This document contains setup, installation, and configuration information for the HPE Apollo
Chassis. This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the system.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes that you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment
and trained in using safe practices when dealing with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 876299-003
Published: March 2018
Edition: 3
Copyright 2017, 2018 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
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Contents
Planning the installation............................................................................. 5
Identifying components and LEDs.............................................................9
Safety and regulatory compliance....................................................................................................... 5
For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for
Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
Operate the chassis only when a device or blank is installed in all device bays. Before powering up the
chassis, be sure to do the following:
•Install fan modules into all fan module bays.
•Install power supplies into all power supply bays.
•Install a device or a blank into the following bays:
◦I/O module bays
◦Server tray bays
◦Switch bays
For additional switch installation requirements, see the following sections:
•Installing data switch options on page 32
•Installing high-speed fabric switch options on page 36
Determining power and cooling configurations
Validate power and cooling requirements based on location and installed components.
Power requirements
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the
installation of IT equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations
covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of
Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product
rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not overload the
AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical authority having
jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.
CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating
UPS. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and
keeps the server in operation during a power failure.
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HPE Apollo Platform Manager
HPE Apollo Platform Manager is an optional point of contact for system administration. HPE Apollo Platform
Manager allows you to manage and regulate power at a rack level by connecting the chassis that contains
chassis controllers.
To configure and access APM, see the HPE Apollo Platform Manager User Guide on the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/APM_UG_en).
Hot-plug power supply calculations
For more information on the hot-plug power supply and calculators to determine server power consumption in
various system configurations, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (http://
www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online).
Compiling the documentation
The documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a solution. Consult the
following documents before attempting installation:
•HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis Quick Setup Instructions
•HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis Rail Kit for HPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions
These documents provide required important safety information and decision-making steps for configuration.
To access these documents, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (
Apollok6000-docs).
http://www.hpe.com/info/
Warnings and cautions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all warnings and
cautions throughout the installation instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
•The rack is bolted to the floor using the concrete anchor kit.
•The leveling feet extend to the floor.
•The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.
•The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
•Only one component is extended at a time. If more than one component is extended, a rack might
become unstable.
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WARNING: The chassis is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment:
•Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material
handling.
•Remove all servers from the chassis before installing or moving the chassis.
•Use caution and get help to lift and stabilize the chassis during installation or removal, especially
when the chassis is not fastened to the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, you must adequately
support the chassis during installation and removal.
WARNING: Install the chassis starting from the bottom of the rack and work your way up the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal
system components to cool before touching them.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
•Never reach inside the chassis while the system is powered up.
•Perform service on system components only as instructed in the user documentation.
CAUTION: Always be sure that equipment is properly grounded and that you follow proper grounding
procedures before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can result in ESD damage
to electronic components. For more information, refer to "Electrostatic discharge on page 48."
CAUTION: When performing non-hot-plug operations, you must power down the server and/or the
system. However, it may be necessary to leave the server powered up when performing other
operations, such as hot-plug installations or troubleshooting.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to
thermal damage.
Space and airflow requirements
Installation of the chassis is supported in 1200 mm Gen10 racks.
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
•Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
•Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
•Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or
row of racks.
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Front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and
the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation
openings.
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a chassis or rack component, the gaps between the
components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the components. Cover all gaps with
blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement
ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to
thermal damage.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure
adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
•Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq
cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to
the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
•Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be
a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).
Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the rack in a well-ventilated,
climate-controlled environment.
The operating temperature inside the rack is always higher than the room temperature and is dependent on
the configuration of equipment in the rack. Check the TMRA for each piece of equipment before installation.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:
•Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the chassis or to increase the internal
rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.
•Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.
Grounding requirements
•The building installation must provide a means of connection to protective earth.
•The equipment must be connected to that means of connection.
•A service person must check whether the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be powered
provides a connection to the building protective earth. If the outlet does not provide a connection, the
service person must arrange for the installation of a protective earthing conductor from the separate
protective earthing terminal to the protective earth wire in the building.
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Identifying components and LEDs
System components
ItemDescription
1HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis
Front chassis components
2Server trays
1
3Front chassis fan modules (4)
Rear chassis components
4HPE Apollo 6000 dual-rotor hot-plug fan modules (12)
5Chassis I/O modules in module cage or rear I/O blanks
6Chassis power supplies
2
1
7Chassis controller or chassis controller with optional HPE Apollo Platform Manager
HPE Apollo Ethernet 10GbE Pass-thru Module components
QSFP+ (4x10Gb) PortServer bay mapping
Port 1
•Bay 1—Server bays 13, 1, 14, 2
•Bay 2—Server bays 24, 12, 23, 11
Port 2
•Bay 1—Server bays 15, 3, 16, 4
•Bay 2—Server bays 22, 10, 21, 9
Port 3
•Bay 1—Server bays 17, 5, 18, 6
•Bay 2—Server bays 20, 8, 19, 7
Port 4
•Bay 1—Server bays 19, 7, 20, 8
•Bay 2—Server bays 18, 6, 17, 5
Port 5
•Bay 1—Server bays 21, 9, 22, 10
•Bay 2—Server bays 16, 4, 15, 3
Port 6
•Bay 1— Server bays 23, 11, 24, 12
•Bay 2—Server bays 14, 2, 13, 1
HPE Apollo Ethernet 10GbE Pass-thru Module components17
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Chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager components
ItemDescription
1Reserved
2Consolidated Management Port (chassis 3)
3APM Ethernet port connector
4Serial console port
1
1
5Consolidated Management Port (chassis 2)
6Power Distribution Module (PDM) ports 5, 6
7Power Distribution Module (PDM) ports 3, 4
8Power Distribution Module (PDM) ports 1, 2
1
1
1
1
1
912V power connector port
10Environmental controller port
11iLO port
12Consolidated Management Port
1
Available only on the HPE Apollo Platform Manager.
2
If you have a display port cable connected to each chassis controller module (up to three modules per rack)
2
2
from the HPE Apollo Platform Manager, do not connect the iLO Ethernet port on the standalone chassis
controller module. When using an APM in the rack, rack level iLO connectivity to the network is through the
APM iLO port.
Chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager LEDs and buttons
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ItemDescription
1iLO network 1 link LED
2iLO network 1 activity LED
3Health LED
4UID LED
5HPE Apollo Platform Manager reset button
1
To reset the HPE Apollo Platform Manager, press the button. If you press and hold the button for five
seconds or longer, the APM enters recovery mode. For more information, see the HPE Apollo Platform
Manager User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/
apm_ug_en).
Power supply LED
1
Power LEDCondition
1
Off
•No input power to the power supply
•Power supply failure
Solid greenNormal operation
Flashing amber
1
Log in to the APM or the server iLO to check for power supply error messages.
1
Warning
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Installing the chassis
Installation overview
To set up and install the chassis:
1. Unpack the system (
2. Determine the chassis rack spacing (Determining the chassis rack spacing on page 20).
3. Install the rack rails (Installing the rack rails on page 20).
4. Install the chassis into the rack (Installing the chassis in the rack on page 24).
5. Install the system components (Installing the system components on page 28).
6. Connect power to the chassis (Cabling the chassis on page 41).
Unpacking the system on page 20).
Unpacking the system
Unpack the following hardware and prepare for installation:
•HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis
•HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis Rack Rail Kit
•Chassis components and cabling
The following documents also ship with the HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis:
•Start Here for Important Setup Information
•Safety, Compliance, and Warranty Information
Determining the chassis rack spacing
The HPE 1.2 m standard rack supports installation of up to three chassis.
For more information on installing the chassis into the rack, see the HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis Rail Kit forHPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions.
Installing the rack rails
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
•The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
•The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
•The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
•The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
•Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
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WARNING: If you are going to use a lift, be sure to use a lift that can handle the load of the component.
Procedure
1. Install the rails onto the rack paying attention to the labeling on the rails (Front Left and Front Right).
2. Install the screws through the rear extension and the vertical brace, attaching the screws to the threaded
holes in the rear of the rail.
3. Install the cage nuts for the front brackets.
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4. Secure the front brackets to the rack.
a. Secure the top two screws to the cage nuts (A) installed in the previous step.
b. Secure the bottom two screws to the threaded holes of the rail.
5. Install the cage nuts for the rear brace.
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6. Secure the rear brace to the rack.
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Installing the chassis in the rack
WARNING: The chassis is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:
•Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material
handling.
•Use a hydraulic lift to remove the chassisfrom the rack.
•Disconnect all cabling and remove all servers from the chassis before installing or moving the
chassis.
•Use caution and get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially
when the product is not fastened to the rails. The chassis weighs more than 113.39 kg ( 250.00 lb),
and is back heavy, so at least four people must lift the chassis into the rack together. An additional
person might be required to help align the chassis if the chassis is installed higher than chest level.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not stack anything on top of
rail-mounted equipment or use it as a work surface when extended from the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
•The rack is bolted to the floor using the concrete anchor kit.
•The leveling feet extend to the floor.
•The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.
•The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
•Only one component is extended at a time. If more than one component is extended, a rack might
become unstable.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is
adequately stabilized before installing the chassis.
CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install
the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
CAUTION: Be sure to keep the product parallel to the floor when installing the chassis. Tilting the
product up or down could result in damage to the slides.
CAUTION: Hewlett Packard Enterprise has not tested or validated this chassis with any third-party
racks. Before installing the chassis in a third-party rack, be sure to properly scope the limitations of the
rack. Before proceeding with the installation, consider the following:
•You must fully understand the static and dynamic load carrying capacity of the rack and be sure that
it can accommodate the weight of the chassis.
•Be sure sufficient clearance exists for cabling, installation and removal of the chassis, and actuation
of the rack doors.
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IMPORTANT: When installing each chassis into the rack, be sure that the HPE Apollo Platform
Manager is at the top of the chassis to ensure proper orientation in the rack.
Prerequisites
Install the HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis Rail Kit into the rack (Installing the rack rails on page 20).
Procedure
1. Install the chassis into the rack.
2. Secure the chassis to the front of the rack.
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3. Tighten the thumbscrew at the rear of the chassis.
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Installing the shipping bracket
IMPORTANT: Before you prepare the populated rack for shipping, you must install shipping brackets.
You will need to install a shipping bracket on each side of each chassis to secure all the servers.
Procedure
1. Eject the servers but do not remove them from the chassis.
2. Line up the slots on the shipping bracket with the server release levers.
3. Insert the end of the server release level into the corresponding slot on the shipping bracket.
4. Secure the shipping bracket to the chassis by tightening the thumbscrews on the bracket.
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Installing the system components
If components were removed during the chassis installation or additional components were ordered, install
each device using the procedures in this section.
If you perform any of the procedures in this section after powering on the chassis, ensure proper airflow by
ensuring that each bay inside the chassis and at the rear of the chassis is populated with either a component
or a blank.
For component-specific replacement information, see the HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis Maintenance andService Guide or the server-specific maintenance and service guides on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
website (http://www.hpe.com/info/Apollok6000-docs).
Installing a server
To ensure proper air flow, always populate the chassis from bottom to top, beginning with bay 1.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless all bays
are populated with a component or a blank.
Procedure
Install the server.
When seated properly, the server will be flush with the front of the chassis and the release lever will close
completely without resistance.
Installing the front chassis fan modules
Before powering up the chassis, populate all front and rear fan module bays with a fan module.
Procedure
Install the front fan module.
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Installing the rear chassis fan modules
To ensure proper airflow, install fan modules into all fan module bays before powering up the chassis.
IMPORTANT: The left and right sides of the chassis are oriented 180° from each other. Components
that are installed on one side of the chassis must be turned 180° when they are installed on the opposite
side.
Procedure
Install the rear fan module.
Installing the power supplies
Before powering up the chassis, populate all power supply bays with a power supply.
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Procedure
Install the power supply.
Installing the chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager
The chassis controller or APM must be installed in the chassis and working for the switch modules to power
on from a cold boot for the first time. If the chassis controller is not installed, the switches will not power on.
After the chassis controller or APM power on the switches, the chassis controller can be removed.
Procedure
Install the chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager.
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Installing an I/O module
CAUTION: To prevent electrical damage, always power down the server associated with the I/O module
before installing the I/O module.
CAUTION: Remove the server from the chassis before installing the I/O module. Failure to do so can
result in damage to both components. After the I/O module is installed, install the server.
Procedure
1. Power down the server associated with the I/O module.
2. Remove the server from the chassis.
3. Remove the I/O module blank.
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IMPORTANT: The left and right sides of the chassis are oriented 180° from each other. Components
that are installed on one side of the chassis must be turned 180° when they are installed on the
opposite side.
4. Install the I/O module into the bay that corresponds to the server bay. For more information, see I/O
module bay numbering on page 13.
5. If not installed, install the dual-rotor fan module (Installing the rear chassis fan modules on page 29).
Installing data switch options
The chassis supports installation of the following data switches:
•10GbE Integrated Switch
•HPE Apollo Ethernet 10GbE Pass-Thru Module
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Population guidelines (10GbE Integrated Switch)
Install the data switch in bay 1 for the default configuration. If redundancy or a higher bandwidth is required,
install a second data switch in bay 2.
Population guidelines (HPE Apollo Ethernet 10GbE Pass-Thru Module)
Install the pass-thru module in bay 1 for the default configuration. If redundancy or a higher bandwidth is
required, install a second pass-thru module in bay 2.
When the pass-thru module is installed in bay 1, the ports and LEDs map to specific server bays as shown in
the following table.
QSFP+ PortLED-to-Server bay mapping
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
LED 1–Server bay 13
LED 2–Server bay 1
LED 3–Server bay 14
LED 4–Server bay 2
LED 5–Server bay 15
LED 6–Server bay 3
LED 7–Server bay 16
LED 8–Server bay 4
LED 9–Server bay 17
LED 10–Server bay 5
LED 11–Server bay 18
LED 12–Server bay 6
LED 13–Server bay 19
LED 14–Server bay 7
LED 15–Server bay 20
LED 16–Server bay 8
Table Continued
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QSFP+ PortLED-to-Server bay mapping
Port 5
LED 17–Server bay 21
LED 18–Server bay 9
LED 19–Server bay 22
LED 20–Server bay 10
Port 6
LED 21–Server bay 23
LED 22–Server bay 11
LED 23–Server bay 24
LED 24–Server bay 12
When the pass-thru module is installed in bay 2, the ports and LEDs map to specific server bays as shown in
the following table.
QSFP+ PortLED-to-Server bay mapping
Port 1
LED 1–Server bay 24
LED 2–Server bay 12
LED 3–Server bay 23
LED 4–Server bay 11
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
LED 5–Server bay 22
LED 6–Server bay 10
LED 7–Server bay 21
LED 8–Server bay 9
LED 9–Server bay 20
LED 10–Server bay 8
LED 11–Server bay 19
LED 12–Server bay 7
LED 13–Server bay 18
LED 14–Server bay 6
LED 15–Server bay 17
LED 16–Server bay 5
Table Continued
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QSFP+ PortLED-to-Server bay mapping
Port 5
Port 6
Installing a data switch
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless all
device bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, carefully note the orientation in the following diagrams
before you install the switch.
IMPORTANT: The chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager must be installed for a switch to
power on for the first time. Once the switch is powered on by the chassis controller or HPE Apollo
Platform Manager, you can remove the chassis controller, if needed.
LED 17–Server bay 16
LED 18–Server bay 4
LED 19–Server bay 15
LED 20–Server bay 3
LED 21–Server bay 14
LED 22–Server bay 2
LED 23–Server bay 13
LED 24–Server bay 1
Always install the data switch in bay 1. If redundancy is required, install a second data switch in bay 2.
Procedure
1. Remove the plastic protective cover from the rear of the switch.
2. Remove the blank, if needed.
3. To install the data switch in bay 1:
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a. Make sure that the orientation of the release lever is correct for installation in bay 1 and is fully open.
b. Install the data switch, close the release lever, and then tighten the captive screw.
4. To install the data switch in bay 2:
a. Make sure that the orientation of the release lever is correct for installation in bay 2 and is fully open.
b. Install the data switch, close the release lever, and then tighten the captive screw.
Installing high-speed fabric switch options
The chassis supports installation of the following high-speed fabric switches:
•HPE Apollo InfiniBand EDR 36-port Unmanaged Switch
•HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path Architecture Unmanaged Switch
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Population guidelines
High-speed fabric switches can be installed in bays 3 and 4. Populating the high-speed fabric switch bays
depends on the configuration of the installed servers in the chassis. This configuration includes:
•Mezzanine cards
◦The number of mezzanine cards installed in the servers.
◦The type of mezzanine card installed in the servers (EDR or OPA).
◦How the mezzanine card is cabled.
•Processors
◦The number of processors installed in the servers.
◦The type of processor installed in the servers (standard socket or -F processor).
◦How the -F processor is cabled.
Use the following table to determine bay population requirements.
Server configurationSwitch bay population
1 OPA mezzanine card installed in slot 1*,
connected by a single mezzanine cable
2 OPA mezzanine cards, connected by a
dual mezzanine cable
1 EDR mezzanine card, connected by a
single mezzanine cable
2 EDR mezzanine cards, connected by a
dual mezzanine cable
1 EDR mezzanine card installed in slot 1*
1 OPA mezzanine card installed in slot 2*
Connected individually by a dual mezzanine
cables
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
Bay 4 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo InfiniBand EDR 36-port Unmanaged
Switch
Bay 4 = HPE Apollo InfiniBand EDR 36-port Unmanaged
Switch (optional)
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo InfiniBand EDR 36-port Unmanaged
Switch
Bay 4 = HPE Apollo InfiniBand EDR 36-port Unmanaged
Switch
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo InfiniBand EDR 36-port Unmanaged
Switch
Bay 4 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
Table Continued
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Server configurationSwitch bay population
1 -F processor installed in socket 1,
connected by a single-socket Omni-Path
cable
2 -F processors, connected by a dual-socket
Omni-Path cable
* For more information on mezzanine slot numbering, see the server-specific user guide on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/enterprise/docs).
Installing a high-speed fabric switch
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless all
device bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors, carefully note the orientation in the following diagrams
before you install the switch.
IMPORTANT: The chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager must be installed for a switch to
power on for the first time. Once the switch is powered on by the chassis controller or HPE Apollo
Platform Manager, you can remove the chassis controller, if needed.
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
Bay 3 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
Bay 4 = HPE Apollo 100 Gb 48-port Intel Omni-Path
Architecture Unmanaged Switch
High-speed fabric switches can be installed in bays 3 and 4. Populating the high-speed fabric switch bays
depends on the configuration of the installed servers. For more information, see "Installing high-speed
fabric switch options on page 36."
Procedure
1. Remove the blank, if needed.
2. To install the switch in bay 3:
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a. Make sure that the orientation of the release lever is correct for installation in bay 3.
b. Prepare the switch for installation. Make sure that the release lever is fully open.
c. Install the switch, close the release lever, and then tighten the captive screw.
CAUTION: The switch will slide smoothly into the slot and connect to the backplane. Forcing the
switch into the slot or into the connector will damage components.
3. To Install the switch in bay 4:
a. Make sure that the orientation of the release lever is correct for installation in bay 4.
b. Prepare the switch for installation. Make sure that the release lever is fully open.
c. Install the switch, close the release lever, and then tighten the captive screw.
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CAUTION: The switch will slide smoothly into the slot and connect to the backplane. Forcing the
switch into the slot or into the connector will damage components.
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Cabling
Cabling requirements
The following cables are required for all configurations:
Chassis power cabling
Six power cables per chassis, one per power supply, to the PDU.
Network cabling
One Ethernet cable per iLO port on each chassis controller in a rack (remove this cable when APM is present
in the rack).
For configurations that include the HPE Apollo Platform Manager, the following additional cables are
required:
•One HPE Apollo Platform Manager USB to MicroDB9 Cable to the PDM ports on each HPE Apollo
Platform Manager.
•One consolidated management cable per chassis to the APM input ports on each chassis controller or
HPE Apollo Platform Manager.
•One Ethernet cable per APM in a rack.
•One HPE Apollo Platform Manager serial to DB9 cable for initial APM setup (869324-001).
•One Ethernet cable per rack for iLO connectivity.
Cabling the chassis
WARNING: Be sure that all circuit breakers are in the off position before connecting any power
components.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fiber cables, do not drape cables from one side of the rack to the
other and do not run cables over a hard corner or edge.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the cable, squeeze the thermal boot on the cable before disconnecting
from the connector.
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data and damage to the PDU, each power supply must be connected to a
dedicated circuit breaker. Do not connect multiple power supplies to a single circuit breaker.
Procedure
1. Cable the chassis controller or HPE Apollo Platform Manager:
•Chassis with HPE Apollo Platform Manager (top) and two chassis controllers:
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◦HPE Apollo Platform Manager to consolidated management ports on the chassis controllers
(orange)
◦HPE Apollo Platform Manager to network (pink)
◦iLO connection to network (blue)
◦HPE Apollo Platform Manager serial cable (used for initial APM setup) (869324-001) (green)
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•Chassis with standard chassis controllers
◦Chassis controllers to network (pink)
2. Connect the chassis power supply cables (blue) to a PDU.
CAUTION: The following illustration assumes that you are using one PDU per chassis that has a
minimum capacity of 17.28 kVA and a dedicated circuit breaker for each power supply in the chassis.
Connecting two or more power supplies to a single breaker will cause the breaker to trip. You might
need to add PDUs to your configuration to meet the requirement of one breaker per power supply to
avoid loss of data or damage to the PDU.
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3. Apply power to the chassis.
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Configuring the system
Power capping
The HPE ProLiant XL family of products provides a power capping feature that operates at the server
enclosure level. The capping feature can be activated using the HPE Apollo Platform Manager. After a power
cap is set for the enclosure, all the resident servers in the enclosure will have the same uniform power cap
applied to them until the cap is either modified or canceled.
Using APM, the enclosure-level power capping feature can be expanded, or different caps can be applied to
user-defined groups by using flexible zones within the same rack. A global power cap can also be applied to
all enclosures with one APM command. For more information on using the APM, see the HPE Apollo PlatformManager User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (
APM_UG_en).
Power capping modes
The following Power Management modes are standard and are configurable in the power management
controller:
NOTE: Mode 4 is only supported through APM.
•Mode 0: No Redundancy
http://www.hpe.com/support/
All power-capping is disabled. This mode can be used to minimize any possible performance impact of
power-capping logic.
•Mode 1: Max Performance with Redundancy
This is the default power capping mode. This mode allows the maximum number of nodes to run by
engaging power-capping if the power draw from the chassis attempts to exceed the load supported by the
active power supplies. In this mode, the system is expected to survive (with the possibility of degraded
performance) an unexpected power loss to one or more of the power supplies.
•Mode 3: User Configurable Mode
The user can specify a valid power cap value from a pre-defined range. A cap cannot be set below a
minimum or above a maximum. The cap includes all server nodes, fans, and drives. User configurable
mode requires an iLO Scale Out or iLO Advanced license.
•Mode 4: Rack Level Dynamic Power Capping Mode
In conjunction with APM, the user can specify a maximum power capacity for the entire rack. The APM
dynamically allocates power to the applicable chassis within the rack to maximize performance given the
available power. For more information, see the HPE Apollo Platform Manager User Guide on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/APM_UG_en).
•Mode 5: Power Feed Redundancy Mode
When used with an A+B power feed configuration, Power Feed Redundancy Mode throttles the system
100%, bringing the nodes to a complete stop if a power feed loss is deduced. Full throttling continues until
the power feed is brought back online. In this mode, the system is expected to survive an unexpected loss
of an entire power feed to half of the power supplies.
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Configuring a power cap
To configure power capping, you can use the HPE Apollo Platform Manager, a rack level device that can
control power caps for all enclosures in the rack. For more information, see the HPE Apollo Platform Manager
User Guide (http://www.hpe.com/support/APM_UG_en) on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Setting the chassis power cap mode with HPE APM
Procedure
1. Log in to APM.
a. When the system boots, a Login prompt appears.
b. At the prompt, enter Administrator.
2. Before setting the power cap, enter the following command to review the power baseline:
>show power baseline
The information displayed provides the minimum cap value, the maximum cap value, and the chassis that
meet the requirements for power capping.
3. To set the power cap for eligible chassis connected to the APM, enter the following command at the
prompt:
>SET POWER CAP<wattage>|NONE[zone_name]
The wattage value, if provided, represents the total wattage to be allocated among all the chassis that are
part of the baseline or partial baseline of a zone, if specified. This value is divided by the total maximum
wattage established by the baseline to calculate a percentage cap value. This percentage is then
multiplied against each chassis maximum wattage value to arrive at an appropriate cap value for that
individual chassis.
If NONE is specified instead of a cap wattage value, then APM removes all (or the specified zone) of the
power caps.
To remove baseline data from the EEPROM and to remove the power cap setting, enter the following
command:
>SET POWER BASELINE NONE
After this command is issued, the only way to re-establish a power baseline is to issue the SET POWER
BASELINE command. The system returns to the default power cap mode (mode 1).
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting resources
Troubleshooting resources are available for HPE Gen10 server products in the following documents:
•Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers provides procedures for resolving common
problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and
software maintenance.
•Error Message Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and HPE Synergy provides a list of error messages
and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages.
•Integrated Management Log Messages and Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and HPESynergy provides IML messages and associated troubleshooting information to resolve critical and
cautionary IML events.
To access the troubleshooting resources, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library (
www.hpe.com/info/gen10-troubleshooting).
http://
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Electrostatic discharge
Preventing electrostatic discharge
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you must follow when setting up the system or
handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or
other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Procedure
•Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
•Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
•Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
•Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
•Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge
Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
•Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps
are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide
proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
•Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when
standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
•Use conductive field service tools.
•Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install
the part.
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller.
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Specifications
Chassis environmental specifications
SpecificationValue
Temperature range
Operating10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Nonoperating-30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Maximum wet bulb temperature
Operating28ºC (82.4ºF)
Nonoperating38.7ºC (101.7ºF)
Relative humidity (non condensing)
Operating10% to 90%
Nonoperating5% to 95%
1
All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1000 ft) to 3048 m
(10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. Upper operating limit is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) or 70 kPa/10.1 psia. Upper
nonoperating limit is 9,144 m (30,000 ft).
2
Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F). Altitude maximum for storage
corresponds to a pressure minimum of 70 kPa (10.1 psia).
1
2
Chassis specifications
SpecificationValue
Height53.14 cm (20.92 in)
Depth102.60 cm (40.39 in)
Width44.80 cm (17.64 in)
Weight, fully loaded301.64 kg (665.00 lb)
Weight, empty66.68 kg (147.00 lb)
Power specifications
The power requirements for the HPE Apollo k6000 Chassis are met by the following components:
•HPE 2650W Hot Plug Titanium Plus Power Supply
•HPE 2650W 277VAC Hot Plug Power Supply
•HPE 3400W 1U Hot Plug Power Supply
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DC power
SpecificationValue
Output12V from power supplies to chassis
Minimum (V)+11.907
Nom (V)+12.25
Maximum (V)+12.593
% Reg+2.8%/-2.8%
Single-phase power
HPE 2650W Hot Plug Titanium Plus Power Supply
SpecificationHPE 2650W Hot Plug Titanium Plus Power Supply
Power cord
Output2650 W per power supply
Input requirements
Rated input voltage200 VAC to 240 VAC
Rated input frequency50 Hz to 60 Hz
Rated input current per power supply
(maximum)
Rated input power per power supply
(maximum)
HPE 2650W 277VAC Hot Plug Power Supply
SpecificationHPE 2650W 277VAC Hot Plug Power Supply
IEC-320 C19-C20
2 m (6.5 ft)
14.4 A at 200 VAC
13.8 A at 208 VAC
13.1 A at 220 VAC
12.5 A at 230 VAC
12.0 A at 240 VAC
2880 VA
Power cord
Output2650 W per power supply
Input requirements
Rated input voltage200 VAC to 277 VAC
Rated input frequency50 Hz to 60 Hz
50 DC power
Anderson Power Products SDG-300 dual-ended
2 m (6.5 ft)
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SpecificationHPE 2650W 277VAC Hot Plug Power Supply
Rated input current per power supply
(maximum)
Rated input power per power supply
(maximum)
HPE 3400W 1U Hot Plug Power Supply
SpecificationHPE 3400W 1U Hot Plug Power Supply
Power cord
Output3400 W per power supply
Input requirements
Rated input voltage200 VDC to 240 VDC
14.4 A at 200 VAC
13.8 A at 208 VAC
13.1 A at 220 VAC
12.5 A at 230 VAC
12.0 A at 240 VAC
10.4 A at 277 VAC
2880 VA
IEC-320 C19-C20
2 m (6.5 ft)
Rated input frequency50 to 60 Hz
Rated input current per power supply
(maximum)
Rated input power per power supply
(maximum)
15.8 A at 200 VDC
15.6 A at 208 VDC
15.7 A at 220 VDC
15.9 A at 230-240 VDC
15.2 A at 240 VDC
3620 VA
Hot-plug power supply calculations
For hot-plug power supply specifications and calculators to determine electrical and heat loading for the
server, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website (http://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online).
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Websites
General websites
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library
www.hpe.com/info/EIL
Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) Storage compatibility matrix
www.hpe.com/storage/spock
Storage white papers and analyst reports
www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers
For additional websites, see Support and other resources.
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Support and other resources
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support
•For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website:
http://www.hpe.com/assistance
•To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center
website:
http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
Information to collect
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product name, model or version, and serial number
•Operating system name and version
•Firmware version
•Error messages
•Product-specific reports and logs
•Add-on products or components
•Third-party products or components
Accessing updates
•Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product
interface. Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method.
•To download product updates:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center
www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: Software downloads
www.hpe.com/support/downloads
Software Depot
www.hpe.com/support/softwaredepot
•To subscribe to eNewsletters and alerts:
www.hpe.com/support/e-updates
•To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your profile, go to the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials page:
www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials
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IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Passport set up with relevant
entitlements.
Customer self repair
Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR
part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience.
Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized service provider will
determine whether a repair can be accomplished by CSR.
For more information about CSR, contact your local service provider or go to the CSR website:
http://www.hpe.com/support/selfrepair
Remote support
Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support
agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event
notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution based on your
product's service level. Hewlett Packard Enterprise strongly recommends that you register your device for
remote support.
If your product includes additional remote support details, use search to locate that information.
Remote support and Proactive Care information
HPE Get Connected
www.hpe.com/services/getconnected
HPE Proactive Care services
www.hpe.com/services/proactivecare
HPE Proactive Care service: Supported products list
To view the warranty for your product or to view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage,
Power, Networking, and Rack Products reference document, go to the Enterprise Safety and Compliance
To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server,
Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical
substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No
1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be
found at:
www.hpe.com/info/reach
For Hewlett Packard Enterprise product environmental and safety information and compliance data, including
RoHS and REACH, see:
www.hpe.com/info/ecodata
For Hewlett Packard Enterprise environmental information, including company programs, product recycling,
and energy efficiency, see:
www.hpe.com/info/environment
Documentation feedback
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us
improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback
(docsfeedback@hpe.com). When submitting your feedback, include the document title, part number, edition,
and publication date located on the front cover of the document. For online help content, include the product
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