HP ProLiant BL p-Class System
Diagnostic Station
User Guide
Part Number 230859-004
April 2004 (Fourth Edition)
Diagnostic Station Kit Contents................................................................... 6
Accessing the Cable Storage Area..............................................................................13
iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade .........................................................30
GbE Interconnect Switch............................................................................ 32
Regulatory Compliance Notices ................................................................ 32
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers.............................................................. 32
Federal Communications Commission Notice................................................................. 32
Modifications.................................................................................................................... 33
Cables............................................................................................................................... 33
Canadian Notice ............................................................................................................... 33
Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................. 33
European Union Notice.................................................................................................... 33
Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................ 34
Korean Notice................................................................................................................... 34
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BSMI Notice.....................................................................................................................34
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Diagnostic Station Kit Contents
NOTE: You may need additional items, depending on the server blade you are using.
Figure 1: Diagnostic station kit contents
Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents
Item
Description
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2
3
Diagnostic station
VHDM converter
Data transfer cable
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Table 1: Diagnostic Station Kit Contents continued
Item
Description
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DC power cord (for server blade)1
DC power cord (for interconnect switch)
AC power cord2
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6
7
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
Documentation CD-ROM
This installation guide
Not shown
Not shown
1 For information about connecting the diagnostic station to an interconnect
switch using this DC power cord, refer to the documentation that ships with
the interconnect switch.
2 The AC power cords included with this kit each have a different outlet plug
configuration. Be sure to select the proper cord for the electrical service in
your facility.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from high-current electrical
energy, do not remove the server blade access panel while the server blade is
connected to the diagnostic station.
Powering the server blade with the access cover removed is a service
operation and must only be performed by trained service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from high-current electrical
energy, do not disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an
important safety feature.
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.
CAUTION: Remove all power from the diagnostic station before connecting to the
server blade. Disconnect all power cords to completely remove power from the
diagnostic station.
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CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure.
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. For more information
about electrostatic discharge, refer to the setup and installation guide.
CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and connector
do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector performance degrades
when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in
use.
Using the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable for
Configuration or Diagnostic Procedures
Use either the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable to perform some server blade
configuration and diagnostic procedures. Depending on the model, the server blade
will have either a diagnostic port or an I/O port. The I/O port only accepts the local
I/O cable and the diagnostic port only accepts the diagnostic cable. If the server blade
has an I/O icon next to the port on the front of the server blade, use the local I/O
cable. If the port has no icon, use the diagnostic cable. Refer to Figure 2 to identify
the I/O icon.
Figure 2: Local I/O cable with large view of the I/O icon
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Identifying Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors
Use Figure 3 and Table 2 to identify diagnostic cable and local I/O cable connectors.
Figure 3: Diagnostic cable (top) and local I/O cable
(bottom) connectors
Table 2: Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors
Item
Connector Name
Connector Description
Diagnostic cable (top)
1
Server blade connector
Provides a direct
connection to the server
blade.
2
iLO 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45
connector 1
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.
1 A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ-45 connector for a
direct cable connection.
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Table 2: Diagnostic and Local I/O Cable Connectors continued
Item
Connector Name
Kernel debug connector 2
Connector Description
3
Requires a null modem
serial cable and enables
trained personnel to
perform advanced
diagnostic procedures.
Local I/O cable (bottom) 3
Video connector
4
5
Provides video capability.
USB connector 1
Provides USB connection
enabling direct connection
to the server blade.
6
7
USB connector 2
Serial connector
Provides USB connection
enabling direct connection
to the server blade.
Requires a null modem
serial cable and enables
trained personnel to
perform advanced
diagnostic procedures.
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9
iLO 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45
Provides a 10/100
connector 1
Ethernet RJ-45 connector
through which you can
access the server blade
with the iLO Remote
Console and a client PC.
Server blade connector
Provides a direct
connection to the server
blade.
1 A standard Ethernet cable can be used with the RJ-45 connector for a
direct cable connection.
2 The kernel debug connector does not function as a serial port.
3 The local I/O cable is labeled with the I/O icon. The diagnostic cable has no
label.
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Installing the Diagnostic Cable or the Local I/O Cable
To install the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable with the diagnostic station, see
the “Diagnostic Station” section.
To install the diagnostic cable on a server blade in the rack, refer to the setup and
installation guide included with the server blade.
Diagnostic Station
The diagnostic station enables you to power up and communicate with a server blade
or an interconnect switch outside of the rack environment.
Overview
The diagnostic station enables you to perform the following tasks outside of the rack:
NOTE: An additional power supply may be required for some ProLiant p-Class products.
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Power up a server blade or interconnect switch.
Observe external LEDs.
Test NIC activity.
Configure a server blade or interconnect switch.
Load software on a server blade or interconnect switch.
Test a server blade or interconnect switch after installing an option or upgrade.
Diagnose a server blade or interconnect switch problem using iLO or connecting
directly to the server blade.
IMPORTANT: The diagnostic station is not designed to function as a continuous power supply
replacement.
IMPORTANT: The ProLiant BL30p blade sleeve is required when powering a ProLiant BL30p
server blade outside of the rack. Only one ProLiant BL30p server blade may be installed in the
blade sleeve when receiving power from the diagnostic station.
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For more information about installing hardware options and performing
troubleshooting procedures, refer to the p-Class server blade setup and installation
guides on the Documentation CD and to the documentation that ships with the
interconnect switch.
Diagnostic Station Components
Use Figure 4 and Table 3 to identify diagnostic station components.
Figure 4: Diagnostic station components
Table 3: Diagnostic Station Components
Item
Component Description
1
2
3
4
RJ-45 connector for NIC 1 (PXE default and data)
RJ-45 connector for NIC 2 (Data)*
RJ-45 connector for NIC 3 (Data)*
RJ-45 connector for NIC 4 (iLO)
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Table 3: Diagnostic Station Components continued
Item
5
Component Description
Reserved for additional AC power
AC power input connector
DC power output connectors
Data transfer port
6
7
8
9
NIC LEDs
10
11
Power On/Off button
Power and health LED
* This component does not apply to the ProLiant BL30p server blade.
Accessing the Cable Storage Area
To access the cable storage area:
1. Turn the locking latch clockwise (1).
2. Pull down the cable storage area access door (2).
Figure 5: Accessing the cable storage area
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Client PC Requirements
Observe the following minimum software and hardware requirements for a client PC:
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Intel® Pentium® III or higher processor (700 MHz or greater recommended)
128 MB of RAM
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows XP operating
system
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above with 128-bit encryption
Ethernet NIC with 10/100 RJ-45 connector
TCP/IP networking and an IP address compatible with one of the following:
— iLO diagnostic port static IP address: 192.168.1.1, mask 255.255.255.0
— Assigned DHCP or static IP address
Any of the following Java Runtime Environment versions:
— 1.3.1_02
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— 1.3.1_07
— 1.3.1_08
— 1.4.1 for Windows users only
— 1.4.2 for Linux users only
Access the Java Runtime Environment versions at
Server Blade
Use the following information to connect the diagnostic station to a server blade.
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Preparing the Server Blade for Connection
Before connecting the diagnostic station to a server blade:
1. Power down the server blade.
2. Remove the server blade from the server blade enclosure in the rack.
IMPORTANT: If the server blade is a ProLiant BL30p, install the server blade into a blade
sleeve and connect the blade sleeve to a diagnostic station.
3. Place the server blade on a flat, level workspace.
4. Perform any upgrade or maintenance actions and replace the access panel.
Cabling the Diagnostic Station to a Server Blade
This document provides two methods for connecting the diagnostic station to a server
blade:
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Direct cabling methodUse either method to be sure an option is correctly
installed in the server blade. This method is recommended for installing an
operating system on a server blade. The connection can be made in one of two
ways:
— With a client PC—Connect to iLO using either the diagnostic port or the I/O
port on the front of the server blade. This is a direct, one-to-one connection
using the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable from the client PC to iLO
without any hub/switch networking hardware. The iLO diagnostic port static
IP address can be found on the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable, but
may be changed under Network Settings in iLO. Depending on the server
blade, additional troubleshooting may be performed.
CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and
connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector
performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO
connector on the cable is not in use.
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— With USB devices—Connect the local I/O cable to the I/O port on the front
of the server blade. This connection enables you to connect a monitor
through the video connector and various USB devices, such as a USB
keyboard, USB mouse, USB floppy, and/or a USB CD-ROM, directly to the
server.
NOTE: Use of the USB hub is optional as the hub is only required when connecting three
or more USB devices. For example, you may connect a monitor to the video connector
and a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB connector.
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Network cabling methodUse this method to mimic a network environment and
to perform server blade configuration or advanced troubleshooting. In this
method, the client PC is connected to the iLO using a hub/switch and the network
connections of the diagnostic station. The iLO default configuration enables the
server blade to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.
Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC
NOTE: Items in addition to those provided with the diagnostic station may be required.
Additional items will be noted in the option kits they ship with.
NOTE: The server blade in the illustrations may look different from the model you are using.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, be sure that the AC power is disconnected
from the diagnostic station when connecting cables to the server blade.
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To connect a client PC to the server using the direct cabling method:
1. Thread the DC power cord for a server blade or blade sleeve through the opening
in the VHDM converter (1).
2. Snap the cord into place in the VHDM converter (2).
Figure 6: Threading the DC power cord through the
VHDM converter
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3. Place the VHDM converter on the rear of the server blade or the blade sleeve by
inserting the tab into the right side (1), making sure the pins on the left side are
properly aligned.
4. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the VHDM converter to the server blade (2) or
the blade sleeve.
5. Insert the DC power cord into one of the diagnostic station DC power
connectors (3).
Figure 7: Attaching the VHDM converter and connecting
the DC power cord
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6. Connect the data transfer cable to the VHDM converter on the server blade (1) or
the blade sleeve.
7. Connect the other end of the data transfer cable to the diagnostic station (2).
Figure 8: Connecting the data transfer cable
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8. Connect the server blade to the client PC using the diagnostic cable. If you are
using the local I/O cable to connect to the I/O port, go to step 9.
CAUTION: Disconnect the diagnostic cable when not in use. The port and
connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector
performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO
connector on the cable is not in use.
a. Connect the network cable with RJ-45 connectors to the client PC (1).
b. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to the diagnostic cable (2).
The kernel debug connector can remain unused.
c. Connect the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port on the front of the server
blade (3).
d. Go to step 10.
Figure 9: Connecting the server blade to a client PC
using the diagnostic cable
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9. Connect the server blade to a client PC using the local I/O cable.
CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and
connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector
performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO
connector on the cable is not in use.
a. Connect the network cable with RJ-45 connectors to the client PC (1).
b. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to the local I/O cable (2).
The remaining connectors can remain unused.
c. Connect the local I/O cable to the I/O port on the front of the server
blade (3).
Figure 10: Connecting the server blade to a client PC
using the local I/O cable
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IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to a ProLiant BL30p server blade, the server blade must
be installed in the left slot of the blade sleeve on a flat surface.
Figure 11: Connecting the ProLiant BL30p server blade
to a client PC using the local I/O cable
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IMPORTANT: The diagnostic station ships with several AC power cords of different outlet
plug configurations. Be sure to select the proper AC power cord for the electrical service.
10. Connect the AC power cord to the diagnostic station (1).
11. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to an AC outlet (2).
NOTE: Previously installed components have been removed for clarity.
Figure 12: Connecting the AC power cord
NOTE: Depending on which server blade you are using, you may need to install a second
power supply in the diagnostic station. A second power cord would also be required.
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Refer to Figure 13 for the completed direct cabling method using diagnostic cable
(left) and the local I/O cable (right).
Figure 13: Completed direct cabling method (front and
rear views) using the diagnostic cable (1) and the local
I/O cable (2) to connect to iLO
After the direct cabling method is complete, the server blade and diagnostic station
are ready for use. See the “Powering Up the Server Blade” section.
IMPORTANT: Before removing the local I/O cable, completely log out of the current iLO
session. Do not remove the local I/O cable when the Unit Identification (UID) LED is blinking.
Using the Direct Cabling Method with USB Devices
Use the following setup to configure a server blade using a SmartStart CD or to load
software updates and patches using the CD-ROM.
Connect to the server using the direct cabling method with USB devices:
1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of “Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC”
to make connections from the server blade to the Diagnostic Station.
2. Connect the server blade connector on the local I/O cable to the server blade.
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CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and
connector do not provide a permanent connection. Rear iLO connector
performance degrades when the local I/O cable is in use, even when the iLO
connector on the cable is not in use.
3. Connect the monitor to the video connector on the local I/O cable.
4. Connect a USB hub to the USB connector on the local I/O cable.
NOTE: Use of the USB hub is optional as you may connect to the server using any
combination of USB devices. For example, you may connect a monitor to the video
connector and a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the USB connector.
5. Connect the following to the USB hub:
a. USB CD-ROM and/or USB floppy
b. USB keyboard
c. USB mouse
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Refer to Figure 14 for the completed direct cabling method using USB devices and
the local I/O cable.
rear view) using the local I/O cable and USB devices to
directly access the server blade
After the direct cabling method is complete, the server blade and diagnostic station
are ready for use. See the “Powering Up the Server Blade” section.
Using the Network Cabling Method
In addition to the diagnostic station and contents, you need to supply the following
items:
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Client PC (See the “Client PC Requirements” section for minimum software and
hardware requirements.)
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Additional network cable with RJ-45 connectors
Hub/switch
Deployment server or file server (optional) for operating system deployment or
file management (may be the same physical server as the DHCP server)
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DHCP server
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IMPORTANT: The DHCP server assigns the IP address to the iLO NIC. The DHCP
server is not necessary if you have configured iLO and/or any other connected NICs to
use a static IP address.
To connect with the network cabling method:
1. Follow steps 1 through 7 of “Using the Direct Cabling Method with a Client PC”
to make the connections from the server blade to the diagnostic station.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, be sure that the AC power is disconnected
from the diagnostic station when connecting cables to the server blade.
2. Connect the network cable with RJ-45 connectors to the diagnostic station NIC 4
connector (1) and to the hub (2).
3. Connect the AC power cord to the diagnostic station (3).
NOTE: Previously installed components have been removed for clarity.
Depending on which server blade you are using, you may need to install a second power
supply in the diagnostic station. A second power cord would also be required.
Figure 15: Connecting a network cable and the AC
power cord to the diagnostic station
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IMPORTANT: If you are using the diagnostic station for operating system deployment or
file management, connect an additional network cable with RJ-45 connectors between the
NIC 1 connector and the hub.
4. Connect an additional network cable with RJ-45 connectors between the
client PC (1) and the hub (2).
Figure 16: Connecting a network cable to the client PC
and the hub
5. Connect the following items to the hub:
a. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors from the diagnostic station NIC 4
connector
b. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors from the client PC
c. DHCP server (optional), if not already connected
d. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors from the diagnostic station NIC 1
connector (optional)
e. Deployment server or file server (optional)
6. Connect the diagnostic station AC power cord to an AC outlet.
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Figure 17 shows a completed network cabling method with the DHCP server (1) and
the hub (2).
IMPORTANT: For operating system deployment or file management, an optional server can
be connected to the hub.
NOTE: Connecting the diagnostic cable to the diagnostic port or connecting the local I/O
cable to the I/O port automatically disables the iLO connection on the rear of the diagnostic
station.
Figure 17: Completed network cabling method
NOTE: Your completed configuration may look different, depending on which server blade
you are using.
After the network cabling method is complete, the server blade and diagnostic station
are ready for use. See the “Powering Up the Server Blade” section.
Powering Up the Server Blade
To power up the server blade:
1. Power up the diagnostic station by pressing the Power On/Off button.
2. Power up the server blade.
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3. Power up the client PC in accordance with its own documentation.
NOTE: iLO may take up to 90 seconds to establish a secure network connection.
IMPORTANT: If tasks are to be performed on more than one ProLiant BL30p server blade,
power down the first server blade and remove it from the blade sleeve. Then, install the next
server blade in the left bay of the blade sleeve when the blade sleeve is laying on a flat
surface.
iLO Guidelines for Accessing the Server Blade
Use the following guidelines when you prepare to access the server blade with the
iLO Remote Console for the first time.
Two cabling methods are available to make the wiring connections from the client
PC to the iLO: the direct cabling method and the network cabling method.
NOTE: Refer to the setup and installation guide for the server blade you are using for
information on accessing the server blade with the iLO Remote Console.
NOTE: If using the RJ-45 connector on the Diagnostic Station to connect to iLO, the iLO
connector from the iLO interconnects is disabled.
IMPORTANT: Before removing the local I/O cable, completely log out of the current iLO
session. Do not remove the local I/O cable when the UID LED is blinking.
Direct Cabling Method
In this method, the client PC is connected to the iLO using the diagnostic port or the
I/O port on the front of the server blade. This is a direct, one-to-one connection using
the diagnostic cable or the local I/O cable from the client PC to iLO without any
hub/switch networking hardware. The iLO diagnostic port static IP address can be
found on the diagnostic cable and the I/O port static IP address can be found on the
local I/O cable.
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Network Cabling Method
In this method, the client PC is connected to the iLO using a hub/switch and the
network connections of the diagnostic station. The iLO default configuration enables
the server blade to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.
NOTE: If you have edited the configuration to use a static IP address, iLO uses this same
static IP address when you connect with the network cabling method.
Connection Information and Browser Compatibility
To access iLO, you need some basic connection information:
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The TCP/IP address or DNS/WINS name of the iLO
— When using the direct cabling method, use the 192.168.1.1 for the TCP/IP
address and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.
— When using the network cabling method, look on the iLO Default Network
Settings tag for first time access.
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A valid user ID and password with appropriate iLO privileges for accessing
Remote Console
This information is also available on the iLO Default Network Settings tag for
initial access information.
Be sure that the IP address and subnet mask of the client PC are compatible with the
IP address and subnet mask of the iLO diagnostic port. In addition, be sure that the
browser bypasses any proxy servers for the IP address or DNS/WINS name of the
iLO.
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GbE Interconnect Switch
You can configure or troubleshoot a GbE interconnect switch in an out-of-rack
environment. In this situation, the diagnostic station provides power to the
interconnect switch. Use the following items from the diagnostic station kit:
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Diagnostic station
DC power cord (for interconnect switch)
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
AC power cord
For setup and operating instructions, refer to the documentation that ships with the
interconnect switch.
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your
product has been assigned a unique HP series number. The series number can be
found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and
information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer
to this series number. The series number should not be confused with the marketing
name or model number of the product.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.
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Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to
this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI
connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Canadian Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and
the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC).
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations):
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EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) – Electromagnetic Immunity
EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics
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