Scale Computing HC3 User manual

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Scale Computing HC3 System Onboarding Guide
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Contents
Preface 5
1Hardware and Power Specications 6
HC1100 Series Nodes 6
Hardware and Upgrade Options 6
Power 9
Racking 10
HC2100 Series Nodes 11
Hardware and Upgrade Options 11
Power 13
Racking 13
HC4100 Series Nodes 14
Hardware and Upgrade Options 14
Power 16
Racking 16
HC5100 Series Nodes 17
Hardware and Upgrade Options 17
Power 18
Racking 18
2Installation Preparations 19
What to Expect on Installation Day 19
Mixed Nodes and Single Node Systems 19
Pre-Installation Checklist 20
3Networking Preparations 22
Switch and Node Redundancy 22
Port Requirements 22
Switch and Cable Requirements 22
Network Interface Layout 23
HC1100 Series 23
HC2100 Series 23
HC4100 Series 25
HC5100 Series 25
Public and Private System Networks 26
Public Network Provisioning 26
Private Network Provisioning 26
Tips and Examples for Network Provisioning 26

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4Schedule Your Installation 28
Customer Portal Access 28
Partner and Distributor Portal Access 28
Login or Register for a Portal Account 29
Environment Questionnaire and Scheduling 30
5Node Conguration 33
Conguration Checklist 33
Congure the Nodes 33
Common Conguration Troubleshooting 34
6System Initialization 35
Initialization Checklist 35
Initialize the System 35
7What Next? 37
Videos 37
Technical Help Papers 37
Feature Notes 37
Migration Quick Start Guides 37
User Guides and Support 37
Feedback and Support 38
Document Feedback 38
Technical Support and Resources 38

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Thank you for your recent Scale Computing HC3 System purchase! We are excited to have
you as a customer and look forward to making sure you are satised with every part of your
experience with Scale Computing.
If you haven’t already, check out the convenient HC3 System landing page that pairs with this
HC3 System Installation Guide.
Scale Computing aims to provide you with an informative and productive introduction to your new
HC3 System solution. In this effort, every installation is paired with an experienced installation
specialist to assist you from the initial unboxing to the creation of your rst HC3 VM.
Let’s get started!
Preface
Welcome to the HC3 family

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It is important to ensure each node in the system will have the proper power and cooling available and will
meet your solution needs. You’ll nd the hardware specications, power and heat requirements, and racking
process for each Scale Computing product line in this chapter.
HC1100 Series Nodes
These are the entry level HC3 systems. This Series includes the HC1100, HC1150, HC1150D, and
HC1150DF.
Hardware and Upgrade Options
Current base model designs of each node in the HC1100 Series as well as their upgrade options.
HC1100
NODE Base Model Description Upgrade Options
CPU
Intel E5-2603v4
6 Cores
6 Threads
1.7GHz
Intel E5-2620v4
8 Cores
16 Threads
2.1GHz / 3GHz
RAM 64GB (DDR4) 128GB (DDR4)
Networking
4 x 1GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
4 x 10GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
Storage NL-SAS (7200 RPM)
4TB (4 x 1TB) RAW Capacity
NL-SAS (7200 RPM)
8TB (4 x 2TB) RAW Capacity
16TB (4 x 4TB) RAW Capacity
32TB (4 x 8TB) RAW Capacity
Rack
1U Height
1.7” (43mm) H x 17.2” (437mm) W x
19.85” (503mm) D
N/A
Power 2 x 400W Power Supply Units N/A
Certications
UL/CB
CE
FCC
N/A
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Miscellaneous
Rack Rails
Power Cables
Bezel
Quick Start Reference Sheet
N/A
HC1150
NODE Base Model Description Upgrade Options
CPU
Intel E5-2620v4
8 Cores
16 Threads
2.1GHz / 3GHz
Intel E5-2640v4
10 Cores
20 Threads
2.4GHz / 3.4GHz
RAM 64GB (DDR4) 128GB (DDR4)
256GB (DDR4)
Networking
4 x 1GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
4 x 10GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
Storage
NL-SAS (7200 RPM)
3TB (3 x 1TB) RAW Capacity
SSD
480GB (1 x 480GB) RAW Capacity
NL-SAS (7200 RPM)
6TB (3 x 2TB) RAW Capacity
12TB (3 x 4TB) RAW Capacity
24TB (3 x 8TB) RAW Capacity
SSD
960GB (1 x 960GB) RAW Capacity
1.92TB (1 x 1.92TB) RAW Capacity
Rack
1U Height
1.7” (43mm) H x 17.2” (437mm) W x
19.85” (503mm) D
N/A
Power 2 x 400W Power Supply Units N/A
Certications
UL/CB
CE
FCC
N/A
Miscellaneous
Rack Rails
Power Cables
Bezel
Quick Start Reference Sheet
N/A
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HC1150D
NODE Base Model Description Upgrade Options
CPU
2 x Intel E5-2620v4
16 Cores
32 Threads
2.1GHz / 3.0GHz
2 x Intel E5-2640v4
20 Cores
40 Threads
2.4GHz / 3.4GHz
RAM 128GB (DDR4) 256GB (DDR4)
512GB (DDR4)
Networking
4 x 1GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
4 x 10GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
Storage
NL-SAS (7200 RPM)
3TB (3 x 1TB) RAW Capacity
SSD
960GB (1 x 960GB) RAW Capacity
NL-SAS (7200 RPM)
6TB (3 x 2TB) RAW Capacity
12TB (3 x 4TB) RAW Capacity
24TB (3 x 8TB) RAW Capacity
SSD
1.92TB (1 x 1.92TB) RAW Capacity
Rack
1U Height
1.7” (43mm) H x 17.2” (437mm) W x
19.98” (507mm) D
N/A
Power 2 x 600W Power Supply Units N/A
Certications
UL/CB
CE
FCC
N/A
Miscellaneous
Rack Rails
Power Cables
Bezel
Quick Start Reference Sheet
N/A
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HC1150DF
NODE Base Model Description Upgrade Options
CPU
2 x Intel E5-2620v4
16 Cores
32 Threads
2.1GHz / 3.0GHz
2 x Intel E5-2640v4
20 Cores
40 Threads
2.4GHz / 3.4GHz
RAM 128GB (DDR4) 256GB (DDR4)
512GB (DDR4)
Networking
4 x 1GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
4 x 10GbE NICs
2 Public NICs bonded active/passive
2 Private NICs bonded active/passive
Storage SSD
3.84TB (4 x 960GB) RAW Capacity
SSD
7.68TB (4 x 1.92TB) RAW Capacity
Rack
1U Height
1.7” (43mm) H x 17.2” (437mm) W x
19.98” (507mm) D
N/A
Power 2 x 600W Power Supply Units N/A
Certications
UL/CB
CE
FCC
N/A
Miscellaneous
Rack Rails
Power Cables
Bezel
Quick Start Reference Sheet
N/A
Power
Below are tables explaining the current base model power draws of each node in the HC1100 Series.
HC1100 Idle Load Startup Staging
Watts 92.6 161.4 116 14.1
Amps 0.746 1.336 0.6 0.095
kVA 0.0926 0.1614 0.116 0.0141
BTU/hr 315.95 550.70 395.79 48.11
Test Voltage 120.7 120.2 120.3 120.6
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HC1150 Idle Load Startup Staging
Watts 99.3 116.83 136.1 13.95
Amps 0.84 0.954 1.106 0.89
kVA 0.0993 0.11683 0.1361 0.01395
BTU/hr 358.81 398.62 464.37 47.60
Test Voltage 120.2 120.4 119.95 120.93
HC1150D* Idle Load Startup Staging
Watts 163.5 164.6 184.3 10.7
Amps 1.363 1.363 1.195 0.085
kVA 0.1635 0.1646 0.1843 0.0107
BTU/hr 557.86 561.62 628.83 36.51
Test Voltage 119.6 119.8 119.3 120.1
HC1150DF* Idle Load Startup Staging
Watts 163.5 164.6 184.3 10.7
Amps 1.363 1.363 1.195 0.085
kVA 0.1635 0.1646 0.1843 0.0107
BTU/hr 557.86 561.62 628.83 36.51
Test Voltage 119.6 119.8 119.3 120.1
Racking
Watch this 2 minute video on our Youtube Channel for step-by-step assistance in racking your HC1100
Series node. And yes, it’s really that easy.
Hardware and Power Specications
* The HC1150D and HC1150DF are approximate and may vary by
10 to 15 Watts depending on various upgrades and options.