HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis Setup and Installation Guide Abstract This guide describes the setup, configuration, and usage of the HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis.
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Contents Planning the installation ................................................................................................................. 5 Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Grounding requirements ............................................................................................................................... 5 Space and airflow requirements ...............
Using the HP Advanced Power Manager ....................................................................................... 44 HP APM overview ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Best practices ............................................................................................................................. 45 Three-phase balancing.................................................................
Planning the installation Features The HP ProLiant SL chassis can accommodate up to eight half-width servers, giving you the ability to mix and match server nodes, and also allows for single node serviceability.
HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.
Identifying components and LEDs Front panel components The following figure identifies the slot numbering for the front panel of the s6500 chassis.
4 Power supply 4 5 Fan 4 6 Fan 3 7 Fan 1 8 Fan 2 9 Power supply 1 10 Power supply 2 11 Power supply 3 12 Fan 5 13 Fan 6 Rear panel LEDs and buttons Item Description Status 1 Fan 8/16 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. 2 Fan 7/15 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. 3 UID LED button Blue—Activated Flashing blue—System is being remotely managed. Off—Deactivated 4 Fan 4/12 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed.
Item Description Status 10 Power supply 3 power LED Green—Normal Off—No AC power 11 Power supply 4 power LED Green—Normal Off—No AC power 12 Fan 5/13 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. 13 Fan 6/14 power LED Off—Normal Amber—Fan has failed. Off—No AC power Redundant system fan configuration The server has 16 system fans located on the rear panel of the chassis. The following figure identifies the system fans by device number.
Installing components System fans The server has eight system fans located on the rear panel of the chassis. The following figure identifies the system fans by device number. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server, do not install a combination of redundant and non-redundant fans. Removing the system fan 1. Squeeze the two release tabs on the system fan together to release it from the chassis. 2. Lift the system fan away from the chassis.
Installing the system fan Insert the system fan into the chassis. Power supplies Standard 750-W or 1200-W power supplies with PFC functionality are located on the rear panel of the server. NOTE: Power supplies with different wattage cannot be mixed in the same chassis.
Removing the PSU backplane 1. To reduce weight of the chassis, remove the power supplies ("Removing the power supply" on page 14) and server nodes. For information about removing the nodes, see the server user guide. 2. Pull the chassis out of the rack far enough to install the chassis handles. 3. Use the chassis handles to remove the chassis from the rack. 4. Place the chassis on flat, level surface. 5. Remove the top cover from the power supply cage. 6.
7. Remove the PSU backplane. Installing the PSU backplane 1. To reduce weight of the chassis, remove the power supplies ("Removing the power supply" on page 14) and server nodes. For information about removing the nodes, see the server user guide. 2. Pull the chassis out of the rack far enough to install the chassis handles. 3. Use the chassis handles to remove the chassis from the rack. 4. Place the chassis on flat, level surface. 5. Remove the top cover from the power supply cage. 6.
10. Install the chassis in the rack. 11. Install the nodes and power supplies. Removing the power supply 1. Press the port colored button on the power supply latch. 2. Slide the power supply out of the power supply bay. Installing the power supply CAUTION: Always install either a hot-plug power supply or a power supply blank into each bay to maintain proper airflow and cooling in the server. Improper airflow can lead to thermal damage.
2. Slide the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into place.
Rack options Installing the 4U rack kit WARNING: The server is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Reduce the weight of the server by removing the hard drives and power supplies before installing the server into the rack. • At least two people are required to lift the server during installation or removal. CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack.
4. To secure the rear of the rail to the rear rack column, fasten the two pan head screws with lock washers. To install the 4U chassis: 1. Insert the chassis on the rails. 2. To secure the chassis to both rails, fasten the screws. To install the shipping bracket: 1. Install two cage nuts on the back of both rear rack columns (four cage nuts total) in the desired U space. 2. Install the shipping bracket to the rack column.
3. To secure the shipping bracket to the rack column, fasten four pan head screws with the orange tags and lock washers. Installing the 4U POD rail kit Before installing the rail kit, release the handle and open the door. 1. Insert the POD rail in the rack column.
2. Fasten the screws to secure it. To install the POD front mounting bracket on the rack column: 1. Install one cage nut on the back of both rack columns (two cage nuts total) in the desired U space. 2. Install the POD front mounting brackets to the rack columns. 3. Fasten the screws to secure the POD front mounting brackets to the rack columns. To install the 4U chassis: 1. Insert the 4U chassis on the POD rails.
2. Fasten the screws to secure the chassis to the front brackets. To install the shipping bracket: 1. Install two cage nuts on the back of both rear rack columns (four cage nuts total) in the desired U space. 2. Install the shipping bracket to the rack column. 3. To secure the shipping bracket to the rack column, fasten four pan head screws with the orange tags and lock washers.
Installing the 4U third-party rail kit Before installing the rail kit, release the handle and open the door. To install the rail: 1. To make three standoffs on the rail to lock in the rack column, press the latches and slide the rail. 2. To secure the rail to the rack column, release the latches. To install the bracket: 1. Align the bracket with the rack column and rail, and then install one cage nut.
2. To secure the bracket to the rack column, fasten the screws. To install the 4U chassis: 1. Insert the chassis into the rails. 2. Align the two holes on the chassis with the holes on the bracket, and then to secure the chassis to the bracket, fasten the screws. To install the shipping bracket: 1. Install two cage nuts on the back of both rear rack columns (four cage nuts total) in the desired U space. 2. Install the shipping bracket to the rack column.
3. To secure the shipping bracket to the rack column, fasten four pan head screws with the orange tags and lock washers. Installing the chassis handles kit The chassis handles are used to help move the chassis up to the rails. Remove the handles when pushing the chassis into the rails. To install the s6500 chassis handles, insert the handles into the slot openings at the bottom of the chassis, and then slide to latch the handles on the chassis.
To remove the chassis handles, press the latches on the handles to release the handles, and then slide them out of the chassis. Installing the half-width node blank IMPORTANT: Left and right node blanks are not interchangeable. Insert the half-width left node blank into the left slots of the chassis.
Insert the half-width right node blank into the right slots of the chassis. Installing the full-width node blank Insert the full-width node blank into the chassis. Removing the center wall To support full-width tray configurations, remove the center wall. After removing the center wall, you can install full-width node or tray blanks. NOTE: Half-width and full-width server trays cannot be mixed within a chassis. 1. Loosen the screws that secure the center wall to the top of the chassis.
2. Loosen the screws that secure the center wall to the bottom of the chassis. 3. Slide the center wall in the direction of the arrow indicated in the following figure. 4. Rotate the center wall. 5. Remove the center wall from the chassis. 6. Install the full-width tray or blank.
Cabling Hardware installation Scalable system hardware The HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis is a modular server hardware system that is optimized for HP Rack 10000 Series and HP Intelligent Rack Series models that are at least 47.24 in (1200 mm) deep. These are universal industry standard RETMA 19-inch racks with proven air flow, proven cable management and high dynamic and static load capacity.
Rack compatibility The s6500 chassis is optimized for racks that are at least 47.24 in (1200 mm) deep. The HP 10000 and HP Intelligent Rack Series meet this minimum depth requirement. Both series are industry standard RETMA 19-in racks with proven cable management and high dynamic and static load capacity. Server chassis HP 10000 Rack Series s6500 chassis 47.24 in (1200 mm), extender required HP Intelligent Rack Third-party rack Series Telco rack 47.
• • • • Hardware support o 6-Hour Call-to-Repair o 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day o 4-Hour Same Business Day Software support o Microsoft® o Linux o HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP) o VMware Integrated hardware and software support o Critical Service o Proactive 24 o Support Plus o Support Plus 24 Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software For more information on HP Care Pack Services, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/services/carepack).
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.
WARNING: When installing a server in a telco rack, be sure that the rack frame is adequately secured to the top and bottom of the building structure. WARNING: A risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels exists. The installation of options and routine maintenance and service of this product must be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with AC power products.
o For InfiniBand switches, install the switch with connectors at the rear of the rack. 4. Install the servers. 5. Connect power cabling: a. Connect power distribution cables and devices to the PDUs. b. Connect power distribution cables and devices to the server power supplies. For examples, see the following: 6. o "Power cabling with extension bars (on page 35)" o "Power cabling with Y-cables (on page 37)" Connect network cabling: a. Connect network cables to the servers. b.
PDU support The HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis uses PDUs to provide power to the servers. Many PDU configurations are possible. For rack-mounting instructions and locations, see the documentation provided with the PDU. HP recommends using fixed-cord mPDUs to supply power to components in the rack.
mPDU and fixed-cord extension bar configuration The following figure shows a 42U rack with two mPDUs installed in a zero-U configuration. Five fixed-cord extension bars are connected to each mPDU.
Power cabling with extension bars Fixed-cord extension bars enable you to reduce traditional power cabling with the following methods: • Eliminating standard-length power cords for each server power supply • Aggregating server cabling into fewer PDU connections The following figure shows the back of a fully-configured 42U rack with different types of scalable system servers.
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Power cabling with Y-cables For servers with 1200-W power supplies, Y-cables are specialized power cords that connect two power supplies to a single C19 PDU outlet. Y-cables eliminate the need for extension bars (power strips) and can provide lower cost, easier installation, and less clutter in the rack. The following figure shows the side and back of a fully-configured 42U rack with different types of scalable system servers.
For illustration purposes only, the right rear rack column is removed to show cable routing.
Bottom-mounted mPDU and fixed-cord extension bar configuration The following figure shows a 42U rack with two 3-phase mPDUs installed in the bottom of the rack. Five fixed-cord extension bars are connected to each mPDU. The cables to the extension bars are routed from the back of the mPDUs.
Power cabling with Y-cables and bottom-mounted PDU For servers with 1200-W power supplies, Y-cables are specialized power cords that connect two power supplies to a single C19 PDU outlet. Y-cables eliminate the need for extension bars (power strips) and can provide lower cost, easier installation, and less clutter in the rack. The following figure shows the side and back of a 42U rack with different types of scalable system servers.
Network cabling Network adapter and switch support Each server model in the HP ProLiant s6500 Chassis supports a network adapter with at least one connector. For server-specific connector locations, see the server installation sheet that ships with the server. For a fully configured 42U rack, HP recommends installing two 1U switches at the 21U and 22U positions in the rack. Locating the switches in other positions is supported, but routing cables for those configurations can be more challenging.
The servers in the bottom half of the rack have a redundant adapter cabling configuration. Network cabling with InfiniBand switches By mounting InfiniBand switches with connectors at the rear of the rack, you can eliminate in-rack routing and bending of the InfiniBand cables from the external network. This configuration also keeps the InfiniBand connections isolated at the back of the rack, reducing physical interference with SFP transceivers.
The following figure shows a fully configured rack with two 1U Infiniband switches and different types of scalable system servers. Adapter cabling consists of QDR cables with QSFP connectors. Connections from the servers to the switches show cabling that routes from the front to the rear of the rack.
Using the HP Advanced Power Manager HP APM overview HP Advanced Power Manager is a single point of contact for HP ProLiant Scalable System administration. To install, configure, and access HP Advanced Power Manager, see the HP Advanced Power Manager User Guide (http://www.hp.com/support/APM_UG_en).
Best practices Three-phase balancing The optimal phase balancing in the enclosure is 2%, but 5% or less can be accomplished when the following criteria are met: • The same type of power supplies are used. • Nodes draw a 50% load. • No power supply is in a failed state. Cable each s6500 chassis so that each power supply receives one feed from each phase.
3+1 redundant mode and 4 single-ended nonredundant mode Cable each s6500 chassis to support a single-ended configuration.
Support and other resources Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Active Health System log (HP ProLiant Gen8 or later products) Download and have available an Active Health System log for 3 days before the failure was detected. For more information, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide or HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs).
Acronyms and abbreviations CSA Canadian Standards Association ESD electrostatic discharge HP APM HP Advanced Power Manager IEC International Electrotechnical Commission iLO Integrated Lights-Out mPDU modular power distribution unit PDU power distribution unit PFC power factor corrected POD Performance-Optimized Datacenter PSU power supply unit QDR quad data rate QSFP quad small form-factor pluggable Acronyms and abbreviations 48
RCM Remote Console Module RDP Rapid Deployment Pack RETMA Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association (rack spacing) SFP small form-factor pluggable SIM Systems Insight Manager TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature UID unit identification UPS uninterruptible power system Acronyms and abbreviations 49
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Index guidelines, cabling 31 guidelines, installation 30 A airflow requirements authorized reseller 5, 29 47 H hardware installation 27 help resources 47 HP Advanced Power Manager (HP APM) HP technical support 47 HP website 47 B backplane, power supply best practices 45, 46 12 C I cable management brackets, installing cables, networking 41, 42 cables, PDU 34, 35, 37, 39 cabling 27, 45, 46 cabling guidelines 31 Care Pack 28 center wall 25 chassis handles, installing 23 chassis, install in rack 16, 18
R rack installation 16, 18, 21, 28, 31 rack options 16, 18, 21 rack stability 30 racks 27 rails, installing 16, 18, 21 rear panel LEDs 8 redundant cabling configuration 46 requirements, airflow 5 requirements, environmental 5, 29 requirements, power 5, 29 requirements, space 5 requirements, temperature 5, 29 S shipping bracket, installing site requirements 29 space requirements 5 support 47 switches 41, 42 16, 18, 21 T technical support 47 telco racks 27, 30 temperature requirements 29 third-party racks
