Supero SuperServer 6037R-72RFT 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 6037R-72RFT.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperServer 6037R-72RFT is a high-end server based on the SC835TQ-R920B
3U rackmount chassis and the X9DRH-7TF dual processor serverboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

Preface

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the X9DRH-7TF serverboard and
the SC835TQ-R920B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6037R-72RFT
into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system.
If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter
will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 6037R-72RFT.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRH-7TF 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 g-
uring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC835TQ-R920B server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi guring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power
supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Notes

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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

SAS ................................................................................................................ 1-2

SATA ..............................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

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

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

SAS/SATA Subsystem .....................................................................................1-3

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

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

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

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

Installing the Inner Rack Rails ........................................................................ 2-4

Installing the Outer Rack Rails ....................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Chassis into a Rack...................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2

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

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

3-4 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 Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

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

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-2

5-3 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-3

5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-4

Installing an LGA2011 Processor ....................................................................5-4

Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-7

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

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-8

DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-8

5-6 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................5-11

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12

X9DRH-7TF Quick Reference.......................................................................5-13

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-15

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-21

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-23

5-11 SAS and SATA Ports ..................................................................................... 5-24

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-25

Supero Doctor III ...........................................................................................5-26

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Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-1

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

6-3 Accessing the Inside of the System................................................................6-3

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-4

System Fan Failure .........................................................................................6-4

Replacing System Fans ..................................................................................6-4

Installing the Rear Fans ..................................................................................6-4

Air Shroud .......................................................................................................6-6

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

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

Hard Drive Backplane ..................................................................................... 6-6

SAS/SATA Drive Installation ............................................................................ 6-6

DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-9

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-10

Power Supply Failure ....................................................................................6-10

Replacing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 6-10

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

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

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

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

7-4 Event Logs ....................................................................................................7-24

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-25

7-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-27

7-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-28

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-29

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6037R-72RFT is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys­tems: the SC835TQ-R920B 3U server chassis and the X9DRH-7TF 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 6037R-72RFT, as listed below:

• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)

• One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-DVD-SBT1)

• Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0126L4)

• Two 8-cm rear exhaust fans (FAN-0125L4)

• One air shroud (MCP-310-39001-0N)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-833TQ)
Two 27-cm. SATA cables (CBL-0118L-03)
Eight drive carriers (MCP-220-00075-0B)

• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

• One CD containing drivers and utilities

• SuperServer 6037R-72RFT User's Manual

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1-2 Serverboard Features

The SuperServer 6037R-72RFT is built around the X9DRH-7TF, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel C600 chipset and designed to provide maximum
performance. Below are the main features of the X9DRH-7TF. (See Figure 1-1 for
a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRH-7TF supports single or dual Intel® E5-2600 Series (Socket R) proces­sors in LGA 2011 sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRH-7TF has sixteen DIMM slots that can support up to 512 GB of ECC
registered/unbuffered DDR3-1600/1066/800 memory. Please refer to Chapter 5 for
details on installing memory.

SAS

An LSI 2208 hardware RAID controller provides support for eight SAS 2.0 ports,
which are RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 capable.

SATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the C600 chipset to provide a six-port SATA
subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 capable. Two ports support SATA 3.0 (I­SATA0/1) and four support SATA 2.0 (I-SATA2-5).

PCI Expansion Slots

The X9DR H-7TF has six PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16 slots), two PCI-E 3.0 x8 and one
PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots. Note that the PCI slots are controlled by the CPU so some
slots may not be available when two CPUs are not installed on the board at the
same time. See the serverboard layout in Chapter 5 for details.

I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, four USB,
two 10 Gb Ethernet LAN ports and a dedicated IPMI LAN port.

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Graphics Controller

The X9DRH-7TF features an integrated Matrox G200eW video controller. The
G200eW is a 2D/3D/video accelerator chip with a 128-bit core.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC835TQ-R920B
server chassis.

System Power

The SC835TQ-R920B features a redundant 920W power supply composed of two
separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a
failed power supply without shutting down the system.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

The SC835TQ-R920B supports up to eight SAS or SATA drives. These drives are
hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides power and
control.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 6037R-72RFT provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity,
system overheat and power supply failure. The main power button and a system
reset button are also located here.

Cooling System

The SC835TQ-R920B chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three
8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis and
two 8-cm exhaust fans. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to
effi ciently cool the processor area of the system. The power supply module also
includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Chipset Block Diagram

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

#D-2

#D1

#C-2

#C-1

#B-2

#B-1

#A-1

SAS2208

SAS2

SAS

PORTs#0~3

SAS

PORTs#4~7

#A-2

DDRIII

800/1066/1333/1600

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

SLOT 2

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

SLOT 1

I350/X540

PCI-E X8 G3

LAN

E5-2600
8 SNB CORE
DDR-III

(CPU1)

PCI-E X8

LANE1/2/3/4
LANE6

DMI2#2A #1 #2A #2B #3#1 #3A #3C #2C DMI2

DMI2

4GB/s

DMI2

QPI

8G

P0

P1

QPI

PCI-E X8 G3

8G

P1

P0

PCI-E X8 G3

SCU0

E5-2600
8 SNB CORE
DDR-III

(CPU2)

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

Group2: SATA2.0
from SCU

3.0 Gb/S

#0~#1

PCI-E X16 G3

PCI-E X8

SLOT 3

#0~#3

SATA2.0

S-SATA0~3

#F-1

#E-2

#E-1

DDRIII

800/1066/1333/1600

PCI-E X8

SLOT 6

SLOT 5

#G-2

#G-1

#F-2

PCI-E X16

PCI-E X8

SLOT 7

#H-1

#H-2

SLOT 4

BMC

WPCM450

VGA

COM1
External

COM2
Internal

PCI

PCI

PCH
C602
SSB

SPI

1-4

SATA

SIO

W83527

Optional

MS

KB

USB 2.0

SATA2.0

#2~#5

#0~#6

SATA3.0

Group1:

I-SATA 0/1

Group3:

I-SATA 2~5

USB

2 Rear
4 Front
1 Type-A

SATA 3.0

6.0 Gb/S

SATA2.0

3.0 Gb/S

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-4 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)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6037R-72RFT
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 relevant section in Chapter 5 for details on install­ing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

Y ou should inspect the box the SuperServer 6037R-72RFT 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 6037R­72RFT. 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 6037R-72RFT was shipped in should include two sets of
rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to
install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the
installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its en­tirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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!

!

• 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.

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

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

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then

work up.

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

• Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching

them.

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera­ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera­ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

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

Reliable Ground

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

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC835 chassis into a rack unit
with the quick-release rails provided. 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.

Installing the Inner Rack Rails

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks
of the chassis with the rail extension holes.

2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.

3. Secure the chassis with four screws as illustrated.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail.

Screw Holes

1

1

2

1

Figure 2-1. Installing the Inner Rack Rails

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Figure 2-2. Inner Rack Rails Installed

Installing the Outer Rack Rails

Chapter 2: Server Installation

Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for
the SC835 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.

Installing the Outer Rails

1. Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack

2. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long
bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.

3. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail
can fi t snugly into the rack.

4. Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two screws and
the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three screws.

5. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

Figure 2-3. Outer Rack Rails

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Chassis into the Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Installing into a Rack

1. Confi rm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack.

2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

3. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click" into position.

4. (Optional) Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server
to the rack.

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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 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 buttons located on the front of the chassis include a reset button and a
power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

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.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

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

Power Fail

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.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing.

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HDD

On the SuperServer 6037R-72RFT, this LED indicates SATA hard drive and/or
DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

Power

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

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Each drive carrier has two LEDs:

SAS Drives

• Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the drive carrier indicates the drive

is powered on. If this LED is not lit, it means no power is being provided for the
drive. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives.

• Red: A solid red LED indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you

should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed drives. If this LED fl ashes ~ once per second
(1 Hz) it indicates RAID rebuilding activity.

SATA Drives

• Green: When ill uminated, the green LED on the dri ve carrier i ndicates dri ve

activ ity. A connecti on to the backp lane enables t his LED to blink on an d off
when that particular drive is being accessed.

• Red: The red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you should

be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed drives.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 6037R-72RFT from damage:

• Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.

• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

• Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install-

ing main system components, such as the serverboard and memory modules.
When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the system with the
operating system. The unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect
both power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.

• When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

• Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

• The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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• This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure

that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).

• Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).
This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom­mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.

• DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

• Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Keep the area around the 6037R-72RFT clean and free of clutter.

• The 6037R-72RFT weighs approximately 75 lbs (34 kg.) when fully loaded.

When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their
feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift
with your legs.

• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.

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• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

• After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure

it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags

until ready for use.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.

• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may

retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not

in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6037R­72RFT is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system
can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

BATTERY HOLDER

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a
damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not
discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DRH-7TF serverboard into the
chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard
jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart
are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the
chassis when you have fi nished working with the serverboard to better cool and
protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam­age to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully
(see previous chapter). To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep one hand
under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures
are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge

(ESD).

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic

bag.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic

bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

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Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis­charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static
protected.

5-2 Connecting Cables

The cables listed below should already be connected to the serverboard. These
include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully
routed to prevent them from blocking the fl ow of cooling air that moves through the
system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should
take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting them (make
sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). The following data cables (with
their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout for connector locations.)

• SAS (SAS0 ~ SAS7) or SATA (I-SATA0 ~ 5) drive cables

• Control Panel cable (JF1)

Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans.

Connecting Power Cables

The X9DRH-7TF has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (J22) for connec­tion to the ATX power supply. In addition, there are two 8-pin 12V processor power
connectors (JPW1 and JPW2) that must be connected to your power supply. See
Section 5-9 for power connector pin defi nitions.

Connecting the Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single cable to simplify this connection. Make
sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other end connects
to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system status LEDs on
the chassis. See Chapter 5 for details and pin descriptions.

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