Supero SUPERSERVER 6037R-TXRF User Manual

SUPERSERVER

6037R-TXRF

SUPER

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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-TXRF

server. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced

technicians only.

The SuperServer 6037R-TXRF is based on the SC835XTQ-R982B 3U rackmount

server chassis and the Super X9DRX+-F serverboard. Please refer to our web site

for an up-to-date list of supported operating systems, processors and memory.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the Super X9DRX+-F serverboard

and the SC835XTQ-R982B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the system into a rack and

check out the server conguration prior to powering up the system. If your server

was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer

you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions

and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: 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

system.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRX+-F serverboard, including the

locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter

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when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconguring the

serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC835XTQ-R982B server chassis.

You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or

reconguring 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 POST Messages

Appendix B: System Speci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

Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

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

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 Air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

Information LED .............................................................................................. 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 LGA 2011 Processor ................................................................... 5-4

Installation and Removal of the Heatsink ....................................................... 5-7

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8

Memory Support for the X9DRX+-F Serverboard ...................................... 5-9

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

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

X9DRX+-F Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-12

5-8 Connector Denitions ................................................................................... 5-14

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

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

5-11 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 Fan .................................................................................... 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

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 Conguration Data ......................................................... 7-2

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

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

7-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 7-4

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-25

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-27

7-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-29

7-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-30

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-31

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specications

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6037R-TXRF is comprised of two main subsystems: the

SC835XTQ-R982B 3U server chassis and the X9DRX+-F dual Intel Xeon processor

serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that

have been certied for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

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

been included with the server, as listed below:

•One 8-cm rear exhaust fan (FAN-0125L4)

•Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0118L4)

•One air shroud (MCP-310-83501-0N)

•Two 2U passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)

•SATA accessories:

One HDD backplane (BPN-SAS-833TQ)

Eight 3.5" hard disk drive trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)

Two 5.25" drive trays (MCP-220-00009-01)

•One rack rail set (MCP-290-00053-0N)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6037R-TXRF lies the X9DRX+-F, a dual processor

serverboard based on the Intel C602 chipset. Below are the main features of the

X9DRX+-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DRX+-F supports two Intel® E5-2600 Series processors in LGA 2011 sockets

(Socket R). Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a

complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DRX+-F has sixteen DIMM slots that can support up to 512 GB of DDR3-

1333/1066/800 RDIMM, LRDIMM or UDIMM ECC/non-ECC memory. Modules of

the same size and speed are recommended. See Chapter 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a ten-port SATA

subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. I-SATA 0/1 are SATA 3.0

ports and I-SATA2-5 and S-SATA0-3 are SATA 2.0 ports. The SATA 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 X9DRX+-F has ten PCI-E 3.0 x8 and one PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) slots for a total

of eleven PCI expansion slots.

Rear I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, four USB

2.0 ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gb Ethernet LAN ports.

IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface

specication that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for

Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s

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hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and

power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC835XTQ-R982B

server chassis.

System Power

The SC835XTQ-R982B features a redundant 980W high-efciency 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 SC835XTQ-R982B supports up to eight 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-TXRF 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 SC835XTQ-R982B 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

one 8-cm exhaust fan. An air shroud channels the airow from the system fans to

efciently cool the processor area of the system. The power supply module also

includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

DDR3 DIMM

PROCESSOR

Socket 2

CPU REAR

E5-2600

PE3

SLOT 5

SLOT 6

SLOT 7

SLOT 9

SLOT 10

SLOT 1

SLOT 2

SLOT 3

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DMI

PCI

Windbond

VGA

VGA CONN

DDR2 RAM

TPM Header

BMC

PHY

Super I/O

HW Monitor
NCT7904D

W83527

IPMI LAN
RJ45

RTL8201F

USB [10,11] LPC

S-SATA0

S-SATA1

S-SATA2

S-SATA3

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RJ45

Dual GbE

I350AM2

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S-SATA3

S-SATA4

S-SATA5

S-SATA2

S-SATA1

S-SATA0

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ports 0,1

port 4 port 5

REAR

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2,3

6,7 8,9

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SATA Gen3 [0..3]

E5-2600

(x4)

Intel C602

DMI: LANE
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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-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan

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

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6037R-TXRF

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 install-

ing specic components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6037R-TXRF was shipped in and note

if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should le a

damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6037R-

TXRF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid

areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic 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-TXRF 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 en-

tirety 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 sufcient air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.

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Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

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

the 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 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.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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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 Airow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of air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 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.

Figure 2-1. Installing the Inner Rack Rails

Screw Holes

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Figure 2-3. Outer Rack Rails

Installing the Outer Rack Rails

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 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 2-2. Inner Rack Rails Installed

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Chassis into the Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Installing into a Rack

1. Con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 carri-

ers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as

the activity and health of speci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. 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 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.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when ashing.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when ashing.

Information LED

This LED will be solid blue when the UID function has been activated. When this

LED ashes red, it indicates a fan failure. When red continuously it indicates an

overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the air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 ashing

or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

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HDD

On the SuperServer 6037R-TXRF, this LED indicates SATA hard drive and/or DVD-

ROM drive activity when 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:

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

activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on and 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 notied by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for

instructions on replacing failed drives.

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Notes

Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

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Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SuperServer 6037R-TXRF 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 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 neces-

sary.

•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 speci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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4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

•Keep the area around the 6037R-TXRF clean and free of clutter.

•The 6037R-TXRF weighs approximately 72.6 lbs (33 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.

!

•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 recom-

mended 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 uncon-

ventional way.

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

ture Coef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.

Chapter 4: System Safety

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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 suf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.

!

•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.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6037R-

TXRF 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

BATTERY HOLDER

LITHIUM BATTERY

OR

!

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 landll. Please comply with the

regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose

of your used battery properly.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DRX+-F 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 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 suf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

Several cables need to be connected from the chassis 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 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 serverboard layout

for connector locations.)

•SATA drive data cables (I-SATA0 ~ SATA7 )

•Control Panel cable (JF1)

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

Connecting Power Cables

The X9DRX+-F has a 24-pin proprietary power supply connector (JPW1) for

connection to the ATX power supply. In addition, there are two 8-pin secondary

power connectors (JPW2, JPW3) that also must be connected to your power supply.

See Section 5-8 for power connector pin de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 ribbon 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 below for details and pin descriptions.