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HP ProLiant BL680cGeneration 5 Server BladeInstallation Instructions

OverviewInstallation of a server blade requires the following steps:

1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure2. Install any server blade options.3. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.4. Connect the interconnect modules to the network.5. Install a server blade.6. 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 BladeSystemc-Class enclosureBefore performing any server blade-specific procedures, install aHP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.

The most current documentation for server blades and otherHP 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)

HP Technical Documentation website (http://docs.hp.com

Installing server blade optionsBefore installing and initializing the server blade, install any servblade options, such as an additional processor, hard drive, or

mezzanine card. For server blade options installation informatiosee the HP ProLiant BL680c Generation 5 Server Blade User Guon the HP website(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

Installing interconnect modulesFor specific steps to install interconnect modules, see thedocumentation that ships with the interconnect module.

Interconnect device mappingTo support network connections for specific signals, install an

interconnect module in the bay corresponding to the embeddedNIC or mezzanine signals. Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

The information contained herein is subject to change without not ice. Theonly warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the expresswarranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothingherein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shallnot be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Part Number 452662-002October 2007 (Second Edition)

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Installation is shown in the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.

Server bladesignal

Interconnect bay Interconnect bay labels

NIC 1(Embedded)

1

NIC 2(Embedded)

2

NIC 3(Embedded)

1

NIC 4(Embedded)

2

Mezzanine 1 3 and 4

Mezzanine 2 5 and 6

7 and 8

Mezzanine 3 7 and 8

5 and 6

For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystemenclosure quick setup guide or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setupand installation guide on the HP website(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

Connecting to the networkTo connect the HP BladeSystem to a network, each enclosure mustbe configured with network interconnect devices to managesignals between the server blades and the external network.

Two types of interconnect modules are available for HPBladeSystem c-Class enclosures: Pass-thru modules and switchmodules. For more information about interconnect module options,see the HP website(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects).

Installing a server bladeHP BladeSystem enclosures ship with device bay shelves to supporthalf-height devices. To install a full-height device, remove thedevice bay shelf and the corresponding blanks.

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermaldamage, do not operate the server blade or the enclosunless all hard drive and device bays are populated weither a component or a blank.

Installation is shown in the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.

For detailed information on the c7000 or other BladeSystemenclosures, see the appropriate enclosure setup guide or serverblade user guide.

Enclosure documentation is located at the HP website(http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/80316-0-0-0121.html).

Server blade documentation is located at the HP website(http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/).

To install a server blade:

1. Remove the blank.

2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.3. Slide the device bay shelf locking tab to the left to open it.

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