Supero SUPERSERVER 6017R-WRF, SUPERSERVER 6017R-NTF User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0a

SUPERSERVER

6017R-WRF

6017R-NTF

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF .
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF is a 1U rackmount server based on the
SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB server chassis and the X9DRW-iF serverboard. Please
refer to our web site for updates on supported processors.

The only difference between the 6017R-WRF and 6017R-NTF servers is that the
6017R-WRF uses the R700WB 700 Watt power suppply, and the 6017R-NTF uses
the 600WB 600 Watt power supply.

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 X9DRW-iF serverboard and
the SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
6017R-WRF/NTF into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to
powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and
memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the
manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter 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 for AC Systems

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-WRF/NTF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter provides detailed information on the X9DRW-iF serverboard,
including the locations and functions of connectors, 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 SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfi guring Serial A T A 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 POST Error Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: 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

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

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

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

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

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

Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3

PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................................1-4

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

I/O Backplane ..................................................................................................1-4

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

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

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

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

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

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 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

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

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

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

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

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-4

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ...................................................................2-5

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-5

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Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing the Outer Rails .................................................................................2-6

Installing the Server into the Rack ..................................................................2-7

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-8

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

Reset ...............................................................................................................3-2

Power ..............................................................................................................3-2

UID ..................................................................................................................3-2

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

Information LED ..............................................................................................3-3

NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-3

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

HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-3

Power ..............................................................................................................3-4

3-4 Hard 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

Easy Swap Fan Warning ..............................................................................4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ......................................................................4-18

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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1

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

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

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-6

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-7

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-7

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-7

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-8

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-8

5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-9

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

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

5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards .......................................................................5-12

PCI Expansion Slots ................................................................................ 5-12

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13

X9DRW-iF Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-14

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-16

Power Connectors ...................................................................................5-16

PW_ON Connector ...................................................................................5-17

Reset Connector ...................................................................................... 5-17

Power Fail LED ........................................................................................5-17

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)....................................................................5-17

NIC1 (LAN1) LED .....................................................................................5-18

HDD LED ..................................................................................................5-18

Power On LED .........................................................................................5-18

NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-18

Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 5-18

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 5-19

Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 5-19

Video Connection ..................................................................................... 5-19

Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-20

Fan Headers .............................................................................................5-20

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................. 5-20

Unit Identifi er Switch ................................................................................5-21

Internal Speaker ....................................................................................... 5-21

Overheat LED/Fan Fail ............................................................................ 5-22

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Power SMB (I2C) Connector ....................................................................5-22

Port 80 Header ......................................................................................... 5-22

IPMB .........................................................................................................5-23

T-SGPIO 1/2 Headers .............................................................................. 5-23

DOM Power Connector ............................................................................ 5-23

Standby Power Connector .......................................................................5-23

Legacy Wake-On-LAN Header (JSTBY) .................................................. 5-24

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-25

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-25

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 5-25

LAN Enable/Disable .................................................................................5-26

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ......................................................................5-26

VGA Enable/Disable .................................................................................5-26

BMC Enable ............................................................................................ 5-26

I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots ........................................................................5-26

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-27

GLAN LEDs .............................................................................................. 5-27

IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs .......................................................................5-27

Onboard Power LED ................................................................................ 5-27

Rear UID LED ......................................................................................... 5-28

BMC Heartbeat LED ................................................................................ 5-28

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-28

SATA/SC8U Ports .....................................................................................5-28

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-29

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-30

5-13 Serverboard Battery ......................................................................................5-32

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-2

System Fan Failure ......................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-4

Removing the Front Bezel ..............................................................................6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-4

Hard Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-5

DVD-ROM Drive Installation ...........................................................................6-6

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6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-7

Redundant Power Supply Failure ..............................................................6-7

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting the Setup Utility .................................................................................7-1

7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-1

System Time/System Date .............................................................................7-2

7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ................................................................................ 7-2

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-22

7-5 IPMI ...............................................................................................................7-24

7-6 Boot ...............................................................................................................7-26

7-7 Security .........................................................................................................7-27

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-27

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB 1U server chassis and the X9DRW-iF
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 SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF, as listed below:

• Heatsinks:

One (1) 1U Passive CPU Heatsinks (SNK-P0047PSC)
One (1) 1U Passive CPU Heatsinks (SNK-P0047PS)

• One (1) SC815/113/116 Intel DP X9, X8 PC air shroud (MCP-310-19002-0N)

(6017R-WRF only)

• One (1) SC815/113/116 Intel DP X9, X8 PC air shroud (MCP-310-19001-0N)

(6017R-NTF only)

• Fans:

Four (4) 40x56mm 4-pin PWM chassis middle fans (FAN-0086L4)
One (1) 40x56mm 4-pin PWM chassis middle fan (MCP-340-00022-0N)

• One (1) 70-cm round 20-to-20-pin Front Panel Control Cable (CBL-0335L)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ-O-P)
One (1) 30AWG 76/66/54/45-cm, w/66-cm AOC connection cable
(CBL-0343L-01) (6017R-WRF only)
One (1) 30AWG 64/54/44/34-cm, w/64-cm SATA connection cable
(CBL-0188L-02) (6017R-NTF only)
Four (4) hot-swap 3.5" hard-disk drive trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)

• One (1) Riser Card (RSC-R1UW-2E16-O-P)

• Rail Kit sets:

One (1) set outer rail (screw) for 1U chassis (MCP-290-00101-0N)
One (1) set Inner rail, front (screw) for 1U chassis (MCP-290-00105-0N)
One (1) set Inner rail, extension (screw) for 1U chassis (MCP-290-00109-0N)

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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 information:

http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

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

[e-mail]

1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF lies the X9DRW-iF, a dual
processor serverboard based on the Intel PCH 602 chipset. Below are the main
features of the X9DRW-iF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRW-iF supports single or dual E5-2600 Series processors in
Socket R LGA2011 type sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRW-iF has sixteen (16) quad channel 240-pin DIMM sockets that can
support up to 512 GB of DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed registered
ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM SDRAM in two-channel memory bus. Memory sizes of
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB @ 1.35V/1.5V voltages are supported.
Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Note: LRDIMM (Reduced Load) memory supports only 1333/1066/800 MHz speed
memory.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (Intel PCH 602) SATA controller is integrated into the X9D RW-iF to
provid e a s i x-port SATA subsys te m (two SATA 3.0 and four SATA 2.0 ports), which
is R AID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (W ind ows SATA) or R A ID 0, 1 an d 10 (LINUX ) supp or ted.
The SATA dri ves are ho t-swap pable u nits.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. D ocum entati on on R AI D setup gui deline s can be fo und on our we b site.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

The color-coded I/O ports on the X9DRW-iF include two COM ports (one header
and one port), a VGA (monitor) port, eight USB 2.0 ports (4x rear, 4x header), two
gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.

Note 1: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at

http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ for

more details.

Graphics Controller

The X9DRW-iF features an integrated Renesas Base-board Controller (BMC) chip,
which also acts as a video controller.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors,
power management, AC power loss recovery, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF is built upon the SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB
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 both chassis.

System Power

The SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB features either a redundant 700 Watt power supply
(6017R-WRF server) or a single 600 Watt power supply (6017R-NTF server). The
system does not need to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power
supply module.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB cha ssis was design ed to suppor t four hot-swap
SAT A hard drives. (The 6017R-WRF requires a PCI-E controller card - not included
with system.)

Note: For the 6 017R-WRF, the ha rd drives a re conne cted to fou r onboard S ATA
conne ctio ns fro m the SCU C ontro ller.

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PCI Expansion Slots

A riser card (RSC-R1UW-2E16-O-P) on the left side of the chassis can support two
PCI-E x16 add-on cards. See our webs site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/

products/info/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 for further details.

Front Control Panel

The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (two) and UID/overheat/fan
fail/power fail. A main power button, a system reset button and a UID button are
also included.

I/O Backplane

The SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB is an extended ATX form factor chassis that is
designed to be used in a 1U rackmount confi guration. Ports on the I/O backplane
include one COM port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports, two gigabit LAN Ethernet
ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port. A UID (Unit Identifi er) button and LED are
also located beside the VGA port.

Cooling System

The SC815TQ-R700WB/600WB chassis has an innovative cooling design that
features fi ve sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the
chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in IPMI that allows chassis
fan speed to be determined by system temperature. The power supply module also
includes a cooling fan.

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1-4 Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

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 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) 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. Intel PCH 602 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PROCESSOR

PROCESSOR

DDR3 DIMM

#1

#2

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

#2

#1

DDR3 DIMM

G

A

CPU Rear

DDR3 DIMM

B

DDR3 DIMM

D

C

H

F

E

Socket 00

Socket 01

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

#1

#2

P0

P0

P1

P1

x1

x16

x16

x16

J1

Right Slot

PCIE 3.0x16

DMI

PE3 PE2 PE1

QPI

QPI

CPU Front

DMI

PE1PE2PE3

P0PE3

J3

Left Slot

PCIE 3.0x16+x16

x4 (Lane4~7)

UL1

I350AM2

JLAN1

RJ45

JLAN2

RJ45

Lane Reversal & Polarity Inversion

DMI: Lane Reversal

BIOS

SPI Flash

SPI

DMI
PEG [0...3]

PET8 USB [10,11] LPC

SSB

PCH C602

Gen 3 [1...7]

SATA [0...5]

USB [0...9]

SATA Gen3

SATA Gen2

SATA0

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA5

DDR3 RAM

Renesas

VGA

BMC

TPM Chip

Super I/O

W83527

NCT7904D

HW Monitor

VGA

CONN

PHY

RTL8211E
IPMI LAN

RJ45

REAR

HDR 2X5

REAR

3Gbps

6Gbps

JSM2(SCU4~7)

(3F only)

JSM1(SCU0~3)

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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.nl

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]
Web Site:

www.supermicro.com.tw

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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
6017R-WRF/NTF 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 SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF 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 SuperServer
6017R-WRF/NTF. 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 SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF 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 Warnings and Precautions

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.

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.

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• 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 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.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are

designed to pull the system from a rack only.

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.

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.

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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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Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

(right side rail shown)

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF
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.

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Figure 2-2. Installing the Rack Rails

Installing the Outer Rails

Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack.
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. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the
proper distance so that the rail can fi t snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket
to the front side of the outer rail with two screws and the long bracket to the rear
side of the outer rail with three screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.
See Figure 2-2 for details

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.

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis
rails with the front of the rack rails. 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). See Figure 2-3 for details.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click".

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

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the SuperServer 6017R-WRF/NTF in the rack, you will need to
open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the
connections have been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-5)

1. First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out
until it locks (you will hear a "click").

2. Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover
(1).

3. Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops
(2). You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the
inside of the server. See Figure 2-5.

4. To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in
the chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to
continue to pull the system out past the locked position.

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Checking the Components

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

2. Your server system may have come with system memory already installed.
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

3. If desired, you can install 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. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. The SATA disk drives
can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing
the top chassis cover.

2. A slim DVD-ROM drive should be preinstalled in your server. For servicing
the DVD-ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. Refer to
Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM drive to the system.

3. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer
to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

1. Airfl ow is provided by four sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of
two fans that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was
carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that
generate the most heat.

2. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

1. The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cords from the power supply modules into a high-quality power strip
that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

2. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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Notes

Chapter 3: System Interface

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA 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 and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.

Figure 3-1: System Interface

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1

9

7 346 5 12

Server Interface Buttons and LEDs

No. Description

1 Power Button
2 Reset Button
3 Power LED
4 Device Activity LED
5 LAN1 LED and LAN2 LED
6 Information LED
7 Unit Identifi er Button
8 Hard Drive Signal
9 Hard Drive Fail

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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. See the table in Figure 3-1 for
descriptions of UID LED states.

Universal Information LED States

State Indication

Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec) Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
Slow Blinking Red (1x/4 sec) Power Fail
Solid Blue Local UID Button Depressed
Blinking Blue IPMI-Activated UID

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.)

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. T urning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are three push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a
UID button and a power on/off button.