H3C UniServer R6900 Operating and maintenance manual

H3C UniServer R6900 G5 Server
Processor Installation Quick Start
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Preface
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
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Audience.
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Conventions.
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Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
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Network planners.
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Field technical support and servicing engineers.
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Server administrators working with the R6700 G3 Server.
Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions
Convention
Description
Boldface
Bold
text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n> The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention
Description
Boldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the
New User
window opens; click
OK
.
> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
Folder.

Symbols
Convention
Description
WARNING! An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT:
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE:
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP:
An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention
Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Wireless terminator unit.
Wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL
VPN, IPS, or ACG module.
Examples provided in this document
Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
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Content
Overview····························································································································································1
Processor kit······················································································································································1
Preparing for installation····································································································································1
Installing the processor······································································································································3
Installing DIMMs·················································································································································9
Starting the server············································································································································10

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Overview
The information in this document might differ from your product if it contains custom configuration
options or features.
The figures in this document are for illustration only.
Processor kit
The processor kit for an H3C UniServer R6900 G5 server includes the following components:
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Processor
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Retaining bracket
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Heatsink
T15 and T30 Torx screwdrivers are required for processor installation. A T15 Torx screwdriver is
provided with the server. You need to prepare a T30 Torx screwdriver yourself.
Preparing for installation
WARNING
!
To
reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and the internal system
components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
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To avoid processor and system board damage, only H3C-authorized personnel and
professional server engineers can install a processor.
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To prevent ESD damage to electronic components, wear an ESD wrist strap before beginning
the installation procedure. Make sure the ESD wrist strap is reliably grounded.
To prepare the server for processor installation:
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power off the server.
3. Disconnect the power cords.
4. Remove the server from the rack.
5. Remove the access panel, as shown in Figure1-1.
a. (Optional.) If the access panel is locked, use a T15 Torx screwdriver to loosen the screw on
the locking lever, as shown by callout 1.
b. Press the release button to release the locking lever, and then lift up the locking lever as
shown by callout 2. The access panel slides towards the rear of the server automatically.
c. Lift the access panel away from the server, as shown by callout 3.

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Figure1-1 Removing the access panel
6. Remove the chassis air baffle. As shown in Figure1-2, press the blue latches in the notches at
two sides of the air baffle against each other, and then lift the air baffle up to remove it from the
chassis.
Figure1-2 Removing the chassis air baffle

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Installing the processor
CAUTION:
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The server can use two or four processors.
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To prevent damage to the pins on the processor socket, always install a cover over an empty
processor socket.
•Make sure all processors on a server are the same model.
To install the processor:
1. Remove the heatsink protective cover. As shown in Figure1-3, lift the cover straight up and
away from the heatsink.
CAUTION:
When you remove the protective cover from the heatsink, be careful not to touch the
thermal
grease on the heatsink.
Figure1-3 Removing the protective cover
2. Install the retaining bracket onto the heatsink.
a. As shown in Figure1-4, align the alignment triangle on the retaining bracket with the cut-off
corner of the heatsink.
b. Lower the bracket vertically down on the heatsink until the four corners of the bracket click
into the four corners of the heatsink.
For the processor to be installed correctly, make sure the ejector lever on the retaining bracket
is closed as shown in Figure1-5.

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Figure1-4 Installing the processor onto the heatsink
Figure1-5 Ejector lever status on the retaining bracket
3. Install the processor onto the retaining bracket.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to a processor, always hold the processor by the
edges. Never touch the
gold contacts on the processor bottom.
a. Tilt the processor and align the small triangle on the processor with the alignment triangle
on the retaining bracket.
b. Press one side of the processor against a retention clip on the retaining bracket.
c. Use two thumbs to push the other side of the processor and place the processor onto the
retaining bracket.

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Figure1-6 Installing the processor onto the retaining bracket
d. Open the retention clips on the retaining bracket to lock the processor in place.
Figure1-7 Locking the processor
4. Remove the processor socket cover.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to touch the pins on the processor socket when you wear ESD gloves to
remove the processor socket cover.
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The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Never touch the pins. Any damage to
them might require system board replacement.
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Keep the pins on the processor socket clean. Make sure the socket is free from dust and
any other debris.

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As shown in Figure1-8, hold the cover by the tabs at both sides, and lift the cover straight up to
remove it from the socket. Keep the cover secure for future use.
Figure1-8 Removing the processor socket cover
5. Install the heatsink onto the server.
a. Align the alignment triangle on the retaining bracket with the cut-off corner of the processor
socket and the pin holes in the heatsink with the guide pins on the processor socket. Lower
down the heatsink on the processor socket. See Figure1-9.
CAUTION:
To avoid damages to the heatsink, hold the heatsink in the correct way as shown in
Figure1-10.

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Figure1-9 Attaching the heatsink to the processor socket
Figure1-10 Holding a heatsink
b. Press down the heatsink clips at the four corners to lock the heatsink in place.

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Figure1-11 Locking the heatsink
c. Use a T30 Torx screwdriver to fasten the four captive screws on the heatsink.
CAUTION:
The
screwdriver torque is in the range of 6 to 12 in-lb. As a best practice, use a torque of 8
in-lb to avoid poor contact of the processor or damage to the pins on the processor socket.
Figure1-12 Fastening the captive screws

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Installing DIMMs
After you install a new processor, install DIMMs for it. For the DIMM installation guidelines, see the
server user guide.
To install a DIMM:
1. Open the retaining clips of the DIMM slot.
Figure1-13 Opening the retaining clips of the DIMM slot
2. Align the notch on the DIMM bottom edge with the key on the DIMM slot.
3. Insert the DIMM into the slot and make sure the retaining clips lock the DIMM in place.
The DIMM slot has a structure that prevents misalignment. If you cannot insert the DIMM into
the slot easily, the installation might be wrong. Re-orient the DIMM and then insert it into the
slot again.

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Figure1-14 Installing a DIMM
Starting the server
1. Install the chassis air baffle on the server. Align the guide pins on the air baffle with the
notches on the chassis edges, and then place the air baffle into the chassis.
Figure1-15 Installing the chassis air baffle
2. Install the access panel.
a. Place the access panel on top of the server chassis, with the guide pin in the chassis
aligned with the pin hole in the locking lever area.

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b. Close the locking lever. The access panel will automatically slide toward the server front to
secure itself into place.
c. (Optional.) Lock the locking lever. Use a T15 Torx screwdriver to turn the screw on the
lever 90 degree clockwise.
Figure1-16 Installing the access panel
3. Install the server into the rack.
4. Connect power cords for the server.
5. Power on the server.