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Individual Component Remove/Replace Instructions

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Each component has instructions for removal followed by instructions for replacement.

Extend the Server out the Front

rp54xx servers are available in two housings: rack-mounted or stand-alone. Access to servers mounted in an HP-supported rack is covered in this section.

WARNING! Ensure that all anti-tip features (front and rear anti-tip feet installed; adequate ballast properly placed, etc.) are employed prior to extending the server.
NOTE: Ensure that there is enough area (Approximately 1.5 meters (4.5 ft) to fully extend the server out the front and work on it.

To extend the server, perform the following steps:

  1. Remove the four T-25 screws that fasten the server to the rack.

  2. Grasp the server chassis and slowly pull forward. The server is fully extended when the rail clips are locked in place. When fully extended, the top and side service bays are fully accessible.

The following graphic shows the server extended and indicates the rail clip location.

Insert the Server from the Front

rp54xx servers are available in two housings: rack-mounted or stand-alone. Access to servers mounted in an HP-supported rack is covered in this section.

To return the server into the rack, press the rail clips on either side of the server in and push the server into the rack until it stops.

The following graphic shows the server extended and indicates the rail clip location.

Stand-alone Server Cover Removal

The rp54xx server can be ordered as a stand-alone unit. In this configuration, the server has a one-piece protective cover over it and sits on a platform with locking wheels attached.

To remove the cover from a stand-alone server, perform the following procedures:

  1. Unfasten and remove the screws (with captive washers) located near the bottom edge of both sides of the server cover.

  2. Lift the protective cover off of the server and set it aside.

WARNING! The stand-alone server weights 69 kg (l50 lbs). Removing the stand-alone server from its platform requires three people or a suitable lifting device. Failure to heed this precaution can result in serious personal injury or destruction of the server.

To remove the server from its wheeled platform, perform the following procedure:

  1. Facing the front of the server, reach under the platform on the right side and unfasten the knurl-knobbed, spring-loaded pin (item 1). The pin will retract when it is free. Perform the same step at the rear of the server. The rear knurl-knobbed, spring-loaded pin is aligned behind the front pin, but at the rear of the server.

  2. From the back of the server, reach under the platform, behind the knurl-knobbed, spring-loaded pin, and locate the flat head of the second spring-loaded pin (item 2). This pin is spring-loaded to stay up and keep the server from sliding on the platform. Pull the pin down and twist one quarter turn to the left to lock the pin down and out of the way. Perform the same step at the front of the server.

  3. The server is now free from its wheeled platform and can be removed from it.

WARNING! The stand-alone server weights 69 kg (l50 lbs). Removing the stand-alone server from its platform requires three people or a suitable lifting device. Failure to heed this precaution can result in serious personal injury or destruction of the server.

The following graphic shows the protective cover.

Stand-alone Server Cover Replacement

The rp54xx server can be ordered as a stand-alone unit. In this configuration, the server has a one-piece protective cover over it and sits on a platform with locking wheels attached.

To place the server on its wheeled platform, perform the following procedure:

WARNING! The stand-alone server weights 69 kg (l50 lbs). Placing the stand-alone server on its platform requires three people or a suitable lifting device. Failure to heed this precaution can result in serious personal injury or destruction of the server.
  1. Lift the platform and turn both of the spring-loaded, flat-headed pins (item 1) a quarter turn to the right to lock them out of the way before placing the server on the platform.

  2. Using a lifting devise or a minimum of three people, lift the server onto the platform. Align the server and platform so that the pins will lock.

  3. Reach under the platform, locate the spring-loaded, flat headed pins and turn them one quarter turn to the left to unlock them. Gently slide the server around on the platform until the spring-loaded flat-head pins snap into their holes.

  4. Once again, reach under the platform on the right side and fasten both front and back knurl-knobbed, spring-loaded pins (item 2).

To place the cover on a stand-alone server, perform the following procedures:

  1. Set the protective cover on the server and align the holes located near the bottom edge of both sides of the server cover.

  2. Fasten the screws (with captive washers) through the cover, into the platform.

The following graphic shows the protective cover.

Top Cover Removal

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove the top cover and air baffle. However, operation of the server without the top cover in place can make it susceptible to EMI problems.

Follow the steps listed below to remove the top cover:

  1. Loosen the captive T-15 screws that hold the top cover in place.

  2. Grasp the strap handles, raise the cover slightly, and pull the cover toward the front of the server to free the cover tabs from the slots in the chassis. The air baffle will be exposed.

Loosen the captive T-15 screws that hold the air baffle in place then lift the air baffle off of the server.

The following graphics show the top service bay cover and the air baffle. The first graphic shows the top service bay cover.

The second shows the air baffle.

Top Cover Replacement

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace the top service bay cover and air baffle. However, operation of the server without the top cover in place can make it susceptible to EMI problems.

Set the air baffle in place over the opening for the top service bay and tighten the captive T-15 screws.

Follow the steps listed below to replace the top cover:

  1. Align the tabs on the end of the top cover with the corresponding slots in the chassis and seat the tabs fully into the slots.

  2. Seat the top cover in the top of the service bay and tighten the captive T-15 screws that hold the cover in place.

The following graphics show the air baffle and the top service bay cover. The first graphic shows the air baffle.

The second graphic shows the top service bay cover.

Side Cover Removal

The Side Cover protects the side service bay. The power to the server does not have to be off to remove the side cover. However, operation of the server without the side cover in place can make it susceptible to EMI problems.

Loosen the captive T-15 screws that hold the side cover in place, then grasp the strap handle and pull the cover away from the server.

The following graphic shows the side cover with captive screw locations.

Side Cover Replacement

The power to the server does not have to be off to replace the side cover. However, operation of the server without the side cover in place can make it susceptible to EMI problems.

Replace the side cover according to the following steps:

  1. Grasp the strap handle and insert the tabbed end of the cover into the server chassis slots on the right side of the side service bay.

  2. Push the cover into the side service bay opening and fasten the captive T-15 screws that hold the side cover in place.

The following graphic shows the side cover with captive screw locations.

Front Bezel Removal (Single Piece)

The rp54xx server front bezel is hinged on the left (facing the front of the server). The server does not have to be turned off to open or to completely remove the bezel.

Opening the door provides access to the following components:

  • HotPlug Disks (A0, A1, and B0, B1).

  • Removable Media (CD-ROM drive, etc.).

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan cover.

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan 0.

  • HotSwap Power Supplies (up to three).

To open the front bezel, grasp the right edge of the bezel and pull out. The bezel will swing away from the chassis.

To remove the entire bezel, perform the following steps:

  1. Open the front bezel and swing it to the left as far as possible.

  2. Pry the hinge cover, located on the left side of the server, off the chassis.

  3. While supporting the bezel, remove the screws that secure the bezel hinge to the left side of the server.

  4. Grasp the left side of the bezel and pull it loose.

The following graphic shows the front bezel.

Front Bezel Replacement (Single Piece)

The rp54xx server front bezel is hinged on the left (facing the front of the server). The server does not have to be turned off to open or to completely remove the bezel.

The bezel encloses the following components:

  • HotPlug Disks (A0, A1, and B0, B1).

  • Removable Media (CD-ROM drive, etc.).

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan cover.

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan 0.

  • HotSwap Power Supplies (up to three).

To attach the bezel, perform the following steps:

  1. Screw the bezel hinge to the threaded inserts on the left side of the server.

  2. Install the hinge cover by aligning the notch in the top of the cover with the top of the assembly cover and press firmly into place.

    The following graphic shows the front bezel.

Front Bezel Removal (Two Piece)

The rp54xx server front bezel is divided and hinged on the right (facing the front of the server) side to provide a door for Disk Media Bay access. The server does not have to be turned off to open the access door or to completely remove the bezel.

Opening the door provides access to the following components:

  • HotPlug Disks (A0, A1, and B0, B1).

  • Removable Media (CD-ROM drive, etc.).

Removing the entire bezel provides access to the components listed above and the following:

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan cover.

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan 0.

  • HotSwap Power Supplies (up to three).

To open the Disk Media access door, grasp the right edge of the door and pull out. The door will swing away from the chassis, exposing the Disk Media Bay.

To remove the entire bezel, perform the following steps:

  1. Open the Disk Media access door, exposing the plastic bezel pins inserted in the clips at the top and bottom of the Disk Media bay on the left side.

  2. Grasp the left side of the bezel and pull it loose.

    CAUTION: DO NOT try to pull the bezel off of the server at this point. The plastic pins holding the bezel on the right side are inserted in metal clips on the Disk Media bay and if the plastic pins are bent, they will break off.
  3. Grasp the bezel with both hands and carefully slide the bezel to the left until both plastic pins clear the metal clips on the Disk Media bay.

  4. Pull the bezel away from the server and set it aside.

The following graphic shows the front bezel.

Front Bezel Replacement (Two Piece)

The rp54xx server front bezel is divided and hinged on the right (facing the front of the server) side to provide a door for Disk Media Bay access. The server does not have to be turned off to open the access door or to completely remove the bezel.

The Disk Media Bay door encloses the following components:

  • HotPlug Disks (A0, A1, and B0, B1).

  • Removable Media (CD-ROM drive, etc.).

The left side of the front bezel encloses the following components:

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan cover.

  • HotSwap Chassis Fan 0.

  • HotSwap Power Supplies (up to three).

To attach the bezel, perform the following steps:

  1. Swing the Disk Media access door open so that the plastic pins that go into the metal clips on the Disk Media bay are exposed.

    CAUTION: The plastic pins holding the bezel on the right side are inserted into metal clips on the Disk Media bay. DO NOT bend the plastic pins or they will break off.
  2. Holding the bezel with both hands, align the bezel pins with the metal clips on the Disk Media bay and carefully slide the bezel pins into the clips.

  3. Attach the left side of the bezel to the server chassis by aligning the bezel pins with the chassis clipsand press the bezel into the chassis until the pins snap into the clips.

    The following graphic shows the front bezel.

  4. Swing the Disk Media access door closed and attach it to the right side of the server chassis.

Core I/O Removal

rp54xx Core I/O functions are contained on the GSP revision A/B and LAN/SCSI cards. Both cards are located on the PCI Backplane in the side service bay. The LAN/SCSI card is in I/O slot 1 and the GSP revision A/B card is in I/O slot 2.

Before removing either of the Core I/O cards from the server, perform the following tasks:

  • Power down the server.

  • Detach all power cords from the server.

To remove a Core I/O card from the server, perform the following steps:

  1. Remove all cables attached to the Core I/O card at the rear bulkhead.

    NOTE: Be sure to label the cables before removing them.
  2. Disconnect any ribbon cable connectors attached to the Core I/O card in the side service bay.

  3. Grasp the edge of the Core I/O card and pull it out of the server.

The following graphic shows both Core I/O cards in the side service bay.

Core I/O Replacement

rp54xx Core I/O functions are contained on the GSP and LAN/SCSI cards. Both cards are located on the PCI Backplane in the side service bay. The LAN/SCSI card is in I/O slot 1 and the GSP card is in slot 2.

Before replacing either of the Core I/O cards, perform the following tasks:

  • Power down the server.

  • Detach all power cords from the server.

NOTE: For revision B GSP only, remove one of the MAC address labels and place on the rear of the server as shown in the following graphics.

To replace a Core I/O card, perform the following steps:

  1. Orient the I/O card in its guide and push it into the server until the card connector seats in the I/O Backplane card slot.

  2. Connect the I/O cable attached to the I/O card at the rear PCI bulkhead.

  3. Connect any ribbon cable connectors attached to the I/O card in the side service bay.

The following graphic shows an I/O card being replaced.

PCI Card Separator/Extractor Removal

PCI card separator/extractors are located in the Side Service Bay, between the PCI cards. PCI card separator/extractors are plastic cards with two tab handles and two LEDs.

Before removing a PCI card separator/extractor from the server, perform the following tasks:

  • Shut down the server.

  • Remove the corresponding PCI card.

To remove a PCI card separator/extractor, perform the following steps:

  1. Carefully slide a long shaft, medium width, flat blade screw driver (item 1) into the Side Service Bay along the side of the PCI card separator/extractor, and insert it into the slot in the hook tab (item 2).

  2. At the point where the PCI card separator/extractor inserts into the PCI backplane connector (item 2), there are two slotted, hook tab connectors on the PCI card separator/extractor, one on either side of the PCI Backplane connector. Press one then the other to disengage the card from the backplane.

  3. With the two connection points pressed, slide the PCI card separator/extractor out of the PCI card cage.

PCI Card Separator/Extractor Replacement

PCI card separator/extractors are located in the Side Service Bay on the PCI Backplane, between PCI cards. PCI card separator/extractors are plastic cards with two tab handles and two LEDs.

To replace a PCI card separator/extractor, perform the following steps:

  1. Insert the PCI card separator/extractor into the available slot and slide it into the PCI backplane connector.

  2. Be sure the two hook tabs on the PCI card separator/extractor insert into the connector blocks on either side of the PCI backplane.

Once you have completed replacement of the PCI card separator/extractor into the server, perform the following tasks:

  • Replace the PCI card, if necessary.

  • Power up the server.

HotPlug Disk Drive Removal

The internal disk drives (up to four) are located at the front right side of the server (as you are facing it). When proper software and hardware procedures are followed, internal disk drives can be removed and replaced while the server is running.

The procedures in this section are in two parts, a HotSwap Software Procedure and a HotPlug Hardware Procedure, for removing the disk from the server.

Before starting these procedures, you must have an up-to-date configuration backup file. Configuration backup is performed by default each time an LVM command changes the LVM configuration. The default backup files path is:

/etc/lvmconf/base_vg_name.conf.

The replacement disk drive must be the same product ID as the disk drive that is being replaced.

NOTE: HP often uses different manufacturers for disks that have the same product number. The HotSwap and HotPlug procedures will not update the disk drive's internal information to that of the replaced disk drive.

The replacement disk drive will have the same capacity and blocksize as the defective disk because they have the same product number. The only field that can be incorrect is the string specifying the vendor's name. This will not affect the behavior of the LVM. If you desire to update the manufacturer's name, the disks volume group must be deactivated and reactivated.

HotSwap Software Procedure

Perform these software procedural steps to replace a HotPlug disk drive device:

  1. Determine whether LVM found the physical volume to be defective when the volume group was activated.

    If the volume was defective when the volume group was activated, vgchange will generate the following message to the console:

    WARNING

    VGCHANGE: WARNING: COULDN'T ATTACH TO THE VOLUME GROUP PHYSICAL
    VOLUME "/DEV/DSK/cXtXdX"

    VGCHANGE: WARNING: COULDN'T ATTACH TO THE VOLUME GROUP PHYSICAL
    VOLUME "/DEV/DSK/cXtXdX"

    THE PATH OF THE PHYSICAL VOLUME REFERS TO A DEVICE THAT DOES NOT
    EXIST, OR IS NOT CONFIGURED INTO THE KERNAL.

    If you are unsure of the status of vgchange, check it with the vgdisplay command:

    #vgdisplay <VG name>

    For example:

    # vgdisplay /dev/vg00

    If the disk was defective when the vgchange command was entered, the following message will be printed one or more times:

    WARNING:

    VGDISPLAY: WARNING: COULDN'T QUERY PHYSICAL VOLUME "/DEV/DSK/cXtXdX"
    THE SPECIFIED PATH DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO PHYSICAL VOLUME ATTACHED TO THE
    VOLUME GROUP.

    VGDISPLAY: WARNING: COULDN'T QUERY ALL OF THE PHYSICAL VOLUMES.

    If you see these messages, the disk was defective at the time the volume group was activated. Remove the bad disk as described in step 9 of this procedure, then follow the instructions for replacing the disk and perform the HotSwap Procedure for Unattached Physical Volumes described there.

    Otherwise, the disk drive became defective after vgchange was run. Proceed to Step 2.

  2. Display the names of all the logical volumes on this volume group with the vgdisplay command. For example:

    #vgdisplay /dev/vg00
  3. Determine which logical volumes have mirrors with the lvdisplay command. For example:

    #lvdisplay /dev/vg00/lvol# | grep -ie "LV Name" -e "Mirror"
  4. Determine the pvkey command status for the mirrored logical volume, again using the lvdisplay command with the -k option. Compare the output to the lvdisplay command with the -v option to determine the device file to pvkey mapping. For example,

    # lvdisplay -v -k /dev/vg00/lvol1
    --- Logical volumes ---
    LV Name /dev/vg00/lvol1
    VG Name /dev/vg00
    LV Permission read/write
    LV Status available/syncd
    Mirror copies 1
    Consistency Recovery MWC
    Schedule parallel
    LV Size (Mbytes) 256
    Current LE 64
    Allocated PE 128
    Stripes 0
    Stripe Size (Kbytes) 0
    Bad block off
    Allocation strict/contiguous
    IO Timeout (Seconds) default

    --- Distribution of logical volume ---
    PV Name LE on PV PE on PV
    /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 64 64
    /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 64 64

    --- Logical extents ---
    LE PV1 PE1 Status 1 PV2 PE2 Status 2
    00000 0 00000 current 1 00000 current
    00001 0 00001 current 1 00001 current
    00002 0 00002 current 1 00002 current
    00003 0 00003 current 1 00003 current
    00004 0 00004 current 1 00004 current
    00005 0 00005 current 1 00005 current
    00006 0 00006 current 1 00006 current
    00007 0 00007 current 1 00007 current
    00008 0 00008 current 1 00008 current

    (etc.)


    # lvdisplay -v /dev/vg00/lvol1
    --- Logical volumes ---
    LV Name /dev/vg00/lvol1
    VG Name /dev/vg00
    LV Permission read/write
    LV Status available/syncd
    Mirror copies 1
    Consistency Recovery MWC
    Schedule parallel
    LV Size (Mbytes) 256
    Current LE 64
    Allocated PE 128
    Stripes 0
    Stripe Size (Kbytes) 0
    Bad block off
    Allocation strict/contiguous
    IO Timeout (Seconds) default

    --- Distribution of logical volume ---
    PV Name LE on PV PE on PV
    /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 64 64
    /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 64 64

    --- Logical extents ---
    LE PV1 PE1 Status 1 PV2 PE2 Status 2
    00000 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00000 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00000 current
    00001 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00001 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00001 current
    00002 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00002 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00002 current
    00003 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00003 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00003 current
    00004 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00004 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00004 current
    00005 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00005 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00005 current
    00006 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00006 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00006 current
    00007 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00007 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00007 current
    00008 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0 00008 current /dev/dsk/c2t6d0 00008 current

    The pvkey stuatus (0 or 1 in this example) shown in the first command, maps to the device file names (/dev/dsk/c1t6d0 or /dev/dsk/c2t6d0) in the second command under columns PV1 and PV2, respectively.

  5. Reduce any logical volumes that have mirror copies on the faulty disk drive so that they no longer mirror onto that disk drive (note the -A n option):

    # lvreduce -m 0 -A n -k <LV name> /dev/dsk/cXtXcX <pvkey#>& 

    (for 1 way mirroring)

    OR

    # lvreduce -m 1 -A n -k <LV name> /dev/dsk/cXtXcX <pvkey#>& 

    (for 2way mirroring)

    For example, enter:

    # lvreduce -m 0 -A n -k /dev/vg00/lvol4 /dev/dsk/c2t4d0 1&

    The following message will appear:

    Logical volume /dev/vg00/lvol4 has been successfully reduced.
    lvlnboot: Logical Volume has no extents.
    NOTE: It is important to include the ampersand (&) at the end of the command line. Otherwise, the lvreduce process will hang, and you will need terminal control to negate the command. Once the 'successfully reduced' message has been generated, manually end the process using the kill -9 command.
    1. Use the ps command to find the PID for the lvreduce process.

      # ps -ef | grep lvreduce
    2. Manually end the process with the Kill -9 command (It may take several minutes for the process to end.).

      # kill -9 <PID>
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all logical volumes.

  7. With all logical volumes reduced, now reduce the volume group using the vgreduce command. For example:

    # vgreduce /dev/vg00 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
    CAUTION: The vgreduce procedure may take a long time to complete. Do NOT terminate this process.
  8. Update the disk BDRA using the lvlnboot command.

    # lvlnboot -R

  9. Proceed to the HotPlug Hardware Procedure to remove the bad disk drive from the server.

HotPlug Hardware Procedure

CAUTION: Disk Drives can be removed or installed with the server still powered on. This is referred to as a "manual HotPlug".

To remove a disk drive from the server, perform the following step:

Grasp the tab at the bottom of the cam latch on the selected disk drive, then push the button inside the cam latch and pull the cam latch out and up. The disk drive will unlock. Pull gently until it slides completely free.

The following graphic shows disk features.

The next graphic depicts disk removal/replacement.

HotPlug Disk Drive Replacement

The internal disk drives (up to four) are located at the front right side of the server (as you are facing it). When proper software and hardware procedures are followed, internal disk drives can be removed and replaced while the server is running.

CAUTION: Disk Drives can be removed or installed with the server still powered on. This is referred to as a "manual HotPlug".

However, DO NOT replace a HotPlug disk drive until a controlled shutdown of the operating system has been performed.

Hardware HotPlug Procedure

To replace a disk drive in the server, grasp the tab at the bottom of the cam latch on the selected disk drive, push the button inside the cam latch, and pull the cam latch out and up. The disk drive will unlock. Pull gently until it slides completely free.

The following graphic shows disk features.

The next graphic depicts disk removal/replacement.

Hot Swap Software Procedure for Attached Physical Volumes

The following procedure is an example of how to recover from replacing a disk that was recognized as an attached physical volume. Be sure that all the software procedures in the Disk Drive Removal section have been completed prior to starting these steps. This example assumes that the disk was mirrored.

NOTE: HP often uses different manufacturers for disks, but assigns the same product number. The hot swap manual procedure will not update disk driver internal information to that of the replaced disk drive.
  1. Perform an ioscan on the replaced disk drive to ensure that it is accessible (claimed), to double check that it is a proper replacement, and that the device files are present. Refer to the above note.

    For example: # ioscan -fnC disk

  2. Use the following procedure to mirror the root disk:

    1. Create the new physical volume using the pvcreate command.
      For example: # pvcreate -B /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

    2. Extend the volume group to include the new physical volume using the vgextend command:
      For example: # vgextend /dev/vg00 /dev/dsk/cXtXdX

    3. The mkboot command must be run to make the device bootable.
      For example: # mkboot /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

    4. Use the mkboot command again to add the HP-UX auto-file-string.
      For example: # mkboot -a "hpux" /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

    5. Run lvlnboot with the following command: # lvlnboot -R

    6. Run lvextend to put a mirror into the replaced disk drive. It may take several minutes to copy the original copy of the data to the mirrored extents. The logical volume(s) will still be accessible to user applications during this operation.

      For example:
      # lvextend -m 1 <LV name> /dev/dsk/cXtXdX
      OR
      # lvextend -m 2 <LV name> /dev/dsk/cXtXdX (for 3 way mirroring)

      For example:
      # lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol4 /dev/dsk/cXtXdX
      OR
      # lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol5 /dev/dsk/cXtXdX

      Repeat this for each logical volume to be mirrored.

      Verify that the mirror is bootable and AUTO file is correct.

      For example:
      # lifls -l /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

      OR
      # lifcp /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX:AUTO -

    7. Verify that the mirroring is set up properly.

      For example:
      # vgdisplay -v /dev/vg00
      # lvdisplay /dev/vg00/lol1 - lvol8
      # lvlnboot -v /dev/vg00

      Both disks should list as "Boot Disk" and both should appear in the lvol lists.

      At this point the system will be fully functional.

Hot Swap Procedure for Unattached Physical Volumes

The following steps are an example of how to replace a HotPlug disk drive for unattached physical volumes. This example assumes the disks are mirrored.

NOTE: HP often uses different manufacturers for disks, but assigns the same product number. The hot swap manual procedure will not update disk driver internal information to that of the replaced disk drive.
  1. Perform an ioscan on the replaced disk drive to ensure that it is accessible (claimed), to double check that it is a proper replacement, and that the device files are present. Refer to the above note.

    For example: # ioscan -fnC disk

  2. Restore the LVM configuration/headers onto the replaced disk drive from your backup of the LVM configuration with the following entry:
    # vgcfgrestore -n <volume group name> /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

    For example: # vgcfgrestore -n /dev/vg00 /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

  3. Attach the new disk drive to the active volume group with the following vgchange command:

    # vgchange -A y <volume group name>

    For example: # vgchange -A y /dev/vg00

  4. Use the mkboot command to make the device bootable.

    For example: # mkboot /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

  5. Use the mkboot command again to add the HP-UX auto-file-string.For example: # mkboot -a "hpux" /dev/rdsk/cXtXdX

  6. Run lvlnboot with the following command: # lvlnboot -R

  7. Resynchronize the mirrors of the replaced disk drive with the following command. It may take several minutes to copy all the data from the original copy of the data to the mirrored extents. The logical volume(s) are still accessible to users' applications during this command.

    # vgsync <VG name>

    For example: # vgsync /dev/vg00

    At this point the system will be fully functional.

HotSwap Chassis Fan Cover Removal

Power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Chassis fan cover. Fan number 0 is in the front of the server and fan number 1 is at the rear of the server.

To remove a fan cover from the server, perform the following steps:

  1. Loosen the captive T-15 screws from the sides of the cover.

  2. Gently pry the cover away from the server and set it aside.

The following graphic shows a Chassis Fan Cover in place.

HotSwap Chassis Fan Cover Replacement

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Chassis Fan cover. Fan number 0 is located in the front of the server and fan number 1 is located at the rear of the server.

To replace a chassis fan cover, perform the following tasks:

  1. Insert the cover into position in front of the fan.

  2. Tighten the captive T-15 screws on each side of the cover.

The following graphic shows a HotSwap Chassis Fan Cover.

HotSwap Chassis Fan Removal

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Chassis fan. Fan number 0 is in the front of the server and fan number 1 is at the rear of the server.

To remove a fan from the server, perform the following steps:

  1. Check the fan LED located on the fan. If the LED is illuminated, the fan has failed.

    NOTE: When one fan has failed (or is removed from the server), the system automatically puts the remaining fan into high speed mode. The noise level of the server will increase.
  2. Grasp the fan grill and gently pull toward you. The fan assembly will unplug from the electrical outlet and slide out of the server.

CAUTION: Running the server for extended periods of time with a cooling fan removed may create hot spots inside the server and possibly shorten component life.

If the other fan fails when one fan is removed, the system will halt.

The following graphic shows a HotSwap Chassis Fan.

HotSwap Chassis Fan Replacement

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Chassis fan. Fan number 0 is located in the front of the server and fan number 1 is located at the rear of the server.

To replace a fan, perform the following steps:

  1. Orient the fan assembly to ensure that the chassis outlet connects with the fan assembly. If the fan power connector is covered by the protective cover (see item 1 in the graphic), slide it down to remove it and slide it over the power connection on the other side of the fan. Push the fan firmly into the housing. The fan assembly will plug into the electrical outlet automatically.

  2. Check the LED located on the fan.

    • When the fan is functioning normally, the LED is OFF.

    • When the fan fails, the LED is ON.

    NOTE: when one fan has failed (or is removed from the server), the system automatically puts the remaining fan into high speed mode. The noise level of the server will increase.
  3. Replace the HotSwap Chassis fan cover.

The following graphic shows a HotSwap Chassis Fan.

HotSwap Card Cage Fan Removal

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Card Cage fan. Fans numbered 2, 3, 4, and 5 are located in a four-fan assembly housing located on the left side of the server's side service bay.

CAUTION: Running the server for extended periods of time with a cooling fan removed may create hot spots inside the server and shorten component life.

If other fans fail when one fan is removed, the system will halt.

To remove a fan from the server, perform the following step:

Identify the fan to be removed and pull it out of the Side Fan Assembly Housing. It will automatically disconnect from its electrical outlet on the I/O Backplane.

NOTE: When one fan has failed (or is removed from the server) during operation, the system automatically puts the remaining fans into high speed mode. The noise level of the server will increase.

The following graphic shows a card cage fan being removed/replaced.

HotSwap Card Cage Fan Replacement

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Card Cage fan. Fans numbered 2, 3, 4, and 5 are located in a four-fan assembly housing located on the left side of the server's side service bay.

To replace a fan in the server, orient the replacement fan into its slot in the Side Fan Assembly Housing and carefully push it in until it connects with its electrical outlet on the I/O Backplane.

The following graphic shows a card cage fan being removed/replaced.

HotSwap Power Supply Removal

Up to three power supplies (0 through 2), located across the bottom front of the server, can be installed in the server without removing power.

To remove a power supply from the server, perform the following step:

  1. Remove the T-15 mounting screw located to the right of the handle near the top of the power supply.

    CAUTION: Be careful when pulling the power supply out of the server. It is heavier than it appears.
  2. Grasp the handle and pull the power supply out of the server.

The following graphic shows a front and rear view of a HotSwap Power Supply.

HotSwap Power Supply Replacement

Up to three power supplies (0 through 2), located across the bottom front of the server, can be installed in the server without removing power.

To replace a power supply, perform the following steps:

CAUTION: Be careful when putting the power supply into the server. It is heavier than it appears.
  1. Grasp the handle in one hand and support the power supply with the other. Slide the power supply into the server. The Power Supply LED should illuminate immediately.

  2. Replace the T-15 mounting screw located to the right of the handle near the top of the power supply.

The following graphic shows a front and rear view of a HotSwap Power Supply.

HotSwap Power Converter Fan Removal

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Power Converter fan. Fans numbered 6 and 7 are located in the rear of the server.

To remove a fan from the server, perform the following steps:

NOTE: When one fan has failed (or is removed from the server), the system automatically puts the remaining fan into high speed mode. The noise level of the server will increase.
  1. There are four screws attached to each corner of each fan. Loosen only the captive Torx-head screws located diagonally across the face of the fan (upper left, lower right sides).

  2. Grasp the extended screw-heads (or the fan grill) and gently pull toward you. The fan assembly will unplug from the electrical outlet and slide out of the server.

CAUTION: Running the server for extended periods of time with a cooling fan removed may create hot spots inside the server and possibly shorten component life.

If the other fan fails when one fan is removed, the system will halt.

The following graphic shows where HotSwap Power Converter Fans are located.

HotSwap Power Converter Fan Replacement

The power to the server does not have to be off to remove or replace a HotSwap Power Converter fan. Fans numbered 6 and 7 are located in the rear of the server.

To replace a fan into the server, perform the following steps:

  1. Orient the fan assembly so that the electrical plug will connect, then grasp the extended screw-heads (or the fan grill) and gently push the fan assembly into its housing. The fan assembly plug will connect with the electrical outlet in back of the housing.

  2. Tighten the captive T-15 screws located diagonally across the face of the fan (upper left, lower right sides).

The following graphic shows where HotSwap Power Converter Fans are located.

Processor Support Module Removal

Processor Support Modules (PSMs) reside on the System Board and are accessed via the Top Service Bay. Looking into the Top Service Bay from the front, PSMs are located on either side of the server, at the front. There can be two PSMs, numbered 0 and 1

To remove a PSM from the server, perform the following steps:

  1. Loosen the two captive mounting screws that hold the PSM in place.

    NOTE: For the rp5470, the mounting screws have been replaced by posts and the air baffle is used to secure the PSM's.
  2. Grasp the two captive mounting screws and lift the PSM out of the server.

The following graphic shows a PSM in the server.

Processor Support Module Replacement

Processor Support Modules (PSMs) (there can be two PSMs, numbered 0 and 1) reside on the System Board and are accessed via the Top Service Bay. Looking into the Top Service Bay from the front, PSMs are located on either side of the server, at the front.

To replace a PSM, perform the following steps:

  1. Seat the PSM into its socket.

  2. Tighten the two captive mounting screws that hold the PSM in place.

    NOTE: For the rp5470, the mounting screws have been replaced by posts and the air baffle is used to secure the PSM's.

The following graphic shows a PSM in the server.

Memory DIMM Removal

Memory DIMMs reside in slots (up to eight) located on the System Board. They are loaded in DIMM pairs of equal size.

Removing rp5400 Memory DIMMs

To remove an rp5400 memory DIMM, perform the following steps:

  1. Press down on the extractor levers on each end of the selected memory DIMM to unseat the DIMM from its socket.

  2. When the memory DIMM unseats from the socket, pull it up and away from the System Board.

The following graphics show a memory DIMM, followed by a display of a DIMM being removed/replaced.

Removing rp5470 Memory DIMMs

To remove an rp5470 memory DIMM, perform the following steps:

  1. Pull up on the extractor levers on each end of the Memory Carrier to unseat the Memory Carrier from its socket.

  2. When the Memory Carrier unseats from the socket, pull it up and away from the System Board.

  3. Loosen the captive screws that secure the DIMM Clip and remove DIMM Clip from the Memory Carrier.

  4. Press down on the extractor levers on each end of the selected memory DIMM to unseat the DIMM from its socket.

  5. When the memory DIMM unseats from the socket, pull it up and away from the Memory Carrier.

Memory DIMM Replacement

Memory DIMMs reside in slots located on the System Board (up to eight). They are loaded in DIMM pairs of equal size.

Replacing rp5400 and/or rp5450 Memory DIMMs

To replace a memory DIMM, perform the following steps:

  1. Seat the memory DIMM into its socket.

  2. Press the extractor levers on each end of the memory DIMM slot inward until the levers snap into place.

The following graphics show a memory DIMM and a display of DIMM removal/replacement.

Replacing rp5470 Memory DIMMs

To replace an rp5470 memory DIMM, perform the following steps:

  1. Seat the memory DIMM into its socket on the Memory Carrier.

  2. Press the extractor levers on each end of the memory DIMM slot inward until the levers snap into place.

  3. Attach the Memory Clip to the Memory Carrier with the DIMM slot markings on the top of the Memory Clip aligned with the DIMM slot markings on the Memory Carrier. Secure the Memory Clip using the captive screws.

  4. Seat the Memory Carrier into the slot on the System Board.

  5. Push down on the extractor levers and snap them into place.

Display Board Removal

The Display Board contains the server's ON/OFF switch and five LEDs that indicate server status when power is applied.

CAUTION: The Display Board is not a HotSwap or HotPlug unit. Ensure that the server is powered-down prior to removal.

To remove the Display Board, perform the following tasks:

  1. Remove the three T-10 screws that hold the Display Board in place near the top of the chassis front.

  2. Remove the two T-15 screws that hold the front Chassis Fan in place and extract the fan from the server.

  3. Reach up through the top of the Chassis Fan cavity and carefully pull the Display Board back to free the LEDs and the On/Off switch from their chassis openings. Pull the Display Board down through the Chassis Fan cavity.

  4. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the Display Board, and place the display board on a suitable work surface.

The following graphic shows the Display Board access location (item 1) (looking up from the bottom of the front of the server).

The next graphic shows the Display Board module.

Display Board Replacement

The Display Board contains the server's ON/OFF switch and five LEDs that indicate server status when power is applied.

CAUTION: The Display Board is not a HotSwap or HotPlug unit. Ensure that it is powered-down prior to removal.

To replace the Display Board, perform the following tasks:

  1. Reconnect the ribbon cable to the Display Board.

  2. Carefully push the Display Board up through the top of the Chassis Fan cavity and insert the LEDs and On/Off switch into their respective chassis openings.

  3. Replace three T-10 screws.

The following graphic shows the Display Board location (item 1) (looking up from the bottom of the front of the server).

The next graphic shows the Display Board module.

Platform Monitor Removal

The Platform Monitor resides on the System Board and is accessed via the Top Service Bay.

Removing rp5400 and/or rp5450 Model Platform Monitors

Looking into the Top Service Bay from the front, the rp5400/rp5450 model Platform Monitor is located on the left side at the front of the server.

To remove the rp5400/rp5450 model Platform Monitor, perform the following steps:

  1. Pull up on the extractor levers on each end of the Platform Monitor to unseat it from its socket.

  2. When the Platform Monitor unseats from the socket, pull it up and away from the System Board.

The following graphics show a Platform Monitor board followed by a display of Platform Monitor removal/replacement.

Removing The rp5470 Model Platform Monitor

Looking into the Top Service Bay from the front, the rp5470 model Platform Monitor is located on the right side at the front of the server.

To remove an rp5470 model Platform Monitor, perform the following steps:

  1. Pull up on the extractor levers on each end of the Platform Monitor to unseat it from its socket.

  2. When the Platform Monitor unseats from the socket, pull it up and away from the System Board.

The following graphics show a Platform Monitor board followed by a display of Platform Monitor removal/replacement.

Platform Monitor Replacement

The Platform Monitor resides on the System Board and is accessed via the Top Service Bay.

Replacing rp5400 and/or rp5450 Platform Monitors

Looking into the Top Service Bay from the front, the rp5400/rp5450 model Platform Monitor is located on the left side at the front of the server.

To replace a Platform Monitor, perform the following steps:

  1. Seat the Platform Monitor into its socket.

  2. Lift the extractor levers and press them onto each end of the Platform Monitor until the levers snap into place.

The following graphics show a Platform Monitor board followed by a display of Platform Monitor removal/replacement.

Replacing rp5470 Platform Monitor

Looking into the Top Service Bay from the front, the rp5470 model Platform Monitor is located on the right side at the front of the server.

To replace a Platform Monitor, perform the following steps:

  1. Seat the Platform Monitor into its socket.

  2. Lift the extractor levers and press them onto each end of the Platform Monitor until the levers snap into place.

The following graphics show a Platform Monitor board followed by a display of Platform Monitor removal/replacement.

PCI I/O Card Removal

The side service bay contains card slots for ten PCI I/O cards (slots 3 through 12) and two Core I/O cards (slots 1 and 2).

Perform the following tasks prior to removing PCI I/O cards:

  • Power down the server.

  • Detach all power cords from the server.

To remove a PCI I/O card from the server, perform the following steps:

NOTE: Record the location of all PCI cards as they are removed. Replacing them in a diffferent location will require system reconfiguration and could cause boot failure.
  1. Disconnect the I/O cable attached to the I/O card at the rear PCI bulkhead.

  2. Disconnect any ribbon cable connectors attached to the I/O card in the side service bay.

  3. Grasp the edge of the I/O card and pull it out of the server.

The following graphic shows an I/O card being removed.

PCI I/O Card Replacement

The side service bay contains card slots for 10 PCI I/O cards (slots 3 through 12) and 2 Core I/O cards (slots 1 and 2).

Prior to replacing PCI cards, perform the steps listed below:

  • Power down the server.

  • Detach all power cords from the server.

To replace a Core or PCI I/O card, perform the following steps:

  1. Locate the I/O card guide (item 1) on the outside of the Fan Assembly Housing. Orient the I/O card into its guide slot and push it into the server until the card connector seats in the I/O Backplane card connector.

    NOTE: Each I/O card guide contains two slots. The top slot is aligned with the I/O Backplane card connector.
  2. Connect the I/O cable attached to the I/O card at the rear PCI bulkhead.

  3. Connect any ribbon cable connectors attached to the I/O card in the side service bay.

The following graphic shows an I/O card being replaced.

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