HPE StoreOnce 5250 Start Here Manual

Brand: HPE

Model: StoreOnce 5250

Type: Start Here Manual

HPE StoreOnce 5200,

5250, and 5650 Systems

Start Here Guide

*BB954-80010*

Part Number: BB954-80010

Published: September 2018

Edition: 1

Abstract

This guide describes how to install a basic HPE

StoreOnce 5200, 5250, or 5650 System that does not

include optional storage products. The StoreOnce

System can then be fully configured using the

StoreOnce Management Console, as described in the

HPE StoreOnce 3620, 3640, 5200, 5250, and 5650

Systems Installation Guide.

Use this guide when installing a basic system without

optional storage products and with all PCIe cards pre-

installed. PCIe cards that were ordered with the system

are pre-installed.

Use the HPE StoreOnce 3620, 3640, 5200, 5250, and

5650 Systems Installation Guide in the following cases.

• The system includes optional storage products or

capacity upgrade kits.

• The system arrived without PCIe cards pre-installed

or requires additional PCIe cards.

Process overview

Required tools:

• Torx T25 screwdriver

• A monitor and USB keyboard or a KVM for initial

network configuration

Procedure

1. Verify contents

2. Record the iLO default network information

3. Verify installation requirements

4. Install the components in the rack 5200 or 5250 or

5650

5. Attach the security bezel

6. Connect the storage enclosure cables

7. Connect the system cables

8. Power on the system

9. Configure iLO during bootup (optional)

10. Configure the basic network

11. Configure the StoreOnce System

Verifying contents

The StoreOnce System includes a server node and the

base storage enclosure.

Procedure

1. Verify that you received the server components.

• StoreOnce server node

• Rail kit

• Security bezel

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• Two power cables

• Two network cables

2. Verify that you received the storage enclosure

contents.

• Storage enclosure

• Rail kit

• Power cables

◦ StoreOnce 5200: two cables

◦ StoreOnce 5250 and 5650: four cables

• HD SAS cables

◦ One 1m cable

◦ One 2m cable

◦ StoreOnce 5250 and 5650: Two 0.5m cables

Recording the iLO default network

information

Procedure

Record the iLO default network information from the

label on top of the server node.

iLO user name:________________________

iLO network name:_____________________

iLO password:_________________________

Installation prerequisites

Procedure

1. StoreOnce 5250 and 5650: Verify that the storage

enclosure has the required front and side clearance.

The clearance is required to allow hard drive

replacement.

• At least 1,000 mm to the front

• At least 300 mm to the right of the extended

drawer

1080 mm

1000 mm

80 mm

300 mm

2. Use rack stabilizers on racks that contain storage

enclosures.

IMPORTANT: See the rack documentation for

detailed instructions, including safety

information, about installing units within the

rack. Ensure that you have sufficient personnel

or lifting equipment to install the storage

enclosure safely.

3. StoreOnce 5250 and 5650: You can leave the disks

in the base enclosure during installation, but do not

add expansion disks until the storage enclosure is

installed in the rack.

Expansion disks ordered with the system are factory-

installed in the base enclosure.

CAUTION: If the system was delivered with

further expansion disks loaded and configured,

assess the total weight. If you remove the disks

before installing to reduce weight, ensure that

they can be returned to their original

configuration. Use the supplied labels to record

the drawer and slot location of each disk.

Installing the server node and storage

enclosures in the rack - 5200

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when installing

and pulling units from the rack. Units can slip and

fall, damaging the HPE StoreOnce System or

causing personal injury. Hewlett Packard

Enterprise is not responsible for any damage or

injury caused by mishandling the HPE StoreOnce

System.

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Procedure

1. Install the server rails, as illustrated on the

installation instructions that ship with the rail kit.

NOTE: To leave room for future storage expansion,

install the base storage enclosure under the server

node. The system has a maximum of three

enclosures above the server node and three

enclosures under it.

2. Adjust the back bracket on the standard rail kit to

accommodate the storage enclosure.

Attach rear hold down brackets by sliding the tab

with the arrow pointed forward (1) into the

corresponding slot on each side of the rear of the

chassis. Use the black headed thumb screw to

secure tightly to the rail in the second hole from the

rear (2).

NOTE: It is easier to make this adjustment prior to

mounting the rails.

3. Position left and right rack rails at the desired 'U'

position in the rack, adjusting the rails to fit the rack,

as needed. Front and Rear bottom edge of rails

must align with the bottom of EIA boundary in the

lowermost 'U'

NOTE: Rails are marked L and R, with an arrow

indicating the direction the rail is installed.

4. Use guide pins to align the shelf mount kit to the

RETMA column holes.

5. To engage the rear, push the rail toward the back of

the rack until the spring hook snaps into place.

6. To engage the front, pull the rail towards the front of

the rack to engage the spring hook with the RETMA

column in the same manner as the rear spring

hook.

NOTE: Make sure that the respective guide pins for

the square or round hole rack align properly into

RETMA column hole spacing.

7. Secure the rear of the rack rail to the RETMA

column with either the provided round- or square-

hole shoulder screws.

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8. Secure front of rail to the front RETMA column

using the provided flat securing screw/guide pin in

the bottom screw position of the rail.

9. Slide the enclosure into position on the rails (1).

Secure the chassis into the rack by tightening the

captive CTO screw behind the latch on the front left

and right bezel ears of the chassis (2).

CAUTION: The front CTO screw must be

attached at all times when racked.

10. Attach the rear hold down brackets by sliding the

tab with the arrow pointed forward (1) into the

corresponding slot on each side of the rear of the

chassis. Use the black headed thumb screw to

secure the chassis tightly to the rail (2).

11. Install the base server unit into the rack and secure

it using the thumbscrews on the front bezel of the

unit.

Installing the server node and storage

enclosure in the rack - 5250 and 5650

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when installing

and pulling units from the rack. Units can slip and

fall, damaging the HPE StoreOnce System or

causing personal injury. Hewlett Packard

Enterprise is not responsible for damage or injury

caused by mishandling the HPE StoreOnce

System.

Procedure

1. Install the rails, as illustrated on the installation

instructions that ship with the rail kit.

NOTE: To leave room for future storage expansion,

install the base storage enclosure under the server

node. The 5250 has a maximum of one enclosure

above the server node and one enclosure under the

it. The 5650 has a maximum of two enclosures above

the server node and two enclosures under it.

2. Insert the eight locking nuts for the storage enclosure

into the rack; two on each column.

To locate the position for the locking nuts, count up

4U from the bottom of the rails (1). Place a nut on

either side of the +4U position on each rack column

(2).

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3. Holding the handles, lift the storage enclosure onto

the rails and push it into position.

WARNING: Always use at least two people to

lift an enclosure into the rack and ensure that

the enclosure is aligned with the rails. When

loading an enclosure into the rack above chest

level, a third person is required. Two people

must support the weight while the third person

assists with aligning the enclosure with the rails.

4. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the enclosure to

the rack.

5. Attach a retaining bracket to each side of the rear of

the storage enclosure and secure them to the rack.

6. Insert the two locking nuts for the server node into the

rack; one on each front column.

7. Install the server node into the rack and secure it

using the thumbscrews on the front bezel of the unit.

Attaching the security bezel

Procedure

1. Insert the security bezel right tab into the slot on the

chassis and then rotate the bezel to close.

2. Lock the bezel.

The key to lock the bezel is attached to the back of

the security bezel. One key is supplied.

Connecting the storage enclosure SAS

cables

These instructions describe how to cable the base

storage enclosure that is bundled with the server node. It

can be identified by the JBOD1 label on the rear pull-out

tab of the 5200 enclosure or affixed to the rear of the

5250/5650 enclosure.

If you are cabling more than one storage enclosure, see

the installation guide before proceeding.

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TIP: The supplied cables are labeled on each end

in the following convention: N:S3:P2 -

J1:I2:P1, where N = Node, S = Slot, P = Port, J

= JBOD, D = Drawer, and I = I/O Module.

Check the labels to determine which cable to use.

The labels are the same on both ends of the cable.

Procedure

•StoreOnce 5200: Use the supplied HD SAS cables

to connect the node server RAID controller card to

the base storage enclosure.

Cable Length From To

A 2 m N:S3:P2 J1:I2:P1

B 1 m N:S3:P1 J1:I1:P1

•StoreOnce 5250 and 5650: Connect the supplied

SAS cables as shown.

Cable Length From To

A 2 m N:S3:P2 JF:D2:IB:P2 F=1

B 1 m N:S3:P1 J1:D1:IA:P1

C 0.5 m J1:D2:IB:P1 J1:D1:IB:P2

D 0.5 m J1:D2:IA:P1 J1:D1:IA:P2

Connecting the storage enclosure power

cables

Procedure

•StoreOnce 5200: Connect two power cables to each

enclosure. Connect each power cable to a different

PDU.

•StoreOnce 5250 and 5650: Connect four power

cables to each enclosure. Connect each power cable

to a different PDU.

Connecting the system cables

Procedure

1. Connect the power cables.

Connect each power cable to a separate PDU in the

rack.

2. Connect a network cable to LAN port 1.

3. Connect a network cable to the iLO port

(recommended).

4. If you are not using iLO for initial configuration,

connect a VGA monitor and a USB keyboard.

Powering on the system

Prerequisites

All storage enclosures must be installed and cabled

before the system is powered on. For instructions about

installing optional storage enclosures, see the HPE

StoreOnce 3620, 3640, 5200, 5250, and 5650 Systems

Installation Guide.

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Procedure

1. Verify that all SAS and server power cables are

connected.

2. Power on the StoreOnce System (the power button is

on the front of the server).

The power button LED flashes green at the start of

the power-on sequence and then turns solid green,

along with the system health LED. If LAN port 1 is

connected to an active link, the NIC status LED will

also begin to flash green when the StoreOnce

System is powering up.

While configuring the system using iLO virtual

console, the UID LED flashes blue.

1. Power button LED

2. System health LED

3. NIC status LED

4. UID LED

After successful bootup, the console displays a login

prompt.

IMPORTANT: If the service set does not start

when the system boots, the SAS cabling may

be incorrect. For troubleshooting information,

see the installation guide.

Configuring iLO during bootup (optional)

Procedure

1. Press F9 System Utilities.

2. Navigate to System Configuration > iLO 5

Configuration > Network Options.

3. Configure the iLO network options and note the

details.

iLO IP address:___________________________

iLO subnet mask:_________________________

iLO gateway:_____________________________

Configuring the basic network

Procedure

1. Log in using the default user name and password.

Default user name: console

Default password: changeme

2. Change the console password to proceed.

Choose a secure password with at least eight

characters that is memorable to you.

3. To configure a static address for LAN port 1 (eno1),

select the Configure initial network option

from the console menu.

Note the DHCP assigned IP address or the static

address details.

IP address:______________________________

Prefix length:_____________________________

Gateway:________________________________

DNS:___________________________________

Configuring the StoreOnce System

The StoreOnce System is now accessible on the

network and ready for configuration.

Procedure

Use the First Time Setup wizard to configure the system

for use. The wizards runs automatically the first time a

user browses to the system IP address.

For configuration instructions, see the HPE StoreOnce

3620, 3640, 5200, 5250, and 5650 System Installation

Guide.

Finding StoreOnce documents in the HPE

Information Library

The latest product documentation is available in the

StoreOnce Backup section of the Hewlett Packard

Enterprise Information Library.

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Procedure

1. Navigate to http://www.hpe.com/info/storeonce/

docs.

2. In Models / Subcategories, select your product.

3. To filter the entries, select the types of documents

and your language.

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