Supero SuperServer 2027R-N3RF4+, SuperServer 2027R-N3RFT+, 2027R-N3RFT+, 2027R-N3RF4+ User Manual

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2027R-N3RF4+

2027R-N3RFT+

SUPER

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USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.

It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 2027R-

N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by

experienced technicians only.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv-

er system and describes the main features of the X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+

serverboard and the SC219A-R920WB chassis, which comprise the SuperServer

2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer into a rack and

check out the server con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 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+

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 reconguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC219A-R920WB server chassis.

You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or

reconguring SAS 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 informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Speci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

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

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

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2

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

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

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

Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5

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

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

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

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

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

Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

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

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

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

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

Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-4

The Inner Rail Extensions ............................................................................... 2-5

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

Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack ................................................... 2-7

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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

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

NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 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 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 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-2

Installing an LGA2011 Processor .................................................................... 5-2

Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-5

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 ..........................................................................................5-11

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12

X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ Quick Reference ........................................ 5-13

5-8 Connector Denitions .................................................................................... 5-15

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-23

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-25

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5-11 SAS/SATA Port Connections ......................................................................... 5-26

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-27

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-28

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

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

How To Change the Conguration Data ......................................................... 7-2

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

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

7-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 7-4

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-25

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-27

7-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-29

7-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-30

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-31

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specications

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ is a high-end server comprised

of two main subsystems: the SC219A-R920WB 2U server chassis and the X9DRW-

3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for

information on operating systems that have been certied for use with the system

(www.supermicro.com).

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

included with the 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+, as listed below:

•Four 8-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0126L4)

•One air shroud (MCP-310-29002-0N)

•Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PSC)

•Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)

One RSC-R2UW+-2E16-2E8

One RSC-R2UW-2E8R

•SAS/SATA Accessories

One SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-213A)

Four iPass to iPass cables (CBL-0281L)

Sixteen drive carriers (MCP-220-00047-0B)

•One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

•One CD containing drivers and utilities

•SuperServer 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ User's Manual

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ lies the X9DRW-

3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® C606

chipset. Below are the main features of the serverboard. (See Figure 1-1 for a

block diagram of the chipset.)

Processors

The X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ supports single or dual Intel® E5-2600 Series

processors in LGA2011 sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing

of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ has 24 memory sockets that can support up

to 768 GB of ECC registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 RDIMMs or up to 192 GB of

unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 UDIMMs. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing

memory.

Onboard SAS

A SAS controller is integrated into the chipset and provides eight SAS ports. The

hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power, bus ter-

mination and conguration settings. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 is supported.

Onboard Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a six-port SATA sub-

system. Two of the ports support SATA 3.0 and four support SATA 2.0 (see

Chapter 5 for details). RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 is supported. The SATA drives are

hot-swappable units.

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 four

gigabit Ethernet ports. Two of the LAN ports on the 2027R-N3RFT+ (X9DRW-3TF+)

are 10 Gb Ethernet ports.

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Graphics Controller

The X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ features an integrated G200 (Renesas SH7757

BMC) graphics chip.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ is built upon the SC219A-R920WB 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-R920WB 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-R920WB chassis was designed to support 16 hot-swappable 2.5"

SAS or SATA hard drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

Four standard size and two low-prole add-on cards are accommodated by the

chassis.

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 SC219A-R920WB 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 C606 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PROCESSOR

E5-2600 Series Processor

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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-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-

N3RFT+ 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, pro-

cessors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each

step for details on installing specic components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ was shipped in and

note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should

le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 2027R-

N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is

well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic 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 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ 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 sufcient airow and ease in servicing.This product is for

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!

Warnings and Precautions!

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.

Rack Precautions

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

the 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 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 tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+

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 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 Rails

(Pre-installed

on the chassis)

Inner Rail Extensions

Rail Locking

Tabs

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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 chas-

sis 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.

1

2

1

1

Inner Rails

(Pre-installed

on the chassis)

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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.

Figure 2-3. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

1

1

1

3

1

2

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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.

Figure 2-3. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

1

1

1

2

1

3

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Figure 2-4. Installing into a Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Conrm that the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B) are properly installed.

Con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.

4. If necessary, insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the

server to the rack.

1

A

1

3

1

B

1

D

1

C

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1

4

1

4

Figure 2-5. Securing the Chassis to the Rack

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Chapter 3: System Interface

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the hard drive

carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well

as the activity and health of speci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 ve LEDs. These

LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.

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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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This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective

action you may need to take.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when ashing .

NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when ashing.

HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ this light

indicates HDD and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when ashing.

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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 notied by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter

6 for instructions on replacing failed hard drives.

Power Failure

When this LED ashes, it indicates a power failure in the power supply.

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED ashes it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not ashing)

it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the

air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 ashing or on

as long as the overheat condition exists.

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Notes

Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

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

and the SuperServer 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ from damage:

•Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical

outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from

the system.

•Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

•Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-

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

and oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should rst power down the

system with the operating system rst and then unplug the power cords of all

the power supply units in the system.

•When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces-

sary.

•Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use

extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical

components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

•Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically

designed as electrical insulators.

•The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

plugged into grounded electrical outlets. The unit has more than one power

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4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

•Keep the area around the system clean and free of clutter.

•The 2027R-N3RF4+/2027R-N3RFT+ weighs approximately 52 lbs. (23.6 kg.).

When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their

feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift

with your legs.

•Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be

stepped on.

•While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or

be pulled into a cooling fan.

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supply cord. Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing to avoid

electrical shock

•Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom-

mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

•DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

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

radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-

ventional way.

•Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coefcient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service

technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one

replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.