Supero A+ SERVER 2022G-URF User Manual

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A+ SERVER 2022G-URF

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USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the A+ SERVER 2022G-URF.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The A+ SER VER 2022G-URF is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-R720UB
2U rackmount chassis and the H8DGU-F dual processor serverboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the H8DGU-F serverboard and
the SC825TQ-R720UB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ SERVER 2022G-URF
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 A+
SERVER 2022G-URF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DGU-F serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC825TQ-R720UB 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: Installing Windows

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4

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

Warnings and Precautions! ........................................................................................2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-4 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

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

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ......................................................................2-10

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

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

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-2

When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the
fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage

the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. ......................................5-2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-4

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

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

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

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

5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-6

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

Memory Support ..............................................................................................5-7

DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................... 5-8

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

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

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H8DGU(-F) Quick Reference .........................................................................5-11

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12

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

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

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-20

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ...............................................................................5-21

5-12 Enabling SATA RAID ..................................................................................... 5-22

Serial ATA (SATA).......................................................................................... 5-22

Installing the OS/SATA Driver ....................................................................... 5-22

Building a Driver Diskette .........................................................................5-22

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ................................................................. 5-23

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..................................................................... 5-24

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation .........................................5-24

5-13 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-25

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-26

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 .................................................................................. 6-4

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 ..................................................................................... 6-7

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-8

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ..........................................................6-8

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

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

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

7-4 Security Menu ...............................................................................................7-13

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7-5 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................... 7-14

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-15

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows

B-1 Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System ..............................................B-1

B-2 Installing the Windows OS for a Non-RAID System ....................................... B-2

Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The A+ SERVER 2022G-URF is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC825TQ-R720UB 2U server chassis and the H8DGU-F 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 2022G-URF, as listed below:

One (1) Slim SATA DVD kit (MCP-220-81502-0N)•

One (1) Slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT or DVM-PNSC-DVD-•
SBT)

One (1) SATA to USB adapter for slim DVD-ROM drive (CDM-USATA-G)•

One (1) Internal USB cable for DVD-ROM drive (CBL-0341L)•

Two (2) 2U Passive CPU HS for AMD Socket G34 (SNK-P0043P)•

One (1) Air shroud (MCP-310-28001-0N)•

One (1) Riser card (RSC-R2UU-UA3E8+)•

SAS/SATA Accessories•
One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-825TQ)
Two (2) iPass to SATA cables (CBL-0188L)
Eight (8) Drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)

One (1) Rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)•

One CD containing drivers and utilities•

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the A+ SERVER 2022G-URF lies the H8DGU-F, a dual processor
serverboard based on the AMD SR5670/SP5100 chipset. Below are the main
features of the H8DGU-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The H8DGU-F supports single or dual AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors in
Socket G34 type sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The H8DGU-F has sixteen single/dual/tri/quad channel 240-pin DIMM sockets that
can support up to 256GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800MHz registered ECC SDRAM or
64 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM. Please
refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

UIO

The H8DGU-F is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's UIO
(Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI Expres s x8 slot that can
suppor t any on e of several t ype s of UIO c ard t ypes to ad d SAS po rt s, addit ional
LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the serverboard
to their ow n need s.

Note: the ser ver does n ot com e with a UI O card i nstal led.

Serial ATA

An on -chip (SP5100) SATA contr oller is integ rated into the H 8DGU -F to prov ide
a six-po rt, 3 Gb /sec S ATA subsystem, wh ic h is RAI D 0, 1, and 10 suppo rted. The
SATA dr ives are h ot-sw appabl e units .

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. D ocum entati on on R AI D setup gui deline s can be fo und on our we b site.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include two COM ports (one header and one port), a VGA
(monitor) port, Seven USB 2.0 ports (2x rear, 4x header, 1x type A), PS/2 mouse
and keyboard ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.

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Graphics Controller

The H8DGU-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip, which includes
16 MB of DDR2 memory.

Other Features

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 2022G-URF is built upon the SC825TQ-R720UB chassis. Details on the chassis
and on servicing procedures can be found in Chapter 6. The following is a general
outline of the main features of the chassis.

System Power

The SC825TQ-R720UB features a redundant 720W power supply consisting of
two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down when replacing or
removing a single power supply module.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The SC825TQ-R720UB cha ss is was d es ig ned t o sup po rt eight h ot- sw ap SATA or
SAS hard d rives. ( Require s UIO c ontro ller c ard - not in clud ed with sy stem.)

Note: A SAS or SATA UIO card must be installed to support SAS or SATA
drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

A riser card (RSC-R2UU-UA3E8+) on the left side of the chassis can support a
AOC-PG-i2+ add-on card to provide two additional Gb LAN ports. Alternately, this
slot can instead support either a UIO card, one PCI-E x16 card, or four SAS/SATA
drives with an optional UIO SAS card. See our web site for details (http://www.
supermicro.com/products/nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 for further details.)

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Front Control Panel

The control panel on the A+ SERVER 2022G-URF 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. In addition, two USB ports have been incorporated into
the control panel to provide front side USB access.

I/O Backplane

The SC825TQ-R720UB is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 2U
rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides four standard-size add-on card
slots, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The SC825TQ-R720UB 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. AMD SR5670/SP5100 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

AMD

Socket G34

CPU2

DIMM A0

DIMM A1

DIMM A1

DIMM A0

HT3 Link

(8+8)x(8+8)-6.4GT/s

16x16-5.2GT/s

HT3 Link

HT3 Link

8x8-3.2GT/s

DIMM B0

DIMM B1

DIMM C0

DIMM C1

DIMM D0

DIMM D1

DIMM B0

DIMM B1

DIMM C0

DIMM C1

DIMM D0

DIMM D1

MUX

SATA x6

PCI-E GEN2 x16

Slot1

PCI-E GEN2 X4

INTEL

KAWELA

RJ45

A-Link

SP5100

BMC
VGA

WPCM450-R

PCI

LPC

SMBus

SIO

W83527

HWM

W83795G

SPI Flash

KB/MS

RMII

DDR2 SDRAM

64Mb X16bit

PSU I2C

IPMB

FE PHY

RTL8201N

VGA

RJ45

7xUSB

Clock Gen

TPM (/OPT)

RJ45

PCI-E GEN2 x8 (in x4)

Slot3

COM2

COM1

SR5670

HT3 Link

8x8-3.2GT/s

AMD

Socket G34

CPU1

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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], 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 A+ SERVER 2022G-URF
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 A+ SERVER 2022G-URF 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 A+ SERVER
2022G-URF. 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 A+ SERVER 2022G-URF 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.

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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. 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

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

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

Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated. Repeat steps for the other 3.
inner rail extension.

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Figure 2-1: Separating the Rack Rails

Separating the Inner and Outer
Rails

Locate the rail assembly in the 1.
chassis packaging.

Extend the rail assembly by 2.
pulling it outward.

Press the quick-release tab.3.

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

1

1

1

2

1

4

1

3

Rail Assembly

Extending the Rails

Quick-Release Tab

Separating

the Inner Rail

Extension

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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

Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided. 1.

Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller 2.
outer rail.

Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired, use screws to 3.
secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack.

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

Figure 2-2. Assembling the Outer Rails

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1

1

2

1

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack Rails

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Extend the outer rails as illustrated above. 1.

Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack.2.

Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both 3.
sides. When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack, it should
click into the locked position.

Optional screws may be used to secure the to hold the front of the chassis to 4.
the rack.

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 2022G-URF in the rack, you will need to open the unit to
make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been
made.

Accessing the inside of the System

First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it 1.
locks (you will hear a "click").

Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top 2.
cover.

You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the 3.
inside of the server.

Checking the Components and Setup

You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. 1.
Each processor needs its own heat sink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor and heat sink installation.

Your 2022G-URF server system may have come with system memory already 2.
installed. Make 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. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of
the fans. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SA TA drives
have been properly installed and all connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-1.
ROM, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The hard drives can be
installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top
chassis cover.

A slim DVD-ROM may be preinstalled in your server. Refer to Chapter 6 if 2.
you need to install a DVD-ROM drive to the system.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 3.
more drives already installed. If you need to install hard drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three hot-swappable 8-cm chassis cooling fans. The 1.
system component layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling
airfl ow to the components that generate the most heat.

Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they 2.
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

Plug the power cord(s) from the power supply unit(s) into a high-quality 1.
power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is
recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Depress the power on button on the front of the chassis. 2.

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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.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing.

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HDD

On the A+ SERVER 2022G-URF, 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.