Supero A+ SERVER 2022TG-HTRF, A+ SERVER 2022TG-HIBQRF User Manual

A+ SERVER 2022TG-HTRF

A+ SERVER 2022TG-HIBQRF

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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
2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF. Installation and maintainance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.

The A+ SERVER 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF is a high-end server based on the
SC827H-R1400BP 2U rackmount chassis and the H8DGT -HF/HIBQF dual processor
serverboard. The only difference between the 2022TG-HTRF and 2022TG-HIBQF
servers is that the 2022TG-HIBQF server has a QSFP Infi niBand Connector and
the the 2022TG-HTRF does not.

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 H8DGT-HF/HIBQF
serverboard and the SC827H-R1400BP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ SERVER
2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF 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 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DGT-HF/HIBQF 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 SC827H-R1400BP server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply
units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Infi niBand ........................................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4

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

1-5 2U Twin

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: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-7

Nodes ..............................................................................................................1-7

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-7

SATA Backplane/Drives ...................................................................................1-7

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

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

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

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

4-2 Control Panel Button ....................................................................................... 3-2

4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

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

SATA Drives ....................................................................................................3-3

SCSI 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 .................................................................................... 4-3

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

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

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

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

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

5-4 I/O Port Connections .......................................................................................5-3

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

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-6

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-6

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................5-7

DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................... 5-9

5-7 PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................................5-10

5-8 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-16

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-16

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5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-18

5-12 SATA Ports ...................................................................................................5-19

5-13 Enabling SATA RAID ..................................................................................... 5-20

Serial ATA (SATA).......................................................................................... 5-20

Installing the OS/SATA Driver .......................................................................5-20

Building a Driver Diskette .........................................................................5-20

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ................................................................. 5-21

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..................................................................... 5-22

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation ......................................... 5-22

5-14 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-23

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-2

6-3 Chassis Cover ................................................................................................. 6-3

6-4 Air Guides .......................................................................................................6-4

6-5 Checking the Airfl ow ....................................................................................... 6-4

Installation Complete .......................................................................................6-4

6-6 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-5

Optional Fan Confi gurations ...........................................................................6-5

6-7 Removing and Installing the Backplane ..........................................................6-7

Removing the Backplane ................................................................................ 6-7

Installing the Backplane .................................................................................. 6-9

6-8 Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 6-10

I/O Shield ...................................................................................................... 6-10

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ...............................................................6-10

6-9 Adapter Card Replacement...........................................................................6-12

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 6-13

6-10 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ..................................................................... 6-15

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................. 6-15

6-11 Power Supply ................................................................................................6-19

Power Supply Replacement ..........................................................................6-19

Power Supply Replacement ..........................................................................6-19

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Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

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

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

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-4

4-3 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-16

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

4-5 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-17

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+ SER VER 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC827H-R1400BP 2U server chassis and the H8DGT-HF/HIBQF
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 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF, as listed below:

Four (4) Air shrouds for H8 DP (G34), SC827 chassis (MCP-310-82711-0B)•

Four (4) 4-port Adapter cards for backplane (BPN-ADP-4SATA-H8)•

One (1) SAS/SATA Backpane (BPN-SAS-827B)•

Eight (8) 1U Passive CPU heatsinks for AMD Socket G34 (SNK-P0042P)•

Four (4) Riser Cards (RSC-R1U-E16R)•

Twelve (12) Hard Disk Drive Trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)•

One (1) Rack mount rail kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)•

Four (4) 80x38mm 4-pin PWM chassis fans (FAN-0111L4)•

One CD containing manual, drivers and utilities•

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the A+ SER VER 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF lies the H8DGT-HF/HIBQF,
a dual processor serverboard based on the AMD SR5670/SP5100 Chipset and
designed to provide maximum performance. Up to four of these serverboards can
be mounted in the SC827 chassis.

The sections below cover the main features of the H8DGT-HF/HIBQF serverboard
(see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The H8DGT-HF/HIBQF supports single or dual AMD Opteron 6100 series processors
(Socket G34 type). Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web
site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The H8DGT-HF/HIBQF has sixteen (16) single/dual/tri/quad channel DIMM slots
supporting up to 256 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC or 64GB of DDR3
Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM. See Chapter 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the AMD SP5100 Chipset to provide a
four-port 3 Gb/s SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0 and 1 supported. The SATA
drives are hot-swappable units.

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

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8DGT-HF/HIBQF has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slot.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One Fast UART 16550 compatible serial port and a Mellonox Connect-X Infi niBand
(on 2022TG-HIBQRF server only) supporting a single QSFP connector are located
on the serverboard. 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 (additional two internal USB headers and a USB Type A port are included on
the serverboard), an IPMI dedicated LAN port and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

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Graphics Controller

The H8DGT-HF/HIBQF features an integrated Matrox® G200 graphics controller
with 16 MB DDR2 memory.

Infi niBand

The 2022TG-HIBQRF includes a QDR (quad data rate) speed InfiniBand
QSFP connector. Infi niBand is a scalable serial communications link intended for

connecting processors with high-speed peripherals.

Other Features

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827 server
chassis.

System Power

Each SC827 chassis model includes a high-effi ciency 80 Plus Gold certifi ed power
supply , rated at 1400 W atts plus one redundant backup power supply. In the unlikely
event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be accomplished
without tools.

SATA Subsystem

The SC827 supports up to twelve 3.5" hot-swap SATA drives in trays (3 for each
node). These drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane
that provides power and control.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot­swap capability of the drives.

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Front Control Panel

SC827 models include four front panels on the handles of the chassis which control
each of the systems. Each control panel on the A+ SER VER 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF
provides you with system monitoring and control for one server node. 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.

I/O Backplane

The SC827 is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 2U rackmount
confi guration. The SAS827B I/O backplane provides a low-profi le add-on card
slot, a COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports
per node.

For more information regarding the backplane, view the appendices found at the
end of this manual.

Cooling System

The SC827 chassis accepts four system fans powered from either backpane or the
serverboards. If not powered from the backpane, the SC827B model chassis powers
two fans from two motherboards, so that when one of the motherboard drawers is
removed, the second motherboard will continue running both fans.

Air Shrouds

The SC827 chassis includes four mylar air shrouds that direct the airfl ow where
cooling is needed on each serverboard. Always use the air shroud included with
your chassis on each serverboard.

Mounting Rails

The SC827 includes a set of quick-release rails, and can be placed in a rack for
secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions
included in this manual.

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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

MUX

SATA x6

PCI-E GEN2 X16

Slot1

PCI-E GEN2 X4

INTEL

KAWELA

A-Link

SP5100

BMC

VGA

WPCM450-R

PCI

SMBus

SIO

W83527

SPI Flash

RMII

FE PHY

RTL8201N

DDR2 SDRAM

64Mb X16bit

PSU I2C

IPMB

VGA

RJ45 USB x5

Clock Gen

LPC

HWM

W83795G

SR5670

RJ45

RJ45

COM2

COM1

HT3 Link

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

HT3 Link

8x8-3.2GT/s

HT3 Link

8x8-3.2GT/s

Mellanox
ConnectX

(H8DGT-HIBQF)

DIMM A1

DIMM A0

DIMM B0

DIMM B1

DIMM C0

DIMM C1

DIMM D0

DIMM D1

HT3 Link
16x16-5.2GT/s

AMD

Socket G34

CPU1

DIMM A0

DIMM A1

DIMM B0

DIMM B1

DIMM C0

DIMM C1

DIMM D0

DIMM D1

PCI-E GEN2 X8

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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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1-5 2U Twin2: System Notes

As a 2U T win2 confi guration, the 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF is a unique server system.
With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate
nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.

Nodes

Each of the four serverboards act as a separate node in the system. As independant
nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the others. In addition,
each node is a hot-swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis.
The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.

Note: A guide pin is located between the upper and lower nodes on the inner chassis
wall. This guide pin also acts as a “stop” when a node is fully installed. If too much
force is used when inserting a node this pin may break off. Take care to slowly slide
a node in until you hear the “click” of the locking tab seating itself.

System Power

A single 1400W power supply is used to provide the power for all four serverboards.
Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the
power button on its own control panel. As an option, you may add an additional
1400W power supply module for power redundancy.

SATA Backplane/Drives

As a system, the 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF supports the use of twelve SATA drives.
A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for power and fan
speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of three SATA drives
to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a three-drive scheme
(RAID cannot be spread across all twelve drives). See the Drive Bay Installation/
Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and node confi guration.

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Notes

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your A+ SERVER
2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF 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 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF 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
2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF. 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 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF was shipped in should include
two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws
you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order
given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please
read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined
in the sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door •
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated •
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices •
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.

!

!

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to •
the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple •
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-•
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

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

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

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from •
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching •
them.

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers •
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack
itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
power strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC827 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.

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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Figure 2-2: Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

Installing the Inner Rail Extension

The SC827 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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Outer Rack Rails

Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the
SC827 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 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

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Figure 2-4: 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 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF 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

Before operating the server for the fi rst time, it is important to remove the protective
fi lm covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation and

cooling.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film

Remove the two screws which secure the top cover onto the chassis as 1.
shown above.

Lift the top cover up and off the chassis.2.

Peel off the protective fi lm covering the top cover and the top of the chassis3.

Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis 4.
are clear and unobstructed.

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 2022TG-HTRF/HIBQRF server system may have come with system 2.
memory already 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 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

Remove two

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Check Ventilation

Openings

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. A hard drive can be 1.
installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top
chassis cover.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 2.
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 four 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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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you
constantly informed of the overall status of the system. SC827 models include four
front panels on the handles of the chassis which control each of the systems.

This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate
response you may need to take.

Figure 3-1: Control Panel

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4-2 Control Panel Button

Power: The main power button on each of the four control panels is used to •
apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in
the chassis. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power,
but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must unplug
system before servicing.

4-3 Control Panel LEDs

The four control panels are located on the front handle of the SC827 chassis. Each
control panel has three 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.

Overheat: This LED is illuminated when an overheat condition occurs.

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A solid red LED indicates an overheat condition in the system.
A fl ashing red LED which fl ashes in one second intervals indicates a fan failure.
A fl ashing red LED which fl ashes in four second interfals indicates a power
failure. 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 and air shrouds are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed
properly. This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the temperature is too
high or a fan does not function properly.

NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.•

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4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

The server chassis uses SATA drives.

SATA Drives

Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this •
green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) 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 to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives •
fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software.

SCSI Drives

This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time.

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Notes