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Hitachi HA815 G3 Series User Manual

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Hitachi Advanced Server HA815 G3 Series
User Guide
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage
systems. Hitachi Vantara assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and
trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
MK-90HAS8033-00
December 2023
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  • Page 1 User Guide This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hitachi Vantara assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
  • Page 2 Hitachi, Ltd., or Hitachi Vantara LLC (collectively “Hitachi”). Licensee may make copies of the Materials provided that any such copy is: (i) created as an essential step in utilization of the Software as licensed and is used in no other manner;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Component identification..............6 Front panel components................................6 Front panel LEDs and buttons..............................6 Rear panel components..................................7 Rear panel LEDs....................................8 System board components..............................10 System maintenance switch descriptions........................ 12 DIMM label identification............................12 DIMM slot numbering.
  • Page 4 Remove the hot-plug fan................................34 Remove the primary PCI riser cage............................34 Remove the secondary PCI riser cage............................. 35 Remove the 8SFF drive backplane..............................36 Install the primary PCI riser cage............................37 Install the secondary PCI riser cage............................38 Install the access panel.
  • Page 5 Cabling................. 89 Cabling guidelines............................... 89 Cabling diagrams..............................90 Drive power cabling..............................92 2 SFF Drive controller cabling..........................93 2 SFF: NVMe drive direct attach cabling......................... 93 8 SFF: NVMe drive direct attach cabling......................... 94 8 SFF: SAS/SATA/NVMe cabling.
  • Page 6 Getting help Hitachi Vantara Support Connect is the destination for technical support of products and solutions sold by Hitachi Vantara. To contact technical support, log on to Hitachi Vantara Support Connect for contact information: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en_us/contact-us.html.

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    Component identification Front panel components 8SFF/8SFF + 2SFF Item Description Serial number/iLO information pull tab Display port (optional) Optical drive (optional) USB 2.0 port (optional) System Insight Display module iLO Service Port USB 3.2 Gen1 port Drive bays Optional 2SFF drive bays in 8SFF + 2SFF model The operating system does not recognize this port as a USB port.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Components

    Item Description Status Power On/Standby button and Solid green = System on system power LED Flashing green = Performing power on sequence Solid amber = System in standby Off = No power present Health LED Solid green = Normal Flashing green = iLO is rebooting. Flashing amber = System degraded Flashing red = System critical...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Leds

    Item Description Power supply 2 (PS2) Power supply 1 (PS1) Video (VGA) port OCP slot 22 Serial port (optional) iLO Management Port USB 3.2 Gen1 ports UID LED OCP slot 21 Rear panel LEDs Component identification...
  • Page 10 Item Description Status Power supply 2 LED Solid green = Normal Off = One or more of the following conditions exists: • AC power unavailable • Power supply failed • Power supply in standby mode • Power supply exceeded current limit Power supply 1 LED Solid green = Normal Off = One or more of the following conditions...

  • Page 11: System Board Components

    System board components Item Description Serial port connector Internal USB 3.2 Gen1 port Internal USB 3.2 Gen1 port NVMe/SATA port 1A Primary riser connector OCP slot 21 backup power connector NVMe port 7A OCP slot 21 x16 upgrade connector System battery Front I/O connector Front DisplayPort/ USB 2.0 connector SID connector...
  • Page 12 Item Description NVMe port 4A NVMe / SATA port 9A NS204i-u signal connector GPU riser power connector Fan connector 7 Fan connector 6 Fan connector 5 NVMe port 2A Fan connector 4 NVMe port 3A Fan connector 3 NVMe port 2B Fan connector 2 NVMe port 3B Fan connector 1...

  • Page 13: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions

    System maintenance switch descriptions Table 1: System maintenance switch Position Functions: OFF = Default ON - Activates the function iLO security override Password disabled Reset configuration DIMM label identification 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.

  • Page 14: Dimm Slot Numbering

    Item Description Example Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB Rank 1R—Single rank 2R—Dual rank 4R—Quad rank 8R— Octal rank Data width on DRAM x4—4-bit x8—8-bit Memory generation PC5—DDR5 Maximum memory speed 4800 MT/s CAS latency B—42-42-42 B—50-42-42 (for 128 GB and 256 GB capacities) DIMM type...

  • Page 15: Processor And Socket Components

    Processor and socket components Item Description Processor socket Pin field cover cap Processor carrier Rail frame lift tabs Retention frame screw (T-20) Retention frame Rail frame Processor Device numbers 8 SFF device bay numbering 8 SFF + 2 SFF device bay numbering Component identification...

  • Page 16: Drives

    Drives Basic Drive LED definitions SFF basic drive carrier Item Status Definition Fault or Locate Solid amber This drive has failed, is unsupported, or is invalid. Solid blue A management application has identified the drive and the drive is operating normally. Flashing amber or The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has blue (1 flash per...

  • Page 17: Ns204I-U Boot Device Led Definitions

    NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions Item Status Definition Fault/Locate Solid amber Drive has failed, unsupported, or invalid. Solid blue Drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application. Flashing amber/blue (1 Drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert is received for the drive. flash per second) The drive has also been identified by a management application.

  • Page 18: Fan Bay Numbering

    Fan bay numbering DSC-25 2-port SFP28 card ports and LEDs Ports Item Port Description Management port 1GbE RJ45 Network interface port 10/25G SFP+ based Network interface port 10/25G SFP+ based LEDs The DSP DSC-25 2p SFP28 card is a dual-port, single-slot, half-height, half-length (HHHL) SFP28 network adapter. It has LEDs for Link (L) and Activity (A) for each port.
  • Page 19 Item Status Description No activity Management Port Activity Flashing Passing traffic; flashing frequency indicates traffic intensity A link has not been established Management Port Link LED Off Solid green Valid Ethernet link A link has not been established SFP Port 1 Link/Activity Solid green Valid Ethernet link Flashing green...

  • Page 20: Ns204I-U Boot Device Components

    NS204i-u Boot Device components Item Description Boot device cage M.2 slots Boot device carriers NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions Component identification...
  • Page 21 Item Status Definition Fault/Locate Solid amber Drive has failed, unsupported, or invalid. Solid blue Drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application. Flashing amber/blue (1 Drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert is received for the drive. flash per second) The drive has also been identified by a management application.

  • Page 22: Setup

    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. Hitachi Advanced Server models draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door.

  • Page 23: Power Requirements

    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. Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians.

  • Page 24: Server Warnings And Cautions

    WARNING: Remove power from the power supply before performing any installation steps or maintenance on the power supply. CAUTION: The server equipment connects the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the power supply. CAUTION: If the DC connection exists between the earthed conductor of the DC supply circuit and the earthing conductor at the server equipment, the following conditions must be met: •...

  • Page 25: Rack Warnings

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or burns after removing the energy pack: •...

  • Page 26: Initial System Installation

    Installation Service provides basic installation of equipment, software products, as well as-supported products from other vendors that are sold by Hitachi Vantara or by Hitachi Vantara authorized resellers. The Installation Service is part of a suite of deployment services that are designed to give users the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their Hitachi Vantara and supported products have been installed by a Hitachi Vantara specialist.
  • Page 27 ◦ Download it from the Hitachi Vantara Support Center website: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download (for downloads) ◦ Extract it from the SPV. Read the operational requirements for the server. • Procedure 1. Unbox the server and verify the contents: • Server • Power cord •...

  • Page 28: Operating System

    To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. Attempting to run an unsupported operating system can Hitachi Vantara website. cause serious and unpredictable results. For the latest information on operating system support, see the Failure to observe UEFI requirements for G2 servers can result in errors installing the operating system, failure to recognize boot media, and other boot failures.

  • Page 29: Selecting Boot Options In Uefi Boot Mode

    Changing the TPM mode after installing an OS might cause problems, including loss of data. Hitachi Vantara SPECIAL REMINDER: Before enabling TPM functionality on this system, you must ensure that your intended use of TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or licenses must be obtained if applicable.

  • Page 30: Bitlocker Recovery Key/Password Retention Guidelines

    Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system integrity. • Hitachi Vantara is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating instructions, see the documentation for the encryption technology feature provided by the operating system. BitLocker recovery key/password retention guidelines The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker setup, and can be saved and printed after BitLocker is enabled.

  • Page 31: Operations

    Operations Power up the server About this task To power up the server, use one of the following methods: • Press the Power On/Standby button. • Use the virtual power button through iLO 6. Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs.

  • Page 32: Extend The Server From The Rack

    Extend the server from the rack Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the: Rack warnings • Server warnings and cautions • About this task If the cable management arm option is installed, you can extend the server without powering down the server or disconnecting peripheral cables and power cords.

  • Page 33: Remove The Server From The Rack

    Remove the server from the rack Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the: Rack warnings • Server warnings and cautions • About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending anything from the rack.

  • Page 34: Remove The Access Panel

    2. Press the bezel release latch (callout 1), and then pivot the bezel open (callout 2). 3. Release the right side of the bezel from the front panel (callout 3). To replace the front bezel, reverse the removal procedure. Remove the access panel About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

  • Page 35: Remove The Hot-Plug Fan

    Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Extend the server from the rack. 3. Open or unlock the locking latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and remove the access panel. Remove the hot-plug fan About this task CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.

  • Page 36: Remove The Secondary Pci Riser Cage

    Procedure 1. Back up all server data. 2. Power down the server. 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack. b.

  • Page 37: Remove The 8Sff Drive Backplane

    Procedure 1. Back up all server data. 2. Power down the server. 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack. b.

  • Page 38: Install The Primary Pci Riser Cage

    a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack). 5. Remove the access panel. 6. Remove all drives. 7. Disconnect and remove all cables connected to the drive backplane. 8.

  • Page 39: Install The Secondary Pci Riser Cage

    4. Connect each power cord to the server. 5. Connect each power cord to the power source. 6. Power up the server (Power up the server). Install the secondary PCI riser cage Procedure 1. Install the riser cage. 2. If needed, install expansion boards. 3.

  • Page 40: Installing The Front Bezel Option

    Installing the front bezel option Procedure 1. Attach the front bezel to the right chassis ear. 2. Press and hold the front bezel release latch. 3. Close the front bezel. 4. (Optional) Install the Kensington security lock. For more information, see the lock documentation. The installation is complete.

  • Page 41: Hardware Options Installation

    Hardware options installation Server data backup To avoid data loss, make sure to back up all server data before installing or removing a hardware option, performing a server maintenance, or a troubleshooting procedure. Server data in this context refers to information that may be required to return the system to a normal operating environment after completing a hardware maintenance or troubleshooting procedure.

  • Page 42: Power Supply Options

    CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. Power supply options Depending on the installed options and the regional location where the server was purchased, the server can be configured with one of the supported Power supply specifications.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Dc Power Cable To A Dc Power Source

    Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: • This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1/IEC 62368-1, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment.

  • Page 44: Installing A Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supply

    For more information, see the documentation that ships with the power supply. Installing a redundant hot-plug power supply Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure you have the following: The components included with the hardware option kit Procedure 1. Observe the following alerts: CAUTION: All power supplies installed in the server must have the same output power capacity.
  • Page 45 7. Route the power cord. Use best practices when routing power cords and other cables. A cable management arm is available to help with routing. To obtain a cable management arm, contact a Hitachi Vantara authorized reseller. 8. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.

  • Page 46: Installing The 1600 W Flex Slot -48 Vdc Hot-Plug Power Supply

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, you must install this product in accordance with the following guidelines: • The 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC hot-plug power supply is intended only for installation in Hitachi Advanced Server models located in a restricted access location. •...
  • Page 47 Remove the ground wire screw (callout 1), and then remove the positive return wire and negative input wire screws (callout 2). Retain the screws. These screws will be used to secure the wires on the new DC power supply. Install the positive return wire (red): a.
  • Page 48 Attach the ground wire (green and yellow) to the DC power supply (callout 1) and tighten the screw and washer with 1.47 N-m (13 lbf-in ) (callout 2). Install the protective cover on the DC power supply. Make sure that the protective cover is locked. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 49 Secure the ground, positive return, and negative input wires in the strain relief strap. CAUTION: Avoid tight bend radii to prevent damaging the internal wires of a power cord or a server cable. Never bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing. If you are installing a power supply in the power supply bay 2, remove the power supply blank.

  • Page 50: Memory Options

    Immediately slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks into place. Make sure the -48 V DC power source is off or the PDU breaker is in the off position, and then connect the power cord to the -48 V DC power source or PDU. 10.

  • Page 51: Dimm Installation Guidelines

    DIMM installation guidelines When handling a DIMM, observe the following: • Observe antistatic precautions. • Handle the DIMM only along the edges. • Do not touch the components on the sides of the DIMM. • Do not touch the connectors on the bottom of the DIMM. •...

  • Page 52: Installing The High Performance Fan

    Install the access panel. Install the server in the rack. Connect each power cord to the server. 10. Connect each power cord to the power source. 11. Power up the server. Use the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities to configure the memory mode. For more information about LEDs and troubleshooting failed DIMMs, see Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions.
  • Page 53 3. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. 6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. Remove the access panel.

  • Page 54: Drive Options

    Drive options Depending on the configuration, this server supports SAS, SATA, NVMe, and M.2 drives. When adding hard drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines: • The system automatically sets all device numbers. For drive numbering, see Drive bay numbering. •...

  • Page 55: Installing An 8 Sff Optical Drive

    2. Prepare the drive. 3. Install the drive. 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions. Installing an 8 SFF optical drive Prerequisites Before installing an optical drive, be sure the 8 SFF display port/USB/optical blank option is installed. For more information, see Installing an 8 SFF display port/USB/optical blank option.
  • Page 56 2. Remove the optical drive bay blank from the drive cage. Retain the blank for future use. 3. Install the optical drive bracket. 4. Install the optical drive in the optical drive cage. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 57 5. Install the optical drive cage in the universal media bay. 6. Connect the optical drive cable. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 58: Universal Media Bay Options

    Additional cables, as needed. For more information, see Cabling diagrams. • • 2 SFF SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives or blanks For more information, contact a Hitachi Vantara authorized reseller. Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server.

  • Page 59: Installing An 8 Sff Display Port/Usb/Optical Blank Option

    The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver • An optical drive, if installing For more information, contact a Hitachi Vantara authorized reseller. Procedure 1. Back up all server data. 2. Power down the server (Power down the server). 3. Remove all power: a.
  • Page 60 4. Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack). b. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack). 5. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel). 6.

  • Page 61: Riser And Riser Cage Options

    9. If needed, install an optical drive. Riser and riser cage options This server supports the following: • Primary riser Supports full-height riser cage • Secondary riser ◦ Supports full-height riser cage ◦ Supports NS204i Boot Device + secondary low-profile riser cage Installing an expansion card About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove power from...
  • Page 62 a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. 4. Remove the access panel. 5. Remove the riser cage. 6. Install the expansion card. 7. Install the riser cage. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 63: Installing An Accelerator Or Gpu

    Installing an accelerator or GPU Prerequisites Before installing this option, do the following: • Be sure that the power supplies support the installation of this option. For more information, contact customer support. • Be sure that you have the following items: ◦...

  • Page 64: Installing The Ns204I Boot Device On The Ns204I-U + Secondary Low-Profile Riser

    4. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. 5. Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack). b.
  • Page 65 • To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, if the NS204i Boot Device assembly is not install in the riser cage, install the NS204i Boot Device cage slot blank. Identify the NS204i Boot Device components. • CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
  • Page 66 11. Install the NS204i + secondary low-profile riser cage bracket. 12. Install the boot device in the riser cage: a. Position the latch end of the boot device on the NS204 opening on the rear side of the riser cage (callout 1). b.
  • Page 67 13. To prevent hot-plug access to the SSDs on the boot device, install the security cover. After the security cover is installed, the hot-plug feature of the boot device is disabled. 14. Install the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage. 15.
  • Page 68 Installing boot device drives Procedure 1. Push the button to pull out the carrier. 2. Remove the SSD mounting screw. 3. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). 4. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position (callout 2). 5.

  • Page 69: Storage Controller Options

    6. If the second M.2 SSD is installed on the carrier assembly, repeat steps 1 and 2. 7. Slide the carrier inside the boot device cage and push the button. There will be an audible click when the latch locks into place.

  • Page 70: Preparing The Server For Storage Controller Installation

    When a tri-mode storage controller option is used together with a U.3 drive backplane, the system will support mixed drive configuration. Preparing the server for storage controller installation Prerequisites Before beginning this procedure, download the Service Pack for Advanced Server (SPV) from the support website https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download.
  • Page 71 a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 72: Installing A Type-O Storage Controller

    Installing a type-o storage controller Prerequisites Before performing this procedure, verify that you have the following items available: • Compatible controller cables (P58075-001/P58076-001) • Phillips No. 1 screwdriver About this task CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
  • Page 73 a. Rotate the locking pin to the open (vertical) position (callout 1). b. Slide the controller into the bay until it clicks into place (callout 2). Make sure that the controller is seated firmly in the slot. c. Rotate the locking pin to the close (horizontal) position (callout 3). 6.

  • Page 74: Processor And Heatsink Options

    Processor and heatsink options Processor and socket components Item Description Processor socket Pin field cover cap Processor carrier Rail frame lift tabs Retention frame screw (T-20) Retention frame Rail frame Processor Installing a processor Prerequisites Before performing this procedure, be sure that you have the components included with the hardware option kit, as well as the following items: •...
  • Page 75 CAUTION: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor. To download firmware and view installation instructions, see the Hitachi Vantara website. CAUTION: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the socket or processor, do not touch the contacts.
  • Page 76 Hold the lift tabs and pivot the rail frame to the closed position. A click sound indicates that the rail frame is properly engaged. 10. Close the retention frame: a. When using a torque wrench to tighten the retention frame screw, set a torque between 1.24 N-m (11 lbf-in) to 1.47 N- m (13 lbf-in).
  • Page 77 11. If you are using the same heatsink, apply the full content of the thermal grease syringes on top of the processor. Follow the pattern shown in the following image. 12. If you are using a new heatsink, remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink. 13.
  • Page 78 d. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 1 and 2 (callouts 1 and 2). e. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 in a diagonal manner (callouts 3 to 6). Hardware options installation...

  • Page 79: Installing A Heatsink

    14. Remove the protective cover from the new heatsink. 15. Install the heatsink. Installing a heatsink Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • The components included with the hardware option kit •...
  • Page 80 Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. • Remove the access panel. Remove the air baffle. Allow the existing heatsink to cool. Use a T-20 Torx screwdriver to loosen the captive screws in the sequence specified on the heatsink label. CAUTION: To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface, hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate.
  • Page 81 Place the heatsink on a flat work surface with its contact side facing upward. 10. Use an alcohol wipe to remove the existing thermal grease from the processor. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing. 11. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the new heatsink. CAUTION: To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface, hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate.
  • Page 82 13. Use a T-20 Torx screwdriver to tighten the six captive screws in the sequence specified on the heatsink label. When using a torque wrench to tighten the screws, apply a torque of 1.58 N-m (14 lbf-in). Hardware options installation...

  • Page 83: Installing The Systems Insight Display Power Module

    Installing the Systems Insight Display power module Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure you have the following: • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver Procedure Observe the following alerts: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

  • Page 84: Installing The Serial Port

    10. Connect the SID cables to the front power button/USB 3.2 Gen1 connector on the system board. Installing the serial port Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
  • Page 85 Remove the server from the rack. • 4. Remove the access panel. 5. If installed, remove the secondary riser cage. 6. Remove the serial port blank. 7. Install the serial port. 8. Connect the cable to the system board. The installation is complete. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 86: Installing The Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch Option

    Installing the Chassis Intrusion Detection switch option Prerequisites Before installing this option, verify that you have all of the components included with the hardware option kit. Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.

  • Page 87: Energy Pack Options

    Energy pack options If there is an unplanned server power outage, the flash-backed write cache (FBWC) feature of storage controllers requires a centralized backup power source to back up the write cache data in a flash device. This server supports the following power options—collectively known as energy pack: Smart Storage Battery •...

  • Page 88: Minimum Firmware Versions

    • SR controllers • MR controllers The capacitor pack can support up to two devices. This server supports the Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with the 260 mm cable. Before installing the Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor, verify that the system BIOS meets the minimum firmware requirements to support the capacitor pack.
  • Page 89 IMPORTANT: To enable SmartCache or CacheCade in a P-class type-p Smart Array controller, you must: • Connect the controller backup power cable to the controller backup power connector on the system or riser board. • Connect the energy pack cable to the energy pack connector on the system board. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 90: Cabling

    Cabling This chapter includes cabling guidelines and diagrams for internal component cabling. Cabling guidelines Observe the following: • Some diagrams show alphabetical callouts A, B, C, etc. These callouts correspond to labels near the connectors on the cable. • The cable colors in the cabling diagrams used in this chapter are for illustration purposes only. •...

  • Page 91: Cabling Diagrams

    • Remove cables that are no longer being used. Retaining them inside the server can restrict airflow. If you intend to use the removed cables later, label and store them for future use. Cabling diagrams Observe the following: Before cabling components, see the cabling guidelines. •...
  • Page 92 Component cabling Cable part number 2 SFF: Box 2 to Primary riser P57041-001 Type-p controller cabling P57070-001 P57057-001 P57076-001 P57041-001 P58152-001 Type-o controller cabling P57311-001 2 SFF: NVMe Direct attach cabling - 1 processor P57079-001 8 SFF: SAS/SATA to OCP 8 SFF: NVME Direct attach cabling - 1 processor P57308-001 P57309-001...

  • Page 93: Drive Power Cabling

    Drive power cabling 2 SFF drive power cable Cable part number Cable color From P54591-001 Blue 8 SFF Box 1 backplane 2 SFF Box 2 backplane Option kits: P55023-B21, P55025-B21 8 SFF drive power cable Cable part number Cable color From P57306-001 Orange...

  • Page 94: Sff Drive Controller Cabling

    2 SFF Drive controller cabling Cable part number Color From P57041-001 Orange Port 4 Port 1 Option kit: P56907-B21 2 SFF: NVMe drive direct attach cabling NVMe drive direct attach (1 processor) Cable part number Cable color From P57311-001 Orange Box 2 Port 1A Option kits: P55023-B21, P55025-B21...

  • Page 95: Sff: Nvme Drive Direct Attach Cabling

    8 SFF: NVMe drive direct attach cabling 8 SFF NVMe drive direct attach (1 processor) Cable part number Cable color From P57308-001 Orange Port 1 Port 2A Port 2 Port 3A P57309-001 Blue Port 3 Port 6A Port 4 Port 7A Option kits: P55021-B21, P55022-B21 8 SFF: NVMe drive direct attach cable (2 processors) Cabling...

  • Page 96: Sff: Sas/Sata/Nvme Cabling

    Cable part number Cable color From P57310-001 Orange Port 1 Port 9B Port 2 Port 7B P57309-001 Blue Port 3 Port 6A Port 4 Port 7A Option kits: P55021-B21, P55022-B21 8 SFF: SAS/SATA/NVMe cabling Cable part number Color From P57307-001 Orange Port 1 Prot 9A...

  • Page 97: Ear Switch Board Cabling

    Cable part number Color From P57079-001 Orange Port 3 Option kit: P56901-B21 Ear switch board cabling Ear switch board Cable part number Cable color From P43727-001 Orange Ear switch Front USB Cabling...

  • Page 98: Type-P Storage Controller Cabling

    Type-p storage controller cabling Cable part number Color From P57070-001 Orange Port 1 Port 4 P57057-001 Blue Port 2 Port 3 P57076-001 Yellow Port 3 Port 2 P57041-001 Pink Port 4 Port 1 Option kit: P56911-B21 Type-o storage controller cabling Cabling...

  • Page 99: Energy Pack Cabling

    Table 2: Cable part number Color From P57334-001 Orange Port 1 Port 2 Port 2 P57335-001 Yellow Port 3 Port 1 Port 4 Option kit: P56913-B21 Energy pack cabling Cable part number Color From P58176-001 Orange Energy pack extension cable Energy pack connector P01366-B21 Orange...

  • Page 100: Ns204I Boot Device Cabling

    NS204i Boot Device cabling NS204i Boot Device cabling on the secondary riser cage Cable part number Color From P54087-001 Orange NS204i-u signal connector NS204i Boot Device P54088-001 Blue NS204i-u power connector NS204i Boot Device Option kit: P57013-B21 System Insight Display cabling Cable part number From P48971-001...

  • Page 101: Chassis Intrusion Switch Cabling

    Option kit: P56924-B21 Chassis intrusion switch cabling Cable part number From P47751-001 Chassis intrusion detection switch Chassis intrusion detection switch connector Option kit: P48922-B21 Serial port cabling Cable part number From 873747-001 Serial port Serial port connector Option kit: P59431-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 102: Optical Drive Cabling

    Optical drive cabling Cable part number Color From P57326-001 Orange Port 1A Optical drive Option kit: P56899-B21 OCP NIC 3.0 x16 upgrade cabling OCP NIC 3.0 x16 upgrade cabling (1 processor) Cabling...
  • Page 103 Table 3: Cable part number Color From P58173-001 Blue NVMe port 4A OCP Slot 22 port 1 P58174-001 Orange NVME port 4A OCP Slot 21 x16 upgrade connector Option kit: P57882-B21 OCP NIC 3.0 x16 upgrade cabling (2 processors) Cable part number Color From P58174-001...

  • Page 104: Xgmi Cabling

    XGMI cabling Cable part number Color From P58128-001 Orange NVMe port 3B NVMe port 2A Blue NVMe port 2B NVMe port 3A Option kit: P57880-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 105: System Battery Replacement

    System battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5–10 years. System battery information The server contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery that provides power to the real-time clock.
  • Page 106 Install the system battery. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. System battery replacement...

  • Page 107: Configuration Resources

    Configuration resources Use the following resources to find documentation for configuring and managing your server. • Some utilities might not apply to your server. Products ordered from Factory Express might have already been configured with some or all the configurations in this chapter. To determine if any additional setup is required, see your Factory Express order.

  • Page 108: Configuring The Server

    Configuring the server To configure Single server (GUI) • Intelligent Provisioning • iLO remote console or web interface • UEFI System Utilities UCP Advisor for Compute Management • • Contact customer support Single server (scripting) • RESTful Interface Tool https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Servers •...

  • Page 109: Configuring Storage Controllers

    The relevant document https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Servers Table Continued Deploy an OS using iLO virtual media iLO user guide Contact customer support Deploy an OS using Intelligent Provisioning Hitachi Advanced Server HA800 G3 Series Intelligent Provisioning 4.0 User Guide Contact customer support Configuration resources...

  • Page 110: Configuring Security

    Configuring security Implement server security best practices. Hitachi Advanced Server HA800 G3 Compute Security Reference Guide iLO 6 Security Technology Brief Contact customer support Optimizing the server Optimize server performance through management and Advanced Server model Performance Management and Tuning Guide tuning features.

  • Page 111: Server Management

    Server management To monitor Single server Contact customer support UCP Advisor for Compute Management Single or multiple servers Contact customer support Managing Linux-based high performance compute clusters Provision, manage, and monitor clusters. Performance Cluster Manager Contact customer support Optimize your applications. Performance Analysis Tools Contact customer support Optimize software library for low latency and high bandwidth,...

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Nonoperating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) — Operating Minimum to be the higher (more moisture) of -12°C (10.4°F) dew point or 8% relative humidity Maximum to be 24°C (75.2°F) dew point or 90% relative humidity Nonoperating...

  • Page 113: 800W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    • 800 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply • 1000 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply • 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply • 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply •...

  • Page 114: 1000 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-Plug Power Supply

    1000 W Flex Slot Titanium Hot-plug Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 100 VAC to 127 VAC 200 VAC to 240 VAC 240 VDC for China only Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input current 11.3 A at 100 VAC 6.1 A at 200 VAC Maximum rated input power...

  • Page 115: 1600 W Flex Slot -48 Vdc Hot-Plug Power Supply

    Specification Value Maximum rated input power 1734 W at 200 VAC 1725 W at 240 VAC BTUs per hour 5918 at 200 VAC 5884 at 240 VAC Power supply output — Rated steady-state power 1600 W at 200 VAC to 240 VAC input 1600 W at 240 VDC input Maximum peak power 1600 W for 1 ms (turbo mode) at 200 VAC to 240 VAC input...

  • Page 116: 1800-2200 W Flex Slot Titanium Power Supply

    1800-2200 W Flex Slot Titanium Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 200 VAC to 240 VAC 240 VDC for China only Rated input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Rated input current 10 A at 200 VAC 10 A at 240 VAC Maximum rated input power 1902 W at 200 VAC...

  • Page 117: Safety, Warranty, And Regulatory Information

    Additional regulatory information Hitachi Vantara is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council).
  • Page 118 Hitachi Vantara Corporate Headquarters HitachiVantara.com/contact 2535 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA...

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