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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 serverboard and the chassis.
Preface
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer into a rack and
check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server
was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you
to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+.
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 reconfi guring the serverboard.
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC819TQ-R700WB server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi 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 information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
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Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+ is a high-end server comprised of
two main subsystems: the SC819TQ-R700WB 1U server chassis and the X9DRW3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ 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 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+, as listed below:
• Six 4-cm fans (FAN-0101L4)
• One air shroud (MCP-310-19003-0N)
• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0047PS)
• Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One RSC-R1UW-2E16-O-P
One RSC-R1UW-E8R-O-P
• SAS/SATA Accessories
One SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
Four drive carriers (MCP-220-00075-0B)
At the heart of the SuperServer 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+ lies the X9DRW3LN4F+/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 SAS2 ports. The
hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi guration settings. RAID 0, 1 and 10 are supported.
Onboard Serial ATA
A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a six-port SATA subsystem. 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 are 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 6017R-N3RFT+ (X9DRW-3TF+)
are 10 Gb Ethernet ports.
Graphics Controller
The X9DRW-3LN4F+/X9DRW-3TF+ features an integrated G200 (Renesas SH7757
BMC) graphics chip.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+ is built upon the SC819TQ-R700WB 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 SC819TQ-R700WB features a redundant 700W 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 SC819TQ-R700WB chassis was designed to support four hot-swap SAS or
SATA hard drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
Two riser cards are included. The RSC-R1UW-2E16-O-P supports one standard
size PCI-E 3.0 x16 card and one standard size PCI-E 3.0 x8 card. The RSC-R1UWE8R-O-P supports one low-profi le PCI-E 3.0 x8 add-on card. See our web site for
details (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/UIO.cfm) and section 5-6 of this
manual for details.
Front Control Panel
The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2), overheat/fan/power failure
and system information. A main power button and a UID button is also included.
Cooling System
The SC819TQ-R700WB has an innovative cooling design that features six sets of
4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. Fan speed
may be determined by IPMI. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 6017R-N3RF4+/6017RN3RFT+ up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable
you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick
setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory
pre-installed. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each
step for details on installing specifi c components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+ 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 6017RN3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds
are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure
to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-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 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 Warnings and Precautions!
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then
work up.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
• Allow the hot plug SAS/SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before
touching them.
• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airfl ow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
This section provides information on installing the 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+
into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted
into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack
units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit
you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly
to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of
the outer rails are also included.
Installing the Inner Rails
Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis. Proceed to the next step.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
(left side rail shown)
Inner RailOuter RailLocking Tab
Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are de-
signed to pull the system from a rack only.
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Installing the Outer Rails
Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack
1. Measure the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack.
2. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long
bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.
3. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail
can fi t snugly into the rack.
4. Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws
and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M4 screws.
5. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.
Locking Tabs
Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The fi rst is to
lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is
its normal position. Secondly, 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.
1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions . Also, confi rm
that the outer rails are installed on the rack.
2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
3. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click".
4. (Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
server to the rack.
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+ into a Telco type rack, use two Lshaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far
follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be
positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on
your server, remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate
the width of the telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening
the brackets to the rack.
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the hard drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well
as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also three 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 three push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order
from left to right) a UID button, a reset button and a power on/off button.
UID
Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both the front and
rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gurations. The LED
will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another UID button on the
rear of the chassis serves the same function.
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.
The control panel located on the front of the SC819TQ 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.
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.
2
NIC2
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing .
1
NIC1
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.
HDD
Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 6017R-N3RF4+/6017R-N3RFT+ this light
indicates HDD and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.
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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.
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs
Green: Each drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green
LED indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA 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 SATA drives.
Red: The red LED to indicate a SATA drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you
should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure
components.
Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the
Supermicro chassis.
These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.
Warning Defi nition
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This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
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vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen
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