Supermicro AS2021M-32R User Manual

AS2021M-32R

USER’S MANUAL

1.0

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the 2021M-32R server. Installa-

tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The 2021M-32R is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-R700LP 2U rackmount

chassis and the H8DM3-2, a dual processor serverboard that supports AMD Opter-

TM

on

2000 Series Socket F type processors and up to 32 GB of DDR2-667/533/400

registered ECC SDRAM.

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the H8DM3-2 serverboard and

the SC825TQ-R700LPchassis, which comprise the 2021M-32R .

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 2021M-32R into a rack

and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your

server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will

refer you to the appropriate se ctions of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and

information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the

2021M-32R.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DM3-2 serverboard, including the

locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter

when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the

serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC825TQ-R700LP server chassis.

You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or

reconfi guring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing a system power supply

or cooling fan.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2: Server Installation

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: System Interface

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1

Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

Power Fail ................................................................................................ 3-2

Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2

NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2

NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2

HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3

3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................. 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5

Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5

Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5

Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6

5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7

5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-10

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-11

H8DM3-2 Layout .................................................................................... 5-11

H8DM3-2 Quick Reference .................................................................... 5-12

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-13

Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-13

Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-13

Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-13

HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-14

NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-14

NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-14

Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-14

Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14

Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-15

Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-15

USB0/1 (Universal Serial Bus Ports) ..................................................... 5-15

USB Headers ......................................................................................... 5-15

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .................................................. 5-16

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16

Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-16

Power LED/Speaker/Keylock ................................................................. 5-17

Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-17

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-17

Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-18

Power Supply I

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 5-18

Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header ................................................ 5-18

Power Supply Fail Alarm Header ........................................................... 5-19

2

C Header ...................................................................... 5-18

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Compact Flash Power Header ............................................................... 5-19

SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-19

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-20

Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-20

CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-20

2

I

C to PCI-X Enable/Disable .................................................................. 5-21

2

I

C to PCI-E Enable/Disable .................................................................. 5-21

Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-21

PCI-X Slot Speed ................................................................................... 5-22

VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-22

Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-22

Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ............................................. 5-22

5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-23

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 5-23

+5V LED ................................................................................................. 5-23

5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections .......................................... 5-24

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-24

IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-25

SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-26

SAS Ports ............................................................................................... 5-26

5-12 Installing Additional Drivers .......................................................................... 5-27

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1

6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3

System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3

Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4

SAS Drive Installation .............................................................................. 6-5

DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-7

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-8

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-8

Replacing the Power Supply .................................................................... 6-8

Chapter 7: BIOS

7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1

7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 7-2

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7-4 Boot Menu .................................................................................................... 7-16

7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-16

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-17

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes .......................................................... B-1

Appendix C: System Specifi cations ........................................................................ C-1

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The AS2021M-32R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems:

the SC825TQ-R700LP 2U server chassis and the H8DM3-2 dual AMD processor

serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that

have been certifi ed for use with the 2021M-32R (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have

been included with the 2021M-32R, as listed below:

 Three (3) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0094L)

 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00005-01)

 Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0023P)

 One (1) DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-824)

 One (1) fl oppy disk drive, optional (FPD-TEAC-SB)

 One (1) cable for DVD drive (CBL-0139L)

 One (1) USB tray [MCP-220-00007-01(030]

 One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00002-00)

 SAS Accessories

One (1) SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-825TQ)

Two (2) IPass cables, SFF-8087 (CBL-0176L)

Eight (8) SATA hot-swap drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-01(03)]*

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

Note: The 2021M-32R is available in white and black; a "V" or a "03" following a

part number indicates silver and a "B" or a "01" indicates black.

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 2021M-32R lies the H8DM3-2, a dual processor serverboard

based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro chipset and designed to provide maximum perfor-

mance. Below are the main features of the H8DM3-2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block

diagram of the MCP55 Pro chipset).

Processors

The H8DM3-2 supports single or dual AMD Opteron 2000 Series, Socket F type

processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for

a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus).

Memory

The H8DM3-2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of DDR2-

667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM The memory operates in an interleaved

confi guration and requires requires modules of the same size and speed to be

installed two at a time. See Chapter 5 Section 5 for details.

SAS

An LSI 1068E SAS controller is integrated into the H8DM3-2 to provide an eight-

port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD

supported. (Optional RAID 5 support is available with the iButton installed.) The

SAS drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8DM3-2 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two PCI-Express x8

slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and two 64-bit

133/100 MHz PCI-X slots.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/133 controllers are provided to

support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports

include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a

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VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, a parallel port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard

ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

ATI Graphics Controller

The H8DM3-2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000

graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low

power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-

tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

DIMM 2A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 1B

Slot 1: PCI-X 133/100 MHz

Slot 2: PCI-X 133/100 MHz

Slot 3: PCI-X 133 MHz

128-bit data + 16-bi t ECC

AMD Socket F

AMD
8132

CPU2

16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)

16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)

ATI ES1000

SIMLP

H/W Monitor

Fan Conn.

Floppy

PCI-32

128-bit data + 16-bit ECCDDR2-667/533/400

AMD Socket F

CPU1

16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)

nVidia

MCP55Pro

LPC

S I/O BIOS

Kybd/

Mouse

Serial Ports

(2)

DDR2-667/533/400

DIMM 2A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 1B

SATA Por ts (6)

ATA133 Port (1)

USB Ports (6)

GLAN Por ts (2)

Slot 4: PC I-E x4

Slot 5: PCI-E x8

Slot 6: PCI-E x8 SEPC

Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset:

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent

the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the

System Block Diagram

actual specifi cations of your serverboard.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825TQ-R700LP

server chassis.

System Power

The SC825TQ-R700LP features a redundant 700W power supply composed of two

separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a

failed power supply without shutting down the system.

SAS Subsystem

The SC825TQ-R700LP chassis was designed to support eight dual-channel SAS

hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability of the SAS drives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the 2021M-32R provides you with system monitoring and

control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system over-

heat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button

are also included. In addition, two USB ports and a COM port have been provided

for front side access.

I/O Backplane

The SC825TQ-R700LP is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a

2U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides seven low-profi le PCI

expansion slots, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, a parallel port,

PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The SC825TQ-R700LP chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three

8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis. An

air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently cool the processor

area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2021M-32R up and

running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the

system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes

that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If

your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system

memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on

installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 2021M-32R was shipped in and note if it was dam-

aged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim

with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should

be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where

heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also need

it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in

the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the 2021M-32R was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies,

two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the

system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation

process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before

you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front

door completely (~25 inches).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for

suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

-This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according

to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

!

Warnings and Precautions!

!

Rack Precautions

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

fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

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

- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simul-

taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

- 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 fi rst, 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 hot plug SAS drives and power supply units to cool before touch-

ing them.

-

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture 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 tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow 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 connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 2021M-32R into a rack unit. If the

2021M-32R has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections

2-5 and 2-6. 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 with the rack rails provided. You should also refer to the instal-

lation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You should have received a total of six rack rail sections with the 2021M-32R. Two

of these sections secure directly to the 2021M-32R and the third (which actually

consists of two joined sections) secures directly to the rack itself. All screws and

hardware mentioned in the installation steps should be included in the hardware

kit.

Refer to Figure 2-1 to determine which rail section gets attached to the front of the

chassis and which gets attached to the rear of the chassis. (The longer of the two

is the front section. The third rail section attaches to the rack.)

Installing the Chassis Rails

Position the front and rear chassis rail sections along the side of the 2021M-32R

making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c.

Screw the front chassis rail (the long piece) securely to the side of the chassis

(see Figure 2-1, step 1). There should be two screws for each side. Repeat this

procedure for the other rail on the opposite side of the chassis. Then attach the

two rear chassis rails to the chassis in the same manner, again keeping in mind

that the rails are left/right specifi c. (You will also need to attach the rail brackets

when installng into a telco rack.)

Locking Tabs: Both front chassis rails and the rack rails have a locking tab, which

serves two functions. The fi rst is to lock the server into place when installed and

pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also

lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server

from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

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Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails

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Installing the Rack Rails:

Determine where you want to place the 2021M-32R in the rack. (See Rack and

Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide as-

semblies (made up of two inter-locking sections) at the desired location in the rack,

keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack and the rollers toward

the front of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack. Attach the other

assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure both are at the exact same

height and with the rail guides facing inward.

Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next

step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-

sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,

keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking

tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-2.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold

the front of the server to the rack.

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the 2021M-32R into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on

either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will

extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance

the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove

it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two

rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the

telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets

to the rack.

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Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 2021M-32R in the rack, you will need to open the unit to

make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been

made.

1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-3)

First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks

(you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to

release the top cover. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full

access to the inside of the server.

2. Check the CPUs (processors)

You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. Each

processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and

heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory

Your 2021M-32R server system may have come with system memory already in-

stalled. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding

system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

4. Installing add-on cards

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details

on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the

chassis airfl ow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans.

See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives have

been properly installed and all connections have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-ROM

and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SAS drives

can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the

top chassis cover.

2. DVD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

A slim DVD-ROM and a fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer

to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to the

system.

3. Check the SAS drives

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or more

drives already installed. If you need to install SAS drives, please refer to Chapter

6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three 8-cm center chassis cooling fans. An air shroud is

also included in the system to maximize airfl ow. The system component layout

was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that

generate the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in

such a way that they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power

cords from the power supply modules into a high-quality power strip that offers

protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS drive

carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well

as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on

the chassis control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

The two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis are a reset button and a

power on/off button.

 RESET:

 POWER: This is the main power button, 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.

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs. These

LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.

This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective

action you may need to take.

 Power Fail: Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power

supply module will take the load and keep the system running but the failed module

will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power

supply. This LED should be off when the system is operating normally.

 Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When

on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables

obstructing the airfl ow 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 (see Chapter

5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

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 NIC1: Indicates network activity on the JLAN1 port when fl ashing.

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 NIC2: Indicates network activity on the JLAN2 port when fl ashing.

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 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2021M-32R, this LED indicates

SAS and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

 Power:

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

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.

3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs

Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs.

 Green:

indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS SCA backplane enables this LED

to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red LEDs,

which indicate a drive failure. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing

failed SAS drives.

When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier

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Notes

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