HP nPartitions (nPars) manual Replacing the access panel, Upgrading a conjoined configuration

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To remove the component, reverse the procedure.

Replacing the access panel

1.Place the access panel onto the server blade by lining up the keyways on the panel to the posts on the server blade chassis.

2.Slide the access panel toward the front of the server blade until the panel lock button snaps into place.

Upgrading a conjoined configuration

This section contains information required to complete an upgrade of a BL860c i4, BL870c i4, or BL890c i4 server blade. This document expands on the information provided in the Read This First document which is included in the upgrade kit.

Procedure summary

1.Original blade server check

The existing blade servers that will be upgraded are checked and prepared for the upgrade

2.Adding resources

The blades for the upgrade are placed together, internal component changes are made if necessary, blade firmware is updated if necessary, the Upgrade Blade Link is installed, System Information Parameters are exchanged between the server blades and the new Blade Link, and then the final system partitioning can be set.

3.Final check

The upgraded sever partitions are booted to the UEFI shell and variables restored if necessary, the upgraded server is checked for normal operation at a low level, and finally the Operating System is booted and the system checked for normal operation.

4.Warranty registration

Warranty and support are arranged to be transferred from the server being upgraded to the upgraded server.

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HP nPartitions (nPars) manual Replacing the access panel, Upgrading a conjoined configuration, Procedure summary