Supero 2027R-AR24 User Manual

SUPER

SUPER STORAGE SYSTEM

2027R-AR24

®

USER’S MANUAL

1.0

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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 2027R-AR24. Installation and
maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The 2027R-AR24 is a high-end storage system based on the SC216A-R920LPB 2U
rackmount chassis and the X9DRH-7TF dual processor serverboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

Preface

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the X9DRH-7TF serverboard and
the SC216A-R920LPB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 2027R-AR24 into a rack
and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server
was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you
to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
2027R-AR24.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRH-7TF serverboard, includ­ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this
chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g-
uring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC216A-R920LPB server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi 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 Specifi cations

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Notes

Preface

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

SATA .............................................................................................................. 1-2

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

I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

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

Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3

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

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

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

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 Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

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

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

2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 2-4

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

Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-5

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

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 2-7

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Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 2-8

Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-1

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

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

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

Warning Defi 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 Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1

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

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

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

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

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-2

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-2

5-3 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-3

5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-4

Installing an LGA2011 Processor .................................................................... 5-4

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

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

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

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-8

DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-8

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5-6 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ............................................................................ 5-13

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-14

X9DRH-7TF Quick Reference....................................................................... 5-15

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-17

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-23

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-25

5-11 SAS and SATA Ports ..................................................................................... 5-26

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-27

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-28

5-13 Onboard Battery ............................................................................................ 5-30

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 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-3

5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4

6-4 System Cooling ............................................................................................... 6-4

System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4

System Fan Failure ......................................................................................... 6-4

Replacing System Fans .................................................................................. 6-4

Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-5

Installing the Air Shrouds in the Chassis ........................................................ 6-5

6-5 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-7

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-7

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-10

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-3

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-24

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-25

7-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-27

7-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-28

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-29

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The 2027R-AR24 is a high-end storage system comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC216A-R920LPB 2U chassis and the X9DRH-7TF dual processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 2027R-AR24, as listed below:

• Two CPU heatsinks [SNK-P0048PS (passive) and SNK-P0048AP4 (active)]

• Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0126L4)

• One air shroud (MCP-310-29001-0N)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-216A)
Twenty-four drive carriers (MCP-220-00047-0B)

• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

Notes: a complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site
at

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

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.

• SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

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

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@

supermicro.com

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1-2 Serverboard Features

The 2027R-AR24 is built around the X9DRH-7TF, a dual processor serverboard
based on the Intel C602 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance.
Below are the main features of the X9DRH-7TF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram
of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRH-7TF supports single or dual Intel® E5-2600 Series (Socket R) proces­sors in LGA 2011 sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRH-7TF has sixteen DIMM slots that can support up to 512 GB of ECC
registered/unbuffered DDR3-1600/1066/800 memory. Please refer to Chapter 5 for
details on installing memory.

SAS

Three LSI 2208 hardware RAID controllers provide direct connections to the 24x
SAS 2.0 drive bays. Each controller is RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 capable.

SATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the C602 chipset to provide a six-port SATA
subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 capable. Two ports support SATA 3.0 (I­SATA0/1) and four support SATA 2.0 (I-SATA2-5).

PCI Expansion Slots

The X9DRH-7TF has six PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16 slots), two PCI-E 3.0 x8 and one
PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots. Note that the PCI slots are controlled by the CPU so some slots
may not be available if both CPU sockets are not populated. See the serverboard
layout in Chapter 5 for details.

I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, four USB,
two 10 GB Ethernet LAN ports and a dedicated IPMI LAN port.

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Graphics Controller

The X9DRH-7TF features an integrated Matrox G200eW video controller. The
G200eW is a 2D/3D/video accelerator chip with a 128-bit core.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC216A-R920LPB
server chassis.

System Power

The SC216A-R920LPB features a redundant (two separate power modules) 920W
high-effi ciency power supply with I
replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

2

C. This power redundancy feature allows you to

Hard Drives

The SC216A-R920LPB chassis was designed to support 24 dual-channel SATA
hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.

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

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SC216A-R920LPB provides you with system monitoring
and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
overheat/fan fail and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset
button are also included.

Cooling System

The chassis includes three 8-cm hot-plug system fans located in the middle sec­tion of the chassis. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to ef-
fi ciently cool the processors and memory. Each power supply module also includes
a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Chipset Block Diagram

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

#D-2

#D1

#C-2

#C-1

#B-2

#B-1

#A-1

SAS2208

SAS2

SAS

PORTs#0~3

SAS

PORTs#4~7

#A-2

DDRIII

800/1066/1333/1600

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

SLOT 2

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

SLOT 1

I350/X540

PCI-E X8 G3

LAN

E5-2600
8 SNB CORE
DDR-III

(CPU1)

PCI-E X8

LANE1/2/3/4
LANE6

DMI2#2A #1 #2A #2B #3#1 #3A #3C #2C DMI2

DMI2

4GB/s

DMI2

QPI

8G

P0

P1

QPI

PCI-E X8 G3

8G

P1

P0

PCI-E X8 G3

SCU0

E5-2600
8 SNB CORE
DDR-III

(CPU2)

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

Group2: SATA2.0
from SCU

3.0 Gb/S

#0~#1

PCI-E X16 G3

PCI-E X8

SLOT 3

#0~#3

SATA2.0

S-SATA0~3

#F-1

#E-2

#E-1

DDRIII

800/1066/1333/1600

PCI-E X8

SLOT 6

SLOT 5

#G-2

#G-1

#F-2

PCI-E X16

PCI-E X8

SLOT 7

#H-1

#H-2

SLOT 4

BMC

WPCM450

VGA

COM1
External

COM2
Internal

PCI

PCI

PCH
C602
SSB

SPI

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SATA

SIO

W83527

Optional

MS

KB

USB 2.0

SATA2.0

#2~#5

#0~#6

SATA3.0

Group1:

I-SATA 0/1

Group3:

I-SATA 2~5

USB

2 Rear
4 Front
1 Type-A

SATA 3.0

6.0 Gb/S

SATA2.0

3.0 Gb/S

J

PME1

COM2

JTPM1

USB6

USB4/5

I-SATA4

JIPMB1

JBR1

JPS1

DM1

JPB1

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 x8

J29

J30

JI2C1

JI2C2

T-SGPIO-S

I-SATA5

BMC CTRL

CPU1 SLOT3 PCI-E 3.0 x8

CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x8

CPU2 SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 x16

JPLAN1

JPG1

Figure 1-2. X9DRH-7TF Serverboard

FAN6

VGA

LAN CTRL

CPU2 SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 x8

CPU2 SLOT5 PCI-E 3.0 x8

CPU2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 x8

FAN5

LAN2

LAN1

CLOSE 1st

Chapter 1: Introduction

USB2/3

USB0/1

COM1

P2-DIMMH2

P2-DIMMH1

P2-DIMMG2

KB/MS

IPMI_LAN

CPU2

P2 DIMM3B

P2 DIMM4A

OPEN 1st

P2 DIMM4B

P2-DIMMG1

P2 DIMM3A

I-SATA2

I-SATA3

JSD1

J21

S-SATA2

S-SATA3

T-SGPIO1

BIOS

S-SATA0

S-SATA1

JWP1

JBT1

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

JPS4

JS3

JL1

JSTBY1

FANB

SAS4-7

JPME2

Intel IO Hub

SAS0-3

LSI SAS
CTRL

LEDS1

JWD1

JD1

JPS3

JOH1

LE1

JPS2

JF1

FP CTRL

Battery

FANA

P1 DIMMC1

BT1

JITP0

FAN4

P1 DIMMC2

P1 DIMMD1

P2 DIMME1

P2 DIMME2

P1 DIMMD2

FAN3

P2 DIMMF1

CLOSE 1st

P2 DIMMF2

CPU1

X9DRH-7F/iF

Rev. 1.01

OPEN 1st

FAN2

P1 DIMMB2

P1 DIMMB1

P1 DIMMA2

P1 DIMMA1

JPWR1

JPIC21

JPWR2

J22

SP1

FAN1

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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:

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd

Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 2027R-AR24
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 SuperServer 2027R-AR24 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 SuperServer 2027R­AR24. 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 SuperServer 2027R-AR24 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.

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).

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• 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 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.

• 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.

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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 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 Rack Mounting Instructions

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

using. NOTE: This rail will fi t a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" 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. These assemblies are specifi cally designed for the left and right
side of the chassis.

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

Outer Rail

Middle Rail

Locking Tab

This Side Faces

Outward

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

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

Inner Rail

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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 when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails

1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 6-4.

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

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

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

1

1

1

2

1

3

1

4

Figure 2-2. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

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1

4

1

Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails

Inner Rails

3

1

2

1

4

Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

(The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly)

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed.

2. Place the inner rail fi 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 screws provided.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.

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1

1

4

1

2

1

3

Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail.

2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of
the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as
illustrated above.

4. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fi ts within the
posts of the rack.

5. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear
of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.

Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are de­signed to pull the system from a rack only.

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Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

Figure 2-6. Installing into a Rack

Standard Chassis Installation

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis.

2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the
ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

4. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.

5. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure
even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of
the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position.

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis
all the way into the rear of the rack.

7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles
to the front of the rack.

Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a
rack.

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 6-7.

2. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.

3. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 6-6.

4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.

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 fi 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.

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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 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.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

The two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis are (in order from left to
right) a reset button and a power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, the system power cord should
be unplugged before performing service.

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several 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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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 it indicates
an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in
the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of
the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should
also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that
the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing
or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing.

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HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 2027R-AR24, this LED indicates
hard 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 Drive Carrier LEDs

Each drive carrier has two LEDs.

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

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

• Red: The red LED indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you should

be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed drives.

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Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems

Chapter 4

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure
components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the
Supermicro chassis.

These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

Warning Defi nition

Warning!

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

人身事故につながる可能性がありますので、いずれの機器でも動作させる前に、

電気回路に含まれる危険性に注意して、標準的な事故防止策に精通して下さい。

此警告符号代表危险。

您正处于可能受到严重伤害的工作环境中。在您使用设备开始工作之前，必须充分
意识到触电的危险，并熟练掌握防止事故发生的标准工作程序。请根据每项警告结
尾的声明号码找到此设备的安全性警告说明的翻译文本。

此警告符號代表危險。

您正處於可能身體可能會受損傷的工作環境中。在您使用任何設備之前，請注意觸
電的危險，並且要熟悉預防事故發生的標準工作程序。請依照每一注意事項後的號
碼找到相關的翻譯說明內容。

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ןונקת תורהצהאהרהז

Warnung

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu
Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den
Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung
vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen
Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes
de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y
familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al
fi nal de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto
traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une
situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour
éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements
fi gurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fi n de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS.

ןה תואבה תורהצהא ינפמ שמתשמה תא ריהזהל תנמ לע ,היישעתה ינקת יפ לע תורהז הלבח

ה וא תולאש שיו הדימב .תירשפא תיזיפי ,יהשלכ היעבב תולקתרוציל שי הכימת תקלחמ םע רשק

רידגהל וא ןיקתהל םיאשר דבלב םיכמסומ םיאנכט .ורקימרפוס לש תינכט תאה .םיביכר

תרדגה וא תנקתה ינפל ואולמב חפסנה תא

אורקל שי .ורקימרפוס יזראמב םיביכרה

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