Supero 2022TG-H6IBQRF, 2022TG-H6RF User Manual

A+ SERVER

2022TG-H6IBQRF

2022TG-H6RF

®

SUPER

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0c

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Preface

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+ Server2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The A+ Server 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF is a high-end server based on
the SC827HQ-R1620BP 2U rackmount chassis and the dual processor
H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF serverboards. The 2022TG-H6IBQRF server uses the
H8DGT-HLIBQF serverboard, whereas the 2022TG-H6RF server uses the
H8DGT-HLF serverboard. The only diffference between the two serverboards is

that the H8DGT-HLIBQF contains an InniBand™ connector and the H8DGT-HLF

does not.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

the server system and describes the main features of the H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF
serverboard and the SC827 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ SERVER

2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF into a rack and check out the server con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: Warning Statements for AC Systems

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 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF 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

reconguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC827 server chassis. You
should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or

reconguring SAS/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: System Specications

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

SAS ................................................................................................................. 1-2

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

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

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

InniBand ........................................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

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

SAS Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-3

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

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

Rear I/O ........................................................................................................... 1-4

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

Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4

1-4 2U Twin2: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-6

Nodes .............................................................................................................. 1-6

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-6

SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives .......................................................................... 1-6

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

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2

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

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

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

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

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

Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

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

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

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

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

Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 2-5

Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 2-6

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

3-2 Control Panel Button ....................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 3-4

SCSI Drives ..................................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

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

Warning Denition ........................................................................................... 4-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1

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

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

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5-2 Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-2

5-3 I/O Port Connections ....................................................................................... 5-3

5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-4

Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-6

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-7

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

DIMM Module Population Conguration .................................................... 5-9

5-6 PCI Expansion Cards .................................................................................... 5-10

5-7 Motherboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

5-8 Connector Denitions .................................................................................... 5-13

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-16

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-16

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-18

5-11 Enabling SATA RAID ..................................................................................... 5-20

Serial ATA (SATA).......................................................................................... 5-20

Installing the OS/SATA Driver ....................................................................... 5-20

Building a Driver Diskette ......................................................................... 5-20

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ................................................................. 5-21

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..................................................................... 5-22

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation ......................................... 5-22

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-23

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-24

5-13 Serverboard Battery ...................................................................................... 5-26

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 Chassis Cover ................................................................................................. 6-3

6-4 Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-4

6-5 Checking the Airow ....................................................................................... 6-5

Installation Complete ....................................................................................... 6-5

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

Optional Fan Congurations ........................................................................... 6-6

6-7 Removing and Installing the Backplane .......................................................... 6-8

Removing the Backplane ................................................................................ 6-8

Installing the Backplane ................................................................................ 6-10

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6-8 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................6-11

I/O Shield .......................................................................................................6-11

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................6-11

6-9 Adapter Card Replacement........................................................................... 6-13

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 6-14

6-10 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ..................................................................... 6-16

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................. 6-16

6-11 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-20

Power Supply Replacement .......................................................................... 6-20

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-16

7-5 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................... 7-16

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-18

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specications

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The A+ Server 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF is a high-end server comprised of the
SC827HQ-R1620BP 2U server chassis and with four distinct computing nodes each
with the H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web

site for information on operating systems that have been certied for use with the

system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboards and chassis, various hardware components have
been included, as listed below:

•Four (4) 80x80x38mm 4-pin PWM chassis fans (FAN-0129L4)

•Four (4) Air shrouds for H8DGT-HL serverboards (MCP-310-82713-0B)

•Eight (8) 1U Passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0037P)

•SAS/SATA

•One (1) SAS hard disk drive (HDD) 2U twin backplane (BPN-SAS-

827HQ)

•Four (4) SAS2 adapter cards for backpane (BPN-ADP-SAS2-H6IR-0-P)

•Twelve (12) 2.5" hot swap Hard Disk Drive trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)

•Four (4) Riser Cards (RSC-R1U-E16R-0-P)

•One (1) Rack mount rail kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

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

•Product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

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

•Product safety information:

http://supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

With questions, contact [e-mail].

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the A+ Server 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF lies the H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF,
a dual processor serverboard based on the SR5690/SP5100 chipset and designed
to provide maximum performance. Up to four of these serverboards can be mounted
in the SC827 chassis.

The sections below cover the main features of the H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF serverboard
(see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF supports single or dual AMD Opteron 6000 series
processors (AMD Socket G34 type). Please refer to the serverboard description
pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.
supermicro.com).

Memory

Each H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF serverboard has 8 single/dual/tri/quad
channel DIMM slots that can support up to 64 GB of ECC/Non-ECC
UDIMM or up to 256 GB of ECC RDIMM DDR3-1866/1600/1333/1066 Mhz in
1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB sizes of 1.5V or 1.35V voltages.

SAS

An LSI® SAS2108 SAS2 controller is integrated into the BPN-ADP-SAS2-H6IR-O-P
backplane to provide an eight port 6 Gb/s SAS2 (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem,
which supports RAID 0, 1, and 5. The SAS drives are hot-swappable units.

Note:The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hotswap
capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

Each H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF serverboard has:

•One (1) PCI-Express x16 Gen. 2

•One (1) PCI-Express x8 in x4 Gen. 2 (for SAS adapter cards)

Onboard Controllers/Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two Gb LAN ports, a
dedicated IPMI LAN port, two USB ports and one single QSFP MellonoxConnect-X2

InniBand™ connector (2022TG-H6IBQRF only). Two USB headers and one USB

Type-A port are also included on the motherboard.

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Graphics Controller

The H8DGT-HLIBQF/HLF features an integrated Matrox® G200 graphics controller
with 16 MB DDR2 memory.

InniBand

The 2022TG-H6IBQRF server includes a QDR (quad data rate) speed InniBand

QSFP connector. InniBand is a scalable serial communications link intended for

connecting processors with high-speed peripherals.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors,
auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors and virus
protection.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827 server chassis.

System Power

Each SC827 chassis model includes a high-efciency 80 Plus Platinum certied

power supply, rated at 1620 Watts plus one redundant backup power supply.
In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be
accomplished without tools.

Note: Redundant power availability will vary by conguration.

SAS Subsystem

The SC827 supports up to twelve 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drives in trays (3 for
each node). These drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane
that provides power and control. The backplane also provides drive activity LED
for each drive installed.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot­swap capability of the drives.

Front Control Panel

SC827 models include four front panels on the handles of the chassis which control
each of the systems. Each control panel on the A+ Server 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF

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provides you with system monitoring and control for one server node. LEDs indicate
system power, UID, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power
supply failure. A main power button and a UID button are also included.

Backplane

The SC827B backplane provides connections for twelve (12) 3.5” SATA/SAS HDDs,
a power button, a UID button and LEDs for each node.

Rear I/O

Each computing node provides a low-prole expansion card slot, a COM port, a

VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, one IPMI Ethernet port, two gigabit Ethernet ports,

and one Inniband port per node (2022TG-H6IBQRF only).

Cooling System

The SC827 chassis accepts four system fans powered from the backplane. When
Node A or Node B are powered on, both fans on the left of the chassis will run. When
Node C or Node D are powered on, both fans on the right of the chassis will run.

Air Shrouds

The SC827 chassis includes four mylar air shrouds that direct the airow where

cooling is needed on each serverboard. Always use the air shroud on each
serverboard.

Mounting Rails

The SC827 includes a set of quick-release rails to mount the chassis in a rack.

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Figure 1-1. SR5690/SP5100 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

BMC

WPCM450-R

PCI

DDR2 SDRAM

64Mb X16bit

PSU I2C

IPMB

VGA

FE PHY

RTL8201N

SIO

W83527

LPC

HWM

W83795G

COM2

COM1

Clock Gen

SPI Flash

INTEL

KAWELA

RJ45

RJ45

PCI-E GEN2 X16

Slot1

PCI-E GEN2 X8

Mellanox

Connect-X2

Slot2

PCI-E GEN2 X4

RJ45

USB x5

SP5100

SMBus

SATA x6

PCI-E GEN2 X8

SR5690

A-Link

HT3 Link
16x16-5.2GT/s

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2A

DIMM 3A

DIMM 4A

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2A

DIMM 3A

DIMM 4A

AMD

Socket G34

CPU2

HT3 Link

(8+8)x(8+8)-6.4GT/s

HT3 Link

(8+8)x(8+8)-6.4GT/s

HT3 Link

(8+8)x(8+8)-6.4GT/s

AMD

Socket G34

CPU1

RMII

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1-4 2U Twin2: System Notes

As a 2U Twin2 conguration, the 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF is a unique server system.
With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate
nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.

Nodes

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

Note: A guide pin is located between the upper and lower nodes on the inner chassis
wall. This guide pin also acts as a “stop” when a node is fully installed. If too much
force is used when inserting a node this pin may break off. Take care to slowly slide
a node in until you hear the “click” of the locking tab seating itself.

System Power

A single 1620 Watts power supply can be used to provide the power for all four
serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently
of the other with the power button on its own control panel. As a default, the
2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF comes with a second power supply module for power
redundancy.

Note: Depending on the input power and certain workloads, conguration power

supply redundancy may not always be available.

SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives

As a system, the 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF supports the use of twelve SAS drives. A
single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for power and fan speed
functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of three SAS drives to each
serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a three-drive scheme(RAID
cannot be spread across all twelve drives). See the Drive Bay Installation/ Removal

section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and node conguration.

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1-5 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [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)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Notes

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your A+ Server
2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF 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 specic components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the A+ Server 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF was shipped
in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you

should le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the A+ Server
2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is

well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic 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 A+ Server 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF 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 sufcient air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.

2-4 Warnings and Precautions

Rack Precautions

•Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

the 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

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

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

rails.

•Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack 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 any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching

them.

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

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

the rack.

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

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

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

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of air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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2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC827 chassis into a rack unit
with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market,
which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer
to the installation instructions that came with your rack unit.

NOTE: This rail will t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of three sections: an inner chassis rail which secures directly to
the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail which extends

from the outer rail (see Figure 2-1). These assemblies are specically designed for

the left and right side of the chassis.

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Figure 2-1. Identifying the Outer Rail, Middle Rail and Inner Rails

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

Left Rail Assembly

with Rails Retracted

Middle Rail

Inner Rail

This Side Faces

Outward

Outer Rail

Locking Tab

Locking Tabs

Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed
and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of
the rack when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

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Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Each Inner Rail from the Outer Rail (Figure 2-1)

1. Identify the left and right rail assemblies.

2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended.

3. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.

4. Pull the inner rail all the way out.

Installing the Inner Rail Extension

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Conrm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identied.

2. Place the inner rail rmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks

on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

3. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks

into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.

4. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screw provided.

Figure 2-3. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

(An example only--actual chassis may differ slightly)

Figure 2-2. Installing the Inner Rails

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Inner Rails

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Outer Rack Rails

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

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack (Figure 2-3)

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

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

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

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

Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-4)

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or

the rack must be bolted to the oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.

Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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

designed to pull the system from a rack only.

1. Extend the outer rails as illustrated above.

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

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

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

Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Rack Rails

Note. The gure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to

the bottom of the rack rst.

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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF 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.

Accessing the inside of the System

Before operating the server for the rst time, it is important to remove the protective

lm covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation and

cooling.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film (Figure 2-5)

1. Unplug the AC power cord from any external power source.

2. Remove the two screws which secure the top cover onto the chassis as
shown above.

3. Lift the top cover up and off the chassis.

4. Peel off the protective lm covering the top cover and the top of the chassis

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

6. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect the AC power cord.

Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

Remove Two

Screws

Check Ventilation
Openings

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Caution: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the

cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airow and

prevent overheating

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Checking the Components and Setup

1. You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard.
Each processor needs its own heat sink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor and heat sink installation.

2. Your 2022TG-H6IBQRF/H6RF server system may have come with system
memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots.
For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

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

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

the chassis airow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of

the fans. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. A hard drive can be
installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top
chassis cover.

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

Checking the Airow

1. Airow is provided by four hot-swappable 8-cm chassis cooling fans. The

system component layout was carefully designed to direct sufcient cooling

airow to the components that generate the most heat.

2. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they

do not block the airow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

1. Plug the power cord(s) from the power supply unit(s) 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).

2. Depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you
constantly informed of the overall status of the system. SC827 models include
four front panels on the handles of the chassis which control each of the systems.

This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate
response you may need to take.

Figure 3-1. Control Panel

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3-2 Control Panel Button

•Power: The main power button on each of the four control panels is used to

apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in
the chassis. Turning power to the system off with this button removes the main
power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must
unplug the AC power cord from any external power source before servicing. The
power button has a built-in LED which will turn green when the power is on.

•UID: When used with a UID compatible motherboard, the UID button is used

to turn on or off the blue light function of the LED. This is built into the front
side of the UID button and at the rear end of each motherboard node, for those
motherboards which support it. Once the blue light is activated, the unit can be
easily located in very large racks and server banks.

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•NIC: Indicates network activity on either LAN1 or LAN2 when ashing.

Informational LED

Status Description

Continuously on and red

An overheat condition has occured.

(This may be caused by cable congestion.)
Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.

Blinking red (0.25Hz) Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply.

Solid blue

Local UID has been activated. Use this function to locate

the server in a rack mount environment.

Blinking blue (300 mSEC)

Remote UID is on. Use this function to identify the

server from a remote location.

•Information LED: Alerts operator of several states, as noted in the table below.

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The four control panels are located on the front handle of the SC827 chassis. Each
control panel has two 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.

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3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

The server chassis uses SATA/SAS drives.

SAS/SATA Drives

Each drive carrier has two LEDs.

•Blue: Each drive carrier has a Blue LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on

the front of the SAS/SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection
to the SAS/SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that
particular drive is being accessed.

•Red: The red LED to indicate an SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the drives

fails, you should be notied by your system management software

SCSI Drives

This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time.