HP Integrity BL860c i2 User Manual

Hot-plug SAS disk drives
The server blade supports up to two hot-plug SAS drives.
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.
IMPORTANT: The disk drive does not seat properly when 180° out of alignment. Verify the
orientation before insertion.
NOTE: For a list of supported disk drives for the server blade, see: “Server blade components
list” (page 108).
1. Remove the hard drive blank.
2. Prepare the hard drive.
3. Slide the drive into the cage until it is fully seated.
42 Optional components

HP Integrity BL860c i2 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	HP
Model	Integrity BL860c i2
Category	Server
Form Factor	Blade
Storage	Optional
Network	Ethernet
Processor	Intel Itanium Processor 9300 series
Number of Processors	1 to 2
Processor Speed	1.33 GHz to 1.73 GHz
Memory	Up to 128 GB
Memory Type	DDR3
Storage Type	SAS or SATA
Internal Storage	Up to 2 drives
Storage Controller	Smart Array P410i
Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	Redundant
Operating System	HP-UX, Linux
Form Factor Enclosure	Blade Enclosure

Summary

1 Overview

Server blade overview

Details the specifications of BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 server blades.

Server blade components

Identifies and labels the physical components of the server blade.

2 Site preparation

Server blade dimensions and weight

Provides physical dimensions and weight for server blades and blade links.

Enclosure information

Mentions support for c7000 and c3000 enclosures and provides a link.

Enclosure environmental specifications

Details the temperature and humidity requirements for enclosures.

Sample Site Inspection Checklist

A checklist for evaluating site readiness for server installation.

3 Installing the server blade into the enclosure

Installation sequence and checklist

Outlines the steps for installing a server blade into an enclosure.

Installing and powering on the server blade

Covers the process of physically installing and powering on the server blade.

4 Operating system procedures

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the OS versions supported for the server blade.

OS Installation Procedures

General instructions for installing an OS via USB/Tape, Ignite-UX, or vMedia.

Configuring System Boot Options

How to configure system boot options like autoboot.

HP-UX Procedures

Procedures for booting and shutting down HP-UX.

HP OpenVMS Procedures

Procedures for booting and shutting down HP OpenVMS.

Microsoft Windows Procedures

Procedures for booting and shutting down Windows.

5 Optional components

Partner blades and Hot-plug SAS disk drives

Lists supported partner blades and information on hot-plug SAS disk drives.

Installing Internal Components

General guide for installing internal components like processors, DIMMs, and mezzanine cards.

HP Smart Array Controller Management

Details on installing and managing HP Smart Array controllers, battery, and cache modules.

Conjoined Configuration Upgrades

Information and procedures for upgrading conjoined server blade configurations.

6 Troubleshooting Server Blades

Troubleshooting Methodology and Tools

General strategy, methodology, and overview of tools for diagnosing and resolving issues.

LED Indicators and Status Interpretation

Explains front panel, disk drive, and Blade Link LEDs for status indication.

Error Logging and Diagnostics

Details on event logs, SEL, and diagnostic tools for fault diagnosis.

Troubleshooting Specific Components and Firmware

Guidance on troubleshooting processors, firmware, and system interfaces.

7 Removing and Replacing Components

Component Identification and Removal

Lists replaceable parts and procedures for removing components like access panels, drives, DIMMs, and CPUs.

Blade Link Procedures

Instructions for removing and replacing Blade Links.

SAS Backplane, Battery, and Mezzanine Card Procedures

Procedures for removing and replacing SAS backplane, battery, and mezzanine cards.

8 Support and Documentation Resources

Contacting HP and Product Registration

Information on how to contact HP for support and register products.

HP Insight Remote Support Software

Details on HP's remote support software.

Document Conventions and Glossary

Explains typographic conventions and defines standard terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.

A Utilities and UEFI Management

Smart Array Controller and RAID Configuration

How to use saupdate and ORCA for configuring Smart Array controllers and RAID volumes.

UEFI Shell Commands Reference

A comprehensive list of UEFI Shell commands and their definitions.

Boot Maintenance Manager Functions

Using BMM to manage boot options, drivers, and system settings.