738747-001 HPE Node Assembly Apollo 6000 Management Module

HPE 738747-001 Node Assembly Overview

The HPE 738747-001 Node Assembly (SPS-ASSY Management Module) is the dedicated management module for the HPE/HP Apollo a6000 1.0m blade enclosure. Designed as the enclosure’s control and orchestration brain, this management module provides system-level monitoring, health reporting, firmware coordination, and out-of-band administration for the Apollo a6000 platform. It acts as the primary interface between an operator and the chassis — aggregating sensor data from power, cooling and compute blades, managing firmware updates, and enabling remote console and IPMI-like functions for each compute node in the chassis.

Compatibility & chassis fit

Designed for the Apollo a6000 1.0m Chassis

This management node is engineered specifically for the Apollo a6000 blade enclosure family (often listed with chassis part numbers such as 736428-B21 / 736428R-B21 depending on remanufactured vs OEM listings). If you are shopping by chassis SKU, ensure the enclosure model is Apollo a6000 (1.0m) before adding this module to your cart. Official and aftermarket parts lists place the 738747-001 management module explicitly within the Apollo a6000 bill of materials.

Interchangeable and replacement

Remanufacturers and resellers commonly note that the 738747-001 may be associated with or replace related internal part numbers such as 724056-001 (board PN) and 727111-001 (bracket PN). When sourcing replacements, check your chassis’ current service tag and parts diagram to match board and bracket compatibility — many listings for the 738747-001 reference these related HP part numbers.

Functional capabilities

System health monitoring & sensor aggregation

The management module continuously aggregates telemetry from onboard sensors: thermal sensors, fan speeds, PSU status, voltage rails, and per-blade health events. It provides centralized logs and alerts (SNMP traps, syslog integration, email/alerting via management software) so administrators can detect degraded fans, overheating zones, or power anomalies before they become service-impacting incidents.

Firmware coordination & update orchestration

In complex blade configurations the management module coordinates firmware inventory and staged updates for multiple blade servers and I/O modules. This centralized update path simplifies rolling updates, ensures firmware dependency checks, and helps avoid version mismatches between enclosure firmware and blade microcode.

Remote console & out-of-band administration

The module provides secure remote access channels for console redirection and remote power control per node. For environments that require hands-off maintenance, it enables technicians to perform power cycles, view serial-over-LAN outputs, and capture event logs without physical rack access.

Chassis management APIs and integration

Modern Apollo management modules expose APIs or management interfaces compatible with datacenter automation tooling. Whether integrating with an on-premises management controller or third-party monitoring systems, the management module’s networked endpoints allow programmatic queries and scripted maintenance flows.

Technical specifics

Form factor & mounting

The node assembly is a chassis-mounted module that occupies the dedicated management bay within the Apollo a6000 enclosure. Physical mounting is typically tool-free or uses a small bracket assembly; replacement units are shipped as board + bracket assemblies (references to bracket PN 727111-001 appear in multiple reseller descriptions). When performing service, handle the module with ESD precautions and follow HPE service documentation for bay extraction to avoid backplane contact damage.

Networking & connectors

The management module provides out-of-band Ethernet connectivity and, depending on the firmware revision, supports dedicated management IP addresses, VLAN tagging, and secure access via SSH/HTTPS for the management UI. Some aftermarket listings also describe local console connectors used by service technicians for diagnostics.

Indicators, LEDs & status reporting

Expect a bank of status LEDs on or near the module: power, fault, network link, and activity indicators. These hardware cues are useful for quick visual triage during rack-side troubleshooting and are reflected by the management UI’s health dashboards.