Supero SUPERSERVER 2026T-6RFT+, SUPERSERVER 2026T-6RF+ User Manual
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.
It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 2026T6RFT+/2026T-6F+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
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 X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+
serverboard and the SC219A-R920 chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+.
Preface
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 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 2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+
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 SC219A-R920 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
modules 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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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
Onboard SAS .................................................................................................. 1-2
Onboard Serial ATA ........................................................................................ 1-2
Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-4
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 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
2-4 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
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-4
The Inner Rail Extensions ............................................................................... 2-5
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Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 2-6
Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack ................................................... 2-7
2-6 Checking the Serverboard 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 ........................................................................................ 3-1
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-3
Power Failure .................................................................................................. 3-3
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1
Warning Defi nition ........................................................................................... 4-1
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5
Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6
Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8
Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9
Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10
Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 4-12
Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13
Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14
Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15
Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16
Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18
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 LGA1366 Processors ....................................................................... 5-2
Installing the Heatsink ..................................................................................... 5-4
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Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-5
5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-6
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-6
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-6
Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-12
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13
X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ Quick Reference ................................................. 5-14
5-8 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-15
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-23
5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-25
5-11 SATA Port Connections ................................................................................. 5-27
5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-28
SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-29
5-13 Onboard Battery ............................................................................................ 5-30
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 ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure ......................................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 6-5
Hard Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-6
Hard Drive Backplane ..................................................................................... 6-8
DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-8
6-4 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-9
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-4
7-4 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-25
7-5 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-27
7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-28
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The 2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+ is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC219A-R920 2U server chassis and the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ 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 2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+, as listed below:
• One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT)
• Four 8-cm fans (FAN-0099L4)
• One air shroud (MCP-310-82901-0N)
• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0038P)
• Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One RSC-R2UU-2E8
One RSC-R2UU-2E4R
• SATA Accessories
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-213A)
Two 39-cm iPass to iPass cables (CBL-0108L-02)
Two 75-cm iPass to iPass cables (CBL-0281L)
Sixteen hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00047-0B)
• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-0053-0N)
• One CD containing drivers and utilities
• 2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+ User's Manual
Note: a complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the 2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+ lies the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+, a
dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® 5520 chipset. Below are the main
features of the serverboard. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ supports single or dual Intel® 5500/5600 Series
processors in LGA1366 sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ features 18 DIMM sockets that can support up to 192
GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 or 48 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.
UIO
The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ is a specially-designed serverboard that features
Supermicro's UIO (Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add
SAS ports, SATA ports, additional LAN ports or other additional functions to the
serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the serverboard to their own needs.
Note: the server does not come with a UIO card installed.
Onboard SAS
An onboard LSI 2108 SAS controller in integrated into the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU6F+. The hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power,
bus termination and confi guration settings.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50 and 60 is supported. Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines
<ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/LSI_SAS_EmbMRAID_SWUG.pdf>.
Onboard Serial ATA
An on-chip (ICH10R) SATA controller is integrated into the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU6F+ to provide a six-port, 3 Gb/sec SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and
10 supported (RAID 5 is supported with Windows OS only). The SATA drives are
hot-swappable units.
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Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site.
Rear I/O Ports
The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB
2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, one dedicated IPMI LAN port and two
gigabit Ethernet ports. The 2026T-6RFT+ (X8DTU-6TF+) includes two additional
10G Ethernet ports.
Graphics Controller
The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics
chip.
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 2026T-6RFT+/2026T-6F+ is built upon the SC219A-R920 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 SC219A-R920 features a redundant 920W 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 Drives
The SC219A-R920 chassis was designed to support 16 hot-swappable 2.5" SAS
or SATA hard drives.
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PCI Expansion Slots
Four standard size and two low-profi le add-on cards are accommodated by the
SC219TQ-R920UBP chassis. UIO cards are also supported. See our web site for
details (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 of this
manual for details on installing add-on cards.
Control Panel
The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2), overheat/fan failure and
power failure. A main power button and a reset button is also included on the
control panel.
Cooling System
The SC219TQ-R920UBP has an innovative cooling design that features four 8-cm
fans located in the middle section of the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control
Mode" setting in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system
temperature.
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Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 + IOH-36D/ICH10R Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
PORT0
PORT
7,8,9,10
PORT
1,2
PORT
3,4
PORT
5,6
USB
QPI
PORT
8,10
BMC
QPI
IOH
36D
ESI
ESI
LPC
RJ45
Processor#0
QPI
PORT0
CLINK
CLINK
ICH10R
PS2 KB/MS
A
B
C
DDR3 DIMM
DDR3 DIMM
PCI-E x16
in x16 slot
PCI-E x8
in x4 slot
PCI-Ex8
B
C
DDR3 DIMM
Gen2 x16
Gen2 x4
Gen2 x8
Gen2 x8
(Lane Reversal)
COMA
COMB
VGA SWITCH
Processor#1
PORT1 PORT1
PCI
SIO
D
E
F
ATME L
AT25DF321
SPI
TPM
DDR3 DIMM
E
PCIE Port 1-4
PCIE Port 5-6
SATA
SATA #0
SATA #1
SATA #2
SATA #3
SATA #4
SATA #5
DDR3 DIMM
USB
F
USB 0/1
USB 2/3
USB 4/5
USB 6
USB 7
DDR3 DIMM
Gen1 x4
Gen1x2
KAWELA
RJ45 RJ45
KAWELA
RJ45 RJ45
VGA VGA
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site:
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
Asia-Pacifi c
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
www.supermicro.com
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd
Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: +886-(2)-8226-3990
www.supermicro.com.tw
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2026T-6RFT+/6RF+ 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 pre-installed. 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 2026T-6RFT+/6RF+ was shipped in and note if it
was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a dam-
age claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 2026T-6RFT+/6RF+.
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 2026T-6RFT+/6RF+ 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.This product is for
installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms,
service closets and the like).
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• This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.
2-4 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 the hot plug SAS/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.).
Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in
the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom
to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before
mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
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2-5 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the 2026T-6RFT+/6RF+ into a rack
unit with the rack 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.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly
to the chassis and an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself.
Locking Tabs
Both inner chassis rails have a locking tab. The tabs lock the chassis into place
when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the server in
place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming
completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Inner Rack Rails
Inner Rail Extensions
Rail Locking
Inner Rails
(Pre-installed
on the chassis)
Tabs
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Inner Rails
(Pre-installed
on the chassis)
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Figure 2-2. Inner Rail Extensions
The 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. When using a rack, attach the inner rail
extension to the inner rail to stabilize the chassis within the rack. If you are not
using a rack, you do not have to install the inner rail extensions.
Installing the Inner Rail Extensions
1. Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks
of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces
"outward" just like the pre-attached inner rail.
2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.
3. Secure the rail extension to the chassis with the screws provided. Repeat
steps 1 through 3 above for the other inner rail extension.
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Figure 2-3. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails
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3
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Outer Rack Rails
Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place. The SC213
comes equipped with quick-release outer rails that allow the chassis to be easily
extended or removed from the rack.
Identifying the Outer Rails
1. Identify the two outer rack rails.
2. Pull out the end of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated above.
3. Note the location of the release tab which will allow the outer rail extension
to be separated from the outer rail. Do not release it at this time. If released,
simply depress the release tab and slide the outer rail extension back into the
outer rail.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.
Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull the system from a rack only.
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Figure 2-3. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails
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3
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Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack
The outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis.
Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack
1. Press the button to retract the outer rail extensions.
2. Hang the hooks of the front portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack.
If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as illustrated
above.
3. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack.
Use screws as shown in step two to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining outer rail.
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
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1. Confi rm that the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B) are properly installed.
Confi rm that the outer rails (C) and outer rail extensions (D) are correctly
installed on the rack.
2. Line chassis inner rails with the front of the rack outer rails.
3. Slide the chassis inner rails into the rack outer rails, keeping the pressure
even on both sides. (It may be necessary to depress the locking tabs when
inserting the rails). When the server has been pushed completely into the
rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click" into the locked position.
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Figure 2-4. Installing into a Rack
4. If necessary, insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
server to the rack.
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Figure 2-5. Securing the Chassis to the Rack
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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the system in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to
make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been
made.
Accessing the Inside of the System
1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source.
2. Press both release tabs at the same time to release the cover from the locked
position.
3. Once the top cover has been released, slide the cover backwards, toward the
rear of the chassis.
4. Lift the cover up and off the chassis.
Checking the Components
1. You may have one or two processors already installed in the serverboard.
Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor and heatsink installation.
2. Your server 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 an add-on card 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.
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Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the System
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2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the hard drives and
backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.
Checking the Drives
1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. The hard disk drives
can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing
the top chassis cover.
2. A slim DVD-ROM drive may be preinstalled in your server. For servicing the
DVD-ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. Refer to
Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM drive to the system.
3. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install hard drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.
Checking the Airfl ow
1. Airfl ow is provided by fi ve sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of
two fans that are mounted back to back). 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 module into a high-quality power strip that
offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.
2. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
source.
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System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the hard 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. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators
and the appropriate response you may need to take.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order
from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.
Reset
The reset button reboots the system.
Power
The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the SC219 chassis has fi ve LEDs. These
LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.
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action you may need to take.
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Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing .
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Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.
HDD
Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2026T-6RFT+/6RF+ this light indicates HDD
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.
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Power Failure
When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a power failure in the power supply.
Overheat/Fan Fail
When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not fl ashing)
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. This LED will remain fl ashing or on
as long as the overheat condition exists.
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs
Green: Each hard drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this
green LED indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this
LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer
to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed hard drives.
Red: The red LED to indicate a hard drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you
should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed hard drives.
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