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HP ProLiant SL6000/SL6500 Scalable System
Cabling Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 571451-004
June 2014
Edition: 4
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- Page 1 Cabling Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
- Page 2 © Copyright 2009, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Electrostatic discharge ......................... 22 Preventing electrostatic discharge ........................ 22 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ..................22 Support and other resources ......................23 Before you contact HP ..........................23 HP contact information ..........................23 Acronyms and abbreviations ......................24 Documentation feedback ......................26 Index ............................ -
Page 4: Hardware Installation
The HP ProLiant SL6000/SL6500 Scalable System 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. -
Page 5: Rack Compatibility
Cable management for third-party racks For configurations with a third-party rack, HP recommends: • Using the HP s6500 4U Third Party Rail Kit (PN 601946-B21) to manage the front chassis cabling (this might require the removal of the rack front door). Hardware installation 5... -
Page 6: Optional Installation Services
Optional installation services Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and running with support packages tailored specifically for HP ProLiant systems. HP Care Packs let you integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. -
Page 7: Optimum Environment
The HP server draws in cool air through the front door, and then expels warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be ventilated adequately to enable ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be ventilated adequately to enable the warm air to escape from the cabinet. -
Page 8: Power Requirements
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. -
Page 9: Installation Guidelines
Installation guidelines Always install the scalable system in consecutive U spaces in the rack to optimize cooling, cabling, and management functions. Before installing scalable system components and options, observe all safety information and guidelines in product-specific documentation. Also observe the following guidelines. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: WARNING: The leveling feet are extended to the floor. -
Page 10: Installation Overview For Full-Rack Solutions
Installation overview for full-rack solutions For ease of cabling, HP recommends a specific order for hardware installation and cable connections. You can use portions of the procedure, depending on the hardware in your configuration. The number of power components is based on the number of servers and the power supply configuration. For more information, see "Power requirements and considerations (on page 11)."... -
Page 11: Power Cabling
4600 at 200 V to 240 V (AC input) PDU support The HP ProLiant SL6000/SL6500 Scalable System 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. -
Page 12: Power Cabling Configurations
An HP fixed-cord extension bar has four cords with power connectors. Depending on the server power supply configuration, each extension bar can support the following: • Up to two servers (with two power supplies) • Up to four servers (with one power supply) For a fully-configured 42U rack with two switches and 20 servers with two power supplies, 11 extension bars are required. -
Page 13: Mpdu And Fixed-Cord Extension Bar Configuration
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. Item Description Facility power cabling Fixed-cord extension bar Fixed-cord mPDU Power cabling 13... -
Page 14: Power Cabling With Extension Bars
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. -
Page 15: Power Cabling With Y-Cables
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. -
Page 16: Bottom-Mounted Mpdu And Fixed-Cord Extension Bar Configuration
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. -
Page 17: Power Cabling With Y-Cables And Bottom-Mounted Pdu
Item Description Fixed-cord mPDU 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. - Page 18 For illustration purposes only, the right rear rack column is removed to show cable routing. Power cabling 18...
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Page 19: Network Cabling
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. -
Page 20: Network Cabling With Infiniband Switches
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. - Page 21 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. Network cabling 21...
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Page 22: Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. -
Page 23: Support And Other Resources
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). -
Page 24: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations Canadian Standards Association electrostatic discharge International Electrotechnical Commission Integrated Lights-Out mPDU modular power distribution unit power distribution unit quad data rate QSFP quad small form-factor pluggable Rapid Deployment Pack RETMA Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association (rack spacing) small form-factor pluggable Systems Insight Manager Acronyms and abbreviations 24... - Page 25 TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature uninterruptible power system Acronyms and abbreviations 25...
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Page 26: Documentation Feedback
Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (mailto:docsfeedback@hp.com). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your feedback. -
Page 27: Index
HP technical support support HP website switches 19, 20 InfiniBand technical support installation guidelines telco racks 4, 9 installation overview... - Page 28 HP Index 28...