HP BladeSystem c3000 Operating and safety instructions

HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
Setup and Installation Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 446987-005
February 2013
Edition: 5

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Contents 3
Contents
Planning the installation................................................................................................................. 5
Pallet contents........................................................................................................................................... 5
Platinum features ............................................................................................................................. 6
Rack requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Rack-free environment requirements ............................................................................................................. 7
Warning, caution, and important messages.................................................................................................. 7
Temperature requirements .......................................................................................................................... 9
Space and airflow requirements.................................................................................................................. 9
Power requirements ................................................................................................................................. 10
Grounding requirements........................................................................................................................... 10
Identifying components and LEDs.................................................................................................. 12
Enclosure front components ...................................................................................................................... 12
Device bay numbering ................................................................................................................... 12
HP BladeSystem Insight Display components ..................................................................................... 14
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator connectors and LEDs............................................................. 14
Enclosure rear components....................................................................................................................... 15
Fan bay numbering ....................................................................................................................... 16
Fan LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Power supply bay numbering.......................................................................................................... 17
Power supply LED .......................................................................................................................... 17
Interconnect bay numbering............................................................................................................ 18
Installing components .................................................................................................................. 19
Installation overview ................................................................................................................................ 19
Disassembling the enclosure ..................................................................................................................... 19
Rack-free installation................................................................................................................................ 22
Rack installation...................................................................................................................................... 22
Measuring with the rack template .................................................................................................... 23
Installing the rack rails.................................................................................................................... 23
Installing the enclosure in a rack...................................................................................................... 24
Installing the front cage into the enclosure......................................................................................... 25
Component installation ............................................................................................................................ 26
Installing a power supply................................................................................................................ 26
Installing a full-height blade ............................................................................................................ 27
Installing a half-height blade ........................................................................................................... 33
Installing fans................................................................................................................................ 37
Installing a KVM module................................................................................................................. 39
Installing interconnect modules ........................................................................................................ 42
Installing the enclosure/Onboard Administrator link module................................................................ 50
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices........................................................ 50
Cabling and powering up the enclosure........................................................................................ 53
Cabling the enclosure .............................................................................................................................. 53
Cabling the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator ......................................................................... 53
Enclosure link cabling .................................................................................................................... 54
Cabling a PC to the enclosure service port........................................................................................ 55

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Cabling the network to the enclosure ............................................................................................... 55
Installing a PDU ...................................................................................................................................... 56
Powering up the enclosure........................................................................................................................ 56
Using the HP BladeSystem Insight Display...................................................................................... 57
Insight Display overview........................................................................................................................... 57
Installing and configuring the Insight Display............................................................................................... 57
Accessing the HP BladeSystem Insight Display............................................................................................. 63
Navigating the Insight Display .................................................................................................................. 64
Health Summary screen.................................................................................................................. 65
Enclosure Settings screen................................................................................................................ 66
Enclosure Info screen ..................................................................................................................... 67
Blade or Port Info screen ................................................................................................................ 68
Turn Enclosure UID On/Off screen................................................................................................... 69
View User Note screen................................................................................................................... 70
Chat Mode screen......................................................................................................................... 70
USB Menu screen .......................................................................................................................... 71
KVM Menu screen ......................................................................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 76
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................ 76
Important safety information...................................................................................................................... 76
Symbols on equipment ................................................................................................................... 76
Warnings and cautions.................................................................................................................. 77
Insight Display errors ............................................................................................................................... 78
Power errors ................................................................................................................................. 78
Cooling errors............................................................................................................................... 78
Location errors .............................................................................................................................. 79
Configuration errors....................................................................................................................... 79
Device failure errors....................................................................................................................... 79
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 80
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 80
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 80
Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................... 80
Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 88
Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................. 88
Turkey RoHS material content declaration................................................................................................... 88
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................. 88
Warranty information .............................................................................................................................. 88
Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 89
Preventing electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 89
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 89
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 90
Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 91
Index......................................................................................................................................... 92

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Planning the installation
Pallet contents
Item Name Description
1 HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure The HP BladeSystem tower enclosure
2 Device bay blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused
device bay
3 Power supply blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused
power supply bay
4 Power supply (quantity as ordered) The power supply for the enclosure
5 Half-height device (quantity as ordered) A half-height server or storage blade
6 Full-height device (quantity as ordered) A full-height server or storage blade
7 HP c-Class blade SUV cable (local I/O
cable) A cable with serial, USB, and video connectors that attaches to the I/O connector on the front of
a blade
8 Fan blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused fan
bay
9 HP Active Cool 100 Fan (quantity as
ordered) A fan that cools the components installed in the enclosure

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Item Name Description
10 Enclosure/Onboard Administrator link
module The module used to provide enclosure-link connectivity and Onboard
Administrator/iLO/interconnect management
access
11
Module blank
A mandatory cover installed in the reserved
module bay
12 HP BladeSystem Insight Display A display that provides information about the
health and operation of the enclosure
13 Interconnect module (quantity and type as
ordered) Any of several components such as pass-thrus or switches that enable communication between
the blade and the enclosure
14 Onboard Administrator tray A removable tray that houses the Onboard
Administrator module and Insight Display
15 Onboard Administrator module The module used to manage the components
installed in the enclosure. The module is built
into the Onboard Administrator tray for a single
Onboard Administrator.
16* Onboard Administrator blank A mandatory cover installed in any unused
Onboard Administrator bay
17* Interconnect blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused
interconnect bay
18* Documentation CD A CD containing detailed documentation about
using the enclosure
19* SmartStart CD A CD containing SmartStart software that
optimizes single-server setup
20* Printed installation instructions Instructions for blades, options, and
interconnects
21* Installation checklist A checklist that guides you through installation
of the enclosure and its components
* Not shown
Platinum features
The HP BladeSystem c3000 Platinum Enclosure has the following features that are not available on previous
generations of c3000 enclosures:
•Intelligent infrastructure that includes:
oHP 1200W platinum hot-plug power supply (80 plus certified)
oHP BL single-phase intelligent power module
•Support for HP Insight Control 7.2 and higher releases when using the HP 1200W platinum hot-plug
power supply (80 plus certified). For more information, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol).
Rack requirements
The enclosure is compatible with the following racks:
•All HP 10000 and 10000G2 Series racks.

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NOTE: The system is optimized for 10000G2 Series racks.
•Telco racks
•Third-party rack cabinets that meet the following requirements:
oWidth—48.3 cm (19 in)
oDepth—88.9 cm (35 in) maximum clearance between front and rear RETMA rails; 62.7 cm (24.7
in) minimum clearance for round-hole racks and 63.5 cm (25 in) minimum clearance for square-hole
racks
oClearance—7.6 cm (3 in) minimum clearance between rear RETMA rails and rear rack door to
accommodate system cabling
oClearance—4.5 cm (1.75 in) minimum clearance between rack face and inside of front rack door
oOpen area—Minimum of 65 percent open area to provide adequate airflow through any rack front
or rear doors
NOTE: You can install up to seven 6U enclosures in a 42U rack. If you are installing more than
one enclosure, install the first enclosure in the bottom of the rack, and then install additional
enclosures by moving up the rack to the next available opening. Plan rack installations carefully
because it is difficult to change the location of components after they are installed.
Rack-free environment requirements
The HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure (referred to as the enclosure) can be used in a rack-free environment.
The following conditions must be met when performing a rack-free installation:
•A fully-populated enclosure can weigh up to 131.5 kg (290 lb). The object supporting the enclosure
must be able to withstand this weight.
•The enclosure should be supported by a sturdy, flat surface.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment in a rack-free
environment:
•Never stack the enclosure on top of another enclosure.
•Never place equipment on top of the enclosure.
•Never place the enclosure on a surface that cannot support up to 131.5 kg (290 lb).
Warning, caution, and important messages
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all warnings
and cautions throughout the installation instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
•The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
•The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
•The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
•The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
•Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:
•At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U rack
can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and might
become unstable when being moved on its casters.
•Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle
the rack from both sides.
WARNING:
The enclosure is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment:
•Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
•Remove all installed enclosure components from their enclosures before installing or moving
the enclosures.
•Use caution and get help to lift and stabilize enclosures during installation or removal,
especially when the enclosure is not fastened to the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, you must
adequately support enclosures during installation and removal.
WARNING: Always use at least two people to lift an enclosure into the rack. If the enclosure is
being loaded into the rack above chest level, a third person must assist with aligning the enclosure
with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the enclosure.
WARNING: Before installing an enclosure in the rack, be sure that all hot-plug power supplies,
server blades, and interconnects are removed from the enclosure. Blanks can be left in the
enclosure.
WARNING:Be sure to install enclosures starting from the bottom of the rack and work your way
up the rack.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the equipment is supplied by
multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords to
completely disconnect power from the system.
•Each enclosure has two or more power supply cords. A single rack or cabinet may
contain more than one enclosure. Power may be supplied in a redundant fashion.
Removing any single source of power does not necessarily remove power from any
portion of the system. When performing any service other than hot-plug module
replacement, you must completely disconnect all power to that portion of the system.
•When performing service procedures on enclosures, shut off the circuit breakers to
both A and B AC power feeds and then disconnect all power cords from the outlets
before servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, enter enclosures or
perform service on system components only as instructed in the user documentation.

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WARNING: A risk of electric shock from high leakage current exists. Before connecting the AC
supply to the power enclosures, be sure that the electrical outlets are properly grounded (earthed).
When installed in a rack, the enclosure must be used with an internal rack mount power
distribution unit (PDU) or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that uses an industrial style wall plug
(for example, locking type NEMA or IEC 309 pin and sleeve configuration) which insures a
reliable protective earth ground connection.
When installed in a rack-free environment, the area must be designated as a restricted access
area, and the enclosure must be used with a dedicated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that
uses an industrial style wall plug (for example, locking type NEMA or IEC 309 pin and sleeve
configuration) which insures a reliable protective earth ground connection.
Installation and maintenance must be performed by trained service personnel.
CAUTION: Always be sure that equipment is properly grounded and that you follow proper
grounding procedures before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can
result in ESD damage to electronic components. For more information, refer to, "Electrostatic
discharge (on page 89)."
CAUTION: When performing non-hot-plug operations, you must power down the server blade
and/or the system. Use caution when performing other operations, such as hot-plug installations
or troubleshooting.
CAUTION: Protect the equipment from AC power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating facility UPS device. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power
surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.
IMPORTANT: Data on the dimensions and weights of HP BladeSystem c-Class components can
be found in the HP BladeSystem c-Class Maintenance and Service Guide. The same data can be
determined by using the online HP BladeSystem c-Class Sizing Utility.
Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the rack in a well ventilated,
climate-controlled environment.
The operating temperature inside the rack is always higher than the room temperature and is dependent on
the configuration of equipment in the rack. Check the TMRA for each piece of equipment before installation.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:
•Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the enclosure or to increase the
internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.
•Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.
Space and airflow requirements
To enable servicing and ensure adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements when deciding
where to install an HP branded, Compaq branded, telco, or third-party rack:
•Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
•Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) in back of the rack.

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•Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the rear of another rack
or row of racks.
HP BladeSystem servers draw cool air in through the front and expel warm air through the rear of the
enclosure. Therefore, the front of the rack enclosure must be adequately ventilated to enable ambient room
air to enter the enclosure, and the rear of the enclosure must be adequately ventilated to enable the warm air
to escape from the enclosure.
IMPORTANT: Do not block the ventilation openings.
If the front of the rack is not completely filled with components, the remaining gaps between the components
can cause changes in the airflow, which can adversely affect cooling within the rack. Cover these gaps with
blanking panels.
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement
ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
In high density configurations, the HP 10000 Series Rack Airflow Optimization Kit (AF090A) should be
installed to prevent airflow from the rear of the rack to the front the rack via gaps in the rack frame.
HP 10000 Series and 10000 G2 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations
in the front and rear doors that provide 65 percent open area for ventilation.
CAUTION: Always use blanks to fill empty spaces in enclosures. This arrangement ensures
proper airflow. Using an enclosure without the proper blanks results in improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
Power requirements
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the
installation of IT equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations
covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of
Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the
product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical
authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.
CAUTION: Protect the enclosure from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating UPS. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and
voltage spikes and keeps the enclosure in operation during a power failure.
Grounding requirements
This equipment must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must
install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as
well as any local and regional building codes.

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In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code.
In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical
wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7.
Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch
wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices.
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with this equipment, HP recommends the use of a
PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that
is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are
considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips to supply power to this equipment is
not recommended.

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Identifying components and LEDs
Enclosure front components
Item Description
1 Device bays ("Device bay numbering" on page 12)
2 CD/DVD-ROM drive
3 Onboard Administrator tray containing Onboard
Administrator 2
4 Insight Display
5 Onboard Administrator tray containing Onboard
Administrator 1 or an Onboard Administrator blank
Device bay numbering
Each enclosure requires interconnects to provide network access for data transfer. Interconnects reside in
bays located on the rear of the enclosure. Be sure to review device bay numbering to determine which
external network connections on the interconnects are active.
IMPORTANT: When looking at the rear of the enclosure, front device bay numbering is reversed.

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Full-height device bay numbering
Half-height device bay numbering

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HP BladeSystem Insight Display components
Item Description Function
1 Insight Display screen Displays Main Menu error messages and instructions
2 Left arrow button Moves the menu or navigation bar selection left one position
3 Right arrow button Moves the menu or navigation bar selection right one position
4 OK button Accepts the highlighted selection and navigates to the selected
menu
5 Down arrow button Moves the menu selection down one position
6 Up arrow button Moves the menu selection up one position
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator connectors and LEDs

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Item Description Status
1 Serial connector Serial RS232 DB-9 connector with PC standard
pinout
2 UID LED Blue = UID on
Dark = UID off
3 Active Onboard
Administrator LED An LED that indicates which Onboard Administrator is active
4 Health LED Green = OK
Red = Critical error
5 USB A USB 2.0 Type A connector that connects
supported USB devices
6
Reset button
—
Enclosure rear components
Item Description
1 KVM module bay
2 Interconnect bay 1
3 Fan bays ("Fan bay numbering" on page 16)
4 Interconnect bay 2
5 Enclosure link-down port
6 Enclosure link-up port
7 Onboard Administrator 1/iLO port
8 Onboard Administrator 2/iLO port
9 Power supply bays
10 Interconnect bay 4
11 Interconnect bay 3

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Fan bay numbering
Fan LEDs
LED color Fan status
Solid green The fan is working.
Solid amber The fan has failed.
Flashing amber See the Insight Display screen.

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Power supply bay numbering
Power supply LED
Power LED Status
Off No AC power to power supply units
Green AC is present. Standby output is on, output is disabled.
Green AC is present. Standby output is on, power supply DC output is on and
OK.
Off Power supply failure (includes overvoltage and overtemperature)

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Interconnect bay numbering
To support network connections for specific signals, install the interconnect module in the appropriate bay.
Server blade signal Interconnect bay
number
Interconnect bay
label
Notes
NICs 1, 2, 3, and 4
(embedded)
1 —
Mezzanine 1 2
Four port cards connect to bay 2
Mezzanine 2 3,4
•
Four port cards
•
Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3
•
Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4
Mezzanine 3 3,4
•
Four port cards
•
Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3
•
Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4
NOTE: For information on the location of LEDs and ports on individual interconnect modules, see
the documentation that ships with the interconnect module.
For more information, see "Mapping to interconnect ports (on page 43)."

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Installing components
Installation overview
To setup and install the enclosure:
1. Disassemble the enclosure.
2. For a rack-free installation (on page 22), set up the enclosure on an appropriate surface, then
reassemble the enclosure.
3. For a rack installation, install the enclosure in the rack ("Installing the enclosure in a rack" on page 24),
then reassemble the enclosure.
4. Install the enclosure components ("Component installation" on page 26) into the enclosure.
5. Connect the enclosure components ("Cabling and powering up the enclosure" on page 53) in the
enclosure.
6. Connect the AC power cables and power up the enclosure.
7. Configure the enclosure using the Insight Display.
Disassembling the enclosure
Before installing the enclosure into the rack, you must disassemble the enclosure. Because a fully-populated
enclosure can weigh up to 131.5 kg (290 lb), remove the components and the front cage from the enclosure
to make moving and installing the enclosure easier. Two people should work together to remove the front
cage from the enclosure.
The empty enclosure with the front cage installed weighs 52.9 kg (116.5 lb). When the enclosure is
disassembled, the empty enclosure without the front cage installed weighs 30.2 kg (66.5 lb). The empty front
cage weighs 22.7 kg (50 lb).
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, at least two people are
needed to safely move the enclosure or the front cage.

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1. With the enclosure still on the pallet, remove all components from the front and rear of the enclosure.
2. Remove the front cage:
a. Loosen the four thumbscrews inside the front cage assembly and open the hinges completely.