HP C-CLASS BLADESYSTEM 409513-B21 User instructions

Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for the c-Class
BladeSystem is the simplest, most flexible connection to your SAN fabrics. The HP 4Gb VC-FC Module is a new class of
blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from SAN, simplifies SAN
fabrics by reducing cables without adding switches to the domain, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days.
The HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem is an innovative, new class of integrated
interconnects from HP.
Figure 1 HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module Front Bezel
1. UID Indicator 4. Link Status Indicator
2. Module Health Indicator 5. Port Activity Indicator
3. Port Configuration Status Indicator 6. Ports 1-4 (4Gb Fibre Channel)
What's New
Support for HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
Models
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem 409513-B21
At A Glance
Performance
(4) 4Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel uplinks connected to external SAN switches
(16) 4Gb Auto-negotiating Fibre Channel downlink ports provide maximum HBA performance
HBA Aggregation on uplinks ports using ANSI T11 standards-based N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) technology
Extremely low latency throughput provides switch-like performance.
Management
Managed with the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
Does not add to SAN switch domains or require traditional SAN management
Appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN Manager
Virtual server profiles
Ability to pre-configure server I/O connections
Ability to move, add, or change servers on the fly
Once defined, SAN Administrators don't have to be involved in server changes
Options
HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for
c-Class BladeSystem
Overview
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(4) Fibre Channel SFP's included with the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Overview
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Compatibility
HP ProLiant Servers All HP ProLiant BladeSystem c-Class Server Blades with latest ROM updates
Supports all Server NIC's including LOM and Mezzanine card options
Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:
BL460c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later
BL480c BIOS-System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later
BL465c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later
BL685c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later
Server Mezzanine Cards:
QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA QLogic Firmware loaded when driver is loaded. Use QLogic
BIOS version 1.26 (in Multiboot 1.63) or later
HP Emulex LPe 1105-HP 4Gb FC BIOS version 6.00a2 (3.00a4) or later
For the latest additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware
upgrades, see the HP website http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates .
ProLiant BL c-Class
Server Blade
Enclosures
The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosures have been designed up front with the Virtual
Connect Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and
HP Management tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.
Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:
Single and redundant Onboard Administrators - (version 2.01 or later)
Supported Configurations
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View
1. Upper Fan System 5. Interconnect Bays 7 / 8
2. Interconnect Bays 1 /2 6. On Board Administrator
3. Interconnect Bays 3 / 4 7. Lower Fan System
4. Interconnect Bays 5 / 6 8. Rear Redundant Power Complex
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Supported Products
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HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View
1. Device Bays 1 thru 8 4. Insight Display
2. Enclosure DVD Drive 5. Active Onboard Administrator
3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View
1. Local KVM interface (reserved for future) 7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
2. Interconnect Bay 1 8. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
3. Active Cool Fans 9. Power Supplies
4. Interconnect Bay 2 10. Interconnect Bay 4
5. Enclosure Up-link and Service Port 11. Interconnect Bay 3
6. Enclosure Down-link
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Supported Products
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Mezzanines
Port Mapping Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the
support for additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing
intelligent management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software.
The Onboard Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed
information on port mapping.
c7000 Half Height Server Blade c7000 Full Height Sever Blade
c3000 Half Height Server Blade c3000 Full Height Sever Blade
The following are supported configurations for the HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module. Please note that other
interconnect options can be installed in the enclosure, but they do not inherit the benefits of Virtual Connect. Switches and
Pass-Thru modules will operate per their default configurations. Any moves, adds, or changes to servers which are connected
to non-Virtual Connect modules will require reconfiguration on the LAN and/or SAN. The Virtual Connect Manager will only
manage Virtual Connect Modules.
The HP 4Gb VC-FC Module requires a Virtual Connect Ethernet Module installed in the system for management and
administration. Version 1.1 or higher firmware is required on the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module in order to configure,
manage, and administer Fibre Channel connections.
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Supported Products
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[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet*
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] VC-FC
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] VC-FC
* This configuration is only applicable for enclosures with full-height servers.
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] Empty
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Supported Products
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[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] VC-Enet
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 8] VC-Enet
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure.
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Empty
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 4] VC-FC
Stacking Configuration Stacking is only supported on Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules. The Virtual Connect Fibre
Channel modules are managed via the Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules. The Virtual Connect
firmware is dynamically mirrored between modules so all configuration data is updated
simultaneously in a stack. Fibre Channel data packets are not transmitted between modules in a
stacked configuration.
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Supported Products
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Service and Support This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a
worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is
available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available
for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be covered under the warranty or
available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care
Pack services or customized service agreements.
NOTE: Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year
on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support
is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
HP services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet
your IT and business needs.
To fully capitalize on your HP BladeSystem servers' capabilities requires a service partner who
thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an
industry leader in provision of multi vender support solutions provides a range of support services
designed to meet the varying needs of business. Whether an SMB or large global corporation HP
has a HP BadeSystem server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system
uptime.
Recommended Service - simplify ProLiant solution implementation, maintenance, and
management.
Support - 3-Year, 24x7, Same Business Day, 4-Hour response coverage
Deployment Service - Installation and Start Up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure
Enhanced Service - optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability.
Support - -1-Year HP Proactive BladeSystem Service
Deployment Service - Enhanced Network Installation and Start-up for HP BladeSystem
Switches
Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced
Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be
delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays.
For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:
http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information
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Optional Network
Cabling
Hardware
4Gb Optical
Transceivers (SFPs)
Short Wave
4Gb - 150m
A7446B
Long Wave - 10 km AE493A
Optical cables LC-LC for between 2/4Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B21
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B22
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B23
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B26
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B27
LC-SC for between a 1Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices
2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B21
5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B22
15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B23
Service and Support
Offerings
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class
server blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options
qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the
server.
Hardware Services On-site Service
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE458E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE459E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years,
Electronic
UE460E
Support Plus 24
Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and Microsoft O/S SW Tech support
offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays,
Electronic
UE473E
NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 Enclosure cover the
enclosure, power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by
these services when installed within the same rack. HP supported c-Class
enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect
modules are also covered by the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Pack
services.
NOTE: SAN/Fabric switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered
under the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric switches carry
separate Care Packs. SAN/Fabric Switch Care Pack service level support should
always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service level.
Hardware Services On-site Service
Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years,
Electronic
NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of service as the c-class
enclosure
UE477E
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE478E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UE479E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years,
Electronic
UE480E
Installation & Start-up Services
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
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Related Options
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Hp BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure Installation and Startup Service,
Electronic
UE602E
HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service, Electronic UE603E
ProLiant BL c-Class Blade Server Hardware Installation, Electronic UE493E
ProLiant BL c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Hardware Installation,
Electronic
UE494E
NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact
http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices
QuickSpecs
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-
Class BladeSystem
Related Options
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