- Channel HP
- :
- Enterprise Business Blogs
- :
- Servers
- :
- Eye on Blades Blog: Trends in Infrastructure
- Mark all as New
- Mark all as Read
- Float this item to the top
- Bookmark
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Invite a Friend
How to order three-phase power module stand-alone for c7000!
Seems that we get a lot of questions on how to convert single phase power modules to 3-phase modules. Our technical staff tries to sum up the process.
The problem:
"I have a partner who ordered a few enclosures with single-phase power per customer's suggestions. Turns out customer now wants three-phase power. The partner is looking to simply order the $175 three-phase power module stand-alone: 413380-B21. They are unable to do so as it is an option to purchase only as an FIO orderable option with an enclosure on the HP site. I know you can get the single-phase modules sent seperately and they've ordered those before. Is there any way to do this for the three-phase module or a spare parts # to avoid a full return for a $175 part?"
Answer:
Converting a Single Phase c7000 Enclosure to 3-Phase Enclosure and a 3-Phase Enclosure to a Single Phase Enclosure.
To do a conversion the appropriate Spare Part number must be ordered through spares. In North America, Service Spares can be ordered through the HP Parts Store at http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/default.asp?EE=InvChr
Local spare parts stores and spares distributors for other regions can be found at http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/country_choice.asp
Use the table below to order the correct spare part to replace the original module.
Spare Part Description Plug Type
413495-001 3-Phase North America/Japan Input Module L15-30P
413496-001 3-Phase International Input Module IEC309, Red, 5-Pin, 16A
413494-001 Single-Phase Power Input Module C19 - C20 Cord
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the correct receptacles and/or PDU Infrastructure are available prior to the conversion. For more information on powering c-Class enclosures please consult the c-Class Site Planning Guide available at http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/499697-0-0-0-121.html
A brief overview of the steps required is below but consult the c7000 Maintenance and Service guide for detailed removal and replacement instructions, this is available at http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316682-0-0-0-121.html
1. Power Down the Enclosure
2. Disconnect all power cables to the enclosure
3. Remove the hot-plug Power Supplies from the front of the enclosure
NOTE: The input module is difficult to remove if the power supplies are inserted in the enclosure.
4. Undo the 3 screws on the input power module at the rear of the enclosure
5. Remove the Input Power Module
6. Replace with the new Input Power Module
7. Tighten the 3 screws to lock the module in place
8. Replace the hot-plug power supplies
9. Add additional hot-plug power supplies if required
Note: The 3-Phase Module requires 3 or 6 Power Supplies to operate, extra power supplies should be ordered if necessary.
10. Reconnect the power cables
11. Power the enclosure on
The user then needs to connect to the Onboard Administrator via Telnet or SSH and login to the command line interface as an administrator.
The following command should then be run to set the appropriate input module type.
Set enclosure pdu_type x
x = 1 = Single phase
x = 2 = Three phase North America/Japan
x = 3 = Three phase, International
x = 4 = DC Power
More details on the Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface are available at http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316682-0-0-0-121.html in the
1. HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
2. HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide Command Line Interface User Guide
As the Input Power Module is a Field Replaceable Part there are no warranty or support issues with replacing this item.
Hope this helps all you power hungry BladeSystem people out there.
