Hewlett Packard Enterprise Integrity NonStop X NS7 Planning Manual
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Planning Guide
Part Number: 799257-005
Published: September 2018
Edition: L15.08 and subsequent L-series R
VUs
Contents
About This Document.............................................................................
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)............................................................................... 7
New and Changed Information in 799257–005............................................................................ 7
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems................................................ 8
Core Licensing............................................................................................................................ 11
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware..................................................................... 12
c7000 Enclosure.............................................................................................................. 12
NonStop X NS7 Server Blades........................................................................................ 13
CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)...........................................................................................13
NonStop IO Expansion IB Switch.....................................................................................22
NonStop X FDR IB ADI Switch.........................................................................................23
Maintenance Switch......................................................................................................... 23
NonStop System Console................................................................................................ 23
UPS and ERM (Optional)................................................................................................. 24
Enterprise Storage System (Optional)............................................................................. 24
System Management Tools.........................................................................................................25
OSM Package.................................................................................................................. 25
Onboard Administrator (OA) and Integrated Lights Out (iLO)..........................................25
Management Subsystems for NS7 Systems....................................................................26
Technical Document for NS7 Systems........................................................................................26
Component Location and Identification.......................................................................................26
Rack and Offset Physical Location...................................................................................26
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Site Preparation Guidelines for the NS7 System............................... 27
Rack Power and I/O Cable Entry................................................................................................ 27
Emergency Power-Off Switches................................................................................................. 27
EPO Requirement for NS7 Systems................................................................................ 27
EPO Requirement for R5000 UPS...................................................................................27
EPO Requirement for R12000/3 UPS..............................................................................27
Electrical Power and Grounding Quality..................................................................................... 28
Power Quality...................................................................................................................28
Grounding Systems..........................................................................................................28
Power Consumption.........................................................................................................28
Cooling and Humidity Control..................................................................................................... 28
Weight.........................................................................................................................................29
Flooring....................................................................................................................................... 29
Dust and Pollution Control.......................................................................................................... 29
Zinc Particulates..........................................................................................................................29
Space for receiving and unpacking the system.......................................................................... 29
Operational space for an NS7 System........................................................................................30
NS7 System Installation Specifications..............................................31
Racks ......................................................................................................................................... 31
AC power feeds in a rack................................................................................................. 31
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) types for an Advanced Series G2 rack............................ 31
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AC input power for an Advanced Series G2 rack....................................................................... 47
Enclosure AC Input for NonStop X Systems
NS7 Enclosure Power Loads...................................................................................................... 50
Dimensions and Weights for NS7 AC Systems.......................................................................... 53
Service Clearances for NS7 Racks..................................................................................53
Unit Sizes for NS7 Systems............................................................................................. 54
42U G2 Advanced Series rack physical specifications.................................................... 54
42U Intelligent Rack physical specifications.................................................................... 55
36U G2 Advanced Series Rack physical specifications...................................................55
36U Intelligent Rack physical specifications.................................................................... 56
NS7 Enclosure Dimensions............................................................................................. 56
NS7 Rack and Enclosure Weights With Worksheet.........................................................58
Rack Stability for NS7 Systems.................................................................................................. 61
Environmental Specifications for NS7 AC Systems....................................................................62
NS7 Heat Dissipation Specifications and Worksheet ......................................................62
Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Specifications for NS7 Systems............ 65
NS7 Cooling Airflow Direction.......................................................................................... 65
NS7 Blanking Panels....................................................................................................... 65
NS7 Typical Acoustic Noise Emissions............................................................................65
Tested Electrostatic Immunity for NS7 Systems...............................................................66
Nonoperating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Specifications for NS7 Systems................. 66
Calculating Specifications for NS7 Enclosure Combinations......................................................66
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Managing NS7 System Resources ..................................................... 68
Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space.......................................................................... 68
Default Naming Conventions for NS7 Systems.......................................................................... 68
Possible values of disk and tape LUNs for NS7 Systems...........................................................69
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 CG Systems........................................70
NEBS Required Statements....................................................................................................... 72
NS7 CG Standard and Optional Hardware................................................................................. 73
c7000 CG Enclosure........................................................................................................ 73
NonStop X Server Blade for NS7 CG Systems................................................................74
NonStop X FDR IB NS ADI Switches...............................................................................74
IP/Telco CLIM CG and IP/Telco CLIM NC........................................................................74
Storage CLIM CG and Storage CLIM NC ....................................................................... 74
Maintenance Switch CG...................................................................................................76
System Console .............................................................................................................. 76
HPE NonStop 240A Breaker Panel..................................................................................76
HPE NonStop 80A Fuse Panel CG..................................................................................78
HPE NonStop NS7 CG System Alarm Panel...................................................................79
System Installation Specifications for NS7 CG Systems..................80
DC Power Distribution for NS7 CG Systems.............................................................................. 80
NS7 CG Enclosure Power Loads.....................................................................................81
Dimensions and Weights of NS7 CG Systems .......................................................................... 84
Seismic Rack Specifications for NS7 CG Systems .........................................................84
Unit Sizes for NS7 CG Systems.......................................................................................85
Enclosure Dimensions for NS7 CG Systems................................................................... 86
Rack and Enclosure Weights Worksheet for NS7 CG Systems.......................................86
Environmental Specifications for NS7 CG Systems................................................................... 89
Heat Dissipation Specification and Worksheets for NS7 CG Systems............................ 89
Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude................................................................92
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Site Power Cables for NS7 CG Systems.................................................................................... 92
Required Documentation
Requirements for Site Power or Ground Cables..............................................................92
................................................................................................. 92
Websites................................................................................................ 94
Support and other resources...............................................................95
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support......................................................................... 95
Accessing updates......................................................................................................................95
Customer self repair....................................................................................................................96
Remote support.......................................................................................................................... 96
Warranty information...................................................................................................................96
Regulatory information................................................................................................................97
Documentation feedback............................................................................................................ 97
Cables.................................................................................................... 98
Cable Types and Connectors......................................................................................................98
UPS and Data Center Power Configurations......................................99
Supported UPS Configurations...................................................................................................99
NS7 System With a Fault-Tolerant Data Center...............................................................99
NS7 System With a Rack-Mounted UPS....................................................................... 100
SAS Disk Enclosures With a Rack-Mounted UPS......................................................... 102
Non-Supported UPS Configurations......................................................................................... 103
NS7 System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail.............................................103
NS7 System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails.................................................105
NS7 System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel......................107
NS7 System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel..................................................108
NS7 System With Cascading Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS.....................110
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Types for an Enterprise Series
Rack .....................................................................................................112
Four Intelligent PDUs Without UPS – (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)... 113
Four Intelligent PDUs With Single-Phase UPS – (NA/JPN and INTL)...................................... 114
Four Intelligent PDUs With Three-Phase UPS (NA/JPN and INTL) .........................................115
Two Intelligent PDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)...116
Two Intelligent PDUs With Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)..................................... 117
Two Intelligent PDUs With Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)......................................118
Four Modular PDUs With Three-Phase UPS (NA/JPN and INTL)............................................ 119
Four Modular PDUs With Single-Phase UPS (NA/JPN and INTL)........................................... 120
Four Modular PDUs Without UPS — (NA and JPN, Single-Phase and Three-Phase).............121
Two Modular PDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase).....122
Two Modular PDU Connections With Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).................... 123
Two Modular PDU Connections With Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).....................124
AC Input Power for Enterprise Series and Intelligent Racks.....................................................125
Enclosure AC Input for the Enterprise Series or Intelligent Rack............................................. 128
Warranty information..........................................................................130
Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking........................................................................................ 130
Turkey RoHS material content declaration............................................................................... 131
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About This Document
This guide provides an overview of HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 systems, specifications for planning
system installation, and is intended for personnel who have completed Hewlett Packard Enterprise
training on NonStop X system support.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)
This publication supports L15.08 and all subsequent L-series R
replacement publication.
VUs until otherwise indicated in a
New and Changed Information in 799257–005
This edition introduces the new:
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 X3 system
•
• HPE Integrity NonStop X NS3 Carrier-Grade (CG) X3 system
• HPE NonStop X Gen 10 CLIM
About This Document 7
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems
The HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 system family introduces Intel® Xeon® x86 technology to NonStop by
using a new high bandwidth, low latency InfiniBand system interconnect that is fully-integrated with the
fault-tolerant HPE NonStop Operating system.
Table 1: Characteristics of the NS7 X1 introduced on L15.02
Processor/Processor model Intel®
Supported RVU for the
system
2-, 4-, and 6-core software
licensing options
Core licensing file This file is required; see
Minimum CLIM DVD
version required for RVU
Rack 36U or 42U
Processors 2 to 16 processors configured in pairs
Memory 64GB, 128GB, and 192GB memory configurations
KMSF See Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space on page 68
Maximum CLIMs in a 16
CPU NonStop X system
Minimum CLIMs for faulttolerance
Xeon® x86 processors
L15.02 and later RVUs
Supported
Core Licensing
See the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility Guide
(L15.02+) for supported version
NOTE: This file is preinstalled on new systems
56 CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) — Storage, IP, or Telco
• 2 Storage CLIMs
2 Networking CLIMs (IP or Telco)
•
on page 11
Maximum SAS disk
enclosures per Storage
CLIM pair
Maximum SAS disk drives 100 per Storage CLIM pair
Tape support through
Storage CLIMs
Minimum/maximum IO
Expansion IB Switches
ESS support through
Storage CLIMs
Maintenance LAN Redundant configuration only
Minimum NonStop System
Consoles for fault-tolerance
Connection to NonStop X
Cluster Solution
8 HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems
A Storage CLIM pair supports a maximum of 4 SAS disk enclosures
HPE LTO6 Tape Data Cartridge, HPE NonStop BackBox VTC, HPE
NonStop BackBox VTR, and HPE Virtualized BackBox
0 to 4 (2 pairs)
HPE XP 7 Storage Array and HPE XP P9500 Storage Array
2
Supported. For more information, see the NonStop X Cluster Solution
Manual
The following illustration shows two example configurations for AC power NS7 systems.
Figure 1: Example NS7 System Configurations (42U and 36U)
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 9
Table 2: Characteristics of the NS7 X2 introduced on L16.05
Processor/Processor model Intel®
Supported RVU for the
system
2-, 4-, and 6-core software
licensing options
Core licensing file This file is required; see
Minimum CLIM DVD
version required for RVU
Rack 36U or 42U
Processors 2 to 16 processors configured in pairs
Memory 64GB, 128GB, and 192GB memory configurations
Kernel Managed Swap
Facility
Maximum CLIMs in a 16
CPU NonStop X system
Minimum CLIMs for faulttolerance
Xeon® x86 processors
L16.05 and later RVUs
Supported
Core Licensing
See the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility Guide
(L15.02+) for supported version.
NOTE: This file is preinstalled on new systems.
See Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space on page 68
56 CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) — Storage, IP, or Telco
• 2 Storage CLIMs
2 Networking CLIMs (IP or Telco)
•
on page 11
Maximum SAS disk
enclosures per Storage
CLIM pair
Maximum SAS disk drives 100 per Storage CLIM pair.
Tape support through
Storage CLIMs
Minimum/maximum IO
Expansion IB Switches
ESS support through
Storage CLIMs
Maintenance LAN Redundant configuration only
Minimum NonStop System
Consoles for fault-tolerance
Connection to NonStop X
Cluster Solution
A Storage CLIM pair supports a maximum of 4 SAS disk enclosures
HPE LTO6 Tape Data Cartridge, HPE NonStop BackBox VTC, HPE
NonStop BackBox VTR, and HPE Virtualized BackBox
0 to 4 (2 pairs)
HPE XP 7 Storage Array and HPE XP P9500 Storage Array
2
Supported. For more information, see the NonStop X Cluster Solution
Manual
10 HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems
Table 3: Characteristics of the NS7 X3 introduced on L18.08
Processor/Processor model Intel®
Supported RVU for the
system
2-, 4-, and 6-core software
licensing options
Core licensing file This file is required; see
Minimum CLIM DVD
version required for RVU
Rack 36U or 42U
Processors 2 to 16 processors configured in pairs
Memory 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB memory configurations
Kernel Managed Swap
Facility
Maximum CLIMs in a 16
CPU NonStop X system
Minimum CLIMs for faulttolerance
Xeon® x86 processors
L18.08 and later RVUs
Supported
Core Licensing
See the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility Guide
(L15.02+) for supported version.
NOTE: This file is preinstalled on new systems.
See Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space on page 68
56 CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) — Storage, IP, or Telco
• 2 Storage CLIMs
2 Networking CLIMs (IP or Telco)
•
on page 11
Maximum SAS disk
enclosures per Storage
CLIM pair
Maximum SAS disk drives 100 per Storage CLIM pair
Tape support through
Storage CLIMs
Minimum/maximum IO
Expansion IB Switches
ESS support through
Storage CLIMs
Maintenance LAN Redundant configuration only
Minimum NonStop System
Consoles for fault-tolerance
Connection to NonStop X
Cluster Solution
Core Licensing
A core license file is required for the system and is automatically included with new NonStop X systems
starting with L15.02 and later
A Storage CLIM pair supports a maximum of 4 SAS disk enclosures
HPE LTO6 Tape Data Cartridge, HPE NonStop BackBox VTC, HPE
NonStop BackBox VTR, and HPE Virtualized BackBox
0 to 4 (2 pairs)
HPE XP 7 Storage Array and HPE XP P9500 Storage Array
2
Supported. For more information, see the NonStop X Cluster Solution
Manual
. NS7 systems support 2-, 4-, and 6-core license options.
Anytime you upgrade the level of cores, expand your system by adding server blades, or migrate the
system, you must update your license file. Your service provider is responsible for obtaining and installing
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 1
1
this license on your behalf. You will experience a system alarm and dialout if the license file is missing
from your system.
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware
• c7000 Enclosure on page
•
NonStop X NS7 Server Blades on page 13
• CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) on page 13
• SAS Disk Enclosures on page 21
• Maintenance Switch on page
•
NonStop X FDR IB ADI Switch on page
•
NonStop IO Expansion IB Switch
•
NonStop System Console on page
•
UPS and ERM (Optional)
•
Enterprise Storage System (Optional) on page
c7000 Enclosure
The c7000 enclosure unifies NonStop X server blades and redundant high-bandwidth InfiniBand
interconnects in a 10U footprint and features:
•
Up to 16 half-height NonStop X Server Blades in the c7000 enclosure – configured in pairs.
• Two Interconnect Ethernet switches that provide redundant Maintenance LAN connections for HSS
bootcode download.
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23
23
on page 22
23
on page 24
24
• Two Interconnect InfiniBand switches that provide IB connectivity between processors and I/O
infrastructure.
• An Intelligent Infrastructure that supports enhanced midplane signal integrity and compatibility with
HPE Insight Control.
• Two Onboard Administrator (OA) modules manage and monitor the Intelligent Infrastructure and let
you monitor and control resources using the HPE Insight Display as described in the HPE
BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide.
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NonStop X NS7 Server Blades
An NS7 system achieves full software fault tolerance by running the NonStop operating system on the
NonStop X NS7 Server Blades.
NS7 Server Blade characteristics
• Half-height server blade that features Intel Xeon processors and an InfiniBand
interface mezzanine card to provide InfiniBand fabric connectivity
Provides a maximum of 192 GB of memory per server blade
•
• One HPE 10Gb dual-port FlexibleLOM Ethernet Adapter
• One Infiniband FDR dual-port Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
• Environment Monitoring Services to OA
• Disk bays and Smart Array Controller are not used
NOTE: Different sever blade models cannot coexist in the same system. For example, a
BL460c Gen8 and a Gen9 server blade cannot coexist in the same system.
NS7 system Ships with
NS7 X3 BL460c Gen10 server blades
NS7 X2 BL460c Gen9 server blades
NS7 X1 BL460c Gen8 server blades
CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)
NS7 systems support the
page 16
subsystem.
To identify a CLIM, see the number on the rear label; this number is listed as the part number in OSM.
NS7 system Ships with
NS7 X3 Gen10 CLIMs
NS7 X2 Gen9 CLIMs
NS7 X1 Gen8 CLIMs
which function as I/O or Ethernet adapters and are managed by the Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP)
NS7 Storage CLIMs on page
NS7 Gen9 IP CLIM and Telco CLIM on
19,
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 13
NS7 IP CLIM and Telco CLIM
The IP CLIM and T
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapters and provide five Ethernet ports with configuration options of all
copper (Option 1) or fiber/copper (Option 2).
The NS7 supports three generations of IP/Telco CLIMs: Gen10, Gen9, and Gen8.
elco CLIM are sometimes referred to as Networking CLIMs. These CLIMs function as
NS7 Gen10 IP and Telco CLIMs
NS7 Gen10 IP/T
Item Characteristics of NS7 Gen10 IP or Telco CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
Slot 2 10GbE 2-port adapter copper NIC for Eth1 and Eth2 customer interfaces.
Slot 3 10GbE 2-port adapter copper NIC for Eth3 and Eth4 customer interfaces.
LAN1 - LAN4
iLO
elco CLIM Option 1 — Four 10GBase-T and One 1GBase-T Interfaces
• LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
LAN2 provides 1GbE port for Eth5 interface.
•
• LAN3 and LAN4 are not used.
Maintenance LAN interface.
14 HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems
NS7 Gen10 IP/Telco CLIM Option 2 — Four 10GBase-SR and One 1GBase-T Interfaces
Item Characteristics of NS7 Gen10 IP or Telco CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
Slot 2 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth1 and Eth2 customer interfaces.
Slot 3 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth3 and Eth4 customer interfaces.
LAN1 - LAN4
iLO
• LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
LAN2 provides 1GbE port for Eth5 interface.
•
• LAN3 and LAN4 are not used.
Maintenance LAN interface.
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 15
NS7 Gen9 IP CLIM and Telco CLIM
NS7 Gen9 IP/Telco Gen9 CLIM Option 1 — Four 10GBase-T and One 1GBase-T Interfaces
Item Characteristics
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
Slot 2 10GbE 2-port adapter copper NIC for Eth1 and Eth2 customer interfaces.
Slot 3 10GbE 2-port adapter copper NIC for Eth3 and Eth4 customer interfaces.
LAN1 - LAN4
iLO
• LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
LAN2 provides 1GbE port for Eth5 interface.
•
• LAN3 and LAN4 are not used.
Maintenance LAN interface.
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NS7 IP/Telco Gen9 CLIM Option 2 — Four 10GBase-SR and One 1GBase-T Interfaces
Item Characteristics
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
Slot 2 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth1 and Eth2 customer interfaces.
Slot 3 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth3 and Eth4 customer interfaces.
LAN1 - LAN4
iLO
• LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
LAN2 provides 1GbE port for Eth5 interface.
•
• LAN3 and LAN4 are not used.
Maintenance LAN interface.
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 17
NS7 Gen8 IP CLIM and Telco CLIM
NS7 Gen8 IP or Telco CLIM Option 1 — Four 10GBase-T and One 1GBase-T
Interface Characteristics of Gen8 IP or Telco CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card which provides the IB fabric connections
Slot 2 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth4 and Eth3 customer ports
Slot 3 1GbE 2-port adapter for Eth5 customer port and Eth0 for maintenance support.
FlexLOM 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth2 and Eth1 customer ports
IP or Telco CLIM Option 2 — Four 10GBase-SR and One 1GBase-T
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Interface Characteristics of Gen8 IP or Telco CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card which provides the IB fabric connections
Slot 2 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth4 and Eth3 customer ports
Slot 3 1GbE 2-port adapter for Eth5 customer port and Eth0 for maintenance support.
FlexLOM 10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth2 and Eth1 customer ports
CLIM patch panel
CLIM Cable Management Patch Panels
The HPE CLIM uses two Cable Management patch panels for RJ45 and LC (optical) connections. The
RJ45 patch panel is shown below
service provider to the CLuster I/O (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide (15.02+).
NS7 Storage CLIMs
A Storage CLIM functions as an I/O adapter supporting SAS disk drives and SAS tapes and optionally
ESS and FC tape devices using 3 PCIe HBA slots.
Item Characteristics of Gen10 Storage CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
. Both are preinstalled in new systems. For more information, refer your
Slot 2 SAS HBA with two 12G SAS ports: 1E, 2E.
Table Continued
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 19
Item Characteristics of Gen10 Storage CLIM
Slot 3 Optional order of SAS HBA with two 12G SAS ports or FC HBA with 16Gb FC ports.
iLO
LAN1 - LAN4
Provides maintenance services and connects to Maintenance LAN.
• LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
LAN2 provides 1GbE port for Eth1 interface to support ESKM (optional).
•
• LAN3 provides 1GbE port for Eth2 interface to support Virtualized BackBox.
• LAN4 is not used.
Item Characteristics of Gen9 Storage CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
Slot 2 SAS HBA with two 12G SAS ports: 1E, 2E.
Slot 3 Optional order of SAS HBA with two 12G SAS ports or FC HBA with 16Gb FC ports.
iLO Provides maintenance services and connects to Maintenance LAN.
LAN1 - LAN4
• LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
• LAN2 provides 1GbE port for Eth1 interface to support ESKM (optional).
• LAN3 and LAN4 are not used.
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Item Characteristics of Gen8 Storage CLIM
Slot 1 InfiniBand interface card provides InfiniBand X-fabric and Y-fabric connections.
Slot 2 SAS HBA with two 6G SAS ports: 1E, 2E.
Slot 3 Optional order of SAS HBA with two 6G SAS ports or FC HBA with 8Gb FC ports.
iLO Provides maintenance services and connects to Maintenance LAN.
LAN1 LAN1 is reserved for Maintenance LAN interface for maintenance support.
SAS Disk Enclosures
The HPE D3700/3710 SAS disk enclosures provide the storage capacity for a Storage CLIM. The
enclosures hold 25 2.5” SAS Smart Carrier HDDs and SSDs with redundant power and cooling as
described in the HPE D3600/D3700 Disk Enclosure User Guide.
The following illustration shows the front and rear panel of the D3700 SAS Disk Enclosure.
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 21
NOTE: The D3710 SAS disk enclosure uses the same firmware file, IO modules, drive locations, and
hardware FRUs as the D3700 but has a dif
ferent bezel.
CAUTION: If the WRITECACHE attribute is enabled on an HDD or SSD disk volume that is
connected to a Storage CLIM, using a rack-mounted UPS to prevent data loss on that volume is
recommended. The WRITECACHE enabled (WCE) option controls whether write caching is
performed for disk writes.
NonStop IO Expansion IB Switch
NOTE: For information about the cluster switch used by the NonStop X Cluster Solution, see the NonStop
X Cluster Solution Manual.
The HPE NonStop IO Expansion 36 port, IB FDR Managed switch provides InfiniBand connectivity to
support CLIM I/O connections.
For information on connecting the switch, refer your service provider to the Technical Document for NS7
Systems on page 26 and the CLuster I/O (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide (L15.02+).
22 HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems
NonStop X FDR IB ADI Switch
HPE NonStop X FDR IB ADI switches provide IB fabric connections to support NonStop Application
Direct Interface (NSADI) on NS7 systems running L16.05 and later L-series R
existing kernel level IB system interconnect by providing a direct IB interconnect between NonStop Kernel
(NSK) user space and external server-based applications running on Linux.
VUs. NSADI extends the
Maintenance Switch
The NonStop Maintenance Switch provides the communication network between
components. The c7000 enclosure, CLIM, UPS, PDUs, IO Expansion IB Switch, and system consoles
have maintenance interfaces.
A NonStop X system requires multiple connections to the maintenance switch. For more information, refer
your service provider to the
System Hardware Installation Manual.
Technical Document for NS7 Systems on page 26
NonStop System Console
The NonStop system console manages the system and runs maintenance and diagnostic software in
concert with the OSM console tools. T
running Windows Server 2008, 2012, or 2016. New system consoles arrive preconfigured with all
required HPE and third-party console software.
NS7 system
and the NonStop X
o manage the system, an NS7 requires two system consoles
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems 23
In a future RVU if you need to update your console software, use the HPE NonStop System Console
Installer DVD to install these updates as described in the NonStop System Console Installer Guide.
NOTE: Procedures related to creating or modifying the dedicated service LAN and the system console
configurations on that LAN, must be performed by an authorized Hewlett Packard Enterprise service
provider as described in the Nonstop Dedicated Service LAN Installation and Configuration Guide for
NonStop X systems.
UPS and ERM (Optional)
A rack-mounted uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is optional but recommended to provide power during
power failures when a site UPS is not available.
NOTE: For information on using OSM to manage a site UPS, monitor AC power
see the OSM Configuration Guide.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise supports these rack-mounted UPS modules. Both support up to two HPE
ERMs per UPS; no mixing of UPS and ERM types.
Supported UPS UPS Manuals
Single-phase R5000 HPE UPS R5000 User Guide
Three-phase R12000/3 HPE 3 Phase UPS User Guide
UPS and ERM checklist
√ Verify:
UPS and ERMs are in the lowest portion of the system to avoid tipping and stability issues.
No more than two HPE ERMs are used per UPS; no mixing of UPS or ERM types.
, or for power fail support,
HPE UPS Network Module User Guide
HPE UPS Management Module User Guide
Your service provider has changed the manufacturing default setting ride-through time for the
optional HPE-supported to the appropriate value for the system as described in the NonStop X
System Hardware Manual
If the optional HPE R5000 UPS has been installed, the UPS output voltage setting must be
manually reset by your HPE service provider as instructed in the NonStop X System Hardware
Manual.
Your UPS configuration is supported. See UPS and Data Center Power Configurations on page
99.
Enterprise Storage System (Optional)
An Enterprise Storage System (ESS) is a collection of magnetic disks, their controllers, and a disk cache
in one or more standalone racks. For more information about these connection types, see your Hewlett
Packard Enterprise service provider
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.
NOTE: The Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) switch power cords might not be compatible with
the rack PDU. Contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise service provider to order replacement power
cords, if needed.
Connection Interfaces, Ports, and Cables Fibre Channel Switches
Direct connect Uses two Fibre Channel HBA interfaces on Storage
CLIM (LC-MMF)
1
Switched Uses four Fibre Channel ports (LC-LC) on a Fibre
Channel SAN switch
Uses Fibre Channel HBA interfaces on Storage CLIM
(LC-MMF)
Combination of
direct and
switched
1
The FC HBA interfaces on the Storage CLIM must be ordered.
For fault tolerance, the primary and backup paths to an ESS logical device (LDEV) must go through
ferent Fibre Channel switches.
dif
Some Storage Area Network (SAN) procedures, such as reconfiguration, can cause the affected switches
to pause. If the pause is long enough, I/O failure occurs on all paths connected to that switch. If both the
primary and the backup paths are connected to the same switch, the LDEV goes down. See the
documentation that accompanies the ESS.
Uses two Fibre Channel ports for each direct connection 1
Uses four Fibre Channel ports for each switched
connection
0
1 or more
1 or more
1
System Management Tools
OSM Package
The HPE Open System Management (OSM) product is the required system management tool for a
NonStop X system. There are several OSM tools and online help for managing the system. For more
information, see the OSM Configuration Guide, the help within the OSM tool, or the OSM Service
Connection User's Guide (L15.02+).
For information on using OSM tools to manage the NonStop Maintenance LAN and system console
configurations, refer your service provider to the Nonstop Dedicated Service LAN Installation and
Configuration Guide for NonStop X Systems.
Onboard Administrator (OA) and Integrated Lights Out (iLO)
The OA is the enclosure's management, processor
c7000 enclosure and NonStop Server Blades. The OA software is integrated with OSM and the
Integrated Lights Out (iLO) management interface. The iLO enables you to perform activities on the
system from a remote location and provides anytime-access to system management information such as
hardware health, event logs, and configuration to troubleshoot the NonStop X Server Blades.
The OA can generate a full inventory, status and configuration report of all the components the OA
supports; this is the so called SHOW ALL report. For details on how to generate this report, see:
http://www.hpe.com/info/OAlog
, subsystem, and firmware base and supports the
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Management Subsystems for NS7 Systems
The Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP) subsystem provides a configuration and management interface for I/O on
the system. The CIP subsystem has several tools for monitoring and managing the subsystem. The
Subsystem Control Facility (SCF) also provides monitoring and management of the CIP subsystem. For
more information on using these subsystems, see the Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP) Configuration and
Management Manual.
Technical Document for NS7 Systems
Each new NS7 includes a detailed T
and which describes:
• Rack included with the system and each enclosure installed in the rack
• Rack U location at the bottom edge of each enclosure
• Each cable with source, destination, connector type, cable part number, and connection labels
TIP: It is important to retain all NS7 system records in an Installation Document Packet, including
echnical Document for your system and any configurations forms. To add CLIM configuration
the T
forms to your Installation Document Packet, have your service provider copy the forms from the
CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Manual (L15.02+)
echnical Document that serves as the connection map for the system
Component Location and Identification
Each system resource is identified by a unique case sensitive ASCII resource name. A name can range
from one to a maximum of 64 characters. The components in the system ship with preassigned naming
conventions that you can change. For more information, see Default Naming Conventions for NS7
Systems on page
For the IP addresses of system components, refer your service provider to the NonStop X System
Hardware Installation Manual.
Rack and Offset Physical Location
68.
Rack name and rack of
is located on an external label affixed to the rack, which includes the system name plus a 2-digit rack
number.
Rack offset is labeled on the rails in each side of the rack. These rails are measured vertically in units
called U, with one U measuring 1.75 inches (44 millimeters). The rack is 36U with U1 located at the
bottom and 36U at the top or 42U with U1 located at the bottom and 42U at the top. The rack offset is the
lowest number on the rack that the component occupies.
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fset identify the physical location of components in an NS7 system. The rack name
Site Preparation Guidelines for the NS7 System
This chapter provides guidelines for preparing a site for an NS7 system.
Rack Power and I/O Cable Entry
Depending on how the racks are ordered from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the routing of the AC
power feeds at the site, AC power cords for the PDUs exit either:
Top: Power and I/O cables are routed from above the rack.
•
• Bottom: Power and I/O cables are routed from below the rack.
Emergency Power-Off Switches
Emergency power of
computer equipment contains batteries capable of supplying more than 750 volt-amperes (VA) for more
than five minutes. Systems that have these batteries also have internal EPO hardware for connection to a
site EPO switch or relay. In an emergency, activating the EPO switch or relay removes power from all
electrical equipment in the computer room (except that used for lighting and fire-related sensors and
alarms).
f (EPO) switches are required by local codes or other applicable regulations when
EPO Requirement for NS7 Systems
NS7 systems without an optional UPS (such as an HPE R12000/3 or HPE R5000 UPS) installed in the
rack do not contain batteries capable of supplying more than 750 volt‑amperes (V
minutes, so they do not require connection to a site EPO switch.
EPO Requirement for R5000 UPS
NOTE: T
The rack-mounted R5000 UPS is supported for a single-phase power configuration. Each UPS contains
batteries, has an EPO circuit, and can be optionally installed in a rack. For site EPO switches or relays,
consult your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist or electrical engineer regarding
requirements.
If an EPO switch or relay connector is required for your site, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise
representative or see the manual for your UPS for connectors and wiring for the UPS. For information on
the R5000 UPS manual, see UPS and ERM (Optional) on page 24
wo UPS are required for a single-phase power configuration.
A) for more that five
.
EPO Requirement for R12000/3 UPS
The rack-mounted R12000/3, UPS is supported for a three-phase power configuration. This UPS contains
batteries, has a remote EPO (REPO) port, and can be optionally installed in a rack. For site EPO switches
or relays, consult your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist or electrical engineer
regarding requirements.
If an EPO switch or relay connector is required for your site, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise
representative or see the manual for your UPS for connectors and wiring. For information on the
R12000/3 UPS manual, see UPS and ERM (Optional) on page
24.
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Electrical Power and Grounding Quality
Proper design and installation of a power distribution system for a system requires specialized skills,
knowledge, and understanding of appropriate electrical codes and the limitations of the power systems for
computer and data processing equipment. For power and grounding specifications, see Enclosure AC
Input for NonStop X Systems on page 50.
Power Quality
This equipment is designed to operate reliably over a wide range of voltages and frequencies, described
in Enclosure AC Input for NonStop X Systems on page 50
ranges are exceeded. Severe electrical disturbances can exceed the design specifications of the
equipment. Common sources of such disturbances are:
• Fluctuations occurring within the facility’s distribution system
• Utility service low-voltage conditions (such as sags or brownouts)
• Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels or input power frequency
• Electrical storms or large inductive sources (such as motors and welders)
• Faults in the distribution system wiring (such as loose connections)
To protect the system from electrical disturbances, use a dedicated power distribution system, power
conditioning equipment, and lightning arresters on power cables. For assistance, consult with your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist or power engineer.
. However, damage can occur if these
Grounding Systems
The site building must provide a power distribution safety ground/protective earth for each AC service
entrance to all system equipment. This safety grounding system must comply with local codes and any
other applicable regulations for the installation locale.
For proper grounding/protective earth connection, consult with your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site
preparation specialist or power engineer
.
Power Consumption
The power consumption and inrush currents per connection can vary because of the unique combination
of enclosures housed in the rack. Calculate the total power consumption for the hardware installed in the
rack as described in NS7 Enclosure Power Loads
Cooling and Humidity Control
Cooling airflow through each enclosure in the system is front-to-back. Because of high heat densities and
hot spots, an accurate assessment of air flow around and through the system equipment and specialized
cooling design is essential for reliable system operation. For an airflow assessment, consult with your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise cooling consultant or your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HV
engineer.
NOTE: Failure of site cooling with the system continuing to run can cause rapid heat buildup and
excessive temperatures within the hardware. Excessive internal temperatures can result in full or partial
system shutdown. Ensure that the site’
running.
s cooling system remains fully operational when the system is
on page 50.
AC)
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Weight
otal weight must be calculated based on what is in the specific rack, as described in
T
Enclosure Weights With Worksheet.
Flooring
NS7 Rack and
NonStop NS7 systems can be installed either on the site’
equipment or on raised flooring with power and I/O cables entering from underneath. Because cooling
airflow through each enclosure in the racks is front-to-back, raised flooring is not required for system
cooling.
The site floor structure and any raised flooring (if used) must be able to support the weight of the installed
system, individual racks, and enclosures as they are moved into position. To determine the total weight of
the installation, see
For your site’
appropriate floor system engineer. If raised flooring is to be used, the rack is optimized for placement on
24‑inch floor panels.
s floor system, consult with your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist or an
NS7 Rack and Enclosure Weights With Worksheet on page 58.
Dust and Pollution Control
NS7 systems do not have air filters. Any computer equipment can be adversely af
microscopic particles in the site environment. Airborne dust can blanket electronic components on printed
circuit boards, inhibiting cooling airflow and causing premature failure from excess heat, humidity, or both.
Metallically conductive particles can short circuit electronic components. Tape drives and some other
mechanical devices can experience failures resulting from airborne abrasive particles.
For recommendations to keep the site as free of dust and pollution as possible, consult with your heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer or your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation
specialist.
Zinc Particulates
s floor with the cables entering from above the
fected by dust and
Over time, fine whiskers of pure metal can form on electroplated zinc, cadmium, or tin surfaces such as
aged raised flooring panels and supports. If these whiskers are disturbed, they can break of
airborne, possibly causing computer failures or operational interruptions. This metallic particulate
contamination is a relatively rare but possible threat. Kits are available to test for metallic particulate
contamination, or you can request that your site preparation specialist or HVAC engineer test the site for
contamination before installing any electronic equipment.
Space for receiving and unpacking the system
WARNING: A fully populated rack is unstable when moving down the unloading ramp from its
shipping pallet. A falling rack can cause serious or fatal personal injury
√ Verify
There is adequate space to receive and unpack the system from shipping cartons and pallets and
to remove equipment using supplied ramps. For physical dimensions of the system equipment, see
Dimensions and Weights for NS7 AC Systems on page 53
Enough personnel are present to remove and transport each rack to the installation site.
.
.
f and become
Table Continued
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√ Verify
Tiled or carpeted pathways have temporary hard floor covering to facilitate moving the racks which
have small casters.
Door and hallway width and height, the floor and elevator loading, accommodate the system
equipment, personnel, and lifting or moving devices. If necessary
obstructing doorway or wall.
Operational space for an NS7 System
√ Verify
NS7 system site layout, uses the equipment dimensions, door swing, and service clearances listed
in Dimensions and Weights for NS7 AC Systems on page 53 and takes advantage of existing
lighting and electrical outlets.
Airflow direction and current or future air conditioning ducts are not obstructed. Eliminate any
obstructions to equipment intake or exhaust air flow
28.
Adequate space planning to allow for future equipment.
. See
, enlarge or remove any
Cooling and Humidity Control on page
Site layout plan includes provisions for things such as channels or fixtures used for cable routing,
cables, patch panels, and storage areas.
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