hp ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade Systems Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- HP
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hp ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade Systems
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: HP ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade
- Part Number: 593957-001
- Release Date: February 2010 (First Edition)
Overview
The HP ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade is a high-performance server blade designed to be installed in an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. It offers advanced features and capabilities for demanding enterprise environments.
Installation Instructions
Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
Before installing the server blade, it is necessary to install and configure
an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. Refer to the documentation that comes
with the enclosure for specific instructions.
Install interconnect modules in the enclosure
To ensure proper connectivity, interconnect modules need to be installed in
the enclosure. Please follow the instructions provided with the interconnect
module for installation steps.
Connect the interconnect modules to the network
After installing the interconnect modules, connect them to the network using
appropriate network cables.
Install any server blade options
If desired, install any optional components or upgrades for the server blade,
such as additional memory or storage devices. Refer to the documentation
provided with the optional components for installation instructions.
Install a server blade
Follow these steps to install the HP ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade:
- Ensure that the enclosure is powered off and disconnected from the power source.
- Open the enclosure and locate an available server blade slot.
- Gently slide the server blade into the slot, ensuring that it is properly aligned.
- Push the server blade firmly into the slot until it is fully seated.
- Close the enclosure.
Assemble and install full-height device bay blanks, as needed
If you need to install full-height devices in the enclosure, follow these
steps:
- Remove the device bay blank by gently pulling it out.
- If necessary, remove any adjacent blanks to create space for the full-height device.
- Insert the full-height device into the vacant slot, ensuring proper alignment.
Complete the server blade configuration
Once the server blade is installed, follow the configuration instructions
provided in the documentation to set up and customize the server according to
your requirements.
FAQ
Q: Where can I find the most current documentation for server blades and other
HP BladeSystem components?
A: The most current documentation can be found on the HP website at
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.
Q: How do I remove a device bay divider in an HP BladeSystem c-Class
enclosure?
A: The procedure for removing a device bay divider depends on the specific
enclosure model:
- c7000 enclosure:
- Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.
- c3000 enclosure:
- Slide the locking tab down.
- Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall, and then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise).
Q: How can I find detailed port mapping information for the interconnect bays?
A: For detailed port mapping information, refer to the HP BladeSystem
enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and
installation guide on the HP website at
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.
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Overview
The following steps are necessary to install a server blade:
- Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
- Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
- Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
- Install any server blade options.
- Install a server blade.
- Assemble and install full-height device bay blanks, as needed.
- Complete the server blade configuration.
For definitions of the acronyms used in this document, refer to “Acronyms and abbreviations” in the server blade user guide.
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure
Before performing any server blade-specific procedures, install an HP
BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
The most current documentation for server blades and other HP BladeSystem
components is available at the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Documentation is also available in the following locations:
- Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure
- HP Business Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/support)
Preparing the enclosure
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height
devices. To install a full-height device, remove the blanks and the
corresponding device bay divider.
CAUTION : To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate
the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are
populated with either a component or a blank.
- Remove the device bay blank.
- Remove the three adjacent blanks.
Removing a c7000 device bay divider
- Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it
- Push the device bay shelf back until it stops, lift the right side slightly to disengage the two tabs from the divider wall, and then rotate the right edge downward (clockwise).
- Lift the left side of the device bay shelf to disengage the three tabs from the divider wall, and then remove it from the enclosure.
Removing a c3000 device bay mini-divider or device bay divider
- Slide the locking tab down.
- Remove the mini-divider or divider:
- c3000 mini-divider:
- Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until the divider drops out of the chassis.
- o c3000 divider:
- Push the divider toward the back of the enclosure until it stops.
- Slide the divider to the left to disengage the tabs from the wall.
- Rotate the divider clockwise.
- Remove the divider from the enclosure
Installing interconnect modules
For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the documentation that
ships with the interconnect module.
Interconnect bay numbering and device mapping
- HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
- HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine signals.
- Dual port mezzanine card ports and four-port mezzanine card ports 1 and 2
- Four-port mezzanine card ports 3 and 4
For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Connecting to the network
To connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure must be configured
with network interconnect devices to manage signals between the server blades
and the external network.
Two types of interconnect modules are available for HP BladeSystem c-Class
enclosures: Pass-thru modules and switch modules. For more information about
interconnect module options, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects).
Installing server blade options
Before installing and initializing the server blade, install any server blade
options, such as an additional processor, hard drive, or mezzanine card. For
server blade options installation information, see the HP ProLiant BL685c G7
Server Blade User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
Installing a server blade
- Remove the connector covers.
- Prepare the server blade for installation.
- Install the server blade.
Assembling a full height blank
CAUTION : To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate
the server blade or the enclosure unless all hard drive and device bays are
populated with either a component or a blank.
- Obtain the coupler plate:
- If you are using a device bay blank that came with the enclosure, the coupler plate can be found with the contents of the full-height device shipping box.
- If you are using a device bay blank that you purchased as an option, remove the coupler plate from inside the blank.
- Fit the coupler plate into the slots on top of the blank, and slide the coupler plate back until it snaps into place.
- Fit the slots on the bottom of the second blank on to the tabs on the coupler plate, and slide the second blank forward until it snaps in place.
- Install the full-height blank into the device bay.
Completing the configuration
To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the
overview card that ships with the enclosure.