hp BL460c Gen8 ProLiant Server Blade Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- HP
Table of Contents
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8Server Blade
Installation Instructions
Overview
Installation of a server blade requires the following steps:
- Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
- Install any server blade options.
- Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
- Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
- Install a server blade.
- 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 website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc)
Preparing the enclosure
CAUTION: Failure to install the divider in a quadrant when installing
half-height blades can result in damage to the connectors on the server
blades.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate
the server blade or the enclosure unless all drive and device bays are
populated with either a component or a blank.
IMPORTANT: For optimal cooling and system performance, configure the
c7000 enclosure with ten fans and configure the c3000 enclosure with six fans.
HP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay dividers to support half-height
devices. If the dividers have been removed, always reinstall the dividers
before installing half-height devices and device bay blanks. For more
information on installing the device bay dividers, see the enclosure user
guide.
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 BL460c Gen8
Server Blade User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
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
To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the FlexibleLOM or mezzanine signals.
| Server blade signal | Interconnect bay | Interconnect bay labels |
|---|---|---|
| FlexibleLOM | 1 and 2 | |
| Mezzanine 1 | 3 and 4 | |
| Mezzanine 2 | 5 and 6 | |
| 7 and 8 |
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).
- HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and Tower Enclosure
Server blade signal| Interconnect
bay number| Interconnect bay label| Notes
---|---|---|---
FlexibleLOM| 1| | —
Mezzanine
1| 2| | Four port cards connect to bay 2.
Mezzanine
2| 3 and 4| | • Four port cards
• Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3.
• Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4.
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).
IMPORTANT: To connect to a network with a Pass-Thru module, always
connect the Pass-Thru module to a network device that supports Gigabit or 10
Gb speed, depending on the corresponding Pass-Thru model.
Installing a server blade
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate
the server blade enclosure unless all bays are populated with either a
component or a blank.
CAUTION: Failure to install the divider in a quadrant when installing
half-height blades can result in damage to the connectors on the server
blades.
For the best possible HP BladeSystem and Virtual Connect experience, and to
prevent a future reboot, HP requires updating the Onboard Administrator and
Virtual Connect to the correct version before installing an HP ProLiant Gen8
server blade. The version information is located on the tag on the front of
the server blade.
For more information on this and other specific firmware and driver
requirements, as well as the latest firmware and driver versions, download the
SPP on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download).
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Remove the device bay blank.
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Remove the enclosure connector cover.
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Install the server blade.
Completing the configuration
To complete the server blade and HP BladeSystem configuration, see the
overview card that ships with the enclosure.
The installation is complete.
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