SUPER MICRO Computer AS 1020C-3 User Manual

AS 1020C-3

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 1020C-3. Instal-

lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The 1020C-3 is a high-end 1U rackmount server based on the SC813T+-500 server

chassis and the H8DCR-3 serverboard, which supports dual AMD Opteron™ 200

series processors and up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR333/266 or up to 16 GB

of registered ECC DDR400 SDRAM.

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the H8DCR-3 serverboard and

the SC813T+-500 chassis, which make up the 1020C-3.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 1020C-3 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.

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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

1020C-3.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DCR-3 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 SC813T+-500 1U rackmount

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when in-

stalling, removing or reconfi guring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing the

system power supply unit and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Rack Rails ............................................................................ 2-4

Installing the Chassis Rails ....................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack ............................................................ 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ..................................................... 2-7

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

5-2 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ....................................................... 5-2

5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ................................................................ 5-2

5-4 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-5

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................... 5-6

5-5 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................... 5-7

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................. 5-7

5-7 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................ 5-9

5-8 Serverboard Details ....................................................................................... 5-10

H8DCR-3 Layout ................................................................................... 5-10

H8DCR-3 Quick Reference .................................................................. 5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-12

ATX Power Supply Connector .............................................................. 5-12

Processor Power Connector ................................................................. 5-12

Auxilliary Power Connector ................................................................... 5-12

NMI Button ............................................................................................ 5-12

Power LED ............................................................................................ 5-13

HDD LED ................................................................................................. 5-13

NIC1 LED .............................................................................................. 5-13

NIC2 LED .............................................................................................. 5-13

Overheat/Fan Fail LED ........................................................................... 5-13

Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 5-14

Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

LAN1/2 Ports .......................................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus Ports ..................................................................... 5-14

Extra USB Headers ................................................................................ 5-15

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15

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Fan Headers ............................................................................................ 5-15

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................ 5-16

ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ...................................................... 5-16

Overheat LED .......................................................................................... 5-16

PS_SMBUS ............................................................................................ 5-16

Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-17

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17

SMBus Header ....................................................................................... 5-17

Alarm Reset Header .............................................................................. 5-17

Power Fail Connector ............................................................................ 5-18

Compact Flash Power Connector .......................................................... 5-18

JSLED1 Header ..................................................................................... 5-18

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C for SAS Connector ........................................................................... 5-18

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

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................... 5-19

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-19

3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ........................................ 5-20

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C to PCI Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 5-20

Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-20

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 5-20

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-21

Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-21

SAS Controller Enable/Disable .............................................................. 5-21

PCI-X Slot Frequency Select ................................................................. 5-22

LAN1/2 Enable/Disable .......................................................................... 5-22

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

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................... 5-23

+3.3V Standby LED ............................................................................... 5-23

SAS Activity LEDs .................................................................................. 5-23

5-12 Floppy, IDE and SAS Connections ................................................................ 5-24

Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-24

IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 5-25

SAS Ports ............................................................................................... 5-25

5-13 Enabling SAS RAID ...................................................................................... 5-26

5-14 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................ 5-30

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing the Front Bezel ........................................................................ 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ......................................................................... 6-5

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Drive Installation .......................................... 6-6

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ..................................................... 6-8

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 6-9

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

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

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Boot Menu .................................................................................................... 7-15

7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-16

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-17

Appendices:

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

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ............................................................ B-1

Appendix C: System Specifi cations ......................................................................... C-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The AS1020C-3 is a high-end, dual processor 1U rackmount server system featur-

ing some of the most advanced technology currently available. The 1020C-3 is

comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813TQ+-500 1U rackmount chassis

and the H8DCR-3 dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for

information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1020C-3.

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have

been included with your 1020C-3 server system, as listed below:

 One (1) slim fl oppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]

 One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

 Two (2) riser cards (CSE-RR1U-X and CSE-RR1U-XLP)

 Two (2) CPU backplates (BKT-0004)

 Two (2) heatsink retention modules with four (4) screws (BKT-0005)

 Four (4) 4-cm high-performance counter-rotating fans (FAN-0078)

 One (1) or two (2) CPU heatsinks (optional, SNK-P0012)

 One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT70)

 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Accessories:

One (1) SAS backplane (CSE-SAS-813TQ)

Four (4) SAS data cables (CBL-0172L-02)

Four (4) SAS drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT51):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

Note: a "B" at the end of a part number indicates the item is available in black.

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 1020C-3 lies the H8DCR-3 a dual processor serverboard de-

signed to provide maximum performance. The H8DCR-3 is based on the nVidia

nForce Pro 2200 and AMD-8132 chipset. Below are the main features of the

H8DCR-3. See Figure 1-1 for a system block diagram of the chipset.

Processors

The H8DCR-3 supports dual 940-pin AMD OpteronTM 200 series processors.

Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.

Memory

The H8DCR-3 has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of reg-

istered ECC DDR333/266 or up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR400 SDRAM.

Note: The maximum memory capacity is halved if only one processor is installed.

Memory is supported in both interleaved and non-interleaved confi gurations. See

Section 5-6 for details.

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

An Adaptec 9410 SAS controller is integrated onboard the H8DCR-3 to provide a

four-port SAS subsystem that features SES2 and is RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported.

The SAS drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

Two riser cards have been included with the server to support add-on PCI expan-

sion cards. These two riser cards will support a full height, half length Universal

133 MHz PCI-X or a PCI-Express x8 add-on card and a low-profi le Universal 100

MHz PCI-X slot or PCI-Express x8 add-on card.

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ATI Graphic s Co nt ro ller

An ATI video controller based on the Rage XL 8 MB graphics chip is integrated

onboard the H8DCR-3. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP

texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512

MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The H8DCR-3 provides one fl oppy drive controller and two onboard IDE control-

lers, which support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices. Backpanel I/O ports

include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and a

video (monitor) port. A Broadcom BCM5721 Ethernet controller is also included

to support two Gb LAN ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include

various voltage monitors, two CPU temperature sensors, fan speed sensors, a

chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC813TQ+-500 is our third-generation 1U chassis and features four hot-

swap SAS drive bays with SES2, a slim CD-ROM drive, a slim fl oppy drive and a

revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's powerful processors running

well below their temperature thresholds. The following is a general outline of the

main features of the SC813TQ+-500 chassis.

System Power

The SC813TQ+-500 chassis includes a single 500W cold-swap power supply.

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Subsystem

For the 1020C-3, the SC813TQ+-500 chassis was designed to support four SAS

hard drives that attach to a SES2 (SCSI Enclosure Services) backplane, which

provides drive status and monitoring functions. RAID 0, 1 and 10 levels are sup-

ported.

Note: The system's operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability of the SAS drives.

Control Panel

The control panel provides important system monitoring and control information.

LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and system over-

heat conditions. Also present are main power and system reset buttons.

I/O Backplane

The SC813TQ+-500 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane provides one

full-height, half-length and one low profi le slot for PCI add-on cards, one COM port

(the other is internal), one VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard

ports and two Ethernet (LAN) ports.

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Cooling System

The SC813TQ+-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to

provide suffi cient cooling for dual processor confi gurations. The chassis includes

four counter-rotating 4-cm fans located in the middle of the chassis. In the event

of a fan failure, the ambient air temperature inside the chassis will rise and activate

an overheat LED (fan speed is controlled by the system temperature).

A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows chassis fan speed to be determined by

system temperature [recommended setting is 3-pin (Server)].

Figure 1-1. nVidia nForce Pro 2200/AMD-8132 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent

the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the

actual specifi cations of your serverboard.

DDR400/333/266

128-bit data + 16-bit ECC

DIMM 1B

DIMM 2B

DIMM 3B

DIMM 4B

PCI-X 133 (Slot 6)

PCI-X 100 (Slot 7): ZCR

AMD Opteron

Processor (CPU2)

CH B

CH A

AIC-9410WSAS Ports (8)

AMD-8132

16 x 16 HT l ink ( 1 GHz)

TM

16 x 16 HT l ink ( 1 GHz)

128-bit data + 16-bit ECC

AMD Opteron

TM

Processor (CPU1)

nVidia

nForce Pro

2200

LPC

DDR400/333/266

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2A

DIMM 3A

DIMM 4A

PCI Express x8 Slot

PCI Express x8 Slot

BCM5721 (LAN1)

BCM5721 (LAN2)

SATA Ports (4)

IDE (ATA133)

USB Ports (4)

ATI Rage XL

Kybd/

Mouse

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Floppy

COM
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro, Taiwan
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 AS1020C-3 system 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 1020C-3 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 1020C-3 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 1020C-3. 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. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in

the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the 1020C-3 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).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for

suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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Warnings and Precautions!

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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 simul-

taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

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

rails.

• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and

then work up.

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a

power failure.

• Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply units to cool before touching

them.

• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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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 consid-

eration 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 con-

nections 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 1020C-3 into a rack unit with the

rack rails provided. If the 1020C-3 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 Rails

You should have received a rack mounting kit with the 1020C-3. The kit includes

two sets of chassis rails (four pieces total, two of which are already installed on

the chassis) and two sets of rack rails (four pieces total). Figure 2-1 displays the

two right-side chassis rails and the two right-side rack rails. Note that two of the

four chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) are already attached to the chassis.

Installing the Rack Rails

Begin by joining one set of rack rails corresponding to either the left or the right side

of the rack. Do this by aligning the studs of one rail with the holes of the other rail.

Push the studs into the grooved holes and then push the rail to slide the studs to

the end of the groove. Repeat this with the rack rails used for the other side.

Next, determine where you want to place the 1020C-3 in the rack. (See Rack

and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the assembled rack rails at the

desired location in 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.

Locking Tabs: Both of the two chassis rails on each side have a locking tab (four

total), 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 operating position.

Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when extended from the rack.

This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it

out for servicing. The two sets of locking tabs mean there are two locked positions

when the chassis is extended from the rack, allowing easy access when servicing

the system. Note that on one side, you push the locking tab up to release it and

on the other side you push it down to release.

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Installing the Chassis Rails

Two of the chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) should have already been preattached

- one to each side of the chassis. Attach the second set of chassis rails (Chassis

Rail 2) directly to the chassis with the screws provided. Chassis Rail 2 should

be positioned just behind Chassis Rail 1 (see Figure 2-2). Do this for both sides

of the chassis.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rails

Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

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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 lock-

ing tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumb screws that hold

the front of the server to the rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the 1020C-3 into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given

on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation

procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be

spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.

Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 1020C-3 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure

the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the 1020C-3 (see Figure 2-5)

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two

handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear

a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release

the top cover. There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top

cover to help you push the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift

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

2. Check the CPUs (processors)

You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. Each

processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor

and heatsink installation.

3. CPU Speed

The CPU speed should automatically be detected so you will not need to change

any jumpers or settings in the BIOS Setup utility.

4. Check the system memory

Your 1020C-3 server system may have come with system memory already

installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on

adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

5. Installing add-on cards

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

on installing PCI add-on cards.

6. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

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

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

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the Server

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

been properly installed and all connections have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM

and fl oppy drives, 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 remov-

ing the top chassis cover or powering down the system.

2. CD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

A slim CD-ROM and a fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer

to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to the

system.

3. Check the SAS disk drives

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

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

to Chapter 6.

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4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by four sets of counter-rotating 4-cm fans. The system com-

ponent layout was carefully designed to direct the 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 do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide power to the system. Plug the power

cord from the power supply module into a high-quality power strip that offers

protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you

use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Finish by depressing the power

button on the front of the chassis to start the system.

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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. These are (in

order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.

 Reset:

 Power: The main power switch 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.

Use the reset switch to reboot the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of th SC813TQ+-500 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.



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 .

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 NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

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 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 1020C-3 this light indicates

SAS and/or CD-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:

rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED

to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The 1020C-3 features a SES2 compliant backplane that activates the

red LEDs, which indicate a drive failure. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions

on replacing failed SAS drives.

When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive car-

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Notes

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