Supero SuperServer 6024H-TR, SuperServer 6024H-T User Manual

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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 6024H-

TR/6024H-T. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced

technicians only.

The SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T is a high-end server based on the SC823T-

R500LP/SC823T-550LP 2U rackmount chassis and the X6DHT-G, a dual processor

serverboard that supports Intel

speed of 800 MHz and up to 16/32 GB of registered ECC DDR333/266 SDRAM.

®

XeonTM processors at a Front Side (System) Bus

Preface

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 X6DHT-G serverboard and

the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP chassis, which comprise the SuperServer

6024H-TR/6024H-T.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6024H-

TR/6024H-T 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 com-

ponents, 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-TR/6024H-T.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DHT-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 reconfi guring the

serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-

ing, removing or reconfi guring Serial ATA 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 informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B: Software Installation

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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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 Serial ATA 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

X6DHT-G Layout ....................................................................................... 5-9

X6DHT-G Quick Reference ..................................................................... 5-10

5-8 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-11

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

PWR_SEC Connection ........................................................................... 5-11

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

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

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

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

NIC1 LED .............................................................................................. 5-12

NIC2 LED .............................................................................................. 5-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power Fail Header .................................................................................. 5-14

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

Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers ....................................................... 5-15

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

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .................................................... 5-15

Overheat LED .......................................................................................... 5-15

Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-16

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16

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

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

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

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

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

JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-18

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 5-18

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-18

Third Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable ............................................. 5-19

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-19

JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ................................................................................ 5-19

5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy and Hard Drive Connections ....................................... 5-20

Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 5-20

Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-21

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

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serial ATA Drive Installation ...................................................................... 6-5

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

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ..................................................... 6-8

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 6-9

Power Supply Failure ................................................................................ 6-9

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .................................................... 6-9

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 ............................................................................................. 7-6

7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-18

7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-20

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-21

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Appendices:

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

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

Appendix C: System Specifi cations ......................................................................... C-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T is a high-end server that is com-

prised of two main subsystems: the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP 2U server

chassis and the X6DHT-G Intel Xeon dual processor serverboard. Please refer to

our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use

with the SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been

included with the SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T, as listed below:

 One (1) 3.5" fl oppy drive [FPD-PNSC-02(1)]

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

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

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

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

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

 Serial ATA Accessories

One (1) Serial ATA backplane [CSE-SATA-822]

Six (6) Serial ATA data cables (CBL-0061)

One (1) Serial ATA LED cable (CBL-0056)

Six (6) Serial ATA hot-swap drive carriers [CSE-PT17(B)]

 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT025)

 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-TR/6024H-T lies the X6DHT-G, a dual

processor serverboard based on the Intel E7520 chipset and designed to provide

maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DHT-G. (See Figure

1-1 for a block diagram of the E7520 chipset).

Processors

The X6DHT-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 X6DHT-G has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of reg-

istered ECC DDR333 or up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR266 SDRAM. The

memory is an interleaved confi guration, which requires modules of the same size

and speed to be installed in pairs.

Serial ATA

A Marvell SATA controller is integrated into the X6DHT-G to provide an eight-port

Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported. The ICH5R South

Bridge of the chipset also includes a Serial ATA controller that supports two

SATA ports (RAID 0 and 1 supported). The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable

units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X6DHT-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.)

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are provided to

support up to four IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded 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 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 X6DHT-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 moni-

tors, 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-TR/6024H-T is a high-end, scaleable server platform de-

signed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline

of the main features of the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP server chassis.

System Power

The SC823T-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.

The SC823T-550LP features a single 550W power supply.

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Serial ATA Subsystem

The Serial ATA subsystem supports up to six Serial ATA drives. The Serial ATA

drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides

power and control.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability of the SATA drives.

Front Control Panel

The SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T's control panel provides you with system

monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activ-

ity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system

reset button are also included.

I/O Backplane

The SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP is an ATX form factor chassis that is designed

to be used in a 2U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides seven low-

profi le motherboard expansion slots, one COM port, a parallel port, a VGA port, two

USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-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 fl ow from these fans to effi ciently

cool the processor area of the system. The power supply module(s) also includes

a cooling fan.

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MCH

4_DDR_333/266

DIMMs

6300ESB

FWH

LPC I/O

LPC BUS

HUB

BMC CON.

PCI BUS(32-BIT)

DIMMs

USB

0,1,2,3

USB PORT

VGA

KB.

SER.2

SER.1

H/W
MONITOR

FDD.

0,

SATA

SATA

UDMA-100

IDE

PRI/SEC

PXH#1

SATA

HC2_8Ports

PCIX BUS(100 MHZ)

PCIX BUS(133 MHZ)

1.5V

3.3V

DDR266
DDR333

8.1W 133

266MB/s

1_PCIX-100

GRN_Slot

G LAN

K_II

1_PCIX-133

Slot

PCI-E A(X8)

1_PCIX-E
(X8)Slot

PCI-E C(X8)

(X8)Slot

1_PCIX-E

PCI-E B(X8)

1_PCIX-100

Slot

GLAN

K_II

PCIX66_BUS

1_PCI32

4_DDR_333/266

CH.A

CH.B

CPU 1

CPU 2

Slot

Figure 1-1. Intel E7520 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

1_PCIX-100

Slot

SATA

HC2_8Ports

1_PCIX-100

GRN_Slot

1_PCIX-133

Slot

PCIX BUS(100 MHZ)

PCIX BUS(133 MHZ)

1_PCIX-E
(X8)Slot

1_PCIX-E
(X8)Slot

A

B

PXH#1

8.1W 133

PCI-E B(X8)

1.5V

3.3V

PCI-E A(X8)

PCI-E C(X8)

CPU 2

DDR266
DDR333

CPU 1

B

C

MCH

A

CH.A

CH.B

4_DDR_333/266

DIMMs

4_DDR_333/266

DIMMs

IDE

PRI/SEC

SATA
0,

USB PORT

0,1,2,3

1

UDMA-100

SATA

USB

KB.

6300ESB

LPC I/O

FDD.

HUB

SER.1
SER.2

266MB/s

PCIX66_BUS

PCI BUS(32-BIT)

LPC BUS

FWH

H/W
MONITOR

G LAN

K_II

VGA

GLAN

1_PCI32

Slot

BMC CON.

K_II

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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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei, 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-

TR/6024H-T 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, pro-

cessors, 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 6024H-TR/6024H-T 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 6024H-

TR/6024H-T. 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. Read the Rack and

Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T 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 suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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 simul-

taneously 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 SATA drives and power supply units to cool before touch-

ing them.

-

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture 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 tempera-

ture (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 connec-

tions 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-TR/6024H-T

into a rack unit. If the 6024H-TR/6024H-T 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. The follow-

ing is a guideline for installing the system 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-

TR/6024H-T. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fi xed chas-

sis rail that secures directly to the 6024H-TR/6024H-T (A) and an outer fi xed 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 fi xed 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

B

Locking Tab

A

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Installing the Chassis Rails

Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the

6024H-TR/6024H-T making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two

rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see

Figure 2-2). There should be two screws for each side. 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 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.

Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

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Installing the Rack Rails:

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-T in the

rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed 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).

Figure 2-3. Assembling the Rack Rails

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-TR/6024H-T 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-TR/6024H-T 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-TR/6024H-T 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 airfl ow

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the

chassis airfl ow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans.

See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives

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 fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The Serial ATA

disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without

removing the top chassis cover.

2. CD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

A slim CD-ROM and a fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer to

Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to the sys-

tem.

3. Check the Serial ATA drives

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or more

drives already installed. If you need to install Serial ATA drives, please refer to

Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by four 8-cm center chassis cooling fans. An air shroud is also

included in the system to maximize airfl ow. The system component layout was

carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that gener-

ate the most heat. 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.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power

cord(s) from the power supply unit(s) into a high-quality power strip that offers pro-

tection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use an

uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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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 Serial ATA

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 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.

 RESET:

 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.

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs (six on the

6024H-TR and fi ve on the 6024H-T). These LEDs provide you with critical informa-

tion related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED

indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

 Power Fail (6024H-TR only): Indicates a power supply module has failed.

The second 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.

 Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When

on 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.

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 NIC1: Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing.

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 NIC2: Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing.

 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6024H-TR/6024H-

T, this LED indicates Serial ATA and/or CD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

 Power:

This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.

3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs

Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED

(on the front of the Serial ATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connec-

tion to the Serial ATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that

particular drive is being accessed.

Note: The second LED on the SATA carriers is not used.

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