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Setup and Installation Guide Abstract This document contains setup, installation, and configuration information for the HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis. This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the system. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Contents Planning the installation ..........................5 Safety and regulatory compliance ..........................5 Configuration guidelines ............................5 Determine power and cooling configurations ......................5 Power requirements ............................5 HPE Apollo Platform Manager........................5 Hot-plug power supply calculations ....................... 5 Compiling the documentation ........................... 6 Warnings and cautions .............................
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Troubleshooting ............................36 Troubleshooting resources ............................. 36 Electrostatic discharge ..........................37 Preventing electrostatic discharge ......................... 37 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ..................37 Warranty and regulatory information ....................... 38 Warranty information .............................. 38 Regulatory information ............................38 Safety and regulatory compliance ....................... 38 Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking ......................
Planning the installation Safety and regulatory compliance For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts). Configuration guidelines To meet thermal requirements, always do the following: •...
• HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis Quick Setup Instructions • HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail Kit for HPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions • HPE Power Shelf Rack Rail Kit for HPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions These documents provide required important safety information and decision-making steps for configuration.
CAUTION: Always be sure that equipment is properly grounded and that you follow proper grounding procedures before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can result in ESD damage to electronic components. For more information, refer to "Electrostatic discharge (on page 37)." CAUTION: When performing non-hot-plug operations, you must power down the server and/or the system.
The operating temperature inside the rack is always higher than the room temperature and is dependent on the configuration of equipment in the rack. Check the TMRA for each piece of equipment before installation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: •...
Fan assembly (5) I/O module Power cage (right) Management module Power cage (left) Power management cable** Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail kit** Service tray* ** * The quantity depends on the configuration ordered. ** Not shown Identifying components and LEDs 9...
Server tray bay numbering Rear panel components Item Description I/O modules (10) Fan assemblies (5) Power cage (Right) Management module Power cage (Left) Identifying components and LEDs 10...
Fan assembly bay numbering The chassis has five fan assemblies located in the rear of the chassis. The following figure identifies the fan assemblies by device number. Fan LED Status Description The fan is working or the power is off. The fan has failed.
Having both ports connected at the same time results in a loopback condition. IMPORTANT: If you have an APM connected to an Apollo a6000 Chassis, do not connect the iLO port of the APM and the iLO port of the enclosure to the network at the same time. Having both ports connected at the same time results in a loopback condition.
Management module LEDs and buttons Item Description UID LED iLO network 1 link LED iLO network 1 activity LED iLO network 2 link LED iLO network 2 activity LED I/O module bay numbering I/O modules are specific to each server and are installed in the rear of the chassis. The chassis has ten I/O module bays located in the rear of the chassis.
Item Description Power management connectors (6) APM module connector (PDM) AC input module power connectors (6) Power supply LEDs Power LED 1 Fault LED 2 Condition (green) (amber) No AC power to the power supply Normal Power supply failure Identifying components and LEDs 14...
Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail in HPE Racks Installation Instructions. Installing the rack rails The chassis requires installation in a rack. To install the rack rails, see the Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail in HPE Racks Installation Instructions on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/Apollo_6000/docs).
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CAUTION: Hewlett Packard Enterprise has not tested or validated the Apollo a6000 Chassis with any third-party racks. Before installing the Apollo a6000 Chassis in a third-party rack, be sure to properly scope the limitations of the rack. Before proceeding with the installation, consider the following: •...
For component-specific replacement information, see the Apollo a6000 Chassis Maintenance and Service Guide or the server-specific user and maintenance guides on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/docs).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, operate servers only when the open side of the server is enclosed by either another server, a divider, or the chassis wall. CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless all bays are populated with a component or a blank.
To install the component: Prepare the server for installation. Install the server. When seated properly, the server will be flush with the front of the chassis and the release lever will close completely without resistance. Installing an I/O module CAUTION: To prevent electrical damage, always power down the server associated with the I/O module before installing the I/O module.
Install the component as indicated. For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs). For more information about installing the options for your server, see the server user guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/Apollo_6000/docs).
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CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends using a torque of only 2-4 in-lb. To install the component: Remove the power cage cover. Install the power cables in the power cage. Installing the chassis 21...
Install the power cage cover. Install the power cage: Insert the power cage into the correct power cage bay. Close the release lever. Tighten the screw to secure the power cage to the chassis. Installing the management module IMPORTANT: Always complete the installation of both power cages before installing the management module.
Install the component as indicated. Installing the power shelf CAUTION: To prevent damage to the component, power down the chassis and disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the component. To install the component: Install the power shelf rack rails into the rack. For more information, see the HPE Power Shelf Rack Rail Kit for HPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions.
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Secure the power shelf to the rack. Install the power supplies into the power shelf, if needed. NOTE: If additional clearance is required to install power cables, loosen the thumb screw on either side of the shelf and slide the shelf out while installing the cables. Use caution to avoid bending the shelf.
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Insert the cable through the wide opening on either end of the power shelf, and then connect it to the appropriate connector. Slide the cables toward the center, allowing them to straighten and hang from the rear of the power shelf. Install the cable guard.
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Install the power supply vent cover to protect the power supply vents. Installing the chassis 26...
Cabling Cabling requirements The following cables are required for all configurations: • Four DC power cables per chassis. • One power data management cable from the chassis to its power shelf. • A maximum of three chassis can be cabled to a power shelf for N+1 power redundancy. For configurations that include the optional HPE APM module, the following additional cables are required: •...
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IMPORTANT: When connecting the power management cable to the chassis management module and the power shelf, be sure to install the cable with the plastic tab on the top of the connector. Failure to install the cable properly can result in performance and reporting issues. Connect the power management cable to the power shelf with the cable's plastic tab facing up.
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• Connecting three chassis to one power shelf Cable quantity and length are determined by the configuration of components. For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (http://www.hpe.com/info/hpepoweradvisor). Example configurations Configuration examples can be calculated using the HPE Power Advisor Tool (http://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online).
Connecting the chassis to the top-of-rack switch Connect the chassis to the top-of-rack switch using one of the following configurations: • Connect one RJ-45 from each chassis to the top-of-rack switch. Cabling 30...
Connecting the optional HPE APM module IMPORTANT: If you have an APM connected to an Apollo a6000 Chassis, do not connect the iLO port of the APM and the iLO port of the enclosure to the network at the same time. Having both ports connected at the same time results in a loopback condition.
Connect the APM to the power shelf (shown in blue). Connecting power cables and applying power to the chassis Connect the DC power cable to the power shelf. Connect the AC power cables to the power source (UPS or wall outlet) or to an installed PDU. Cabling 32...
Configuring the system Power capping The HPE ProLiant XL family of products provides a power capping feature that operates at the server enclosure level. The capping feature can be activated with PPIC.EXE, a stand-alone utility that runs in the environment of one of the resident servers in the chassis to be power capped. After a power cap is set for the enclosure, all the resident servers in the enclosure will have the same uniform power cap applied to them until the cap is either modified or canceled.
continues until the power feed is brought back online. In this mode, the system is expected to survive an unexpected loss of an entire power feed to half of the power supplies. Configuring a power cap To configure power capping, you can use the following utilities: •...
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The wattage value, if provided, represents the total wattage to be allocated among all the chassis that are part of the baseline or partial baseline of a zone, if specified. This value is divided by the total maximum wattage established by the baseline to calculate a percentage cap value. This percentage is then multiplied against each chassis maximum wattage value to arrive at an appropriate cap value for that individual chassis.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HPE ProLiant Gen9 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. To view the guide, select a language: •...
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you must 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. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Warranty and regulatory information Warranty information HPE ProLiant and x86 Servers and Options (http://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties) HPE Enterprise Servers (http://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties) HPE Storage Products (http://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties) HPE Networking Products (http://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties) Regulatory information Safety and regulatory compliance For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts).
Local representative information Kazakh: • Russia: • Belarus: • Kazakhstan: Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point;...
Specifications Chassis environmental specifications Specification Value — Temperature range* 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to Nonoperating 140°F) — Maximum wet bulb temperature 28ºC (82.4ºF) Operating 38.7ºC (101.7ºF) Nonoperating — Relative humidity (non condensing)** 10% to 90% Operating 5% to 95% Nonoperating...
Power specifications The power requirements for the Apollo a6000 Chassis are met by the following components: • HPE 2450W Platinum Hot Plug Redundant Power Supply • HPE 2650W Platinum Hot Plug Redundant Power Supply • Apollo 6000 Power Shelf •...
2450W Platinum Hot Plug 2650W Platinum Hot Plug Specification Redundant Power Supply Redundant Power Supply 7920 VA 8640 VA Maximum input power per line cord Three-phase power (International) Specification 2450W Platinum Hot Plug 2650W Platinum Hot Plug Redundant Power Supply Redundant Power Supply IEC-309 200/380-V to 240/415-V, IEC-309 200/380-V to 240/415-V,...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials page (http://www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials). IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HP Passport set up with relevant entitlements. Websites •...
Software Depot (http://www.hpe.com/support/softwaredepot) • Customer Self Repair (http://www.hpe.com/support/selfrepair) • Insight Remote Support (http://www.hpe.com/info/insightremotesupport/docs) • Serviceguard Solutions for HP-UX (http://www.hpe.com/info/hpux-serviceguard-docs) • Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) Storage compatibility matrix (http://www.hpe.com/storage/spock) • Storage white papers and analyst reports (http://www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers) Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement.
Acronyms and abbreviations EEPROM electrical erasable programmable read only memory electrostatic discharge HPE APM HPE Apollo Platform Manager (formerly named HPE Advanced Power Manager) Integrated Lights-Out power distribution unit PPIC HPE ProLiant Power Interface Control Utility TMRA recommended ambient operating temperature unit identification uninterruptible power system Acronyms and abbreviations 45...
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