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HPE SynergyStart Here Poster
Part Number: 806426-002June 2016Edition: 2
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1 HPE Synergy map
Frame front view
Item Description
1 Device bays—Up to 12 half-height compute modules and up to 5 storage modules can be installed in a frame. Unoccupied device bays must have blanks installed.
2 The front panel module has frame UID and health LEDs, and notebook and KVM ports for connecting to the Synergy console.
3 The serial label pull tab is located on compute modules and has the following information: • Product serial number • iLO information • QR code that points to mobile-friendly documentation
4 The front pull tab (top left) has the frame product ID, serial number, and a map of front bays.
5 Appliance bays—Up to two management appliances per frame are supported, including: • HPE Synergy Composer—Runs HPE OneView and provides the ability to set up, manage, and monitor single or multiple linked frames. • HPE Synergy Image Streamer—Hosts software used to deploy and customize operating systems for use by Synergy compute modules. You can launch the Image Streamer graphical user interface from the HPE OneView OS Deployment Servers screen.
Frame rear view
Item Description
1 Fan bays—All 10 fan bays must be populated.
2 Power supply bays—All 6 power supply bays must be populated with either a power supply or a power supply blank insert.
3 Interconnect bays (numbered 1 to 6, top to bottom)—These bays can be populated with switches, interconnect link modules or pass-through modules.
4 Frame link bays—Frame link modules control power and cooling within a frame. They also provide management communications within a frame, uplinks for management, links between frames, and Synergy console KVM ports.
5 The rear pull tab (top left) has a map of rear bays.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
NOTE: For an HPE Synergy frame delivered confi gured in a rack, fi rst remove any shipping brackets from the management appliances, front panel modules, compute and storage modules, and power supplies before installing and setting up the system.
2 Installing the frame and hardwareFor a Synergy frame not yet confi gured in a rack, complete these steps to install the frame and hardware in a rack.
For complete installation details, see the HPE Synergy 12000 Frame Setup and Installation Guide in the HPE Synergy Enterprise Information Library (http://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-docs).
1. Use the HPE Synergy 12000 Frame Rack Template to identify locations for installing cage nuts and rack rails for the Synergy frame (10U of rack space).
o Install lower cage nuts (left and right) in the bottom of the 4th U (10 holes up on the template).
o Install the upper cage nuts (left and right) in the bottom of the 10th U (28 holes up on the template).
o Install the rack rails.
NOTE: If you will use a mechanical lift to install the frame, skip to step 5.
2. Remove components from the frame.
a. Remove front components.
To ensure appliance and device modules are properly reinstalled later, note the bay where each component is installed before removing it.
CAUTION: Unoccupied bays must have blanks installed.
Item Description
1 Management appliances
2 Device modules
3 Bezels (pull from bottom to release)
b. Remove rear components.
Note the bay where each frame link module and interconnect module is installed before removing it.
Item Description
1 Interconnect modules
2 Fans
3 Power supplies
4 Frame link modules
3. Install the frame into the rack.
WARNING: Always use at least four people to lift a frame into the rack. If the frame is being loaded into the rack above chest level, a fi fth person must assist with aligning the frame with the rails while the other four people support the weight of the frame.
a. Attach four lift handles to the sides of the frame.
b. Slide the frame partially into the rack and remove the rear handles.
c. Slide the frame further into the rack and remove the front handles.
d. Slide the frame the rest of the way into the rack.
e. Tighten the four retaining screws using a T-25 Torx screwdriver.
4. Reinstall components into the frame in the same bays from which you removed them.
NOTE: After you reinstall the components, skip to "Cabling frame link modules."
5. Install the frame into the rack using a mechanical lift.
After the frame is in the rack:
a. Remove the left and right bezels from the front (pull from the bottom to release).
b. Tighten the four retaining screws using a T-25 Torx screwdriver.
c. Reinstall the left and right bezels.
3 Cabling the frame link modules IMPORTANT: Use CAT6A or CAT7 Ethernet cables to connect
frame link modules.
Cabled frame link modules establish a management ring.
1. To cable frame link modules for a single-frame system:
a. Connect the LINK ports together.
b. Connect the MGMT ports on both frame link modules to the external management network.
IMPORTANT: When an HPE Synergy system has HPE Synergy Image Streamer installed in any of the appliance bays, the MGMT port cabling will be different. For more information about cabling frame link modules for HPE Synergy Image Streamer, see the HPE Synergy Confi guration and Compatibility Guide.
2. To cable frame link modules for a multiframe system:
a. Connect the LINK ports on all frame link modules together in a ring.
b. Connect the MGMT port of each frame link module to the external management network if a Synergy Composer appliance is in the corresponding front appliance bay.
Optionally connect other MGMT ports to the external management network as desired. For example, two MGMT connections for each rack when linking frames across multiple racks.
IMPORTANT: When an HPE Synergy system has HPE Synergy Image Streamer installed in any of the appliance bays, the MGMT port cabling will be different. For more information about cabling frame link modules for HPE Synergy Image Streamer, see the HPE Synergy Confi guration and Compatibility Guide.
4 Cabling master interconnect switch modules to satellite interconnect link modulesHPE Synergy supports a composable fabric that spans multiple frames and includes master interconnect modules (switches) and satellite modules (links).
If your Synergy system has a composable fabric, cable the master interconnect switch modules to the satellite link modules before powering it on.
To cable switch modules to link modules, use the example that follows or see the installation instructions provided with the link module.
For detailed fabric confi guration guidelines, see the HPE Synergy Confi guration and Compatibility Guide.
Example Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module cabling1. In a multiframe system, connect each HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch
Module to a satellite HPE Synergy 20Gb Interconnect Link Module in a different frame.
a. Connect interconnect link cables from ports L1 and L2 on one Synergy 20Gb Interconnect Link Module (satellite) to ports L1 and L4 on the Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module (master).
b. For a three-frame system, also connect interconnect link cables from ports L1 and L2 on the other satellite Synergy 20Gb Interconnect Link module to ports L2 and L3 on the same master 40 Gb F8 interconnect module.
This poster describes how to install HPE Synergy, cable the system, and connect to the Synergy console to verify installation.
The HPE Synergy Enterprise Information Library (http://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-docs) is a showcase for technical information about HPE Synergy. Use this library to quickly fi nd the latest information.
2. In a single-frame or multiframe system, connect both Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module with two stacking cables.
a. Connect a stacking cable from port Q7 on the fi rst Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module to port Q8 on the second switch module.
b. Connect a stacking cable from port Q8 on the fi rst Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module to port Q7 on the second switch module.
Mezzanine confi gurationMezzanine cards for Synergy compute modules come in two sizes: Type C and Type D. Type C cards can be installed in either Type C or Type D mezzanine slots, while Type D mezzanine cards can only be installed in Type D slots. The mapping from mezzanine slots in compute modules to interconnect bays is shown in the following table.
Fabric Mezzanine slot * Interconnect bay Icon
1 1, 4, 7, 10 1 and 4
2 2, 5, 8, 11 2 and 5
3 3, 6, 9, 12 3 and 6
* Mezzanine slot availability is dependent on the individual compute module.
5 Connecting power cords to all power suppliesNOTE: When you supply power to any power supply, the frame powers up automatically.
1. Connect power cords to all installed power supplies and secure each power cord using the reusable zip tie attached to the power supply.
a. Connect power supplies 1, 2, and 4 to the fi rst power distribution unit.
b. Connect power supplies 3, 5, and 6 to the second power distribution unit.
NOTE: To balance power across three-phase PDUs, connect the power supplies to different phases as in the following example:
• Power supply 1—Connects to phase A of PDU 1.• Power supply 2—Connects to phase C of PDU 1.• Power supply 3—Connects to phase A of PDU 2.• Power supply 4—Connects to phase B of PDU 1.• Power supply 5—Connects to phase C of PDU 2.• Power supply 6—Connects to phase B of PDU 2.
6 Connect to the Synergy consoleYou can connect to the Synergy console using a notebook computer or a keyboard, video monitor, and mouse.
The Synergy console provides access to HPE OneView running on a Synergy Composer appliance.
The Synergy console also provides access to the serial console for modules installed within a frame, including management appliances, interconnects, or compute modules. To access the serial console for a module, connect to the Synergy console via ports in the same frame as the module.
When installing a Synergy system, to access HPE OneView, connect to the Synergy console via ports in a frame that has a Synergy Composer appliance. After all frames in a Synergy system have been claimed during hardware setup, you can connect to any frame to access HPE OneView through the Synergy console.
Connecting to the Synergy console with a keyboard, video monitor, and mouseTo access the Synergy console, you can attach a keyboard, video monitor, and mouse to ports on a front panel module or a frame link module.
1. For initial hardware install, identify a frame that contains a Synergy Composer appliance. To access HPE OneView before hardware setup is complete, access the Synergy console through the identifi ed frame.
2. Connect a DisplayPort cable to the monitor/display port and connect a USB cable to the USB port on either:
o The front of the frame—Front panel module
o The rear of the frame—One of the frame link modules
3. Connect a DisplayPort monitor to the frame with the DisplayPort cable.
NOTE: If attaching a non-DisplayPort monitor, connect a DisplayPort active adapter to the frame monitor/display port, then connect the monitor to the adapter.
4. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the DisplayPort monitor, and connect the monitor USB to the frame with the USB cable.
An alternative is to connect the USB keyboard and mouse to a USB hub connected to the frame.
Connecting to the Synergy console with a notebook computer1. For initial hardware install, identify a frame that contains a Synergy
Composer appliance. To access HPE OneView before hardware setup is complete, access the Synergy console through the identifi ed frame.
2. Confi gure the notebook computer Ethernet port for DHCP and enable auto-negotiation.
3. Use a CAT5 cable to connect the notebook computer Ethernet port to the notebook port on a front panel module.
4. Wait for the notebook computer to connect to the Synergy console.
5. On the notebook computer, launch a VNC client application to connect to the Synergy console.
If prompted by the VNC client, enter the Synergy frame IP address (including port 5900) to use for the connection: 192.168.10.1:5900
6. Access the Synergy console through the VNC client connection.
7 Verifying installation and setting up using HPE OneView1. From the Synergy console, click Connect to start HPE OneView.
2. Click Hardware Setup to connect with install technician user privileges.
3. Review the hardware inventory after HPE OneView completes the add operation.
a. Confi rm the inventory includes all installed components.
b. For any hardware not discovered by HPE OneView, look for problems with frame link module cabling, hardware not fully inserted, or other hardware issues.
4. Review and correct any issues listed in the Hardware Setup Checklist.
a. Follow corrective actions in HPE OneView to troubleshoot all issues.
b. Edit HPE OneView network settings to enter the IP address of HPE OneView.
c. Return to the Hardware Setup screen and check for additional issues until the Checklist indicates Setup complete. For more information about using HPE OneView, see the online help by clicking the question mark in the upper right corner.
5. Unmanaged interconnect modules require console access for initial setup. Click the monitor icon on the top bar of the Synergy console and select the module from the menu. Press the Enter key to begin the serial console session with that interconnect module. Confi gure the interconnect module using the instructions provided with the module. Click the X in the top right corner to close the session.
To access the serial console for an interconnect module, connect to the Synergy console via ports in the same frame as the module. For more information, see "Connect to the Synergy console."
6. Log out from the HPE OneView Hardware Setup session.
Click the X in the top right corner of the Synergy console to close the session.
After hardware setup is complete, the system is ready to be confi gured for a production environment. An HPE OneView administrator can perform confi guration tasks with an account that provides additional user privileges.
For more information about HPE OneView administration, see the HPE OneView online help or the HPE OneView 3.0 User Guide for Synergy.
For operating system deployment options on HPE Synergy, see the HPE Synergy 12000 Frame Setup and Installation Guide.
8 Reference informationFor more detailed setup and confi guration information as well as regulatory, safety, and environmental notices, see the HPE Synergy Enterprise Information Library (http://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-docs). This information can be found in the HPE Synergy 12000 Frame Setup and Installation Guide and HPE Synergy Confi guration and Compatibility Guide.
Mobile documentation
TroubleshootingHPE OneView provides multiple views of Synergy frame components. You can use the Enclosure view and Map View to quickly see discovered Synergy hardware. HPE OneView uses colored icons to indicate resource status, and provides potential problem resolution in messages and online help.
For more information on hardware and software troubleshooting, see the HPE Synergy Enterprise Information Library (http://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-docs).
AbstractThis poster describes how to install HPE Synergy, cable the system, and connect to the Synergy console to verify installation.
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