HP Apollo a6000 Operating and safety instructions

HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis
Setup and Installation Guide
Abstract
This document contains setup, installation, and configuration information for the HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis. This document is for the
person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the system. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of
computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 752046-004
September 2016
Edition: 4

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Contents 3
Contents
Planning the installation............................................................................................................................5
Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................................5
Configuration guidelines...........................................................................................................................................5
Determine power and cooling configurations ...........................................................................................................5
Power requirements ......................................................................................................................................5
HPE Apollo Platform Manager.......................................................................................................................5
Hot-plug power supply calculations...............................................................................................................5
Compiling the documentation...................................................................................................................................6
Warnings and cautions.............................................................................................................................................6
Space and airflow requirements...............................................................................................................................7
Temperature requirements.......................................................................................................................................7
Grounding requirements...........................................................................................................................................8
Identifying components and LEDs ............................................................................................................9
System components.................................................................................................................................................9
Server tray bay numbering .....................................................................................................................................10
Rear panel components .........................................................................................................................................10
Fan assembly bay numbering .....................................................................................................................11
Fan LED ......................................................................................................................................................11
Management module components ..............................................................................................................12
Management module LEDs and buttons .....................................................................................................13
I/O module bay numbering ..........................................................................................................................13
Power shelf rear panel components.......................................................................................................................13
Power supply LEDs ................................................................................................................................................14
Installing the chassis...............................................................................................................................15
Installation overview ...............................................................................................................................................15
Unpacking the system ............................................................................................................................................15
Determining the chassis rack spacing....................................................................................................................15
Installing the rack rails............................................................................................................................................15
Installing the chassis in the rack.............................................................................................................................15
Installing the system components ..........................................................................................................................17
Installing a server tray blank........................................................................................................................17
Installing a server ........................................................................................................................................18
Installing an I/O module...............................................................................................................................19
Installing the fans.........................................................................................................................................20
Installing a power cage................................................................................................................................20
Installing the management module..............................................................................................................22
Installing the power shelf........................................................................................................................................23
Cabling....................................................................................................................................................27
Cabling requirements .............................................................................................................................................27
Cabling the chassis ................................................................................................................................................27
Connecting the chassis to a power shelf.....................................................................................................27
Connecting the chassis to the top-of-rack switch ........................................................................................30
Connecting the optional HPE APM module.................................................................................................31
Connecting power cables and applying power to the chassis.....................................................................32
Configuring the system ...........................................................................................................................33
Power capping........................................................................................................................................................33
Power capping modes.................................................................................................................................33
Configuring a power cap ........................................................................................................................................34
Setting the chassis power cap mode with the PPIC utility...........................................................................34
Setting the chassis power cap mode with APM...........................................................................................34

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Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting resources.....................................................................................................................................36
Electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................................37
Preventing electrostatic discharge .........................................................................................................................37
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ..........................................................................................37
Warranty and regulatory information.......................................................................................................38
Warranty information ..............................................................................................................................................38
Regulatory information ...........................................................................................................................................38
Safety and regulatory compliance ...............................................................................................................38
Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking...........................................................................................................38
Turkey RoHS material content declaration..................................................................................................39
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................39
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................40
Chassis environmental specifications ....................................................................................................................40
Chassis specifications ............................................................................................................................................40
Power shelf specifications ......................................................................................................................................40
Power specifications...............................................................................................................................................41
DC power.....................................................................................................................................................41
Single-phase power.....................................................................................................................................41
Three-phase power (North America/Japan) ................................................................................................41
Three-phase power (International) ..............................................................................................................42
Hot-plug power supply calculations........................................................................................................................42
Support and other resources ..................................................................................................................43
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support.....................................................................................................43
Information to collect ...................................................................................................................................43
Accessing updates .................................................................................................................................................43
Websites.................................................................................................................................................................43
Remote support......................................................................................................................................................44
Acronyms and abbreviations...................................................................................................................45
Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................................46
Index .......................................................................................................................................................47

Planning the installation 5
Planning the installation
Safety and regulatory compliance
For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information
for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
website (http://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts).
Configuration guidelines
To meet thermal requirements, always do the following:
•Populate empty bays with a blank.
•Populate all five fan bays with a fan.
Determine power and cooling configurations
Validate power and cooling requirements based on location and installed components.
Power requirements
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the
installation of IT equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations
covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of
Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the
product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical
authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.
CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating UPS. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and
voltage spikes and keeps the server in operation during a power failure.
HPE Apollo Platform Manager
HPE Apollo Platform Manager (formerly named HPE Advanced Power Manager) is a point of contact for
system administration.
To install, configure, and access HPE APM, see the HPE Apollo Platform Manager User Guide on the
Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/support/APM_UG_en).
Hot-plug power supply calculations
For more information on the hot-plug power supply and calculators to determine server power
consumption in various system configurations, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor
website (http://www.hpe.com/info/poweradvisor/online).

Planning the installation 6
Compiling the documentation
The documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a system. Consult the
following documents before attempting installation:
•HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis Quick Setup Instructions
•HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail Kit for HPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions
•HPE Power Shelf Rack Rail Kit for HPE and Third Party Racks Installation Instructions
These documents provide required important safety information and decision-making steps for
configuration. To access these documents, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/info/Apollo_6000/docs).
Warnings and cautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all warnings
and cautions throughout the installation instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
•The rack is bolted to the floor using the concrete anchor kit.
•The leveling feet extend to the floor.
•The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.
•The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
•
Only one component is extended at a time. If more than one component is extended, a rack
might become unstable.
WARNING: The chassis is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to th
e
equipment:
•Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
•
Remove all installed components from the chassis before installing or moving the chassis.
•Use caution and get help to lift and stabilize the chassis during installation or removal,
especially when the chassis is not fastened to the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, you must
adequately support the chassis during installation and removal.
WARNING: Always use at least two people to lift the chassis into the rack. If the chassis is
being loaded into the rack above chest level, a third person must assist with aligning the
chassis with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the chassis.
WARNING:
Install the chassis starting from the bottom of the rack and work your way up the
rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
•Never reach inside the chassis while the system is powered up.
•Perform service on system components only as instructed in the user documentation.

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CAUTION: Always be sure that equipment is properly grounded and that you follow proper
grounding procedures before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can
result in ESD damage to electronic components. For more information, refer to "Electrostatic
discharge (on page 37)."
CAUTION: When performing non-hot-plug operations, you must power down the server
and/or the system. However, it may be necessary to leave the server powered up when
performing other operations, such as hot-plug installations or troubleshooting.
Space and airflow requirements
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
•Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
•Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
•Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack
or row of racks.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the
rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room
air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape
from the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the
ventilation openings.
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the
components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with
blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This
arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper
cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the
front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.
CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 series rack, install the high airflow rack
door insert (PN 327281-B21 for 42U rack, PN 157847-B21 for 22U rack) to provide proper
front-to-back airflow and cooling.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to
ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
•Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack
includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow
5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate
airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
•Side—The clearance between the instal
led rack component and the side panels of the rack
must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).
Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the rack in a well-ventilated,
climate-controlled environment.

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The operating temperature inside the rack is always higher than the room temperature and is dependent
on the configuration of equipment in the rack. Check the TMRA for each piece of equipment before
installation.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:
•Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the
internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.
•Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.
Grounding requirements
•The building installation must provide a means of connection to protective earth.
•The equipment must be connected to that means of connection.
•A service person must check whether the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be powered
provides a connection to the building protective earth. If the outlet does not provide a connection, the
service person must arrange for the installation of a protective earthing conductor from the separate
protective earthing terminal to the protective earth wire in the building.

Identifying components and LEDs 9
Identifying components and LEDs
System components
Item
Description
1
HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis
2
Server tray blank*
3
Server tray*
4
Fan assembly (5)
5
I/O module
6
Power cage (right)
7
Management module
8
Power cage (left)
9
Power management cable**
10
Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail kit**
11
Service tray* **
* The quantity depends on the configuration ordered.
** Not shown

Identifying components and LEDs 10
Server tray bay numbering
Rear panel components
Item Description
1
I/O modules (10)
2
Fan assemblies (5)
3
Power cage (Right)
4
Management module
5
Power cage (Left)

Identifying components and LEDs 11
Fan assembly bay numbering
The chassis has five fan assemblies located in the rear of the chassis. The following figure identifies the
fan assemblies by device number.
Fan LED
Status
Description
Off
The fan is working or the power is off.
Solid amber
The fan has failed.

Identifying components and LEDs 12
Management module components
Item Description Label
1
Management connector
MGMT
2
Reserved
SLAPM1
3
HPE APM connector
SLAPM2
4
iLO network 1 connector
—
5
iLO network 2 connector
—
IMPORTANT: Do not connect both iLO ports to the network at the same time. Only one iLO
port can be connected to the network, while the other iLO port can be used only as a
connection to a second enclosure. Having both ports connected at the same time results in a
loopback condition.
IMPORTANT:
If you have an APM connected to an Apollo a6000 Chassis, do not connect the
iLO port of the APM and the iLO port of the enclosure to the network at the same time. Having
both ports connected at the same time results in a loopback condition.

Identifying components and LEDs 13
Management module LEDs and buttons
Item Description
1
UID LED
2
iLO network 1 link LED
3
iLO network 1 activity LED
4
iLO network 2 link LED
5
iLO network 2 activity LED
I/O module bay numbering
I/O modules are specific to each server and are installed in the rear of the chassis.
The chassis has ten I/O module bays located in the rear of the chassis.
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,
see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Power shelf rear panel components
NOTE: The single-phase power shelf is shown below. A three-phase power shelf is also
available.

Identifying components and LEDs 14
Item Description
1
Power management connectors (6)
2
APM module connector (PDM)
3
AC input module power connectors (6)
Power supply LEDs
Power LED 1
(green)
Fault LED 2
(amber)
Condition
Off
Off
No AC power to the power supply
On
Off
Normal
Off
On
Power supply failure

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Installing the chassis
Installation overview
To set up and install the chassis:
1. Unpack the system ("Unpacking the system" on page 15).
2. Determine the chassis rack spacing ("Determining the chassis rack spacing" on page 15).
3. Install the rack rails ("Installing the rack rails" on page 15).
4. Install the chassis in the rack ("Installing the chassis in the rack" on page 15).
5. Install the system components ("Installing the system components" on page 17).
6. Install the power shelf ("Installing the power shelf" on page 23).
Unpacking the system
Unpack the following hardware and prepare for installation:
•HPE Apollo 6000 System
•Accessory kit
•HPE Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail Kit
•HPE Apollo 6000 Power Shelf Rack Rail Kit
•HPE Apollo 6000 Power Shelf
The following documents also ship with the Apollo a6000 Chassis:
•Start Here for Important Setup Information
•Safety, Compliance, and Warranty Information
Determining the chassis rack spacing
When planning rack spacing, allow enough space for the 5U chassis and the 1.5U power shelf. For more
information, see the Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail in HPE Racks Installation Instructions.
Installing the rack rails
The chassis requires installation in a rack. To install the rack rails, see the Apollo a6000 Chassis Rail in
HPE Racks Installation Instructions on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/info/Apollo_6000/docs).
Installing the chassis in the rack

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WARNING:
The chassis is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, do the following:
•Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
•Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the
product is not fastened to the rails. The chassis weighs more than 25.85 kg (57.00 lb), so at
least four people must lift the chassis into the rack together. An additional person may be
required to help align the chassis if the chassis is installed higher than chest level.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not stack
anything on top of rail-mounted equipment or use it
as a work surface when extended from the
rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
•The rack is bolted to the floor using the concrete anchor kit.
•The leveling feet extend to the floor.
•The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.
•The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
•
Only one component is extended at a time. If more than one component is extended, a rack
might become unstable.
CAUTION: Always plan the r
ack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the
rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
CAUTION:
Be sure to keep the product parallel to the floor when installing the chassis. Tilting
the product up or down could result in damage to the slides.
CAUTION:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has not tested or validated the Apollo a6000 Chassis
with any third-party racks. Before installing the Apollo a6000 Chassis in a third-party rack, be
sure to properly scope the limitations of the rack. Before proceeding with the installation,
consider the following:
•You must fully understand the static and dynamic lo
ad carrying capacity of the rack and be
sure that it can accommodate the weight of the Apollo a6000 Chassis.
•Be sure sufficient clearance exists for cabling, installation and removal of the chassis, and
actuation of the rack doors.
To install the chassis:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack
is adequately stabilized before installing the chassis.

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1. Install the chassis into the rack.
2. Secure the chassis to the rack.
Installing the system components
If components were removed during the chassis installation or additional components were ordered,
install each device using the procedures in this section.
If you perform any of the procedures in this section after powering on the chassis, ensure proper airflow by
ensuring that each bay inside the chassis and at the rear of the chassis is populated with either a
component or a blank. For component-specific replacement information, see the Apollo a6000 Chassis
Maintenance and Service Guide or the server-specific user and maintenance guides on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/docs).
Installing a server tray blank

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CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, operate servers only when the
open side of the server is enclosed by either another server, a divider, or the chassis wall.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis
unless all bays are populated with a component or a blank.
Install the component as indicated.
Installing a server
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, operate servers only when the
open side of the server is enclosed by either another server, a divider, or the chassis wall.
When installing servers in the chassis, observe the following guidelines to ensure proper air flow:
•Always populate the enclosure from right to left, beginning with bay 10.
•Operate servers only when the open side of the server is enclosed by either another server, a
divider, or the chassis wall.

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To install the component:
1. Prepare the server for installation.
2. Install the server. When seated properly, the server will be flush with the front of the chassis and the
release lever will close completely without resistance.
Installing an I/O module
CAUTION:
To prevent electrical damage, always power down the server associated with the
I/O module before installing the I/O module.
CAUTION:
Remove the server from the enclosure before installing the I/O module. Failure to
do so can result in damage to both components. After the I/O module is installed, install the
server.

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Install the component as indicated.
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,
see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
For more information about installing the options for your server, see the server user guide on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/Apollo_6000/docs).
Installing the fans
Install the component as indicated.
Installing a power cage
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the component, power down the chassis and disconnect
all power cords before removing or installing the component.