Supero SuperServer 6024H-8R, SuperServer 6024H-i User Manual

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC techni­cians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer
6024H-8R/6024H-i. Installation and maintainance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i is a high-end server based on the
SC823S-R500LP/SC823i-550LP 2U rackmount chassis and the Super
X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G a dual processor serverboard that supports Intel

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XeonTM processors at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 800 MHz and up
to 16/32 GB of registered ECC DDR333/266 SDRAM.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with
the server system and describes the main features of the X6DH8-G/X6DHE­G serverboard and the SC823S-R500LP/SC823i-550LP chassis, which com­prise the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
6024H-8R/6024H-i into a rack and check out the server configuration prior
to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor
and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sec­tions of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as
other LEDs located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general
overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and
servicing the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G
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 reconfiguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC823S-R500LP/SC823i­550LP server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this
chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring SCSI/IDE 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 Codes

Appendix B: Software Installation

Appendix C: System Specifications

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Quick Setup

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ....................................................................................... 2-1

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

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................ 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

3- 2 Control Panel Buttons.................................................................................... 3-1

Reset.......................................................................................................... 3-1

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

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

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

Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: System Safety

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-4

Connecting Data Cables ......................................................................... 5-4

Connecting Power Cables...................................................................... 5-4

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

5- 4 I/O Ports........................................................................................................... 5-6

5- 5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-6

5- 6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-8

5-7 Serverboard Details ....................................................................................... 5-9

X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G Layout..................................................................... 5-9

X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G Quick Reference................................................. 5-10

5-8 Connector Definitions .................................................................................. 5-11

ATX Power Connector.......................................................................... 5-11

Processor Power Connector............................................................... 5-11

NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-11

Power LED .............................................................................................. 5-11

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 5-12

NIC1/NIC2 LED ........................................................................................ 5-12

Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-12

Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-12

Reset Button ........................................................................................... 5-13

Power Button ......................................................................................... 5-13

Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 5-13

Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................ 5-13

Fan Headers ........................................................................................... 5-14

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-14

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ............................................... 5-14

LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ...................................................................... 5-14

Power LED/Speaker/NMI ....................................................................... 5-15

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-15

Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-15

Power Fail ............................................................................................... 5-16

SMB .......................................................................................................... 5-16

SMB Power ............................................................................................. 5-16

Overheat LED ......................................................................................... 5-16

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5- 9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-17

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 5-17

CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 5-17

LAN1 Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-18

LAN2 Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-18

SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................ 5-18

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ................................................................... 5-19

Power Force On Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-19

VGA Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 5-19

Third Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable ........................................ 5-20

Alarm Reset ............................................................................................ 5-20

5-10 Onboard Indicators ...................................................................................... 5-21

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ................................................................................... 5-21

5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections............... 5-21

Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 5-21

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-22

Ultra320 SCSI Connectors .................................................................... 5-23

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

6-2 Control Panel................................................................................................... 6-3

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

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

Replacing System Fans .......................................................................... 6-3

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

SCSI Drive Installation............................................................................. 6-5

IDE Drive Installation................................................................................ 6-8

Installing a Component in the 5.25" Drive Bay................................... 6-8

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ............................................... 6-10

6-5 Power Supply: 6024H-8R ........................................................................... 6-11

Power Supply Failure ........................................................................... 6-11

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................. 6-11

6-6 Power Supply: 6024H-i ............................................................................... 6-12

Power Supply Failure ........................................................................... 6-12

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................. 6-12

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Chapter 7: BIOS

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

7- 2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 7-2

7- 3 Main BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 7-2

7-4 Advanced Setup............................................................................................. 7-8

7-5 Security.......................................................................................................... 7-19

7- 6 Boot ................................................................................................................ 7-21

7-7 Exit .................................................................................................................. 7-22

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ........................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: Software Installation ....................................................................... B-1

Appendix C: System Specifications .................................................................... C-1

Notes

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i is a high-end server that is
comprised of two main subsystems: the SC823S-R500LP/SC823i-550LP 2U
server chassis and the X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G Intel Xeon dual processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6024H-8R/
6024H-i (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components
have been included with the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i, as listed be­low:

z One (1) 3.5" floppy drive [FPD-PNSC-02(1)]

z One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

z Four (4) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0070)

z One (1) 2U chassis air shroud (CSE-PT47)

z One (1) 5.25" dummy drive tray [CSE-PT41(B)]

z One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0049)

z SCSI Accessories (6024H-8R only)

One (1) SCSI backplane [CSE-SCA-822S]

One (1) 9" two-drop SCSI cable (CBL-0033-U320)

Six (6) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers [CSE-PT17(B)]

z IDE Accessories (6024H-i only)

Two (2) IDE drive carriers [CSE-PT18(B)]

One (1) IDE cable (CBL-0036)

z One (1) rackmount kit [CSE-PT025(B)]

z Optional: One (1) front access USB kit [CSE-PT29(B)]

Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0010)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i lies the X6DH8-G/X6DHE­G, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel E7520 chipset and
designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of
the X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the E7520
chipset).

Processors

The X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G supports single or dual 604-pin Intel Xeon EM64T
type processors at a FSB speed of 800 MHz. Please refer to the
serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to
16 GB of registered ECC DDR333 or up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR266
SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved configuration, which requires mod­ules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs.

Onboard SCSI (6024H-8R only)

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI chip, which sup­ports dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a throughput of 320 MB/sec for each
channel. The X6DH8-G provides two LVD Ultra320 SCSI ports.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8
PCI-Express slots, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot, two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X
slots and one 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slot. (One 100 MHz PCI slot supports Zero
Channel RAID.)

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One floppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are pro­vided to support up to four IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color­coded I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located
on the serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, a parallel port, two USB 2.0

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ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. Two
front side USB ports are also included on the front of the chassis.

ATI Graphics Controller

The X6DH8-G/X6DHE-G features an integrated ATI video controller based
on the Rage XL graphics chip. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing
and AGP texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a band­width of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

Other Features

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i is a high-end, scaleable server plat­form designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is
a general outline of the main features of the SC823S-R500LP/SC823i-550LP
server chassis.

System Power

6024H-8R: the SC823S-R500LP features a redundant 500W power supply
that consists of two separate power supply modules. Under normal opera­tion, both modules share the load and run continuously. If one fails, the
other module will pick up the load and keep the system running without
interruption. A failed power supply module will illuminate the power fail
LED. The power supply modules are hot-swappable, so you don't have to
power down the system to replace a module.

6024H-i: the SC823i-550LP features a single 550W power supply. Power
must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing this power
supply.

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SCSI Subsystem (6024H-8R only)

The SCSI subsystem supports up to six 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard
drives. Any standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection
Attachment.) The SCSI drives are connected to an SCA backplane with
SAF-TE. The SCSI drives are also hot-swap units. A RAID controller card
can be used with the SCA backplane to provide data security.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability of the SCSI drives.

Front Control Panel

The SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i's control panel provides you with sys­tem monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity,
network activity, system overheat and (on the 6024H-8R only) power sup­ply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also in­cluded.

I/O Backplane

The SC823S-R500LP/SC823i-550LP is an ATX form factor chassis that is
designed to be used in a 2U rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane
provides seven low-profile motherboard expansion slots (with the use of
special riser cards), one COM port, a parallel port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The SC823S-R500LP/SC823i-550LP chassis has an innovative cooling de­sign that includes four 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the
middle section of the chassis. An air shroud channels the air flow from
these fans to efficiently cool the processor area of the system. The power
supply module(s) also includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel E7520 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

MCH

MCH

NOCONA CPU 2

NOCONA CPU 2

NOCONA CPU 1

NOCONA CPU 1

ICH5

ICH5

HUB

HUB

DDRII-400

DDRII-400

PCI (32-BIT)

PCI (32-BIT)

A

PXH

PXH

B

PCI E. A (X8)

PCI E. A (X8)

1 PCI-X

1 PCI-X

SLOT

SLOT

ZCR

ZCR

SCSI

SCSI

SLOT

SLOT

7902

7902

1 PCI-X

1 PCI-X

PCI-X(133MHz)

PCI-X(133MHz)

Gbit LAN

Gbit LAN

SLOT

SLOT

1 PCI-X

1 PCI-X

J13

J13

PCI-X(100MHz)

PCI-X(100MHz)

J14

J14

J12

J12

ANVIK

ANVIK

1 PCI-EXP

1 PCI-EXP

SLOT

SLOT

J17

J17

PCI-E B (X8

PCI-E B (X8

)

)

PCI-E C (X8 )

PCI-E C (X8 )

J15

J15

1 PCI-E

1 PCI-E

SLOT

SLOT

1 PCI-E

1 PCI-E

J16

J16

SLOT

SLOT

4 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

IDE

IDE

PRI/SEC

PRI/SEC

UDMA/100

UDMA/100

VGA

VGA

X4

X4

X4

X4

4 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

0, 1

0, 1

SATA

SATA

SATA

SATA

LPC BUS

LPC BUS

USB

USB

USB PORT

USB PORT

0,1,2,3,4,5

0,1,2,3,4,5

BMC CON.

BMC CON.

LPCS I/O

LPCS I/O

FWH

FWH

LPCS I/O

LPCS I/O

MS.

MS.

FDD.

FDD.

H/W

H/W

SER.1

SER.1

SER.2

SER.2

KB.

KB.

MONITOR

MONITOR

4 DDR II -

4 DDR II -

4 DDR II -

4 DDR II -

DDRII-400

DDRII-400

PARALL.

PARALL.

PORT

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperM icro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
6024H-8R/6024H-i 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
specific components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i was
shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself
shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who deliv­ered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
6024H-8R/6024H-i. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromag­netic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded
power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i 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).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack

to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

Rack Precautions

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully

extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

- In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

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

- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component

from the rack.

- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or

more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you

install the rails.

- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack

first, 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 SCSI drives and power supply units 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.

!

!

Warnings and Precautions!

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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 Airflow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

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

Reliable Ground

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

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6024H-8R/
6024H-i into a rack unit. If the 6024H-8R/6024H-i 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 proce
dure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the 6024H­8R/6024H-i into a rack with the rack rails provided. 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 with the SuperServer
6024H-8R/6024H-i. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an
inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the 6024H-8R/6024H-i (A) and an
outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B). All screws
and hardware mentioned in the installation steps should be included in the
hardware kit.
To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you
should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail
assembly and locks the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the
inner rail completely out. Do this for both the left and right side rack rail
assemblies.

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

A

B

Locking Tab

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Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

Installing the Chassis Rails

Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side
of the 6024H-8R/6024H-i making sure the screw holes line up. Note
that these two rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail securely to the
side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other
rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail
brackets when installng into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As mentioned, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which
serves two functions. The first 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. Assembling the Rack Rails

Installing the Rack Rails:

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i
in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the
fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the
rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the
assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach the
other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure both are at the
exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward (see Figure 2-3).

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 2-4.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should
hear the locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the
thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the SuperServer 6024H-8R/6024H-i into a Telco type
rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation.
The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of
the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to
accommodate the width of the telco rack.

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6024H-8R/6024H-i in the rack, you will need to open the
unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connec­tions have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-5):

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top
of the chassis to release the top cover. You can then lift the top cover
from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

2. Check the CPUs (processors):

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

3. Check the system memory:

Your 6024H-8R/6024H-i 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.

4. Installing add-on cards:

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airflow:

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the chassis airflow. Also make sure that no cables are posi­tioned in front of the fans. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connec­tions.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

1. Accessing the drive bays:

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the
CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis
cover. The SCSI disk drives can be installed and removed from the front
of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

2. CD-ROM and floppy disk drives:

A slim CD-ROM and a floppy drive should be preinstalled in your server.
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.

3. Check the SCSI disk drives (6024H-8R only):

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

4. Check the airflow:

Airflow is provided by four 8-cm center chassis cooling fans. An air
shroud is also included in the system to maximize airflow. The system
component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling air­flow to the components that generate the most heat. Note that all power
and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block
the airflow generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system:

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug
the power cords from the power supply units into a high-quality power strip
that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recom­mended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SCSI
drive carriers (6024H-8R only) to keep you constantly informed of the over­all status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific com­ponents. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

The two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis are (in order from left
to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.

z RESET: Use the reset button to reboot the system.

z POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn

off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button
removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has five 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.

z Power Fail: Indicates a power supply module has failed. The sec-
ond power supply module will take the load and keep the system running
but the failed module will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for
details on replacing the power supply. This LED should be off when the
system is operating normally. Note: the Power Fail LED applies only to the
6024H-8R. It is not needed for the 6024H-i, which has only a single power
supply.

z Overheat/Fan Fail: IWhen this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure.
When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be
caused by cables obstructing the airflow 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 flash­ing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

z NIC1: Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when flashing.

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z NIC2: Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when flashing.

z HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6024H-8R/

6024H-i, this LED indicates SCSI and CD-ROM/IDE and CD-ROM drive activity
when flashing.

z 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 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs (6024H-8R only)

A SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

z Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive

carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane
enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being
accessed.

z Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red
LED, which indicates a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane
is standard on the 6024H-8R.) If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be
notified by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed SCSI drives.

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Notes