HP Integrity rx4640 Upgrade Manual
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- Page 1 Integrity rx4640 SCSI Upgrade Guide Manufacturing Part Number: A9740-96001 October 2003 U.S.A. © Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P..
- Page 2 Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this document without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Related Documents. The HP Server Documentation CD-ROM has been provided with your server. It contains a complete documentation set for the server, including localized versions of key documents. Included on the CD-ROM are the Site Preparation and Operations and Maintenance guides, which contain in-depth troubleshooting, installation, and repair information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: About This Document
About This Document This document describes how to convert your hp Integrity rx4640 server from SCSI simplex to SCSI duplex. The document printing date and part number indicate the document’s current edition. The printing date will change when a new edition is printed. Minor changes may be made at reprint without changing the printing date. -
Page 8: Typographical Conventions
Command Related Documents The HP Server Documentation CD-ROM has been provided with your server. It contains a complete documentation set for the server, including localized versions of key documents. Included on the CD-ROM are the Site Preparation and Operations and Maintenance guides, which contain in-depth troubleshooting, installation, and repair information. -
Page 9: Converting Scsi Configuration From Simplex To Duplex
Accessing a Rack Mounted Server The hp Integrity rx4640 server is designed to be rack mounted. The following procedure explains how to gain access to an hp Integrity rx4640 server that is mounted in an approved rack. For rack installation instructions, review the document titled hp Integrity rx4640 Server Rack Installation Guide. -
Page 10: Extend The Server From The Rack
Accessing a Pedestal Mounted Server The hp Integrity rx4640 server is also designed to be pedestal mounted. It is not necessary to remove the server from the pedestal to gain access to internal components. The front bezel, front cover, and top cover may be removed with the pedestal attached to the HP Server. -
Page 11: Removing The Front Bezel
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Front Bezel The server does not have to be turned off to remove the front bezel. Opening the control panel door provides access to the following components: •... -
Page 12: Removing The Covers
Removing the Covers CAUTION Do not operate your HP Server without the front and top covers in place. Operation of the HP Server without the front and top covers in place will result in EMI suseptibility, overheating problems and/or system failure. -
Page 13: Removing The Top Cover
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Covers Removing the Top Cover To remove the top cover, perform the following steps: Step 1. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that hold the top cover in place. Step 2. Pull the cover toward the rear of the server to free the tabs from the slots in the center of the chassis and lift it straight up. -
Page 14: Removing The Memory Extender Board
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Memory Extender Board Removing the Memory Extender Board The memory extender board is located directly under the top cover of the chassis. The standard memory extender board can hold up to 16 DIMMs. The high capacity memory extender board can hold up to 32 DIMMs. -
Page 15: Figure 2-4 Opening The Memory Extender Board Latches
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Memory Extender Board Figure 2-4 Opening the Memory Extender Board Latches Figure 2-5 Removing the Memory Extender Board Chapter 2... -
Page 16: Removing The Processor Extender Board
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Processor Extender Board Removing the Processor Extender Board The processor extender board is located directly under the memory extender board. The processor extender board can hold between one and four processors. To remove the processor extender board, perform the following steps: Step 1. -
Page 17: Figure 2-6 Opening The Processor Extender Board Latches
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Processor Extender Board Figure 2-6 Opening the Processor Extender Board Latches Chapter 2... -
Page 18: Figure 2-7 Removing The Processor Extender Board
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the Processor Extender Board Figure 2-7 Removing the Processor Extender Board Chapter 2... -
Page 19: Removing The Scsi Jumper Cable
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Removing the SCSI Jumper Cable Removing the SCSI Jumper Cable A SCSI jumper cable bridges the two SCSI connectors on the SCSI backplane when the server is configured for simplex operation. This jumper must be removed in order to install the duplex board and to connect the SCSI B cable. -
Page 20: Installing The Duplex Board
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Installing the Duplex Board Installing the Duplex Board NOTE In simplex mode, both hard disk drives, slot 0 and slot 1, are driven by SCSI channel A. When the duplex board is installed, slot 1 hard disk drive is now driven by SCSI channel B. If HPUX was previously installed and “whole disk vxfs”... -
Page 21: Figure 2-9 Installing The Duplex Board
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Installing the Duplex Board Step 4. Press the board connector into the backplane connector. Figure 2-9 Installing the Duplex Board Chapter 2... -
Page 22: Installing Scsi Cable B To The Scsi Backplane
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Installing SCSI Cable B to the SCSI Backplane Installing SCSI Cable B to the SCSI Backplane To connect the SCSI cable B to the SCSI backplane, perform the following steps: Step 1. Release SCSI cable B from its stowed position within the chassis. Step 2. -
Page 23: Installing Scsi B Cable To The Scsi Adapter Board
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Installing SCSI B Cable to the SCSI Adapter Board Installing SCSI B Cable to the SCSI Adapter Board The SCSI duplex configuration is completed by connecting the other end of SCSI cable B to the SCSI B channel of the SCSI Adapter board located in the PCI board section of the server. -
Page 24: Replacing The Removed Modules
3. Replace the front and top covers. 4. Replace the front bezel. 5. If rack mounted, slide the HP Server back into the rack until it stops. Replacing the Processor Extender Board To replace the processor extender board, perform the following steps: Step 1. -
Page 25: Replacing The Front Cover
Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Replacing the Removed Modules Replacing the Front Cover To replace the front cover, perform the following steps: Step 1. Align the tabs at the rear of the front cover with the corresponding slots in the chassis and fully seat the tabs into the slots. - Page 26 Converting SCSI Configuration from Simplex to Duplex Replacing the Removed Modules Chapter 2...