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This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the 6027R-E1R12L. Installation
and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The 6027R-E1R12L is a high-end storage system based on the SC826E16R920LP 2U rackmountable chassis and the X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD dual processor
serverboard.
Manual Organization
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD serverboard
and the SC826E16-R920LP chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 6027R-E1R12L 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
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
6027R-E1R12L.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD 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.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC826E16-R920LP 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.
7-7 Secur it y ......................................................................................................... 7-30
7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-31
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The 6027R-E1R12L is a high-end storage system comprised of two main subsystems: the SC826E16-R920LP 2U/rack mount chassis and the X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD
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-E1R12L, as listed below:
• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048P)
• Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0126L4)
• One air shroud (MCP-310-29001-0N)
• SATA Accessories
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS2-826EL1)
Twelve drive carriers (MCP-220-00075-OB)
• JBOD Expansion Port (CBL-035L-LP)
• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)
• One CD containing drivers and utilities
• 6027R-E1R12L User's Manual
Note: a complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
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1-2 Serverboard Features
The 6047R-E1R36L is built around the X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel C602J chipset. Below are the main features of the
X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD 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 X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD has 16 DIMM slots that can support 512 GB of ECC
DDR3 Registered memory (RDIMM) or up to 128 GB of ECC/non-ECC DDR3
Unbuffered memory (UDIMM). See Chapter 5 for details.
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.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD has six PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots. The default confi guration
includes an add-on card (AOC) populating Slot #1 (PCI-E 3.0 x 16 slot) and a
port plate with a JBOD expansion port occupying slot #2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4). Note that
expansion slots are controlled by the CPUs, so two CPUs need to be installed to
enable all PCI expansion slots. See Chapter 5 for details.
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), three gigabit Ethernet
(LAN) ports and a dedicated IPMI expansion port.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SC826E16-R920LP is an 2U form factor chassis designed to be used in a
storage confi guration. The following is a general outline of the main features of the
SC826E16-R920LP chassis.
System Power
The SC826E16-R920LP features a redundant 920W power supply composed of two
separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a
failed power supply without shutting down the system.
Hard Drive Subsystem
The SC826E16-R920LP chassis was designed to support 12 hot-swap SATA hard
drives . Two 2.5" rear-m o unted , hot - swa p dr i ve bays ar e avai lab l e as an o pt io n fo r
use with t he onb oar d SATA contro ller (M CP-2 20- 826 0 9 - 0 N). Thes e dri ves inst all
betwe en the po wer suppli es and t he I/O pan el (see Figure 6 -1).
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SC826E16-R920LP provides you with system monitoring
and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button
are also included.
Cooling System
The SC826E16-R920LP chassis 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. Each power
supply module also includes a cooling fan.
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Figure 1-1. Intel C602J Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
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Figure 1-2. X9DRD-7LN4F-JBOD Serverboard
JBOD Expansion Port
Chapter 1: Introduction
Note: The SSG-6027R-E1R12L comes pre-installed with a JBOD expansion port
installed in PCI-E slot 1.
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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:+1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site:
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 6027R-E1R12L 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 6027R-E1R12L 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 6027R-E1R12L.
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 6027R-E1R12L 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.
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).
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.).
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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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SC826 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.
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 SC826 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner
rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached to the chassis, and do not interfere
with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. The inner rail
extension is attached to the inner rail 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
4
1
Rail Assembly
Extending the Rails
3
1
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.
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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3
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
SC826 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
Note: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull
the system from a rack only.
1. Extend the outer rails as illustrated above.
2. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack.
3. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides. When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack, it should
click into the locked position.
4. Optional screws may be used to secure the to hold the front of the chassis to
the rack.
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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Notes
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Chapter 3: System Interface
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
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.
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
On the 6027R-E1R12L, this LED indicates hard 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 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.
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Notes
3-4
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.
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.
이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다. 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수
있는 상태에 있게 됩니다. 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와
관련된 위험요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준
작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다.
해당 번역문을 찾기 위해 각 경고의 마지막 부분에 제공된 경고문 번호를
참조하십시오
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwings symbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die
lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken,
dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij een elektrische installatie betrokken risico's
en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard procedures om ongelukken te
voorkomen. Gebruik de nummers aan het eind van elke waarschuwing om deze te
herleiden naar de desbetreffende locatie.
BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
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Installation Instructions
Warning!
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
設置手順書
システムを電源に接続する前に、設置手順書をお読み下さい。
警告
将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。
警告
將系統與電源連接前,請先閱讀安裝說明。
Warnung
Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen
lesen.
¡Advertencia!
Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de
alimentación.
Attention
Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives