HP 9000 EPS20 User manual

Installation Guide
K Class
HP 9000 Enterprise Servers
Part No. A2375-90006
Edition 7
June 1998
E0698

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Preface
This edition of the HP 9000/Kxx0 Installation Guide contains technical information about HP 9000
Computers. The HP 9000/Kxxo family of computers includes the following models:
HP9000/Kxx0
Servers HP9000 Workstations
K100 HP VISUALIZE K260-EG
K200
K210 HP VISUALIZE K460-XP
K220
K250
K260
K270
K360
K370
K380
K400
K410
K450
K460
K470
K570
K580

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Introduction
This Installation Guide illustrates the procedures for installing the HP 9000 K Class computers. The
contents of this guide include:
1. Overview of System Installation - a brief description of the installation procedure.
2. Overview of System Power/Data Cabling - A reference figure showing the basic power and data
connections for the core system (Computer and Console).
3. Installation Steps - A series of figures showing each step in the installation process. Brief
explanations below each figure provide additional information.

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Overview of System Installation
Overview of System Installation
1. Standard Console, Keyboard, and Optional Uninterruptible Power System (UPS):
a. Connect the console data cable to the "Console" port on the core I/O card of the computer.
b. Plug the standard console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
c. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the console.
d. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the core I/O and the appropriate
data connector on the UPS.
2. Local Area Network (LAN), Fast/Wide Differential SCSI, and Parallel Device Cabling:
a. Connect the LAN to either the "10BASE-T" or "AUI" connector on the core I/O card.
b. Connect a Fast/Wide Differential SCSI cable or terminator to the "F/W DIFF. SCSI" connector on
the core I/O card.
c. Connect a Fast/Wide Differential SCSI cable or terminator to the "F/W DIFF. SCSI" connector on
the core I/O card.
d. Connect an optional parallel device (such as a printer) to the connector labeled "PARALLEL" on
the core I/O card.
3. Internal or External Modem, and MDP:
a. Connect a line access module (LAM) to the "INTERNAL MODEM" connector on the core I/O
card. If using the internal modem, do not connect an external modem. Skip to Step C below.
b. If not using the internal modem, connect the external modem to the "EXTERNAL MODEM"
connector on the core I/O card.
c. Connect the Modem Distribution Panel (MDP) to the "MDP" connector on the core I/O card.
4. Power Connections:
a. If you are using an Uninterruptible Power System (UPS), plug the computer power cable into the
receptacle at the upper-left corner of the UPS, then plug the UPS power cable into wall power.
b. If not using the UPS, connect the computer power cable directly to wall power.
5. Stabilizer Block (Chock Block):
a. Roll the computer cabinet onto the stabilizer block in the desired location to prevent the cabinet
from being inadvertently moved around.
6. Power On:
a. Turn on the UPS
b. Turn on all peripherals
c. Turn on the computer by setting the key switch to the "ON" position.
d. Refer to the Owner’s Guide that came with your computer for operator information.

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Introduction
Overview of System Installation
Optional Graphics Console
If desired, a graphics console and mouse can be connected to the SPU instead of the standard console.
To install the graphics console, substitute the following Step 1 for the standard Step 1 in the installation
procedure listed above:
Optional Graphics Console: A4032A/A4033A/A4331A Graphics Display with Keyboard and
Mouse:
1. Connect the graphics console data cable to the "OPTIONAL I/O" port on the system core I/O card.
2. Plug the graphics console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
3. Plug the graphics console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
4. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the core I/O card.
5. Connect the mouse cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I/O card.
6. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the system and the appropriate data
connector on the UPS.
Overview of System Power/Data Cabling
CAUTION UPS Requirements
The 1.8kVA (A2997A), 3kVA (A2998A), and 5.5kVA (A3589A) Power Trust UPSs
are the only UPSs supported on PA8000-based systems: HP9000
K250/K260/K370/K380 and HP9000 K450/K460/K570/K580. The 1.3kVA and
1.6kVA Power Trust UPSs do not have a 20amp receptacle and cannot provide
sufficient current.
Rackmount Requirements
Ensure that the PDU (cabinet power strip) has a 20 amp receptacle. Upgrade kits for the
PDU strip are available if required.

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Introduction
Overview of System Installation
The figure below shows an overview of the power and data cabling for the system, console, and the
optional UPS, and is intended for reference only. Cable part numbers may not be the same for all
systems.
To proceed with actual installation of the system, start at the page titled "Standard Console, Keyboard,
and Optional UPS".

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Introduction
Standard Console, Keyboard, and Optional UPS
Standard Console, Keyboard, and Optional UPS
A. (K100/K200/K210/K220/K400/K410/K420)
1. Connect the standard console data cable to the "Console" port on the core I/O board of the system.
2. Plug the standard console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
3. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the console.
4. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the system and the appropriate data
connector on the UPS.
NOTE Do not plug the UPS into a power receptacle at this time.

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Introduction
Optional Graphics Console: A4032A/A4033A/A4331A Graphics Display with Keyboard and Mouse
Optional Graphics Console: A4032A/A4033A/A4331A
Graphics Display with Keyboard and Mouse
NOTE An A4032A or A4033A Graphics Console may be connected to the system instead of the
standard console.

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Optional Graphics Console: A4032A/A4033A/A4331A Graphics Display with Keyboard and Mouse
1. Connect the graphics console data cable to the "OPTIONAL I/O" port on the system core I/O card.
2. Plug the graphics console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
3. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the system core I/O card.
4. Connect the mouse cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I/O card.
5. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the system core I/O card and the
appropriate data connector on the UPS.

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Introduction
Standard Console, Keyboard, and Optional UPS
Standard Console, Keyboard, and Optional UPS
(K250/K260/K360/K370/K380/K450/K460/K570/K580)
1. Connect the standard console data cable to the "Console" port on the system core I/O card.
2. Plug the standard console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
3. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the system core I/O board.
4. Connect the mouse cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I/O board.
5. Connect data cable between the system I/O board, UPS connector and the UPS data connector UPS.
NOTE Do not plug the UPS into a power receptacle at this time.

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Introduction
Local Area Network (LAN), Fast/Wide Differential SCSI, and Parallel Device Cabling
Local Area Network (LAN), Fast/Wide Differential SCSI, and
Parallel Device Cabling
1. Connect the LAN to either the "10BASE-T" or "AUI" connector on the core I/O card.
2. Connect a Fast/Wide Differential SCSI cable or terminator to the "F/W DIFF. SCSI" connector on the
core I/O card.
3. Connect an optional parallel device (such as a printer) to the connector labeled "PARALLEL" on the
core I/O card.

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Introduction
Internal or External Modem, and MDP
Internal or External Modem, and MDP
1. Connect a line access module to the "INTERNAL MODEM" connector on the core I/O card.
2. If not using the internal modem, connect the external modem to the "EXTERNAL MODEM"
connector on the core I/O card.
3. Connect the Modem Distribution Panel (MDP) to the "MDP" connector on the core I/O card.

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Summary of System Connections
Summary of System Connections
The figure above is a summary of all the system connections previously described. You should use this
figure to make a quick check of all connections you have made to ensure that they are correct before
connecting power cabling.

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Introduction
Stabilizer Block (Chock Block)
Stabilizer Block (Chock Block)
The stabilizer block (or chock block) is used to prevent the system cabinet from being inadvertently
moved around. The block can be placed under either the front or rear wheels.
1. Position the stabilizer block at the desired location for the system cabinet.
2. Roll the system cabinet onto the stabilizer block until the front (or rear) wheels fall into the notch in
the stabilizer block.

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Power Connections
Power Connections
If you are using an Uninterruptible Power System (UPS):
1. Plug the convenience power cable (8120-6371) into the power receptacle closest to the upper-left
corner of the UPS.
2. Plug the UPS power cable into wall power.
If you are NOT using a UPS:
Connect the system power cable (8120-5337) directly to wall power.

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Introduction
POWER ON: First, Turn On the UPS and All Peripherals
POWER ON:
First, Turn On the UPS and All Peripherals
1. Turn on the UPS.
2. Turn on all system peripherals. Be sure all system peripherals are on with no error indications.

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Introduction
Then, Turn On the System
Then, Turn On the System
1. Turn on the system by setting the key switch to the "ON" position.
2. Refer to the Owner’s Guide for that came with your system for operator information.

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Introduction
Then, Turn On the System