Service Guide

hp rp7405/rp7410 Servers
Third Edition

Manufacturing Part Number: A6752-96007

31102

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1. Introduction
hp rp7405/rp7410 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
I/O Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
hp rp7405 Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Detailed hp rp7405/rp7410 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cells and nPartitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
I/O Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Package Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2. Installation
Unpacking the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unpacking a Racked Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unpacking a Non-Racked Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing Server Into the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing the Cable Management Arm (CMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing Add-On Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting AC Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MP Core I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MP/SCSI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LAN/SCSI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Management Processor Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting Up the CE Tool (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Standby Power and Logging in to the MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring LAN Information for the MP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Verifying Presence of the Cell Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Powering On the hp rp7405/rp7410 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Selecting a Boot Partition using the Management Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler (BCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Booting HP-UX using Boot Console Handler (BCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3. Troubleshooting
Common Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
The Server Does Not Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
The Server Powers On But Then Shuts Down with a Fault Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
hp rp7405/rp7410 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Advanced Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Offline Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Online Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Support Tools for HP-UX Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the High Priority Machine Check (HPMC) Analyzer Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Machine Check Analyzer (mca) Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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4. Removal and Replacement

Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Shutting Down an nPartition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Powering Off Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing the Top Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing the Top Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Removing and Replacing a Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Removing a Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing a Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Removing a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Replacing a Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Removing a CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing a CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Removing and Replacing a Front Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Removing a Front Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing a Front Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Removing and Replacing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Removing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Replacing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Removing and Replacing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Removing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Replacing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Removing and Replacing a Bulk Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Removing a BPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing a BPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Removing and Replacing a PCI Power Module (Brick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Removing a PCI Power Module (Brick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Replacing a PCI Power Module (Brick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Removing and Replacing the PCI Voltage Regulator Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Removing PCI VRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing the PCI VRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Removing and Replacing the PCI OLR Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Removing the PCI OLR Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Replacing the PCI OLR Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Removing and Replacing a PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Removing and Replacing a PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Removing and Replacing the PCI Card Cage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Removing the PCI Card Cage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Replacing the PCI Card Cage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Removing and Replacing the Mass Storage Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Removing the Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Replacing the Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Removing and Replacing a Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Removing a Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Replacing a Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Removing and Replacing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Removing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Replacing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Removing and Replacing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Removing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Replacing a DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Removing and Replacing a MP/SCSI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Removing a MP/SCSI board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Replacing a MP/SCSI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Removing and Replacing the System Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Removing the System Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Replacing the System Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Removing and Replacing PCA Front Panel Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Removing the PCA Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Replacing the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

A. Replaceable Parts

B. System Specifications
Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
System AC Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Temperature and Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Typical Power Dissipation and Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Acoustic Noise Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

C. Site Preparation
Electrical Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Power Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sources of Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Power System Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Distribution Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Wire Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Raceway Systems (electrical conduits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Building Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Power Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Grounding Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Power Distribution Safety Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Cabinet Performance Grounding (High frequency Ground). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Equipment Grounding Implementation Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
System Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Wiring Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Data Communications Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Environmental Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Computer Room Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Basic Air Conditioning Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Air Conditioning System Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air Conditioning System Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Basic Air Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air Conditioning System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Humidity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Air Conditioning Ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dust and Pollution Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Computer Room Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lighting Requirements for Equipment Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Facility Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Floor Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Space Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Delivery Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Operational Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Equipment Footprint Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Computer Room Layout Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Zinc Particle Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
System Requirements Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Consumption and Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Consumption and Air Conditioning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

D. PA8700 Processor Upgrade

Installing New Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Replacing the Processor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Removing the Old Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Installing the New Processor with Socket and Turbocooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Replacing the Cell Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Powering On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

E. Processor Speed Switch Settings

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Table 1. Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Table 1-1. hp rp7405 Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 1-2. hp rp7405-to-rp7410 Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 1-3. hp rp7405/rp7410 DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 1-4. PCI Slot Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 2-1. hp rp7405/rp7410 DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 3-1. Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 3-2. BPS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Table 3-3. PCI Power Supply LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Table 3-4. System, Standby, and I/O Fan LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 3-5. SINC POST LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 3-6. OL* LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 3-7. OL* LEDs States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 3-8. MP Core I/O LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 3-9. LAN/SCSI LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Table 3-10. Offline Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Table 3-11. MESA Online Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table 3-12. Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table 4-1. Front Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Table 4-2. Rear Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Table 4-3. Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Table 4-4. PCI Power Module LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Table A-1. hp rp7405/rp7410 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Table B-1. hp rp7405/rp7410 Server Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Table B-2. hp rp7405/rp7410 Component Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Table B-3. Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Table B-4. AC Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Table B-5. System Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Table B-6. Typical hp rp7405/rp7410 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Table C-1. Computer Room Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Table C-2. Effect of Humidity on ESD Charge Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Table C-3. Floor Loading Term Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Table C-4. Typical Raised Floor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Table C-5. Example Power Consumption (Theoretical Maximum) and Air Conditioning Requirement
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Table C-6. Power Consumption (Theoretical Maximum) and Air Conditioning Requirement
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Table C-7. Example Power Consumption (Typical) and Air Conditioning Requirement Summary . .
168
Table C-8. Power Consumption (Typical) and Air Conditioning Requirement Summary . . . . . . . 168
Table C-9. Example Weight Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Table C-10. Weight Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Table D-1. Cell Board Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

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Table E-1. Cell Board Switch Settings for 875-Mhz Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Table E-2. Cell Board Switch Settings for 750-Mhz Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Table E-3. Cell Board Switch Settings for 650-Mhz Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

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Figure 1. Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Figure 2. Japanese RFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Figure 3. Korean RFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Figure 4. Taiwan Area EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Figure 5. C-Tick Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Figure 1-1. hp rp7405/rp7410 Server (front view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Figure 1-2. hp rp7405/rp7410 Server (without front bezel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 1-3. hp rp7410 8-Way Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 1-4. Cell Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 1-5. Cell Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 1-6. Memory Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 1-7. Internal Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 1-8. System Backplane Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 1-9. I/O Subsystem Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 1-10. Right-Front View of hp rp7405/rp7410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 1-11. Left-Rear View of hp rp7405/rp7410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 2-1. Removing the Polystraps and Cardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 2-2. Removing the Shipping Bolts and Plastic Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2-3. Preparing to Roll Off the Pallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-4. Securing the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 2-5. RONI Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 2-6. Server with Shipping Box Removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 2-7. Remove Cushions for Lift Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 2-8. Raising a Server Off the Pallet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 2-9. Lifting the Server to the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 2-10. Positioning the Lift handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 2-11. Inserting the Pins Into the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 2-12. Lift Handles Mounted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 2-13. Lifting the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 2-14. Cable Management Arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 2-15. Attaching CMA to Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 2-16. Attaching CMA to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 2-17. Embedded Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 2-18. Cell Board (Two processors and CC Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 2-19. DIMM Loading Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 2-20. Power Cord Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 2-21. Power Source vs. Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 2-22. Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 2-23. MP Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 2-24. The lc Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 2-25. The ls Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 2-26. The du Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 3-1. MP Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Figure 3-2. HPMC Analyzer Tool Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 4-1. Top Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 4-2. Top Cover Retaining Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Figure 4-3. Side Cover Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 4-4. Side Cover Retaining Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Figure 4-5. Side Cover Removal Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Figure 4-6. Disk Drive Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Figure 4-7. Disk Drive Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 4-8. CD/DVD Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 4-9. CD/DVD Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Figure 4-10. CD/DVD Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 4-11. Front Smart Fan Assembly Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Figure 4-12. Front Fan Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Figure 4-13. Rear Smart Fan Assembly Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Figure 4-14. Rear Fan Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Figure 4-15. PCI Smart Fan Assembly Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Figure 4-16. PCI Smart Fan Assembly Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 4-17. BPS Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 4-18. BPS Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 4-19. PCI Power Module Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 4-20. PCI Power Module Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure 4-21. Locating the VRMs on PCI Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 4-22. PCI OLR Assembly Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 4-23. PCI OLR Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 4-24. PCI OLR Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure 4-25. PCI Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure 4-26. PCI Gate Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 4-27. PCI Card Cage Assembly Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure 4-28. PCI Card Cage Assembly Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Figure 4-29. PCI Access Panel Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 4-30. Removing the PCI Cage Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure 4-31. PCI OLR Ribbon Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Figure 4-32. Locating Cable Bundle Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Figure 4-33. Locating Internal Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure 4-34. Locating the Mass Storage Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure 4-35. Mass Storage Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure 4-36. Cell Board Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Figure 4-37. Cell Board Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Figure 4-38. Processor Cover (Four Blue Slide Locks Indicated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Figure 4-39. Cell Board (Two processors and CC Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Figure 4-40. Cell Board and DIMM Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Figure 4-41. DIMM Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Figure 4-42. DIMM Location Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Figure 4-43. MP/SCSI Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Figure 4-44. MP/SCSI Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Figure 4-45. System Backplane Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Figure 4-46. System Backplane Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Figure 4-47. System Backplane Removed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Figure 4-48. Remove Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Figure 4-49. Remove Power Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Figure 4-50. Loosen Captive Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Figure 4-51. Tilt Tray Away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Figure 4-52. Remove Bezel Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Figure 4-53. Remove Two Screws Under the Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Figure 4-54. Handle on Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Figure 4-55. Angle the Front Panel to Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Figure 4-56. Angle the Front Panel to Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Figure 4-57. Remove Two Front Panel Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Figure 4-58. Remove Bezel Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Figure 4-59. Tilt Tray Away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Figure 4-60. Attach Power Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Figure 4-61. Remove Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Figure B-1. Airflow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Figure C-1. Raised Floor Ground System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Figure C-2. Cabinet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Figure C-3. Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Figure C-4. hp rp7405/rp7410 Cabinet Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Figure C-5. Planning Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Figure D-1. Cell Board Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Figure D-2. Cell Board Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Figure D-3. Processor Cover (Four Blue Slide Locks Indicated). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Figure D-4. Cell Board Switch Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Figure D-5. Processors with Turbocooler Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Figure E-1. Cell Board Switch Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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Revision History
Table 1 Revisions

Revision Part Number Release Date Description

Third A6752-96007 November 2002 Corrected power cord and power reqirements section.
Corrected DIMM oading order. Other general
corrections.

Second A6752-96005 August 2002 General additions and corrections

First A6752-91002 February 2002 Initial Release

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Notational Conventions

WARNING Warnings highlight procedures or information necessary to avoid injury to

personnel. The warning should tell the reader exactly what will result from what
actions and how to avoid them.

CAUTION A caution highlights procedures or information necessary to avoid damage to equipment,

damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results.

NOTE A note highlights supplemental information.

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Safety and Regulatory

Regulatory Model: RSVLA-0102

For your protection, this product has been tested to various national and international regulations and
standards. The scope of this regulatory testing includes electrical/mechanical safety, radio frequency
interference, acoustics, and know hazardous materials.Where applicable, approvals obtained from third-party
test agencies are shown on the product label.

Safety in Material Handling

WARNING Do not lift the cabinet manually. To avoid physical injury you must use a mechanical
lifting device.

WARNING Use care when working with hazardous voltages. This equipment may be configured
with dual input line sources. Hazardous voltages and energy maybe present even
after the removal of a single input source. Trained service personnel must follow the
service guidelines.

WARNING Do not stand in front of the equipment as it is rolled off the pallet onto the ramps.
When removing the equipment from the shipping pallet, follow the guidelines
specified in the Installation Procedures section of the appropriate equipment
guides.

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Figure 1 Declaration of Conformity

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USA Radio Frequency Interference
FCC Notice
The Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR Part 15 subpart B) has specified that the following
notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could result
in the equipment being noncompliant with FCC Class A requirements and void the user’s authority to
operated the equipment.

Japanese Radio Frequency Interference

VCCI
This equipment is in the Class A category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary
Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). When used in a residential
area, radio interference may be caused. In this case, user may be required to take appropriate corrective
actions.

Figure 2 Japanese RFI

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Korean RFI Statement
Certification Number: E - AAAAA - BB - CCCC

• E: EMC registration
• AAAAA: equipment codes (RRL notice, 2000.10.26)
• BB: certification year
• CCCC: registration number

Figure 3 Korean RFI

Translation

Class A Equipment:
Please note that this equipment has been approved for business purpose with regards to electromagnetic
interference, if purchased un error for use in residential area, you may wish to exchange the equipment where
you purchase it.
Class B Equipment:
Please note that this equipment has been approved for non-business with regards to electromagnetic
interference. So, this equipment can be allowed to use all area as well as residential area.

European Union RFI Statement

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canada RFI Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notice relative aux interférences radioélectriques (Canada)

Cet appareil numéric de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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BSMI (Taiwan Area)
This product is fully compliant to CNS 13438 (CISPR 22: 1993) Class A. The EMC label is in the form shown
in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Taiwan Area EMC

NOTE Electrical practices and suggestions in this guide are based on North American practices. For
countries outside North America, local electrical codes will take precedence over North
American electrical codes.
An example would be the recommendation that the PE (protective earthing) conductor be green
with yellow stripes. This requirement is a North American directive and does not override the
local code requirements for a country outside North America.

Throughout this manual, the [LAHJ] acronym will be used to indicate Local Authority Has Jurisdiction.

Acoustics (Germany)
Acoustic Noise (A-weighted Sound Pressure Level LpA) measured at the bystander position, normal
operation, to ISO 7779: LpA = 59 dB.

Geräuschemission (Deutschland)
Lärmangabe (Schalldruckpegel LpA) gemessen am fiktiven Arbeitsplatz bei normalem Betrieb nach
DIN 45635, Teil 19: LpA = 59 dB.

IT Power System
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an IT power system (an AC distribution system having
no direct connection to earth according to IEC 60950).

TT, TN-C, and TN-C-S Power Systems

These products should not be connected to power systems that switch open the return lead when the return
lead also functions as the protective earth (PE). A separate PE ground wire must be connected to the
equipment at the designated PE terminal tie point.

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Installation Conditions
See installation instructions before connecting this equipment to the input supply.
Voir la notice d’installation avant de raccorder au réseau.

WARNING NORDIC Class 1 Equipment

Denmark: Før tilslutning af de øvrige ledere, se medfølgende
installationsvejledning.

WARNING NORDIC Class 1 Equipment

Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag, när den ansluts till ett nätverk.

Network Connected Equipment

The installation must provide a ground connection for the network equipment.

CAUTION Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttang när deb abskuts till ett nätverk.

CAUTION Norway: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttang nar deb abskuts till ett natverk.

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Lithium Battery Caution

WARNING Observe the correct polarity when changing the lithium battery. There is a danger of
explosion if battery is installed incorrectly.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local
disposal requirements.

IMPORTANT Switzerland: Annex 4.10 of SR 814.013 applies to batteries.

Australian C-Tick Label

Figure 5 C-Tick Label

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Laser Safety

NOTE If a Fibre Channel I/O card is present, the following laser safety statement applies.

This product contains a laser internal to the Optical Link Module (OLM) for connection to the Fibre
communications port.
In the USA, the OLM is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is
indicated by a label on the plastic OLM housing.
Outside the USA, the OLM is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in
IEC 60825-1:1993 and EN 60825-1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996.

NOTE If a DVD is present, the following laser safety statement applies.

This product contains a laser internal to the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) housing.
In the USA, the DVD is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is
indicated by a label on the DVD housing.
Outside the USA, the DVD is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1 and EN 60825-1:1994+A11.

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1 Introduction

The hp rp7410 is a member of Hewlett-Packard’s business-critical computing platform family: a mid-range,

mid-volume server, positioned as an upgrade to the current N-Class product in the PL-1X product line. It
provides increased performance over its predecessor but in a smaller volume. Its shallower depth allows it to
fit in a standard rack. In addition to the hp rp7410, Hewlett-Packard offers a series of cost-effective servers
based on the hp rp7410 with somewhat less performance. See “hp rp7405 Servers” on page 5.

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hp rp7405/rp7410 Overview
The hp rp7405/rp7410 is a 10U, 8-way SMP, rack-mount server that accommodates up to 32 GB of memory (64
GB available at a later date); PCI-4X I/O; and internal peripherals including disks and DVD/tape. Its high
availability features include N+1 hot-pluggable fans and power, redundant power cords, and hot-pluggable
PCI cards and internal disks. It uses the PA8700 PA-RISC processors.

Figure 1-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 Server (front view)

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Figure 1-2 hp rp7405/rp7410 Server (without front bezel)

Improvements over its predecessor, N4000, include:

• Better availability and up time

• Depth optimized (shallower, fewer racking issues)
• Performance density increase
• Performance increase
• Internal removable media
• More internal disks
• Optimal power cord quantity (2 min., 4 max)
• Enabled for cell hot-plug, dual-partition, dual and/or redundant MP Core I/O
• More PCI slots (up to 16)
• Upgradeable to PCI-X
• Superset of MP Core I/O functionality

Cell Board
The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the CC ASIC that interfaces the processors and
memory to the off-board I/O. The CC provides a crossbar connection, which allows communication with other
cell boards in the system. It connects to the PDH and SINC hardware. Each cell board holds up to 16 DIMMS.
There can be one or two cell boards installed in a server. The cell boards have hot-plug capability.

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System Backplane
The system backplane comprises the system clock generation logic, the system reset generation logic,
DC-to-DC converters, power monitor logic, and two Local Bus adaptor (LBA) link-to-PCI converter ASICs. It
also includes connectors for attaching the cell boards, PCI backplane, MP Core I/O MP/SCSI boards, SCSI
cables, bulk power, chassis fans, front panel display, intrusion switches, and the system scan card. Unlike
Superdome or the rp8400, there are no XBC chips on the system backplane. The “crossbar-less” back-to-back
CC connection increases performance and reduces costs.
There are only two sets of cell board connectors, because the server has only two cells
Also, only half of the MP Core I/O board set connects to the system backplane. The MP/SCSI boards plug into
the backplane, while the LAN/SCSI boards plug into the PCI Backplane.

I/O Subsystem
All of the I/O is integrated into the system by way of the PCI busses. The CC on each cell board communicates
with one SBA over the SBA link. The SBA link consists of both an inbound and an outbound link with an
effective bandwidth of approximately 1 GB/sec. The SBA converts the SBA link protocol into “ropes”. SBA can
support up to 16 of these high-speed bi-directional links for a total aggregate bandwidth of approximately 4
GB/sec. The LBA acts as a bus bridge, supporting either one or two ropes, and capable of driving either
PCI-2x Turbo (33 MHz x 64 bits) or PCI-4 Twin Turbo (66 MHz x 64 bits) respectively.

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hp rp7405 Servers
Hewlett-Packard offers a cost-effective server based on the hp rp7410 by employing a reduced number of
processors, memory, core I/O, or power supplies as indicated in Table 1-1.These servers provide a somewhat
reduced performance than the fully functional hp rp7410 servers.
Table 1-1 hp rp7405 Servers

Server Product Number Description

rp7405 2-way system A7111A Includes rp7405 SMP base system, two 650-MHz PA-RISC
processors, 4-GB memory (2 x 2GB memory modules), two
73-GB 10k internal disks, one DVD drive, one cell board, one
core I/O, and two power supplies

rp7405 4-way system A7112A Includes rp7405 SMP base system, four 650-MHz PA-RISC
processors, 8-GB memory (4 x 2 GB memory modules), four
73-GB 10k internal disks, one DVD drive, two cell boards,
two core I/O, and two powers supplies

rp7405 8-way system A7113A Includes rp7405 SMP base system, eight 650-MHz PA-RISC
processors, 16-GB memory (8 x 2 GB memory modules), four
73-GB 10k internal disks, one DVD drive, two cell boards,
two core I/O, and two power supplies

These servers may be upgraded with additional processors/cell boards, memory, core I/O, etc. according to the
corporate price list.
In addition, these servers may be upgraded to fully functional hp rp7410 servers with the kits given in
Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 hp rp7405-to-rp7410 Upgrades

Kit Description Upgrade Part Number

Upgrade kit from 2-way rp7405 to rp7410 750 MHz upgrade A7144A

875 MHz upgrade A7145A

Upgrade kit from 4-way rp7405 to rp7410 750 MHz upgrade A7146A

875 MHz upgrade A7147A

Upgrade kit from 8-way rp7405 to rp7410 750 MHz upgrade A7148A

875 MHz upgrade A7149A

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Figure 1-3 hp rp7410 8-Way Block Diagram

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Cell Board
The cell board contains the processors, main memory, and the cell controller (CC) ASIC that interfaces the
processors and memory to the off-board I/O. Shown in Figure 1-4 is the CC. This is the heart of the cell board.
The CC provides a crossbar connection, which allows communication with other cell boards in the system. It
connects to the PDH and SINC hardware. Each cell board holds up to 16 DIMMs. There can be one or two cell
boards installed in an system. The cell boards have hot-plug capability.

Figure 1-4 Cell Controller

Figure 1-5 Cell Board

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The hp rp7405/rp7410 has a 48V distributed power system and receives the 48V power from the system
backplane board. The cell board contains DC-to-DC converters to generate the required voltage rails. The
DC-to-DC converters on the cell board do not provide N+1 redundancy.
The cell board contains several major buses including:

• Runway buses for each of the four processors

• Two memory buses (one going to each half of the main memory array)
• Incoming and outgoing I/O bus that goes off board to a SBA chip
• Incoming and outgoing crossbar bus that goes off board to the other cell boards
• PDH bus that goes to the PDH/SINC circuitry
All of these buses come together at the CC chip.
Due to space limitations on the cell board the PDH/SINC circuitry resides on a riser board that plugs at a
right angle into the cell board. The cell board also includes clock circuits, test circuits and de-coupling
capacitors.
Figure 1-6 shows a simplified view of the memory subsystem. It consists of two independent access paths,
each path having its own address bus, control bus, data bus, and DIMMs. In practice, the CC runs the two
paths 180 degrees out of phase with respect to each other to facilitate pipelining in the CC. Address and
control signals are fanned out through register ports to the SDRAMs on the DIMMs.
Data transferred between the CC and SDRAM passes through custom VLSI circuits (M2) that are bit-sliced;
four form one 72-bit CC memory data bus. These circuits perform speed and width conversion between the
SDRAM and MID busses. They also perform the write (tag update) portion of a read-modify-write (RMW)
access. The CC memory data busses are bi-directional and run at 250 MT/s (million transfers per second).
These links are self-clocked in that a pair of clock strobes is passed along with the data so that phase
realignment can be done by the receiver.

Figure 1-6 Memory Subsystem

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PDH Riser Board

The PDH riser board is a daughter card for the cell board. It contains a micro-processor memory interface
microcircuit, processor-dependent hardware (PDH) including the processor dependant code (PDC) Flash
memory, and a manageability micro-controller, called SINC, with associated circuitry. The PDH obtains cell
board configuration information from cell board signals and from the cell's LPM. See the PDH Riser Board
ERS for operational details.
The memory interface microcircuit is the heart of the PDH. It provides the CC access to the PDH space by a
4-bit, 50-75 MHz bus. This microcircuit also supports an interrupt mechanism to the CC that can interrupt a
processor for the PDH. It provides access to the FLASH ROM and scratch RAM memory chips together with
the external registers and an interface to an I2C micro controller (SINC) that monitors sensors throughout
the system. It also controls system reset and initialization signals, as well as the low-level debugger (LDB)
port, UART, semaphore register, and GPIO pins. It is the primary master for a Serial Presence Detect bus.
The PDH supports up to 4 MB of address space for ROM (FLASH) to hold the PDC firmware.
The non-volatile memory and scratch RAM have been combined and placed in a 512KB battery-backed SRAM

DIMMs
Custom designed by Hewlett-Packard, each DIMM contains 36x4 SDRAM memory components similar to
PC-133 memory but qualified to run at 125MHz. They have an low-voltage TTL interface. The CEC does not
support traditional DRAMs.
The hp rp7405/rp7410 supports DIMMs with 128, 256, 512, and 1024 Mbit devices. Table 1-3 shows each
DIMM supported with its associated capacity, the resulting total system capacity, and the memory component
density.
DIMMs must be loaded in sets of four at specific locations. For best performance, loading sets of eight DIMMs
is recommended.
Table 1-3 hp rp7405/rp7410 DIMMs

DIMM Capacity Total Capacity Memory Component Density

512 Mbyte 16 Gbytes 128 Mbit

1G Byte 32 Gbytes 256 Mbit

Main Memory Performance Latency to main memory is an important parameter in determining overall
system performance. With memory busses running at 125 MHz, the latency for a page hit is 8.5 cycles (68ns),
the latency for a page closed is 11.5 cycles (92ns), and the latency for a page miss is 14.5 cycles (116ns).

Cells and nPartitions

NOTE In the following discussion, the term “cell” refers to a cell board.

A cell board that has an I/O link to a bootable device and a console (usually supplied by an MP Core I/O card)
is a potential boot cell. The cell that contains the boot console I/O path is the called the root cell. Both cells are
potential root cells. The primary or default root cell in a single nPartition system is the bottom cell (cell 1).
An nPartition (also called a Protection Domain) is a cell(s) running the same OS and sharing processes and
memory space among the components. Each nPartition must have one root cell and may have both. The hp
rp7405/rp7410 has only two possible nPartition configurations: single or dual. The additional cell that may be
part of the nPartition does not require I/O links nor MP Core I/O cards.

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In the single nPartition case, if two cells are present, either cell may be the root cell, assuming the both cells
have MP Core I/O functionality present. If only one cell is present, that cell is the root cell (and should be cell
1).
In the dual nPartition case (two cells required), each nPartition consists of one cell, and each cell must be a
root cell. The ability to interconnect two cells in one nPartition or isolate the cells in a dual nPartition system
provides system configuration flexibility. System partitioning is configured by the system management
processor.

Internal Disk Devices for hp rp7405/rp7410

As Figure 1-4 shows, in an hp rp7405/rp7410 cabinet the top internal disk drives connect to cell 1 through the
MP Core I/O for cell 1 (for 1/0/0/3/0.6) and the LAN/SCSI card in slot 1_8 (I/O chassis 1 slot 8, for
1/0/1/0/0/1/1.6). Both of the bottom disk drives (0/0/0/3/0.6 and 0/0/0/3/0.5) connect to cell 0 through the MP
core I/O for cell 0. A CD/DVD-ROM drive or DAT drive connects to cell 1 through the core I/O card for cell 1,
thus it can be accessed through the cell 1 nPartition only.

Figure 1-7 Internal Disks

Drive 1-1
Path: 1/0/0/3/0.6
Drive 1-2
Path: 1/0/1/0/0/1/1.6
Removable media path
DVD: 1/0/0/3/1.2 Drive 0-2
DAT: 1/0/0/3/1.3 Path: 0/0/0/3/0.5
Drive 0-1
Path: 0/0/0/3/0.6

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System Backplane
The system backplane comprises the system clock generation logic, the system reset generation logic,
DC-to-DC converters, power monitor logic, and two LBA link-to-PCI converter ASICs. It also includes
connectors for attaching the cell boards, PCI backplane, MP Core I/O MP/SCSI boards, SCSI cables, bulk
power, chassis fans, front panel display, intrusion switches, and the system scan card.

Figure 1-8 System Backplane Block Diagram

System backplane
MP Core I/O
MP/SCSI
PCI backplane

Cell board 0
MP Core I/O
MP/SCSI
Cell board 1

Cell boards are perpendicular

to the system backplane.

Bulk power supply

Only half of the MP Core I/O board set connects to the system backplane. The MP/SCSI boards plug into the
backplane, while the LAN/SCSI boards plug into the PCI backplane.

Clocks and Reset

The system backplane contains reset and clock circuitry that propagates through the whole system. The
central clocks drive all major chip set clocks. Therefore, these circuits represent a system wide single point of
failure.

I/O Subsystem
The cell board-to-I/O path runs from the CC to the SBA, from the SBA to the ropes, from the ropes to the LBA,
and from the LBA to the PCI buses. The CC on each cell board communicates with one SBA over the SBA
link. The SBA link consists of both an inbound and an outbound link with an effective bandwidth of
approximately 1 GB/sec. The SBA converts the SBA link protocol into “ropes.” The SBA can support up to 16
of these high-speed bi-directional rope links for a total aggregate bandwidth of approximately 4 GB/sec. The
LBA acts as a bus bridge, supporting either one or two ropes and capable of driving either PCI-2x Turbo (33
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Figure 1-9 I/O Subsystem Architecture

The server supports two internal SBAs. The SBAs generate 32 rope busses (16 per SBA). The 32 available
internal rope busses are divided in the following manner:

• Two ropes are routed as single rope bundles to support PCI-2x Turbo (264 MB/sec. bandwidth, 64-bit
transfers at 33 MHz) for the MP Core I/O boards for SCSI/LAN.
• Two ropes are routed as single rope bundles to two LBAs to support two slots operating at PCI-2x for
MP/SCSI.
• The remaining 28 ropes are bundled in two rope pairs to 14 LBAs to support 14 slots operating at PCI-4x
(528 MB/sec., 64-bit transfers at 66 MHz).
The hp rp7405/rp7410 uses Hewlett-Packard’s proprietary adaptive signaling concept, also known as the
Universal PCI slot concept (not to be confused with the Universal PCI card). Circuitry on the backplane
senses a standard connector, keyed for 5V, to determine the type of the cards inserted. The circuitry controls
the voltage rail supplied to the connector for powering the card’s I/O pads, VIO. The card can either be of the
5V only, or universal type. 5V only cards require VIO to be 5V, whereas universal cards operate 5V as well as
3.3V. To take advantage of the 66-MHz potential of universal cards, one must operate those cards at 3.3V. The
control circuitry on the backplane, therefore, provides 5V to the slot when a 5V-only card is present, or 3.3V
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This concept allows maximum connectivity for mainstream 5V-only, 33 MHz, 32 bit (PCI-1x) and 64-bit
(PCI-2x) cards, as well as full I/O bandwidth utilization through the use of 64-bit, 66 MHz (PCI-4x) universal
cards.
Table 1-4 PCI Slot Types

Slot# Device:

0_1 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_2 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_3 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_4 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_5 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_6 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_7 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

0_8 PCI-2x, Turbo 64-bit, 33 MHz, Adaptive Signaling, 5V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_1 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_2 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_3 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_4 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_5 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_6 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_7 PCI-4x, Twin Turbo 64-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3V-only, 3.3V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

1_8 PCI-2x, Turbo 64-bit, 33 MHz, Adaptive Signaling, 5V connector, Hot Swap Slot.

MP/SCSI MP Core I/O Board

The hp rp7405/rp7410 accommodates two sets of MP Core I/O functionality. Each MP Core I/O board set
consists of a MP/SCSI board and a Procurium LAN/SCSI board. At least one MP/SCSI board is required
(independent of partitions) An additional MP/SCSI board can be added as well (and is required in a dual
partition system). Both MP/SCSI boards are oriented vertically and plug into the system backplane. The
MP/SCSI board incorporates a dual Ultra160 SCSI controller and is hot pluggable.

Procurium LAN/SCSI Board

At least one Procurium LAN/SCSI board is required for the minimum system configuration; two are required
in a dual partition system. The Procurium board is a standard PCI form factor card with PCI card edge
connectors. The PCI backplane has one slot location reserved for the required Procurium board and another
that can accommodate either a Procurium board or any other supported add-in PCI card. The Procurium
board is hot pluggable.

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Mass Storage (Disk) Backplane

Internal mass storage connections (to disks) are routed on the mass storage backplane, having connectors and
termination logic. All disks are hot pluggable. The hp rp7405/rp7410 accommodates one internal removable
media device. Therefore, only one power connector for a removable media device is required on the mass
storage backplane. The mass storage backplane incorporates a circuit that allows power to the internal
removable media device to be programmatically cycled.

Package Description

Dimensions
The dimensions of the hp rp7405/rp7410 are as follows:

• Width: 44.45 cm (17.5 inches), constrained by EIA standard 19 inch racks.

• Depth: Defined by cable management constraints to fit into standard 36 inch deep racks (Rittal/Compaq,
Rosebowl I):
25.5 inches from front rack column to PCI connector surface:
26.7 inches from front rack column to MP Core I/O connector surface
30 inches overall package dimension, including 2.7 inches protruding in front of the front rack columns.
• Height: 10U – 5.4 cm = 43.91 cm (17.287 inches). This is the appropriate height for a product that
consumes 10U of rack height while allowing adequate clearance between products directly above and
below this product. Fitting four server units per 2 m rack and upgrade of current 10U height products in
the future are the main height constraints.

System Chassis
The mass storage section located in the front allows access to removable mass storage devices without
removal of the bezel (not shown.) This is especially helpful when the system is mounted in the lowest position
in a rack. The mass storage bay accommodates one 5.25-inch removable media device and up to four 3.5-inch
hard drives. The front panel display board, containing LEDs and the system power switch, is located directly
above the 5.25-inch removable media bay.
Below the mass storage section and behind a removable bezel are two PCI DC-to-DC power converters.
The bulk power supply section is partitioned by a sealed metallic enclosure located in the bottom of the
package. This enclosure houses the 2N fully redundant BPSs.

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Figure 1-10 Right-Front View of hp rp7405/rp7410

PCI cards

Front panel
display board

Cell boards

PCI DC-to-DC
converters

Bulk powers supplies Slide

The PCI I/O card section, located towards the rear, is accessed by removing the top cover.
The PCI OLR fan modules are located in front of the PCI cards. These six 9.2 cm fans are housed in plastic
carriers. They are configured in two rows of three fans.
The MP/SCSI MP Core I/O boards are positioned vertically at the rear of the chassis.
The PCI card bulkhead connectors are located in the top rear portion of the product volume.
Four OLR system fan modules, externally attached to the chassis, are 15 cm (6.5-inch) fans. Two fans are
mounted on the front surface of the chassis and two are mounted on the rear surface.
Redundant line cords attach to the floating AC connector module at the bottom rear. Two 20-amp cords are
required to power the server. Two additional line cords provide redundancy.
A cable harness that connects from the rear of the BPSs to the system backplane provides DC power
distribution.
Access the system backplane is accomplished by removing the left side cover. The system backplane inserts by
a guide/insertion mechanism using a single large jack screw assembly.
SCSI ribbon-cable assemblies route from the mass storage area to the backside of the system backplane and
to the Procurium PCI MP Core I/O card.

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Cell boards are accessed from the right side of the chassis behind a removable side cover.

Figure 1-11 Left-Rear View of hp rp7405/rp7410

System backplane

MP Core I/O MP/SCSIs

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Unpacking the Server

Hewlett-Packard shipping containers are designed to protect their contents under normal shipping
conditions. After the equipment arrives, carefully inspect each carton for signs of shipping damage. A tilt
indicator is installed on each carton shipped. The beads in the indicator will roll to the upper position if the
container has been tilted to an angle that could cause equipment damage. The tilt indicator itself will have
two windows and each window under normal conditions will show four beads present. If a carton has been
mishandled, accidentally dropped, or knocked against something, the tilt indicator will indicate missing
beads. If damage is found, document the damage with photographs and contact the transport carrier
immediately.
Examine the server cabinet for visible shipping damage. After unpacking the cabinet, check for damage that
may have been obscured by the shipping container. If damage is found after visual inspection, document the
damage with photographs and contact the transport carrier immediately.
If the equipment has any damage, a damage claim form must be obtained by the customer from the shipping
representative. The customer should complete the form and return it to the shipping representative.

NOTE The server may come already racked, or ready for rack installation.

Unpacking a Racked Server

This section contains information pertaining to unpacking the cabinet.

WARNING Wear protective glasses while cutting the plastic bands around the shipping
container. These bands are under tension. When cut, they can spring back and cause
serious eye injury.

NOTE Position the pallet allowing for enough space to roll the cabinet off the pallet before starting.

Remove the cabinet using the following procedure:

Step 1. Cut the polystrap bands around the shipping container.

Step 2. Lift the cardboard top cap from the shipping box. See Figure 2-1.

Step 3. Remove the corrugated wrap from the pallet.

Step 4. Remove the packing materials.

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CAUTION The plastic wrapping material should be cut off rather than pulled off. Pulling the
plastic covering off represents an ESD hazard.

Figure 2-1Removing the Polystraps and Cardboard

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Step 5. Remove four bolts holding down the ramps and remove the ramps. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2Removing the Shipping Bolts and Plastic Cover

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Step 6. Remove the six bolts from the base attaching the rack to the pallet. See Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3Preparing to Roll Off the Pallet

WARNING Make sure that the leveling feet on the rack are raised before you roll the
rack down the ramp and any time you roll the rack on the casters. Use
caution when rolling the cabinet off the ramp. A single server in the cabinet
weighs approximately 400 pounds. It is strongly recommended that two
people roll the cabinet off the pallet.

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Securing the Cabinet

Once in position, secure and stabilize the cabinet using the leveling feet at the corners of the base and install
the anti-tip mechanisms on the bottom front and rear of the rack.

Figure 2-4 Securing the Cabinet

Unpacking a Non-Racked Server

NOTE Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of a lifter, such as a RONI Company model 17000 SP 400
lifting device, when moving a non-racked system, shown in Figure 2-5. If no lifter is available,
install the lift handle panels provided with the system.

Unloading with a Lifter

Use the following procedure to unload the server from the pallet using a lifter.

WARNING Use caution when using a lifter. Because of the weight of the server, it must be
centered on the lifter forks before raising it off the pallet to avoid injury.
Never extend more than one server from the same cabinet while installing or
servicing either an hp rp7405/rp7410 or another server product. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in the cabinet tipping over.

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Figure 2-5 RONI Lifter

Step 1. Follow the instructions on the outside of the server packaging to remove the banding and carton top
from the server pallet.

Figure 2-6 Server with Shipping Box Removed

Step 2. Remove all cartons from the pallet leaving only the server.

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Step 3. Observe Figure 2-7. Remove the two foam cushion for lift access.

Figure 2-7Remove Cushions for Lift Access

Remove cushion

Remove cushion

Clearance for RonI lift is 28”x5”

Step 4. Insert the lifter forks under the server.

Step 5. Carefully roll the lift forward until it is fully positioned against the side of the server.

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Step 6. Slowly raise the server off the pallet until it clears the pallet cushions.

Figure 2-8Raising a Server Off the Pallet

Step 7. Roll the lifter and server away from the pallet. Do not raise the server any higher than necessary
when moving it over to the rack.

Figure 2-9Lifting the Server to the Rack

NOTE If you are installing the system in a rack, refer to the hp J1530A Rack Integration Kit
Installation Guide.

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Unloading with Lift Handle Panels

WARNING Use this procedure only if no Hewlett-Packard approved lift is available. This
procedure should only be attempted by two (2) authorized Hewlett-Packard service
people.
Before attempting this procedure, it is recommended that you first remove all Cell
Boards and AC power supplies. Instructions for removing these components can be
found in the Removal and Replacement chapter of the service manual. Check with
local safety regulations before attempting to move the system using the lift handle
panels.
Failure to observe these precautions can cause serious injury to personnel or
damage to equipment.

CAUTION Unpack the server in an ESD safe environment. Observe all ESD safety precautions before
attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to
the server.

Step 1. Remove both side covers. If present, remove the front panel.

Step 2. Locate lift handles and remove from storage plate.

Step 3. Orient lift handle panels such that when installed, the handles hang downward at 90 degrees and
lock in a horizontal position during lifting.

Figure 2-10Positioning the Lift handles

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Step 4. With one handle in each hand, install the pin end of the panel into the backside of the front rack
mount ears on the chassis.

Figure 2-11Inserting the Pins Into the Rack

Step 5. Pull the spring plunger out, move the handles apart and install the shoulder washer end of the
panel into the keyway feature.

Figure 2-12Lift Handles Mounted

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Step 6. Continue to pull the handles apart until the spring plunger snaps into final position. The spring
plunger will drop down into the recess position.

Step 7. Check that the handles are secure by pressing the handles together and moving back and forth.
Check to see if lift handle panel breaks free of chassis.

Step 8. Repeat the steps above for the other handle

Step 9. To lift the server, rotate the handles 90 degrees to horizontal position.

NOTE If you are installing the system in a rack, refer to the installation guide, hp J1530A,
rack installation kit (lower case intended).

Step 10. After moving the server, remove the lift handle panels from the chassis and reinstall the server
covers and front bezel. Refer to installation guide, hp J1530A, rack installation kit (lower case
intended).

Figure 2-13Lifting the Server

Installing Server Into the Rack

Any hp rp7405/rp7410 server that is to be installed into a rack is shipped with equipment slides. With every
set of slides comes an installation guide: installation guide, hp J1530A, rack installation kit (lower case
intended). Follow the steps in this installation guide to determine where and how to place the server into the
rack.

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Installing the Cable Management Arm (CMA)

Once the server is installed in the rack, the CMA must be installed on the rear of the server. Follow the
instructions for installing the CMA can be found in the installation guide, hp J1530A, rack installation kit
(lower case intended).

Figure 2-14 Cable Management Arm

Cable Management Arm

Step 1. Attach CMA to the rack using T-25 Torx screws.

Figure 2-15Attaching CMA to Rack

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Step 2. Attach the other end of the CMA to the server using the thumb screws that came with the CMA.

Figure 2-16Attaching CMA to the Server

Installing Add-On Products

This section explains load orders and dependencies for add-on products. For physical installation procedures,
refer to that components replacement procedure in Chapter 4, “Removal and Replacement.”
If installing add-on products to an existing server, follow operating system backup and shutdown procedures
before powering off the server.

Cell Boards
The server requires at least one cell board to operate. Install the first cell board slot 1 (lower slot) and the
second cell board in slot 0 (upper). Cell Board 0 enables the PCI cards in Chassis 0 and Cell Board 1 enables
the PCI cards in Chassis 1.

MP Core I/O Cards

MP Core I/O consists of two cards that must be installed in pairs: the MP/SCSI and the LAN/SCSI.
The first (primary) set of MP Core I/O cards is installed as follows: MP/SCSI in MP/SCSI slot 1 (lower slot)
and LAN/SCSI in PCI slot 8 of Chassis 1 (from the rear, the extreme right-hand PCI slot).
The second set of MP Core I/O cards is installed as follows: MP/SCSI in MP/SCSI slot 0 and LAN/SCSI in PCI
slot 1 of Chassis 0. Cell Board 0 is required to enable the MP/SCSI slot 0 (upper slot) and LAN/SCSI slot 1 in
Chassis 0 (from the rear, the extreme left-hand PCI slot).

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Embedded Disks
The hp rp7405/rp7410 server can operate in the diskless (LAN boot) mode. If disks are to be installed, the top
two disks are driven by the primary MP Core I/O set. Install the first embedded disk in the top left location.
Install the second embedded disk in the top right location.

Figure 2-17 Embedded Disks

Drive 1-1
Path: 1/0/0/3/0.6
Drive 1-2
Path: 1/0/1/0/0/1/1.6

Drive 0-2
Path: 0/0/0/3/0.5
Drive 0-1
Path: 0/0/0/3/0.6

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Processors

Each cell board can hold up to four processors. Processor slots are numbered 0-3. Install processors in
ascending order: slot 0, 1, 2, and 3. It is not necessary to balance the number of processors across both cell
boards.

Figure 2-18 Cell Board (Two processors and CC Shown)

Cell Controller

Processor 3
Processor 1

Processor 2
Processor 0

DIMMs
Each cell board can hold up to four quads (or ranks) of DIMMs. A rank is a group of four DIMMs. Each DIMM
within a rank must be the same capacity. The slots within each rank are numbered a,b,c,d. Install DIMMs in
ascending order: rack 0, 1, 2 and 3. It is not necessary to balance the number of DIMMs across both cell
boards. For Example: one rank = slots 0a, 0b, 0c and 0d.

Valid Memory Configurations DIMMs must be loaded in sets of four at specific locations. For best
performance, loading sets of 8 DIMMs is recommended.
Table 2-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 DIMMs

DIMM Capacity Total Capacity Memory Component Density

512 Mbyte 16 GBytes 128 Mbit

1G Byte 32 Gbytes 256 Mbit

The hp rp7405/rp7410 is capable of supporting as little as 2 Gbytes of main memory using four 512 MByte
DIMMs and one cell board and as much as 32 Gbytes using all 16 DIMM slots on both cell boards with 1GB
DIMMs.

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Different densities of main DIMMs can be mixed within a system, but each set of four DIMMs must be
identical. A set of DIMMs is defined as the group of four DIMMs that must be loaded together on a cell board.
Each cell board has four sets of DIMM slots, and they must be populated in order. Figure 2-19 shows the order
in which the DIMM slots must be populated.

Figure 2-19 DIMM Loading Sequence

Block 1 shows the minimum memory configuration per cell board. Each cell board, therefore, could have up to
four different density DIMMs (if there were that many), as long as each set of four are identical. Box 2 and
Box 4 show the more optimal memory configurations, because loading DIMMs in sets of eight takes
advantage of the pipelined structure of the memory interface of the CC.

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Connecting AC Input Power

The hp rp7405/rp7410 has five line cord configurations:

• All four line cords (preferred configuration)

• Cords A0 and A1 only
• Cords B0 and B1 only
• Cords A0 and B0 only
• Cords A1 and B1 only
A single-line-cord configuration is not allowed.

Figure 2-20 Power Cord Configuration

A0 A1 B0 B1

The power cord configuration is passed to the operating system using the pwrgrd (Power Grid) command.
Each of the five selections in the pwrgrd command matches one of the configurations. The appropriate option
should be selected for the actual line cord configuration. With the correct configuration selected, the LEDs
should be green. when the pwrgrd command is invoked, the following menu is displayed.

IMPORTANT Options 1 and 2 are for Hewlett-Packard internal use only. Do not select these options.

prompt> pwrgrd
Power grid configuration preference.
1. Grid A only (Cords A0,A1 required)
2. Grid B only (Cords B0,B1 required)
3. Grids A & B (Cords A0,A1,B0,B1 required)
4. Cords A0 & B0 only
5. Cords A1 & B1 only
Select Option:

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If two separate power sources are available, the two power supplies can be plugged into the separate power
sources, increasing system reliability should one power source fail.

Figure 2-21 Power Source vs. Power Distribution

BPS 0 BPS 1

A0 A1 B0 B1

220 VAC* 220 VAC* 220 VAC* 220 VAC*

Rear of Cabinet

*180-269 VAC

WARNING Voltage is present at various locations within the server whenever a power source is
connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off
position. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or damage
to equipment.

NOTE System firmware will prevent boot when a single power cord configuration is detected.

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MP Core I/O Connections

Each hp rp7405/rp7410 can have up to two MP Core I/O board sets installed. This allows for two partitions to
be operating, or allows for MP Core I/O redundancy in a single partition configuration. Each MP Core I/O
board set consists of two boards: the MP/SCSI board and the LAN/SCSI board. The MP/SCSI board is
oriented vertically and accessed from the back of the server. The LAN/SCSI is accessed from the PCI
expansion card bay. Only the primary MP core I/O board set (MP/SCSI slot 1 & LAN/SCSI slot 8, Chassis 1) is
required for a single partition implementation. The secondary MP/SCSI board is not necessary for full
operation, however, without the secondary MP/SCSI board only two internal disks can be accessed.

MP/SCSI Connections
The MP/SCSI board is required to update firmware, access the console, turn partition power on/off, access all
but one of the internal peripherals, and utilize other features of the system.
Connections to the MP/SCSI board include the following:

• DB25 Connector; via the M cable.

This RS232 connector provides connections for a local console, external modem, and a UPS. The server
end of the M cable terminates in a DB25 connector. The opposite side of the cable terminates in 3 DB9
connectors labeled CONSOLE, UPS, and REMOTE.
• 10/100 Base-T LAN RJ45 connector (for LAN and Web Console access).
This LAN uses standby power and is active when AC is present and the front panel power switch is off.
• Internal LVD Ultra 160 SCSI channel for connections to internal mass storage.
• Internal SE Ultra SCSI channel for connection to internal removable media device.

LAN/SCSI Connections
The LAN/SCSI board is a PCI form factor card that provides the basic external I/O connectivity for the
system.
Connections to the LAN/SCSI board include the following:

• PCI-X to PCI-X Bridge for multi-device compatibility

• Internal LVD Ultra 160 SCSI channel for connections to internal mass storage.
• External LVD Ultra 160 SCSI channel connected to a 68-pin VHDCI connector
• 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN RJ45 connector.
The primary LAN interface is located on the LAN/SCSI board installed in the rightmost slot when viewing
the system from the back.

Management Processor Access

NOTE In order to access the Management Processor for the initial installation, the M cable must first
be connected to the DB25 connector located on the Primary MP/SCSI board. The Primary
MP/SCSI board is located in the lower MP/SCSI board slot.

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Setting Up the CE Tool (PC)

The CE Tool is usually a laptop. It allows communication with the Management Processor (MP) in the hp
rp7405/rp7410. The MP monitors the activity of either a one partition or a multiple partition configuration.
During installation, communicating with the MP enables such tasks as:

• Verifying that the components are present and installed correctly

• Setting LAN IP addresses
• Shutting down cell board power
Communication with the MP is established by connecting the CE Tool to the Local RS-232 port on the MP
Core I/O card.

Setting CE Tool Parameters

After powering on the CE Tool, ensure the communications settings are as follows:

• 8/none (parity)
• 9600 baud
• na (Receive)
• na (Transmit)

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If the CE Tool is a laptop using Reflection 1, check or change these communications settings using the
following procedure:

1. From the Reflection 1 Main screen, pull down the Connection menu and select Connection Setup.
2. Select Serial Port.
3. Select Com1.
4. Check the settings and change, if required.
Go to More Settings to set Xon/Xoff. Click OK to close the More Settings window.
5. Click OK to close the Connection Setup window.
6. Pull down the Setup menu and select Terminal (under the Emulation tab).
7. Select any HP terminal type.
Preferred types are HP70092, HP70096 or HP70094, HP70098, VT100.
8. Click Apply.
This option is not highlighted if the terminal type you want is already selected.
9. Click OK.

Connecting the CE Tool to the Local RS-232 Port on the MP

This connection allows direct communications with the MP. Only one window can be created on the CE
Tool to monitor the MP. When enabled, it provides direct access to the MP and any partition.
Use the following procedure to connect the CE Tool to the Local RS-232 Port on the MP:

1. Connect one end of a null modem cable (9-pin to 9-pin) (Part Number 5182-4794) to the M cable connector
labeled CONSOLE.
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the CE Tool.

Standby Power and Logging in to the MP

After connecting the serial device, it is possible to login to the Management Processor (MP). Housekeeping
power (also known as standby power) is generated as soon as AC power is applied to the server. Because the
MP uses standby power, it is possible to login to the MP even when the power switch is in the OFF position.
The power switch is a DC power switch that controls +48v DC.
Before powering up the hp rp7405/rp7410 server for the first time:

1. Verify that the AC voltage at the input source is within specifications for each hp rp7405/rp7410 being
installed.
2. If not already done so, power on the serial display device.
The preferred tool is the CE tool running Reflection 1.
To power up the MP, set up a communications link, and login to the MP:

1. Connect the server to AC power.

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On the front of the hp rp7405/rp7410, a solid green Standby Power, a solid green MP Present, and a
flashing amber Attention light will illuminate after about 30 seconds.

Figure 2-22 Front Panel Display

2. Check the bulk power supply LED for each BPS.

When on, the breakers distribute power to the BPSs. AC power is present at the BPSs:

• When power is first applied. Note the BPS LEDs will be flashing amber.
• After 30 seconds has elapsed. Note the flashing amber BPS LED for each BPS becomes a flashing
green LED
Refer to power cord policies to interpret LED indicators.
3. Login to the MP:

a. Enter Admin at the login prompt. This term is case sensitive.

It takes a few moments for the MP prompt to appear. If it does not, make sure the laptop serial device
settings are correct: 8 bits, no parity, 9600 baud, and na for both Receive and Transmit. Then, try
again.
b. Enter Admin at the password prompt. This term is case sensitive.

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The MP Main Menu appears:

Figure 2-23 MP Main Menu

MP login: Admin
MP password:

Welcome to the

rp7410

Management Processor

(c) Copyright 1995-2001 Hewlett-Packard Co., All Rights Reserved.

MP MAIN MENU:

CO: Consoles
VFP: Virtual Front Panel
CM: Command Menu
CL: Console Logs
SL: Show chassis Logs
HE: Help
X: Exit Connection

MP>

Configuring LAN Information for the MP

To set the MP LAN IP address:

1. At the MP Main Menu prompt (MP>), enter cm. From the MP Command Menu prompt (MP:CM>), enter
lc (for LAN configuration).
The screen displays the default values and asks if you want to modify them. It is a good idea to write
down the information, as it may be required for future troubleshooting.

NOTE If the Command Menu is not shown, enter q to return to the MP Main Menu, then enter cm

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Enter lc and press the Return key. The following screen appears:

Figure 2-24 The lc Command Screen

NOTE The value in the “IP address” field has been set at the factory. The customer must provide
the actual LAN IP address.

2. At the prompt, Do you want to modify the configuration for the customer LAN?, enter y.
The current IP address is shown; then the following prompt appears: Do you want to modify it? (Y/[N])
3. Enter y.
4. Enter the new IP address.
The customer shall provide this address for network interface 0.
5. Confirm the new address.
6. Enter the MP Network name.
This is the host name for the customer LAN. The name can be as many as 64 characters, and include
alpha numerics, - (dash), _ (under bar),. (period), or a space. It is recommended that the name be a
derivative of the complex name. For example, Acme.com_MP.
7. Enter the LAN parameters for Subnet mask and Gateway address.
This information shall come from the customer.
8. Once step 7 is completed, the system will indicate the parameters have been updated and return to the
MP Command Menu prompt (MP:CM>)
9. To check the LAN parameters and status, enter the ls command at the MP Command Menu prompt
(MP:CM>).

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10. A screen similar to the following will appear allowing verification of the settings:

Figure 2-25 The ls Command Screen

To return to the MP main menu, enter ma.

To exit the MP, enter x at the MP main menu.

Verifying Presence of the Cell Boards

To perform this activity, either connect to the management processor (MP) using a console or connect the CE
Tool (laptop) to the RS-232 Local port on the MP.
After login to the MP, verify that the MP detects the presence of all the cells installed in the cabinet. It is
important for the MP to detect the cell boards. If it does not, the partitions will not boot.
To determine if the MP detects the cell boards:

1. At the MP prompt, enter cm.

This displays the Command Menu. Among other things, the Command Menu allows one to view or modify
the configuration and/or look at utilities controlled by the MP.
To look at a list of the commands available, enter he. You may have to press Enter to see more than one
screen of commands. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to view the previous or next screen of
commands. To exit the Help Menu, enter q.
2. From the command prompt (MP:CM>), enter du.

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The du command displays the MP Bus topology. A screen similar to the following appears:

Figure 2-26 The du Command Screen

3. There will be an asterisk (*) in the column marked MP.

4. Verify that there is an asterisk (*) for each of the cells installed in the cabinet, by comparing what is in the
Cells column with the cells physically located inside the cabinet.
Figure 5-9 shows that cells are installed in slots 0 and 1. In the cabinet, there should be cells physically
located in slots 0 and 1.

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Powering On the hp rp7405/rp7410 Server

After powering on the Management Processor (MP) (+3.3 V HKP), and checking that the MP detects the
presence of the cell boards, power up the server.
If using a LAN crossover cable with the laptop, review server activity for each partition configured, as it
powers up and boots. Windows can be opened for the complex and for each partition. It is recommended that
at least two windows be opened.
• A window showing all activity in the complex. Following the installation procedure in this manual, will
have a window open already on the laptop.
To display activity for the complex:

1. If not already done, open a separate Reflection 1 window and connect to the MP.
2. From the MP Main Menu, select the VFP command with the s option.
• A window showing activity for a single partition.
To display activity for each partition as it powers up:

1. Open a separate Reflection 1 window and connect to the MP.

2. Select the VFP command and choose the partition desired to view.
There should be no activity on the screen at this point in the installation process.

NOTE More than one window cannot be opened using a serial display device.

To power on the server:

1. Switch the power switch at the front of the server to On. The following events occur:

• Power is applied to the server.

• Processor Dependent Code (PDC) starts to run on each cell.
• Cell self test executes.
• Hardware initializes for the server.
• Console communication is established.
2. When activity on the Reflection 1 screen stops, return to the MP Main Menu by typing Ctrl-B.
3. Enter co to enter console mode.
4. Enter the partition number of the partition to boot.
5. Press Enter.

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Selecting a Boot Partition using the Management Processor

At this point in the installation process, the hardware is set up, the Management Processor (MP) is connected
to the LAN, the AC and DC power have been turned on, and the selftest is completed. Now the configuration
can be verified.
After DC is powered on and the selftest is complete, use the MP to select a boot partition.

1. From the MP Main Menu, enter cm.

2. From the MP Command Menu, enter bo.
3. Select the partition to boot. Partitions may be booted in any order.
4. Return to the MP Main menu by typing ma from the MP Command menu
5. Exit the MP by typing co at the MP Main Menu.
Exiting the MP should automatically bring you to the Boot Console Handler Main menu.

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Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler

(BCH)
From the BCH main menu, type in to go the Information Menu. Use the corresponding command from the
menu to verify the type and quantity of processors, memory and I/O cards:

• PR (Processors)
• ME (Memory)
• IO (Check the PCI Device Information to determine if the values match the devices installed in the
server)
Once the parameters have been verified, use the ma command to return to the BCH Main Menu.

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Booting HP-UX using Boot Console Handler (BCH)

If Instant Ignition was ordered, HP-UX will have been installed in the factory at the Primary Path address. If
HP-UX is at a path other than the Primary Path, use the pa (path) command (from the Configuration Menu)
to set boot path.

1. Main Menu: Enter command or Menu> co

2. Configuration Menu> pa pri xx/xx/xx
3. Configuration Menu> ma
Once the Primary Path has been set, use the bo (boot) command (from the Main Menu) to boot HP-UX.

1. Main Menu: Enter command or Menu> bo pri

2. The following prompt appears:
Do you wish to stop at the ISL prompt prior to booting (y/n)?
Enter n.

NOTE If the partition fails to boot, or if the server was shipped without instant ignition, you may have
to boot from a DVD that contains the operating system and other necessary software.

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Common Installation Problems

The following sections contain general procedures to help you locate installation problems.

CAUTION Replace the top cover before operating the server, even for a short time. Otherwise, overheating
can damage chips, boards, and mass storage devices. However, you can safely remove the PCI
access panel while the server is running to remove and replace PCI hot-plug boards. For any
other service activity requiring access to the processor baseboard or I/O backplane, power down
the server and observe all safety precautions.

Most problems are the result of incorrect system and SCSI subsystem configurations.
To troubleshoot an installation problem, perform the following checks in the order given:

1. Check all cable and power connections, including those in the rack, etc.
2. Ensure the server is configured properly.
Check the Setup Utility. If the error is a network-related problem, determine if the server has enough
memory and hard disk drive capacity.
3. Verify all cables and boards are securely plugged into the appropriate connectors or slots.
4. Remove all extra options such as disk drives one at a time, checking its affect on the server.
5. Unplug the power cord, wait 20 seconds, plug the power cord in again, and restart the server.
6. If you suspect a hardware error, follow these steps:

a. Log users off the LAN and power down the server.
b. Extend the server out of the rack and remove the top cover.
c. Simplify the hp rp7405/rp7410 to the minimum configuration.
The minimum configuration consists of the following:

• One cell
• Two processors
• One quad of memory DIMMS (size 256MB or larger)
• One MP/SCSI card
• One LAN/SCSI card
• System Backplane
• PCI Backplane
• One BPS
• Two PCI power modules
• Two power cords.
7. Remove all third-party options, and reinstall each one, one at a time, checking the server after each
installation.
8. Replace the top cover and reconnect the power cord and other cables.

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9. Boot the server and if it does not function properly, refer to the following procedures.

The Server Does Not Power On

Use these steps to check for power related problems:

1. Check each bulk power supply’s (BPS) LED.

The LED is located in the lower left hand corner of the power supply face. Table 3-2 shows the states of
the LEDs.
2. Check that the power supply and both power cords are plugged in to the chassis.

The Server Powers On But Then Shuts Down with a Fault Light
Use this checklist to check for the following problems when the server powers on and then off:

1. Check that a conductive item has not been dropped or left inside the server chassis.
2. Check the connections on all boards.
3. Check the system backplane for bent pins.

hp rp7405/rp7410 LED Indicators

The server has LEDs that indicate the health of the server. This section defines those LEDs.

Front Panel LEDs

There are seven LEDs located on the front panel.
Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs

LED Driven By State Description

Bulk Power Good GPM On Green 48V Good (LED works even if SP is not installed, or
installed and not active)

Off 48V Off

Standby Power Good GPM On Green 3.3V SB Good (LED works even if SP is not
installed, or installed and is not active)

Off 3.3V Off

SP Active GPM On Green At least one SP is installed and Active

Off No SPs are installed or at least one is installed but

not active

Remote SP via GPM On Green Dial-in (remote) console enabled

Off Dial-in (remote) console is disabled, or SP not

installed, or SP installed and not active

Attention SP via GPM Flash Yellow Chassis log alert unread

Off No alert, or SP not installed, or SP installed and not

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Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs (Continued)

LED Driven By State Description

Run PDC/SP via On Green One or more partition running

GPM
Off No partition running, or SP not installed, or SP
installed and not active

Fault PDC/SP via Flash Red One or more Partitions have reported a fault
GPM
Off No Partitions running, or SP not installed, or SP
installed and not active

Bulk Power Supply LEDs

There is a single three-color LED on each bulk power supply.
Table 3-2 BPS LEDs

LED Indication Description

Blink Green BPS in standby state and no faults or warnings

Green BPS in run state (48 volt output enabled) and no faults or
warnings

Blink Yellow BPS in standby or run state and warning(s) present but no faults

Yellow BPS in standby state and recoverable fault(s) present but no

non-recoverable faults

Blink RED BPS state may be unknown, non-recoverable fault(s) present

Red Not Used (therefore BPS Failure)

Off BPS state unknown, (therefore BPS Fault or Failure)

PCI Power Supply LEDs

There are three LEDs on the PCI power supply. Green and yellow LEDs follow OL* operation. A multi-color
LED reports warnings and faults.
Table 3-3 PCI Power Supply LEDs

LED Driven By State Description

Power Each Supply On Green All output voltages generated by the power
supply are within limits.

Off Output voltages are turned off

Attention SP via PCI LPM Yellow See Table 3-7.

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Table 3-3 PCI Power Supply LEDs (Continued)

LED Driven By State Description

Fault Each Supply Flash Yellow The temperature within the power supply is
above the lower threshold.

On Yellow The temperature of the power supply is

approaching the thermal limit

Flash Red Power supply has shut down due to an over

temperature condition, a failure to regulate the
power within expected limits, or a
current-limit condition.

On Red Not Used

Off No Faults

System, Standby, and I/O Fan LEDs

There is a single three-color LED on each System, Standby, and I/O Fan.
Table 3-4 System, Standby, and I/O Fan LEDs

LED Driven By State Description

Fan Status Fan On Green Normal

Flash Yellow Predictive Failure

Flash Red Failed

Off No Power

SINC POST LEDs

The four SINC POST LEDs (Green) display the current state of the SINC firmware.
Table 3-5 SINC POST LEDs

LED Driven By State Description

SINC POST SINC Off 3.3V SB Off

All On SINC is reset or dead

0x1-0xE SINC POST State

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OL* LEDs
Table 3-6 OL* LEDs

Location LED Driven By State Description

Chassis Beside Cell Board Power Cell LPM On Green 3.3V SB and Cell_Pwr_Good
Cell and On Cell
3.3V SB off, or 3.3V SB on and no
Cell_Pwr_Good

Cell Attention SP via GPM Yellow See Table 3-7.

PCI OL* Board PCI Slot Power LBA On Green Slot is powered

Off Slot is not powered

PCI Slot Attention LBA Off Normal

Yellow See Table 3-7.

MP Core I/O PCI Slot Power LBA On Green Core is powered

Panel
Off Core is not powered

PCI Slot Attention LBA Off Normal

Yellow See Table 3-7.

PCI/Cell LED OL*

Table 3-7 OL* LEDs States

Power
State Attention (Yellow)
(Green)

Normal Operation (powered) On Off

Fault Detected, power on On Flashing

Slot Selected, power on, NOT Ready for OL* On On

Power off or Slot Available Off Off

Fault Detected, power off Off Flashing

Ready for OL* Off On

MP Core I/O LEDs

The MP Core I/O LEDs are located on the MP Core I/O Panel.
Table 3-8 MP Core I/O LEDs

LED Driven By State Description

Management Processor 3.3SB On Green 3.3V SB is on

Power Good
Off 3.3V SB off

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Table 3-8 MP Core I/O LEDs (Continued)

LED Driven By State Description

Management Processor SP On Green Service Processor on this MP

Active Core I/O Board is managing box.

Off SP is not managing box.

Management Processor SP Off SP is reset or off

POST
0x1-0xF Green SP POST Code

MP LAN 100BT SP LAN Controller On Green SP LAN in 100BT Mode

MP LAN 10BT SP LAN Controller On Green SP LAN in 10BT Mode

MP LAN Link OK SP LAN Controller On Green SP LAN Link OK

MP LAN Activity SP LAN Controller On Green SP LAN Data Activity

System SCSI Diffsense System SCSI Controller On Green On=LVD, Off=Single Ended

System SCSI TermPower System SCSI Controller On Green Terminators are powered

SelfTest On Yellow Yellow during POST of failure

LAN/SCSI (PCI Slot) LEDs

The LAN/SCSI LEDs are located on the PCI Panel.
Table 3-9 LAN/SCSI LEDs

LED Driven By State Description

System LAN 1000BT System LAN Controller On Green System LAN in 1000BT Mode

System LAN 100BT System LAN Controller On Green System LAN in 100BT Mode

System LAN 10BT System LAN Controller On Green System LAN in 10BT Mode

System LAN Link OK System LAN Controller On Green System LAN link OK

System LAN Activity System LAN Controller On Green System LAN Data Activity

System LAN Full Duplex System LAN Controller On Green System LAN in full duplex mode

System SCSI Diffsense System SCSI On Green On=LVD, Off=Single ended

Controller

System SCSI TermPower System SCSI On Green Terminators are powered

Controller

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Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostics
The hp rp7405/rp7410 provides a complete set of offline and online support tools to meet field and
manufacturing requirements. Support Tools Platform (STM) support all online tools for the server. Online
tools provide diagnostics, verifiers, exercisers, hardware monitors and various utilities.
The Support Plus Media contains the support tools, which include the offline diagnostics for diagnosing
servers that fail to boot to the OS and the Software Depot (SD) bundled diagnostic products. Online tools will
be delivered on the initial OE Media. In addition, Support Plus Media contains STM diagnostics so that they
can be executed from the CD-ROM once it is mounted to the HP-UX file system.
The Offline Diagnostic Environment (ODE) provides the offline diagnostics and STM for the online. ODE
provides coverage for testing the basic subsystems and components of the server that are critical to booting
the OS. STM provides coverage for completely testing the full server and all of its peripherals. Both ODE and
STM provide utilities for repairing and replacing disks (online disk replacement requires hot swap
functionality). Peripherals and certain system firmware can be updated under either platform. In addition,
scan tools, bundled with the diagnostics, may be required to provide additional support.

Offline Diagnostics
In addition to completely testing the server and peripherals, the offline/online diagnostics and hardware
monitors have the ability to identify the failing field replaceable unit (FRU), in some cases. Hardware
monitors have the ability to notify the customer, response centers, etc. before an FRU fails. They monitor
hardware and report as soon as errors and warnings are detected.
Table 3-10 lists the offline diagnostics available on the hp rp7405/rp7410.
Table 3-10 Offline Diagnostics

Offline Self-Test Offline Diagnostic

Functional Block Other Utility Offline
Utility (ODE)

MP Core I/O Diagnostic CIODIAG

Processor Module WDIAG

Memory MEM2 (64-bit version of

MEM)

Ring I/O (SBA) REODIAG MAPPER2 (64-bit

Controller version)

Disks PERFVER DISKUTIL,DISKEXPT DFDUTIL, COPYUTIL

Tapes/CD PERFVER COPYUTIL

Other add-on I/O cards IOTEST2

Instructions on how to load and run these utilities can be found in the Support Media User’s Manual,
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NOTE These tools are only for use by qualified field-support engineers.

Running Offline Diagnostics and Utilities

Offline diagnostics and utilities can be run from the Support Plus CD-ROM when it is used as bootable media:

1. For a list of bootable devices, boot the computer system to the Boot Console Handler (BCH) prompt and
enter the following:
Main Menu: Enter command or menu> search
2. Select the CD-device and boot from that device:
Main Menu: Enter command or menu> boot P1 or boot <path>
3. At the ISL prompt, enter ODE.
4. Enter help for a list and description of available commands. Enter help <command> or help <var> for
additional information.
5. To list the ODE modules that will run on the hp rp7405/rp7410, enter ls at the ODE prompt.
6. To run an ODE module interactively, enter the module name at the ODE prompt. Once the ODE module
loads, enter help for a list of commands.
7. To run a module non-interactively, enter run at the ODE prompt.

Online Diagnostics
Table 3-11 shows the seven types of tools in STM and which ones available for what generic types of
hardware. The eight column indicates which hardware contains a hardware monitor. In some cases a tool,
such as a disk exerciser, is generic to many types of hardware, whereas in other cases, a tool such as a tape
diagnostic, is specific to a particular technology or type of tape drive.
Table 3-11 STM Online Diagnostics

Functional Identifier Info Expert Download HWE

Verifier Exerciser Diagnostic
Block Module Module Tool Module Monitor

CPU/FPU Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes

Memory No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes

Core LAN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

Graphics Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No

Disk/Array Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Tapes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

MO Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes

Add-on Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No

Network I/O
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Table 3-11 STM Online Diagnostics (Continued)

Functional Identifier Info Expert Download HWE

Verifier Exerciser Diagnostic
Block Module Module Tool Module Monitor

Add-on Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes

Mass
Storage

Support Tools for HP-UX Systems

The hp rp7405/rp7410 has the customary set of support tools for HP-UX systems
The support tools are automatically installed with HP-UX 11i. It is not necessary to load them from the
Support Plus Media.
There is a complete set of support tools for verifying, troubleshooting, and monitoring the system hardware,
including processors, memory, interface cards, mass storage devices, etc.
The Support Tools include:

• The Support Tool Manager (STM)—Upon startup, STM shows the hardware devices on the system. Using
this view, you select devices, receive information, or execute online tools. STM tools include:

— Verifiers
— Exercisers
— Information Modules
— Utilities.
Some STM tools are for Hewlett-Packard use only and are password protected.
• EMS Hardware Monitors—The hardware monitors maintain system availability. They allow you to
monitor the operation of a wide variety of hardware products and, if any failure or other unusual event
occurs, to be alerted immediately.
• Offline Tools—The offline tools enable you to troubleshoot a system whenever the online tools are
unavailable: for example, when the system cannot boot. Most offline tools require a license to run.
With the Support Tools, you can:

• Test the system online or offline for proper operation.

• Obtain hardware-related information (MAPPER in offline or the Information modules in STM).
• Review and analyze log file information for processor-, Memory-, or I/O-related events (logtool in STM).

Which Tools to Use

Use offline tools (ODE) for testing:

• The system when you can not boot the operating system.
• The core chip set (processor, memory, I/O controller chips) when taking the system offline.
• Other functionality, such as downloading processor firmware and boot disk recovery.
Use online tools (Support Tools Manager or STM) for:

• Testing the system while it is online (OS is running).

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• Exercising the system to uncover the cause of intermittent problems.

• Testing interface cards and peripheral devices.
• Looking at system logs (I/O, memory, over-temperature conditions, etc.) to get details about suspected
problems or to find problems that may not readily manifest themselves. (Use the logtool utility).
• Downloading firmware to devices.
Use EMS Hardware Monitors for monitoring the system while it is online to get advance warning of possible
problem conditions.

Installing Support Tools on HP-UX 11i

The Support Tools are distributed in the form of a Software Depot (SD) named OnlineDiag.
With HP-UX 11i, the Support Tools are distributed on the Operating Environment (OE) media, meaning they
are automatically installed when HP-UX 11i is installed.
For HP-UX 11i and the hp rp7405/rp7410, the Support Plus Media is NOT needed to install the Support
Tools. However, it will be needed to:

• Run the extended set of offline diagnostics.

• Update an existing release of the Support Tools to a more current release.

Updating Support Tools

Support Tools from HP-UX systems are distributed in the form of a Software Depot (SD) named OnlineDiag.
With HP-UX 11i, the OnlineDiag depot is automatically installed with the operating system, as previously
explained. To update an existing release of the Support Tools to a more current version, obtain the latest
depot from the Support Plus Media (CD-ROM). Alternately, you can obtain it over the Web from either of two
sites:

• CIAO, an internal Hewlett-Packard Web site at http://eureka.grenoble.hp.com/ciao.

For more information, see: http://wojo.rose.hp.com/bea/content/hardware/st/st_ciao.htm.

• Hewlett-Packard Software Depot, an external Web site at http://www.software.hp.com/

For more information, see: http://wojo.rose.hp.com/bea/content/hardware/st/st_web.htm, or
http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/content/hardware/st/st_web.htm.
Read the DIAGNOSTICS.readme file for this release. This file is available in the DIAGNOSTICS directory on
the Support Plus CD-ROM, and online at:
http://wojo.rose.hp.com/bea/content/hardware/st/st_read.htm, or
http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/content/hardware/st/st_read.htm
The DIAGNOSTICS.readme file describes any problems or late-breaking news about the release. In addition,
it lists any patches that may be needed for proper operation of the Support Tools.
Use the swinstall program to install the OnlineDiag depot. Detailed instructions are given in Chapter 5 of
Support Plus: Diagnostic User’s Guide.

Getting More Information

You can get more information on Support Tools in the following ways:

• Once you install the Support Tools, the Release Notes are available:
Support Tools Manager (STM): /usr/sbin/stm/Rel_NOTES.STM

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EMS hardware monitors: /usr/sbin/stm/Rel_NOTES.HWE

• For the latest information on hardware support tools, such as STM and EMS Hardware Monitors, refer to
the “Systems Hardware, Diagnostics and Monitoring” section of the Hewlett-Packard online
documentation Web site at:
<http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/diag/>.
This site provides manuals, tutorials, FAQs, and other reference material. Two complete manuals (Support
Plus: Diagnostic User’s Guide and EMS Hardware Monitor’s User’s Guide) appear on the Web site and in the
two following locations:

• In the DIAGNOSTICS directory under your mount point for the CD-ROM (e.g.,
/diagtemp/DIAGNOSTICS). The files are named DIAG_USR.PDF and EMS_USR.PDF; they can be read with
the Adobe Acrobat Viewer, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Web site.
• On the Instant Information CD-ROM.

Using the High Priority Machine Check (HPMC) Analyzer Tool

The HPMC Analyzer Tool is a PC-based program, that allows you to evaluate HPMC Processor Internal
Memory (PIM) and error log information. The tool analyzes the information and displays clear actions on how
to resolve problems.

IMPORTANT The HPMC Analyzer Tool is located at http://epss.fc.hp.com/rp7410_epss/en/index-en.htm. It is

for Hewlett-Packard internal use only.

There are two major steps in this problem resolution process:

1. Gathering the information required to evaluate the problem.

2. Using the HPMC Analyzer Tool to evaluate the gathered data.

Gathering the HPMC Data

Use the following procedure to gather the information required to analyze the HPMC:

NOTE You will need a PC to gather and save the information to a file. The file will be downloaded
later into the HPMC Analyzer Tool.

1. Use Reflection 1 on your PC to login to the Management Processor (MP).

a. Enter ADMIN at the login prompt.

b. Enter ADMIN at the password prompt.

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The MP Main Menu appears:

Figure 3-1 MP Main Menu

2. At the MP Main Menu, enter co.

3. Choose a partition that has been shut down.
4. At the BCH Main Menu Prompt, Main Menu: Enter command or menu >, enter ser to display the BCH
Service Menu.
5. Log the HPMC data.

a. In the Reflection 1 window, select File | Logging.

The Logging dialog box appears.
b. Click the Logging On and Disk boxes.
c. Click the Printer box off (if it is not already off).
d. Use the Browse button to select a directory in which to save the file.
e. Give the file a name.
We recommend naming the file with the file extension, “.hpmc.” The filename can be up to 246
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f. Click Save.
g. Click OK.
h. At the BCH Service Menu prompt, Service Menu: Enter command>, enter scroll off.
i. At the BCH Service Menu prompt, Service Menu: Enter command>, enter pim hpmc.
The first screen of information will appear. Press Return for the next screen of information. Press
Return until the Service Menu prompt appears. You may have to press Return several times.
j. When the Service Menu prompt appears again, enter el.
This displays the error log information. Press Return until the Service Menu prompt appears. You
may have to press Return several times.
k. When the Service Menu prompt appears again, open the File | Logging dialog box in Reflection 1.
l. When the Logging dialog box appears, remove the check mark in the Logging On box.
m. Click OK to exit the Logging dialog box.
n. At the BCH Service Menu prompt, Service Menu: Enter command>, enter scroll on.
You have now created the HPMC data file you need and are ready to use the HPMC Analyzer Tool to evaluate
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Analyzing the HPMC Data

Once you gather the HPMC data into a single ASCII file, you then enter that filename into the HPMC
Analyzer Tool. The tool then attempts to determine what actions to take to resolve the problem that caused
the HPMC. The tool’s interface is shown in the following figure:

Figure 3-2 HPMC Analyzer Tool Interface

The functions of the various buttons, fields, and windows on the screen are described below:

• HPMC filename: This field shows the file containing the HPMC data. The filename appears in this field
after you use the Browse button to select the file.
• Browse: This button allows you to browse your directory structure to find the file containing the HPMC
data.
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• Analyzer Trace: This window shows the “trace” file as it is being created by the tool. A “trace” is a
display of the logic that the analyzer used to arrive at its results. When data appears in this window, it is
added simultaneously to a trace file. After the analysis is completed, you can scroll to see comments on
what the analyzer did as it evaluated the file. This window contains only the last 1000 lines of the trace.
See “View Trace” below.
• Problem Description/Cause/Fix: This window displays the results of the analysis. It contains a
description of the problem, what caused the problem, one or more actions that can be taken to resolve the
problem, and occasionally, a warning that includes a statement about how the tool has chosen to interpret
analyzed or missing data. There may be times when, at the end of the analysis, nothing will appear in this
window. In such cases, the tool is unable to determine a cause.
• Machine Type: These buttons select between Superdome and the rp7405/rp7410. Always select
rp7405/rp7410 as the machine type.
• Status line: The Status line at the bottom of the screen displays one of four statuses: Idle (waiting for
user input), Loading (loading the HPMC file), Analyzing (analyzing the HPMC file), or Stopped (the tool
has completed what it is supposed to do). The status line may also contain instructions on how to proceed
with the analysis.

Running the HPMC Analyzer Tool Use the following procedure to analyze the HPMC data file:

1. Run the HPMC Analyzer Tool on your PC.

No installation is required. The tool is an executable file and can be downloaded onto your PC and run, or
you can run it from the EPSS CD-ROM.
2. Use the Browse button to locate the HPMC data file.
This is the file you created and saved in “Gathering the HPMC Data,” above.
3. Click on the filename.
The file will appear in the HPMC Filename field.
4. Select rp8400/rp7410 under Machine Type.
5. Click the Analyze button.
The tool will begin to analyze the HPMC data file, and the results will begin to appear in the Analyzer
Trace window. See Figure 3-2.
6. Wait for the analyzer tool to complete its evaluation.
This could take several minutes. You will know the analysis is progressing by the data scrolling in the
Analyzer Trace window.
7. Read the results in the Problem Description/Cause/Fix window.
The tool produces two files:

• <filename.trace> file: This file contains the complete trace, of which the last 1000 lines appears in
the Analyzer Trace window. It can be viewed in its entirety by clicking the View Trace button. See
Figure 3-2. This file is intended for a specialist. It contains all of the input data, as well as a
description of what the analyzer did to reach its results (or what happens if the tool fails to arrive at a
conclusion).
• <filename.prob> file: This file contains the same information listed in the Problem
Description/Cause/Fix window. This file can be used as a backup, just in case you closed the analyzer
too soon, and want to re-display the outcome of the analysis. The results in the Problem
Description/Cause/Fix window, and in the filename.prob file, are listed in the order of most to least
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8. To exit the analyzer tool, click on the Close button.

Machine Check Analyzer (mca) Utility

This command line utility analyzes the contents of an HPMC tombstone file. It is to be used by HP support
personnel only and should be used proactively at the customer site. The mca utility can be run on HP-UX
11.00 or 11i. It is a part of the Windows HPMC Superdome Analyzer currently available to HP support
personnel. For more information, see the mca man page.

NOTE This utility is not part of the STM platform, but is a standalone utility located in
/usr/sbin/diag/contrib.

NAME

/usr/sbin/diag/contrib/mca - Superdome Family High Priority Machine Check (HPMC) Analyzer

SYNOPSIS

mca [ hpmcfile[ prevhpmcfile]] [-d destdir] [-m machtype]

DESCRIPTION

The mca command evaluates tombstone file information and provides recommended cause/action statements
about the origins of the machine check. Two files are created during command execution: probfile.txt and
tracefile.txt.
The problem resolution file, probfile.txt, lists likely causes and recommended actions. The results are
listed in the order of most to least likely. However, any of the causes are possible. Information logged in
probfile.txt is also sent to stdout during command execution.
The trace file, tracefile.txt, contains a complete trace of the scanned file contents as well as a description
of what the analyzer did to reach its results (or what happened if the tool failed to arrive at a conclusion).

OPTIONS

By default, the mca command compares the timestamps of the HPMC tombstone files
/var/tombstones/ts99 and /var/tombstones/ts98. If the timestamps match, command execution
terminates without performing analysis. Otherwise mca performs analysis on the /var/tombstones/ts99 file
and places the resultant problem and trace files in the /var/tombstones directory.
Table 3-12 Parameters

hpmcfile Full or relative pathname to the HPMC tombstone file selected for analysis. Defaults to
/var/tombstones/ts99.

prevhpmcfile Used with hpmcfile. Specify an existing HPMC tombstone file as a check to see if the
new HPMC tombstone file is different, indicating a new HPMC event. If timestamps
from prevhpmcfile match hpmcfile, analysis is not performed.

-d destdir Output directory for probfile.txt and tracefile.txt files. Defaults to /var/tombstones or
directory containing hpmcfile if specified.

-m machtype Machine type from which HPMC file was generated. Current <machtype> values are
'superdome' and 'rp8400'. Defaults to Superdome HPMC file analysis if not specified.

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Example 3-1 Compare Timestamps

mca
This compares the timestamp of the /var/tombstones/ts99 file to /var/tombstones/ts98. If the
timestamps differ, it analyzes the /var/tombstones/ts99 file and creates output files in the
/var/tombstones directory.

Example 3-2 Initiate Analysis

mca -d /tmp 0001178_kp_fc.hpmc
In this example, it initiates the analysis of the file 0001178_kp_fc.hpmc and puts the probfile.txt and
tracefile.txt files in the /tmp directory.

Example 3-3 Decoding

# cd /usr/sbin/diag/contrib/
# ./mca -d /tmp /var/tombstones/TS98
SuperDome HPMC Analyzer - (Version 1.00)
HPMC file "/var/tombstones/ts98" opened.
>>>>>>> Begin Analysis <<<<<<<
Problem: (19)CC4, RIN FE Err: Loss of a link presence signal when link is not in reset.
Possible Cause 1: RIO link cable has a poor connection or is defective.
Possible Fix 1: Reseat or replace the RIO link cables.
Possible Cause 2: CC chip (RIN block) on cell 4 is defective.
Possible Fix 2: Replace Cell 4.
Possible Cause 3: Clock cable has a poor connection or is defective.
Possible Fix 3: Reseat or replace clock cable associated with the HIOB.
Possible Cause 4: Clock cable has a poor connection on the UGUY.
Possible Fix 4: Reseat connection at UGUY, or connect the clock cable to
another clock connector, or replace the UGUY.
Possible Cause 5: HIOB is defective.
Possible Fix 5: Replace HIOB connected to cell 4.

Warning: CC4 RIN_NO_PRES_LOG was not stored. Analysis skipped.

Problem: (1)RIO Link Corr. Err.: Cell 4, Rio 0 - I/O link SWE (Single Wire Error
).
Possible Cause 1: Bad RIO Link cable or connection between cell 4 and RIO 0.
Possible Fix 1: Replace or reseat RIO Link cables.
Possible Cause 2: Bad CC chip or CC chip socket on cell 4.
Possible Fix 2: Replace or reseat CC chip on cell 4.
Possible Cause 3: Bad RIO chip or RIO chip socket in HIOB.
Possible Fix 3: Replace or reseat RIO chip in HIOB
connected to cell 4.
Possible Cause 4: Bad printed circuit trace on cell 4 or associated HIOB.
Possible Fix 4: Replace cell 4 or replace HIOB 0.
Possible Cause 5: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)associated LBA.

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Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off Hardware Components

When you remove and replace hardware you may need to shut down one or more nPartitions on the server. In
some cases you also will need to power off hardware components as part of the remove and replace procedure.
This section gives details on how to ensure that an nPartition is properly shut down, and it also describes how
to power off (and power on) hardware components.

Shutting Down an nPartition

This procedure is for checking an nPartition’s boot status and, if needed, shutting down HP-UX on the
nPartition.

Step 1. Advise the customer that the system (one or more nPartitions) must be shut down for repairs.

Ensure that the customer has a current backup, and inform the customer of the anticipated
downtime.

Step 2. Login to the server’s service processor (MP).

Step 3. Use the Virtual Front Panel (VFP) to view the current state of the nPartition that you will shut
down.

From the MP Main menu, enter VFP to access the Virtual Front Panel menu, and select the
nPartition whose boot state you want to view.

Type Control-b (^B) to exit the VFP display.

• If an nPartition has booted HP-UX, or if it is in the process of launching HP-UX, you must shut
down HP-UX on the nPartition.

When HP-UX is running on an nPar, its VFP displays “HP-UX heartbeat” with a blinking
asterisk (*) to indicate its interactivity.

In this case, proceed with the next step.

• If the nPartition is at its Boot Console Handler (BCH) interface, then HP-UX has already been
shut down.

• If the nPartition currently is booting, then you should wait for it to reach the BCH interface
and—if necessary—interrupt auto-boot when you see the “Attempting to boot” and “To
discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds” messages.

If the nPartition is at the BCH menu interface then HP-UX is shut down. Otherwise, proceed with
the next step to shut down HP-UX.

Step 4. From the MP Main menu, enter CO and select the console for the nPartition you plan to shut down.

You should have access to the HP-UX login prompt (or command line) when using the nPartition’s
console. If you have no interactivity at the console, HP-UX may be halted or hung.

Step 5. At the nPartition’s console, login to HP-UX and shut down the operating system.

After making arrangements with the customer, issue the shutdown command to shut down and
halt HP-UX on the nPartition.

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For example, the shutdown -h 240 command will shut down and halt HP-UX on the nPartition
after waiting for a grace period of four minutes (240 seconds).

To reboot the nPartition after it is halted, use the MP Command menu’s RS command to restart the
nPartition. (This allows the nPartition to reset and boot to its BCH interface; if auto-boot is
configured it also boots HP-UX.)

Powering Off Hardware Components

This procedure is for powering off and powering on components that are to be removed and replaced.

Step 1. Login to the server’s service processor (MP).

Step 2. If the component you will power off is assigned to an nPartition, then use the Virtual Front Panel
(VFP) to view the current boot state of the nPartition.

HP-UX on the nPartition must be shut down before you power off any of the hardware assigned to
the nPartition.

Once you are certain the nPartition is not running HP-UX, you can power off components that
belong to the nPartition.

Refer to the procedure Shutting Down an nPartition for details on determining the nPartition boot
state and shutting down HP-UX.

Step 3. Access the MP Command menu.

From the MP Main menu enter CM to access the Command menu.

Step 4. Use the MP Command menu’s PS command to check details about the hardware component you
plan to power off.

The PS command enables you to check the status of the cabinet, system backplane, MP Core I/O,
PCI power domains — or bricks — in the I/O card cage, and cells.

Step 5. Use the MP Command menu’s PE command to power off the hardware component.

Using the PE command you can power on or off the cabinet (including all cells and I/O in the
cabinet), individual cells, or PCI power domains (bricks).

Using the Command menu’s PE command to manage cabinet power is equivalent to using the front
panel power switch.

Step 6. If you need to disable all power in the entire cabinet, you also must disconnect all power cords in
order to disable all housekeeping power.

NOTE Ensure that all power cords are labeled to indicate which receptacle each cord plugs
into. Because of power redundancy capabilities it is important that each power cord
plugs into its proper receptacle.

Also, ensure that the cabinet power has been turned off before disconnecting any
power cords.

Step 7. Perform the hardware removal and replacement procedure for the powered off component.

Step 8. If needed, reconnect all power cords to the receptacles where they belong.

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Step 9. Use the MP Command menu’s PE command to power on the hardware component that you powered
off.

Step 10. Use the MP Command menu’s PS command to confirm the status of the newly replaced component.

NOTE You may need to allow time for some components to complete power on self tests
(POST) before a complete status is available.

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Removing and Replacing the Top Cover

It is necessary to remove and replace one or more of the covers to access the components within the server
chassis.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-1 Top Cover

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Removing the Top Cover

Figure 4-2 Top Cover Retaining Screws

Step 1. Loosen the retaining screws securing the cover to the rear of the chassis.

Step 2. Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis.

Step 3. Lift the cover up and away from the chassis.

Replacing the Top Cover

Step 1. Slide the cover into position. It should easily slide into position; however, a slow firm pressure will
be needed to properly seat the cover.

Step 2. Tighten the retaining screws securing the cover to the chassis.

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Removing and Replacing a Side Cover

It is necessary to remove and replace one or more of the covers to access the components within the server
chassis.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-3 Side Cover Locations

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Figure 4-4 Side Cover Retaining Screw

Step 1. Loosen the retaining screw securing the cover to the chassis.

Step 2. Slide the cover from the chassis.

Figure 4-5 Side Cover Removal Detail

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Replacing a Side Cover

Step 1. Slide the cover in position.

Step 2. The cover easily slides into position; however, a slow firm pressure will be needed to properly seat
the cover.

Step 3. Tighten the retaining screw securing the cover to the chassis.

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Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive

The disk drives are located in the front of the chassis. The nPartition must be shutdown to remove or replace
the drive that serves as the boot disk. Refer to “Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off Hardware
Components” for more information. The remainder of the internal disk drives are hot pluggable.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-6 Disk Drive Location

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Removing a Disk Drive

Figure 4-7 Disk Drive Detail

Step 1. Disengage the front locking latch on the disk drive by pushing the release tab to the right and the
latch lever to the left.

Step 2. Pull forward on the front locking latch and carefully slide the disk drive from the chassis.

Replacing a Disk Drive

NOTE Sometimes using the diskinfo and ioscan commands will produce encached data. To resolve
this, these commands should be run when the disk drive is removed.

Step 1. Before installing the disk drive, enter the following command:

#diskinfo -v /dev/rdsk/cxtxdx

Step 2. Enter the following command:

#ioscan -f

The response message after running this command is:

NO_HW

Step 3. Make sure the front locking latch is open, then position the disk drive in the chassis.

Step 4. Slide the disk drive into the chassis; a slow firm pressure will be needed to properly seat the
connection.

Step 5. Depress the front locking latch to secure the disk drive in the chassis.

Step 6. Spin up the disk by entering one of the following commands:

#diskinfo -v /dev/rdsk/cxtxdx

#ioscan -f

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#pvcreate

#vgcfgrestore

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Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

The CD/DVD is located in the front of the chassis. The system power to this component must be removed
before attempting to remove or replace it. Refer to “Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off Hardware
Components” for more information.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-8 CD/DVD Location

CD/DVD

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Removing a CD/DVD Drive

Figure 4-9 CD/DVD Detail

Step 1. To remove the CD/DVD, depress the front locking latch to loosen the drive from the chassis.

Step 2. Disengage the cables from the rear of the CD/DVD.

Step 3. Slide the drive from the chassis.

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Replacing a CD/DVD

Figure 4-10 CD/DVD Detail

Step 1. Connect the cables to the rear of the CD/DVD.

Step 2. Slide the drive in the chassis.

CAUTION Before attempting to install the drive into the chassis, position the data cable over
the top of the drive in order to avoid pinching the cable during installation.

Step 3. The drive easily slides into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure is needed to properly seat the
drive.

Step 4. Depress the front locking latch to secure the disk drive in the chassis.

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Removing and Replacing a Front Smart Fan Assembly

The Front Smart Fan Assembly is located in the front of the chassis. The fan assembly is a hot swappable
component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-11 Front Smart Fan Assembly Locations

FAN 0 FAN 1

Front View
LED LED

Table 4-1 Front Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications

LED
Meaning
State

On Green Fan is at speed and in sync or not at speed less than 6 seconds

Flash Fan is not keeping up with speed/sync pulse for greater than 6 seconds
Yellow

Flash Red Fan failed/stalled or has run slow or fast for greater than 6 seconds

Off Fan is not installed or no power is applied to fan

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Removing a Front Smart Fan Assembly

Figure 4-12 Front Fan Detail

Step 1. Push the Fan Release Pin away from the fan.

Step 2. Slide the fan away from the connector.

Step 3. Pull the fan away from the chassis.

Replacing a Front Smart Fan Assembly

Step 1. Position the fan assembly on the chassis fan guide pins.

Step 2. Slide the fan into the connector.

Step 3. Verify that the Fan Release Pin is in the locked position.

NOTE The fan LED should show fan is operational (green).

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Removing and Replacing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly

The Rear Smart Fan Assembly is located in the rear of the chassis. The Fan assembly is a hot swappable
component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-13 Rear Smart Fan Assembly Locations

FAN 2 FAN 3

Rear View
LED LED

Table 4-2 Rear Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications

LED
Meaning
State

On Green Fan is at speed and in sync or not at speed less than 6 seconds

Flash Fan is not keeping up with speed/sync pulse for greater than 6 seconds
Yellow

Flash Red Fan failed/stalled or has run slow or fast for greater than 6 seconds

Off Fan is not installed or no power is applied to fan

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Removing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly

Figure 4-14 Rear Fan Detail

Step 1. Push the Fan Release Pin away from the fan.

Step 2. Slide the fan away from the connector.

Step 3. Pull the fan away from the chassis.

Replacing a Rear Smart Fan Assembly

Step 1. Carefully position the fan assembly on the chassis fan guide pins.

Step 2. Slide the fan into the connector.

Step 3. Verify that the Fan Release Pin is in the locked position.

NOTE A green fan LED indicates the fan is operational.

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Removing and Replacing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly

The PCI Smart Fan Assembly is located in the rear of the PCI cardcage. The Fan assembly is a hot swappable
component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-15 PCI Smart Fan Assembly Location

Table 4-3 Smart Fan Assembly LED Indications

LED
Meaning
State

On Green Fan is at speed and in sync or not at speed less than 6 seconds

Flash Fan is not keeping up with speed/sync pulse for greater than 6 seconds
Yellow

Flash Red Fan failed/stalled or has run slow or fast for greater than 6 seconds

Off Fan is not installed or no power is applied to fan

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Removing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly

Figure 4-16 PCI Smart Fan Assembly Detail

Step 1. Securely grasp the two thumb holds on the fan assembly.

NOTE The two right side fans, as viewed from the front, are located very close to the
chassis. It may be necessary to use a tool such as a flatblade screwdriver to assist in
removing them.

Step 2. Slide the fan upward from the chassis.

Replacing a PCI Smart Fan Assembly

Step 1. Carefully position the fan assembly in the chassis.

Step 2. The fan easily slides into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure will be needed to properly seat
the connection.

NOTE A green fan LED indicates the fan is operational.

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Removing and Replacing a Bulk Power Supply

The bulk power supply is located in the front of the chassis. The BPS is a hot swappable component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-17 BPS Location

BPS Locations

IMPORTANT When a BPS is pulled from the server and then immediately re-inserted, the server can report
an overcurrent condition and shut down.

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Removing a BPS

Figure 4-18 BPS Detail

Step 1. Pull the extraction levers located on the upper front outer portion of the BPS.

Step 2. Slide the BPS forward using the extractions levers to remove it from the chassis.

Replacing a BPS
Step 1. Verify that the extraction levers are in the open position, then insert the BPS into the empty slot.

NOTE The BPS easily slides into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure will be needed
to properly seat the connection.

Step 2. Ensure the BPS has seated by closing the extraction levers.

NOTE BPS LED should show BPS operational and no fault. BPS LED should be GREEN.

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Removing and Replacing a PCI Power Module (Brick)

The PCI power module is located in the front of the chassis. The PCI power module is a hot pluggable
component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-19 PCI Power Module Location

PCI Power Modules

Table 4-4 PCI Power Module LED Indications

LED LED State Meaning

Power LED (Green)

Off Power module failure

On Normal operation

Fault LED (Multi-color) Off Normal operation

Blink amber Module internal failure

Amber Module internal failure

Bink red Module internal failure

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Removing a PCI Power Module (Brick)

Figure 4-20 PCI Power Module Detail

Step 1. Securely grasp the handle on the front of the power module.

Step 2. Firmly depress the securing thumb latch.

Step 3. Slide the module from the chassis.

Replacing a PCI Power Module (Brick)

Step 1. Carefully position the power module in the chassis and depress the thumb latch.

Step 2. The module easily slides into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure will be needed to properly
seat the connection.

Step 3. Release the thumb latch.

NOTE PCI power module LED should show power module is operational and the green LED
should be on.

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Removing and Replacing the PCI Voltage Regulator Modules

Removing PCI VRM

Step 1. Power down server.

IMPORTANT Power must be removed from both PCI Chassis 0 and PCI Chassis 1 to continue.

Step 2. Remove right side cover.

Step 3. Remove PCI side panel.

Step 4. Identify VRM to be replaced (O or 1).

Step 5. Unscrew VRM from bracket (2 screws on non-component side).

Step 6. Lift up and gently pull from the socket.

Figure 4-21 Locating the VRMs on PCI Backplane

VRM 1 VRM 0

Replacing the PCI VRM

Step 1. Firmly seat the VRM into the socket being careful not to bend pins.

Step 2. Attach bracket to VRM using 2 screws removed earlier.

Step 3. Put PCI side panel back onto chassis.

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Step 4. Put right side cover back onto chassis.

Step 5. Power server back up.

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Removing and Replacing the PCI OLR Assembly

The PCI OLR Assembly is located in the rear of the chassis. All system power must be removed before
attempting to remove or replace this component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-22 PCI OLR Assembly Location

Removing the PCI OLR Assembly

Figure 4-23 PCI OLR Assembly

Step 1. Shutdown the system and remove all power cables.

Step 2. Remove the PCI access panel.

Step 3. Disconnect the PCI OLR cable from the PCI OLR Assembly. The connector is located on the cell
board side of the system.

Step 4. Flip all PCI gates to the “OPEN” position.

Step 5. Remove all of the PCI gates, beginning on the OLR cable side of the system (Left side when viewed
from the rear of the system).

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Step 6. Push out on top of the PCI gate to unclip the PCI gate axle from the retaining slot carefully, so as
not to break off the optic sensor tab.

Step 7. With the tab clear of obstruction, lift gate up and out. It is highly recommended that extra PCI
gates are available as these may be easily broken.

Step 8. Remove the PCI OLR assembly by pushing in on the plastic tabs that secure the assembly to the
chassis.

Step 9. Tilt the assembly away from the attach points. Disengage the bottom holding tabs from the chassis.

Figure 4-24PCI OLR Assembly Removal

Step 10. Lift the assembly up and out.

Replacing the PCI OLR Assembly

Step 1. Position the assembly at an angle so that the bottom holding tabs engage into the bottom holes of
the chassis.

Step 2. Tilt the assembly toward the chassis, bringing it upright, and engage the plastic tabs so that the
assembly is firmly and evenly attached to the chassis.

Step 3. Replace all the PCI gates one at a time, beginning at the right-most clip position. Ensure that the
PCI gate is in the “OPEN” position before inserting the bottom pivot pin into the hole in the chassis.

Step 4. Ensure that the PCI gate is in the “OPEN” position.

Step 5. Press the PCI gate axle into the retaining clip.

Step 6. Flip all the PCI gates to the “CLOSED” position.

Step 7. Reconnect the PCI OLR cable to the PCI OLR Assembly.

Step 8. Replace the PCI access panel.

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Removing and Replacing a PCI Card

The PCI cards are located in the rear of the chassis in the PCI card cage. PCI cards are hot swappable
components.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-25 PCI Cards

Removing and Replacing a PCI Card

You can remove and replace a PCI I/O card by using the SAM (/usr/sbin/sam) application or by using
Partition Manager (/opt/parmgr/bin/parmgr).
This procedure describes how to perform an online replacement of a PCI card using SAM, for cards whose
drivers support online add or replacement (OLAR).

IMPORTANT Some PCI I/O cards cannot be added or replaced online (while HP-UX remains running). For
these cards, you must shut down HP-UX on the nPartition before performing the card
replacement or addition. See “Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off Hardware
Components” on page 68.

Step 1. Run SAM (/usr/sbin/sam) and from the main SAM Areas screen select the Peripheral Devices area,
then select the Cards area.

Step 2. From the I/O Cards screen, select the card you will replace and then select the Actions—>Replace
menu item.

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Step 3. Wait for SAM to complete its critical resource analysis for the selected card and then review the
analysis results.

If no critical resources will be disabled by taking the selected card offline then click the OK button
to suspend the card’s driver and power off the card’s PCI slot, and then proceed with the next step.

If SAM detected that the selected PCI card cannot be taken offline, you will not be able to click the
OK button and cannot replace the card while HP-UX remains running. In this case, you must shut
down HP-UX on the nPartition before replacing the defective card.

Step 4. Locate the PCI slot where the selected card resides.

On the server, you can view the PCI slots and slot LEDs from the rear of the cabinet.

The selected slot will be powered off (its green power LED will be off), and the slot’s amber
attention indicator (a dark orange yellow LED) will be blinking.

Step 5. Label and remove the cable(s) connected to the PCI card to be removed.

Step 6. Remove the top cover.

Step 7. Flip the card slot’s PCI gate to the open position.

Figure 4-26PCI Gate Detail

Step 8. Firmly pull up on the tabs on the PCI card separator.

Step 9. Remove the card from the PCI slot.

Note that the card is defective, for future reference.

Step 10. Position the new, replacement PCI card in the slot.

NOTE A slow firm pressure is needed to properly set the card into its connection. PCI cards
tend to be difficult to install.

Step 11. Flip the card slot’s PCI gate to the closed position.

Step 12. Replace the top cover.

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Step 13. Connect all cables to the replacement PCI card.

Step 14. In SAM’s Replace Card window, click the OK button.

SAM powers the PCI slot back on, and turns off (stops blinking) the slot’s attention indicator. SAM
also resumes the card’s drivers.

Step 15. Confirm that the replacement card is online and powered in, using SAM’s I/O Cards screen.

Step 16. Synchronize the PDH and I/O card SCSI parameters.

1. When powering up system, go into CO (console window). When POST finishes running, the
system displays the Main Menu (the system is at BCH at this point in time).

2. From the Main Menu enter ser. This takes you to the Service Menu.

3. At the Service Menu prompt enter scsi default. The system then informs you that it will
clear (reset) all scsi paths and prompts you to enter either Yes or No.

4. Enter y. The system takes a few seconds to reset the scsi ports, list all the ports with the reset
values, then displays the Service Menu prompt.

5. Reboot the system.

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Removing and Replacing the PCI Card Cage Assembly

The PCI Card Cage Assembly is located in the rear of the chassis. All system power must be removed before
attempting to remove or replace this component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-27 PCI Card Cage Assembly Location

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Removing the PCI Card Cage Assembly

Figure 4-28 PCI Card Cage Assembly Detail

Step 1. Shutdown the system and remove all power cables.

Step 2. Remove the top and right side covers.

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Step 3. Remove the PCI access panel by loosening the four retaining screws shown in Figure 4-29.

Figure 4-29PCI Access Panel Screws

Figure 4-30Removing the PCI Cage Access Panel

Step 4. Disengage the PCI power supplies approximately 1.5 inches.

Step 5. Remove PCI fans.

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Step 6. Disconnect the PCI OLR ribbon cable from the PCI backplane. The connector is located on the cell
board side of the system.

Figure 4-31PCI OLR Ribbon Cable

Step 7. Label and remove all PCI card cables.

Step 8. Remove any mounted PCI cards by pulling upwards on divider tabs. Keep track of each card path
for replacement procedures.

Step 9. Disconnect the two (2) cable bundle connectors at the rear of the mass storage board and loosen the
two (2) captive screws on the backplane near the extractor levers.

Figure 4-32Locating Cable Bundle Connectors

Cable bundle
connectors
Fans removed
for access

Step 10. Pull levers to release from the system board connector.

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Step 11. The PCI backplane support wall has a grab handle. Use this handle to assist in alignment for
removal. The outside of the PCI fan card cage is designed as a handle also.

Step 12. From the right side of the chassis, wiggle the PCI card cage free of retaining standoff pins. Tilt up
the rear of the backplane and lift to remove.

Step 13. Remove the PCI OLR cable from the PCI OLR assembly.

Replacing the PCI Card Cage Assembly

Step 1. Reconnect the PCI OLR cable to the PCI OLR assembly.

Step 2. Tilt the assembly toward the chassis. Position the assembly at an angle so that the retaining
standoff pins engage.

Step 3. Use a firm push to engage the assembly to the system board connector.

Step 4. Reconnect the two (2) black cable bundles at the rear of the mass storage board and tighten the two
(2) captive screws on the backplane near the extractor levers.

Step 5. Replace all PCI cards into their proper slots.

Step 6. Reconnect all PCI card cables.

Step 7. Reconnect the PCI OLR ribbon cable to the PCI backplane.

Step 8. Replace the PCI fans.

Step 9. Re-engage the PCI power supplies.

Step 10. Replace the PCI access panel.

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Removing and Replacing the Mass Storage Backplane

Removing the Backplane

Step 1. Remove all internal disks.

Figure 4-33Locating Internal Disks

Drive 1-1

Drive 1-2

Drive 0-2

Drive 0-1

Step 2. Remove the top and right side covers.

Step 3. Remove the PCI side panel.

Step 4. Disconnect all cables to the backplane.

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Ensure that you notice where each is removed, so that they may be correctly reinstalled.

Figure 4-34Locating the Mass Storage Backplane

Mass Storage Backplane

Step 5. Unscrew the two captive screws and remove backplane/bracket assembly.

Figure 4-35Mass Storage Backplane

Captive Screws

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Replacing the Backplane

Step 1. Align and press the backplane/bracket assembly into its mount.

Step 2. Fasten the two captive screws.

Step 3. Connect all cables to the backplane.

Step 4. Install the PCI side panel.

Step 5. Install the top and right side covers.

Step 6. Install all internal disks.

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Removing and Replacing a Cell Board

The cell board is located in the right side of the chassis. The system power must be removed before attempting
to remove or replace it. Refer to “Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off Hardware Components” on
page 68” for more information.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

IMPORTANT The SCSI parameters and the Real Time Clock data stored in NVRAM are lost when the cell
board is removed. Make a note of all SCSI parameters BEFORE removing power from the cell
board. Refer to Matterhorn Service Note A6093A-07A for detailed instructions if necessary.

Figure 4-36 Cell Board Location

Cell Boards

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Removing a Cell Board

Figure 4-37 Cell Board Detail

NOTE The cell board weighs approximately 25 lbs. Support both side edges while removing the cell
board from the chassis.

Step 1. Power off the cell board using the MP command menu’s PE command.

Step 2. Pull the extraction levers out.

Step 3. Slide the cell board from the chassis.

Replacing a Cell Board

NOTE The cell board weighs approximately 25 lbs. Support both side edges while replacing the cell
board into the chassis.

Step 1. Position the cell board on the cell board guide rails.

Step 2. The cell board easily slides into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure will be needed to
properly seat the drive.

Step 3. Depress the extraction levers to secure the cell board in the chassis.

Step 4. Synchronize the PDH and I/O card SCSI parameters.

1. When powering up system, go into CO (console window). When POST finishes running, the
system displays the Main Menu (the system is at BCH at this point in time).

2. From the Main Menu enter ser. This takes you to the Service Menu.

3. At the Service Menu prompt enter scsi default. The system then informs you that it will
clear (reset) all scsi paths and prompts you to enter either Yes or No.

4. Enter y. The system takes a few seconds to reset the scsi ports, list all the ports with the reset
values, then displays the Service Menu prompt.

5. Reboot the system.

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Removing and Replacing a Processor

The processor’s are located on the cell boards.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Removing a Processor
Step 1. Remove the cell board.

Step 2. Position the cell board on an approved and tested ESD mat with the backplane connectors facing
you.

Step 3. Loosen the three (3) blue captive screws that secure the DIMM cover.

Step 4. Open the DIMM cover.

Step 5. Release the four blue slide locks on the processor cover. Two locks on the left and two locks on the
right. Slide locks are located at cell board level.

Step 6. Lift the processor cover straight up and set aside.

Step 7. Identify the processor to be removed by the label on the cell board at the base of each processor.

Step 8. Disconnect the Turbocooler fan connector from the cell board.

CAUTION Use care when removing the Turbocooler fan connector.

Step 9. Loosen the four T15 screws on the processor. Loosen these screws in an X pattern turning each
screw a little at a time until all four screws are loose from the cell board.

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Step 10. Lift the processor and Turbocooler assembly straight up and off the cell board.

Figure 4-38 Processor Cover (Four Blue Slide Locks Indicated)

Figure 4-39 Cell Board (Two processors and CC Shown)

Cell Controller

Processor 3
Processor 1

Processor 2
Processor 0

Replacing a Processor
Step 1. Replace the processor by aligning the processor notched corner with the notched corner on the
socket frame and align the Turbocooler connector.

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Step 2. Tighten the four T15 screws on the processor. Tighten these screws in an X pattern turning each
screw a little at a time until all four screws are tight. The processor screws do not need to be
torqued. You will feel the screws reach the bottom on the socket frame the processor will be secure
at that time.

Step 3. Connect the Turbocooler fan to the connector on the cell board.

Step 4. Replace the processor cover and secure all four blue slide locks.

Step 5. Close the DIMM cover.

Step 6. Tighten the three blue captive screws that secure the DIMM cover.

Step 7. Replace the cell board.

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Removing and Replacing a DIMM

The DIMMs reside on the cell board. The system power to cell board that contains the DIMM must be
removed before attempting to remove or replace a DIMM. Refer to “Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering
Off Hardware Components” for more information.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-40 Cell Board and DIMM Location

DIMMs

Removing a DIMM
Step 1. Remove the right side cover.

Step 2. Remove the cell board.

Step 3. Place the cell board onto a work surface.

Step 4. Loosen the three captive thumb screws that secure the hinged air baffle to the removable cover.

Step 5. Remove the cover to gain access to the DIMMs.

Step 6. Spread the two DIMM retaining latches outward.

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Step 7. Grasp the DIMM on each side and pull the DIMM up and out of its socket.

Figure 4-41 DIMM Detail

To System Backplane

Figure 4-42 DIMM Location Numbers

Typical DIMM Locating Numbers

Replacing a DIMM
Step 1. Align the notches on the DIMM with the notches on the DIMM socket.

Step 2. Grasp the DIMM on each side and push the DIMM into the socket.

Install DIMMs in the following sequence: 0A-0B-0C-0D, 1A-1B-1C-1D, 2A-2B-2C-2D, 3A-3B-3C-3D.

Step 3. Close the DIMM retaining latches.

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Removing and Replacing a MP/SCSI Board

The MP/SCSI board is located in the rear of the chassis. The MP/SCSI board is a hot pluggable component.
There may be up to two MP/SCSI boards installed in a system.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-43 MP/SCSI Location

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Removing a MP/SCSI board

Figure 4-44 MP/SCSI Detail

MP for Cell 0

MP for Cell 1
(Partition 0)

Step 1. Label and remove all cables connected to the MP/SCSI board to be removed.

Step 2. Loosen the two retaining screws securing the MP/SCSI board to the chassis.

Step 3. Securely grasp the handle on the MP/SCSI board.

Step 4. Slide the MP/SCSI board from the chassis.

Replacing a MP/SCSI Board

Step 1. Position the MP/SCSI board in the chassis.

Step 2. The board slides easily into the chassis; however, a slow firm pressure will be needed to properly
seat the connection.

Step 3. Tighten the two retaining screws securing the MP/SCSI board to the chassis.

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Removing and Replacing the System Backplane

The System Board is located in the left side of the chassis. All system power must be removed before
attempting to remove or replace this component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 4-45 System Backplane Location

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Removing the System Backplane

Figure 4-46 System Backplane Removal

Figure 4-47 System Backplane Removed

Step 1. Shutdown the system partition(s) and remove all power cables.

Step 2. Remove the top and side covers.

Step 3. Extend all cell boards approximately 4 inches from system connectors.

Step 4. Disconnect Core MP/SCSI I/O board(s) approximately 1.5 inches.

Step 5. Disconnect all cables connected to the System backplane.

Step 6. Remove hard attach brackets.

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Step 7. Support the System backplane and loosen the Jack screw until the System backplane releases from
the chassis. Tilt the backplane back to a 45 degree angle and lift out from the hinged bottom.

Replacing the System Backplane

Step 1. Position the System backplane in the chassis at a 45 degree angle.

Step 2. Align tabs at the bottom of the backplane with the slots on the bottom of the chassis.

Step 3. Tilt the backplane forward until it is resting against the chassis.

Step 4. Tighten the Jack screw.

NOTE Visually observe for system board flex. Over compression will break and render the
board useless.

Step 5. Install the hard attach brackets.

Step 6. Reconnect all cables on the System backplane.

Step 7. Reconnect Core MP/SCSI I/O board(s).

Step 8. Reconnect all cell boards.

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Removing and Replacing PCA Front Panel Card

The Front Panel Board is located in the front of the chassis. All system power must be removed before
attempting to remove or replace this component.

CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

To remove the PCA Front Panel Card, perform the following steps:

Removing the PCA Front Panel

Step 1. Remove the front cover bezel and the top cover.

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Step 2. Disconnect the DVD power cable, part number A6752-63012, from the mass storage backplane.

Figure 4-48Remove Data Cables

Remove cables

Figure 4-49Remove Power Cable

Disconnect power cable

Step 3. Disconnect the front panel’s cable from the system backplane.

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Step 4. Unscrew the captive fastener on the common tray cage cover, part number A6752-00007. The cover
has two Ferrites with cables attached to it.

Figure 4-50Loosen Captive Screw

Step 5. Slide the common tray cage cover to the rear and lift. Place the cable as close to the MSMB as
possible to enhance access to the front panel.

Figure 4-51Tilt Tray Away

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Step 6. Remove the front panel bezel, part number A6752-04004, by removing the two M3 screws. Once the
screws are removed, press the tab in center of the bezel to release the bezel.

Figure 4-52Remove Bezel Screws

Step 7. Remove the two screws revealed upon removing the bezel.

Figure 4-53Remove Two Screws Under the Bezel

Step 8. Place your right hand on the PCA front panel cable near the entrance to the cavity and with your
left hand reach over the top of the chassis, and by curling your fingers, reach into the cavity
containing the PCA front panel.

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Step 9. The PCA front panel bracket has a small sheet metal wall that acts as a handle. This handle is
located at the center of the height and width relative to the cavity.

Figure 4-54Handle on Front Panel

Handle

Place your left hand under the handle and gently lift the handle upwards and simultaneously
gently pull on the cable.

This disengages the tabs on the PCA front panel from the slots on the common tray cage.

Step 10. Gently pull the cable and handle towards the rear of the chassis until the steel power button that
was initially protruding though the chassis clears the hole.

Step 11. Rotate the top edge of the board towards you about 30 degrees by lifting on the handle with your
left hand.

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Step 12. Angle the board such that the right side with the cable moves away from you and the opposite side
with the power connector moves towards you.

Figure 4-55Angle the Front Panel to Remove

Ensure that the power switch does not get stuck in one of the many holes in the front of the chassis.
This rotation is best accomplished by gently pulling the cable with your right hand towards the
rear of the cabinet.

Step 13. Remove the cable end of the board first by gently pulling the cable with your right hand and
adjusting the angle of the board with your left hand.

Once the first tab on the board is outside the cavity removal should proceed very easily.

Replacing the Front Panel

Step 1. Slide the front panel into its slot from inside the server.

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Step 2. Angle the board such that the right side at an angle.

Figure 4-56Angle the Front Panel to Remove

Ensure that the power switch does not get stuck in one of the many holes in the front of the chassis.
Push the panel forward until the lock tabs click.

Step 3. Once the front panel is in place, tighten the two screws.

Figure 4-57Remove Two Front Panel Screws

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Step 4. Attach the front panel bezel and tighten its screws.

Figure 4-58Remove Bezel Screws

Step 5. Replace the common tray cage cover.

Figure 4-59Tilt Tray Away

Step 6. Tighten the captive fastener on the common tray cage cover.

Step 7. Attach the front panel’s cable to the system backplane.

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Step 8. Attach the DVD power cable.

Figure 4-60Attach Power Cable

Power Cable

Figure 4-61Remove Data Cables

Data cables

Step 9. Power on the server.

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A Replaceable Parts

Appendix A 129
Replaceable Parts

Table A-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List

Replacement Part Exchange Part

FRU Description
Number Number

18GB 10K RPM SCSI Disk A6537-67001 A6537-69001

1GB DIMM (single) A6098AX A6098-69001

240V N. American UPS 4.5m C19/L6-30P 8120-8494 None

256MB DIMM (single) A6802AX A6802-69001

36GB 15K RPM SCSI Disk A6541-60001 A6541-69001

512MB DIMM (single) A6097AX A6097-69001

73GB 10K RPM SCSI Disk A6539-60001 A6539-69001

AC cord retention bracket A6752-00123 None

AC Power Supply (qty 2 per system) 0950-4173 A6752-69013

Adaptor, SCSI A6093-00239 None

Anti-tip Foot A6752-67042 None

Assembly, Cell/PDH Riser A6094AX A6094-69003

Assembly, Cover, Left Side A6752-67034 None

Assembly, Cover, Right Side A6752-67033 None

Assembly, Cover, Top A6752-67035 None

Assembly, Front Bezel A6752-04003 None

Assembly, Front Panel Plastic A6752-67037 None

Assembly, Interlock Device 5065-5959 None

Assembly, Lift handle, left panel A6752-04045 None

Assembly, Lift handle, right panel A6752-04048 None

Assembly, PCI Card Cage A6752-67014 A6752-69014

Assembly, PCI OLR A6093-67014 None

Assembly, PCI OLR Paddle A6093-40041 None

Assembly, PCI Separator (W/Light Pipe) 5065-7443 None

Assembly, Slide rail, left A6752-04058 None

Assembly, Slide rail, right A6752-04059 None

Assembly, Smart Fan (Front/Rear) (qty 4) A6752-67029 None

Assembly, Smart Fan (PCI C/C) (qty 6) A6752-67030 None

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Table A-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List (Continued)

Replacement Part Exchange Part

FRU Description
Number Number

Assembly, Front Bezel, No NamePlate A6752-04066

Ballast, J1479 (1 per system) J1479-60001 None

Box, DVD Filler A6752-67041 None

Cable Management Arm 5065-5951 None

Cable, DVD Power A6752-67021 None

Cable, Intrusion Switch A6093-63025 None

Cable, Mass Storage Power #1 A6752-67019 None

Cable, Mass Storage Power #2 A6752-67020 None

Cable, PCI OLR Switch A6752-63027 None

Cable, SCSI Bundle A6752-63019 None

Cable, System Fan, External A6752-67022 None

Cable, System Fan, Internal A6752-67023 None

DC-to-DC Converter, 48V (PCI VRM) 0950-4352 None

Filler, Bulkhead Core I/O A6752-04017 None

Filler, Internal Disk A6198-60002 None

Harness, Main Power A6752-67025 None

Intrusion Switch 5040-6317 None

Jumper, PDU-PDU 2.5m C19/C20 8120-6884 None

Jumper, UPS-PDU 4.5m C19/C20 8120-6961 None

Kit, Removable Media Rail A6752-67011 None

M-Cable A6144-63001 None

Nameplate, rp7405 A7111-40001

Nameplate, rp7410 A6752-40002

Panel, PCI, Upper Right Side A6752-67036 None

PCA, Front Panel (Display)a A6752-67005 None

PCA, LAN/SCSI (Procurium) A6794AX A6794-69001

PCA, Mass Storage Backplane A6752-67003 None

PCA, MP/SCSI (Core IO) A6793AX A6793-69001

PCA, System Backplane A6752-60001 A6752-69001

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Table A-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List (Continued)

Replacement Part Exchange Part

FRU Description
Number Number

PCI Filler Plate 5001-6892 None

PCI Power Module (Brick) 0950-3819 A6093-69023

Power Cord, C19/CEE 7-7 4.5m Black CA Assembly 8120-6899 None

Power Cord, C19/GB 1002 4.5m Black CA Assembly 8121-0070 None

Power Cord, C19/IEC-309 L6-20 4.5m Black CA Assembly 8120-6897 None

Power Cord, C19/ISI-32 2.5m Black CA Assembly 8121-0161 None

Power Cord, C19/L6-20 4.5m Black CA Assembly 8120-6903 None

Power Cord, C19/unterminated International-Europe 8120-6895 None

Processor Module (650 MHz) A6443AX A6443-69001

Processor Module (750 MHz) A644AX A6444-69001

Processor Module (875 MHz) A6435-67001 A6435-69001

Removable DAT Tape Drive (DDS4) C5686-67203 C5686-69203

Removable DVD Drive A5220-67003 None

Socket, PCX-W 1253-0703 None

VAC Value Added Chassis A6752-04002 None

a. Cable assembly is part of the FRU.

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B System Specifications

This chapter describes the basic server configuration and its physical specifications and requirements:

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Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions and Weights

This section provides dimensions and weights of the system components.
Table B-1 hp rp7405/rp7410 Server Dimensions and Weights

Standalone Packaged

Height - Inches (centimeters) 17.3 (43.9) 35.75 (90.8)

Width - Inches (centimeters) 17.5 (44.4) 28.0 (71.1)

Depth - Inches (centimeters) 30.0 (76.2) 28.38 (72.0)

Weight - Pounds (kilograms) 220 (100) N./A

Shipping box, pallet, ramp, and container adds approximately 50 lbs to the total system weight. The size and
number of miscellaneous pallets will be determined by the equipment ordered by the customer.
Table B-2 hp rp7405/rp7410 Component Weights

Quantity Description Weight (lb/kg.)

1 or 2 Cell board 19.81(9.0)

1 System backplane 12 (estimate) 5.44 (estimate)

1 PCI backplane 20.4 (9.25)

2 Bulk power supply 18 (8.2)

1 Mass storage backplane 1 (0.45)

2 PCI DC-to-DC converters 5 (2.27)

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Electrical Specifications

Electrical Specifications
This section provides electrical specifications for hp rp7405/rp7410 servers.

Grounding
The site building shall provide a safety ground/protective earth for each AC service entrance to all cabinets.
Install a PE (protective earthing) conductor that is identical in size, insulation material, and thickness to the
branch-circuit supply conductors. The PE conductor must be green with yellow stripes. The earthing
conductor described is to be connected from the unit to the building installation earth or, if supplied by a
separately derived system, at the supply transformer or motor-generator set grounding point.

Circuit Breaker
The Marked Electrical for the hp rp7405/rp7410 server is 12 amps. The recommended circuit breaker size is
20 amps for North America. For countries outside North America, consult your local electrical authority
having jurisdiction for the recommended circuit breaker size.

System AC Power Specifications

Power Cords
The supplied power cord length is 15 feet (457.4 cm). Table B-3 lists the various power cables available for use
with a hp rp7405/rp7410 system. Each power cord is 15 feet (4.5 meters) in length with a IEC 60320-1 C19
female connector attached to one end.
Table B-3 Power Cords

Part Number Description Where Used

8120-6895 Stripped end, 240 volt International-Europe

8120-6897 Male IEC309, 240 volt International

8121-0070 Male GB-1002, 240 volts China

8120-6899 Male CEEE 7/7, 240 volt Continental Europe

8121-0558 Male ISI-32, 240 volts Israel

8120-6903 Male NEMA L6-20, 240 volt North America/Japan

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System Power Specifications

Table B-4 and Table B-5 list the AC power requirements for an hp rp7405/rp7410 server. These tables provide
information to help determine the amount of AC power needed for your computer room. To determine the
overall power requirements of your specific system, see Table C-5 on page 167 and Table C-6 on page 167.
Table B-4 AC Power Specifications

Requirements Value Comments

Nominal input voltage 200, 208, 220, 240 VAC

Minimum Operating Voltage 180 VAC

Maximum Operating Voltage 269 VAC

Frequency range (minimum - 50 - 60 (Hz)

maximum)

Number of phases 1

Rated line current 12 A rms

Maximum inrush current 30 A peak for 15 ms Per line cord

Dropout carry-through time at 20 ms

minimum line voltage

Circuit breaker rating 20 A Per line cord

Branch Circuit Breaker (Size, 20A, slow trip delay

Type) type

Power factor correction >0.97 @269VAC At all loads of 50% - 100% of

supply rating
>0.93 @262VAC At all loads 0f 30% - 50% of
supply rating

Ground leakage current (mA) <3.0 (ma) Per line cord

kVA rating 2.7 KVA

Table B-5 System Power Requirements

Power Required (50 - 60 Hz) VA Comments

Maximum configuration hp rp7405/rp7410 server PA8700 3000 Theoretical

Typical configuration hp rp7405/rp7410 server PA8700 1700 Typical

Future upgrades may increase the Maximum Theoretical System Power to 3400 VA.
Maximum power is the sum of the worst case power consumption of every subsystem in the box, and should
be used to size worst case power consumption for facility installation. Typical power consumption numbers
are what HP engineers have measured running power intensive applications. These are generally lower than
maximum power numbers due to the fact that getting all of the subsystems in the box to simultaneously draw
maximum power for long durations being uncommon.

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Environmental Specifications

Environmental Specifications
This section provides the environmental, power dissipation, noise emission, and air flow specifications for the
hp rp7405/rp7410 server.

Temperature and Humidity

The cabinet is actively cooled using forced convection in a Class C1-modified environment.

Operating Environment
The system is designed to run continuously and meet reliability goals in an ambient temperature of 5° C - 35°
C at sea level. The maximum allowable temperature is derated 1° C per 1000 feet of elevation above 5000 feet
above sea level up to 30° C at 10,000 feet. For optimum reliability and performance, the recommended
operating range is 20° C to 25° C

Environmental Temperature Sensor

To ensure that the system is operating within the published limits, the ambient operating temperature is
measured using a sensor placed near the chassis inlet, between the cell boards. Data from the sensor is used
to control the fan speed and also to initiate system overtemp shutdown. (For more details see the platform
management section.)

Non-Operating Environment
The system is designed to withstand ambient temperatures between -40° C to 70° C under non-operating
conditions.

Cooling

Cell Section Cooling

The cabinet incorporates front to back airflow across the cell boards and system backplane. Two (2) 150mm
fans, mounted externally on the front chassis wall behind the cosmetic front bezel, push air into the Cell
section; and two (2) 150mm fans housed in cosmetic plastic fan carriers and mounted externally to the rear
chassis wall, pull air through the Cell section.
Each cell area fan cooling is controlled by a smart fan control board, embedded in the fan module plastic
housing. The smart fan control board receives fan control input from the system fan controller on the system
backplane and returns fan status information to the system fan controller. The smart fan control board also
controls the power and the pulse width modulated control signal to the fan and monitors the speed indicator
back from the fan. The fan status LED is driven by the smart fan control board.

Bulk Power Supply Cooling

Cooling for the bulk power supplies is provided by two (2) 60mm fans contained within each BPS. Air flows
into the front of the BPS and is exhausted out of the top of the power supply though upward facing vents near
the rear of the supply. The air is then ducted out of the rear of the chassis with minimal leakage into the cell
airflow plenum.

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PCI/Mass Storage Section Cooling

Six (6) 92mm fans located between the Mass Storage Devices and the PCI Card Cage provide airflow through
these devices. The PCI fans are powered off of housekeeping power and + run at full speed at all times. The
air is pulled through the mass storage devices and pushed through the PCI Card Cage. Perforation is
provided between the PCI bulkheads to allow adequate exhaust ventilation and to help reduce the localized
airflow dead spots that typically occur at the faceplate tail of each PCI card.

Standby Cooling
Several components within the chassis consume significant amounts of power while the system is in standby
mode. The system fans will be run at 1541 rpm, or 38% of full speed, during standby to remove the resulting
heat from the cabinet. The fans within the power supply will operate at full speed during standby.

Typical Power Dissipation and Cooling

Table B-6 Typical hp rp7405/rp7410 Configurations

PCI Cards
Memory Hard Bulk
Cell (assumes Core Typical Typical
Per Cell DVDs Disk Power
Boards 10 watts I/O Power Cooling
Board Drives Supplies
each)

Qty GBytes Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Watts Watts

2 16 16 2 4 2 2 2000 6826

2 8 8 0 2 2 2 1810 6179

2 4 8 0 2 2 2 1757 5998

1 4 8 0 1 1 2 1148 3919

Acoustic Noise Specification

The acoustic noise specification for the hp rp7410 server is 57.3 db (sound pressure level at bystander
position) It is appropriate for dedicated computer room environments, not office environments. The LwA is 7.5
Bels. Care should be taken to understand the acoustic noise specifications relative to operator positions
within the computer room or when adding servers to computer rooms with existing noise sources.

Air Flow
The hp rp7405/rp7410 servers require that the cabinet air intake temperature be between 68° F and 77° F
(20° C and 25° C) at 960 CFM.

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Figure B-1 illustrates the location of the inlet and outlet airducts on a single cabinet.

Figure B-1 Airflow Diagram

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140 Appendix B
C Site Preparation

Appendix C 141
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Electrical Considerations

Electrical Considerations
Proper design and installation of a power distribution system for an hp rp7405/rp7410 server requires
specialized skills. Those responsible for this task must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of
appropriate electrical codes and the limitations of the power systems for computer and data processing
equipment.
In general, a well-designed power distribution system exceeds the requirements of most electrical codes. A
good design, when coupled with proper installation practices, produces the most trouble-free operation.
The electrical factors discussed in this section are:
A detailed discussion of power distribution system design and installation is beyond the scope of this
document. However, electrical factors relating to power distribution system design and installation must be
considered during the site preparation process.

• Computer room safety

• Electrical load requirements (circuit breaker sizing)
• Power quality
• Distribution hardware
• System installation guidelines

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Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing)

Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing)

It is always a good idea to derate power distribution systems for one or more of the following reasons:

• To avoid nuisance tripping from load shifts or power transients, circuit protection devices should never be
run above 80% of their root-mean-square (RMS) current ratings.
• Safety agencies derate most power connectors to 80% of their RMS current ratings.

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Power Quality

Power Quality
This equipment is designed to operate over a wide range of voltages and frequencies. It has been tested and
shown to comply with EMC Specification EN50082. However, damage can occur if these ranges are exceeded.
Severe electrical disturbances can exceed the design specifications of the equipment.

Sources of Electrical Disturbances

Electrical disturbances, sometimes called glitches, affect the quality of electrical power. Common sources of
these disturbances are:

• Fluctuations occurring within the facility’s distribution system

• Utility service low-voltage conditions (such as sags or brownouts)
• Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels
• Wide and rapid variations in input power frequency
• Electrical storms
• Large inductive sources (such as motors and welders)
• Faults in the distribution system wiring (such as loose connections)
• Microwave, radar, radio, or cell phone transmissions

Power System Protection

Computer systems can be protected from the sources of many of these electrical disturbances by using:

• A dedicated power distribution system

• Power conditioning equipment
• Over- and under-voltage detection and protection circuits
• Screening to cancel out the effects of undesirable transmissions
• Lightning arresters on power cables to protect equipment against electrical storms
Every precaution has been taken during power distribution system design to provide immunity to power
outages of less than one cycle. However, testing cannot conclusively rule out loss of service. Therefore,
adherence to the following guidelines provides the best possible performance of power distribution systems
for server equipment:

• Dedicated power source—Isolates server power distribution system from other circuits in the facility.
• Missing-phase and low-voltage detectors—Shuts equipment down automatically when a severe power
disruption occurs. For peripheral equipment, these devices are recommended but optional.
• Online uninterruptible power supply (UPS)—Keeps input voltage to devices constant and should be
considered if outages of one-half cycle or more are common. Refer to qualified contractors or consultants
for each situation.

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Distribution Hardware

Distribution Hardware
This section describes wire selection and the types of raceways (electrical conduits) used in the distribution
system.

Wire Selection
Use copper conductors instead of aluminum, as aluminum’s coefficient of expansion differs significantly from
that of other metals used in power hardware. Because of this difference, aluminum conductors can cause
connector hardware to work loose, overheat, and fail.

Raceway Systems (electrical conduits)

Raceways (electrical conduits) form part of the protective ground path for personnel and equipment.
Raceways protect the wiring from accidental damage and also provide a heatsink for the wires.
Any of the following types may be used:

• Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) thin-wall tubing

• Rigid (metal) conduit
• Liquidtight with RFI strain relief (most commonly used with raised floors)

Building Distribution
All building feeders and branch circuitry should be in rigid metallic conduit with proper connectors (to
provide ground continuity) Conduit that is exposed and subject to damage should be constructed of rigid
galvanized steel.

Power Routing
Power drops and interface cables from the equipment are routed down from the power panel, through a
grommet protected opening (beneath the floor level), and under the floor panels.

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Grounding Systems

Grounding Systems
hp rp7405/rp7410 servers require two methods of grounding:

• Power distribution safety grounding

• High frequency intercabinet grounding

Power Distribution Safety Grounding

The power distribution safety grounding system consists of connecting various points in the power
distribution system to earth ground using green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors. Having these ground
connections tied to metal chassis parts that may be touched by computer room personnel protects them
against shock hazard from current leakage and fault conditions.
Power distribution systems consist of several parts. Hewlett-Packard recommends that these parts be solidly
interconnected to provide an equipotential ground to all points.

Main Building Electrical Ground

The main electrical service entrance equipment should have an earth ground connection, as required by
applicable codes. Connections such as a grounding rod, building steel, or a conductive type cold water service
pipe provide an earth ground.

Electrical Conduit Ground

All electrical conduits should be made of rigid metallic conduit that is securely connected together or bonded
to panels and electrical boxes, so as to provide a continuous grounding system.

Power Panel Ground

Each power panel should be grounded to the electrical service entrance with green (green/yellow) wire ground
conductors. The green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors should be sized per applicable codes (based on
circuit over current device ratings).

NOTE The green wire ground conductor mentioned above may be a black wire marked with green
tape.

Computer Safety Ground

Ground all computer equipment with the green (green/yellow) wire included in the branch circuitry. The
green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors should be connected to the appropriate power panel and should
be sized per applicable codes (based on circuit over current device ratings).

Cabinet Performance Grounding (High frequency Ground)

Signal interconnects between system cabinets require high frequency ground return paths. Connect all
cabinets to site ground.

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Grounding Systems

NOTE In some cases power distribution system green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors are too
long and inductive to provide adequate high frequency ground return paths. Therefore, the
server is shipped with a ground strap for connecting the system cabinet to the site grounding
grid (customer-supplied). When connecting this ground, ensure that the raised floor is properly
grounded.

Power panels located in close proximity to the computer equipment should also be connected to the site
grounding grid. Methods of providing a sufficiently high frequency ground grid are described in the next
sections.

Raised Floor Grounding

If a raised floor system is used, install a complete signal grounding grid for maintaining equal potential over
a broad band of frequencies. The grounding grid should be connected to the equipment cabinet and electrical
service entrance ground at multiple connection points using a minimum #6 AWG (16mm2) wire ground
conductor.
Hewlett-Packard recommends the following approaches:

• Excellent—Add a grounding grid to the subfloor. The grounding grid should be made of aluminum strips
mounted to the subfloor. The strips should be 0.032 in. (0.08 cm) thick and a minimum of 3.0 in. (8.0 cm)
wide.
Connect each pedestal to four strips using 1/4 in. (6.0 mm) bolts tightened to the manufacturer’s torque
recommendation.

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• Good—Use the raised floor structure as a ground grid. In this case, the floor must be designed as a ground
grid with bolted down stringers and corrosion resistive plating (to provide low resistance and attachment
points for connection to service entrance ground and server equipment). The use of conductive floor tiles
with this style of grid further enhances ground performance.

Figure C-1 Raised Floor Ground System

Equipment Grounding Implementation Details

If it has been determined to be necessary, connect all Hewlett-Packard equipment cabinets to the site ground
grid as follows:

Step 1. Attach one end of each ground strap to the applicable cabinet ground lug.

Step 2. Attach the other end to the nearest pedestal base (raised floor) or cable trough ground point
(nonraised floor).

Step 3. Check that the braid contact on each end of the ground strap consists of a terminal and connection
hardware (a 1/4-in. (6.0-mm) bolt, nuts, and washers).

Step 4. Check that the braid contact connection points are free of paint or other insulating material and
treated with a contact enhancement compound (similar to Burndy Penetrox).

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System Installation Guidelines

System Installation Guidelines

This section contains information about installation practices. Some common pitfalls are highlighted. Both
power cable and data communications cable installations are discussed.

NOTE In domestic installations, the proper receptacles should be installed prior to the arrival of
Hewlett-Packard equipment. Refer to the appropriate installation guide for installation
procedures.

Wiring Connections
Expansion and contraction rates vary among different metals. Therefore, the integrity of an electrical
connection depends on the restraining force applied. Connections that are too tight compress or deform the
hardware and causes it to weaken. This usually leads to high impedance causing circuit breakers to trip.

CAUTION Connections that are too loose have a high resistance that cause serious problems, such as
erratic equipment operation. A high resistance connection overheats and sometimes causes fire
or high temperatures that can destroy hard-to-replace components such as distribution panels
or system bus bars.

Wiring connections must be properly torqued. Many equipment manufacturers specify the proper connection
torque values for their hardware.
Ground connections must only be made on a conductive, nonpainted surface. When equipment vibration is
present, lockwashers must be used on all connections to prevent connection hardware from working loose.

Data Communications Cables

Power transformers and heavy foot traffic create high energy fields. Route data communications cables away
from these areas. Use shielded data communications cables that meet approved industry standards to reduce
the effects of external fields.

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Environmental Elements

Environmental Elements
The following environmental elements can affect an hp rp7405/rp7410 server installation:

• Computer room preparation

• Cooling requirements
• Humidity level
• Air conditioning ducts
• Dust and pollution control
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention
• Acoustics (noise reduction)

Computer Room Preparation

The following guidelines are recommended when preparing a computer room for an hp rp7405/rp7410 server
system:

• Locate the computer room away from the exterior walls of the building to avoid the heat gain from
windows and exterior wall surfaces.
• When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that are double or triple glazed and shaded to
prevent direct sunlight from entering the computer room.
• Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to surrounding spaces.
• Use a vapor barrier installed around the entire computer room envelope to restrain moisture migration.
• Caulk and vapor seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the envelope.
• Use at least a 12-inch raised floor system for the most favorable room air distribution system (underfloor
distribution).
• Ensure a minimum ceiling height of 12 inches between the top of the server and the ceiling and that all
ceiling clips are in place.

Basic Air Conditioning Equipment Requirements

The cooling capacity of the installed air conditioning equipment for the computer room should be sufficient to
offset the computer equipment dissipation loads, as well as any space envelope heat gain. This equipment
should include:

• Air filtration
• Cooling or dehumidification
• Humidification
• Reheating
• Air distribution
• System controls adequate to maintain the computer room within the operating range.
Lighting and personnel must also be included. For example, a person dissipates about 450 BTUs per hour
while performing a typical computer room task.

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At altitudes above 5,000 feet (3048 m), the lower air density reduces the cooling capability of air conditioning
systems. If your facility is located above this altitude, the recommended temperature ranges may need to be
modified. For each 1000 feet (305 m) increase in altitude above 5,000 feet (up to a maximum of 10,000 feet),
subtract 1.0° C from the upper limit of the temperature range.

Air Conditioning System Guidelines

The following guidelines are recommended when designing an air conditioning system and selecting the
necessary equipment:

• The air conditioning system that serves the computer room should be capable of operating 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. It should also be independent of other systems in the building.
• Consider the long-term value of computer system availability, redundant air conditioning equipment or
capacity.
• The system should be capable of handling any future computer system expansion.
• Air conditioning equipment air filters should have a minimum rating of 45% (based on “AShRA Standard
52-76, Dust Spot Efficiency Test”).
• Introduce only enough outside air into the system to meet building code requirements (for human
occupancy) and to maintain a positive air pressure in the computer room.

Air Conditioning System Types

The following three air conditioning system types are listed in order of preference:

• Complete self-contained package unit(s) with remote condenser(s)—These systems are available with up
or down discharge and are usually located in the computer room.
• Chilled water package unit with remote chilled water plant—These systems are available with up or
down discharge and are usually located in the computer room.
• Central station air handling units with remote refrigeration equipment—These systems are usually
located outside the computer room
• Scalable overhead distribution system—This system distributes water overhead to air heat exchangers,
which cool the air locally over the servers. This system called DataCoolTM is primarily used in high
density environments of 100 to 500 watts per square foot.

Basic Air Distribution Systems

A basic air distribution system includes supply air and return air.
An air distribution system should be zoned to deliver an adequate amount of supply air to the cooling air
intake vents of the computer system equipment cabinets. Supply air temperature should be maintained
within the following parameters:

• Ceiling supply system—From 55° F (12.8° C) to 60° F (15.6° C)

• Floor supply system—At least 60° F (15.6° C)
If a ceiling plenum return air system or a ducted ceiling return air system is used, the return air grille(s) in
the ceiling should be located directly above the computer equipment cabinets.
The following three types of air distribution system are listed in order of recommendation:

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• Underfloor air distribution system—Downflow air conditioning equipment located on the raised floor of
the computer room uses the cavity beneath the raised floor as plenum for the supply air.
Perforated floor panels (available from the raised floor manufacturer) should be located around the
perimeter of the system cabinets. Supply air emitted though the perforated floor panels is then available
near the cooling air intake vents of the computer system cabinets.
• Ceiling plenum air distribution system—Supply air is ducted into the ceiling plenum from upflow air
conditioning equipment located in the computer room or from an air handling unit (remote).
The ceiling construction should resist air leakage. Place perforated ceiling panels (with down discharge
air flow characteristics) around the perimeter of the system cabinets. The supply air emitted downward
from the perforated ceiling panels is then available near the cooling air intake vents of the computer
system cabinets.
Return air should be ducted back to the air conditioning equipment though the return air duct above the
ceiling.
• Above ceiling ducted air distribution system—Supply air is ducted into a ceiling diffuser system from
upflow air conditioning equipment located in the computer room or from an air handling unit (remote).
Adjust the supply air diffuser system grilles to direct the cooling air downward around the perimeter of
the computer system cabinets. The supply air is then available near the cooling air intake vents of the
computer system cabinets.
Table C-1 Computer Room Environment

Recommended
Maximum Rate of Non-Operating
Parameter Operating Limits Operating
Change (per hour) Ranges
Range

Temperaturea 41° - 95° F 68° - 77° F 20° C/hr (no tape media) -40° C - +70° C
(5° - 35° C) (20° - 25° C) 10° C/hr (with tape media)

Humidity 15% - 80% 40% - 55% RH 30% RH/hour 90% RH

with no condensation non-condensing non-condensing non-condensing
(40% - 55% recommended) @ 65° C (149° F)

a. The temperature ranges stated are at 0 to 5,000 feet. The maximum operating temperature must be
de-rated by 1° C/1,000 feet from 5,000 to 10,000 feet.

Air Conditioning System Installation

All air conditioning equipment, materials, and installation must comply with any applicable construction
codes. Installation of the various components of the air conditioning system must also conform to the air
conditioning equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

Humidity Level
Maintain proper humidity levels. High humidity causes galvanic actions to occur between some dissimilar
metals. This eventually causes a high resistance between connections, leading to equipment failures. High
humidity can also have an adverse affect on some magnetic tapes and paper media.

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CAUTION Low humidity contributes to undesirably high levels of electrostatic charges. This increases the
electrostatic discharge (ESD) voltage potential. ESD can cause component damage during
servicing operations. Paper feed problems on high-speed printers are usually encountered in
low-humidity environments.

Low humidity levels are often the result of the facility heating system and occur during the cold season. Most
heating systems cause air to have a low humidity level, unless the system has a built-in humidifier.

Air Conditioning Ducts

Use separate computer room air conditioning duct work. If it is not separate from the rest of the building, it
might be difficult to control cooling and air pressure levels. Duct work seals are important for maintaining a
balanced air conditioning system and high static air pressure. Adequate cooling capacity means little if the
direction and rate of air flow cannot be controlled because of poor duct sealing. Also, the ducts should not be
exposed to warm air, or humidity levels may increase.

Dust and Pollution Control

Computer equipment can be adversely affected by dust and microscopic particles in the site environment.
Specifically, disk drives, tape drives, and some other mechanical devices can have bearing failures resulting
from airborne abrasive particles. Dust may also blanket electronic components like printed circuit boards
causing premature failure due to excess heat and/or humidity build up on the boards. Other failures to power
supplies and other electronic components can be caused by metallically conductive particles. These metallic
particles are conductive and can short circuit electronic components. Use every effort to ensure that the
environment is as dust and particulant free as possible.
Smaller particles can pass though some filters and, over a period of time, resulting in possible cause problems
in mechanical parts. Small dust particles can be prevented from entering the computer room by maintaining
its air conditioning system at a high static air pressure level.
Other sources of dust, metallic, conductive, abrasive, and/or microscopic particles can be present. Some
sources of these particulants are:

• Subfloor shedding
• Raised floor shedding
• Ceiling tile shedding
These pollutants are not always visible to the naked eye. A good check to determine their possible presence is
to check the underside of the tiles. The tile should be shiny, galvanized, and free from rust.
The computer room should be kept clean. The following guidelines are recommended:

• Smoking—Establish a no-smoking policy. Cigarette smoke particles are eight times larger than the
clearance between disk drive read/write heads and the disk surface.
• Printer—Locate printers and paper products in a separate room to eliminate paper particulate problems.
• Eating or drinking—Establish a no-eating or drinking policy. Spilled liquids can cause short circuits in
equipment such as keyboards.
• Tile floors—Use a dust-absorbent cloth mop rather than a dry mop to clean tile floors.

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Special precautions are necessary if the computer room is near a source of air pollution. Some air pollutants,
especially hydrogen sulfide (H2S), are not only unpleasant but corrosive as well. Hydrogen sulfide damages
wiring and delicate sound equipment. The use of activated charcoal filters reduces this form of air pollution.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

Static charges (voltage levels) occur when objects are separated or rubbed together. The voltage level of a
static charge is determined by the following factors:

• Types of materials
• Relative humidity
• Rate of change or separation
Table C-2 lists charge levels based on personnel activities and humidity levels.
Table C-2 Effect of Humidity on ESD Charge Levels

Personnel Activitya Humidityband Charge Levels (voltages)c

26% 32% 40% 50%

Person walking across a

6,150 V 5,750 V 4,625 V 3,700 V
linoleum floor

Person walking across a carpeted 18,450 V 17,250 V 13,875 V 11,100 V

floor

Person getting up from a plastic 24,600 V 23,000 V 18,500 V 14,800 V

chair

a. Source: B.A. Unger, Electrostatic Discharge Failures of Semiconductor Devices

(Bell Laboratories, 1981)
b. For the same relative humidity level, a high rate of airflow produces higher
static charges than a low airflow rate.
c. Some data in this table has been extrapolated.

Static Protection Measures

Follow these precautions to minimize possible ESD-induced failures in the computer room:

• Install conductive flooring (conductive adhesive must be used when laying tiles).
• Use conductive wax if waxed floors are necessary.
• Ensure that all equipment and flooring are properly grounded and are at the same ground potential.
• Use conductive tables and chairs.
• Use a grounded wrist strap (or other grounding method) when handling circuit boards.
• Store spare electronic modules in antistatic containers.
• Maintain recommended humidity level and airflow rates in the computer room.

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Acoustics
Computer equipment and air conditioning blowers cause computer rooms to be noisy. Ambient noise level in a
computer room can be reduced as follows:

• Dropped ceiling—Cover with a commercial grade of fire-resistant, acoustic rated, fiberglass ceiling tile.
• Sound deadening—Cover the walls with curtains or other sound deadening material.
• Removable partitions—Use foam rubber models for most effectiveness.

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Computer Room Safety

Inside the computer room, fire protection and adequate lighting (for equipment servicing) are important
safety considerations. Federal and local safety codes govern computer installations.

Fire Protection
The national Fire Protection Association’s Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data
Processing Equipment, NFPA 75, contains information on safety monitoring equipment for computer rooms.
Most computer room installations are equipped with the following fire protection devices:

• Smoke detectors
• Fire and temperature alarms
• Fire extinguishing system
Additional safety devices are:

• Circuit breakers
• An emergency power cutoff switch
• Devices specific to the geographic location i.e., earthquake protection

Lighting Requirements for Equipment Servicing

Adequate lighting and utility outlets in a computer room reduce the possibility of accidents during equipment
servicing. Safer servicing is also more efficient and, therefore, less costly.
For example, it is difficult to see cable connection points on the hardware if there is not enough light.
Adequate lighting reduces the chances of connector damage when cables are installed or removed.
The minimum recommended illumination level is 70 foot-candles (756 lumens per square meter) when the
light level is measured at 30 inches (76.2 cm) above the floor.

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Facility Characteristics
This section contains information about facility characteristics that must be considered for the installation or
operation of an hp rp7405/rp7410 server. Facility characteristics are:

• Floor loading
• Windows
• Altitude effects

Floor Loading
The computer room floor must be able to support the total weight of the installed computer system as well as
the weight of the individual cabinets as they are moved into position.
Floor loading is usually not an issue in nonraised floor installations. The information presented in this section
is directed toward raised floor installations.

NOTE Any floor system under consideration for an hp rp7405/rp7410 server installation should be
verified by an appropriate floor system consultant.

Raised Floor Loading

Raised floor loading is a function of the manufacturer’s load specification and the positioning of the
equipment relative to the raised floor grid. While Hewlett-Packard cannot assume responsibility for
determining the suitability of a particular raised floor system, it does provide information and illustrations
for the customer or local agencies to determine installation requirements.
The following guidelines are recommended:

• Because many raised floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands, the lateral support for
the floor stands depends on adjacent panels being in place. To avoid compromising this type of floor
system while gaining under floor access, remove only one floor panel at a time.
• Larger floor grids (bigger panels) are generally rated for lighter loads.

CAUTION Do not install any raised floor system until you have carefully examined it to verify that it is
adequate to support the appropriate installation.

Floor Loading Terms

Table C-3 defines floor loading terms.
Table C-3 Floor Loading Term Definitions

Term Definition

Dead load The weight of the raised panel floor system, including the
understructure. Expressed in lb/ft2 (kg/m2).

Live load The load that the floor system can safely support. Expressed
in lb/ft2 (kg/m2).

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Table C-3 Floor Loading Term Definitions (Continued)

Term Definition

Concentrated load The load that a floor panel can support on a 1-in2 (6.45 cm2)
area at the panel’s weakest point (typically the center of the
panel), without the surface of the panel deflecting more than
a predetermined amount.

Ultimate load The maximum load (per floor panel) that the floor system can
support without failure. Failure expressed by floor panel(s)
breaking or bending.
Ultimate load is usually stated as load per floor panel.

Rolling load The load a floor panel can support (without failure) when a
wheel of specified diameter and width is rolled across the
panel.

Average floor load Computed by dividing total equipment weight by the area of
its footprint. This value is expressed in lb/ft2 (kg/m2).

Average Floor Loading

The average floor load value, defined in Table C-4, is not appropriate for addressing raised floor ratings at the
floor grid spacing level. However, it is useful for determining floor loading at the building level, such as the
area of solid floor or span of raised floor tiles covered by the hp rp7405/rp7410 server footprint.

Typical Raised Floor Site

This section contains an example of a computer room raised floor system that is satisfactory for the
installation of an hp rp7405/rp7410 server.
Based on specific information provided by Hewlett-Packard, Tate Access Floors has approved its Series 800
all-steel access floor with bolt-together stringers and 24 in. (61.0 cm) by 24 in. (61.0 cm) floor panels.
In the event that the flooring is being replaced or a new floor is being installed, Tate Access Floors
recommends its Series 1250 all-steel access floor with bolt-together stringers and 24 in. (61.0 cm) by 24 in.
(61.0 cm) floor panels be used to support the server installation.

NOTE If the specific floor being evaluated or considered is other than a Tate Series 800 floor, the
specific floor manufacturer must be contacted to evaluate the floor being used.

Table C-4 lists specifications for the Tate Access Floors Series 800 raised floor system.
Table C-4 Typical Raised Floor Specifications

Itema Rating

Dead load 7 lb/ft 2 (34.2 kg/m2)

Live load 313 lb/ft 2 (1528.3 kg/m2)

Concentrated loadb 1250 lb (567 kg)

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Table C-4 Typical Raised Floor Specifications (Continued)

Itema Rating

Ultimate load 4000 lb (1814 kg) per

panel

Rolling load 400 lb (181 kg)

Average floor load 500 lb (227 kg)

a. From Table C-3 on page 157

b. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection

Windows
Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems.
Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight
places an additional load on the cooling system.

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Space Requirements
This section contains information about space requirements for an hp rp7405/rp7410 server. This data should
be used as the basic guideline for space plan developments. Other factors, such as airflow, lighting, and
equipment space requirements must also be considered.

Delivery Space Requirements

There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer room.
Permanent obstructions, such as pillars or narrow doorways, can cause equipment damage.
Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors.

Figure C-2 Cabinet Dimensions

Operational Space Requirements

Other factors must be considered along with the basic equipment dimensions. Reduced airflow around
equipment causes overheating, which can lead to equipment failure. Therefore, the location and orientation of
air conditioning ducts, as well as airflow direction, are important. Obstructions to equipment intake or
exhaust airflow must be eliminated.
The locations of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affect servicing operations. Plan equipment layout to take
advantage of lighting and utility outlets. Do not forget to include clearance for opening and closing equipment
doors.
Clearance around the cabinets must be provided for proper cooling airflow through the equipment.

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The service area space requirements, shown in Figure C-3, are minimum dimensions. If other equipment is
located so that it exhausts heated air near the cooling air intakes of the computer system cabinets, larger
space requirements are needed to keep ambient air intake to the computer system cabinets within the
specified temperature and humidity ranges.

Figure C-3 Footprint

Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space
requirements. Equipment layout plans should also include provisions for the following:

• Channels or fixtures used for routing data cables and power cables
• Access to air conditioning ducts, filters, lighting, and electrical power hardware
• Power conditioning equipment
• Cabinets for cleaning materials
• Maintenance area and spare parts

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Equipment Footprint Templates

Equipment Footprint Templates

The equipment footprint template and floor plan grid are drawn to the same scale (1/4 inch = 1 foot). These
templates are provided to show basic equipment dimensions and space requirements for servicing.
The service areas shown on the template drawings are lightly shaded.
The equipment templates should be used with the floor plan grid to define the location of the equipment that
will be installed in your computer room.

NOTE Photocopying typically changes the scale of drawings copied. If any templates are copied, then
all templates and floor plan grids must also be copied.

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Computer Room Layout Plan

Use the following procedure to create a computer room layout plan:

Step 1. Remove the floor plan gri from the document.

Step 2. Remove a copy of each applicable equipment footprint template.

Step 3. Cut out each template selected in Step 2; then place it on the floor plan grid.

Step 4. Position the pieces until the desired layout is obtained; then fasten the pieces to the grid. Mark
locations of computer room doors, air conditioning floor vents, utility outlets, and so on.

Figure C-4 hp rp7405/rp7410 Cabinet Template

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Figure C-5 Planning Grid

Scale: 1/4 inch = 1 foot

60SP016A
12/20/99

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Zinc Particle Contamination

Zinc Particle Contamination

Metallic particulates can be especially harmful around electronic equipment. This type of contamination may
enter the data center environment from a variety of sources, including but not limited to raised floor tiles,
worn air conditioning parts, heating ducts, rotor brushes in vacuum cleaners or printer component wear.
Because metallic particulates conduct electricity, they have an increased potential for creating short circuits
in electronic equipment. This problem is exaggerated by the increasingly dense circuitry of electronic
equipment.
Over time, very fine whiskers of pure metal can form on electroplated zinc, cadmium, or tin surfaces. If these
whiskers are disturbed, they may break off and become airborne, possibly causing failures or operational
interruptions. For over 50 years, the electronics industry has been aware of the relatively rare but possible
threat posed by metallic particulate contamination. During recent years, a growing concern has developed in
computer rooms where these conductive contaminants are formed on the bottom of some raised floor tiles.
Although this problem is relatively rare, it may be an issue within your computer room. Since metallic
contamination can cause permanent or intermittent failures on your electronic equipment, Hewlett-Packard
strongly recommends that your site be evaluated for metallic particulate contamination before installation of
electronic equipment.

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System Requirements Summary

This appendix summarizes the requirements that must be considered in preparing the site for the hp
rp7405/rp7410 server.

Power Consumption and Air Conditioning

To determine the power consumed and the air conditioning required, follow the examples in Table C-5 and
Table A-3, then complete the entries in Table C-6 and Table A-4.

NOTE When determining power requirements you must consider any peripheral equipment that will
be installed during initial installation or as a later update. Refer to the applicable
documentation for such devices to determine the power and air-conditioning that is required to
support these devices.

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Table C-5 Example Power Consumption (Theoretical Maximum) and Air

Conditioning Requirement Summary

Air
Multiply Power Conditioning
Component Quantity Quantity Dissipated Required (tons)
By: (kilowatts) (kilowatts/3.517
=tons)

Chassis 1 426 426.00 (.426) 0.121

Cell Board (PA8700) 2 746 1492.00 (1.492) 0.424

PCI Card (Maximum 25W) 16 25 400.00 (.400) 0.114

Power Supply (BPS) 2 125 250.00 (.250) 0.071

DVD 1 20 20.00 (.020) 0.006

Disk Drive 4 25 100.00 (.100) 0.028

Core I/O 2 70 140.00 (.140) 0.040

PCI Power Supply 2 47 94.00 (.094) 0.027

Total 2922.00 (2.922) .831

Table C-6 Power Consumption (Theoretical Maximum) and Air Conditioning

Requirement Summary

Air
Multiply Power Conditioning
Component Quantity Quantity Dissipated Required (tons)
By: (kilowatts) (kilowatts/3.517
=tons)

Chassis 1 426 426.00 (.426) 0.121

Cell Board (PA8700) 746

PCI Card (Maximum 25W) 25

Power Supply (BPS) 125

DVD 20

Disk Drive 25

Core I/O 70

PCI Power Supply 47

Total

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Power Consumption and Air Conditioning Requirement

Table C-7 Example Power Consumption (Typical) and Air Conditioning
Requirement Summary

Air
Multiply Power Conditioning
Component Quantity Quantity Dissipated Required (tons)
By: (kilowatts) (kilowatts/3.517
=tons)

Chassis 1 330 330.00 (0.33) 0.094

Cell Board (PA8700) 2 500 1000.0 (1.00) 0.284

PCI Card (25W max) 16 10 160.00 (0.16) 0.045

Power Supply (BPS) 2 49 98.00 (.098) 0.027

DVD 1 20 20.00 (0.02) 0.006

Disk Drive 2 25 50.00 (0.05) 0.014

Core I/O 2 29 58.00 (0.058) 0.016

PCI Power Supply 2 47 94.00 (0.094) 0.027

Total 1810.00 0.513

(1.810)

Table C-8 Power Consumption (Typical) and Air Conditioning Requirement

Summary

Air
Multiply Power Conditioning
Component Quantity Quantity Dissipated Required (tons)
By: (kilowatts) (kilowatts/3.517
=tons)

Chassis 1 330 330.00 (0.33) 0.094

Cell Board (PA8700) 500

PCI Card (25W max) 10

Power Supply (BPS) 49

DVD 0

Disk Drive 25

Core I/O 29

PCI Power Supply 47

Total

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be used to size worst case power consumption. Typical power consumption numbers are what HP engineers
have measured running power intensive applications. These are generally lower than maximum power
numbers due to the fact that getting all of the subsystems in the box to simultaneously draw maximum power
for long durations being uncommon.

Weight
To determine overall weight, follow the examples in Table C-9, then complete the entries in Table C-10.
Table C-9 Example Weight Summary

Component Quantity Multiply By Weight (kg)

Cell Boards 2 19.81 lbs (9.00) 39.62 lbs (18.00)

PCI Card (varies - used A3739B here) 4 0.34 lbs (0.153) 1.36 lbs(0.61)

Power Supply (BPS) 2 18.0 (8.2) 36 lbs (16.40)

DVD 1 2.2 lbs (1.0) 2.2 lbs (1.0)

Disk Drive 4 1.6 lbs (0.73) 6.40 lbs (2.90)

Chassis with skins and front bezel cover 1 131 lbs (59.42) 131 lbs (59.42)

Total weight 216.58 lbs (97.68)

Table C-10 Weight Summary

Component Quantity Multiply By Weight (kg)

Cell Boards 19.81 lbs (9.00)

PCI Card varies lbs

Power Supply (BPS) 18 (8.2)

DVD 2.2 lbs (1.0)

Disk Drive 1.6 lbs (0.73)

Chassis with skins and front bezel cover 131 lbs (59.42)

Total weight

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D PA8700 Processor Upgrade

This section contains the procedures for the installation of the new PA8700 875-MHz processor.

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Installing New Firmware

Installing New Firmware

Install the new firmware using the appropriate firmware release notes. The PA8700 processor upgrade
requires rp8400/rp7410 Firmware Release 4.0 or greater.

IMPORTANT Perform all of the steps in the rp8400/rp7410 Firmware Release 4.0 Release Notes.

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Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off the System

Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off the System

IMPORTANT The SCSI parameters and the Real Time Clock data stored in NVRAM were lost during the
upgrade procedure. Refer to Matterhorn Service Note A6093A-07A for detailed instructions if
necessary.

Step 1. Login to the service processor (MP).

Step 2. Use the Virtual Front Panel (VFP) and view the current state of all nPartitions.

From the MP Main menu, enter VFP to access the Virtual Front Panel menu and select each
nPartition. Type Control-b (^B ) to exit the VFP display when done.

Step 3. For each nPartition, check the following:

1. If an nPartition has booted HP-UX, or if it is in the process of launching HP-UX, shut down
HP-UX on the nPartition.

When HP-UX is running on an nPartition, its VFP displays “HP-UX heartbeat” with a blinking
asterisk (*) to indicate activity.

If the nPartition is at its Boot Console Handler (BCH) interface, then HP-UX has already been
shut down.

2. If the nPartition currently is booting, then wait for it to reach the BCH interface and—if
necessary—interrupt auto-boot when you see these messages:

• “Attempting to boot”

• “To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds”

3. If the nPartition is at the BCH menu interface then HP-UX is shut down. Otherwise, proceed
with the next step to shut down HP-UX.

Step 4. From the MP Main menu, enter co and select the console to shut down each nPartition.

You should have access to the HP-UX login prompt (or command line) when using each nPartition
console. If you have no activity at the console, HP-UX may be halted or hung.

Step 5. At each nPartition console, login to HP-UX and shut down the operating system.

Step 6. Access the MP Command menu.

Step 7. From the MP Main menu enter cm to access the Command menu.

Step 8. Use the pe command to power off the system.

Step 9. Disconnect all power cords to disable all housekeeping power.

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IMPORTANT Because of power redundancy capabilities, it is important that each power cord plugs
into its proper receptacle. Label all power cords to indicate into which receptacle each
cord plugs.

Also, ensure that the cabinet power has been turned off before disconnecting any
power cords.

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Replacing the Processor(s)

Replacing the Processor(s)

The two cell boards are located on the right side of the chassis. The system power must be removed before
attempting to remove or replace it. Refer to “Shutting Down nPartitions and Powering Off the System” on
page 173 for more information.

Figure D-1 Cell Board Location

Cell Boards

CAUTION Prepare an ESD safe work surface large enough to accommodate the various assemblies
handled during the upgrade. Use a grounding mat and an anti-static wrist strap, such as those
included in the ESD Field Service Kit (A3024-80004).

Step 1. Remove the right side cover to access the cell board(s).

Step 2. Pull the extraction levers out.

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Replacing the Processor(s)

Step 3. Carefully slide the cell board from the chassis.

Figure D-2Cell Board Detail

CAUTION The cell board weighs approximately 25 lbs. Support both side edges while removing
the cell board from the chassis.

Removing the Old Processor

Step 1. Loosen the three (3) blue captive screws that secure the DIMM cover.

Step 2. Open the DIMM cover.

Step 3. Release the four blue slide locks on the processor cover. There are two locks on the left and two
locks on the right. The slide locks are located at cell board level. See Figure D-3.

Figure D-3 Processor Cover (Four Blue Slide Locks Indicated)

Step 4. Lift the cover straight up and set it aside.

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Step 5. Set the cell board switches as shown in Table D-1 and Figure D-4 to enable the 875-Mhz processor
speed.
Table D-1 Cell Board Switch Settings

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

On X X X X X X

OFF X X

Figure D-4 Cell Board Switch Location

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Step 6. Disconnect each Turbocooler fan connector from the cell board.

Figure D-5 Processors with Turbocooler Fans

Cell Controller

Processor 3
Processor 1

Processor 2
Processor 0

Step 7. Loosen the four T15 screws on each processor. Loosen these screws in an X pattern turning each
screw a little at a time until all four screws are loose from the cell board.

Step 8. Lift each processor, socket, and Turbocooler assembly straight up and off the cell board.

Step 9. Pack each processor and Turbocooler for return to Hewlett Packard.

Installing the New Processor with Socket and Turbocooler

IMPORTANT When replacing a processor, the socket must also be replaced. Sockets are included with each
new processor. The socket must also be replaced when processors are being moved from one cell
board to another. Order part number 1253-0703.

Step 1. Use the PCX-W Cleaning Kit, A3639-70001, to clean the surfaces before installing the new socket
and processor.

Step 2. Replace the processor by aligning the processor notched corner with the notched corner on the
socket frame and align the Turbocooler connector.

Step 3. Tighten the four T15 screws on the processor in an X pattern turning each screw a little at a time
until all four screws are tight.

The processor screws do not need to be torqued. The processor will be properly secured when the
screws reach the bottom on the socket frame.

Step 4. Connect the Turbocooler fan to the connector on the cell board.

Step 5. Replace the processor cover and secure all four blue slide locks. See Figure D-3 on page 176.

Step 6. Close the DIMM cover.

Step 7. Tighten the three blue captive screws that secure the DIMM cover.

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Replacing the Cell Boards

CAUTION A cell board weighs approximately 25 lbs. Support both side edges while replacing the cell
boards into the chassis.

Step 1. Carefully position the cell board on the cell board guide rails.

Step 2. The cell boards easily slide into the chassis. A slow firm pressure, however, will be needed to
properly seat the drive.

Step 3. Depress the extraction levers to secure the cell board in the chassis.

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Powering On the System

Step 1. Reconnect all power cords to the appropriate receptacles and power on the system.

Step 2. Use the ps command to verify that power is enabled to the cell board. Enter C from within the PS
command to select cell.

If power is absent from the cell enter the PE command and select T to power on the entire cabinet.

CAUTION The SCSI parameters and the Real Time Clock data stored in NVRAM were lost
during the upgrade procedure. Refer to Matterhorn Service Note A6093A-07A for
detailed instructions if necessary.

Step 3. Disconnect ESD strap and mat.

Step 4. Synchronize the PDH and I/O card SCSI parameters.

1. When powering up system, go into CO (console window). When POST finishes running, the
system displays the Main Menu (the system is at BCH at this point in time).

2. From the Main Menu enter ser. This takes you to the Service Menu.

3. At the Service Menu prompt enter scsi default. The system then informs you that it will
clear (reset) all SCSI paths and prompts you to enter either Yes or No.

4. Enter y.

The system takes a few seconds to reset the SCSI ports, list all the ports with the reset values,
and then displays the Service Menu prompt.

Step 5. Reboot each nPartition using the rs command.

This allows each nPartition to reset and boot to its BCH interface. If auto-boot is configured it also
boots HP-UX.

NOTE You may need to allow time for some components to complete power on self tests
(POST) before a complete status is available.

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This appendix provides cell board switch settings for each processor speed.

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Figure E-1 Cell Board Switch Location

Table E-1 Cell Board Switch Settings for 875-Mhz Processors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

On X X X X X X

OFF X X

Table E-2 Cell Board Switch Settings for 750-Mhz Processors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

On X X X X X X

OFF X X

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Table E-3 Cell Board Switch Settings for 650-Mhz Processors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

On X X X X X X X

OFF X

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 Index

A removing and replacing, 112, 113, 152, 153

AC power specifications, 135 DIMMs, 3, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33, 112, 113, 130
acoustics, 155 removing and replacing, 112, 113
air conditioning, 151 disk, 50, 56, 57, 76, 77, 104, 106, 153
system recommendations, 151 boot, 58
air conditioning ducts, 153 exerciser, 57
air distribution system internal, 2, 3, 5, 10, 14, 31, 36, 76, 104, 106, 130
room space return air, 151 removing and replacing, 76, 77, 104, 106
air ducts, 139 du (display MP bus topology) command, 42
illustrated, 139 ducts, air conditioning, 153
average floor loading, 158
E
B electrical and environmental guidelines
backplane air distribution system, 151
mass storage, 14, 104, 105 , 120, 131, 134 computer equipment grounds, 146
removing and replacing, 104 computer room safety
PCI, 2, 4, 11, 13, 92, 102, 103 fire protection, 156
system, 4, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 69, 116, 117, 118, 126, dust and pollution control, 153
131, 134, 137 electrical conduit ground, 146
removing and replacing, 116, 117, 118 grounding systems, 146
basic air conditioning equipment requirements, 150 lighting requirements, 156
basic air distribution systems, 151 main building electrical ground, 146
booting HP-UX, 47 power distribution safety grounding, 146
BPS (Bulk Power Supply), 39 power panel grounds, 146
power quality, 144
C sources of electrical disturbances, 144
cable management arm, 29 system installation guidelines, 149
cell board, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 26, 30, 32, 37, 42, electrical specifications, 135
44, 54, 102, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 134, 137, 175, environmental elements, 150
176, 177 , 178, 179, 182 acoustics, 155
removing and replacing, 107, 108, 109, 176, 179 air conditioning equipment requirements, 150
verifying presence, 42 air conditioning recommendations, 151
cell controller, 7, 110, 178 air distribution systems, 151
circuit breaker, 135, 143 computer room considerations, 150
cm (Command Menu) command, 42 dust and pollution control, 153
co (Console) command, 44 electrostatic discharge
commands
cm (Command Menu), 42 prevention, 154
co (Console), 44 humidity level, 152
CTRL-B , 44 static protection measures, 154
di (Display), 45 environmental specifications, 137
equipment footprint templates, 162
du (display MP bus topology), 42
ESD, 154
lc (LAN configuration), 41
ls (LAN status), 41
F
vfp (Virtual Front Panel), 44
component facility characteristics, 157
power requirements, 136 facility guidelines
computer room layout plan, 163 characteristics, 157
computer room safety computer room layout, 163
fire protection, 156 equipment footprint templates, 162
configuring LAN information, 40 floor loading terms, 157
connecting AC, 34 operational space requirements, 160
cooling, 137 typical raised floor site, 158
windows, 159
D fire protection, 156
data communications cables, 149 firmware
di (Display) command, 45 installation, 172
dimensions and weights, 134 required revision, 172
DIMM floor loading, 157
memory, 3, 7, 8, 9, 32, 33, 112, 113, 130 raised floor, 157

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front panel display, 39 removing and replacing, 114, 115, 117, 118

G N
gateway address, 41 noise emission specifications, 138
grounding, 135, 146 null modem cable
grounding systems, 146 connectivity, 38
electrical conduit ground, 146 part number, 38

H O
housekeeping power, 38 operating environment, 137
HP-UX, booting, 47
humidity, 137 P
humidity level, 152
password
I MP, 39
PCI backplane, 2, 4, 11, 13, 92, 102, 103
I/O Subsystem, 4, 11, 12 PDC
installing server into the rack, 28 Processor Dependent Code, 44
IP address PDH riser board, 9
default, 40 power
lc Comand Screen, 41 applying cabinet, 44
cabinet switch, 44
K housekeeping, 38, 44
Keystone system power considerations, 144
air ducts, 139 power cords, 135
computer room layout, 163 power distribution hardware , 145
environmental elements, 150 power distribution safety grounding, 146
power system protection, 144 power distribution system
distribution hardware, 145
power quality, 144
L power requirements
LAN status, 41 component, 136
lc (LAN configuration) command, 41 power system protection, 144
LED power wiring, 145, 149
Attention, 39 Processor Dependent Code
Bulk Power Supply, 39 PDC, 44
SP Active, 39
Standby Power Good, 39 R
lighting requirements, 156 raised floor
login name ground system, illustrated, 148
MP, 39
Reflection 1, 38, 44
ls (LAN Status) command, 41 RonI Lifter, 23
rp8400/rp7410, 172
M
MAC address, 41 S
main building electrical ground, 146 serial display device
Management Processor (MP), 37 connecting, 37, 38
mass storage backplane, 14, 104, 105, 120, 131, 134
removing and replacing, 104 recommended windows, 44
setting parameters, 37
memory subsystem, 8
MP sources of electrical disturbances, 144
login name, 39 space requirements, 160
password, 39 computer room layout, 163
delivery space requirements, 160
MP (Management Processor)
logging in, 38 equipment footprint templates, 162
powering on, 38 subnet mask, 41
system backplane, 4, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 69, 116, 117,
MP core I/O, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 , 15, 30, 31, 36, 37, 118, 126, 131, 134, 137
54, 56, 69
removing and replacing, 116, 117, 118
MP network name, 41
MP/SCSI, 4, 11, 12, 13, 15, 30, 36, 114, 115, 117, 118, system configuration, verifying, 45
131 system installation guidelines, 149
data communications cables, 149

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wiring connections, 149

system specifications, 133

T
temperature, 137

U
Unpacking, 18
unpacking, 18
inspecting for damage, 18
upgrade
processor, 171
server, 5
to from rp740n to rp7410, 5

V
verifying system configuration, 45

W
wiring
connections, 149

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