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SUPERWORKSTATION 7044A-82
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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 SuperWorkstation 7044A­82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i. Installation and maintainance should be per­formed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i is a high-end, dual
processor workstation based on the SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 4U tower/
rackmount chassis and the X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G, a dual
processor serverboard that supports single or dual Intel® XeonTM processors at
a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 800 MHz.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the SUPER X6DA8-G2/X6DA8­G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G serverboard and the SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 chassis,
which comprise the SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/
X6DAE-G serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections,
headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors
or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC743S1-645/SC743i-645
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfiguring SCSI or peripheral drives and when replacing
system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B: Software Installation

Appendix C: System Specifications

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ....................................................................................................... ii i

Manual Organization .................................................................................................... ii i

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2: Quick Setup

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

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

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

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

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

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup....................................................................... 2-9

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-5 LAN (Ethernet) Port LEDs.............................................................................. 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................ 5-6

5- 4 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................... 5-7

5- 5 Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-7

5- 6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9

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

X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G Layout .......................... 5-10

X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G Quick Reference ......... 5-11

5-8 Connector Definitions .................................................................................. 5-12

ATX Power Connector.......................................................................... 5-12

Processor Power Connector............................................................... 5-12

NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-12

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

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 5-13

NIC LEDs ................................................................................................. 5-13

Overheat LED (OH) ............................................................................... 5-13

Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13

Reset Button ........................................................................................... 5-14

Power Button ......................................................................................... 5-14

Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................ 5-14

Fan Headers ........................................................................................... 5-15

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15

GLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ................................................................... 5-15

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

Power LED/Speaker/NMI ....................................................................... 5-16

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

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

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

Power Fault ............................................................................................ 5-17

Keylock Fault .......................................................................................... 5-17

Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset .......................................................... 5-17

5- 9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 5-18

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CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 5-18

GLAN Enable/Disable............................................................................. 5-19

SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................ 5-19

SCSI Termination Enable/Disable......................................................... 5-19

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ................................................................... 5-20

AC'97 Audio Enable/Disable ................................................................. 5-20

Third Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable ........................................ 5-21

Power Force On Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-21

5-10 Onboard Indicators ...................................................................................... 5-22

GLAN1/GLAN2 LEDs ............................................................................. 5-22

5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections............... 5-22

Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 5-22

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-23

Ultra320 SCSI Connectors .................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

6-4 Drive Bay Installation ..................................................................................... 6-6

SCSI Drives ............................................................................................... 6-6

Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays .................................. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Appendices:

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

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

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

Notes

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i is a
high-end dual processor workstation that can be utilized either in a tower or in
a rackmount configuration. The 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i is com­prised of two main subsystems: the SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 high-end server
chassis and the X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G dual XeonTM proces­sor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating sys­tems that have been certified for use with your workstation.

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the SuperWorkstation, as listed below:

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

z Four (4) hot-swap 8-cm chassis PWM fans (FAN-0074)

z One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT54)

z Two (2) 5.25" dummy drive trays [CSE-PT36(B)]

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

z One (1) round floppy cable (CBL-0040)

z One (1) IDE cable (CBL-0036, 7044A-i2/7044A-i only)

z One (1) round CD-ROM cable (CBL-0039)

z One (1) I/O shield (CSE-PT57)

z SCSI Accessories (7044A-82/7044A-8 only)

One (1) SCSI backplane with SAF-TE (CSE-SCA-743S1)

One (1) 2' SCSI drop cable (CBL-037-U320)

Eight (8) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers [CSE-PT17(B)]

z Optional: Two (2) Xeon passive heatsinks (SNK-P0010)

One (1) rackmount kit [CSE-PT26(B)]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i lies the X6DA8-G2/
X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G, a dual processor serverboard based on Intel's
E7525 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the
main features of the X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G. (See Figure 1-1
for a block diagram of the E7525 chipset).

Processors

The X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G supports single or dual 604-pin
Intel Xeon processors at a FSB speed of 800 MHz. Please refer to the
serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported
processors (http://www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X6DA8-G2/X6DAE-G2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to
16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 (PC3200) SDRAM. The memory is an
interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to
be installed in pairs.

The X6DA8-G/XDAE-G has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 16
GB of registered ECC DDR333 or 32 GB of registered ECC DDR266 SDRAM. The
memory is an interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size
and speed to be installed in pairs.

Onboard SCSI (X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G only)

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI chip, which supports
dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a throughput of 320 MB/sec for each channel.
The X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G provides two LVD Ultra320 SCSI ports.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X6DA8-G2/X6DA8-G/X6DAE-G2/X6DAE-G has six PCI expansion slots,
which includes one x16@4GB/sec PCI-Express slot, one x4@2GB/sec PCI­Express slot, three 64-bit PCI-X slots (one 64-bit PCI-X 133 slot, one PCI-X 100
slot and one PCI-X 100MHz ZCR slot) and one 32-bit 33MHz PCI slot (w/PCI
graphics card support).

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

One floppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are provided to
support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include two COM ports, a parallel port, four USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and Line-In, Line-Out and Mic jacks. Two front side USB ports
are also included on the front of the chassis. The X6DA8-G2 and X6DAE-G2 have
two and the X6DA8-G and X6DAE-G have one gigabit Ethernet port.

Other Features

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i is a scaleable server
platform designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a
general outline of the main features of the SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 server chas­sis. (7044A-82/7044A-8: SC743S1-645 7044A-i2/7044A-i: SC743i-645

Note: The SC743S1-645 and SC743i-645 are two versions of the same chassis.
The only difference between them is the SC743S1-645 is equipped with a SCSI
backplane and drive trays while the SC743i-645 is not.

System Power

The 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i features a single 645W power supply.
This power supply unit has been designed to operate at a low noise level to make
it ideal for use in a workstation environment.

SCSI Subsystem (7044A-82/7044A-8 only)

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

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

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Front Control Panel

The SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i's control panel pro­vides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power,
HDD activity, network activity, overheat condition and power supply failure. A
main power button and a system reset button are also included.

Note: the power supply fail LED is intended for use with redundant power supply
systems and so is not needed for the 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i.

I/O Backplane

The SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 is an ATX form factor chassis that can be used as
a tower or mounted in a 4U rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane provides
six expansion slots, two COM ports, a parallel port, four USB 2.0 ports, PS/2
mouse and keyboard ports, one or two (depending on the serverboard) gigabit
Ethernet port(s) and Line-In, Line-Out and Microphone jacks (see Figure 5-3).

Cooling System

The SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 chassis has an innovative cooling design that
includes four 8-cm hot-plug PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) system cooling fans
located in the middle of the chassis. The chassis fans work with an air shroud
to cool the areas where the most heat is generated. All chassis fans operate
continuously at 5000 rpm.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Figure 1-1. Intel E7525 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

MC H

NOCONA P R OCE S S OR# 2VRM

CL OCK

ADDR

CTRL

DAT A

NOCONA P R OCE S S OR# 1

ADDR

CTRL

DAT A

DAT A

ADDR

CTRL

ICH5R

HUB

DDRI I - 4 0 0

A

PXH

B

PCI EXP. A

1 PCI - X

SLOT 3

1 PCI - X

PCI - X BUS( 100 MHZ)

Gbi t L AN

SLOT 2

J13

PCI - X BUS( 100 MHZ)

J14

1 PCI - EXP

SLOT 4

J17

PCI EXP. B, C ( X16)

J15

1 PCI - EXP

S L OT 6

DI MMs

IDE

PRI / SEC

UDMA/ 100

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X4

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SATA

SATA

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0, 1, 2, 3,

BMC CON. FWHLPC I / O

PARAL LEL
PORT

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FDD. SER. 1

SER. 2

KB.

4 DDR I I - 400

4 DDR I I - 400

DDRI I - 4 0 0

SCSI

7902

PCI BUS( 32- BI T)

PCI 32 BI T

S L OT 5

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H/ W

MO N I T O R

5, 6, 7, 8

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperM icro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

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

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

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 SuperWorkstation
7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i up and running. Following these steps in
the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a mini­mum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to
you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already
fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn
to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific
components. The SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/7044A-i may
be employed either as a tower or rackmounted as a 4U chassis. If using it
in a tower configuration, please read Server Precautions in the next section
and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was dam­aged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage
claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/
7044A-i2/7044A-i. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well
ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields
are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read
the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the system was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two
rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into
a rack (optional kit). 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 system to enable you to open
the front door completely (~25 inches).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the system
to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

- This product is for installation in a Restricted Access Location only (dedi­cated equipment rooms, service closets, etc.)

Rack Precautions:

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended
to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

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

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

- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or
more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions:

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

- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you
install the rails.

- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and

then work up.

- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the
server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operat­ing in case of a power failure.

- Allow the hot plug SCSI drives and power supply units to cool before

touching them.

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

the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

!

!

Warnings and Precautions!

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

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

Reduced Airflow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might

have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consid­eration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.

Reliable Ground

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

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack
installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit [CSE-PT26(B)]. If the
system has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower,
you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units
on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The
following is a guideline for installing the workstation into a rack with the rack rails
provided in the rackmount kit. You should also refer to the installation instruc­tions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails:

The optional rackmount kit (CSE-PT26 or CSE-PT26B - black) includes two rack
rail assemblies. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner
fixed chassis rail that secures to the chassis, an outer rack rail that secures
directly to the rack itself and two rail brackets, which also attack to the rack (see
Figure 2-1.) The inner and outer rails must be detached from each other to
install.

To remove the inner chassis rail, pull it out as far as possible - you
should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail
assembly and locks the inner rail. Depress the locking tab to pull the
inner rail completely out. Do this for both assemblies (one for each side).

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

Inner rail

Outer rail

Rail brackets

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Installing the Chassis Rails:

You will need to remove the top bezel cover and the feet to add rack rails to the
chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing
as a tower chassis) by first removing the screws that secure them to the chassis.
Depress the button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover
and then pull the cover off. Then unscrew the four feet and remove them from the
chassis (see Figure 2-2).

You can now attach rack rails to the top and bottom (now the sides) of the
chassis. First add the rack handles. Then position the inner chassis rail
sections you just removed along the side of the chassis making sure the screw
holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail
securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-3). Repeat this procedure for
the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the
rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As mentioned, the chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves
two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed
fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock
the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server
from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Figure 2-2. Preparing to Install the Chassis Rails

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Installing the Rack Rails:

Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/
7044A-i2/7044A-i in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-

3.) Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired
location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach
the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making both are at the exact
same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack

Installing the Server into the Rack:

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The
next step is to install the server into the rack. You should have two brackets in
the rack mount kit. Install these first keeping in mind that they are left/right
specific (marked with "L" and "R"). Then, line up the rear of the chassis rails with
the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the
pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when
inserting).

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that
hold the front of the server to the rack (see Figure 2-4).

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the
serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

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

(If rack mounted, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the
rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until
it locks (you will hear a "click").) There are two screws that secure the cover
to the chassis - remove these first. Depress the button on the top (side if
tower) of the chassis to release the cover. You can then lift the cover from
the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

2. Check the CPUs (processors):

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

3. CPU clock ratio setting:

The CPU speed should be automatically detected. If not, you will need to
set the correct speed with the BIOS Setup utility. See the Frequency
Ratio setting in BIOS (Chapter 7) to set the processor speed.

4. Check the system memory:

Your workstation may have come with system memory already installed.
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

5. Installing add-on cards:

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

6. Check all cable connections and airflow:

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connec­tions.

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI
drives and SCA backplane have been properly installed and all connections
have been made. (SCSI applies to 7044A-82/7044A-8 only.)

1. Accessing the drive bays:

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing
the CD-ROM, IDE hard drives and floppy drives, you will need to remove
the top/left chassis cover. The SCSI disk drives can be installed and
removed from the front of the chassis without removing any chassis
covers.

2. Installing components into the 5.25" drive bays:

To install components into the 5.25" drive bays, you must first remove the top/
left chassis cover as described in the previous section. Refer to Chapter 6 for
details.

3. Installing CD-ROM and floppy disk drives:

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.

4. Check the SCSI disk drives:

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

5. Check the airflow:

Airflow is provided by four hot-swap 8-cm chassis fans working in conjunction
with an air shroud. The system component layout was carefully designed to
promote sufficient airflow through the chassis. Also note that all power and
data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow
generated by the fans. Keep this in mind when you reroute them after working
on the system.

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6. Supplying power to the system:

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that offers
protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you
use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Finally, depress the power on
button on the front of the chassis.

Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

(Rack Configuration shown)

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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as two for each SCSI drive
carrier (7044A-82/7044A-8 only) and the Ethernet port(s). These LEDs are to
keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity
and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis
control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

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

z POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off
the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the
main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC743S1-645/SC743i-645 chassis
has six LEDs that provide you with critical information related to different parts
of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated
and any corrective action you may need to take.

z Power: Indicates external power is being supplied to the system's power

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

z HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 7044A-82 and 7044A-8/
7044A-i2 and 7044A-i, this LED indicates SCSI/IDE drive activity when flashing.

z NIC: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.

z NIC: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing (7044A-82/7044A-

i2 only).

z Overheat: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on
continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables
obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too
warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and
operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers
are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter

5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

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z Power Fail: Indicates a power supply module has failed. This LED is
inended for use with systems that have redundant power supply modules and
therefore is not used with the SuperWorkstation 7044A-82/7044A-8/7044A-i2/
7044A-i.

3-4 SCSI Drive LEDs (7044A-82/7044A-8 only)

Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

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

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

z Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red
LEDs, which indicate a drive failure. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instruc­tions on replacing failed SCSI drives.

3-5 LAN (Ethernet) Port LEDs

The LAN Ethernet port(s) (located beside the VGA port) each have a yellow and
a green LED. The yellow (left) LED indicates activity while the other (right) LED
may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the
tables below for the functions associated with these LEDs.

Note: the 7044A-82 and 7044A-i2 have two Ethernet ports. The 7044A-8 and the
7044A-i have a single Ethernet port.

LED

Color

Off

Green

Orange

Defin itio n

No Connection

100 MHz

1 GHz

Gb LAN Right LED

Indicator

LED

Color

Off

Yellow

Defin itio n

Not Ac tiv e

Active

Gb LAN Left LED

Indicator

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