H3C UniServer R2700 G3 User Manual

H3C UniServer R2700 G3 Server

New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com

Document version: 6W101-20190823

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Environmental protection

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Preface

This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:

• Audience.

• Conventions

• Documentation feedback

Audience

This documentation is intended for:

• Network planners.

• Field technical support and servicing engineers.

• Server administrators working with the R2700 G3 Server.

Conventions

The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.

Command conventions

Convention Description

Boldface Bold

Italic [ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.

{ x | y | ... }

[ x | y | ... ]

{ x | y | ... } *

[ x | y | ... ] *

&<1-n>

# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.

GUI conventions

Convention Description

Boldface

text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.

Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.

Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which you select one.

Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which you select one or none.

Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which you select a minimum of one.

Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.

The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign can be entered 1 to n times.

Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For example, the

New User

window opens; click OK.

File

Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example,

Folder

Create

Symbols

Convention Description

WARNING!

An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can result in personal injury.

CAUTION:

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

TIP:

Network topology icons

Convention Description

An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.

An alert that calls attention to essential information. An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.

An alert that provides helpful information.

Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.

Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.

Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.

Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.

Represents an access point.



Wireless terminator unit.

Wireless terminator.

Represents a mesh access point.

Represents omnidirectional signals.

Represents directional signals. Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security

gateway, or load balancing device.

Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL VPN, IPS, or ACG module.

Examples provided in this document

Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model, configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots, and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.

Documentation feedback

You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments.

Contents

1 Safety information ······································································· 1-1

Safety sign conventions ············································································································ 1-1 Power source recommendations ································································································ 1-2 Installation safety recommendations ··························································································· 1-2

General operating safety ···································································································· 1-2 Electrical safety ················································································································ 1-2 Rack mounting recommendations ························································································ 1-2 ESD prevention ················································································································ 1-3 Cooling performance ········································································································· 1-3 Battery safety ·················································································································· 1-4

2 Preparing for installation ······························································· 2-1

Installation site requirements ····································································································· 2-1 Rack requirements ·················································································································· 2-1

Space and airflow requirements ·························································································· 2-2 Temperature and humidity requirements ··············································································· 2-3 Equipment room height requirements ··················································································· 2-3 Cleanliness requirements ··································································································· 2-3 Grounding requirements ···································································································· 2-4

Installation tools ······················································································································ 2-4

3 Installing or removing the server ···················································· 3-1

Installing the server ················································································································· 3-1

Installing rails ·················································································································· 3-1 Rack-mounting the server ·································································································· 3-1 Installing cable management brackets ·················································································· 3-2

Connecting external cables ······································································································· 3-3

Cabling guidelines ············································································································ 3-3 Connecting a mouse, keyboard, and monitor ·········································································· 3-3 Connecting an Ethernet cable ····························································································· 3-4 Connecting a USB device ·································································································· 3-5 Connecting the power cord ································································································· 3-6 Securing cables ············································································································· 3-10

Removing the server from a rack ······························································································ 3-10

4 Powering on and powering off the server ········································· 4-1

Important information ··············································································································· 4-1 Powering on the server ············································································································ 4-1

Prerequisites ··················································································································· 4-1 Procedure ······················································································································· 4-1

Powering off the server ············································································································ 4-2

Prerequisites ··················································································································· 4-2 Procedure ······················································································································· 4-2

5 Configuring the server ································································· 5-1

Configuration flowchart············································································································· 5-1 Powering on the server ············································································································ 5-1 Configuring basic BIOS settings ································································································· 5-2

Setting the server boot order ······························································································· 5-2

Setting the BIOS passwords ······························································································· 5-2 Configuring RAID ···················································································································· 5-2 Installing the operating system and hardware drivers ······································································ 5-2

Installing the operating system ···························································································· 5-2

Installing hardware drivers ·································································································· 5-2 Updating firmware ··················································································································· 5-2

6 Installing hardware options ··························································· 6-1

Installing the security bezel ······································································································· 6-1 Installing SAS/SATA drives ······································································································· 6-1 Installing NVMe drives ············································································································· 6-3 Installing power supplies ··········································································································· 6-5 Installing riser cards and PCIe modules ······················································································· 6-6 Installing storage controllers and power fail safeguard modules ························································ 6-9

Guidelines ······················································································································ 6-9

Prerequisites ················································································································· 6-10

Installing a Mezzanine storage controller and a power fail safeguard module ······························ 6-10

Installing a standard storage controller and a power fail safeguard module ································· 6-14 Installing GPU modules ·········································································································· 6-16 Installing Ethernet adapters ····································································································· 6-18

Guidelines ···················································································································· 6-18

Installing an mLOM Ethernet adapter ·················································································· 6-18

Installing a PCIe Ethernet adapter ······················································································ 6-19 Installing SATA M.2 SSDs ······································································································ 6-20 Installing SD cards ················································································································ 6-21 Installing an NVMe SSD expander module ················································································· 6-23 Installing the NVMe VROC module ··························································································· 6-24 Installing the 2SFF drive cage ·································································································· 6-24

Installing the front 2SFF drive cage (8SFF server only) ··························································· 6-24

Installing the rear 2SFF drive cage (4LFF/10FF server only) ···················································· 6-26 Installing the front media module (VGA and USB 2.0 connectors) ···················································· 6-27

Installing the front media module for the 4LFF server ····························································· 6-27

Installing the front media module for the 8SFF server and 10SFF server ···································· 6-29 Installing an optical drive ········································································································ 6-31

Preparing for the installation ····························································································· 6-31

Installing a SATA optical drive on the 4LFF server ································································· 6-31

Installing a SATA optical drive on the 8SFF server ································································ 6-32 Installing a diagnostic panel ···································································································· 6-35 Installing fans ······················································································································· 6-36 Installing processors ·············································································································· 6-38 Installing DIMMs ··················································································································· 6-41 Installing and setting up a TCM or TPM ····················································································· 6-45

Installation and setup flowchart ························································································· 6-45

Installing a TCM or TPM ·································································································· 6-45

Enabling the TCM or TPM from the BIOS ············································································ 6-47

Configuring encryption in the operating system ····································································· 6-47

7 Replacing hardware options ·························································· 7-1

Replacing the access panel ······································································································· 7-1

Guidelines ······················································································································ 7-1

Removing the access panel ································································································ 7-1

Installing the access panel ································································································· 7-2 Replacing the security bezel ······································································································ 7-3 Replacing a SAS/SATA drive ····································································································· 7-3 Replacing an NVMe drive ········································································································· 7-4 Replacing a power supply ········································································································· 7-5 Replacing air baffles ················································································································ 7-8

Removing air baffles ········································································································· 7-8

Installing air baffles ··········································································································· 7-9 Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module ·················································································· 7-10 Replacing a storage controller ································································································· 7-12

Guidelines ···················································································································· 7-12

Preparing for replacement ································································································ 7-12

Replacing the Mezzanine storage controller ········································································· 7-12

Replacing a standard storage controller ·············································································· 7-13 Replacing the power fail safeguard module ················································································ 7-14

Preparing for power fail safeguard module replacement ·························································· 7-14

Replacing the power fail safeguard module for the Mezzanine storage controller ························· 7-14

Replacing the power fail safeguard module for a standard storage controller ······························· 7-16 Replacing a GPU module ······································································································· 7-17 Replacing an Ethernet adapter ································································································· 7-19

Replacing an mLOM Ethernet adapter ················································································ 7-19

Replacing a PCIe Ethernet adapter ···················································································· 7-19 Replacing an M.2 transfer module and a SATA M.2 SSD ······························································· 7-20

Replacing the front M.2 transfer module and a SATA M.2 SSD ················································ 7-20 Replacing an NVMe VROC module ·························································································· 7-22 Replacing an SD card ············································································································ 7-22 Replacing the dual SD card extended module ············································································· 7-23 Replacing an NVMe SSD expander module ················································································ 7-24 Replacing a fan ···················································································································· 7-25 Replacing a processor ··········································································································· 7-26

Guidelines ···················································································································· 7-26

Prerequisites ················································································································· 7-26

Removing a processor ····································································································· 7-27

Installing a processor ······································································································ 7-28

Verifying the replacement ································································································· 7-29 Replacing a DIMM················································································································· 7-29 Replacing the system battery ··································································································· 7-30

Removing the system battery ···························································································· 7-31

Installing the system battery ····························································································· 7-31

Verifying the replacement ································································································· 7-32 Replacing the system board ···································································································· 7-32

Guidelines ···················································································································· 7-32

Removing the system board ····························································································· 7-32

Installing the system board ······························································································· 7-34 Replacing the drive expander module (10SFF server) ··································································· 7-35 Replacing a drive backplane ···································································································· 7-36

Removing a drive backplane ····························································································· 7-36

Installing a drive backplane ······························································································ 7-38

Verifying the replacement ································································································· 7-40 Replacing the SATA optical drive ····························································································· 7-40

Replacing the SATA optical drive (4LFF server) ···································································· 7-40

Replacing the SATA optical drive (8SFF server) ···································································· 7-41 Replacing the diagnostic panel ································································································ 7-42 Replacing the chassis-open alarm module ················································································· 7-42

Removing the chassis-open alarm module ··········································································· 7-43

Installing the chassis-open alarm module ············································································ 7-43

Verifying the replacement ································································································· 7-44 Replacing the front media module ···························································································· 7-44

Removing the front media module (4LFF server) ··································································· 7-44

Removing the front media module (8SFF and 10SFF servers) ················································· 7-46 Replacing the air inlet temperature sensor ·················································································· 7-46 Replacing the front I/O component ···························································································· 7-48

Replacing the front I/O component (4LFF server) ·································································· 7-48

Replacing the front I/O component (8SFF/10SFF server) ························································ 7-50 Replacing chassis ears ·········································································································· 7-52 Replacing the TPM/TCM ········································································································ 7-53

8 Connecting internal cables ···························································· 8-1

Connecting drive cables ··········································································································· 8-1

4LFF server ···················································································································· 8-1

8SFF server ···················································································································· 8-3

10SFF server ················································································································ 8-11 Connecting the flash card and supercapacitor of the power fail safeguard module ······························ 8-13

Connecting the flash card on the Mezzanine storage controller ················································ 8-13

Connecting the flash card on a standard storage controller ······················································ 8-14 Connecting the power cord of a GPU module ·············································································· 8-15 Connecting the SATA M.2 SSD cable ························································································ 8-15 Connecting the SATA optical drive cable ···················································································· 8-16 Connecting the front I/O component cable assembly ···································································· 8-17

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Connecting the front media module cable ··················································································· 8-18 Connecting the NCSI cable for a PCIe Ethernet adapter ································································ 8-19

9 Maintenance ·············································································· 9-1

Guidelines ····························································································································· 9-1 Maintenance tools ··················································································································· 9-1 Maintenance tasks ·················································································································· 9-1

Observing LED status ······································································································· 9-1

Monitoring the temperature and humidity in the equipment room ················································ 9-1

Examining cable connections ······························································································ 9-2 Technical support ··················································································································· 9-2

10 Appendix A Server specifications ··············································· 10-1

Server models and chassis view ······························································································ 10-1 Technical specifications ·········································································································· 10-1 Components ························································································································ 10-3 Front panel ·························································································································· 10-4

Front panel view ············································································································· 10-4

LEDs and buttons ··········································································································· 10-5

Ports···························································································································· 10-7 Rear panel ·························································································································· 10-7

Rear panel view ············································································································· 10-7

LEDs ··························································································································· 10-8

Ports···························································································································· 10-9 System board ······················································································································ 10-10

System board components ······························································································ 10-10

System maintenance switches ························································································· 10-11

DIMM slots ··················································································································· 10-11

11 Appendix B Component specifications ········································ 11-1

About component model names ······························································································· 11-1 Processors ·························································································································· 11-1

Intel processors ············································································································· 11-1

Jintide-C series processors ······························································································ 11-2 DIMMs ································································································································ 11-2

DRAM specifications ······································································································· 11-3

DCPMM specifications ···································································································· 11-3

DRAM DIMM rank classification label ················································································· 11-3 HDDs and SSDs ··················································································································· 11-4

Drive specifications ········································································································· 11-4

Drive LEDs ·················································································································· 11-13

Drive configurations and numbering ·················································································· 11-14 PCIe modules ····················································································································· 11-17

Storage controllers ········································································································ 11-17

NVMe SSD expander modules ························································································· 11-26

GPU modules ··············································································································· 11-27

PCIe Ethernet adapters ·································································································· 11-28

FC HBAs ····················································································································· 11-30 mLOM Ethernet adapters ······································································································· 11-31 Riser cards ························································································································· 11-31 Fans ································································································································· 11-32

Fan layout ···················································································································· 11-32

Fan specifications ·········································································································· 11-32 Power supplies ···················································································································· 11-33 Expander modules and transfer modules ·················································································· 11-36 Diagnostic panels················································································································· 11-37

Diagnostic panel specifications ························································································· 11-37

Diagnostic panel view ····································································································· 11-37

LEDs ·························································································································· 11-37 Fiber transceiver modules ······································································································ 11-39 Storage options other than HDDs and SDDs ·············································································· 11-40 NVMe VROC modules ·········································································································· 11-40

TPM/TCM modules ·············································································································· 11-40 Security bezels, slide rail kits, and cable management brackets ····················································· 11-41

12 Appendix C Managed hot removal of NVMe drives ························ 12-1

Performing a managed hot removal in Windows ·········································································· 12-1

Prerequisites ················································································································· 12-1

Procedure ····················································································································· 12-1 Performing a managed hot removal in Linux ··············································································· 12-2

Prerequisites ················································································································· 12-2

Performing a managed hot removal from the CLI ·································································· 12-2

Performing a managed hot removal from the Intel® ASM Web interface ····································· 12-3

13 Appendix D Environment requirements ······································· 13-1

About environment requirements ······························································································ 13-1 General environment requirements ··························································································· 13-1 Operating temperature requirements ························································································· 13-1

Guidelines ···················································································································· 13-1

4LFF server with any drive configuration ············································································· 13-1

8SFF server with an 8SFF drive configuration ······································································ 13-2

8SFF server with a 10SFF drive configuration ······································································ 13-3

10SFF server with any drive configuration ··········································································· 13-4

14 Appendix E Product recycling ··················································· 14-1

15 Appendix F Glossary ······························································· 15-1

16 Appendix G Acronyms ····························································· 16-1

1 Safety information

Safety sign conventions

To avoid bodily injury or damage to the server or its components, make sure you are familiar with the safety signs on the server chassis or its components.

Table 1-1 Safety signs

Sign Description

Circuit or electricity hazards are present. Only H3C authorized or professional server engineers are allowed to service, repair, or upgrade the server.

WARNING!

To avoid bodily injury or damage to circuits, do not open any components marked

with the electrical hazard sign unless you have authorization to do so.

Electrical hazards are present. Field servicing or repair is not allowed.

WARNING!

To avoid bodily injury, do not open any components with the field-servicing

forbidden sign in any circumstances.

The RJ-45 ports on the server can be used only for Ethernet connections.

WARNING!

To avoid electrical shocks, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not connect an RJ-45 port to a telephone.

The surface or component might be hot and present burn hazards.

WARNING!

To avoid being burnt, allow hot surfaces or components to cool before touching them.

The server or component is heavy and requires more than one people to carry or move.

WARNING!

To avoid bodily injury or damage to hardware, do not move a heavy component

alone. In addition, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and

guidelines for manual material handling.

The server is powered by multiple power supplies.

WARNING!

To avoid bodily injury from electrical shocks, make sure you disconnect all power

supplies if you are performing offline servicing.

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Power source recommendations

Power instability or outage might cause data loss, service disruption, or damage to the server in the worst case.

To protect the server from unstable power or power outage, use uninterrupted power supplies (UPSs) to provide power for the server.

Installation safety recommendations

To avoid bodily injury or damage to the server, read the following information carefully before you operate the server.

General operating safety

To avoid bodily injury or damage to the server, follow these guidelines when you operate the server:

• Only H3C authorized or professional server engineers are allowed to install, service, repair,

operate, or upgrade the server.

• Place the server on a clean, stable table or floor for servicing.

• Make sure all cables are correctly connected before you power on the server.

• To avoid being burnt, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them.

Electrical safety

WARNING!

If you put the server in standby mode (system power LED in amber) with the power on/standby button on the front panel, the power supplies continue to supply power to some circuits in the server. To remove all power for servicing safety, you must first press the button, wait for the system to ente standby mode, and then remove all power cords from the server.

To avoid bodily injury or damage to the server, follow these guidelines:

• Always use the power cords that came with the server.

• Do not use the power cords that came with the server for any other devices.

• Power off the server when installing or removing any components that are not hot swappable.

Rack mounting recommendations

To avoid bodily injury or damage to the equipment, follow these guidelines when you rack mount a server:

• Mount the server in a standard 19-inch rack.

• Make sure the leveling jacks are extended to the floor and the full weight of the rack rests on the

leveling jacks.

• Couple the racks together in multi-rack installations.

• Load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest hardware unit at the bottom of the

rack.

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• Get help to lift and stabilize the server during installation or removal, especially when the server

is not fastened to the rails. As a best practice, a minimum of two people are required to safely load or unload a rack. A third person might be required to help align the server if the server is installed higher than check level.

• For rack stability, make sure only one unit is extended at a time. A rack might get unstable if

more than one server unit is extended.

• Make sure the rack is stable when you operate a server in the rack.

ESD prevention

Electrostatic charges that build up on people and tools might damage or shorten the lifespan of the system board and electrostatic-sensitive components.

Preventing electrostatic discharge

To prevent electrostatic damage, follow these guidelines:

• Transport or store the server with the components in antistatic bags.

• Keep the electrostatic-sensitive components in the antistatic bags until they arrive at an

ESD-protected area.

• Place the components on a grounded surface before removing them from their antistatic bags.

• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Make sure you are reliably grounded when touching an electrostatic-sensitive component or

assembly.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

The following are grounding methods that you can use to prevent electrostatic discharge:

• Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.

• Take adequate personal grounding measures, including wearing antistatic clothing and static

dissipative shoes.

• Use conductive field service tools.

• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

Cooling performance

Poor cooling performance might result from improper airflow and poor ventilation and might cause damage to the server.

To ensure good ventilation and proper airflow, follow these guidelines:

• Install blanks if the following module slots are empty:

{ Drive bays.

{ Fan bays.

{ PCIe slots.

{ Power supply slots.

• Do not block the ventilation openings in the server chassis.

• To avoid thermal damage to the server, do not operate the server for long periods in any of the

following conditions:

{ Access panel open or uninstalled.

{ Air baffles uninstalled.

{ PCIe slots, drive bays, fan bays, or power supply slots empty.

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• To maintain correct airflow and avoid thermal damage to the server, install rack blanks to cover

unused rack units.

Battery safety

The server's system board contains a system battery, which is designed with a lifespan of 5 to 10 years.

If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might need to replace the battery. When you replace the battery, follow these safety guidelines:

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to a temperature higher than 60°C (140°F).

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the battery in fire or

water.

• Dispose of the battery at a designated facility. Do not throw the battery away together with other

wastes.

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2 Preparing for installation

Prepare a rack that meets the rack requirements and plan an installation site that meets the requirements for space and airflow, temperature, humidity, equipment room height, cleanliness, and grounding.

Installation site requirements

Rack requirements

IMPORTANT:

As a best practice to avoid affecting the server chassis, install power distribution units (PDUs) with the outputs facing backwards. If you install PDUs with the outputs facing the inside of the server, please perform onsite survey to make sure the cables won't affect the server rear.

The server is 1U high. The rack for installing the server must meet the following requirements:

• A standard 19-inch rack.

• A clearance of more than 50 mm (1.97 in) between the rack front posts and the front rack door.

• A minimum of 1200 mm (47.24 in) in depth as a best practice. For installation limits for different

rack depth, see Table 2-1.

Table 2-1

Rack depth Installation limits

1000 mm (39.37 in)

1100 mm (43.31 in)

1200 mm (47.24 in)

Installation limits for different rack depths

• The H3C cable management arm (CMA) is not supported.

• A clearance of 60 mm (2.36 in) is reserved from the server rear to the rear rack

door for cabling.

• The slide rails and PDUs might hinder each other. Perform onsite survey to determine the PDU installation location and the proper PDUs. If the PDUs hinder the installation and movement of the slide rails anyway, use other methods to support the server, a tray for example.

Make sure the CMA does not hinder PDU installation at the server rear before installing the CMA. If the CMA hinders PDU installation, use a deeper rack or change the installation locations of PDUs.

Make sure the CMA does not hinder PDU installation or cabling. If the CMA hinders PDU installation or cabling, change the installation locations of PDUs.

For detailed installation suggestions, see Figure 2-1.

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Figure 2-1 Installation suggestions for a 1200 mm deep rack (top view)

(1) 1200 mm (47.24 in) rack depth

(2) A minimum of 50 mm (1.97 in) between the front rack posts and the front rack door

(3) 790 mm (31.10 in) between the front rack posts and the rear of the chassis, including power supply handles at the server rear (not shown in the figure)

(4) 810 mm (31.89 in) server depth, including chassis ears

(5) 960 mm (37.80 in) between the front rack posts and the CMA

(6) 860 mm (33.86 in) between the front rack posts and the rear ends of the slide rails

Space and airflow requirements

For convenient maintenance and heat dissipation, make sure the following requirements are met:

• A minimum clearance of 635 mm (25 in) is reserved in front of the rack.

• A minimum clearance of 762 mm (30 in) is reserved behind the rack.

• A minimum clearance of 1219 mm (47.99 in) is reserved between racks.

• A minimum clearance of 2 mm (0.08 in) is reserved between the server and its adjacent units in

the same rack.

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Figure 2-2 Airflow through the server

(1) and (2) Directions of intake airflow through the chassis and power supplies

(3) Directions of exhaust airflow out of the power supplies

(4) to (7) Directions of exhaust airflow out of the chassis

Temperature and humidity requirements

To ensure correct operation of the server, make sure the room temperature and humidity meet the requirements as described in "Appendix A Server specifications."

Equipment room height requirements

For the server to operate correctly, make sure the equipment room height meets the requirements described in "Appendix A Server specifications."

Cleanliness requirements

Mechanically active substances buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal components and contact points. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.

Table 2-2 Mechanically active substance concentration limits in the equipment room

Substance Particle diameter Concentration limit

Dust particles ≥ 5 µm

Dust (suspension) ≤ 75 µm ≤ 0.2 mg/m3

Dust (sedimentation)

Sand ≥ 150 µm ≤ 30 mg/m3

75 µm to 150 µm ≤ 1.5 mg/(m

≤ 3 x 10

(No visible dust on the tabletop over three days)

The equipment room must also meet limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and premature aging of components, as shown in Table 2-3.

particles/m3

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Table 2-3 Harmful gas limits in an equipment room

Gas Maximum concentration (mg/m

SO2 0.2

H2S 0.006

NO2 0.04

Grounding requirements

Correctly connecting the server grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection, anti-interference, and ESD prevention.

The server can be grounded through the grounding wire of the power supply system and no external grounding cable is required.

Installation tools

Table 2-4 lists the tools that you might use during installation.

Table 2-4 Installation tools

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Picture Name Description

Installs or removes screws inside chassis ears,

T25 Torx screwdriver

T30 Torx screwdriver

T15 Torx screwdriver (shipped with the server)

T10 Torx screwdriver (shipped with the server)

Flat-head screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver Installs or removes screws on SATA M.2 SSDs.

Cage nut insertion/extraction tool

Diagonal pliers Clip insulating sleeves.

including screw rack mount ears or multifunctional rack mount ears.

Installs or removes captive screws on processor heatsinks.

Installs or removes screws on access panels.

Installs or removes screws on the front media module.

Installs or removes captive screws inside multifunctional rack mount ears or replaces system batteries.

Inserts or extracts the cage nuts in rack posts.

Tape measure Measures distance.

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Picture Name Description

Multimeter Measures resistance and voltage.

ESD wrist strap Prevents ESD when you operate the server.

Antistatic gloves Prevents ESD when you operate the server.

Antistatic clothing Prevents ESD when you operate the server.

Ladder Supports high-place operations.

Interface cable (such as an Ethernet cable or optical

Connects the server to an external network.

fiber)

Monitor (such as a PC) Displays the output from the server.

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3 Installing or removing the server

Installing the server

As a best practice, install hardware options as needed to the server before installing the server in the rack. For more information about how to install hardware options, see "Installing hardware options."

Installing rails

Install the inner rails to the server and the middle-outer rails to the rack. For information about installing the rails, see the document shipped with the rails.

Rack-mounting the server

WARNING!

To avoid bodily injury, slide the server into the rack with caution for the sliding rails might squeeze your fingers.

1. Slide the server into the rack. For more information about how to slide the server into the rack,

see the document shipped with the rails.

Figure 3-1 Rack-mounting the server

2. Secure the server:

If the server is installed with multifunctional rack mount ears, perform the following steps as shown in Figure 3-2:

a. Push the

posts.

b. Unlock the latches of the multifunctional rack mount ears. c. Fasten the captive screws inside the chassis ears and lock the latches.

server until the multifunctional rack mount ears are flush against the rack front

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Figure 3-2 Securing the server with multifunctional rack mount ears

If the server is installed with screw rack mount ears, perform the following steps as shown in Figure 3-3:

a. Push the

server until the screw rack mount ears are flush against the rack front posts.

b. Fasten the captive screws on the screw rack mount ears.

Figure 3-3 Securing the server with screw rack mount ears

Installing cable management brackets

Install cable management brackets if the server is shipped with cable management brackets. For information about how to install cable management brackets, see the installation guide shipped with the brackets.

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Connecting external cables

Cabling guidelines

WARNING!

To avoid electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not connect communication equipment to RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the server.

• For heat dissipation, make sure no cables block the inlet or outlet air vents of the server.

• To easily identify ports and connect/disconnect cables, make sure the cables do not cross.

• Label the cables for easy identification.

• Wrap unused cables onto an appropriate position on the rack.

• To avoid damage to cables when extending the server out of the rack, do not route the cables

too tight if you use cable management brackets.

Connecting a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

About this task

Perform this task before you configure BIOS, HDM, FIST, or RAID on the server or enter the operating system of the server.

The server provides a maximum of two DB-15 VGA connectors to connect monitors.

• One on the front panel if the server is installed with a front media module.

• One on the rear panel.

The server is not shipped with a standard PS2 mouse and keyboard. To connect a PS2 mouse and keyboard, you must prepare a USB-to-PS2 adapter.

Procedure

1. Connect one plug of a VGA cable to a VGA connector on the server, and fasten the screws on

the plug.

Figure 3-4 Connecting a VGA cable

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2. Connect the other plug of the VGA cable to the VGA connector on the monitor, and fasten the

screws on the plug.

3. Connect the mouse and keyboard.

{ For a USB mouse and keyboard, directly connect the USB connectors of the mouse and

keyboard to the USB connectors on the server.

{ For a PS2 mouse and keyboard, insert the USB connector of the USB-to-PS2 adapter to a

USB connector on the server. Then, insert the PS2 connectors of the mouse and keyboard into the PS2 receptacles of the adapter.

Figure 3-5 Connecting a PS2 mouse and keyboard by using a USB-to-PS2 adapter

Connecting an Ethernet cable

About this task

Perform this task before you set up a network environment or log in to the HDM management interface through the HDM dedicated network port to manage the server.

Procedure

1. Determine the network port on the server.

{ To connect the server to the external network, use the Ethernet port on the Ethernet

adapter.

{ To log in to the HDM management interface, use the HDM dedicated or shared network port

on the server.

HDM shared network port is available only if an NCSI-capable mLOM or PCIe Ethernet adapter is installed.

For the position of the HDM dedicated network port, see "Rear panel view." For the position of the HDM shared network port on an mLOM or PCIe Ethernet adapter, see "Installing

Ethernet ad

2. Determine type of the Ethernet cable.

Verify the connectivity of the cable by using a link tester.

If you are replacing the Ethernet cable, make sure the new cable is the same type or compatible with the old cable.

apters."

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3. Label the Ethernet cable.

As a best practice, use labels of the same type for all cables and put the names and numbers of the server and its peer device on the labels.

If you are replacing the Ethernet cable, make sure the new label contains the same contents as the old label.

4. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port on the server and the other end to

the peer device.

Figure 3-6 Connecting an Ethernet cable

5. Verify network connectivity.

After powering on the server, use the connection between the server and the peer device fails, verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected.

6. Secure the Ethernet cable. For information about how to secure cables, see "Securing cables."

Connecting a USB device

About this task

Perform this task before you install the operating system of the server or transmit data through a USB device.

The server provides a maximum of six USB connectors.

• Two USB 2.0 connectors on the front panel if the server is installed with a front media module.

• Two USB 3.0 connectors on the rear panel.

• Two internal USB 3.0 connectors for connecting USB devices that are intended for frequent use

without removal.

Guidelines

Before connecting a USB device, make sure the USB device can operate correctly and then copy data to the USB device.

ping command to test the network connectivity. If the

USB devices are hot swappable.

As a best practice for compatibility, use H3C approved USB devices.

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Procedure

1. Remove the access panel if you are connecting the USB device to an internal USB connector.

2. Connect the USB device to the USB connector, as shown in Figure 3-7.

For information about the removal procedure, see "Removing the access panel."

Figure 3-7

3. Install the access panel. For information about the installation procedure, see "Installing the

access panel."

4. Verify that the server can identify the USB device.

If the server fails to identify the USB device, download and install the USB device driver. If the server still cannot identify the USB device, replace the USB device.

Connecting a USB device to an internal USB connector

Connecting the power cord

Guidelines

WARNING!

To avoid damage to the equipment or even bodily injury, use the power cord that ships with the server.

Before connecting the power cord, make sure the server and components are installed correctly.

Connecting the AC power cord for an AC or 240 V high-voltage DC power supply

1. Insert the power cord plug into the power receptacle of a power supply at the rear panel, as

shown in Figure 3-8.

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Figure 3-8 Connecting the AC power cord

2. Connect the other end of the power cord to the power source, for example, the power strip on

the rack.

3. Secure the power cord to avoid unexpected disconnection of the power cord. a. If the cable clamp blocks the power cord plug connection, press down the tab on the cable

mount and slide the clip backward.

Figure 3-9 Sliding the cable clamp backward

b. Open the cable clamp, place the power cord through the opening in the cable clamp, and

then close the cable clamp, as shown by callouts 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10 Securing the AC power cord

c. Slide the cable clamp forward until it is flush against the edge of the power cord plug, as

shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11

Sliding the cable clamp forward

Connecting the DC power cord for a –48 VDC power supply

WARNING!

Provide a circuit breaker for each power cord. Make sure the circuit breaker is switched off before you connect a DC power cord.

To connect the DC power cord for a –48 VDC power supply:

1. Connect the power cord plug to the power receptacle of a –48 VDC power supply at the rear

panel, as shown in Figure 3-12.

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Figure 3-12 Connecting the DC power cord

2. Fasten the screws on the power cord plug to secure it into place, as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13 Securing the DC power cord

3. Connect the other end of the power cord to the power source, as shown in Figure 3-14.

The DC power cord contains three wires: –48V GND, –48V, and PGND. Connect the three wires to the corresponding terminals of the power source. The wire tags in the figure are for illustration only.

Figure 3-14 Three wires at the other end of the DC power cord

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Securing cables

Securing cables to cable management brackets

For information about how to secure cables to cable management brackets, see the installation guide shipped with the brackets.

Securing cables to slide rails by using cable straps

You can secure cables to either left slide rails or right slide rails. As a best practice for cable management, secure cables to left slide rails.

When multiple cable straps are used in the same rack, stagger the strap location, making sure the straps are adjacent to each other when viewed from top to bottom. This positioning will enable the slide rails to slide easily in and out of the rack.

To secure cables to slide rails by using cable straps:

1. Hold the cables against a slide rail.

2. Wrap the strap around the slide rail and loop the end of the cable strap through the buckle.

3. Dress the cable strap to ensure that the extra length and buckle part of the strap are facing

outside of the slide rail.

Figure 3-15 Securing cables to a slide rail

Removing the server from a rack

1. Power down the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.

3. Extend the server from the rack, as shown in Figure 3-16.

If the server i shown in Figure 3-16:

a. Open the lat b. Loosen the captive screws inside the multifunctional rack mount ears. c. Slide the server out of the rack.

s installed with multifunctional rack mount ears, perform the following steps as

ches of the multifunctional rack mount ears.

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Figure 3-16 Extending the server from the rack

If the server is installed with screw rack mount ears, loosen the captive screws on the screw rack mount ears, and then slide the server out of the rack.

4. Place the server on a clean, stable surface.

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4 Powering on and powering off the

server

Important information

If the server is connected to external storage devices, make sure the server is the first device to power off and the last device to power on. This restriction prevents the server from mistakenly identifying the external storage devices as faulty devices.

Powering on the server

Prerequisites

Before you power on the server, you must complete the following tasks:

• Install the server and internal components correctly.

• Connect the server to a power source.

Procedure

Choose one of the following methods as needed:

• Powering on the server by pressi

• Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface

• Powering on the server from the remote console interface

• Configuring automatic power-on

Powering on the server by pressing the power on/standby button

Press the power on/standby button to power on the server.

The server exits standby mode and supplies power to the system. The system power LED changes from steady amber to flashing green and then to steady green. For information about the position of the system power LED, see "LEDs and buttons."

Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface

1. Log in to HDM.

For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.

2. Power on the server.

For more information, see HDM online help.

Powering on the server from the remote console interface

1. Log in to HDM.

For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.

2. Log in to a remote console and then power on the server.

For information about how to log in to a remote console, see HDM online help.

ng the power on/standby button

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Configuring automatic power-on

You can configure automatic power-on from HDM or the BIOS.

To configure automatic power-on from HDM:

1. Log in to HDM.

For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.

2. Enable automatic power-on for the server.

For more information, see HDM online help.

To configure automatic power-on from the BIOS, set AC Restore Settings to Always Power On.

For more information, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

Powering off the server

Prerequisites

Before powering off the server, you must complete the following tasks:

• Back up all critical data.

• Make sure all services have stopped or have been moved to other servers.

Procedure

Choose one of the following methods as needed:

• Powering off the server fro

• Powering off the server by pressi

• Powering off the server forcedly by pressi

• Powering off the server from the HDM Web interface

• Powering off the server from the remote console interface

Powering off the server from its operating system

1. Connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the server.

2. Shut down the operating system of the server.

3. Disconnect all power cords from the server.

Powering off the server by pressing the power on/standby button

1. Press the power on/standby button and wait for the power on/standby button LED to turn into

steady amber.

2. Disconnect all power cords from the server.

Powering off the server forcedly by pressing the power on/standby button

IMPORTANT:

This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the operating system. Use this method only when the server system crashes. For example, a process gets stuck.

1. Press and hold the power on/standby button until the system power LED turns into steady

amber.

2. Disconnect all power cords from the server.

m its operating system

ng the power on/standby button

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Powering off the server from the HDM Web interface

1. Log in to HDM.

For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.

2. Power off the server.

For more information, see HDM online help.

3. Disconnect all power cords from the server.

Powering off the server from the remote console interface

1. Log in to HDM.

For information about how to log in to HDM, see the firmware update guide for the server.

2. Log in to a remote console, and then power off the server.

For information about how to log in to a remote console, see HDM online help.

3. Disconnect all power cords from the server.

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5 Configuring the server

The following information describes the procedures to configure the server after the server installation is complete.

Configuration flowchart

Figure 5-1 Configuration flowchart

Powering on the server

1. Power on the server. For information about the procedures, see "Powering on the server."

2. Verify that the health LED on the front panel is steady green, which indicates that the system is

operating correctly. For more information about the health LED status, see "LEDs and buttons."

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Configuring basic BIOS settings

You can set the server boot order and the BIOS user and administrator passwords from the BIOS setup utility of the server.

Setting the server boot order

The server has a default boot order and you can change the server boot order from the BIOS. For more information about changing the server boot order, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

Setting the BIOS passwords

For more information about setting the BIOS passwords, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

Configuring RAID

Configure physical and logical drives (RAID arrays) for the server.

The supported RAID levels and RAID configuration methods vary by storage controller model. For

more information, see the storage controller user guide for the server.

Installing the operating system and hardware drivers

Installing the operating system

Install a compatible operating system on the server by following the procedures described in the operating system installation guide for the server.

For information about the operating system compatibility, see the operating system compatibility matrix for the server.

Installing hardware drivers

IMPORTANT:

In case an update failure causes hardware unavailability, always back up the drivers before you update them.

For newly installed hardware to operate correctly, the operating system must have the required hardware drivers.

To install a hardware driver, see the operating system installation guide for the server.

Updating firmware

IMPORTANT:

Verify the hardware and software compatibility before firmware upgrade. For information about the hardware and software compatibility, see the software release notes.

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You can update the following firmware from FIST or HDM:

• HDM.

• BIOS.

• CPLD.

For information about the update procedures, see the firmware update guide for the server.

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6 Installing hardware options

If you are installing multiple hardware options, read their installation procedures and identify similar steps to streamline the entire installation procedure.

Installing the security bezel

1. Press the right edge of the security bezel into the groove in the right chassis ear on the server.

See callout 1 in Figure 6-1.

2. Press the latch at the other end, clo

the security bezel into place. See callouts 2 and 3 in Figure 6-1.

3. Insert th

callout 4 in Figure 6-1). Th

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the lock, hold down the key while you are turning the key.

Figure 6-1 Installing the security bezel

e key provided with the bezel into the lock on the bezel and lock the security bezel (see

en, pull out the key and keep it safe.

se the security bezel, and then release the latch to secure

Installing SAS/SATA drives

Guidelines

The SAS/SATA drives are hot swappable. If you hot swap an HDD repeatedly within 30 seconds, the system might fail to identify the drive.

If you are using SAS/SATA drives to create a RAID array, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

• To build a RAID array (a logical drive) successfully, make sure all drives in the RAID array are

the same type (HDDs or SSDs) and have the same connector type (SAS or SATA).

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• For efficient use of storage, use drives that have the same capacity to build a RAID array. If the

• If the installed drive contains RAID information, you must clear the information before using the

Procedure

1. Remove the security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

2. Press the latch on the drive blank inward, and pull the drive blank out of the slot, as shown

drives have different capacities, the lowest capacity is used across all drives in the RAID array. If one drive is used in several RAID arrays, RAID performance might degrade and maintenance complexities will increase.

drive to build a RAID array. For more information, see the storage controller user guide for the server.

in Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2

Removing the drive blank

3. Install the drive: a. Press the button on the drive panel to release the locking lever.

Figure 6-3 Releasing the locking lever

b. Insert the drive into the drive bay and push it gently until you cannot push it further. c. Close the locking lever until it snaps into place.

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Figure 6-4 Installing a drive

4. Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel."

Verifying the installation

Use the following methods to verify that the drive is installed correctly:

• Verify the drive properties (including its capacity) by using one of the following methods:

{ Log in to HDM. For more information, see HDM online help.

{ Access the BIOS. For more information, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

{ Access the CLI or GUI of the server.

• Observe the drive LEDs to verify that the drive is operating correctly. For more information, see

"Drive LEDs."

Installing NVMe drives

Guidelines

NVMe drives support hot insertion and managed hot removal.

Only one NVMe drive can be hot inserted at a time. To hot insert multiple NVMe drives, wait a minimum of 60 seconds for the previously installed NVMe drive to be identified before hot inserting another NVMe drive.

If you are using NVMe drives to create a RAID array, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

• For efficient use of storage, use drives that have the same capacity to build a RAID array. If the

drives have different capacities, the lowest capacity is used across all drives in the RAID array. An NVMe drive cannot be used to build multiple RAID arrays.

• If the installed drive contains RAID information, you must clear the information before using the

drive to build a RAID array. For more information, see the storage controller user guide for the server.

Procedure

1. Remove the security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

2. Push the latch on the drive blank inward, and pull the drive blank out of the slot, as shown

in Figure 6-5.

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Figure 6-5 Removing the drive blank

3. Install the drive: a. Press the button on the drive panel to release the locking lever.

Figure 6-6 Releasing the locking lever

b. Insert the drive into the drive bay and push it gently until you cannot push it further. c. Close the locking lever until it snaps into place.

Figure 6-7 Installing a drive

4. Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel."

Verifying the installation

Use the following methods to verify that the drive is installed correctly:

• Verify the drive properties (including the capacity) by using one of the following methods:

{ Access HDM. For more information, see HDM online help.

{ Access the BIOS. For more information, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

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{ Access the CLI or GUI of the server.

• Observe the drive LEDs to verify that the drive is operating correctly. For more information, see

"Drive LEDs."

Installing power supplies

Guidelines

• The power supplies are hot swappable.

• Make sure the installed power supplies are the same model. HDM will perform power supply

consistency check and generate an alarm if the power supply models are different.

• To avoid hardware damage, do not use third-party power supplies.

Procedure

1. As shown in Figure 6-8, remove the power supply blank from the target power supply slot.

Figure 6-8 Removing the power supply blank

2. Align the power supply with the slot, making sure its fan is on the left.

3. Push the power supply into the slot until it snaps into place.

Figure 6-9 Installing a power supply

4. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

Verifying the installation

Use one of the following methods to verify that the power supply is installed correctly:

• Observe the power supply LED to verify that the power supply is operating correctly. For more

information about the power supply LED, see LEDs in "Rear panel."

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• Log in to HDM to verify that the power supply is operating correctly. For more information, see

HDM online help.

Installing riser cards and PCIe modules

The server provides two PCIe riser connectors on the system board to install the riser cards for PCIe module expansion. For more information about the connector locations, see "System board components."

Guidelines

• You can install a small-sized PCIe module in a large-sized PCIe slot. For example, an LP PCIe

module can be installed in an FHFL PCIe slot.

• A PCIe slot can supply power to the installed PCIe module if the maximum power consumption

of the module does not exceed 75 W. If the maximum power consumption exceeds 75 W, a power cord is required. Only the GPU-M4000-1-X GPU module requires a power cord.

For more information about connecting the power cord, see "Connecting the power cord of a

GPU mod

• For more information about PCIe module and riser card compatibility, see "Riser cards."

Procedure

The riser card installation procedure is the same for PCIe riser connectors 1 and 2. This procedure uses PCIe riser connector 1 as an example.

ule."

To install a riser card and PCIe module:

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the

3. Remove the

4. If a fastening scre

that screw as follows:

a. Open the retaining latch on the riser card and then remove the fastening screw, as shown

in Figure 6-10.

Figure 6-10

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

w retains a PCIe module blank on the riser card, remove and then re-install

Removing the fastening screw from the riser card

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

b. Remove the PCIe module blank and re-install the fastening screw upside down, as shown

in Figure 6-11.

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Figure 6-11 Re-install the fastening screw to the riser card

5. Install a PCIe module to the riser card: a. Open the retaining latch on the riser card, and then pull the PCIe module blank out of the

slot, as shown in Figure 6-12.

Figure 6-12

Removing the PCIe module blank

b. Insert the PCIe module into the slot along the guide rails and close the retaining latch to

secure the PCIe module into place, as shown in Figure 6-13.

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Figure 6-13 Installing the PCIe module

6. Remove the blank on PCIe riser connector 1, as shown in Figure 6-14.

Figure 6-14 Removing the riser card blank on PCIe riser connector 1

7. Install the riser card on the PCIe riser connector, with the two tabs on the card aligned with the

notches in the chassis, as shown in Figure 6-15.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the riser card is securely installed. The server cannot be powered up if the connection is loose.

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Figure 6-15 Installing the riser card

8. (Optional.) Connect PCIe module cables.

9. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

12. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing storage controllers and power fail safeguard modules

For some storage controllers, you can order a power fail safeguard module to prevent data loss from power outages.

A power fail safeguard module provides a flash card and a supercapacitor. When a system power failure occurs, this supercapacitor can provide power for a minimum of 20 seconds. During this interval, the storage controller transfers data from DDR memory to the flash card, where the data remains indefinitely or until the controller retrieves the data.

Guidelines

The supercapacitor might have a low charge after the power fail safeguard module is installed. If the system displays that the supercapacitor has low charge, no action is required. The system will charge the supercapacitor automatically. You can view the state of the supercapacitor from the BIOS.

Each supercapacitor has a short supercapacitor cable attached to it and requires an extension cable for storage controller connection. The required extension cable varies by supercapacitor model and storage controller model. Use Table 6-1 to determin

e the extension cable to use.

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Table 6-1 Supercapacitor extension cable selection

Storage controller type

Mezzanine

Standard

Prerequisites

• Identify the type of the storage controller based on the drive configuration. For more information,

see "Drive configurations and numbering."

• If you are installing a power fail safeguard module, make sure it is compatible with the storage

controller. For information about storage controllers and their compatibility matrices, see "Storage controllers."

Storage controller model Supercapacitor

• RAID-P430-M1

• RAID-P430-M2

RAID-P460-M2 BAT-PMC-G3 0404A0TG

RAID-P460-M4 BAT-PMC-G3 0404A0TG

RAID-L460-M4 BAT-LSI-G3 0404A0XH

• RAID-LSI-9361-8i(1G)-A1-X

• RAID-LSI-9361-8i(2G)-1-X

• RAID-LSI-9460-8i(2G)

• RAID-LSI-9460-8i(4G)

RAID-P460-B2 BAT-PMC-G3 0404A0TG

RAID-P460-B4 BAT-PMC-G3 0404A0TG

Supercapacitor of the Flash-PMC-G2 power fail safeguard module

Supercapacitor of the Flash-LSI-G2 power fail safeguard module

BAT-LSI-G3 0404A0VC

Extension cable P/N

N/A

The cable does not have a P/N.

0404A0SV

Installing a Mezzanine storage controller and a power fail safeguard module

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

information, see "Removing air baffles."

5. Remove a riser card if it hinders storage controller installation. For more information, see

"Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module."

6. Align the pin

Insert the guide pins into the pin holes, and then fasten the three captive screws to secure the controller onto the system board, as shown in Figure 6-16.

NOTE:

The installation method for all Mezzanine storage controllers is the same. This figure is for illustration only.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

power supply air baffles if it hinders storage controller installation. For more

holes in the Mezzanine storage controller with the guide pins on the system board.

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Figure 6-16 Installing a Mezzanine storage controller

7. Install the flash card of the power fail safeguard module to the storage controller:

IMPORTANT:

Skip this step if no power fail safeguard module is required or the storage controller has a built-in flash card. For information about storage controllers with a built-in flash card, see "Storage controllers."

a. Install the two internal threaded studs supplied with the power fail safeguard module on the

Mezzanine storage controller, as shown in Figure 6-17.

Figure 6-17

Installing the internal threaded studs

b. Use screws to secure the flash card onto the storage controller, as shown in Figure 6-18.

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Figure 6-18 Installing the flash card

8. (Optional.) Install the supercapacitor: a. Install the supercapacitor holder. Place the supercapacitor holder in the chassis and then

slide it until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 6-19.

The se

rver comes with a supercapacitor holder in the chassis. If the built-in supercapacitor holder is incompatible with the supercapacitor to be installed, remove the holder and install a compatible one. For more information about removing a supercapacitor holder, see "Replacing the power fail safeguard module for the M

ezzanine storage controller."

NOTE:

The installation method for different supercapacitor holders is the same. This figure is for illustration only.

Figure 6-19 Installing the supercapacitor holder

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b. Install the supercapacitor. Insert the cableless end of the supercapacitor into the

supercapacitor holder, pull the clip on the holder, insert the cable end of the supercapacitor into the holder, and then release the clip, as shown in Figure 6-20.

NOTE:

• For simplicity, the figure does not show the cable attached to the supercapacitor.

• The installation method for different supercapacitors is the same. This figure is for

illustration only.

Figure 6-20 Installing the supercapacitor

c. Connect the storage controller to the supercapacitor. Connect one end of the

supercapacitor extension cable to the supercapacitor cable and the other to the storage controller. For more information about the connection method, see "Connecting the flash

card and

CAUTION:

Make sure the extension cable is the correct one. For more information, see Table 6-1.

9. Connect front drive data cables to the Mezzanine storage controller. For more information, see

"Connecting drive cables."

10. Install the re

module

moved riser cards. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe

s."

11. Install the removed power supply air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

12. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

13. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

14. Con

15. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

Log in to HDM to verify that the Mezzanine storage controller, flash card, and supercapacitor are operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.

supercapacitor of the power fail safeguard module."

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Installing a standard storage controller and a power fail safeguard module

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Install the flash card of the power fail saf

IMPORTANT:

a. Install the two internal threaded studs supplied with the power fail safeguard module on the

storage controller, as shown in Figure 6-21.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

eguard module to the storage controller:

Figure 6-21

b. Slowly insert the flash card connector into the socket and use screws to secure the flash

card on the storage controller, as shown in Figure 6-22.

Installing the internal threaded studs

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Figure 6-22 Installing the flash card

5. Connect one end of the supercapacitor extension cable to the flash card.

CAUTION:

Make sure the extension cable is the correct one. For more information, see Table 6-1.

{ If the storage controller is installed with an external flash card, connect the supercapacitor

extension cable to the flash card, as shown in Figure 6-23.

Figure 6-23

Connecting the supercapacitor extension cable to the flash card

{ If the storage controller uses a built-in flash card, connect the supercapacitor extension

cable to the supercapacitor connector on the storage controller.

6. Install the storage controller to the server by using a riser card. For more information, see

"Installing riser cards and PCIe modules."

7. (Option

al.) Install the supercapacitor, and then connect the other end of the supercapacitor extension cable to the supercapacitor. For more information, see "Connecting the flash card

and supe

rcapacitor of the power fail safeguard module."

8. Connect the data cables of front drives to the storage controller. For more information, see

"Connecting drive cables."

9. Install the access pan

el. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

12. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

Log in to HDM to verify that the standard storage controller, flash card, and supercapacitor are operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.

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Installing GPU modules

Guidelines

A riser card is required when you install a GPU module.

A GPU module comes with a GPU support bracket if it requires a power cord, as shown in Figure

6-24. T

server, you do not need to install this support bracket.

The GPU-M4000-1-X GPU module requires a power cord (P/N 0404A0M3).

Figure 6-24 GPU support bracket

his support bracket is required for secure installation on some server models. On an R2700

Procedure

The GPU module installation procedure is the same for PCIe slots 1 and 2. This procedure uses PCIe slot 1 as an example.

To install a GPU module:

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Install the GP

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

PCIe module blank from PCIe slot 1. Make sure its fastening screw is re-installed

upside down. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe modules."

U module in PCIe slot 1.

{ If the GPU module does not require a power cord, open the retaining latch on the riser card,

insert the GPU module into the slot, and then close the retaining latch, as shown in Figure

6-25.

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Figure 6-25 Installing a GPU module that does not require a power cord (GPU-M4-1 GPU module)

{ If the GPU module requires a power cord, open the retaining latch on the riser card and

insert the GPU module into the slot. Then, connect the 6-pin connector of the GPU power cord to the GPU module and connect the other end of the power cord to the riser card.

Figure 6-26 Installing a GPU module that requires a power cord (GPU-M4000-1-X GPU module)

6. Install the riser card on PCIe riser connector 1. For more information, see "Installing riser cards

and PCIe modules."

7. Connect cables for the GPU module as needed.

8. Install fans. To guarantee cooling performance, you must install fans in all the fan bays. For

more information, see "Installing fans."

9. Install the access pan

el. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

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12. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

Installing Ethernet adapters

Guidelines

You can install an mLOM Ethernet adapter only in the mLOM Ethernet adapter connector on the system board. For more information about the connector location, see "System board components."

A riser card is required when you install a PCIe Ethernet adapter. For more information about PCIe Ethernet adapter and riser card compatibility, see "Riser cards."

The server supports one HDM shared network port for out-of-band HDM management, which is available if an NCSI-capable mLOM or PCIe Ethernet adapter is installed. By default, port 1 on the mLOM Ethernet adapter (if any) is used as the HDM shared network port. If no mLOM Ethernet adapter is installed, port 1 on the PCIe Ethernet adapter is used. You can change the HDM shared network port as needed from the HDM Web interface.

Installing an mLOM Ethernet adapter

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Install the mLOM Ethernet adapter: a. Insert the flathead screwdriver supplied with the server into the opening between the

mLOM Ethernet adapter blank and its handle, pull part of the blank out of the chassis with screwdriver, and then pull the blank out of the chassis completely, as shown in Figure 6-27.

Figure 6-27

Removing the mLOM Ethernet adapter blank

b. Insert the mLOM Ethernet adapter into the slot along the guide rails, and then fasten the

captive screws to secure the Ethernet adapter into place, as shown in Figure 6-28.

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Some mLOM Ethernet adapters have only one captive screw. This example uses an mLOM with two captive screws.

Figure 6-28 Installing an mLOM Ethernet adapter

3. Connect network cables to the mLOM Ethernet adapter.

4. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

5. Powe

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

Log in to HDM to verify that the mLOM Ethernet adapter is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.

Installing a PCIe Ethernet adapter

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Install the PCIe Ethernet a

module

5. If the adapter is NCSI-capable and is intended to provide an HDM shared network port, connect

the NCSI cable for the PCIe Ethernet adapter. For more information, see "Connecting the NCSI

e for a PCIe Ethernet adapter."

cabl

6. Connect network cables to the PCIe Ethernet adapter.

7. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

8. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

9. Con

10. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

dapter. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe

s."

Verifying the installation

Log in to HDM to verify that the PCIe Ethernet adapter is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.

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Installing SATA M.2 SSDs

Guidelines

An M.2 transfer module is required to install SATA M.2 SSDs.

If you are installing two SATA M.2 SSDs, install two SATA M.2 SSDs of the same model to ensure high availability.

As a best practice, use SATA M.2 SSDs to install the operating system.

The installation procedure is the same for SATA M.2 SSDs on both sides of the M.2 transfer module.

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Insert the SS

the screw supplied with the transfer module to secure the SSD into place.

CAUTION:

If you are installing only one SATA M.2 SSD, install it in the socket on top of the transfer module, as shown in Figure 6-29.

Figure 6-29 Installing a SATA M.2 SSD on the M.2 transfer module

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."

D into a socket on the M.2 transfer module, as shown in Figure 6-29. Then, faste

6. Align the screw holes on the M.2 transfer module with the threaded studs on the system board,

and insert the transfer module onto the system board. Then, use screws to secure the transfer module into place, as shown in Figure 6-30.

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Figure 6-30 Installing the M.2 transfer module on the system board

7. Connect the SATA M.2 SSD cable to the system board. For more information, see "Connecting

the SATA M.2 SSD cable."

8. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

9. Install the access pan

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

12. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

el. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

Installing SD cards

Guidelines

SD card installation requires a dual SD card extended module.

The SD cards are hot swappable.

To gain redundancy and storage efficiency, install two same capacity SD cards.

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Insert the SD

facing downward, as shown in Figure 6-31.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

card into a slot in the dual SD card extended module, with its gold-plated edge

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Figure 6-31 Installing an SD card

5. Align the two blue clips on the extended module with the bracket on the power supply bay, and

slowly slide the extended module downwards until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 6-32.

Figure 6-32

Installing the dual SD card extended module

6. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

7. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

8. Con

9. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

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Installing an NVMe SSD expander module

Guidelines

To use NVMe drives, you must install NVMe SSD expander modules. For information about NVMe expander module and drive configuration compatibility, see "Drive configurations and numbering."

A riser card is required for NVMe SSD expander module installation.

Procedure

The 4-port and 8-port NVMe SSD expander modules use the same installation procedure. This procedure uses a 4-port NVMe SSD expander module as an example.

To install an NVMe SSD expander module:

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

"Removing air baffles."

5. Connect the four NVMe data cables to the NVMe SSD expander module, as shown in Figure

6-33.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

power supply air baffle if it hinders the installation. For more information, see

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

Figure 6-33

6. Install the NVMe SSD expander module to the server by using a PCIe riser card. For more

information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe modules."

7. Connect the NVMe data cables to the drive backplane. For more information, see "Connecting

drive ca

Make sure you connect the peer ports with the correct NVMe data cable. For more information, see "Connecting drive cables."

8. Install the removed power supply air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

9. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

12. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

Connecting an NVMe data cable to the NVMe SSD expander module

bles."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

Log in to HDM to verify that the NVMe SSD expander module is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.

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Installing the NVMe VROC module

1. Identify the NVMe VROC module connector on the system board. For more information, see

"System board components."

2. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

3. Remove the server from the

4. Remove the

5. Remove the

6. Insert the

as shown in Figure 6-34.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."

NVMe VROC module onto the NVMe VROC module connector on the system board,

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

Figure 6-34

7. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

8. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

9. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

10. Con

11. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

Installing the NVMe VROC module

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing the 2SFF drive cage

Installing the front 2SFF drive cage (8SFF server only)

Only the 8SFF server supports installing a front 2SFF drive cage.

To install the front 2SFF drive cage:

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the

3. Remove the

4. Remove

of the chassis, as shown in Figure 6-35.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

the screws that secure the drive cage blank from the server, and then pull the blank out

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

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Figure 6-35 Removing the drive cage blank

5. Insert the 2SFF drive cage into the slot and then use screws to secure it into place, as shown

in Figure 6-38.

Figure 6-36

Installing the 2SFF drive blank

6. Connect the AUX signal cable, data cable, and power cord to the front 2SFF drive backplane.

For more information about cable connection to the front 2SFF SAS/SATA drive backplane and the front 2SFF NVMe drive backplane, see Figure 8-9 and Figure 8-15, res

pectively.

7. Install drives in the front 2SFF drive cage. For more information, see "Installing SAS/SATA

drives."

8. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

9. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

10. Con

11. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

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Installing the rear 2SFF drive cage (4LFF/10FF server only)

Guidelines

Only the 4LFF and 10SFF servers support installing a rear 2SFF drive cage.

If drives are installed in the rear drive cage, make sure all the seven fans are present before you power on the server. For more information about installing fans, see "Installing fans."

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Remove the

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

power supply air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."

blanks on PCIe riser connectors 1 and 2, as shown in Figure 6-37.

Figure 6-37

6. Install the rear 2SFF drive cage: a. Align the three tabs on the cage with the three notches on the chassis, and place the drive

cage in the chassis, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 6-38.

b. Fasten th

Removing the blanks on PCIe riser connectors 1 and 2

e captive screw to secure the drive cage, as shown in Figure 6-38.

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Figure 6-38 Installing the rear 2SFF drive cage

7. For the 4LFF server, disconnect the existing 1-to-1 SAS/SATA data cable from the front drive

backplane.

8. Connect the AUX signal cable, 1-to-2 data cable, and power cord to the rear 2SFF drive

backplane. For more information, see "Connecting drive cables."

9. Install drives in the rear 2SFF drive cage. For more information, see "Installing SAS/SATA

drives."

10. Install the removed power supply air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

11. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

12. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

13. Con

14. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing the front media module (VGA and USB

2.0 connectors)

A front media module provides a VGA connector and two USB 2.0 connectors.

Installing the front media module for the 4LFF server

1. Identify the installation location. For more information, see "Front panel view."

2. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

3. Remove the server from the

4. Remove the

5. Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

6. Pull the front media mo

security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

dule blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure 6-39.

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Figure 6-39 Removing the front media module blank

7. Place the front media module inside the chassis and push the module toward the front of the

server until the connector on the module protrudes out of the front panel of the server, as shown in Figure 6-40.

Figure 6-40

Installing the front media module

8. Connect the front media module cable to the system board: a. Remove the factory pre-installed chassis-open alarm module, if any. For more information,

see "Removing the chassis-open alarm module."

b. Install the chassis-open alarm module attached to the front media module. For more

information, see "Installing the chassis-open alarm module."

c. Con

nect the front media cable to the system board. For more information, see "Connecting

the front medi

a module cable."

9. Connect the external VGA and USB 2.0 cable to the front media module, and then fasten the

captive screws, as shown in Figure 6-41.

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Figure 6-41 Connecting the external VGA and USB 2.0 cable to the front media module

10. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

11. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

12. Con

13. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing the front media module for the 8SFF server and 10SFF server

1. Identify the installation location. For more information, see "Front panel view."

2. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

3. Remove the server from the

4. Remove the

security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

5. Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

6. Remove the f

ront I/O module from the slot shared with the front media module, and then remove the I/O component from the front I/O module. For more information, see "Replacing the

front I/O com

ponent (8SFF/10SFF server)."

Figure 6-42 Slot shared by the front I/O module and the front media module

7. Install the removed front I/O component in the front media module, as shown in Figure 6-43.

NOTE:

For simplicity, this figure does not show the front media module component.

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

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Figure 6-43 Installing the front I/O component in the front media module

8. Insert the front media module in the front media module slot, and then use a screw to secure it

into place, as shown in Figure 6-44.

Figure 6-44

Installing the front media module

9. Connect the front media module cable to the system board: a. Remove the factory pre-installed chassis-open alarm module. For more information about

the removal procedure, see "Removing the chassis-open alarm module."

b. Install the ch

assis-open alarm module attached to the front media module. For more

information, see "Installing the chassis-open alarm module."

c. Con

nect the front media module cable to the system board. For more information, see

"Connecting the front media module cable."

10. Con

nect the external VGA and USB 2.0 cable to the front media module, and then fasten the

captive screws, as shown in "Installing the front media module for the 4LFF server."

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11. Connect the front I/O component cable assembly. For more information, see "Connecting the

front I/O component cable assembly."

12. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

13. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

14. Con

15. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing an optical drive

Preparing for the installation

Use Table 6-2 to determine the location of the optical drive you are installing depending on the type of the optical drive.

Table 6-2 Optical drive installation locations

Optical drive Installation location

USB 2.0 optical drive Connect the optical drive to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connector on the server.

• 4LFF server: Optical drive slot.

SATA optical drive

• 8SFF server: Optical drive slot.

• 10SFF server: Not supported.

For the location of the optical drive slot, see "Front panel view."

Installing a SATA optical drive on the 4LFF server

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Press the clip on the right side of the blank in the optical drive slot until the blank pops out

partially, and pull the blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure 6-45.

Figure 6-45

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

Removing the blank from the optical drive slot

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6. Install the drive in the slot, with the guide pins on the chassis aligned with the two holes in one

side of the optical drive, as shown in Figure 6-46.

Figure 6-46

7. Connect the SATA optical drive cable. For more information, see "Connecting the SATA optical

drive cable."

8. Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel."

9. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

12. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

Installing the SATA optical drive for the 4LFF drive configuration

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing a SATA optical drive on the 8SFF server

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Install the optical drive by using a drive enablement option. a. Press the clip on the right side of the blank in the enablement option until the blank pops

out partially, and pull the blank out of the enablement option, as shown in Figure 6-47.

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

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Figure 6-47 Removing the blank from the drive enablement option

b. Insert the SATA optical drive into the enablement option and fasten the screw to secure it

into place, as shown in Figure 6-48.

Figure 6-48

Inserting the SATA optical drive into the slot on the enablement option

6. Install the enablement option in the front upper right slot of the server: a. Remove the fastening screws on the blank in the slot, and then push the blank out of the

chassis, as shown in Figure 6-49.

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Figure 6-49 Removing the blank in the front upper right slot of the server

b. Insert the enablement option into the slot and use screws to secure it into place, as shown

in Figure 6-50.

Figure 6-50

Installing the enablement option

7. Connect the SATA optical drive cable. For more information, see "Connecting the SATA optical

drive cable."

8. Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel."

9. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

11. Con

12. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

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Installing a diagnostic panel

Preparing for the installation

Verify that the diagnostic panel is compatible with your server model, as follows:

• SFF diagnostic panel for 8SFF and 10SFF servers.

• LFF diagnostic panel for the 4LFF server.

For the installation location of the diagnostic panel, see "Front panel view."

Identify the diagnostic panel cable before you install the diagnostic panel. The P/N of the cable is 0404A0SP.

Procedure

The installation procedure is the same for SFF and LFF diagnostic panels. This procedure uses an SFF diagnostic panel as an example.

To install a diagnostic panel:

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the

3. Remove the blank or drive from the slot in which the diagnostic panel will be installed.

For more information about removing the blank, see "Installing SAS/SATA drives."

For mo

4. Install the dia a. Connect the diagnostic panel cable to the diagnostic panel, as shown in Figure 6-51.

security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Replacing the security bezel."

re information about removing the drive, see "Replacing a SAS/SATA drive."

gnostic panel:

Figure 6-51

b. Push the diagnostic panel into the slot until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 6-52.

Figure 6-52 Installing the SFF diagnostic panel

Connecting the diagnostic panel cable to the diagnostic panel

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5. Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel."

6. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

7. Powe

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Installing fans

Guidelines

The fans are hot swappable. If sufficient space is available for installation, you can install fans without powering off the server or removing the server from the rack. The following procedure is provided based on the assumption that no sufficient space is available for replacement.

The server provides seven fan bays. When you configure fans, use the following guidelines:

• You must install functioning fans in all fan bays if any of the following components are installed:

{ NVMe drives.

{ Rear drives.

{ GPU module.

• If none of the components listed above are used, you can leave some of the fan bays empty

depending on the number of processors, as follows:

{ If only one processor is present, you can leave fan bays 1, 2 and 4 empty, with fan bays 3, 5,

6, and 7 populated with fans.

{ If two processors are present, you can leave fan bay 4 empty, with all the remaining fan

bays populated with fans.

• If a fan bay is empty, make sure a fan blank is installed. For the locations of fans in the server,

see "Fans."

The server will be powered off gracefully if any of its sensors detects that the temperature has reached the critical threshold. If the temperature of a critical component, such as a processor, exceeds the overtemperature threshold, the server is powered off immediately. You can view the detected temperatures and thresholds from the HDM Web interface.

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Lift the fan blank to remov

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

chassis air baffles. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."

e it, as shown in Figure 6-53.

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Figure 6-53 Removing a fan blank

6. Install the fan in the fan bay, as shown in Figure 6-54.

Figure 6-54 Installing a fan

7. Install the chassis air baffles. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

8. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

9. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

10. Con

11. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

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Installing processors

Guidelines

• To avoid damage to the processors or system board, only H3C-authorized personnel and

professional server engineers are allowed to install a processor.

• For the server to operate correctly, make sure processor 1 is always in position. For more

information about processor locations, see "System board components."

• Make sure the processors are the same model if two processors are installed.

• The pins in the processor socket are very fragile. Make sure a processor socket cover is

installed on an empty processor socket.

• To avoid ESD damage, put on an ESD wrist strap before performing this task, and make sure

the wrist strap is reliably grounded.

Procedure

1. Back up all server data.

2. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

3. Remove the server from the

4. Remove the

5. Remove the

6. Install a pro

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."

cessor onto the retaining bracket, as shown in Figure 6-55:

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the processor, always hold the processor by its edges. Never touch the gold contacts on the processor bottom.

a. Align the small triangle on the processor with the alignment triangle in the retaining bracket,

and align the guide pin on the bracket with the notch on the triangle side of the processor.

b. Lower the processor gently and make sure the guide pins on the opposite side of the

bracket fit snugly into the notches on the processor.

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Figure 6-55 Installing a processor onto the retaining bracket

7. Install the retaining bracket onto the heatsink:

CAUTION:

When you remove the protective cover over the heatsink, be careful not to touch the thermal grease on the heatsink.

a. Lift the cover straight up until it is removed from the heatsink, as shown in Figure 6-56.

Figure 6-56 Removing the protective cover

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b. Install the retaining bracket onto the heatsink. As shown in Figure 6-57, align the alignment

triangle on the retaining bracket with the cut-off corner of the heatsink. Place the bracket on top of the heatsink, with the four corners of the bracket clicked into the four corners of the heatsink.

Figure 6-57 Installing the processor onto the heatsink

8. Remove the processor socket cover.

CAUTION:

• Take adequate ESD preventive measures when you remove the processor socket cover.

• Be careful not to touch the pins on the processor socket, which are very fragile. Damage to

pins will incur system board replacement.

• Keep the pins on the processor socket clean. Make sure the socket is free from dust and debris.

Hold the cover by the notches on its two edges and lift it straight up and away from the socket. Put the cover away for future use.

Figure 6-58 Removing the processor socket cover

9. Install the retaining bracket and heatsink onto the server. a. Place the heatsink on the processor socket. Make sure the alignment triangle on the

retaining bracket and the pin holes in the heatsink are aligned with the cut-off corner and guide pins of the processor socket, respectively, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 6-59.

e captive screws on the heatsink in the sequence shown by callouts 2 through 5

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b. Fasten th

in Figure 6-59.

CAUTION:

To avoid poor contact between the processor and the system board or damage to the pins in the processor socket, tighten the screws to a torque value of 1.4 Nm (12 in-lbs).

Figure 6-59 Attaching the retaining bracket and heatsink to the processor socket

10. Install fans. For more information, see "Installing fans."

11. Install DIMMs. For more information, see "Installing DIMMs."

12. Install the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

13. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

14. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

15. Con

16. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Verifying the installation

Installing DIMMs

The server supports DCPMMs and DRAM DIMMs (both LRDIMM and RDIMM supported). Compared with DRAM DIMMs, DCPMMs provide larger capacity and can protect data from getting lost in case of unexpected system failures.

Both DCPMMs and DRAM DIMMs are referred to as DIMMs in this document, unless otherwise stated.

Guidelines

WARNING!

The DIMMs are not hot swappable.

You can install a maximum of eight DIMMs for each processor, four DIMMs per memory controller. For more information, see "DIMM slots."

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For a DIMM to operate at 2933 MHz, make sure the following conditions are met:

• Use Cascade Lake processors that support 2933 MHz data rate.

• Use DIMMs with a maximum of 2933 MHz data rate.

• Install a maximum of one DIMM per channel.

The supported DIMMs vary by processor model, as shown in Table 6-3.

Table 6-3

Supported DIMMs of a processor

Processor Supported DIMMs

Skylake Only DRAM DIMMs.

Cascade Lake

• Only DRAM DIMMs.

• Mixture of DCPMM and DRAM DIMMs.

Jintide-C series Only DRAM DIMMs.

Guidelines for installing only DRAM DIMMs

When you install only DRAM DIMMs, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

• Make sure all DRAM DIMMs installed on the server have the same specifications.

• Make sure the corresponding processor is present before powering on the server.

• For the memory mode setting to operate correctly, make sure the following installation

requirements are met when you install DRAM DIMMs for a processor:

Memory mode DIMM slot population rules

Independent

Mirror

Partial Mirror

Memory Rank Sparing

• If only one processor is present, see Figure 6-60.

•

• A minimum of two DIMMs for a processor.

• This mode does not support DIMM population schemes that are

• DIMM installation scheme:

• A minimum of 2 ranks per channel.

• DIMM installation scheme:

If two processors are present, see Figure 6-61.

not recommended in Figure 6-60 an

{ If only processor 1 is present, see Figure 6-60. { If two processors are present, see Figure 6-61.

{ If only one processor is present, see Figure 6-60. { If two processors are present, see Figure 6-61.

d Figure 6-61.

NOTE:

If the DIMM configuration does not meet the requirements for the configured memory mode, the system uses the default memory mode (Independent mode). For more information about memory modes, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

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Figure 6-60 DIMM population schemes (one processor present)

Number of DI MMs

√

: Recommended

*: Not recommended

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 5 DIMMs * 6 DIMMs 7 DIMMs * 8 DIMMs

√ √ √ √

√

CH6 CH5 CH2 CH3

A6 A5 A4 A8 A7 A1 A2 A3

●●● ●●●

●●● ●●●●

●●●●●●●●

DIMM slots for processor 1

CH4 CH1

●● ●●

●● ●●●

Figure 6-61 DIMM population schemes (two processors present)

Number of DIMMs

√

: Recommended

*: Not reco mmended

1 DIMM * 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs * 4 DIMMs 5 DIMMs * 6 DIMMs 7 DIMMs * 8 DIMMs 9 DIMM * 10 DIMMs * 11 DIMMs * 12 DIMMs 13 DIMMs * 14 DIMMs * 15 DIMMs * 16 DIMMs

DIMM slots for processor 1 DIMM slots for processor 2

CH6 CH5 CH2 CH3 CH6 CH5 CH2 CH3

A6 A5 A4 A8 A7 A1 A2 A3 B6 B5 B4 B8 B7 B1 B2 B3

√

●●●●●●●● ●●●●●●●

√

●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●

CH4

●●●● ● ●●

●●●● ●●●●

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●●●●●● ●●●●●●

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CH1 CH4 CH1

DIMM population schemes

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Guidelines for mixture installation of DCPMMs and DRAM DIMMs

When you install DRAM DIMMs and DCPMMs on the server, follow these restrictions and guidelines:

• Make sure the corresponding processors are present before powering on the server.

• Make sure all DRAM DIMMs have the same product code and all DCPMMs have the same

product code.

• As a best practice to increase memory bandwidth, install DRAM and DCPMM DIMMs in

different channels.

• A channel supports a maximum of one DCPMM.

• As a best practice, install DCPMMs symmetrically across the two memory processing units for a

processor.

• To install both DRAM DIMM and DCPMM in a channel, install the DRAM DIMM in the white slot

and the DCPMM in the black slot. To install only one DIMM in a channel, install the DIMM in the white slot if the DIMM is DCPMM.

Procedure

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

3. Remove the

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

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4. Remove the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."

5. Install a DIMM: a. Identify the location of the DIMM slot.

Figure 6-62 DIMM slots numbering

b. Open the DIMM slot latches. c. Align the notch on the DIMM with the connector key in the DIMM slot and press the DIMM

into the socket until the latches lock the DIMM in place, as shown in Figure 6-63.

To avoid dam

age to the DIMM, do not force the DIMM into the socket when you encounter

resistance. Instead, re-align the notch with the connector key, and then re-insert the DIMM.

Figure 6-63 Installing a DIMM

6. Install the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."

7. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

8. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

9. Con

10. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

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Verifying the installation

Use one of the following methods to verify that the memory size is correct:

• Access the GUI or CLI of the server:

{ In the GUI of a windows OS, click the Start icon in the bottom left corner, enter msinfo32 in

the search box, and then click the msinfo32 item.

{ In the CLI of a Linux OS, execute the cat /proc/meminfo command.

• Log in to HDM. For more information, see HDM online help.

• Access the BIOS. For more information, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

If the memory size is incorrect, re-install or replace the DIMM.

NOTE:

It is normal that the CLI or GUI of the server OS displays a smaller memory size than the actual size if the mirror, partial mirror, or memory rank sparing memory mode is enabled. In this situation, verify the memory size from HDM or the BIOS.

Installing and setting up a TCM or TPM

Installation and setup flowchart

Figure 6-64 TCM/TPM installation and setup flowchart

Installing a TCM or TPM

Guidelines

• Do not remove an installed TCM or TPM. Once installed, the module becomes a permanent

part of the system board.

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• When installing or replacing hardware, H3C service providers cannot enable the TCM or TPM

• When replacing the system board, do not remove the TCM or TPM from the system board. H3C

• Any attempt to remove an installed TCM or TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the

• H3C is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper use of the TCM or TPM. For more

Procedure

The installation procedure is the same for a TPM and a TCM. The following information uses a TPM to show the procedure.

To install a TPM:

1. Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."

2. Remove the server from the

3. Remove the

4. Remove the

5. Install the TPM:

or the encryption technology. For security reasons, only the customer can enable these features.

will provide a TCM or TPM with the spare system board for system board or module replacement.

TCM or TPM security rivet. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on an installed TCP or TPM, administrators should consider the system compromised and take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of the system data.

information, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system.

rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."

access panel. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."

PCIe modules that might hinder TPM installation. For more information, see

"Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module."

a. Press the TP

M into the TPM connector on the system board, as shown in Figure 6-65.

Figure 6-65

Installing a TPM

b. Insert the rivet pin as shown by callout 1 in Figure 6-66. c. Insert the security rivet into the hole in the rivet pin and press the security rivet until it is

firmly seated, as shown by callout 2 in Figure 6-66.

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Figure 6-66 Installing the security rivet

6. Install the removed PCIe modules. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe

modules."

7. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Installing the access panel."

8. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."

9. Con

10. Powe

nect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."

r on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."

Enabling the TCM or TPM from the BIOS

By default, the TCM and TPM are enabled for a server. For more information about configuring the TCM or TPM from the BIOS, see the BIOS user guide for the server.

You can log in to HDM to verify that the TCM or TPM is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.

Configuring encryption in the operating system

For more information about this task, see the encryption technology feature documentation that came with the operating system.

The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker setup, and can be saved and printed after BitLocker is enabled. When using BitLocker, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity or firmware or hardware change.

For security purposes, follow these guidelines when retaining the recovery key/password:

• Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations.

• Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server.

• Do not save the recovery key/password on the encrypted hard drive.

For more information about Microsoft Windows BitLocker drive encryption, visit the Microsoft website at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732774.aspx

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H3C UniServer R2700 G3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Audience

Conventions

Command conventions

GUI conventions

Symbols

Network topology icons

Examples provided in this document

Documentation feedback

1 Safety information

Safety sign conventions

Power source recommendations

Installation safety recommendations

General operating safety

Electrical safety

Rack mounting recommendations

ESD prevention

Preventing electrostatic discharge

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Cooling performance

Battery safety

2 Preparing for installation

Installation site requirements

Rack requirements

Space and airflow requirements

Temperature and humidity requirements

Equipment room height requirements

Cleanliness requirements

Grounding requirements

Installation tools

3 Installing or removing the server

Installing the server

Installing rails

Rack-mounting the server

Installing cable management brackets

Connecting external cables

Cabling guidelines

Connecting a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

About this task

Procedure

Connecting an Ethernet cable

About this task

Procedure

Connecting a USB device

About this task

Guidelines

Procedure

Connecting the power cord

Guidelines

Connecting the AC power cord for an AC or 240 V high-voltage DC power supply

Connecting the DC power cord for a –48 VDC power supply

Securing cables

Securing cables to cable management brackets

Securing cables to slide rails by using cable straps

Removing the server from a rack

Important information

Powering on the server

Prerequisites

Procedure

Powering on the server by pressing the power on/standby button

Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface

Powering on the server from the remote console interface

Configuring automatic power-on

Powering off the server

Prerequisites

Procedure

Powering off the server from its operating system

Powering off the server by pressing the power on/standby button

Powering off the server forcedly by pressing the power on/standby button

Powering off the server from the HDM Web interface

Powering off the server from the remote console interface

5 Configuring the server

Configuration flowchart

Powering on the server

Configuring basic BIOS settings

Setting the server boot order