HP nPartitions (nPars) manual Optional components, Troubleshooting

Booting HP-UX in single-user mode	34
Booting HP-UX in LVM-maintenance mode	34
Shutting down HP-UX	34
5 Optional components	36
Partner blades	36
Hot-plug SAS disk drives	37
Installing internal components	38
Removing the access panel	38
Processor and heatsink module	39
DIMMs	44
Mezzanine cards	49
HP Smart Array P711m Controller	50
Supercap pack mounting kit	51
Installing the Supercap mounting bracket	51
Installing the P711m controller board	52
Installing the Supercap Pack	53
Replacing the access panel	54
Upgrading a conjoined configuration	54
Procedure summary	54
Upgrade kit contents	55
Before getting started	55
Supported operating systems	56
Minimum firmware versions	56
Determining your current firmware revisions	56
Rules for server blade internal components	60
Upgrading the original server	61
Existing server blade check	61
Adding resources	62
Final hardware check	68
Booting the operating system	69
Warranty registration	69
Support	69
Blade link and system information parameters	70
Operating System Licenses	70
The Quick Boot option	71
Possible changes due to VC profile mapping on the upgraded blade server	72
FC SAN connections	72
FCoE SAN connections	73
Ethernet network connections	74
Preserving VC-assigned MAC addresses in HP-UX by enabling Portable Image	75
Pre-Upgrade Procedure for PI	76
Post-Upgrade Procedure for PI	76
6 Troubleshooting	78
Methodology	78
General troubleshooting methodology	78
Executing recommended troubleshooting methodology	80
Basic and advanced troubleshooting tables	81
Troubleshooting tools	84
Controls and ports	85
Front panel view	85
Rear panel view	85
Server blade LEDs	85
Front panel LEDs	86
SAS disk drive LEDs	87

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