ProLiant BL20p and p-Class System

The Compaq BL p-Class dual processor capable QuickBlade rack server system offers state-of-the-art performance, high availability, expanded functionality, and unsurpassed serviceability, in an ultra-dense 8 server blade 6U enclosure.

Feature

Description

Server Series

ProLiant BL p-Class

Processor Type

Intel Pentium III FC-PGA, 1.40 GHz with a 133-MHz front side bus

Processor Cache

512K integrated level 2 cache.

Upgradability 

Upgradable to dual processing

Server Chipset

ServerWorks HE - SuperLite ¹

Memory

Standard: 512 MB PC133 MHz Registered ECC SDRAM DIMM.(2 x 256 MB)
Maximum: Expandable to 4 GB using 1024 MB DIMMs (4 DIMM slots total) ²

Expanson Slots

No PCI slots provided

System Management

Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Management Advanced (ASIC on the System Board)

Storage Controller

Integrated Smart Array 5i Controller with battery-backed write cache option.

Internal Storage
One of the following options:

Hard Drives: None ship standard. Internal drive cage supports two of the following 1" hard drives.

• 72.8-GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 rpm hot-plug drive
• 36.4-GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 or 15,000 rpm hot-plug drive
• 18.2-GB Wide Ultra3 SCSI 10,000 or 15,000 rpm hot-plug drive

Maximum Internal Storage: 145.6 GB (internal drive cage) (2 x 72.8 GB Wide Ultra3 drives)

LED Indicators

Six LEDs on the front of the server blade indicate server status:

• Unit identification
• Health
• NIC 1
• NIC 2
• NIC 3
• Power On/Standby

Each hot-plug hard drive also has three LED indicators.

OS Support

• Microsoft Windows 2000
• LINUX (Red Hat and SuSE)
• Microsoft .NET Server ^3,4

Network Controllers

Four NICs total:

• Three Compaq NC3163 Fast Ethernet NIC PCI 10/100 with full WOL (Wake On LAN), one with PXE support
• One 10/100 iLO NIC dedicated to management

Two NICs are upgradable to 10/100/1000T using the Dual Gigabit Ethernet NC7780 NIC option kit.

Maintenance

To perform some server blade configuration and diagnostic procedures, use the diagnostic cable that ships with the system. The cable provides a 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector through which you can access the server blade with the iLO Remote Console and a client PC. The cable also has a kernel debug connector that requires a null modem serial cable and enables trained personnel to perform advanced diagnostic procedures.

Diagnostic Station Option (230743-B21) — The Diagnostic Station allows access to the ProLiant BL20p server blade and the BL p-Class interconnect switch outside of the server enclosure. This option provides power and a data interface so that "offline" upgrade and diagnostic functions may be performed.

Form Factor

Plugs vertically into the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class Server Blade 6U Enclosure.

Service and Support

HP Services provides a three-year, limited warranty, including Pre-Failure Warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors) fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. Compaq technical assistance is available 7x24, toll free in the United States and Canada. Telephone support services may be covered under warranty or available for an additional fee. ⁵

A full range of CarePaq packaged hardware and software services are available that include:

• Installation and start up
• Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
• System management and performance services
• Availability and recovery services

In addition to existing HP ProLiant based services we have developed services specifically available for the ProLiant BL p-Class server product line. HP Services is announcing several service features and enhancements: 

On-site Hardware Installation Service that will install all server blades and interconnects available at time of installation, into the server enclosure and install the server enclosure in the rack along with the power enclosure with power supplies and power distribution.

On-site Hardware Maintenance Service packages that provide a comprehensive level of service for the entire ProLiant BL p-Class server installation. All of the ProLiant BL p-Class server blades and the interconnects installed in a ProLiant BL p-Class server blade enclosure, the power enclosure with power supplies and power distribution are covered by a single CarePaq. All server blades installed in the server enclosure during the duration of the CarePaq service will be covered. Service packages are available in a full range from a warranty upgrade of 9x5 on-site next business day response time for three years to 24x7 on-site with a committed response time for three years.

Installation and Startup Service for ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack provides a rapid multi-server deployment and re-deployment solution for HP ProLiant servers. HP will install the Rapid Deployment Pack software and demonstrate the functionality of the software through the practical demonstration of the deployment of a single server. In addition, the service will provide for the capture and storage of the configuration of the newly deployed server and orientation on product usage. ⁶

Note: 1 For more information regarding ServerWorks, please contact the Reboot-IT Support Center at 1-866-601-2030.
Note 2: Memory must be installed in matching pairs.
Note 3: For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OS’s and versions, please visit our OS Support Matrix at: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-310.pdf.
Note 4: For an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class, please see: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html
Note 5: Limited Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support.
Note 6: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Reboot-IT Support Center at 1-866-601-2030 for details.

Feature

Description

Server Blade Enclosure
Includes

• 10 bays per server blade enclosure:
• 8 bays for BL20p server blades
• 2 outside bays for interconnect modules (RJ-45 patch panels or GbE interconnect switches)
• Server blades blind mate into the server blade enclosure backplane for power and data connections.
• Hot-plug server blade enclosure management module that enables:
• Power management
• Server blade management
• Rack infrastructure management that reports all server events and provides asset and inventory information.
• Signal backplane that serves as a system interconnect between server blades, RJ-45 patch panels or interconnect switches, and the system.
• Power backplane that distributes -48 VDC power to server blades and RJ-45 patch panels or interconnect switches.

Minimum Rack Requirements

Mounts in Compaq, and Telco racks and Third Party racks that meet the following criteria:

• Compatible with 19-inch Standard EIA rail sets
• EIA rail-to-rail depth is 29 to30 inches
• Cabinet depth must be at least 36-inch deep overall (Additional min. 3.5-inch clearance from rear RETMA rail to rear door, inclusive in the 36-inch overall depth)
• Ample room for top and bottom cable egress (approximately 8 square inches for full rack configuration with patch panel)
• Must be capable of supporting 1600 lb (for full rack configuration)
• Perforated front and rear doors to accommodate front-to-back cooling
• Must have 65% open perforation on server blade enclosure doors to support airflow requirements
• Optimized for use with the Compaq 10000 Series racks ¹

Rack Airflow Requirements

• Rack 9000 and 10000 series Cabinets:
  The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The Compaq 9000 Series Rack and the new 10000 Series Racks provides enhanced airflow for maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors. ²

• Rack 7000 series Cabinets:
  When installing a server with processors running at speeds of 550 MHz or greater in Compaq Rack 7000 series racks with glass doors (165753-001 (42U), and 163747-001 (22U)), the new processor technology requires the installation of Compaq’s new High Airflow Rack Door Inserts (327281-B21 (42U), 327281-B22 (42U 6 pack), or 157847-B21 (22U)) to promote enhanced airflow for maximum cooling. ²

Enclosure Size

10.5” inch Height (6U), 17.60 inch Width, 28.86 inch Depth

Interconnect Option
One of the following

Interconnects are sold in matched pairs. One pair of Interconnects is required with each BL p-Class server blade enclosure:

• BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch panel (with 32 RJ-45 connectors) (230766-B21)
• ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE Interconnect Kit (with 4 RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T and 4 RJ-45 10/100 T/TX uplink connectors) (249655-B21)
• ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Kit (with 4 LC 1000 SX and 4 RJ-45 10/100 T/TX uplink connectors) (279720-B21)

Power Requirements
One of the following

• Redundant 200V to 240V AC, 30 amp single-phase for NA and International locations ³
• Redundant 208V 30amp 3-phase 4 wire, NA only
• Redundant 380 to 415V 20A 3-phase 5 wire, Internationl only
• Redundant -48VDC ± 10%, Telco installations

OS Support

• Microsoft Windows 2000
• LINUX (Red Hat and SuSE)
• Microsoft .NET Server ^4,5

Intelligent Manageability

• Integrated Lights-Out Advanced (iLO)
• Virtual Text and Graphical Remote Console ⁶ 
• Virtual Floppy ⁶
• Virtual Power Button Control
• Dedicated LAN Connectivity
• Automatic IP Configuration via DHCP/DNS/WINS
• Industry Standard 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Security
• IML and iLO Event Logging
• Support for 12 user accounts with customizable access privileges
• Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
• Compaq Insight Manager 7
• Redundant ROM
• Remote Flash ROM ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification Ready (ACPI)
• Server Health Logs
• Compaq Redundant Power Supply Utility
• Pre-Failure Warranty (covers processors, as well as hard drives and memory)
• Compaq Interconnect Switch Management System and Utilities (interconnect switch option)
• Integrated Management Log (IML)
• Off-Line Backup Processor capability
• Dynamic sector repairing and drive parameter tracking (with Smart Array controllers)
• Redundant/adaptive load balancing NIC Support

Availability

• Power redundancy: Redundant AC feeds into power enclosures, redundant DC feeds from power enclosure to server blade enclosures, 1 +1 redundant power supplies
• Two hot-plug SCSI hard drive bays and integrated RAID (Smart Array 5i) on every server blade (Battery-backed write cache is optional.)
• Redundant ROM on each server blade
• ECC Memory
• Interconnects Switch Availability
• Hot-plug and hot- remove with configuration retention capability
• Two network connections per server blade bay (four NICs total) routed to two redundant interconnect switches
• Redundant inter-switch communication with two sets of redundant uplink ports per each interconnect switch
• IEEE 802.1D Spanning tree protocol support for loop-free path redundancy
• Static IEEE 802.3ad (EtherChannel compatible) trunking with automatic port load balancing
• Network adapter teaming (network fault tolerance, transmit load balancing, switch-assisted load balancing)

Security

• Power-on password
• Administrator's password
• Integrated Lights-Out has 12 customizable user accounts and SSL encryption
• Integrated Lights-Out can be disabled via a Global Setting
• Interconnect Switch multilevel user names and passwords and management interface time out period setting
• Up to 64 Port-based IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs per interconnect switch

Service and Support

Compaq Services provides a three-year, limited warranty, including Pre-Failure Warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors) fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. Compaq technical assistance is available 7x24, toll free in the United States and Canada. Telephone support services may be covered under warranty or available for an additional fee. ⁷

A full range of CarePaq packaged hardware and software services:

• Installation and start up
• Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
• System management and performance services
• Availability and recovery services

For additional information regarding Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support, please see the following URL: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/ejourney/176738.pdf ⁸

Note 1: If using Compaq 7000 Series rack, Compaq Rack Extension Kit and High Air Flow Rack Door options are required.
Note 2: Always use blanking panels to fill all remaining empty front panel U-spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
Note 3: To determine power configuration please refer to the ProLiant BL p-Class Overview and Planning Whitepaper and sizing tool, please see the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/documentation.html .
Note 4: For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OS’s and versions, please visit our OS Support Matrix at: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-310.pdf
Note 5: For an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class, please see: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html
Note 6: Advanced features such as Graphical Remote Console and Virtual Floppy are included with the BL p-Class server.
Note 7: Limited Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support.
Note 8: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Reboot-IT Support Center at 1-866-601-2030 for details.

Feature

Description

General Description

BL p-Class power enclosure provides external, shared hot-plug power. Each power enclosure houses up to six hot-plug power supplies to power the BL p-Class server blades and interconnects.

Physical Characterics

3U (5.25-inch), 19-inch wide, 29-inch deep (0.48-meter wide, 0.74-meter deep)

Power Requirements

Dual input single phase and three phase models available. ^1,2,3
Two 30amp redundant power feeds per power enclosure. 
Connectors: NEMA receptacles

• NA 1-phase L6-30, 250v, 30A 3-wire
• NA 3-phase L15-30, 250V, 30A, 4-wire

Note 1: Power enclosures and power supplies are not needed if using facility DC (-48V DC ± 10%). If using facility DC, only Facility DC Power Connection kit part number (240563-B21) is needed.
Note 2: See the Specifications on the Power Enclosure for a full listing of the power requirements and details.
Note 3: To determine power configuration please refer to the ProLiant BL p-Class Overview and Planning Whitepaper and sizing tool at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/documentation.html

Feature

Description

General Description

In the ProLiant BL p-Class infrastructure, redundant -48 VDC power (from the power enclosures or facility DC power) is distributed from the power enclosures to the server blade enclosures through the Compaq bus bar system. Hinges attach the ProLiant BL bus bars to the rails in a rack. The bus bars swing open from the center to enable easy rear access to the server blades and network cables. Power is distributed redundantly through independent A- and B-sided bus bars. Three different power distribution solutions are available depending on the maximum number of server blade enclosures planned for the rack:

• Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class scalable bus bar
• Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class mini bus bar ¹ 
• Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class power bus box

Power Bus Configurations ²

Bus Bar Type

Power Enclosures Supported

Server Blade Enclosure Supported 

Max. Rack Space Occupied

Scalable Bus Bar

1 or 2

5

36U

Mini Bus Bar

1

3

21U

Power Bus Box

1

1

9U

Note 1: To support a full 42U rack of BL20p server blades (6 server blade enclosures), two mini bus bars are needed.
Note 2: See the Specifications on the Power Distribution for a full listing of the power requirements and details.