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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
2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF. Installation and maintainance should be
performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF is a high-end server based on
the SC217HQ-R1620B 2U rackmount chassis and the X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF
dual processor serverboards. All models have an IPMI LAN port and four
serverboard nodes, each with six hot-swap Hard Disk Drives (HDD) each per node.

Each of the various models of the SuperServer 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF
servers and their associated serverboards for each of their unique options are listed
in the table below:

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Server

Model

X9DRT

Serverboard

Infi niBand

QDR

Infi niBand

FDR

2027TR-H71QRF

X9DRT-HIBQF YES

2027TR-H71FRF

X9DRT-HIBFF YES

2027TR-H71RF

X9DRT-HF

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 X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF
serverboard and the SC217HQ-R1620B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF 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.

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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 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF
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 SC217HQ-R1620B server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi guring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power
supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: 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

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

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

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

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3

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

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

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

System Power .................................................................................................1-4

SAS/SATA Subsystem .....................................................................................1-4

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

I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................1-4

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

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

Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-5

1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-5

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) .............................................1-5

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-5

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-7

1-5 2U Twin

2

: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-8

Nodes ..............................................................................................................1-8

System Power .................................................................................................1-8

SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives .......................................................................... 1-8

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 .............................................................................2-2

2-4 Cautions! .........................................................................................................2-2

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

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

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

Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 2-7

Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-9

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

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1

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

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

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

Connecting Data Cables .................................................................................5-2

5-3 Rear I/O Ports .................................................................................................5-3

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

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-8

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-9

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

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

Maximum Memory .........................................................................................5-10

DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................. 5-12

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

5-7 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-14

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

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-21

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-21

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-23

5-11 PCI-Express and Serial ATA Connections .................................................... 5-25

5-12 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-26

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-27

5-13 Serverboard Battery ......................................................................................5-29

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-1

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

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

6-4 Air Shrouds .....................................................................................................6-4

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

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

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

6-7 Removing and Installing the Backplane ..........................................................6-8

Removing the Backplane ................................................................................6-8

Installing the Backplane ................................................................................6-10

6-8 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................6-11

I/O Shield .......................................................................................................6-11

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................6-11

6-9 Adapter Card Replacement...........................................................................6-14

Expansion Card/PCI Slot Setup ....................................................................6-15

Installing the Riser Card ............................................................................... 6-15

6-10 Drive Bay Installation/Removal .....................................................................6-17

Accessing the Drive Bays .............................................................................6-17

6-11 Power Supply ................................................................................................6-20

Power Supply Replacement ..........................................................................6-20

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Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

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

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

7-3 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-20

4-4 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-22

4-5 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-24

4-6 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-25

4-7 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-25

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF is a high-end server comprised
of two main subsystems: the SC217HQ-R1620B 2U server chassis and the
X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF 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 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF server, as listed below:

• Four (4) Plastic air shrouds for SC827H/HQ,217HQ chassis

(MCP-310-82715-0B)

• Heat Sinks

Four (4) 1U passive CPU heat sinks for rear CPU (SNK-P0047PW)
Four (4) 1U passive CPU heat sinks w/narrow ILM (SNK-P0047PS)

• Four (4) 80x80x38mm cooling fans (FAN-0129L4)

• SAS/SATA Backplane

Four (4) SAS2 HD backplanes (BPN-ADP-SAS2-H6IR-O-P)
One (1) 24pcs 2.5" HDD for four node chassis (BPN-SAS-217HQ)
Twenty-four (24) hot-swap 2.5" HDD trays (MCP-220-00047-0B)
Four (4) Riser cards (RSC-R1U-E16R-O-P)

• One (1) rails set (MCP-290-00053-0N)

• One (1) CD with device drivers (CDR-X9)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF server lies the
X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel®
C602 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. four of these
serverboards can be mounted in the SC217HQ-R1620B chassis.

The sections below cover the main features of the X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF
serverboard (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF supports single or dual Intel Xeon® E5-2600 series
processors (Socket R LGA 2011). Please refer to the serverboard description pages
on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.
com).

Memory

The X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF has eight (8) DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB
of DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed registered ECC SDRAM in up to
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB sizes at 1.35V or 1.5V
voltages. See Chapter 5 for details.

Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory
support information.

SAS

An LSI® SAS2108 SAS2 controller is integrated into the BPN-ADP-SAS2-H6IR-O-P
backplane to provide an eight port 6 Gb/s SAS2 (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem,
which is RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 supported. The SAS drives are hot-swappable
units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hotswap c apabil ity an d R AID fu ncti on of the SA S drive s.

PCI Expansion Slots

The SuperServer 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF has for each node
one (1) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (Slot 1) available for use with a riser card.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

One Fast UART 16550 compatible serial port, one 9-pin RS-232 port and a
Mellonox® Infi niBand (on 2027TR-H71QRF and 2027TR-H71FRF servers only)
supporting a single QSFP connector are located on the serverboard. The color­coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports
(an additional internal USB header is included on the serverboard), an IPMI 2.0
dedicated LAN port and two Ethernet ports.

Note: For IPMI Confi guration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC
Confi guration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/

manuals/ for IPMI 2.0 system.

Graphics Controller

The X9DRT-HIBQF/HIBFF/HF features an integrated Matrox® G200eW Video
Controller.

Infi niBand

The 2027 TR-H71QRF ser ver include s a QDR (quad data rate) speed I nfi niBand
QSFP connector. The 2027TR-H71FRF server includes a FDR (fourteen data rate)
speed Infi niBand QSFP connector. Infi niBand is a scalable serial communications
link intended for connecting processors with high-speed peripherals.

Other Features

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

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC217 server chassis.

System Power

Each SC217 chassis model includes a high-effi ciency 80 Plus Platinum certifi ed
power supply, rated at 1620 Watts plus one redundant backup power supply.
In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be
accomplished without tools.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

The SC217 supports up to twenty-four (24) 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drives in trays
(6 for each node). These drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a
backplane that provides power and control.

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

Front Control Panel

SC217 models include four front panels on the handles of the chassis which control
each of the systems. Each control panel on the 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF
server provides you with system monitoring and control for one server node. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power
supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

I/O Ports

The SC217 chassis designed to be used in a 2U rackmount confi guration. The
SC217 chassis provides a low-profi le add-on card slot, a COM port, a VGA port,
two USB 2.0 ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports per node.

Cooling System

The SC217 chassis accepts four system fans, which are powered from the
backplane.

Air Shrouds

The SC217 chassis includes four plastic air shrouds that direct the airfl ow where
cooling is needed on each serverboard. Always use the air shroud included with
your chassis on each serverboard.

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Mounting Rails

The SC217 includes a set of quick-release rails, and can be placed in a rack for
secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions
included in this manual.

1-4 Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM)

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 2.0 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) 2.0 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

SANDYBRIDGE

PROCESSOR

SANDYBRIDGE

QPI

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

#1

G

SSB

PATSBURG

PEG0

DMI

PEG1_4:1

USB

LAN
82580
2 ports

SATA

AT25321

LPC

CPU FRONT

FAN Side

CPU REAR

(I/O Side)

PEG1_8

USB

REAR

HDR 2X5

0,1

TPM HDR

2,3

U7C1

U6H1

H

F

E

Socket 0

Socket 1

#1

P0

P0

P1

P1

PE3 PE2 PE1 DMI

PE3 PE2 PE1 DMI

Gen3

x16

x4

VGA BMC

SH7757

DDR3

PHY1

LAN

RTL8211

SPI

SAS

x1

U6H1

U7C1

U3G1

UM1

Gen2

Gen1/2

PCI-E x16 SLOT

x4

RJ45 RJ45

UL1

Gen3

x16

Gen3

x8

PCI-E x8 in x4 SLOT

Gen3 x8

PCI-E x8 in x4 SLOT

PCI-E x16 customized SLOT

Gen3 x16

x16

x8(8..15)

QSFP

x8(0..7)

IB

HOTSWAP INTERFACE

SATA2 #1

SATA2 #2

SATA2 #3

SATA2 #4

SATA3 #5

SATA3 #6

SAS/SATA3 #1

SAS/SATA3 #2

SAS/SATA3 #3

SAS/SATA3 #4

SAS/SATA3 #5

SAS/SATA3 #6

SAS/SATA3 #7

SAS/SATA3 #8

PORT1

PORT2

PORT3

PORT4

PORT5

PORT6

SATA 6gbps

SATA 6gbps

Patsburg A

Patsburg T

SATA DOM

6/3/1.5

6/3/1.5

3/1.5

3/1.5

3/1.5

3/1.5

QPI

VGA CONN

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

#1

C

#1

D

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

A

B

#1

#1

#1

#1

J1

J2

J3

J4

(Note: Backplane can support 24 HDDs, 6 per Node)

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Chung-Ho 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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1-5 2U Twin2: System Notes

As a 2U Twin2 confi guration, the 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF is a unique
server system. With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting
as four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.

Nodes

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

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

System Power

Dual 1620 Watt power supply is used to provide the power for all four serverboards.
Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the
power button on its own control panel.

SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives

As a system, the 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF supports the use of twenty-four
SAS/SATA drives (six per serverboard). A single SAS/SATA backplane works to
apply system-based control for power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time
logically connects a set of six SAS/SA TA drives to each serverboard. Consequently,
RAID setup is limited to a six-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all
twenty-four drives). See the Drive Bay Installation/Removal section in Chapter 6
for the logical hard drive and node confi guration.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF 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 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF server 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
2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF server. It should be situated in a clean, dust­free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and
electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded
power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF 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 Cautions!

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 any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching

them.

• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

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

Reduced Airfl ow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

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

Reliable Ground

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

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2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF
into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market,
which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions
provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the
rack unit you are using. NOTE: This rail will fi t a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of three sections: An inner chassis rail which secures directly to
the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail which extends
from the outer rail (see Figure 2-1). These assemblies are specifi cally designed for
the left and right side of the chassis.

Figure 2-1: Identifying the Outer Rail, Middle Rail and Inner Rails

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

Inner Rail

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

This Side Faces

Outward

Locking Tab

Middle Rail

Outer Rail

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Figure 2-2: Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

Locking Tabs

Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed
and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of
the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

Releasing the Inner Rail

Use the procedure below to release the inner rails from the outer rails.

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails (Figure 2-2)

1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described in section 2-5.

2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated
below.

3. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.

4. Pull the inner rail all the way out.

5. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.

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Figure 2-3: Installing the Inner Rails

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

To install the inner rails, use the procedure below.

Installing the Inner Rails (Figures 2-3 and 2-4)

1. Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed.

2. Place the inner rail fi rmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks
on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

3. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks
into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.

4. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.

Figure 2-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

(The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly)

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Inner Rails

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Figure 2-5: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

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Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Use the procedure below to install the outer rails onto the rack.

Installing the Outer Rails (Figure 2-5)

1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail.

2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of
the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as
illustrated above.

4. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fi ts within the
posts of the rack.

5. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear
of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.

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Figure 2-6: Installing into a Rack

Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

Standard Chassis Installation

Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-6)

1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis.

2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the
ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

4. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.

5. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure
even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of
the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position.

6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis
all the way into the rear of the rack.

7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles
to the front of the rack.

Note: The fi gure below is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to
the bottom of the rack fi rst.

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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF server 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.

Before operating the SC217 chassis for the fi rst time, it is important to remove the
protective fi lm covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation
and cooling.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film (Figure 2-7)

1. Uplug the AC power cord from any external power source.

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

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

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

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

6. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect the AC power cord.

Caution: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without
the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airfl ow
and prevent overheating.

Figure 2-7. Accessing the Inside of the System

Remove two

screws

Check Ventilation

Openings

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Checking the Components and Setup

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

2. Your 2027TR-H71RF/H71FRF/H71QRF 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 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. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of
the fans. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

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

2. 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. Make sure there are no objects obstructing the airfl ow in and out of the
chassis. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's fi lter
is replaced periodically.

2. Except for brief periods while swapping hard drives, do not operate the server
without drives or the drive carriers in the drive bays. Use only recommended
server parts.

3. Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct airfl ow through the chassis.
Pull all excess cabling out of the airfl ow path or use shorter cables.

4. The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See “Chapter 3: System
Interface” for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.

Providing Power

1. Plug the power cord(s) from the power supply unit(s) 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. Depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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Notes