SUPER MICRO Computer 2042G-TRF, 2042G-6RF, AS2042G72RF4 User Manual

SUPER

A+ SERVER
2042G-TRF
2042G-6RF

®

USER’S MANUAL

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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 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end quad processor server based
on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super
H8QG6/i-F serverboard. The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD 6000 processors.
Please refer to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported processors.

The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF contains an H8QGi-F serverboard without SAS2
features while the A+ SERVER 2042G-6RF contains an H8QG6-F serverboard
with SAS2 features.

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 H8QG6/i-F serverboard
and the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ SERVER
2042G-TRF/6RF 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.

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 A+
SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QG6/i-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 SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U
rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS 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

SAS (AS-2042G-6RF Only) ............................................................................1-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAS/SATA Subsystem .....................................................................................1-4

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

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

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Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4

Installing the Outer Rails .................................................................................2-4

Locking Tabs ..............................................................................................2-4

Installing the Server into the Rack ..................................................................2-5

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-6

2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 2-7

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

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 the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-5

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

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8

2-4 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8

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DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................. 5-10

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................5-11

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-14

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-20

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

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

5-12 SAS and SATA Drive Connections ............................................................... 5-24

5-13 Enabling SATA RAID ..................................................................................... 5-25

Serial ATA (SATA)..........................................................................................5-25

Installing the OS/SATA Driver ....................................................................... 5-25

Building a Driver Diskette .........................................................................5-25

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ................................................................. 5-26

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..................................................................... 5-27

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation ......................................... 5-27

5-14 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................ 5-28

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-29

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

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

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

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

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

SAS/SATA Drive Installation ............................................................................6-4

SAS/SATA Drive Backplane ............................................................................ 6-7

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

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

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

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

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Security Settings Menu ................................................................................. 7-12

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7-5 Boot Settings Menu .......................................................................................7-13

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-14

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows

B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System ............................................................ B-1

B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System .................................................... B-2

Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end server that is comprised of
two main subsystems: the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U server chassis and the
H8QG6/i-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information
on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the A+ SERVER
2042G-TRF/6RF (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF, as listed below:

One (1) Mini-SATA to USB adapter for slim DVD (CDM-USATA-G-O-P)•

One (1) Slim SATA DVD kit (MCP-260-00027-0N)•

One (1) Black slim SATA DVD, TEAC or Panasonic (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT or •
DVM-PNSC-DVD-SBT)

Four (4) 2U Passive CPU Heatsinks for AMD Socket G34 (SNK-P0043P)•

One (1) USB/COM port tray (MCP-220-00007-01)•

SAS/SATA Accessories:•
One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-828TQ)
Two (2) 61.5-cm 8pin to 8pin cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-01)
Two (2) 48-cm SATA round cables (CBL-0227L)
Two (2) 55-cm SATA round cables (CBL-0228L)
Two (2) 65-cm SATA round cables (CBL-0230L)
One (1) 70-cm Internal USB cable for slim USB DVD-ROM (CBL-0341L)
Six (6) hot-swap drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is one H8QG6/i-F quad processor
serverboard, which is based on the AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset.

Below are the main features of the serverboards.

Processors

The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD Opteron 6100 series (Socket G34 type)
processors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported
processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The H8QG6/i-F has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel DIMM slots
supporting up to 512 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC or 128GB of
DDR3 Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM.. See Chapter 5 Section 6 for more details
on installing memory into the system.

SAS (AS-2042G-6RF Only)

An LSI 20 08 SAS2 co ntrolle r is integrated i nto the H8QG6-F to provi de an eight
port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, and 10 supported.
(Optional R AI D 5 suppo rt is ava ilable w ith the i Butt on insta lled.) The SAS dr ives
are hot-swa ppabl e units. S R and IT mo des are su ppor ted bu t not IR .

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hotswap cap abilit y and R A ID func tion of t he SAS dr ives.

Serial ATA

The South B rid ge (SP5100) of the chip set inc lude s a Ser ial ATA controller fo r six
3Gb/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, and 10
are supported. Refer to the support area of our web site for procedures on setti n g
up RAID on your system.

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8QG6/i-F board has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots and two PCI Express 2.0
x8 slots or one UIO slot.

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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 the serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port,
two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.

Graphics Controller

The H8QG6/i-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip, which
includes 16 MB of DDR2 memory.

IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface
specifi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for
Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s
hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and
power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

UIO

The H8QG6/i-F is a spec ially-designe d serverboard th at features Supermic ro's
UIO (Universal I/O) technolog y. UIO serverboard s h ave a P C I-Expre ss x8 signals
that can sup port PCI -E card s or any one of several t ypes of UIO ca rd types to
add SAS por ts, addit ional LA N port s, Infi niBand®, etc. to the serverboard. This
allows you to t ailor t he ser ver board t o your own ne eds.

Note: the server do es not c ome wi th a UIO c ard ins talle d.

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.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP
server chassis.

System Power

The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP features a redundant (two separate power modules)
1400W high-effi ciency power supply with I2C. This power redundancy feature allows
you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis was de signe d to suppor t si x hot-sw appable
SAS or SATA hard drives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF 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 and a COM port have been
incorporated into the front of the chassis for convenient access.

I/O Backplane

The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in
a 2U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane includes one COM port, a VGA
port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports
and one dedicated Ethernet port for IPMI. Two x16, one x8 and one UIO or x8 low
profi le PCI-E expansion cards may be added to the system.

Cooling System

The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes
six 8-cm heavy-duty hot-swap fans located in the middle section of the chassis. The
power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power supply fans
operate continuously. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to
effi ciently cool the processors and memory.

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Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

HT Link

G34-SOCKET #3

HT Link

G34-SOCKET #1

16/16-1GHz

HT Link

AMD

SR5690

#1

AMD

SP5100

LPC SIO

W83527DHG-P

VRM

DDR3-1333/1066

DDR3-1333/1066

PCIE (X4)

PCIE (X8)

PCIE (X8)

PCIE (X16)

SATA

USB

LPC BUS

CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1

FWH

CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1

8x DIMM

8x DIMM

UIO SLOT
PCIE (X8)

SLOT#2
PCIE (X16)

DDR3-1333/1066

DDR3-1333/1066

VRM

VRM VRM

HT Link

G34-SOCKET #4

HT Link

G34-SOCKET #2

16/16-1GHz

HT Link

AMD

SR5670

HT Link

HT Link

Intel

82576

PCIE (x4)

#2

VGA

Winbond

WPCM450

H/W_MONITOR

W83795

8x DIMM

8x DIMM

LSI

SAS2 2008

SLOT#1

PCIE_(X8)

SLOT#3

PCIE_(X8)

SLOT#4

PCIE_(X16)

6x PORTS
SATA_CONN

USB PORT

(0-6)

9_FAN_CONN.

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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]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2042G-TRF/6RF 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 2042G-TRF/6RF 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 2042G-TRF/6RF.
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 2042G-TRF/6RF was shipped in should include two sets of rail
assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to
install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in
its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that
follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door •
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

•

This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices •
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to •
the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple •
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-•
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

Determine the placement of each component in the rack • before you install the
rails.

Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then •
work up.

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from •
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

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Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-•
ing them.

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers •
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
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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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 2042G-TRF/6RF into a rack unit
with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack,
you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the
market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly . You should also

refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You should have received two rack 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. Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of the outer rails are
also included.

Installing the Inner Rails

Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis.
Proceed to the next step.

Installing the Outer Rails

Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach
a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear
side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper
distance so that the rail can fi t snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket to the
front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side
of the outer rail with three M4 screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

Locking Tabs

Both 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.

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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. Do this by lining 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). See Figure 2-1 for details.

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.

Figure 2-1. Installing the Server into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 2042G-TRF/6RF in the rack, you will need to open the top
cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections
have been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System

First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.1.

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it 2.
locks (you will hear a "click").

Next, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then 3.
depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.

Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops. 4.
You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the
inside of the server.

To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in 5.
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

You may up to four processors already installed in the serverboard. Each 1.
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor and heatsink installation.

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

If desired, you can install an add-on card 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 Preparing to Power On

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

Checking the Drives

All drives are accessible from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-1.
ROM, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SAS disk drives
can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing
the top chassis cover.

A slim DVD-ROM should be preinstalled in your server. Refer to Chapter 6 if 2.
you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM to the system.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 3.
more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by six 8-cm fans and an air shroud. The system 1.
component layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to
the components that generate the most heat.

Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they 2.
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

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.

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

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well
as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on
the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and
a power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis has
fi ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts
of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and
any corrective action you may need to take.

Power Fail

Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will
take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be
replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED
should be off when the system is operating normally

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously (on and
not fl ashing) 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 overheat condition exists.

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

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HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2042G-TRF/6RF this light indicates SAS and/
or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs

Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:

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

indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink
on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

Red:• The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive

failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system
management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing
failed SAS drives.

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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 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF from damage:

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

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 two power supply cords before servicing to
avoid electrical shock.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar •
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 •
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 •
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

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