Supermicro SuperServer 6026TT-HTF, SuperServer 6026TT-HIBXF, SuperServer 6026TT-HTRF, SuperServer 6026TT-HIBQF, SuperServer 6026TT-HIBQRF User Manual

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SuperServer 6026TT-HIBQRF

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0d

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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 SuperServer
6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F. Installation and maintenance should be
performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F is a 2U Twin2 (four
serverboards/nodes in a 2U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC827H-(R)1400B
server chassis and six serverboards (Super X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F)) An
optional redundant power supply may be added to the system (indicated by the
"(R)" in the product name). The "(H)" in the product name indicates that the system
is cableless.

The main differences between the various serverboards, and the servers they are
in, is shown in the table below:

Model Variations (Differences between X8DTT-H models)

X8DTT-H /-HF /-HIBX /-HIBXF /-HIBQ /HIBQF

IPMI 2.0 w/ KVM
Over LAN

Infi niBand
Connection

DDR IB
QDR IB

No Yes No Yes No Yes

No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No Yes Yes No No
No No No No Yes Yes

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 Super X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F)
serverboard and the SC827H-(R)1400B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F into a rack and check out the server
confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without
the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate
sections of the manual for their installation.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter 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.

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 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F)
serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, 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 SC827H-(R)1400B 2U rackmount
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 information
on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

Serial ATA ........................................................................................................ 1-2

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

Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................1-3

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3

Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

Infi niBand ........................................................................................................ 1-3

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-5

SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-5

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-5

Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................ 1-5

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-5

1-4 Advanced Power Management (for -F Models Only) ..................................... 1-6

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) .................................................1-6

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-6

1-5 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-7

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1-6 2U Twin

Nodes ..............................................................................................................1-8

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-8

SATA Backplane/Drives ...................................................................................1-8

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

2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

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

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

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

: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-8

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

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

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

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

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4

Removing the Protective Film ......................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 2-5

Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails ..................................................... 2-5

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions ................................................................ 2-6

Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 2-7

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-9

2-7 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................. 2-10

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

Alert .................................................................................................................3-2

NIC ..................................................................................................................3-2

3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................ 3-2

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1

Warning Defi nition ........................................................................................... 4-1

Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10

Redundant Power Supplies ..........................................................................4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18

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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-1

5-2 Serverboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

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

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

Installing LGA1366 Processors ....................................................................... 5-5

Installing a CPU Heatsink ...............................................................................5-7

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-8

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-9

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-9

5-7 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-12

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13

5-9 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-15

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-21

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-23

5-12 Serial ATA Connections ................................................................................. 5-24

5-13 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................ 5-25

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-26

5-14 Serverboard Battery ......................................................................................5-28

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 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-2

Fan Confi guration ............................................................................................6-3

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

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

Overview .........................................................................................................6-4

Installing and Removing Hard Drives ............................................................. 6-4

6-5 Node Installation/Removal ..............................................................................6-7

6-6 Installing the Air Shrouds ................................................................................ 6-9

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Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-9

6-7 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Failure: Single Power Supply Module ..................................... 6-9

Power Supply Failure: Redundant Power (Two Modules) ............................ 6-10

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 gurations...................................................................... 7-4

7-4 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-24

7-5 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-25

7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-26

7-7 BIOS Recovery ............................................................................................. 7-28

How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block) ..................... 7-28

Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device .............................................. 7-28

Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROM .......................................... 7-29

Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port ("Serial Flash") ....................... 7-29

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

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

Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Notes

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F is a "2U Twin2"
server comprised of the SC827H-(R)1400B 2U chassis and four
X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F) serverboards. Please refer to our web site for
information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the
SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the system, as listed below.

• Eight passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0037P)

• Four 8-cm cooling fans (FAN-0111L4)

• Four air shrouds (MCP-310-82706-0B)

• SATA Accessories:

Twelve SATA hard drive carriers (three per node) (MCP-220-00024-0B)
One internal HDD backplane (BPN-SAS-827B)

• Four PCI Express x16 riser cards (RSC-R1U-E16R)

• Rackmount rails kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

Note: The SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F system is cableless
and does not need or come with SATA cables.

Note: For your system to work properley, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety information:

http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:

[e-mail]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F are four
X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F) dual processor serverboards, which are based on
Intel's 5520 (North Bridge) + ICH10R (South Bridge) chipset. Below are the main
features of the serverboards. Note that the features on each board are quadrupled
for the server, which includes four nodes.

Processors

Each X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F) supports two Intel® 5500/5600 series
processors in LGA 1366 sockets (up to 95w). Please refer to our web site for a
complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

Each X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F) has twelve (12) DIMM sockets that can support
up to 192 GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz speed SDRAM, or
48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz speed memory
(with max. 4 GB of Registered ECC and 2 GB of Unbuffered memory per DIMM
slot.) for a maximum of 192 GB for the system. See Chapter 5 for more details on
installing memory into the system.

Serial ATA

The South B ri dge (IC H10R) of the chi pset in clu des a Se ri al ATA controller for s ix
Gb/s SATA drives. The hot-swappable SATA drives are connected to a backplane
that provides power, bus termination and confi guration settings. RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
are supported. Refer to the supp ort area of our web s i te f o r procedures o n s etting
up RAID on your system.

PCI Expansion Slots

Each X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F) board has 1x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, so four
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (for low-profi le expansion cards) are provided in the server.
In the SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F server confi guration, riser
cards have been pre-installed to support low-profi le add-on cards.

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Ethernet Ports

An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support
two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).

Onboard Controllers/Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port, a VGA
port, two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.
An Infi niBand port is also included on the X8DTT-HIBXF/-HIBQF serverboards
(the 6026TT-HIBX(R)F and 6026TT-HIBQ(R)F only). Up to four USB 2.0 (Universal
Serial Bus) connections (2 Rear USB Ports and 1 Type A Header w/2 USB
connections supported) are on each of the servers. There are four sets of I/O ports
included in the server (one set for each serverboard).

Graphics Controller

The X8DTT-H(F)/HIBX(F)/HIBQ(F) features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics
chip, which includes 8 MB of DDR2 memory.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, auto­switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection
and BIOS rescue.

Infi niBand

Both the 6 026T T-HIBX(R)F and 6 026T T-HIBQ(R)F i nclude an I nfi niBand port at
DDR (dual data ra te) and QDR (quad data rate) speeds, re spective ly. Infi niBand

is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with
high-speed peripherals. (Infi niBand requires a QSFP connector.)

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Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note1: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Note2: The Intel 5500 (IOH-24D) chipset is available for OEM only.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827H-(R)1400B 2U
chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F, the
SC827H-(R)1400B includes a single 1400 Watt power supply , which provides power
to all four serverboards (nodes). An additional 1400 Watt power supply module
(not included) may be installed to provide redundant power for the 6026TT-HTRF/
HIBXRF/HIBQRF models.

SATA Subsystem

The SC827H-(R)1400B chassis was designed to support twelve SATA hard drives,
which are hot-swappable units. There are three hard drives per node in the system.

Control Panel

The SC827H-(R)1400B features four independant control panels associated with
each serverboard (node) in the chassis. Each control panel has LEDs to indicate
power on, network activity, power fail, fan fail, system overheat conditions and the
UID LED. Each control panel also includes a main power button and a UID button.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC827H-(R)1400B is a 2U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides a slots for
four low-profi le PCI Express x16 expansion cards, four COM ports, eight USB ports,
four VGA ports and eight Gb Ethernet ports. See Chapter 6 for details.

Cooling System

The SC827H-(R)1400B chassis has an innovative cooling design that features
four (4) 8-cm high-performance fans. A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows
fan speed to be determined by system temperature. See Chapter 6 for details.

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1-4 Advanced Power Management (for -F Models Only)

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency.
Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

Manageability Engine (ME)

The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
provided by SPS are different from those proveded by the ME on client platforms.

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1-5 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:

Web Site:

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:

[e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

[e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel: [phone]

www.supermicro.com.tw

[e-mail]

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1-6 2U Twin2: System Notes

As a 2U Twin2 confi guration, the SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F
is a unique server system. With four system boards incorporated into a single
chassis acting as four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep
in mind.

Nodes

Each of the four serverboards act as a separate node in the system. As independant
nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the others. In addition,
each node is a hot-swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis.
The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.

System Power

6026TT-HTF/HIBXF/HIBQF: a single 1400 Watt power supply is used to provide
the power for all four serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down
independently of the other with the power button on its own control panel.

6026TT-HTRF/HIBXRF/HIBQRF: this version of the server has an additional
1400 Watt power supply module (two total) for power redundancy. If a power supply
module fails the other backup module will keep the system running until it can be
replaced.

SATA Backplane/Drives

As a system, the SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F supports the
use of twelve SATA drives. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based
control for power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a
set of three SATA drives to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited
to a three-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all twelve drives). See the
Drive Bay Installation/Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and
node confi guration.

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Chapter 2: Server Installation

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the SuperServer
6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F 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 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 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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions
in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the server was shipped in should include the rackmount hardware needed
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.

2-4 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 it.

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

simultaneously 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 SATA drives and power supply modules 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.

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

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

Rack Mounting Considerations

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a

rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

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 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.

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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.).

Removing the Protective Film

Before operating the 6026TT server for the fi rst time, it is important to remove the
protective fi lm covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation
and cooling.

Removing the Protective Film

1. Peel off the protective fi lm covering the top cover and the top of the chassis

2. Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis
are clear and unobstructed.

Figure 2-1: Removing the Protective Film

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Check Ventilation

Openings

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Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without
the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airfl ow
and prevent overheating.

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2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are

designed to pull the system from a rack only.

Stability Hazard: The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure
to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

This section provides information on installing the SC827 chassis into a rack unit
with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market,
which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly . 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" and 33.5" deep.

Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly to
the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself.

Figure 2-2. Separating the Rack Rails

Rail Assembly

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Release Tab

Separating

the Inner Rail

Extension

Separating the Inner and Outer Rails

1. Locate the rail assembly in the chassis
packaging.

2. Extend the rail assembly by pulling it
outward.

3. Press the quick-release tab.

4. Separate the inner rail extension from
the outer rail assembly.

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Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

The SC827 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner
rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached to the chassis, and do not interfere
with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. The inner rail
extension is attached to the inner rail to mount the chassis in the rack.

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks
of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces
"outward" just like the pre-attached inner rail.

2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.

3. Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated. Repeat steps for the other
inner rail extension.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

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Figure 2-4: Assembling the Outer Rails

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Outer Rack Rails

Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the
SC827 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

1. Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided.

2. Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller
outer rail.

3. Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired, use screws to
secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining outer rail.

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Figure 2-5: Installing Into the Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Extend the outer rails as illustrated above.

2. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack.

3. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides. When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack, it should
click into the locked position.

4. Optional screws may be used to secure the to hold the front of the chassis to
the rack.

Note: The fi gure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to
the bottom of the rack fi rst.

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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the system in the rack, you will need to access the inside of the
nodes to make sure the serverboard is properly installed.

Accessing the Inside of a Node (Figure 2-6)

1. Before removing a node, unplug all the cables that connect to that node.

2. To remove a node, fi rst push the two latches (located near the handles)
inward.

3. Grasp the handles and pull the node out from the rear of the chassis.

4. To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in
the chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to
continue to pull the system out past the locked position.

Checking the Components and Setup

1. You may have one or two processors already installed in each of the two
serverboards. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for
instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

2. Your server system may have come with system memory already installed.
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

3. You can install four add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on
installing PCI add-on cards.

4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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2-7 Preparing to Power On

Next, you should check to make sure the SATA drives and SATA backplane have
been properly installed and all connections have been made.

Checking the SATA drives

1. The SATA disk drives are accessable from the front of the server and can be
installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top
chassis cover.

2. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer
to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

1. Airfl ow is provided by four 8-cm PWM fans and (for each serverboard) one
air shroud. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct
suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that generate the most heat.

2. 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.

Providing Power

1. Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high-quality power
strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

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

3. Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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Figure 2-6. Removing a Node from the System

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