MPC NetFRAME 1420 Technical Reference Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents......................................................................................................................... 2

Copyright/Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 4

MPC Resources ....................................................................................................................... 5

System Information .................................................................................................................. 6

Manual Conventions................................................................................................................. 6

Printing the Manual .................................................................................................................. 7

Manual Updates ....................................................................................................................... 8

System Safety .......................................................................................................................... 9

Operating Environment .......................................................................................................... 12

Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 13

Protecting ............................................................................................................................... 13

Features and Specifications ................................................................................................... 14

Server Chassis Views ............................................................................................................15

Server Installation ...................................................................................................................... 18

Unpacking the System ........................................................................................................... 18

Preparing for Setup ................................................................................................................ 19

Server Precautions................................................................................................................. 19

Rack Installation ..................................................................................................................... 20

Safety and Preparation........................................................................................................... 30

Access Panel.......................................................................................................................... 31

Preparation............................................................................................................................. 33

PCI Riser Card ....................................................................................................................... 34

System Fans........................................................................................................................... 34

Drive Bays .............................................................................................................................. 35

Power Supply ......................................................................................................................... 37

Memory................................................................................................................................... 39

Processor and Heatsink ......................................................................................................... 41

System Board Features and Specifications ........................................................................... 46

PC Health Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 48

Jumper Settings ..................................................................................................................... 49

Power Configuration Settings................................................................................................. 56

System Board Installation.......................................................................................................57

Software Installation ............................................................................................................... 58

BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................................ 62

Changing the Configuration Data........................................................................................... 62

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Running Setup........................................................................................................................ 62

Main Setup ............................................................................................................................. 63

Advanced Setup ..................................................................................................................... 66

Security................................................................................................................................... 74

Boot ........................................................................................................................................ 75

Exit.......................................................................................................................................... 76

System Board Problems......................................................................................................... 77

BIOS POST Messages........................................................................................................... 78

Diagnostic Testing Preparation .............................................................................................. 84

Initial System Startup Problems ............................................................................................. 84

New Application Software Problems ...................................................................................... 85

Problems After the System Has Been Running ..................................................................... 85

FAQs ...................................................................................................................................... 86

Specific Problems................................................................................................................... 86

Service and Support .................................................................................................................. 90

MPC Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 90

Regulatory Information............................................................................................................... 91

Product Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................. 91

Index .............................................................................................................................................. 93

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Copyright 2005 MPC Computers, LLC. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer or seller of an MPC product be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Except as stated in the applicable MPC Computers, LLC limited warranty, MPC and its affiliates, by this manual, make no other express warranties. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. IF THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO YOU, THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR PACKING SLIP OR INVOICE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of:

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Windows, Windows 2000, MS-DOS, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium and MMX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Limitation of Liability

While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, the manufacturer and seller assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of the information contained herein.

Notices

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. The information within this manual is subject to change without notice.

The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Life Support and Nuclear Facilities

Products sold by MPC are not authorized for use as critical components in medical devices or systems or in nuclear facilities without the express written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of MPC.

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Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of your MPC NetFRAME® 1420 server.

The following sections contain more information about your server and this manual:

MPC Resources

System Information

Manual Conventions

Printing the Manual

Manual Updates

MPC Resources

MPC provides several resources to assist you with using your new storage solution.

Further Reading

It is recommended that you read all documentation, in addition to this manual, related to any software or hardware supplied with your storage solution.

For More Information

For the latest information about your storage solution and about MPC services, please visit the MPC Web site at www.mpccorp.com.

Manual Comments

If you would like to comment or ask questions about the manual, please contact us at manuals@mpccorp.com.

Service and Support

Service and Support Tools

Main Support Site Knowledge Base Contacting Support

http://support.mpccorp.com

http://primus.mpccorp.com/mknowledge/

Support Phone Number: (800) 249-1178

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System Information

If you require technical support in the future, the following information will help an MPC support technician locate the specifications for your server and aid in returning it to normal operation.

Model Names and Manual Number

Model Name

Manual Number

NetFRAME® 1420

5015M-T

EMA001076-00

Manual Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this manual.

Note: Important information concerning the operation of your server.

Caution: Failure to follow directions could result in loss of data or damage to equipment. Failure to heed these cautions could negate the user warranty.

Warning: Failure to follow directions will result in loss of data or damage to equipment and/or could result in physical harm. Failure to heed these warnings could negate the user warranty.

Special Text

The text in this guide is formatted to highlight unique information or instructions. Review the following examples of special text used throughout this manual:

Screen (window) names, functions, or anything that appears on the screen is formatted in

bold. For example: Click OK, the Standards screen, the Edit menu.

Keyboard strokes are indicated by brackets. For example: Press [Enter], use the [Alt] key.

When keys should be held down simultaneously, they are separated by the + sign. For example: Press [Ctrl+Alt+Delete]. When keys should be pressed sequentially, they will be in individual brackets without the + sign. For example: Press [1][Enter]. The [1] key should be pressed first, and then the [Enter] key should be pressed.

Screen messages are indicated by quotes. For example: The message "Enter your

username and password" will appear.

Anything that you need to type will appear in italics. For example: Enter the word

password.

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Printing the Manual

This system manual may be printed as a PDF document or directly from this Online Help version. The instructions below explain how to print this system manual.

Printing the PDF Manual

Printing from Online Help

Printing the PDF Manual

A PDF version of this manual can be found at the following locations:

NetFRAME 1420 Drivers and Documentation CD: Install the CD and click on the

Technical Reference Manual link for further instructions.

System Hard Drive: Search for the file name: NetFRAME1420.pdf.

The MPC Support Web site: http://support.mpccorp.com. See Manual Updates for

instructions.

Note: The links contained throughout this manual are only operative in the online help version of the manual.

Printing from Online Help

Printing the Entire Manual

To print the entire manual, complete the following steps:

1. Click the book titled NetFRAME of the Contents tab.

2. Click the Print button located on the menu bar.

3. When the Print Topics dialog box appears, select Print the selected heading and all subtopics.

4. Click OK.

5. When the Print dialog box appears, make the appropriate selections, and print the

manual.

Note: The Print dialog box may take a few seconds to appear. Also, the Print dialog box may minimize to the taskbar, so check the taskbar if the dialog bo x does not appear.

Printing Topics or Parts of the Manual

To print a specific topic or part of the manual, complete the following steps:

1. Click the book title or topic title that you want to print.

1420 Technical Reference Manual located at the top

2. Click the Print button located on the menu bar.

3. When the Print Topics dialog box appears, do one of the following:

Select Print the selected topic if you selected a topic title. Select Print the selected heading and all subtopics if you selected a book title.

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4. Click OK.

5. When the Print dialog box appears, make the appropriate selections, and print the

manual topic(s).

Note: The Print dialog box may take a few seconds to appear. Also, the Print dialog box may minimize to the taskbar, so check the taskbar if the dialog bo x does not appear.

Manual Updates

Periodically, updates are made to our manuals. You can access these updated manuals on the MPC Support site at http://support.mpccorp.com. Please note that not all of the manual updates will be applicable to your system. Complete the following steps to search for manual updates:

1. Go to the MPC Support Web site at http://support.mpccorp.com.

2. Click the Platforms link.

3. Click the Components link.

4. Click the Manuals link.

5. Search for the following part number: EMA001076-XX. If the manual has been updated, the XX number will be greater than -00, such as -01, 02, and -03. If you find a manual update, download the manual by clicking on the link and following the on-screen instructions.

Note: A PDF version of the manual is also available for printing from the MPC Support Web site.

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System Safety and Care

Your MPC server has been manufactured to the highest quality standards. With proper care, it should provide years of trouble-free service. The following sections provide information that will help ensure your system has the longest life possible:

System Safety

Operating Environment

Cleaning

Protecting

System Safety

The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock, or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully and save them for later use.

Warning: Keep all packing materials away from children.

Follow all the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Use the exact type of power cords as required.

Be sure to use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications.

The power cord(s) must be compliant with the AC voltage requirements in your region.

The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125% of

the electrical current rating of this product.

Plug the Power cord(s) into a socket that is properly grounded before turning on the

power.

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's

emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main

system components, such as the system board, memory modules, and IDE/floppy drives. When disconnecting power, first power down using the operating system and then unplug all of the power supply units in the system.

To avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electric shock, use only one hand

when working with powered-on electrical equipment.

Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical

components or circuit boards.

Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from

electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.

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The power supply cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into

grounded electrical outlets. Follow all the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual.

MPC recommends storing and using this product on a surface or rack specifically

designed for that purpose. Do not use this product on an unstable surface. The product might fall, causing serious damage.

Slots and openings in the server are provided for ventilation. To ensure the reliable

operation of your product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not use this product on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface. This product must never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product must not be placed in a built-in enclosure of any kind unless proper ventilation is provided.

Never push objects of any kind into the product through the cabinet openings. They may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts — possibly resulting in an electric shock or a fire hazard.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

This product must only be connected to the AC power source as indicated on the power

supply information label. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, ask the local power company. Only connect this product to a power outlet that matches the power requirements of this product.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people

might walk on the cord.

If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure that the total amperage rating

of all equipment plugged into it does not exceed the amperage rating of the extension cord. Ensure that all the products plugged into the main AC power outlet do not exceed 15 amps.

Unplug the product from the main electrical AC power outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaning solvents directly on the product. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior surfaces.

Do not use this product near standing bodies of water or in humid environments.

Unplug this product from the main AC power outlet and call for service if any of the

following conditions occur:

The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

Liquid has been spilled into the product.

The product has been exposed to rain or corrosive liquids.

The product has been dropped, or the case has been damaged.

The product’s performance changes, indicating a need for service.

Warning: Do NOT open the power supply cover; hazardous voltage s are present. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

Warning: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which would reverse its polarity. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Warning: This server may have come equipped with a CD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way.

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Operating Precaution

To ensure proper cooling and to avoid damage that is not covered under warranty, make sure that the chassis cover is in place when the server is operating.

General Safety Precautions

Keep the area around the server clean and free of clutter.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away

from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan.

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body. These are excellent conductors

that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

After ensuring that all connections have been made, close the system and secure it to the

rack unit with the retention screws.

To avoid injuries to the back, be sure to use your leg muscles, keep your back straight,

and bend your knees, when lifting the system.

After removing the components or chassis covers from the system, place them on a table

for safeguard.

Be sure to remove any jewelry or metal objects before working on the chassis to avoid

short circuits should these objects come into contact with power circuits.

After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to close the chassis with chassis

covers and secure the chassis to the racks with screws.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Before working inside your server, it is important to know how to protect it from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage.

Caution: Modules are Electrostatic Sensitive. A small electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage server components. An ESD-damaged module or PCI card might not fail immediately, but over time it could become worse, possibly causing an intermittent problem. Be very careful to handle the module or PCI card ONLY by the edges. DO NOT touch the gold/silver edge-connectors or any of the components on the system board. Leave the new module or PCI card in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Place the original module or PCI card in an antistatic bag immediately after removing it from the system.

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference and protect your equipment from ESD:

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready

for use.

Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.

Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a

charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory

modules, or contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

Put the system board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the system board.

Operating Environment

Temperature Concerns

The system specifications ensure the server will operate in ambient (room) temperatures up to 95°F (35°C). It is important to keep your server out of direct sunlight and away from other heat sources (such as lamps and heating vents). Make sure the fan vents on your chassis are not blocked.

If room temperature consistently exceeds 95°F (35°C), move the server to a cooler location to keep it under the maximum temperature.

Moisture and Humidity Concerns

While your server will generally run better in cooler environments, there are server components that are adversely affected by cold temperatures.

Caution: If your server arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to it or the monitor until they come to room temperature.

Exposing the server to cold temperatures can produce condensation that can damage individual components or destroy your system.

Warning: Never expose the server to moisture. Moisture exposure can lead to an electrical shock or a fire hazard. Operating the server in areas with high humidity can damage system components.

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Temperature and Humidity Operational Levels

Temperature Humidity

Operational (Powered On) Non-Operational (Powered Off)

50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

up to 90% RH Non-condensing up to 95% RH Non-condensing

Other Environmental Concerns

High levels of dust, dirt, or smoke can also damage your server. Place the server in an area with good ventilation. Periodically check the server's case, side, and bottom to ensure that dust or dirt is not accumulating on the vents.

Shock, Vibration, and Altitude Operational Levels

Shock Altitude

Operational (Powered On) Non-Operational (Powered Off)

2 G, 11 ms, half-sine 50 G, 11 ms, half-sine

up to 10,000 ft up to 10,000 ft

Cleaning

If the case becomes dirty through constant use or handling, use only a damp, dust-free cloth for cleaning. Do not use abrasives or solvents as these may mar or scratch the case.

Cleaning kits designed to clean floppy disk drives, DVD drives, and CD-ROM drives are available at most computer stores and should be used periodically.

Protecting

To prevent normal electrical problems such as spikes or surges, install a high-quality power surge protector between the wall outlet and all of the system's connected components. If even one component is not connected to the surge protector, the entire system could be at risk. You should note that some power strips are not surge protectors but simply extension cords.

If your local area is subject to frequent electric power failures, MPC recommends attaching an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the server and monitor. The UPS should be connected to an AC generator. A UPS will provide time to save all data files and properly turn off the system.

Caution: If a storm enters your area, completely unplug the entire system from all electrical sources, including telephone lines. Electricity from lightning can travel in on any line and destroy all connected components.

Transporting

Always shut the server off before moving it. Any sudden jar or shock may permanently damage the hard disk. Hard disks are more resistant to shock if they are properly shut down before being moved. If you are transporting the server over long distances, completely repackage it in its original packing material. If the original packaging is unavailable, pack the server with as much padding as possible to ensure that the components are not exposed to excessive vibration or shock.

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System Features

The following sections will help you locate and identify the components and connectors on your server.

Features and Specifications

Server Chassis Views

System Interface

Features and Specifications

The NetFRAME® 1420 is a scaleable 1U rackmount server platform. The following is a general outline of the system features and specifications.

Features and Specifications

Feature Specifications

CPU

Memory

Chipset

Expansion Slots

BIOS

System Board

Single Intel® Celeron® D, or Intel® Pentium® 4, or Intel®

Pentium® D Processor (LGA 775 Socket)

Four DIMM sockets supporting up to 8GB ECC DDR2 SDRAM

Intel E7230 chipset

One universal PCI-X 133 MHz/PCI-Express x8 slot and one 32-

bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slot. The PCI-X 133 MHz slot is available for use with the riser card included with the system (the PCI-Express x8 slot is available for use with the optional CSE-RR1U-ELi riser card).

8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM

Form Factor: ATX

Dimensions: 12 x 9.6 in (305 x 244 mm)

SATA Controller

Intel ICH7R on-chip controller for 4-port SATA subsystem (RAID

0, 1, 5 and 10 supported)

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SATA/IDE Drive Bays

Network Interface

Peripheral Drive Bays

Chassis Dimensions and Weight

Up to 2 hot-swap SATA hard drives; 1 Slimline CD-ROM drive, 1

floppy drive.

Integrated Dual Gigabit Ethernet

One (1) floppy drive

One (1) slim CD-ROM drive

Form Factor: 1U rackmount

Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 1.7 x 22.6 in. (426 x 43 x 574 mm)

Weight: Approximately 45lbs (shipping weight)

Server Chassis Views

The following sections will help you locate and identify the components and connectors on your server.

Front Panel Views

Back Panel View

Control Panel Buttons and LEDs

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Front Panel View

The figure below illustrates the features on the front panel of your NetFRAME® 1420 server chassis.

Note: The appearance, location, and existence of the components mentioned may vary by model.

Front Panel Layout

Front Panel I/O Definitions

Letter Definition

A 1" Hot-swap SATA Drive Bay (2)

B Slim CDROM (1)

C Floppy (1)

D Front Control Panel

Back Panel View

The figure below illustrates the connectors on the back panel of your NetFRAME® 1420 server chassis.

Note: The appearance, location, and existence of the components mentioned may vary by model.

Back Panel View

Back Panel Definitions

Letter Definition

A Power Supply Module

B Back Panel I/O Ports

C Full size PCI Expansion Slot (1)

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Back Panel I/O

Note: The actual I/O Configuration of your system might be different from the one shown above.

Control Panel Buttons and LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has buttons and LEDs. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and overheat/fan fail conditions. The control panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button.

Control Panel Buttons and LEDs

LED Button Definitions

Letter Description

D Power Button: This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off the

main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

E Reset Button: The reset switch reboots the system.

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F Power Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply

units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

G HDD Activity: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and SATA

drive activity when flashing.

H NIC1: Indicates network activity on JLAN1 when flashing.

I NIC2: Indicates network activity on JLAN2 when flashing .

J Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on

continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly. This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

LED Control Panel LED Button Descriptions

Server Installation

This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your system up and running. Follow the steps in the following sections in order to get the system operational in a minimal amount of time.

Unpacking the System

Preparing for Setup

Server Precautions

Rack Installation

Unpacking the System

Inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

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Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the system. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated. Place it near a grounded power outlet. Read the Server Precautions and Rack Precautions.

Preparing for Setup

The box the system was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets, and the mounting screws. Follow the steps in order to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure.

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to open the front door completely (~25

inches).

Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack for sufficient airflow

and ease in servicing.

Caution: Please read all Rack and Server precautions before beginning installation.

Server Precautions

Review the electrical and general safety precautions.

Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.

Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power

surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.

Allow the power supply units to cool before touching them.

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed

when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Cautions

Leave the module in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.

The system should be opened on an ESD-safe workbench, and the technician should

wear an ESD-safe smock with grounding wrist and foot straps.

Keep DIMMs in the antistatic bag while transporting, especially when crossing carpet.

Antistatic wrist straps with clip-on ends are available commercially.

Caution: The system board conforms to the new PCI 2.2 specification. This requires 3.3v standby for all PCI slots, DIMM banks, and PS/2 outputs (KB/PS/2 Mouse). Always remember to unplug the AC power cord before adding any PCI cards, memory, or plugging/unplugging the keyboard or mouse. Otherwise, the system may automatically power up when adding the component. This could damage the system board or the component you are adding and is not covered under warranty.

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Safety: Before You Remove the Access Panel

Before removing the access panel for any reason, observe these safety guidelines.

Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.

Turn off the server by pressing the power button on the front of the chassis. Then unplug

the AC power cord on the back of the chassis.

Disconnect all peripheral cables and all telecommunication lines connected to the I/O

connectors or ports on the back of the chassis.

Warning: The power button on the front panel DOES NOT turn off the AC power. To disconnect power from the server, you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or the chassis.

Warning: Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening the server case. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.

Warning: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the po wer supply; servicing should be performed by technically qualified personnel.

Caution: For proper cooling and airflow, always install the access panel before turning the server on. Operating the server without the access pan el in place can damage system parts.

Rack Installation

This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the system into a rack using the rack rails provided with the system. Refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Rack Installation Safety

Rack Precautions

Installing Inner Rails

Installing Outer Rails

Open Rack Installation

Rack Installation Safety

Your NetFRAME® 1420 chassis comes equipped with a rack mount kit that can be configured for front-mount, mid-mount, or 4-post racks. An optional slide rail kit may be purchased separately. Each kit contains instructions for installation into a rack or cabinet. Read the following instructions prior to installing your server in a rack.

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Caution: Carefully read all precautions and instructions before installation.

Equipment Rack Precautions

The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling

over when one or more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The equipment rack must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. You must also consider the weight of any other device installed in the rack.

You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This

main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s).

To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, you must include a third wire safety

grounding conductor with the rack installation. If server power cords are plugged into AC outlets that are part of the rack, then you must provide proper grounding for the rack itself. If server power cords are plugged into wall AC outlets, the safety grounding conductor in each power cord provides proper grounding only for the server. You must provide additional, proper grounding for the rack and other devices installed in it.

The server is designed for an AC line voltage source with up to 20 amperes of over

current protection. If the power system for the equipment rack is installed on a branch circuit with more than 20 amperes of protection, you must provide supplemental protection for the server. If more than one server is installed in the rack, the power source for each server must be from a separate branch circuit.

Temperature: The operating temperature of the server, when installed in an equipment

rack, must not go below 10° C (50° F) or rise above 35° C (95° F). Extreme fluctuations in temperature can cause a variety of problems in your server.

The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server to maintain

proper cooling.

Rack Precautions

Caution: Carefully read all precautions and instructions before installation.

Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with

the full weight of the rack resting on them.

In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

Make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.

Extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause

the rack to become unstable.

The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling

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You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This

main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s).

To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, include a third wire safety grounding

conductor with the rack installation. If server power cords are plugged into AC outlets that are part of the rack, then provide proper grounding for the rack itself. If server power cords are plugged into wall AC outlets, the safety grounding conductor in each power cord provides proper grounding only for the server. Provide additional, proper grounding for the rack and other devices installed in it.

The server is designed for an AC line voltage source with up to 20 amperes of over

current protection. If the power system for the equipment rack is installed on a branch circuit with more than 20 amperes of protection, provide supplemental protection for the server. If more than one server is installed in the rack, the power source for each server must be from a separate branch circuit.

The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server to maintain

proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airflow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

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Installing Inner Rails

Included in the shipping package are a pair of rail assemblies. In each rail assembly, locate the inner rail and the outer rail.

1. Press the locking tab to release the inner rail from its locking position and pull out the inner rail from the rail assembly. (*The inner rails are to be attached to the chassis and the outer rails are to be installed in the rack.)

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

2. Locate the five holes on each side of the chassis and locate the five corresponding holes on each of the inner rail.

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Locating the Rail Holes

3. Attach an inner rail to each side of the chassis and secure the inner rail to the chassis by inserting five Type G screws through the holes on the chassis and the inner rail.

4. Repeat the above steps to install other rail on the chassis.

Installing Outer Rails

After you have installed the inner rails on the chassis, you are ready to install the outer rails of rail assemblies to the rack. The rails are designed to fit in the racks with the depth of 28" to 33".

1. In the package, locate a pair of front (-short) and rear (-long) brackets. Please note that the brackets are marked with Up/Front Arrows (-front) and Up/Rear arrows (-rear).

2. Secure the front (-short) bracket (marked with the Up/Front arrows) to the outer rail with two Type G screws.

3. Attach the rear (-long) bracket to the other end of the outer rail and secure the rear (long) bracket to the outer rail with a Type G screw as shown below.

4. Measure the depth of your rack and adjust the length of the rails accordingly.

5. Repeat the same steps install the other outer rail on the chassis.

6. Secure both outer rail assemblies to the rack with Type H screws and Type I washers.

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Installing the Chassis Rails

7. Slide the chassis into the rack as shown below. The system may not slide into the rack smoothly or easily when installed the first time. However, some adjustment to the slide assemblies might be needed for easy installation.)

8. You will need to release the safety taps on both sides of the chassis in order to completely remove the chassis out of the rack.

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Installing the System into the Rack

Open Rack Installation

1. In the package, locate a pair of front (-short) and rear (-long) brackets. Please note that the brackets are marked with Up/Front Arrows (-front) and Up/Rear arrows (-rear).

2. Secure the front (-short) bracket (marked with the Up/Front arrows) to the outer rail with two Type G screws as shown below:

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Securing Type G screws to the Rail

3. Attach the front (-short) bracket to the front end of the rack, and secure it to the rack with two Type H screws and Type I washers as shown below.

4. Attach the rear (-long) bracket to the rear end of the rack, and secure it to the rack with two Type H screws and Type I washers as shown below. Repeat the same steps to install the other outer rail to the other side of rack.

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Installing Rails to Open Rack

5. Measure the depth of your rack and adjust the length of the rails accordingly. Then, secure the rails to the chassis with Type G screws.

6. Slide the inner rails which are attached to the chassis into the outer rails on the rack.

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Slide System into Rack

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Taking Apart Your System

To remove or replace most drives, memory, or PCI cards, you will need to remove the server's access panel. The following sections provide information about taking your system apart.

Safety and Preparation

Access Panel

Caution: Modules are Electrostatic Sensitive. A small electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage server components. An ESD-damaged module or PCI card might not fail immediately, but over time it could become worse, possibly causing an intermittent problem. Be very careful to handle the module or PCI card ONLY by the edges. DO NOT touch the gold/silver edge-connectors or any of the components on the system board. Leave the module or PCI card in the antistatic bag until ready for installation.

Caution: The system board conforms to the new PCI 2.2 specification. This requires 3.3v standby for all PCI slots, DIMM banks, and PS/2 outputs (KB/PS/2 Mouse). Always remember to unplug the AC power cord before adding any PCI cards, memory, or plugging/unplugging the keyboard or mouse. Otherwise, the system may automatically power up when adding the component. This could also damage the system board or the component you are adding and is not covered under warranty.

Safety and Preparation

To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below:

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Cautions

Leave the module in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.

The system should be opened on an ESD-safe workbench, and the technician should

wear an ESD-safe smock with grounding wrist and foot straps.

Keep DIMMs in the antistatic bag while transporting, especially when crossing carpet.

Antistatic wrist straps with clip-on ends are available commercially.

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