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USER'S MANUAL

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.
It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ Installation and maintainance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ is a high-end server based on the
SC828TQ-R1K43LPB 2U rackmount chassis and the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ quad
processor serverboard. The only difference between the two server models is that
the 8027R-TRF+ server only has SATA connections and the 8027R-7RFT+ server
contains both SATA and SAS connections.

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 X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+
serverboard and the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ 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 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ 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.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB 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 for the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ serverboard.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

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

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

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) .................................................1-4

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-4

1-5 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

Choosing a Setup Location .............................................................................2-2

2-4 Cautions! .........................................................................................................2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

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

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2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions .............................................................................2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4

Locking Tabs ...................................................................................................2-5

Releasing the Inner Rail .................................................................................2-6

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 2-7

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 2-8

Standard Chassis Installation .........................................................................2-9

Optional Quick Installation Method ............................................................... 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

Universal Information LED .............................................................................. 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1

Warning Defi nition ........................................................................................... 4-1

Installation Instructions ....................................................................................4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................4-10

Redundant Power Supplies ..........................................................................4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning .................................................................................4-16

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

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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

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

5-2 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 the LGA2011 Processor ...................................................................5-4

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-8

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-9

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

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

Processor & Memory Module Population Confi guration ................................5-11

Populating Memory Modules.........................................................................5-12

Other Important Notes and Restrictions...................................................5-13

5-6 Adding PCI-E Add-On Cards ........................................................................ 5-13

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-14

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

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-23

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................5-23

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-25

5-11 SAS/SATA Ports ............................................................................................ 5-27

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-28

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-29

5-13 Serverboard Battery ......................................................................................5-31

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 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-2

6-4 Removing and Installing Chassis Fans ...........................................................6-4

6-5 Installing the Air Shroud ..................................................................................6-6

6-6 Expansion Slot Setup ......................................................................................6-7

6-7 Removing the Hard Drive Tray and Installing a Hard Drive ........................... 6-8

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6-8 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-10

Removing the Power Supply.........................................................................6-10

Installing the Power Supply ..........................................................................6-12

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ is a high-end server comprised of
two main subsystems: the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB 2U server chassis and the
X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for
information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system
(www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+, as listed below:

• Four (4) 2U passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)

• One (1) SC828 air shroud (MCP-310-82805-0B)

• Three (3) 80x80x38-mm chassis middle fans (FAN-0118L4)

• SAS/SATA accessories:

One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-828TQ-O-P)
Six (6) hot-swap 3.5" hard-disk drive trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)

SuperServer 8027R-7RFT+ only:

Two (2) 30AWG 50-cm Ipass to 4 SATA, w/50-cm SB cable (CBL-0097L-03)

SuperServer 8027R-TRF+ only:

Two (2) 61.5cm-cm 8pin-to-8pin ribbon cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-01)
Two (2) 48-cm SATA round S-RA cables (CBL-0227L)
Two (2) 55-cm SATA round S-RA cables (CBL-0228L)
Two (2) 65-cm SATA round S-RA cables (CBL-0230L)

• One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

Note: For your system to work properley, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety information:

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

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

[e-mail]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ lies the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+,
a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® C602 chipset. Below are the main
features of the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).

Processors

The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ supports up to four E5-4600 series processors in
Socket R-LGA 2011 type sockets. Each processor supports two full-width Intel
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 8.0 GT/s per QPI link and
with Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction) Please refer to our web site
for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel 240­pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 1024 GB of Registered (RDIMM),
Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC
DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed SDRAM in a two-channel memory bus.
Memory sizes of 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB,16GB and 32GB size @ 1.35V/1.5V voltage
are supported. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Note: LRDIMM (Reduced Load) memory supports only
DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz speeds.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (Intel C602) SAT A controller is integrated into the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7- TF+
ser verboar d to provid e a six-por t SATA subsystem (two SATA 3.0 and four SATA

2.0 ports), which i s RA ID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (Wi ndows /LIN UX) supp or ted. The SATA
drives a re hot- swappa ble unit s.

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

SAS

The 8027R-7RFT+ server only has an integrated LSI 2208 SAS controller on its
the X9QR7-TF+ serverboard. It supports Hardware RAID of RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10.
The SAS drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hotswap c apabil ity an d R AID fu ncti on of the SA S drive s.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

The color-coded I/O ports on the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ include one COM port,
a VGA (monitor) port, fi ve USB 2.0 ports (four rear access I/O panel, 1x Type-A
connection), two gigabit/10-gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.

Note 1: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

Graphics Controller

The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ features an integrated Nuvoton (Winbond) BMC Video
Controller (Matrox MGA200).

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors,
ACPI/ACPM power management, PECI (Platform Environment Confi guration
Interface) 2.0 support, AC power loss recovery, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ is built upon the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB
chassis. Details on the chassis and on servicing procedures can be found in
Chapter 6. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.

System Power

The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis features a redundant 1400 Watt power supply
consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down when
replacing or removing a single power supply module.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis was designed to suppor t six hot-swap SATA
or SAS hard drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

Four PCI low-profi le expansion card slots are available in the rear of the chassis
for two (2) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Slot3/Slot5) and two (2) PCI Express 3.0 x8
in x 16 slots (Slot2/Slot4). See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/
products/nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 for further details.)

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Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ provides you with
system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network
activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a
system reset button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been
incorporated into the control panel to provide front side USB access.

I/O Backplane

The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB is an quad-optimized chassis designed to be used in
a 2U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides four low-profi le add-on
card slots, one COM port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN
port, two gigabit/10-gigabit Ethernet ports and a UID switch.

Cooling System

The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes
three 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis.
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.

1-4 Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency.
Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

Manageability Engine (ME)

The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
provided by SPS are different from those proveded by the ME on client platforms.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

Romley EX

CPU4

E5-4600

130W/95W

CPU3

E5-4600

130W/95W

Romley EX

QPI

8GT/s

QPI 8GT/s

QPI 8GT/s

FAN Control

Romley EX

Patsburg A

C602

Windbond

BMC

CPU1

E5-4600

130W/95W

CPU2

E5-4600

130W/95W

Romley EX

QPI

8GT/s

DDR3-DMM

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD

1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC

DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD

1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600

SLOT#2 PCIE-G3x8
SLOT#3 PCIE-G3x16
SLOT#4 PCIE-G3x8
SLOT#4 PCIE-G3x8

PCIE-G3x8 from CPU4_PE2C/D
PCIE-G3x16 from CPU4_PE3A/B/C/D
PCIE-G3x8 from CPU1_PE2A/B
PCIE-G3x16 from CPU1_PE3A/B/C/D

PCIE-G3x8 from CPU2_PE1A/B

10/100

LAN

RJ45

Video
Memory

Rear Video
Connector

PHY (10/100)
RTL 8201F

BMC FW Flash

(16MBytes)

LSI2208

HM

7904D

BIOS
Flash

(16MBytes)

REAR

USB 2.0

SATA

LPC

DDR2

Analog

Video

RMII

SPI

PCI
USB

SMBus

SPI

SAS

SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port

SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port

SATA3-6G Port
SATA3-6G Port

SATA2-3G Port
SATA2-3G Port

SATA2-3G Port
SATA2-3G Port

USB Port
USB Port

USB Port
USB Port

HDR 2x5

USB PortUSB Port

USB Port

Twinville

10Gbit/1G/1000BaseT

TX LAN

RJ45

RJ45

10Gbit/1G/1000BaseT

TX LAN

Dual 10GbE

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1-5 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site:

www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511

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
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ up and running. Following these steps in the order given
should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors
and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a
serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section
noted in each step for details on installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ 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
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+. 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 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ was shipped in should include two
sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to
complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this
section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the
sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

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

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

• This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

• This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

2-4 Cautions!

Rack Precautions

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

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

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

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

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

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

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

rails.

• 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

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a

rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

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.

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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.).

2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the SC828 chassis into a rack unit
with the 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.

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

designed to pull the system from a rack only.

Stability Hazard: The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure
to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures
directly to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the
rack itself. See Figure 2-1 for details.

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Figure 2-1: Identifying the Outer Rail, Middle Rail and Inner Rails

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

Inner Rail

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

This Side Faces

Outward

Locking Tab

Middle Rail

Outer Rail

Locking Tabs

Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed
and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of
the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

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Figure 2-2: Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails (Figure 2-2)

1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 2-4.

2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated

below.

3. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.

4. Pull the inner rail completely out.

5. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.

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Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails (Figures 2-3 and 2-4)

1. Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed.

2. Place the inner rail fi rmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks
on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

3. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks
into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.

4. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.

Figure 2-3: Installing the Inner Rails

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Inner Rails

Figure 2-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

(The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly)

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Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails (Figure 2-5)

1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail.

2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of
the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as
illustrated above.

4. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fi ts within the
posts of the rack.

5. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear
of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.

Figure 2-5: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

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Standard Chassis Installation

Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-6)

1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis.

2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the
ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

4. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.

5. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure
even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of
the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position.

6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis
all the way into the rear of the rack.

7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles
to the front of the rack.

Figure 2-6: Installing into a Rack

Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

Note: The fi gure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to

the bottom of the rack fi rst.

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Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a
rack.

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 5-7.

2. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.

3. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 5-6.

4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.

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Notes

Chapter 3: System Interface

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel of the 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ server 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

There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis: 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 (see
Figure 3-1). 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.

Universal Information LED

When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red
slowly a power failure. The LED will be blue when used for UID (Unit Identifi er).
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.
See the table below for descriptions of the LED states.

Figure 3-1 Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Power

Fail

LED

Overheat/

Fan Fail

LED

NIC

LED

HDD
LED

Power

LED

Reset

Button

Power

Button

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NIC1

Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing.

HDD

On the SUPERSERVER 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+, this LED indicates 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.