Supermicro SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+, SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+F User Manual
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SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+F
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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 SuperWorkstation 7046AHR+/7046A-HR+F. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F is a high-end workstation based
on the SC745TQ-R1400B-SQ chassis and the X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F dual processor
serverboard.
Manual Organization
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv-
er system and describes the main features of the X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F serverboard
and the SC745TQ-R1400B-SQ chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperWorkstation 7046AHR+/7046A-HR+F into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to pow-
ering 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 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
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F 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 SC745TQ-R1400B-SQ 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
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2
Graphics Controller .........................................................................................1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
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
Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails .................................................................................2-6
Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-7
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9
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Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Power ..............................................................................................................3-1
Reset ...............................................................................................................3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-2
Power ..............................................................................................................3-2
HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-3
Power Fail .......................................................................................................3-3
3- 4 Drive C arr ier LED s .........................................................................................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 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 ................................................................................. 5-2
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3
Connecting the Control Panel .........................................................................5-3
5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-4
5-5 Installing a Processor and Heatsink ............................................................... 5-5
Installing an LGA1366 Processor ................................................................... 5-5
Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-7
Memory Support ..............................................................................................5-8
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-8
Memory Support ......................................................................................... 5-9
Populating DIMMs ...................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Installing PCI Expansion Cards .................................................................... 5-10
5-8 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11
X8DAH+ Quick Reference ............................................................................5-12
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5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13
Main ATX Power Supply Connector ......................................................... 5-13
Processor Power Connector .................................................................... 5-13
Power Button ............................................................................................ 5-13
Reset Button .............................................................................................5-13
Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 5-14
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)....................................................................5-14
NIC2 (JLAN2) LED ................................................................................... 5-14
NIC1 (JLAN1) LED ................................................................................... 5-14
HDD LED ..................................................................................................5-14
Power On LED .........................................................................................5-15
NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-15
Fan Headers .............................................................................................5-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 5-15
Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 5-16
LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ..........................................................................5-16
Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-16
Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................. 5-16
Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) ................................................................ 5-16
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 5-17
System Management Bus ........................................................................ 5-17
IEEE 1394a Connections ......................................................................... 5-17
Power SMB (I
2
C) Connector .................................................................... 5-18
High Defi nition Audio (HD Audio) ............................................................5-18
CD &10-pin Audio Headers .....................................................................5-18
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ............................................................................5-19
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable .................................................................................5-19
LAN1/2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-20
Watch Dog ................................................................................................5-20
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C Bus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp. Slots ..............................................................5-20
1394a-1/1394a-2 Enable/Disable .............................................................5-21
5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-21
LAN Port LEDs ......................................................................................... 5-21
Onboard Power LED ............................................................................... 5-21
5-12 Floppy and SATA Ports ................................................................................. 5-22
Floppy Drive Connector ........................................................................... 5-22
SATA Ports ...............................................................................................5-23
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5-13 Installing Software .........................................................................................5-24
Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-25
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1
6-2 Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 6-3
6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-4
Fan Failure ...................................................................................................... 6-4
6-4 Drive Bay Installation ......................................................................................6-5
SATA Drives ....................................................................................................6-5
SATA Backplane ..............................................................................................6-6
Storage Module ............................................................................................... 6-8
Adding Drives to the Storage Module ........................................................6-9
Using a Mobile Rack ....................................................................................... 6-9
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................6-10
Power Supply Failure .................................................................................... 6-10
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................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 ................................................................................................... 7-27
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
Requirements ...........................................................................................7-29
How to use Serial Flash for Boot Sector Recovery ................................. 7-29
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing the Windows OS
Appendix C System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the SC745TQ-R1400B-SQ server chassis and the
X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for
information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system
(www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F, as listed below:
Two active CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0040AP4)
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Three 8-cm chassis fans (FAN-0074L4)•
Two exhaust fans (FAN-0082L4)•
One air shroud (MCP-310-48001-0N)•
SATA Accessories •
One SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-743TQ)
Six 35-cm SATA cables (CBL-0061L)
Two 40-cm SGPIO cables (CBL-0157L)
Eight drive carriers (CSE-PT17-B)
One rackmount kit, optional (CSE-PT26)
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One CD containing drivers and utilities•
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F lies the X8DAH+/
X8DAH+-F , a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5520 + ICH10R chipset.
It includes two 5520 I/O hubs for enhanced I/O throughput. Below are the main
features of the X8DAH+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® 5500 (LGA1366
socket) processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web
site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The serverboard has eighteen DIMM slots that can support up to 144 GB of DDR31333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM. See Chapter 5 for details.
Serial ATA
A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the ICH10R (South Bridge) portion of
the IOH-36D South Bridge portion of the chipset to provide a six-port 3 Gb/s
SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 supported. The SATA drives are
hot-swappable units.
Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hotswap capability and RAI D function of the SATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X8DAH+/X8DAH+-F has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots, three PCI Express
2.0 x8 slots, one PCI Express 2.0 x8 (in a x16 slot) slot and one PCI Express 2.0
x4 (in a x8 slot) slot.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
A fl oppy drive connector is included on the serverboard. The color-coded rear
I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the
serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port (/X8DAH+-F only), two gigabit Ethernet ports and
7.1 HD Audio ports..
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Graphics Controller
The X8DAH+-F (only) features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics controller
for onboard graphics.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC745TQ-R1400BSQ server chassis.
System Power
The SC745TQ-R1400B-SQ features a redundant 1400W 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.
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F provides you
with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity,
network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button
and a system reset button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been
incorporated into the control panel to provide front side USB access.
Cooling System
The chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three 8-cm hot-plug
system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis as well as two 8-cm
hot-plug exhaust fans located at the rear 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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Figure 1-1. Intel 5520/ICH10R Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
DDR3
PCI-E x8
LAN1
LAN2
800/1066/1333
Slot#2 PCI-E x16
PCI-E x16
Slot#3 PCI-E x8
Slot#1 PCI-E x8
PCI-E x8
PCI-E x4
INTEL
82576
IDE
HDR1
1394 CTRL
HDR2
Audio CTRL
AUDIO
IDE CTRL
BIOS
Ports 3~6
Ports 7&8
Ports 9&10
Ports 1&2
PCI-E x1
PCI 33MHZ
HD
SPI
CPU1
QPI
Intel 5520
ESI
ESI x4
ESI
Intel ICH10R
LPC BUS
QPI
QPI
SIO
CPU2
Intel 5520
QPI
Ports 1&2
Ports 3&4
Ports 5&6
Ports 7~10
SATA2
USB2.0
FLOPPY
DDR3
800/1066/1333
Slot#5 PCI-E x4
Slot#7 PCI-E x8
Slot#4 PCI-E x8
Slot#6 PCI-E x16
6 FRONT
SATA #0~5
USB0~9
PCI-E x8
PCI-E x8
PCI-E x16
PCI-E x16
6 REAR + 4 FRONT
JVGA1
JCOM2
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (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: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, 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 SuperWorkstation 7046AHR+/7046A-HR+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.
The 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a
rack as a 4U 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 SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F.
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.
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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
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rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
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rack.
You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-
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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
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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
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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 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.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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Inner rail
Outer rail
Rail brackets
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 the optional 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
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 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.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
The optional rackmount kit includes two rack rail assemblies. Each of these assemblies 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 two rail brackets,
which also attack to the rack (see Figure 2-1.) The inner and outer rails must be
detached from each other to install.
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
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Installing the Chassis Rails
You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis.
First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower
chassis) by fi rst removing the screws that secure them to the chassis. Depress the
button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover and then pull
the cover off. Then unscrew the four feet and remove them from the chassis (see
Figure 2-2).
You can now attach rack rails to the top and bottom (now the sides) of the chassis.
First add the rack handles. Then position the inner chassis rail sections you just
removed along the side of the chassis making sure the screw holes line up. Note
that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the
chassis (see Figure 2-3). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side
of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a
telco rack.
Locking Tabs: As mentioned, the chassis 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.
Figure 2-2. Preparing to Install the Chassis Rails
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Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis
Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F
in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed
rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping
the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to
the rack using the brackets provided. 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.
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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. You should have two brackets in the rack
mount kit. Install these fi rst keeping in mind that they are left/right specifi c (marked
with "L" and "R"). Then, line up the rear of the chassis 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).
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 (see Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the
serverboard is 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.
See Figure 2-5.
Checking the Components and Setup
You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. 1.
Each processor 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 then SA T A 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 CD-1.
ROM drives and fl oppy 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.
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive 3.
to the system.
Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 4.
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 8-cm chassis fans working in conjunction 1.
with an air shroud. Two 8-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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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System
(Rack Confi guration shown)
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Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
The control panel on the 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F has several LEDs and two buttons. There are also two LEDs on each SATA drive carrier. These LEDs keep you
constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health
of specifi c components.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a power on/off
button and a reset button.
Power
This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. T urning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.
Reset
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 SC745 chassis has six LEDs that
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
Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply. This LED should
normally be on when the system is operating.
HDD
Indicates hard drive activity. On the 7046A-HR+/7046A-HR+F, this LED indicates
SATA drive activity when fl ashing.
1
NIC1
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.
2
NIC2
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.
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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.
Power Fail
Indicates a power supply module has failed. This should be accompanied by an
audible alarm. A 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.
3- 4 Drive Carrie r LEDs
Green:• Each Ser i al ATA drive carr ie r ha s a gr ee n LED. Wh en i ll umi nate d, t hi s
green LED (on th e front of the SATA drive c arrier) indi cates drive ac tivity. A
conne cti on to th e SATA ba ckp lane ena bles t his LED to b link on a nd of f when
that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions
on replacing failed SATA drives.
Red:
• The red LED to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives
fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer
to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.
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