Supero 2027R-WRF User Manual

SUPERSERVER

2027R-WRF

®

SUPER

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0a

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

The SuperServer 2027R-WRF is a high-end server based on the SC213A-R740WB
2U rackmount chassis and the X9DRW-iF dual processor serverboard.

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 X9DRW-iF serverboard and
the SC213A-R740WB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 2027R-WRF
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: Standardized 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
SuperServer 2027R-WRF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRW-iF serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC213A-R740WB server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply
units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup Utility for the X9DRW-iF serverboard.

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

Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

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

1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-4

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) ................................................. 1-4

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-4

1-5 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 Cautions! .................................................................................. 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

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

The Inner Rail Extensions ............................................................................... 2-6

Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 2-7

Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack ................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................. 2-10

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup .......................................................................2-11

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

UID .................................................................................................................. 3-2

Information LED .............................................................................................. 3-4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-8

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-9

5-5 Installing Memory .......................................................................................... 5-10

Memory Support ............................................................................................ 5-10

5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 5-13

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

X9DRW-iF Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-15

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

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-26

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-26

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-28

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-29

5-12 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................ 5-30

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-31

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1

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

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-2

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

6-4 Installing the Air Shroud .................................................................................. 6-5

6-5 Checking Air Flow ........................................................................................... 6-6

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

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

Hard Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-6

6-6 Installing the Add-on Cards ........................................................................... 6-10

6-7 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-12

Power Supply Failure .................................................................................... 6-13

6-8 Installing the Power Distributor ..................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-1

7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-1

System Time/System Date ............................................................................. 7-2

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

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7-3 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-22

7-4 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-24

7-5 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-26

7-6 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-27

7-7 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-27

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro's SUPERSERVER 2027R-WRF is a dual processor, 2U rackmount
server. The 2027R-WRF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC213A-R740WB 2U server chassis and the X9DRW-iF 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-WRF, as listed below:

• Two (2) 2U passive CPU heat sink (SNK-P0048PS)

• One (1) SC825/826/216/213 air shroud (MCP-310-29001-0N)

• Three (3) 80x80x38-mm 7K RPM chassis middle fans (FAN-0126L4)

• One (1) 76-cm round 16-pin-to-16-pin ribbon front panel cable (CBL-0071L)

• One (1) 22-cm 16-pin control panel converter cable (CBL-0217L)

• Four (4) 75-cm IPASS-to-IPASS AOC connection cables (CBL-0281L)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One (1) SAS/SATA HDD Backplane (BPN-SAS-213A)
Sixteen (16) 2.5" hot-swap hard disk drive trays (MCP-220-00047-0B)

• One (1) Riser Card (RSC-R2UW-4E8-O-P)

• One (1) rail set for 2/3U servers (MCP-290-00053-0N)

• One CD containing drivers and utilities

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.

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

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

• Product safety information:

http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

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

[e-mail]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 2027R-WRF lies the X9DRW-iF, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel PCH C602/C606 chipset. Below are the main
features of the X9DRW-iF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRW-iF supports single or dual E5-2600 Series processors in
Socket R LGA2011 type sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRW-iF has sixteen (16) single/dual/tri/quad channel 240-pin DIMM sockets
that can support up to 512 GB of DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed registered
ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM SDRAM in two-channel memory bus. Memory sizes of
1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB size @ 1.35V/1.5V voltages are
supported. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Note: LRDIMM (Reduced Load) memory supports only
DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz speed memory.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (PCH C602) SATA controller is integrated into the X9DRW-iF to provide
a ten-port SATA subsystem (two SATA 3.0, four SATA 2.0 ports and four SCU
SATA2 ports), which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (Windows SATA) or RAID 0, 1 and 10
(LINUX) supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The color-coded I/O ports on the X9DRW-iF include two COM ports (one header
and one port), a VGA (monitor) port, six USB 2.0 ports (4x rear, 1x header for two
front panel), two gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.

Note 1: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

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Graphics Controller

The X9DRW-iF features an integrated Renesas Base-board Controller (BMC) chip,
which also acts as a video controller.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors,
power management, AC power loss recovery, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC213A-R740WB is a Supermicro's 2U chassis that features sixteen (16) 2.5"
hard drive bays, a bay for one slim DVD and one bay for a USB/COM Port Bay.
The chassis is also equipped with a redundant power supply for outstanding power
savings, with specially designed optimized cooling.

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC213A-R740WB
chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SUPERSERVER 2027R-WRF, the SC213A-R740WB chassis
includes a redundant 740 Watt power supply.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The SC213A-R740WB chassis was designed to support sixteen hot-swap SATA/
SAS hard drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The riser card (RSC-R2UW-4E8-O-P) installed on the serverboard on the side of
the chassis can support four (4) PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots (two full-height full-length, two
full-height half-length).

Front Control Panel

The SC213A-R740WB control panel provides important system monitoring and
control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity
and a UID (Universal Information) LED. Also present are a main power button, a
system reset button and a UID button.

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I/O Backplane

The SC213A-R740WB is designed to be used in a 2U rackmount confi guration for
connecting up to sixteen hard disk drives to the system. Ports on the I/O backplane
include one COM port, a VGA port, six USB 2.0 ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
A UID (Unit Identifi er) button and LED are also located beside the rear VGA port.

Cooling System

The SC213A-R740WB chassis has an innovative cooling design that features three
sets of 8-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. There
is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to
be determined by system temperature. The power supply module also includes a
cooling fan.

1-4 Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency.
Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

Manageability Engine (ME)

The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
provided by SPS are different from those proveded by the ME on client platforms.

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Figure 1-1. Intel PCH C602/C606 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PROCESSOR

PROCESSOR

DDR3 DIMM

#1

#2

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

G

A

CPU Rear

DDR3 DIMM

B

DDR3 DIMM

D

C

H

F

E

Socket 00

Socket 01

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

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P0

P0

P1

P1

x1

x16

x16

x16

J1

Right Slot

PCIE 3.0x16

DMI

PE3 PE2 PE1

QPI

QPI

CPU Front

DMI

PE1PE2PE3

P0PE3

J3

Left Slot

PCIE 3.0x16+x16

x4 (Lane4~7)

UL1

I350AM2

JLAN1

RJ45

JLAN2

RJ45

Lane Reversal & Polarity Inversion

DMI: Lane Reversal

BIOS

SPI Flash

SPI

DMI
PEG [0...3]

PET8 USB [10,11] LPC

SSB

PCH C602/C606

Gen 3 [1...7]

SATA [0...5]

USB [0...9]

SATA Gen3

SATA Gen2

SATA0

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA5

DDR3 RAM

Renesas

VGA

BMC

TPM Chip

Super I/O

W83527

NCT7904D

HW Monitor

VGA

CONN

PHY

RTL8211E
IPMI LAN

RJ45

REAR

HDR 2X5

REAR

3Gbps

6Gbps

JSM2(SCU4~7)

(3F only)

JSM1(SCU0~3)

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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.nl

Asia-Pacifi 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]
Web Site:

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-WRF
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-WRF 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
2027R-WRF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated.
You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack
and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 2027R-WRF 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

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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 Cautions!

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.

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

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 fi rst, and then

work up.

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

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

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• Allow the hot plug SATA 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.

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 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC213 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 59" deep.

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

designed to pull the system from a rack only.

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.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: a fi xed inner chassis rail that secures
directly to the chassis, and an outer rack rail that secures to the rack (Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

Inner Rails

(Pre-installed

on the chassis)

Inner Rail Extensions

Rail Locking

Tabs

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1

2

1

1

Inner Rails

(Pre-installed

on the chassis)

Figure 2-2. Inner Rails Locking Tabs

Locking Tabs

Both inner chassis rails have a locking tab. The tabs lock the chassis into place when
installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the server in place
when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely
out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing. See Figure 2-2 for details.

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The Inner Rail Extensions

The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis
if you decide not to use a server rack. When using a rack, attach the inner rail
extension to the inner rail to stabilize the chassis within the rack. If you are not
using a rack, you do not have to install the inner rail extensions.

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions (Figure 2-3)

1. Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks
of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces
"outward" just like the pre-attached inner rail.

2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.

3. Secure the rail extension to the chassis with the screws provided. Repeat
steps 1 through 3 above for the other inner rail extension.

Figure 2-3: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

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Outer Rack Rails

Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place. The SC213
comes equipped with quick-release outer rails which allow the chassis to be easily
extended or removed from the rack.

Identifying the Outer Rails (Figure 2-4)

1. Identify the two outer rack rails.

2. Pull out the end of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated above.

3. Note the location of the release tab which will allow the outer rail extension
to be separated from the outer rail. Do not release it at this time. If released,
simply depress the release tab and slide the outer rail extension back into the
outer rail.

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

Figure 2-4: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

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Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack

The outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis.

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack (Figures 2-5 and 2-6)

1. Press the button to retract the outer rail extensions.

2. Hang the hooks of the front portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack.

3. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack.

4. Use screws as shown in step two to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.

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

Figure 2-5: Installing into a Rack

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Figure 2-6: Securing the Chassis to the Rack

Note: The fi gures above are for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to

the bottom of the rack fi rst.

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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 2027R-WRF 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.

Removing the Chassis Cover (Figue 2-7)

1. Press both release tabs at the same time to release the cover from the locked
position.

2. Once the top cover has been released, slide the cover backwards, toward the
rear of the chassis.

3. Lift the cover up and off the chassis.

Figure 2-7: Removing the Chassis Cover

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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 airfl ow
and prevent overheating.

Checking the Components

1. You should 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.

2. Your 2027R-WRF 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 airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also,
check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower
fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area
from the serverboard area of the chassis.

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

1. For servicing the hard drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.

2. If you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

1. Airfl ow is provided by three (3) 8-cm counter-rotating fans. The system
component layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl 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 airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

1. The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply unit 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. Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel.

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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as other LEDs on the drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the over-all status of the system, as
well as the activity and health of specifi c components. Most SC213 models are
two buttons on the control panel: a reset button and an on/off switch. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.

Figure 3-1: Chassis User Interface

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3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power
on/off button and a UID button.

• 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.
Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing.

• Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. A needle, pen, or other

small device is required to activate this button and reset the system

UID

Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both the front
and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gurations. The
LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another UID button
on the rear of the chassis serves the same function. See the table in Figure 3-1 for
descriptions of UID LED states.

• Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.

This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC213 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.