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HPE support services

Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HPE support services help you keep your servers up and running with
support packages tailored specifically for HPE ProLiant systems. HPE support services let you integrate both hardware
and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are available to meet your business and IT
needs.

HPE support services offer upgraded service levels to expand the standard product warranty with easy-to-buy, easy-to-
use support packages that will help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the HPE support services for
hardware, software or both are:

• Foundation Care – Keep systems running.

6-Hour Call-to-Repair

4-Hour 24x7

Next Business Day

• Proactive Care – Help prevent service incidents and get you to technical experts when there is one.

6-Hour Call-to-Repair

4-Hour 24x7

Next Business Day

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

• HPE Education Services – Help train your IT staff.

For more information on HPE support services, see the 

Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

Compiling the documentation

The documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a system. Consult these documents
before attempting installation. These documents provide the required important safety information and decision-making
steps for the configuration. To access these documents, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (

https://

www.hpe.com/info/apollo6500gen10plus-docs).

Initial system installation

Depending on your technical expertise and the complexity of the product, for the initial system installation, select one of
the following options:

Ordering the HPE Installation Service

Setting up the server

HPE Installation Service

HPE Installation Service provides basic installation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded equipment, software products,
as well as HPE-supported products from other vendors that are sold by HPE or by HPE authorized resellers. The

Setup

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Summary of Contents for ProLiant XL645d

Page 1: ...21 Edition 1 Abstract This document is for the person who installs administers and troubleshoots servers and storage systems Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of co...

Page 2: ...Computer Software Computer Software Documentation and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U S Government under vendor s standard commercial license Links to third party websites ta...

Page 3: ...Drive 22 Drive bay numbering 24 Storage controller components 24 NVMe adapter components 25 HPE NS204i t Gen10 Plus NVMe Boot Controller components 25 Operations 26 Power up the server 26 Power down...

Page 4: ...tibility 60 Memory speed tables 60 Installing a DIMM 60 Riser and riser cage options 61 Supported PCIe form factors 61 Installing a PCIe riser 62 Storage controller options 64 Installing an expansion...

Page 5: ...99 Active Health System 99 HPE iLO 5 100 iLO Federation 101 iLO Service Port 101 iLO RESTful API 102 RESTful Interface Tool 102 iLO Amplifier Pack 102 Integrated Management Log 102 Intelligent Provis...

Page 6: ...200 277 VAC Platinum Hot plug Power Supply 115 HPE 54 V Out 3000 W 200 277 VAC Hot plug Power Supply 116 Websites 117 Support and other resources 118 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support 118 A...

Page 7: ...er features and components Front panel components Item Description 1 Serial number iLO information pull tab 2 Power switch module 3 Drive box 1 labeled Node 2 4 chassis front door lever button 5 Drive...

Page 8: ...curred or the power button cable is disconnected 3 NIC LEDs are not supported for NICs installed in PCIe slots 4 If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state review the system IML or use i...

Page 9: ...8 flashes Power supply 9 flashes Front panel pass thru board components Item Description 1 Front I O cable connector 2 Drive cable connectors 1 to 4 3 Drive backplane power cable connector 4 Drive SAS...

Page 10: ...supplies 2 3 54V power supplies 4 4 APM 2 0 connector 5 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A port 6 NIC shared iLO network port 7 Slot 10 PCIe4 x16 16 8 4 2 1 8 SUV port 9 Slot 9 PCIe4 x16 16 8 4 2 1 10 OCP 3 0 NIC...

Page 11: ...3 APM 2 0 connector 4 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A port 5 NIC shared iLO network port 6 Slot 10 PCIe4 x16 16 8 4 2 1 7 SUV port 8 Slot 9 PCIe4 x16 16 8 4 2 1 9 OCP 3 0 NIC adapter slot blank 10 Serial number...

Page 12: ...ed Flashing red System critical3 4 NIC link LED Solid green Network link Off No network link 5 NIC status LED Flashing green Network active Off No network activity 1 When these LEDs flash simultaneous...

Page 13: ...connector 4 6 Processor 7 x8 Slim SAS NVMe SATA 6GB s port 8 Secondary PCIe4 x16 riser connector 3 9 Secondary PCIe4 x16 riser connector 2 10 System board module power button cable connector 11 Prima...

Page 14: ...redundant ROM set S1 S5 and S6 to On 2 When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position the system is prepared to restore all configuration settings to their manufacturing defa...

Page 15: ...ntification To determine DIMM characteristics see the label attached to the DIMM The information in this section helps you to use the label to locate specific information about the DIMM Component iden...

Page 16: ...5 Maximum memory speed 3200 MT s 6 CAS latency AA CAS 22 22 22 AA CAS 26 22 22 for 3DS LRDIMM 7 DIMM type R RDIMM registered L LRDIMM load reduced For more information about product features specific...

Page 17: ...Processor and socket components Item Description 1 Pin field 2 Rail frame 3 Carrier frame 4 Processor 5 Force frame 6 Captive screws Torx T 20 Midplane interposer ports Component identification 17...

Page 18: ...nd 2 2 SXM GPU slots 3 and 4 PCIe GPU tray components Double wide PCIe GPUs can be installed in slots 1 3 5 and 7 and single wide GPUs can be installed in slots 1 8 You can install either 4 double wid...

Page 19: ...single width GPU configuration Item Description 1 PCIe single width GPU slots 1 8 4 double width GPU configuration Item Description 1 PCIe double width GPU slots 1 3 5 and 7 Component identification 1...

Page 20: ...ns support the installation of half height half length low profile PCIe cards The tertiary riser board contains the HPE Smart Storage Battery connector Primary riser board components Item Description...

Page 21: ...a shutdown power supply failed overvoltage undervoltage overtemperature overcurrent short circuit fan failed or input overvoltage protection Off No power present or standby power failed overvoltage u...

Page 22: ...rive backplane supports 6Gbps SATA 12Gbps SAS drives 8 SFF U 3 Premium drive backplane supports x2NVMe drives and x4NVMe drives HPE Smart Drive This HPE Smart Drive carrier supports SAS SATA and NVMe...

Page 23: ...ion Performing a capacity expansion Performing a logical drive extension Erasing Flashing amber green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail Flashing ambe...

Page 24: ...components For component and LED identification see the user guide for your storage controller series on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website https www hpe com info smartstorage docs For a complete...

Page 25: ...tem Description 1 Port 1 2 Port 2 HPE NS204i t Gen10 Plus NVMe Boot Controller components Item Description 1 Drive retaining screws 2 Thumbscrew 3 Thermal interface pad 4 Drive bay 1 5 Drive bay 2 Com...

Page 26: ...ions and the OS before the server enters standby mode Press and hold the Power On Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter standby mode This method forces the server to ente...

Page 27: ...open Exceeding two minutes can lead to thermal damage or system shutdown Procedure Open the chassis front door Close the chassis front door CAUTION For proper cooling do not exceed two minutes with t...

Page 28: ...Procedure Close the chassis front door Remove the midplane panel Procedure 1 Back up all server data 2 3 Extend the chassis from the rack 4 Remove the midplane panel Operations 28...

Page 29: ...from the rack 3 Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server 4 Remove the system board module from the chassis 5 Remove the GPU tray 6 Remove the power supplies 7 Remove the midplane panel 8 Disc...

Page 30: ...rocedure 1 Back up all server data 2 Power down the server 3 Remove the GPU tray from the chassis The right GPU tray is shown in the image The steps for removing the left GPU tray are the same Dependi...

Page 31: ...module from the chassis The image shows removing a right system board module The steps for removing the left system board module are the same Install the system board module into the chassis Procedure...

Page 32: ...lacement procedure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge CAUTION Do not operate the server with the node cover removed Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow an...

Page 33: ...nents take the appropriate anti static precautions before beginning any installation removal or replacement procedure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge CAUTION Do not operate the se...

Page 34: ...stem board module access panel 7 Remove the air baffle Install the air baffle Procedure Install the air baffle Remove the midplane interposer Procedure 1 Back up all server data 2 Power down the serve...

Page 35: ...plane interposer 8 Remove any cables connected to the interposer More information Remove the system board module from the chassis Remove the system board module access panel Install the midplane inter...

Page 36: ...2 Power down the server 3 Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server 4 Remove the system board module from the chassis 5 Place the system board module on a flat level work surface 6 Remove the...

Page 37: ...Secondary riser Tertiary riser Operations 37...

Page 38: ...More information Remove the system board module from the chassis Remove the system board module access panel Remove the midplane interposer Operations 38...

Page 39: ...and implementation services for both hardware and software HPE Education Services Help train your IT staff For more information on HPE support services see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website Comp...

Page 40: ...ion of the HPE Installation Service see this Hewlett Packard Enterprise website https www hpe com support installation service Setting up the server Prerequisites Before setting up the server Download...

Page 41: ...unch a remote console 6 Press the Power On Standby button For remote management use the iLO virtual power button 7 Using the SPP update the following System ROM Storage controller Network adapters Int...

Page 42: ...supply requirements 10 To deploy an OS or virtualization software do one of the following To deploy an OS run Intelligent Provisioning Press F10 at the boot screen IMPORTANT Smart array MR controller...

Page 43: ...ow CAUTION Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack This arrangement ensures proper airflow Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead t...

Page 44: ...well as any local and regional building codes In Canada you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code In all other countries you m...

Page 45: ...data loss Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you back up all server data before installing or removing a hardware option or performing a server maintenance or troubleshooting procedure CAUTION...

Page 46: ...or may damage system boards or other static sensitive devices This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the system or component To prevent electrostatic damage Avoid hand contact by transp...

Page 47: ...Install system software 5 Register the server Installing the chassis into the rack CAUTION Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack Install the heavies...

Page 48: ...the product in the rack WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before installing the chassis WARNING To reduce the risk of pe...

Page 49: ...information on these requirements see the HPE UEFI Requirements on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website To install an operating system on the server use one of the following methods Intelligent Pro...

Page 50: ...ction is required to update the firmware and systems software POST screen options When the server is powered on the POST screen is displayed The following options are displayed System Utilities F9 Use...

Page 51: ...dure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge Install any hardware options before initializing the system If multiple options are being installed read the installation instructions for all...

Page 52: ...he server SUV port 1 For trained personnel only 2 These ports do not support USB devices that require a power source greater than 500 mA at 5 V 3 A USB device connected to the iLO service port is not...

Page 53: ...re to the beam from the fiber optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber optic cables when they are powered up CAUTION The presence of dust in transceiver ports can cause poor cable connectivity To p...

Page 54: ...its sides and gently insert it into the network adapter port until it clicks into place Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted in the correct orientation If the transceiver does not...

Page 55: ...tem will boot in the Nonredundant Mode If the missing fan is installed the system will begin functioning in Redundant Mode If any fans are missing during power up the system will be allowed to boot bu...

Page 56: ...ondary riser has two x8 Slimline connectors for installing either two processor direct NVMe drives or one processor direct NVMe drive and one SATA drive 8 SFF Gen10 SAS SATA backplane configurations D...

Page 57: ...e HPE XL645d Gen10 Plus M 2 Cable Kit For installation procedure of the M 2 SSD module see Installing the HPE NS204i t Gen10 Plus NVMe Boot Controller option For M 2 cabling see HPE NS204i t Gen10 Plu...

Page 58: ...E Gen10 8 SFF SAS SATA backplane U 3 Premium 8 SFF backplane For information on supported drive backplane configurations see Supported configurations Prerequisites Before installing this option be sur...

Page 59: ...nd tighten the two screws using a T 15 Torx screwdriver 6 Connect the drive data and power cables from the front panel pass thru board to the backplane For cabling information see Drive controller bac...

Page 60: ...owing The components included with the hardware option kit Procedure 1 Observe the following alerts WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the drives and the internal sy...

Page 61: ...rd module into the chassis 12 Connect all peripheral cables to the server 13 Power up the server More information Remove the system board module from the chassis Remove the system board module access...

Page 62: ...g a PCIe riser Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure make sure that you have the following items available The components included with the hardware option kit T 10 Torx screwdriver Procedur...

Page 63: ...Secondary riser Tertiary riser Hardware options installation 63...

Page 64: ...erposer Install the system board module into the chassis Install the system board module access panel Storage controller options The server supports the following storage controllers Embedded controll...

Page 65: ...al components properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge 2 Back up all server data 3 Power down the server 4 Disconnect...

Page 66: ...the system board module access panel Remove the midplane interposer Installing a PCIe riser Remove a PCIe riser Install the midplane interposer Install the system board module access panel Install th...

Page 67: ...s and two 54 V power supplies to work Each PCIe slot on this SXM4 GPU PCA is capable of supporting up to 500 W per GPU Installing an SXM4 GPU The SXM4 GPUs come pre installed in the SXM4 GPU tray Cust...

Page 68: ...hing them CAUTION To prevent damage to electrical components properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge 2 Power down th...

Page 69: ...Single wide GPU 7 Remove the blank from a GPU slot Remove a single slot blank to install a single wide GPU and two slot blanks to install a double wide GPU Hardware options installation 69...

Page 70: ...for a double width AMD MI100 GPU configuration A GPU bridge is a high bandwidth channel for GPU to GPU communication A bridge allows GPUs to communicate with each other without using precious bandwid...

Page 71: ...operly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge 2 Power down the server 3 Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server 4 R...

Page 72: ...heatsink always hold it along the top and bottom of the fins Holding it from the sides can damage the fins CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor or system board only authorized personnel should at...

Page 73: ...of the rail frame and then pivot the rail frame to the vertical position b Slide the external cap out of the rail frame Retain the external cap for future use 12 Install the processor a Hold the proce...

Page 74: ...lbf in 14 Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the new heatsink 15 Install the heatsink CAUTION To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the h...

Page 75: ...stall the system board module access panel 18 Install the system board module into the chassis 19 Connect all peripheral cables to the server 20 Power up the server The installation is complete More i...

Page 76: ...system board module access panel 5 Remove the primary PCIe riser cage 6 Remove the OCP NIC 3 0 adapter blank 7 Some servers provide a locking latch Lift the locking latch and then slide the OCP NIC 3...

Page 77: ...rd module into the chassis Enabling the OCP adapter as the iLO network interface adapter Procedure 1 During the server startup sequence press the F9 key to access System Utilities 2 From the System Ut...

Page 78: ...ule from the chassis 4 Place the system board module on a flat level work surface 5 Remove the system board module access panel 6 Remove the midplane interposer 7 Install the M 2 SSD drives on the boo...

Page 79: ...panel HPE Smart Storage Battery The HPE Smart Storage Battery supports the following devices HPE Smart Array SR controllers After the battery is installed it might take up to two hours to charge Cont...

Page 80: ...t damage to electrical components properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge 2 Back up all server data 3 Power down the...

Page 81: ...ructions to install and enable an HPE TPM 2 0 Gen10 Plus Kit in a supported server This option is not supported on Gen10 and earlier servers This procedure includes three sections 1 Installing the Tru...

Page 82: ...uidelines Do not remove an installed TPM Once installed the TPM becomes a permanent part of the system board When installing or replacing hardware Hewlett Packard Enterprise service providers cannot e...

Page 83: ...port hpesc To update the system ROM follow the instructions on the website 3 Power down the server a Shut down the OS as directed by the OS documentation b To place the server in standby mode press th...

Page 84: ...e exact location b Align the TPM board with the key on the connector and then install the TPM board To seat the board press the TPM board firmly into the connector 3 Install the TPM cover a Align the...

Page 85: ...Module is enabled as TPM 2 0 when the server is powered on after installing it In UEFI Boot Mode the Trusted Platform Module can be configured to operate as TPM 2 0 default or TPM 1 2 In Legacy Boot M...

Page 86: ...tionality in the OS such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker or measured boot For more information see the Microsoft website Enabling the Trusted Platform Module as TPM 1 2 Procedure 1 During the server st...

Page 87: ...word The recovery key password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity To help ensure maximum security observe the following guidelines whe...

Page 88: ...ce to verify the length of the cable Use the internal cable management features to properly route and secure the cables When routing cables be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can...

Page 89: ...ve cables that are no longer being used Retaining them inside the system can restrict airflow If you intend to use the removed cables later label and store them for future use Front I O cabling Cablin...

Page 90: ...em Board Storage Interposer x4 Slim SAS to x4 Slim SAS cable routing 2 Front I O Front Panel Pass Thru Board to Front Panel x4 Slim SAS cable routing Display port cabling Uses the Midplane to Chassis...

Page 91: ...figuration cabling Supports up to 8 SFF drives per system board module Item Description 1 System Board to System Board Storage Interposer x8 Slim SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable routing 2 Front Panel Pass Th...

Page 92: ...e Interposer 2x 4x Mini SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable routing 2 Front Panel Pass Thru Board to Gen10 SAS SATA Backplane x8 Slim SAS to 2x x4 Mini SAS cable routing SAS SATA NVMe configuration cabling 2 emb...

Page 93: ...Interposer x8 Slim SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable routing 3 Front Panel Pass Thru Board to U 3 Premium Backplane SAS SATA x8 Slim SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable routing 4 Front Panel Pass Thru Board to U 3 Premiu...

Page 94: ...routing 3 NVMe Adapter Card to System Board Storage Interposer x8 Slim SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable routing 4 Front Panel Pass Thru Board to U 3 Premium Backplane SAS SATA x8 Slim SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable...

Page 95: ...im SAS cable routing 3 Front Panel Pass Thru Board to U 3 Premium Backplane SAS SATA x8 Slim SAS to x8 Slim SAS cable routing 4 Front Panel Pass Thru Board to U 3 Premium Backplane Short x8 Slim SAS t...

Page 96: ...HPE Smart Storage Battery cabling Power switch cabling Uses the Rear I O to Half Width System Board Power Switch cable Drive backplane power cabling Cabling 96...

Page 97: ...Board to Drive Backplane Power cable U 3 Premium 8 SFF NVMe backplane power cabling Uses the Front Panel Pass Thru Board to Drive Backplane Power cable GPU power cabling 4 double width PCIe GPU to PC...

Page 98: ...4 double width PCIe GPU to PCIe GPU board power cabling One Power slot board PCIe eight to PCIe eight cable Cabling 98...

Page 99: ...tion about product features specifications options configurations and compatibility see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website https www hpe com info qs Active Health System...

Page 100: ...customer data Host resources are not consumed in the collection and logging of Active Health System data When the Active Health System Log is full new data overwrites the oldest data in the log It ta...

Page 101: ...cense is required for using the following features Group virtual media Group power control Group power capping Group configuration and Group firmware update For more information about iLO Federation s...

Page 102: ...Tful Interface Tool iLOREST is a scripting tool that allows you to automate HPE server management tasks It provides a set of simplified commands that take advantage of the iLO RESTful API You can inst...

Page 103: ...tion for ProLiant servers server blades their enclosures and HPE Synergy compute modules These components are preloaded with a basic set of firmware and OS components that are installed along with Int...

Page 104: ...re embedded management applications and firmware The management security provided by HPE embedded management products enables secure support of modern workloads protecting your components from unautho...

Page 105: ...ented in the BIOS and does not require special hardware Secure Boot ensures that each component launched during the boot process is digitally signed and that the signature is validated against a set o...

Page 106: ...party UEFI tools are not restricted 3 If an administrator password is set enter it at the prompt and press Enter The Shell prompt appears 4 Enter the commands required to complete your task 5 Enter th...

Page 107: ...endations to resolve problems and improve performance For more information on getting started and using HPE InfoSight for servers go to https www hpe com info infosight servers docs USB support Hewlet...

Page 108: ...or downloading an SPP is using the SPP Custom Download at https www hpe com servers spp custom The SPP is also available for download from the SPP download page at https www hpe com servers spp downlo...

Page 109: ...SUT is used with iLO 4 iLO 5 and with update solutions management appliances such as iLO Amplifier Pack or HPE OneView and Smart Update Manager SUM to stage install and activate firmware and driver up...

Page 110: ...component provides updated system firmware that can be installed directly on supported operating systems Additionally when used in conjunction with SUM this Smart Component allows the user to update...

Page 111: ...tributes Operational Support Services enable you to choose the right service level length of coverage and response time to fit your business needs For more information see the Hewlett Packard Enterpri...

Page 112: ...terpreting and resolving error messages Error Message Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers and HPE Synergy provides a list of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolv...

Page 113: ...ot disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose the battery in fire or water If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time then replace the battery that pro...

Page 114: ...dispose of the old battery For more information about proper battery disposal contact an authorized reseller or a service provider More information Remove the system board module from the chassis Rem...

Page 115: ...tage range 200 VAC to 277 VAC Nominal frequency range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Nominal input current 15 8 A at 200 VAC 11 7 A at 277 VAC Maximum rated input wattage rating 3127 W at 200 VAC 3210 W at 277 VAC BT...

Page 116: ...rent 16 A at 200 VAC 11 6 A at 277 VAC Maximum rated input wattage rating 3200 W at 200 VAC 3171 W at 277 VAC BTUs per hour 10 918 at 200 VAC 10 820 at 277 VAC Power supply output Rated steady state p...

Page 117: ...s www hpe com info EIL Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge SPOCK Storage compatibility matrix https www hpe com storage spock Storage white papers and analyst reports https www hpe com storage whit...

Page 118: ...updates Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product interface Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method To...

Page 119: ...rongly recommends that you register your device for remote support If your product includes additional remote support details use search to locate that information Remote support and Proactive Care in...

Page 120: ...can be found at https www hpe com info reach For Hewlett Packard Enterprise product environmental and safety information and compliance data including RoHS and REACH see https www hpe com info ecodata...

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