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Drive configuration

Storage controller

NVMe SSD expander

16SFF
(8 SFF SAS/SATA drives
and 8 SFF NVMe drives)

1 × storage controller

1 × 8-port NVMe SSD expander module

16SFF
(4 SFF SAS/SATA drives
and 12 SFF NVMe drives)

1 × storage controller

•

1 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander module

•

1 × 8-port NVMe SSD expander module

16SFF
(16 SFF NVMe drives)

N/A

2 × 8-port NVMe SSD expander modules

12SFF (12 SFF SAS/SATA
drives)

2 × storage controllers

N/A

12SFF
(8 SFF SAS/SATA drives
and 4 SFF NVMe drives)

1 × storage controller

1 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander module

12SFF
(4 SFF SAS/SATA drives
and 8 SFF NVMe drives)

1 × storage controller

2 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules

12SFF
(4 SFF SAS/SATA drives
and 8 SFF NVMe drives)

1 × storage controller

1 × 8-port NVMe SSD expander module

12SFF
(12 SFF NVMe drives)

N/A

•

1 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander module

•

1 × 8-port NVMe SSD expander module

8SFF
(8 SFF SAS/SATA drives)

1 × storage controller

N/A

8SFF
(4 SFF SAS/SATA drives
and 4 SFF NVMe drives)

1 × storage controller

1 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander module

8SFF
(8 SFF NVMe drives)

N/A

2 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules

8SFF
(8 SFF NVMe drives)

N/A

1 × 8-port NVMe SSD expander module

4SFF
(4 SFF SAS/SATA drives)

1 × storage controller

N/A

4SFF
(4 SFF NVMe drives)

N/A

1 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander module

Table 11-11 Drive population (16SFF server)

Drive
configuration

Drive cage bay
1 in compute
module 1

Drive cage bay
2 in compute
module 1

Drive cage bay
3 in compute
module 2

Drive cage bay
4 in compute
module 2

16SFF
(16 SFF SAS/SATA
drives)

4 SFF SAS/SATA
drives

Summary of Contents for UniServer R6900 G3

Page 1: ...H3C UniServer R6900 G3 Server User Guide New H3C Technologies Co Ltd http www h3c com Document version 6W101 20191010...

Page 2: ...respective owners Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice All contents in this document including statements information and recommendations are believed to be acc...

Page 3: ...equired syntax choices separated by vertical bars from which you select one x y Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars from which you select one or none x...

Page 4: ...s a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch or a router that supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features Represents an access controller a unified wired WLAN module or the access controller engine on a u...

Page 5: ...Documentation feedback You can e mail your comments about product documentation to info h3c com We appreciate your comments...

Page 6: ...tional Installing the CMA 3 3 Connecting external cables 3 3 Cabling guidelines 3 3 Connecting a mouse keyboard and monitor 3 3 Connecting an Ethernet cable 3 5 Connecting a USB device 3 6 Connecting...

Page 7: ...VMe VROC module 6 32 Installing a drive backplane 6 32 Installing a diagnostic panel 6 33 Installing processors 6 35 Installing DIMMs 6 39 Guidelines 6 40 Procedure 6 43 Installing and setting up a TC...

Page 8: ...m battery 7 39 Installing the system battery 7 39 Verifying the replacement 7 40 Replacing drive backplanes 7 40 Replacing the management module 7 41 Removing the management module 7 41 Installing the...

Page 9: ...DRAM specifications 11 3 DCPMM specifications 11 4 DRAM DIMM rank classification label 11 4 HDDs and SSDs 11 5 Drive specifications 11 5 Drive LEDs 11 8 Drive configurations and numbering 11 9 PCIe mo...

Page 10: ...moval of NVMe drives 12 1 Performing a managed hot removal in Windows 12 1 Prerequisites 12 1 Procedure 12 1 Performing a managed hot removal in Linux 12 2 Prerequisites 12 2 Performing a managed hot...

Page 11: ...in any circumstances The surface or component might be hot and present burn hazards WARNING To avoid being burnt allow hot surfaces or components to cool before touching them The server or component...

Page 12: ...s use the power cords that came with the server Do not use the power cords that came with the server for any other devices Power off the server when installing or removing any components that are not...

Page 13: ...skin contact and is reliably grounded Take adequate personal grounding measures including wearing antistatic clothing static dissipative shoes and antistatic gloves Use conductive field service tools...

Page 14: ...might need to replace the battery When you replace the battery follow these safety guidelines Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not expose the battery to a temperature higher than 60 C 140 F D...

Page 15: ...r installation limits for different rack depth see Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Installation limits for different rack depths Rack depth Installation limits 1000 mm 39 37 in H3C cable management arm CMA is not...

Page 16: ...he CMA 6 860 mm 33 86 in between the front rack posts and the rear ends of the slide rails Installation site requirements Space and airflow requirements For convenient maintenance and heat dissipation...

Page 17: ...humidity and altitude meet the requirements as described in Appendix C Environment requirements Cleanliness requirements Mechanically active substances buildup on the chassis might result in electros...

Page 18: ...ing installation Table 2 4 Installation tools Picture Name Description T25 Torx screwdriver For captive screws inside chassis ears T30 Torx screwdriver Electric screwdriver For captive screws on proce...

Page 19: ...er Antistatic gloves For ESD prevention when you operate the server Antistatic clothing For ESD prevention when you operate the server Ladder For high place operations Interface cable such as an Ether...

Page 20: ...the server into the rack with caution for the sliding rails might squeeze your fingers 1 Remove the screws from both sides of the server as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Removing the screws from both...

Page 21: ...2 c Fasten the captive screws inside the chassis ears and lock the latches as shown by callout 3 Figure 3 3 Securing the server 7 Install the removed compute modules For more information see Installi...

Page 22: ...ication of the cables Wrap unused cables onto an appropriate position on the rack To avoid damage to cables when extending the server out of the rack do not route the cables too tight if you use the C...

Page 23: ...and keyboard directly connect the USB connectors of the mouse and keyboard to the USB connectors on the server For a PS2 mouse and keyboard insert the USB connector of the USB to PS2 adapter to a USB...

Page 24: ...link tester If you are replacing the Ethernet cable make sure the new cable is of the same type with the old cable or compatible with the old cable 3 Label the Ethernet cable by filling in the names...

Page 25: ...tified USB devices Connecting a USB device to the internal USB connector 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Disconnect all the cables from the management module...

Page 26: ...ug into the power receptacle of a power supply at the rear panel as shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Connecting the power cord 2 Connect the other end of the power cord to the power source for example t...

Page 27: ...e power cord through the opening in the cable clamp and then close the cable clamp as shown by callouts 1 2 3 and 4 in Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Securing the power cord c Slide the cable clamp forward unt...

Page 28: ...management secure cables to left slide rails When multiple cable straps are used in the same rack stagger the strap location so that the straps are adjacent to each other when viewed from top to bott...

Page 29: ...e server 3 Extend the server from the rack as shown in Figure 3 12 a Open the latches of the chassis ears b Loosen the captive screws c Slide the server out of the rack during which install the chassi...

Page 30: ...eady amber to flashing green and then to steady green For information about the position of the system power LED see LEDs and buttons Powering on the server from the HDM Web interface 1 Log in to the...

Page 31: ...s method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and the operating system If an application stops responding you can use this method to force a shutdown As a best...

Page 32: ...guration flowchart Figure 5 1 Configuration flowchart Powering on the server 1 Power on the server For information about the procedures see Powering on the server 2 Verify that the health LED on the f...

Page 33: ...AID levels and RAID configuration methods vary by storage controller model For more information see the storage controller user guide for the server Installing the operating system and hardware driver...

Page 34: ...e firmware update For information about the hardware and software compatibility see the software release notes You can update the following firmware from FIST or HDM HDM BIOS CPLD PDBCPLD NDCPLD For i...

Page 35: ...urity bezel into place See callouts 2 and 3 in Figure 6 1 3 Insert the key provided with the bezel into the lock on the bezel and lock the security bezel as shown by callout 4 in Figure 6 1 Then pull...

Page 36: ...the installed drive contains RAID information you must clear the information before configuring RAIDs For more information see the storage controller user guide for the server Procedure 1 Remove the...

Page 37: ...at a time To hot insert multiple NVMe drives wait a minimum of 60 seconds for the previously installed NVMe drive to be identified before hot inserting another NVMe drive If you are using the drives...

Page 38: ...e third party power supplies The power supplies are hot swappable The server provides four power supply slots Before powering on the server install two to achieve 1 1 redundancy or install four power...

Page 39: ...s compute module 1 and compute module 2 For more information see Front panel The server supports 24SFF and 8SFF compute modules For more information see Front panel of a compute module Procedure The i...

Page 40: ...locking levers as shown in Figure 6 8 Figure 6 8 Releasing the locking levers b Push the module gently into the slot until you cannot push it further Then close the locking levers at both ends to sec...

Page 41: ...odule air baffle to a compute module 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Remove the security bezel if any For more information see Replacing the security bezel 3...

Page 42: ...GPU module air baffle align the two pin holes with the guide pins near the compute module front panel in the compute module Then gently press down the air baffle onto the main board and push it forwa...

Page 43: ...or more information see Connecting the power cord 12 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Installing the GPU module air baffle to a rear riser card The GPU module air ba...

Page 44: ...l the GPU module air baffle to the rear riser card Tilt and insert the air baffle into the riser card and then push the riser card until it snaps into place as shown in Figure 6 13 Figure 6 13 Install...

Page 45: ...d PCIe slot mapping relationship see Riser cards For more information about riser card installation location see Table 6 1 Table 6 1 Riser card installation location PCIe riser connector or bay Riser...

Page 46: ...14 Figure 6 14 Opening the latch on the riser card b Insert the PCIe module into the slot along the guide rails and close the latch on the riser card as shown in Figure 6 15 Figure 6 15 Installing the...

Page 47: ...cord 13 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Verifying the installation Log in to HDM to verify that the PCIe module on the riser card is operating correctly For more i...

Page 48: ...the PCIe module to be installed needs to connect cables For more information see Replacing a riser card air baffle b Open the riser card cover As shown by callouts 1 and 2 in Figure 6 18 pressing the...

Page 49: ...6 15 Figure 6 18 Removing the PCIe module blank d Insert the PCIe module into the PCIe slot along the guide rails and then close the riser card cover as shown in Figure 6 19...

Page 50: ...e module f Install the removed riser card air baffle For more information see Replacing a riser card air baffle 4 Install the riser card to the server a Unlock the riser card As shown in Figure 6 20 r...

Page 51: ...citor can provide power for a minimum of 20 seconds During this interval the storage controller transfers data from DDR memory to the flash card where the data remains indefinitely or until the contro...

Page 52: ...riser card 1 For more information see Replacing a riser card and PCIe module at the server rear 4 Optional Install the flash card of the power fail safeguard module to the storage controller IMPORTAN...

Page 53: ...er cards at the server rear e Install the riser card air baffle For more information see Replacing a riser card air baffle 6 Install the riser card to the server For more information see Installing ri...

Page 54: ...necting the supercapacitor cable f Insert the cableless end of the supercapacitor into the holder Pull a clip on the holder insert the other end of the supercapacitor into the holder and then release...

Page 55: ...information see HDM online help Installing GPU modules Guidelines A riser card is required when you install a GPU module Make sure the number of installed GPU modules requiring PCIe I O resources does...

Page 56: ...pute module For more information see Installing the low mid air baffle or GPU module air baffle to a compute module 7 If the GPU module is dual slot wide attach the support bracket provided with the G...

Page 57: ...in Figure 6 30 Figure 6 30 Installing the riser card 10 Install the compute module access panel For more information see Replacing a compute module access panel 11 Install the compute module For more...

Page 58: ...he server For more information see Powering on the server Installing Ethernet adapters Guidelines You can install an mLOM Ethernet adapter only in the mLOM Ethernet adapter connector on riser card 1 F...

Page 59: ...c Remove the PCIe module in PCIe slot 4 on the riser card if a PCIe module is installed For more information see Replacing a riser card and PCIe module at the server rear Remove the PCIe module blank...

Page 60: ...ower cord For more information see Connecting the power cord 9 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Verifying the installation Log in to HDM to verify that the mLOM Ethe...

Page 61: ...2 SSDs Guidelines CAUTION To avoid thermal damage to processors do not install PCIe M 2 SSDs to a 24SFF compute module if an 8180 8180M 8168 6154 6146 6144 or 6244 processor is installed in the compu...

Page 62: ...34 Figure 6 34 Installing a PCIe M 2 SSD to the M 2 transfer module 8 Install the M 2 transfer module to the riser card For more information see Installing a riser card and a PCIe module in a compute...

Page 63: ...ansfer module to the riser card For more information see Installing riser cards and PCIe modules at the server rear 6 Install the riser card to the server For more information see Installing riser car...

Page 64: ...d module downwards until it snaps into space as shown in Figure 6 36 Figure 6 36 Installing the dual SD card extended module 6 Install the management module For more information see Installing the man...

Page 65: ...stall the low mid air baffle For more information see Installing the low mid air baffle or GPU module air baffle to a compute module 7 Connect the four NVMe data cables to the NVMe SSD expander module...

Page 66: ...dule 7 Connect the power cord For more information see Connecting the power cord 8 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Installing a drive backplane Guidelines The insta...

Page 67: ...te modules 8 Install the removed air baffles For more information see Replacing air baffles in a compute module 9 Install the compute module access panel For more information see Replacing a compute m...

Page 68: ...rity bezel 3 Remove the drive or blank in the slot for the installation For more information about removing a drive see Replacing a SAS SATA drive For more information about removing a drive blank see...

Page 69: ...model if multiple processors are installed The pins in the processor socket are very fragile Make sure a processor socket cover is installed on an empty processor socket To avoid ESD damage put on an...

Page 70: ...emove the compute module For more information see Removing a compute module 5 Remove the compute module access panel For more information see Replacing a compute module access panel 6 Remove the air b...

Page 71: ...ning bracket onto the heatsink CAUTION When you remove the protective cover over the heatsink be careful not to touch the thermal grease on the heatsink a Lift the cover straight up until it is remove...

Page 72: ...ragile Damage to pins will incur main board replacement Keep the pins on the processor socket clean Make sure the socket is free from dust and debris Hold the cover by the notches on its two edges and...

Page 73: ...nel 14 Install the compute module For more information see Installing a compute module 15 Install the removed security bezel For more information see Installing the security bezel 16 Connect the power...

Page 74: ...f ranks per channel does not exceed eight For the memory mode setting to take effect make sure the following installation requirements are met when you install DRAM DIMMs for a processor Memory mode D...

Page 75: ...Ms 7 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 9 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 11 DIMMs 12 DIMMs CH2 CH3 Number of DIMMs Recommended Not recommended DIMM population schemes DIMM slots for processor 1 in CMOD 1 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH1 A6 A12 A5 A11 A4...

Page 76: ...DIMMs Number of DIMMs Recommended Not recommended DIMM population schemes DIMM slots for processor 1 in CMOD 1 DIMM slots for processor 1 in CMOD 2 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH2 CH3 CH1 A6...

Page 77: ...ss panel 5 Remove the riser card in the compute module if any For more information see Replacing the riser card and PCIe module in a compute module 6 Disconnect the cable between the supercapacitor an...

Page 78: ...formation see Connecting the power cord 16 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Verifying the installation Use one of the following methods to verify that the memory siz...

Page 79: ...dule H3C will provide a TCM or TPM with the spare management module for management module TCM or TPM replacement Any attempt to remove an installed TCM or TPM from the management module breaks or disf...

Page 80: ...g the management module 4 Install the TPM a Press the TPM into the TPM connector on the management module as shown in Figure 6 54 Figure 6 54 Installing a TPM b Insert the rivet pin as shown by callou...

Page 81: ...his task see the encryption technology feature documentation that came with the operating system The recovery key password is generated during BitLocker setup and can be saved and printed after BitLoc...

Page 82: ...e left end of the bezel open the security bezel and then release the latch as shown by callouts 2 and 3 in Figure 7 1 3 Pull the right edge of the security bezel out of the groove in the right chassis...

Page 83: ...more information see Installing the security bezel Verifying the replacement For information about the verification see Installing SAS SATA drives Replacing an NVMe drive The drives support hot inser...

Page 84: ...the removed parts on an antistatic surface or in antistatic bags Removing a compute module 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Remove the security bezel if any Fo...

Page 85: ...c Disconnect all the cables from the main board d Remove the riser card and PCIe module if any For more information see Replacing the riser card and PCIe module in a compute module e Remove the air ba...

Page 86: ...d Installing a compute module and its main board 1 Install the main board in the compute module a Align the installation holes on the main board with the screw holes on the compute module as shown by...

Page 87: ...backplane b Install processors and heatsinks For more information see Installing processors c Install DIMMs For more information see Installing DIMMs d Install air baffles in the compute module For mo...

Page 88: ...allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them CAUTION To avoid thermal damage to the server do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or uninstall...

Page 89: ...until it snaps into place Figure 7 10 Installing a compute module access panel 6 Install the compute module For more information see Installing a compute module 7 Install the security bezel For more...

Page 90: ...s access panel 5 Rack mount the server For more information see Installing the server 6 Connect the power cord For more information see Connecting the power cord 7 Power on the server For more informa...

Page 91: ...nnect the power cord For more information see Connecting the power cord 6 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Verifying the replacement Use the following methods to ver...

Page 92: ...pacitor and the supercapacitor holder attached to the air baffle For information about removing a riser card see Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module For information about removing a supercapacito...

Page 93: ...on the air baffle aligned with the notches on the side of the compute module The installation procedure is the same for the bilateral air baffles The following figure uses the right air baffle for il...

Page 94: ...ffle 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Remove the server if the space over the server is insufficient For more information see Removing the server from a rack 3...

Page 95: ...ore information see Powering on the server Replacing a riser card air baffle 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Disconnect external cables from the riser card at...

Page 96: ...stall a new air baffle Squeeze the clips at both sides of the air baffle place the air baffle into place and release the clips as shown in Figure 7 20 Make sure the standouts at both ends of the air b...

Page 97: ...PCIe module WARNING To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them Replacing the riser card and PCIe module in a compute module 1 Powe...

Page 98: ...Installing riser cards and PCIe modules 8 Install the compute module access panel For more information see Replacing a compute module access panel 9 Install the compute module For more information se...

Page 99: ...riser card from the midplane and then pull the riser card out of the riser bay Figure 7 23 Removing the riser card 4 Remove the PCIe module in the rear riser card a If the PCIe module has any cables r...

Page 100: ...ptional Connect external cables to the riser card 8 Connect the power cord For more information see Connecting the power cord 9 Power on the server For more information see Powering on the server Veri...

Page 101: ...ion uses the RAID LSI 9361 8i 1G A1 X storage controller as an example To replace a storage controller 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Disconnect external cab...

Page 102: ...see Powering off the server 2 Disconnect external cables from the riser card that holds the storage controller 3 Remove the riser card For more information see Replacing a riser card and PCIe module...

Page 103: ...the supercapacitor 11 Lift the retaining latch at the bottom of the supercapacitor holder slide the holder to remove it and then release the retaining latch as shown in Figure 7 27 Figure 7 27 Removi...

Page 104: ...urity bezel if any For more information see Replacing the security bezel 3 Remove the compute module For more information see Removing a compute module 4 Remove the compute module access panel For mor...

Page 105: ...ule at the server rear 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Disconnect external cables from the riser card if any 3 Remove the rear riser card and the GPU module F...

Page 106: ...acing a riser card and PCIe module at the server rear 4 Remove the mLOM Ethernet adapter as shown in Figure 7 30 a Open the riser card cover For more information see Installing riser cards and PCIe mo...

Page 107: ...er 5 If you have removed the riser card air baffle install the removed riser card air baffle For more information see Replacing a riser card air baffle 6 Install the riser card to the server For more...

Page 108: ...iser card and PCIe module in a compute module 6 Remove the PCIe M 2 SSD a Remove the screw that secures the SSD on the transfer module Tilt the SSD by the screw side edge and then pull the SSD out of...

Page 109: ...and PCIe module at the server rear 4 Remove the PCIe M 2 SSD For more information see Replacing the M 2 transfer module and a PCIe M 2 SSD in a compute module 5 Install a new M 2 transfer and a new P...

Page 110: ...server Replacing the dual SD card extended module WARNING To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them To replace the dual SD card e...

Page 111: ...erver Replacing an NVMe SSD expander module WARNING To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them The procedure is the same for replac...

Page 112: ...te module 9 Install the removed security bezel For more information see Installing the security bezel 10 Connect the power cord For more information see Connecting the power cord 11 Power on the serve...

Page 113: ...al damage to the server do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or uninstalled The fan modules are hot swappable If sufficient space is available for replacement you can...

Page 114: ...re information see Replacing the chassis access panel 7 Rack mount the server For more information see Installing the server 8 Connect the power cord For more information see Connecting the power cord...

Page 115: ...moving a processor 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Remove the security bezel if any For more information see Replacing the security bezel 3 Remove the compute...

Page 116: ...retaining bracket as shown by callout 1 b Press the four clips in the four corners of the bracket to release the retaining bracket You must press the clip shown by callout 2 and its cater cornered cl...

Page 117: ...the retaining bracket Installing a processor 1 Install the processor onto the retaining bracket For more information see Installing processors 2 Smear thermal grease onto the processor a Clean the pro...

Page 118: ...stalling a riser card and a PCIe module in a compute module 8 Install the compute module access panel For more information see Replacing a compute module access panel 9 Install the compute module For...

Page 119: ...es in a compute module 10 Install the removed riser card and PCIe module in the compute module For more information see Installing a riser card and a PCIe module in a compute module 11 Install the com...

Page 120: ...date and time For more information see the BIOS user guide for the server Removing the system battery 1 Power off the server For more information see Powering off the server 2 Disconnect all the cable...

Page 121: ...nitor Replacing drive backplanes WARNING To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them The procedure is the same for 4SFF 4SFF NVMe an...

Page 122: ...nformation see Replacing a compute module access panel 13 Install the removed drives For more information see Installing SAS SATA drives 14 Install the compute module For more information see Installi...

Page 123: ...Install the TPM or TCM For more information see Installing and setting up a TCM or TPM 4 Push the management module into the slot rotate the ejector lever inward and then fasten the captive screw on t...

Page 124: ...r supply air baffle For more information see Replacing the power supply air baffle 5 Remove all fan modules For more information see Replacing a fan module 6 Remove all power supplies For more informa...

Page 125: ...in Figure 7 51 d Pull the PDB out of the slot as shown by callout 3 in Figure 7 51 Figure 7 51 Removing the PDB Installing the PDB 1 Install a new PDB a Unlock the PDB For more information see Removi...

Page 126: ...plies 4 Install the removed fan modules For more information see Replacing a fan module 5 Install the power supply air baffle For more information see Replacing the power supply air baffle 6 Install t...

Page 127: ...s access panel 6 Remove the power supply air baffle For more information see Replacing the power supply air baffle 7 Remove fan modules For more information see Replacing a fan module 8 Remove power s...

Page 128: ...ent module 5 Install the removed power supplies For more information see Installing power supplies 6 Install the removed fan modules For more information see Replacing a fan module 7 Install the power...

Page 129: ...the diagnostic panel by its front edge to pull it out of the slot as shown by callout 2 Figure 7 56 Removing the diagnostic panel 4 Install a new diagnostic panel For more information see Installing a...

Page 130: ...ules For more information see Removing a compute module 5 Remove the chassis access panel For more information see Replacing the chassis access panel 6 Remove the power supply air baffle For more info...

Page 131: ...Replacing the chassis access panel 13 Install the compute modules For more information see Installing a compute module 14 Install the removed security bezel For more information see Installing the se...

Page 132: ...F SAS SATA drive cabling Connect SAS port 1 on the 24SFF drive backplane to SAS port A1 on the main board and connect SAS port 2 to SAS port A2 as shown in Figure 8 1 For information about the main bo...

Page 133: ...age bay 1 3 8SFF NVMe drive cabling To install 8SFF NVMe drives you must install an 8 port NVMe SSD expander module to riser card 0 in the compute module When connecting NVMe data cables make sure you...

Page 134: ...e module Connect 4SFF SAS SATA drives to the main board and connect 4SFF NVMe drives to the 4 port NVMe SSD expander module When connecting NVMe data cables make sure you connect the corresponding pee...

Page 135: ...SSD expander module to riser card 0 in the compute module When connecting NVMe data cables make sure you connect the corresponding peer ports with the correct NVMe data cable as shown in Figure 8 4 Fi...

Page 136: ...ller data cable Riser card SAS port Cabling method Compute module 1 Slot 1 2 or 3 SAS PORT A1 B1 SAS port A1 See Figure 8 7 SAS PORT A2 B2 SAS port A2 Compute module 2 Slot 4 5 or 6 SAS PORT A1 B1 SAS...

Page 137: ...he storage controller cable in slot 3 for all storage controllers except for the RAID LSI 9460 16i 4G Figure 8 8 Connecting the storage controller cable in slot 6 for all storage controllers except fo...

Page 138: ...8 7 Figure 8 9 Connecting the storage controller cables in slot 3 for the RAID LSI 9460 16i 4G Figure 8 10 Connecting the storage controller cables in slot 6 for the RAID LSI 9460 16i 4G...

Page 139: ...ercapacitor cabling Table 8 3 Flash card and supercapacitor cabling method Location of the storage controller Supercapacitor connector on the riser card Supercapacitor connector on the main board Slot...

Page 140: ...card on a storage controller in slot 6 Connecting the GPU power cord The method for connecting the GPU power cord is the same for different GPU models This section uses the GPU P100 as an example Figu...

Page 141: ...8 10 Connecting the NCSI cable for a PCIe Ethernet adapter Figure 8 14 Connecting the NCSI cable for a PCIe Ethernet adapter...

Page 142: ...right chassis ear Figure 8 15 Connecting the front I O component cable Connecting the cable for the front VGA and USB 2 0 connectors on the left chassis ear Figure 8 16 Connecting the cable for the fr...

Page 143: ...site in case replacements are needed After a spare component is used prepare a new one Keep the network topology up to date to facilitate network troubleshooting Maintenance tools The following are m...

Page 144: ...omplicated problems during daily maintenance or troubleshooting contact H3C Support Before contacting H3C Support collect the following server information to facilitate troubleshooting Log and sensor...

Page 145: ...re high computing performance large storage capacity low power consumption strong expandability and high availability allowing for simple deployment and management Figure 10 1 Chassis view The servers...

Page 146: ...NVMe drives 9 6 96 TB SATA NVMe drives 15 36 96 TB Chipset Intel C622 Lewisburg chipset I O connectors 6 USB connectors 4 USB 3 0 connectors one on the right chassis ear two at the server rear and on...

Page 147: ...ide RAID capability for the server to virtualize storage resources of NVMe drives 7 PDB Used for installing power supplies and the management module and provides cable connectors for the front I O com...

Page 148: ...acitor 22 Compute module and its main board Integrates all compute module parts and components 23 Supercapacitor Supplies power to the flash card of the power fail safeguard module which enables the s...

Page 149: ...ATA drive or diagnostic panel optional 6 USB 3 0 connector 7 Compute module 2 Figure 10 4 32SFF front panel 1 Serial label pull tab module 2 USB 2 0 connectors 3 VGA connector 4 Drive cage bay 1 5 Com...

Page 150: ...SATA drive NVMe drive or diagnostic panel optional 8 USB 3 0 connector 9 Drive cage bay 4 10 Compute module 2 11 Drive cage bay 3 Front panel view of a compute module Figure 10 6 and Figure 10 7 show...

Page 151: ...ive cage bays 1 and 2 are for compute module 1 and drive cage bays 3 and 4 are for compute module 2 LEDs and buttons The LED and buttons are the same on all server models Figure 10 8 shows the front p...

Page 152: ...To restart HDM press the UID button LED for eight seconds Off UID LED is not activated Health LED Steady green The system is operating correctly Flashing green 4 Hz HDM is initializing Flashing amber...

Page 153: ...lot 1 processor 2 in compute module 1 PCIe slot 2 processor 1 in compute module 1 PCIe slots 3 4 and 6 processor 1 in compute module 2 PCIe slot 5 processor 2 in compute module 2 11 PCIe riser bay 1 P...

Page 154: ...Steady amber Either of the following conditions exists The power supply is faulty The power supply does not have power input but another power supply has correct power input Flashing amber 1 Hz An ala...

Page 155: ...flash drive USB keyboard or mouse USB optical drive for operating system installation VGA connector DB 15 Connects a display terminal such as a monitor or KVM device BIOS serial port RJ 45 The BIOS se...

Page 156: ...wer connector 1 10 Drive backplane AUX connector 1 11 Drive backplane power connector 2 12 Drive backplane AUX connector 2 For information about the supported PCIe riser cards and their installation l...

Page 157: ...the DIMM slot population rules see the guidelines in Installing DIMMs Figure 10 12 DIMM physical layout Management module Management module components Figure 10 13 Management module components 1 Dual...

Page 158: ...ith the default username and password as a best practice Switch 5 OFF default Normal server startup ON Restores the default BIOS settings To restore the default BIOS settings turn on the switch and th...

Page 159: ...10 15 PDB Figure 10 14 PDB components 1 Front I O connector 2 Front VGA and USB 2 0 connector...

Page 160: ...memory module labels including DDR4 2666 8G 1Rx8 R DDR4 2666 8G 1Rx8 R F and DDR4 2666 8G 1Rx8 R S which have different suffixes Software compatibility All the components are compatible with the follo...

Page 161: ...10 4 GT s 2666 MHz 6126 2 6 GHz 125 W 12 19 25 MB 3 10 4 GT s 2666 MHz 5122 3 6 GHz 105 W 4 16 50 MB 2 10 4 GT s 2666 MHz 5120 2 2 GHz 105 W 14 19 25 MB 2 10 4 GT s 2400 MHz 5118 2 3 GHz 105 W 12 16...

Page 162: ...ries processors Model Base frequency Power Number of cores Cache L3 UPI links UPI speed Supported max data rate of DIMMs C2460 2 1 GHz 150 24 33 MB 3 10 4 GT s 2666 MHz C1640 2 1 GHz 125 16 22 MB 3 10...

Page 163: ...E Apache Pass 256 GB 2666 MHz 0231AC65 AP 512G NMA1XBD512GQSE Apache Pass 512 GB 2666 MHz DRAM DIMM rank classification label A DIMM rank is a set of memory chips that the system accesses while writin...

Page 164: ...10000 RPM HDD 900G SAS 12G 15K SFF SFF 900 GB 12 Gbps 15000 RPM HDD 1 2T SAS 12G 10K SFF SFF 1 2 TB 12 Gbps 10000 RPM HDD 1 8T SAS 12G 10K SFF SFF 1 8 TB 12 Gbps 10000 RPM HDD 2 4T SAS 12G 10K SFF SFF...

Page 165: ...60 GB 6 Gbps SSD 960G SATA 6G SFF EM i Intel SFF 960 GB 6 Gbps SSD 960G SATA 6G EM SFF i 2 Intel SFF 960 GB 6 Gbps SSD 960G SATA 6G EV SFF i Intel SFF 960 GB 6 Gbps SSD 960G SATA 6G EM SFF m Micron SF...

Page 166: ...B PCIe3 0 8 Gbps SSD 3 2T NVMe SFF 1 Intel SFF 3 2 TB PCIe3 0 8 Gbps SSD 3 2T NVMe EM SFF i Intel SFF 3 2 TB PCIe3 0 8 Gbps SSD 4T NVMe SFF i 1 Intel SFF 4 TB PCIe3 0 8 Gbps SSD 4T NVMe SFF i 2 Intel...

Page 167: ...tatus Present Active LED status Description Flashing amber 0 5 Hz Steady green Flashing green 4 0 Hz A drive failure is predicted As a best practice replace the drive before it fails Steady amber Stea...

Page 168: ...ntroller is required 48SFF server Table 11 6 presents the drive configurations available for the 48SFF server and their compatible types of storage controllers and NVMe SSD expander modules Table 11 7...

Page 169: ...F server Drive configuration Storage controller NVMe SSD expander 32SFF 32 SFF SAS SATA drives 2 storage controllers N A 32SFF 28 SFF SAS SATA drives and 4 SFF NVMe drives 2 storage controllers 1 4 po...

Page 170: ...e compute modules see Front panel view of the server For the location of the drive cage bays see Front panel view of a compute module 16SFF server Table 11 10 presents the drive configurations availab...

Page 171: ...e drives 1 storage controller 1 8 port NVMe SSD expander module 12SFF 12 SFF NVMe drives N A 1 4 port NVMe SSD expander module 1 8 port NVMe SSD expander module 8SFF 8 SFF SAS SATA drives 1 storage co...

Page 172: ...e drives 12SFF 12 SFF SAS SATA drives 4 SFF SAS SATA drives 4 SFF SAS SATA drives 4 SFF SAS SATA drives 12SFF 8 SFF SAS SATA drives and 4 SFF NVMe drives 4 SFF SAS SATA drives 4 SFF SAS SATA drives 4...

Page 173: ...te module is not required but a compute module blank must be installed Figure 11 5 Drive numbering for the 16SFF drive configuration 16SFF server NOTE For the location of the compute modules see Front...

Page 174: ...r LP Connectors One 8 mini SAS connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports compatible with SATA Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3 0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3 0 PCIe interface PCIe3 0 8 RAID levels 0 1...

Page 175: ...I 9440 8i Item Specifications Form factor LP Connectors One 8 mini SAS HD connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports compatible with SATA Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3 0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3...

Page 176: ...grade RAID LSI 9361 8i 2G 1 X Item Specifications Form factor LP Connectors One 8 mini SAS HD connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports compatible with SATA Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3...

Page 177: ...ional Built in flash card Supported Supercapacitor connector Supported Firmware upgrade Online upgrade RAID LSI 9460 8i 4G Item Specifications Form factor LP Connectors One 8 mini SAS HD connector Num...

Page 178: ...nal Built in flash card Supported Supercapacitor connector Supported Firmware upgrade Online upgrade RAID P460 B4 Item Specifications Form factor LP Connectors One 8 mini SAS connector Number of inter...

Page 179: ...16 Form factor LP single slot wide Maximum power consumption 75 W Memory size 8 GB GDDR5 Memory bus width 256 bits Memory bandwidth 192 GB s Power connector N A GPU P40 X Item Specifications PCIe int...

Page 180: ...ower connector N A GPU V100 Item Specifications PCIe interface PCIe3 0 16 Form factor FH3 4FL dual slot wide Maximum power consumption 250 W Memory size 16 GB HBM2 Memory bus width 4096 bits Memory ba...

Page 181: ...et adapters require PCIe I O resources Table 11 12 PCIe Ethernet adapter specifications Model Form factor Ports Connector Data rate Bus type NCSI CNA 10GE 2P 510F B2 1 X LP 2 SFP 10 Gbps PCIe3 0 8 Not...

Page 182: ...upported NIC MCX4121A F B 10Gb 2P LP 2 SFP28 10 Gbps PCIe3 0 8 Not supported NIC MCX415A F B 1 00Gb 1P LP 1 QSFP28 100 Gbps PCIe3 0 16 Not supported NIC MCX4121A F B 25Gb 2P LP 2 SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3 0...

Page 183: ...FP Data rate 16 Gbps FC HBA QLE2692 16Gb 2P 1 X Item Specifications Form factor LP Ports 2 Connector SFP Data rate 16 Gbps FC HBA QLE2740 32Gb 1P Item Specifications Form factor LP Ports 1 Connector S...

Page 184: ...P 1 X Item Specifications Form factor LP Ports 1 Connector SFP Data rate 8 Gbps HBA 8Gb LPe12002 2P 1 X Item Specifications Form factor LP Ports 2 Connector SFP Data rate 8 Gbps HBA 16Gb LPe31000 1P 1...

Page 185: ...SI Supported NIC 10GE 2P 560T L2 M Item Specifications Form factor LP Ports 2 Connector RJ 45 Data rate 1 10 Gbps Bus type 10G KR 2 NCSI Supported NIC 10GE 2P 560F L2 M Item Specifications Form factor...

Page 186: ...8 4 2 1 for processor 2 of the compute module NOTE The numbers in parentheses represent link widths Form factors of PCIe modules FHHL Maximum power supplied per PCIe slot 75 W Figure 11 6 RS FHHL G3 r...

Page 187: ...ssor 1 in compute module 2 Slot 6 PCIe3 0 16 8 4 2 1 for processor 1 in compute module 2 PCIe riser bay 3 Slot 2 PCIe3 0 16 8 4 2 1 for processor 2 in compute module 1 Slot 3 PCIe3 0 8 8 4 2 1 for pro...

Page 188: ...t 4 is unavailable if an mLOM Ethernet adapter is installed RS 6 FHHL G3 1 Item Specifications PCIe riser bay Bay 1 or 3 at the server rear PCIe slots PCIe riser bay 1 Slots 1 through 3 PCIe3 0 8 8 4...

Page 189: ...5 PCIe slot 5 6 PCIe slot 6 7 mLOM Ethernet adapter connector 8 Supercapacitor connector 2 9 NCSI connector 10 SAS port B2 4 SAS ports 11 SAS port B1 4 SAS ports 12 SAS port A2 4 SAS ports 13 SAS por...

Page 190: ...2 1 for processor 2 in compute module 2 NOTE The numbers in parentheses represent link widths Form factors of PCIe modules FHHL Maximum power supplied per PCIe slot 75 W Figure 11 10 RS 6 FHHL G3 2 r...

Page 191: ...upercapacitor port 1 Supercapacitor port 2 on compute module 1 Supercapacitor port 2 Supercapacitor port 2 on compute module 2 NOTE For more information about the SAS and supercapacitor ports on a ris...

Page 192: ...ion locations and usage scenarios Table 11 13 Compute module air baffles Name Picture Installation location Usage scenario High mid air baffle Above the DIMMs between the two processors No riser card...

Page 193: ...pplies For more information about the air baffle location see Fan modules Figure 11 12 Power supply air baffle Rear riser card air baffles Each riser card at the server rear comes with a riser card ai...

Page 194: ...60 Hz 192 VDC to 288 VDC 240 HVDC power source Maximum rated input current 10 0 A 100 VAC to 240 VAC 4 0 A 240 VDC Maximum rated output power 800 W Efficiency at 50 load 94 80 Plus platinum level Tem...

Page 195: ...288 VDC 240 HVDC power source 1200 W Maximum rated input current 12 0 A 100 VAC to 240 VAC 6 0 A 240 VDC Maximum rated output power 1200 W Efficiency at 50 load 94 80 Plus platinum level Temperature r...

Page 196: ...Hz 192 VDC to 288 VDC 240 HVDC power source Maximum rated input current 10 0 A 100 VAC to 240 VAC 4 4 A 240 VDC Maximum rated output power 850 W Efficiency at 50 load 94 80 Plus platinum level Temper...

Page 197: ...fications SD SFF A SFF diagnostic panel Diagnostic panel view Figure 11 13 shows the error code and LEDs on a diagnostic panel Figure 11 13 Diagnostic panel view 1 Error code 2 LEDs For more informati...

Page 198: ...f those behaviors To obtain records of component status changes use the event log in HDM For information about using the event log see HDM online help Table 11 15 LED error code and faulty item matrix...

Page 199: ...B12 HDD 00 through 23 Relevant drive in compute module 1 24SFF 30 through 53 Relevant drive in compute module 2 24SFF 00 through 07 Relevant drive in compute module 1 8SFF 10 through 17 Relevant drive...

Page 200: ...e module 1 VTT_CPU1_DEF voltage 6b Compute module 1 VDDQ VPP_CPU2_ABC voltage 6C Compute module 1 VDDQ VPP_CPU2_DEF voltage 6d Compute module 1 VTT_CPU2_ABC voltage 6E Compute module 1 VTT_CPU2_DEF vo...

Page 201: ...RAID levels Compatible NVMe SSDs NVMe VROC Key S 0 1 10 All NVMe drives and PCIe M 2 SSDs NVMe VROC Key P 0 1 5 10 All NVMe drives and PCIe M 2 SSDs NVMe VROC Key I 0 1 5 10 Intel NVMe drives and Inte...

Page 202: ...Compute modules Model Specifications R6900 8SFF G3 A 8SFF compute module two processors and 8 SFF drives R6900 24SFF G3 A 24SFF compute module two processors and 24 SFF drives Security bezels slide r...

Page 203: ...Linux Disabled default status N A Contact the support Performing a managed hot removal in Windows Prerequisites Install Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Intel RSTe To obtain Intel RSTe use o...

Page 204: ...is a non SLES Linux operating system SLES operating systems do not support managed hot removal of NVMe drives To perform a managed hot removal by using Intel ASM install Intel ASM To obtain Intel ASM...

Page 205: ...xample nvme0n1 7 Observe the Fault UID LED on the drive If the Fault UID LED turns steady blue remove the drive from the server For more information about the removal procedure see Replacing an NVMe d...

Page 206: ...iewing operating NVMe drives 6 Click the light bulb icon to turn on the Fault UID LED on the drive as shown in Figure 12 5 Figure 12 5 Turning on the drive Fault UID LED 7 Click the removal icon as sh...

Page 207: ...6 Removing an NVMe drive 8 In the dialog box that opens click Yes Figure 12 7 Confirming the removal 9 Remove the drive from the server For more information about the removal procedure see Replacing...

Page 208: ...45 C 113 F CAUTION The maximum temperature varies by hardware option presence For more information see Operating temperature requirements Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Operating humid...

Page 209: ...els 8180 8180M 8168 6154 6146 6144 6244 45 C 113 F None of the above hardware options or operating conditions exists Table 13 2 Temperature requirements for the server with 24 SFF drives in either com...

Page 210: ...s to ensure that hardware at the end of its life is recycled Vendors with product recycling qualification are contracted to New H3C to process the recycled hardware in an environmentally responsible w...

Page 211: ...onitor server health status and remotely manage the server Hot swapping A module that supports hot swapping a hot swappable module can be installed or removed while the server is running without affec...

Page 212: ...rimary module fails S Security bezel A locking bezel mounted to the front of a server to prevent unauthorized access to modules such as hard drives U U A unit of measure defined as 44 45 mm 1 75 in in...

Page 213: ...IST Fast Intelligent Scalable Toolkit G GPU Graphics Processing Unit H HBA Host Bus Adapter HDD Hard Disk Drive HDM H3C Device Management I IDC Internet Data Center iFIST integrated Fast Intelligent S...

Page 214: ...ttached Small Computer System Interface SATA Serial ATA SD Secure Digital SDS Secure Diagnosis System SFF Small Form Factor SSD Solid State Drive T TCM Trusted Cryptography Module TPM Trusted Platform...

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