Page 1 H3C UniServer R4900 G3 Server User Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W102-20190823...
Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All contents in this document, including statements, information, and recommendations, are believed to be accurate, but they are presented without warranty of any kind, express or implied. H3C shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Page 3 Preface This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience. • Conventions • Documentation feedback Audience This documentation is intended for: • Network planners. • Field technical support and servicing engineers. • Server administrators working with the R4900 G3 Server. Conventions The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Page 4 Symbols Convention Description An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed WARNING! can result in personal injury. An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed CAUTION: can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software. An alert that calls attention to essential information.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information ············································································ 1 Safety sign conventions ··············································································································· 1 Power source recommendations ··································································································· 1 Installation safety recommendations ······························································································ 2 General operating safety ······································································································· 2 Electrical safety ··················································································································· 2 Rack mounting recommendations ··························································································· 2 ...
Page 7 Installing hardware options ······························································· 26 Installing the security bezel ········································································································ 26 Installing SAS/SATA drives ········································································································ 26 Installing NVMe drives ·············································································································· 28 Installing power supplies ············································································································ 30 Installing riser cards and PCIe modules ························································································ 31 Guidelines ·······················································································································...
Page 8 Removing the access panel ································································································· 99 Installing the access panel ································································································ 100 Replacing the security bezel ····································································································· 101 Replacing a SAS/SATA drive ···································································································· 101 Replacing an NVMe drive ········································································································ 102 Replacing a power supply ········································································································ 103 ...
Page 9 Replacing the TPM/TCM ········································································································· 152 Connecting internal cables ····························································· 153 Connecting drive cables ·········································································································· 153 8SFF server ··················································································································· 153 25SFF server ················································································································· 168 8LFF server ··················································································································· 172 12LFF server ·················································································································· 174 Connecting the flash card and the supercapacitor of the power fail safeguard module ·························· 187 ...
Page 10: Safety Information
Table 1 Safety signs Sign Description Circuit or electricity hazards are present. Only H3C authorized or professional server engineers are allowed to service, repair, or upgrade the server. WARNING! To avoid bodily injury or damage to circuits, do not open any components marked with the electrical hazard sign unless you have authorization to do so.
Page 11: Installation Safety Recommendations
General operating safety To avoid bodily injury or damage to the server, follow these guidelines when you operate the server: • Only H3C authorized or professional server engineers are allowed to install, service, repair, operate, or upgrade the server. •...
Page 12: Esd Prevention
ESD prevention Electrostatic charges that build up on people and tools might damage or shorten the lifespan of the system board and electrostatic-sensitive components. Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent electrostatic damage, follow these guidelines: • Transport or store the server with the components in antistatic bags. •...
Page 13 • Do not attempt to recharge the battery. • Do not expose the battery to a temperature higher than 60°C (140°F). • Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the battery in fire or water. • Dispose of the battery at a designated facility.
Page 14: Preparing For Installation
Table 2 Installation limits for different rack depths Rack depth Installation limits • The H3C cable management arm (CMA) is not supported. • A clearance of 60 mm (2.36 in) is reserved from the server rear to the rear rack door for cabling.
Page 15: Installation Site Requirements
Figure 1 Installation suggestions for a 1200 mm deep rack (top view) (1) 1200 mm (47.24 in) rack depth (2) A minimum of 50 mm (1.97 in) between the front rack posts and the front rack door (3) 780 mm (30.71 in) between the front rack posts and the rear of the chassis, including power supply handles at the server rear (not shown in the figure) (4) 800 mm (31.50 in) server depth, including chassis ears (5) 960 mm (37.80 in) between the front rack posts and the CMA...
Page 16: Temperature And Humidity Requirements
Figure 2 Airflow through the server (1) to (4) Directions of the airflow into the chassis and power supplies (5) to (7) Directions of the airflow out of the chassis (8) Direction of the airflow out of the power supplies Temperature and humidity requirements To ensure correct operation of the server, make sure the room temperature and humidity meet the requirements as described in "Appendix A Server specifications."...
Page 17: Grounding Requirements
Maximum concentration (mg/m 0.006 0.04 0.05 0.01 Grounding requirements Correctly connecting the server grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection, anti-interference, and ESD prevention. The server can be grounded through the grounding wire of the power supply system and no external grounding cable is required. Installation tools Table 5 lists the tools that you might use during installation.
Page 18 Picture Name Description ESD wrist strap For ESD prevention when you operate the server. Antistatic gloves For ESD prevention when you operate the server. Antistatic clothing For ESD prevention when you operate the server. Ladder For high-place operations. Interface cable (such as an Ethernet cable or optical For connecting the server to an external network.
Page 19: Installing Or Removing The Server
Installing or removing the server Installing the server As a best practice, install hardware options to the server (if needed) before installing the server in the rack. For more information about how to install hardware options, see "Installing hardware options." Installing rails Install the inner rails and the middle-outer rails in the rack mounting rail kit to the server and the rack, respectively.
Page 20: (Optional) Installing Cable Management Brackets
Figure 4 Securing the server (Optional) Installing cable management brackets Install cable management brackets if the server is shipped with cable management brackets. For information about how to install cable management brackets, see the installation guide shipped with the brackets. Connecting external cables Cabling guidelines WARNING!
Page 21 • One on the front panel if an installed chassis ear contains a VGA connector and a USB 2.0 port. The server is not shipped with a standard PS2 mouse and keyboard. To connect a PS2 mouse and keyboard, you must prepare a USB-to-PS2 adapter. Procedure Connect one plug of a VGA cable to a VGA connector on the server, and fasten the screws on the plug.
Page 22: Connecting An Ethernet Cable
Figure 6 Connecting a PS2 mouse and keyboard by using a USB-to-PS2 adapter Connecting an Ethernet cable About this task Perform this task before you set up a network environment or log in to the HDM management interface through the HDM network port to manage the server. Procedure Determine the network port on the server.
Page 23: Connecting A Usb Device
Figure 7 Connecting an Ethernet cable Verify network connectivity. After powering on the server, use the ping command to test the network connectivity. If the connection between the server and the peer device fails, make sure the Ethernet cable is correctly connected.
Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord
Figure 8 Connecting a USB device to an internal USB connector (Optional.) Install the access panel. For information about how to install the access panel, see "Replacing the access panel." Verify that the server can identify the USB device. If the server fails to identify the USB device, download and install the driver of the USB device. If the server still fails to identify the USB device after the driver is installed, replace the USB device.
Page 25 Figure 9 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the other end of the power cord to the power source, for example, the power strip on the rack. Secure the power cord to avoid unexpected disconnection of the power cord. a. (Optional.) If the cable clamp is positioned too near the power cord that it blocks the power cord plug connection, press down the tab on the cable mount and slide the clip backward.
Page 26 Figure 11 Securing the AC power cord c. Slide the cable clamp forward until it is flush against the edge of the power cord plug, as shown in Figure Figure 12 Sliding the cable clamp forward Connecting the DC power cord for a –48 VDC power supply WARNING! Provide a circuit breaker for each power cord.
Page 27 Figure 13 Connecting the DC power cord Fasten the screws on the power cord plug to secure it into place, as shown in Figure Figure 14 Securing the DC power cord Connect the other end of the power cord to the power source, as shown in Figure The DC power cord contains three wires: –48V GND, –48V, and PGND.
Page 28: Securing Cables
Securing cables Securing cables to cable management brackets For information about how to secure cables to cable management brackets, see the installation guide shipped with the brackets. Securing cables to slide rails by using cable straps You can secure cables to either left slide rails or right slide rails. As a best practice for cable management, secure cables to left slide rails.
Page 29 Figure 17 Extending the server from the rack Place the server on a clean, stable surface.
Page 30: Powering On And Powering Off The Server
Powering on and powering off the server Important information If the server is connected to external storage devices, make sure the server is the first device to power off and then the last device to power on. This restriction prevents the server from mistakenly identifying the external storage devices as faulty devices.
Page 31: Powering Off The Server
Powering off the server Prerequisites Before powering off the server, you must complete the following tasks: • Install the server and internal components correctly. • Backup all critical data. • Make sure all services have stopped or have been migrated to other servers. Procedure Powering off the server from its operating system Connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the server.
Page 32: Configuring The Server
Configuring the server The following information describes the procedures to configure the server after the server installation is complete. Configuration flowchart Figure 18 Configuration flowchart Powering on the server Power on the server. For information about the procedures, see "Powering on the server."...
Page 33: Configuring Basic Bios Settings
Configuring basic BIOS settings You can set the server boot order and the BIOS user and administrator passwords from the BIOS setup utility of the server. Setting the server boot order The server has a default boot order and you can change the server boot order from the BIOS. For more information about changing the server boot order, see the BIOS user guide for the server.
Page 34 You can update the following firmware from FIST or HDM: • HDM. • BIOS. • CPLD. For information about the update procedures, see the firmware update guide for the server.
Page 35: Installing Hardware Options
Installing hardware options If you are installing multiple hardware options, read their installation procedures and identify similar steps to streamline the entire installation procedure. Installing the security bezel Press the right edge of the security bezel into the groove in the right chassis ear on the server, as shown by callout 1 in Figure Press the latch at the other end, close the security bezel, and then release the latch to secure...
Page 36 is used by several logical drives, RAID performance might be affected and maintenance complexities will increase. • If the installed drive contains RAID information, you must clear the information before configuring RAIDs. For more information, see the storage controller user guide for the server. Procedure Remove the security bezel, if any.
Page 37: Installing Nvme Drives
Figure 22 Installing a drive (Optional.) Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel." Verifying the installation Use the following methods to verify that the drive is installed correctly: • Verify the drive properties (including capacity) by using one of the following methods: Log in to HDM.
Page 38 Figure 23 Removing the drive blank Install the drive: a. Press the button on the drive panel to release the locking lever. Figure 24 Releasing the locking lever b. Insert the drive into the bay and push it gently until you cannot push it further. c.
Page 39: Installing Power Supplies
Access the CLI or GUI of the server. • Observe the drive LEDs to verify that the drive is operating correctly. For more information, see "Drive LEDs." Installing power supplies Guidelines • The power supplies are hot swappable. • Make sure the installed power supplies are the same model. HDM will perform power supply consistency check and generate an alarm if the power supply models are different.
Page 40: Installing Riser Cards And Pcie Modules
Verifying the installation Use one of the following methods to verify that the power supply is installed correctly: • Observe the power supply LED to verify that the power supply is operating correctly. For more information about the power supply LED, see LEDs in "Rear panel." •...
Page 41 PCIe riser Riser card model Installation procedure connectors Installing an RC-FHHL-2U-G3-2 riser card and a PCIe module RC-FHHL-2U-G3-2 NOTE: A riser card bracket is required. Installing an RC-2*LP-2U-G3 riser card and a PCIe module RC-2*LP-2U-G3 NOTE: A riser card bracket is required. Installing an RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2 or RC-2GPU-R4900-G3 riser card and a PCIe RC-2GPU-R4900-G3...
Page 42 Install the PCIe module to the riser card: a. Remove the screw on the PCIe module blank in the target PCIe slot, and then pull the blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure Figure 29 Removing the PCIe module blank b.
Page 43: Module
Figure 31 Installing the riser card Connect PCIe module cables, if any. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 10. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."...
Page 44 Figure 32 Removing the riser card blank Install the PCIe module to the riser card: a. Remove the screw on the PCIe module blank in the target PCIe slot, and then pull the blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure Figure 33 Removing the PCIe module blank b.
Page 45: Installing An Rc-2*Fhfl-2U-G3 Riser Card And A Pcie Module
Figure 35 Installing the riser card Connect PCIe module cables, if any. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 10. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."...
Page 46 Figure 36 Installing an RC-Mezz-Riser-G3 Mezz PCIe riser card Connect two PCIe signal cables to the RC-Mezz-Riser-G3 Mezz PCIe riser card, as shown Figure Figure 37 Connecting PCIe signal cables to the RC-Mezz-Riser-G3 Mezz PCIe riser card Lift the riser card blank to remove it from PCIe riser connector 1, as shown in Figure...
Page 47 Figure 38 Removing the riser card blank from PCIe riser connector 1 Install the PCIe module to the riser card: a. Remove the screw on the PCIe module blank in the target PCIe slot, and then pull the blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure Figure 39 Removing the PCIe module blank b.
Page 48: Installing An Rc-Fhhl-2U-G3-2 Riser Card And A Pcie Module
NOTE: For simplicity, the figure does not show the PCIe module attached to the riser card. Figure 41 Connecting PCIe signal cables to the riser card Install the riser card on PCIe riser connector 1. For more information, see "Installing an RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-1 riser card and a PCIe module."...
Page 49 Figure 42 Removing the riser card blank Install the PCIe module to the riser card: a. Remove the screw on the PCIe module blank in the target PCIe slot, and then pull the blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure Figure 43 Removing the PCIe module blank b.
Page 50: Installing An Rc-2*Lp-2U-G3 Riser Card And A Pcie Module
Figure 45 Installing the riser card bracket Insert the riser card in PCIe riser connector 3, as shown in Figure Figure 46 Installing the riser card Connect PCIe module cables, if any. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel."...
Page 51 Remove the blank from PCIe riser connector 3, as shown in Figure Remove the power supply air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles." Install the PCIe module to the riser card: a. Remove the screw on the PCIe module blank in the target PCIe slot, and then pull the blank out of the slot, as shown in Figure Figure 47 Removing the PCIe module blank...
Page 52 Insert the riser card in PCIe riser connector 3 and fasten the captive screw to the system board, as shown in Figure Figure 50 Installing the riser card Install the PCIe riser card blank, as shown in Figure Figure 51 Installing the PCIe riser card blank 10.
Page 53: Installing An Rc-Gpu/Fhhl-2U-G3-2 Or Rc-2Gpu-R4900-G3 Riser Card And A Pcie Module
Installing an RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2 or RC-2GPU-R4900-G3 riser card and a PCIe module The installation procedure is the same for the RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2 and RC-2GPU-R4900-G3. This section installs the RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2. To install an RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2: Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."...
Page 54: Installing Storage Controllers And Power Fail Safeguard Modules
Figure 54 Installing the riser card Connect PCIe module cables, if any. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." 10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 11. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."...
Page 55: Installing A Mezzanine Storage Controller And A Power Fail Safeguard Module
Table 7 Supercapacitor extension cable selection Storage Extension Storage controller model Supercapacitor controller type cable P/N Supercapacitor of the • RAID-P430-M1 Flash-PMC-G2 power fail This cable does • RAID-P430-M2 safeguard module not have a P/N. Mezzanine RAID-P460-M2 BAT-PMC-G3 0404A0TG RAID-P460-M4 BAT-PMC-G3 0404A0TG RAID-L460-M4...
Page 56 Figure 55 Installing a Mezzanine storage controller (Optional.) Install the flash card of the power fail safeguard module to the storage controller: IMPORTANT: Skip this step if no power fail safeguard module is required or the storage controller has a built-in flash card.
Page 57: Installing A Standard Storage Controller And A Power Fail Safeguard Module
Figure 57 Installing the flash card (Optional.) Install the supercapacitor. For more information, see "Installing a supercapacitor." 10. (Optional.) Connect the storage controller to the supercapacitor. Connect one end of the supercapacitor extension cable to the supercapacitor cable and the other to the storage controller.
Page 58 Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack." Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Remove the air baffles as needed. For more information, see "Removing air baffles."...
Page 59: Installing A Supercapacitor
Connect one end of the supercapacitor extension cable to the flash card. CAUTION: Make sure the extension cable is the correct one. For more information, see Table If the storage controller is installed with an external flash card, connect the supercapacitor extension cable to the flash card.
Page 60 Table 8 Supercapacitors available for each installation location Installation location Available supercapacitors Remarks • Supercapacitor of the Flash-PMC-G2 The supercapacitor holder power fail safeguard module provided with the supercapacitor is • Supercapacitor of the Flash-LSI-G2 required. In the server chassis power fail safeguard module For information about the location, •...
Page 61 Figure 62 Installing the supercapacitor holder (large-sized holder) Aligning the supercapacitor cable with the notch on the holder, insert the connector end of the supercapacitor into the holder. Pull the clip on the holder, insert the other end of the supercapacitor into the holder, and then release the clip, as shown in Figure Figure 63 Installing the supercapacitor...
Page 62 Figure 64 Inserting the supercapacitor into the supercapacitor container Remove the drive, blank, serial label pull tab module, or diagnostic panel from the slot in which the supercapacitor container will be installed. After removing the drive or diagnostic panel, you must also remove the 1SFF cage.
Page 63: Installing Gpu Modules
Figure 66 Removing a 1SFF cage Insert the supercapacitor container into the slot, as shown in Figure Figure 67 Inserting the supercapacitor Installing GPU modules Guidelines A riser card is required when you install a GPU module. The available GPU modules and installation positions vary by riser card model and position. For more information, see "GPU module and riser card compatibility."...
Page 64: Installing A Gpu Module Without A Power Cord (Standard Chassis Air Baffle)
Table 9 GPU module installation methods GPU module Installation requirements Installation method GPU-M4-1 GPU-P4-X Installing a GPU module without a GPU-T4 power cord (standard chassis air baffle) GPU-M2000 GPU-MLU100-D3 Requires a power cord (P/N GPU-M4000-1-X 0404A0M3) and a standard chassis air baffle. GPU-K80-1 Requires a power cord (P/N Installing a GPU module with a...
Page 65 Figure 68 Removing the PCIe module blank b. Insert the GPU module into PCIe slot 2 along the guide rails and fasten the screw to secure the module into place, as shown in Figure Figure 69 Installing a GPU module Install the riser card on PCIe riser connector 1, and then fasten the captive screw to the chassis air baffle, as shown in Figure...
Page 66: Installing A Gpu Module With A Power Cord (Standard Chassis Air Baffle)
Figure 70 Installing the riser card Connect cables for the GPU module as needed. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." 10. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 11. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."...
Page 67 Figure 71 Installing the GPU module support bracket Install the GPU module and connect the GPU module power cord, as shown in Figure a. Connect the GPU power end of power cord to the GPU module, as shown by callout 1. b.
Page 68: Installing A Gpu Module With A Power Cord (Gpu-Dedicated Chassis Air Baffle)
Verifying the installation Log in to HDM to verify that the GPU module is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help. Installing a GPU module with a power cord (GPU-dedicated chassis air baffle) To install a GPU-P100, GPU-V100-32G, or GPU-V100, make sure all the six fans are present before you power on the server.
Page 69 Figure 74 Installing the GPU module support bracket Install the GPU module and connect the GPU module power cord. For more information, see "Installing a GPU module with a power cord (standard chassis air baffle)." Remove the standard chassis air baffle and the power supply air baffle, and then install the GPU-dedicated chassis air baffle.
Page 70: Installing Ethernet Adapters
13. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord." 14. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Verifying the installation Log in to HDM to verify that the GPU module is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.
Page 71: Installing A Pcie Ethernet Adapter
b. Insert the mLOM Ethernet adapter into the slot along the guide rails and then fasten the captive screws to secure the Ethernet adapter into place, as shown in Figure Some mLOM Ethernet adapters have only one captive screw. This example uses an mLOM with two captive screws.
Page 72: Installing Sata M.2 Ssds
Installing SATA M.2 SSDs You can use the following methods to install SATA M.2 SSDs: • Install SATA M.2 SSDs in drive cage bay 1 at the front of an 8SFF server. For more information about the location of drive cage bay 1, see "Front panel view." •...
Page 73 Remove the expander module blank, as shown in Figure Install the M.2 transfer module to drive cage bay 1, as shown in Figure 10. Install the SATA M.2 SSD: CAUTION: If you are installing only one SATA M.2 SSD, install it in the socket as shown in Figure a.
Page 74: Installing Sata M.2 Ssds At The Server Rear
c. Install the M.2 transfer module. The installation procedure is the same for an M.2 transfer module and a SATA optical drive. For more information, see "Installing a SATA optical drive." d. Connect the SATA M.2 SSD cable to the system board. For more information, see "Connecting the SATA M.2 SSD cable."...
Page 75: Installing Sd Cards
Figure 80 Installing a SATA M.2 SSD to the M.2 transfer module Install the transfer module to a riser card and then install the riser card on a PCIe riser connector. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe modules."...
Page 76 Figure 81 Installing an SD card Align the two blue clips on the extended module with the bracket on the power supply bay, and slowly insert the extended module downwards until it snaps into space, as shown in Figure Figure 82 Installing the dual SD card extended module (Optional.) Install the removed riser card on PCIe riser connector 3.
Page 77: Installing An Nvme Ssd Expander Module
Installing an NVMe SSD expander module Guidelines A riser card is required when you install an NVMe SSD expander module. An NVMe SSD expander module is required only when NVMe drives are installed. For configurations that require an NVMe expander module, see "Drive configurations and numbering." Procedure The procedure is the same for installing a 4-port NVMe SSD expander module and an 8-port NVMe SSD expander module.
Page 78: Installing The Nvme Vroc Module
Installing the NVMe VROC module Identify the NVMe VROC module connector on the system board. For more information, see "System board components." Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."...
Page 79 Remove the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles." Remove the fan cage. For more information, see "Replacing the fan cage." Remove the 4SFF drive cage blank over the power supplies, as shown in Figure Install the riser card bracket, as shown in Figure Install the rear 2SFF drive cage: a.
Page 80: Installing The Rear 4Sff Drive Cage
11. Install drives in the rear 2SFF drive cage. For more information, see "Installing SAS/SATA drives." 12. Install the removed fan cage. To install drives in the rear drive cage, make sure each fan bay is installed with a fan. For more information, see "Installing fans."...
Page 81: Installing The Rear 2Lff Drive Cage
12. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles." 13. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." 14. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 15. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."...
Page 82: Installing The Rear 4Lff Drive Cage
Installing the rear 4LFF drive cage Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack." Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel."...
Page 83: Installing An Optical Drive
Table 11 8SFF drive cage installation locations 8SFF drive cage Installation location HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U Drive cage bay 1 for 8SFF SAS/SATA drives HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-NVMe-1 Drive cage bay 1 for 8SFF NVMe SSDs HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-NVMe-2 Drive cage bay 2 for 8SFF NVMe SSDs HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-2 Drive cage bay 2 for 8SFF SAS/SATA drives HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-NVMe-3 Drive cage bay 3 for 8SFF NVMe SSDs...
Page 84: Installing A Sata Optical Drive
Installing a SATA optical drive Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack." Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel."...
Page 85 Figure 91 Removing the optical drive blank from the optical drive enablement option Insert the optical drive enablement option in drive cage bay 1 and fasten the screws to secure the option into place, as shown in Figure Figure 92 Installing the optical drive enablement option 10.
Page 86: Installing A Diagnostic Panel
Figure 93 Installing the optical drive 11. Connect the SATA optical drive cable. For more information, see "Connecting the SATA optical drive cable." 12. Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel." 13. Install the removed fan cage. For more information, see "Installing fans."...
Page 87: Installing The Sd-Sff-A Sff Diagnostic Panel
Diagnostic Available server Cable panel model The diagnostic panel comes with two cables (P/N 0404A0T1 and P/N 0404A0SP). Determine the cable to use according to the drive backplane: • For the 8LFF server, use the cable with P/N 0404A0T1. • 8LFF server •...
Page 88 Figure 95 Installing the SFF diagnostic panel c. Connect the other end of the diagnostic panel cable to the diagnostic panel connector on the system board. For more information, see "Connecting the diagnostic panel cable." If BP2-25SFF-2U-G3 25SFF drive backplane is used, install the diagnostic panel as follows: a.
Page 89: Installing The Sd-Sff-B Sff Diagnostic Panel
11. Install the removed fan cage. For more information, see "Installing fans." 12. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles." 13. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." 14. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."...
Page 90 Figure 99 Installing the 1SFF cage Install the diagnostic panel: a. Connect the diagnostic panel cable (P/N 0404A0T1) to the diagnostic panel, as shown Figure 100. Figure 100 Connecting the diagnostic panel cable b. Push the diagnostic panel into the slot until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 101.
Page 91: Installing The Sd-Lff-G3-A Lff Diagnostic Panel
Figure 101 Installing the SFF diagnostic panel c. Connect the other end of the diagnostic panel cable to the diagnostic panel connector on the system board. For more information, see "Connecting the diagnostic panel cable." Install the removed security bezel. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel."...
Page 92 Figure 102 Removing the diagnostic panel blank For the 12LFF server, remove the drive from the diagnostic panel slot at the top left or bottom right. For more information about the location of the diagnostic panel slot, see "Front panel view." For more information about removing a drive, see "Replacing a SAS/SATA drive."...
Page 93 c. Connect the other end of the diagnostic panel cable to the diagnostic panel connector on the system board. For more information, see "Connecting the diagnostic panel cable." For a 12LFF server with the BP-12LFF-NVMe-2U-G3, BP2-12LFF-2U-G3, or BP-12LFF-G3 drive backplane, install the diagnostic panel as follows: a.
Page 94: Installing A Serial Label Pull Tab Module
11. Install the removed fan cage. For more information, see "Installing fans." 12. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles." 13. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." 14. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."...
Page 95 Figure 107 Removing the blank Figure 108 Installing the 1SFF cage For the 25SFF server, remove the drive from the slot. For more information, see "Replacing a SAS/SATA drive." Install the serial label pull tab module. The installation procedure is the same for the serial label pull tab module and the SFF diagnostic panel.
Page 96: Installing Fans
Installing fans Guidelines The fans are hot swappable. If sufficient space is available for installation, you can install fans without powering off the server or removing the server from the rack. The following procedure is provided based on the assumption that no sufficient space is available for replacement. The server provides six fan bays.
Page 97 Figure 109 Removing a fan blank b. Insert a fan into the slot and push it until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 110. Figure 110 Installing a fan Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel."...
Page 98: Installing Processors
Installing processors Guidelines • To avoid damage to the processors or system board, only H3C-authorized personnel and professional server engineers are allowed to install a processor. • For the server to operate correctly, make sure processor 1 is in position. For more information about processor locations, see "System board components."...
Page 99 Figure 111 Installing a processor onto the retaining bracket Install the retaining bracket onto the heatsink: CAUTION: When you remove the protective cover over the heatsink, be careful not to touch the thermal grease on the heatsink. a. Lift the cover straight up until it is removed from the heatsink, as shown in Figure 112.
Page 100 b. Install the retaining bracket onto the heatsink. As shown in Figure 113, align the alignment triangle on the retaining bracket with the cut-off corner of the heatsink. Place the bracket on top of the heatsink, with the four corners of the bracket clicked into the four corners of the heatsink.
Page 101: Installing Dimms
CAUTION: To avoid poor contact between the processor and the system board or damage to the pins in the processor socket, tighten the screws to a torque value of 1.4 Nm (12 in-lbs). Figure 115 Attaching the retaining bracket and heatsink to the processor socket 10.
Page 102 For a DIMM to operate at 2933 MHz, make sure the following conditions are met: • Use Cascade Lake processors that support 2933 MHz data rate. • Use DIMMs with a maximum of 2933 MHz data rate. • Install a maximum of one DIMM per channel. The supported DIMMs vary by processor model, as shown in Table Table 14 Supported DIMMs of a processor...
Page 103 Figure 116 DIMM population schemes (one processor present) 内存配置 DIMM population schemes 内存数量 Number of DIMMs 内存槽位（CPU 1） DIMM slots for processor 1 √：推荐，*：不推荐 : Recommended : Not recommended √ 1 DIMM ● √ 2 DIMMs ● ● 3 DIMMs √...
Page 104 Procedure Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack." Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel."...
Page 105: Installing And Setting Up A Tcm Or Tpm
Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Installing the server." Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord." 10. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Verifying the installation Use one of the following methods to verify that the memory size is correct: •...
Page 106: Installing A Tcm Or Tpm
• H3C is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper use of the TCM or TPM. For more information, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system.
Page 107: Enabling The Tcm Or Tpm In The Bios
c. Insert the security rivet into the hole in the rivet pin and press the security rivet until it is firmly seated, as shown by callout 2 in Figure 122. Figure 122 Installing the security rivet Install the removed PCIe modules. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe modules."...
Page 108: Replacing Hardware Options
Replacing hardware options If you are replacing multiple hardware options, read their replacement procedures and identify similar steps to streamline the entire replacement procedure. Replacing the access panel WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them.
Page 109: Installing The Access Panel
Installing the access panel Press the latch on the locking lever and pull the locking lever upward, as shown in Figure 124. If the locking lever on the access panel is locked, use a T15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the lever. For more information, see "Removing the access panel."...
Page 110: Replacing The Security Bezel
Replacing the security bezel Insert the key provided with the bezel into the lock on the bezel and unlock the security bezel, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 126. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the lock, hold down the key while you are turning the key. Press the latch at the left end of the bezel, open the security bezel, and then release the latch, as shown by callouts 2 and 3 in Figure...
Page 111: Replacing An Nvme Drive
To remove an SSD, press the button on the drive panel to release the locking lever, and then hold the locking lever and pull the drive out of the slot. To remove an HDD, press the button on the drive panel to release the locking lever. Pull the drive 3 cm (1.18 in) out of the slot.
Page 112: Replacing A Power Supply
Figure 128 Removing a drive Install a new drive. For more information, see "Installing SAS/SATA drives." Install the removed security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel." Verifying the replacement Use one of the following methods to verify that the drive has been replaced correctly: •...
Page 113 Figure 129 Removing the power cord To remove the DC power cord from a –48 VDC power supply: a. Loosen the captive screws on the power cord plug, as shown in Figure 130. Figure 130 Loosening the captive screws b. Pull the power cord plug out of the power receptacle, as shown in Figure 131.
Page 114 Figure 131 Pulling out the DC power cord Holding the power supply by its handle and pressing the retaining latch with your thumb, pull the power supply slowly out of the slot, as shown in Figure 132. Figure 132 Removing the power supply Install a new power supply.
Page 115: Replacing Air Baffles
Replacing air baffles WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. Removing air baffles Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."...
Page 116: Installing Air Baffles
Figure 134 Removing the power supply air baffle Installing air baffles Install air baffles: To install the chassis air baffle, place the air baffle on top of the chassis, with the standouts at both ends of the air baffle aligned with the notches on the chassis edges, as shown Figure 135.
Page 117: Replacing A Riser Card And A Pcie Module
extended narrow side indicated by the arrow mark makes close contact with the clip on the system board. Then gently press the air baffle until it snaps into place. Figure 136 Removing the power supply air baffle Install the removed riser card and GPU module, if any. For more information, see "Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module."...
Page 118: Replacing An Rc-Mezz-Riser-G3 Mezz Pcie Riser Card
Figure 137 Removing the RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2 riser card Remove the screw that secures the PCIe module, and then pull the PCIe module out of the slot, as shown in Figure 138. Figure 138 Removing a PCIe module Install a new riser card and PCIe module. For more information, see "Installing riser cards and PCIe modules."...
Page 119 Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack." Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Remove the RC-2*FHFL-2U-G3 riser card. For more information, see "Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module."...
Page 120: Replacing A Storage Controller
10. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord." 11. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Replacing a storage controller WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them.
Page 121: Replacing A Standard Storage Controller
Loosen the captive screws on the Mezzanine storage controller, and then lift the storage controller to remove it, as shown in Figure 141. Figure 141 Removing the Mezzanine storage controller (Optional.) Remove the power fail safeguard module and install a new module. For more information, see "Replacing the power fail safeguard module for the Mezzanine storage controller."...
Page 122: Replacing The Power Fail Safeguard Module
Remove the standard storage controller. For more information, see "Replacing a standard storage controller." Remove the flash card on the standard storage controller, if any. If you are to install a new power fail safeguard module, remove the flash card, supercapacitor, and supercapacitor holder for the removed Mezzanine storage controller.
Page 123 Figure 142 Removing the flash card on the Mezzanine storage controller Remove cables from the front drive backplanes if they hinder access to the supercapacitor. Remove the supercapacitor: To remove the supercapacitor in the server chassis, pull the clip on the supercapacitor holder, take the supercapacitor out of the holder, and then release the clip, as shown Figure 143.
Page 124 Figure 144 Removing the supercapacitor holder To remove the supercapacitor on the air baffle, pull the clip on the supercapacitor holder, take the supercapacitor out of the holder, and then release the clip, as shown in Figure 143. To remove the supercapacitor in the supercapacitor container, remove the screw that secures the supercapacitor container, and then pull the cage out of the slot, as shown Figure 145.
Page 125: Replacing The Power Fail Safeguard Module For A Standard Storage Controller
Figure 146 Removing the supercapacitor 10. Install a new power fail safeguard module. For more information, see "Installing a Mezzanine storage controller and a power fail safeguard module." 11. Reconnect the removed cables to the front drives backplane. For more information, see "8SFF server."...
Page 126: Replacing A Gpu Module
Remove the standard storage controller. For more information, see "Replacing a standard storage controller." Remove the flash card on the storage controller, if any. Remove the screws that secure the flash card, and then remove the flash card. Figure 147 Removing the flash card on a standard storage controller Remove the supercapacitor.
Page 127 Loosen the captive screw on the riser card that contains the GPU module, and remove the riser card from the chassis, as shown in Figure 148. Figure 148 Removing the riser card that contains the GPU module Remove the GPU module: a.
Page 128: Replacing A Gpu Module With A Power Cord And A Gpu-Dedicated Chassis Air Baffle
Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord." 10. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Verifying the installation Log in to HDM to verify that the GPU module is operating correctly. For more information, see HDM online help.
Page 129: Replacing An Ethernet Adapter
Figure 151 Removing the GPU module support bracket Install a new GPU module. For more information, see "Installing GPU modules." Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."...
Page 130: Replacing A Pcie Ethernet Adapter
Figure 152 Removing an mLOM Ethernet adapter Install a new mLOM Ethernet adapter. For more information, see "Installing an mLOM Ethernet adapter." Connect cables for the mLOM Ethernet adapter. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server."...
Page 131: Replacing A M.2 Transfer Module And A Sata M.2 Ssd
Verifying the replacement Log in to HDM to verify that the PCIe Ethernet adapter is in a correct state. For more information, see HDM online help. Replacing a M.2 transfer module and a SATA M.2 WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them.
Page 132: Replacing The Rear M.2 Transfer Module And A Sata M.2 Ssd
Install the removed security bezel, if any. For more information, see "Installing the security bezel." 10. Install the removed fan cage. For more information, see "Installing fans." 11. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles."...
Page 133: Replacing An Sd Card
12. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Replacing an SD card WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To avoid thermal damage to the server, do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or uninstalled.
Page 134: Replacing The Dual Sd Card Extended Module
Replacing the dual SD card extended module WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. To replace the dual SD card extended module: Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."...
Page 135: Replacing An Nvme Ssd Expander Module
Replacing an NVMe SSD expander module WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. Procedure Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."...
Page 136: Replacing An Nvme Vroc Module
Replacing an NVMe VROC module WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. To remove the NVMe VROC module: Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server."...
Page 137: Replacing The Fan Cage
CAUTION: To avoid thermal damage to the server, do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or uninstalled. The fans are hot swappable. If sufficient space is available for replacement, you can replace a fan without powering off the server or removing the server from the rack.
Page 138: Replacing A Dimm
Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack." Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Remove the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Removing air baffles." Remove the fan cage: a.
Page 139: Replacing A Processor
Figure 161 Removing a DIMM Install a new DIMM. For more information, see "Installing DIMMs." Install the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles." Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server."...
Page 140: Guidelines
Guidelines • To avoid damage to a processor or the system board, only H3C authorized or professional server engineers can install, replace, or remove a processor. • Make sure the processors on the server are the same model. • The pins in the processor sockets are very fragile and prone to damage. Install a protective cover if a processor socket is empty.
Page 141: Installing A Processor
c. Lift the retaining bracket to remove it from the heatsink, as shown by callout 4 in Figure 163. Figure 163 Removing the processor retaining bracket Separate the processor from the retaining bracket with one hand pushing down and the other hand tilting the processor, as shown in Figure 164.
Page 142 Past bar code label supplied with the processor over the original processor label on the heatsink. IMPORTANT: This step is required for you to obtain H3C's processor servicing. (Optional.) Remove or install the chassis air baffle panels: Remove the air baffle panels if you are replacing a standard-performance heatsink (without copper pipes) with a high-performance heatsink (with copper pipes).
Page 143: Replacing The System Battery
Install the air baffle panels if you are replacing a high-performance heatsink (with copper pipes) with a standard-performance heatsink (without copper pipes). To install the air baffle panels, place the panels in the slots, and then push the panels into the slot until they snap into place, as shown in Figure 167.
Page 144: Installing The System Battery
Remove the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." (Optional.) Remove PCIe modules that might hinder system battery removal. For more information, see "Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module." Gently tilt the system battery to remove it from the battery holder, as shown in Figure 168.
Page 145: Replacing The System Board
Replacing the system board WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. Guidelines To prevent electrostatic discharge, place the removed parts on an antistatic surface or in antistatic bags.
Page 146: Installing The System Board
11. Remove the mLOM Ethernet adapter, if any. For more information, see "Replacing an mLOM Ethernet adapter." 12. Remove the NVMe VROC module, if any. For more information, see "Replacing an NVMe VROC module." 13. Removed the DIMMs. For more information, see "Replacing a DIMM."...
Page 147 Figure 172 Installing the system board Install the removed processors and heatsinks. For more information, see "Installing processors." Install the removed DIMMs. For more information, see "Installing DIMMs." Install the removed NVMe VROC module. For more information, see "Installing the NVMe VROC module."...
Page 148: Replacing The Drive Expander Module
Replacing the drive expander module WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them. Procedure Power off the server. For more information, see "Powering off the server." Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "Removing the server from a rack."...
Page 149 Figure 174 Installing a 12LFF drive expander module For the 25SFF server, place the new expander module on the two support brackets in the chassis. Then slide the module towards the drive backplane until you cannot push it further. Fasten the captive screws to secure the expander module into place, as shown in Figure 175.
Page 150: Replacing Drive Backplanes
Verifying the replacement Log in to HDM to verity that the drive expander module is in a correct state. For more information, see HDM online help. Replacing drive backplanes WARNING! To avoid bodily injury from hot surfaces, allow the server and its internal modules to cool before touching them.
Page 151: Installing Drive Backplanes
Figure 176 Removing a front 25SFF drive backplane To remove the rear drive backplane, loosen the captive screw on the backplane, slide the backplane rightward, and then pull the backplane out of the chassis, as shown in Figure 177. The removal procedure is the same for the rear 2SFF, 4SFF, 2LFF, and 4LFF drive backplanes.
Page 152 Figure 178 Installing the front 25SFF drive backplane To install the rear drive backplane, place the backplane in the slot, slide the backplane to cover the drive bay, and then fasten the captive screw, as shown in Figure 179. The installation procedure is the same for the rear 2SFF, 4SFF, 2LFF, and 4LFF drive backplanes.
Page 153: Verifying The Replacement
Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 10. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord." 11. Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Verifying the replacement Log in to HDM to verity that the drive backplanes are in a correct state. For more information, see HDM online help.
Page 154: Replacing The Diagnostic Panel
13. Install the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles." 14. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel." 15. Rack-mount the server. For more information, see "Rack-mounting the server." 16. Connect the power cord. For more information, see "Connecting the power cord."...
Page 155: Replacing The Serial Label Pull Tab Module
11. Install the removed fan cage. For more information, see "Replacing the fan cage." 12. Install the removed chassis air baffle. For more information, see "Installing air baffles." 13. Install the access panel. For more information, see "Replacing the access panel."...
Page 156: Installing The Chassis-Open Alarm Module
a. Remove the screw that secures the chassis-open alarm module. Slide the module toward the rear of the server chassis to disengage the keyed slot in the module from the peg on the chassis, and pull the module out of the chassis, as shown by callouts 1 and 2 in Figure 182.
Page 157: Replacing Chassis Ears
Figure 183 Installing the chassis-open alarm module NOTE: The installation procedure is the same for the independent chassis-open alarm module and the chassis-open alarm module attached to the left chassis ear. This figure uses the chassis-open alarm module attached to the left chassis ear as an example. Install the access panel.
Page 158 Figure 184 Disconnecting the front I/O component cable assembly from the system board b. Remove the screw that secures the cable protection plate, slide the plate toward the rear of the chassis, and then remove it from the chassis, as shown by callouts 1 and 2 in Figure 185.
Page 159 Figure 186 Removing the right chassis ear Installing the right chassis ear Attach the right chassis ear to the right side of the server, and use screws to secure it into place, as shown in Figure 187. Figure 187 Installing the right chassis ear Connect the front I/O component cable assembly: a.
Page 160: Replacing The Left Chassis Ear
Figure 188 Installing the cable protection plate b. Connect the front I/O component cable assembly to the front I/O connector on the system board, as shown in Figure 189. Figure 189 Connecting the front I/O component cable assembly Install the fan cage. For more information, see "Replacing the fan cage."...
Page 161: Replacing The Tpm/Tcm
Power on the server. For more information, see "Powering on the server." Replacing the TPM/TCM To avoid system damage, do not remove the installed TPM/TCM. If the installed TPM/TCM is faulty, remove the system board, and contact H3C Support for system board and TPM/TCM replacement.
Page 162: Connecting Internal Cables
Connecting internal cables Properly route the internal cables and make sure they are not squeezed. Connecting drive cables For more information about storage controller configurations, see "Drive configurations and numbering." 8SFF server Front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling Table 15 to select the method for connecting the 8SFF SAS/SATA drive backplane to a storage controller depending on the type of the storage controller.
Page 163 Figure 191 8SFF SAS/SATA drive connected to the Mezzanine storage controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) SAS/SATA data cable Figure 192 8SFF SAS/SATA drive connected to a standard storage controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) SAS/SATA data cable NOTE: The cabling method is the same for standard storage controllers in PCIe slots 2 and 6 of riser cards.
Page 164 Table 16 16SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling methods Storage controllers Cabling method Remarks • Connect drives in drive cage bay 2 to the Mezzanine storage controller. • Mezzanine storage controller • Figure 193. Connect drives in drive cage bay 3 to •...
Page 165 Figure 194 16SFF SAS/SATA drives connected to the UN-RAID-LSI-9460-16i(4G) standard storage controller (1) AUX signal cables (2) and (3) Power cords (4) SAS/SATA data cable 1 (5) SAS/SATA data cable 2 Front hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling To install 8SFF NVMe drives, you must install two 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules in PCIe slots 2 and 5 or an 8-port NVMe SSD expander module in PCIe slot 2.
Page 166 Figure 195 Hybrid 8SFF SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (embedded RAID controller and 8-port NVMe SSD expander module) (1) AUX signal cables (2) and (3) Power cords (4) SATA data cable (5) NVMe data cables Figure 196 Hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (embedded storage controller and 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules) (1) AUX signal cables (2) and (3) Power cords...
Page 167 Figure 197 Hybrid 8SFF SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (Mezzanine RAID controller and 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules) (1) AUX signal cables (2) and (3) Power cords (4) SATA data cable (5) and (6) NVMe data cables Figure 198 Hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (Mezzanine storage controller and 8-port NVMe SSD expander module) (1) AUX signal cables (2) and (3) Power cords...
Page 168 Figure 199 Hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (standard storage controller in PCIe slot 6 and 8-port NVMe SSD expander module) (1) AUX signal cables (2) and (3) Power cords (4) NVMe data cables (5) SAS/SATA data cable Table 18 NVMe data cable and the corresponding peer ports on the drive backplane and 8-port NVMe SSD expander module Mark on the NVMe...
Page 169 Mark on the NVMe Port on the drive Port on the 4-port NVMe SSD expander data cable end backplane modules NVMe 2 NVMe B2 NVMe 2 (NVMe SSD expander module in PCIe slot 5) NVMe 3 NVMe B3 NVMe 3 (NVMe SSD expander module in PCIe slot 5) NVMe 4 NVMe B4 NVMe 4 (NVMe SSD expander module in PCIe slot 5)
Page 170 Figure 201 Hybrid 16SFF SAS/SATA and 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (standard and Mezzanine storage controllers) (1) and (4) Power cords (2) and (3) AUX signal cables (5) NVMe data cables (6) and (7) SAS/SATA data cables Front 8SFF NVMe drive cabling To install 8SFF NVMe drives, you must install two 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules in PCIe slots 2 and 5 or an 8-port NVMe SSD expander module in PCIe slot 2.
Page 171 Figure 202 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (two 4-port NVMe SSD expander modules) (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) and (4) NVMe data cables Figure 203 8SFF NVMe drive cabling (one 8-port NVMe SSD expander module) (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) NVMe data cables Front 16SFF NVMe drive cabling...
Page 172 Figure 204 16SFF NVMe drive cabling (two 8-port NVMe SSD expander modules) (1) and (3) Power cords (2) AUX signal cables (4) to (7) NVMe data cables Front hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 16SFF NVMe drive cabling To install 16SFF NVMe drives, you must install two 8-port NVMe SSD expander modules in PCIe slots 2 and 5.
Page 173 Figure 205 Hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 16SFF NVMe drive cabling (embedded RSTe RAID controller) (1) and (5) Power cords (2) and (4) AUX signal cables (3) SAS/SATA data cable (6) and (7) NVMe data cables Figure 206 Hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 16SFF NVMe drive cabling (Mezzanine storage controller) (1) and (4) Power cords (2) and (3) AUX signal cables...
Page 174 Figure 207 Hybrid 8SFF SAS/SATA and 16SFF NVMe drive cabling (standard storage controller in PCIe slot 6) (1) and (5) Power cords (2) and (4) AUX signal cables (3) SAS/SATA data cable (6) and (7) NVMe data cables Front 24SFF NVMe drive cabling To install 24SFF NVMe drives, you must install three 8-port NVMe SSD expander modules in PCIe slots 2, 5, and 7 or slots 1, 2, and 5.
Page 175 Figure 208 24SFF NVMe drive cabling (any drive backplane except for the BP-24SFF-NVMe-R4900-G3) (1) and (4) Power cords (2) and (3) AUX signal cables (5) to (7) NVMe data cables Figure 209 24SFF NVMe drive cabling (drive backplane BP-24SFF-NVMe-R4900-G3)(1) (1) NVMe data cables (P/N 0404A121) (2) NVMe data cables (P/N 0404A11Y) (3) NVMe data cables (P/N 0404A120)
Page 176 Figure 210 24SFF NVMe drive cabling (drive backplane BP-24SFF-NVMe-R4900-G3)(2) (1) and (3) Power cords (2) AUX signal cable Table 24 NVMe data cable and the corresponding peer ports on the drive backplane and 8-port NVMe SSD expander module Mark on the NVMe data cable end Port on the 8-port Cable Port on the...
Page 177: 25Sff Server
Mark on the NVMe data cable end Port on the 8-port Cable Port on the Single-port end Dual-port end for NVMe SSD drive backplane for the drive the NVMe SSD expander module backplane expander module NVMe-A3 NVMe A3 NVMe-C2 NVMe-C2 NVMe-A4 NVMe A4 NVMe-B1...
Page 178 Figure 212 25SFF SAS/SATA drive connected to a standard storage controller in PCIe slot 2 (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord 1 (3) Power cord 2 (4) SAS/SATA data cable Front 25SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling with the BP2-25SFF-2U-G3 25SFF drive backplane Table 26 to select the method for connecting the drive backplane to a storage controller depending on the type of the storage controller.
Page 179 Figure 214 25SFF SAS/SATA drive connected to a standard storage controller in PCIe slot 6 (1) Power cord (2) AUX signal cable (3) SAS/SATA data cable Rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling Table 27 to select the method for connecting the rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cables for the 25SFF server depending on the type of the drive backplane.
Page 180 Figure 216 Rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling for the 25SFF server (drive backplane with functions of a drive expander module) (1) AUX signal cable (2) Data cable (3) Power cord Rear 4SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling Connect the rear 4SFF SAS/SATA drive cables for the 25SFF server as shown in Figure 217.
Page 181: 8Lff Server
Figure 218 Rear 2LFF SAS/SATA drive cabling for the 25SFF server (1) SAS/SATA data cable (2) Power cord (3) AUX signal cable 8LFF server Table 28 to select the method for connecting the 8LFF drive backplane to a storage controller depending on the type of the storage controller.
Page 182 Figure 219 8LFF SATA drive connected to the embedded RSTe RAID controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) SATA data cable Figure 220 8LFF SAS/SATA drive connected to the Mezzanine storage controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) SAS/SATA data cable...
Page 183: 12Lff Server
Figure 221 8LFF SAS/SATA drive connected to a standard storage controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) SAS/SATA data cable NOTE: The cabling method is the same for standard storage controllers in PCIe slots 2 and 6. This figure uses slot 6 as an example.
Page 184 Figure 222 12LFF SAS/SATA drive connected to the Mezzanine storage controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord 1 (3) SAS/SATA data cable (4) Power cord 2 Figure 223 12LFF SAS/SATA drive connected to a standard storage controller (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord 1 (3) SAS/SATA data cable (4) Power cord 2...
Page 185 When connecting NVMe data cables, make sure you connect the corresponding peer ports with the correct NVMe data cable. Use Table 31 to determine the ports to be connected and the cable to use. Table 30 to determine the front drive cabling method depending on the type of storage controller. Table 30 Hybrid 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF NVMe drive cabling methods Storage controller Cabling method...
Page 186 Figure 225 Hybrid 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF NVMe drive cabling (Mezzanine storage controller) (1) AUX signal cable (2) and (3) Power cords (4) SAS/SATA data cable (5) NVMe data cables Figure 226 Hybrid 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF NVMe drive cabling (standard storage controller in PCIe slot 6) (1) AUX signal cable (2) and (3) Power cords...
Page 187 Mark on the NVMe data Port on the drive Port on the NVMe SSD expander cable end backplane module NVMe 2 NVMe A2 NVMe 2 NVMe 3 NVMe A3 NVMe 3 NVMe 4 NVMe A4 NVMe 4 Front hybrid 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive cabling with the BP-12LFF-NVMe-2U-G3 drive backplane To install 4LFF NVMe drives, you must install a 4-port NVMe SSD expander module in PCIe slot 5.
Page 188 Figure 228 Hybrid 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive cabling (Mezzanine storage controller and standard storage controller in PCIe slot 6) (1) and (4) Power cords (2) AUX signal cable (3) and (5) SAS/SATA data cables (6) NVMe data cables Figure 229 Hybrid 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive cabling (standard storage controllers in PCIe slots 1 and 2) (1) and (3) Power cords...
Page 189 Figure 230 front 8LFF SAS/SATA and 4LFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive and rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling (1) AUX signal cable (2) and (4) Power cords (3) and (6) SAS/SATA data cables (5) NVMe data cables Front 12LFF SAS/SATA drive cabling with the BP2-12LFF-2U-G3 drive backplane Table 29 to select the method for connecting the 12LFF drive backplane to a storage controller depending on the type of the storage controller.
Page 190 Figure 232 12LFF SAS/SATA drive connected to the standard storage controller in PCIe slot (1) Power cord (2) AUX signal cable (3) SAS/SATA data cable Hybrid front 12LFF SAS/SATA drive and rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling with the BP-12LFF-G3 drive backplane Table 34 to select the method for connecting the drive backplane to storage controllers depending on the types of the storage controllers.
Page 191 Figure 233 12LFF SAS/SATA drive and rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling (standard storage controllers in PCIe slots 1 and 2) (1) and (7) AUX signal cables (2), (3), and (6) Power cords (4) and (5) SAS/SATA data cables Figure 234 12LFF SAS/SATA drive and rear 2SFF SAS/SATA drive cabling (Mezzanine storage controller and standard storage controller in PCIe slot 6) (1) and (7) AUX signal cables (2), (3), and (6) Power cords...
Page 192 Figure 235 Rear 2SFF drive cabling for the 12LFF server (any drive backplane except for the BP2-12LFF-2U-G3) (1) SAS/SATA data cable (2) AUX signal cable (3) Power cord Figure 236 Rear 2SFF drive cabling for the 12LFF server (BP2-12LFF-2U-G3 drive backplane) (1) AUX signal cable (2) data cable (3) Power cord...
Page 193 Figure 237 Rear 4SFF drive cabling for the 12LFF server (1) SAS/SATA data cable (2) AUX signal cable (3) Power cord Rear 4SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive cabling (4SFF UniBay drive cage) Connect the rear 4SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe drive cables for the 12LFF server as shown in Figure 238.
Page 194 Mark on the NVMe Mark on the NVMe data Port on the NVMe Port on the drive data cable end for the cable end for the SSD expander backplane drive backplane expander module module NVMe 2 NVMe 2 NVMe 3 NVMe 3 NVMe 2 NVMe 2...
Page 195 Figure 240 Rear 2LFF drive cabling for the 12LFF server (any drive backplane except for the BP2-12LFF-2U-G3) (1) SAS/SATA data cable (2) Power cord (3) AUX signal cable Figure 241 Rear 2LFF drive cabling for the 12LFF server (BP2-12LFF-2U-G drive backplane) (1) AUX signal cable (2) SAS/SATA data cable (3) Power cord...
Page 196: Connecting The Flash Card And The Supercapacitor Of The Power Fail Safeguard Module
Figure 242 Rear 4LFF drive cabling for the 12LFF server (1) AUX signal cable (2) Power cord (3) SAS/SATA data cable Connecting the flash card and the supercapacitor of the power fail safeguard module The flash card of the power fail safeguard module can be installed on a Mezzanine storage controller or on a standard storage controller.
Page 197: Connecting The Flash Card On A Standard Storage Controller
Figure 243 Connecting the flash card on the Mezzanine storage controller Connecting the flash card on a standard storage controller The cabling method is similar for standard storage controllers in any PCIe slots. Figure 244 uses slot 1 to show the cabling method. Figure 244 Connecting the flash card on a standard storage controller Connecting the power cord of a GPU module The following GPU modules require a power cord:...
Page 198: Connecting The Ncsi Cable For A Pcie Ethernet Adapter
• GPU-P40-X. • GPU-M10-X. • GPU-P100. • GPU-V100-32G. • GPU-V100. Connect the power cord of a GPU module as shown in Figure 245. Figure 245 Connecting the power cord of a GPU module Connecting the NCSI cable for a PCIe Ethernet adapter The cabling method is the same for standard storage controllers in any PCIe slots.
Page 199: Connecting The Sata M.2 Ssd Cable
Connecting the SATA M.2 SSD cable Connecting the front SATA M.2 SSD cable If you install SATA M.2 SSDs at the server front, connect the front SATA M.2 SSD cable. The SATA M.2 SSD cabling method depends on the number of SATA M.2 SSDs to be installed. •...
Page 200: Connecting The Rear Sata M.2 Ssd Cable
Connecting the rear SATA M.2 SSD cable The rear SATA M.2 SSD cabling method depends on the number of SATA M.2 SSDs to be installed. • If you are installing only one SATA M.2 SSD, connect the cable as shown in Figure 249.
Page 201: Connecting The Front I/O Component Cable Assembly
Figure 251 Connecting the SATA optical drive cable Connecting the front I/O component cable assembly The front I/O component cable assembly is a two-to-one cable attached to the right chassis ear. Connect the cable to the front I/O component connector on the system board as shown in Figure 252.
Page 202: Connecting The Diagnostic Panel Cable
Connecting the cable for the front VGA and USB 2.0 connectors on the left chassis ear Connect the cable for the front VGA and USB 2.0 connectors on the left chassis ear as shown Figure 253. Figure 253 Connecting the cable for the front VGA and USB 2.0 connectors on the left chassis ear Connecting the diagnostic panel cable Two cabling methods for diagnostic panels are available, as shown in...
Page 203 Figure 255 Connecting the diagnostic panel cable (2)
Page 204: Maintenance
Maintenance The following information describes the guidelines and tasks for daily server maintenance. Guidelines • Keep the equipment room clean and tidy. Remove unnecessary devices and objects from the equipment room. • Make sure the temperature and humidity in the equipment room meet the server operating requirements.
Page 205: Technical Support
The cables are in good condition and are not twisted or corroded at the connection point. Technical support If you encounter any complicated problems during daily maintenance or troubleshooting, contact H3C Support. Before contacting H3C Support, collect the following server information to facilitate troubleshooting: • Log and sensor information: Log information: −...
Page 206 Contents Appendix A Server specifications ························································ 1 Server models and chassis view ··································································································· 1 Technical specifications ··············································································································· 1 Components ····························································································································· 3 Front panel ······························································································································· 4 Front panel view ·················································································································· 4 LEDs and buttons ················································································································ 6 ...
Page 207 Diagnostic panel view ········································································································· 71 LEDs ······························································································································ 72 Fiber transceiver modules ·········································································································· 74 Storage options other than HDDs and SDDs ·················································································· 74 NVMe VROC modules ·············································································································· 75 TPM/TCM modules ·················································································································· 75 Security bezels, slide rail kits, and cable management brackets ························································· 75 Appendix C Managed hot removal of NVMe drives ·······························...
Page 208: Appendix A Server Specifications
Server models and chassis view H3C UniServer R4900 G3 servers are 2U rack servers with two Intel Purley or Jintide-C series processors. They are suitable for cloud computing, IDC, and enterprise networks built based on new generation infrastructure.
Page 209 Item 8SFF 8LFF 12LFF 25SFF • 1 × onboard 1 Gbps HDM dedicated network port Network • connection 1 × mLOM Ethernet adapter connector • 6 × USB connectors: 5 × USB 3.0 connectors (one at the server front, two at the server rear, and two on the system board) 1 ×...
Page 210: Components
Components Figure 2 R4900 G3 server components Table 2 R4900 G3 server components Item Description (1) Access panel (2) Power supply air baffle Provides ventilation aisles for power supplies. Generates a chassis open alarm every time the access panel is removed. (3) Chassis-open alarm module The alarms can be displayed from the HDM Web interface.
Page 211: Front Panel
Item Description (11) Riser card Installed in the server to provide additional slots for PCIe modules. (12) Drive cage Encloses drives. Supplies power to the server. It supports hot swapping and 1+1 (13) Power supply redundancy. (14) Riser card blank Installed on an empty riser card connector to ensure good ventilation.
Page 212 Figure 3 8SFF front panel (1) VGA connector (optional) (2) USB 2.0 connector (optional) (3) Drive cage bay 1 for 8SFF NVMe SSDs, optical drives, or SATA M.2 SSDs (optional) (4) Drive cage bay 2 for 8SFF SAS/SATA drives or 8SFF NVMe SSDs (5) Drive cage bay 3 for 8SFF SAS/SATA drives or 8SFF NVMe SSDs (optional) (6) Diagnostic panel or serial label pull tab module (optional) (7) USB 3.0 connector...
Page 213: Leds And Buttons
Figure 6 12LFF front panel (1) VGA connector (optional) (2) USB 2.0 connector (optional) (3) Diagnostic panel (optional for the 8LFF SAS/SATA+4LFF NVMe drive configuration) (4) USB 3.0 connector (5) Diagnostic panel (optional for the 12LFF SAS/SATA drive configuration) (6) SAS/SATA or NVMe drives (7) SAS/SATA drives LEDs and buttons The LED and buttons are the same on all server models.
Page 214: Ports
Button/LED Status If a system alarm is present, log in to HDM to obtain more information about the system running status. • Steady green—A link is present on the port. mLOM Ethernet adapter • Flashing green (1 Hz)—The port is receiving or sending data. Ethernet port LED •...
Page 215: Leds
Figure 8 Rear panel components (1) PCIe slots 1 through 3 from the top down (processor 1) (2) PCIe slots 4 through 6 from the top down (processor 2) (3) PCIe slots 7 and 8 from the top down (processor 2) (4) Power supply 2 (5) Power supply 1 (6) BIOS serial port...
Page 216: Ports
Status using the following methods: Press the UID button LED. Enable UID LED from HDM. • Flashing blue: 1 Hz—The firmware is being updated or the system is being managed by HDM. 4 Hz—HDM is restarting. To restart HDM, press the UID button LED for eight seconds.
Page 217: System Board
System board System board components Figure 10 System board components (1) TPM/TCM connector (2) Mezzanine storage controller connector (3) System battery (4) System maintenance switch 1 (5) System maintenance switch 2 (6) System maintenance switch 3 (7) PCIe riser connector 1 (processor 1) (8) mLOM Ethernet adapter connector (9) Ethernet adapter NCSI function connector (10) Mini-SAS port (×8 SATA ports)
Page 218: System Maintenance Switches
System maintenance switches Use the system maintenance switches if you forget HDM username, HDM password, or BIOS password, or need to restore default BIOS settings, as described in Table 7. To identify the location of the switches on the system board, see Figure Table 7 System maintenance switches Item...
Page 219 Figure 11 DIMM physical layout...
Page 220: Appendix B Component Specifications
Appendix B Component specifications This appendix provides information about hardware options available for the server at the time of this writing. The hardware options available for the server are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date hardware options, consult your sales representative. About component model names The model name of a hardware option in this document might differ slightly from its model name label.
Page 221 Supported Base Number Cache max. data Model Power UPI speed frequency of cores (L3) links rate of DIMMs 6138 2.0 GHz 125 W 28.00 MB 10.4 GT/s 2666 MHz 6136 3.0 GHz 150 W 24.75 MB 10.4 GT/s 2666 MHz 6134 3.2 GHz 130 W...
Page 222: Jintide-C Series Processors
Supported Base Number Cache max. data Model Power UPI speed frequency of cores (L3) links rate of DIMMs 6140M 2.3 GHz 140 W 24.75 MB 10.4 GT/s 2666 MHz 6134M 3.2 GHz 130 W 24.75 MB 10.4 GT/s 2666 MHz Table 10 Cascade Lake processors Supported Base...
Page 223: Dram Specifications
DRAM specifications Product code Model Type Capacity Data rate Rank 0231AADX DDR4-16G-1Rx4-R-1 RDIMM 16 G 2400 MHz Single-rank 0231AADY DDR4-32G-2Rx4-R-1 RDIMM 32 G 2400 MHz Dual-rank 0231A6SR DDR4-2666-8G-1Rx8-R RDIMM 8 GB 2666 MHz Single-rank 0231A6SP DDR4-2666-16G-1Rx4-R RDIMM 16 GB 2666 MHz Single-rank 0231A6SQ DDR4-2666-16G-2Rx8-R...
Page 224: Hdds And Ssds
To determine the rank classification of a DIMM, use the label attached to the DIMM, as shown Figure Figure 12 DIMM rank classification label Table 11 DIMM rank classification label description Callout Description Remarks Capacity Number of ranks • ×4—4 bits. Data width •...
Page 225 Model Form factor Capacity Rate Rotating speed HDD-1.2T-SAS-12G-10K-SFF 1.2 TB 12 Gbps 10000 RPM HDD-1.8T-SAS-12G-10K-SFF 1.8 TB 12 Gbps 10000 RPM HDD-2.4T-SAS-12G-10K-SFF 2.4 TB 12 Gbps 10000 RPM HDD-300G-SAS-12G-10K-LFF-EP 300 GB 12 Gbps 10000 RPM HDD-300G-SAS-12G-15K-LFF-EP 300 GB 12 Gbps 15000 RPM HDD-600G-SAS-12G-10K-LFF-1 600 GB...
Page 226 Model Form factor Capacity Rate Rotating speed HDD-8T-SATA-6G-7.2K-LFF-C 8 TB 6 Gbps 7200 RPM HDD-8T-SATA-6G-7.2K-LFF-2 8 TB 6 Gbps 7200 RPM HDD-8T-SATA-6G-7.2K-LFF-3 8 TB 6 Gbps 7200 RPM HDD-8T-SATA-6G-7.2K-LFF-4 8 TB 6 Gbps 7200 RPM HDD-8T-SATA-6G-7.2K-LFF 8 TB 6 Gbps 7200 RPM HDD-10T-SATA-6G-7.2K-LFF 10 TB...
Page 227 Model Vendor Form factor Capacity Rate SSD-480G-SATA-6G-SFF-2 Micron 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-SFF-3 Samsung 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-SFF-4 Samsung 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-SFF-5 Micron 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-EV-SFF-sa Samsung 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-Ny1351-SFF-6 Seagate 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-Ny1351-SCL Seagate...
Page 228 Model Vendor Form factor Capacity Rate SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-SFF-2 Samsung 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-SFF-3 Micron 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-EM-SFF-m Micron 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-EV-SFF-i Intel 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-SFF-i Intel 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-SFF-EM-i Intel 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-PM883-SFF Samsung...
Page 229 Model Vendor Form factor Capacity Rate SSD-480G-SATA-6G-EV-SCL-i-1 Intel 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-EM-SCL-i-2 Intel 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-LFF-i-EM Intel 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-LFF-EV Intel 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-EV-SCL-sa Samsung 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-480G-SATA-6G-LFF-i Intel 480 GB 6 Gbps SSD-800G-SATA-6G-LFF-i Intel...
Page 230 Model Vendor Form factor Capacity Rate SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-LFF-EV-2 Intel 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-6G-PM883-SCL Samsung 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-1.92T-SATA-PM883-SCL Samsung 1.92 TB 6 Gbps SSD-3.84T-SATA-6G-LFF Micron 3.84 TB 6 Gbps SSD-3.84T-SATA-6G-LFF-1 Samsung 3.84 TB 6 Gbps SSD-3.84T-SATA-6G-LFF-EV Intel 3.84 TB 6 Gbps SSD-3.84T-SATA-6G-LFF-EV-3 Micron...
Page 231 Model Vendor Form factor Capacity Interface Rate SSD-2T-NVMe-SFF-i-6 Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-SFF-i-2 Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-SFF-i-3 Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-SFF-i-1 Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-3.2T-NVMe-EM-SFF-mbl Memblaze 3.2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-3.2T-NVMe-EM-SFF-i Intel...
Page 232 Model Vendor Form factor Capacity Interface Rate SSD-1.92T-NVMe-EV-SCL-sa Samsung 1.92 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-LFF Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-LFF-1 Memblaze 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-LFF-i-3 Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-LFF-i-2 Intel 2 TB PCIe 8 Gbps SSD-2T-NVMe-LFF-i-1 Intel...
Page 233: Drive Leds
NVMe SSD PCIe accelerator module Form Link Model Vendor Capacity Interface Rate factor width SSD-NVME-375G-P4800X Intel HHHL 375 GB PCIe 8 Gbps ×4 SSD-NVME-750G-P4800X Intel HHHL 750 GB PCIe 8 Gbps ×4 SSD-NVME-1.6T-EM-2 SHANNON 1.6 TB PCIe 8 Gbps ×8 SSD-1.6T-NVME-PM1725b Samsung HHHL...
Page 234: Drive Configurations And Numbering
Fault/UID LED status Present/Active LED status Description Steady green/Flashing green The drive is operating correctly and is Steady blue (4.0 Hz) selected by the RAID controller. The drive is performing a RAID migration or Flashing green (4.0 Hz) rebuilding, or the system is reading or writing data to the drive.
Page 235 Table 14 Drive, storage controller, and NVMe SSD expander module configurations (8SFF server) Drive backplane and drive NVMe SSD expander Drive configuration Storage controller expander module module • Embedded RSTe 8SFF • Mezzanine (8 front SFF SAS/SATA • drives in drive cage bay Standard in PCIe slot 2 or 6 •...
Page 236 Drive backplane and drive NVMe SSD expander Drive configuration Storage controller expander module module slots 2 and 5 (8 front SFF SAS/SATA drives in drive cage bay 1 + 16 front SFF NVMe 2 × 8-port NVMe SSD drives in drive cage Mezzanine expander modules in PCIe bays 2 and 3)
Page 237 Figure 15 Drive numbering for 16SFF drive configurations (8SFF server) Figure 16 Drive numbering for the 24SFF drive configuration (8SFF server) Figure 17 Drive numbering for the 24SFF NVMe drive configuration (8SFF server) 25SFF server Table 16 presents the drive configurations available for the 25SFF server and their compatible types of storage controllers and NVMe SSD expander modules.
Page 238 Drive backplane NVMe SSD and drive Drive configuration Storage controller expander module expander module 25SFF • Mezzanine (25 front SFF SAS/SATA • Standard in PCIe slot 6 drives) BP2-25SFF-2U-G3 • Mezzanine 25SFF drive 27SFF • Standard in PCIe slot 6 backplane (25 front SFF SAS/SATA The rear drives must be...
Page 239 Figure 20 Drive numbering for the 29SFF (25 front+4 rear) drive configuration (25SFF server) Figure 21 Drive numbering for the 29SFF (25 front+4 rear)+2LFF drive configuration (25SFF server) 8LFF server The 8LFF server supports only one drive configuration. Table 18 presents this drive configuration and its compatible types of storage controllers and NVMe SSD expander modules.
Page 240 12LFF server Table 19 presents the drive configurations available for the 12LFF server, their compatible types of storage controllers and NVMe SSD expander modules, and drive numbering schemes. Table 19 Drive configurations supported by the 12LFF server Drive NVMe SSD backplane and Drive Drive...
Page 241 Drive NVMe SSD backplane and Drive Drive Storage controller expander drive expander configuration numbering module module 16LFF+4SFF (12 front and 4 rear Mezzanine Figure LFF SAS/SATA drives + 4 rear SFF SAS/SATA drives) 1 × 4-port NVMe SSD expander Embedded RSTe module in PCIe slot 12LFF 1 ×...
Page 242 Drive NVMe SSD backplane and Drive Drive Storage controller expander drive expander configuration numbering module module Mezzanine 12LFF+2SFF Standard in PCIe (12 front LFF slot 6 Figure SAS/SATA drives + The rear drives must 2 rear SFF be connected to the SAS/SATA drives) drive backplane.
Page 243 Figure 23 Drive numbering for the 12LFF drive configuration (12LFF server) Figure 24 Drive numbering for the 12LFF+2SFF drive configuration (12LFF server) Figure 25 Drive numbering for the 12LFF+4SFF drive configuration (12LFF server) Figure 26 Drive numbering for the 14LFF (12 front+2 rear) drive configuration (12LFF server)
Page 244 Figure 27 Drive numbering for the 16LFF (12 front+4 rear) drive configuration (12LFF server) Figure 28 Drive numbering for the 14LFF (12 front+2 rear)+2SFF drive configuration (12LFF server) Figure 29 Drive numbering for the 14LFF (12 front+2 rear)+4SFF drive configuration (12LFF server)
Page 245: Pcie Modules
Figure 30 Drive numbering for the 16LFF (12 front+4 rear)+2SFF drive configuration (12LFF server) Figure 31 Drive numbering for the 16LFF (12 front+4 rear)+4SFF drive configuration (12LFF server) PCIe modules Typically, the PCIe modules are available in the following standard form factors: •...
Page 246 failure occurs, the supercapacitor provides power for a minimum of 20 seconds. During this interval, the storage controller can transfer data from DDR memory to the flash card, where the data remains indefinitely or until the controller retrieves the data. If the storage controller contains a built-in flash card, you can order only a supercapacitor.
Page 247 Item Specifications Connectors One ×8 mini-SAS connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports (compatible with SATA) Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 PCIe interface PCIe3.0 ×8 RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Built-in cache memory •...
Page 248 Item Specifications RAID levels Not supported Built-in cache memory • SAS HDD • SAS SSD Supported drives • SATA HDD • SATA SSD Power fail safeguard module Not supported Firmware upgrade Online upgrade HBA-LSI-9311-8i Item Specifications Type Standard storage controller Form factor Connectors One ×8 mini-SAS-HD connector...
Page 249 Item Specifications • SATA HDD • SATA SSD Power fail safeguard module Not supported Firmware upgrade Online upgrade RAID-L460-M4 Item Specifications Type Mezzanine storage controller Dimensions 137 × 103 mm (5.39 × 4.06 in) Connectors One ×8 mini-SAS-HD connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports (compatible with SATA) Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0...
Page 250 Item Specifications • SATA HDD • SATA SSD Flash-PMC-G2 Power fail safeguard module The power fail safeguard module is optional. Built-in flash card Supercapacitor connector The supercapacitor connector is on the flash card of the power fail safeguard module. Firmware upgrade Online upgrade RAID-P430-M2 Item...
Page 251 Item Specifications Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 PCIe interface PCIe3.0 ×8 RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Built-in cache memory 2 GB internal cache module (DDR4-2133 MHz) • SAS HDD • SAS SSD Supported drives •...
Page 252 Item Specifications Connectors One ×8 mini-SAS-HD connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports (compatible with SATA) Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 PCIe interface PCIe3.0 ×8 RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Built-in cache memory 2 GB internal cache module (DDR4-2133 MHz) •...
Page 253 RAID-LSI-9361-8i(1G)-A1-X Item Specifications Type Standard storage controller Form factor Connectors One ×8 mini-SAS-HD connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports (compatible with SATA) Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 PCIe interface PCIe3.0 ×8 RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 Built-in cache memory...
Page 254 Item Specifications The supercapacitor connector is on the flash card of the power fail safeguard module. Firmware upgrade Online upgrade RAID-LSI-9460-8i(2G) Item Specifications Type Standard storage controller Form factor Connectors One ×8 mini-SAS-HD connector Number of internal ports 8 internal SAS ports (compatible with SATA) Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 PCIe interface...
Page 255: Nvme Ssd Expander Modules
Item Specifications The supercapacitor is optional. Built-in flash card Available Supercapacitor connector Available Firmware upgrade Online upgrade RAID-LSI-9460-16i(4G) Item Specifications Type Standard storage controller Form factor Connectors Four ×4 mini-SAS-HD connectors Number of internal ports 16 internal SAS ports (compatible with SATA) Drive interface 12 Gbps SAS 3.0 or 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 PCIe interface...
Page 256 Item Specifications Maximum power consumption 120 W • 1 × DVI-I connector Display connectors • 2 × DP connectors Memory size 8 GB GDDR5 Memory bus width 256 bits Memory bandwidth 192 Gbps Power connector Available Required chassis air baffle Standard chassis air baffle GPU-M60-1-X Item...
Page 257 Item Specifications Form factor FH3/4FL, dual-slot wide Maximum power consumption 250 W Display connectors Memory size 24 GB GDDR5s Memory bus width 384 bits Memory bandwidth 346 Gbps Power connector Available Required chassis air baffle Standard chassis air baffle GPU-P100 Item Specifications PCIe interface...
Page 258 Item Specifications Form factor FH3/4FL, dual-slot wide Maximum power consumption 250 W Display connectors Memory size 32 GB HBM2 Memory bus width 4096 bits Memory bandwidth 900 Gbps Power connector Available Required chassis air baffle GPU-dedicated chassis air baffle GPU-T4 Item Specifications PCIe interface...
Page 259 Item Specifications Form factor FH3/4FL, dual-slot wide Maximum power consumption 300 W • 1 × DVI-I connector Display connectors • 2 × DP connectors Memory size 24 GB GDDR5 Memory bus width 384 bits Memory bandwidth 480 Gbps Power connector Available Required chassis air baffle Standard chassis air baffle...
Page 260 Item Specifications Form factor FH3/4FL, dual-slot wide Maximum power consumption 250 W Display connectors Memory size 32 GB GDDR5s Memory bus width 128 bits Memory bandwidth 332 Gbps Power connector Available Required chassis air baffle Standard chassis air baffle GPU module and riser card compatibility PCIe riser Riser card PCIe slot...
Page 261: Pcie Ethernet Adapters
PCIe riser Riser card PCIe slot Available GPU modules connector • GPU-P100 • GPU-V100-32G Slot 2 or 5 RC-FHHL-2U-G3-1 Connector 1 or 2 • GPU-V100 Slot 3 or 6 Not supported Slot 1 or 4 • GPU-P4-X • GPU-T4 RC-3GPU-R4900-G3 Connector 1 or 2 Slot 2 or 5 •...
Page 262 NIC-10GE-2P-530F-B2- SFP+ 10 Gbps PCIe2.0 ×8 supported NIC-620F-B2-25Gb-2P-1 SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 Supported 10/100/1000 NIC-GE-4P-360T-B2-1-X RJ-45 PCIe2.0 ×4 Mbps supported NIC-BCM957416-T-B-10 RJ-45 10 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 Gb-2P supported NIC-BCM957302-F-B-10 SFP+ 10 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 Gb-2P supported NIC-BCM957412-F-B-10 SFP+ 10 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 Gb-2P supported...
Page 263: Fc Hbas
NIC-MCX4121A-F-B-25 SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 Gb-2P supported NIC-MCX512A-ACAT-F- SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 2*25Gb supported NIC-XXV710-F-B-25Gb- SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 supported PCIe3.0 NIC-OPA-100Gb-1P QSFP28 100 Gbps ×16 supported NIC-10/25Gb-2P-640FL SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8 FLOM Supported R-SFP28 NIC-iETH-PS225-H16 SFP28 25 Gbps PCIe3.0 ×8...
Page 264 Item Specifications Connector SFP+ Data rate 16 Gbps HBA-8Gb-LPe12000-1P-1-X Item Specifications Form factor Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 8 Gbps HBA-8Gb-LPe12002-2P-1-X Item Specifications Form factor Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 8 Gbps HBA-16Gb-LPe31000-1P-1-X Item Specifications Form factor Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 16 Gbps HBA-16Gb-LPe31002-2P-1-X...
Page 265: Mlom Ethernet Adapters
Item Specifications Data rate 32 Gbps FC-HBA-LPe32002-32Gb-2P-X Item Specifications Form factor Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 32 Gbps FC-HBA-QLE2740-32Gb-1P Item Specifications Form factor Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 32 Gbps FC-HBA-QLE2742-32Gb-2P Item Specifications Form factor Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 32 Gbps mLOM Ethernet adapters In addition to mLOM Ethernet adapters, the server also supports PCIe Ethernet adapters (see...
Page 266: Riser Cards
NIC-10GE-2P-560T-L2 Item Specifications Dimensions 128 × 68 mm (5.04 × 2.68 in) Ports Connector RJ-45 Data rate 1/10 Gbps Bus type 10G-KR ×2 NCSI Supported NIC-10GE-2P-560F-L2 Item Specifications Dimensions 128 × 68 mm (5.04 × 2.68 in) Ports Connector SFP+ Data rate 10 Gbps Bus type...
Page 267: Riser Cards For Riser Connector 1 Or 2
Riser cards for riser connector 1 or 2 If a riser card can be installed on riser connector 1 or 2, the slot numbers of its PCIe slots are presented in the m/n format in this document. • The m argument represents the PCIe slot number on connector 1. •...
Page 268 Item Specifications Maximum power supplied per PCIe slot 75 W Figure 34 PCIe slots on the RC-3GPU-R4900-G3 riser card (1) PCIe slot 1/4 (2) PCIe slot 2/5 (3) PCIe slot 3/6 RC-FHHL-2U-G3-1 Item Specifications • Connector 1 PCIe riser connector •...
Page 269 RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-1 Item Specifications • Connector 1 PCIe riser connector • Connector 2 • Slot 2/5, PCIe3.0 ×16 (16, 8, 4, 2, 1) • Slot 3/6, PCIe3.0 ×8 (8, 4, 2, 1) PCIe slots NOTE: The numbers in parentheses represent link widths. FHHL (only slot 2/5 supports single-wide and double-wide GPU Form factors of PCIe modules modules)
Page 270: Riser Cards For Riser Connector 3
Figure 37 PCIe slots on the RS-3*FHHL-R4900 riser card (1) PCIe slot 1/4 (2) PCIe slot 2/5 (3) PCIe slot 3/6 Riser cards for riser connector 3 RC-2*LP-2U-G3 Item Specifications PCIe riser connector Connector 3 • Slot 7, PCIe3.0 ×16 (16, 8, 4, 2, 1) •...
Page 271 RC-2GPU-R4900-G3 Item Specifications PCIe riser connector Connector 3 • Slot 7: PCIe3.0 ×16 (16, 8, 4, 2, 1) • Slot 8: PCIe3.0 ×8 (8, 4, 2, 1) PCIe slots NOTE: The numbers in parentheses represent link widths. Available PCIe modules GPU-P4-X, GPU-T4, and GPU-MLU100-D3 GPU modules Maximum power supplied per PCIe slot 75 W...
Page 272: Fans
RC-GPU/FHHL-2U-G3-2 Item Specifications PCIe riser connector Connector 3 • Slot 7: PCIe3.0 ×16 (16, 8, 4, 2, 1) • Slot 8: PCIe3.0 ×8 (8, 4, 2, 1) PCIe slots NOTE: The numbers in parentheses represent link widths. • Slot 7: FHFL (including single-wide and double-wide GPU modules) Form factors of PCIe modules •...
Page 273: Fan Specifications
Figure 42 Fan layout Fan specifications Item Specifications Model FAN-2U-G3 Form factor 2U standard fan Power supplies The power supplies have an overtemperature protection mechanism. A power supply stops working when an overtemperature occurs and automatically recovers when the overtemperature condition is removed.
Page 274: 550 W High-Efficiency Platinum Power Supply
Item Specifications Operating humidity 5% to 90% Maximum altitude 5000 m (16404.20 ft) Redundancy 1+1 redundancy Hot swappable Cold backup 550 W high-efficiency Platinum power supply Item Specifications Model DPS-550W-12A • 100 VAC to 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (10 A receptacle) Rated input voltage range •...
Page 275: 800 W -48 Vdc Power Supply
Item Specifications Maximum altitude 5000 m (16404.20 ft) Redundancy 1+1 redundancy Hot swappable Cold backup 800 W –48 VDC power supply Item Specifications Model DPS-800W-12A-48V Rated input voltage range –48 VDC to –60 VDC Maximum rated input current 20.0 A @ –48 VDC to –60 VDC Maximum rated output power 800 W Efficiency at 50 % load...
Page 276: 850 W High-Efficiency Platinum Power Supply
Item Specifications Redundancy 1+1 redundancy Hot swappable Cold backup 850 W high-efficiency Platinum power supply Item Specifications Model DPS-850W-12A • 100 VAC to 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (10 A receptacle) Rated input voltage range • 192 VDC to 288 VDC (240 HVDC power source) •...
Page 277: 1200 W Platinum Power Supply
Item Specifications Hot swappable Cold backup 1200 W Platinum power supply Item Specifications Model PSR1200-12A • 100 VAC to 127 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (1000 W) • 200 VAC to 240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz (1200 W) Rated input voltage range •...
Page 278: Diagnostic Panels
Model Specifications HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-3 Front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cage module for drive cage bay 3 HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-NVMe-2 Front 8SFF NVMe drive cage module for drive cage bay 2 HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-2 Front 8SFF SAS/SATA drive cage module for drive cage bay 2 HDD-Cage-8SFF-2U-NVMe-1 Front 8SFF NVMe drive cage module for drive cage bay 1 Diagnostic panels Diagnostic panels provide diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities.
Page 279: Leds
LEDs POST LED LED status Error code Description Code for the current Steady green POST phase (in the The server is performing POST without detecting any error. range of 00 to 99) Code for the current The POST process encountered an error and stopped in the Flashing red POST phase (in the displayed phase.
Page 280 Error code Faulty item Mezzanine storage controller power Reserved mLOM Ethernet adapter NOTE: If the error code field displays 11 and any other code alternatively, replace the faulty item other than the system board. If the issue persists, replace the system board. Processor 1 (processor) Processor 2...
Page 281: Fiber Transceiver Modules
Error code Faulty item System board VPP processor 1 DEF voltage System board VDDQ processor 1 ABC voltage System board VDDQ processor 1 DEF voltage System board VTT processor 1 ABC voltage System board VTT processor 1 DEF voltage System board VPP processor 1 ABC voltage System board VPP processor 1 DEF voltage System board VDDQ processor 2 ABC voltage System board VDDQ processor 2 DEF voltage...
Page 282: Nvme Vroc Modules
NVMe VROC modules Model RAID levels Compatible NVMe drives NVMe-VROC-Key-S 0, 1, 10 All NVMe drives NVMe-VROC-Key-P 0, 1, 5, 10 All NVMe drives NVMe-VROC-Key-i 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel NVMe drives TPM/TCM modules Trusted platform module (TPM) is a microchip embedded in the system board. It stores encryption information (such as encryption keys) for authenticating server hardware and software.
Page 283: Appendix C Managed Hot Removal Of Nvme Drives
Appendix C Managed hot removal of NVMe drives Managed hot removal of NVMe drives enables you to remove NVMe drives safely while the server is operating. Table 23 to determine the managed hot removal method depending on the VMD status and the operating system.
Page 284: Performing A Managed Hot Removal In Linux
Figure 44 Removing an NVMe drive Observe the Fault/UID LED on the drive. If the Fault/UID LED turns steady blue and the drive is removed from the Devices list, remove the drive from the server. For more information about the removal procedure, see "Replacing an NVMe drive." Performing a managed hot removal in Linux ®...
Page 285: Performing A Managed Hot Removal From The Intel Asm Web Interface
Figure 45 Identifying the drive letter of the NVMe drive to be removed Execute the ledctl locate=/dev/drive_letter command to turn on the Fault/UID LED on the drive. The drive_letter argument represents the drive letter, for example, nvme0n1. Execute the echo 1 > /sys/block/drive_letter/device/device/remove command to unmount the drive from the operating system.
Page 286 Figure 47 Viewing operating NVMe drives Click the light bulb icon to turn on the Fault/UID LED on the drive, as shown in Figure Figure 48 Turning on the drive Fault/UID LED After the Fault/UID LED for the NVMe drive turns steady blue, click the removal icon, as shown Figure...
Page 287 Figure 49 Removing an NVMe drive In the confirmation dialog box that opens, click Yes. Figure 50 Confirming the removal Remove the drive from the server. For more information about the removal procedure, see "Replacing an NVMe drive."...
Page 288: Appendix D Environment Requirements
Appendix D Environment requirements About environment requirements The operating temperature requirements for the server vary depending on the server model and hardware configuration. When the general and component-based requirements conflict, use the component-based requirement. Be aware that the actual maximum operating temperature of the server might be lower than what is stated because of poor site cooling performance.
Page 289 If a single fan fails, the maximum server operating temperature drops by 5°C (41°F) and cannot exceed 35°C (95°F). NOTE: All maximum server operating temperature values are provided on the basis that the fans are installed as needed and operating correctly. For more information about fan configurations, see the guidelines in "Installing fans."...
Page 290: 8Sff Server With A 16Sff/24Sff Drive Configuration
8SFF server with a 16SFF/24SFF drive configuration Table 25 to determine the maximum operating temperature of the 8SFF server with a 16SFF/24SFF drive configuration. A maximum server operating temperature applies if the server contains any options in its matching hardware option list. If a single fan fails, the maximum server operating temperature drops by 5°C (41°F) and cannot exceed 35°C (95°F).
Page 291: 25Sff Server With Any Drive Configuration
Maximum server operating Hardware options temperature any of the following drive configurations: 16SFF SAS/SATA. 16SFF (8SFF SAS/SATA+8SFF NVMe, or 16SFF NVMe) without NVMe drives that have a 3.2TB capacity (or larger). • DCPMMs. • Samsung NVMe drives. • Rear drives. •...
Page 292: 8Lff Server With Any Drive Configuration
Maximum server operating Hardware options temperature • GPU-P100. • GPU-V100-32G. • GPU-V100. Any of the following GPU modules used with 165W (or higher) processors: • GPU-K80-1. 27°C (80.6°F) • GPU-M60-1-X. • GPU-P40-X. Any of the following GPU modules used with less than 165W processors: •...
Page 293: 12Lff Server With Any Drive Configuration
Table 27 Temperature requirements for the 8LFF server with any drive configuration Maximum server Hardware options operating temperature GPU modules: • GPU-P100. 30°C (86°F) • GPU-V100-32G. • GPU-V100. Any of the following GPU modules used with 165W (or higher) processors: •...
Page 294 Maximum server operating Hardware options temperature • GPU-M60-1-X. • GPU-P40-X. • GPU modules: GPU-P100. GPU-V100-32G. GPU-V100. • 25°C (77°F) Any of the following GPU modules used with less than 165W processors: GPU-K80-1. GPU-M60-1-X. GPU-P40-X. • DCPMM. • Samsung NVMe drives. •...
Page 295: Appendix E Product Recycling
Appendix E Product recycling New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. provides product recycling services for its customers to ensure that hardware at the end of its life is recycled. Vendors with product recycling qualification are contracted to New H3C to process the recycled hardware in an environmentally responsible way.
Page 296: Appendix F Glossary
An Ethernet adapter, also called a network interface card (NIC), connects the server to the adapter network. Fast Intelligent Scalable Toolkit provided by H3C for easy and extensible server FIST management. It can guide users to configure a server quickly with ease and provide an API interface to allow users to develop their own management tools.
Page 297 Item Description A locking bezel mounted to the front of a server to prevent unauthorized access to Security bezel modules such as hard drives. A unit of measure defined as 44.45 mm (1.75 in) in IEC 60297-1. It is used as a measurement of the overall height of racks, as well as equipment mounted in the racks.
Page 298: Appendix G Acronyms
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory FIST Fast Intelligent Scalable Toolkit Graphics Processing Unit Host Bus Adapter Hard Disk Drive H3C Device Management Internet Data Center Keyboard, Video, Mouse Large Form Factor LRDIMM Load Reduced Dual Inline Memory Module mLOM Modular LAN-on-Motherboard...
Page 299 Acronym Full name RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks RDIMM Registered Dual Inline Memory Module Serial Attached Small Computer System Interface SATA Serial ATA Secure Digital Secure Diagnosis System Small Form Factor Solid State Drive Trusted Cryptography Module Thermal Design Power Trusted Platform Module Unit Identification Ultra Path Interconnect...

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Preparing for Installation

Installing or Removing the Server

Powering on and Powering off the Server

Configuring the Server

Installing Hardware Options

Replacing Hardware Options

Connecting Internal Cables

Maintenance

Appendix A Server Specifications/Appendix B Component Specifications

Appendix A Server Specifications

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Appendix C Managed Hot Removal of Nvme Drives

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