HP ProLiant BL685c G6 User manual

HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server
Blade
Installation Instructions
Overview
The following steps are necessary to install a server blade:
1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
2. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
3. Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
4. Install any server blade options.
5. Install a server blade.
6. Assemble and install full-height device bay blanks, as needed.
7. Complete the server blade configuration.
For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, refer to
"Acronyms and abbreviations" in the server blade user guide.
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-
Class enclosure
Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an
HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
The most current documentation for server blades and other
HP BladeSystem components is available at the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
•Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
•HP Business Support Center website
(http://www.hp.com/support)
•HP Technical Documentation website (http://docs.hp.com)
Preparing the enclosure
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support
half-height devices. To install a full-height device, remove the blanks
and the corresponding device bay divider.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal
damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure
unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
1. Remove the device bay blank.
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.
Removing a c7000 device bay divider
1. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.
2. Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side
slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall, and
then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise).
3. Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three
tabs from the divider wall, and then remove it from the
enclosure.
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or
device bay divider
1. Slide the locking tab down.
2. Remove the mini-divider or divider:
oc3000 mini-divider:
Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the
divider drops out of the chassis.
oc3000 divider:
a. Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it
stops.
b. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the
wall.
c. Rotate the divider clockwise.
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The
only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Part Number 508506-001
J
anuary 2009 (First Edition)

HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server
Blade
Installation Instructions
Overview
The following steps are necessary to install a server blade:
1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
2. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
3. Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
4. Install any server blade options.
5. Install a server blade.
6. Assemble and install full-height device bay blanks, as needed.
7. Complete the server blade configuration.
For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, refer to
"Acronyms and abbreviations" in the server blade user guide.
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-
Class enclosure
Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an
HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
The most current documentation for server blades and other
HP BladeSystem components is available at the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
•Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
•HP Business Support Center website
(http://www.hp.com/support)
•HP Technical Documentation website (http://docs.hp.com)
Preparing the enclosure
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support
half-height devices. To install a full-height device, remove the blanks
and the corresponding device bay divider.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal
damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure
unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
1. Remove the device bay blank.
2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.
Removing a c7000 device bay divider
1. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.
2. Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side
slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall, and
then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise).
3. Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three
tabs from the divider wall, and then remove it from the
enclosure.
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or
device bay divider
1. Slide the locking tab down.
2. Remove the mini-divider or divider:
oc3000 mini-divider:
Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the
divider drops out of the chassis.
oc3000 divider:
a. Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it
stops.
b. Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the
wall.
c. Rotate the divider clockwise.
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The
only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Part Number 508506-001
J
anuary 2009 (First Edition)

d. Remove the divider from the enclosure.
Installing interconnect modules
For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the
documentation that ships with the interconnect module.
Interconnect bay numbering and device
mapping
•HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
•HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
To support network connections for specific signals, install an
interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC
or mezzanine signals.
Server blade
signal
c7000
interconnect
bay
c3000
interconnect
bay
Interconnect
bay labels
NIC 1
(Embedded)
1 1
NIC 2
(Embedded)
2 1
NIC 3
(Embedded) 1 1
NIC 4
(Embedded) 2 1
Mezzanine 1 3 and 4 2
Mezzanine 2 5 and 6 3 and 4
7 and 8 3 and 4
Mezzanine 3 5 and 6 3 and 4
7 and 8 3 and 4
For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem
enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup
and installation guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Connecting to the network
To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must
be configured with network interconnect devices to manage signals
between the server blades and the external network.
Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem
c-Class enclosures: Pass-thru modules and switch modules. For more
information about interconnect module options, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects).
Installing server blade options
Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server
blade options, such as an additional processor, hard drive, or
mezzanine card. For server blade options installation information,
see the HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade User Guide on the
HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Installing a server blade
1. Remove the connector covers.
2. Prepare the server blade for installation.
3. Install the server blade.
Assembling a full height blank
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal
damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure
unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
1. Obtain the coupler plate:
oIf you are using a device bay blank that came with the
enclosure, the coupler plate can be found with the contents
of the full-height device shipping box.
oIf you are using a device bay blank that you purchased as
an option, remove the coupler plate from inside the blank.
2. Fit the coupler plate in to the slots on top of the blank, and
slide the coupler plate back until it snaps into place.
3. Fit the slots on the bottom of the second blank on to the tabs on
the coupler plate, and slide the second blank forward until it
snaps in place.
4. Install the full-height blank into the device bay.
Completing the configuration
To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see
the overview card that ships with the enclosure.

d. Remove the divider from the enclosure.
Installing interconnect modules
For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the
documentation that ships with the interconnect module.
Interconnect bay numbering and device
mapping
•HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
•HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
To support network connections for specific signals, install an
interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC
or mezzanine signals.
Server blade
signal
c7000
interconnect
bay
c3000
interconnect
bay
Interconnect
bay labels
NIC 1
(Embedded)
1 1
NIC 2
(Embedded)
2 1
NIC 3
(Embedded) 1 1
NIC 4
(Embedded) 2 1
Mezzanine 1 3 and 4 2
Mezzanine 2 5 and 6 3 and 4
7 and 8 3 and 4
Mezzanine 3 5 and 6 3 and 4
7 and 8 3 and 4
For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem
enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup
and installation guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Connecting to the network
To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must
be configured with network interconnect devices to manage signals
between the server blades and the external network.
Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem
c-Class enclosures: Pass-thru modules and switch modules. For more
information about interconnect module options, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects).
Installing server blade options
Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server
blade options, such as an additional processor, hard drive, or
mezzanine card. For server blade options installation information,
see the HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade User Guide on the
HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Installing a server blade
1. Remove the connector covers.
2. Prepare the server blade for installation.
3. Install the server blade.
Assembling a full height blank
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal
damage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosure
unless all hard drive and device bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
1. Obtain the coupler plate:
oIf you are using a device bay blank that came with the
enclosure, the coupler plate can be found with the contents
of the full-height device shipping box.
oIf you are using a device bay blank that you purchased as
an option, remove the coupler plate from inside the blank.
2. Fit the coupler plate in to the slots on top of the blank, and
slide the coupler plate back until it snaps into place.
3. Fit the slots on the bottom of the second blank on to the tabs on
the coupler plate, and slide the second blank forward until it
snaps in place.
4. Install the full-height blank into the device bay.
Completing the configuration
To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see
the overview card that ships with the enclosure.