector pins. Save these covers for future
use.

9. Inspect the processor pins to verify the pins are not bent.
10. Align the alignment holes on the processor with the alignment posts on the processor cage,
and carefully lower the processor onto the processor socket. Figure 22 (page 53) shows the
alignment holes and posts on the processor and system board.

CAUTION: Do not press the processor into the socket. When properly aligned, the processor
pins seat into the socket. No additional pressure is required. Damage to the pins can occur
if pressure is applied.

11. Lock the processor into the socket on the processor board.
a. Remove the processor install tool (2.5 mm driver) from the tool holder on the airflow
guide.
b. Insert the processor tool into the hole that runs down the side of the heatsink.
c. Rotate the processor tool clockwise 180 degrees to lock the ZIF socket.
d. Refasten the processor install tool (2.5 mm driver) to the tool holder on the airflow guide.
12. Connect the processor power cable into the connector cable that attaches directly to the system
board.

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Figure 24 Processor Power Cable Connectors

1 Processor power 2 System board power 3 Processor


cable and connector cable and connector
13. Close the processor cage.
a. Grasp the processor cage handle and rotate the cage closure inward toward the rear of
the assembly until it is completely closed.
b. Apply adequate force to push the handle down until it is flush with the cage.
14. Replace the airflow guide if you are finished installing additional components. See “Replacing
the Airflow Guide” (page 55).
15. Replace the top cover if you are finished installing additional components. See “Replacing
the Top Cover” (page 61)

Replacing the Airflow Guide


Ensure to replace the airflow guide in the server when you are finished installing additional
equipment into the server.
To replace the airflow guide:
1. Ensure the fan carrier handle is raised approximately 5 cm (2 in) to allow clearance for the
airflow guide replacement. Figure 25 (page 56) shows the fan carrier handle raised.
2. Place the airflow guide on the edge of the fan carrier and set it down into place on the
processor cage (1).
3. Push the fan carrier handle down until it is flush against the airflow guide (2).

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Figure 25 Replacing the Airflow Guide

4. Ensure the fans have not become disconnected when opening the fan carrier handle by pushing
down on all the fans to make sure they are seated properly.

Installing Additional PCIe/PCI-X Cards


The rx2660 server supports PCI-X cards and PCI-Express (PCIe) cards. There are three PCIe/PCI-X
slots in the I/O backplane located on the system board. Depending on your server configuration,
you have one of the following I/O backplane assemblies, with the included riser board:
PCI-X riser board:
Three full-length PCI-X public slots
PCIe/PCI-X riser board:
Two PCIe x8 public slots and one full-length PCI-X public slot

NOTE: Wake-on-LAN is not enabled on any of the PCIe/PCI-X slots.


PCIe/PCI-X hot-plugging is not supported on the rx2660 server.

Removing the I/O Backplane from the Server


To install an additional PCIe/PCI-X card into the server, you must first remove the I/O backplane
from the system board.
To remove the I/O backplane assembly:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 46).

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2. Loosen the two captive screws on the I/O backplane assembly:
a. Press the blue button to release the black knob. Figure 26 (page 57) shows the location
of the I/O backplane assembly captive screws.
b. Turn the black knob counterclockwise until the captive screw is free from the server.

Figure 26 I/O Backplane Assembly Screw Locations

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3. Lift the assembly straight up and out of the server.

NOTE: Depending on your configuration, you have one of the I/O backplane assemblies
shown in Figure 27 (page 58). The top I/O backplane assembly is a PCIe/PCI-X backplane
assembly, and the bottom is a PCI-X backplane assembly.

Figure 27 I/O Backplane Assemblies

1 Slot 1 (top, PCIe; bottom PCI-X) 5 Guide tabs


2 Slot 2 (top, PCIe; bottom PCI-X) 6 Gate latches (for full-length cards)
3 Slot 3 (PCI-X) 7 Bulkhead fillers
4 I/O backplane riser board (top, PCIe; bottom 8 Sheet metal enclosure
PCI-X)

Installing a PCIe/PCI-X Card


To install a PCIe/PCI-X card:
1. Select an empty slot that is appropriate for the card you are installing. X shows both a PCI-X
and PCIe/PCI-X riser boards.
2. Remove the PCIe/PCI-X bulkhead filler by unscrewing the blue captive screw using a Torx-T15
screwdriver.
3. Insert the PCIe/PCI-X card into the empty slot, and exert even pressure to seat the card in the
slot.

CAUTION: Ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot or the card can fail after power
is applied to the slot.

4. Close the gate latch to secure the end of the card if it is full length.

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5. Attach the PCIe/PCI-X card to the I/O backplane by tightening the T-15 screw on the I/O
backplane.

Replacing the I/O Backplane Card Cage


To replace the I/O backplane card cage into the server:
1. Align the tabs with the guide slots in the server and slide the I/O backplane assembly into
place.
2. Tighten the two captive screws.
a. Press the black knob down while turning it clockwise until it is fully tightened.
b. While holding the black knob and pressing down, press and release the blue button to
lower the black knob to the locked position.
3. If you are done installing additional components, replace the top cover. See “Replacing the
Top Cover” (page 61). If you have more components to install, continue on to the next section.

Installing the SAS Smart Array and PCIe Expansion Boards


The rx2660 server has two slots dedicated for the SAS Smart Array P400 controller and PCIe
expansion boards. If you purchase the RAID option, you must install these boards on the system
board. See for the slot locations on the system board.

Installing the PCIe Expansion Board


To install the PCIe expansion board into the server:
1. Pinch the board locking guides to expose the slot guides to the system board slot (1). Figure 28
(page 59) shows the location of the SAS Smart Array P400 controller and PCIe expansion
board.
2. Guide the PCIe expansion board down the rails and push into the slot on the system board
(2).

Figure 28 SAS Smart Array P400 Controller and PCIe Expansion Board Slots

NOTE: The board and slot are keyed, so the board only fits one way into the slot.

3. Close the board locking guides to lock the PCIe expansion board into place on the system
board.

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Installing the SAS Smart Array P400 Controller and RAID Battery
To install the SAS Smart Array P400 controller and the battery into the server:
1. Open the blue SAS Smart Array P400 controller board lock on the rear panel of the server.
SeeFigure 29 (page 60) shows the location of the board lock.
2. Install the SAS Smart Array P400 controller into the slot on the system board as shown in
Figure 29 (page 60).
3. Close the board lock over the tab on the SAS Smart Array P400 controller and snap it shut.
4. Attach the SAS cables to the SAS Smart Array P400 controller.

Figure 29 Board Lock

1 RAID battery port on 3 SAS Smart Array 4 SAS cable ports on the
the SAS Smart Array P400 controller SAS Smart Array P400
controller controller
2 SAS Smart Array
P400 controller board
lock

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5. To install the RAID battery onto the airflow guide:
a. Align the tabs on the RAID battery with the slots on the airflow guide.
b. Slide the RAID battery toward the rear of the server until the locking clip locks the RAID
battery in place (1).

Figure 30 Installing the RAID Battery

6. Connect one end of the RAID battery cable to the battery on the airflow guide.
7. Connect the other end of the RAID battery cable to the SAS Smart Array P400 controller.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the cables. When
reconnecting these cables, match each cable with the appropriate socket on the SAS Smart Array
P400 controller board. If the cables are mismatched, the server might not reboot. Both cables and
sockets are clearly marked with the correct channels.

Replacing the Top Cover


To replace the top cover:
1. Ensure the cover release lever is in the open position. Figure 31 (page 62) shows how to
replace the top cover.
2. Align the tabs of the top cover with the corresponding slots in the chassis and insert the tabs
into the slots (1).
3. Slide the cover forward until it is flush with the front of the chassis (2).
4. Push the cover release lever down into the latched position (3).

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5. Lock the cover release lever (if necessary) by turning the cam approximately 90 degrees
clockwise.

Figure 31 Replacing the Top Cover

Installing the Server into a Rack or Pedestal


This section provides instructions on how to install the server into a rack or a pedestal.

Installing the Server into a Rack


The following sections describe how to install the server into an HP rack or an approved non-HP
rack.

HP Rack
HP servers that are installed into racks are shipped with equipment mounting slides. An installation
guide comes with each set of slides: HP 2U Quick Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions for
HP Products. Follow the steps in this installation guide to determine where and how to install the
server into the rack.

Non-HP Rack
The Mounting in non-HP racks guide enables you to evaluate the installation of HP equipment into
non-HP racks. Use this guide when you need to qualify whether you can install, maintain, and
service any HP equipment in a non-HP rack.
The guide is located on the HP website at: http://www.hp.com/racksolutions on the HP Integrity
and HP 9000 Servers infrastructure page. Click the Rack Systems/E link.
Select Mounting information from the menu, then select the guide titled Mounting in non-HP racks.

Installing the Server into a Pedestal


The server ships with a pedestal mount if you order the rackless configuration option. The pedestal
mount is packaged in a separate carton which is attached to the server carton.

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To change the server from a rack mount to a rackless configuration, you need a Server Rackless
Mount Kit. The rackless mount kit comes with the HP Integrity rx2660 Server Pedestal Installation
Guide. Follow the steps in this installation guide to attach the pedestal to the server.

Connecting the Cables


This section describes the cables to connect to power the server and to provide LAN connectivity
for the server.

AC Input Power
The server can receive AC input from two different AC power sources. The power receptacles are
located at the rear of the chassis. They are labeled Power Supply 1 and Power Supply 2.
For the Data Center server, you can install a maximum of two power supplies in the server. Installing
two power supplies in the server provides 1+1 redundancy, meaning that if one power supply
fails, there is still enough power supplied to the server to operate. You must promptly replace the
failed power supply to restore 1+1 functionality.
A minimum of one power supply is required to power the server. If only one power supply is
installed in the server, there is no 1+1 capability.
For the Office Friendly server, two power supplies are required to power the server. The office
friendly server can run on one power supply, but runs quieter and more efficiently with two power
supplies installed.

Power States
The server has three power states:
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
Table 24 Server Power States
Power States Power Cable Power Activated through the iLO 2 MP PC Standby DC DC Voltage
Plugged Into Command; or Front Panel Power Button Voltage Applied?
Receptacle? Activated? Applied?

Standby power Yes No Yes No

Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes

Off No No No No

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CAUTION: If the server is expected to remain in standby mode for more than 30 minutes, AC
power should be completely removed from the server. You can do this by switching off the circuit
breakers which are part of the building installation, disconnecting or switching off a power
distribution unit, or by physically removing all power cords from the server.

NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.

Figure 32 Rear Panel Control, Port, and LED Locations

1 Power supply 1 and LED 6 Auxiliary serial port 10 iLO 2 MP LAN port
2 Power supply 2 and LED 7 VGA port 11 iLO 2 MP status LEDs
3 PCI-X/PCIe slots 8 USB ports 12 iLO 2 MP reset
4 Core LAN ports 9 Console serial port 13 UID button/LED
5 Smart Array P400
controller slot

NOTE: The Office Friendly server is shown in Figure 32 (page 64). The Data Center server might
only have one power supply installed.

Applying Standby Power to the Server


To apply standby power to the server:

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1. If the server has one power supply installed in slot P1, plug the power cord into that receptacle.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate outlet.

NOTE: The LED on the power supply does not illuminate in the standby power state. The
LED illuminates green when the server is powered on to full power.
If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the server
automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged into the server.

2. If the server has two power supplies, plug the second power cord into the power supply in
slot P2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate outlet.

Connecting to the LAN


The server has two LAN ports that provide network connectivity. Figure 32 (page 64) shows the
available LAN ports for the server.
To enable general network connectivity for the server:
1. Obtain valid IP addresses for each LAN port you plan to activate.
2. Connect the LAN cable from an available LAN port into a live connection on the network.

Connecting and Setting Up the Console


This section describes how to set up and start a console session on the server.

Setting Up the Console


Setting up the console includes the following steps:
• Determine the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections
to the iLO 2 MP:
◦ RS-232
◦ LAN
• Configure the Integrity iLO 2 MP and assign an IP address if necessary. Though there are
several methods to configuring the LAN, DHCP with DNS is the preferred method. DHCP with
DNS comes preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account and
password. Other options include:
◦ ARP Ping
◦ Local RS-232 serial port
◦ Remote/modem port

Setup Checklist
Use the checklist in Table 25 to assist with the Integrity iLO 2 MP setup process.
Table 25 Setup Checklist
Step Action X

Standard Setup

1 Preparation 1. Determine an access method to select and connect the cables.


2. Determine a LAN configuration method and assign an IP address
if necessary.

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Table 25 Setup Checklist (continued)
Step Action X

2 Configure the iLO 2 MP LAN Choose one of the three methods to configure the LAN for iLO 2 MP
access:
• DHCP with DNS
• ARP Ping
• RS-232 serial port

3 Log on to the iLO 2 MP Log in to the iLO 2 MP from a supported web browser or command
line using the default user name and password.

4 Change default user name and Change the default user name and password on the administrator
password account to your predefined selections.

5 Set up user accounts Set up the user accounts if you are using the local accounts feature.

6 Set up security access Set up the security access settings.

Advanced Setup

1 Activate Advanced Pack Features Activate advanced features by entering a license key.

Setup Flowchart
Use this flowchart as a guide to assist in the iLO 2 MP setup process.

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Figure 33 iLO 2 MP Setup Flowchart

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Preparation
Before you can configure the iLO 2 MP LAN, you must perform the following tasks:
• Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables.
• Determine the iLO 2 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary.

Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method


Before you can access the iLO 2 MP, you must first determine the correct physical connection
method. The iLO 2 MP has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate
LAN drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by the operating
system. See Figure 32 (page 64) for rear panel console connection port identification and cable
connection information.
Table 26 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and connectors
to the host console. Use Table 26 to determine your physical connection method.
Table 26 Console Connection Matrix
Operating Console Connection Required Connection Components
System Method

HP-UX Local RS-232 serial 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
port Remote/modem 2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
port

LAN port 10/100 LAN cable

Linux Local RS-232 serial 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
port Remote/modem 2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
port

LAN port 10/100 LAN cable

OpenVMS Local RS-232 serial 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
port Remote/modem 2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
port

LAN port 10/100 LAN cable

Windows VGA Port (no iLO 2 1. Monitor (VGA)


MP access; EFI only) 2. Keyboard (USB)
3. Mouse (USB)

LAN port 10/100 LAN cable

Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method


To access the iLO 2 MP through the iLO 2 MP LAN, the iLO 2 MP must acquire an IP address. The
way the iLO 2 MP acquires an IP address depends on whether DHCP is enabled or disabled on
the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server. (See Table 27 for possible
scenarios.)
Once you have determined the iLO 2 MP access, you must determine how you will configure the
iLO 2 MP LAN to acquire an IP address using the following methods:
• DHCP/DNS
• ARP Ping
• Local RS-232 serial port
• Remote/modem port
Table 27 provides all the possible scenarios. Use this table to help you select the appropriate LAN
configuration method to obtain an IP address.

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Table 27 LAN Configuration Methods
DHCP DNS RS-232 Serial Port (iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method
LC command)

Yes Yes No DHCP

Yes Yes Yes DHCP, RS-232 serial port, or remote/modem port

No No No ARP Ping

No Yes No ARP Ping

No Yes Yes ARP Ping, RS-232 serial port, or remote/modem port

Yes No Yes RS-232 serial port, or remote/modem port

No No Yes RS-232 serial port, remote/modem port, or ARP Ping

Yes No No Cannot set up the LAN. Reconsider your criteria.

Once you have determined how you will configure the iLO 2 MP LAN in order to acquire an IP
address, you must configure the iLO 2 MP LAN using the selected method.

Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS


Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically configures all DHCP-enabled servers
with IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses. All HP Integrity entry class servers with
iLO 2 MP are shipped from the factory with DHCP enabled.

TIP: HP recommends using the DHCP and Domain Name Server (DNS) method to simplify access
to the iLO 2 MP.
When you use DHCP and DNS, you can connect to the iLO 2 MP by entering the default DNS
name in your browser rather than an IP address only if the following conditions apply:
• DHCP must be enabled (DHCP is enabled by default)
• You are using a DHCP server that provides the domain name and the primary DNS server IP
address
• The primary DNS server accepts dynamic DNS (DDNS) updates
• The primary DNS server IP address has been configured through the DHCP server
To configure the iLO 2 MP using DHCP and DNS:

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1. Obtain the factory-set DNS name from the iLO 2 MP Media Access Protocol (MAC) address
on the Network Information Tag. The Network Information Tag is on the right side of the server,
above the rail. The DNS name is 14 characters long, consisting of the letters mp followed by
the 12 characters of the MAC address, for example: mp0017A499CD77. This address is
assigned to the iLO 2 MP hardware. The iLO 2 MP hardware has a unique MAC address
that identifies the hardware on the network.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you obtain the MAC address of the iLO hardware and not the
MAC address of the server core LAN card.

2. Connect the LAN cable into the iLO 2 MP port on the rear of the server. Figure 32 (page 64)
shows the location of the iLO 2 MP port.
3. Connect the LAN cable from the server to an active network port.
4. Apply AC power to the server (if not already done).
5. Open a browser, telnet, or SSH client and enter the iLO 2 MP IP address. The iLO 2 MP Log
In window opens.

Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using ARP Ping


The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and Packet Internet Grouper (Ping) utility uses ARP packets
to ping, or discover, a device on the local network segment. The IP address you assign to the server
must use the same network segment, or subnet, as the computer assigning the address. ARP does
not work across routed or switched networks.
ARP Ping operational issues include the following:
• You can use ARP Ping regardless of the status of DHCP, unless an IP address has ever been
acquired using DHCP
• When ARP Ping is successful, DHCP status is disabled
• Some DHCP server options can cause the apparent issuance of ARP Ping to the iLO 2 MP
which will negate the DHCP/DDNS method
• The PC and the server must be on the same physical subnet
• When a new server is first booted, DHCP is automatically available (the factory-set default),
but ARP Ping does not start until three minutes after the iLO 2 MP is booted. This applies to
every subsequent boot of the iLO 2 MP until an IP address is obtained by DHCP or has been
assigned using the LC command, or ARP Ping succeeds
There are two ways to use the ARP Ping utility:
• Connect a PC to the network that is on the same physical subnet as the server and run the
ARP Ping commands from the PC.
• Locate an existing server on the network, log into it, and run the ARP Ping commands from
the server.

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Table 28 ARP Ping Commands
Command Description

arp -s This command assigns an IP address to the iLO 2 MP MAC address. This ARP table entry maps
the MAC address of the iLO 2 MP LAN interface to the static IP address designated for that
interface.

ping This command tests network connections. It verifies that the iLO 2 MP LAN port is configured
with the appropriate IP address.

The following procedure explains how to use the ARP Ping utility using a PC that is connected to
the network that is on the same physical subnet as the server.
To configure a static IP address using the ARP Ping utility:
1. Obtain the iLO 2 MP MAC address. To set the IP address using ARP, you must know the MAC
address of the iLO 2 MP LAN. You can find the MAC address of the iLO 2 MP LAN on the
label located on the server front panel.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you obtain the MAC address of the iLO 2 MP LAN and not the
MAC address of the server core LAN.

2. Verify that an active LAN cable on the local subnet is connected to the iLO 2 MP LAN port
on the server.
3. Access a PC on the same physical subnet as the server.
4. Open a DOS window on the PC.
5. At the DOS prompt, enter arp -s to assign the IP address to the iLO MAC address.
arp -s<IP address you assign to the iLO MAC address> <iLO MAC address>
For example:
arp -s 192.0.2.1 00-00-0c-07-ac-00
6. At the DOS prompt, enter ping followed by the IP address to verify that the iLO 2 MP LAN
port is configured with the appropriate IP address. The destination address is the IP address
that is mapped to the iLO MAC address. Perform this task from the PC that has the ARP table
entry.
ping <IP address you assigned to the iLO MAC address>
For example:
ping 192.0.2.1
7. Connect to the iLO 2 MP LAN using this IP address.
8. Use web or telnet access to connect to the iLO 2 MP from a host on the local subnet and finish
setting up the LAN parameters (gateway and subnet).

Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port


The following procedure shows how to configure the iLO 2 MP LAN using the RS-232 serial port.

IMPORTANT: Do not configure duplicate IP addresses on different servers within the same network.
Duplicate server IP addresses conflict and the servers cannot connect to the network.
The LC command enables you to configure an IP address, DNS name, subnet mask, and gateway
address.

IMPORTANT: Ensure you have a console connection through the RS-232 serial port or a network
connection through the LAN to access the iLO 2 MP and use the LC command.
To assign a static IP address using the LC command:

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1. Ensure the emulation software device is properly configured. The terminal emulation device
runs software that interfaces with the server. The software emulates console output as it would
appear on an ASCII terminal screen and displays it on a console device screen.
2. To ensure the emulation software is correctly configured, verify the following:
a. Communication settings are configured as follows:
• 8/none (parity)
• 9600 baud
• None (receive)
• None (transmit)
b. Terminal type is configured appropriately. Supported terminal types are as follows:
• hpterm
• vt100
• vt100+
• vt-utf8

IMPORTANT: Do not use hpterm and vt100 terminal types at the same time.

There are many different emulation software applications. Consult the help section of your
emulation software application for instructions on how to configure the software options.
3. To determine the required connection components and the ports used to connect the server to
the console device, use Table 26.
4. Connect the cables.
a. Connect the DB-9 end of the RS-232 serial port female-to-female cable to the console
RS-232 serial port.
b. Connect the other end of the DB-9 female-to-female cable to the console device.
5. Start the emulation software on the console device.
6. Log in to the iLO 2 MP. See “Logging In to the iLO 2 MP” (page 72).
7. At the MP Main Menu, enter CM and press Enter to select command mode.
8. At the command mode prompt, enter LS and press Enter. The screen displays the default LAN
configuration values. Write down the default values or log the information to a file for future
troubleshooting.
9. Use the LC command to disable DHCP.
a. From the LC command menu, enter D and press Enter.
b. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the DHCP status from Enabled to Disabled.
c. Enter XD -R to reset the iLO 2 MP.
10. Use the LC command to enter information for the IP address, host, subnet mask, gateway
parameters, and so on.
11. Enter XD -R to reset the iLO 2 MP.
12. After the iLO 2 MP resets, log in to the iLO 2 MP again and enter CM at the MP> prompt.
13. Enter LS to confirm that DHCP is disabled and display a list of updated LAN configuration
settings.

Logging In to the iLO 2 MP


To log in to the iLO 2 MP:
1. Access the iLO 2 MP using the LAN, RS-232 serial port, telnet, SSH, or web method. The iLO
2 MP login prompt appears.

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2. Log in using the default the iLO 2 MP user name and password (Admin/Admin). The MP
Main Menu screen appears.

TIP: For security reasons, HP strongly recommends that you modify the default settings during
the initial login session. See “Modifying User Accounts and Default Password” (page 73).

The MP Main Menu screen displays the following menu options:


MP MAIN MENU:
CO: Console
VFP: Virtual Front Panel
CM: Command Menu
CL: Console Logs
SL: Show Event Logs
HE: Main Menu Help
X: Exit Connection

This example shows the MP Main Menu accessed through the local serial port. The list of commands
displayed on the screen can be different depending on the method of access to the iLO 2 MP.
When logging in using the local or remote RS-232 serial ports, the login prompt might not display
if another user is logged in through these ports. Use Ctrl-B to access the MP Main Menu and the
iLO 2 MP MP> prompt.

Additional Setup
This section provides additional information to help you set up the iLO 2 MP.

Modifying User Accounts and Default Password


The iLO 2 MP comes preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account
and password. The two default user accounts at initial login are as follows:
• All Rights (Administrator) level user: login = Admin password = Admin
• Console Rights (Operator) level user: login = Oper password = Oper

NOTE: User account and password are case sensitive.

IMPORTANT: For security reasons, HP strongly recommends that you modify the default settings
during the initial login session.
Make the following changes using any of the iLO 2 MP user interfaces.
To modify default account configuration settings:
1. Log in as the administrator. You must log in as the administrator in order to modify default
user configuration settings.
2. To modify default passwords:
a. Access the MP Main Menu.
b. Enter CM at the MP> prompt.
c. Enter UC at the MP:CM> prompt and follow the prompts to modify default passwords.
3. To set up user accounts:
a. Access the MP Main Menu.
b. Enter CM at the MP> prompt.
c. Enter UC at the MP:CM> prompt and follow the prompts to modify user accounts.

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Setting Up Security
For greater security and reliability, HP recommends that iLO 2 MP management traffic be on a
separate dedicated management network and that only administrators be granted access to that
network. This not only improves performance by reducing traffic load across the main network, it
also acts as the first line of defense against security attacks. A separate network enables
administrators to physically control which workstations are connected to the network.
HP also strongly recommends that you modify the default settings during the initial login session
and determine the security access required and what user accounts and privileges are needed.
Create local accounts or use directory services to control user access. See “Modifying User Accounts
and Default Password” (page 73).

Security Access Settings

CAUTION: When DHCP is enabled, the system is vulnerable to security risks because anyone
can access the iLO 2 MP until you change the default user name and password.
HP strongly recommends you assign user groups and rights before proceeding.

Determine the security access required and user accounts and privileges needed. The iLO 2 MP
provides options to control user access. Select one of the following options to prevent unauthorized
access to the iLO 2 MP:
• Change the default user name and password. See “Modifying User Accounts and Default
Password” (page 73).
• Create local accounts. You can store up to 19 user names and passwords to manage iLO 2
MP access. This is ideal for small environments such as labs and small-to-medium sized
businesses.
• Use directory services. Use the corporate directory to manage iLO 2 MP user access. This is
ideal for environments with a large number of frequently changing users. If you plan to use
directory services, HP recommends leaving at least one local account enabled as an alternate
method of access.

Accessing the Host Console


This section describes the different ways to access the host console of the rx2660 server.

Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command


This section describes the steps to access the host console using the text user interface (TUI).
To access the host console through the iLO 2 MP:
1. Log in using your user account name and password at the login page.
2. At the iLO 2 MP login MP> prompt, enter the CO command to switch the console terminal from
the MP Main Menu to mirrored/redirected console mode. All mirrored data displays.
3. To return to the iLO 2 MP command interface, enter Ctrl-B or Esc and + and press Enter.

Interacting with the iLO 2 MP Using the Web GUI


Web browser access is an embedded feature of the iLO 2 MP.
The iLO 2 MP has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate LAN drop,
IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by the operating system.

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Before starting this procedure, you must have the following information:
• IP address for the iLO 2 MP LAN
• DNS name
Obtain the factory-set DNS name from the iLO 2 MP Media Access Protocol (MAC) address
on the Network Information Tag. The Network Information Tag is on the right side of the server,
above the rail. The DNS name is 14 characters long, consisting of the letters mp followed by
the 12 characters of the MAC address, for example: mp0017A499CD77. This address is
assigned to the iLO 2 MP hardware. The iLO 2 MP hardware has a unique MAC address
that identifies the hardware on the network.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the MAC address to the iLO 2 MP LAN, and not the MAC
address to the server core LAN.

To interact with the iLO 2 MP through the web GUI:


1. Open a web browser and enter the DNS name or the IP address for the iLO 2 MP.
2. Log in using your user account name and password at the web login page. (Figure 34).

Figure 34 Web Login Page

3. Click Sign In. The Status Summary page (Figure 35) appears after login.

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Figure 35 Status Summary Page

4. Select the web interface functions by clicking the Function tabs at the top of the page. Each
function lists options in the Navigation Bar on the left side of the page.
5. Click an option link to display data in the display screen.
6. Click Refresh to update the display.
The iLO 2 MP web interface has a robust help system. To launch iLO 2 MP help, click the Help tab
in the display screen or click the question mark key (?) at the top right corner of each page to
display help about that page.

Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA


VGA is a method you can use to access the graphic console.

NOTE: You cannot access the iLO 2 MP using VGA.


This method requires the following elements:
• Monitor (VGA connector)
• Keyboard (USB connector)
• Mouse (USB connector)
The graphic console output displays on the monitor screen.

IMPORTANT: The server console output does not display on the console device screen until the
server boots to the EFI Shell. Start a console session using the RS-232 serial port method to view
console output prior to booting to the EFI Shell or to access the iLO 2 MP. See “Configuring the
iLO 2 MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port” (page 71).
To access the graphic console with VGA:
1. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables.
a. Connect the monitor VGA cable to the appropriate VGA port on your server.
b. Connect the keyboard USB cable to the appropriate USB port on your server.
c. Connect the mouse USB cable to the appropriate USB port on your server.
2. Power on the server. The EFI Shell prompt appears.

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Powering On and Powering Off the Server
This section provides information and procedures for powering on and powering off the server.

Power States
The server has three power states:
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
Table 29 Server Power States
Power States Power Cable Power Activated through the iLO 2 MP PC Standby DC DC Voltage
Plugged Into Command; or Front Panel Power Button Voltage Applied?
Receptacle? Activated? Applied?

Standby power Yes No Yes No

Full power Yes Yes Yes Yes

Off No No No No

NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.

Powering On the Server


Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby power
state:
• iLO 2 MP PC command
• Power button

Powering On the Server Using the iLO 2 MP

NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
To power on the server using the iLO 2 MP:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3. Enter CM to enable command mode.
4. Enter PC to use the remote power control command.
5. Enter ON to power on the server, and enter YESwhen prompted to confirm the action.
6. Start the operating system. For more information, see the operating system documentation.

Powering On the Server Manually

NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
To manually power on the server:
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.

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2. Press the power button to start the server.
3. Start the operating system. For more information, see the operating system documentation.)

Powering Off the Server


Power off the server using the following methods if the server is in the standby or full power state:
• iLO 2 MP PC command
• Power button

Powering Off the Server Using the iLO 2 MP


To power off the server using the iLO 2 MP:
1. Gracefully shut down the operating system. See the operating system documentation for more
information.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3. Enter CM to enable command mode.
4. Enter PC to use the remote power control command.
5. Enter OFF to power off the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.

CAUTION: The main DC voltage is now removed from the system; however, AC voltage for
standby power is still present in the server.

6. Unplug all power cables from the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.

Powering Off the Server Manually


To manually power off the server:
1. Gracefully shut down the operating system. For more information, see the operating system
documentation.
2. Press the power button to power off the server.

CAUTION: The main DC voltage is now removed from the system; however, AC voltage for
standby power is still present in the server.

3. Unplug all power cables from the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.

Verifying Installed Components In the Server


This section describes how to verify that the components installed in the server are recognized by
the server.
Use the following procedure to verify that the components you have installed into the server are
recognized by the server.

NOTE: The processor cache information in the Processor Module Information below shows the
L3 Cache Size per logical CPU. Since there are two logical CPUs per processor (dual-core), a
reading of 6 MB for the L3 cache means that the cache size is 12 MB.
1. Select EFI Boot Option from the EFI Boot Manager menu.
2. Wait for the EFI Shell prompt to appear.

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3. Enter info all from the EFI Shell prompt. The following displays:
Shell>
- - - - - - - - - - - - Live Console - - - - - - - - - - - -
info all

SYSTEM INFORMATION

Date/Time: Mar 6, 2007 13:00:10 (20:07:03:06:13:00:10)


Manufacturer: hp
Product Name: server rx2660
Product Number: AB419A
Serial Number: US64293295
UUID: B6DDD02D-774F-11DB-8759-5250AF09A183
System Bus Frequency: 266 MHz

PROCESSOR MODULE INFORMATION

# of L3 L4 Family/
CPU Logical Cache Cache Model Processor
Module CPUs Speed Size Size (hex.) Rev State
------ ------- -------- ------ ------ ------- --- ------------
0 2 1.6 GHz 12 MB None 20/00 C1 Active

CPU threads are turned off.

MEMORY INFORMATION

---- DIMM A ----- ---- DIMM B -----


DIMM Current DIMM Current
--- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
0 1024MB Active 1024MB Active
1 1024MB Active 1024MB Active
2 512MB Active 512MB Active
3 512MB Active 512MB Active

Active Memory : 6144 MB


Installed Memory : 6144 MB

I/O INFORMATION

BOOTABLE DEVICES

Order Media Type Path


--- ---------- ---------------------------------------
1 CDROM Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|1)/Usb(0, 0)/CDROM(Entry0)
2 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr500000E011B1E0)
3 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr500000E011B1E0)
4 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr5000C500003A05)
5 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr5000C500003A05)
6 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr500000E0119F9C)
7 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr500000E0119F9C)

Seg Bus Dev Fnc Vendor Device Slot


# # # # ID ID # Path
--- --- --- --- ------ ------ --- -----------
00 00 01 00 0x103C 0x1303 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|0)
00 00 01 01 0x103C 0x1302 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|1)
00 00 01 02 0x103C 0x1048 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|2)
00 00 02 00 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|0)
00 00 02 01 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|1)
00 00 02 02 0x1033 0x00E0 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|2)
00 00 03 00 0x1002 0x515E XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(3|0)
00 01 01 00 0x1000 0x0054 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)
00 01 02 00 0x14E4 0x1648 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|0)
00 01 02 01 0x14E4 0x1648 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|1)
00 02 01 00 0x1133 0xB921 03 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,300)/Pci(1|0)
00 03 01 00 0x13F6 0x0111 02 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,600)/Pci(1|0)
00 04 01 00 0x8086 0x1079 01 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,700)/Pci(1|0)
00 04 01 01 0x8086 0x1079 01 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,700)/Pci(1|1)

Fast initialization: Disabled

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System Wake-On-LAN: Enabled

BOOT INFORMATION

Monarch CPU:

Current Preferred
Monarch Monarch
CPU CPU
Module/ Module/
Logical Logical Warnings
------- --------- --------
0/0 0/0

AutoBoot: OFF - Timeout is disabled

Boottest:

BOOTTEST Settings Default Variable

OS is not speedy boot aware.

Selftest Setting
--------- --------------
early_cpu Run this test
late_cpu Run this test
platform Run this test
chipset Run this test
io_hw Run this test
mem_init Run this test
mem_test Run this test

LAN Address Information:

LAN Address Path


----------------- ----------------------------------------
*Mac(0017A4990DFB) Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|0)/Mac(0017A4990DFB)
Mac(0017A4990DFA) Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|1)/Mac(0017A4990DFA)
Mac(001560045FE0) Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,700)/Pci(1|0)/Mac(001560045FE0)
Mac(001560045FE1) Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,700)/Pci(1|1)/Mac(001560045FE1)

FIRMWARE INFORMATION

*System Firmware A Revision: 1.05 [4645]


PAL_A: 7.31/7.46
PAL_B: 8.30
EFI Spec: 1.10
EFI Intel Drop: 14.62
EFI Build: 5.65
SAL Spec: 3.20
SAL_A: 2.00
SAL_B: 1.05
POSSE: 0.21
ACPI: 7.00
SMBIOS: 2.3.2a
System Firmware B Revision: 1.04 [4645]
BMC Revision: 5.06
IPMI: 1.00
Management Processor Revision: F.01.58
Updatable EFI Drivers:
Floating-Point Software Assistance Handler: 00000118
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Driver: 00090404
SCSI Bus Driver: 00000021
SCSI Tape Driver: 00000020
Usb Ohci Driver: 00000034
USB Bus Driver: 00000014
USB Bot Mass Storage Driver: 00000014
Generic USB Mass Storage Driver: 00000015

* Indicates active system firmware image

WARNING AND STOP BOOT INFORMATION

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CHIP REVISION INFORMATION

Chip Logical Device Chip


Type ID ID Revision
------------------- ------- ------ --------
Memory Controller 0 4032 0020
Root Bridge 0 4030 0020
Host Bridge 0000 122e 0032
Host Bridge 0002 122e 0032
Host Bridge 0003 12ee 0011
Host Bridge 0006 12ee 0011
Host Bridge 0007 12ee 0011
Other Bridge 0 0 0030
Other Bridge 0 0 5003
Baseboard MC 0 0 0506

SYSTEM SECURITY CONFIGURATION


Trusted Boot: Not Supported
TPM: Activated
TPM Next Boot Status: Activated
TPM Vendor ID: 0x15D1
TPM Product ID: 0x0006
TPM TCG Spec Version: 1.1.0.0

Shell>

Installation Troubleshooting
This section provides basic server troubleshooting information. It is designed to help you diagnose
common issues that can occur during server installation.

Troubleshooting Methodology
The server was tested prior to shipping. Failures encountered during installation can be due to
damage that occurred in transit. Re-seating connectors can clear problems that result from rough
handling. If you are installing components or assemblies, compatibility problems or incorrect
installations can be the cause of the problems. If you are installing components or assemblies,
check that items are correctly installed and that all connectors are fully engaged. If the unit does
not power on, check the power source before proceeding.
If a problem is encountered during initial operation, remove any add-in or optional components
and retest the server before continuing. Verify basic server operation before installing additional
cards and configuring software and hardware for the server requirements.
Troubleshooting is based on observation of server status indications and error messages, and by
checking system event logs. You can observe the LED indicators on the front and rear of the server.
Error messages are displayed on local and remote consoles. System history (console, event, and
history logs) is available through the iLO 2 MP, and is accessed through the console.
Offline troubleshooting programs are available on the resource CD that is shipped with the server.
To troubleshoot the server, you must be familiar with the Offline Diagnostics Environment (ODE)
which runs in the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI). Descriptions and user information about
offline troubleshooting tools are available at http://www.docs.hp.com. The offline tools are
available for downloading at http://www.software.hp.com.

Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button


The server power button on the front panel operates differently depending on how long the button
is held in, and on what the system is doing when the button is pressed. You must be aware of its
uses to properly troubleshoot the system.
Table 30 describes what happens when the server is at EFI, and you press the power button.

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Table 30 Server Power Button Functions When Server is On and at EFI
Action Reaction

1-3 seconds System power turns off immediately (hard power off)

5 seconds or longer System power turns off immediately (hard power off)

Table 31 describes what happens when the server is on with the operating system running, and
you press the power button.
Table 31 Server Power Button Functions When Server is On and OS is Running
Action Reaction

1-3 seconds System power turns off (software controlled power off)

5 seconds or longer System power turns off immediately (hard power off)

If the server is off, and power is not connected to server power supplies, pressing the power button
has no effect.
If the server is off, and power is connected to server power supplies, the front panel power LED
blinks at a 1 Hz rate. In this state, standby power is available to server circuits, but main power
is off. Table 32 describes what happens when the server is off, and you press the power button.
Table 32 Server Power Button Functions When Server is Off
Action Reaction

1-3 seconds System power turns on

Server Does Not Power On


The server power button on the front panel operates differently depending on how long the button
is held, and on what the system is doing when the button is pressed. You must be aware of its uses
to properly troubleshoot the system.

NOTE: If the server is off, and power is not connected to server power supplies, pressing the
power button has no effect.
Power problems during installation are usually related to the installation process. If the server does
not power on, check the LED indicators on the power supply rear panels and follow these steps:
• If the AC power LED on the power supply on the rear panel of the server is lit, power is
available to the server.
• If the AC power LED is not lit, the server is either in standby power mode, or there is a problem.
Re-seat the power supply. If the problem persists, remove and re-seat the board within the
server. If the problem persists, replace the power supply or the power supply interface board.
• If the console shows that the server is powered on, but server LEDs indicate that power is off,
remove and re-seat connectors on the LED status board. If the problem persists, replace the
LED status board. If the console shows that the server is not powered on (server is off), remove
and re-seat connectors on the system board. If the problem persists, replace the power supply
interface board, or the system board.

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EFI Menu is Not Available
If you cannot access the EFI from either the main disk partition or the CD, use the following tools
to help solve the problem:
• Front panel LEDs
• iLO 2 MP
◦ Console messages
◦ System event logs (SEL)

Operating System Does Not Boot


If the operating system does not boot, but you are able to reach the EFI from either the main disk
partition or the CD, use the following tools to help solve the problem:
• Using the EFI Shell, check the system logs and analyze any error messages.
• Offline Diagnostic Environment (ODE)

Operating System Boots with Problems


If the operating system is running and you are experiencing problems, use the following tools to
help solve the problem:
• LEDs
• Error Messages and event logs

Intermittent Server Problems


You can usually trace intermittent problems that occur during installation to power source problems,
a loose connector, or some other hardware problem. If you are experiencing intermittent problems:
1. Check iLO 2 MP logs and analyze the problem. Determine if there is more than one symptom
and if the problem is random.
2. Verify that the AC power source is stable.
3. Re-seat all rear panel connectors.
4. Re-seat all hot-swappable fans and power supplies.
5. Re-seat all main memory DIMMs.
6. Re-seat all cable harnesses and board connectors.

DVD Problems
DVD problems that occur during installation are usually related to faulty connections. If you are
experiencing DVD problems:
1. Remove and reinsert the disk.
2. Replace the disk.
3. Remove and reinstall the DVD drive. Check that connectors are fully engaged.
4. Replace the DVD drive.

Hard Drive Problems


Hard drive problems that occur during installation are usually due to rough handling. The drive
might not be correctly seated or could have been damaged in transit. If you are experiencing hard
drive problems:
1. Remove and reinsert the faulty hard drive.
2. Swap the hard drive with one from another slot or with a known good spare.

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3. Remove and reinstall the hard drive backplane. Check that connectors are fully engaged.
4. Replace the hard drive backplane.

Console Problems
Console problems during installations can be caused by faulty interconnections. If you are
experiencing monitor, keyboard, or mouse problems:
1. Check the monitor controls. Adjust contrast and brightness as required.
2. Inspect all power and interconnecting cables. Check that all console connectors are fully
engaged.
3. Check that all iLO 2 MP board connectors are fully engaged.
4. Exercise the appropriate self-test features of the console software.

Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware


HP makes every effort to provide you with the most current version of firmware. However, there
can be instances when this is not the case.
To ensure you have the latest version of the firmware running on the server, download the latest
version of the firmware from the web, and create a CD to install the firmware on the server.

Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware


To download the latest version of the firmware from the web:
1. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
2. Select download drivers and software.
3. Select Itanium-based servers from the Server category.
4. Select your product from the servers listed.
5. Select your operating system.
6. Select the firmware package you want to download.
7. Download the firmware package, and follow the instructions for updating the firmware included
in the release notes.

Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware on the Server


To install the latest version of the firmware on the server:
1. Initiate a server console session.
2. Insert the CD with the copy of the latest version of the firmware.
3. Using the EFI Boot Manager menu, boot to the drive that contains the CD with the updated
firmware.
4. Follow the instructions to update the firmware.

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4 Booting and Shutting Down the Operating System
This chapter covers procedures for booting and shutting down an operating system on the server.
The following operating systems are supported on HP Integrity servers: HP-UX 11i Version 3 (11.31),
HP OpenVMS, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SuSE Linux Enterprise
Server.

Operating Systems Supported on HP Integrity Servers


HP supports the following operating systems on entry-class HP Integrity servers.
• HP-UX 11i Version 3 (11.31)
For details, see “Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX” (page 87).
• HP OpenVMS I64
For details, see “Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS” (page 92).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
For details, see “Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows” (page 96).
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
For details, see “Booting and Shutting Down Linux” (page 100).
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
For details, see “Booting and Shutting Down Linux” (page 100).

Configuring System Boot Options


This section discusses the configurable server boot options on entry-class HP Integrity servers,
including the boot options list and the autoboot setting for the server. The version shown is EFI Boot
Manager version 2.00.
• Boot Options List
The boot options list is a list of loadable items available for you to choose from the EFI Boot
Manager menu. Ordinarily the boot options list includes the EFI Shell and one or more operating
system loaders.
The following example includes boot options for HP-UX, Linux, and the EFI Shell.
EFI Boot Manager ver 2.00 [14.62]
OS might use only the primary console set via boot manager or conconfig command
/----------------------------------\
/----------------------------------\ | System Overview |
| Boot Menu | | hp server BL870c |
| HP-UX Primary Boot: 0/2/1/0.... | | Serial #: USE7234MV8 |
| Internal Bootable DVD | | |
| EFI Shell [Built-in] | | System Firmware: 3.01 [4739] |
| iLO Virtual Media | | BMC Version: 5.20 |
| Core LAN Port 1 | | MP Version: T.02.17 |
| SuSE on fs0: | | Installed Memory: 6144 MB |
| HP-UX 11.31 from SAS disk | | |
| ------------------------------- | | CPU Logical |
| Boot Configuration | | Module CPUs Speed Status |
| System Configuration | | 0 2 1.4 GHz Active |
| Security Configuration | | 1 2 1.4 GHz Active |
| | | |
\----------------------------------/ | |
| |
| |
\----------------------------------/

Use ^ and v to change option(s). Use Enter to select an option

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To correctly view the operating system console messages, go to the Boot Configuration Menu
under the EFI Boot Manager menu.
From the Boot Configuration Menu, select Console Configuration.
The Console Configuration screen displays the current configuration of the system console.
EFI Boot Manager ver 2.00 [14.62]
OS might use only the primary console set via boot manager or conconfig command
/----------------------------------\
/----------------------------------\ | System Overview |
| /-----------------------------------------------------------\ |
| HP-UX | Console Configuration | |
| In/---| P Serial Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|2) Vt100+ 9600 | |
| EF|^ | NC VGA Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(4|0) | |
| iL| Ad| | |
| Co| Ed\-----------------------------------------------------------/ |
| Su| Remo |
| HP| Edit O/---------------------------------------------------\ |
| --| AutoBo| Console Help Console Status | |
| Bo| BootNe| <ENTER> to enable/disable P - Primary |us |
| Sy| ------| P/p to select primary S - Secondary |ve |
| Se| Driver| T/t to select terminal type NC - Not Configured |ve |
| | Consol| B/b to select baud rate | |
\---| ------| | |
| System\---------------------------------------------------/ |
| | | |
\-------------------------/ \----------------------------------/

Use <^|v> to scroll <ENTER> to Select <ESC> or <X/x> for Previous Menu
Select the appropriate console configuration for your environment.

NOTE: When exiting the Console Configuration screen, be sure to save your changes and
perform a server reset to activate your configuration changes.

IMPORTANT: When selecting a console as Primary, all other consoles must be set to NC
to enable the OS console messages to display to the proper device. This applies to all operating
systems.
To manage the boot options list for each server, use the EFI Shell, the EFI Boot Option
Maintenance Menu, or operating system utilities.
At the EFI Shell, use the bcfg command to support list and manage the boot options list for
HP-UX.
The EFI Boot Option Maintenance Menu provides the Add a Boot Option, Delete Boot Option(s),
and Change Boot Order menu items (use this method if you must add an EFI Shell entry to the
boot options list).
Operating system utilities for managing the boot options list include the HP-UX setboot
command.

NOTE: In some versions of EFI, the Boot Configuration Menu is listed as the Boot Option
Maintenance Menu.
To manage the boot options list for each server, use the EFI Shell, the EFI Boot Configuration
Menu, or operating system utilities.
At the EFI Shell, the bcfg command supports listing and managing the boot options list for
all operating systems, except Microsoft Windows. On HP Integrity servers with Windows
installed, the \MSUtil\nvrboot.efi utility is provided for managing Windows boot options
from the EFI Shell. For HP Integrity servers with OpenVMS installed, the \efi\vms\
vms_bcfg.efi and \efi\vms\vms_show utilities are provided for managing OpenVMS
boot options.

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The EFI Boot Configuration Menu provides the Add a Boot Option, Delete Boot Option(s), and
Change Boot Order menu items (use this method if you must add an EFI Shell entry to the boot
options list).
Operating system utilities for managing the boot options list include the HP-UX setboot
command, and the HP OpenVMS @SYS$MANAGER:BOOT_OPTIONS.COM command.
For details, see the following sections:
◦ Setting HP-UX boot options
◦ Setting OpenVMS boot options
◦ Setting Windows boot options
◦ Setting Linux boot options
• Autoboot Setting
The autoboot setting determines at startup whether a server automatically loads the first item
in the boot options list, or remains at the EFI Boot Manager menu. When autoboot is enabled,
EFI loads the first item in the boot options list after a designated timeout period.
Configure the autoboot setting for an HP Integrity server using either the autoboot EFI
Shell command, or the Set Auto Boot TimeOut menu item from the EFI Boot Configuration
Menu.
For example:
To disable autoboot from the EFI Shell, enter:
autoboot off
To enable autoboot with the default timeout value, enter:
autoboot on
To enable autoboot with a timeout of 60 seconds, enter:
autoboot time 60
To set autoboot from HP-UX, enter:
setboot
To enable autoboot from HP-UX, enter:
setboot -b on
To disable autoboot, enter:
setboot -b off

Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX


This section covers booting and shutting down HP-UX on entry-class HP Integrity servers.
• To add an HP-UX entry to the boot options list, see “Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List”.
• To boot HP-UX, use the following procedures:
◦ “Standard HP-UX Booting” (page 88) describes the standard ways to boot HP-UX. Typically
this results in booting HP-UX in multi-user mode.
◦ “Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode” (page 90) describes how to boot HP-UX in single-user
mode.
◦ “Booting HP-UX in LVM Maintenance Mode” (page 91) describes how to boot HP-UX in
Logical Volume Management (LVM) maintenance mode.
• To shut down the HP-UX operating system, see “Shutting Down HP-UX” (page 92).

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Adding HP-UX to the Boot Options List
This section describes how to add an HP-UX entry to the server boot options list.
You can add the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader to the boot options list from the EFI Shell or EFI
Boot Configuration menu (or in some versions of EFI, the Boot Option Maintenance Menu).

NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to the
boot options list.
This procedure adds an HP-UX item to the boot options list from the EFI Shell.
To add an HP-UX boot option when logged in to HP-UX, use the setboot command. For details,
see the setboot(1M) manpage.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to access the server console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return
to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose the EFI Shell menu option to access the EFI Shell
environment.
2. Access the EFI System Partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device from
which you want to boot HP-UX.
For example, enter fs2: to access the EFI System Partition for the bootable file system number
2. The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.
The full path for the HP-UX loader is \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI and it should be on the device
you are accessing.
3. At the EFI Shell environment, use the bcfg command to manage the boot options list.
The bcfg command includes the following options for managing the boot options list:
• bcfg boot dump: Display all items in the boot options list for the server.
• bcfg boot rm #: Remove the item number specified by #from the boot options list.
• bcfg boot mv #a #b: Move the item number specified by #a to the position specified
by #bin the boot options list.
• bcfg boot add # file.efi "Description": Add a new boot option to the
position in the boot options list specified by #. The new boot option references file.efi
and is listed with the title specified by Description.
For example, bcfg boot add 1 \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI "HP-UX 11i"adds an
HP-UX 11i item as the first entry in the boot options list.
See the help bcfg command.
4. Exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces if you are finished using them.
Press Ctrl-B to exit the server console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu. To exit the iLO
2 MP, enter X at the Main Menu.

Standard HP-UX Booting


To boot HP-UX, use either of the following procedures:
• “Booting HP-UX (EFI Boot Manager)” (page 89)
• “Booting HP-UX (EFI Shell)” (page 89)

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Booting HP-UX (EFI Boot Manager)
From the EFI Boot Manager Menu, choose an item from the boot options list to boot HP-UX.
1. Access the EFI Boot Manager Menu for the server on which you want to boot HP-UX.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exitfrom the submenus until you return to
the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
2. At the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list.
Each item in the boot options list references a specific boot device and provides a specific set
of boot options or arguments you use when booting the device.
3. Press Enter to initiate booting using the chosen boot option.
4. Exit the server console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished using them.
• To exit the server console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu, press Ctrl-B.
• To exit the iLO 2 MP, enter X at the iLO 2 MP Main Menu.

Booting HP-UX (EFI Shell)


From the EFI Shell environment, boot HP-UX on a device by first accessing the EFI System Partition
(for example fs0:) for the root device, then entering HPUX to initiate the loader.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment for the server on which you want to boot HP-UX.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager Menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return
to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager Menu, choose EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment.
2. At the EFI Shell environment, issue the map command to list all currently mapped bootable
devices.
The bootable file systems of interest typically are listed as fs0:, fs1:, and so on.
3. Access the EFI System Partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device from
which you want to boot HP-UX.
For example, enter fs2: to access the EFI System Partition for the bootable file system number
2. The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.
The file system number might change each time it is mapped (for example, when the server
boots, or when the map -r command is issued).
4. When accessing the EFI System Partition for the desired boot device, issue the HPUX command
to initiate the HPUX.EFI loader on the device you are accessing.
The full path for the loader is \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI. When initiated, the loader references
the \EFI\HPUX\AUTO file and proceeds to boot HP-UX using the default boot behavior
specified in the AUTO file.
You have 10 seconds to interrupt the automatic booting of the default boot behavior. Pressing
any key during this 10-second period stops the HP-UX boot process and enables you to interact
with the HPUX.EFI loader. To exit the loader (the HPUX> prompt) enter exit (this returns
you to the EFI Shell).
To boot the HP-UX operating system, do not type anything during the 10-second period given
for stopping at the HPUX.EFI loader.

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NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the
output shown here.
Shell> map
Device mapping table
fs0 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig72550000)
blk0 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)
blk1 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig72550000)
blk2 : Acpi(000222F0,269)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)/HD(Part2,Sig72550000)
blk3 : Acpi(000222F0,2A8)/Pci(0|0)/Scsi(Pun8,Lun0)
blk4 : Acpi(000222F0,2A8)/Pci(0|1)/Scsi(Pun2,Lun0)

Shell> fs0:

fs0:\> hpux

(c) Copyright 1990-2002, Hewlett Packard Company.


All rights reserved

HP-UX Boot Loader for IA64 Revision 1.723

Press Any Key to interrupt Autoboot


\efi\hpux\AUTO ==> boot vmunix
Seconds left till autoboot - 9
5. Exit the server console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished.
• To exit the server console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu, enter Ctrl-B.
• To exit the iLO 2 MP, enter X at the iLO 2 MP Main Menu.

Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode


From the EFI Shell environment, boot in single-user mode by stopping the boot process at the
HPUX.EFI interface (the HP-UX Boot Loader prompt, HPUX>) and entering the boot -is vmunix
command.
To boot HP-UX in single-user mode:
1. Access the EFI Shell environment for the system on which you want to boot HP-UX in single-user
mode.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the server console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager Menu. If you are
at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return to the screen with the
EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment.
2. Access the EFI System Partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device from
which you want to boot HP-UX.
3. When accessing the EFI System Partition for the desired boot device, issue the HPUX command
to initiate the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader on the device you are accessing.
4. Boot to the HP-UX Boot Loader HPUX> prompt by pressing any key within the 10 seconds
given for interrupting the HP-UX boot process. Use the HPUX.EFI loader to boot HP-UX in
single-user mode in the next step.
After you press a key, the HPUX.EFI interface (the HP-UX Boot Loader HPUX> prompt),
launches. For help using the HPUX.EFI loader, enter the help command. To return to the
EFI Shell, enter exit.
fs0:\> hpux

(c) Copyright 1990-2002, Hewlett Packard Company.


All rights reserved

HP-UX Boot Loader for IA64 Revision 1.723

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Press Any Key to interrupt Autoboot
\efi\hpux\AUTO ==> boot vmunix
Seconds left till autoboot - 9

[User Types A Key to Stop the HP-UX Boot Process and Access the HPUX.EFI Loader ]

Type ’help’ for help

HPUX>

5. At the HPUX.EFI interface (the HP-UX Boot Loader HPUX> prompt), enter the boot -is
vmunix command to boot HP-UX (the /stand/vmunix kernel) in single-user (-is) mode.

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your sysset output might not exactly
match the output shown here.
HPUX> boot -is vmunix
> System Memory = 4063 MB
loading section 0
................................................... (complete)
loading section 1
........ (complete)
loading symbol table
loading System Directory(boot.sys) to MFS
....
loading MFSFILES Directory(bootfs) to MFS
......
Launching /stand/vmunix
SIZE: Text:25953K + Data:3715K + BSS:3637K = Total:33306K

Console is on a Serial Device


Booting kernel...
6. Exit the server console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished using them.
• To exit the system console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu, enter Ctrl-B.
• To exit the iLO 2 MP, enter X at the iLO 2 MP Main Menu.

Booting HP-UX in LVM Maintenance Mode


From the EFI Shell environment, boot in LVM-maintenance mode by stopping the boot process at
the HPUX.EFI interface (the HP-UX Boot Loader HPUX> prompt), and entering the boot -lm
vmunix command.
Use the following procedure to boot HP-UX in Logical Volume Management (LVM) maintenance
mode.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment for the system on which you want to boot HP-UX in
LVM-maintenance mode.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager Menu. If you are
at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return to the screen with the
EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment.
2. Access the EFI System Partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device from
which you want to boot HP-UX.
3. When accessing the EFI System Partition for the desired boot device, issue the HPUX command
to initiate the \EFI\HPUX\HPUX.EFI loader on the device you are accessing.
4. Type any key within the 10 seconds given for interrupting the HP-UX boot process. This stops
the boot process at the HPUX.EFI interface (the HP-UX Boot Loader prompt, HPUX>).
5. At the HPUX.EFI interface, enter the boot -lm vmunix command to boot HP-UX (the
/stand/vmunixkernel) in LVM-maintenance (-lm) mode.

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6. Exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished using them.
Press Ctrl-B) to exit the system console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu. To exit the iLO
2 MP, enter X at the Main Menu.

Shutting Down HP-UX


To shut down HP-UX running on a system, use the shutdown command. You have the following
options when shutting down HP-UX:
• To shut down and reboot an HP-UX system, use the shutdown -r command.
• To shut down and halt (power off) an HP-UX system, use the shutdown -h command.
For details see the shutdown(1M) manpage and the following procedure:
1. From the HP-UX command line, issue the shutdown command to shut down the HP-UX
operating system.
2. Log in to HP-UX running on the system that you want to shut down.
You should log in to the iLO 2 MP for the server and use the Console menu to access the
system console. Accessing the console through the iLO 2 MP enables you to maintain console
access to the server after HP-UX has shut down.
3. Issue the shutdown command with the appropriate command-line options.
The command-line options you specify dictate the way in which HP-UX shuts down, and whether
the server is rebooted.
To choose an HP-UX shutdown option for your server, use the following list:
• To shut down HP-UX and halt (power off) the server, issue the shutdown -h command.
To reboot a halted server you must power on the server using the PC command at the
iLO 2 MP Command menu.
• To shut down HP-UX and reboot the server, issue the shutdown -r command.

Booting and Shutting Down HP OpenVMS


NOTE: Before booting or installing the OpenVMS operating system on the server, see the following
website for the Server Errata Sheet for OpenVMS on the HP Integrity rx2660 Server: http://
www.docs.hp.com/en/hw.html.
Once you have reached the Enterprise Servers, Workstations and Systems Hardware site, click
the HP Integrity rx2660 Server link and refer to documentation specific to OpenVMS.

This section has procedures for booting and shutting down HP OpenVMS on the HP Integrity
rx2660 server, and procedures for adding OpenVMS to the boot options list.
• To add an OpenVMS entry to the boot options list, see “Adding OpenVMS to the Boot Options
List” (page 92).
• To boot HP OpenVMS on an entry-class HP Integrity server, see “Booting OpenVMS” (page 93).
• To shut down HP OpenVMS, see “Shutting Down OpenVMS” (page 95).

Adding OpenVMS to the Boot Options List


On the rx2660 server, you can manage boot options using the command procedure
SYS$MANAGER:BOOT_OPTIONS.COM. This procedure offers you the following options:
$ @sys$manager:boot_options.com

OpenVMS I64 Boot Manager Boot Options List Management Utility

(1) ADD an entry to the Boot Options list

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(2) DISPLAY the Boot Options list
(3) REMOVE an entry from the Boot Options list
(4) MOVE the position of an entry in the Boot Options list
(5) VALIDATE boot options and fix them as necessary
(6) Modify Boot Options TIMEOUT setting

(B) Set to operate on the Boot Device Options list


(D) Set to operate on the Dump Device Options list
(G) Set to operate on the Debug Device Options list

(E) EXIT from Boot Manager utility

You can also enter Ctrl-Y at any time to abort this utility.

Enter your choice:


To ADD an entry to the Boot Options list, select option (1):
Enter your choice: 1
Enter the device name (Enter "?" for a list of devices): ?

Device Device Error Volume Free Trans Mnt


Name Status Count Label Blocks Count Cnt
$1$DGA700: (NODE1) Mounted 0 (remote mount) 1
$1$DGA1510: (NODE1) Mounted 0 (remote mount) 1
$1$DGA4000: (NODE1) Mounted 0 WORK 130695025 1 9
$26$DKB5: (NODE1) Mounted 0 DISK_V83 540949440 333 1

Device Device Error


Name Status Count
EWA0: Online 1
EWB0: Online 0

EFI Built-in EFI Shell

Enter the device name (Enter "?" for a list of devices): $26$DKB5

Enter the desired position number (1,2,3,,,) of the entry.


To display the Boot Options list, enter "?" and press Return.
Position [1]: 10

Enter the value for VMS_FLAGS in the form n,n.


VMS_FLAGS [NONE]:

Enter a short description (do not include quotation marks).


Description ["$26$DKB5"]: V83 System Disk

efi$bcfg: $26$dkb5 (Boot0008) Option successfully added

Enter your choice:

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the output
shown here.
For more details, see HP OpenVMS Version 8.3 for Integrity Servers Upgrade and Installation
Manual.

Booting OpenVMS
To boot OpenVMS on an rx2660, use either of the following procedures:
• “Booting OpenVMS (EFI Boot Manager)” (page 93)
• “Booting HP OpenVMS (EFI Shell)” (page 94)

Booting OpenVMS (EFI Boot Manager)


To boot OpenVMS from the EFI Boot Manager menu:

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1. From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list to boot OpenVMS
using the chosen boot option.
2. Access the EFI Boot Manager menu for the server on which you want to boot OpenVMS.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the system console.

NOTE: When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu
(the main EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until
you return to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.

3. At the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list.
Each item in the boot options list references a specific boot device and provides a specific set
of boot options or arguments to use when booting the device.
4. Press Enter to initiate booting using the chosen boot option.
5. Exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished using them.
6. Enter Ctrl-B to exit the system console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu.
7. Exit iLO 2 MP by entering x at the iLO 2 MP Main Menu.

Booting HP OpenVMS (EFI Shell)


From the EFI Shell environment, to boot OpenVMS on a device, first access the bootable partition
(for example fs0:) for the root device and enter \efi\vms\vms_loader to initiate the OpenVMS
loader.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment for the server on which you want to boot OpenVMS.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the system console.

NOTE: When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu
(the main EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until
you return to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.

2. From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment.
3. At the EFI Shell environment, issue the map -fs command to list all currently mapped bootable
devices.
The bootable file systems are listed as fs0:, fs1:, and so on.
4. Access the bootable partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device you want
to boot OpenVMS.
For example, enter fs2: to access the bootable partition for the bootable file system number
2.
The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.

NOTE: The file system number might change each time it is mapped (for example, when the
server boots, or when the map -r command is issued).

5. When accessing the bootable partition for the desired boot device, issue the
\efi\vms\vms_loader command to initiate the vms_loader.efi loader on the device
you are accessing.
fs5:> \efi\vms\vms_loader.efi
HP OpenVMS Industry Standard 64 Operating System, Version V8.3
© Copyright 1976-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

%DECnet-I-LOADED, network base image loaded, version = 05.13.00

%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #02 has joined the active set.


%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #03 has joined the active set.
%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #01 has joined the active set.

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%SYSINIT-I- waiting to form or join an OpenVMS Cluster
%VMScluster-I-LOADSECDB, loading the cluster security database
%EWA0, Auto-negotiation mode assumed set by console
%EWA0, Merl5704 located in 64-bit, 66-mhz PCI-X slot
%EWA0, Device type is BCM5704C (UTP) Rev B0 (21000000)
%EWB0, Auto-negotiation mode assumed set by console
%EWB0, Merl5704 located in 64-bit, 66-mhz PCI-X slot
%EWB0, Device type is BCM5704C (UTP) Rev B0 (21000000)
%PKA0, Copyright (c) 2001 LSI Logic, PKM V1.1.01 Chip LSISAS1068
%EWA0, Link up: 1000 mbit, full duplex, flow control disabled

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the
output shown here.

6. Exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished using them.
7. Enter Ctrl-B to exit the system console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu. To exit the iLO
2 MP, enter x at the iLO 2 MP Main Menu.

Shutting Down OpenVMS


This section describes how to shut down the HP OpenVMS operating system on the server.
To shut down the OpenVMS operating system:
1. Log in to OpenVMS running on the server that you want to shut down.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP for the server and use the Console menu to access the system console.
Accessing the console through the iLO 2 MP enables you to maintain console access to the
server after HP OpenVMS has shut down.

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2. At the OpenVMS DCL prompt issue the@SYS$SYSTEM:SHUTDOWN command and specify the
shutdown options in response to the prompts given.
$@sys$system:shutdown

SHUTDOWN -- Perform an Orderly System Shutdown


on node NODE1

How many minutes until final shutdown [0]:


Reason for shutdown [Standalone]:
Do you want to spin down the disk volumes [NO]?
Do you want to invoke the site-specific shutdown procedure [YES]?
Should an automatic system reboot be performed [NO]?
When will the system be rebooted [later]:
Shutdown options (enter as a comma-separated list):
REMOVE_NODE Remaining nodes in the cluster should adjust quorum
CLUSTER_SHUTDOWN Entire cluster is shutting down
REBOOT_CHECK Check existence of basic system files
SAVE_FEEDBACK Save AUTOGEN feedback information from this boot
DISABLE_AUTOSTART Disable autostart queues
POWER_OFF Request console to power-off the system
BIB_STATE Request console to reboot all CPUs to the Itanium BIB state

Shutdown options [NONE]: REBOOT_CHECK

%SHUTDOWN-I-BOOTCHECK, performing reboot consistency check...


%SHUTDOWN-I-CHECKOK, basic reboot consistency check completed

%SHUTDOWN-I-OPERATOR, this terminal is now an operator's console


%SHUTDOWN-I-DISLOGINS, interactive logins will now be disabled
%SET-I-INTSET, login interactive limit = 0, current interactive value = 1
%SHUTDOWN-I-SHUTNET, the DECnet network will now be shut down

NOTE: HP OpenVMS I64 currently does not support the POWER_OFF shutdown option.
Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the output shown
here.

Booting and Shutting Down Microsoft Windows


This section describes how to boot and shut down Microsoft Windows on entry-class HP Integrity
servers and how to add Windows entries to the system boot options list.

Adding Microsoft Windows to the Boot Options List


To add a Microsoft Windows entry to the system boot options list you must do so from EFI by using
the \MSUtil\nvrboot.efi utility to import boot options from the EFI\Microsoft\WINNT50\
Boot00... file on the device from which Windows is loaded.
This procedure adds the Microsoft Windows item to the boot options list.

NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to the
boot options list.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to access the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return
to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment.

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2. Access the EFI System Partition (fsX: where X is the file system number) for the device from
which you want to boot Windows.
For example, enter fs2: to access the EFI System Partition for the bootable file system number
2. The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.
The full path for the Microsoft Windows loader is \efi\microsoft\winnt50\
ia64ldr.efi and it should be on the device you are accessing. However, you must only
initiate this loader from the EFI Boot Menu and not from the EFI Shell.
3. List the contents of the \EFI\Microsoft\WINNT50directory to identify the name of the
Windows boot option file (Boot00nn) that you want to import into the system boot options
list.
fs0:\> ls EFI\Microsoft\WINNT50
Directory of: fs0:\EFI\Microsoft\WINNT50

09/18/03 11:58a <DIR> 1,024 .


09/18/03 11:58a <DIR> 1,024 ..
12/18/03 08:16a 354 Boot0001
1 File(s) 354 bytes
2 Dir(s)

fs0:\>
4. At the EFI Shell environment, issue the \MSUtil\nvrboot.efi command to launch the
Microsoft Windows boot options utility.
fs0:\> msutil\nvrboot

NVRBOOT: OS Boot Options Maintenance Tool [Version 5.2.3683]

1. SUSE SLES 10
2. HP-UX Primary Boot: 0/0/1/0/0.2.0
* 3. Windows Server 2003, Datacenter
4. EFI Shell [Built-in]

* = Windows OS boot option

(D)isplay (M)odify (C)opy E(x)port (I)mport (E)rase (P)ush (H)elp (Q)uit

Select>
5. Use the Import command to import the Window boot option file.
Select> i
Enter IMPORT file path: \EFI\Microsoft\WINNT50\Boot0001
Imported Boot Options from file: \EFI\Microsoft\WINNT50\Boot0001

Press enter to continue

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the
output shown here.

6. Enter Q to quit the NVRBOOT utility, and exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces if you are
finished using them.
Enter Ctrl-B to exit the system console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu. To exit the iLO
2 MP, enter x at the Main Menu.

Booting the Microsoft Windows Operating System


Boot the Windows Server 2003 operating system on an HP Integrity server by using the EFI Boot
Manager to choose the appropriate Windows item from the boot options list. For information on
shutting down the Windows operating system, see “Shutting Down Microsoft Windows” (page 98).

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1. From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list to boot Windows
using the chosen boot option.
2. Access the EFI Boot Manager menu for the server on which you want to boot Windows.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to choose the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return
to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
3. At the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose an item from the boot options list.
Each item in the boot options list references a specific boot device and provides a specific set
of boot options or arguments to be used when booting the device.
4. Press Enter to initiate booting using the chosen boot option.
5. Once Windows begins loading, wait for the Special Administration Console (SAC) to become
available.
The SAC interface provides a text-based administration tool that is available from the system
console. For details, see the SAC online help (enter ? at the SAC> prompt).
Loading.: Windows Server 2003, Datacenter
Starting: Windows Server 2003, Datacenter

Starting Windows...
********************************************************************************

Computer is booting, SAC started and initialized.

Use the "ch -?" command for information about using channels.
Use the "?" command for general help.

SAC>

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the
output shown here.

6. Exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces when finished using them.
Enter Ctrl-B to exit the console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main menu. To exit the iLO 2 MP,
enter x at the Main menu.

Shutting Down Microsoft Windows


Shut down the Windows operating system on HP Integrity servers by using the Start menu or the
shutdown command.

CAUTION: Do not shut down Windows using Special Administration Console (SAC) restart
or shutdown commands under normal circumstances.
Issuing restart or shutdown at the SAC> prompt causes the server to restart or shutdown
immediately and can result in the loss of data.
Instead use the Windows Start menu or the shutdown command to shut down gracefully.

To shut down Windows use either of the following methods.


• Choose Shut Down from the Start menu and choose either Restart or Shut down from the
pull-down menu.
The Restart menu item shuts down and restarts the server. The Shut down menu item shuts
down the server.

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You can use this method when using a graphical interface to the server.
• Issue the shutdown command from the Windows command line.
For more information, see “” (page 99).
You can issue this command from a command prompt through the Special Administration
Console (SAC) 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 2 MP PC command.
/r Shuts down and restarts the server. This is the equivalent of Start—>Shut Down,
Restart.
/a Aborts a server shutdown.
/t xxx Sets the timeout period before shutdown to xxx seconds. The timeout period ranges
from 0–600, with a default of 30.
See the help shutdown Windows command.

Windows Shutdown from the Command Line


From the Windows command line, issue the shutdown command to shut down the operating
system.
1. Log in to Windows running on the server that you want to shut down.
For example, access the system console and use the Windows SAC interface to start a
command prompt, from which you can issue Windows commands to shut down the server.
2. Check to see whether any users are logged in.
Use the query user or query session command.
3. Issue the shutdown command and the appropriate options to shut down the Windows Server
2003 on the server.
You have the following options when shutting down Windows:
• To shut down Windows and reboot: shutdown /r or choose the Start —> Shut Down
action and choose Restart from the pull-down menu.
• To shut down Windows and halt (power off server hardware): shutdown /s or choose
the Start —> Shut Down action and choose Shut down from the pull-down menu.
To reboot a halted server you must power on the server using the PC command at the
iLO 2 MP Command menu.
• To abort a shutdown (stop a shutdown that has been initiated): shutdown /a.
For example:
shutdown /r /t 60 /c "Shut down in one minute."
This command initiates a Windows system shutdown and reboot after a timeout period of 60
seconds. The /c option specifies a message that is broadcast to any other users of the server.

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Booting and Shutting Down Linux
This section covers booting and shutting down Linux on entry-class HP servers. Procedures for Red
Hat Enterprise Linux and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server are given in this section.
• To add a Linux entry to the boot options list, see “Adding Linux to the Boot Options List”
(page 100).
• To boot Linux on entry-class HP Integrity servers, use the following procedures.
◦ For details on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, see “Booting the Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Operating System” (page 101).
◦ For details on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, see “Booting the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
Operating System” (page 102).
• To shut down either Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, see “Shutting
Down Linux” (page 103).

Adding Linux to the Boot Options List


This section describes how to add a Linux entry to the system boot options list. The processes for
adding both Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SuSE Linux Enterprise Servers are given here.
You can add the \EFI\redhat\elilo.efi loader or the \efi\SuSE\elilo.efi loader to
the boot options list from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Configuration menu (or in some versions of EFI,
the Boot Option Maintenance Menu).

NOTE: On HP Integrity servers, the operating system installer automatically adds an entry to the
boot options list.
1. Access the EFI Shell environment.
Log in to the iLO 2 MP and enter CO to access the system console.
When accessing the console, confirm that you are at the EFI Boot Manager menu (the main
EFI menu). If you are at another EFI menu, choose Exit from the submenus until you return
to the screen with the EFI Boot Manager heading.
From the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose EFI Shell to access the EFI Shell environment.
2. Access the EFI System Partition (fs X: where X is the file system number) for the device from
which you want to boot Linux.
For example, enter fs2: to access the EFI System Partition for the bootable file system number
2. The EFI Shell prompt changes to reflect the file system currently accessed.
The full path for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux loader is \EFI\redhat\elilo.efi and it
should be on the device you are accessing.
The full path for the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server loader is \efi\SuSE\elilo.efi and it
should be on the device you are accessing.
3. At the EFI Shell environment, use the bcfg command to manage the boot options list.
The bcfg command includes the following options for managing the boot options list:
• bcfg boot dump: Displays all items in the boot options list for the server.
• bcfg boot rm #: Removes the item number specified by #from the boot options list.

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• bcfg boot mv #a #b: Moves the item number specified by #ato the position specified
by #b in the boot options list.
• bcfg boot add # file.efi "Description": Adds a new boot option to the
position in the boot options list specified by #. The new boot option references file.efi
and is listed with the title specified by Description.
For example, bcfg boot add 1 \EFI\redhat\elilo.efi "Red Hat
Enterprise Linux" adds a Red Hat Enterprise Linux item as the first entry in the boot
options list.
Likewise, bcfg boot add 1 \efi\SuSE\elilo.efi "SLES 10" adds a SuSE
Linux item as the first entry in the boot options list.
For details, see the help bcfg command.
4. Exit the console and iLO 2 MP interfaces if you are finished using them.
Enter Ctrl-B to exit the system console and return to the iLO 2 MP Main Menu. To exit the iLO
2 MP, enter x at the Main Menu.

Booting the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System


You can boot the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system on HP Integrity servers using either of
these methods:
• Choose a Red Hat Enterprise Linux entry from the EFI Boot Manager menu.
To load the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system at the EFI Boot Manager menu, choose
its entry from the list of boot options.
Choosing a Linux entry from the boot options list boots the operating system using ELILO.EFI
loader and the elilo.conf file.
• Initiate the ELILO.EFI Linux loader from the EFI Shell.
For details, see “” (page 101).
On a Red Hat Enterprise Linux boot device EFI System Partition, the full paths to the loader
and configuration files are as follows: \EFI\redhat\elilo.efi and
\EFI\redhat\elilo.conf
After choosing the file system for the boot device (for example, fs0:) initiate the Linux loader
from the EFI Shell prompt by entering the full path for the ELILO.EFI loader.
By default the ELILO.EFI loader boots Linux using the kernel image and parameters specified
by the default entry in the elilo.conf file on the EFI System Partition for the boot device.
To interact with the ELILO.EFI loader, interrupt the boot process (for example, enter a space) at
the ELILO boot prompt. To exit the ELILO.EFI loader, use the exit command.

Booting Red Hat Enterprise Linux from the EFI Shell


To boot Red Hat Enterprise Linux from the EFI Shell:
1. Access the EFI Shell.
From the system console, choose the EFI Shell entry from the EFI Boot Manager menu to access
the shell.
2. Access the EFI System Partition for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux boot device.
Use the map EFI Shell command to list the file systems (fs0, fs1, and so on) that are known
and mapped.
To choose a file system to use, enter its mapped name followed by a colon (:). For example,
to operate with the boot device that is mapped as fs3, enter fs3: at the EFI Shell prompt.

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3. Enter ELILO at the EFI Shell command prompt to launch the ELILO.EFI loader.
If needed, you can specify the loader path by entering \EFI\redhat\elilo at the EFI Shell
command prompt.
4. Allow the ELILO.EFI loader to proceed with booting the Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel.
By default, the ELILO.EFI loader boots the kernel image and options specified by the default
item in the elilo.conf file.
To interact with the ELILO.EFI loader, interrupt the boot process (for example, enter a space)
at the ELILO boot prompt. To exit the loader use the exit command.

Booting the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server Operating System


You can boot the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 operating system on HP Integrity servers using
either of these methods:
• Choose a SuSE Linux Enterprise Server entry from the EFI Boot Manager menu.
To load the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system at the EFI Boot Manager menu,
choose its entry from the list of boot options.
Choosing a Linux entry from the boot options list boots the operating system using
ELILO.EFIloader and the elilo.conffile.
• Initiate the ELILO.EFI Linux loader from the EFI Shell. For more information, see “Booting
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server from the EFI Shell” (page 102).
On a SuSE Linux Enterprise Server boot device EFI System Partition, the full paths to the loader
and configuration files are as follows: \efi\SuSE\elilo.efi and
\efi\SuSE\elilo.conf.
After choosing the file system for the boot device (for example, fs0:) you can initiate the
Linux loader from the EFI Shell prompt by entering the full path for the ELILO.EFI loader.
By default, the ELILO.EFI loader boots Linux using the kernel image and parameters specified
by the default entry in the elilo.conf file on the EFI System Partition for the boot device.
To interact with the ELILO.EFI loader, interrupt the boot process (for example, enter a space) at
the ELILO boot prompt. To exit the ELILO.EFI loader, use the exit command.

Booting SuSE Linux Enterprise Server from the EFI Shell


To boot SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from the EFI Shell:
1. Access the EFI Shell.
From the system console, choose the EFI Shell entry from the EFI Boot Manager menu to access
the shell.
2. Access the EFI System Partition for the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server boot device.
Use the map EFI Shell command to list the file systems (fs0, fs1, and so on) that are known
and mapped.
To choose a file system to use, enter its mapped name followed by a colon (:). For example,
to operate with the boot device that is mapped as fs3, enter fs3: at the EFI Shell prompt.
3. Enter ELILO at the EFI Shell command prompt to launch the ELILO.EFI loader.
If needed, you can specify the loader path by entering \efi\SuSE\elilo at the EFI Shell
command prompt.

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4. Allow the ELILO.EFI loader to proceed with booting the SuSE Linux kernel.
By default, the ELILO.EFI loader boots the kernel image and options specified by the default
item in the elilo.conf file.
To interact with the ELILO.EFI loader, interrupt the boot process (for example, enter a space)
at the ELILO boot prompt. To exit the loader, use the exit command.

Shutting Down Linux


Use the shutdown command to shut down Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SuSE Linux Enterprise
Server.
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server shutdown command has the
following options:
-h Halts (power off) after shutdown.
Use the PC command at the iLO 2 MP Command menu to manually power on or power
off server hardware, as needed.
-r Reboots after shutdown.
-c Cancels an already running shutdown.
time When to shut down. (Required.) You can specify time in any of the following ways:
• Absolute time in the format hh:mm,; hh is the hour (one or two digits) and mm is the
minute of the hour (two digits).
• Number of minutes to wait in the format +m, in which m is the number of minutes.
• now to immediately shut down; this is equivalent to using +0 to wait zero minutes.
For details, see the shutdown (8) Linux manpage. Also see the Linux manpage for the poweroff
command.
1. From the command line for Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, issue the
shutdown command to shut down the operating system.
2. Log in to Linux running on the server you want to shut down.
3. Issue the shutdown command with the desired command-line options, and include the required
time argument to specify when the operating system shutdown is to occur.
For example, shutdown -r +20 shuts down and reboots the server in twenty minutes.

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5 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides a preferred methodology (strategies and procedures) and tools for
troubleshooting server error and fault conditions.

General Troubleshooting Methodology


There are multiple entry points to the troubleshooting process, dependent upon your level of
troubleshooting expertise, the tools/processes/procedures which you have at your disposal, and
the nature of the system fault or failure.
Typically, you select from a set of symptoms, ranging from very simple (system LED is blinking) to
the most difficult Machine Check Abort (MCA) has occurred. The following is a list of symptom
examples:

NOTE: Your output might differ from the output in the examples in this book depending on your
server and its configuration.

• Front panel LED blinking


• System alert present on console
• System won’t power-up
• System won’t boot
• Error/Event Message received
• Machine Check Abort (MCA) occurred
Narrow down the observed problem to the specific troubleshooting procedure required. Isolate
the failure to a specific part of the server, so you can perform more detailed troubleshooting. For
example:
• Problem- Front panel LED blinking

NOTE: The front panel health LEDs flash amber with a warning indication, or flash red with
a fault indication.

◦ System Alert on console?


Analyze the alert by using the system event log (SEL), to identify the last error logged by
the server. Use the iLO 2 MP commands to view the SEL, either through the iLO 2 MP
serial text interface, or through telnet, SSH, or through the web GUI on the iLO 2 MP
LAN.

You should now have a good idea about which area of the system requires further analysis. For
example, if the symptom was “system won’t power-up”, the initial troubleshooting procedure might
indicate a problem with the DC power rail not coming up after the power switch was turned on.
You have now reached the point where the failed CRU has been identified and needs to be
replaced. Perform the specific removal and replacement procedure, and verification steps (see
Chapter 6: “Removing and Replacing Server Components” (page 139) for the appropriate
procedures).

NOTE: If multiple CRUs are identified as part of the solution, a fix cannot be guaranteed unless
all identified failed CRUs are replaced.
There could be specific recovery procedures you need to perform to finish the repair. For example,
if the system board is replaced, you need to restore customer specific information.

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Should a failure occur, the System Insight Display LEDs and the system event log (SEL) help you
identify the problem or CRU:
• LEDs. The front panel LEDs and LAN LEDs of the server change color and blink to help identify
specific problems.
• The System Event Log ( SEL) provides detailed information about the errors identified by the
LEDs.
For system alerts of levels 3-5, the attention condition on the system LED can be cleared by accessing
the logs using the sl command, available in the iLO 2 MP Main Menu. To access the iLO 2 MP
from the console serial port, enter Ctrl-B or ESC(.
If the LEDs and SEL do not give you enough information to identify the problem, HP also provides
diagnostic tools with each operating system (see “Troubleshooting Tools” (page 111) for more
details).

NOTE: Always check the iLO 2 MP system event logs (SEL) in the case of a blinking yellow or
red front panel LED, before replacing any hardware. The default display mode is Keyword mode.
To view the error messages more easily, change to Text mode.

Recommended Troubleshooting Methodology


The recommended methodology for troubleshooting a server error or fault is as follows:
1. Consult the system console for any messages, emails, and so on, pertaining to a server error
or fault.
2. View the front panel LEDs (power, external health, internal health, and system health), either
locally, or remotely through the iLO 2 MP vfp command.
3. Compare the state of the server LEDs (off; flashing or steady; red, green, or amber) with the
LED states listed in the LED Panel State Table in this section.
4. Go to the step number of the Basic Low End Troubleshooting Table, as specified in the right
column of the LED Panel State Table, located in the row which corresponds to your front panel
LED display state.
5. Read the symptom/condition information in the left column of the Basic Low End Troubleshooting
Table.
6. Perform the action(s) specified in the Action column.
7. If you need more details, see the appropriate subsection of this chapter, where this information
is provided in the Action column. The action you are directed to perform could be to access
and read one or more error logs (System Event Log and/or Forward Progress Log).
While we do suggest that all users follow the recommended troubleshooting methodology, and
use the Basic and Advanced Troubleshooting Tables in the next subsection, as a more experienced
troubleshooter you can elect to go directly to the subsection of this chapter (or section of this manual)
which corresponds to your own entry point of choice.
Table 33 table provides the corresponding subsection or location title for these different entry points
(for example, if you would prefer to start by examining the logs, you can go directly to the subsection
entitled “Errors and Reading Error Logs” (page 118)):
Table 33 Troubleshooting Entry Points
Entry Point Subsection or Location

Front panel/System Insight Display LEDs “Basic and Advanced Troubleshooting Tables” (page 106) and
“Troubleshooting Tools” (page 111)

System Event Log and Forward Progress Logs “Errors and Reading Error Logs” (page 118)

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Table 33 Troubleshooting Entry Points (continued)
Entry Point Subsection or Location

Offline and Online Diagnostics/INIT button “Troubleshooting Tools” (page 111)

System Event Analyzer (SEA) “Troubleshooting Tools” (page 111) (see also http://
h18023.ww1.hp.com/support/svctools/webes for more information
about this tool)

Basic and Advanced Troubleshooting Tables


The following troubleshooting tables are designed for use by both trained and untrained support
personnel. They should be the first tool used to determine the symptom(s) or condition of a suspect
server. Be aware that the state of the front panel LEDs can be viewed locally, or remotely (using
the vfp command from the iLO 2 MP).
The tables are designed to cover troubleshooting symptoms from AC power-on up to booting the
operating system (OS), specifically in Steps 1-5. In most cases, the Table 34: “Front Panel LED
States” (page 106) identifies the step number where troubleshooting should begin in the Table 35:
“Basic Low End Troubleshooting” (page 107). Alternatively, you can skip Table 34, and start with
Step 1 in Table 35, sequencing through the table steps to locate the symptom/condition most
descriptive of your current server status; this becomes the first step in your troubleshooting procedure.
Where appropriate, an action or actions prescribed in the “Action” column of Table 35 is followed
by a reference to the corresponding subsection of this chapter for further information.

NOTE: In the table which follows, the Unit Identifier (UID)/locator LED has not been included,
because it is not used directly for troubleshooting rx2660 servers. However, indirectly, it can
provide useful system information. When the UID is blue, this is an indication that the BMC is
working.
Similarly, the INIT Button, which is a momentary switch with pinhole access, that is used to cause
a system INIT or Transfer of Control (ToC), is not discussed in the following tables either. It basically
is like a system reset, preserving the entire memory image, so that you can obtain a crash dump
and receive OS error information. This button can be used to recover a hung system, and to obtain
information useful for debugging -- it is less harsh than a power reset.
NOTE: In Table 34, LED states indicating error conditions are provided in uppercase (for example,
FLASHING AMBER).
Table 34 Front Panel LED States
System Health Internal Health External Health System Power Basic Low End Troubleshooting
Table Step Number

Off Off Off Off 1 in Table 35

Off Off Off STEADY AMBER 2a in Table 35

FLASHING AMBER Off or steady green FLASHING Steady green 2b/2c in Table 35
OR RED AMBER

Off FLASHING AMBER Steady green Steady green 8b in Table 36

FLASHING AMBER FLASHING AMBER Steady green Steady green 3a/3b in Table 35
OR RED

Off Steady green Steady green Steady green 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d in Table 35

Steady green/off Steady green Steady green Steady green 8a in Table 36

Steady green Steady green Steady green Steady green 5, 6, and 7 in Table 35 and
Table 36

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Table 35 Basic Low End Troubleshooting
Step Condition Action

1 Server appears “dead” -- no front panel LEDs are on, Nothing is logged for this condition.
and no fans are running. 1. For new server installations, review the install
procedures.
2. Verify that the power cord(s) are connected to
both the power supplies and to the AC
receptacle(s).
3. Verify that AC power, at the proper AC voltage
levels, is available to the receptacle(s).
4. Check the front panel connector and the cable
to the rest of the system.
5. If the integrated power button LED on front
panel remains off, then re-seat the power supplies,
replace the power cords, and replace the bulk
power supplies, in that order (see “Power
Subsystem ” (page 128)).
The preceding problem is fixed when the front
panel LED states are as follows: system health is
off; internal health is off; external health is off; and
power is steady amber.

2a Server does not power on after front panel power A fatal fault has been detected and logged,
button is momentarily pressed (less than four attempting to power on the server (system health
seconds). NOTE: This step assumes BMC is running is off, internal health is off, external health is off,
and power is steady amber).
1. Examine each power supply LED -- if not steady
green, replace power supply (see “Power
Subsystem ” (page 128)).
2. Examine the iLO 2 MP logs for events related
to bulk power supplies (see “Power Subsystem ”
(page 128)).
The preceding problem is fixed when the front
panel LEDs are as follows: system health is off,
internal health is off, external health is off, and
power is steady green.

2b Both front panel system health and external health A warning or critical failure has been detected
LEDs are flashing amber. and logged after server powers on (system health
is flashing amber, internal health is off /steady
green, external health is flashing amber, and
power is steady green).
Examine each power supply LED. If not steady
green, replace the power supply (see “Power
Subsystem ” (page 128)).
The preceding problem is fixed when iLO 2 MP
logs are read, and the front panel LED states are
as follows: system health is off, internal health is
off/ steady green, external health is steady green,
and power is steady green.

2c Front panel system health LED is flashing red and A fatal fault has been detected and logged after
external health LED is flashing amber. server powers on (system health is flashing red,
internal health is off/steady green, external health
is flashing amber, and power is steady green).
Examine each power supply LED. If not steady
green, replace the power supply (see “Power
Subsystem ” (page 128)).
The preceding problem is fixed when iLO 2 MP
logs are read, and the front panel LED states are
as follows: system health is off, internal health is

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Table 35 Basic Low End Troubleshooting (continued)
Step Condition Action

off/steady green, external health is steady green,


power is steady green.

3a Both front panel system health LED and internal health A warning or critical failure has been detected
LED are flashing amber. and logged, while booting or running system
firmware (system health is flashing amber, internal
health is flashing amber, external health is steady
green, and power is steady green).
Check the diagnostic LED panel to identify failed
or faulty internal CRU (see “Troubleshooting Tools”
(page 111)).
The preceding problem is fixed when a redundant,
internal CRU is replaced, iLO 2 MP logs are read,
and the front panel LED states are as follows:
system health is off, internal health is steady green,
external health is steady green, and power is
steady green.

3b Front panel system health LED is flashing red and A fatal fault has been detected and logged, while
internal health LED is flashing amber. booting or running system firmware (system health
is flashing red, internal health is flashing amber,
external health is steady green, and power is
steady green).
Check the diagnostic LED panel to identify failed
or faulty internal CRU (see “Troubleshooting Tools”
(page 111)).
The preceding problem is fixed when a redundant,
internal CRU is replaced, iLO 2 MP logs are read,
and the front panel LED states are as follows:
system health is off, internal health is steady green,
external health is steady green, and power is
steady green.

4a Cannot see iLO 2 MP prompt on system console -- Front panel LEDs indicate that the server is either
server power is off/on. booting or running system firmware, or is booting
or running the OS (system health is off/steady
green, internal health is steady green, external
health is steady green, and power is steady
green). Nothing is logged for this condition.
1. The most common reasons for this are console
cabling issues, console configuration issues, and
so on. Check these issues first.
2. Examine iLO 2 MP heartbeat LED.
3. If off, then iLO 2 MP is not operational; if
flashing amber, then ROM error exists.
4. Reset iLO 2 MP, by using the pinhole reset
button on the rear panel of the server.
5. If no change, replace the system board (see
“Management Subsystem” (page 132)).
The preceding problem is fixed when iLO 2 MP
heartbeat LED and the system health led are steady
green.

4a (cont.) Still no iLO 2 MP prompt on system console. Nothing is logged for this condition (note: if the
iLO 2 MP is off, the system health is off as well).
Front panel LEDs indicate that the server is either
booting or running the OS.

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Table 35 Basic Low End Troubleshooting (continued)
Step Condition Action

1. Verify that the proper terminal type is set:


Supported settings are hpterm, VT100+ (default),
and VTUTF8.
2. Verify that the RS-232C configuration matches
between the server and the local console or
modem (see “Supported Configurations”
(page 121)).
3. Look for loose, damaged, or disconnected
power and signal cables on the I/O backplane.
The preceding problem is fixed when iLO 2 MP
menu appears on the system console, and the
system health is steady green.

4b Cannot see EFI prompt on system console. Nothing is logged for this condition (system health
is off, internal health is steady green, external
health is steady green, and power is steady
green). Front panel LEDs indicate that the server
is either booting or running the OS.
1. Examine the state (flashing or steady on) of the
three LEDs, located in the back left corner of the
server, visible through the perforations in the
server. Server (logic and system firmware) stages
are tracked by the PDH FPGA, using these three
LEDs (see “Troubleshooting Tools” (page 111)).
2. Examine the iLO 2 MP logs for entries related
to processors, processor power modules (PPMs),
shared memory, and core I/O devices (see “Errors
and Reading Error Logs” (page 118)).
The preceding problem is fixed when EFI menu
appears on the system console, and system
firmware booting completes.

4c Cannot find a boot disk or removable media drive. Nothing is logged for this condition (system health
is off, internal health is steady green, external
health is steady green, and power is steady
green).
1. Examine the boot device, to determine if it is
plugged into its drive bay properly.
2. Examine the drive cabling for any problems.
3. Examine the boot path settings.
4. Examine the iLO 2 MP logs for entries related
to processors, processor power modules (PPMs),
shared memory, and core I/O devices (see “Errors
and Reading Error Logs” (page 118)).
The preceding problem is fixed, when all boot
devices are found.

4d There are RAID channel redundancy failures. Nothing is logged for this condition (system health
is off, internal health is steady green, external
health is steady green, and power is steady
green).
Examine the LED next to each RAID connector,
and replace the RAID HBA (if this LED is either
steady amber or steady red, it indicates RAID
drives are degraded or corrupted, respectively).

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Table 35 Basic Low End Troubleshooting (continued)
Step Condition Action

The preceding problem is fixed when all of these


LEDs remain off, after next power on.

5 Cannot see OS prompt on system console. Front panel LEDs indicate that the server power is
turned on, and that the server is either booting or
running the OS. Nothing may be logged for this
condition (system health is steady green, internal
health is steady green, external health is steady
green, power is steady green).
Examine the iLO 2 MP logs for entries related to
processors, processor power modules (PPMs),
shared memory, and core I/O devices (see “Errors
and Reading Error Logs” (page 118)).
NOTE: Be sure to check the console settings from
the Boot Manager for your OS.
The preceding problem is fixed when OS prompt
appears on the system console.

Table 36 Advanced Low End Troubleshooting


Step Symptom/Condition Action

6 Cannot read System Event Log System event logging has stopped and a BMC malfunction is assumed
from the system console. (system health is steady green, internal health is steady green, external
health is steady green, and power is steady green).
1. Examine console messages for any EFI errors or warnings about BMC
operation or communications.
2. Examine the BMC heartbeat LED; if it is not flashing green, then replace
the system board CRU (see “Management Subsystem” (page 132)).
3. Test the operation of the BMC by toggling the UID locator switch LED
on the front panel -- the blue LED is turned on/off by the BMC, when this
switch is toggled
The preceding problem is fixed when the BMC heartbeat LED is flashing
green, and the SEL resumes logging.

7 OS is non-responsive (hung). Front panel LEDs indicate that the server power is turned on, and it is
either booting or running the OS (system health is steady green, internal
health is steady green, external health is steady green, and power is
steady green). Nothing may be logged for this condition. 1. Use a paper
clip, pencil, or pen to press the INIT button on the front panel to start a
system initialization. 2. Reboot the OS and escalate. 3. Obtain the system
hardware status dump for root cause analysis. 4. Examine the iLO 2 MP
logs for entries related to processors, processor power modules (PPMs),
shared memory, and core I/O devices (see “Errors and Reading Error
Logs” (page 118) for details).
The preceding problem is fixed when the root cause has been determined.

8a MCA occurs during server Front panel LEDs indicate that the server detected a fatal error that it
operation; the server reboots the cannot recover from through OS recovery routines (system health is
OS. (NOTE: Server reboots OS, flashing red, internal health is steady green, external health is steady
if enabled) green, and power is steady green).
1. Capture the MCA dump with the EFI command, errdump mca. If the
system can boot the OS, you can capture binary MCA dump files online.
2. Examine the iLO 2 MP logs for entries related to processors, processor
power modules (PPMs), shared memory, and core I/O devices (See
“Errors and Reading Error Logs” (page 118) for more details).

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Table 36 Advanced Low End Troubleshooting (continued)
Step Symptom/Condition Action

The preceding problem is fixed when the MCA does not repeat, or the
source of the MCA has been determined and dealt with.

8b MCA occurs during server Front panel LEDs indicate that the server detected a fatal, front side bus
operation; server reboot of OS error, caused by MBEs reading cache or DIMM; or by any parity in the
is prevented. NOTE: The I/O path between SBA, LBA, or HBA (system health is off, internal health
troubleshooting actions for this is flashing amber, external health is steady green, power is steady green).
step are identical to those in System firmware is running to gather and log all error data for this MCA
Step 8a, except that the server event.
in this step must be hard reset 1. Examine the iLO 2 MP logs for entries related to processors, processor
to begin the booting process power modules (PPMs), shared memory, and core I/O devices (See
You must hard reset the server “Errors and Reading Error Logs” (page 118) for more details).
to clear the fatal condition and
boot the OS The preceding problem is fixed when the MCA does not repeat.

Troubleshooting Tools
LEDs
Front Panel
The front panel of the system contains the power button/system power LED, internal and external
health LEDs, system health LED, locator switch/LED, and an INIT button. The rx2660 server use
flashing states (for example, flashing amber or red) on these LEDs to indicate a warning or an
error.
There are a total of three buttons, arranged horizontally, with the UID button and the power button
each having an integrated LED. In addition to the two integrated button/LEDs, there are three
health LEDs and an INIT button.
The health LEDs are arranged sequentially in line with the power button/LED, and as the system
starts up, there will be more “green” the further the system proceeds in the startup process.
1. The power LED turns green soon as the system starts to power on.
2. The external health indicator turns green as soon as the BMC can light it.
3. The internal health indicator turns green as soon as the BOOT_START event is received from
system firmware (BOOT_START can be determined by LED states on the I/O backplane).
4. The system health indicator turns green when firmware leaves “exit boot services” and begins
to boot an OS.
The health LEDs are driven by the BMC; the power LED is driven solely by hardware. BMC code
determines the state of the internal and external health LEDs, while the iLO 2 MP code, examining
incoming events using its event dictionary, determines the state of the system health LED.

External Health LED


The front panel external health LED indicates the status of the components that are externally
serviceable. Whenever the external health LED is lit, the corresponding CRU should be lit for the
failed component.
Failures that cause the external health LED to light do not cause the internal health LED to light.
These two LEDs cover failures of different components.

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Table 37 External Health LED States
Definition Flash Rate LED Color

Health good on all external CRUs and system power is off. LED Off Off

System power is on; externally serviceable components Steady Green


(usually accessible from front or back, such as fans and
power supplies) are okay.

An externally accessible CRU failed (system is on or in Flash 1 Hz Amber


standby mode). Usually, this is a power supply or fan
failure. Check front/back LEDs for failed component.

Amber supersedes green. This LED is cleared when all failed externally accessible entities are
repaired and report that they are good, or on any AC/standby power cycle.
The iLO 2 MP displays the following strings in its Virtual Front Panel for the three states of this LED:
Table 38 VFP External Health Description
Off <none>

On green External parts, including fans and power supplies, okay

Flashing amber A redundant, externally accessible CRU failed (check front/back LEDs)

Internal Health LED


The front panel internal health LED indicates the status of the components internal to the system
server. These components require the user to open the system in order to be serviced. This LED
maintains its state when the system is in standby mode (system power turned off but AC power still
applied to the system).
On larger Integrity servers that have a diagnostic LED board, this LED tells the service person to
view that board for more information about the server failure. If the internal health LED is green,
there is no fault information displayed on the diagnostic LED board, and no fault information
displayed through LEDs that are inside the server.
The amber indicators on this LED must correspond to internal health conditions that light other LEDs
in the box, indicating which component must be serviced to correct the fault. For example, the
diagnostic LED board has a fault indicator lit when this LED is in the amber condition. Failures that
cause the internal health LED to light do not cause the external health LED to light.
Table 39 Internal Health LED States
Definition Flash Rate LED Color

Health good on all internal CRUs and system off. LED off

Health good on all internal CRUs, and system firmware has Steady Green
passed “BOOT_START”.

An internally accessible CRU failed (system is on or in standby Flash 1 Hz Amber


mode). Check the System Insight Display or internal system LEDs.

The internal health LED clears once all of the LEDs on the diagnostic LED panel have been cleared.
For details on how each LED in the System Insight Display is cleared, see “System Insight Display
LEDs” (page 114); also see the respective system specification for the server in question. Events that
cause each internal CRU (or System Insight Display) LED to light are listed in the CRU section.
Amber supersedes green. This LED is cleared when all failed internally accessible entities are
repaired and report that they are good, or on any AC/standby power cycle.

NOTE: The LEDs are cleared on the System Insight Display by turning off, not by turning green.
The iLO 2 MP displays the following strings in its Virtual Front Panel for the three states of this LED:

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Table 40 VFP Internal Health Description
Off <none>

On Green Internal parts, including CPUs and memory, okay

Flashing Amber An internally accessible CRU failed: check System Insight Display

System Health LED


The rx2660 server has this LED for the following reasons:
• To carry forward the ATTENTION functionality of legacy Integrity and HP9000 front panel
designs
• To give the customer an indication of whether the system is up or down (external and internal
health LEDs do not tell the user if the system is booted.)
• To cover the wide range of faults for which software/firmware is not 100% sure that a CRU
must be re-seated/replaced. (external and internal health LEDs do not light unless
software/firmware can make a solid determination that a CRU must be re-seated/replaced.)
This LED indicates the overall health state of the system, including the state of system firmware and
the OS. If the LED is amber or red, the system needs attention, and the event logs should be
examined for details of the problem.
Table 41 System Health LED States
Definition Flash Rate LED Color

System is off, or system is booting firmware with no failures, since SEL logs LED Off
last examined.

System has left the firmware boot, and an OS is booting or running with no Steady Green
failures, since SEL logs last examined.

A warning or critical failure has been detected and logged. Flash 1 Hz Amber

A fatal fault has been detected and logged. Flash 2 Hz Red

The iLO 2 MP displays the following strings in its Virtual Front Panel for the four states of this LED:
Table 42 VFP System Health Description
Off <none>

On green OS booting or running

Flashing amber Warning or critical fault: check logs for details

Flashing red Fatal fault -- system crashed or cannot boot: check logs for details

Locator Switch/LED (Unit Identifier or UID)


The locator switch/LED enables a specific system to be identified in a rack or Data Center
environment. One locator switch/LED is located in the front panel, and a second is located in the
rear of the server. LEDs are incorporated inside the push-button to minimize space. Both switches
are toggle switches, meaning you push it once to turn on the LED, and you push it again to turn
off the LED. Pressing the front panel Switch/LED, or entering the iLO 2 MP and LOC commands,
lights the rear panel LED, and vice versa.
• Off = Off
• Blue (Not flashing) = Identification

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System Insight Display LEDs
The System Insight Display improves serviceability by enabling you to look in a single location for
the LEDs that provide failing CRU locating/mapping information. These amber LEDs are only lit
when a failure occurs; otherwise, they are off. The System Insight Display is located on the front
panel of the server. A diagnostic LED exists for each CRU in the system, including all DIMMs.

Figure 36 System Insight Display LEDs

LED definitions are shown in Table 43:


Table 43 System Insight Display LED States
Definition Flash Rate LED Color

CRU health is assumed good. LED Off Off

CRU health last known to be bad. Steady Amber

Field Replaceable Unit Health LEDs


In addition to the front panel diagnostic LEDs, CRUs provide additional diagnostic capability
through LEDs, whose order or layout is product dependent.

NOTE: If multiple error conditions occur, all applicable CRU lights are activated. In such a case,
the most critical error determines the front panel color.

Diagnostics
A suite of offline and online support tools are available to enable manufacturing, field support
personnel, and the customer to troubleshoot system problems. In general, if the operating system
(OS) is already running, it is not desirable to shut it down, and the online support tools should be
used.
If the OS cannot be booted, then the offline support tools should be used to help resolve the problem.
The offline support tools are available either from the EFI partition, or from the IPF Offline Diagnostics
and Utilities CD (IPF systems only). Once the problem preventing booting has been resolved, the
OS should be booted, and the online support tools should be used for any further testing.
If it is not possible to reach EFI from either the main disk or from a CD, you must troubleshoot,
using the visual fault indicators, console messages, and system error logs that are available.

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Online Diagnostics/Exercisers
Online support tools are available which permit centralized error archiving, and which provide
hardware inventory tools, as long as the agents/providers that support them are installed on the
managed server.
On HP-UX systems, the legacy tools within OnlineDiag are supported. The online support tools, on
the HP-UX 11.23 and greater operating systems, include the Support Tool Manager (STM) tools,
and the additional Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) features added by SysFaultMgmt.
The STM suite of tools includes verifiers, diagnostics, exercisers, information modules, and expert
tools.
Verifiers quickly determine whether or not a specific device is operational by performing tasks
similar in nature to the way applications use the device. No license is required to run the verifiers.
Diagnostics are tools designed to identify faulty or failed CRUs.
Exercisers stress devices in order to facilitate the reproduction of intermittent problems.
Information modules create a log of information specific to one device, including:
• The product identifier
• A description of the device
• The hardware path to the device
• The vendor
• Onboard log information (if applicable)
• Miscellaneous information associated with the device
• The firmware revision code, if firmware is present in the device, is also displayed
Expert tools are device-specific troubleshooting utilities for use by sophisticated users. Their
functionality varies from tool to tool, but they are intended to be interactive, and rely on users to
provide information necessary to perform a particular task. These tools require users to have the
appropriate license, if they wish to run them.

Online Support Tool Availability


Online diagnostics are included in the HP-UX OE media, and are installed by default.

Online Support Tools List


The following online support tools are available on HP-UX 11.23 hosted systems. In some cases,
a tool, such as a disk exerciser, is generic to many types of hardware; in other cases, a tool, such
as a tape diagnostic. is specific to a particular technology or type of tape drive.
Table 44 Online Support Tools List
Functional Area Information Verify Exercise Diagnose Expert

System Yes No No No No

CPU/FPU No No Yes No Yes

Memory Yes No Yes No No

Graphics Yes Yes Yes No No

Core I/O LAN Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Disk/Arrays Yes Yes Yes No No

Tape Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

M/O Yes No No No Yes

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Table 44 Online Support Tools List (continued)
Functional Area Information Verify Exercise Diagnose Expert

Add-On Network I/O Yes Yes Yes No Yes


Cards

Add-On Mass Storage Yes No No No No


I/O Cards

Linux Online Support Tools


Online support tools are provided through Insight Manager (IM7) on Linux hosted systems. The
exact coverage of these tools is the same as for the current IA-32 implementation. The IPF version
of Insight Manager (IM7) has been re-architected to take advantage of current standards; for
example, WBEM, WMI, CDM, CIM, XML.

Offline Support Tools List


The following offline support tools are available.
Table 45 Offline Support Tools List
Offline Tool Functional Area

CPUDIAG Processor Diagnostic

MEMDIAG Memory Diagnostic

MAPPER System Mapping Utility

TITANDIAG SBA/LBA Chipset

PERFVER Peripheral Verifier

DFDUTIL SAS/SCSI Disk Firmware Update Utility

DISKUTIL Disk Test Utility (Non-Destructive)

COPYUTIL Data Copy Utility

DISKEXPT Disk Expert Utility

IODIAG I/O Diagnostics Launch Facility (Runs third party diagnostics and runs BIST, if
available)

CIODIAG2 Core I/O Diagnostic

Specific card I/O diagnostics Card-Specific I/O Diagnostics/BIST

General Diagnostic Tools


The following tools are currently available for support on other HP 9000 and Integrity server
platforms. The distribution method is through the web.
Table 46 General Diagnostic Tools List
Diagnostic Tool Description

IPMI Event Decoder Provides detailed information about the IPMI event (Problem
description, cause, action)

System Event Analyzer (SEA) Program which automatically analyzes system error logs and
IPMI SEL events. Produces Callout reports and CRU information

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Table 46 General Diagnostic Tools List (continued)
Diagnostic Tool Description

(see http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/webes for


more information about this tool).

MCA Analyzer Program that assists in the evaluation of an MCA or HPMC.


Available as both a standalone, PC-based program, and as a
monitor.

Fault Management Overview


The goal of fault management and monitoring is to increase system availability, by moving from
a reactive fault detection, diagnosis, and repair strategy to a proactive fault detection, diagnosis,
and repair strategy. The objectives are as follows:
• To detect problems automatically, as nearly as possible to when they actually occur.
• To diagnose problems automatically, at the time of detection.
• To automatically report in understandable text a description of the problem, the likely cause(s)
of the problem, the recommended action(s) to resolve the problem, and detailed information
about the problem.
• To ensure that tools are available to repair or recover from the fault.

HP-UX Fault Management


Proactive fault prediction and notification is provided on HP-UX by SysFaultMgmt WBEM indication
providers, as well as by the Event Management System (EMS). The Event Management Service
and WBEM provide frameworks for monitoring and reporting events.
SysFaultMgmt WBEM indication providers and the EMS Hardware Monitors enable users to monitor
the operation of a wide variety of hardware products, and alert them immediately if any failure
or other unusual event occurs. By using hardware event monitoring, users can virtually eliminate
undetected hardware failures that could interrupt system operation or cause data loss.
Complete information on installing and using EMS hardware event monitors, as well as a list of
supported hardware, can be found in the EMS Hardware Monitors Users Guide. An electronic
copy of this book is provided on the HP website http://docs.hp.com/hpux/diag.

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WBEM Indication Providers and EMS Hardware Monitors
Hardware monitors are available to monitor the following components (These monitors are distributed
free on the OE media):
• Server/fans/environment
• CPU monitor
• UPS monitor*
• FC hub monitor*
• FC switch monitor*
• Memory monitor
• Core electronics components
• Disk drives
• Ha_disk_array

NOTE: No SysFaultMgmt WBEM indication provider is currently available for components


followed by an asterisk.

EMS High Availability Monitors


High Availability (HA) monitors are also available through EMS to monitor disk, cluster, network,
and system resources. These tools are available from HP at an additional cost.

Errors and Reading Error Logs


Event Log Definitions
Often the underlying root cause of an MCA event is captured by system or BMC firmware in both
the System Event and Forward Progress Event Logs (SEL and FP, respectively). These errors are
easily matched with MCA events by their timestamps. For example, the loss of a CPU VRM might
cause a CPU fault. Decoding the MCA error logs would only identify the failed CPU as the most
likely faulty CRU. Following are some important points to remember about events and event logs:
• Event logs are the equivalent of the old server logs for status or error information output.
• Symbolic names are used in the source code; for example, MC_CACHE_CHECK.
• The hex code for each event log is 128 bits long with an architected format:
◦ Some enumerated fields can be mapped to defined text strings.
◦ All can be displayed in hex, keyword, or text mode.
• Events are created by firmware or OS code, and are sent over the PDH bus to the BMC for
storage in either or both of the SEL and FP logs (HP-UX shows an I/O path for the BMC).
• The iLO 2 MP can display event logs: SEL events are sent over the IPMB, between the BMC
and the iLO 2 MP.
• Event logs can also be read back over the PDH bus by software (for example, the IPMI driver
or agent) for storage on disk.

Using Event Logs


To consult the event logs:
1. Connect to the system console.
2. Use Ctrl-B to access the iLO 2 MP menu.
3. Use the sl command to view event logs. System Event (E) and Forward Progress (F) logs are
very useful in determining the context of an error.

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NOTE:
• E shows only event logs for Warning, Critical, or Fatal faults by default; F shows all event log
outputs.
• System Event Logs (SELs) are never overwritten, unless they are first manually cleared: since
they employ ring buffering, oldest logs get overwritten first. Forward Progress Logs (FPL) are
circular and contain additional, non-critical information.
• The alert threshold can be changed.

iLO 2 MP Event Logs


The iLO 2 MP provides diagnostic and configuration capabilities. For details on the iLO 2 MP
commands, see the HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide. To access the iLO 2 MP:

NOTE: The iLO 2 MP must be accessed from a terminal console which has access to the iLO 2
MP.
1. Login with proper username and password.

NOTE: Default operator login and password: login = oper, password = oper.

2. Press cl to display the console history log. This log displays console history from oldest to
newest.
3. Press sl to display the status logs. The status logs consist of:
• System Event
• Forward Progress
• Current Boot
• Previous Boot
• Live Events
• Clear SEL/FPL Logs
4. For a more information on configuring the iLO 2 MP and using the iLO 2 MP commands, see
the HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guides.

System Event Log (SEL) Review


1. Access the main menu under the iLO 2 MP command prompt (entering cm brings you to the
command menu).
2. Run the sl command. The Event Log Viewer menu displays:
SL
Event Log Viewer:

Log Name Entries % Full Latest Entry


-------------------------------------------------------------------
E - System Event 9 1 % 29 Oct 2002 19:15:05
F - Forward Progress 129 3 %
B - Current Boot 82
P - Previous Boot 0
C - Clear All Logs
L - Live Events

Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to Quit:


3. Selecte to review the system events. The Event Log Navigation menu displays:
Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to Quit: e

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Log Name Entries % Full Latest Timestamped Entry
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
E - System Event 12 1 % 31 Oct 2003 23:37:45

Event Log Navigation Help:

+ View next block (forward in time, e.g. from 3 to 4)


- View previous block (backward in time, e.g. from 3 to 2)
<CR> Continue to the next or previous block
D Dump the entire log
F First entry
L Last entry
J Jump to entry number
H View mode configuration - Hex
K View mode configuration - Keyword
T View mode configuration - Text
A Alert Level Filter options
U Alert Level Unfiltered
? Display this Help menu
Q Quit and return to the Event Log Viewer Menu
Ctrl-B Exit command, and return to the MP Main Menu
MP:SL (+,-,<CR>,D, F, L, J, H, K, T, A, U, ? for Help, Q or Ctrl-B to Quit) >a

Alert Level Threshold Filter:


1 : Major Forward Progress
2 : Informational
3 : Warning
5 : Critical
7 : Fatal

Enter alert level threshold or [Q] to quit filter setup: 3

-> Alert threshold level 3 filter will be applied.


Set up alert filter options on this buffer? (Y/[N])

Log Name Entries % Full Latest Entry


-------------------------------------------------------------------
E - System Event 410 47 % 18 Feb 2003 09:38:10

Event Log Navigation Help:

+ View next block (forward in time, e.g. from 3 to 4)


- View previous block (backward in time, e.g. from 3 to 2)
<CR> Continue to the next or previous block
D Dump the entire log for capture and analysis
F First entry
L Last entry
J Jump to entry number
V View mode configuration (text, keyword, hex)
? Display this Help menu
Ctrl-B Quit and return to the Main Menu
4. Select A, then a threshold filter number to filter events to desired level.
MP:SL (+,-,<CR>,D, F, L, J, H, K, T, A, U, ? for Help, Q or Ctrl-B to Quit) >a

Alert Level Threshold Filter:


1 : Major Forward Progress
2 : Informational
3 : Warning
5 : Critical
7 : Fatal

Enter alert level threshold or [Q] to quit filter setup: 3

-> Alert threshold level 3 filter will be applied.


5. Select t to change the display to text mode:

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Display Mode Configuration:
H - Hex mode
Current -> K - Keyword mode
T - Text mode
Enter new value, or [Q] to Quit:
6. To decode the blinking state of system LED, review the entire SEL and look at events with alert
level 3 and above.
For example:
Log Entry 14: 01 Jan 1998 00:09:19
Alert Level 3: Warning
Keyword: EFI_SYSID_BMC_READ_ERROR
Cannot read a system ID
Logged by: System Firmware 0
Data: Status return from PDC function call
0x778002EF00E00150 0000000000000013

Log Entry 11: 01 Jan 1998 00:00:48


Alert Level 3: Warning
Keyword: EFI_SYSID_BMC_READ_ERROR
Cannot read a system ID
Logged by: System Firmware 0
Data: Status return from PDC function call
0x778002EF00E00100 0000000000000013

Log Entry 7: 23 Jun 2006 13:40:06


Alert Level 3: Warning
Keyword: PDH_INVALID_RTC_CLEARED
The RTC was found to be invalid and has been cleared
Logged by: System Firmware 0
Data: Data field unused
0x60800F8D00E00090 0000000000000000

Log Entry 4: 23 Jun 2006 13:39:35


Alert Level 3: Warning
Keyword: COOLING_UNIT_WARNING
Cooling unit warning
Logged by: Baseboard Management Controller;
Sensor: Cooling Device - Fan 11 (I/O)
Data1: transition to Non-Critical from OK
0x20449BEF17020050 FFFF01072B0A0300

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the output
shown here.

Supported Configurations
This subsection provides a system build-up procedure.

System Block Diagram


The following is a system block diagram, showing the major server functional components and
their interconnections:
There are two types of CRUs in the rx2660 server:
1) externally accessible CRUs (eCRUs)
2) internally accessible CRUs (iCRUs).
In the following two lists, asterisks identify those CRUs identifiable by System Insight Display LEDs
when they are faulty or have failed.

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The following is a list of all eCRUs in the rx2660 server (see Appendix A (page 200) for CRU part
numbers):
• *Power supply (1 and 2)
• Console device
• Power cords
• * SAS DVD and 2.5 HDDs
The following is a list of all the iCRUs in the rx2660 server:
• *System board
• *I/O board assembly
• SAS disk board
• *CPUs
• *DIMMs
• Diagnostic LED board
• *Cooling Fans (1-12 for Data Center; 1-6 for Office Friendly)

NOTE: Items preceded by an asterisk in the lists above have associated diagnostic LEDs, which
indicate device fault or failure.

System Build-Up Troubleshooting Procedure


Use this procedure only when the system powers on and remain powered on but does not enter
into or pass POST or does not boot to the EFI menu.
1. Remove the AC power cord from each power supply and extend the server, if racked.
2. Remove all of the SAS disk drives from the front of the server.
3. Remove the top cover to gain access to, and remove, everything but the I/O backplane and
system board CRUs.

NOTE: In the following steps, CRU and FRU are used interchangeably.

4. Plug in the AC power cord(s) and the iLO 2 MP and system console should display and you
should have the following CRU IDs listed after executing the MP DF command. Your display
might not exactly match the display shown:
FRU IDs:
--------
02-Power Converter 03-Power Supply 0 04-Power Supply 1
05-Diagnostic Panel 06-Front Panel 00-Motherboard
If you do not see all of the above CRU IDs then concentrate on the missing CRU ID(S). You
should eventually end up with the following Alert (IPMI) event for this action as read from the
SEL. Your display might not exactly match the display shown:
Log Entry 4: Dec 2005 00:00:09

Alert Level 5: Critical


Keyword: Type-02 257100 2453760
Missing FRU device - Memory
Logged by: Baseboard Management Controller,
Sensor: Entity Presence
0x2000000009020050 FF01807115250300
If you do not get the above Alert Level 5 (IPMI) event, but get another sort of high level alert,
try replacing the I/O backplane. Then, examine the pins on the midplane board, and if
necessary, replace the midplane board.

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5. The next step would be to add one pair of DIMMs. Remember to remove the AC power cord(s)
before making this configuration change.
Here is the output of the MP DF command you should expect at this point (this example has
two ranks of DIMMs installed). Your display might not exactly match the display shown:
FRU IDs:
--------

0152-DIMM0D 0001-Memory 0002-Power Converter


0003-Power Supply 0 0004-Power Supply 1 0005-Diagnostic Panel
0006-Front Panel 0128-DIMM0A 0136-DIMM0B
0144-DIMM0C 0160-DIMM1A 0168-DIMM1B
0176-DIMM1C 0184-DIMM1D 0000-Motherboard
If you do not see all of the above CRU IDs then concentrate on the missing CRU ID(s). You
should eventually end up with the following Alert (IPMI) event for this action as read from the
SEL. Your display might not exactly match the display shown:
Log Entry 3: Dec 2005 21:50:43

Alert Level 5: Critical


Keyword: Type-02 257100 2453760
Missing FRU device - CPU 0 PIROM
Logged by: Baseboard Management Controller,
Sensor: Entity Presence
0x2041CB3DB3020040 FF20807115250300
If you do show the Alert level 5 “Missing CRU device - CPU 0 PIROM” then continue to the
next step.
6. Insert the CPU board CRU with at least CPU 0 processor installed. When you add the CPU
board CRU and turn on system power, the cooling fans should turn on and stay on and the
DF command output should look something like the following. Your display might not exactly
match the display shown:
FRU IDs
-------

0001-Memory 0002-Power Converter 0003-Power Supply 0


0004-Power Supply 1 0005-Diagnostic Panel 0006 Front Panel
0007-Disk Management 0008-Disk backplane 0010-Processor Board
0012-Power Pod 0 0013-Power Pod 1 0032-CPU 0 PIROM
0033-CPU 1 PIROM 0036-Processor 0 RAM 0037-Processor 1 RAM
0128-DIMM0A 0136-DIMM0B 0144-DIMM0C
0152-DIMM0D 0160-DIMM1A 0168-DIMM1B
0176-DIMM1C 0184-DIMM1D 0000-Motherboard
If the installed CRUs are all functional then the system should initiate POST on all processors.
It is recommended to observe the system console output through “Live Logs” to ensure that
POST is initiated and completes without error.
If power-on-self-test (POST) does not start after a few seconds then suspect some sort of system
board or processor problem. Typical problems show up in the SEL or FWP. If the IMPI event
logs do not point to a root cause, then escalate to bring in expert assistance.

CPU/Memory/SBA
All of the CPU, Memory controller, and System Bus Adapter (SBA or I/O rope controller) functions
reside on the system board; DIMMs reside on the system board; and the Local Bus Adapter (LBAs
or PCI-X bus controller chips) reside on the I/O Backplane and the system board along with customer
Host Bus Adapter (HBA device controller) I/O cards. This section discusses the roles of logical
CPUs, physical memory ranks, and the rope interfaces in the SBA logic of the zx2 chip.

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Troubleshooting rx2660 CPU
The rx2660 server supports both single- and dual-core processors. Each rx2660 server supports
one or two IPF processor modules. The dual-core processor modules contain two individual CPU
cores. This results in four physical CPUs when two processor modules are installed in rx2660
servers.
Furthermore, unlike previous IPF processor modules, each physical CPU core contains logic to
support two physical threads. This results in up to eight physical threads, or the equivalent of eight
logical CPUs, when two dual-core processor modules are installed and enabled in rx2660 servers
(the operating system kernel attaches one or more software processes to each available thread,
so in multiple processor servers, having more threads means all software processes are launched
and executed faster).

IPF Processor Load Order


For a minimally loaded server, one IPF processor module must be installed in CPU slot 0 on the
system board, and its threads must be enabled by user actions. Additional processor modules of
the same revision are installed in CPU slot 1 for rx2660 servers.

Processor Module Behaviors


All enabled CPUs and their threads almost immediately become functional after system power is
applied. Each thread is in a race to fetch their instructions from their CPU instruction and data
caches to complete early self test and rendezvous.
Early code fetches come from PDH, until memory is configured. Then normal execution is fetched
from main memory.
Local MCA events cause the physical CPU core and one or both of its logical CPUs within that IPF
processor module to fail while all other physical and their logical CPUs continue operating.
Double-bit data cache errors in any physical CPU core causes a Global MCA event that causes
all logical and physical CPUs in the server to fail and reboot the operating system.

Customer Messaging Policy


• A diagnostic LED only lights for physical CPU core errors, when isolation is to a specific IPF
processor module. If there is any uncertainty about a specific CPU, then the customer is pointed
to the SEL for any action, and the suspect IPF processor module CRU LED on the System Insight
Display is not lighted.
• For configuration style errors, for example, when there is no IPF processor module installed
in CPU slot 0, all of the CRU LEDs on the diagnostic LED panel are lighted for all of the IPF
processor modules that are missing.
• No diagnostic messages are reported for single-bit errors that are corrected in both instruction
and data caches, during corrected machine check (CMC) events to any physical CPU core.
Diagnostic messages are reported for CMC events when thresholds are exceeded for single-bit
errors; fatal processor errors cause global / local MCA events.
Table 47 Processor Events That Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

Processors Type E0h, 39d:04d Processor SFW This event


BOOT_DECONFIG_CPU failed and follows other
deconfigured failed
processor(s)

Processors Type E0h, 5823d:26d Too many WIN Agent Threshold


PFM_CACHE_ERR_PROC cache errors exceeded for
detected by cache parity
processor

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Table 47 Processor Events That Light System Insight Display LEDs (continued)
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

errors on
processor

Processors Type E0h, 5824d:26d Too many WIN Agent Threshold


PFM_CORR_ERROR_MEM corrected exceeded for
errors detected cache errors
by platform from
processor
corrected by
zx2

Processors Type 02h, 02h:07h:03h Voltage on BMC Power Pod


VOLTAGE_DEGRADES_TO_NON_RECOVERABLE CRU is voltage is out
inadequate of range
(likely too
low)

Table 48 Processor Events That Could Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

Processors Type E0h, 734d:26d Installed SFW


BOOT_CPU_LOADING_ERROR processors are
not compatible

Processors Type E0h, 2953d:26d Processors SFW


BOOT_CPU_LOADING_ERROR and/or
termination out
of order

Processors Type E0h, 36d:26d A logical CPU SFW


BOOT_CPU_LATE_TEST_FAIL (thread) failed
late self test

Processors Type E0h, 677d:26d A logical CPU SFW


MC_RENDEZVOUS_SLAVES_FAIL (thread) slave
failed to
rendezvous

Processors Type E0h, 30d:26d A CPU core SFW


BOOT_CPU_CONFIG_FAIL failed the
configuration
process

Processor Type E0h, 790d:26d A processor SFW


BOOT_CPU_BAD_CORE_FIXED_RATIO fixed core
frequency ratio
is incompatible
with bus
frequency

Processor Type E0h, 745d:26d A watchdog SFW


BOOT_FINAL_RENDEZ_WATCHDOG_FAIL timer expired
and determined
that a monarch
processor is not
responding.

Processors Type E0h, 83d:26d A logical CPU SFW Bad or slow


BOOT_RENDEZ_FAILURE (thread) processor
rendezvous
failure

CPU/Memory/SBA 125
Table 48 Processor Events That Could Light System Insight Display LEDs (continued)
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

Processors Type E0h, 67d:26d The logical SFW


BOOT_MONARCH_TIMEOUT monarch CPU
(thread) has
timed out

Processors Type E0h, 57d:26d A logical slave SFW


BOOT_INCOMPATIBLE_SLAVE CPU (thread) is
incompatible
with logical
monarch CPU

Processor Type E0h, 56d:26d CPU PAL SFW


BOOT_INCOMPATIBLE_ PAL incompatible
with processor

Processors Type E0h, 34d:26d A processor SFW


BOOT_CPU_FAILED failed

Processors Type E0h, 33d:26d A logical CPU SFW


BOOT_CPU_EARLY_TEST_FAIL (thread) failed
early self test

Processors Type 02h, 25h:71h:80h No physical BMC Possible


MISSING_FRU_DEVICE CPU cores seating or
present failed
processor

Troubleshooting rx2660 Memory


The memory controller logic in the zx2 chip supports the eight slots for rx2660 servers. It provides
two physical ranks that hold two or four DIMMs in memory cells 0 and 1.

Memory DIMM Load Order


For a minimally loaded server, two equal-size DIMMs must be installed in slots 0A and 0B in the
DIMM slots on the system board. The DIMM load order of pairs is as follows; slots 0A and 0B,
then slots 1A and 1B, then 2A and 2B, then 3A and 3B.

Memory Subsystem Behaviors


The zx2 chip in the rx2660 server provides increased reliability of DIMMs. For example, previous
low end servers with zx1 chips provided error detection and correction of all memory DIMM
single-bit errors and error detection of most multi-bit errors within a memory DIMM pair, or 4 bits
per rank (this feature is called chip sparing).
The zx2 chip doubles memory rank error correction from 4 bytes to 8 bytes of a 128 byte cache
line, during cache line misses initiated by processor cache controllers and by Direct Memory Access
(DMA) operations initiated by I/O devices. This feature is called double DRAM sparing, as 2 of
72 DRAMs in any DIMM pair can fail without any loss of server performance.
Corrective action, DIMM/memory expander replacement, is required when a threshold is reached
for multiple double-byte errors from one or more DIMMs in the same rank. And when any
uncorrectable memory error (more than 2 bytes) or when no pair of like DIMMs is loaded in rank
0 of side 0. All other causes of memory DIMM errors are corrected by zx2 and reported to the
Page Deallocation Table (PDT) / diagnostic LED panel.

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Customer Messaging Policy
• Only light a diagnostic LED for memory DIMM errors when isolation is to a specific memory
DIMM. If any uncertainty about a specific DIMM, then point customer to the SEL for any action
and do not light the suspect DIMM CRU LED on the System Insight Display.
• For configuration style errors, for example, no DIMMs installed in 0A and 0B, follow the HP
ProLiant policy of lighting all of the CRU LEDs on the diagnostic LED panel for all of the DIMMs
that are missing.
• No diagnostic messages are reported for single-byte errors that are corrected in both zx2
caches and DIMMs during corrected platform error (CPE) events. Diagnostic messages are
reported for CPE events when thresholds are exceeded for both single-byte and double byte
errors; all fatal memory subsystem errors cause global MCA events.
• PDT logs for all double byte errors are permanent; single byte errors are initially logged as
transient errors. If the server logs 2 single byte errors within 24 hours, then upgrade them to
permanent in the PDT.
Table 49 Memory Subsystem Events That Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

DIMMs Type E0h, 208d:04d No DIMMs installed (in SFW Light all DIMM
MEM_NO_DIMMS_INSTALLED rank 0 of cell 0) LEDs in rank 0 of
cell 0

DIMMs Type E0h, 172d:04d A DIMM has a serial SFW Either EEPROM is
MEM_DIMM_SPD_CHECKSUM presence detect (SPD) misprogrammed or
EEPROM with a bad this DIMM is
checksum incompatible

DIMMs Type E0h, 4652d:26d This memory rank is WIN Memory rank is
WIN_AGT_PREDICT_MEM_FAIL correcting too many Agent about to fail or
single-bit errors environmental
conditions are
causing more
errors than usual

Table 50 Memory Subsystem Events That Could Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

DIMMs Type E0h, 4000d:26d Detected that an SDRAM SFW The failing DIMM
MEM_CHIPSPARE_DEALLOC_RANK is failing on the DIMM rank is deallocated

DIMMs Type E0h, 174d:26d DIMM type is not SFW


MEM_DIMM_TYPE_INCOMPATIBLE compatible with current
DIMMs for this platform

DIMMs Type E0h, 173d:26d Detected a fatal error in SFW


MEM_DIMM_SPD_FATAL DIMM serial presence
detect (SPD)

Troubleshooting rx2660 SBA


The rx2660 server shares a common I/O backplane that supports a total of three PCIe/PCI-X slots.
The System Bus Adapter (SBA) logic within the zx2 chip of a rx2660 server uses 16 rope interfaces
to support up to eight Lower Bus Adapter (LBA) chips. Each LBA chip interfaces with the SBA in
the zx2 chip through one or multiple rope interfaces, as follows.

CPU/Memory/SBA 127
For the PCI-X I/O backplane:
• Two LBA chips use two dual-rope (4 ropes total) interfaces to support two single 64-bit PCI-X
slots running @ 133 MHz
• One LBA chip uses one quad-rope interface to support one single 64-bit PCI-X slot running @
266 MHz
For the PCI-X/PCIe backplane:
• One LBA chip uses one dual-rope interface to support one single 64-bit PCI-X slot running @
133 MHz
• Two LBA chips use two quad-rope (8 ropes total) interfaces (for customer use) to support two
PCI express x8 slots

Power Subsystem
The two power supply CRUs for the rx2660 server provides N+1 redundancy for the server. Each
power supply CRU is identified by the server as 1 and 2 for logging purposes. There are
corresponding LEDs on the diagnostic LED panel for the power supplies.
Power supply CRU failures are identified visually by a single green LED that is turned off when one
or both of the power supplies fail; logged as an IPMI event by voltage sensor logic; and identified
as a power supply CRU failure by the BMC turning on the appropriate LEDs on the front LED panel.

Power Subsystem Behavior


For rx2660 servers, each bulk power supply CRU provides 900 watts of DC power from a nominal
120 VAC, 50-60 Hz; and 1000 watts from a nominal 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. The BMC chip located
on the system board controls the flow of +12 VDC power to the server CRUs. You can control and
display power supply status remotely with the iLO MP pc and ps commands, respectively.
Typical power on sequence of the server is as follows:
• Power LED on front panel glows steady amber when one or two bulk power supplies are
plugged into nominal AC voltage and the +3.3 VDC housekeeping voltage comes on and
stays on whenever AC power is present.
• The BMC, iLO 2 MP, Flash memory, and server intrusion circuits are reset after the +3.3 VDC
housekeeping voltage stabilizes.
• The BMC monitors the power button on the front panel.
• When the power button is pressed, the BMC signals the bulk power supplies to fully power
on.
• +12 VDC comes up and all of the cooling fans and the various VRMs come up sequentially.
• The BMC signals when the server is ready to come out of reset (clocks are programmed and
stable, for example.).
• The server is brought out of reset.
• The zx2 chip resets all components connected and the server begins the boot process.

Power LED/Switch
The front panel system power LED indicates the status of system power. It is incorporated inside
the power button itself.
The power button has a momentary switch (as opposed to a latching switch) that is recessed or
covered to prevent accidental activation or de-activation.
If the OS is up, pressing the power button for less than four seconds results in a graceful shutdown
of the operating system and a subsequent removal of system power. Pressing the power button for
greater than four seconds results in a hard shutdown (system power removed). While the server is

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booting (before the system has passed EFI_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES), the BMC immediately
powers the server off on a button press, since there is no concept of soft shutdown in this state.
In the event that the OS is absent or hung, or that the manageability subsystem (specifically the
BMC) in the server is not responding, a greater than four second press of the power button is
required to power off the system (a less than four second press on the power button has no effect).
To ensure that the system powers on in a deterministic fashion, the power button must be masked
for four seconds after powering off.
Table 51 Power LED States
Definition Flash Rate LED Color

No AC power to the system LED Off

System power is turned on Steady Green

System is shut down, but AC and housekeeping (standby) power are Steady Amber
active.

For high availability and safety reasons, this LED runs off the power rails, rather than under firmware
control.

Cooling Subsystem
The three fan cooling zones located within the rx2660 server provide N+1 redundancy for the
server using three identical dual fan assembly CRUs. In turn, each dual fan assembly CRU provides
additional N+1 redundancy for the fan cooling zone it controls. Each dual fan assembly CRU is
identified by the server as fans 1 through 12 both for logging purposes and for fault identification
on the diagnostic LED panel.
External cooling fan CRU failures are identified visually by a single green LED on the dual fan
assembly CRU that is turned on when one or both of the fans fail; logged as an IPMI event by fan
sensor logic; and identified as a fan assembly CRU failure by the BMC turning on the appropriate
LEDs on the System Insight Display panel.

Cooling Subsystem Behavior


The BMC chip located on the system board CRU controls fan speed on ambient air temperatures,
chip temperatures, server configuration, and fan operation or failure. Air is drawn through the
front of the server and pushed out the rear by the cooling fans. There are three cooling zones
cooled by the 12 server fans. Zone 1 is cooled by fans 1 through 4, zone 2 is cooled by fans 5
through 8, and zone 3 is cooled by fans 9 through 12. Each zone can have one fan failure and
still sufficiently cool the server. You can display fan status remotely with the iLO 2 MP ps command.
Within the HP integrity rx2660 server, temperature sensors report server temperatures to the BMC,
which controls fan speed based on this information.
Table 52 Cooling Subsystem Events That Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

Fans (1-12) Type 02h, 0Ah:07h:01h Fan has either BMC Cleared when fan is
COOLING_UNIT_WARNING previously failed or replaced
is degrading

Fans (1-12) Type 02h, 0Ah:07h:02h Fan has failed and BMC Cleared when fan is
COOLING_UNIT_FAILURE no longer meets replaced
minimum
requirements

Cooling Subsystem 129


I/O Backplane (LBAs/Ropes/PDH/PCI-X/PCIe Slots)
This subsection provides information on troubleshooting issues with the three public PCI-X/PCIe
slots.

I/O Subsystem Behaviors


The main role of the I/O subsystem is to transfer blocks of data and instruction words between
physical shared memory and virtual memory (system disks / disk array). The system boot is the
first time blocks of data and instructions words are transferred into physical shared memory from
a local disk / DVD or from a remote disk on another server through multiple LAN transfers. This
process is referred to as Direct Memory Access (DMA) and is initiated by I/O devices located in
I/O or on Host Bus Adapter (HBA) I/O cards and does not involve any logical CPUs.
A secondary role of the I/O subsystem is to transfer data between the internal registers within each
CPU core and the internal control/store registers within the zx2 / PDH / Local Bus Adapters (LBA)
and HBA chips. This process is referred to as programmed I/O and is initiated by logical CPUs
executing external LOAD / STORE instructions. Both system firmware and OS kernel both use this
method to initiate DMA transfers.

Customer Messaging Policy


• Always refer to the SEL for any action from low level I/O subsystem faults as there might not
be any lighted LEDs on the System Insight Display. IPMI events in SEL / FPL provide the logical
ACPI path of suspect I/O subsystem CRU. Use Table 55 to determine the physical PCI slot
number.
• For configuration style errors, for example, no iLO 2 MP / core I/O HBAs installed or working,
see Supported Configurations subsection for actions.
• Some diagnostic messages are reported for high level I/O subsystem errors; all fatal I/O
subsystem errors cause global MCAs. HP-UX provides its own path with the physical rope
number of the suspect I/O subsystem CRU. Use Table 55 to determine the physical PCI slot
number.
Table 53 I/O Subsystem Events That Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

I/O Card Type 02h, 03h:05h:01h Over-current on PCI slot BMC Likely a short on
CURRENT_LIMIT_EXCEEDED I/O card or I/O
slot.

I/O Backplane Type 02h, 02h:07h:03h Voltage on CRU is BMC A voltage on the
VOLTAGE_DEGRADES_TO_NON_RECOVERABLE inadequate I/O backplane is
out of range
(likely too low)

Disk Backplane Type 02h, 02h:07h:03h Voltage on CRU is BMC A voltage on the
VOLTAGE_DEGRADES_TO_NON_RECOVERABLE inadequate I/O backplane is
out of range
(likely too low)

Table 54 I/O Card Events That Could Light System Insight Display LEDs
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

I/O Card Type E0h, 4658d:26d A non hot plug I/O SFW Disallow O/S
IO_PCI_POWER_OVERLOAD_ERR slot power boot and display
consumption increases the following EFI
the total I/O power error message,
“I/O

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Table 54 I/O Card Events That Could Light System Insight Display LEDs (continued)
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

consumption beyond configuration


the supported limit exceed”

I/O Card Type E0h, 137d:26d Insufficient power to SFW Display EFI
IO_NOT_ENOUGH_POWER_ERROR power on a hot-plug warning message
PCI-X slot “Failed I/O slot(s)
deconfigured”

I/O Card Type E0h, 147d:26d PCI slot standby SFW Either a card /
IO_SLOT_STANDBY_POWER_ERROR power failed slot problem.
Re-seat card first.

I/O Card Type E0h, 131d:26d PCI-X hot-plug SFW Either a card /
IO_HOT_PLUG_CTRL_FAILED controller failed slot problem.
Re-seat card first.

I/O Card Type E0h, 139d:26d PCI bus walk (I/O SFW Remove any
IO_PCI_MAPPING_TOO_BIG discovery) resources unsupported I/O
exceeded cards. Move I/O
card to an
unused PCI slot

I/O Card Type E0h, 148d:26d Found invalid SFW


IO_UNKNOWN_PCIXCAP_VAL PCIXCAP value

I/O Card Type E0h, 141d:26d PCIXCAP sampling SFW


IO_PCIXCAP_SAMPLE_ERROR error

I/O Card Type E0h, 123d:26d Expected I/O host SFW


IO_CHECK_LBA_MISSING_ERR bridge (Lower Bus
Adapter) is missing

I/O Card Type E0h, 619d:26d Expected I/O host SFW


IO_CHECK_LBA_DECONFIG_ERR bridge (Lower Bus
Adapter) is
deconfigured

I/O Card Type E0h, 133d:26d I/O LBA clear error SFW
IO_LBA_CLEAR_ERR_FAILED failed

I/O Card Type E0h, 144d:26d I/O SBA clear error SFW
IO_SBA_CLEAR_ERR_FAILED failed

I/O Card Type E0h, 146d:26d PCI-X slot power on SFW


IO_SLOT_POWER_ON_ERROR error

I/O Card Type E0h, 145d:26d PCI-X slot has incorrect SFW
IO_SLOT_POWER_DEFAULT_ERROR default power state

I/O Card Type E0h, 136d:26d I/O host bridge SFW


IO_LBA_RESET_ERROR (Lower Bus Adapter) is
inaccessible because
rope reset failed to
complete

I/O Card Type E0h, 130d:26d PCI clock DLL error SFW
IO_DLL_ERROR

I/O Card Type E0h, 143d:26d I/O rope reset failed SFW
IO_ROPE_RESET_ERROR to complete

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Table 54 I/O Card Events That Could Light System Insight Display LEDs (continued)
Diagnostic Sample IPMI Events Cause Source Notes
LED(s)

I/O Card Type E0h, 7346d PCIe link failed to train SFW
CC_IODISC_LBA_LINK_TRAIN_ERR

I/O Card Type E0h, 7356d PCIe link is not SFW


IO_PCIE_LINK_SUBOPTIMAL running at max
capable bandwidth

Table 55 PCI-X Rope to ACPI Paths


Physical Slot # Physical Rope Number Logical ACPI Path

1 - public PCI- X @ 266 MHz 12 - 15 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,700)/Pci(1|0)

2 - public PCI- X @ 133 MHz 10 - 11 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,600)/Pci(1|0)

3 - public PCI- X @ 266 MHz 4-7 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,300)/Pci(1|0)

Table 56 PCIe/PCI-X Rope to ACPI Paths


Physical Slot # Physical Rope Number Logical ACPI Path

1 - public PCI- e @ 333 MHz 12 - 15 Acpi(HPQ0002,PNP0A08,700)/Pci(0|0)

2 - public PCI- e @ 333 MHz 4-7 Acpi(HPQ0002,PNP0A08,300)/Pci(0|0)

3 - public PCI- X @ 133 MHz 10 - 11 Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,600)/Pci(1|0)

Management Subsystem
iLO 2 MP LAN LED on the Rear Panel
The iLO 2 MP LAN supports two LEDs, viewable from the rear of the system:
1. iLO 2 MP LAN LED, which indicates link/activity status.
2. LAN LED, which shows the link speed. Only 10 Mb and 100 Mb speeds are currently supported
on the iLO 2 MP LAN.
Table 57 iLO 2 MP LAN LED States
Link Status LED State

Activity Flashing green

Link with no activity Steady green

No link Off

NOTE: For information on the LAN LED, see “System LAN LEDs” (page 134).

iLO 2 MP Status LEDs


There are four iLO 2 MP status LEDs on the rear panel of the server. They are as follows:
• iLO 2 MP heartbeat
• iLO 2 MP self-test
• BMC heartbeat
• Standby power

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Table 58 iLO 2 MP Status LEDs
iLO 2 MP Status LED LED State

iLO 2 MP heartbeat Flashing green

iLO 2 MP self-test Off: The LED is steady amber when AC power is applied. It
remains steady amber for a few seconds until the iLO 2 MP
completes its self-test; then the LED turns off

BMC heartbeat Flashing green

Standby power Steady green

Manageability Reset Button on System Board Bulkhead


The Manageability reset button, accessed from the rear of the server, allows you to reset the iLO
2 MP, it optionally also resets user-specified values to factory default values. A momentary press
causes a soft reset of the iLO 2 MP, when the button is released. A greater than four-second press
does the same, and also returns user-specified values to factory default values (hard reset).
The crucial values to be reset are as follows:
• Serial terminal baud settings
• User names and passwords

Manageability Status LED


The manageability status LED indicates the state and health of the iLO 2 MP. It is visible from the
rear of the server. The states are as follows:
Table 59 Manageability Status LED
LED State Definition

Off iLO 2 MP is not responding

Steady Amber Self Test

0.5 Hz Flashing Green Heartbeat

1 Hz Flashing Amber ROM Error

I/O Subsystem (SAS/DVD/HDD)


Verifying SAS Disk Drive Operation
Each SAS disk drive has an activity LED indicator on the front of the drive.

NOTE: On the HP Integrity rx2660 server, only the activity LED is used. The status LED is not
monitored by the OS.
Verify that the LED shows the correct activity indication for all disk drives that you installed:
1. Turn on power to the server and display monitor.
2. During the boot sequence, watch the activity LED on each SAS disk drive:
• Activity LED: The LED quickly cycles from amber to green. The LED stays steady green
until the drive spins up.
3. If the activity LED stays illuminated steady green on any SAS disk drives (after the drive spins
up), the drive might not be seated correctly. Check installation as follows:

I/O Subsystem (SAS/DVD/HDD) 133


a. Turn off the server power button and unplug the AC power cords and any cables.
b. Re-seat all of the SAS disk drives installed in the server.
c. Reconnect the AC power cords and any cables. Restart the server to determine whether
the LEDs now become illuminated during the boot. If not, contact your reseller.
4. Use the EFI Shell info io command to check the SCSI drives.

System LAN LEDs


There are two system LAN LEDs on the rear bulkhead of the HP Integrity rx2660 server. These
LANs are connected to the system board.

System LAN LEDs


There are two 1 Gb LAN ports on the rear panel of the server. They are LAN 1 and LAN 2.
Table 60 Gb LAN 1 Connector LEDs
LED Description

Speed (left) Yellow: the 1000 MHz with Ethernet protocol is enabled

Green: the 100 MHz with Ethernet protocol is enabled

Off: no link

Link (right) Green: link

Off: No link

Table 61 Gb LAN 2 Connector LEDs on the Rear Panel


LED Description

Speed (left) Yellow: the 1000 MHz with Ethernet protocol is enabled

Green: the 100 MHz with Ethernet protocol is enabled

Off: no link

Link (right) Green: link

Off: No link

Booting
Table 62 Normal Boot Process LED States
Step System Internal External Power System Insight Normal Power-Up Through OS
Health Health Health Display Boot

1 Off Off Off Off Off No AC power to the system.

2 Off Off Off Steady Off System is shut down, but AC


amber power and standby power is
active.

3 Off Off Off Steady Off System power rails are on


green when power switch is toggled.

4 Off Off Steady Steady Off System power rails are on;
green green BMC drives external health
LED.

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Table 62 Normal Boot Process LED States (continued)
Step System Internal External Power System Insight Normal Power-Up Through OS
Health Health Health Display Boot

5 Off Steady Steady Steady Off System is booting firmware


green green green (has passed BOOT_START in
firmware).

6 Steady Steady Steady Steady Off System has finished booting


green green green green firmware and an OS is either
booting or running.

NOTE: In the normal boot process, shown in the preceding table, even though the BMC is running
while the system is shut down (power LED is steady amber), it doesn’t drive the external health LED
to steady green until +12 VDC power from the Bulk Power Supplies is applied.
The following list itemizes the steps that characterize basic platform boot flow. Step numbers
provided correspond to the steps in Table 62.
3) System power switch turns on bulk power supplies and fans, and releases RESET on all CPUs
simultaneously, when toggled on.
5) Initial CPU firmware code fetch is PAL code from EEPROM in PDH, retrieved 4 bytes at a time
by DMDC in zx2 (No shared memory or I/O devices are available at this time; for example they
are not initially configured).
5) Firmware code stack is initially in BBRAM in PDH, retrieved 4 byes at a time, through PDH and
DMD buses.
5) PAL code configures all CPUs.
5) SAL code configures all platform zx2 chips, including shared memory and all responding I/O
devices.
5) Firmware code and stack are relocated to shared memory, after all x4 DIMM ranks in shared
memory are configured and tested.
5) EFI Shell is launched from shared memory, and cache lines are retrieved 128 bytes at a time
by MEMC in zx2.
6) OS loader is launched using the EFI device driver.
6) OS boots and starts its own device drivers.
6) OS can use runtime PAL and SAL calls, and APCI features (these abstraction layers allow platform
independence).

Firmware
The system has three sets of firmware installed:
• System firmware
• BMC firmware
• iLO 2 MP firmware
All firmware (SFW, BMC, iLO 2 MP, and so on.) must be from the same release. Independent
updates are not supported. Details about a specific release are available in the associated Release
Notes.
Firmware updates are available from http://www.hp.com under “Support and Drivers”.

Identifying and Troubleshooting Firmware Problems


Erratic system operation, or the fact that the server might not boot successfully to the EFI Boot
Manager or to the EFI Shell, are symptoms of possible firmware problems.

Firmware 135
It should be noted that problems due to firmware are relatively rare, and you should look for other
problem causes first.
If you are dealing with a firmware problem, the probable failure areas are as follows:
• Unsupported firmware installation
• Corrupt firmware installation
To troubleshoot firmware problems:
1. Verify that all system and BMC firmware components are from the same release (use the iLO
2 MPsr command).
2. Reinstall all firmware.

Updates
The firmware version 03.01 or later is current as of the release date of this guide. System firmware
updates are available from the HP Business Support Center at: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.
To update your firmware:
1. Start up the system and go to the EFI command prompt.
2. To determine the current firmware version, run the EFI info fw command at the EFI Shell
prompt.
3. Choose the appropriate firmware package from the choices available on the HP Support
Center web page at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. If a new version of the firmware is
available, download it and save it to CD, or copy it over the network to the system you are
updating.

Server Interface (System Console)


All system console connections (VGA, USB, local RS-232 and iLO 2 MP LAN) are located on the
rear panel of the rx2660 server.
HP-UX uses the RS-232 serial text connection to a (dumb) terminal or terminal emulator software
running on a PC to control server operations locally.
HP-UX alternatively uses the iLO 2 MP LAN connection over a private network to control server
operations locally through telnet or SSH, and remotely over a public network through web GUI.
Both the Windows and LINUX operating systems use the VGA (monitor) and USB (keyboard and
mouse) connections to control server operations locally.

Troubleshooting Tips
RS-232 connection: If a dumb terminal / PC running terminal emulation software is attached to
the iLO 2 MP “local” port and does not respond to a Ctrl-B-enter key sequence (and the terminal
is running 9600 baud, 8 data bits, is ONLINE, and so on.) then it is possible that the iLO 2 MP
is not operational / functional. See “Management Subsystem” (page 132) for the following LED
locations:
• The iLO 2 MP heartbeat LED
• The BMC heartbeat LED
Replace system board CRU if both heartbeat LEDs are not flashing green; suspect bulk power
supplies, or I/O backplane CRU if both heartbeat LEDs are off.
LAN connections: See “I/O Subsystem (SAS/DVD/HDD)” (page 133) for iLO 2 MP LAN LED states.

Environment
Ambient intake air temperature is often different from ambient room temperature; you should
measure the operating temperature and humidity directly in front of the cabinet cooling air intakes,
rather than measure only ambient room conditions.

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Within the server, temperature sensors report server temperature to the BMC. The BMC controls
fan speed, based on this information.
Temperature sensors are found on:
• Display panel, where a thermal sensor detects the ambient room temperature. This sensor
reading is the main parameter used to regulate fan speed, under normal conditions.
Table 63 provides environmental specifications for the rx2660 servers:
Table 63 rx2660 Environmental Specifications
Parameter Operating Range Recommended Maximum Rate of Non-Operating
Operating Range Change Range

Temperature 5-35 degrees C (up to 20-25 degrees C (up to 10 degrees C/hr with -40 degrees to +70
5000 feet) 5000 feet) tape; 20 degrees C/hr degrees C
without tape

Relative 15-80% at 35 degrees C 40-60% at 35 degrees 30% per hour


Humidity non-condensing C non-condensing non-condensing

Reporting Your Problems to HP


HP customer care will help you solve server problems and, if necessary, initiate appropriate service
procedures.
Support is available on the web and by phone.
For information on contacting the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) near you, go to: http://
www.itrc.hp.comhttp://www.itrc.hp.com.

Online Support
To contact HP Customer Support online, see the Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical
Support Guide or visit us at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. On our web page, enter the
server model number (rx2660) and search the field.
The following information is available on this website:
• Software and firmware updates
• The latest drivers and utilities
• Additional documentation

Phone Support
To contact HP customer support by phone, go to the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) near you, at:
http://www.itrc.hp.com. Local phone numbers are listed in your native language for help.

Information to Collect Before you Contact Support


NOTE: It is highly recommended that you keep detailed records of any changes to your system,
and of how system behavior has changed over time, or as a result of changes made to your system.
Before you contact HP support, you should:
1. Check the previous sections of this chapter and attempt to solve the problem.
• Note failure symptoms and error indications (LEDs and messages).
• Capture and permanently log the current SEL and FPL contents.
• Try to determine precisely what did or did not happen.

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2. Collect the following information:
• The model number of your server (for example, rx2660).
• The product number of your server. This can be found on the identification label, which
is found at the front of the unit.
• The serial number of your server. This can be found on the identification label.
3. Be familiar with your system configuration.
• Are you using the LAN, RS-232, or web interface to monitor the server?
• How many processors, DIMMs, and PCI cards have been installed?
• What versions of processor, memory, and PCI cards are used and where are they
installed?
• What accessories are installed?
4. Determine the following
• Which firmware versions are in use?
• When did the problem start?
• Have recent changes been made to the system?
• Which OS and version is in use?

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6 Removing and Replacing Server Components
This chapter describes safety information, required service tools, accessing the server, and the
removal and replacement of hardware components for the server.

Service Tools Required


Service of this product requires one or more of the following tools:
• Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit (P/N 9300-1155)
• Processor install tool (attached to the processor cage airflow guide)
• 1/4 inch flat blade screwdriver
• ACX-15 Torx screwdriver (attached to the server rear panel)
• ACX-10 Torx screwdriver

Safety Information
Use care to prevent injury and equipment damage when performing removal and replacement
procedures. Voltages can still be present in the server even when powered down. Many assemblies
are sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Follow the safety conventions listed below to ensure safe handling of components, prevent injury,
and prevent damage to the server:
• When removing or installing servers components, follow the instructions provided in this guide.
• If installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component when power is applied (fans are
running), replace the server cover immediately to prevent overheating.
• If installing a hot-pluggable component, complete the required software intervention prior to
removing the component.
• If installing an assembly that is neither hot-swappable, nor hot-pluggable, disconnect the power
cable from the external server power receptacle.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected
from the server prior to removing or installing server hardware (unless you are removing or
installing a hot-swappable or hot-pluggable component).
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. These voltages are present even when the main power switch is turned off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

• Do not wear loose clothing that can snag or catch on the server or on other hardware
compoonents.
• Do not wear clothing subject to the buildup of static electricity, such as wool or synthetic
materials.
• If installing an internal assembly, wear an antistatic wrist strap and use a grounding mat, such
as those included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit (HP 9300-1155).
• Handle accessory boards and components by the edges only. Do not touch any metal-edge
connectors or any electrical components on the accessory boards.

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Server Component Classification
The server components are classified into three major categories:
• Hot-swappable
• Hot-pluggable
• Cold-swappable
The following sections provide a brief explanation of each category and the classifications for the
server components.

Hot-Swappable Components
A component is defined as hot-swappable if you can remove it from the server while the server
remains operational, and requires no software intervention prior to removing the component.

NOTE: Hot-swappable components are signified with red touch points.


The following are hot-swappable components:
• Fan unit
• Power supply (power supplies are only hot-swappable one at a time)
• Disk drive filler

Hot-Pluggable Components
A component is defined as hot-pluggable if you can remove it from the server while the server
remains operational, but software intervention is required prior to removing the component.

NOTE: Hot-pluggable components are signified with red touch points.


The only hot-pluggable components are the hard disk drives:

Cold-Swappable Components
To remove and replace cold-swappable components (components that are neither hot-swappable
nor hot-pluggable), shut down the operating system and power off the server. For complete
instructions on shutting down the operating system and powering off the server, see Chapter 4
(page 85).

NOTE: Cold-swappable components are signified with blue touch points.


The following are cold-swappable components:
• Front bezel
• DVD drive
• DIMMs
• Single- or dual-core processors
• System battery
• iLO/MP battery
• SAS core I/O card
• PCIe expansion card (optional)
• Smart Array P400 controller (optional)
• I/O backplane assembly
• Power backplane

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• Diagnostic board
• Fan / display board
• SAS backplane
• System board

Accessing a Rack Mounted Server


The server is designed for rack mounting. The following procedure explains how to gain access
to a server that is mounted in an approved rack. For rack installation instructions, review the
documentation in the universal rack-mounting kit included with your server.

WARNING! Ensure that all anti-tip features (front and rear anti-tip feet installed; adequate ballast
properly placed; and so on) are employed prior to extending the server out of the rack.

Extending the Server from the Rack


NOTE: Ensure that there is enough area (approximately 1.5 meters [4.5 ft.]) to fully extend the
server from the front of the rack to work on it.
To extend the server from the rack:
1. Flip out the two pull handles located on both ends of the front bezel. This allows the server to
slide out of the rack.
2. Slowly pull the server forward by the handles until it is fully extended.

NOTE: The server is fully extended when the rail clips are locked in place and the top cover
is completely accessible.

Figure 37 Extending the Server from the Rack

Inserting the Server into the Rack


To insert the server into the rack:
1. Press the rail clips on both sides of the server inward.
2. Push the server into the rack until it stops.

Accessing a Pedestal Mounted Server


The server is also designed for use in a pedestal-mount configuration. The pedestal mount kit is a
sheet metal enclosure that positions the server vertically. See the HP Integrity rx2660 Server Pedestal
Installation Guide pedestal mounting kit documentation for the installation and access procedures.

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Removing and Replacing the Top Cover
NOTE: When the top cover is open or removed while the server is running, the server fans
increase to high speed to assist cooling. When the top cover is replaced at the end of the operation,
the server fans return to normal speed.
15 minutes After 15 continuous minutes of having the chassis cover open, the BMC issues a
soft shutdown. It tells the operating system to gracefully shut the operating system
down. Once the operating system accomplishes this and communicates it to the
BMC, system power is turned off
30 minutes After 30 continuous minutes of having the chassis cover open, the BMC performs
a hard power-off of the system. This occurs because the operating system did not
respond to the BMC's earlier request to gracefully shut the operating system down.

Removing the Top Cover


To remove the top cover:
1. If rack mounted, fully extend the server out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from the
Rack” (page 141).
2. Using the Allen wrench, provided on the rear panel of the server, unlock the cover release
lever (if necessary) by turning the cam approximately 90 degrees counter-clockwise (1).
3. Pull up on the cover release lever to disengage the top cover from the server (2).
4. Slide the cover toward the rear of the server until the tabs release from the slots in the chassis
(3).
5. Lift the cover off the server (4).

Figure 38 Removing the Top Cover

Replacing the Top Cover


To replace the top cover:
1. Ensure the cover release lever is in the open position.
2. Align the tabs of the top cover with the corresponding slots in the server and insert the tabs
into the slots (1).
3. Slide the cover forward until it is flush with the front of the server (2).

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4. Push the cover release lever down into the latched position (3).
5. Lock the cover release lever (if required) by turning the cam approximately 90 degrees
clockwise (4).
6. Replace the allen wrench on the rear panel of the server.

Figure 39 Replacing the Top Cover

Removing and Replacing the Airflow Guide


The airflow guide in the server directs airflow from the system fans to the processors and the system
memory on the system board.

Removing the Airflow Guide


To remove the airflow guide from the server:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
2. Locate the airflow guide.

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Figure 40 Airflow Guide Location

3. Lift the fan carrier handle up approximately 3 cm (1.5 in) (1). See Figure 41.
4. Lift the airflow guide straight up and out of the server (2)

Figure 41 Fan Carrier Handle

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Replacing the Airflow Guide
To replace the airflow guide:
1. Ensure the fan carrier handle is raised enough to replace the airflow guide.
2. Place the airflow guide on the edge of the fan carrier and push it down into place on the
processor cage (1). See Figure 42 (page 145).
3. Push the fan carrier handle down until it is flush against the airflow guide (2).

Figure 42 Replacing the Airflow Guide

4. Ensure that the fans are seated correctly in their connectors by gently pressing down on each
fan in the fan carrier.
5. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
6. Replace the server back into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the Rack” (page 141).

Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swappable Server Fan


When removing a hot-swappable server fan from the server, there are different procedures
depending on if you have a Data Center server or an Office Friendly server.

Data Center Server


Twelve fans cool the Data Center server. The fans are all redundant, hot-swappable, and
interchangeable. Fans 1 through 8 are located in a removable fan carrier directly behind the front
bezel. Fan units 9 through 12 are located in a removable I/O fan carrier between the SAS
backplane and the I/O card cage. The server is set up into three cooling zones. Fans 1 through
4 cool Zone 1. Fans 5 through 8 cool Zone 2. Fans 9 through 12 cool Zone 3. Each zone can
have one fan failure and still run, with the other fans in the zone speeding up until the failed fan
is replaced. Replace the fans using the procedures in this section whether the server is powered
on or off.

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Figure 43 Data Center Server Fan and Cooling Zones

Office Friendly Server


There are six interchangeable, hot-swappable dual-rotor server fans in the Office Friendly rx2660
server. The Office Friendly fans have two fan rotors per fan. Fans 1 through 4 are located in a
removable fan carrier directly behind the front bezel. Fan units 5 and 6 are located in a removable
I/O fan carrier between the SAS backplane and the I/O card cage. The server is set up into three
cooling zones. Fans 1 and 2 cool Zone 1. Fan 3 and 4 cool Zone 2. Fans 5 and 6 cool Zone 3.
Fan redundancy is only supported in Zone 1 and Zone 3. If you lose one fan rotor in either of
these zones, the rest of the fans in that zone run at maximum speed and the server does not shut
down. If you lose one fan rotor in Zone 2, the BMC performs a soft shutdown in 40 seconds.

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Figure 44 Office Friendly Server Fan and Cooling Zones

Removing a Server Fan


CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions might result in damage to the server.

NOTE: A hot-swappable device does not require interaction with the operating system before
the device is removed from or installed into the server.
To remove a server fan unit:
1. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
2. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).

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IMPORTANT:
Data Center You can have one failed fan per zone. The fans speed up to
compensate for the failed fan. If two fans fail in a given zone, you
have 30 seconds to replace the failed fan. Otherwise, the server
performs a soft shut down due to an overheat condition.
Office Friendly You can have one failed fan rotor per zone in Zone 1 or Zone 3.
The fans speed up to compensate for the failed fan rotor. If you have
two rotors fail in Zone 1 or Zone 3, or one rotor fail in Zone 2, you
have 30 seconds to replace the failed fan. Otherwise, the server
performs a soft shut down due to an overheat condition.

3. When removing fans from a Data Center server, insert thumb and forefinger into the openings
on the top of the fan and squeeze until the fan releases from the socket (1). See Figure 45.
When removing fans from an Office Friendly server, use two hands to squeeze the two latches
on the server fan (1). See Figure 46.
4. Pull the fan straight up and out of the server (2).

CAUTION: Be careful when removing fans. If you remove them while the server is receiving
power, keep your fingers away from the fan air intakes. The openings are large enough for
your fingers to contact moving fan blades. The fans are labeled as follows:

Figure 45 Removing and Replacing a Data Center Server Fan

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Figure 46 Removing and Replacing an Office Friendly Server Fan

Replacing a Server Fan


To replace a server fan:

CAUTION: To prevent server components from overheating, replace the fan within 40 seconds.
Failure to observe this caution causes the server to automatically shut down to prevent an
overtemperature condition.

NOTE: The fan unit is keyed to fit into the fan housing in one orientation only. The release tab
is on the right side of the fan unit when viewed from the front of the server.
1. Push the fan unit firmly into the fan housing until it is flush with the top of the server (2). See
Figure 45 or Figure 46 depending on the type of fan in your server.

NOTE: It can take up to 10 seconds after installing a fan for the new fan LED to turn off.

2. Check the diagnostic LED on the front panel that corresponds to the replaced fan unit.
• If the fan is functioning normally, the LED turns off.
• If the fan fails, the LED is lit amber.
3. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).

Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swappable Power Supply


Depending on the server you have, the different servers have different power requirements. The
Data Center server has one or two hot-swappable power supplies installed. The Office Friendly
server has two power supplies installed. These power supplies are located at the rear of the server
in a removable power supply housing.
The supported configuration of the Data Center server requires a minimum of one power supply.
You can install or replace a hot-swappable power supply using the procedures in this section when
power is on or off (if you have two power supplies).

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The supported configuration of the Office Friendly server is two power supplies. You can install or
replace a hot-swappable power supply using the procedures in this section when power is on or
off.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can cause damage to the server.

NOTE: A hot-swappable device does not require that you interact with the operating system
before the device is removed from, or installed into, the server.
Power to the server does not have to be off to install or replace a hot-swappable power supply as
long as there is another power supply installed in the server, and is connected to a power source.

Power Supply Loading Guidelines


The supported configuration for the Data Center server requires that at least one power supply be
installed in slot P1 or slot P2. You can install a second, optional, hot-swappable power supply to
provide 1+1 capability. The right side (viewed from the rear of the server) hot-swappable power
supply is identified as P1, and the second hot-swappable power supply to the left is P2. See
Figure 47.
The supported configuration for the Office Friendly server requires that both power supplies be
installed.

CAUTION: When a second power supply is not used (Data Center server only), the empty power
supply slot must remain covered with the supplied metal filler panel. Failure to observe this caution
can result in damage due to overheating.
Install the hot-swappable power supply in the server before attaching the new power cord. Failure
to observe this precaution can result in damage to the server.

NOTE: The Office Friendly server can run on only one power supply. However, two power
supplies must be installed to meet the acoustic requirements for an Office Friendly server. Replace
a failed power supply as soon as possible.

Removing a Power Supply


To remove a power supply:
1. Move the cable management arm from the rackslide nearest the power supplies enough to
allow access to the power supplies.
2. Remove the power cord plug from the power supply receptacle.
3. Grasp the power supply handle and push the locking tab down with your thumb to release
the power supply from the socket on the power supply riser board (1).
4. Supporting the power supply with both hands, pull the power supply out of the server (2).

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Figure 47 Removing and Replacing a Power Supply

Replacing a Power Supply


To replace a power supply:
1. Remove the metal filler panel, if necessary.
2. Supporting the power supply with both hands, slide it into the empty slot until it clicks into
place (2).

IMPORTANT: Ensure the power supply is flush with the adjacent power supply or metal filler
panel.

3. Plug the power cord into the power supply receptacle.


4. Attach the power cord to the power cord anchor attached to the power supply.

Removing and Replacing a Hard Drive Filler


There are hard drive fillers installed in a vertical orientation for all slots that do not contain a hard
drive. The slot fillers are hot-swappable.

IMPORTANT: For cooling purposes, always leave hard drive fillers in slots that do not contain a
hard drive.

Removing a Hard Drive Filler


To remove a hard drive filler:
1. Squeeze the tabs on the front of the filler to release it from the slot in the drive bay (1).
2. Pull gently until the filler slides out of the server (2).

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Figure 48 Removing and Replacing a Hard Drive Filler

Replacing a Hard Drive Filler


To replace a hard drive filler:
1. Orient the hard drive filler so that the airflow holes are on the bottom of the filler.
2. Insert the filler into the slot guides, and slide the filler into the slot until it clicks into place and
is fully seated (2).

Removing and Replacing a Hot-Pluggable SAS Hard Drive


You can install up to eight hot-pluggable SAS hard drives, located on the front panel of the server.
Replace the SAS hard drives using these procedures when server power is on or off.
The SAS hard drives are small form factor 2.5 in. disk drives. Supported capacities are as follows:
• 36 GB
• 73 GB
• 146 GB

CAUTION: A hot-pluggable device might require that you interact with the operating system
before you can safely remove it from, or install it into, the server. Verify that the operating system
supports removing and replacing disk drives while the operating system is running. If the operating
system does not support this feature, shut down the operating system before attempting this
procedure. Failure to observe this caution can cause system failure.

NOTE: The replacement SAS hard drive must have the same product number as the disk drive
that is replaced.

Removing a SAS Hard Drive


To remove a SAS hard drive:
1. Push down on the release tab (1). The drive extraction handle extends from the drive.
2. Pull the extraction handle up (2).

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3. Gently slide the hot-pluggable hard drive out of the server (3).

Figure 49 Removing a Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive

NOTE: For cooling purposes, always leave hard drive fillers in empty drive slots.

Replacing a SAS Hard Drive


To install a SAS hard drive:

NOTE: Load the SAS hard drives in order, starting with number 8, working from right to left.
1. Remove the SAS hard drive filler if required. See “Removing a Hard Drive Filler” (page 151).

NOTE: Save the SAS hard drive filler for future use. For cooling purposes, always place
hard drive fillers in empty drive slots.

2. Insert the SAS hard drive into the slot guides, and slide the drive into the slot until it seats into
the socket on the disk backplane (1). See Figure 50 (page 153) for installation procedures.
3. Close the drive-ejector handle by pushing it down until it clicks into place (2).

Figure 50 Replacing a SAS Hard Drive

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4. Observe the following SAS hard drive LEDs to ensure the drive is functional.
• Drive activity LED
• Drive status LED

Removing and Replacing the DVD Drive


The DVD drive is located in the front of the server.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the DVD Drive


To remove the DVD drive:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. Insert a tool (such as a flat head screwdriver) that fits into the release slot to the left of the DVD
drive, and then push firmly to eject the drive out of the bay (1).
3. Pull the DVD drive straight out to remove it from the server (2).

Figure 51 Removing the DVD Drive

Replacing the DVD Drive


To replace a DVD drive:
1. Insert the DVD drive into the slot on the server, and then push it straight into the drive bay until
it clicks into place.
2. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel


The front bezel provides server control and port access, and LED interfaces. You must power off
the server to remove the front bezel.

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Removing the Front Bezel
To remove the front bezel:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from the Rack”
(page 141).
3. Remove the four T-10 screws that hold the bezel to the server. There are two screws on each
side of the server that attach to the bezel through the rack flanges (3).

Figure 52 Removing the Front Bezel

4. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. Remove the system fans in the fan carrier. See “Removing a Server Fan” (page 147).
6. Remove the fan carrier. See “Removing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 158).
7. Disconnect the System Insight Display power cable from the fan/display board. See Figure 53.
8. Remove the T-10 bezel screw next to the System Insight Display on the inside of the server.
See Figure 53.

Figure 53 Bezel Screw Location

9. Grasp the bottom of the bezel and pull gently until it is free from the server. Rotate the bezel
slightly upward and lift it off the server chassis.
10. While removing the bezel, make sure to guide the power connector on the System Insight
Display through the hole in the server chassis.

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1 System Insight Display 2 T-10 bezel screw location
power cable (disconnected
from fan/display board)

Replacing the Front Bezel


To replace the front bezel:
1. Guide the power connector on the System Insight Display through the hole in the server chassis.
See Figure 53.
2. Align the bezel slots with the tabs on the server, and rotate the bezel downward and gently
push it into place so it is flush with the front server wall.
3. Replace the screws that attaches the bezel to the server.
4. Connect the System Insight Display power cable to the fan/display board.
5. Replace the fan carrier into the server. See “Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 160).
6. Replace the system fans. See “Replacing a Server Fan ” (page 149).
7. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
8. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
9. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing the System Insight Display


The System Insight Display is located in the front of the server and is attached to the front bezel.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the System Insight Display


To remove the System Insight Display:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Remove the front fan carrier assembly. See “Removing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 158).
5. Disconnect the System Insight Display power cable from the fan/display board.
6. Remove the front bezel from the server. See “Removing the Front Bezel” (page 155)
7. Push on the two plastic clips that hold the System Insight Display to the bezel (1) and push the
System Insight Display through the front of the bezel.

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Figure 54 Removing the System Insight Display from the Front Bezel

Replacing the System Insight Display


To replace the System Insight Display:
1. Insert the System Insight Display into the opening in the front bezel and push the board toward
the rear of the server until it snaps into place.

2. NOTE: The System Insight Display is keyed to fit into the bezel in only one direction.

3. Replace the front bezel on the front of the server. See “Replacing the Front Bezel” (page 156).
4. Reconnect the System Insight Display power cable to the fan/display board.
5. Replace the front fan carrier assembly. See “Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 160).
6. Replace the fans into the fan carrier. See “Replacing a Server Fan ” (page 149).
7. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
8. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
9. Respond YES to prompts regarding copying information onto the new board.

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10. Verify the serial number and model string data information copied onto the new board by
doing the following:
a. Boot to EFI.
b. Enter Service mode:
Shell> sysmode service
Current System Mode: ADMIN
You are now in SERVICE mode.
c. Use the sysset command to verify that all values are set:
Shell> sysset

System Information:
Manufacturer: hp
Product Name: server rx2660
Product Number: AB463A
Secondary Product Number is Identical
Serial number: SGH43442VB
Secondary Serial Number is Identical
UUID: 3C33C58E-2E5A-11D8-A33B-4188C0AEFAE2 (Valid)
Secondary UUID is Identical
Product ID: 0x601

NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your sysset output might not exactly
match the output shown here.

11. Verify the System Insight Display replacement and operation by using the following system
utilities:
• Use the iLO 2 MP DF command to check the customer replaceable unit (CRU) ID of the
System Insight Display.

Removing and Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly


The server contains an fan carrier assembly, located behind the front bezel, that houses eight of
the 12 server fans if you have a Data Center server; or four of the six fans if you have an Office
Friendly Server.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the Fan Carrier Assembly


This procedure applies to the Data Center server fan assembly, or the Office Friendly server fan
assembly.
To remove the fan carrier assembly:
1. Power off the server, and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).

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4. Remove all of the fans from the fan carrier. See “Removing a Server Fan” (page 147).
5. Lift up on the fan carrier assembly handle and rotate it approximately 90 degrees (1). See
Figure 55.

Figure 55 Removing and Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly

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6. Lift the fan carrier assembly straight up and out of the server (2). See Figure 56 or Figure 57.

Figure 56 Data Center Fan Carrier Assembly Removed

Figure 57 Office Friendly Server Fan Carrier Assembly Removed

Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly


This procedure applies to the Data Center server fan assembly, or the Office Friendly server fan
assembly.
To replace the fan carrier assembly:
1. Align the tabs on the fan carrier assembly with the guide slots on the server and slide the
assembly into the server. See Figure 55.

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2. Rotate the fan carrier assembly handle downward approximately 90 degrees until it closes
flush against the airflow guide.
3. Install the fans in to the fan carrier. See “Replacing a Server Fan ” (page 149).
4. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
6. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly


The server contains an I/O fan carrier assembly, located behind the SAS backplane, that houses
four of the 12 server fans in the Data Center server, or two of the six fans if you have an Office
Friendly Server.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly


This procedure applies to both the Data Center server and Office Friendly server.
To remove the I/O fan carrier assembly:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Disconnect the I/O fan carrier assembly power cable (1). See Figure 58 for the Data Center
server, or Figure 59 (page 162) for the Office Friendly server.
5. Remove the fans from the I/O fan assembly. See “Removing a Server Fan” (page 147).
6. Loosen the four T-15 screws that hold the I/O fan assembly to the system board. See Figure 58
(page 162) for the Data Center server, or Figure 59 for the Office Friendly server.

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Figure 58 Removing and Replacing the Data Center Server I/O Fan Carrier Assembly

1 Power cable 2 T-15 screws (4)

Figure 59 Removing and Replacing the Office Friendly Server I/O Fan Carrier Assembly

1 Power cable 2 T-15 screws (4)

7. Lift the assembly straight up and out of the server.

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Replacing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly
This procedure applies to both the Data Center server and Office Friendly server.
To replace the I/O fan carrier assembly:
1. Align the pins on the system board with the holes in the I/O fan assembly, and put the assembly
straight down into the server.
2. Attach the assembly to the server chassis by tightening the four T-15 screws. See Figure 58
(page 162) or Figure 59 depending on your server type.
3. Install the fans into the I/O fan carrier assembly. See “Replacing a Server Fan ” (page 149).
4. Reconnect the I/O fan carrier assembly power cable. See Figure 58 (page 162) or Figure 59
(page 162).
5. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
6. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
7. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly


The I/O backplane assembly consists of the I/O backplane and a sheet metal enclosure. The I/O
backplane contains three full-length public I/O slots.

Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly


Observe the following warning and cautions before removing the I/O backplane assembly.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
CAUTION: Record the slot location of all PCI cards as they are removed. Depending on the
operating system, replacing PCI cards in a different location might require system reconfiguration
and might cause boot failure.
To remove the I/O backplane assembly:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Disconnect all internal and external cables attached to the I/O cards in the I/O backplane
assembly.

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5. Loosen the two captive screws. See Figure 60 for the screw locations.
a. Press the blue button to release the black knob.
b. Turn the black knob counter-clockwise until the captive screw is free from the system
board.

Figure 60 Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly

6. Lift the assembly straight up and out of the server.

Figure 61 I/O PCI-X and PCIe/PCI-X Backplane Assembly Removed

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1 Slot 1 (top, PCIe/PCI-X board; bottom PCI-X 5 Guide tabs
board) 6 Gate latches (for full-length cards)
2 Slot 2 (top, PCIe/PCI-X board; bottom PCI-X 7 Bulkhead fillers
board) 8 Sheet metal enclosure
3 Slot 3 (PCI-X)
4 I/O backplane riser board (top, PCIe/PCI-X
board; bottom PCI-X board)

Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly


To replace the I/O backplane assembly:
1. Transfer any I/O cards from the removed I/O backplane assembly to the replacement I/O
backplane assembly.
2. Align the tabs with the guide slots in the server and slide the I/O backplane assembly into
place.
3. Tighten the two captive screws. See Figure 60.
a. Press the black knob down while turning it clockwise until it is fully tightened.
b. While holding the black knob and pressing down, press and release the blue button to
lower the black knob to the locked position.
4. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
6. Connect any external cables to the I/O cards in the I/O backplane assembly.
7. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing a PCI-X/PCIe Card


PCI-X/PCIe cards are located in the I/O backplane assembly. There are three public slots available
in the I/O backplane assembly. Removing or installing PCI-X/PCIe cards requires that the server
be powered off. Depending on which I/O backplane was purchased, the I/O backplane assembly
can contain three PCI-X slots, or a combination of PCI-X and PCIe slots (two PCIe slots, and one
PCI-X slot). Figure 61 (page 164) shows the PCIe/PCI-X and PCI-X slot locations.

Removing a PCI-X/PCIe Card


Observe the following warnings and cautions before removing a PCI-X/PCIe card.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
Record the slot location of all PCI-X/PCIe cards as they are removed. Depending on the operating
system, replacing PCI-X/PCIe cards in a different location might require system reconfiguration.

To remove a PCI-X/PCIe card:


1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

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2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Disconnect all internal and external cables attached to the PCI-X/PCIe cards in the I/O
backplane assembly.
5. Remove the I/O backplane assembly. See “Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly” (page 163).
6. Remove the slotted T-15 screw that attaches the card bulkhead to the server; use a T-15 driver
to turn the screw counter-clockwise until it is free from the server. See Figure 60 (page 164).

NOTE: Figure 61 (page 164) shows both the PCIe/PCI-X I/O backplane and the PCI-X
backplane.

7. Pull the gate latch to release the edge of the PCI-X/PCIe card.
8. Grasp the card by the edges and lift it out of the server.

Installing a PCI-X/PCIe Card


Before installing a PCI-X/PCIe card, ensure that you install the proper drivers for the PCI-X/PCIe
card.
To install a PCI-X/PCIe card:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover from the server. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Disconnect all internal and external cables attached to the PCI-X/PCIe cards in the I/O
backplane assembly.
5. Remove the I/O backplane assembly from the server. See “Removing the I/O Backplane
Assembly” (page 163).
6. Select an empty slot that is appropriate for the card you are installing. Depending on the type
of board purchased, this is a PCI-X or PCIe card.
7. Remove the PCI-X/PCIe bulkhead filler if required.
8. Insert the replacement card into the card slot.
a. Insert the tab at the base of the card bulkhead into the slot in the server.
b. Align the card connectors with the slots on the I/O backplane.
c. Apply firm, even pressure to both sides of the card until it fully seats into the slot.

CAUTION: Ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot or the card could fail after power
is applied to the slot.

9. Close the gate latch to secure the end of the card.


10. Replace the slotted T-15 screw that attaches the card bulkhead to the server; use a T-15 driver
to turn the screw clockwise until it tightens to the server.
11. Install the I/O backplane assembly into the server. See “Replacing the I/O Backplane
Assembly” (page 165).
12. Connect all internal and external cables to the PCI cards in the I/O backplane assembly.
13. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
14. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
15. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

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Removing and Replacing the Fan / Display Board
The fan/display board is a combination board that provides and supports the following
functionalities:
• Fan power for the server fans
• Power switch and status LEDs
• DVD drive
• Front panel USB port
• Front panel VGA port
The fan/display board contains the power switch and the following status LEDs:
• Power LED
• System health LED
• Internal health LED
• External health LED
• Locator (UID) LED

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

NOTE: The fan/display board includes a USB connector that supports USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and
a VGA connector.
The fan/display board is also the secondary location of the UUID for the server. Do not remove
the system board and fan/display board at the same time, or the UUID is deleted from the server.
The procedure for removing the fan/display board for the Data Center server is the same for the
Office friendly server.

Removing the Fan / Display Board


To remove the fan/display board:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Remove the server fans in the fan carrier. See “Removing a Server Fan” (page 147).
5. Remove the front fan carrier assembly. See “Removing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 158).
6. Disconnect the five cables attached to the fan/display board (1). See Figure 62.
7. Turn the captive knurled thumb screws counterclockwise until the screws release from the server
(2).
8. Shuttle the board toward the rear of the server until the board keyways clear the server guide
pins (3). Tilt the board toward the front of the server, and lift it out at an angle (4).

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Figure 62 Removing and Replacing the Fan / Display Board

1 Cables connected to the fan/display board 3 Keyways on the fan/display board


2 Captive thumbscrews 4 Fan/display board

NOTE: Figure 62 (page 168) shows the Data Center fan/display board. The Office Friendly board
is nearly identical.

Replacing the Fan / Display Board


To replace the fan/display board:
1. Align the connectors with the openings on the front bezel and place the fan/display board
onto the guide pins. Shuttle the board toward the front of the server until it locks into place (3).
2. Turn the knurled thumb screws clockwise until the board is secured into place (2).
3. Reconnect the five cables into the connectors on the fan/display board (1).
4. Replace the fan carrier. See “Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 160).
5. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
6. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).

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7. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

NOTE: When replacing the fan/display board you are prompted to copy the primary UUID
to the secondary location (PRI to SEC). Reply y.

Removing and Replacing System Memory


System memory modules, or DIMMs, are located on the system board.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing System Memory


To remove system memory:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server out from the rack until it stops. See “Extending the Server
from the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover from the server. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Remove the airflow guide. See “Removing the Airflow Guide” (page 143).
5. Release the DIMM from the slot.
a. Identify on the system board which DIMM you want to remove. See Figure 63 for the slot
IDs.
b. Push the appropriate extraction levers (found on either side of the DIMM slot) outward to
the open position.
6. Remove the DIMM from the slot.

Figure 63 Memory Location and Slot IDs

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Memory Installation Conventions
Before installing memory, read and understand the following memory installation conventions:
• Supported DIMM sizes and memory configurations
• DIMM load order
• DIMM slot IDs

Supported DIMM Sizes


System DIMMs seat onto the memory boards. The minimum server configuration requires at least
one memory pair, or group of two DIMMs.
The following are the supported DIMM sizes for the server:
• 512 MB
• 1 GB
• 2 GB
• 4 GB

Memory Load Order


When installing memory, use a minimum of one pair of like-sized DIMMs. You can install additional
DIMMs later. Install DIMMs in the appropriate slots on the system board. Each slot has a unique
ID. See Figure 63 for the DIMM slot IDs.

CAUTION: Failure to observe the following cautions results in system degradation or failure:
• Do not mix DIMM sizes or types in a pair.
• Load DIMM pairs in order of size from largest to smallest. For example, if you are installing
a pair of 4-GB DIMMs and a pair of 1 GB DIMMs, install the pair of 4 GB DIMMs first.
Table 64 Memory Load Order
Pair Number Memory Slots

1 0A; 0B

2 1A; 1B

3 2A; 2B

4 3A; 3B

Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines


Use the following rules and guidelines when installing memory:
• Install DIMMs in pairs
• Ensure all DIMMs pairs are identical
• Install pairs in order of size from largest to smallest
• Install DIMM pairs in the specified order

Installing Memory
To install memory:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server out from the rack until it stops. See “Extending the Server
from the Rack” (page 141).
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3. Remove the top cover from the server. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 46).
4. Complete the following memory installation prerequisite tasks before installing the memory:
a. Determine the DIMM load order. For more information, see “Memory Load Order”
(page 170).
b. See Figure 63 to determine the DIMM slots to populate.
c. Read, understand, and follow the general guidelines to install memory in the server. See
“Memory Loading Rules and Guidelines” (page 170).
5. Install the DIMM:
a. Align the DIMM with the slot located on the memory board, and align the key in the
connector with the notch in the DIMM.
b. Firmly and evenly push on each end of the DIMM until it seats into the slot.
c. Ensure the extraction levers are in the fully closed position.
6. Verify the DIMM installation by using the one of the following system utilities:
• iLO 2 MP DF command
• EFI info mem command
7. Replace the airflow guide. See “Replacing the Airflow Guide” (page 145)
8. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
9. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
10. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

TIP: If you see abnormal error lights after installing DIMMS, try uninstalling and reinstalling the
DIMMs to make sure the DIMMS are correctly seated.

Removing and Replacing a Processor


The server uses single- or dual-core processors. A single-core processor contains one core, while
a dual-core processor contains two cores that function as separate processors. Dual-core processors
double the processing power of the server while maintaining the physical dimensions of a single
processor.
Table 65 Supported Processor Configurations
Configuration Processor Type Number of Installed Number of Cores Number of Logical Processors
Processors (Hyperthreading on)

1P/1C Single-core 1 1 2

1P/2C Dual-core 1 2 4

2P/2C Single-core 2 2 4

2P/4C Dual-core 2 4 8

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WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Ensure that processor speeds and cache sizes are identical for all processors. Failure
to observe this caution causes performance degradation or system failure.
The easiest way to ensure processor compatibility is to use processors with identical part numbers.
CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Processor Load Order


The server supports up to two processors on the processor board. The slots on the processor board
are labeled CPU 0 and CPU 1. In single-processor servers, you must install the processor in the
CPU 0 slot. In dual-processor servers, you must install the second processor in the CPU 1 slot.
Table 66 Processor Load Order
Processor Slot

1 CPU 0

2 CPU 1

Required Tools
To install and remove processors, use the processor install tool fastened to the airflow guide.

Removing a Processor
To remove a processor:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server out from the rack until it stops. See “Extending the Server
from the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Remove the airflow guide. See “Removing the Airflow Guide” (page 143).
5. Open the processor cage.
a. Grasp the processor cage handle and apply adequate force to rotate the handle upward.
See Figure 64.
b. Use the handle to rotate the cage closure approximately 90 degrees toward the front of
the server until it stops. See Figure 65.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the processors are entirely exposed and can clear the cage
enclosure for removal.

6. Disconnect the processor power cable from the connector cable attached to the system board.
See Figure 66.
7. Unlock the processor from the socket on the processor board. See Figure 67.
a. Unfasten the processor installation tool (2.5 mm driver) from the tool holder on the airflow
guide.
b. Insert the processor tool into the hole on the side of the heatsink.

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c. Rotate the processor tool counter-clockwise 180 degrees.

CAUTION: The processor zero insertion force (ZIF) socket is locked and unlocked by
turning the processor tool half of a full turn. The counter-clockwise 180 degree rotation
(half turn) unlocks the socket. A clockwise 180 degree rotation locks the socket. Attempting
to turn the locking mechanism more than 180 degrees can severely damage the socket.

d. Refasten the processor install tool (2.5 mm driver) to the tool holder on the airflow guide.
8. Remove the processor from the processor slot.
a. Carefully grasp the sheet metal that encases the processor.
b. Pull the processor straight up and out of the server.
9. Protect the processor from damage.
a. Install the protective pin cover on the processor connectors to shield the connector pins.
b. Place the processor in an anti-static container.

Figure 64 Opening and Closing the Processor Cage

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Figure 65 Processor Cage Open

Figure 66 Processor Power Connectors and Cables

Figure 67 shows the processor ZIF socket location and the alignment holes of an installed processor.

1 Power connector on the 2 Power cable from the system 3 Processor


processor board

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Figure 67 Processor ZIF Socket, and Alignment Holes and Posts

1 Alignment hole on processor 6 Processor slot 1


2 ZIF socket for processor 0 7 ZIF socket for processor 1
3 Processor 0 (in slot 0) 8 Processor slot 1 dust cover
4 Alignment hole on processor 9 Alignment post on processor cage
5 Alignment post on processor cage 10 Processor 1 slot label (module 1)

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Figure 68 ZIF Socket Unlocked

Installing a Processor
NOTE: Prior to installing a processor into the server, read the following instructions carefully and
refer to the figures in this chapter for a complete understanding of this process.
To install a processor:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server out from the rack until it stops. See “Extending the Server
from the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Remove the airflow guide (if not already done). See “Removing the Airflow Guide” (page 143).
5. Open the processor cage (if not already done). See Figure 64.
a. Grasp the processor cage handle, and apply adequate force to rotate the handle upward.
b. Use the handle to rotate the cage closure approximately 90 degrees toward the front of
the assembly until it stops. See Figure 65.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the processor slot is entirely exposed. The processor must clear the
cage enclosure for proper installation.

6. Locate the appropriate processor slot (CPU 0 or CPU 1) for the processor installation. See
Figure 67 for the slot locations on the system board.
7. Remove the plastic airflow blocker covering the processor slot (if necessary).
8. Remove the protective dust cover from the processor socket (if necessary).
9. Ensure the cam on the processor ZIF socket is in the unlocked, counterclockwise position. See
Figure 68.

CAUTION: The processor zero insertion force (ZIF) socket is locked and unlocked by turning
the processor tool half of a full turn. The counter-clockwise 180 degree rotation (half turn)
unlocks the socket. A clockwise 180 degree rotation locks the socket. Attempting to turn the
locking mechanism more than 180 degrees can severely damage the socket.

10. Remove any protective packaging from the processor.

NOTE: Protective covers are installed to protect connector pins. Save the covers for future
use.

11. Inspect the processor pins, and verify the pins are not bent.

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12. Align the alignment holes on the processor with the alignment posts on the processor cage,
and carefully lower the processor onto the processor socket. See Figure 67.

CAUTION: Do not press the processor into the socket. When properly aligned, the processor
pins seat into the socket. No additional pressure is required. Damage to the pins can occur
if pressure is applied.

13. Lock the processor into the socket on the processor board. See Figure 67.
a. Unfasten the processor install tool (2.5 mm driver) from the tool holder on the airflow
guide.
b. Insert the processor tool into the hole on the side of the heatsink.
c. Rotate the processor tool clockwise 180 degrees.

CAUTION: The processor zero insertion force (ZIF) socket is locked and unlocked by
turning the processor tool half of a full turn. The counter-clockwise 180 degree rotation
(half turn) unlocks the socket. A clockwise 180 degree rotation locks the socket. Attempting
to turn the locking mechanism more than 180 degrees can severely damage the socket.

d. Fasten the processor install tool (2.5 mm driver) to the tool holder on the airflow guide.
14. Connect the processor power cable into the connector cable that attaches directly to the
processor board. See Figure 66.
15. Close the processor cage. See Figure 65.
a. Grasp the processor cage handle and rotate the cage closure inward toward the rear of
the assembly until it is completely closed.
b. Apply adequate force to push the handle down until it is flush with the cage.
16. Replace the airflow guide. See “Replacing the Airflow Guide” (page 145).
17. Replace the top cover. “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
18. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
19. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
20. Verify processor replacement and operation by using the system utilities.
• Use the iLO 2 MP SS command to verify operation
• Use the EFI info cpu command to verify operation

Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Housing


The power supplies seat into a housing that attaches to the system board through the power supply
riser board.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the Power Supply Housing


To remove the power supply housing:

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1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Loosen the three captive screws shown in Figure 69 (page 178).
a. Press the blue button to release the black knob.
b. Turn the black knob counterclockwise until the captive screw is free from the system board.
5. Lift the power supply housing straight up and out of the server.

NOTE: The power supply riser board comes out as part of the power supply housing.

Figure 69 Removing the Power Supply Housing

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Figure 70 Power Supply Housing Removed From the Server

1 Captive screws 2 Guide tabs

Replacing the Power Supply Housing


To replace the power supply housing:
1. Insert the tabs on the power supply housing into the server guide slots and align the BPS riser
board with the connector on the system board. Set the power supply housing into place.
2. Tighten the three captive screws.
a. Press the black knob down while turning it clockwise until it is fully tightened.
b. While holding the black knob and pressing down, press and release the blue button to
lower the black knob to the locked position.
3. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
5. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

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Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Riser Board
The power supply riser board attaches the power supplies to the system board.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the Power Supply Riser Board


To remove the power supply riser board:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. Remove the power supplies from the server. See “Removing a Power Supply” (page 150).
3. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
4. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. Turn the two knurled thumb screws shown in Figure 71 (page 180) counter-clockwise until the
screws are free from the system board.
6. Lift the power supply riser board straight up to disengage it from the slot on the system board
and out of the server.

Figure 71 Power Supply Riser Board

Replacing the Power Supply Riser Board


To replace the power supply riser board:
1. Align the power supply riser board connector with the socket on the system board.
2. Insert the power supply riser board into the slot and use firm, even pressure to seat the board.

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3. Turn the knurled thumb screws clockwise until the power supply riser board tightens to the
power supply housing.
4. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
6. Replace the power supplies. See “Replacing a Power Supply” (page 151).
7. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing the System or iLO 2 MP Battery


The system and iLO 2 MP batteries are located on the system board. Replace the target battery
with only the identical or equivalent battery. Follow the manufacturer recommendations. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer instructions.

WARNING! If mishandled, lithium batteries can explode. Do not recharge, disassemble, or


dispose of the battery in a fire. Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or
damage to equipment.

Removing the System or iLO 2 MP Battery


WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

IMPORTANT: Before removing the system battery, record all boot and LAN configuration settings
(find the settings using the INFO ALL EFI command). You must reset these values after replacing
the battery. You can also use the non-volatile RAM configuration backup (NVRAM) backup utility
to back up and store these values. The utility is located at: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.com
Before removing the iLO 2 MP battery, see the HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide for backing
up iLO 2 MP configuration settings.

Two versions of the battery socket have been shipped in rx2660 systems. You can tell which one
you have by checking the Engineering Date Code (EDC) value on your system board. To determine
if your system has an Engineering Date Code (EDC) earlier than 4739, and thus is a candidate
for installing the battery clip, run the Display FRU (DF) command from the iLO 2 MP to obtain the
FRUID. If the second Custom Info field in the FRUID is earlier than 4739 (see example below), your
system is a candidate for the battery clip.
The following FRUID example system shows a board with date code 4747 in the second Custom
Info field and therefore is not a candidate for the battery clip.

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Example 1 FRUID example
[mp001cc4fca06a] MP> cm

(Use Ctrl-B to return to MP main menu.)

[mp001cc4fca06a] MP:CM> df -all -nc

DF -all -nc

FRU Entry # 0 :
FRU NAME: System Board ID:0000

CHASSIS INFO:
Type:Main Server Chassis
Part Number : AB419-2102A
Serial Number : CN74821L83

BOARD INFO:
Mfg Date/Time : 6487672
Manufacturer : INVENTEC
Product Name : 2 Socket System Board
S/N : ME85MP0367
Part Number : AB419-60001
Fru File ID : 10
Custom Info :
Custom Info : 4747
Custom Info : B1
Custom Info : 0

PRODUCT INFO:
Manufacturer : hp
Product Name : server rx2660
Part/Model : AH234A
Version :
S/N : USE4939DF8
Asset Tag : t
FRU File ID : 11
Custom Info : 691

MFG and TEST HISTORY:

Process Step: ICT Functional LCD CTO Audit Field Repair


------------- --- ---------- --- --- ----- ------------
Test Info
Test Revision 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
Test Pass Date 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000
Test Location 00 00 00 00 00 00
Test Count
# Tests 00 00 00 00 00 00
# Failures 00 00 00 00 00 00
# NTF 00 00 00 00 00 00

-> This is the last entry in the selected list.

-> Command successful.

Procedures to remove and replace the battery for each version of the battery socket follow.
To remove the system or iLO 2 MP battery from the socket on system boards with EDC < 4739:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. Locate the system or iLO 2 MP battery mounted vertically on the system board. See Figure 72.

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3. Insert a flat tool under the battery retaining clip and carefully push it away from the battery.
Lift the battery from the socket.

Figure 72 System and iLO 2 MP Battery Locations

1 System battery 2 iLO 2 MP battery

Replacing the Battery on System Boards with EDC < 4739


To replace the system or iLO 2 MP battery in the socket:
1. Insert the replacement battery into the socket on the system board.

NOTE: The positive terminal of the battery is designated by the + sign.

2. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
3. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
4. Restore the boot, LAN and iLO 2 MP settings using the method you used to back them up.
5. Reset the server date and time using the EFI date and time commands.

Installing the Battery Clip


The battery clip installs ONLY on servers that contain system boards with EDC less than 4739.
System boards with an EDC of 4739 and later DO NOT require the battery clip and will not work
with the battery clip.
To determine if your system has an Engineering Date Code (EDC) earlier than 4739, and thus is
a candidate for installing the battery clip, run the Display FRU (DF) command from the iLO 2 MP
to obtain the FRUID. If the second Custom Info field in the FRUID is earlier than 4739 (see Example 1
(page 182)), your system is a candidate for the battery clip.
To order the battery clip, use part number AB419-3400A. Ordering a quantity of 1 will provide
two battery clips.

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To install the battery clip:

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been disconnected
from the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
The following procedure to install the battery clip applies only to boards with the early version
battery socket.
1. Remove the top access cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
2. Locate the system battery or the MP battery in the battery socket.

Figure 73 Battery and Battery Socket

3. Insert the battery clip over the system battery and the MP battery on the system board.

Figure 74 Inserting the Battery Clip

Figure 75 Installed Battery Clip

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4. Replace the top access cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142)

Removing and Replacing the Battery in the Socket


To replace the system or iLO 2 MP battery in the socket:
1. Remove the top access cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
2. Remove the power supply housing from the system board. Place the power supply housing
on an ESD protected surface.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove or replace the battery until the power supply housing has been
removed. Removal allows unobstructed access to carefully remove and replace the battery.

Figure 76 Power Supply Housing Removed For Battery Access

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3. Ensure the battery is carefully removed. This is performed by holding the battery socket
stationary with one hand while tilting the battery away from the battery socket using the other
hand. See Figure 77

CAUTION: Ensure the battery socket is secured and stationary when tilting the battery out
of or into the battery socket. If the socket is not held firmly, the socket solder joint could crack
and separate from the board surface, rendering your system inoperable.

Figure 77 Tilting the Battery Out of or into the Socket

4. Use equal care when installing the new battery. Ensure the battery socket is stationary and
cannot flex when installing the battery.
5. Reinstall the power supply housing.
6. Replace the top access cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).

Removing and Replacing the Trusted Platform Module


The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an optional security component which enhances security
capabilities for the server if it is running the HP-UX operating system. The TPM is a security chip
that is unique to the server. It performs key security processes independent of other hardware
components. The TPM creates and stores additional encryption keys from the root key of the system.
The encryption keys created by the TPM encapsulate system application encryption keys to provide
an additional layer of security for sensitive system data.

IMPORTANT: The TPM is only supported on the HP-UX operating system. You must be running
the supported version of the HP-UX OS to use the TPM. Replacing a failed TPM must be performed
by an HP CE, but a customer can move the TPM from a failed system board to a new system board.
The fundamental capabilities of the TPM include:
• Platform authentication
• Sensitive information protection
• Data integrity
• System privacy

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IMPORTANT: You must run the supported version of the HP-UX operating system to utilize the
TPM security component.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the TPM


To remove the TPM:
1. Back up the current TPM settings. See the HP-UX operating system documentation for more
information.
2. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
3. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
4. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. Grasp the TPM by the edges and lift it out of the socket on the system board. Figure 78 shows
the location of the TPM on the system board.

CAUTION: If the TPM has failed, destroy the TPM after removing it from the server. Follow local
regulations to securely destroy the TPM.
If you use this procedure as part of a system board swap, transfer the TPM from the failed system
board to the new system board

Figure 78 TPM Location on System Board

Replacing the TPM


To replace the TPM:

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1. To insert the TPM:
a. Align the TPM connector pinouts with the pins on the system board socket.

NOTE: The female connector on the TPM has one pinout plugged, which aligns with a
missing pin on the male connector on the system board.

b. Push the TPM straight down into the socket until it is fully seated. See Figure 78.
2. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
3. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
4. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
5. To enable the TPM:
a. Access the EFI Shell.
b. Enter info sec to display the server security settings on the screen. The TPM is disabled
by default.
c. Enter secconfig to display a list of configurable security settings.
d. Enter secconfig tpm on to enable the TPM.
6. Reset the server.
7. Boot the operating system. See Chapter 4 (page 85).
8. Restore the former TPM settings to the new TPM. See the operating system documentation for
more information.
9. Back up the TPM security information. See the operating system documentation for more
information.

CAUTION: When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked if you fail
to follow the proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system
board, replacing a hard drive, or adjusting the OS application TPM usage.
For more information on firmware updates and hardware procedures, see the HP Trusted Platform
Module Best Practices White Paper on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/support.

Removing and Replacing the Smart Array P400 Controller and PCIe
Expansion Board
The rx2660 server has two slots on the system board for the optional Smart Array P400 controller,
and the PCIe expansion board. The PCIe expansion board enables the Smart Array P400 controller
slot.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the Optional Smart Array P400 Controller and Battery


To remove the optional Smart Array P400 controller:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

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2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Disconnect the internal SAS cables attached to the board. See Figure 79.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the cables. When
reconnecting these cables, match each cable with the appropriate socket on the Smart Array
P400 controller. If the cables are mismatched, the server might not reboot. Both cables and
sockets are clearly marked with the correct channels.

Figure 79 Smart Array P400 Controller Location on System Board

1 RAID battery port on 3 SAS Smart Array 4 SAS Smart Array P400
the SAS Smart Array P400 controller controller board lock
P400 controller
2 SAS cable ports on
the SAS Smart Array
P400 controller
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the Smart Array P400 controller card.
6. Grasp the card by the edges and lift it out of the server.

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7. To remove the battery from the top of the airflow guide:
a. Push the battery retaining clip away from the battery (1) as shown in Figure 80.
b. Slide the battery to disengage the battery posts from the slots on the airflow guide (2).
c. Lift the battery off of the airflow guide.

Figure 80 Removing the Battery from the Airflow Guide

Removing the PCIe Expansion Board


To remove the PCIe expansion board:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Pinch the board rail clips to the sides (1). See Figure 81 (page 191).

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5. Pull the PCIe expansion board straight up and out of the server (2).

Figure 81 Removing the PCIe Expansion Board

Replacing the Smart Array P400 Controller Board


To replace the Smart Array P400 controller board:
1. Insert the SAS core I/O Smart Array P400 controller board into the dedicated slot:
a. Align the card connector with the slot on the system board.
b. Apply firm, even pressure to both sides of the card until it fully seats into the slot.
c. Close the SAS core I/O Smart Array P400 controller board lock. See Figure 79.

CAUTION: When reconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the channel cables.
Match each cable with the appropriate socket on the SAS core I/O board. If the cables are
mismatched, the server will not reboot. Both cables and sockets are clearly marked with the
correct channels.

2. Reconnect the internal SAS cables to the SAS core I/O Smart Array P400 controller board.
3. To install the battery onto the airflow guide:
a. Insert the posts on the battery into the slots on the airflow guide.
b. Slide the battery until it clicks into place (1). See Figure 82.

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Figure 82 Installing the Battery on the Airflow Guide

4. Plug the battery cable into the connector on the SAS core I/O RAID board.
5. Replace the top cover, unless you continue with replacing the PCIe expansion board. See
“Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142), or proceed to “Replacing the PCIe Expansion Board”
(page 192).
6. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack, unless you continue with replacing
the PCIe expansion board. See “Inserting the Server into the Rack” (page 141), or proceed to
“Replacing the PCIe Expansion Board” (page 192).
7. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server, unless you continue with replacing the
PCIe expansion board. See “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” (page 77), or
“Replacing the PCIe Expansion Board” (page 192).

Replacing the PCIe Expansion Board


To replace the PCIe expansion board:
1. Make sure the board rail clip are in the open position.
2. Guide the PCIe expansion board into the rails, and seat the board into the slot on the system
board.

NOTE: The PCIe expansion board and slot are keyed to fit only one way.

3. Push the board rail clips toward the PCIe expansion board to lock the board in place.

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Figure 83 Installing the PCIe Expansion Board

4. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
5. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
6. Reconnect the power cables, and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

Removing and Replacing the SAS Backplane Board


Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) is a new, faster version of the industry standard SCSI technology.
Although SCSI is a proven technology, its parallel data communication model restricts it from
providing the speed and scalability that is required for modern data transfer and storage. In a
parallel data communication environment, multiple devices share one bus; all data travels over
the same cable and through the same port.
SAS provides serial, or point-to-point, data transfer. A point-to-point architecture means that each
device has its own private bus, cable, and port. This architecture improves the reliability and
availability of data, and greatly enhances data transfer rates. Current data transfer rates are 3
Gb/s. Additional features of the SAS technology include:
• Full-duplex capability (all data reads and writes occur simultaneously).
• Automatic device discovery and configuration (each device is assigned a unique SAS address).
• Thin cables and small connectors (assist with cooling and ease cable management issues).
• Increased scalability (expanders enable support for thousands of SAS devices).

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The SAS backplane attaches to an interconnect board that functions as a link between the midplane
board and the SAS backplane.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing the SAS Backplane Board


To remove the SAS backplane:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
2. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
3. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142).
4. Slide the SAS drives and fillers approximately two inches out of the drive bays. See “Removing
a SAS Hard Drive” (page 152).

CAUTION: When disconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the cables. When
reconnecting these cables, match each cable with the appropriate socket on the SAS backplane.
If the cables are mismatched, the server will not function correctly. Both cables and sockets
are clearly marked with the correct channel.

5. Disconnect the SAS cables from the connectors on the SAS backplane (1).
6. Disconnect the SAS backplane power cable from the connector on the SAS backplane (2).
7. Pull the release mechanism toward the front of the server to disengage the SAS backplane
from the server (3).
8. Lift the SAS backplane off the guide posts on the SAS drive cage (4). Angle the board toward
the rear of the server and lift it out of the server.

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Figure 84 Removing and Replacing the SAS Backplane

Replacing the SAS Backplane


To replace the SAS backplane:
1. Pull the release mechanism toward the front of the server and hold it there to allow the SAS
backplane to be installed.
2. Align the three keyway slots of the SAS backplane with the guide posts on the disk drive cage
and guide the board down until it is flush with the SAS drive cage (4).
3. Let go of the release mechanism to lock the board in place.
4. Reconnect the SAS backplane power cable to the connector on the SAS backplane (2).
5. Reconnect the SAS cables into the connectors on the SAS backplane (1).

CAUTION: When reconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the channel cables.
Match each cable with the appropriate socket on the SAS backplane. If the cables are
mismatched the server will not function correctly. Both cables and sockets are clearly marked
with the correct channel.

6. Push the release mechanism toward the back of the server to secure the SAS backplane to the
server (3).
7. Replace the SAS disk drives. See “Replacing a SAS Hard Drive” (page 153).
8. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
9. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
10. Reconnect the power cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).

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Removing and Replacing the System Board
IMPORTANT: If your system board has a TPM installed, you must order a new TPM when you
order a replacement system board. Before replacing the system board, you must first back up the
current TPM settings. See the HP-UX operating system documentation for more information. The
TPM is not a customer-installable component. If you need to replace a TPM on a replacement system
board, contact an HP authorized service provider.
The system board supports the functionality for the following server subsystems and components:
• System management
• Power
• Internal SAS mass storage
• Processors
• Memory
• Supplies power to the other server boards:
◦ Fan/display board
◦ I/O fan board
◦ I/O backplane
◦ SAS backplane

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources are disconnected from
the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations in the server whenever an AC power source is connected.
These voltages are present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

NOTE: The system board is the primary location of the UUID. The fan/display board is the
secondary location of the UUID. Do not remove these components at the same time, or the UUID
is deleted.
When replacing the system board you are prompted to copy the secondary UUID to the primary
location (SEC to PRI). Reply y.

Removing the System Board


To remove the system board:

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1. Save your system configuration and iLO 2 MP configuration settings.

IMPORTANT: Before removing the system board, record all boot configuration settings (find
the settings using the INFO ALL EFI command). You must reset these values after replacing
the battery. Use the LS EFI command to gather the LAN configuration information.
You can also use the non-volatile RAM configuration backup (NVRAM) backup utility to back
up and store these values. The utility is located on the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/
bizsupport.com.
For iLO 2 MP configuration settings, see the HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide.

2. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” (page 77).
3. Disconnect all external cables from the server rear panel.
4. If rack mounted, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from
the Rack” (page 141).
5. Remove the top cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
6. Remove the fan carrier. See “Removing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 158).
7. Remove the airflow guide. See “Removing the Airflow Guide” (page 143).
8. Remove the memory. See “Removing System Memory” (page 169).
9. Remove the processors. See “Removing a Processor ” (page 172).
10. Remove the power supply housing. See “Removing the Power Supply Housing” (page 177).
11. Remove the I/O backplane assembly. See “Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly” (page 163).
12. Disconnect the internal SAS cables attached to the system board (if necessary. See Figure 85.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the cables. When
reconnecting these cables, match each cable with the appropriate socket on the SAS core
I/O card. If the cables are mismatched, the server might not reboot. Both the cables and the
sockets are clearly marked with the correct channel.

NOTE: The cables connect directly to the system board for a non-RAID configuration, and
connect to the Smart Array P400 controller board for a RAID configuration.

13. Remove the Trusted Platform module (if necessary). See “Removing the TPM” (page 187).
14. Disconnect the power cable that attaches the Smart Array P400 controller board to the battery
on the airflow guide (if necessary).
15. Remove the Smart Array P400 controller backplane and the PCIe expansion card (if necessary).
16. Remove the I/O fan carrier. See “Removing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 161).
17. Disconnect the cables that attach to the system board (1). See Figure 85.
18. Pull up on the post in the center of the system board to unlock it from the server chassis. See
Figure 85.
19. Shuttle the system board toward the front of the server until the board keyways clear the server
guide pins. Tilt the system board toward the rear of the server and lift it out at an angle from
the server to remove it.

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Figure 85 Removing and Replacing the System Board

1 System board connections 2 System board unlocking post

NOTE: If the optional Smart Array P400 controller and PCIe expansion boards are installed in
your server, the SAS cables will not be plugged into the system board as shown in Figure 85
(page 198).

Replacing the System Board


CAUTION: When replacing an Office Friendly system board, you must use system board part
number AB419-69004 or the server will not power on. It shuts down with an overtemp condition
due to multiple fan failures. The following error displays for all of the fans:
Log Entry 4: 14 Feb 2007 16:52:21
Alert Level 5: Critical
Keyword: COOLING_UNIT_FAILURE
Cooling unit failure
Logged by: Baseboard Management Controller;
Sensor: Cooling Device - Fan 1 (Mem)
Data1: transition to Critical from less severe 0x2045D33E45020050 FFFF0207210A0300

To replace the system board:

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1. Insert the new system board with the back of the system board going into the server first.
Guide the system board onto the guide pins, and slide the system board into the keyways.

NOTE: When replacing the system board you are prompted to copy the secondary UUID
to the primary location (SEC to PRI). Reply y. (

2. Reconnect the cables that attach to the system board (1). See Figure 85.
3. Replace the I/O fan carrier. See “Replacing the I/O Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 163).
4. Reconnect the power cable that attaches to the SAS backplane.
5. Replace the Smart Array P400 controller backplane and PCIe expansion card (if necessary).
6. Reconnect the power cable that attaches to the Smart Array P400 controller backplane and
the PCIe expansion card (if necessary).
7. Reconnect the internal SAS cables.

CAUTION: When reconnecting the SAS cables, match each cable with the appropriate
socket on the SAS core I/O card. If the cables are mismatched, the server might not reboot.
Both cables and sockets are clearly marked with the correct channel.

NOTE: The cables connect directly to the system board for a non-RAID configuration, and
connect to the Smart Array P400 controller for a RAID configuration.

8. Replace the TPM. See “Replacing the TPM” (page 187).


9. Replace the I/O card cage. “Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly” (page 165).
10. Replace the power supply cage. See “Replacing the Power Supply Housing” (page 179).
11. Replace the processors. See “Installing a Processor” (page 176).
12. Replace the memory. See “Installing Memory” (page 170).
13. Replace the airflow guide. See “Replacing the Airflow Guide” (page 145).
14. Replace the fan carrier assembly. “Replacing the Fan Carrier Assembly” (page 160).
15. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).
16. If rack mounted, slide the server completely into the rack. See “Inserting the Server into the
Rack” (page 141).
17. Reconnect all cables and power on the server. See “Powering On and Powering Off the
Server” (page 77).
18. Restore boot, LAN, and iLO 2 MP settings recorded in step Step 1 of the procedure, see
“Removing the System Board” (page 196) when prompted by the server.

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A Customer Replaceable Units Information
This appendix provides the following information for each field replaceable unit:
• Manufacturing part number
• Description
• Replacement part number
• Exchange part number

Parts Only Warranty Service


Your HP Limited Warranty may include a parts only warranty service. Under the terms of parts
only warranty service, HP will provide replacement parts free of charge. For parts only warranty
service, CSR part replacement is mandatory. If you request HP to replace these parts, you will be
charged for the travel and labor costs of this service.

Customer Self Repair


HP products are designed with many Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) parts, to minimize repair
time and allow for greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. If during the
diagnosis period HP (or HP service providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be
accomplished by the use of a CRU part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement.
There are three categories of CRU parts:
Yes Parts for which customer self repair is mandatory. If you request HP to replace these
parts, you will be charged for the travel and labor costs of this service.
Optional Parts for which customer self repair is optional. These parts are also designed for
customer self repair. If, however, you require that HP replace them for you, there
may or may not be additional charges, depending on the type of warranty service
designated for your product.
No Some HP parts are not designed for customer self repair. To satisfy the customer
warranty, HP requires that an authorized service provider replace the part.
Based on availability and where geography permits, CRU parts are shipped for next business day
delivery. Same-day or four-hour delivery might be offered at an additional charge where geography
permits. If assistance is required, you can call the HP Technical Support Center and a technician
will help you over the telephone.
HP specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU part whether a defective part must
be returned to HP. In cases where it is required to return the defective part to HP, you must ship
the defective part back to HP within a defined period of time, normally five (5) business days. The
defective part must be returned with the associated documentation in the provided shipping material.
Failure to return the defective part may result in HP billing you for the replacement. With a CRU,
HP pays for all the shipping and part return costs and determines the courier to be used.
For more information about HP's Customer Self Repair program, contact your local service provider.
For the North American program, refer to the HP website at:
http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair
Table 67 provides customer self repair information.
Table 67 Customer Self Repair Information
Code Level Description Comments

AY Yes Level A with instructions Requires you to replace these parts under warranty. No
available in the service guide technical skills required.

BY Optional Level B with instructions Low to moderate technical skills required.


available in the service guide

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Table 67 Customer Self Repair Information (continued)
Code Level Description Comments

CY Optional Level C with instructions High technical skills required.


available in the service guide

N No Not a customer replaceable Some HP parts are not designed for customer self repair.
part. In order to satisfy the customer warranty, HP requires
that an authorized service provider install or replace the
part.

Customer Replaceable Units List


Table 68 lists the customer replaceable units (CRUs) of the HP Integrity rx2660 server.
IMPORTANT: The list of part numbers is current and correct as of the publication of the document.
Part numbers change often. Check the HP Partsurfer website, http://partsurfer.hp.com, to ensure
you have the latest part numbers associated with this server.
Table 68 HP Integrity rx2660 CRU List
Manufacturing Description Replacement Part Exchange Part Customer Self
Part Number Number Number Repair

Processors

AD252-2100D CPU module, 1.4 GHz / 12 MB dual-core AD252-2100D AD252-6900A BY


AD252AX

AH237-2100A CPU module, 1.4 GHz / 12 MB dual-core1 AH237-2100A AH237-6900A BY


AH237AX

AD249-2103D CPU module, 1.6 GHz / 6 MB single-core AD249-2103D AD249-6900A BY


AD249AX

AH236-2100A CPU module, 1.6 GHz / 6 MB single-core1 AH236-2100A AH236-6900A BY


AH236AX

AH238-2100A CPU module, 1.6 GHz / 18 MB dual-core1 AH238-2100A AH238-6900A BY


AH238AX

AD392-2100B CPU, 1.6GHz/12MB, single core AD392-2100B AD392-6900A BY


AD392AX

AD390-2100B CPU, 1.42GHz/12MB, dual core AD390-2100B AH240-6900A BY


AD390AX

AD391-2100B CPU, 1.67GHz/18MB, dual core AD391-2100B AH241-6900A BY


AD391AX

Memory (DIMMs)

AB563-6001A 512 MB DIMM AD326A AB563-69001 BY

AB564-6001A 1 GB DIMM AD327A AB564-69001 BY

AB565-6001A 2 GB DIMM AD328A AB565-69001 BY

AB566-6001A 4 GB DIMM AD329A AB566-69001 BY

AB567AX 8GB 2Rx4 PC2-4200 DDR 1.2” DIMM AB567-67001 BY

Boards

AB419-60001 System board AB419-67001 AB419-69001 CY


1
AB419-60001 System board AB419-67024 AB419-69004 CY

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Table 68 HP Integrity rx2660 CRU List (continued)
Manufacturing Description Replacement Part Exchange Part Customer Self
Part Number Number Number Repair

AB419-60002 I/O backplane assembly, PCI-X AB419-67002 AB419-69002 BY

AB419-60003 I/O backplane assembly, PCIe / PCI-X AB419-67003 AB419-69003 BY

AB419-60010 SAS backplane AB410-67010 n/a BY

AB419-60005 System Insight Display (Diagnostic Panel) AB419-67005 n/a BY

380622-001 Bulk power supply 403781-001 n/a AY

379123-001 Bulk power supply1 AB419-67023 n/a AY

399428-001 Bulk power supply riser 407750-001 n/a BY

314581-003 TPM module 406059-001 n/a N / CY2

AB419-60004 Display/fan board AB419-67004 n/a BY

AB419-60011 Display/fan board, Office Friendly AB419-67019 n/a BY

AB419-60009 I/O fan board AB419-67009 n/a AY

AB419-60012 I/O fan board, Office Friendly AB419-67020 n/a AY

Internal Disks/Removable Media

375863-001 36 GB SAS hard drive 376596-001 AY

375863-002 72 GB SAS hard drive 376597-001 AY

431959-B21 146 GB SAS hard drive 432320-001 432320-001 AY

AD142-2100B DVD drive AD142-2100B n/a AY

AD143-2100B DVD+RW drive AD143-2100B n/a AY

Add-On I/O Cards

AB620-60503 Audio card AB620-60503 n/a BY

RAID

AB419-60008 PCI expansion board AB419-67008 n/a BY

012760-001 Smart array P400 controller 405831-001 n/a BY

012764-004 Smart array P400 controller cache module, 405836-001 n/a BY


256 MB

381573-001 Smart array P400 controller battery module 398648-001 n/a BY

408658-001 Smart array P400 controller battery cable 409124-001 n/a BY


assembly, 11.5 in.

Fans

394035-001 Fan assembly 407747-001 n/a AY

6070B0178401 Fan assembly, Office Friendly AB419-67021 n/a AY

Cables

n/a Cable kit Includes the following cables: AB419-67012 n/a BY


• Fan/display signal cable
• Diagnostic panel to display/fan board
signal cable
• I/O fan board to display/fan board
signal cable

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Table 68 HP Integrity rx2660 CRU List (continued)
Manufacturing Description Replacement Part Exchange Part Customer Self
Part Number Number Number Repair

• DVD signal cable


• SAS power cable
• Display/fan board to system board
power cable
• CPU power cable
• Intrusion switch and cable

n/a SAS cable AB419-67013 n/a AY

Miscellaneous

394028-003 Bezel AB419-67014 n/a AY

394037-001 Top cover AB419-67015 n/a AY

6070B0176101 Top cover, Office Friendly AB419-67022 n/a AY

376383-002 SAS disk filler panel 376383-002 n/a AY

229567-001 DVD filler panel 229567-001 n/a AY

n/a Airflow guide (with hex tool) AB419-67016 n/a AY

AB463-3440A CPU air blocker AB463-3440A n/a AY

234556-001 System Battery (located on the System board) 234556-001 n/a BY


(CR2032)

234556-001 iLO/MP Battery (located on the System 234556-001 n/a BY


board) (CR2032)
1
Required for Office Friendly servers, and compatible with Data Center servers
2
N = new install; CY = with a system board replacement

IMPORTANT: The list of part numbers above is current and correct as of November 2007. Part
numbers change often. Check the http://partsurfer.hp.com website to ensure you have the latest
part numbers associated with this server.
Use the part nomenclature from this list to select the correct part from the HP Partsurfer.

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B Upgrades
This appendix provides instructions to upgrade the I/O backplane and the processor.

Upgrading the I/O Backplane


This section details how to upgrade the I/O backplane assembly from a PCI-X to a PCI-X/PCIe
back plane assembly.

I/O Backplane Upgrade Overview


This section shows you how to upgrade the I/O backplane from a PCI-X I/O backplane to a
PCI-X/PCIe I/O backplane.
Table 69 I/O Slots and Speed Comparison
Slot Number PCI-X I/O Backplane PCI-X / PCIe I/O Backplane

1 PCI-X 266 MHz PCIe x8

2 PCI-X 133 MHz PCIe x8

3 PCI-X 266 MHz PCI-X 133 MHz

IMPORTANT: If you are planning to move the PCI-X card in slot 3 of the PCI-X backplane to slot
3 of the PCI-X/PCIe backplane, be aware of the following:
• Slot 3 of the PCI-X backplane runs at 266 MHz; slot 3 of the PCI-X/PCIe backplane runs at
133 MHz. The card runs at the slower speed if used in slot 3 of the PCI-X/PCIe backplane.
• The hardware path to slot 3 changes from the PCI-X backplane to the PCI-X/PCIe backplane.
You are required to make configuration changes to enable this card in slot 3 of the PCI-X/PCIe
backplane.
If disks are attached to a host bus adapter (HBA) in slot 3, use the HP-UX volume group
command set (using thevgexport command) to export data prior to installing the hardware
upgrade. On the subsequent server boot, import the data (using the vgimport command) to
the drives in their new locations.
SUSE Linux users should consider using Persistent Device Names before installing the
upgrade. For more information, see the appropriate Operating System documentation.

Required Service Tools


Service of this server requires one or more of the following tools:
• Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit
• ACX-15 Torx screwdriver

Safety Information
Use care to prevent injury and equipment damage removing and replacing server components.
Voltages can be present within the server. Many assemblies are sensitive to damage by electrostatic
discharge (ESD).

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Follow the safety conventions listed below to ensure safe handling of components, to prevent injury,
and to prevent damage to the server:

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

• When removing or installing any server component, follow the instructions provided in this
guide.
• If installing an assembly that is neither hot-swappable nor hot-pluggable, disconnect the power
cable from the external server power receptacle.

WARNING! Ensure that the server is powered off and all power sources are disconnected
from the server prior to removing or installing server hardware.
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. These voltages are present even when the main power switch is turned off.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

• Do not wear loose clothing that can snag or catch on the server or on other items.
• Do not wear clothing subject to static charge buildup, such as wool or synthetic materials.
• If installing an internal assembly, wear an antistatic wrist strap and use a grounding mat, such
as those included in the Electrically Conductive Field Service Grounding Kit.
• Handle accessory boards and components by the edges only. Do not touch any metal-edge
connectors or any electrical components on accessory boards.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal server
components to cool before touching them.

Upgrading the I/O Backplane


Use these procedures to upgrade the I/O backplane assembly from a PIC-X I/O backplane to a
PCI-X/PCIe I/O backplane. The I/O backplane assembly consists of the I/O backplane board
and a sheet metal enclosure. The PCI-X I/O backplane board contains three full-length public PCI-X
I/O slots.

Performing a Server Backup


Record the boot configuration settings. To find the settings, use the INFO ALL EFI Shell command.

TIP: Running the info io command from the EFI Shell allows you to record the device codes,
given in HEX, for your I/O devices. This can be helpful in verifying I/O cards after the upgrade.

Powering Off the Server


1. Shut down the operating system. See Chapter 4 (page 85).
2. Power off the server. See “Powering Off the Server” (page 78)

Accessing the Server


1. There are two mounting configurations for the server; pedestal mounted, and rack mounted.
Depending on the your mounting configuration, use one of the following procedures:
• “Accessing a Rack Mounted Server” (page 141)
• “Accessing a Pedestal Mounted Server” (page 141)
2. Remove the top cover. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 142)

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Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly From the Server
Observe the following warning and cautions before removing the I/O backplane assembly.

CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow
ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
Record the slot location of all PCI cards as they are removed. The only compatible slot across the
two I/O backplanes is the PCI-X 133 MHz slot. If you have more than one PCI-X card in your
rx2660 server, it needs to be upgraded to a PCIe card. If you use a 266 MHz card in a 133 MHz
slot, the card runs at the lower speed.
To remove the I/O backplane assembly:
1. Disconnect any cables attached to the I/O cards in the I/O backplane assembly.
2. Loosen the two captive screws that hold the I/O backplane assembly to the system board.
See Figure 86 for the screw locations.
a. Press the blue button to release the black knob.
b. Turn the black knob counterclockwise until the captive screw is free from the system board.

Figure 86 I/O Backplane Assembly Screw Locations

3. Lift the assembly straight up and out of the server. Figure 87 (page 207) shows the PCI-X I/O
backplane assembly.
4. Remove the PCI-X cards from the I/O backplane assembly:
a. Remove the bulkhead T-15 thumbscrews from the I/O backplane assembly.
b. Pull the cards up and out of the I/O backplane assembly.

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Figure 87 Removing the I/O Backplane Assembly

1 Slot 1 (266 MHz) 6 Gate latches (for full-length cards)


2 Slot 2 (133 MHz) 7 Bulkhead fillers
3 Slot 3 (266 MHz) 8 Sheet metal enclosure
4 I/O backplane 9 I/O backplane T-15 screws
5 I/O backplane assembly guide tabs 10 Bulkhead T-15 thumbscrews

Removing the PCI-X I/O Backplane Board from the I/O Backplane Assembly
To remove the I/O backplane from the I/O backplane assembly:
1. Remove the three T-15 screws that attach the PCI-X backplane to the I/O backplane assembly.
Figure 87 (page 207) shows the locations of the T-15 screws.
2. Slide the PCI-X backplane down to release it from the posts on the I/O backplane assembly,
and lift it from the I/O backplane assembly.

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Figure 88 I/O Backplane Post Locations

1 I/O backplane posts 2 PCI-X I/O backplane


3. Place the PCI-X I/O backplane in a static-free bag.

Installing the PCI-X/PCIe I/O Backplane Board Into the I/O Backplane Assembly
To install the I/O backplane into the I/O backplane assembly:
1. Align the PCI-X/PCIe I/O board keyways with the posts on the I/O backplane assembly.
Figure 89 (page 208) shows the locations of the posts on the I/O backplane assembly.
2. Slide the I/O backplane up to lock it onto the I/O backplane assembly posts.

Figure 89 Installing the PCI-X/PCIe I/O Backplane

1 Slot 1 (PCIe x8) 5 PCI-X/PCIe I/O backplane keyways


2 Slot 2 (PCIe x8) 6 I/O backplane posts
3 Slot 3 (PCI-X 133 MHz) 7 Bulkhead T-15 thumbscrews
4 PCI-X/PCIe I/O backplane
3. Install and tighten the three T-15 screws to attach the I/O board to the I/O backplane assembly

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4. Insert the I/O cards into the I/O card slots on the I/O backplane:
a. Insert the tab at the base of the card bulkhead into the slot on the I/O backplane.
b. Align the card connectors with the slots on the I/O backplane.
c. Apply firm, even pressure to both sides of the card until it fully seats into the slot.
d. Install and tighten the bulkhead T-15 thumbscrew to secure the I/O card to the I/O
backplane assembly.

CAUTION: Ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot or the card could fail after power
is applied to the slot.

Replacing the I/O Backplane Assembly Into the Server


To replace the I/O backplane assembly into the server:
1. Align the tabs with the guide slots in the server and slide the I/O backplane assembly into
place.
2. Press down evenly on the I/O backplane assembly to seat the I/O backplane into the connector
on the system board.
3. Tighten the two captive screws. See Figure 86.
a. Press the black knob down while turning it clockwise until it is fully tightened.
b. While holding the black knob and pressing down, press and release the blue button to
lower the black knob to the locked position.

Replacing the Top Cover


For instructions on replacing the top cover, see “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 142).

Installing the Server Into the Rack


For instructions on inserting the server back into the rack, see “Inserting the Server into the Rack”
(page 141).

Installing the Server Into a Pedestal


To install the server back into the pedestal:
1. Align the posts on the pedestal side piece with the slots in the pedestal, and slide the side
piece flush with the rest of the pedestal.
2. Tighten the thumb screws on the rear of the server pedestal piece to attach it to the server.
3. Stand the server up on it's side with the pedestal feet slots on the bottom.
4. Install the four pedestal kit feet by pushing them into the slots.

Powering On the Server


For instructions on powering on the server, see “Powering On the Server” (page 77)

Upgrade Verification
Viewing Warnings
To view warnings, access the EFI Shell and run the info warning command.

Verifying I/O cards


To verify the I/O cards, access the EFI Shell and run the info io command.
Shell> info io

I/O INFORMATION

BOOTABLE DEVICES

Order Media Type Path


----- ---------- ---------------------------------------

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1 CDROM Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|1)/Usb(0, 0)/CDROM(Entry0)/HD(Part1,Sig00000000)
2 HARDDRIVE
Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,400)/Pci(2|0)/Sas(Addr5000C5000034749D,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig4EE76936-BE45-47FA-9AC7-B0ECF2D912F2)

3 HARDDRIVE
Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,400)/Pci(2|0)/Sas(Addr5000C50000347735,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig92C8CB4C-E0F2-11DA-8002-D6217B60E588)

4 HARDDRIVE
Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,400)/Pci(2|0)/Sas(Addr5000C50000347735,Lun0)/HD(Part3,Sig92C8CB7E-E0F2-11DA-8004-D6217B60E588)

Seg Bus Dev Fnc Vendor Device Slot


# # # # ID ID # Path
--- --- --- --- ------ ------ --- -----------
00 00 01 00 0x103C 0x1303 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|0)
00 00 01 01 0x103C 0x1302 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|1)
00 00 01 02 0x103C 0x1048 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|2)

Fast initialization: Enabled


System Wake-On-LAN: Disabled

Shell>

Devices, such as USB ports, that do not occupy a slot are referenced as being in slot XX. Slots that
do not contain an I/O card are not be listed in the output. Using the output, confirm that a device
detected in each slot that is populated.

Booting the Operating System


For instructions on booting to the operating system, see Chapter 4 (page 85).

Processor Upgrades
The HP Integrity rx2660 server supports upgrades from Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processors
9000 series to Intel Itanium Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processors 9150M.

CAUTION: Intel Itanium Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processors 9150M cannot be intermixed
with similar Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processors 9000 series. Processor speed and cache size
must be identical for all processors in a system. To ensure compatibility whether upgrading,
replacing, or adding an additional processor, use processors with identical part numbers.
Failure to observe this caution results in performance degradation or system failure.
To ensure compatibility, use processors with identical part numbers.
Table 70 lists the processor upgrades that are supported, and required system firmware levels for
each server.
Table 70 Processor Upgrades
Manufacturing Part Number Processor System Firmware Level

HP Integrity rx2660 server

AD392-2100B AD392AX 1.6 GHz / 12 MB / Single Core

AD390-2100B AD390AX 1.42 GHz / 12 MB / Dual Core greater than 01.05

AD391-2100B AD391AX 1.67 GHz / 18 MB / Dual Core

HP Integrity rx3600 server

AD390-2100C AD390AX 1.42 GHz / 12 MB


greater than 02.03
AD391-2100C AD391AX 1.67 GHz / 18 MB

HP Integrity rx6600 server

AD388-2100C 1.6 GHz / 24 MB

AD389-2100C 1.6 GHz / 18 MB greater than 02.03

AD390-2100C AD390AX 1.42 GHz / 12 MB

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Table 70 Processor Upgrades (continued)
Manufacturing Part Number Processor System Firmware Level

HP Integrity BL860c server blade

AD394-2101C 1.42 GHz / 12 MB

AD395-2102C 1.6 GHz / 6 MB greater than 01.01

AD396-2101C 1.67 GHz / 18 MB

Upgrading Versus Adding On


If your HP Integrity server already contains one, or more, of the processors listed in Table 70, then
follow the processor removal and replacement procedures (see “Removing and Replacing a
Processor” (page 171)) to add another processor. Updating the firmware and OS is unnecessary
when adding another processor.
If your HP Integrity server does not currently contain one, or more, of the processors listed in
Table 70, then a server upgrade is being performed, and system firmware and OS updates might
be necessary. After any necessary system firmware and OS updates are performed, follow the
processor removal and replacement procedures (see “Removing and Replacing a Processor”
(page 171)).

Firmware
Before upgrading the processor, ensure the server is at the required system firmware level. Check
the system firmware version by executing the info fw command at the EFI Shell prompt.
NOTE: HP recommends using the latest version of firmware.
System firmware updates are available on the HP website at: http://www.hp.com/support/
itaniumservers.

Operating Systems
IMPORTANT: Check the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) website at http://itrc.hp.com for any
required OS patches.
HP-UX
HP-UX supports the processor upgrade at the following minimum release levels:
• HP-UX 11.23 0706
• HP-UX 11.31 0709
OpenVMS
OpenVMS must be upgraded to OpenVMS V8.3-1H1 to support the processor upgrade.
Windows
Windows supports the processor upgrade.
Linux
Linux supports the processor upgrade. If you choose to move any I/O cards or storage during this
upgrade, Linux must be reinstalled.

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C Utilities
This appendix describes the utilities that are part of the server. These include the EFI Boot Manager
and EFI-POSSE.

Extensible Firmware Interface Boot Manager


Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) is an OS and platform-independent boot and pre-boot interface.
EFI resides between the OS and platform firmware. This allows the OS to boot without having
details about the underlying hardware and firmware. EFI supports boot devices; uses a flat memory
model; and hides platform and firmware details from the OS.
NOTE: EFI and Pre-OS System Environment (POSSE) are similar. EFI is an Intel specification,
whereas POSSE is the HP implementation that aids HP support.
EFI consolidates boot utilities similar to those found in PA-RISC based servers, such as the Boot
Console Handler (BCH), and platform firmware into a single platform firmware. EFI enables the
selection of any EFI OS loader from any boot medium that is supported by EFI boot services. An
EFI OS loader supports multiple options on the user interface.
EFI supports booting from media that contain an EFI OS loader or an EFI-defined system partition.
An EFI-defined system partition is required by EFI to boot from a block device.

Figure 90 EFI Boot Sequence

The EFI Boot Manager loads EFI applications (including operating system OS first stage loader)
and EFI drivers from an EFI-defined file system or image loading service. Non-volatile RAM (NVRAM)
variables point to the file to be loaded. These variables contain application-specific data that is
passed directly to the EFI application. EFI variables provides system firmware with a boot menu
that points to all the operating systems, even multiple versions of the same operating systems.
The EFI Boot Manager enables you to control the server booting environment. Depending on boot
option configuration after the server is powered up, the Boot Manager presents you with different
ways to bring up the system. For example, you can boot to the EFI Shell, to an operating system
located on the network or residing on media in the server, or the EFI Boot Maintenance menu.

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The following options are available in the EFI Boot Manager menu:
• Boot from File: Allows you to launch a specific application without adding it as a boot option.
When you select this option, a menu displays devices to choose your boot file from. Selecting
a disk device then displays subdirectories and executable applications on that device. Search
the subdirectories to find the correct file to boot from. If you choose a LAN device to boot
from, you can boot the file from a remote server. The remote server must be set up ahead of
time to recognize bootp requests from your server.
You can also launch a specific application without adding it as a boot option. In this case,
the EFI Boot Manager searches the root directories and the \EFI\TOOLS directories of all of
the EFI system partitions present in the system for the specified EFI application.
• Add Boot Entry: Adds a boot entry to the EFI Boot Manager. This works similarly to Boot from
File, but adds the file to the boot menu as a new entry instead of just booting the file once.
You must specify a name for the boot entry to be added, and you can add ASCII or UNICODE
arguments to the application being launched.
• Remove Boot Entry: Deletes a specific boot option.
• Change Boot Order: Controls the relative order in which the EFI Boot Manager attempts to
issue boot options. For help on the control key sequences you need for this option, see the
help menu.
• Manage BootNext Setting: Selects a boot option to use only once (the next boot operation).
• Set Automatic Boot Timeout: Defines the value in seconds before the system automatically
boots without user intervention. Set this value to zero to disable the timeout feature.
• Exit: Returns control to the EFI Boot Manager menu. This displays the active boot devices,
including a possible integrated shell (if the implementation is so constructed).
For more information, see “Using the Boot Option Maintenance Menu” (page 240).

EFI Commands
Table 71 lists EFI commands for HP Integrity servers. The equivalent BCH commands found in
PA-RISC based servers are also listed.
Table 71 EFI Commands
EFI Shell Command BCH Command BCH Command Parameters (PA-RISC) Definition
Equivalent
(PA-RISC)

These commands are found in all other menus.

info boot Boot [PRI|HAA|ALT|<path>] Boot from specified path

help <command> HElp [<menu>|<command>] Display help for specified


command or menu

reset RESET Reset the server (to allow


reconfiguration of complex

exit (at EFI Shell) MAin Return to the main menu

MAin

EFI Boot Manager PAth [PRI|HAA|ALT|CON|KEY|<path>] Display or modify a path


“change boot order”

bcfg SEArch [ALL] Search for boot devices

bcfg SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] Search for boot devices

many commands ScRoll [ON|OFF] Display or change scrolling


offer a [-b] parameter capability
to cause 25 line
breaks

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Table 71 EFI Commands (continued)
EFI Shell Command BCH Command BCH Command Parameters (PA-RISC) Definition
Equivalent
(PA-RISC)

COnfiguration

autoboot AUto [BOot|SEarch|STart] [ON|OFF] Display or set the auto start


flag

info boot BootID [<processor #>[<bootid #>]] Display or set processor boot
identifier

EFI Boot Manager Boot info Display boot-related


information

autoboot BootTimer [0-200] Seconds allowed for boot


attempt

cpuconfig CPUCONFIG [<cpu>][ON|OFF]] Configure or deconfigure


processor

ioconfig IOCONFIG IOCONFIG [fast_init | mps_optimize | wol Deconfigure or reconfigure I/O


[on | off]] components or settings

boottest FastBoot [ON|OFF] or [test] [RUN|SKIP] Display or set boot tests


execution

date Time [cn:yr:mo:dy:hr:mn[:ss]] Read or set the date

time Time [cn:yr:mo:dy:hr:mn[:ss]] Read or set the real time clock

INformation

info all ALL Display all server information

info boot BootINfo Display boot-releated


information

info cpu CAche Display cache information

info chiprev ChipRevisions Display revision number of


major VLSI

MP command <df> FRU Display FRU information

info fw FwrVersion Display firmware version for


PDC, ICM, and complex

info io IO Display firmware version for


PDC, ICM, and complex

lanaddress LanAddress Display core LAN station


address

info mem Memory Display memory information

info cpu PRocessor Display processor information

SERvice

errdump clear CLEARPIM Clear (zero) the contents of PIM

mm MemRead <addr> [<len>] [<type>] Read memory locations scope


of page deallocation

pdt page deallocation Display or clear the page


table (pdt) deallocation table

errdump mca processor internal [<proc>] [HPMC|LPMC|TOC|ASIC]] Display PIM information


errdump cmc memory (PIM)
errdump init

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EFI/POSSE Commands
This section provides information on the EFI/POSSE commands developed for the server.
EFI and Pre-OS System Environment (POSSE) are similar. EFI is an Intel specification, whereas
POSSE is the HP implementation that aids HP support.
NOTE: Your output might not exactly match the output shown in this section due to the type of
server you purchased.

help
Provides information on the EFI Shell commands. It also has an additional feature to aid those
familiar with the BCH menus of PA-RISC servers to adjust to their equivalent functions in EFI.

Syntax
help [-b] <category>
help [-b] <cmd>
help [-b] bch <bchmenu> <bchcmd>

Parameters
-b Enable page breaking
category Category of commands to view help on commands
cmd Shell command name on which to provide verbose information
bch Display the list of BCH commands and their corresponding EFI
bchmenu BCH menu name taken from the top level of the BCH menu
bchcmd BCH command on which to display information

Operation
If help is initiated with no parameters, it displays a list of EFI Shell command categories. To list all
of the commands within a category, enter help <category>. If help is issued with the -b option,
any output longer than one page pauses after each page displays. If a shell command name is
used as a parameter, verbose help displays for that command.
If you issue the help command with the bch option, it displays a list of BCH commands and their
corresponding EFI/POSSE commands. It instructs you to repeat the command line followed by a
menu name for more information on that menu. If you issue help within the bch option and a
menu name, it displays a list of commands that appear under that BCH menu. You can then issue
help followed by bch, the menu name, and a BCH command name to display information about
that command. This points you to the EFI command that has taken the place of that BCH functionality,
or informs the user that the functionality no longer exists. Alternately, enter help followed by bch
and a BCH command name to go straight to that command.
The following examples show the available options and output:

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Example 2 help command
Shell> help
List of classes of commands:

boot -- Booting options and disk-related commands


configuration -- Changing and retrieving system information
devices -- Getting device, driver and handle information
memory -- Memory related commands
shell -- Basic shell navigation and customization
scripts -- EFI shell-script commandsType "help" followed by a class name for a list of commands in that class
Type "help" followed by command name for full documentation

Example 3 help bch command


COnfiguration help bch co
INformation help bch in
PAth help bch pa
ScRool help bch sr
SEArch help bch sea
SERvice help bch ser
BOot help bch bo
HElp help bch he
RESET help bch reset
MAin help bch ma

For more help on one of the commands above, at the prompt type:
help bch <bchcmd>

Example 4 help configuration command


Shell> help configuration
Configuration commands:

cpuconfig -- Deconfigure or reconfigure cpus


date -- Display or set date
err -- Display or set error level
esiproc -- Make an ESI call
errdump -- View/Clear logs
info -- Display hardware information
monarch -- View or set the monarch processor
palproc -- Make a PAL call
salproc -- Make a SAL call
time -- Display or set time
ver -- Displays version info

Type "help" followed by command name for full documentation on that command.
Type "help -a" to display a list of all commands.

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Example 5 help cpuconfig command
Shell> help cpuconfig
Deconfigure or reconfigure cpus

CPUCONFIG [module] | [threads] [on|off]

module : Specifies which cpu module to configure


threads : Use to display info or configure threads
on|off : Specifies to configure or deconfigure a cpu module or threads

Note:
1. Cpu status will not change until next boot.
2. Specifying a cpu number without a state will display
configuration status.

Examples:
* To deconfigure CPU 0
fs0:\> cpuconfig 0 off
Cpu will be deconfigured on the next boot.

* To display configuration status of cpus


fs0:\> cpuconfig

PROCESSOR MODULE INFORMATION

# of L3 L4 Family/
CPU Logical Cache Cache Model Processor
Module CPUs Speed Size Size (hex.) Rev State
------ ------- -------- ------ ------ ------- --- ------------
0 2 1.1 GHz 4MB 32MB 1F/01 B1 Active
1 2 1.1 GHz 4MB 32MB 1F/01 B1 Active

* To display cpu thread status


fs0:\> cpuconfig threads

cpuconfig: Threads are turned off.

* To enable cpu threads


fs0:\> cpuconfig threads on

cpuconfig: Threads will be on after a reset

* To disable cpu threads


fs0:\> cpuconfig threads off

cpuconfig: Threads will be off after a reset

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Example 6 help ioconfig command
Shell> help ioconfig
Deconfigure or reconfigure IO components or settings

IOCONFIG [fast_init|wol [on|off]]

fast_init Specifies device connection policy setting


wol Specifies System Wake-On-LAN setting
on|off Specifies to configure or deconfigure a feature or component

Note:
1. If fast_init is enabled, firmware will connect only the minimum set of
devices during boot. This feature might cause boot failure; disable this
feature if failure occurs.

2. Any pending Wake-On-LAN request will not be cleared until reboot if


the setting is changed to disabled.

System will clear pending Wake-On-LAN requests each time the system
reboots if the setting is disabled.

Examples:
* To display the current settings
fs0:\> ioconfig
Fast initialization: Enabled
System Wake-On-LAN: Disabled

* To display the current device connection policy setting


fs0:\> ioconfig fast_init
Fast initialization: Enabled

* To disable fast initialization


fs0:\> ioconfig fast_init off
Fast initialization: Disabled

* To enable the System Wake-On-LAN setting


fs0:\> ioconfig wol on
System Wake-On-LAN: Enabled

baud
Sets the baud rate and communication settings for a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter
(UART).

Syntax
baud <index> <baudrate>

Parameters
<index> 0 through the total number of UARTS minus one
<baudrate> baud rate.

Operation
Use this command to change the speed for a UART in the system. This command works for all
UARTs visible to EFI/POSSE. If the UART is part of processor dependent hardware (PDH) space
and is initialized by the core firmware, this command communicates the settings to core firmware
so the UART can be initialized with the new settings on the next boot. System default is 9600 baud.
Table 72 Communications Parameters
Parameter Value

RECEIVE_FIFO_DEPTH 1

TIMEOUT 1000000

PARITY No parity

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Table 72 Communications Parameters (continued)
Parameter Value

DATA_BITS 8

STOP_BITS 1

CONTROL_MASK 0

boottest
Interacts with the speedy boot variable allowing it to be set appropriately.

Syntax
boottest Displays status of all speedy boot bits
boottest on Run all tests (for a normal boot time)
boottest off Skip all tests (for a faster boot time)
boottest [test] Displays status of specific Speedy Boot bit
boottest [test] [on|off] Sets or clears a specific Speedy Boot bit

Parameters
[test] Each test can be set or cleared:
booting_valid Enable/disable system firmware response to BOOTING
bit. If OS Speedy Boot aware set to on.
early_cpu Enable/disable early CPU selftests.
late_cpu Enable/disable late CPU selftests.
platform Enable/disable system board hardware tests.
chipset Enable/disable CEC tests.
io_hw Enable/disable EFI driver Core I/O tests.
mem_init Enable/disable memory initialization.
mem_test Enable/disable full destructive memory tests.

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Example 7 boottest command
Shell> boottest
BOOTTEST Settings Default Variable
Selftest Setting
------------- -------------------------
booting_valid On (OS speedy boot aware)
early_cpu Run this test
late_cpu Run this test
platform Run this test
chipset Run this test
io_hw Run this test
mem_init Run this test
mem_test Run this test

Example 8 boottest early_cpu off command


Shell> boottest early_cpu off
BOOTTEST Settings Default Variable
Selftest Setting
------------- -------------------------
booting_valid On (OS speedy boot aware)
early_cpu Skip this test
late_cpu Run this test
platform Run this test
chipset Run this test
io_hw Run this test
mem_init Run this test
mem_test Run this test

cpuconfig
Displays the configured or deconfigured state of processors in the system and enables you to
configure or reconfigure processors.

Syntax
cpuconfig <cpu> <on|off>

Parameters
<cpu> specify a processor
<on|off> state to set the processor to

Operation
Issuing cpuconfig with no parameters displays the config/deconfig status of all processors. To
reconfigure CPUs, specify a CPU number and a state on or off. If a valid state is entered and is
different from the current state of a CPU, its status changes on the next boot.

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NOTE: The last remaining configured CPU in a server cannot be deconfigured.

Example 9 cpuconfig command


Shell> cpuconfig
PROCESSOR INFORMATION

Proc Arch Processor


CPU Speed Rev Model Family Rev State
--- ------- --------- ------- ----- ------ -----
0 1.6Ghz B1 0 31 0 Sched Deconf
1 1.6Ghz B1 0 31 0 Active

ioconfig
Use this command to deconfigure or reconfigure I/O components or settings.

Syntax
ioconfig <fast_init | mps_optimize | wol> <on | off>

Parameters
<fast_init> specify device connection policy setting
<mps_optimize> specify PCIe MPS optimization setting
<wol> specify system wake-on-lan setting
<on|off> specify to configure or deconfigure a feature or component

Operation
The ioconfig file is used to retain information on the server I/O configuration across reboots.
The ioconfig file is created by insf at install time; and is modified by insf, rmsf, and ioscan
when devices are added or removed. The only purpose of the ioconfig file to maintain
configuration information when the system is not running.

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Example 10 ioconfig command
Shell> ioconfig
Deconfigure or reconfigure IO components or settings

IOCONFIG [fast_init|wol [on|off]]

fast_init Specifies device connection policy setting


mps_optimie Specifies PCIe optimization setting
wol Specifies System Wake-On-LAN setting
on|off Specifies to configure or deconfigure a feature or component

Note:
1. If fast_init is enabled, firmware will connect only the minimum set of
devices during boot. This feature might cause boot failure; disable this
feature if failure occurs.

2. A reboot is required for PCIe MPS sptimiation changes to take effect

3. Any pending Wake-On-LAN request will not be cleared until reboot if


the setting is changed to disabled.

System will clear pending Wake-On-LAN requests each time the system
reboots if the setting is disabled.

Examples:
* To display the current settings
fs0:\> ioconfig
Fast initialization: Enabled
MPS optimization: Disabled
System Wake-On-LAN: Disabled

* To display the current device connection policy setting


fs0:\> ioconfig fast_init
Fast initialization: Enabled

* To disable fast initialization


fs0:\> ioconfig fast_init off
Fast initialization: Disabled

* To enable the System Wake-On-LAN setting


fs0:\> ioconfig wol on
System Wake-On-LAN: Enabled

conconfig
Configures the primary console and turns on other consoles for mirroring from the firmware.

Syntax
conconfig [index][on|off|primary]

Parameters
Index Specifies index of console to set as primary
on Enables the specified console as a secondary console
off Puts console into "Not Configured" (NC) state
primary Sets the specified console as primary

Notes
• Primary console setting takes effect after reboot.
• P in the status column indicates that the console is the primary.
• S in the status column indicates that the console is the secondary.
• NC in the status column indicates that the console is not configured.
• If a disabled console is set to primary, it is enabled.

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Example 11 conconfig command
To display current primary operating system console:

Shell> conconfig
CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
Index Status Type Device Path
----- ------ ---- -----------
1 NC Serial Acpi(PNP0501,0)
2 S Serial Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|1)
3 P VGA Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(4|0)

Example 12 conconfig 2 primary command


To change primary operating system console:

Shell> conconfig 2 primary


CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
Index Status Type Device Path
----- ------ ---- -----------
1 NC Serial Acpi(PNP0501,0)
2 P Serial Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|1)
3 S VGA Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(4|0)

Example 13 conconfig 3 off command


To disable a console:

Shell> conconfig 3 off


CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
Index Status Type Device Path
----- ------ ---- -----------
1 NC Serial Acpi(PNP0501,0)
2 P Serial Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|1
3 NC VGA Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(4|0)

Example 14 conconfig 3 on command


To enable a console:

Shell> conconfig 3 on
CONSOLE CONFIGURATION
Index Status Type Device Path
----- ------ ---- -----------
1 NC Serial Acpi(PNP0501,0)
2 P Serial Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|1)
3 S VGA Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(4|0)

default
Enables you to restore non-volatile memory (NVM) to default values and clear NVM storage values.

Syntax
default [efi|sal]
default clear [bmc|efi|sal]

Parameters
clear clears NVM storage values

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Operation
Sets NVM and stable store values to predefined default values. Normally only a subset of values
are available for default. To reset the system, issue the default clear command.

errdump
Displays the contents of processor internal memory logged on the first machine check abort (MCA)
for all processors present in the system.

Syntax
errdump [mca | cpe | cmc | init | la | clear]

Parameters
mca dumps the Machine Check Abort error log
cpe dumps the Corrected Platform Error log
cmc dumps the Corrected Machine Check log
init dumps the Initialization log
la dumps the Logic Analyzer log
clear erases all of the logs (mca, cpe, cmc, init, la)

Operation
Enter errdump with no parameters to display usage. Otherwise, the specified error log displays.
Add -n to the clear parameter to disable the confirmation prompt. Access the errdump command
from the System Configuration menu.

info
Displays most server information.

Syntax
info [ -b] [target]

Parameters
target: valid targets are:
all display everything
cpu display information on cpus
cache display information on cache
mem display information on memory
io display information on io
boot display boot-related information
chiprev display information on chip revisions
fw display firmware version information
sys display system information
warning display warning and stop boot information

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Example 15 info all command
Shell> info all

SYSTEM INFORMATION

Date/Time: Jan 1, 1998 00:09:35 (19:98:01:01:00:09:35)


Manufacturer: hp
Product Name: server rx2660
Product Number: AB419-2101A
Serial Number: TWT46241EF
UUID: 30303030-3030-3030-3030-303030303030
System Bus Frequency: 200 MHz

PROCESSOR MODULE INFORMATION

# of L3 L4 Family/
CPU Logical Cache Cache Model Processor
Module CPUs Speed Size Size (hex.) Rev State
------ ------- -------- ------ ------ ------- --- ------------
0 2 1.4 GHz 6 MB None 20/00 C0 Active

CPU threads are turned off.

MEMORY INFORMATION

---- DIMM A ----- ---- DIMM B -----


DIMM Current DIMM Current
--- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
0 512MB Active 512MB Active
1 512MB Active 512MB Active
2 ---- ----
3 ---- ----

Active Memory : 2048 MB


Installed Memory : 2048 MB

I/O INFORMATION

BOOTABLE DEVICES

Order Media Type Path


----- ---------- ---------------------------------------
1 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr500000E0119F9C1
2,Lun0)/HD(Part1,Sig4258E658-7952-11DB-8002-D6217B60E588)
2 HARDDRIVE Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)/Sas(Addr500000E0119F9C1
2,Lun0)/HD(Part3,Sig4258E6B2-7952-11DB-8004-D6217B60E588)

Seg Bus Dev Fnc Vendor Device Slot


# # # # ID ID # Path
--- --- --- --- ------ ------ --- -----------
00 00 01 00 0x103C 0x1303 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|0)
00 00 01 01 0x103C 0x1302 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|1)
00 00 01 02 0x103C 0x1048 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|2)
00 00 02 00 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|0)
00 00 02 01 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|1)
00 00 02 02 0x1033 0x00E0 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(2|2)
00 00 03 00 0x1002 0x515E XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,0)/Pci(3|0)
00 01 01 00 0x1000 0x0054 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(1|0)
00 01 02 00 0x14E4 0x1648 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|0)
00 01 02 01 0x14E4 0x1648 XX Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|1)

Fast initialization: Enabled


System Wake-On-LAN: Enabled

BOOT INFORMATION

Monarch CPU:

Current Preferred
Monarch Monarch

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CPU CPU
Module/ Module/
Logical Logical Warnings
------- --------- --------
0/0 0/0

AutoBoot: OFF - Timeout is disabled

Boottest:

BOOTTEST Settings Default Variable

OS is not speedy boot aware.

Selftest Setting
--------- --------------
early_cpu Run this test
late_cpu Run this test
platform Run this test
chipset Run this test
io_hw Run this test
mem_init Run this test
mem_test Run this test

LAN Address Information:

LAN Address Path


----------------- ----------------------------------------
*Mac(001635C6214E) Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|0)/Mac(001635C6214E)
Mac(001635C6214D) Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,200)/Pci(2|1)/Mac(001635C6214D)

FIRMWARE INFORMATION

*System Firmware A Revision: 62.01 [4623]


PAL_A: 7.31/7.46
PAL_B: 7.46
EFI Spec: 1.10
EFI Intel Drop: 14.62
EFI Build: 5.56
SAL Spec: 3.20
SAL_A: 2.00
SAL_B: 62.01
POSSE: 0.20
ACPI: 7.00
SMBIOS: 2.3.2a
System Firmware B Revision: 62.05 [4628]
BMC Revision: 75.07
IPMI: 1.00
Management Processor Revision: F.01.40
Updatable EFI Drivers:
Floating-Point Software Assistance Handler: 00000118
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Driver: 0007000A
SCSI Bus Driver: 00000021
SCSI Tape Driver: 00000020
Usb Ohci Driver: 00000034
USB Bus Driver: 00000014
USB Bot Mass Storage Driver: 00000014
Generic USB Mass Storage Driver: 00000015

* Indicates active system firmware image

WARNING AND STOP BOOT INFORMATION

Warning[55]: Invalid or inaccessible system ID(s)

CHIP REVISION INFORMATION

Chip Logical Device Chip


Type ID ID Revision
------------------- ------- ------ --------
Memory Controller 0 4032 0020
Root Bridge 0 4030 0020

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Host Bridge 0000 122e 0032
Host Bridge 0002 122e 0032
Host Bridge 0003 12ee 0011
Host Bridge 0006 12ee 0011
Host Bridge 0007 12ee 0011
Other Bridge 0 0 0030
Other Bridge 0 0 000d
Baseboard MC 0 0 7507

SYSTEM SECURITY CONFIGURATION


Trusted Boot: No Supported
TPM: Not Present

Shell>

Example 16 info cpu command


This example has processor hyperthreading turned on:
Shell> info cpu

PROCESSOR MODULE INFORMATION

# of L3 L4 Family/
CPU Logical Cache Cache Model Processor
Module CPUs Speed Size Size (hex.) Rev State
------ ------- -------- ------ ------ ------- --- ------------
0 4 1.4 GHz 6 MB None 20/00 B0 Active
1 4 1.4 GHz 6 MB None 20/00 B0 Active

CPU threads are turned on.

This example has processor hyperthreading turned off:


Shell> info cpu

PROCESSOR MODULE INFORMATION

# of L3 L4 Family/
CPU Logical Cache Cache Model Processor
Module CPUs Speed Size Size (hex.) Rev State
------ ------- -------- ------ ------ ------- --- ------------
0 2 1.4 GHz 6 MB None 20/00 B0 Active
1 2 1.4 GHz 6 MB None 20/00 B0 Active

CPU threads are turned off.

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Example 17 info mem command
Shell> info mem

MEMORY INFORMATION

---- DIMM A ----- ---- DIMM B -----


DIMM Current DIMM Current
--- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
0 256MB Active 256MB Active
1 256MB Active 256MB Active
2 ---- ----
3 ---- ----
4 ---- ----
5 ---- ----

Active Memory : 1024 MB


Installed Memory : 1024 MB

Example 18 info io command


Shell> info io

I/O INFORMATION

BOOTABLE DEVICES

Order Media Type Path


----- ---------- ---------------------------------------
1 CDROM Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Primary,Master)/CDROM(Entry0)

Seg Bus Dev Fnc Vendor Device Slot


# # # # ID ID # Path
--- --- --- --- ------ ------ --- -----------
00 00 01 00 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|0)
00 00 01 01 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|1)
00 00 01 02 0x1033 0x00E0 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|2)
00 00 02 00 0x1095 0x0649 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)
00 20 01 00 0x1000 0x0030 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)
00 20 01 01 0x1000 0x0030 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|1)
00 20 02 00 0x8086 0x1079 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)
00 20 02 01 0x8086 0x1079 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|1)
00 40 01 00 0x1000 0x0021 03 Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|0)
00 60 01 00 0x1077 0x2312 02 Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|0)
00 60 01 01 0x1077 0x2312 02 Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|1)
00 80 01 00 0x1000 0x000F 01 Acpi(HWP0002,400)/Pci(1|0)
00 80 01 01 0x1000 0x000F 01 Acpi(HWP0002,400)/Pci(1|1)
00 C0 01 00 0x1000 0x0021 04 Acpi(HWP0002,600)/Pci(1|0)
00 E0 01 00 0x103C 0x1290 XX Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(1|0)
00 E0 01 01 0x103C 0x1048 XX Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(1|1)
00 E0 02 00 0x1002 0x5159 XX Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(2|0)
System Wake-On-LAN: Enabled

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Example 19 info boot command
Shell> info boot

BOOT INFORMATION

Monarch CPU:

Current Preferred
Monarch Monarch
CPU CPU
Module/ Module/
Logical Logical Warnings
------- --------- --------
0/0 0/0

AutoBoot: ON - Timeout is : 10 sec

Boottest:

BOOTTEST Settings Default Variable

OS is not speedy boot aware.

Selftest Setting
--------- --------------
early_cpu Run this test
late_cpu Run this test
platform Run this test
chipset Run this test
io_hw Run this test
mem_init Run this test
mem_test Run this test

LAN Address Information:

LAN Address Path


----------------- ----------------------------------------
*Mac(000E7F7E07FA) Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)/Mac(000E7F7E07FA))
Mac(000E7F7E07FB) Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|1)/Mac(000E7F7E07FB))

lanaddress
Displays the core I/O MAC address.

Syntax:
lanaddress

Parameters
none

Example 20 lanaddress command


LAN Address Information:
LAN Address Path
----------------- ----------------------------------------
Mac(00306E4C4F1A) Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(3|0)/Mac(00306E4C4F1A))
*Mac(00306E4C0FF2) Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)/Mac(00306E4C0FF2))

monarch
Displays or modifies the ID of the bootstrap processor. The preferred monarch number is stored in
NVM.

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Syntax
monarch <cpu>

Parameters
<cpu> specifies a cpu

Operation
If specified with no parameters, monarch displays the Monarch processor for the server. Specifying
a processor number alters the preferred Monarch processor. None of these changes takes affect
until after a reboot.

Example 21 monarch command


Shell> monarch
Current Preferred
Monarch Monarch Possible Warnings
------- --------- -----------------
0 0
0 0

To view monarch: fs0 :\ monarch

| Processor
-----------------+-----------
current status | 0
next boot status | 0

To set the monarch processor to 1: fs0 :\ monarch 1

| Processor
-----------------+-----------
current status | 0
next boot status | 1

pdt
Displays or clears the contents of the Page Deallocation Table (PDT).

Syntax
pdt (clear)

Parameters
<clear> clears the pdt

Operation
With no options specified, the command displays the PDT information for the server. The PDT is
cleared and a reboot is required for memory reallocation and safe booting.

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Example 22 pdt command
Shell> pdt
PDT Information for PD

Last Clear time for PD: PDT has not been cleared
Number of total entries in PD PDT: 100
Number of used entries in PD PDT: 0
Number of free entries in PD PDT: 50
Number of permanent correctable (SBE) entries in PD PDT: 0
Number of permanent uncorrectable (MBE) entries in PD PDT: 0
Address of first uncorrectable error in PD: 0x0000000000000000

Example 23 pdt clear command


Shell> pdt clear
Are you sure you want to clear the PDT? [y/N] y
Shell>

Shell> pdt
PDT Information

Last Clear time: 10/21/01 5:00p


Number of total entries in PDT: 50
Number of used entries in PDT: 0
Number of free entries in PDT: 50
Number of single-bit entries in PDT: 0
Number of multi-bit entries in PDT: 0
Address of first multi-bit error: 0x0000000000000000

sysmode
Displays or modifies the system mode.

Syntax
sysmode <normal | admin| service>

Parameters
<normal> sets system mode to normal

<admin> sets system mode to admin

<service> sets system mode to service

Operation
If specified alone, sysmode displays the system mode. If a mode is specified as a parameter, the
system mode changes immediately. The system mode is retained on successive boots.

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Example 24 sysmode command
Shell> sysmode
System Mode: NORMAL

Shell> sysmode admin


You are now in admin mode.

Shell> sysmode service


You are now in service mode.

Shell> sysmode normal


You are now in normal mode

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility


The Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility is a ROM-based utility for manually
configuring an array on a Smart Array controller.
NOTE: Due to the type of server you purchased, your output might not exactly match the output
shown in this section.
To use ORCA:
1. Power on the server. POST runs, and any array controllers that are in the server are initialized
one at a time. During each controller initialization process, POST halts for several seconds
while an ORCA prompt message appears.
2. At the ORCA prompt:
• If you are connected using a headless console, press the Esc+8 combination.
• Otherwise, press F8. The ORCA Main Menu appears, allowing you to create, view, or
delete a logical drive.

Figure 91 ORCA Main Menu

Creating a Logical Drive Using ORCA


To create a logical drive using ORCA:
1. Select Create Logical Drive. The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical
drives and the valid RAID options for the system.

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2. Use the Arrow keys, Spacebar, and Tab to navigate around the screen and set up the logical
drive, including an online spare drive if one is required.
NOTE: You cannot use ORCA to configure one spare drive to be shared among several
arrays.

3. Press Enter to accept the settings.


4. Press F8 to confirm the settings and save the new configuration. After several seconds, the
Configuration Saved screen appears.
5. Press Enter to continue. You can now create another logical drive by repeating the previous
steps.
NOTE: Newly created logical drives are invisible to the operating system. To make the new
logical drives available for data storage, format them using the instructions given in the
operating system documentation.

CFGGEN Utility
The cfggen utility is a command line utility that runs in the Linux, EFI, and Windows Pre-Installation
(WinPE) environments. It is a minimally interactive program that you run from a command line
prompt, or a shell script.
The results from invoking this utility are communicated through the program status value that is
returned when the program exits.
Use the cfggen utility to create IM storage configurations on SAS controllers. Some cfggen
commands work only with SAS adapters in the EFI environment.

Starting CFGGEN
The cfggen utility is located on the HP IPF Offline Diagnostic and Utilities CD. To use cfggen:
1. Insert the CD into the drive.
2. Boot the server to the EFI Shell prompt.
3. From the EFI Shell prompt, change to the CD drive:
shell> fs0: Enter
fs0:>
4. Change to the directory that contains cfggen.efi.
fs0:> cd EFI\HP\TOOLS\NETWORK Enter
fs0: EFI\HP\TOOLS\NETWORK>
5. From this directory, use cfggen.

CFGGEN Operation
The cfggen command is not case sensitive. You can enter cfggen commands and parameters
in uppercase, lowercase, or a mixture of the two. Use the following conventions in command
descriptions:
The cfggen command uses a command line interface.
Syntax: cfggen <controller #> <command> <parameters>
Use the following conventions in command descriptions:
• Text in italics must be entered exactly as shown on the command line.
• Text surrounded by < > must be replaced with a required parameter.
• Text surrounded by [ ] can be replaced by an optional parameter.
• Parameters surrounded by { } must be entered one or more times, as appropriate for the
issued command.
• Command line definition characters (< >, [ ], and { }) cannot be entered on the command
line.

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The program name, controller number, command, and parameters fields must be separated by
the ASCII space character. The format of the parameters is command-specific.
The program return value is returned to the user when the program exits. A value of 0 is returned
if the command is successful. Otherwise, a value of 1 is returned.

Rules for creating IM volumes and hot spare disks


When creating IM volumes and hot spare disks, the following rules apply:
• All disks that are part of an IM volume or a hot spare for an IM volume must be on the same
SAS controller.
• IM volumes are supported.
• Only two IM volumes (plus a global hot spare) per controller can be created.
• An IM array must have two disks.
• A hot spare disk cannot be created without at least one IM volume already created.
• The utility does not allow adding a hot spare disk type different from disk types in the volume.
• With the AUTO command all drives used are the same type as the first available disk found,
and the size is limited to the size of the smallest disk.

CFGGEN Utility Commands


This section lists the commands available for the cfggen utility.

CREATE Command
The CREATE command creates IM volumes on the SAS controller. Firmware and hardware
limitations for this family of cards limit the number of configurations that are possible.

Syntax
cfggen <controller #> create <volume type> <size> [qsync] [noprompt]

Parameters
<volume type> Volume type for the volume to be created. Valid value is IM.
<size> Size of the IM volume in megabytes, or “MAX” for the maximum size
available.
[qsync] Quick synchronization of the volume created.
[noprompt] Eliminates warnings and prompts.

Operation
After a disk is added to an IM volume, its storage capacity might or might not be used depending
on drive capacity and volume capacity. For example, if you add a 36 GB disk to a volume that
only uses 9 GB of capacity on each disk, the remaining 27 GB of capacity on the disk is unusable.
The disk identified by the first SCSI ID on the command line is assigned as the primary disk when
creating an IM volume. If the SAS controller is allowed to resynchronize the disks, the data on the
primary disk is available by accessing the newly created volume.

AUTO Command
The AUTO command automatically creates an IM volume on the SAS controllers. The volume is
created with the maximum number of disks available for use in the specified volume type. The
main difference between the AUTO command and the CREATE command is that with AUTO
command, you do not specify SCSI ID values for disks to use in the volume. The cfggen utility
uses the first disks it finds that are usable in the IM volume. Firmware and hardware limitations for
the family of controllers limit the number of configurations that are possible.

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Syntax
cfggen <controller #> auto <volume type> <size> [qsync] [noprompt]

Parameters
<volume type> Volume type for the volume to be created. Valid value is IM.
<size> Size of the RAID volume in megabytes, or “MAX” for the maximum size
available.
[qsync] Quick synchronization of the volume created.
[noprompt] Eliminates warnings and prompts.

Operation
When AUTO creates an IM volume, the first disk found is assigned as the primary disk. If the
controller is allowed to resynchronize the disks, the data on the primary disk is available by
accessing the newly created volume. Reply Yes if you want to complete the creation.

HOTSPARE Command
The hotspare command creates a hot spare disk. The hot spare disk is added to hot spare pool
0.

Syntax
cfggen <controller #> hotspare [delete] <Encl:Bay>

Parameters
<controller #> A SAS controller number between 0 and 255.
[delete] Specifies that the hot spare is to be deleted (omit the delete keyword to
specify hot-spare creation).
<Encl:Bay> Enclosure number and Bay number that identify the disk drive that becomes
the hot spare.

Operation
The number of disks in an IM array plus the hot spare cannot exceed three. You can create only
one hot spare disk. Make sure the capacity of the hot spare disk is greater than or equal to the
capacity of the smallest disk in the logical drive. An easy way to verify this is to use the display
command.

Specifying SCSI Parameters


The following SCSI parameters can be configured for the SCSI board:
• SCSI ID (SCSI initiator ID)
• Maximum data transfer rate (SCSI rate)
• Bus width
• Whether the HBA is bootable (driver support)
• Avoid bus resets (secondary cluster server)

NOTE: Your output might differ from the output in the following examples depending on your
server and its configuration.

Using the SCSI Setup Utility


To use the SCSI Setup Utility to specify SCSI parameters:

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1. At the EFI Shell prompt, enter the info io command to map the parameters for all PCI cards
installed in the server:
A list of all the devices that are installed in the server and managed by EFI drivers displays.
For example:
I/O INFORMATION

BOOTABLE DEVICES

Order Media Type Path


----- ---------- ---------------------------------------
1 CDROM Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Primary,Master)/CDROM(Entry0)

Seg Bus Dev Fnc Vendor Device Slot


# # # # ID ID # Path
--- --- --- --- ------ ------ --- -----------
00 00 01 00 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|0)
00 00 01 01 0x1033 0x0035 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|1)
00 00 01 02 0x1033 0x00E0 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|2)
00 00 02 00 0x1095 0x0649 XX Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)
00 20 01 00 0x1000 0x0030 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)
00 20 01 01 0x1000 0x0030 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|1)
00 20 02 00 0x8086 0x1079 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)
00 20 02 01 0x8086 0x1079 XX Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|1)
00 40 01 00 0x1000 0x0021 03 Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|0)
00 60 01 00 0x1077 0x2312 02 Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|0)
00 60 01 01 0x1077 0x2312 02 Acpi(HWP0002,300)/Pci(1|1)
00 80 01 00 0x1000 0x000F 01 Acpi(HWP0002,400)/Pci(1|0)
00 80 01 01 0x1000 0x000F 01 Acpi(HWP0002,400)/Pci(1|1)
00 C0 01 00 0x1000 0x0021 04 Acpi(HWP0002,600)/Pci(1|0)
00 E0 01 00 0x103C 0x1290 XX Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(1|0)
00 E0 01 01 0x103C 0x1048 XX Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(1|1)
00 E0 02 00 0x1002 0x5159 XX Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(2|0)

System Wake-On-LAN: Enabled


In this example, a single SCSI interface is listed.
For each channel of the SCSI board, note certain information. For example, look at the
information for the SCSI interface. For each channel of this SCSI interface, note the following
information:
• Bus #: Identifies the bus the device is on. This is the same for both channels. In this
example, the bus number is 20.
• Dev #: The ID the device is assigned on the bus. This is the same for both channels. In
this example, the SCSI interface is device 01.
• Fnc #: Identifies the channel of the device (00 for channel A, 01 for channel B, and so
on). In this example, because the SCSI interface has two channels, one channel is 00
and the other is 01.
• Vendor ID: Shows the device vendor ID. This is the same for both channels. For all
SCSI interfaces, the ID is 0x1000.
• Device ID: Shows the device ID. This is the same for both channels. In this example,
the SCSI interface the ID is 0x0030.
• Slot #: Identifies the physical card slot in the system where the SCSI interface is installed.
This is the same for both channels. In this example, the SCSI interface is on the system
board, therefore the slot number is xx.
• Path: Identifies the device path. In this example, the SCSI interface path is
Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|0) for channel A and Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|1)
for channel B.
Using the SCSI interface information from this example, the combined information that tells
you this is a SCSI interface is as follows:
00 20 01 00 0x1000 0x0030 xx Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|0)
00 20 01 01 0x1000 0x0030 xx Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|1)

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The vendor (0x1000) and device (0x0030) are the IDs for a SCSI interface. Of the devices
with those IDs, this device has two channels (Fnc # of 00 immediately followed by Fnc # of
01). Also, this SCSI interface has a non-numeric (XX) slot # indicating that it is on the system
board.
2. From the EFI Shell prompt, enter the devtree command to obtain the controller handle for
the SCSI interface. A tree of all EFI-capable devices installed in the system displays.
For example:
Shell> devtree
Device Tree
Ctrl[04]
Ctrl[06] VenHw(SysROM)
Ctrl[0B] Acpi(HWP0002,0)
Ctrl[15] Usb Open Host Controller
Ctrl[16] Usb Open Host Controller
Ctrl[17] Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(1|2)
Ctrl[18] PCI IDE/ATAPI Controller
Ctrl[56] DV-28E-C
Ctrl[91] FAT File System [FAT32] 118 MB
Ctrl[0C] Acpi(HWP0002,100)
Ctrl[1C] LSI Logic Ultra320 SCSI Controller
Ctrl[1D] LSI Logic Ultra320 SCSI Controller
Ctrl[1E] Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)
Ctrl[57] Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|0)/Mac(000E7F7E07FA)
Ctrl[1F] Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|1)
Ctrl[58] Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(2|1)/Mac(000E7F7E07FB)
Ctrl[0D] Acpi(HWP0002,200)
Ctrl[20] Acpi(HWP0002,200)/Pci(1|0)
Ctrl[0E] Acpi(HWP0002,300)
Ctrl[22] HP 2 Gb Dual Port PCI/PCI-X Fibre Channel Adapter ( Port 1)
Ctrl[23] HP 2 Gb Dual Port PCI/PCI-X Fibre Channel Adapter ( Port 2)
Ctrl[0F] Acpi(HWP0002,400)
Ctrl[24] Acpi(HWP0002,400)/Pci(1|0)
Ctrl[25] Acpi(HWP0002,400)/Pci(1|1)
Ctrl[10] Acpi(HWP0002,600)
Ctrl[26] Acpi(HWP0002,600)/Pci(1|0)
Ctrl[11] Acpi(HWP0002,700)
Ctrl[27] Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(1|0)
Ctrl[28] Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(1|1)
Ctrl[43] 16550 Serial UART Driver
Ctrl[44] VT-100+ Serial Console
Ctrl[3E] Primary Console Input Device
Ctrl[3F] Primary Console Output Device
Ctrl[3D] Primary Standard Error Device
Ctrl[29] Acpi(HWP0002,700)/Pci(2|0)
Ctrl[40] Acpi(PNP0501,0)
Ctrl[41] 16550 Serial UART Driver
Ctrl[42] VT-100+ Serial Console
Ctrl[54] VenHw(D65A6B8C-71E5-4DF0-A909-F0D2992B5AA9)
This information describes the SCSI interface because the path on the first line,
Acpi(HWP0002,100), is the path from the information displayed by the info io command.
The next two lines describe the SCSI interface two channels, one line for each channel. The
lines contain the SCSI interface description [LSI Logic Ultra160 SCSI Controller].
The value shown for Ctrl—17 and 18 at the beginning of each line is the controller handle
for each channel. You need this value for the next step.
NOTE: The controller handle values change on every boot.

3. From the EFI Shell prompt, enter the Shell> drvcfg command to obtain the EFI driver
handle for the SCSI interface. A list of all EFI-capable configurable components in the system
is displayed.
For example:
Shell> drvcfg
Configurable Components
Drv[3D] Ctrl[15] Lang[eng]
Drv[3F] Ctrl[19] Lang[eng]

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Drv[45] Ctrl[1C] Lang[eng]
Drv[45] Ctrl[1D] Lang[eng]
This listing shows which driver controls which device (controller). This information describes
a SCSI interface because the values shown for Ctrl—17 and 18 are the controller handles
for the SCSI interface two channels (from the information displayed by the devtree command).
NOTE: The EFI driver handle values change on every boot.

TIP: From the drvcfg command, record these two pieces of information for each channel
of each SCSI interface for parameters to be changed:
• Drv(the EFI driver handle)
• Ctrl(the controller handle)

4. Using the driver handle [Drv] and the controller handle [Ctrl] from the drvcfg command,
start the EFI SCSI Setup Utility for one channel of this SCSI interface.
At the EFI Shell prompt, enter:
Shell> drvcfg -s drvr_handle cntrl_handle
where
• drvr_handle The handle of the driver that controls the channel with the SCSI ID you
want to display or change
• cntrl_handle The handle of the controller for the channel with the SCSI ID you want
to display or change
For channel A of this SCSI interface, enter:
Shell> drvcfg -s 45 18
The EFI SCSI Setup Utility starts and its main menu appears, showing a list of all the EFI capable
SCSI interfaces in the system.
5. Move the cursor to highlight the channel of the SCSI interface.
6. Press Enter to determine which channel of the interface to highlight, match the PCI Bus,
PCI Dev, and PCI Func values on this screen to the Bus #, Dev #, and Fnc # values
from the info io command.

CAUTION: Do not select the <Global Properties> option on the main menu.

TIP: To move the cursor in the EFI SCSI Setup Utility, use the following keys:
• Arrow keys: ↑ ↓ ← →
• Alternate keys:
H = left
J = down
K = up
L = right
I = home
O = end

The Adapter Properties screen for this channel of the SCSI interface appears.

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7. Be sure the utility is running for the channel of the SCSI interface by comparing the values
shown for PCI Bus, PCI Device, and PCI Function to the Bus #, Dev #, and Fnc #
values from the info io command.

CAUTION: Do not change the value for any of these fields on the Adapter Properties screen:
• Auto Termination
• SCSI Parity
• SCSI Bus Scan Order
• Spinup Delay (Secs)
Changing any of these fields can cause unpredictable results.
CAUTION: Do not change the value for any of these fields on the Device Properties screen:
• Scan Id
• Scan LUNs > 0
• Disconnect
• SCSI Timeout
• Queue Tags
• Format
• Verify
Changing any of these fields can cause unpredictable results.

8. Display the SCSI parameters listed below for the channel of the SCSI interface and change
the parameters if necessary, or restore its SCSI parameters to their default values.
• SCSI ID
• Maximum data transfer rate
• Bus width
• Whether the SCSI interface is bootable (driver support)
• Avoid bus resets (secondary cluster server)
• Restore Defaults
9. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the appropriate SCSI parameter.
10. Use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to scroll through the values until the value you want appears.
11. Press Esc to exit the Adapter Properties screen.
12. Move the cursor to the action (cancel, save, or discard) you want to take, and press
Enter. Select one of the following options:
• Cancel the exit to stay on the Adapter Properties screen for the channel of the SCSI
interface.
• Save the changes you made, then exit the screen.
• Discard the changes you made, then exit the screen.
If you select cancel, you remain in the Adapter Properties screen for the channel of the SCSI
interface. You can still change the channel’s parameters.
If you select save or discard, you go to the EFI SCSI Setup Utility main menu.

CAUTION: Do not select the <Global Properties> option on the main menu.

13. Press Esc to exit the main menu and the EFI SCSI Setup Utility.
14. Select the option for exiting the utility.
15. When you are prompted, press Enter to stop the SCSI interface; you are now at the EFI Shell
prompt.

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16. At the EFI Shell prompt, enter the reset command. The system starts to reboot. This is required
to cause the new SCSI setting.

Using the Boot Option Maintenance Menu


This menu allows you to select console output and input devices as well as various boot options.
It contains the following items:
• Boot From File
• Add Boot Entry
• Edit Boot Entry
• Remove Boot Entry
• Edit OS Boot Order
• AutoBoot Configuration
• BootNext Configuration
• Driver Configuration
• Console Configuration
• System Reset

NOTE: Your server might have different options available based on the server configuration and
installed hardware components.
These items are described in the following sections. The following selections are available on all
menus:
• Help: Displays the help available for the command.
• Exit: Returns to the main Boot Options Maintenance menu.
• Enter: Selects an item after using the arrow keys to highlight the item.
• Save Settings to NVRAM: Saves your changes.

Paths
All devices in servers are represented by paths in the EFI Shell. To identify the correct slot or disk
drive, use the following tables.
NOTE: The device path might be different depending on which I/O riser is installed in your
server.
Table 73 PCI Slots and Device Path
Slots Device Path

1 PCI Acpi(HWP0002,400)/pci(1|0)

2 PCI Acpi(HWP0002,300)/pci(1|0)

3 PCI Acpi(HWP0002,200)/pci(1|0)

4 PCI Acpi(HWP0002,600)/pci(1|0)

Table 74 Disk Drives and Device Path


Disk Drive Device Path

SCSI Disk (HDD1) Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|1)/Scsi(Pun2,Lun0)

SCSI Disk (HDD2) Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)/Scsi(Pun1,Lun0)

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Table 74 Disk Drives and Device Path (continued)
Disk Drive Device Path

SCSI Disk (HDD3) Acpi(HWP0002,100)/Pci(1|0)/Scsi(Pun0,Lun0)

Removable Media Boot Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/ATA

Boot From File


Use this option to manually run a specific application or driver.
NOTE: This option boots the selected application or driver one time only. When you exit the
application, you return to this menu.
This option displays the file systems that are on your server or workstation and lets you browse
these file systems for applications or drivers that are executable. Executable files end with the .efi
extension. You can also select remote boot (LAN) options that have been configured on your
network.
For example:
Boot From a File. Select a Volume
NO VOLUME LABEL [Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Primary,Master)/CDROM
CD_FORMAT [Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Secondary,Master)/CDROM
Removable Media Boot [Acpi(HWP0002,500)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Secondary,Master)
Load File [EFI Shell [Built-in]]
Load File [Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(3|0)/Mac(00306E4C4F1A)]
Exit
Where:
• NO VOLUME LABEL: A hard drive. When you format a hard drive, the EFI tools provide an
option to LABEL the disk. In this example, the volume is not labelled.
• CD_FORMAT: The label created for the disk currently inside the DVD drive.
• Removable Media Boot: Allows you to boot from a removable media drive (CD/DVD
drive). This option does not support booting from a specific file on a specific CD.
• Load Files: The EFI Shell and the LAN.

Add a Boot Option


Use this option to add items to the EFI boot menu.
This option displays the file systems that are on your system and lets you browse these file systems
for applications or drivers that are executable. Executable files end with the .efi extension. You
can also select remote boot (LAN) options that have been configured on your network. The option
you have selected is added to the EFI boot menu.
If you add a new drive to your system, you must manually add its boot options list if you want to
make it a bootable device.
When adding a boot option that already exists in the Boot Manager list of boot options, you can
choose whether to create a new option or modify the existing one. If you:
• To modify an existing option, change the boot option name or add boot option arguments to
the existing option.
NOTE: If you create a new boot option for an already existing option, multiple instances of the
same boot option exist.
For example:
Add a Boot Option. Select a Volume
NO VOLUME LABEL [Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Primary,Master)/CDROM
Removable Media Boot [Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(2|0)/Ata(Secondary,Master)
Load File [EFI Shell [Built-in]]

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Load File [Acpi(HWP0002,0)/Pci(3|0)/Mac(00306E4C4F1A)]
Exit
Where:
• NO VOLUME LABEL: A hard drive. You can search through the disk for bootable applications
to add to the Boot Manager list of Boot options.
• Removable Media Boot: Treats the removable media as a bootable device.
• Load File EFI Shell: Adds a new instance to the EFI Shell. Load File with the MAC
address adds a network boot option.
• Load File with the MAC address: Adds a network boot option.

Edit Boot Entry


Use this option to edit the boot options on the EFI boot menu.
NOTE: This does not delete any files, applications or drivers from your server.
This option displays a list of boot options that are configured on your server. The names match the
options on the main Boot Manager menu.
If you remove a drive from your server, you must manually delete it from the boot options list.
• To delete an item from the list, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and press Enter.
• To remove all of the entries from the EFI boot menu, select Delete All Boot Options. This setting
can be used as a security device on servers that are accessed remotely.

Delete Boot Option(s)


Use this option to remove boot options from the EFI boot menu.
NOTE: This does not delete any files, applications, or drivers from your system.
This option displays a list of boot options that are configured on the system. The names match the
options on the main Boot Manager menu.
If you remove a drive from the system, you must manually delete it from the boot options list.
• To delete an item from the list, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and press Enter.
• To remove all of the entries from the EFI Boot menu, select Delete All Boot Options. This setting
can be used as a security device on systems that are accessed remotely.

Change Boot Order


Use this option to remove boot options entry. The order in which options are listed in the EFI boot
menu also reflects the order in which the server attempts to boot. 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.
For example, if you normally boot using a configuration on your LAN but would like to boot from
a local hard drive if the LAN is unavailable, move the LAN boot option to the top of the list, followed
by the hard drive boot option.
The menu lists boot options that currently exist in the main Boot Manager menu. You can change
the priority of the items by moving them up or down in the list:
• Press U to move an option up.
• Press D to move an option down.
• Select Save Settings to NVRAM to modify the order in the Boot Manager menu, which modifies
the order that the Boot Manager attempts to boot the options.
• The items at the bottom of the screen are descriptions of the selected option.
Change boot order. Select an Operation
EFI Shell [Built-in]
Current OS

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Save Settings to NVRAM
Help
Exit

VenHw(D65A6B8C-71E5-4DF0-A909-F0D2992B5AA9)
Boot0000
For example:

Manage BootNext Setting


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 system boot settings.
This option displays the file systems that are on your system and lets you browse these file systems
for applications or drivers that are executable. Executable files end with the.efi extension. You
can also select remote boot (LAN) options that have been configured on your network.
To restore the default BootNext setting, select Reset BootNext Setting.
For example:
Manage BootNext setting. Select an Operation
EFI Shell [Built-in]
Current OS
Reset BootNext Setting
Save Settings to NVRAM
Help
Exit

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Set AutoBoot TimeOut


Use this option to set the amount of time the system pauses before attempting to launch the first
item in the Boot Options list.
For example:
Set Auto Boot Timeout. Select an Option
Set Timeout Value
Delete/Disable Timeout
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Exit
Interrupting the timeout during the countdown stops the Boot Manager from loading any boot
options automatically. If there is no countdown set, you must select boot options manually.
• To set the auto boot timeout value, in seconds, select Set Timeout Value and enter the desired
value.
• To disable the timeout function, select Delete/Disable Timeout.

NOTE: When this option is selected, the server does not automatically boot. The server stops at
the EFI boot menu and waits for user input.

Select Console Configuration


Use this option to define the devices that are used to provide input and output to the system console.
This list includes the VGA monitor and a serial port for directing input and output to a terminal
emulation package.

Using the Boot Option Maintenance Menu 243


NOTE: If you install a modem in your server, make sure you disable the modem serial port in
both the Active Console Input and Active Console Output device lists.
NOTE: Some operating systems support multiple consoles, such as a simultaneous serial and
VGA output. See your OS documentation to determine how many consoles are supported with
your server. Multiple consoles are not supported for HP-UX or Windows (use the Smart Setup CD
to switch between COM A and the iLO 2 MP on Windows systems).

Figure 92 Console Configuration

This menu is identical to Console Error Devices. HP Integrity servers do not support different
configurations for Input, Output, and Error console. For correct operation, you must do the following:
• When changes are made to Input, Output, or Error console menus, you must make the identical
change in all menus.
• When changing serial devices, you must also make changes to Input, Output, and Error menus.
To define the devices that are used to provide input and output to the system console:
1. Select the console (P Serial or S VGA).
Each option is identified with an EFI device path. Not all options are available, depending
on the configuration of the server and the options purchased.
NOTE: Device paths might differ slightly on different servers.

2. Select the console configuration option.


On both serial device examples, UART 9600 indicates the current baud rate of the serial device
(can be changed with the EFI Shell baud command), VenMsg Vt100+ is the current emulation type
(several different terminal emulation protocols are supported.
Only one terminal emulation type can be selected for each serial console, but multiple serial
consoles can be selected at a time.

Select Active Standard Error Devices


Use this option to define the devices that display error messages from the system console.
This menu is identical to the Console Output Devices menu. The server does not support different
configurations for Output and Error console. When you make changes to either Output or Error
console menus, you must make the identical change in the other menu. When you change serial
devices, you must make changes to Output, Input, and Error menus for proper operation

Using the System Configuration Menu


The System Configuration menu on servers with the latest version of the EFI firmware supported
includes the following options:

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NOTE: To determine the current firmware version, issue the following EFI info fw command
at the EFI Shell prompt.

• Security/Password Menu: Enables you to change the administrator and user passwords.
• Advanced System Information Menu: Displays information about system and component
configuration.
• Set System Date: Enables you to modify the system date.
• Set System Time: Enables you to modify the system time.
• Reset Configuration to Default: Enables you restore system settings to their original configuration.
• Help: Displays additional information about the available options.
• Exit: Returns to the EFI startup menu.

Security/Password Menu
You can set administrator and user passwords to provide different levels of access to the system
firmware.

Resetting Passwords
If you forget your passwords, reset them by running using the iLO 2 MP <Ctrl+N>rscommand.
This command resets the iLO 2 MP and resets the password.
NOTE: You can only run this command when directly connected to the server.

Advanced System Information


The Advanced System Information menu displays information about server and component
configuration.

Set System Time


Set System Time lets you modify the server time.

Set System Date


Set System Date lets you modify the server date.

Set User Interface


Set User Interface lets the user change the legacy boot manager user interface.

Set System Wake-On LAN


Set System Wake-On LAN lets the user enable/disable the server Wake-On_LAN settings.

Set System Defaults


Set System Defaults lets you select server default settings.

Integrated Lights Out 2 Management Processor


The Integrated Lights Out Management Processor (iLO MP) for entry-level Integrity servers is an
autonomous management subsystem embedded directly on the server. It is the foundation of the
server High Availability (HA), embedded server, and fault management. It also provides system
administrators secure remote management capabilities regardless of server status or location. The
iLO 2 MP is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the server main
power switch is in the off position.
HP has used several different names over the years to describe the management functionality
embedded in their servers, including “the management processor.” In addition, HP uses the term
“management processor” to refer to any embedded microprocessor that manages a system.

Integrated Lights Out 2 Management Processor 245


Management processor is a descriptive term (such as “server”), and iLO, is a brand name, or label
(such as “Integrity”).
Remote access is the key to maximizing efficiency of administration and troubleshooting for
enterprise servers. Integrity servers have been designed so all administrative functions that can be
performed locally on the machine, can also be performed remotely. iLO enables remote access to
the operating system console, control over the server power and hardware reset functionality, and
works with the server to enable remote network booting through a variety of methods.
iLO 2 refers to an Integrated Lights Out 2 Management Processor (iLO 2 MP) with the latest
advanced digital video redirection technology. This new feature gives you a higher performance
graphics console redirection experience than with the previous iLO.
For information on the iLO 2 MP, see the HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide.

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Index
checklist, server installation, 40
A CM command, 77, 78
AC power cold-swappable
Data Center server, 63 components, listed, 140
Office Friendly server, 63 defined, 140
ac power command mode see CM
input, 63 commands
ac power inputs devtree
A0, 63 EFI-capable devices and controller handles,
A1, 63 displaying, 237
B0, 63 drvcfg
B1, 63 EFI configurable components, displaying, 237
ACPI EFI driver handle, determining, 238
defined, 25 EFI SCSI setup utility, starting, 238
activity LED, 133 info
adapter adapter path, 236
path, 236 adapter slot number, 236
slot number, 236 component classification, 140
add-on memory, 22 components
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface see ACPI cold-swappable, defined, 140
autoboot, 87 hot-pluggable, defined, 140
configurable components, EFI capable, displaying, 237
B configuring boot options, 85–87
backup see server backup console problems occur, 84
block diagrams console session
I/O subsystem, 20 determining connection method, 68
system, 18 using VGA, 76
boot controller handle, 237
EFI boot manager, 212 controls
boot configuration menu, 240 front panel, functions, 27
Boot Manager menu see EFI Boot Manager menu cooling, 23
boot option see also fans
delete, 242 cooling zones, 145, 146
boot options list cover, top
adding HP-UX, 88 remove, 46, 142
adding Linux, 100 removing and replacing, 46, 142–143
adding Windows, 96 replace, 61, 142, 209
boot options list update, 85 thermal considerations, 142
booting CPU see processor
HP-UX, 87 CRU list see customer replaceable units list
LVM maintenance mode, 91 customer replaceable units list, 201
single-user mode, 90
Linux, 100 D
OpenVMS, 92 Data Center server
Red Hat Linux, 101 introduction, 18
SuSE Linux, 102 data paths
from EFI Shell, 102 ACPI, 240
Windows, 96 devtreecommand
EFI-capable devices and controller handles, displaying,
C 237
cfggen utility, 233 DHCP
AUTO command, 234 and DNS, 69
CREATE command, 234 defined, 69
HOTSPARE command, 235 DHCP-enabled security risk, 74
parameters, 233 dimensions
starting, 233 server, 36

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DIMM see memory F
disk drive fan cooling zones, 145, 146
activity LED, 29 fan/display board
activity LED, location, 30 functionality, 167
activity LED, states, 30 removing, 167
LEDs, 29–30 replacing, 168
load order, 153 fans
status LED, 29 introduction, 23
status LED, location, 30 introduction, office friendly, 24
status LED, states, 30 N+1 defined, 23
DNS removing, 147
defined, 69 replacing, 149
Domain Name Server see DNS firmware
drvcfgcommand defined, 25
EFI configurable components, displaying, 237 introduction, 25
EFI driver handle, determining, 238 operating system requirements, 26
EFI SCSI setup utility, starting, 238 front control panel
dual-core processing LEDs, 27–28
defined, 50, 171 front display panel see System Insight Display
dual-core processor see processor introduction, 28
DVD drive front panel
introduction, 28 controls, 27
removing, 154 functional overview, 26
replacing, 154 FRU list see customer replaceable units list
DVD problems occur, 83
DVD+RW drive see DVD drive H
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol see DHCP handle
controller, 237
E hard disk drive see disk drive
EFI hard disk drive modules, 133
capable devices hard drive
and controller handles, displaying, 237 removing, 152
commands, 213–214 replacing, 44, 153
configurable components, displaying, 237 hard drive filler
defined, 25 removing, 151
driver handle, determining, 238 replacing, 152
info all command, 181, 197 hard drive problems occur, 83
EFI boot manager, 212 Hard Drive, Hot-Plug, 43
EFI Boot Manager menu Replace, 44
entry-class servers, 85 HDD see disk drive
EFI commands hot-plug disk drive see disk drive
info io, 209 hot-plug hard drive see hard drive
info warning, 209 hot-plug hard drive filler see hard drive filler
see also viewing warnings hot-pluggable
EFI SCSI setup utility components, listed, 140
starting, 238 defined, 140
EFI/POSSE, 215–231 Hot-swap disk drive module, 133
EFI/POSSE commands, 215 hot-swap fan see fans
electrical specifications, 36 hot-swap power supply see power supply
emulation device hot-swappable
configuring, 72 components, listed, 140
Extensible Firmware Interface see EFI defined, 140
extensible firmware interface, see EFI
external health I
LED, 28 I/O backplane see I/O board assembly
external health LED I/O backplane upgrade
definition, 111 overview, 204
location, 27 tools required, 204
I/O board see I/O board assembly

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I/O board assembly M
removing, 156, 177, 180 management processor see iLO 2 MP see iLO 2 MP
replacing, 157, 179, 180 mass storage, 25
I/O card see PCI-X/PCIe card see also SAS
I/O cards introduction, 25
verifying, 209 mass storage subsystem see mass storage
I/O subsystem, 20 memory
see also core I/O board add-on, 22
see also I/O board assembly installation conventions, 48, 170
block diagram, 20 installing, 49, 170
introduction, 20 introduction, 21
iLO 2 MP load order, 49, 170
LAN LEDs, 32 removing, 169
LAN link speed LEDs, 32 supported DIMM sizes, 48, 170
LAN link status LEDs, 32 midplane board
logging in, 72 removing, 196
Main Menu, 73 replacing, 198
PC command, 77, 78 MP, 72, 128, 245 see iLO 2 MP see iLO 2 MP
status LEDs, 33 see also iLO 2 MP
info command controls, ports, and LEDs, 31–32
adapter path, 236 functional overview, 31
adapter slot number, 236 reset button, 32
initial observations MPS optimization see PCIe MPS optimization
interval one, 64
interval three, 64 N
interval two, 64 N+1
installing the battery clip, 183 defined, 23
integrated lights-out 2 management processor see iLO 2 N+1 capability, 63
MP Network Information Tag, 70, 75
intermittent server problems, 83
internal health O
LED, 28 Office Friendly Server
internal health LED fan remove and replace, 146
definition, 112 Office Friendly server
location, 27 introduction, 18
IP address operating system
iLO will boot or will not boot, 83
how iLO acquires, 68 operating systems supported, 85
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays see ORCA
L ORCA, 232
LEDs, 133 OS see operating system
disk drive, 29–30
DVD, activity, 30 P
external health, 28 PAL
front control panel, 27–28 defined, 25
internal health, 28 paths
MP LAN link speed, 32 ACPI, 240
MP LAN link status, 32 PC command, 77, 78
MP status, 33 PCI card see PCI-X/PCIe card
power button, 28 PCI-X card see PCI-X/PCIe ard
power supply, 33 PCI-X slots, 34
rear panel UID, 34 PCI-X/PCIe card
system health, 27 offline installation, 165, 166, 209
System Insight Display, 28 offline removal, 163, 165, 206
UID button, 27 PCIe MPS optimization, 20–21
load order enabling, 21
memory, 49, 170 support, 20
processor, 50, 172 PCIe MPS optimize
logging in to the iLO 2 MP, 72 ioconfig command, 221

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PCIe slots, 34 rear panel
PCIe/PCI-X card functional overview, 31
installation, 58 Remove and Replace
Pedestal Hard Drive, Hot-Plug, 43
Converting from Rack Mount, 62 PCI-X/PCIe Cards, 34
POSSE PCI/PCI-X Cards, 56
defined, 26 Power Supply, Hot-Swap, 45
power, 24 reset button
see also power supply MP, 32
full state, defined, 77
introduction, 24 S
off state, defined, 77 safety information, 204
PR command, 77 safety information, general, 40, 139
sources, 63 SAL
standby state, defined, 77 defined, 25
states, 63, 77 SAS
power button, 81 features and capabilities, 193
function, 27 technology overview, 193
LED, 28 SAS backplane
power problems, 82 removing, 194
power reset command see PR replacing, 195
power subsystem see power SAS I/O card
power supply removing, 188
LEDs, 33 replacing, 191
load order, 45, 150 SCSI
removing, 150 setup utility, 235
replacing, 151 specifying parameters, 235
Power Supply, Hot-Swap, 45 SCSI adapter
Replace, 45 path, 236
powering off the server, 78 security risk with DHCP enabled, 74
manually, 78 serial-attached SCSI see SAS
using the iLO 2 MP PC command, 78 server
powering on the server, 77–78 installation checklist, 40
manually, 77 server backup, 205
using the iLO 2 MP PC command, 77 service tools, 139
PR command, 77 shut down
Pre-OS System Environment see EFI/POSSE HP-UX, 92
Pre-OS System Startup Environment see POSSE Linux, 103
processor Windows, 98
configuration options, 50, 171 from command line, 99
installing, 50, 176 static IP address
introduction, 21 assigning with ARP Ping, 70
load order, 50, 172 assigning with LC command, 71
removing, 172 storage see mass storage
required service tools, 51, 172 supported operating systems, 85
restrictions, 50, 172 System Abstraction Layer see SAL
Processor Abstraction Layer see PAL system battery
recording configuration settings before removing, 181,
R 197
Rack removing, 181
Installing Into, 62 replacing on system boards with EDC < 4739, 183
rack reset system settings after replacing, 183
anti-tip features, 141 system block diagram, 18
extending the server from, 141 system board
extension clearance, 141 ports, described, 32
inserting the server into, 141, 209 system configuration menu, 244
rack-mount server system fans see fans
accessing, 141 system health
rackless see tower-mount LED, 27

250 Index
System Insight Display
introduction, 28
LEDs, 28
system LAN
link speed LEDs, 33
link status LEDs, 33
ports, 33

T
top cover see cover, top
tower-mount server
accessing, 141
troubleshooting
console problems occur, 84
DVD problems occur, 83
hard drive problems occur, 83
methodology, 81
operating system, 83

U
UID button
function, 27
LED, 27
Unpacking, Inspecting for Damage, 41
UUID
on fan/display board, 167

V
VGA console session, 76
viewing warnings, 209

W
wake-on-LAN, 34
web interface
interacting with, 74
weight
server, 36

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