Compaq Proliant 1600R - upgrade to Dual CPU

[Kevin_323]

I am trying to make use of two Proliant 1600R that each have a single PIII 500MHz CPU by combining parts to make a single dual processor system. Problem is, after moving over the CPU and Voltage regulator from one to the other, I am getting an error.

It sees both CPUs and reports them as 500Mhz processors, then says there is a configuration error. I have been looking all over the inside panels for any other jumpers or switches that would instruct that the system is now a dual processor system, yet I cannot find anything. I do not have a Proliant 1600R manual on hand either. Can any explain what I have missed on this upgrade?

Also, if you have the manual in .pdf format, please attach to your answer.

Thanks.

[Mark Morgan]

If you cannot find jumper settings on the panel you removed or some of the other ones then you may have to run the system configuration from a SmartStart CD or configuration floppy set.
Good Luck.

[Mark Morgan]

You will have to run the configuration from floppies or a SmartStart CD. This will find the new change and set the system to see both.
You can find your manual at this url:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?locale=en_US&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=254906〈=en&cc=us

Good Luck.

[Kevin_323]

Thanks.

I did find that these steps were necessary and did find a Smart Start CD (ver 4.1) amongst some old boxes in another room.

I had no luck downloading a newer version or even 5.5, thanks to our National Data Center blocking ftp.

By the way, is there any reason I should use ver 5.5 over 4.1?

The system is up and working, but if there is a reason to upgrade, then I will postpone any further configurations until upgraded.

Thanks again.

[Mark Morgan]

I am sure the old version is okay. I used 4.9 for my 3000r.
Glad to know that you had success.

[Oleg Koroz]

Your System I/O board should be
http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/showphoto?partnumber=313621-001

Your Processor board should be
http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/showphoto?partnumber=313622-001
Find jumpers and set them as:
SW1 position should be (from 1 to 4) OFF ON ON ON
SW2 Position (1, 2) OFF OFF

For 500 PIII PPM
http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/showphoto?partnumber=329267-001