HPE - NonStop I NS2300 and NS2400 Site Planning Guide

HPE Integrity NonStop i NS2300 and
NS2400 Planning Guide
Part Number: P08880-001

Published: June 2018
Edition: J06.20 and subsequent J-series RVUs
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Contents
About This Document.............................................................................6

Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)............................................................................... 6
First edition of P08880-001...........................................................................................................6
Publishing history..........................................................................................................................6
NS2300 and NS2400 system overview.................................................. 7

Technical Document for NS2300 and NS2400 systems............................................................... 8
NS2300 and NS2400 system hardware .......................................................................................9
Blade Element (rx2800 i4) .................................................................................................9
Versatile I/O (VIO) Enclosure ............................................................................................ 9
CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs) ............................................................................................9
IP CLIM and Telco CLIM (Optional).......................................................................10
Storage CLIM........................................................................................................ 13
SAS Disk Enclosures....................................................................................................... 14
Factory-Default disk volume locations for SAS disk devices.................................16
Configuration restrictions for Storage CLIMs........................................................ 16
Maintenance Switch ........................................................................................................ 17
NonStop System Console ............................................................................................... 17
UPS and ERM (Optional)............................................................................................................17
UPS and ERM checklist .................................................................................................. 17
Enterprise Storage System — ESS (Optional)........................................................................... 18
Component location and identification in NS2300 and NS2400

Systems................................................................................................. 19
Terminology for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems..........................................................................19
Rack and Offset Physical Location ............................................................................................ 20
Blade Element Group-Module-Slot numbering .......................................................................... 20
VIO Enclosure Group-Module-Slot numbering .......................................................................... 22
CLIM Connection Group-Module-Slot-Port Numbering ............................................................. 23
Site preparation guidelines for NS2300 and NS2400 systems......... 24

Rack power and I/O cable entry..................................................................................................24
Emergency Power-Off (EPO)......................................................................................................24
EPO switches...................................................................................................................24
EPO requirement for NonStop i Systems.........................................................................24
EPO requirement for R5000 UPS.................................................................................... 24
EPO requirement for R12000/3 UPS............................................................................... 24
Electrical power and grounding quality....................................................................................... 25
Power quality....................................................................................................................25
Grounding Systems..........................................................................................................25
Power consumption..........................................................................................................25
Cooling and Humidity Control..................................................................................................... 25
Weight......................................................................................................................................... 26
Flooring....................................................................................................................................... 26
Dust and pollution control........................................................................................................... 26
Zinc Particulates..........................................................................................................................26
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Space for receiving and unpacking NonStop i Systems............................................................. 26
Operational space for NonStop i Systems.................................................................................. 27
System installation specifications for NS2300 and NS2400

systems..................................................................................................28
Racks 36U and 42U....................................................................................................................28
Power distribution for NS2300 and NS2400 systems................................................................. 28
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)...................................................................................... 28
Example Intelligent PDU (iPDU) core connections for NS2300 and NS2400
Systems.................................................................................................................29
Example G2 Basic Modular PDU core connections for NS2300 and NS2400
Systems.................................................................................................................32
AC power feeds................................................................................................................36
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)................................................................................37
AC input power for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems.................................................................... 37
Enclosure AC input.......................................................................................................... 39
Enclosure power loads for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems..............................................40
Dimensions and Weights............................................................................................................ 41
Service Clearances for the Racks....................................................................................41
Unit Sizes......................................................................................................................... 42
36U G2 Advanced Series Rack Physical Specifications..................................................42
42U G2 Advanced Series Rack physical specifications...................................................43
Enclosure dimensions ..................................................................................................... 43
Rack and enclosure weights with worksheet................................................................... 44
Rack Stability.............................................................................................................................. 46
Environmental Specifications......................................................................................................47
Heat dissipation specifications and worksheet.................................................................47
Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude................................................................48
Nonoperating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude..........................................................49
Cooling Airflow Direction.................................................................................................. 49
Typical Acoustic Noise Emissions....................................................................................49
Tested Electrostatic Immunity...........................................................................................49
Calculating specifications for enclosure combinations................................................................49
Support and other resources...............................................................51

Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support......................................................................... 51
Accessing updates......................................................................................................................51
Websites..................................................................................................................................... 52
Customer self repair....................................................................................................................52
Remote support.......................................................................................................................... 52
Documentation feedback............................................................................................................ 52
Cables.................................................................................................... 53
Cable types and connectors....................................................................................................... 53
Default startup characteristics and naming conventions................. 55

Default naming conventions........................................................................................................56
UPS and Data Center power configurations.......................................58

Supported UPS Configurations...................................................................................................58
NonStop i System in a Fault-Tolerant Data Center.......................................................... 58
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NonStop i System with a Rack-Mounted UPS................................................................. 59
SAS Disk Enclosures with a rack-mounted UPS............................................................. 60
Non-Supported UPS Configurations................................................................................ 61
NonStop i System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail........................... 62
NonStop i System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails............................... 64
NonStop i System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel.... 66
NonStop i System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel................................ 67
NonStop i System with Cascading Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS....68
Warranty and regulatory information.................................................. 71

Warranty information...................................................................................................................71
Regulatory information................................................................................................................71
Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking............................................................................... 71
Turkey RoHS material content declaration.......................................................................72
Ukraine RoHS material content declaration..................................................................... 72
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About This Document
This guide provides specifications for planning system installation and is intended for authorized service
providers who have completed HPE training on NonStop i system support.
Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)

This publication supports J06.20 and all subsequent J-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its
replacement publication.
First edition of P08880-001

This guide is new and provides site-planning information for NS2300 and NS2400 systems.
Publishing history
Part Number Product Version Publication Date
P08880-001 N.A. June 2018
6 About This Document

NS2300 and NS2400 system overview
Table 1: NS2300 and NS2400 system characteristics
Supported RVU J06.17 and later RVUs
NS2300 Processor / Processor Model 1-core enabled Intel® Itanium® / NSE-AG
NS2400 Processor / Processor Model 2-core enabled Intel® Itanium® / NSE-AH
Rack 42U and 36U
Main memory 16 GB, 32 GB, or 48 GB
Supported processor configurations 2 or 4 (4 processor maximum)
Supported CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)

• Storage CLIMs
• IP CLIMs for Ethernet
• Telco CLIMs for Ethernet (M3UA protocol)
Maximum CLIMs Up to 6 CLIMs using these possible combinations:
• Up to 4 Storage CLIMs (two pairs)

• Up to 2 IP CLIMs if there are 0 Telco CLIMs
• Up to 2 Telco CLIMs if there are 0 IP CLIMs
Minimum CLIMs 2 IP CLIMs and 2 Storage CLIMs
Maximum SAS disk enclosures per A Storage CLIM pair supports a maximum of 4 SAS disk
Storage CLIM pair enclosures (applies to all Storage CLIMs)
Maximum Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) 100 HDDs per Storage CLIM pair
Maximum Solid State Drives (SSDs) SSDs are supported on J06.13 and later. As of J06.17 and
later, a maximum of 20 SSDs is supported per Storage
CLIM pair.
Maximum VIO enclosures 2
Enterprise Storage System (ESS) support Supported through Storage CLIM

available through Storage CLIM
Fibre Channel to SCSI router support Not supported
NS2300 and NS2400 system overview 7

Figure 1: Example system configuration, 42U
Technical Document for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

Each new NonStop system includes a detailed Technical Document that serves as the connection map
for the system and which describes:
• Rack included with the system and each enclosure installed in the rack
• Rack U location at the bottom edge of each enclosure
• Each cable with source, destination, connector type, cable part number, and connection labels
8 Technical Document for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

TIP: It is important to retain all NonStop system records in an Installation Document Packet,
including the Technical Document for your system and any configurations forms. To add CLIM
configuration forms to your Installation Document Packet, have your service provider copy the forms
from the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Manual and the Versatile I/O
Manual (for IP or Telco CLIM-related configurations).
NS2300 and NS2400 system hardware

• Blade Element (rx2800 i4)
• Versatile I/O (VIO) Enclosure
• CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)
• SAS Disk Enclosure
• Maintenance Switch
• NonStop System Console
• UPS and ERM (Optional)
• Enterprise Storage System — ESS (Optional)
Blade Element (rx2800 i4)

The rx2800 i4 server is adapted for use as an AC-powered blade element in NS2300 and NS2400
system. Each blade element contains an Intel® Itanium® processor and a ServerNet PCI adapter card to
provide connectivity to the ServerNet fabrics.
NOTE: NS2300 blade elements and NS2400 blade elements cannot coexist in the same system.
For details about the rx2800 i4 server, see the HPE Integrity rx2800 i4 Server User Service Guide.
Versatile I/O (VIO) Enclosure

Two VIO enclosures, one required for each ServerNet fabric, provide Gigabit Ethernet networking and I/O
connectivity as described in VIO Enclosure Group-Module-Slot numbering and shown in Figure 2: VIO
Enclosure slot locations, NS2300 and NS2400 Systems on page 23.
For information on connecting VIO enclosures, have your service provider refer to the Technical
Document for the system, the Versatile I/O Manual, or the Hardware Installation Manual for the system
(for example, NonStop i NS2100 and NS2300 Hardware Installation Manual.)
CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)

The NS2300 and NS2400 support the IP CLIM and Telco CLIM (Optional) on page 10 and Storage
CLIM on page 13 which function as Ethernet or I/O adapters and are managed by the Cluster I/O
Protocols (CIP) subsystem.
A CLIM is identified by the number on the rear label. The same number is also listed as the part number
in OSM. This illustration shows the front views of the NonStop i Gen10, NonStop i Gen9, and NonStop i
Gen8 CLIMs.
NS2300 and NS2400 system hardware 9

Table 2: Supported RVUs for CLIMs
CLIM Required RVU Supported back to1
Gen10 J06.22 and later J06.20 - J06.21
Gen9 J06.20 and later J06.16 - J06.19
Gen8 J06.15 or later J06.08 - J06.14
1 IMPORTANT: Requires installation of supported SPRs. See the CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Software Compatibility
Guide.
IP CLIM and Telco CLIM (Optional)

The IP CLIM and Telco CLIM are sometimes referred to as Networking CLIMs and connect to the VIO
enclosure. These CLIMs function as ServerNet Ethernet adapters providing standard Gigabit Ethernet
Network Interface Cards (NICs) to implement one of these CLIM configurations.
10 IP CLIM and Telco CLIM (Optional)

IP and Telco CLIM Option 1 — Five Ethernet Copper Ports
Item Characteristics of NonStop i 5C IP and Telco CLIMs (Gen8 and later)
Slot 1 ServerNet PCIe interface card provides the ServerNet fabric connections
Slot 2 1GbE 2-port adapter copper NIC for customer interfaces
Eth1, eth2, Three 1GbE copper ports for customer data

eth3
iLO, Eth0 iLO port and Eth0 reserved for maintenance support

IP and Telco CLIM Option 2 — Three Ethernet Copper and Two Optical Ports
NOTE: Option 2 is not supported on the Gen10 CLIM.
Item Characteristics of NonStop i 3C/2F IP and Telco CLIMs (Gen8 and Gen9)
Slot 1 ServerNet PCIe interface card provides the ServerNet fabric connections
Slot 2 1GbE 2-port adapter optical NIC for customer interfaces
Eth1, eth2, Three 1GbE copper ports for customer data

eth3
iLO, Eth0 iLO port and Eth0 reserved for maintenance support
RJ45 Cable Management

A Cable Management panel is used for the RJ45 connections to the IP and Telco CLIMs and is
preinstalled in all new systems to provide easy access to customer-usable interfaces. Refer your service
provider to the Technical Document for NS2300 and NS2400 systems on page 8 and the CLuster I/O
(CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide (H06.16+, J06.04+).
12 NS2300 and NS2400 system overview

Storage CLIM
The NonStop i Storage CLIM functions as an I/O adapter for the system and supports SAS disk drives
and SAS tapes and optionally ESS and FC tape devices using three PCIe HBA slots:
HBA in Slot Characteristics of NonStop i Storage CLIMs (Gen10, Gen9, and Gen8)
1 ServerNet PCIe interface card provides the ServerNet fabric connections.
2 SAS HBA with two SAS ports or

FC HBA with two FC ports (must be ordered).
NOTE:
• Gen10 and Gen9 Storage CLIMs have two 12 Gbps SAS ports or two FC 16 Gbps
ports (ordered).
• Gen 8 Storage CLIM has two 6Gbps SAS ports or two FC 8 Gbps ports (ordered).
3 Optional order of SAS HBA with two SAS ports or FC HBA with FC ports.
Storage CLIM 13
SAS Disk Enclosures
NOTE: Solid state drives are supported as of J06.13.
SAS disk enclosures provide the storage capacity for the Storage CLIM and support SAS HDDs and SAS
SSDs.
14 SAS Disk Enclosures

• The D3700/D3710 SAS disk enclosures are supported by Gen9 and Gen10 Storage CLIMs.
• The D2700 SAS disk enclosure is supported by G6 and Gen8 Storage CLIMs.
The D3700/D3710 enclosure holds 25 2.5” SAS Smart Carrier HDDs and SSDs with redundant power
and cooling.
The following illustration shows the D3700 SAS disk enclosure.
NOTE: The D3710 SAS disk enclosure uses the same firmware file, IO modules, drive locations, and
hardware FRUs as the D3700 but has a different bezel.
The D2700 SAS disk enclosure holds 25 2.5” SAS universal carrier HDDs and SSDs with redundant
power and cooling.

More information
HPE D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosure User Guide
HPE D3600/D3700 Disk Enclosure User Guide
Factory-Default disk volume locations for SAS disk devices

This illustration shows where the factory-default locations for the primary and mirror system disk volumes
reside in separate disk enclosures:
NOTE: If you have ordered $OSS, you need a 4 pair disk configuration.
Configuration restrictions for Storage CLIMs
• The maximum number of logical unit numbers (LUNs) for each Storage CLIM, including SAS disks,
ESS and tapes is 512. Each primary, backup, mirror and mirror backup path is counted in this
maximum.
• G6 and later Storage CLIMs do not support daisy-chaining.
16 Factory-Default disk volume locations for SAS disk devices

Maintenance Switch
The HPE maintenance switch provides the communication between the system and the VIO enclosures,
CLIMs, the optional UPS, and the system console running or accessing OSM software.
NonStop i systems require multiple connections to the maintenance switch. For connection information,
refer your service provider to the system Technical Document, the hardware installation manual for the
system (for example, NonStop i NS2200 and NS2400 Hardware Installation Manual) or to the NonStop
Dedicated Service LAN Installation and Configuration Guide (H06.03+, J06.03+).
NonStop System Console

The NonStop system console manages the system and runs maintenance and diagnostic software in
concert with the OSM console tools. A NonStop system console runs Windows Server 2008 or later. New
system consoles arrive preconfigured with all required HPE and third-party console software. In a future
RVU if you need to update your console software, use the NonStop System Console Installer DVD image
to install these updates as described in the NonStop System Console Installer Guide.
UPS and ERM (Optional)

A rack-mounted uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is optional but recommended to provide power during
power failures when a site UPS is not available.
NOTE: For information on using OSM to manage a site UPS, AC power monitoring, or for power fail
support, see the OSM Configuration Guide.
HPE supports these rack-mounted UPS modules which support up to two HPE ERMs per UPS; no mixing
of UPS and ERM types.
Supported UPS UPS Manuals
Single-phase R5000 HPE UPS R5000 User Guide

HPE UPS Network Module User Guide
Three-phase R12000/3 HPE 3 Phase UPS User Guide

HPE UPS Management Module User Guide
More information
AC input power for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems
UPS and ERM checklist

√ Verify:
UPS’s and ERMs are in the lowest portion of the system to avoid tipping and stability issues.
No more than two HPE ERMs are used per UPS; no mixing of UPS or ERM types.
The manufacturing default setting ride-through time for the optional HPE-supported UPS has been
changed to an appropriate value for the system. Service providers can refer to the NonStop
NS2100 and NS2300 Hardware Installation Manual for these instructions
Your UPS configuration is supported. See UPS and Data Center power configurations.
Maintenance Switch 17
Enterprise Storage System — ESS (Optional)
An Enterprise Storage System (ESS) is a collection of magnetic disks, their controllers, and a disk cache
in one or more standalone racks. ESS connects to the NonStop i system either directly via Fibre Channel
ports on the Storage CLIM (direct connect) or through a separate storage area network (SAN) using a
Fibre Channel SAN switch (switched connect). For more information about these connection types, see
your Hewlett Packard Enterprise service provider.
NOTE: The Fibre Channel SAN switch power cords might not be compatible with the modular rack PDU.
Contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise service provider to order replacement power cords for the SAN
switch that are compatible with the modular rack PDU.
Cables and switches vary, depending on whether the connection is direct, switched, or a combination:
Connection Cables Fibre Channel Switches
Direct connect 2 Fibre Channel (FC) HBA 0

interfaces on Storage CLIM (LC-
MMF)1
Switched 4 FC HBA interfaces on Storage 1 or more

CLIM (LC-MMF)
Combination of direct and 2 FC HBA interfaces on Storage 1

switched CLIM for each direct connection
4 FC HBA interfaces on Storage 1

CLIM for each switched
connection
1 Customer must order FC HBA interfaces for a pair of Storage CLIMs.
For fault tolerance, the primary and backup paths to an ESS logical device (LDEV) must go through
different Fibre Channel switches.
Some storage area procedures, such as reconfiguration, can cause the affected switches to pause. If the
pause is long enough, I/O failure occurs on all paths connected to that switch. If both the primary and the
backup paths are connected to the same switch, the LDEV goes down.
For more information, see the documentation that accompanies the ESS.
18 Enterprise Storage System — ESS (Optional)

Component location and identification in
NS2300 and NS2400 Systems
NOTE: For IP addresses for NS2300 and NS2400 system components, refer your service provider to the
NonStop i NS2100 and NS2300 Hardware Installation Manual or the NonStop i NS2200 and NS2400
Hardware Installation Manual .
The following topics provide the terminology and group-module-slot numbering for NS2300 and NS2400
system components to assist you in identifying and locating components.
Terminology for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems

These are terms used in locating and describing components in NS2300 and NS2400 systems:
Term Definition
Rack Structure integrated into the cabinet into which

rack-mountable components are assembled.
Rack Offset The physical location of components installed in a

modular rack, measured in U values numbered 1 to
42, with 1U at the bottom of the rack. A U is 1.75
inches (44 millimeters).
Group A subset of a system that contains one or more

modules. A group does not necessarily correspond
to a single physical object, such as an enclosure.
Module A subset of a group that is usually contained in an

enclosure. A module contains one or more slots (or
bays). A module can consist of components
sharing a common interconnect, such as a
backplane, or it can be a logical grouping of
components performing a particular function.
Slot (or Bay or Position) A subset of a module that is the logical or physical
location of a component within that module.
Port A connector to which a cable can be attached and

which transmits and receives data.
A notation method used by hardware and software

• Group-Module-Slot (GMS) in NonStop systems for organizing and identifying
• Group-Module-Slot-Bay (GMSB) the location of certain hardware components.
• Group-Module-Slot-Port (GMSP)
Table Continued
Component location and identification in NS2300 and NS2400 Systems 19

Term Definition
Blade complex In NS2300 and NS2400 systems, OSM uses this

term to hierarchically differentiate between each
blade element.
rx2800 i4 blade element An rx2800 i4 server that contains the processor

element, power supplies, fan assemblies, and
firmware. A NS2300 system includes up to four
blade elements.
On NS2300 and NS2400 systems, locations of the modular components are identified by:
• Physical location:
◦ Rack number
◦ Rack offset
• Logical location:
◦ Group, module, and slot (GMS) notation as defined by their position on the ServerNet rather than
the physical location
OSM uses GMS notation in many places, including the Tree view and Attributes window, and it uses rack
and offset information to create displays of the server and its components. For example, in the Tree view,
OSM displays the location of a power supply in a VIO enclosure in group 100, module 2, slot 15 in this
form:
Power Supply (100.2.15)
Rack and Offset Physical Location

Rack name and rack offset identify the physical location of components in a NS2300 system. The rack
name is located on an external label affixed to the rack, which includes the system name plus a 2-digit
rack number.
Rack offset is labeled on the rails in each side of the rack. These rails are measured vertically in units
called U, with one U measuring 1.75 inches (44 millimeters). The rack is 36U with 1U located at the
bottom and 36U at the top or 42U with 1U located at the bottom and 42U at the top. The rack offset is the
lowest number on the rack that the component occupies.
Blade Element Group-Module-Slot numbering

These tables show the default numbering for the NS2300 and NS2400 blade elements displayed by the
OSM Service Connection and OSM Low-Level Link when the blade elements are powered on and
functioning. if a blade element is not present or is powered off, processors might be renumbered. For
example, if processor 2 has been removed, processor 3 becomes processor 2 in OSM displays.
NOTE: For a blade element group, OSM uses the term Blade Complex in OSM displays.
20 Rack and Offset Physical Location

GMS Numbering Displayed in the OSM Service Connection:
Processor Group Module Slot Port

ID
Blade Processor
Element
0 400 1 100 1, PCI adapter card X

(physical PCI slot 1).
Y
1 401 1 101 3 - 4, power supplies
(physical power supplies
2 402 1 102 1 and 2)
3 403 1 103 32 - 37, fans (physical

fans 1 through 6)
GMS Numbering Displayed in the OSM Low-Level Link:
Processor ID Group Module Slot
0 400 100 1
1 400 101 1
2 400 102 1
3 400 103 1
This illustration shows the physical GMS numbering for the rear view of a blade element:
The X fabric connects to ports BX and AX. The Y fabric connects to ports BY and AY.
Component location and identification in NS2300 and NS2400 Systems 21

VIO Enclosure Group-Module-Slot numbering
NS2300 and NS2400 systems support a single pair of VIO enclosures identified as group 100. For an
illustration of the VIO enclosure slots, see Figure 2: VIO Enclosure slot locations, NS2300 and
NS2400 Systems on page 23.
VIO Enclosure (AC-Powered) Item Ports
Group Module Slot
X Y Displayed Displayed
Fabric Fabric by OSM on Chassis
100 2 3 1 1 Not supported -
2 2 Not supported -
3 3 Storage CLIM 1 and 3 for two Storage CLIMs;

1 - 4 for four Storage CLIMs
4 4 IP CLIM 1-2
Telco CLIM 1-2
5 5 Not supported -
6 6a Ethernet ports C and D (10/100/1000 Mbps)

(optical)
6 6b1 Ethernet ports A , B (10/100 Mbps)

(copper)
C, D (10/100/1000 Mbps)
7 7a Ethernet ports C, D (10/100/1000 Mbps)

(optical)
7 7b Ethernet ports A , B (10/100 Mbps)

(copper)
C, D (10/100/1000 Mbps)
7 7c Not supported -
14 14.1 - 14.4 Processor 1-4

ports
(processors
0-3)
15, 18 15, 18 Power -

supplies
16, 17 16, 17 Fans -
1 Port A in slot 6b is reserved for OSM.
22 VIO Enclosure Group-Module-Slot numbering

Figure 2: VIO Enclosure slot locations, NS2300 and NS2400 Systems
CLIM Connection Group-Module-Slot-Port Numbering

This table lists the default numbering for VIO connections to a CLIM:
CLIM Group Module VIO Slot PIC Port Numbers
100 2 3 (Storage CLIM) 1 and 3 for 2 Storage

CLIMs, 1 - 4 for 4
Storage CLIMs
4 (IP CLIM) 1-2

4 (Telco CLIM)
100 3 3 (Storage CLIM) 1 and 3 for 2 Storage

CLIMs, 1 - 4 for 4
Storage CLIMs
4 (IP CLIM) 1-2

4 (Telco CLIM)
CLIM Connection Group-Module-Slot-Port Numbering 23

Site preparation guidelines for NS2300 and
NS2400 systems
This chapter provides guidelines for preparing a site for an NS2300 or NS2400 system.
Rack power and I/O cable entry

Depending on the rack order and the routing of the AC power feeds at the site, AC power cords for the
PDUs exit either:
• Top: Power and I/O cables are routed from above the rack.
• Bottom: Power and I/O cables are routed from below the rack.
Emergency Power-Off (EPO)

EPO switches
EPO switches are required by local codes or other applicable regulations when computer equipment
contains batteries capable of supplying more than 750 volt-amperes (VA) for more that five minutes.
Systems that have these batteries also have internal EPO hardware for connection to a site EPO switch
or relay. In an emergency, activating the EPO switch or relay removes power from all electrical equipment
in the computer room (except that used for lighting and fire-related sensors and alarms).
EPO requirement for NonStop i Systems

NonStop i systems without an optional UPS (such as an R12000/3 and R5000 UPS) installed in the
modular rack do not contain batteries capable of supplying more than 750 volt‑amperes (VA) for more
that five minutes, so they do not require connection to a site EPO switch.
EPO requirement for R5000 UPS

The rack-mounted R5000 UPS is supported for a single-phase power configuration. Each UPS contains
batteries, has a remote EPO (REPO) port, and can be optionally installed in a rack. For site EPO switches
or relays, consult your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist or electrical engineer
regarding requirements.
If an EPO switch or relay connector is required for your site, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise
representative or see the HPE UPS R5000 User Guide.
EPO requirement for R12000/3 UPS

The rack-mounted R12000/3 UPS is supported for a three-phase power configuration. This UPS contains
batteries, has a remote EPO (REPO) port, and can be optionally installed in a rack. For site EPO switches
or relays, consult your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation specialist or electrical engineer
regarding requirements.
If an EPO switch or relay connector is required for your site, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise
representative or see the HPE 3 Phase UPS User Guide.
24 Site preparation guidelines for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

Electrical power and grounding quality
Proper design and installation of a power distribution system for a NonStop i system requires specialized
skills, knowledge, and understanding of appropriate electrical codes and the limitations of the power
distribution systems for computer and data processing equipment. For power and grounding
specifications, see AC input power for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems on page 37.
Power quality
This equipment is designed to operate reliably over a wide range of voltages and frequencies, described
in Enclosure AC Input. Damage can occur if ranges are exceeded and severe electrical disturbances
can exceed the design specifications of the equipment. Common sources of such disturbances are:
• Fluctuations occurring within the facility’s distribution system

• Utility service low-voltage conditions (such as sags or brownouts)
• Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels or input power frequency
• Electrical storms or large inductive sources (such as motors and welders)
• Faults in the distribution system wiring (such as loose connections)
To protect the system from electrical disturbances, use a dedicated power distribution system, power
conditioning equipment, and lightning arresters on power cables. For assistance, consult with your HP
site preparation specialist or power engineer.
Grounding Systems
The site building must provide a power distribution safety ground/protective earth for each AC service
entrance to all NonStop server equipment. This safety grounding system must comply with local codes
and any other applicable regulations for the installation locale.
For proper grounding/protective earth connection, consult with your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site
preparation specialist or power engineer.
Power consumption
In a NonStop i system, the inrush currents per connection can vary because of the unique combination of
enclosures housed in the rack. Thus, the total power consumption for the hardware installed in the rack
should be calculated as described in Enclosure power loads for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems on
page 40.
Cooling and Humidity Control

Cooling airflow through each enclosure in the system is front-to-back. Because of high heat densities and
hot spots, an accurate assessment of air flow around and through the system equipment and specialized
cooling design is essential for reliable system operation. For an airflow assessment, consult with your
Hewlett Packard Enterprise cooling consultant or your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
engineer.
NOTE: Failure of site cooling with the system continuing to run can cause rapid heat buildup and
excessive temperatures within the hardware. Excessive internal temperatures can result in full or partial
system shutdown. Ensure that the site’s cooling system remains fully operational when the system is
running.
Electrical power and grounding quality 25

Use the Heat Dissipation Specifications and Worksheet to calculate the total heat dissipation for the
hardware installed in each rack. For air temperature levels at the site, refer to Operating Temperature,
Humidity, and Altitude.
Weight
Total weight must be calculated based on what is in the specific rack, as described in Rack and
Enclosure Weights With Worksheet.
Flooring
NonStop i systems can be installed either on the site’s floor with the cables entering from above the
equipment or on raised flooring with power and I/O cables entering from underneath. Because cooling
airflow through each enclosure in the racks is front-to-back, raised flooring is not required for system
cooling.
The site floor structure and any raised flooring (if used) must be able to support the weight of the installed
system, individual racks, and enclosures as they are moved into position. To determine the total weight of
the installation, refer to Rack and enclosure weights with worksheet on page 44.
For your site’s floor system, consult with your HPE site preparation specialist or an appropriate floor
system engineer. If raised flooring is to be used, the rack is optimized for placement on 24‑inch floor
panels.
Dust and pollution control

NonStop i systems do not have air filters. Any computer equipment can be adversely affected by dust and
microscopic particles in the site environment. Airborne dust can blanket electronic components on printed
circuit boards, inhibiting cooling airflow and causing premature failure from excess heat, humidity, or both.
Metallically conductive particles can short circuit electronic components. Tape drives and some other
mechanical devices can experience failures resulting from airborne abrasive particles.
For recommendations to keep the site as free of dust and pollution as possible, consult with your heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer or your Hewlett Packard Enterprise site preparation
specialist.
Zinc Particulates
Over time, fine whiskers of pure metal can form on electroplated zinc, cadmium, or tin surfaces such as
aged raised flooring panels and supports. If these whiskers are disturbed, they can break off and become
airborne, possibly causing computer failures or operational interruptions. This metallic particulate
contamination is a relatively rare but possible threat. Kits are available to test for metallic particulate
contamination, or you can request that your site preparation specialist or HVAC engineer test the site for
contamination before installing any electronic equipment.
Space for receiving and unpacking NonStop i Systems

WARNING: A fully populated rack is unstable when moving down the unloading ramp from its
shipping pallet. A falling rack can cause serious or fatal personal injury.
26 Weight
√ Ensure:
There is adequate space to receive and unpack the system from shipping cartons and pallets and
to remove equipment using supplied ramps. For physical dimensions of the system equipment, see
Dimensions and Weights.
Enough personnel are present to remove and transport each rack to the installation site.
Tiled or carpeted pathways have temporary hard floor covering to facilitate moving the racks which
have small casters.
Door and hallway width and height, the floor and elevator loading, accommodate the system
equipment, personnel, and lifting or moving devices. If necessary, enlarge or remove any
obstructing doorway or wall.
Operational space for NonStop i Systems

√ Ensure:
NonStop i system site layout uses the equipment dimensions, door swing, and service clearances
listed in Dimensions and Weights and takes advantage of existing lighting and electrical outlets.
Airflow direction and current or future air conditioning ducts are not obstructed. Eliminate any
obstructions to equipment intake or exhaust air flow. See Cooling and Humidity Control.
Adequate space planning to allow for future equipment.
Site layout plan includes provisions for things such as channels or fixtures used for cable routing,
cables, patch panels, and storage areas.
Operational space for NonStop i Systems 27

System installation specifications for NS2300
and NS2400 systems
NOTE: All specifications assume that each enclosure in the rack is fully populated. The maximum current
for each AC service depends on the number and type of enclosures installed in the rack. Power, weight,
and heat loads are less when enclosures are not fully populated.
Racks 36U and 42U

NS2300 and NS2400 systems use an EIA standard 19-inch rack that is 36U or 42U. The rack comes
equipped with front and rear doors and includes a rear extension that makes it deeper than some
industry-standard racks. The Power Distribution Units (PDUs) are mounted along the rear extension
without occupying any U-space in the rack and are oriented inward, facing the components within the
rack.
NOTE: For information about the G2 Advanced Series rack or using the HPE Rack Ground Bonding Kit
(P9L11A), refer your service provider to the Rack Options Installation Guide for the HPE Advanced G2
Series.
Power distribution for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
The NS2300 and NS2400 systems use an Advanced Series G2 rack (36U or 42U). The rack supports
Intelligent PDUs (iPDUs) and G2 Basic modular PDUs.
The PDUs use a core and extension bar design with the following configuration rules.
PDU configuration rules
• The same PDU type, power phase, and power region must be used.
◦ Do not mix single-phase and three-phase PDUs.

◦ Do not mix PDU types (for example, do not mix iPDUs and modular PDUs).
◦ Do not mix NA/JPN and International power regions.
• For either top or bottom power feed cables, the PDU cores must be mounted at the bottom of the rack.
• PDU cores are mounted in the same 1U space.
◦ One PDU core occupies the rear mounting rail.

◦ One PDU core occupies the front mounting rail.
◦ The breakers face outward.
◦ The output receptacles face inward.
28 System installation specifications for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

• Rear-mounted PDU cores connect to the extension bars on the right side of the rack.
• Front-mounted PDU cores connect to the extension bars on the left side of the rack and to an UPS (if
present).
◦ UPS does not change the number of PDU cores in the rack.
◦ PDU and UPS must have the same power input specification.
Example Intelligent PDU (iPDU) core connections for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems
The following illustrations show the connections between the PDU cores and the extension bars using a
42U rack as an example.
Example Intelligent PDU (iPDU) core connections for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems 29
Figure 3: Intelligent PDU connections (without UPS)

Figure 4: Intelligent PDU connections and single-phase UPS
System installation specifications for NS2300 and NS2400 systems 31

Figure 5: Intelligent PDU connections and three-phase UPS
Example G2 Basic Modular PDU core connections for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems
• Single-phase G2 Basic modular PDU cores use six outlets: L1, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2.
• Three-phase G2 Basic modular PDU cores use six outlets: L1, L2, L3, L1, L2, L3.
• Racks with modular PDUs have three extension bars on each side.
The following illustrations show the connections between the PDU cores and the extension bars using a
42U rack as an example. The locations of the extension bars might not exactly match the installation.
32 Example G2 Basic Modular PDU core connections for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems
Figure 6: G2 Basic modular PDU connections (without UPS)

Figure 7: G2 Basic Modular PDU connections and single-phase UPS

Figure 8: G2 Basic Modular PDU connections and three-phase UPS
AC power feeds
NS2300 and NS2400 systems can be ordered with the AC power cords for the PDU installed either top or
bottom.
• Top: Power and I/O cables are routed from above the rack
• Bottom: Power and I/O cables are routed from below the rack
36 AC power feeds
Each PDU is wired to distribute the load segments to its receptacles.
CAUTION: If you are installing NonStop i system enclosures in a rack, balance the current load
among the available load segments. Using only one of the available load segments, especially for
larger systems, can cause unbalanced loading and might violate applicable electrical codes.
Connecting the two power plugs from an enclosure to the same load segment causes failure of the
hardware if that load segment fails.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

A NS2300 or NS2400 system can use the R5000 UPS for a single-phase power configuration or the
R12000/3 UPS for a three-phase power configuration. An extended run-time module (ERM) can be
combined with a UPS to extend battery time.
AC input power for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems

The following tables provide the power specifications for AC input power in an NS2300 or NS2400 system
rack.
CAUTION: Be sure the hardware configuration and resultant power loads of each enclosure within
the system do not exceed the capacity of the branch circuit according to applicable electrical codes
and regulations.
Select circuit breaker ratings according to local codes and any applicable regulations for the circuit
capacity. Note that circuit breaker ratings vary if your system includes an optional rack-mounted UPS.
Table 3: North America/Japan single-phase power specifications
R5000 single-phase iPDU single-phase G2 Basic Modular

UPS single-phase
Output Load 4500 W 24 A 24 A
Input Voltage 200 – 208 V 200 – 208 V 200 – 240 V
Input Connector NEMA L6-30P NEMA L6-30P NEMA L6-30P
Output Voltage 200 – 208 V N/A N/A
Output Connectors 1 x L6-30R 6 x C19 6 x C19

4 x C19
4 x C13
Notes UPS outputs are connected to the compatible PDU inputs.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 37

Table 4: North America/Japan three-phase power specifications
R12000 three-phase iPDU three-phase G2 Basic Modular 3-

UPS phase
Output Load 12 kW 24 A 24 A
Input Voltage 208V 3P Wye 208V 3P Delta 208V 3P Delta
Input Connector IEC309 560P9 NEMA L15-30P NEMA L15-30P
Output Voltage 208V 3P Delta N/A N/A
Output Connectors 2 x NEMA L15-30R 6 x C19 6 x C19
Table 5: International single-phase power specifications
R5000 single-phase iPDU single-phase G2 Basic Modular

UPS single-phase
Output Load 4500 W 32 A 32 A
Input Voltage 220 – 240 V 200 – 240 V 200 – 240 V
Input Connector IEC309 332P6 IEC309 332P6 IEC309 332P6

(32 A) (32 A) (32 A)
Output Voltage 220 – 240 V N/A N/A
Output Connectors 1 x IEC309 332R6 6 x C19 6 x C19

4 x C19
4 x C13

Table 6: International three-phase power specifications
R12000 three-phase iPDU three-phase G2 Basic Modular 3-

UPS phase
Output Load 12 kW 16 A/phase 16 A/phase
Input Voltage 380-415V 3P Wye 380-415V 3P Wye 380-415V 3P Wye
Input Connector IEC309 532P6 IEC309 516P6 IEC309 516P6
Output Voltage 400V 3P Wye N/A N/A
Output Connectors 2 x IEC309 309 516C6 6 x C19 (20 A) 6 x C19 (20 A)
Enclosure AC input
NOTE: For instructions on grounding the G2 Advanced Series rack using the HPE Rack Ground Bonding
Kit (P9L11A), refer your service provider to the Rack Options Installation Guide for the HPE Advanced G2
Series.
Enclosures (blade element, VIO enclosure, and so forth) require:
Specification Value
Nominal input voltage 200/208/220/230/240 V AC RMS
Voltage range* 180-264 V AC
Nominal line frequency 50 or 60 Hz
Frequency ranges 47-53 Hz or 57-63 Hz
Number of phases 1
* Voltage range for the VIO enclosure is 100-240 V AC, and for the maintenance switch is 200-240 V
AC.
Each PDU is wired to distribute the load segments to its receptacles. For more information, see Power
distribution for NS2300 and NS2400 systems. Factory-installed enclosures are connected to the PDUs
for a balanced load among the load segments.
Enclosure AC input 39
CAUTION: If you are installing NS2300 or NS2400 system enclosures in a rack, balance the current
load among the available load segments. Using only one of the available load segments, especially
for larger systems, can cause unbalanced loading and might violate applicable electrical codes.
Connecting the two power plugs from an enclosure to the same load segment causes failure of the
hardware if that load segment fails.
Enclosure power loads for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems

The total power and current load for a rack depends on the number and type of enclosures installed in it.
Therefore, the total load is the sum of the loads for all enclosures installed. For examples of calculating
the power and current load for various enclosure combinations, see Calculating specifications for
enclosure combinations on page 49.
In normal operation, the AC power is split equally between the two PDUs in the rack. However, if one of
the two AC power feeds fails, the remaining AC power feed and PDU must carry the power for all
enclosures in that rack.
Power and current specifications for each type of enclosure are:
Enclosure Type AC Power Lines Typical Power Maximum

per Enclosure1 Consumption Power
(Watts) Consumption
(Watts)
16GB CPU 2 271 355
32GB CPU 2 275 364
48GB CPU 2 279 372
VIO enclosure 2 262 326
Gen8 Storage CLIM 2 123 205
Gen8 Networking 2 117 203

CLIM 5 copper ports
(IP or Telco)

CLIM 3 copper/2
optical ports (IP or
Telco)

CLIM, 5 copper ports
(IP or Telco)

CLIM, 3 copper/2
optical ports (IP or
Telco)
Table Continued
40 Enclosure power loads for NS2300 and NS2400 Systems

Enclosure Type AC Power Lines Typical Power Maximum
per Enclosure1 Consumption Power
(Watts) Consumption
(Watts)

CLIM, 5 copper ports
(IP or Telco)
D3700/D3710 SAS 2 75 125

disk enclosure,
empty
SAS disk drive 15k - 4 7

rpm
200GB SAS 2.5” - 6 6

SSD, Gen1
200GB SAS 2.5” - 6 6

SSD, Gen2
400GB SAS 2.5” - 8 8

SSD
Rack-mounted 1 127 188

system console
Rack-mounted 1 36 36
keyboard and
monitor
Maintenance switch 1 9 15
(Ethernet) 2
1 One of the plugs for an enclosure must be connected to a left-side extension bar and the other must be connected to
a right-side extension bar. PDUs must be supplied from separate branch circuits.
2 Maintenance switch has only one plug. If a UPS is installed in the rack, the maintenance switch plug must be
connected to the extension bars on the right side of the rack.
Dimensions and Weights

Service Clearances for the Racks
Aisles: 6 feet (182.9 centimeters)
Front: 3 feet (91.4 centimeters)
Rear: 3 feet (91.4 centimeters)
Dimensions and Weights 41

Unit Sizes
Enclosure Type Height (U)
Blade element 2
VIO enclosure 4
SAS Disk Enclosure 2
Storage CLIM 2
IP CLIM 2
Telco CLIM 2
Maintenance switch (Ethernet) 1
RJ45 patch panel 1
R5000 UPS (for single-phase power) 3
R12000/3 UPS (for three-phase power) 6
Extended runtime module (ERM) 3
Rack-mount system console, keyboard, and 2

display
36U G2 Advanced Series Rack Physical Specifications

Item Height Width Depth Weight
in. cm in. cm in. cm
Rack 68.66 200.60 23.54 59.78 42.72 108.52 Depends

on the
Shipping 85.35 216.79 35.43 89.99 50.87 129.20 enclosures
(palletized) installed.
See Rack
and
enclosure
weights
with
worksheet
on page
44.
42 Unit Sizes
42U G2 Advanced Series Rack physical specifications
Item Height Width Depth Weight
in. cm in. cm in. cm
Rack 78.98 200.60 23.54 121 44.3 59.0 Depends

on the
Shipping 85.35 216.79 35.43 89.99 50.87 129.20 enclosures
(palletized) installed.
See Rack
and
enclosure
weights
with
worksheet
on page
44.
Enclosure dimensions
Enclosure Height Width Depth
Type
in cm in cm in cm
Blade 3.25 8.3 19.0 48.3 27.25 69.2

element
VIO 6.9 17.5 19.0 48.3 27.0 68.6

enclosure
CLIMs (all 3.44 8.76 17.54 44.55 26.75 67.94

models)
RJ45 patch 1.7 4.3 18.8 47.8 28.3 71.9

panel
D2700 SAS 3.5 8.8 18.0 45.7 22.3 56.6

disk
enclosure
(no disks)
D3700/ 3.4 8.6 17.6 44.7 21.4 54.3

D3710 SAS
disk
enclosure
Maintenance 1.8 4.6 17.4 44.2 8.0 20.3

switch
(Ethernet)
Table Continued
42U G2 Advanced Series Rack physical specifications 43

Enclosure Height Width Depth
Type
in cm in cm in cm
G2 Basic 1.7 4.3 17.5 44.5 7.8 19.8

Modular PDU
Intelligent 1.6 4.1 17.5 44.5 7.5 19.1

PDU
Rack-mount 3.5 8.9 16.8 42.7 24.0 60.9

system
console with
keyboard
and display
R5000 UPS 5.0 12.7 17.2 43.7 29.3 74.4

(for single-
phase
power)
R5000 ERM 5.0 12.7 17.2 43.7 28.3 71.9

for single-
phase power
R12000/3 10.3 26.1 26 66 14.4 36.5

UPS (for
three-phase
power)
R12000/3 5.1 13.1 17.2 43.7 26 66

ERM for
three-phase
power
Rack and enclosure weights with worksheet

The total weight of each rack is the sum of the rack weight plus each enclosure installed in it. Use this
worksheet to determine the total weight:
44 Rack and enclosure weights with worksheet

Enclosure Type Number of Weight Total
Enclosures
lbs kg lbs kg
36U rack 318 144

Maximum payload
weight for the 36U
rack: 3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
42U rack 333 151

Maximum payload
weight for the 42U
rack: 3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
16GB CPU 52 23
32GB CPU 52 23
48GB CPU 52 23
iPDU core1 20 9.1
iPDU extension 2.5 1.1

bar
G2 Basic Modular 9.8 5

PDU core
G2 Basic Modular 2.2 1

extension bar
Blade element 66 29.9

(rx2800 i4)
VIO enclosure 62 28.2
Gen8 CLIM 55 24
Gen9 CLIM 45 20
Gen10 CLIM 33 15
SAS disk 38 17
enclosure, empty
SAS disk drive 1 0.5
200GB SAS 2.5” .52 .24

SSD, Gen1
Table Continued

Enclosure Type Number of Weight Total
Enclosures
lbs kg lbs kg
200GB SAS 2.5” .34 .15

SSD, Gen2
400GB SAS 2.5” 1 .45

SSD
RJ45 patch panel 5 2.3
Maintenance 6 2.7
switch (Ethernet)
Rack-mount 31 14
system console,
keyboard, and
display
R5000 UPS 126 57

(single-phase)
R12000/3 UPS 307 (with 139.2 (with

batteries) batteries)
(three-phase)
135 (without 59.8 (without
batteries) batteries)
ERM for three- 170 77

phase power
(AF434A)
R5000 ERM for 139 63

single-phase
power
Total -- --
1 iPDU=Intelligent PDU
For examples of calculating the weight for various enclosure combinations, see Calculating
specifications for enclosure combinations on page 49.
Rack Stability
Rack stabilizers are required when you have less than four racks bayed together.
NOTE: Rack stability is of special concern when equipment is routinely installed, removed, or accessed
within the rack. Stability is addressed through the use of leveling feet, baying kits, fixed stabilizers, and/or
ballast. Use baying kits to bay racks to racks of the same height. In all cases, a rack cannot be bayed with
another rack of a different height.
46 Rack Stability
For information about best practices for racks or grounding the racks using a rack ground bonding kit,
your service provider can refer to the Rack Options Installation Guide for the HPE Advanced G2 Series.
Environmental Specifications
Heat dissipation specifications and worksheet
Enclosure Type Number Installed Unit Heat (BTU/ Unit Heat (BTU/ Total (BTU/hour)
hour) Typical hour) Maximum
16 GB CPU 924 1212
32 GB CPU 938 1240
48 GB CPU 952 1268
VIO enclosure 894 1112
Gen8 Storage CLIM 419 699
Gen8 Networking 399 692

CLIM, 5 copper
ports (IP or Telco)

CLIM, 3 copper
ports/2 optical ports
(IP or Telco)
Gen9 Storage CLIM 478 648

CLIM, 5 copper
ports (IP or Telco)

CLIM, 3 copper
ports/2 optical ports
(IP or Telco)
Gen10 Storage 478 648

CLIM

CLIM, 5 copper
ports (IP or Telco)
SAS disk enclosure 256 427

(no disks)
SAS 2.5 in. 15k rpm 14 24

disk drive
Table Continued
Environmental Specifications 47
Enclosure Type Number Installed Unit Heat (BTU/ Unit Heat (BTU/ Total (BTU/hour)
hour) Typical hour) Maximum
200GB SAS 2.5” 20.5 20.5

SSD, Gen1
200GB SAS 2.5” 20.5 20.5

SSD, Gen2
400GB SAS 2.5” 20.5 20.5

SSD
Maintenance switch 31 51
(Ethernet)1
Rack-mounted 433 641

system console
(NSCR217)
Rack-mounted 123 123

keyboard and
monitor
1 Maintenance switch has only one plug. If a UPS is installed in the rack, the maintenance switch plug must be
connected to the extension bars on the right side of the rack.
Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

Specification Operating Range 1 Recommended Maximum Rate of
Range 1 Change per Hour
Temperature (rack- 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° 68° to 77° F (20° to 25° 18° F (10° C) Repetitive
mounted system C) C)
36° F (20° C)
console and
Operating Range Nonrepetitive
maintenance switch)
Temperature (CLIMs, 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° - 1.8° F (1° C) Repetitive

SAS disk enclosure, C)
5.4° F (3° C)
blade elements)
Nonrepetitive
Humidity 20% to 80%, 40% to 50%, 6%, noncondensing

noncondensing noncondensing
Altitude2 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to - -

3,000 meters)
1 Operating and recommended ranges refer to the ambient air temperature and humidity measured 19.7 in. (50 cm)
from the front of the air intake cooling vents.
2 For each 1000 feet (305 m) increase in altitude above 10,000 feet (up to a maximum of 15,000 feet), subtract 1.5× F
(0.83× C) from the upper limit of the operating and recommended temperature ranges.
48 Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude

Nonoperating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude
• Temperature:
◦ -22° to 140° F (-30° to 60° C)

◦ Maximum rate of change: 36° F/hr (20° C/hr)
◦ Reasonable rate of change with noncondensing relative humidity during the transition from warm to
cold
• Relative humidity: 10% to 85%, noncondensing

• Altitude: 0 to 40,000 feet (0 to 12,000 meters)
Cooling Airflow Direction

Each enclosure includes its own forced-air cooling fans or blowers. Air flow for each enclosure enters
from the front of the rack and rack and exhausts at the rear.
Typical Acoustic Noise Emissions

70 dB(A) (sound pressure level at operator position)
Tested Electrostatic Immunity

• Contact discharge: 8 KV
• Air discharge: 20 KV
Calculating specifications for enclosure combinations

Power and thermal calculations assume that each enclosure in the rack is fully populated. The power and
heat load is less when enclosures are not fully populated.
AC current calculations assume that one PDU delivers all power. In normal operation, the power is split
equally between the two PDUs in the rack. However, calculate the power load to assume delivery from
only one PDU to allow the system to continue to operate if one of the two AC power sources or PDUs
fails.
The following table lists the weight, power, and thermal calculations for an example 42U system with:
• Four blade elements

• Two VIO enclosures
• Two SAS disk enclosures and two Storage CLIMs
• 50 SAS disk drives in two enclosures
• Two rack-mounted system consoles with keyboard/monitor units
• Two maintenance switches
For a total thermal load for a system with multiple racks, add the heat outputs for all the racks in the
system.
Nonoperating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude 49

Table 7: Example rack load calculations
Component Quantity Height Weight Power Consumption Heat (BTU/hour)

(U) (Watts)
(lbs) (kg)
Typical Maximum Typical Maximum
Blade element 4 8 264 119.6 1084 1420 3696 4848

(16 GB CPU)
VIO enclosure 2 8 124 56.4 524 652 1788 2225
D3700 SAS 2 4 76 34 150 250 512 854

disk enclosure
(no disks)
SAS disk 50 NA 50 25 200 350 682 1194

drives, 15k rpm
(in 2
enclosures)
Gen10 Storage 2 4 66 30 280 380 955 1296

CLIM
Rack-mount 1 1 26 11.8 127 188 (1 433 641

system console line)
Rack-mount 1 1 12 5.5 36 36 (1 line) 123 123

keyboard and
monitor
Maintenance 2 2 10 4.6 18 30 (1 line) 62 102

switch
Rack 1 42 333 151 - - - -
Pair of iPDU 1 1 40 18.2 - - - -

cores 1
iPDU extension 8 NA 20 9.1 - - - -

bar
Total - - 1021 463 2419 3306 8358 11283

1 iPDU=Intelligent PDU

Support and other resources
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support

• For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website:www.hpe.com/
assistance
• To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center
website:www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
Information to collect
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

• Product name, model or version, and serial number
• Operating system name and version
• Firmware version
• Error messages
• Product-specific reports and logs
• Add-on products or components
• Third-party products or components
Accessing updates
• Some software products provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product
interface. Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method.
• To download product updates, go to either of the following:
◦ Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center Get connected with updates page:www.hpe.com/
support/e-updates
◦ Software Depot website:www.hpe.com/support/softwaredepot
• To view and update your entitlements, and to link your contracts and warranties with your profile, go to
the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center More Information on Access to Support Materials
page:www.hpe.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials
IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed
through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HP Passport set up
with relevant entitlements.
Support and other resources 51

Websites
Website Link
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library www.hpe.com/info/enterprise/docs
HP Support Center – Hewlett Packard Enterprise www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide www.hpe.com/assistance
Subscription Service/Support Alerts www.hpe.com/support/e-updates
Software Depot www.hpe.com/support/softwaredepot
Customer Self Repair www.hpe.com/support/selfrepair
Insight Remote Support www.hpe.com/info/insightremotesupport/docs
Serviceguard Solutions for HP-UX www.hpe.com/info/hpux-serviceguard-docs
Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) www.hpe.com/storage/spock

Storage compatibility matrix
Storage white papers and analyst reports www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers
Customer self repair

Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a
CSR part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your
convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized service
provider will determine whether a repair can be accomplished by CSR.
For more information about CSR, contact your local service provider or go to the CSR website:
www.hpe.com/support/selfrepair
Remote support
Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support
agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event
notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution based on your
product’s service level. Hewlett Packard Enterprise strongly recommends that you register your device for
remote support.
For more information and device support details, go to the following website:
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Cables
Cable types and connectors

The following table lists supported cables for NS2300 and NS2400 systems.
Although a considerable cable length can exist between the enclosures in the system, Hewlett Packard
Enterprise recommends that cable length between each of the enclosures be as short as possible.
Connection From... Cable Type Connectors
VIO enclosure to: MMF LC to LC

Blade element (ServerNet-to-
processor port)
IP, Telco, Storage CLIM (ServerNet
fabric ports)
ETH1 port on Storage CLIM with CAT 6 UTP RJ-45 to RJ-45

encryption to:
customer-supplied switch
NOTE: Only supported on Storage

CLIMs with encryption.
Gen8 Storage CLIM to: Copper SFF-8088 to SFF-8088

D2700 SAS disk enclosure
Gen9 Storage CLIM to: Copper SFF-8644 (HD) to SFF-8644

(HD)
D3700 SAS disk enclosure
Gen10 Storage CLIM to: Copper SFF-8644 (HD) to SFF-8644

(HD)
D3700/D3710 SAS disk enclosure
NOTE: D3710 also supported on

Gen9 Storage CLIM with SPRs.
Gen 8 and later Storage CLIM FC HBA to: MMF OM2 LC to LC

ESS
FC switch
FC tape
Gen8 and later Storage CLIM FC HBA to: MMF OM3 LC to LC

ESS
FC switch
FC tape
Table Continued
Cables 53
Connection From... Cable Type Connectors
Gen10 Storage CLIM FC HBA to: MMF OM4 LC to LC

ESS
FC switch
FC tape
*Customer-supplied cable
54 Cables
Default startup characteristics and naming
conventions
NS2300 and NS2400 systems use Default naming conventions on page 56 and ship with the
following default startup characteristics:
$SYSTEM disks residing in SAS disk enclosures:
SAS Disk Enclosures
• Systems with only two Storage CLIM and two SAS disk enclosures with the disks in these locations:
CLIM Location SAS Disk Enclosure
Path Group Module Slot Enclosure Bay
Primary 100 2 3 1 1
Backup 100 2 3 1 2
Mirror 100 2 3 2 3
Mirror-Backup 100 2 3 2 4
• Configured system load paths

• Enabled command interpreter input (CIIN) function
If the automatic system load is not successful, additional paths for loading are available in the boot task.
Using one load path, the system load task attempts to use another path and keeps trying until all possible
paths have been used or the system load is successful. These 16 paths are available for loading and are
listed in the order of their use by the system load task:
Load Path Description Source Disk Destination ServerNet Fabric

Processor
1 Primary $SYSTEM-P 0 X
2 Primary $SYSTEM-P 0 Y
3 Backup $SYSTEM-P 0 X
4 Backup $SYSTEM-P 0 Y
5 Mirror $SYSTEM-M 0 X
6 Mirror $SYSTEM-M 0 Y
7 Mirror backup $SYSTEM-M 0 X
8 Mirror backup $SYSTEM-M 0 Y
Table Continued
Default startup characteristics and naming conventions 55

Load Path Description Source Disk Destination ServerNet Fabric
Processor
9 Primary $SYSTEM-P 1 X
10 Primary $SYSTEM-P 1 Y
11 Backup $SYSTEM-P 1 X
12 Backup $SYSTEM-P 1 Y
13 Mirror $SYSTEM-M 1 X
14 Mirror $SYSTEM-M 1 Y
15 Mirror backup $SYSTEM-M 1 X
16 Mirror backup $SYSTEM-M 1 Y
The command interpreter input file (CIIN) is automatically invoked after the first processor is loaded. The
CIIN file shipped with new systems contains the TACL RELOAD * command, which loads the remaining
processors.
Default naming conventions

With a few exceptions, default naming conventions are not necessary for system resources. However,
default naming conventions have been preconfigured for the following resources to simplify initial
configuration files and automatic generation of these resources.
Type of Object Naming Convention1 Example Description
ESS disk drive $ESS number $ESS20 Twentieth ESS disk

drive in the system
SAS disk enclosure $SAS number $SAS20 Twentieth SAS disk

volume in the system
Modular tape drive $TAPE number $TAPE01 First modular tape drive
in the system
IP CLIM N group module slot port N100241 IP CLIM which has the
X1 attachment point to
the VIO enclosure
located in group 100,
module 2, slot 4, port 1
Telco CLIM O group module slot O100243 Telco CLIM which has
port the X1 attachment point
to the VIO enclosure
Table Continued
56 Default naming conventions

Type of Object Naming Convention1 Example Description
Storage CLIM S group module slot port S100233 Storage CLIM which has
the X1 attachment point
to the VIO enclosure
Ethernet Adapter object G group module slot G10027 Ethernet connection in

location 100.2.7
Ethernet LIF object L group module slot PIF L10027B Logical interface (LIF)
for PIF B in slot 7 in
module 2 of the Group
100 VIO Enclosure
TCP/IP process $ZTC number $ZTC0 First TCP6SAM or

TCP/IP process for the
system
Telserv process $ZTN number $ZTN0 First Telserv process for

the system
Listener process $LSN number LSN0 First Listener process

for the system
TFTP process Automatically created by None None

WANMGR
WANBOOT process Automatically created by None None

WANMGR
SWAN/SWAN 2 S number S10 Tenth SWAN/SWAN 2

concentrators concentrator in the
system
1 For more information about CLIM processes that use the CIP subsystem and the naming conventions for these
processes, refer to the Cluster I/O Protocols (CIP) Configuration and Management Manual.
On new NonStop systems, only one of each of these processes and names is configured:
• TCP6SAM - $ZTC0
• Telserv - $ZTCN0
• Listener - $LSN0
No TFTP or WANBOOT process is configured for new NonStop systems.
NOTE: Naming conventions or configurations for the dedicated service LAN TCP/IP are the same as the
TCP/IP conventions used with G-series and H-series RVUs. The names are $ZTCP0 and $ZTCP1.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not support changing the names of these processes.
OSM Service Connection provides the location of the resource by adding an identifying suffix to the
names of all the system resources. Other interfaces, such as SCF, also provide means to locate named
resources.
Default startup characteristics and naming conventions 57

UPS and Data Center power configurations
The following topics provide examples of UPS and data center power configurations, and:
• Specifiy the UPS configurations supported on the NonStop system including the recommended UPS
configuration for when the disk drive write cache is enabled.
• Identify the non-supported UPS configurations that should not be used with the NonStop system when
the disk drive write cache is enabled.
• Explain why some configurations are not supported.
• Inform you of what you must do to prevent data loss.
NOTE: All example UPS configuration illustrations show NonStop i BladeSystem hardware, but these
configurations are supported on all NonStop i platforms and can be used with single-phase and three-
phase UPS.
IMPORTANT: You must change the ride-through time for a Hewlett Packard Enterprise-supported
UPS from the manufacturing default setting to an appropriate value for your system. During
installation of a NonStop i system or HPE UPS, your service provider can refer to the "Setting the
Ride-Through Time and Configuring for Maximized Runtime" procedure in the NonStop i NS2100
and NS2300 Hardware Installation Manual for these instructions.
Supported UPS Configurations

These are the supported UPS configurations for a NonStop i System:
• NonStop i System in a Fault-Tolerant Data Center on page 58

• NonStop i System with a Rack-Mounted UPS on page 59
• SAS Disk Enclosures with a rack-mounted UPS on page 60
NonStop i System in a Fault-Tolerant Data Center

In this supported configuration, the NonStop i system is installed in a Tier-IV data center. The data center
tier classification is defined by the Uptime InstituteTM Tier Classifications Define Site Infrastructure
White Paper.
IMPORTANT: With this configuration, you can guarantee that the data center never loses power.
Figure 9: NonStop i System in a Fault-Tolerant Data Center on page 59 shows an example of a

NonStop system in a fault-tolerant data center which has two simultaneously-active power distribution
paths with multiple backup UPS and engine-generator systems.
58 UPS and Data Center power configurations

Figure 9: NonStop i System in a Fault-Tolerant Data Center
NonStop i System with a Rack-Mounted UPS

Figure 10: System with a Rack-Mounted UPS on page 60 shows an example of a supported
configuration in a NonStop i system with the left PDUs connected to one or more rack-mounted UPS, and
the right PDUs connected directly to the utility power. The rack-mounted UPS is connected to the utility
power.
NonStop i System with a Rack-Mounted UPS 59

Figure 10: System with a Rack-Mounted UPS
When OSM detects that one power rail is running on UPS and the other power rail has lost power, OSM
logs an event indicating the beginning of the configured ride-through time period. OSM monitors if AC
power is restored before the ride-through period ends.
• If AC Power is restored before the ride-through period ends, the ride-through countdown terminates
and OSM does not take further steps to prepare for an outage.
• If AC Power is not restored before the ride-through periods ends, OSM broadcasts a PFAIL_SHOUT
command to all processors (the processor running OSM being the last one in the queue) to shut down
the system ServerNet routers and processors. The PFAIL_SHOUT command enables disk writes for
data that is in transit through controllers and disks to complete.
SAS Disk Enclosures with a rack-mounted UPS

In this supported configuration, only SAS Disk Enclosures are protected by the rack-mounted UPS. The
rack(s) with SAS Disk Enclosures and/or Storage CLIMs are supported by one or more rack-mounted
UPS.
Figure 11: SAS Disk Enclosures with a Rack-Mounted UPS on page 61 shows an example of a
supported configuration in a NonStop i system with the left PDUs connected to the rack-mounted UPS,
60 SAS Disk Enclosures with a rack-mounted UPS

and the right PDUs connected to the utility power. The rack-mounted UPS is connected to the utility
power.
Figure 11: SAS Disk Enclosures with a Rack-Mounted UPS
When the utility power fails, the NonStop system powers off without an OSM-initiated controlled shutdown
of the I/O operations and processors. Only the products in the rack with the rack-mounted UPS remain
powered on. All completed disk write transactions’ data are written to the disk drive media or the disk
drive write cache. The rack-mounted UPS provides the extended time for the disk drives to transfer the
data from their write cache to the media. The rack-mounted UPS provides extended time for the disk
drives to transfer the data from their write cache to the media preventing loss of data.
Non-Supported UPS Configurations

This section identifies non-supported UPS configurations and explains why those configurations are not
supported. It also explains what you must do to prevent data loss.
Non-Supported UPS Configurations 61

CAUTION:
When disk drive write caching is enabled in the NonStop i system, do not use any of these non-
supported UPS configurations. They might result in data loss.
• NonStop i System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail on page 62
• NonStop i System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails on page 64
• NonStop i System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel on page 66
• NonStop i System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel on page 67
• NonStop i System with Cascading Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS on page 68
NonStop i System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail

Figure 12: NonStop i System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail on page 63 shows an
example of a non-supported configuration in a NonStop i system with the left PDUs directly connected to
the utility power, and the right PDUs connected to the data center UPS. In this configuration, OSM does
not manage or monitor the data center UPS.
62 NonStop i System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail

Figure 12: NonStop i System With a Data Center UPS, Single Power Rail
When the utility power fails, OSM does not detect the data center UPS is running on battery and the UPS
has entered its battery runtime. OSM does not initiate the controlled shutdown of the I/O operations and
processors.
If the utility power is not restored before the data center UPS shuts down, any data in the NonStop
system disk drive write cache that has not been transferred to the disk drive media is lost.
To prevent data loss during a utility power failure, you must manually disable the Write Cache Enable
(WCE) option on all the disk drive volumes. For information on how to disable the WCE, see the SCF
Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (G06.28+, H06.05+, J06.03+).
UPS and Data Center power configurations 63

• When the utility power is restored, you can enable the WCE.
• During the utility power failure, the system can continue to run until the data center UPS runs out of
power or until it shuts down.
NonStop i System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails

In this non-supported configuration, a NonStop system is installed in a Tier-I, Tier-II or Tier-III data center.
The data center tier classification is defined by the Uptime InstituteTM Tier Classifications Define Site
Infrastructure White Paper.
IMPORTANT: If this configuration is used, there is no guarantee that your data center will never
lose power.
Figure 13: NonStop i System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails on page 65 shows an
example of a non-supported configuration in a NonStop system with the left and right PDUs connected to
the data center UPS. In this configuration, OSM does not manage or monitor the data center UPS.
64 NonStop i System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails

Figure 13: NonStop i System With Data Center UPS, Both Power Rails
When the utility power fails, OSM does not detect that the data center UPS is running on battery and the
UPS has entered its battery runtime. OSM does not initiate the controlled shutdown of the I/O operations
and processors.
If the utility power is not restored before the data center UPS shuts down, any data in the NonStop

• During a utility power failure, the system can continue to run until the data center UPS runs out of
NonStop i System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel
Figure 14: NonStop i System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel on page
66 shows an example of a non-supported configuration in a NonStop i system with the left PDUs
connected to the rack-mounted UPS, and the right PDUs connected to the data center UPS. In this
configuration, OSM manages and monitors the rack-mounted UPS. However, OSM does not manage or
monitor the data center UPS.
Figure 14: NonStop i System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel
When the utility power fails, OSM detects a UPS AC Input not Present event from the rack-
mounted UPS. OSM does not recognize the data center UPS. OSM does not detect that the data center
66 NonStop i System With Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS in Parallel
UPS is running on battery and the UPS battery runtime. OSM does not initiate the controlled shutdown of
the I/O operations and processors.
• The rack-mounted UPS shuts down before the data center UPS.
• If the utility power is not restored before the data center UPS shuts down, any data in the NonStop
• During the utility power failure, the system can continue to run until the data center UPS runs out of
NonStop i System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel

Figure 15: NonStop System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel on page 68 shows an
example of a non-supported configuration in a NonStop i system with the left PDUs connected to a rack-
mounted UPS, and the right PDUs connected to a different rack-mounted UPS. In this configuration, OSM
manages and monitors the rack-mounted UPSs.
NonStop i System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel 67

Figure 15: NonStop System With Two Rack-Mounted UPS in Parallel
OSM has the capability to monitor both UPSs, but it does not have the logic to initiate the controlled
shutdown of the I/O operations and processors when utility power fails in this configuration.
If the utility power is not restored before both rack-mounted UPSs shut down, any data in the NonStop i
If you want to extend the UPS battery runtime, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends adding the
Extended Runtime Modules (ERMs) to the UPS.
NonStop i System with Cascading Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS
Figure 16: NonStop System With Cascading UPS on page 69 shows an example of a non-supported
configuration in a NonStop i system with the left PDUs connected to the rack-mounted UPS, and the right
PDUs connected to a data center UPS. To create a cascading UPS configuration, the rack-mounted UPS
is connected to the data center UPS.
68 NonStop i System with Cascading Rack-Mounted UPS and Data Center UPS
Figure 16: NonStop System With Cascading UPS
A cascading UPS configuration presents potential problems. Problems attaining stability between the pair
of cascaded UPSs can cause unexpected and undesirable behavior. The control loops of each UPS can
interfere with the other.
A typical scenario where this behavior occurs is the failure of the smaller downstream UPS to recognize a
stable input from its upstream source. In the event of an upstream UPS failure or output disturbance, the
downstream UPS switches the load to battery. Once the upstream UPS regains full function, the
downstream UPS should recognize a stable input and switch to pass-through mode; but this does not
happen in all cases and some cases fail.
In a failing case, the downstream UPS fails to switch back to pass-through mode, instead running from
the battery until the battery set is drained. Once the battery is drained, the downstream UPS must attempt
to switch back up to pass-through mode. At the minimum, this leaves the downstream UPS with depleted
batteries.

Once the downstream UPS is in this state, it still might not immediately perceive stable input power. The
downstream UPS is thus compromised until it achieves a lock on stable input power and is able to
recharge its batteries.
Such problems are very difficult to predict. Their occurrence is a function of the output characteristics of
the primary UPS, the input characteristics of the downstream UPS, and the load characteristics of the
other devices deriving power from the upstream UPS. Factors can include the other types of loads which
are driven by the upstream UPS. Some non-linear loads such as lighting or larger motors are more likely
to distort the upstream UPS output than other electronic equipment.
The occurrence of these problems is unpredictable and has affected NonStop customers. There is
currently no known method to analytically predict the occurrence of such instability. To ensure correct
UPS function, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you conduct on-site system testing and that
you try to use the supported UPS configurations described in this appendix.
70 UPS and Data Center power configurations

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About This Document.............................................................................6

NS2300 and NS2400 system overview.................................................. 7

Component location and identification in NS2300 and NS2400

Site preparation guidelines for NS2300 and NS2400 systems......... 24

System installation specifications for NS2300 and NS2400

Support and other resources...............................................................51

Default startup characteristics and naming conventions................. 55

UPS and Data Center power configurations.......................................58

Warranty and regulatory information.................................................. 71

Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)

First edition of P08880-001

P08880-001 N.A. June 2018

6 About This Document

Supported RVU J06.17 and later RVUs

NS2300 Processor / Processor Model 1-core enabled Intel® Itanium® / NSE-AG

NS2400 Processor / Processor Model 2-core enabled Intel® Itanium® / NSE-AH

Rack 42U and 36U

Main memory 16 GB, 32 GB, or 48 GB

Supported processor configurations 2 or 4 (4 processor maximum)

Supported CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)

Maximum CLIMs Up to 6 CLIMs using these possible combinations:

• Up to 4 Storage CLIMs (two pairs)

Minimum CLIMs 2 IP CLIMs and 2 Storage CLIMs

Maximum VIO enclosures 2

Enterprise Storage System (ESS) support Supported through Storage CLIM

Fibre Channel to SCSI router support Not supported

NS2300 and NS2400 system overview 7

Technical Document for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

8 Technical Document for NS2300 and NS2400 systems

NS2300 and NS2400 system hardware

Blade Element (rx2800 i4)

Versatile I/O (VIO) Enclosure

CLuster I/O Modules (CLIMs)

NS2300 and NS2400 system hardware 9

CLIM Required RVU Supported back to1

Gen10 J06.22 and later J06.20 - J06.21

Gen9 J06.20 and later J06.16 - J06.19

Gen8 J06.15 or later J06.08 - J06.14

IP CLIM and Telco CLIM (Optional)

10 IP CLIM and Telco CLIM (Optional)

Item Characteristics of NonStop i 5C IP and Telco CLIMs (Gen8 and later)

Slot 2 1GbE 2-port adapter copper NIC for customer interfaces

Eth1, eth2, Three 1GbE copper ports for customer data

NS2300 and NS2400 system overview 11

NOTE: Option 2 is not supported on the Gen10 CLIM.

Slot 2 1GbE 2-port adapter optical NIC for customer interfaces

Eth1, eth2, Three 1GbE copper ports for customer data

RJ45 Cable Management

12 NS2300 and NS2400 system overview

1 ServerNet PCIe interface card provides the ServerNet fabric connections.

2 SAS HBA with two SAS ports or

14 SAS Disk Enclosures

NS2300 and NS2400 system overview 15

Factory-Default disk volume locations for SAS disk devices

Configuration restrictions for Storage CLIMs

16 Factory-Default disk volume locations for SAS disk devices

NonStop System Console

UPS and ERM (Optional)

Supported UPS UPS Manuals