Supero 6027R-3RF4, SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ User Manual

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SUPERSERVER

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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 SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ­R740LPB 2U rackmountable chassis and the X9DR3-LN4F+ dual processor
serverboard.

Manual Organization

Preface

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 X9DR3-LN4F+ serverboard
and the SC825TQ-R740LPB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+
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
SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DR3-LN4F+ 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 SC825TQ-R740LPB 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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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

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

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

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-3

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

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

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

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 2-4

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

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information LED ..............................................................................................3-2

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

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

5-2 Serverboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-3

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-3

Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

5-4 Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 5-4

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

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

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

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

5-6 Installing Memory ..........................................................................................5-10

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

DIMM Installation .......................................................................................... 5-10

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ............................................................................ 5-12

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13

X9DR3-LN4F+ Quick Reference ................................................................... 5-14

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-16

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-23

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-27

5-12 SATA and SAS Ports ..................................................................................... 5-28

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5-13 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-29

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 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 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3

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

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

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

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

SAS/SATA Drive Installation ............................................................................ 6-5

Hard Drive Backplane ..................................................................................... 6-6

DVD-ROM Installation ..................................................................................... 6-6

6-5 Power Supply ..................................................................................................6-7

Power Supply Failure ......................................................................................6-7

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .......................................................... 6-7

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

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

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

7-3 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-23

7-4 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-25

7-5 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-27

7-6 Secur it y ......................................................................................................... 7-28

7-7 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 SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys­tems: the SC825TQ-R740LPB 2U chassis and the X9DR3-LN4F+ 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 6027R-3RF4+, as listed below:

• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048P)

• Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0126L4)

• One air shroud (MCP-310-29001-0N)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-825TQ)
Eight drive carriers (MCP-220-00075-OB)

• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-ON)

• One CD containing drivers and utilities

• SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ User's Manual

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1-2 Serverboard Features

The SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ is built around the X9DR3-LN4F+, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel C600 chipset and designed to provide maximum
performance. Below are the main features of the X9DR3-LN4F+. (See Figure 1-1
for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DR3-LN4F+ supports single or dual Intel® Xeon E5-2600 Series processors.
Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DR3-LN4F+ has 24 DIMM slots that can support up to 768 GB of ECC
registered DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 SDRAM. Both 1.5V and 1.35V DIMMs are
supported. Use of DDR3-1600 depends on memory confi guration. See Chapter 5
for details.

SAS

A total of eight SAS ports are provided onboard, which are RAID 0, 1 and 10 capable.
Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot-

swap capability and RAI D function of the SAS drives.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is also integrated into the chipset to provide two SATA 3 (6/Gbps)
and four SATA 2 (3 Gbps) ports, which are RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. The
SATA drives are hot-swappable units. RAID 5 supported with Windows OS only).

Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot­swap capability and RAI D function of the SATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X9DR3 -LN 4F+ has four PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, one PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot and one
PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in a x8) slot.

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Rear I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports
(additional USB headers are included on the serverboard) and four gigabit Ethernet
ports. A dedicated IPMI LAN port is also included.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC825TQ-R740LPB is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a
2U rackmount confi guration. The following is a general outline of the main features
of the SC825TQ-R740LPB server chassis.

System Power

The SC825TQ-R740LPB features a redundant 740W power supply composed of
two separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace
a failed power supply module without shutting down the system.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The SC825TQ-R740LPB cha ssis was de signed t o suppor t eig ht hot-sw ap SATA
or SAS hard drives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SC825TQ-R740LPB provides you with system monitoring
and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
information and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset but­ton are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been incorporated into the
control panel to provide front side USB access.

Cooling System

The SC825TQ-R740LPB chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes
three 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chas­sis. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently cool the
processor area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C600 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

A

B

A

#1

#2

#3

C

#1

B

#2
C

#4

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B

E

DDR3 DIMM

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DDR3 DIMM

#1

x16

PCI-E x16 Slot

#5

PCI-E x16 Slot

PCI-E x16 Slot

#1

#2

F

C

#3

DDR3 DIMM

#1

#2

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#3

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DDR3 DIMM

#2

PCI-E x8 Slot

x4

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PCI-E x16 Slot

PE2

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CPU REAR

Socket 01

U7C1

PROCESSOR

U7C1

P0

QPI

P1

U6H1

CPU FRONT

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PROCESSOR

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RJ45 RJ45

[7.4]

RJ45 RJ45

PE1

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LAN

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DDR III

DMI

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SYSTEM

BIOS

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SATA

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USB

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

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

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+
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

Y ou should inspect the box the SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ 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 6027R­3RF4+. 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 6027R-3RF4+ 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.

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!

!

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

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

• This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

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

the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

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

rails.

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

work up.

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

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

• 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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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC825 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 the rack unit you are using.

Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly
to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself.

Installing the Inner Rail Extension

The SC825 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and
inner rail extensions. Inner rail extensions are attached to the inner rails to mount
the chassis in the rack.

Installing the Inner Rails

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 chassis with 2 screws as illustrated. Repeat steps for the other
inner rail extension.

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Figure 2-1: Separating the Rack Rails

1

1

2

1

3

1

4

1

Rail Assembly

Extending the Rails

Quick-

Release Tab

Separating

the Inner Rail

Extension

Separating the Inner and Outer Rails

1. Locate the rail assembly in the chassis
packaging.

2. Extend the rail assembly by pulling it
outward.

3. Press the quick-release tab.

4. Separate the inner rail extension from
the outer rail assembly.

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1

1

1

2

1

Figure 2-2. Assembling the Outer Rails

Outer Rack Rails

Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the
SC825 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

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.

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack Rails

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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.

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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 and the activ­ity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on the chassis
control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

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

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. T urning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the 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.

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.

Information LED

This LED will be solid blue when the UID function has been activated. When this
LED fl ashes red, it indicates a fan failure. When red 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

On the SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+, this LED indicates hard drive 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:

SATA Drives

• Green: When ill uminated, the green LED on the SATA drive carr ier indic ates

drive ac tivity. A con nectio n to the SATA b ackplane e nables th is LED to blink
on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

• Red: When this LED fl ashes it indicates the drive is rebuilding. When solid on

it indicates a SATA drive failure. If a drive fails, you should be notifi ed by your
system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on
replacing failed drives.

SAS Drives

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

drive is powered on. If this LED is not lit, it means no power is being provided for
the dri ve. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives.

• Red: When this LED fl ashes it indicates the drive is rebuilding. When solid on

it indicates a SAS drive failure. If a drive fails, 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

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 6027R-3RF4+ from damage:

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

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.

• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

• Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install-

ing main system components, such as the serverboard and memory modules.
When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the system with the
operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply
units in the system.

• When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

• Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

• The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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• Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

• DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

• Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Keep the area around the 6027R-3RF4+ clean and free of clutter.

• The 6027R-3RF4+ weighs approximately 57 lbs (25.9 kg.) when fully loaded.

When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their
feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift
with your legs.

• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.

• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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• After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure

it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags

until ready for use.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.

• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may

retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not

in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6027R­3RF4+ is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system
can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

BATTERY HOLDER

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a
damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not
discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly.

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