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Hitachi Advanced Server HA810 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-90HAS8030-01
October 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 ......................7 UID button functionality......................8 Front panel LED power fault codes ................... 8 Systems Insight Display LEDs....................8 Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions ............. 10 Rear panel components ........................
  • Page 4 Hardware options installation ..............40 Introduction............................40 Controllers ............................40 Installing a type-p storage controller ..................40 Installing a type-o storage controller ..................41 Cooling ............................... 43 Installing a high-performance fan .................... 43 Drive cages............................44 Installing a 2 SFF drive cage....................44 Energy pack options ...........................
  • Page 5 Installing a secondary low-profile riser option .............. 99 Installing a secondary full-height riser option ............. 100 Installing an expansion board in the secondary riser cage ........104 Security............................106 Installing the bezel ........................ 106 Installing the Chassis Intrusion Detection switch option ............107 Trusted Platform Module 2.0 guidelines ................
  • 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 Item Description Serial number/iLO information pull tab Display port (optional) Optical drive (optional) USB 2.0 port (optional) iLO Service Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 port Drive bays This option can be replaced by 2SFF drive bays. The operating system does not recognize this port as a USB port.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Leds And Buttons

    Item Description iLO Service Port Drive bays Front panel LEDs and buttons 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...

  • Page 9: Uid Button Functionality

    If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, use iLO to review the system health status. When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred. UID button functionality The UID button can be used to identify a specific server in a rack or display the Server Health Summary when the server will not power on.
  • Page 10 Description Status Processor LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed processor DIMM LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed DIMM or configuration issue DIMM group LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed DIMM group or configuration issue Fan LEDs Off = Normal Amber = Failed fan or missing fan NIC LEDs Off = No link to network...

  • Page 11: Systems Insight Display Combined Led Descriptions

    When the health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, the server is experiencing a health event. For more information on the combination of these LEDs, see Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions. Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions The combined illumination of the following LEDs indicates a system condition: •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Components

    Status Systems Insight Display Health System LED and color power LED Power supply (amber) Amber One or more of the following conditions might exist: • Only one power supply is installed and that power supply is in standby. • Power supply fault. •...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Leds

    Item Description Slot 1 PCIe5 Slot 2 PCIe5 Slot 3 PCIe5 (optional - requires second processor) Power supply 2 (PS2) Power supply 1 (PS1) Video (VGA) port OCP 3.0 slot 15 Serial port (optional) iLO Management Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports OCP 3.0 slot 14 Rear panel LEDs Component identification...
  • Page 14 Item Description Status Power supply 1 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 2 Solid green = Normal Off = One or more of the following...

  • Page 15: System Board Components

    System board components Item Description System maintenance switch Front DisplayPort/USB 2.0 connector OCP slot 14 port 2 LP SlimSAS port 2 LP SlimSAS port 1 Primary riser connector Front I/O connector & USB 3.2 Gen 1 port OCP slot 14 backup power connector SATA optical port Socket 1 MCIO port 1 11-18...

  • Page 16: Heatsink And Processor Socket Components

    Item Description Cooling module connector Internal USB ports Drive backplane power connector Chassis Intrusion Detection switch connector Socket 2 MCIO connector 2 Socket 2 MCIO connector 1 SID connector Secondary riser connector OCP slot 15 backup power connector System battery Energy pack connector NS204i-u power connector OCP slot 15 port 1...

  • Page 17: Closed-Loop Liquid Cooling Heatsink Components

    (5) years limit, it is required that the liquid cooling heatsink be replaced. Parts and components that Hitachi Vantara determines have reached or exceeded their Maximum Usage Limitation will not be provided, repaired, or replaced under a warranty or service contract. Contact your local sales representative for additional information.

  • Page 18: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions

    Item Description Coolant tubes Pump-cold plate The liquid cooling heatsink has two pumps for redundancy. System maintenance switch descriptions Position Default Function • Off—iLO security is enabled. • On—iLO security is disabled. Reserved Reserved Reserved • Off—Power-on password is enabled. •...

  • Page 19: Dimm Slot Locations

    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 R—RDIMM (registered)

  • Page 20: Drive Boxes And Numbering

    Drive boxes and numbering SFF drive boxes Table 1: Item Description Box 1 Box 2 8 SFF drive bay numbering 8 SFF + 2 SFF drive bay numbering 4 LFF drive box and bays All LFF drives are in box 1. Component identification...

  • Page 21: Hot-Plug Fans

    Hot-plug fans CAUTION: To avoid damage to the equipment, do not operate the server for extended periods of time if the server does not have the optimal number of fans installed. Although the server might boot, do not operate the server without the required fans installed and operating. Fan bay 1 Fan bay 2 Fan bay 3...
  • Page 22 LFF low-profile drive carrier The LFF low-profile drive carrier supports hot-plug SAS or SATA. SFF basic drive carrier The SFF basic drive carrier supports hot-plug SAS, SATA, or U.3 NVMe. Item State Definition Fault/Locate Solid amber This drive has failed, is unsupported, or is invalid. Solid blue The drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application.

  • Page 23: Ns204I-U Boot Device Components

    Item State Definition Flashing green (1 The drive is doing one of the following: flash per second) • Rebuilding or performing a RAID • Performing a stripe size migration • Performing a capacity expansion • Performing a logical drive extension •...

  • Page 24: 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 Drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert is received for (1 flash per second) the drive.

  • Page 25: Setup

    Setup Setting up the server Prerequisites Before setting up the server: • Read the operational requirements for the server: Operational requirements Procedure 1. Unbox the server and verify the contents: • A server • A power cord • Rack-mounting hardware •...

  • Page 26: Operational Requirements

    Hitachi Advanced Server models 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...

  • Page 27: Temperature Requirements

    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.

  • Page 28: Electrical Grounding Requirements

    CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure. Electrical grounding requirements The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety.

  • Page 29: Server Warnings And Cautions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The rack has anti-tip measures in place. Such measures include floor-bolting, anti-tip feet, ballast, or a combination as specified by the rack manufacturer and applicable codes. •...

  • Page 30: Electrostatic Discharge

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or burns after removing the energy pack: • Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the energy pack. • Do not short external contacts. • Do not dispose of the energy pack in fire or water. •...
  • Page 31 ◦ Use conductive field service tools. ◦ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part. For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller. Setup...

  • Page 32: Operations

    Operations 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 33: Extend The Server From The Rack

    This method activates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server enters standby mode. It can also activate a shutdown behavior governed by an OS configuration or policy. • Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server to enter standby mode.

  • Page 34: Release The Cable Management Arm

    Release the cable management arm Procedure Release the cable management arm and swing away from the rack. Remove the server from the rack Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the: • Rack warnings and cautions • Server warnings and cautions Operations...

  • Page 35: Remove The Access Panel

    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. Procedure 1. Power down the server. 2. Release the cable management arm. 3.

  • Page 36: Remove The Primary Pcie Riser Cage

    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 primary PCIe riser cage About this task CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.

  • Page 37: Install The Primary Pcie Riser Cage

    To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. Install the primary PCIe riser cage Procedure 1. Install the PCI riser cage. 2. Install the access panel. 3. Install the server into the rack. 4. Connect each power cord to the server. 5.

  • Page 38: Removing A Hot-Plug Sas/Sata/Nvme Drive

    Removing a hot-plug SAS/SATA/NVMe drive CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open. 1.

  • Page 39: Install The Access Panel

    2. After the display ejects, rotate the display to view the LEDs. Install the access panel Procedure 1. Place the access panel on top of the server with the latch open. Allow the panel to extend past the rear of the server approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 in). 2.

  • Page 40: Power Up The Server

    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. Operations...

  • Page 41: Hardware Options Installation

    Hardware options installation Introduction Install any hardware options before initializing the server. If multiple options are being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options to identify similar steps and streamline the installation process. 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 42: Installing A Type-O Storage Controller

    Do one of the following: a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the primary riser cage. Install the controller. Install the riser cage. 10. Cable the controller. 11. Install the access panel. 12.
  • Page 43 • Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the rear wall blank or riser cage. Remove the OCP adapter blank. Install the storage controller. Connect the cables. Install the access panel. 10.

  • Page 44: Cooling

    12. Connect each power cord to the power source. 13. Power up the server. Cooling Installing a high-performance fan About this task Certain hardware configurations require high-performance fans. This kit meets extended ambient operating temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. For more information about extended ambient configurations, contact customer support.

  • Page 45: Drive Cages

    Install high-performance fans. Install the access panel. Return the server to the rack. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up the server. Drive cages Installing a 2 SFF drive cage Prerequisites Be sure you have the following: •...
  • Page 46 Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Remove all power: 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.

  • Page 47: Energy Pack Options

    Remove the access panel. Connect the power cable to the 8SFF drive backplane. Connect the data cable. 10. Install drives or drive blanks. 11. Install the access panel. 12. Install the server in the rack. 13. Connect each power cord to the server. 14.

  • Page 48: Minimum Firmware Versions

    Minimum firmware versions Product Minimum firmware version Server system ROM 1.20 SR900 series type-p Gen11 controllers 03.01.14.062 Smart Storage Battery The Smart Storage Battery supports both SR and MR storage controllers. A single 96 W battery can support up to 24 devices. After the battery is installed, it might take up to two hours to charge.

  • Page 49: Hard Drives

    If needed, connect the extension cable. Connect the cable to the system board. Install the access panel. Install the server in the rack. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12.

  • Page 50: Installing A Hot-Plug Sas, Sata Or Nvme Drive

    • The system automatically sets all drive numbers. • If only one hard drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number. For drive numbering, see Drive bay numbering. • The NVMe SSD is a PCIe bus device. Devices attached to a PCIe bus cannot be removed without allowing the device and bus to complete and cease the signal/traffic flow.
  • Page 51 • SFF drive 3. Install the drive. • LFF drive • SFF drive 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 52: Management

    Management Installing the Systems Insight Display 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 53 Guide the SID cable through the front of the server. Using a T-10 Torx screwdriver, install the SID module . Hardware options installation...

  • Page 54: Installing The Serial Port Option

    10. Connect the SID cable to the system board. 11. Install the access panel. 12. Slide the server into the rack. 13. Connect each power cord to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. Power up the server. The installation is complete.
  • Page 55 • The components included with the hardware option kit • 5 mm nut driver 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure.
  • Page 56 Connect the serial cable to the system board. 10. Install the access panel. 11. Install the server in the rack. 12. Connect each power cord to the server. 13. Connect each power cord to the power source. 14. Power up the server. The installation is complete.

  • Page 57: Memory

    Memory Memory population information For specific memory population information, see the memory population guidelines on the Hitachi Vantara website. DIMM-processor compatibility Fourth-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors support DDR5-4800 DIMMs. Do not mix DIMMs. Install only the supported DDR5-4800 DIMMs in the server.

  • Page 58: Installing A Dimm

    Install the access panel. Slide the server into the rack. Connect each power cord to the server. 10. Connect each power cord to the power source. 11. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Installing a DIMM Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure you have the following: The components included with the hardware option kit About this task The server supports up to 32 DIMMs.

  • Page 59: Networking

    Open the DIMM slot latches. Install the DIMM. 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 60 • Extend the server from the rack. • Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the rear wall blank or riser cage. Remove the OCP adapter blank. Install the network adapter. Connect the cables. Install the access panel. 10.

  • Page 61: Installing A Pcie Network Adapter

    12. Connect each power cord to the power source. 13. Power up the server. Installing a PCIe network adapter Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure you that have the following: • The components included with the hardware option kit •...

  • Page 62: Optical Drives And Media Bays

    • To install an adapter in slot 2 of the primary riser: a. Remove the primary PCI riser cage b. Remove the blank. c. Install the adapter. Install the riser cage. Install the access panel. 10. Install the server in the rack. 11.
  • Page 63 Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Remove all power: 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.

  • Page 64: Installing An 8Sff Optical Drive

    Connect the cable to the system board. If needed, install the optical drive. 10. Install the access panel. 11. Install the server in the rack. 12. Connect each power cord to the server. 13. Connect each power cord to the power source. 14.
  • Page 65 Be sure you have the following: • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: a.

  • Page 66: Installing The 4Lff Display Port/Usb Option

    Connect the optical drive cable. Install the access panel. Install the server in the rack. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Installing the 4LFF display port/USB option Prerequisites Be sure you have the following:...
  • Page 67 • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Do one of the following: a.

  • Page 68: Installing The 4Lff Optical Drive

    Remove the access panel. Connect the cable to the system board. Install the access panel. Install the server in the rack. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up the server. The installation is complete.
  • Page 69 • The components included with the hardware option kit • T-10 Torx screwdriver • LFF optical cable option kit • An optical drive Procedure Back up all server data. Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
  • Page 70 Remove the access panel. Connect the cable to the system board. Install the access panel. 10. Install the server in the rack. 11. Connect each power cord to the server. 12. Connect each power cord to the power source. 13. Power up the server. The installation is complete.

  • Page 71: Os Boot Device

    OS boot device 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 72: Installing The Ns204I Boot Device

    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. Ensure that the latch is fully engaged. NOTE: For removal of the drive, follow the same procedure.
  • Page 73 • The NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device is a PCIe3 x4 custom form- factor module that includes two hot pluggable 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs. • NS204i-u Boot Device auto-creates a RAID1 volume during boot, therefore does not require configuration.
  • Page 74 Install the boot device drives. 10. Install the boot device. • To install the external boot device: a. Install the latch. b. Install the device into the riser cage. c. Install the riser cage. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 75 • To install the internal boot device: a. Install the mounting bracket. b. Install the boot device in the server. Hardware options installation...

  • Page 76: Power Supply Options

    11. Connect the power and signal cables to the NS204i Boot Device. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Install the server in the rack. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16.

  • Page 77: Processor And Heatsink Options

    5. Connect the power cord to the power supply. 6. 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.

  • Page 78: Installing The Processor

    CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket and on the processor are very fragile and easily damaged. To avoid component damage, do not touch these pins. Any damage to them might require replacing the system board and/or processor. IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the server does not function. IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor.
  • Page 79 Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position. Verify that the processor is securely latched to the processor carrier. The following illustration calls out the keying feature tabs that secure the processor. Different processor carriers will have these tabs in different locations. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 80 Attach the heatsink to the processor carrier: a. Align the pin 1 indicator on the processor carrier with that on the heatsink. b. Lower the heatsink on the processor carrier until the carrier tabs snap into place. There will be an audible click to indicate that the heatsink is properly latched on the processor carrier. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 81 Perform the following verification steps: a. Verify that the tabs on the processor carrier are securely latched on the heatsink. b. Verify that the pin 1 indicators on the processor and processor carrier are aligned. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 82 c. Verity that the processor is properly secured by the carrier snaps. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position. Hardware options installation...
  • Page 83 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. Do not touch the heatsink fins. Install the processor-heatsink module: a.

  • Page 84: Rack Mounting Options

    e. Use a T-30 Torx screwdriver to tighten one pair of diagonally opposite heatsink screws (callouts 1 to 2), and then tighten the other pair of heatsink screws (callouts 3 to 4). Install the air baffle and other removed hardware components. 10.

  • Page 85: Rack Mounting Interfaces

    For cable management, the rack rail kit might include one or both of the following options: • Rack rail hoop-and-loop strap • Cable management arm Rack mounting interfaces The server rails can be installed in a rack that has the following mounting interfaces: Round-hole Square-hole Threaded round-hole...

  • Page 86: Installing The Rack Rails

    • Rail identifier stamps on the mounting rail of the friction rack rail Installing the rack rails Prerequisites • Make sure that the rail option is compatible with the server configuration. • If you are installing the server in a threaded round-hole rack, be sure to have a small slotted screwdriver. Procedure 1.
  • Page 87 2. Identify the rack rails. • The front end of the rails is marked as FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT. • The other end of the rails is marked as REAR. 3. Extend the rack rails to align with the depth of the rack. 4.
  • Page 88 • For threaded round-hole racks: Hardware options installation...

  • Page 89: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    5. Install the server into the rack. Installing the server into the rack Prerequisites • Before you perform this procedure, review the: ◦ Rack warnings and cautions ◦ Server warnings and cautions ◦ Space and airflow requirements • T-25 Torx screwdriver Procedure 1.
  • Page 90 2. Install the server into the rack: a. Insert the inner rails into the slide rails (callout 1). b. Slide the server into the rack until the chassis ears are flush against the rack posts (callout 2). 3. Open the chassis ears (callout 1), and then tighten the shipping screws (callout 2). 4.

  • Page 91: Installing The Rack Rail Hook-And-Loop Strap

    Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap About this task If you do not require in-rack serviceability for your rack-mounted server, use the rack rail hook-and-loop strap, instead of a CMA, to manage the rear panel cables. The hook-and-loop strap can be installed on either the left or right rack mounting rail.

  • Page 92: Installing The Cable Management Arm

    Installing the cable management arm Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the Rack warnings and cautions. Procedure 1. Connect and secure all peripheral cables and power cords to the rear panel. 2. (Optional) Rotate the bracket. 3. Install the CMA. 4.
  • Page 93 CAUTION: Employ industry best practices in managing peripheral cables and power cords secured in the CMA. These are some of the more important points: • Leave enough cable slack between the rear panel and the CMA to allow the full extension of the CMA when the server is extended out of the server.

  • Page 94: Riser And Riser Cage Options

    Riser and riser cage options PCIe5 slot description Hardware options installation...

  • Page 95: Primary Pci Riser Cage Options

    Item Description Definition Each PCIe version corresponds to a specific data PCI Express version transfer rate between the processor and peripheral devices. Generally, a version update corresponds to an increase in transfer rate. • PCIe 1.x • PCIe 2.x • PCIe 3.x •...

  • Page 96: Installing An Expansion Board In Slot 2

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. Back up all server data.
  • Page 97 • 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure.

  • Page 98: Installing A Gpu In The Primary Riser Cage

    10. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. 11. Install the primary PCIe riser cage. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Install the server in the rack. 14. Connect each power cord to the server. 15. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16.

  • Page 99: Secondary Pci Riser Options

    a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the primary PCI riser cage. Install the GPU bracket. Install the GPU in the riser cage. If installing a GPU requiring greater than 75W, connect the power cable to the primary riser power connector.

  • Page 100: Installing A Secondary Low-Profile Riser Option

    Installing a secondary low-profile riser option Prerequisites This option requires a dual processor configuration. Before installing this option, be sure that you have the components included with the hardware option kit. About this task When installed, this riser cage provides an additional low profile slot and supports half-length/half-height expansion boards.

  • Page 101: Installing A Secondary Full-Height Riser Option

    Install the access panel. Install the server into the rack. 10. Connect each power cord to the server. 11. Connect each power cord to the power source. 12. Power up the server. Installing a secondary full-height riser option Prerequisites This option requires a dual processor configuration. Before installing this option, be sure you have the following: •...
  • Page 102 a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the primary PCI riser cage. Use a T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the slot 2 bracket from the primary riser cage. Remove the secondary riser blank.
  • Page 103 Install the full-height riser support bracket. 10. Install the riser cage. Primary Hardware options installation...
  • Page 104 Secondary 11. Install the access panel. 12. Install the server in the rack. 13. Connect each power cord to the server. 14. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. Power up the server. 103 Hardware options installation...

  • Page 105: Installing An Expansion Board In The Secondary Riser Cage

    Installing an expansion board in the secondary riser cage Prerequisites Before installing this option, be sure that 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 106 • Secondary low-profile Install the expansion board: • Secondary full-height a. Remove the blank. b. Using a Torx T-10 screwdriver, install the controller. 105 Hardware options installation...

  • Page 107: Security

    • Secondary half-height: a. Remove the blank. b. Using a Torx T-10 screwdriver, install the controller. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. 10. Install the access panel. 11. Install the server in the rack. 12. Connect each power cord to the server. 13.

  • Page 108: Installing The Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch Option

    2. Using a Kensington security lock, lock the bezel. Installing the Chassis Intrusion Detection switch option Prerequisites Be sure you have the components included with the hardware option kit. Procedure Power down the server. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.

  • Page 109: Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Guidelines

    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 110 • When the embedded TPM is enabled, the Trusted Platform Module operates in TPM 2.0 mode. • Use the UEFI System Utilities to configure the TPM. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Trusted Platform Module options.

  • Page 111: Cabling

    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 112: 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 113 Component cabling Cable part number P43733-001 P43731-001 P45612-001 P45613-001 P45614-001 P45615-001 P45616-001 P45617-001 P48960-001 P48963-001 P48964-001 2SFF drive backplane cabling P43737-001 P43738-001 P45607-001 P45611-001 P45608-001 P48961-001 P48962-001 OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling P43734-001 P43734-001 P43735-001 P43736-001 Table 3: LFF cables Component cabling Cable part number 4LFF drive backplane cabling P43728-001...

  • Page 114: Sff Drive Backplane Cabling

    Table 5: Power cables Component cabling Cable part number Power cabling P43726-001 P43729-001 869667-001 Right ear power switch cable P43727-001 Smart storage battery cabling P45618-001 Table 6: IO cables Component cabling Cable part number LFF display cable P45619-001 SFF display cable P45620-001 Serial cable P45623-001...
  • Page 115 8 SFF box 1: System board (unbalanced, CPU1) Cable part number Color From P43730-001 Orange Drive backplane System board Option kit: P48897-B21 8 SFF box 1: System board (balanced, CPU1/CPU2) Cable part number Color From P43733-001 Orange Drive backplane System board Option kit: P48896-B21 Cabling...
  • Page 116 8 SFF box 1: System board Cable part number Color From P43731-001 Orange Drive backplane System board Option kit: P48896-B21 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-p controller Cable part number Color From P45616-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-p controller Option kit: P48909-B21 Cabling...
  • Page 117 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-p controller Cable part number Color From P45617-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-p controller Option kit: P48909-B21 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-o controller Cable part number Color From P48960-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-o controller Option kit: P52416-B21 Cabling...
  • Page 118 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-o controller Cable part number Color From P48963-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-o controller Option kit: P52416-B21 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-o controller Cable part number Color From P48964-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-o controller Option kit: P52416-B21 Cabling...
  • Page 119 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-p controller Cable part number Color From P45612-001 Pink Drive backplane Primary type-p controller P45613-001 Yellow Drive backplane Primary type-p controller P45614-001 Blue Drive backplane Primary type-p controller P45615-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-p controller Option kit: P48909-B21 8 SFF box 1: Primary type-o controller Cabling...

  • Page 120: Sff Drive Backplane Cabling

    Cable part number Color From P45610-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-o controller Option kit: P48909-B21 2 SFF drive backplane cabling 2 SFF side-by-side: System board Cable part number Color From P43737-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane System board SlimSAS port Option kit: P48899-B21 2 SFF side-by-side: System board Cabling...
  • Page 121 Cable part number Color From P43738-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane System board SlimSAS port 1 Option kit: P48899-B21 2 SFF side-by-side: System board Cable part number Color From P45607-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane System board SlimSAS port Option kit: P48899-B21 2 SFF side-by-side: Primary type-p controller Cable part number Color...
  • Page 122 Option kit: P48910-B21 2 SFF side-by-side: Rear MCIO port Cable part number Color From P45608-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane CPU1 MCIO port 1 Option kit: P48899-B21 2 SFF side-by-side: Primary type-o controller Cable part number Color From P48962-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane OCP slot 14 port 1 Option kit: P48910-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 123: Lff Drive Backplane Cabling

    2 SFF side-by-side: Secondary type-o controller Cable part number Color From P48961-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane OCP slot 15 port 1 Option kit: P48910-B21 4 LFF drive backplane cabling 4 LFF box 1: Primary type-p controller Cable part number Color From P48970-001 Orange...
  • Page 124 4 LFF box 1: Primary type-o controller Cable part number Color From P48958-001 Orange Drive backplane Primary type-o controller port 1 Option kit: P48913-B21 4 LFF box 1: System board Cable part number Color From P43728-001 Orange Drive backplane System board Option kit: P51897-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 125: Ns204I-U Cabling

    NS204i-u cabling Internal NS204i-u power Cable part number Color From P48956-001 Orange NS204i-u boot device System board Option kit: P48920-B21 Internal NS204i-u data Cable part number Color From P54092-001 Orange NS204i-u boot device System board Option kit: P48920-B21 Cabling...
  • Page 126 Riser cage NS204i-u power Cable part number Color From P54088-001 Orange NS204i-u boot device System board Option kit: P54702-B21 Riser cage NS204i-u data Cable part number Color From P54087-001 Orange NS204i-u boot device System board Option kit: P54702-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 127: Ocp Adapter Bandwidth Upgrade Cabling

    OCP adapter bandwidth upgrade cabling OCP slot 15 port 2 Cable part number Color From P43734-001 Orange OCP slot 15 port 2 Socket 2 MCIO connector 2 Option kit: P52417-B21 OCP slot 15 port 1 Cable part number Color From P43734-001 Orange OCP slot 15 port 1...
  • Page 128 OCP slot 15 port 1 Cable part number Color From P43735-001 Orange OCP slot 15 port 1 Socket 1 MCIO port 1 Option kit: P52417-B21 OCP slot 14 port 2 Cable part number Color From P43736-001 Orange OCP slot 14 port 2 Socket 1 MCIO port 1 Option kit: P52417-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 129: Power Cabling

    Power cabling Power switch Cable part number Color From P43727-001 Orange Power switch System board 4 LFF backplane power Cable part number Color From P43726-001 Orange 4 LFF backplane System board Cabling...
  • Page 130 8 SFF backplane power Cable part number Color From P43729-001 Orange 8 SFF backplane System board Option kit: P48895-B21 2 SFF backplane power Cable part number Color From 869667-001 Orange 2 SFF backplane 8 SFF backplane Option kit: P48899-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 131: Io Cabling

    IO cabling SFF optical disk drive cabling Cable part number Color From P45622-001 Orange SFF optical disk drive System board Option kit: P48926-B21 SFF front display cabling Cable part number Color From P45620-001 Orange SFF front display System board Option kit: P48926-B21 Cabling...
  • Page 132 LFF optical disk drive cabling Cable part number Color From P45621-001 Orange LFF optical disc drive System board Option kit: P48914-B21 LFF front display port/USB cabling Cable part number Color From P45619-001 Orange Display port System board Option kit: P48928-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 133: Systems Insight Display Cabling

    Systems Insight Display cabling Cable part number Color From P48971-001 Orange Systems Insight System board Display module Option kit: P48927-B21 Intrusion detection switch cabling Cable part number Color From P47751-001 Orange Intrusion detection System board switch Option kit: P48922-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 134: Serial Port Cabling

    Serial port cabling Cable part number Color From P45623-001 Orange Serial port System board Option kit: P48921-B21 Smart storage battery/capacitor cabling Cable part number Color From P45618-001 Orange Smart storage battery System board or capacitor Option kit: P48918-B21 Cabling...

  • Page 135: 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.

  • Page 136: 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 • Python iLO Redfish Library (python-ilorest-library) •...

  • Page 137: Configuring Storage Controllers

    Configuring storage controllers Controller type Documentation SR controllers — Gen11 Hitachi Advanced Server HA800 G3 Series SR Controller User Guide Contact customer support Smart Array SR Controller G2 User Guide Contact customer support MR controllers — Gen11 MR Gen11 Controller User Guide...

  • Page 138: Configuring Security

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

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting NMI functionality An NMI crash dump enables administrators to create crash dump files when a system is not responding to traditional debugging methods. An analysis of the crash dump log is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as hanging operating systems, device drivers, and applications.

  • Page 140: 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 141: Power Supply Specificationspower Supply Specifications

    Power supply specifications Depending on the installed options and the regional location where the server was purchased, the server can be configured with one of the following power supplies: • 800 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply •...

  • Page 142: 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 143: 1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply

    1600 W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen 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 8.7 A at 200 VAC 7.5 A at 230 VAC Maximum rated input power 1734 W at 200 VAC...
  • Page 144 Hitachi Vantara Corporate Headquarters HitachiVantara.com/contact 2535 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA...

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