Supero AS-4041M-32RPlus, AS 4041M-32R+ User Manual

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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 AS4041M-32R+. Installation

and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The 4041M-32R+ is a high-end tower based on the SC748TQ-R1200 server chas-

sis and the H8QM3-2 serverboard, which supports four AMD Opteron™ 8300/8000

series processors and up to 128 GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533/400

SDRAM.

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 H8QM3-2 serverboard and

the SC748TQ-R1200 chassis, which make up the 4041M-32R+.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 4041M-32R+ 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

4041M-32R+.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QM3-2 serverboard, including the

locations and functions of connectors, 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 SC748TQ-R1200 1U rackmount

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-

ing, removing or reconfi guring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing

the system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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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

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

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

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

ATI Graphics Controller ................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

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

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

SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-3

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

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

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-5

Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-6

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Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-7

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-8

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

SAS Drives ...................................................................................................... 3-3

SATA Drives .................................................................................................... 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 ....................................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Processor and Heat Sink Installation .............................................................. 5-2

Installing the CPU Backplates ........................................................................ 5-2

Installing the Processors ................................................................................. 5-2

CPU Heat Sinks .............................................................................................. 5-4

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

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-6

5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-7

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-7

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9

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5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

H8QM3-2 Quick Reference ............................................................................5-11

5-8 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 5-12

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-18

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-21

5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections ........................................... 5-22

5-12 Installing Software Drivers ............................................................................ 5-25

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1

6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-3

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4

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

Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 6-5

6-4 Drive Bay Installation ...................................................................................... 6-6

SAS and SATA Drives ..................................................................................... 6-6

SAS/SATA Backplane ...................................................................................... 6-6

Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays .............................................. 6-8

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-9

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .......................................................... 6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................... 7-16

7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-17

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

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The AS4041M-32R+ is a high-end quad processor server that is comprised of

two main subsystems: the SC748TQ-R1200 1U server chassis and the H8QM3-2

serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that

have been certifi ed for use with the 4041M-32R+.

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have

been included with the 4041M-32R+:

One (1) fl oppy drive (FPD-PNSC-01)

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Three (3) 9-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0090)

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Three (3) 8-cm exhaust fans (FAN-0081)

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Four (4) passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0023P+)

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Four (4) heatsink retention modules with 8 screws (BKT-0005L)

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Four (4) CPU backplates, pre-installed (BKT-0004L)

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Three (3) 5.25" dummy drive trays w/ rails (CSE-PT36)

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One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-74802-0B)

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SAS Accessories (4041M-32R+ only)

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One (1) SAS backplane (CSE-SAS-M35TQ)

Five (5) SAS cables (CBL-0206L)

Five (5) SAS drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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Optional:

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One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00001-00)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 4041M-32R+ lies the H8QM3-2, a quad processor serverboard

based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro/IO55 chipset. Below are the main features of the

H8QM3-2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The H8QM3-2 supports four Socket F AMD Opteron 8300/8000 Series 64-bit pro-

cessors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a

complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus/).

Memory

The H8QM3-2 has thirty-two dual-channel DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of

registered ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved

memory confi gurations are supported.

Onboard SAS

SAS is provided with an LSI 1068E SAS controller supporting eight SAS ports (RAID

0, 1, 10 and JBOD, optional RAID 5 support with iButton installed).

Onboard SATA

SATA is provided with an on-chip 3 GB/sec SATA controller to support six SATA

ports (RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD).

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and one ATA/133/100 controller are provided to support

up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include one COM

port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port,

two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two G-bit Ethernet ports.

ATI Graphics Controller

The H8QM3-2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage XL

graphics chip.

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Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-

tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 4041M-32R+ is a high-end, scaleable server platform. The following is a general

outline of the main features of the SC748TQ-R1200 server chassis.

System Power

The SC748TQ-R1200 features a redundant 1200W 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.

SAS Subsystem

The SAS subsystem supports up to eight 3 Gb/sec SAS hard drives, which are hot-

swappable. The SAS drives are connected to a SAS backplane. A RAID controller

card can be used with the backplane to provide data security. Note: The operating

system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the

SAS drives. For documentation on SAS RAID, please refer to the LSI manual on

the driver CD that came with the system.

SATA Subsystem

The SATA subsystem supports up to six 3 Gb/sec SATA hard drives, which are hot-

swappable. The SATA drives are connected to a SATA backplane. A RAID controller

card can be used with the backplane to provide data security. Note: The operating

system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the

SATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The SC748TQ-R1200 chassis supports the use of up to seven standard size (full-

height, full-length) expansion cards.

Front Control Panel

The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate

system power, power fail, HDD activity, network activity and overheat/fan fail. A main

power button and a system reset button are also included.

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I/O Backplane

The I/O backplane on the SC748TQ-R1200 provides seven PCI expansion slots for

standard size add-on cards, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2

mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The SC748TQ-R1200 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three

9-cm hot-swap chassis fans and three 8-cm exhaust fans located at the rear of

the chassis. The power supply modules also include a cooling fan. All chassis and

power supply fans operate continuously.

A setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7) is used to control the system fan speed. This

setting uses voltage control to allow fans to run at different speeds.

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DDR2-667/533/400

DIMMs 1A ~ 4B

DDR2-667/533/400

DIMMs 1A ~ 4B

Slot #2: PC I-E x1 6

Slot #3: PC I-E x8

Slot #4: PC I-E x4

AMD Socket F T ype

Processor (CPU3)

AMD Socket F T ype

Processor (CPU2)

PCI-E

nVidia

IO55

16 x 16 HT link ( 1 GHz)

16 x 16 HT link ( 1 GHz)

ATI

ES 1000

SIMLC

AMD Socket F T ype

Processor (CPU4)

AMD Socket F T ype

Processor (CPU1)

PCI 32

nVidia

MCP55

Pro

S I/O BIOS

Floppy

LPC

Kybd/

Mouse

PCI-E x8

PCI-E x4

PCI- E x16

SATA

UDMA133

USB 2.0

DDR2-667/533/400

DIM Ms 1A ~ 4B

DDR2-667/533/400

DIMMs 1A ~ 4B

SAS Ports ( 8)

Slot #5: PC I-E x1 6

SATA Por ts (6)

IDE (ATA133)

USB Ports (4)

Serial Por ts

(2)

LAN Ports (2)

NEC uPD720404

Slot #1: PCI-X 133

Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro/IO55 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent

the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the

actual specifi cations of your serverboard.

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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, Taiwan

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], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your AS4041M-32R+ 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.

The 4041M-32R+ may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 4U

rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precautions

in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 4041M-32R+ 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 4041M-32R+. 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 Precau-

tions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the 4041M-32R+ was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies,

two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the

system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation

process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before

you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

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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).

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

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

Units.

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Warnings and Precautions!

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Rack Precautions

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

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

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

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

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

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

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

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rails.

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

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work up.

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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 touch-

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ing them.

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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 tempera-

ture 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 tempera-

ture (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 connec-

tions 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 system into a rack unit. Rack

installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit If the system has already

been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to

Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may

mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for

installing the server into a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit.

You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit

you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The optional rackmount kit (MCP-290-00001-00) includes two rack rail assemblies.

Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that

secures to the chassis and an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself.

The inner and outer rails must be detached from each other before installing.

To remove the inner chassis rail, pull it out as far as possible - you should hear a

"click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks the

inner rail. Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for

both assemblies (one for each side).

Figure 2-1. Inner Fixed Chassis Rail

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Installing the Chassis Rails

You will need to remove the top bezel cover and the feet to add rack rails to the

chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing

as a tower chassis) by depressing the latch on the rear lip of the top (side if tower)

cover to release it - then push the cover off. Finally, unscrew the four feet and

remove them from the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

You can now attach rack rails to the top and bottom (now the sides) of the chassis.

First add the rack handles. Then position the inner chassis rail sections you just

removed along the side of the chassis making sure the screw holes line up. Note

that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the

chassis (see Figure 2-3). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side

of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a

telco rack.

Locking Tabs: The chassis rails have locking tabs that serve to lock the server into

place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position.

Figure 2-2. Preparing to Install the Chassis Rails

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the 4041M-32R+ in the rack. (See Rack and

Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide

assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing

the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets

provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure both

are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

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Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next

step is to install the server into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack

mount kit. Install these fi rst keeping in mind that they are left/right specifi c (marked

with "L" and "R"). Then, line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack

rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both

sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold

the front of the server to the rack (see Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the

serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System

If rack mounted, fi rst release the retention screws that secure the unit to the

1.

rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it

locks (you will hear a "click").

There are two screws that secure the cover to the chassis - remove these

2.

fi rst.

Using the indentations on the side cover (see Figure 2-5), push the cover to

3.

slide it off the chassis.

Lift the cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

4.

Checking the Components and Setup

You may have four processors already installed into the serverboard. Each

1.

processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instruc-

tions on processor installation.

Your server may have come with system memory already installed. Make

2.

sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system

memory, refer to Chapter 5.

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

3.

details on installing PCI add-on cards.

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

4.

the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA

drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been

made.

Checking the Drives

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-

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ROM, IDE hard drives and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top/left

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chassis cover. The SAS/SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from

the front of the chassis without removing any chassis covers.

To install components into the 5.25" drive bays, you must fi rst remove the

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top/left chassis cover as described in the previous section. Refer to Chapter 6

for details.

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive

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to the system.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or

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more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS/SATA drives, please

refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three 9-cm hot-swap chassis fans working in conjunc-

1.

tion with three 8-cm exhaust fans, which are located at the rear of the chas-

sis.

The system component layout was carefully designed to promote suffi cient

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airfl ow through the chassis.

Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that

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they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans. Keep this in mind when

you reroute them after working on the system.

Providing Power

Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high-quality power

1.

strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recom-

mended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

(Rack Confi guration shown)

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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 SAS/SATA

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 but-

tons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED

indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-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

The main power button 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.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC748TQ-R1200 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.

Power Fail

Indicates a power supply module has failed. This should be accompanied by an

audible alarm. A backup 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 failed power supply modules. 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 (on and not

fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables ob-

structing 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 overheat condition exists.

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on JLAN2 when fl ashing

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NIC1

Indicates network activity on JLAN1 when fl ashing.

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HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 4041M-32R+, this light indicates SAS/SATA

and/or CD-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

SAS Drives

Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:

Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier

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indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink

on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

Red: The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive

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failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system

management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing

failed SAS drives.

SATA Drives

Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier

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indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED

to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

Red: The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive

•

is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a SATA drive fails, you

should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter

6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

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Notes

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Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

!

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the AS4041M-32R+ 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 in-

•

stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules

and the CD-ROM and fl oppy drives (not necessary for SAS or SATA drives).

When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the system with the

operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply

modules 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 neces-

sary.

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 electrostatic discharge as protection from

•

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

as electrical insulators.

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The power supply power cord 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 polarities (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.

•

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

ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radia-

tion 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

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!

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the 4041M-32R+ clean and free of clutter.

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The 4041M-32R+ weighs approximately 65.5 lbs (29.7 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.

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