HP Converged Edge System Setup and Configuration Guide
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User Manual
HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge System
Setup and Configuration Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: P12853-003
Published: October 2019
Edition: 1
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Safety and regulatory compliance....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Site requirements....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Space and airflow requirement.........................................................................................................................................................................8
Power requirement.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Temperature requirements.................................................................................................................................................................................8
System components..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
EL8000 chassis with 1U server blades installed....................................................................................................................................9
EL8000 chassis with 2U server blades installed.................................................................................................................................10
EL8000 Chassis with both 1U and 2U server blades installed...................................................................................................10
Power supply LEDs................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Rack mount option................................................................................................................14
Installing the two-post rack mount kit........................................................................................................................................................................14
Installing the four-post rack mount kit.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Powering down the system............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Powering up the system......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Removing the blade from the chassis......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing the server blade into the chassis..............................................................................................................................................................22
Prepare for configuration................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager the first time...............................................................................................................24
Connecting to the web interface using Ethernet................................................................................................................................ 24
Connecting to the CLI in a serial session................................................................................................................................................. 25
Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager web interface.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Enabling JavaScript for Internet Explorer...............................................................................................................................................26
Logging in to the web interface.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
About the Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager web interface controls..................................................................................27
Complete the network configuration using Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager .............................................................................27
Viewing the network configuration summary.......................................................................................................................................28
Configuring Host Name Settings..................................................................................................................................................................29
Host name and domain name limitations...............................................................................................................................29
IPv4 DNS Configuration settings................................................................................................................................................30
Adding components to the Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager Repository......................................................................33
Installing a component from the Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager Repository.......................................................... 33
Managing chassis power and resetting Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager ......................................................................................33
Prepare the system for daily use....................................................................................................................................................................................34
Registering the product.......................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Prerequisites for troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Important safety information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Symbols on equipment......................................................................................................................................................................35
Warnings and cautions......................................................................................................................................................................36
Preparing the EL8000 system for diagnosis.........................................................................................................................................38
General hardware problems............................................................................................................................................................................ 38
The CM configured with static IP address reverts to DHCP when moved to a new chassis................... 38
Power problems......................................................................................................................................................................................................39
HPE Edgeline 1500 CM module powers on without being fully inserted to the chassis...........................39
Warranty and regulatory information.............................................................................. 40
Notices for Eurasian Economic Union......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Turkey RoHS material content declaration..............................................................................................................................................................41
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration............................................................................................................................................................ 41
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment...................................................................................................... 41
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices .......................................................................................................................................................................42
Brazil certification notice.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Japanese certification notice............................................................................................................................................................................................43
Korean certification notice for class A equipment...............................................................................................................................................43
Power supply specifications..............................................................................................................................................................................................45
1500W Hot-plug Power Supply....................................................................................................................................................................46
4
-48VDC Hot Plug Power Supply...................................................................................................................................................................46
Acronyms and abbreviations..............................................................................................52
5
Overview
The HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge System is designed to help communication service providers capitalize on dataintensive, low-latency services for media delivery, connected mobility, and smart cities. With the ability to process the
increasing amount of data in real time directly at the edge, the system boosts flexibility and reduces costs by using open
standards. By reducing the need for proprietary edge systems, the HPE EL8000 enables enhanced performance and versatility
for data-intensive real-time digital services while providing a compact, ruggedized design, modular blade and chassis options,
and even one-click provisioning and remote system management.
The HPE EL8000 Chassis Manager is a remote management tool embedded in certain HPE Edgeline systems. The software
allows system administrators to remotely configure, update, and monitor chassis health and activity. The embedded EL8000
CM management module has its own network connection and IP address to which administrators connect on their dedicated
management network. HPE Edgeline systems with the EL8000 CM can be connected to a management network using
Ethernet. The EL8000 CM oers both a web-based console (GUI) and a command line interface (CLI).
This guide includes setup and configuration information for the HPE EL8000 chassis. See http://www.hpe.com/support/
e910-UMG-en for information about HPE ProLiant e910 Server Blade setup, configuration, and operating system installation.
6 Overview
Setup and configuration
Checklist
Complete this checklist to set up, install, and configure your new HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge System.
1. Unbox the system and identify the components.
2. Verify that the intended installation site conforms to space, airflow, temperature, and power requirements.
3. Install one or more blades in the chassis if necessary.
4. Determine the rack depth compatibility of the system, and then install it in a rack:
•Two-post rack
•Four-post rack
5. Prepare to configure the system:
a. Verify network connectivity
b. Plan for network address
6. Connect to the Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager and configure the system using one of the available methods:
•Connect to the Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager web interface.
•Connect to the Edgeline EL8000 Chassis Manager CLI using serial cable.
7. Register your system with HPE.
TIP: Did you know that HPE has QR codes on all systems? Scan one to access important information on your mobile
device:
Not interested is scanning the QR code? Click the following link to access the mobile pages for quick setup, maintenance,
and troubleshooting information:
http://www.hpe.com/qref/el8000
Setup and configuration7
Planning the installation
Safety and regulatory compliance
For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power,
Networking, and Rack Products, available at the HPE website (http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-
EnterpriseProducts).
Site requirements
Before installing the system, verify that the following site requirements are met:
•Space and airflow requirements
•Temperature requirements
•Power requirements
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you install or position the system in a location with restricted access, where the
access is secured and controlled. The users/technicians handling the system must be informed about the restrictions applied
and precautions to be taken.
Space and airflow requirement
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, leave a minimum clearance of 20 cm (79 in) around the system.
Power requirement
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of
information technology 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, see the product rating label or the user documentation
supplied with that option.
Single power supply workload planning
HPE recommends that you plan your system workloads carefully for systems with single power supply units. Workload
planning is particularly important when running the maximum number of 1U ProLiant e910 Server Blades in a system on a
single power supply. Avoid heavy workloads when running this configuration, or contact HPE to order a second power supply.
Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated, climatecontrolled environment.
ConfigurationTemperature
Chassis with blades installedOperating temperature of up to 55°C (131°F)
8 Planning the installation
Component identification
This chapter describes the external and internal server features and components.
System components
ItemDescription
1Fan assembly
2Midplane assembly
3HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge chassis
4HPE ProLiant
5HPE ProLiant e9102U server blade
6Chassis Manager
7Power supplies
HPE Edgeline EL8000 Converged Edge system
EL8000 chassis with 1U server blades installed
The EL8000 system can accommodate up to four 1U HPE ProLiant e910 server blades.
e9101U server blade
Component identification9
EL8000 chassis with 2U server blades installed
The EL8000 chassis can accommodate up to two 2U HPE ProLiant e910 server blades.
EL8000 Chassis with both 1U and 2U server blades installed
The EL8000 chassis with one 2U and two 1U server blades installed.
10Component identification
Power supply LEDs
AC power supply LED
StatusDescription
Solid GreenSystem On and normal operation
Flashing GreenStandby power present (power supply o)