Page 1 User Guide This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hitachi Vantara assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Component identification..............7 Front panel components..............................7 iLO Service Port................................9 Front panel LEDs and buttons............................9 Server UID LED................................10 Using the UID button to view the Server Health Summary................11 Front panel LED power fault codes........................11 Rear panel components.
Page 4 Operations................ 43 Power up the server................................ 43 Power down the server..............................43 Open the cable management arm............................ 43 Types of air baffles ................................44 Remove the air baffle ............................45 Install the air baffle............................. 46 Extend the server out of the rack........................... 47 Remove the server from the rack.
Page 5 Processor cautions..............................119 Installing a processor heatsink assembly...................... 119 Drive options.................................. 127 Drive installation guidelines..........................127 Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS, SATA or NVMe drive................128 Installing a hot-plug SAS, SATA or NVMe drive in the midplane drive cage..........130 Drive cage options.
Page 6 Drive power cabling............................210 cabling..........................213 Storage controller Energy pack cabling............................230 Stacking riser cabling..............................231 NS204i Boot Device cabling............................233 System Insight Display cabling........................... 234 Chassis intrusion switch cabling..........................235 Universal media bay cabling............................235 DisplayPort cabling.
Page 7 Getting help Hitachi Vantara Support Connect is the destination for technical support of products and solutions sold by Hitachi Vantara. To contact technical support, log on to Hitachi Vantara Support Connect for contact information: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en_us/contact-us.html.
Page 8: Component Identification
Component identification Front panel components 8 LFF drive configuration Item Description Serial number/iLO information pull tab 2 SFF side-by-side drives (optional) Optical drive (optional) DisplayPort 1.1a (optional) iLO service port USB 3.2 Gen 1 port LFF drives The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. One side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label. The other side shows the default iLO account information.
Page 9 The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. One side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label. The other side shows the default iLO account information. The server supports LFF SAS or SATA drives. 16 SFF drive model with options Item Description Serial number/iLO information pull tab...
Page 10: Ilo Service Port
The serial number/iLO information pull tab is double-sided. One side shows the server serial number and the customer asset tag label. The other side shows the default iLO account information. Depending on the type of drive backplane installed, the server supports SFF SAS, SATA, or U.3 NVMe drives. iLO Service Port When you have physical access to a server, you can use the Service Port to do the following: •...
Page 11: Server Uid Led
Item Description Status Definition Power On/Standby button and Solid green System on system power LED Flashing green Performing power-on sequence Solid amber System in standby No power present Health LED Solid green Normal Flashing green iLO is rebooting Flashing amber System degraded System critical Flashing red...
Page 12: Using The Uid Button To View The Server Health Summary
Using the UID button to view the Server Health Summary Prerequisites • An external monitor is connected. In the iLO web interface, the Show Server Health on External Monitor feature is enabled on the Access Settings • page. About this task You can use the UID button to display the iLO Server Health Summary screen on an external monitor.
Page 13: Rear Panel Components
Rear panel components Rear panel components with options Item Description Slot 1 PCIe5 x16 stacking riser (optional) Slot 2 PCIe5 x16 stacking riser (optional) Slot 3 PCIe5 x16 base riser Slot 4 PCIe5 x16 stacking riser (optional) Slot 5 PCIe5 x16 stacking riser (optional) Slot 6 PCIe5 x16 base riser (optional) Rear 2 SFF stacked drives (optional) NS204i-u boot device (optional)
Page 14 Item Description 1-3 PCIe5 x16 slots (primary riser, slot 1 and 2 are optional) 4-6 PCIe5 x16 slots (secondary riser, optional) 7-8 PCIe5 x16 slots (tertiary riser, optional) Flexible Slot power supply 1 Flexible Slot power supply 2 (optional) VGA port Slot 22 OCP PCIe5 x8 Serial port (optional) iLO management port...
Page 15: Display Device Setup
Display device setup This server supports both VGA port and Display port 1.1a. Before connecting a display device to this server, review the information below. • Whenever possible, use the same display connection type. For example, if your PC or monitor only has a VGA output, connect it to the server VGA port.
Page 16: System Board Components
Item Status Definition Flashing blue • 1 flash per sec—Remote management or firmware upgrade in progress • 4 flashes per sec—iLO manual reboot sequence • 8 flashes per sec—iLO manual reboot sequence in progress Deactivated System board components Item Description Serial port connector Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 port Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 port...
Page 17 Item Description Primary riser connector OCP slot 21 backup power connector NVMe port 7A OCP slot 21 x16 upgrade connector System battery Front I/O connector Front DisplayPort/USB 2.0 connector SID connector NVMe port 6A ODD/2SFF power connector NVMe port 4A NVMe/SATA port 9A NS204i-u signal connector GPU riser power connector...
Page 18: System Maintenance Switch Descriptions
Item Description Chassis intrusion detection switch connector NVMe port 7B NVMe port 6B NVMe port 4B NVMe port 5B Secondary riser connector NVMe/SATA port 9B NVMe/SATA port 8B Smart NIC mode 2 power connector OCP slot 22 backup power connector OCP slot 22 port 1 OCP slot 22 port 2 System maintenance switch...
Page 19: Dimm Label Identification
When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to restore all configuration settings to their manufacturing defaults. When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position and Secure Boot is enabled, some configurations cannot be restored.
Page 20: Dimm Slot Numbering
Item Description Example CAS latency B—42-42-42 B—50-42-42 (for 128 GB and 256 GB capacities) DIMM type R—RDIMM (registered) DIMM slot numbering The arrow points to the front of the server. Processor and socket components Component identification...
Page 21: Riser Board Components
Item Description Processor socket Pin field cover cap Processor carrier Rail frame lift tabs Retention frame screw (T-20) Retention frame Rail frame Processor Riser board components This server support three types of PCIe risers: • Standard riser—This riser is a board-only riser that is directly installed on the riser connector on the system board. This riser type is used: ◦...
Page 22 Cabled riser components Item Description Storage controller backup power connectors PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slots Riser power connectors Tertiary riser components Item Description Storage controller backup power connector PCIe5 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) slots Riser board power connector Power cable Component identification...
Page 23: Pcie5 Slot Description
PCIe5 slot description Item Description Definition PCI Express version Each PCIe version corresponds to a specific data transfer rate between the processor and peripheral devices. Generally, a version update corresponds to an increase in transfer rate. • PCIe 1.x • PCIe 2.x •...
Page 24 Two-slot riser configuration without NS204i Boot Device Slot number Location Supported form factors Primary riser cage • Full-height, half-length Secondary riser cage • Half-height, half-length (low-profile) Two-slot riser configuration with NS204i Boot Device Slot number Location Supported form factors Primary riser cage •...
Page 25: Drive Bay Numbering
Six-slot riser configuration with the tertiary riser cage Slot number Location Supported form factors Tertiary riser cage • Full-height, half-length • Half-height, half-length (low-profile) Drive bay numbering Drive bay numbering depends on how the drive backplanes are connected: • To a controller: ◦...
Page 26: Sff Drive Bay Numbering
Midplane: 4 LFF drive bay numbering Rear: 4 LFF drive bay numbering SFF drive bay numbering The following drive backplane options are supported in SFF drive configurations: • Front-end: 2 SFF, side-by-side (LFF chassis only) ◦ 2 SFF 24G x4 U.3 NVMe / SAS UBM3 BC ◦...
Page 27 For more information on the drive backplane description, see Drive backplane naming. Front: 8 LFF + 2 SFF drive bay numbering Front: 16 SFF + 2 SFF drive bay numbering Front: 24 SFF drive bay numbering Midplane: 8 SFF drive bay numbering Component identification...
Page 28: Drive Backplane Naming
This topic explains the features represented in the drive backplane naming. This naming convention was adopted starting in the Hitachi Vantara G3 server release. Your server might not support all the features listed in this topic. For server- specific support information, see the server guides: Drive backplane support, see Drive numbering.
Page 29: Basic Drive Led Definitions
Item Description Values x4 NVMe—E3.S Universal backplane manager (UBM) UBM2—Segregated SAS/SATA options UBM3 or UBM6—Converged UBM4 or UBM6—Segregated U.2 NVMe UBM5 or UBM7—EDSFF Drive carrier type BC—Basic carrier (SFF) LP—Low-profile carrier (LFF) EC1—E3.S carrier EC2—E3.S 2T carrier Tri-mode controller support for x1 U.3 NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives. System board connection supports SATA drives only. CPU direct attach or tri-mode controller support for x4 U.3 NVMe or x1 SAS and SATA drives.
Page 30 Item State Definition Fault/Locate Solid amber This drive has failed, is unsupported, or is invalid. Solid blue The drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application. Flashing amber/blue (1 The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been flash per second) received for this drive.
Page 31: Dsc-25 2-Port Sfp28 Card Ports And Leds
DSC-25 2-port SFP28 card ports and LEDs Ports Item Port Description Management port 1GbE RJ45 Network interface port 10/25G SFP+ based Network interface port 10/25G SFP+ based LEDs The DSP DSC-25 2p SFP28 card is a dual-port, single-slot, half-height, half-length (HHHL) SFP28 network adapter. It has LEDs for Link (L) and Activity (A) for each port.
Page 32: Fan Numbering
Item Status Description Flashing green Passing traffic; flashing frequency indicates traffic intensity Solid amber Link fault SFP Port 2 Link/Activity A link has not been established Solid green Valid Ethernet link Flashing green Passing traffic; flashing frequency indicates traffic intensity Solid amber Link fault System status LED...
Page 33 Front drive Midplane drive Rear drive Fan type Max processor Ambient Heatsink cTDP operating temperature 8 LFF Not installed 2 SFF or PCIe Standard 240 W 35°C (95°F) Standard High 300 W High performance performance 400 W performance 12 LFF Not installed 2 SFF or PCIe High...
Page 34: Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Guidelines
Changing the TPM mode after installing an OS might cause problems, including loss of data. Hitachi Vantara SPECIAL REMINDER: Before enabling TPM functionality on this system, you must ensure that your intended use of TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or licenses must be obtained if applicable.
Page 35: Ns204I-U Boot Device Components
NS204i-u Boot Device components Item Description Boot device cage M.2 slots Boot device carriers NS204i-u Boot Device LED definitions Component identification...
Page 36 Item Status Definition Fault/Locate Solid amber Drive has failed, unsupported, or invalid. Solid blue Drive is operating normally and being identified by a management application. Flashing amber/blue (1 Drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert is received for the flash per second) drive.
Page 37: Setup
The Installation Service provides basic installation of Hitachi Vantara branded equipment, software products, as well as Hitachi Vantara-supported products from other vendors that are sold by Hitachi Vantara or by authorized resellers. The Installation Service is part of a suite of deployment services that are designed to give users the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their Hitachi Vantara and supported products have been installed by a Hitachi Vantara specialist.
Page 38 ◦ Extract it from the SPV. Read the operational requirements for the server. • Procedure 1. Unbox the server and verify the contents: • Server • Power cord • Rack rail hook-and-loop strap • Rack-mounting hardware (optional) • Printed setup documentation The server does not ship with OS media.
Page 39: Operational Requirements
Operational requirements When preparing the site and planning the installation for the Hitachi Advanced Server HA825 G3, be sure to observe the following general operational requirements: Space and airflow requirements • Temperature requirements • Power requirements • Electrical grounding requirements •...
Page 40: Power Requirements
• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits. • Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA. Power requirements Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians.
Page 41: Server Warnings And Cautions
WARNING: The server is heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do the following: • Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling. • Get help to lift and stabilize the product during installation or removal, especially when the product is not fastened to the rails.
Page 42: Electrostatic Discharge
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or burns after removing the energy pack: • Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the energy pack. •...
Page 43 ◦ Use conductive field service tools. ◦ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part. For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized reseller. Setup 42...
Page 44: Operations
Operations This chapter describes the hardware operations carried out prior to and after installing or removing a hardware component, or performing a server maintenance or troubleshooting procedure. Before performing these hardware operations, review the: Rack warnings and cautions • Server warnings and cautions •...
Page 45: Types Of Air Baffles
Types of air baffles The server has a standard and high performance air baffle. Depending on the type of heatsink installed, you will need to install the correct air baffle. Standard air baffle Install a standard air baffle with a standard heatsink. High performance air baffle Install a high performance air baffle with a performance or high performance heatsink.
Page 46: Remove The Air Baffle
Remove the air baffle About this task Depending on the type of heatsink installed, the server has two types of air baffles: standard and high performance. The removal procedures for both air baffles are the same. The following steps show the removal of a high performance air baffle.
Page 47: Install The Air Baffle
Install the air baffle About this task The server has two types of air baffles. The installation procedure for these two air baffles are the same. This procedure shows the installation step for the high performance air baffle. Procedure 1. If removed, install the cable guards: •...
Page 48: Extend The Server Out Of The Rack
4. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the air baffle. Extend the server out of the rack Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the Rack warnings and cautions. • • T-25 Torx screwdriver—This tool is required if the shipping screws located inside the chassis ears are secured.
Page 49: Remove The Server From The Rack
Remove the server from the rack Prerequisites Get help to lift and stabilize the server during removal from the rack. If the server is installed higher than chest • level, an additional person might be required to help remove the server: One person to support the server weight, and the other to slide the server out of the rack.
Page 50 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail-release latches. The inner rails could pinch your fingers. Press and hold the rear-end rail-release latches (callout 1), and then slide the server out of the rack until it is fully extended (callout 2).
Page 51: Remove The Front Bezel
8. Place the server on a flat, level work surface. Remove the front bezel Procedure 1. If installed, remove the Kensington security lock. For more information, see the lock documentation. 2. Press the bezel release latch (callout 1), and then pivot the bezel open (callout 2). 3.
Page 52: Remove The Access Panel
Remove the access panel About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure.
Page 53: Remove The Fan Cage
a. Extend the server from the rack. b. Remove the server from the rack. 6. Remove the access panel: a. If necessary, unlock the access panel latch (callout 1). b. To disengage the access panel from the chassis, press the release button and pull up the latch (callouts 2 and 3). c.
Page 54: Remove The Lff Drive Backplane Bracket
8. Remove all fans: a. Press and hold the latch (callout 1). b. Lift the fan from the fan cage (callout 2). 9. Remove the fan cage: a. Loosen the captive screws (callout 1). b. Lift the fan cage away from the chassis (callout 2). Remove the LFF drive backplane bracket Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Page 55: Remove The Midwall Bracket
Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
Page 56 Remove the midwall bracket Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
Page 57 • SFF chassis 11. Lift the midwall bracket away from the chassis. • LFF chassis Operations 56...
Page 58: Remove The Midplane Drive Cage
• SFF chassis Remove the midplane drive cage About this task CAUTION: Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module. Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost. CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed.
Page 59 Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
Page 60: Remove The Rear 4 Lff Drive Cage
• SFF drive 11. Remove the midplane drive cage: a. Pull the plunger pin on the rear right side of the drive cage (callout 1). b. Use the drive cage latches to lift the cage out of the server (callout 2). Remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Page 61 • Drive blank • Drive Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack.
Page 62: Remove The Riser Cage
Remove the riser cage Prerequisites If removing the three-slot riser cage or tertiary riser cage, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
Page 63 • One-slot primary/secondary riser cage • NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage 10. Remove the three-slot riser cage: a. Loosen the captive screws (callouts 1). b. Lift the riser cage off the system board (callout 2). Operations 62...
Page 64: Install The Access Panel
11. Remove the tertiary riser cage: a. Loosen the thumbscrews (callout 1). b. Lift the riser cage out of the slot (callout 2). Install the access panel Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure 1.
Page 65: Install The Lff Drive Backplane Bracket
3. Lock the access panel latch. 4. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the access panel. Install the LFF drive backplane bracket Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task The drive backplane bracket is only present in LFF drive configurations.
Page 66: Install The Riser Cage
2. Install the drive backplane bracket screws. 3. Connect all drive backplane cables. 4. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the drive backplane bracket. Install the riser cage Prerequisites If installing the three-slot riser cage, make sure you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. If installing the tertiary riser cage, make sure you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Page 67 • NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage 2. Install the three-slot riser cage: a. Carefully press the riser down on its system board connector (callout 1). Make sure that the riser board is firmly seated. b. Tighten the captive screws (callout 2). Operations 66...
Page 68: Install The Midwall Bracket
3. Install the tertiary riser cage: a. Align the riser to the holes on the server (callout 1). b. Carefully slide the riser into the slot (callout 2). c. Tighten the thumbscrews (callout 3). Install the midwall bracket Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure 1.
Page 69: Install The Rear 4 Lff Drive Cage
• LFF chassis • SFF chassis 2. Perform the post-installation or maintenance steps required by the procedure that necessitates the removal of the midwall bracket. Install the rear 4 LFF drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 70 Procedure 1. Install the rear 4 LFF drive cage: a. Align the pin on the rear left of the drive cage to the server and then insert the pin (callout 1). b. Lower the rear right of the drive cage to insert the pin into the server (callout 2). c.
Page 71: Install The Fan Cage
Install the fan cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure 1. Install the fan cage: a. Lower the fan cage into the chassis (callout 1). b. Tighten the captive screws (callout 2). 2.
Page 72: Hardware Options Installation
Hardware options installation This chapter provides instructions for installing supported hardware options. To ensure proper server deployment and operation, install only Hitachi Vantara‑validated hardware options. To view the warranty for your server and supported options, see Warranty information. Server data backup To avoid data loss, make sure to back up all server data before installing or removing a hardware option, performing a server maintenance, or a troubleshooting procedure.
Page 73: Rack Mounting Options
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, back up all server data before installing or removing a hardware option, or performing a server maintenance or troubleshooting procedure. CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge. •...
Page 74 • Rail identifier stamps on the inner rail of the friction rack rail • Rail identifier stamps on the mounting rail of the friction rack rail • Rail identifier stamps on the short ball-bearing rail Hardware options installation...
Page 75: Rack Mounting Interfaces
• Rail identifier stamps on the long ball-bearing rail Rack mounting interfaces The rack rails can be installed in a rack that has the following mounting interfaces: Round-hole Square-hole Threaded round-hole The illustrations used in this procedure show an icon on the upper right corner of the image. This icon indicates the type of mounting interface for which the action illustrated in the image is valid.
Page 76 b. Slide the rail towards the rear panel to lock it into place. 2. Locate the orientation markers on the mounting rails. The front end of the rails is marked as FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT. • The other end of the rails is marked as REAR. •...
Page 77 5. To install the mounting rails in a threaded round-hole rack, do the following: a. Remove the pins and washers from the mounting rails. b. Position the holes on the mounting flanges against the threaded holes on the rack post (callout 1). c.
Page 78 6. Install the server into the rack. Installing the ball-bearing rack rail Prerequisites Make sure that the rail option is compatible with the server configuration. • • Small slotted screwdriver—This tool is required if you intend to install the server in a threaded round-hole rack. About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, do one of the following: •...
Page 79 Procedure 1. Verify the rail identifiers match on the server and rails. The rail 10 labels are shown as a reference. 2. Install the rack rails. • For round and square-hole racks Hardware options installation...
Page 80 • For threaded-hole racks 3. Fully extend the rails to the locked position. Hardware options installation...
Page 81: Installing The Server Into The Rack
Installing the server into the rack Prerequisites • Before you perform this procedure, review the: ◦ Rack warnings and cautions ◦ Server warnings and cautions ◦ Space and airflow requirements • A fully populated server is heavy. Remove the external chassis components before installing the server into a rack. •...
Page 82 2. Install the server into the rack: a. Insert the inner rails into the slide rails (callout 1). b. Slide the server into the rack until the chassis ears are flush against the rack posts (callout 2). 3. Open the chassis ears (callout 1), and then tighten the shipping screws (callout 2). 4.
Page 83: Installing The Rack Rail Hook-And-Loop Strap
6. If installed, close the cable management arm. Installing the rack rail hook-and-loop strap About this task If you do not require in-rack serviceability for your rack-mounted server, use the rack rail hook-and-loop strap, instead of a CMA, to manage the rear panel cables. The hook-and-loop strap can be installed on either the left or right rack mounting rail.
Page 84: Installing The Cable Management Arm
Installing the cable management arm Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, review the Rack warnings and cautions. • • T-25 Torx screwdriver—This tool is required if the shipping screws located inside the chassis ears need to be loosened or tightened. About this task The cable management arm (CMA) allows the server to be fully extended from the rack without the need to power off the system or disconnect any rear panel cables.
Page 85 Connect the CMA hinged tabs and retention bracket to the rack rails: a. Insert the inner tab into the slide rail (callout 1). b. Insert the outer tab into the mounting rail (callout 2). c. Insert the retention bracket into the opposite mounting rail (callout 3). There will be an audible click to indicate that the tabs and bracket are locked into place.
Page 86 Open the cable clamps. (Optional) If your CMA has cable straps for additional cable strain relief, unwrap the straps. CAUTION: Employ industry best practices in managing peripheral cables and power cords secured in the CMA. These are some of the more important points: •...
Page 87 Route the peripheral cables and power cords through the cable clamps and/or straps. Close the cable clamps. Hardware options installation...
Page 88 (Optional) If your CMA has cable straps, fasten the straps. Verify the operation of the rack rails: Two people might be needed for this procedure: one to slide the chassis in and out of the rack, and the other to observe the rear panel cables and power cords.
Page 89: Installing The Front Bezel Option
Installing the front bezel option Procedure 1. Attach the front bezel to the right chassis ear. 2. Press and hold the front bezel release latch. 3. Close the front bezel. 4. (Optional) Install the Kensington security lock. For more information, see the lock documentation. The installation is complete.
Page 90: Universal Media Bay Options
Universal media bay options In either LFF or SFF drive configuration, the universal media bay is populated in Box 1. Installing the universal media bay in the LFF chassis Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...
Page 91 14. (Optional): Install the optical drive into the universal media bay. 15. Install the universal media bay: a. Install the universal media bay in the server (callout 1). b. Install the universal media bay screws (callout 2). 16. Install the LFF drive backplane bracket. 17.
Page 92: Installing The Universal Media Bay In The Sff Chassis
Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 21. Install the access panel. 22. Install the server into the rack. 23. Install the drives. 24. If removed, install the front bezel. 25. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 26.
Page 93 Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
Page 94 14. Cable the universal media bay. 15. (Optional) Install the optical drive. 16. Install the midwall bracket. 17. Install the fan cage. 18. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 19. Install the access panel. 20.
Page 95: Optical Drive Option
23. If installed, close the cable management arm. 24. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Optical drive option The server supports a slim-type SATA optical drive. Installing the optical disc drive in the LFF universal media bay Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...
Page 96 Install the optical drive bracket. Install the optical drive bracket. Installing the universal media bay in the server Remove the drive: a. Press the latch to open the release lever. b. Pull the release lever to disengage the drive from the backplane, and then slide the drive out of the bay. Hardware options installation...
Page 97 Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. 10.
Page 98: Installing The Optical Disc Drive In The Sff Universal Media Bay
21. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 22. Install the access panel. 23. Install the server into the rack. 24. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 25. Connect the power cords: a.
Page 99 If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
Page 100 14. Install the optical drive in the universal media bay (callout 1), and then install the screw (callout 2). 15. Install the midwall bracket. 16. Install the fan cage. 17. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage.
Page 101: Power Supply Options
23. Power up the server. 24. If removed, install the front bezel. The installation is complete. Power supply options Depending on the installed options and the regional location where the server was purchased, the server can be configured with one of the supported Power supply specifications. Power supply warnings and cautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: •...
Page 102: Connecting A Dc Power Cable To A Dc Power Source
Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source About this task WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: • This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel, as defined by the NEC and IEC 60950-1/IEC 62368-1, the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
Page 103: Installing A Dc Power Supply
The DC power supply option kits do not ship with a Power Supply DC cable Kit and may not include a Power Supply Cable Lug kit. The optional DC Cable kit or the optional DC Cable Lug Kit may be purchased directly from Hitachi Vantara or an authorized Hitachi Vantara reseller.
Page 104 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, you must install this product in accordance with the following guidelines: • The 1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC hot-plug power supply is intended only for installation in Hitachi Advanced Server models located in a restricted access location. •...
Page 105 Remove the ground wire screw (callout 1), and then remove the positive return wire and negative input wire screws (callout 2). Retain the screws. These screws will be used to secure the wires on the new DC power supply. Attach the ground wire (green and yellow) to the DC power supply (callout 1) and tighten the screw and washer with 1.47 N-m (13 lbf-in ) (callout 2).
Page 106 Install the positive return wire (red): a. Insert the positive return wire (red) into the RTN slot on the DC power supply (callout 1). b. Tighten the screw with 0.98 N-m (8.68 lbf-in) (callout 2). Install the negative input wire (black): a.
Page 107 Install the protective cover on the DC power supply. Make sure that the protective cover is locked. Secure the ground, positive return, and negative input wires in the strain relief strap. CAUTION: Avoid tight bend radii to prevent damaging the internal wires of a power cord or a server cable. Never bend power cords and server cables tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing.
Page 108: Installing An Ac Power Supply
If you are installing a power supply in the power supply bay 2, remove the power supply blank. Retain the blank for future use. Immediately slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks into place. 10. Make sure the -48 V DC power source is off or the PDU breaker is in the off position, and then connect the power cord to the -48 V DC power source or PDU.
Page 109 Procedure 1. If installed, open the cable management arm. 2. If you are installing a power supply in the power supply bay 2, remove the power supply blank. Retain the blank for future use. 3. Immediately slide the power supply into the bay until it clicks into place. 4.
Page 110: Installing The Power Supply Cage
b. Secure the power cord with the strain relief strap. Roll the extra length of the strap around the power supply handle. 6. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 7.
Page 111 Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
Page 112 12. Install the power supplies: Installing a DC power supply • Install an AC power supply • 13. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 14. Install the access panel. 15. Install the server into the rack. 16.
Page 113: Expansion Card Options
18. If installed, close the cable management arm. 19. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Expansion card options The server supports the installation of full-height, half-length and half-height, half-length (low-profile) PCIe expansion / add-in (AIC) cards such as: •...
Page 114 Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the riser cage.
Page 115: Installing The Expansion Card In The Ns204I-U Boot Device Riser Cage
11. Connect all necessary internal cabling to the expansion card. For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a.
Page 116 Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the riser cage. If installing an expansion card on the NS204i Boot Device + low-profile riser cage, do the following: a.
Page 117 c. Remove the riser slot blank. Retain the screw and blank for future use. Install the expansion card: a. Pivot the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage and the riser slot is facing up. b. Install the expansion card (callouts 1 and 2). Installing the screw is optional.
Page 118: Installing An Expansion Card On The Three-Slot Riser Cage
15. If installed, close the cable management arm. 16. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Installing an expansion card on the three-slot riser cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 119 a. Remove the riser slot blank. b. Install the expansion card. Make sure that the expansion card is seated firmly in the slot. 10. Install the riser cage. 11. Install the access panel. 12. Install the server into the rack. 13.
Page 120: Processor And Heatsink Options
IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the server does not function. IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor. To download the latest firmware, go to the Hitachi Vantara Support Center website: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download.
Page 121 CAUTION: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor. To download the latest firmware, see https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download. CAUTION: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the socket or processor, do not touch the contacts.
Page 122 c. Slide the processor out of the rail frame (callout 2). CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket and on the processor are very fragile and easily damaged. To avoid component damage, do not touch these pins. Any damage to them might require replacing the system board and/or processor.
Page 123 10. Install the processor: a. Hold the processor by its carrier handle. b. Slide the processor into the rail frame until it engages with a click sound. 11. Hold the lift tabs and pivot the rail frame to the closed position. A click sound indicates that the rail frame is properly engaged.
Page 124 12. Close the retention frame: a. When using a torque wrench to tighten the retention frame screw, set a torque between 1.24 N-m (11 lbf-in) to 1.47 N-m (13 lbf-in). b. Pivot the spring loaded retention frame downward and hold it down (callout 1). c.
Page 125 • Standard heatsink • High performance heatsink • Max performance heatsink Hardware options installation...
Page 126 d. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 1 and 2 (callouts 1 and 2). • Standard heatsink • High performance heatsink • Max performance heatsink e. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 in a diagonal manner (callouts 3 to 6). •...
Page 127 Hardware options installation...
Page 128 • High performance heatsink • Max performance heatsink 14. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 15. Install the access panel. 16. Install the server into the rack. 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18.
Page 129: Drive Options
19. If installed, close the cable management arm. 20. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Drive options Depending on the drive cage installed, the server supports the following drive types: • Hot-plug LFF SAS and SATA drives • Hot-plug SFF SAS, SATA, and U.3 NVMe drives This server has no embedded software RAID support.
Page 130: Installing A Hot-Plug Lff/Sff Sas, Sata Or Nvme Drive
Installing a hot-plug LFF/SFF SAS, SATA or NVMe drive About this task CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for long period with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in an improper system airflow. For internal hot-plug component procedures, complete the procedure within 60 seconds.
Page 131 2. Prepare the drive. • LFF drive • SFF drive 3. Install the drive. • LFF drive • SFF drive 4. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions. 5. If removed, install the front bezel. 6. Configure the controller. The installation is complete.
Page 132: Installing A Hot-Plug Sas, Sata Or Nvme Drive In The Midplane Drive Cage
Installing a hot-plug SAS, SATA or NVMe drive in the midplane drive cage About this task CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for long period with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in an improper system airflow. For internal hot-plug component procedures, complete the procedure within 60 seconds.
Page 133 Remove the drive blank. Retain the blank for future use. • LFF drive blank • SFF drive blank Prepare the drive. • LFF drive • SFF drive Hardware options installation...
Page 134: Drive Cage Options
Install the drive. • LFF drive • SFF drive Install the access panel. Determine the status of the drive from the drive LED definitions. 10. Configure the controller. The installation is complete. Drive cage options Installing the front 2 SFF side-by-side drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Page 135 Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle. • Remove the midplane drive cage. • Remove the fan cage. 10. Remove the midwall bracket. 11.
Page 136 13. Install the front 2 SFF side-by-side drive cage: a. Install the front 2 SFF side-by-side drive cage in the server (callout 1). b. Install the drive cage screws (callout 2). 14. Install the LFF drive backplane bracket. 15. Connect the cables to the drive backplane. 16.
Page 137: Installing The Front 2 Sff Stacked Drive Cage
23. If installed, close the cable management arm. 24. Power up the server. 25. If removed, install the front bezel. The installation is complete. Installing the front 2 SFF stacked drive cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: •...
Page 138 Remove the optical drive tray: a. Remove the optical drive tray screws (callout 1). b. Remove the optical drive tray from universal media bay (callout 2). Remove the 2 SFF drive blank: a. Remove the blank screws (callout 1). b. Remove the drive blank from universal media bay (callout 2). Install the front 2 SFF stacked drive cage: a.
Page 139 Hardware options installation...
Page 140 Install the optical drive tray: a. Install the optical drive bay on the universal media bay (callout 1). b. Install the optical drive bay screws (callout 2). Installing the universal media bay in the server Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a.
Page 141: Installing The Front 8 Sff Drive Cage
19. Install the access panel. 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. If installed, close the cable management arm. 23.
Page 142 Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle. • Remove the midplane drive cage. • Remove the fan cage. Remove the midwall bracket. 10. Remove the drive box blank: a. Remove the drive box blank screws (callout 1). b. Remove the drive box blank (callout 2). 11.
Page 143: Installing The Midplane Drive Cage
13. Install the fan cage. 14. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 15. Install the access panel. 16. Install the server into the rack. 17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 18.
Page 144 About this task This server supports either a 4 LFF or an 8 SFF midplane cage option. The drive form factor on the front and midplane drive cages should match: either all LFF or all SFF drives. • The 4 LFF midplane drive cage supports SAS and SATA drives. •...
Page 145 c. Loosen the heatsink screw numbers 2 and 1 (callouts 5 and 6). 10. Lift the standard heatsink away from the processor socket. 11. Place the heatsink on a flat work surface with its contact side facing up. 12. Use an alcohol wipe to remove the existing thermal grease from the heatsink and processor. Hardware options installation...
Page 146 Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing. 13. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the new heatsink. 14. Install the midplane cage heatsink: CAUTION: To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface, hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate.
Page 147 a. When using a torque wrench to tighten the heatsink screws, set a torque between 1.24 N-m (11 lbf-in) to 1.47 N- m (13 lbf-in). b. Note the Front of server text on the heatsink label to correctly orient the heatsink over the processor socket. c.
Page 148 e. Tighten the heatsink screw numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 in a diagonal manner (callouts 3 to 6). Installing the midplane drive cage 15. Install the midplane drive cage: The installation procedure for LFF and SFF midplane drive cage is the same. a.
Page 149 17. Push down on the latches to lower the midplane drive cage into place. The step for LFF and SFF midplane drive cage is the same. 18. Connect the power and data cables to the drive backplane. 19. Cable the midplane drive: Drive power cable •...
Page 150: Installing The Rear 2 Sff Drive Cage Over The Power Supplies
25. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Installing the rear 2 SFF drive cage over the power supplies Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • T-10 Torx screwdriver • The components included with the hardware option kit About this task Both the LFF and SFF chassis support the rear 2 SFF side-by-side drive cage option.
Page 151 Install the rear 2 SFF stacked drive cage: a. Install the 2 SFF stacked drive cage on top of the power supply cage (callout 1). b. Install the stacked drive cage screws (callout 2). 10. Connect the drive power and storage controller cable to the 2 SFF stacked drive backplane. 11.
Page 152 13. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 14. Install the access panel. 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 16. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b.
Page 153: Fan Options
Fan options CAUTION: To avoid damage to the equipment, do not operate the server for extended periods of time if the server does not have the optimal number of fans installed. Although the server might boot, do not operate the server without the required fans installed and operating.
Page 154: Fan Mode Behavior
• When the Thermal Shutdown feature is disabled in the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU), iLO 6 does not perform an orderly shutdown when a cautionary temperature level is detected. Disabling this feature does not disable the server hardware from performing an immediate shutdown when a critical temperature level is detected. CAUTION: A thermal event can damage server components when the Thermal Shutdown feature is disabled in the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU).
Page 155 Hardware options installation...
Page 156: Riser And Riser Cage Options
5. Install new fans: a. Lower the fan into the fan bay (callout 1). b. Press down on the fan to make sure that it is seated firmly in the bay (callout 2). A click sound indicates that the fan is properly engaged. 6.
Page 157: Installing The Secondary Riser Cage
Installing the secondary riser cage Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available. Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b.
Page 158 12. Install the riser cage: a. Carefully press the riser down on its system board connector (callout 1). Make sure that the riser board is firmly seated. b. Simultaneously push and rotate the half-turn spring latch to 180° (callout 2). c.
Page 159 13. To install the three-slot riser cage, do the following: a. Install the bracket onto the side of the power supply cage. b. Align the riser cage pin to the bracket slot. c. Carefully press the riser down on its system board connector (callout 1). Make sure that the riser board is firmly seated.
Page 160: Installing A Stacking Riser
19. Install all drives. 20. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 21. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 22. If installed, close the cable management arm. 23.
Page 161 Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Remove the riser cage. Connect the stacking risers. Install the risers on the riser cage: a. Install the risers on the riser cage (callout 1). b. Install the riser screws (callout 2). 10.
Page 162: Memory Option
15. If installed, close the cable management arm. 16. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Memory option The server has 12 DIMM slots supporting RDIMM. The arrow points to the front of the server. SmartMemory speed and population information For information about memory speed and server-specific DIMM population rules for Advanced Server models using AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processor, contact customer support.
Page 163: Installing A Dimm
Installing a DIMM Prerequisites If you install a 256 GB or higher capacity DIMM, the high performance, dual-rotor fans are required. About this task CAUTION: Do not install ×4 and ×8 DRAM widths in the same server. All memory installed in the server must be of the same type.
Page 164 Installing a DIMM with a standard, high performance, or midplane cage heatsink Install the DIMM: a. Open the DIMM slot latches. b. Align the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keyed surface of the DIMM slot, and then fully press the DIMM into the slot until the latches snap back into place.
Page 165: Ocp Nic 3.0 Adapter Option
13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 14. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 15. If installed, close the cable management arm. 16. Power up the server. The installation is complete.
Page 166: Installing The Ocp Nic 3.0 Adapter
Installing the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter Prerequisites Review the OCP slot population rules. • • Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Page 167 10. Install the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter: a. Rotate the locking pin to the open (vertical) position (callout 1). b. Slide the adapter into the bay until it clicks into place (callout 2). Make sure that the adapter is seated firmly in the slot. c.
Page 168: Ns204I Boot Device Option
Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 14. Install the access panel. 15. Install the server into the rack. 16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 17. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b.
Page 169: Installing The Boot Device Security Cover In A Preconfigured Server
Installing the boot device security cover in a preconfigured server Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. About this task In a preconfigured server that ships with the boot device already installed in the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage, the accessory bag in the server box includes the security cover for the boot device.
Page 170 Remove the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage: a. Release the half-turn spring latch (callouts 1 and 2). b. Lift the riser cage off the system board (callout 3). Install the security cover for the boot device. 10. Install the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage: a.
Page 171 11. Install the rear 4 LFF drive cage. 12. Install the access panel. 13. Install the server into the rack. 14. If installed, close the cable management arm. 15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 16. Connect each power cord to the server. 17.
Page 172: Installing The Ns204I-U Boot Device On The Secondary Low-Profile Riser Cage
Installing the NS204i-u Boot Device on the secondary low-profile riser cage Prerequisites • Before beginning installation, make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers. Identify the NS204i Boot Device components. • • Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: ◦...
Page 173 Install the SSDs on the boot device carrier: a. Remove the SSD mounting screw. b. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). c. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position (callout 2). d.
Page 174 Installing the boot device Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack.
Page 175 14. Remove the secondary riser slot blank. 15. Remove the default secondary riser cage bracket: a. Use a hex screwdriver to remove the hex screws on the rear panel (callout 1). Retain the screws for later use. b. Use a T-10 screwdriver to remove the bracket screws (callout 2). Retain the screws for later use.
Page 176 16. Install the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage bracket: a. Install the bracket on the rear panel (callout 1). b. Use a T-10 screwdriver to install the bracket screws (callout 2). c. Use a hex screwdriver to install the hex screws on the rear panel (callout 3). 17.
Page 177 20. Install the NS204i-u + secondary low-profile riser cage. 21. Connect the boot device signal and power cables to the system board. 22. Install the rear 4 LFF drive cage. 23. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. •...
Page 178: Installing The Ns204I Boot Device On The Secondary Riser Cage
Installing the NS204i Boot Device on the secondary riser cage Prerequisites • Before beginning installation, make sure that the server is updated with the latest OS firmware and drivers. • Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available. Make sure you install the power supply cage prior to installing this option.
Page 179 b. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). c. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position (callout 2). d. Install the SSD mounting screw (callout 3). Install the boot device carriers: a. If closed, pivot the carrier latch to open. b.
Page 180 Installing the boot device Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack.
Page 181 13. Install the NS204i Boot Device onto the bracket: a. Slide the NS204i Boot Device onto the bracket (callout 1). b. Install the two screws on the side (callout 2). 14. Remove the boot device carriers. 15. Install the NS204i Boot Device: a.
Page 182 16. Install the screws on the top of the secondary riser cage. 17. Install the boot device carriers. 18. Install the secondary riser cage. 19. Connect the signal and power cables to a boot device in the secondary riser cage. 20.
Page 183: Installing The Ns204I Boot Device On Top Of The Power Supply Cage
23. If installed, close the cable management arm. 24. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Installing the NS204i Boot Device on top of the power supply cage Prerequisites • Before beginning installation: ◦ Make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers. ◦...
Page 184 c. Slide the carrier out from the boot device cage (callout 3). Install the SSDs on the boot device carrier: a. Remove the SSD mounting screw. b. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle (callout 1). c.
Page 185 Install the boot device carriers: a. If closed, pivot the carrier latch to open. b. Slide the carrier into the boot device cage (callout 1). c. Pivot the latch to close (callout 2). Make sure that the carrier latch is locked on the boot device cage. Installing the boot device Power down the server.
Page 186 12. Install the boot device bracket: a. Insert the spools on the boot device with the notches on the bracket (callout 1). b. Install the bracket screw (callout 2). 13. Install the boot device on top of the power supply cage: For clarity, the connected power and signal cables are not shown in the following image.
Page 187 15. To allow hot-plug access to the SSDs on the boot device, remove the security cover. 16. Install the rear 2 SFF drive cage. 17. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. •...
Page 188: Storage Controller Options
When a tri-mode storage controller option is used together with a U.3 drive backplane, the system will support mixed drive configuration. Preparing the server for storage controller installation Prerequisites Before beginning this procedure, download the Service Pack for Advanced Server (SPV) from the Hitachi Vantara website https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download. Procedure 1. If the server was previously configured: a.
Page 189 About this task CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a.
Page 190 12. Install the type-p storage controller. Make sure that the controller is seated firmly in the slot. 13. Cable the type-p storage controller. 14. (Optional) If the controller cable is not connected to the front drive backplane: a. Remove the fan cage. b.
Page 191: Installing A Type-P Storage Controller In The Three-Slot Riser Cage
23. If installed, close the cable management arm. 24. Power up the server. 25. Before using the controller for the first time, update the server and controller firmware if they are not the latest revision. The installation is complete. Installing a type-p storage controller in the three-slot riser cage Prerequisites To enable the flash-backed write cache (FBWC) feature of a storage controller option, install an energy pack.
Page 192 Remove the access panel. Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle. • Remove the midplane drive cage. • Remove the riser cage. (Optional) Install the risers. 10. Install the type-p controller: a. Remove the riser slot blank. b. Install the storage controller Make sure that the storage controller is seated firmly in the slot.
Page 193: Installing A Type-O Controller
15. To enable the FBWC feature of the storage controller, install an energy pack. 16. Do one of the following: Install the air baffle. • Installing the midplane drive cage. • 17. Install the access panel. 18. Install the server into the rack. 19.
Page 194 About this task This server supports type-o storage controller installation in the OCP slot 21. CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions. Procedure Power down the server.
Page 195 Install the type-o storage controller: a. Rotate the locking pin to the open (vertical) position (callout 1). b. Slide the controller into the bay until it clicks into place (callout 2). Make sure that the controller is seated firmly in the slot. c.
Page 196: Transceiver Option
Transceiver option Transceivers serve as the connection between the adapter and the network cable for maintaining high-speed performance. Transceiver warnings and cautions WARNING: Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes. To avoid eye injuries, avoid direct eye exposure to the beam from the fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables when they are powered-up.
Page 197: Energy Pack Options
3. Connect a compatible LAN segment cable to the transceiver. 4. Make sure that the NIC link LED on the port is solid green. For more information on the port LED behavior, see the documentation that ships with the transceiver. 5.
Page 198 Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle.
Page 199: Serial Port Option
15. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. If installed, close the cable management arm. 17. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Serial port option Install the serial port option to enable communication to physical serial devices.
Page 200 Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel. If installed, remove the secondary riser cage. Remove the serial port blank.
Page 201: Chassis Intrusion Detection Switch Option
14. Connect all peripheral cables to the server. 15. Connect the power cords: a. Connect each power cord to the server. b. Connect each power cord to the power source. 16. If installed, close the cable management arm. 17. Power up the server. 18.
Page 202 Procedure Power down the server. If installed, open the cable management arm. Remove all power: a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the server from the rack. Remove the access panel.
Page 203: Installing The System Insight Display Module
12. If installed, close the cable management arm. 13. Power up the server. The installation is complete. Installing the System Insight Display module Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • The components included with the hardware option kit •...
Page 204 Do one of the following: Remove the air baffle. • Remove the midplane drive cage. • Remove the fan cage. Installing the SID 10. Disconnect the blank from the power switch/SID module connector. The SID module cable will be connected to this same connector. 11.
Page 205 13. To access the SID, do the following: a. Press and release the panel. b. After the display fully ejects, rotate the display to view the LEDs. 14. Connect the SID module cable to the power switch/SID module connector. 15. Cable the SID module. 16.
Page 206: Internal Usb Device Option
22. If installed, close the cable management arm. 23. Power up the server. 24. If removed, install the front bezel. The installation is complete. Internal USB device option The server has an internal 3.0 port to install a USB device that can be used as a flash boot media or for data backup/ redundancy.
Page 207 Do one of the following: Remove the three-slot secondary riser cage. • Remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage. • Plug in the USB device into the USB port. 10. Do one of the following: Install the three-slot secondary riser cage. •...
Page 208 16. Power up the server. 17. If removed, install the front bezel. The installation is complete. Hardware options installation...
Page 209: Cabling
Cabling This chapter includes cabling guidelines and diagrams for internal component cabling. Cabling guidelines Observe the following: • Some diagrams show alphabetical callouts A, B, C, etc. These callouts correspond to labels near the connectors on the cable. • The cable colors in the cabling diagrams used in this chapter are for illustration purposes only. •...
Page 210 • Remove cables that are no longer being used. Retaining them inside the server can restrict airflow. If you intend to use the removed cables later, label and store them for future use. Cabling 209...
Page 211: Internal Cabling Management
Internal cabling management Item Description Guide pins DIMM guards Cable guards If a midtray is installed, there will be no cable guards. Cabling diagrams Observe the following: Before cabling components, see the cabling guidelines. • • Use the cable part number or search feature to find your diagram. •...
Page 212 Component cabling Cable part number P57198-001 Front SFF drive power cabling • P58023-001 • P57209-001 • P58036-001 Front LFF drive power cabling • P58867-001 • P58086-001 Rear 2 SFF drive power cabling P58085-001 Rear LFF drive power cabling • P58086-001 •...
Page 213 Component cabling Cable part number P58020-001 8/16/24/32 SFF: Primary type-p controller cabling • P58018-001 • P58120-001 • P58123-001 • P58127-001 • P58017-001 8/16/24/32 SFF: Secondary type-p controller cabling • P58114-001 • P58124-001 • P58121-001 • P58015-001 8/16/24/32 SFF: Type-o controller cabling •...
Page 214 Component cabling Cable part number P58176-001 24 SFF: Energy pack cabling P58176-001 12 LFF: Energy pack cabling P41276-001 Primary stacking riser cabling • P41272-001 • P55815-001 Secondary stacking riser cabling • P41276-001 • P50365-001 Tertiary stacking riser cabling • P50364-001 •...
Page 215: Storage Cabling
Storage cabling Drive power cabling Front SFF drive power cabling Cable part number Color From P57198-001 Orange Drive backplane power Box 1 connector 1 P58023-001 Blue Drive backplane power Box 2 connector 2 P57209-001 Yellow Drive backplane power Box 3 connector 3 Option kit: P57845-B21 Option kit: P57952-B21...
Page 216 Cable part number Color From P58036-001 Orange Drive backplane power Box 2 connector 2 P58867-001 Blue Drive backplane power Box 3 connector 3 Option kit: P55093-B21 Option kit: P57957-B21 Rear 2 SFF drive power cabling Cable part number Color From P58086-001 Orange Drive backplane power...
Page 217 Option kit: P55086-B21 Rear LFF drive power cabling Cable part number Color From P58085-001 Orange Drive backplane power Box 7/8 connector P58086-001 Blue Drive backplane power Box 8 connector Option kit: P55085-B21 Option kit: P55086-B21; P55087-B21; P55091-B21 Cabling 216...
Page 218: Storage Controller Cabling
Storage controller cabling Front-end drive cabling SFF drive cabling Stacked 2 SFF drive: Primary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58146-001 Orange Port 1 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P55091-B21; P55093-B21 Stacked 2 SFF drive: Type-o controller cabling Cable part number Color From...
Page 219 Cable part number Color From P58148-001 Orange Slot 21 port 1 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P55093-B21 8/16/24/32 SFF: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling Cable part number Color From P58013-001 Blue NVMe/SATA port 9A Box 1 port 1 P58012-001 Yellow NVMe/SATA port 9B Box 2 port 1 P58011-001 Orange...
Page 220 8/16/24 SFF: Onboard NVMe cabling Cable part number Color From P58171-001 Orange NVMe/SATA port 8B Box 1 port 1 Blue NVMe/SATA port 9B Box 1 port 2 Yellow NVMe port 6B Box 1 port 3 Pink NVMe port 7B Box 1 port 4 Option kit: P57855-B21 This cabling connection is for 24 SFF with two processors.
Page 221 Cable part number Color From P58172-001 Orange NVMe port 2B Box 2 port 1 Blue NVMe port 3B Box 2 port 2 P58169-001 Yellow NVMe port 2A Box 2 port 3 Pink NVMe port 3A Box 2 port 4 Option kit: P57854-B21 Cable part number Color From...
Page 222 Cable part number Color From P58107-001 Orange NVMe port 2B Box 1 port 1 and port 2 Blue NVMe port 3B Box 1 port 3 and port 4 P58170-001 Yellow NVMe port 2A Box 2 port 1 and port 2 Pink NVMe port 3A Box 2 port 3 and port 4...
Page 223 8/16/24/32 SFF: Primary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58018-001 Orange Port 3 Box 3 port 1 P58020-001 Blue Port 2 Box 2 port 1 Option kit: P57848-B21 Cabling 222...
Page 224 Cable part number Color From P58120-001 Orange Port 1 Box 3 port 1 Blue Port 2 Box 3 port 2 Yellow Port 3 Box 3 port 3 Pink Port 4 Box 3 port 4 Option kit: P57856-B21 Cabling 223...
Page 225 Cable part number Color From P58123-001 Orange Port 1 Box 2 port 1 and port 2 Blue Port 2 Box 2 port 3 and port 4 P58127-001 Yellow Port 3 Box 3 port 3 and port 4 Port 1 Pink Port 4 Box 3 port 1 and port 2 Port 2...
Page 226 8/16/24/32 SFF: Secondary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58017-001 Orange Port 1 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P57848-B21 Cable part number Color From P58114-001 Orange Port 4 Box 1 port 4 Blue Port 3 Box 1 port 3 Yellow Port 2 Box 1 port 2...
Page 227 Cable part number Color From P58124-001 Orange Port 2 Box 1 port 1 and port 2 Port 4 Blue Port 1 Box 1 port 3 and port 4 Port 3 Option kit: P57865-B21 This port is from an MR controller This port is from an SR controller Cabling 226...
Page 228 Cable part number Color From P58121-001 Orange Port 1 Box 2 port 1 Blue Port 2 Box 2 port 2 Yellow Port 3 Box 2 port 3 Pink Port 4 Box 2 port 4 Option kit: P57856-B21 8/16/24/32 SFF: Type-o controller cabling Cable part number Color From...
Page 229 Cable part number Color From P58016-001 Orange Slot 22 port 2 Box 1 port 1 Option kit: P57848-B21 LFF drive cabling 8/12/16 LFF: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling Cable part number Color From P58102-001 Orange NVMe/SATA port 9A Box 1 port 1 and box 7 port P58099-001 Blue NVMe/SATA port 1A...
Page 230 8/12/16/20 LFF: Type-o controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58104-001 Blue Slot 21 port 2 Box 1 and box 7 port 1 P58100-001 Orange Slot 21 port 1 Box 2 and box 3 port 1 This cabling connection is for 12, 16, and 20 LFF. Option kit: P57870-B21 Midplane drive cabling 16/32 SFF: Onboard SAS/SATA cabling...
Page 231 16/32 SFF: Onboard NVMe cabling Cable part number Color From P58093-001 Orange NVMe port 5B Box 7 port 1 and port 2 P58092-001 Blue NVMe port 4B Box 7 port 3 and port 4 Option kit: P55087-B21 This cabling connection is for 32 SFF. 16/32 SFF: Primary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color...
Page 232 32 SFF drive: Secondary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58095-001 Orange Port 2 Box 7 port 1 and 2 P58094-001 Blue Port 1 Box 7 port 3 and 4 Option kit: P57869-B21 32 SFF: Secondary or tertiary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From...
Page 233 Rear-end drive controller cabling SFF drive cabling 2 SFF: Primary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58150-001 Orange Port 1 Box 8 port 1 Option kit: P55091-B21 2 SFF: Secondary type-p controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58151-001 Orange Port 1...
Page 234 2 SFF: Type-o controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58152-001 Orange Slot 21 port 1 Box 8 port 1 Option kit: P55091-B21 Cable part number Color From P58149-001 Orange Slot 22 port 1 Box 8 port 1 Option kit: P55091-B21 Cabling 233...
Page 235: Energy Pack Cabling
LFF drive cabling 4 LFF: Type-o controller cabling Cable part number Color From P58098-001 Orange Slot 22 port 2 Box 8 port 1 Option kit: P55088-B21 Energy pack cabling 24 SFF: Energy pack cabling Cable part number Color From P58176-001 Orange Energy pack extension cable Energy pack connector P01366-B21...
Page 236: Stacking Riser Cabling
Option kit: P57884-B21 12 LFF: Energy pack cabling Cable part number Color From P58176-001 Orange Energy pack extension cable Energy pack connector P01366-B21 Blue Energy pack Energy pack extension cable Option kit: P57884-B21 Stacking riser cabling Primary stacking riser cabling When routing to slot 1, make sure to securely tuck the cable underneath the heatsink.
Page 237 Cable part number Color From P51472-001 Orange NVMe port 2A or NVMe port Slot 1 P41276-001 Blue NVMe port 6A or NVMe port Slot 2 Option kit: P57890-B21 Secondary stacking riser cabling Cable part number Color From P55815-001 Orange NVMe port 5B or NVMe Slot 5 port 4B P41276-001...
Page 238: Ns204I Boot Device Cabling
Cable part number Color From P50365-001 Orange NVMe port 3B or NVMe Slot 7 port 2B P50364-001 Blue NVMe port 7B or NVMe Slot 8 port 6B Option kit: P57893-B21 NS204i Boot Device cabling NS204i Boot Device cabling on the secondary riser cage Cable part number Color From...
Page 239: System Insight Display Cabling
NS204i Boot Device cabling on top of the power supplies Cable part number Color From P54087-001 Orange NS204i-u signal connector NS204i Boot Device P54089-001 Blue NS204i-u power connector NS204i Boot Device Option kit: P57850-B21 System Insight Display cabling Cable part number Color From P48971-001...
Page 240: Chassis Intrusion Switch Cabling
Chassis intrusion switch cabling Cable part number Color From P54901-001 Orange Chassis intrusion detection Chassis intrusion detection switch switch connector Option kit: P55713-B21 Universal media bay cabling Cable part number Color From P14314-001 Orange USB 2.0 port and the DisplayPort cable connector DisplayPort P57248-001 Blue...
Page 241: Displayport Cabling
Option kit: P57857-B21 DisplayPort cabling Cable part number Color From 869808-001 Orange DisplayPort cable connector Media bay display port Front I/O cabling Cable part number Color From P43727-001 Orange Front I/O Right chassis ear Cabling 240...
Page 242: Serial Port Cabling
Serial port cabling Cable part number Color From 873747-001 Orange Serial port Serial port connector Option kit: P59431-B21 Optical drive cabling Optical drive cabling in the SFF chassis Cable part number Color From P58077-001 Orange ODD/2SFF power connector Optical drive or NVMe/SATA port 1A or NVME/SATA 8B Cabling 241...
Page 243: Ocp Bandwidth Upgrade Cabling
Option kit: P57889-B21 Optical drive cabling in the LFF chassis Cable part number Color From P58077-001 Orange ODD/2SFF power connector Optical drive or NVMe/SATA port 8B or NVMe/SATA port 1A Option kit: P57889-B21 OCP bandwidth upgrade cabling Cabling 242...
Page 244 Cable part number Color From P58174-001 Orange NVMe port 5B OCP slot 22 port 1 Blue NVMe port 4B OCP slot 22 port 2 Yellow NVMe port 4A OCP slot 21 x16 upgrade connector Option kit: P57882-B21; P57849-B21 Cabling 243...
Page 245: Configuration Resources
Configuration resources Use the following resources to find documentation for configuring and managing your server. • Some utilities might not apply to your server. Products ordered from Factory Express might have already been configured with some or all the configurations in this chapter. To determine if any additional setup is required, see your Factory Express order.
Page 246: Configuring The Server
Configuring the server To configure Single server (GUI) • Intelligent Provisioning • iLO remote console or web interface • UEFI System Utilities UCP Advisor for Compute Management • • Contact customer support Single server (scripting) • RESTful Interface Tool https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Serv •...
Page 247: Configuring Storage Controllers
Configuring storage controllers Controller type Documentation SR controllers — SR G3 Controller User Guide Contact customer support Smart Array SR Controller G2 User Guide Contact customer support MR controllers — MR G3 Controller User Guide Contact customer support Managing the NS204i Boot Device For more information on supported features and maintenance information for the NS204i Boot Device, contact customer support.
Page 248: Configuring Security
Deploy an OS using Intelligent Provisioning Intelligent Provisioning user guide Contact customer support Configuring security Implement server security best practices. • Hitachi Advanced Server HA800 G3 Compute Security Reference Guide • iLO 6 Security Technology Brief Contact customer support Optimizing the server...
Page 249: Server Management
Server management To monitor Single server https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Servers UCP Advisor for Compute Management Single or multiple servers Contact customer support Managing Linux-based high performance compute clusters Provision, manage, and monitor clusters. Performance Cluster Manager Contact customer support Optimize your applications. Performance Analysis Tools Contact customer support Optimize software library for low latency and high Cray Programming Environment User Guide...
Page 250: System Battery Replacement
System battery replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, then replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5–10 years. System battery information The server contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery that provides power to the real-time clock.
Page 251 Remove the battery. 10. Install the system battery. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. System battery replacement...
Page 252: Safety, Warranty, And Regulatory Information
Regulatory information Additional regulatory information Hitachi Vantara is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council).
Page 253: Specifications
Specifications Environmental specifications Specifications Value Temperature range* — Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Nonoperating -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) — Operating 8% to 90% 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing Nonoperating 5% to 95% 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing Altitude —...
Page 254: Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical specifications Specification Value Height 8.75 cm (3.44 in) Depth, SFF 64.64 cm (25.44 in) Depth, LFF 66.31 cm (26.11 in) Width 43.47 cm (17.11 in) Weight, SFF minimum 16.78 kg (36.99 lb) Weight, SFF maximum 33.40 kg (73.63 lb) Weight, LFF minimum 18.24 kg (40.21 lb) Weight, LFF maximum...
Page 255: 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Low Halogen Power Supply
Specification Value Rated steady-state power 800 W at 200 VAC to 240 VAC input 800 W at 240 VDC input Maximum peak power 800 W at 100 VAC to 240 VAC input 1600W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-plug Low Halogen Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements...
Page 256: 1600 W Flex Slot -48 Vdc Hot-Plug Power Supply
1600 W Flex Slot -48 VDC Hot-plug Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage -40 VDC to -72 VDC Rated input frequency Nominal input current 45 A DC at -40 VDC input 36.6 A DC at -48 VDC input 24.4 A DC at -72 VDC input Maximum Rated Input Wattage Rating 1766 W at -40 VDC input...
Page 257 Hitachi Vantara Corporate Headquarters HitachiVantara.com/contact 2535 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA...

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