HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 User Manual

HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 / HPE ProLiant
XL270d Gen10 Server User Guide
Part Number: P05100-002
Published: June 2018
Edition: 2
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage
systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer
equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Specifications

General

Maximum Processors	2
Form Factor	4U rack
Management	HPE iLO 5
Processor	Intel Xeon Scalable processors
Memory	Up to 3TB DDR4
Storage	Up to 24 SFF or 12 LFF drives
GPU Support	Up to 8 NVIDIA GPUs
Networking	10GbE
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies

Summary

Component Identification

Front panel components

Identifies front panel components like LEDs, buttons, and bays.

Rear panel components (SXM2 GPU module)

Rear panel components (PCIe GPU module)

System board components

Identifies key components on the server's system board.

SXM2 GPU module components

PCIe GPU module components

Supported drives

Hot-plug drive LED definitions

Explains the LED indicators for hot-plug drives.

NVMe SSD LED definitions

Explains the LED indicators for NVMe SSDs.

Operations

Power up the server

Details the methods for powering on the server.

Power down the server

Explains the procedures for shutting down the server.

Removing the GPU module from the chassis

Removing the system board module from the chassis

Setup

Safety and regulatory compliance

Information on safety and regulatory compliance requirements.

Warnings and cautions

General warnings and cautions for server installation.

Determining power and cooling configurations

Guidance on configuring power and cooling for the server.

Power requirements

Connecting a DC power cable to a DC power source

Space and airflow requirements

Specifies necessary space and airflow for server installation.

Electrical grounding requirements

Procedures for proper electrical grounding of the server.

Installing the chassis into the rack

Step-by-step instructions for rack-mounting the server chassis.

Hardware Options Installation

Installing a power supply

Procedure for installing a server power supply.

Installing an 8SFF drive cage

Installing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive

Instructions for installing hot-plug SAS/SATA drives.

Installing the NVMe enablement kit

Procedure for installing the NVMe enablement kit.

Installing NVMe drives

Steps for installing NVMe drives into the server.

Installing the M.2 SSD enablement option

Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step guide to installing a DIMM (memory module).

Installing a full-length PCIe GPU

Procedure for installing a full-length PCIe GPU.

Configuring PCIe GPU slots

Steps to configure PCIe GPU slot mappings in BIOS.

Installing an SXM2 GPU

Procedure for installing an SXM2 GPU.

Installing a PCIe riser board in the SXM2 GPU module

Installing a PCIe riser board in the PCIe GPU module

Installing a processor heatsink assembly

Procedure for installing a processor heatsink.

Installing the HPE Smart Storage Battery

Software and Configuration Utilities

Active Health System

HPE iLO 5

Information about the HPE iLO 5 remote management processor.

Intelligent Provisioning

Single-server deployment and setup tool.

Intelligent Provisioning operation

Details on operating Intelligent Provisioning.

Management Security

UEFI System Utilities

Selecting the boot mode

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting resources

Lists available resources for troubleshooting server issues.

Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge

Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Methods for properly grounding equipment.