Supero SuperServer 4027GR-TR, SuperServer 4027GR-TRT User Manual

®

SUPER

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

SuperServer

4027GR-TR

4027GR-TRT

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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 4027GR-TR/
TRT. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The SuperServer 4027GR-TR/TRT is a high-end server based on the SC418GTS­R3200B 4U rackmount chassis and the dual processor X9DRG-OF/OTFserverboard.

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 X9DRG-OF/OTFserverboard
and the SC418GTS-R3200B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 4027GR-TR/
TRT 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: Standardized Warning Statements

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 4027GR-TR/TRT.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRG-OF/OTFserverboard,
including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer
to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
reconfi guring the serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC418GTS-R3200B server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system
power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

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

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-3

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

1-4 GPU Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-6

1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2 Rack 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

General 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 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 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

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

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

Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

5-3 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ........................................................ 5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-4

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

Installing the LGA2011 Processor ................................................................. 5-5

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ............................................................... 5-10

Removing the Heatsink ..................................................................................5-11

5-5 Installing Memory .......................................................................................... 5-12

Installing Memory .......................................................................................... 5-12

Memory Support ............................................................................................ 5-12

5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 5-16

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5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-16

X9DRG-OF/OTF Quick Reference ................................................................ 5-18

5-8 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-21

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-27

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-27

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-29

5-11 SATA Ports .................................................................................................... 5-31

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-32

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-33

5-13 Onboard Battery ............................................................................................ 5-35

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 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Accessing the Inside of the System................................................................ 6-5

Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-5

6-5 Installing the Air Shroud .................................................................................. 6-6

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

6-6 Cooling System ............................................................................................... 6-8

6-7 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Replacement ............................................................................ 6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

7-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-31

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-32

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 4027GR-TR/TRT is a high-end GPU-optimized server comprised
of two main subsystems: the SC418GTS-R3200B 4U server chassis, the X9DRG­OF/OTF dual processor serverboard and the X9DRG-O-PCIE I/O board. 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 SuperServer 4027GR-TR/TRT server, as listed below:

• Two passive heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)

• Two air shrouds (MCP-310-41806-0B, MCP-310-41807-0B)

• Four riser cards (RSC-X9DRG-O-O-P)

• Eight 92 x 92 x 38-mm, 11.5K RPM, PWM fans (FAN-0115L4)

• One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS3-216A)

Twenty-four hot-swap 2.5" HDD trays (MCP-220-00047-0B)

• One rail set (MCP-290-00057-0N)

• One SuperServer 4027GR-TR/TRT Quick Reference Guide

Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety info: http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:

[e-mail]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 4027GR-TR/TRT lies the X9DRG-OF/OTF, a dual
processor serverboard based on the Intel® C602 PCH chipset and designed to
provide maximum performance.

The sections below cover the main features of the X9DRG-OF/OTF serverboard
(see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRG-OF/OTF supports two Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 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).

Note: For Intel E5-2600 (v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is
required.

Memory

The X9DRG-OF/OTF has 24 DIMM slots to support up to 1.5 TB of LRDIMM. 768
GB of RDIMM or 128 GB of ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800
memory. See Chapter 5 for details. Note that 1600 MHz memory speed is dependent
on Intel E5-2600 (v2) CPUs.

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

Serial ATA

A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the C602 to provide two SATA 3.0 ports
(I-SATA 0/1) and eight SATA 2.0 ports (I-SATA 2~5 from AHCI, S-SATA 1~4 from
SCU) that support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

PCI Expansion Slots

The 4027GR-TR/TRT has eight PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, two PCI Express x8 slots
(in x16 slots) and one PCI Express 2.0 x4 (in a x16 slot) slot on the X9DRG-OF/OTF.

Rear I/O Ports

The I/O ports on the rear of the serverboard include a VGA (monitor) port, four
USB 2.0 ports (USB0/1 and USB2/3), two Ethernet LAN ports and a dedicated
IPMI LAN port.

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Note: For IPMI confi guration instructions, refer to the Embedded BMC Confi guration
User's Guide at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Graphics Controller

The X9DRG-OF/OTF features a Matrox G200 video controller.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC418 server chassis.

System Power

The SC418 chassis model includes four high-effi ciency 80-plus Platinum certifi ed
power supplies, rated at 1600 Watts each for a total of 6400 Watts providing plenty
of power for high wattage GPU cards. The power supplies are 2+2 redundancy.
In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be
accomplished without tools.

SATA Subsystem

The SC418 supports up to twenty-four 2.5" hot-swap hard drives. These drives are
connected to a backplane that provides power and control.

Front Control Panel

The SC418 chassis includes a control panel on the handle of the chassis to
control the system. The control panel on the provides you with system monitoring
and control. 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.

Cooling System

Eight 9-cm fans are used to cool the system. Fan speed is controlled via IPMI.

Air Shrouds

The SC418 chassis includes two mylar air shrouds that direct the airfl ow where
cooling is needed. Always use the air shrouds included with your server.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre-

sent the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages and

Chapter 5 for the actual specifi cations of your serverboard. This block

diagram is intended for your reference only.

CPU2

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i350/X540

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USB

4 in Rear I/O
1 internal Type A
possible

2 internal headers

3.0 Gb/S

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6.0 Gb/S

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PORTs #0~3

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PCI-E X16 Gen3

SATA

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#1

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#4

PCI-E X4 Gen2

PCI-E X4 Gen2

DMI2

#3

#1

Dedicated LAN

VGA Port

#1

#2

#3

Mounting Rails

The SC418 includes a set of quick-release rails, and can be placed in a rack for
secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions
included in this manual.

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Note: This PCI-E card block diagram may not exactly represent the features on your
serverboard. See the Chapter 5 for the actual specifi cations of each serverboard.

CPU1CPU2

PCH

10G
X540

LOM

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slot
1

slot
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Gen3
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Figure 1-2. PCI-E Card Block Diagram

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1-4 GPU Subsystem

The 4027GR-TR/TRT server represents one of Supermicro's massively parallel
processing multiple-GPU servers, with support for up to eight GPUs. NVIDIA®
Kepler™ GPUs place this system at the forefront of today's GPU computing
solutions.

Please refer to the NVIDIA web site (

www.nvidia.com) for details on Kepler GPUs.

Notes

The GPUs process complex image calculations and then route the data out through
the VGA port on the serverboard.

The 4027GR-TR/TRT can support eight standard size (double-width) GPUs.

NVIDIA® Kepler™ K10/K20/K20X/K40 GPUs, which come with a passive heatsink
attached, have been tested for use with this system. Any combination of these cards
(up to a total of eight) may have come bundled with the system

Power Notes

To provide power to the GPU cards, connect the GPU power cable (CBL­PWEX-0582) from each of the GPUs to JPW3/JPW13/JPW14/JPW15/JPW16 and
JPW4/JPW12/JPW6/JPW7/JPW5 on the serverboard (one cable for each card).

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1-5 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site:

www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)
Web Site:

www.supermicro.com

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Web Site:

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2: Server Installation

Chapter 2

Rack Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running.
Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system
operational within a minimal amount of time.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was
damaged in any way. If the chassis 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 your chassis. 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. The system needs
to be 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 your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and
the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack. Also included
is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket, for use in racks with
round mounting holes. 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).

• Leave 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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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 installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

• In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

• Always make sure that 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.

General Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com-

ponents you are adding to your chassis.

• 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 upwards.

• 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 hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-

ing 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 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the chassis 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 a rack rail assembly 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. These assemblies are specifi cally designed for the left and right
side of the chassis.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Different Rail Sections

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

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails

1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 2-4.

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 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

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.

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Inner Rails

Warning: do not pick up the server by the front handles. They are designed
to pull the system from a rack only.

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Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

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.

Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

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Figure 5-6: Installing into a Rack

Standard Chassis Installation

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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.

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.

Note: fi gures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks
from the bottom up.

Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

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Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a
rack.

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 2-7.

2. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.

3. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 2-6.

4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

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Figure 3-1: Front LED Panel

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the 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.

The SC418GTS has two buttons on the chassis control panel: a reset button and a
power on/off switch. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and
the appropriate responses you may need to take.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the left handle of the SC418GTS chassis has fi ve
LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts
of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated
and any corrective action you may need to take.

Power

The main power button 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. Therefore, you must
unplug system before servicing.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the left handle of the chassis. These are
(in order from top to bottom) a power on/off button and a reset button.

Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive, and/or DVD-ROM drive activity
when fl ashing.

Reset

The reset button is used to reboot the system.

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NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

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Information LED

This LED will be solid blue when the UID function has been activated. When this
LED fl ashes red, it indicates a fan failure. When red continuously it indicates an
overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the
system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of
the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should
also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that
the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing
or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

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

Information LED States

State Indication

Continuously On (Red) An overheat condition has occured.

Fast Blinking Red (1 Hz) Fan Failure

Slow Blinking Red (.25 Hz) Power Fail

Solid Blue Local UID button has been activated.

Blinking Blue IPM/Remote UID has been activated

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Power Failure

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

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Your system supports SAS/SATA drives.

SAS/SATA Drives

Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

• Blue:

Solid on = Drive is present and available.
Blinking = Drive is actively being accessed.
Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED. When illuminated in a solid
on state, this blue LED (on the front of the SAS/SATA drive carrier) indicates
drive activity. A connection to the SAS/SATA backplane enables this LED to
blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

• Red:

Solid on = Drive failure
Blinking = Rebuilding RAID
The red LED to indicate an SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the SAS/SATA
drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software.