HP Integrity NonStop X NS7 Planning Manual
HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Planning Guide
Part Number: 799257-004
Published: June 2016
Edition: L15.08 and subsequent L-series RVUs
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Contents
About This Document.............................................................................................6
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs).......................................................................................6
New and Changed Information in 799257–004....................................................................................6
New and Changed Information in 799257–003R.................................................................................6
Publishing History.................................................................................................................................6
1 HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Systems..............................................................7
Core Licensing......................................................................................................................................9
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware.............................................................................10
System Management Tools................................................................................................................18
Technical Document for NS7 Systems...............................................................................................19
Component Location and Identification..............................................................................................19
2 Site Preparation Guidelines for the NS7 System..............................................20
Rack Power and I/O Cable Entry........................................................................................................20
Emergency Power-Off Switches.........................................................................................................20
Electrical Power and Grounding Quality.............................................................................................21
Cooling and Humidity Control.............................................................................................................21
Weight.................................................................................................................................................22
Flooring...............................................................................................................................................22
Dust and Pollution Control..................................................................................................................22
Zinc Particulates.................................................................................................................................22
Space for Receiving and Unpacking the System...............................................................................22
Operational Space for an NS7 System...............................................................................................23
3 NS7 System Installation Specifications.............................................................24
Racks .................................................................................................................................................24
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Types for a Rack ...............................................................................24
AC Power Feeds in the Rack..............................................................................................................38
AC Input Power for NS7 Racks..........................................................................................................45
NS7 Enclosure Power Loads..............................................................................................................48
Dimensions and Weights for NS7 AC Systems..................................................................................50
Rack Stability for NS7 Systems..........................................................................................................55
Environmental Specifications for NS7 AC Systems...........................................................................55
Calculating Specifications for NS7 Enclosure Combinations.............................................................57
4 Managing NS7 System Resources ..................................................................59
Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space..................................................................................59
Default Naming Conventions for NS7 Systems..................................................................................59
Possible Values of Disk and Tape LUNs for NS7 Systems.................................................................60
5 HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 CG X2 System..................................................61
NEBS Required Statements...............................................................................................................63
NS7 CG X2 Standard and Optional Hardware...................................................................................63
6 System Installation Specifications for NS7 CG Systems...................................70
DC Power Distribution for NS7 CG Systems......................................................................................70
Dimensions and Weights of NS7 CG Systems ..................................................................................73
Environmental Specifications for NS7 CG Systems...........................................................................75
Site Power Cables for NS7 CG Systems............................................................................................77
7 Support and other resources.............................................................................78
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support.................................................................................78
Accessing updates..............................................................................................................................78
Websites.............................................................................................................................................78
Customer self repair...........................................................................................................................79
Contents 3
Remote support..................................................................................................................................79
Documentation feedback....................................................................................................................79
A Cables...............................................................................................................80
Cable Types and Connectors.............................................................................................................80
B UPS and Data Center Power Configurations....................................................81
Supported UPS Configurations...........................................................................................................81
Non-Supported UPS Configurations...................................................................................................85
C Warranty and regulatory information.................................................................93
Warranty information...........................................................................................................................93
Regulatory information........................................................................................................................93
Index.....................................................................................................................96
4 Contents
Figures
1 Example NS7 System Configurations (42U and 36U)..................................................................8
2 Four iPDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)...................26
3 Four iPDUs With Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)......................................................27
4 Four iPDUs With Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).......................................................28
5 Two Intelligent PDUs Without UPS— (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase).....29
6 Two Intelligent PDUs With Single-Phase — (NA/JPN and INTL)................................................30
7 Two Intelligent PDUs With Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)........................................31
8 Four Modular PDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)......32
9 Four Modular PDUs With Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).........................................33
10 Four Modular PDUs With Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).........................................34
11 Two Modular PDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase).......35
12 Two Modular PDUs With a Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).......................................36
13 Two Modular PDUs With a Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL).......................................37
14 Example of Bottom AC Power Feed in a Rack (Without UPS)...................................................39
15 Example of Top AC Power Feed in a Rack (Without UPS).........................................................40
16 Example of Top AC Power Feed in a Rack (With Single-Phase UPS)........................................41
17 Example of Bottom AC Power Feed in a Rack (With Single-Phase UPS)..................................42
18 Example of Top AC Power Feed in a Rack (With Three-Phase UPS) .......................................43
19 Example of Bottom AC Power Feed in a Rack (With Three-Phase UPS)...................................44
20 NS7 System With a Fault-Tolerant Data Center..........................................................................82
21 NS7 System With a Rack-Mounted UPS....................................................................................83
22 SAS Disk Enclosures With a Rack-Mounted UPS......................................................................84
23 NS7 System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail..........................................................86
24 NS7 System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails..............................................................87
25 NS7 System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel...................................89
26 NS7 System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel...............................................................90
27 NS7 System With Cascading UPS..............................................................................................91
Tables
1 Characteristics of the NS7 X1.......................................................................................................7
2 Characteristics of the NS7 X2.......................................................................................................9
3 North America/Japan Single-Phase Power Specifications..........................................................45
4 North America/Japan Three-Phase Power Specifications..........................................................46
5 International Single-Phase Power Specifications........................................................................46
6 International Three-Phase Power Specifications........................................................................47
7 Example of Rack Load Calculations ...........................................................................................58
8 Characteristics of the NS7 CG X2...............................................................................................61
9 Rack Weight Worksheet..............................................................................................................74
10 Heat Dissipation Worksheet for NS7 CG X2 Seismic Rack .......................................................75
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 RVUs until otherwise indicated in
a replacement publication.
New and Changed Information in 799257–004
This version introduces the new:
• HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 X2 system
• HPE Integrity NonStop X NS7 Carrier-Grade (CG) X2 system
• HPE NonStop X (V2) Gen 9 CLIM
• HPE NonStop X FDR IB NonStop Application Direct Interface (NSADI) switch
New and Changed Information in 799257–003R
Updated Hewlett Packard Enterprise references.
Publishing History
Publication DateProduct VersionPart Number
June 2016N.A.799257-004
November 2015N.A.799257-003R
August 2015N.A.799257-003
March 2015N.A.799257-002
February 2015N.A.799257-001
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1 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.
The L15.08 RVU introduced the NS7 X1.
The L16.05 RVU introduces the NS7 X2 and the NS7 CG X2.
Table 1 Characteristics of the NS7 X1
Intel® Xeon® x86 processorsProcessor/Processor model
L15.02 and later RVUsSupported RVU for the system
The core license file is required. See Core Licensing (page 9)2-, 4-, and 6-core software
licensing options
CLIM DVD (Minimum DVD
version required for RVU)
NonStop X system
Minimum CLIMs for
fault-tolerance
Tape support through Storage
CLIMs
Expansion IB Switches
See the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility Guide for supported
version
NOTE: This file is preinstalled on new systems
36U or 42URack
2 to 16 processors configured in pairsProcessors
64GB, 128GB, and 192GB memory configurationsMemory
See Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space (page 59).Kernel Managed Swap Facility
56 CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) — Storage, IP, or TelcoMaximum CLIMs in a 16 CPU
• 2 Storage CLIMs
• 2 Networking CLIMs (IP or Telco)
A Storage CLIM pair supports a maximum of 4 SAS disk enclosuresMaximum SAS disk enclosures
100 per Storage CLIM pair.Maximum SAS disk drives
HPE LTO6 Tape Data Cartridge, HPE NonStop BackBox VTC, and HPE NonStop
BackBox VTR
0 to 4 (2 pairs)Minimum/maximum IO
HPE XP 7 Storage Array and HPE XP P9500 Storage ArrayESS support through Storage
CLIMs
This file is required; see Core Licensing (page 9)Core licensing file
Redundant configuration onlyMaintenance LAN
2Minimum NonStop System
Consoles for fault-tolerance
Connection to NonStop X
Cluster Solution
Supported. For more information, see the NonStop X Cluster Solution Manual
“NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware” (page 10) describes the NS7 system hardware.
Because NS7 systems offer flexibility in how hardware is distributed in the rack, configurations
can vary. Figure 1 shows two example configurations for AC power NS7 systems.
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Figure 1 Example NS7 System Configurations (42U and 36U)
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Table 2 Characteristics of the NS7 X2
Intel® Xeon® x86 processorsProcessor/Processor model
L16.05 and later RVUsSupported RVU for the system
The core license file is required; see Core Licensing (page 9)2-, 4-, and 6-core software
licensing options
CLIM DVD (Minimum DVD
version required for RVU)
NonStop X system
Minimum CLIMs for
fault-tolerance
Tape support through Storage
CLIMs
Expansion IB Switches
See the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility Guide for supported
version
NOTE: This file is preinstalled on new systems
36U or 42URack
2 to 16 processors configured in pairsProcessors
64GB, 128GB, and 192GB memory configurationsMemory
See Planning Kernel Managed Swap (KMS) Space (page 59).Kernel Managed Swap Facility
56 CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) — Storage, IP, or TelcoMaximum CLIMs in a 16 CPU
• 2 Storage CLIMs
• 2 Networking CLIMs (IP or Telco)
A Storage CLIM pair supports a maximum of 4 SAS disk enclosuresMaximum SAS disk enclosures
100 per Storage CLIM pairMaximum SAS disk drives
HPE LTO6 Tape Data Cartridge, HPE NonStop BackBox VTC, and HPE NonStop
BackBox VTR
0 to 4 (2 pairs)Minimum/maximum IO
CLIMs
Consoles for fault-tolerance
Interface (NSADI)
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. 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 this license on your behalf. You will experience a system alarm and dialout if the
license file is missing from your system.
More information
HPE XP 7 Storage Array and HPE XP P9500 Storage ArrayESS support through Storage
This file is required; see Core Licensing (page 9)Core licensing file
Redundant configuration onlyMaintenance LAN
2Minimum NonStop System
Supported with a maximum of 2 NSADI FDR IB switchesNonStop Application Direct
Supported. For more information, see the NonStop X Cluster Solution Manual
NonStop Core Licensing Guide
Migrating NonStop X NS7 Systems
Core Licensing 9
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware
• “c7000 Enclosure” (page 10)
• “NonStop X NS7 Server Blades” (page 11)
• “CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)” (page 11)
• “SAS Disk Enclosure” (page 13)
• “Maintenance Switch” (page 16)
• “NonStop X FDR IB ADI Switch” (page 16)
• “NonStop IO Expansion IB Switch” (page 16)
• “NonStop System Console” (page 17)
• “UPS and ERM (Optional)” (page 17)
• “Enterprise Storage System (Optional)” (page 18)
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.
• 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
by dynamically allocating power and cooling while also allowing you to monitor and control
resources using the HPE Insight Display as described in the HPE BladeSystem Onboard
Administrator User Guide.
For information about the LEDs associated with the c7000 enclosure components, see the HPE
BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation 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. The NS7 X1 system ships with BL460c Gen8 server
blades and the NS7 X2 ships with BL460c Gen9 server blades.
NOTE: BL460c Gen8 and Gen9 server blades cannot coexist in the same system.
Characteristics in NS7 X1 and NS7 X2 SystemsNS7 Server Blades
• Half-height server blade that features Intel Xeon processors and contains an
• 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
More information
Migrating NonStop X NS7 Systems (service providers only)
InfiniBand interface mezzanine card to provide InfiniBand fabric connectivity
CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)
NS7 systems support the Storage CLIM, IP CLIM and Telco CLIM which function as I/O or
Ethernet adapters and are managed by the Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP) subsystem.
A CLIM is identified by the number on the rear label; this same number is also listed as the part
number in OSM. Below are sample illustrations of CLIMs.
More information
Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP) Configuration and Management Manual
CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility Guide
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware 11
Storage CLIM
The Storage CLIM functions as an I/O adapter supporting SAS disk drives and SAS tapes and
optionally ESS and FC tape devices via 3 PCIe HBA slots. The NS7 X1 ships with Gen8 CLIMs
and the NS7 X2 ships with Gen9 CLIMs.
Gen8 Storage CLIM
Characteristics of Gen8 Storage CLIMHBA in Slot
IB HBA (part of base configuration) provides the InfiniBand fabric connections1
2 SAS HBA with two 6 Gbps SAS ports or
FC HBA with two 8 Gbps FC ports (must be ordered)
Optional order of SAS HBA with two 6 Gbps SAS ports or FC HBA with 8 Gbps FC ports3
Gen9 Storage CLIM
Characteristics of Gen9 Storage CLIMHBA in Slot
IB HBA (part of base configuration) provides the InfiniBand fabric connections1
2 SAS HBA with two 6 Gbps SAS ports or
FC HBA with two 8 Gbps FC ports (must be ordered)
Optional order of SAS HBA with two 6 Gbps SAS ports or FC HBA with 8 Gbps FC ports3
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SAS Disk Enclosure
The HPE D3700 SAS disk enclosure provides the storage capacity for the Storage CLIM. This
enclosure holds 25 2.5” SAS Smart Carrier HDDs and SSDs with redundant power and cooling
and is described in the HPE D3600/D3700 Disk Enclosure User Guide.
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.
More information
“UPS and Data Center Power Configurations” (page 81)
“Cable Types and Connectors” (page 80)
IP CLIM and Telco CLIM
The IP CLIM and Telco CLIM are sometimes referred to as Networking CLIMs. These CLIMs
function as 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapters and provide five Ethernet ports with configuration
options of all copper or fiber/copper. The NS7 X1 ships with Gen8 CLIMs and the NS7 X2 ships
with Gen9 CLIMs.
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware 13
IP or Telco CLIM Option 1 — Four 10GBase-T and One 1GBase-T
Characteristics of Gen8 IP or Telco CLIMInterface
InfiniBand interface card which provides the IB fabric connectionsSlot 1
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth4 and Eth3 customer portsSlot 2
1GbE 2-port adapter for Eth5 customer port and Eth0 for maintenance support.Slot 3
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth2 and Eth1 customer portsFlexLOM
Characteristics of Gen9 IP or Telco CLIMInterface
InfiniBand interface card which provides the IB fabric connectionsSlot 1
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth2 and Eth1 customer portsSlot 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 supportFlexLOM
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IP or Telco CLIM Option 2 — Four 10GBase-SR and One 1GBase-T
Characteristics of Gen8 IP or Telco CLIMInterface
InfiniBand interface card which provides the IB fabric connectionsSlot 1
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth4 and Eth3 customer portsSlot 2
1GbE 2-port adapter for Eth5 customer port and Eth0 for maintenance support.Slot 3
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth2 and Eth1 customer portsFlexLOM
Characteristics of Gen9 IP or Telco CLIMInterface
InfiniBand interface card which provides the IB fabric connectionsSlot 1
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth1 and Eth2 customer portsSlot 2
10GbE 2-port adapter for Eth3 and Eth4 customer portsSlot 3
1GbE 2-port adapter for Eth5 customer port and Eth0 for maintenance supportFlexLOM
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. Both are preinstalled in new systems. For more information,
refer your service provider to the CLuster I/O (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide (15.02+).
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware 15
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
and the CLuster I/O (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide (L15.02+).
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 RVUs. NSADI extends
the 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.
More information
“NS7 System Installation Specifications” (page 24)
NonStop Application Direct Interface (NSADI) Reference Manual
Replacing a NonStop Blade IB Switch, NonStop IO Expansion IB Switch, or NonStop IB Cluster
Switch in a NonStop X System (service providers only)
Maintenance Switch
The NonStop Maintenance Switch provides the communication network between NS7 system
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 Technical Document and the NonStop X System
Hardware Installation Manual.
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NonStop System Console
The NonStop system console manages the system and runs maintenance and diagnostic software
in concert with the OSM console tools. An NS7 requires two system consoles running Windows
Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008 to manage the system. New system consoles arrive
preconfigured with all required HPE and third-party console software.
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, or for power
fail support, 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.
Single-phase R5000
Three-phase R12000/3
More information
“Power Specifications”
UPS and ERM Checklist
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.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturing default setting ride-through time for the optional Hewlett Packard
Enterprise-supported UPS has been changed by your HPE service provider to an appropriate value for the
system as described in the NonStop X System Hardware Manual (only HPE service providers can refer to this
manual).
UPS ManualsSupported UPS
HPE UPS R5000 User Guide:
HPE UPS Network Module User Guide:
HPE 3 Phase UPS User Guide:
HPE UPS Management Module User Guide:
IMPORTANT: 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 (only
HPE service providers can refer to this manual).
Your UPS configuration is supported. See “UPS and Data Center Power Configurations” (page 81).
NonStop X NS7 Standard and Optional Hardware 17
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.
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.
Fibre Channel SwitchesInterfaces, Ports, and Cables<—>Connection
Direct connect
(LC-MMF)
Switched
SAN switch
(LC-MMF)
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 different Fibre Channel switches.
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.
System Management Tools
OSM Package
1
0Via two Fibre Channel HBA interfaces on Storage CLIM
1 or moreVia four Fibre Channel ports (LC-LC) on a Fibre Channel
1 or moreVia Fibre Channel HBA interfaces on Storage CLIM
1Via two Fibre Channel ports for each direct connectionCombination of
1Via four Fibre Channel ports for each switched connection
The HPE Open System Management (OSM) product is the required system management tool
for NonStop systems. There are several new OSM tools and online help for managing the NS7.
For more information on these changes, see the OSM Configuration Guide or the help within the
OSM tool.
For more information on using OSM tools to manage the HPE Maintenance LAN and system
console configurations, have your service provider refer to the Nonstop Dedicated Service LAN
Installation and Configuration Guide.
Onboard Administrator (OA) and Integrated Lights Out (iLO)
The OA is the enclosure's management, processor, subsystem, and firmware base and supports
the 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
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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 Technical Document that serves as the connection map for
the system 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
the Technical Document for your system and any configurations forms. To add CLIM configuration
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+)
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” (page 59).
For the IP addresses of system components, refer your service provider to the NonStop X System
Hardware Installation Manual.
Rack and Offset Physical Location
Rack name and rack offset identify the physical location of components in an NS7 system. The
rack name 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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2 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 off (EPO) switches are required by local codes or other applicable regulations
when 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).
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 (VA) for
more that five minutes, so they do not require connection to a site EPO switch.
EPO Requirement for R5000 UPS
NOTE: Two UPS are required for a single-phase power configuration.
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)” (page 17).
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)” (page 17).
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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 NS7 Systems” (page 47).
Power Quality
This equipment is designed to operate reliably over a wide range of voltages and frequencies,
described in “Enclosure AC Input for NS7 Systems” (page 47). However, damage can occur if
these 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.
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” (page 48).
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 (HVAC) 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’s cooling system remains fully operational
when the system is running.
Use the “NS7 Heat Dissipation Specifications and Worksheet ” (page 55) to calculate the total
heat dissipation for the hardware installed in each rack. For air temperature levels at the site,
see “Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Specifications for NS7 Systems” (page 56).
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Weight
Total weight must be calculated based on what is in the specific rack, as described in “NS7 Rack
and Enclosure Weights With Worksheet” (page 52).
Flooring
NonStop NS7 systems can be installed either on the site’s floor with the cables entering from
above the 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 “NS7 Rack and Enclosure Weights With Worksheet”
(page 52).
For your site’s floor system, consult with your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist
or an appropriate floor system engineer. If raised flooring is to be used, the rack is optimized for
placement on 24-inch floor panels.
Dust and Pollution Control
NS7 systems do not have air filters. Any computer equipment can be adversely affected by dust
and 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
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
off and become 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” (page 50).
Enough personnel are present to remove and transport each rack to the installation site.
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, enlarge or remove any obstructing doorway or wall.
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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” (page 50) 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. See“Cooling and Humidity Control” (page 21).
Adequate space planning to allow for future equipment.
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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3 NS7 System Installation Specifications
This chapter provides specifications necessary for system installation planning. All specifications
in this chapter assume that each enclosure in the rack is fully populated. The maximum current
for each AC service depends on the number and type of enclosures installed in the rack. Power,
weight, and heat loads are less when enclosures are not fully populated; for example, a SAS
disk enclosure with fewer disks.
Racks
The rack is an EIA standard 19-inch , 36U or 42U rack. The rack comes equipped with front and
rear doors and includes a rear extension that makes it deeper than some industry-standard racks.
The PDUs described in “Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Types for a Rack ” (page 24) are mounted
along the rear extension without occupying any U-space in the rack and are oriented inward,
facing the components within the rack.
NOTE: For instructions on grounding the Enterprise series rack (formerly known as the Intelligent
rack) using the HPE Rack Ground Bonding Kit (BW891A), ask your service provider to see the
instructions in the:
• HP Rack Options Installation Guide
• http://www.hpe.com/support/Intelligent_Series_Rack_Manuals.
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Types for a Rack
The Enterprise series rack (formerly known as the Intelligent rack) supports Intelligent PDUs
(iPDUs) and Modular PDUs. Both PDU types use a core and extension bar design with these
characteristics:
• PDU cores power the extension bars and c7000 enclosure.
• PDU cores are mounted at the lowest possible U location in the rack. Two PDUs are mounted
in the same U location (rear and front).
• Extension bars are mounted on the rear vertical rails of the rack.
• Rear-mounted PDU cores connect to the extension bars on the right side of the rack.
• Front-mounted PDU cores connect to the extension bars on the left side of the rack.
• If the rack is equipped with a UPS, the UPS outputs connect to the front-mounted PDU
cores.
NOTE: A rack with a c7000 enclosure requires a four PDU core configuration. Racks without
a c7000 enclosure use a two PDU core configuration.
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This table lists the PDUs, supported configurations, and links to examples that use a 42U rack.
Examples of ConfigurationsSupported PDU ConfigurationsPDU Types
Four PDU cores without UPSiPDU
Four PDU cores with UPS
Two PDU cores without UPS
Two PDU cores with UPS
Four PDU cores without UPSModular
Four PDU cores with UPS
Two PDU cores without UPS
Two PDU cores with UPS
• 4 single-phase iPDUs without UPS (page 26)
• 4 iPDUs with single-phase UPS (page 27)
• 4 iPDUs with three-phase UPS (page 28)
• 2 iPDUs without UPS (page 29)
• 2 iPDUs with single-phase UPS (page 30)
• 2 iPDUs with three-phase UPS (page 31)
• 4 mPDUs without UPS (page 32)
• 4 mPDUs with single-phase UPS (page 33)
• 4 mPDUs with three-phase UPS (page 34)
• 2 mPDUs without UPS (page 35)
• 2 mPDUs with single-phase UPS (page 36)
• 2 mPDUs with three-phase UPS (page 37)
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Four Intelligent PDUs Without UPS – (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)
This illustration shows the power configuration for four iPDUs (without UPS) in a rack. For detailed
power specifications and connector types, see “Power Specifications” (page 45).
Figure 2 Four iPDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)
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Four Intelligent PDUs With Single-Phase UPS – (NA/JPN and INTL)
This illustration shows the power configuration for four iPDUs and two single-phase UPS's in a
rack. For detailed power specifications and connector types, see “Power Specifications” (page 45).
Figure 3 Four iPDUs With Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)
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Four Intelligent PDUs With Three-Phase UPS (NA/JPN and INTL)
This illustration shows the power configuration for four iPDUs and a three-phase UPS in a rack.
For detailed power specifications and connector types, see “Power Specifications” (page 45).
Figure 4 Four iPDUs With Three-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)
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Two Intelligent PDUs Without UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and Three-Phase)
This illustration shows the connections for two iPDUs in a rack without a UPS. For detailed power
specifications and connector types, see “Power Specifications” (page 45).
Figure 5 Two Intelligent PDUs Without UPS— (NA/JPN and INTL, Single-Phase and
Three-Phase)
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Two Intelligent PDUs With Single-Phase UPS — (NA/JPN and INTL)
This illustration shows the power configuration for two iPDUs and a single-phase UPS in a rack.
For detailed power specifications and connector types, see “Power Specifications” (page 45).
Figure 6 Two Intelligent PDUs With Single-Phase — (NA/JPN and INTL)
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