Supero SUPERSERVER 1027R-WRF User Manual

SUPERSERVER
1027R-WRF

®

SUPER

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 SuperServer 1027R-WRF
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperServer 1027R-WRF is a high-end server based on the SC1 13TQ-R700WB
1U rackmount chassis and the X9DRW-iF 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 X9DRW-iF serverboard and
the SC113TQ-R700WB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 1027R-WRF
into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system.
If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter
will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 1027R-WRF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRW-iF 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 SC113TQ-R700WB 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 for the X9DRW-iF serverboard.

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

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

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

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

1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-4

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) .................................................1-4

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-4

1-5 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2Server 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

2-4 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

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

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

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Inner Rails .......................................................................................................2-5

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

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-9

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..................................................................2-10

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup .......................................................................2-11

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

UID ..................................................................................................................3-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-5 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-4

700W Power Supply LED ............................................................................... 3-4

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

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

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-7

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-8

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-8

Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-8

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-8

5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-9

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

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

5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 5-13

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-14

X9DRW-iF Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-15

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-17

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-26

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................5-26

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-28

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-29

5-13 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-30

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-31

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-2

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

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

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

Hard Drive Installation .....................................................................................6-4

DVD Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-7

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

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 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

7-3 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-22

7-4 IPMI ...............................................................................................................7-24

7-5 Boot ...............................................................................................................7-26

7-6 Security .........................................................................................................7-27

7-7 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-27

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro's SUPERSERVER 1027R-WRF is a dual processor, 1U rackmount
server. The 1027R-WRF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC113TQ-R700WB 1U server chassis and the X9DRW-iF 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 1027R-WRF, as listed below:

• Two (2) 1U passive CPU heat sink (SNK-P0047PS)

• One (1) SC815/113/116 Intel DP X9, X8 PC air shroud (MCP-310-19002-0N)

• Five (5) 40x56mm 4-pin PWM fans (FAN-0086L4)

• One (1) 70-cm front control cable 20-pin-to-20-pin w/tube (CBL-0335L)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One (1) HD Backplane (BPN-SAS-113TQ-O-P)
One (1) 30 AWG 70/60/50/50-cm, W/70-cm SB AOC connection cable
(CBL-0288L-01)
One (1) 30 AWG Ipass to 4SATA 90/90/70/70-cm W/70-cm SB AOC
connection cable (CBL-0388L-01)
Eight (8) 2.5" hot-swap hard disk drive trays (MCP-220-00047-0B)

• One (1) set outer rail for 1U chassis (MCP-290-00101-0N)

• One (1) set inner rail, front for 1U chassis (MCP-290-00107-0N)

• One (1) set inner rail, extension for 1U chassis (MCP-290-00111-0N)

• One (1) riser card (RSC-R1UW-2E16-O-P)

• One CD containing drivers and utilities

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SUPERSERVER 1027R-WRF lies the X9DRW-iF, a dual
processor serverboard based on the C602 chipset. Below are the main features of
the X9DRW-iF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRW-iF supports single or dual E5-2600 series processors in
Socket R LGA 2011 type sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRW-iF has sixteen (16) single/dual/tri/quad channel 240-pin DIMM sockets
that can support up to 512 GB of DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed registered
ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM SDRAM in two-channel memory bus. Memory sizes of
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB size @ 1.35V/1.5V voltages
are supported. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Note: LRDIMM (Reduced Load) memory supports only 1333/1066/800 MHz speed
memory.

Serial ATA

An on -chi p (Intel PCH C602) SATA c ontrol ler is integr ated into the X9 DRW-i F to
provid e a s i x-port SATA sub sy ste m (two SATA 3.0 and four SATA 2.0 ports), which
is R AID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (W ind ows SATA) or RA ID 0, 1 an d 10 (LINUX ) supp or te d.
By default t hes e SATA por ts a re no t use d in th is se r ver, but you c an add o pti ona l
cable s to co nnect t o these p or ts The S ATA dr ives ar e hot-s wappab le 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 on the X9DRW-iF include two COM ports (one header
and one port), a VGA (monitor) port, six USB 2.0 ports (4x rear, 1x header for two
front panel), two gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.

Note: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

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Graphics Controller

The X9DRW-iF features an integrated Renesas Base-board Controller (BMC) chip,
which also acts as a video controller.

Other Features

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC113TQ-R700WB is Supermicro's third-generation 1U chassis and features
eight 2.5" hard drive bays and two high-effi ciency power supplies. The following is
a general outline of the main features of the SC113TQ-R700WB chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 1027R-WRF, the SC113TQ-R700WB chassis
includes two redundant 700 Watt power supplies.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The SC113TQ-R700WB chassis was designed to support eight hot-swap SATA
hard drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

A riser card (RSC-R1UW-2E16-O-P) on the left side of the chassis can support two
PCI-E x16 cards. See section 5-6 for further details.)

Front Control Panel

The SC113TQ-R700WB control panel provides important system monitoring and
control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity , hard disk drive activity
and a UID (Universal Information) LED. Also present are a main power button, a
system reset button and a UID button.

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I/O Backplane

The SC113TQ-R700WB is an extended ATX form factor chassis that is designed to
be used in a 1U rackmount confi guration. Ports on the I/O backplane include one
COM port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports, two one-gigabit Ethernet ports and a
dedicated IPMI LAN port. A UID (Unit Identifi er) button and LED are also located
beside the VGA port.

Cooling System

The SuperServer 1027R-WRF has an innovative cooling design that features fi ve
sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis.
There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in IPMI that allows chassis fan speed
to be determined by system temperature. The power supply module also includes
a cooling fan.

1-4 Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency.
Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

Manageability Engine (ME)

The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
provided by SPS are different from those proveded by the ME on client platforms.

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Figure 1-1. C602 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PROCESSOR

PROCESSOR

DDR3 DIMM

#1

#2

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

G

A

CPU Rear

DDR3 DIMM

B

DDR3 DIMM

D

C

H

F

E

Socket 00

Socket 01

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

P0

P0

P1

P1

x1

x16

x16

x16

J1

Right Slot

PCIE 3.0x16

DMI

PE3 PE2 PE1

QPI

QPI

CPU Front

DMI

PE1PE2PE3

P0PE3

J3

Left Slot

PCIE 3.0x16+x16

x4 (Lane4~7)

UL1

I350AM2

JLAN1

RJ45

JLAN2

RJ45

Lane Reversal & Polarity Inversion

DMI: Lane Reversal

BIOS

SPI Flash

SPI

DMI
PEG [0...3]

PET8 USB [10,11] LPC

SSB

PCH C602

Gen 3 [1...7]

SATA [0...5]

USB [0...9]

SATA Gen3

SATA Gen2

SATA0

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA5

DDR3 RAM

Renesas

VGA

BMC

TPM Chip

Super I/O

W83527

NCT7904D

HW Monitor

VGA

CONN

PHY

RTL8211E
IPMI LAN

RJ45

REAR

HDR 2X5

REAR

3Gbps

6Gbps

JSM2(SCU4~7)

(3F only)

JSM1(SCU0~3)

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1-5 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 Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 1027R-WRF
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 SuperServer 1027R-WRF was shipped in and note
if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
1027R-WRF. 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. Be sure to read the Rack
and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 1027R-WRF 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

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.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.

2-4 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

simultaneously 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 the hot plug SATA 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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2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 1027R-WRF into a
rack. If the SuperServer 1027R-WRF has already been mounted into a rack, you
can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.
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 SuperServer
1027R-WRF into a rack with the rack rails provided. You should also refer to the
installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

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. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

Inner Rails

Inner Rail
Extensions

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Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

Inner Rails

The SC1 13 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner
rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use
of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension
to stabilize the chassis within the rack.

Installing the Inner Rails (Figure 2-2)

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

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

3. Secure the chassis with two screws as illustrated.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail extension.

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1

2

1

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Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack (Figures 2-3 and 2-4)

1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the
pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction.

2. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail
fi ts snugly into the rack.

3. Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws
and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws.

4. Repeat steps 1-4 for the left outer rail.

Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

Secure to the

Front of the Rack

Secure to the

Rear of the Rack

Attach Outer Rails

Together

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

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1

3

1

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Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-5)

1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions . Also, confi rm
that the outer rails are installed on the rack.

2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

3. 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".

4. (Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
server to the rack.

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the SuperServer SuperServer 1027R-WRF into a Telco type rack, use two
L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how
far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be
positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on
your server, remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis,
then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the
width of the telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening
the brackets to the rack.

Figure 2-6. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the SuperServer 1027R-WRF 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.

Removing the Chassis Cover (Figure 2-5)

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

2. Remove the screws securing the top cover to the chssis.

3. Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis.

4. Lift the cover off the chassis.

Checking the Components

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

Figure 2-5: Removing the Chassis Cover

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2. Your SuperServer 1027R-WRF system may have come with system memory
already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For
details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

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

4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also,
check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower
fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area
from the serverboard area of the chassis.

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

1. For servicing the hard drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.

2. If you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

1. Airfl ow is provided by four 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system component
layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the
components that generate the most heat.

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

Providing Power

1. The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that
offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended
that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

2. Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel.

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Notes

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the
overall status of the system as well as the three buttons described below.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

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

UID

Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both the front
and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gurations. The
LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another UID button
on the rear of the chassis serves the same function. See the table in Figure 3-1 for
descriptions of UID LED states.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC113TQ-R700WB 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.

Universal Information LED

When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red
slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue when used for UID (Unit Identifi er).
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.
See the table below for descriptions of the LED states.

Universal Information LED States

State Indication
Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec) Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
Slow Blinking Red (1x/4 sec) Power Fail
Solid Blue Local UID Button Depressed
Blinking Blue IPMI-Activated UID

Note: deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was activated.
(If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via IPMI and
not with the UID button.)

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

HDD

Indicates IDE channel 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.

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3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs.

• Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the 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 indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive is

rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a 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.

3-5 Power Supply LEDs

This chassis provides several options which may include hot-swappable, cold­swappable, and redundant power supplies. Some power supplies include an LED
in the rear with the following defi nitions:

700W Power Supply LED

700W Power Supply LEDs

State Indication
Solid: Green System is on.
Solid: Amber System is off and plugged in or 5V stand

by on.

Blinking: Amber
(Only for 650W)

Power supply internal temperature has
reached 63º Celsius, and will be shut
down if the temperature reaches 70º
Celsius.

• Solid Green: When illuminated, the green LED indicates that the power supply

is on.

• Solid Amber: When illuminated, the amber LED indicates the power supply is

plugged in and turned off, or the system is off but in an abnormal state.