Super Micro SYS-7046T-NTR+ User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 7046T-NTR+

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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 7046T-NTR+.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The SuperServer 7046T-NTR+ is a high-end server based on the SC745TQ-R800B
chassis and the X8DTN+ dual processor serverboard.

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 X8DTN+ serverboard and
the SC745TQ-R800B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 7046T-NTR+
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 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 X8DTN+ 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-R800B 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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Notes

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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

UIO ..................................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

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

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

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3

I/O Backplane ..................................................................................................1-4

Cooling System ...............................................................................................1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-6

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

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................2-9

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 .......................................................................................................5-2

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

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

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 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

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X8DTN+ Quick Reference ............................................................................5-12

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-19

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-22

5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Ports ......................................................................... 5-23

5-13 Installing Software .........................................................................................5-25

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

Chapter 6Advanced 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 ...................................................................................... 6-6

SATA Drives .................................................................................................... 6-6

SATA Backplane ..............................................................................................6-7

Storage Module ............................................................................................... 6-9

Adding Drives to the Storage Module ...................................................... 6-10

Using a Mobile Rack ..................................................................................... 6-10

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................6-11

Power Supply Failure .....................................................................................6-11

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .........................................................6-11

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

4-4 Security Settings ..................................................................................................

4-5 Boot Confi guration ...............................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 7046T-NTR+ is a high-end server comprised of two main sub­systems: the SC745TQ-R800B server chassis and the X8DTN+ 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 7046T-NTR+, as listed below:

Two passive heatsinks (SNK-P0038P)

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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)
One 2-ft. SATA cable (CBL-0044L)
Two 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 SuperServer 7046T-NTR+ lies the X8DTN+, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel 5520 + ICH10R chipset and designed to provide
maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X8DTN+. (See Figure
1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X8DTN+ supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® 5500 processors and future
Intel Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel Xeon processor). Please
refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X8DTN+ has eighteen DIMM slots that can support up to 144 GB of DDR3­1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM. The memory operates in an interleaved
confi guration and requires requires modules of the same size and speed to be
installed two at a time. See Chapter 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the ICH10R (South Bridge) portion of the
IOH-36D 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 X8DTN+ has two PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots, one PCI Express x4 slot (in a x8
slot), three 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X slots and one UIO slot (see below).

UIO

The X8DTN+ is a spe c ial ly-de sig ne d se r ve r bo ard t hat f eatu re s Sup er m ic ro's U IO
(Univer sal I/O) techno logy. UIO ser verboar ds have a PCI- Expr ess x8 co nnector
that can s uppor t any one of s everal ty pes of UIO c ard t ypes (l ow-pr ofi le only) to
add SAS ports, additional LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user
to tailo r the se rve rboa rd to the ir own nee ds.

Note: the 7046T- NTR+ doe s not co me wit h a UIO c ard pre - insta lled.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

A fl oppy drive connector is included on the serverboard as well as one onboard
ATA/100 connector, which supports IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color­coded I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the
serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports (two additional USB headers
and one Type A port are included on the serverboard), PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

ATI Graphics Controller

The X8DTN+ features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 32
MB graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low
power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage 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-R800B
server chassis.

System Power

The SC745TQ-R800B features a redundant 800W 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 SuperServer 7046T-NTR+ 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.

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I/O Backplane

The SC745TQ-R800B is an Extended ATX form factor chassis that may be used in
either a tower or a 4U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides seven
tool-less motherboard expansion slots, one COM port, one parallel port, one VGA
port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet
ports.

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.

#1

#1

#1

DDR3 DIMM

A

B

#2

#2

#2

#2

DDR3 DIMM

#1

PCI-x Slot

PCI-x Slot

A

B

CC

#3

Chnl A

PCI-x Slot

Chnl B

JMB368

IDE

#3

#3

#3

#4

#0

PCI-E x8 Slot

#5

A

B

CPU1

C

DDR3 DIMM

#6

PCI-E x8 Slot

SEPC

J11

PCI-Ex16 Slot

PXH

x1

PE

5

x4

PE
4-1

PCI-E x8 Slot

SIMLP

DDR2

CSI

Port1 Port0
Ports

3,4

Intel 5520

Ports

5,6

Ports

Ports

7,8

PCI

9,10

VGA

ES1000

ESI

DMI

SATA

CPU2

Ports

1,2

CLINK

CLINK

ICH10R

SATA #1
SATA #2
SATA #3
SATA #4
SATA #5
SATA #6

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F

#3

#3

#3

DDR3 DIMM

82575

RJ45RJ45

SST25

VF016

SPI

LPC

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83627

Floppy

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#2

DDR3 DIMM

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F

#1

#1

#1

DDR3 DIMM

VGA

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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: [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], 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 SuperServer 7046T-NTR+
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 7046T-NTR+ 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 SuperServer 7046T-NTR+. 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

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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

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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 SuperServer 7046T-NTR+ 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, IDE hard 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 7046T-NTR+ 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 IDE channel activity. On the 7046T-NTR+, this LED indicates SATA drive
activity when fl ashing.

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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 backpla ne enab les th is LED to bl ink on an d off w hen
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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Notes

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 7046T-NTR+ from damage:

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

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

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the
operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords. The unit has more than
one power supply cord. Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing
to avoid electrical shock.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

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with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

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is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

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

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from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

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

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plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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Serverboard Battery: • CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

DVD-ROM Laser:

• CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

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ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the 7046T-NTR+ clean and free of clutter.

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The 7046T-NTR+ weighs approximately 70 lbs (31.8 kg.) when fully loaded. •
When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their
feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift
with your legs.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

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

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

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

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

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

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