Supermicro Supero SUPERSERVER 5086B-TRF User Manual

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Preface

About This Manual

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

vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5086B-TRF. Instal-

lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5086B-TRF is a high-density, 5U 8-way server solution housed

in the SC758 rackmount chassis. It is built around one X8OBN-F baseboard, four

processor (CPU) boards (X8OBN-CPU) and two bridge boards (X8OBN-BR1).

Manual Organization

Preface

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 X8OBN-F and the SC758

chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5086B-TRF

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 sections 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 panels on the chassis as well the HDD carrier

LEDs.

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

SuperServer 5086B-TRF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8OBN-F baseboard as well as

the CPU boards (X8OBN-CPU) and bridge boards (X8OBN-BR1, and includes the

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

when adding or removing processors or main memory.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC758 server chassis. You

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

reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply

units and cooling fans.

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: System Specifi cations

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Notes

Preface

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Baseboard and CPU Board Features ............................................................. 1-2

Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2

SATA .............................................................................................................. 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Rear Chassis Ports ......................................................................................... 1-2

Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-2

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

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 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

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ..................................................... 2-4

Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-5

Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 2-7

Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 2-9

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2-5 Checking the Confi guration ........................................................................... 2-10

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup .......................................................................2-11

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

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

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

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

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

HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-2

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

3-4 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

Chapter 5 Advanced Setup

5-1 Handling the Baseboard ................................................................................. 5-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Component Installation ................................................................................... 5-2

Removing a Bridge Module from the Chassis ................................................ 5-2

Removing a CPU Module from the Chassis ................................................... 5-2

Removing an Air Shroud from a CPU Module ................................................ 5-3

Installing a CPU Heatsink to the CPU ............................................................ 5-4

Installing a CPU to the CPU Board ................................................................ 5-4

Installing Memory on the CPU Board ............................................................. 5-5

Memory Support ......................................................................................... 5-5

Installing a CPU Board to the Baseboard ....................................................... 5-7

Installing a Bridge Module .............................................................................. 5-8

5-3 Installing PCI Add-On Cards ........................................................................... 5-9

5-4 Baseboard Details ......................................................................................... 5-10

5-5 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12

Front Control Panel ....................................................................................... 5-12

5-6 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-17

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5-7 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-20

5-8 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................ 5-21

5-9 Serial ATA Connections ................................................................................. 5-21

5-10 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-22

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-23

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1

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

6-3 Installing the Baseboard into the Chassis ...................................................... 6-3

Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 6-3

6-4 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4

Replacing Fans ............................................................................................... 6-4

6-5 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-6

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

Hard Drive Midplane ....................................................................................... 6-6

SATA Drive Installation .................................................................................... 6-6

6-6 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-9

Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................................... 6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi guration ....................................................................... 7-4

7-4 Chipset .......................................................................................................... 7-18

7-5 Server Management ...................................................................................... 7-25

7-6 iSCSI ............................................................................................................. 7-27

7-7 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-28

7-8 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-29

7-9 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-30

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5086B-TRF is a high-density SuperServer comprised of several

subsystems: the SC758 chassis, one X8OBN-F baseboard, four X8OBN-CPU pro-

cessor boards and two X8OBN-BR1 bridge boards. Please refer to our web site for

information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system

(www.supermicro.com).

Below is a list of the main hardware components included with the 5086B-TRF:

Eight passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0044P+)

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Four air shrouds (MCP-310-75801-0N)•

Four 9-cm system fans (FAN-0121L4)•

Two 9-cm exhaust fans (FAN-0122L4)•

SATA Accessories •

One HDD backplane (BPN-SAS-I28A)

Sixteen 2.5" hard drive carriers (MCP-220-97301-0B)

One set of rackmount hardware (MCP-290-00057-0N)

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One CD containing drivers and utilities•

5086B-TRF User's Manual•

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1-2 Baseboard and CPU Board Features

The 5086B-TRF is built around an X8OBN-F baseboard. Four X8OBN-CPU pro-

cessor boards (linked together with two X8OBN-BR1 bridge boards) plug into the

X8OBN-F baseboard. The X8OBN-F is based on the Intel® 7500 chipset (+ ICH10).

Below are the main features of the X8OBN-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram

of the chipset.)

Processors

Each X8OBN-CPU processor board supports single or dual Intel® Xeon 7500 Series

8-core processors and next generation Xeon E7 8800 family 10-core processors.

Please refer to the product page on our web site for a complete listing of supported

processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The four X8OBN-CPU boards in the system have a total of 64 DIMM slots that

can support up to 2 TB of ECC registered DDR3-1333/1066/978/800 SDRAM. See

Chapter 5 for detail

s.

SATA

The ICH10R portion of the chipset provides 3 Gbps SATA support over six ports. A

total of 16 SAS hot-swap drives are supported. Notes: The operating system you

use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID func-

tion of the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are supported (RAID 5 supported in

Windows only).

PCI Expansion Slots

The X8OBN-F can support four PCI-E 2.0 x16 and two PCI-E 2.0 x8 (in x16 slots)

or 10 PCI-E 2.0 x8 standard size add-on cards.

Rear Chassis Ports

The rear of the chassis includes one keyboard and mouse ports, two USB ports, a

COM port, a VGA port and three 1 Ethernet (LAN) ports.

Graphics Controller

The X8OBN-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW video controller. The G200eW

is a 2D/3D/video accelerator chip with a 128-bit core.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 + ICH10R Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 Ch.D

DDR3 Ch.E

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QPI 6.4GT/s

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 Ch.G

DDR3 Ch.H

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BOXBORO

x8

Stack 2 Ports

USB Connector

Internal Headers

2 * USB 2 Ports

2 * USB Type A

Internal Connectors

SPI BIOS

6 * SATA Connectors

SPI

SATA

USB 2.0 x4

USB 2.0 x2

USB 2.0 x2

IOH1

ESI (x4)

x8

x16

ESI (x4)

USB 2.0 X2

PCI 32/33

ICH10R

LPC

SM BUS

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 Ch.B

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MB0

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12 * FAN

HWM

W83795ADG

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QPI 6.4GT/s

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 Ch.A

SMI 6.4GT/s

SMI 6.4GT/s

SMI 6.4GT/s

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DDR3 Ch.D

DDR3 Ch.C

DDR3 Ch.E

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 Ch.C

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CPU7

QPI 6.4GT/s

CPU6

SMI 6.4GT/s

SMI 6.4GT/s

MB0

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SMI 6.4GT/s

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 Ch.H

DDR3 Ch.G

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SMI 6.4GT/s

SMI 6.4GT/s

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SMI 6.4GT/s

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DDR3 Ch.D

DDR3 Ch.C

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PCI-e x16 (x16)

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PCI-e x16 (x8)

PCI-e x16 (x8)

Slot1

Slot2

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MUX

WPCM450

BMC

10/100 PHY

VGA Connector

10/100 RJ45

SIO

KB/MS Connector

COM1 Connector

COM2 Header

W83527HG

TPM

SLB9635

TPM

Internal

Hheader

DDR3 Ch.F

DDR3 Ch.E

DDR3 Ch.H

DDR3 Ch.B

DDR3 Ch.A

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 Ch.C

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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DDR3 800/1066 * 1

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PCI-e x16 (X16)

PCI-e x16 (X16)

PCI-e x8 (X8)

Slot8

Slot9

Slot0

KAWELA

PCI-e x8 (X8)

Slot7

GLAN RJ45 CONN

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

System Power

The SC758 features four Gold Level 1400W power supply power modules (2+2

redundancy) to provide 2800W of uninterrupted power. This power redundancy

feature also allows you to replace a failed power module without shutting down

the system.

Hard Drives

The SC758 supports up to 16 2.5" hard drives. Six of these may be 3 Gbps SATA

drives as supported by the X8OBN-F baseboard. These drives are hot-swappable

units and are connected to a midplane that provides power and control. Note: The

operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hotswap capabil-

ity of the SATA drives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 5086B-TRF provides system monitoring and

control. LEDs indicate system power, network (NIC) activity, system overheat, hard

drive activity and power supply failure. Reset and power buttons are also found on

the control panel.

Cooling System

The SC758 chassis has six 9-cm fans. The fans are hot-pluggable units that may

be replaced without removing power from the system. An air shroud is also included

to optimize air fl ow.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro 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: Super Micro 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: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 2: Server Installation

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5086B-TRF

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 baseboard, processors, system

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

installing specifi c components.

The 5086B-TRF may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 5U

rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precautions

in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged

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 SuperServer 5086B-TRF. 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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the

next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the system was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two

rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into

a rack (optional kit). 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) and 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

•

acccording 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 si-

•

multaneously 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.

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Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules 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.

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 system into a rack unit. Rack

installation requires the use of a rackmount kit. If the system has already been

mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to Sec-

tions 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 server into

a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit. You should also refer to the

installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. Note: This rail

will fi t a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The optional rackmount kit includes two rack rail assemblies. Each of these as-

semblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures to the

chassis, an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself and a middle rail

which extends from the outer rail. These assemblies are specifi cally designed for

the left and right side of the chassis.

To remove the inner chassis rail, pull it out as far as possible - you should hear a

"click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks the

inner rail. Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for

both assemblies (one for each side).

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

Outer Rail

Middle Rail

Locking Tab

This Side Faces

Outward

Inner Rail

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Locking Tabs

Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed

and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully

extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of

the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails

Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 5-4.1.

Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated 2.

below.

Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.3.

Pull the inner rail all the way out.4.

Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.5.

Figure 2-2. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

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Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed.1.

Place the inner rail fi rmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks 2.

on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks 3.

into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.

Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided. 4.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.5.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails

Inner Rails

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Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 1.

Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.2.

Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of 3.

the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as

illustrated above.

Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fi ts within the 4.

posts of the rack.

Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear 5.

of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the

rear of the rack.

Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.6.

Figure 2-4. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

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Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 1.

Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 2.

Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the 3.

ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.4.

Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure 5.

even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of

the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position.

Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis 6.

all the way into the rear of the rack.

If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles 7.

to the front of the rack.

Figure 2-5. Installing into a Rack

Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

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Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis into a

rack.

Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page X-7. 1.

Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.2.

Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page X-6.3.

Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.4.

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2-5 Checking the Confi guration

After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the

various boards are properly installed and all the connections have been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System

If rack mounted, fi rst release the retention screws that secure the unit to the 1.

rack.

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it 2.

locks (you will hear a "click").

There are two screws that secure the cover to the chassis - remove these 3.

fi rst.

Locate the latch on the top (side if tower) of the chassis - depress where it 4.

says "push" then lift the latch to release the cover.

Lift the cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.5.

Checking the Components and Setup

You may have processors already installed into the CPU boards. Each pro-1.

cessor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions

on processor installation.

Your server may have come with system memory already installed. Make 2.

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

memory, refer to Chapter 5.

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.

details on installing PCI add-on cards.

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.

the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the pe-1.

ripheral drives, you will need to remove the top/left chassis cover. The SATA

disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without

removing any chassis covers.

To install components into the 5.25" drive bays, you must fi rst remove the 2.

top/left chassis cover as described in the previous section. Refer to Chapter 6

for details.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 3.

more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer

to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by four hot-swap 9-cm chassis fans working in conjunction 1.

with four air shrouds. Two 9-cm exhaust fans are also mounted at the rear of

the chassis. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote

suffi cient airfl ow through the chassis.

Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they 2.

do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans. Keep this in mind when you

reroute them after working on the system.

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 supplies unit into a high-quality power 1.

strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).2.

Depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.3.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on two control panels as well as others on the drive carri-

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

the activity and health of specifi c components. The main power and reset buttons

are also located on the control panel. Two USB ports are also included for easy

front-side access.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

Reset

The reset button reboots the system.

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.

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

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Power Fail

Indicates a power supply module has failed. The backup 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.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing.

HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity, SATA drive and/or peripheral drive activity (if installed)

when fl ashing.

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Power

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

should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Each drive carrier has two LEDs:

Green:

• This LED will blink on and off to indicate read/write activity to the hard

drive.

Red:

• A steady red LED indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you

should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter

6 for instructions on replacing failed drives. If this LED fl ashes ~ once per second

(1 Hz) it indicates RAID rebuilding activity.

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