ASROCK Rack TR-KNL User manual

TR-KNL
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published June 2016
Copyright©2016 All rights reserved.

Version 1.0
Published June 2016
Copyright©2016 All rights reserved.
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Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for
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With respect to the contents of this documentation, we do not provide warranty of any
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is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”

Setting up the Server in a Restricted Access Location
• Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed
about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions
that shall be taken.
• Access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
• Leave enough clearance (25 inches in the front and 30 inches in the back of the rack) to
allow the front door to be opened completely and to allow for sucient airow.
• is product is for installation merely in a Restricted Access Location.
• is product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to §2
of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Replaceable Batteries
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
When removal of the chassis lid required for servicing:
- Turn o power and unplug any power cords/cables, and
- Reinstall the chassis lid before restoring power.
Important Safety Instructions
Pay close attention to the following safety instructions before performing any of
the operation. Basic safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the product from damage:
• Operation of the product should be carried out by suitably trained, qualied, and
certied personnel only to avoid risk of injury from electrical shock or energy hazard.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when installing or removing main
system components, such as the motherboard and power supply unit.
• Place the system on a stable and at surface.
• Use extreme caution when working with high-voltage components.
• When handling parts, use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Keep the area around the system clean and clutter-free.
• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags when
not in use.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Shipping Box Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
Chapter 2 Server System Overview 3
2.1 Front View 3
2.2 Rear View 5
2.3 Front Control LED Indicators 6
2.4 Inside View 8
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance 9
3.1 Hard Drive 10
3.2 System Fan 14
3.3 Server Board 17
3.4 Add-on Card 18
3.5 Optical Drive (ODD) 19
Appendix A 20
Installing the CPU (Socket: FC-LGA/MCP 3647) 20
Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 22

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing TR-KNL, a reliable system produced under our
consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust
design conforming to our commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Shipping Box Contents
Item Quantity
TR-KNL Barebone 1
9225 Fan Cooler 1
US Power Cord 1
SATA Cables (60cm) 2
I/O Shields 2
Support CD 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.
e illustrations shown in this manual are examples only, the actual system may dier
slightly .
Because the hardware specications might be updated, the content of this documentation
will be subject to change without notice.

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1.2 Specications
TR-KNL
System Physical Status
Form Factor Pedestal
Dimension
(D x W x H)
560 x 200 x 430 mm (22" x 7.9" x 16.9")
Support MB Size CRB-KNLMB (SSI EEB, 12''x13'')
Front Panel
Buttons • Power button
• System reset button
LEDs • Power LED
• UID LED
• LAN LED
• Hard drive activity LED
• System Fail LED
I/O Port 2 x USB 3.0 ports
Drive Bay
Internal Side 3.5" or 2.5" x 2 SATA HDD (6Gb/s)
System Cooling (per node)
Fan 120 x 25 mm Fan x3
Power Supply
Type Single
Output Watts 600 W
1. Please contact ASRock Rack sales for target system conguration.
2. Please refer to the user manual of the motherboard you use for detailed information about
motherboard components and features.

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Chapter 2 Server System Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the server system.
2.1 Front View
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No. Item
1Microphone port (Pink)*
2USB 3.0 port (USB1)
3Headphone port (Lime)*
4 USB 3.0 port (USB2)
5Power button
6Reset button
7Status LED Indicators
*Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of the server board.

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System Reset Button
When the system is completely unresponsive, press the system reset button to reboot the
server without shutting it o and initialize the system.
Power Button
Press the power switch button to toggle the system power on and o modes.
To remove all power from the system completely, disconnect the power cord from the
server.

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2.2 Rear View
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Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
For TR-KNL system
No. Item
1PSU power button
2AC input power connector
3Power supply unit
4 I/O Shield (depends on the specication of the server board)
5System fan
67 x Add-on card slots*
*e TR-KNL system only supports Slot 2 and Slot 7 for add-on card installation.

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2.3 Front Control LED Indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6
No. Description
1 LAN1 Activity LED*
2 LAN2 Activity LED*
3 HDD Activity LED
4 UID LED*
5 System Fail LED
6Power LED
*Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of the server board.
UID LED
Press the UID button on the rear panel to toggle the front panel UID LED on and o. You
are able to locate the server you’re working on from behind a rack of servers.

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Status LED Denitions
LAN1, LAN2 LEDs
Status Description
O No access
Blinking Amber Network access
UID LED
Status Description
Blue System identication is active.
O System identication is disabled.
HDD Activity LED
Status Description
Blinking Green HDD access
O HDD idle
System Fail LED
Status Description
O Running or normal operation
Blinking Red At least one sensor has critical alert
Power LED
Status Description
Blue Power on
O Power o

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2.4 Inside View
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4
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5
6
7
HDD0
HDD1
HDD2
HDD3
HDD4
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Slot 2
Slot 7
No. Description
1 1 x Power Supply Unit (600W)
2 Rear System Fan
3 7 x Add-on Card Slots*
*e TR-KNL system only supports Slot 2 and Slot 7 for add-on card installation.
4 Server Board
5 Front System Fan 1
6 Front System Fan 2
7Media Bays*
8 Drive Bays*
*Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of the server board.

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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and
Maintenance
is chapter helps you assemble the chassis and install components.
Before You Begin
Before you work with the server, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions”
at the beginning of this manual.
1. Make sure the server is powered o.
Power down the server if it is still running.
(1) Press the Power button to power o the server from full-power mode to o mode.
e Power LED at the front turns from solid green to blinking green.
(2) Disconnect the power cord rst from the AC outlet and then from the server.
e power LED turns o.
2. Ensure you have a clean and stable working environment. Avoid dust and dirt because
contaminants may cause malfunctions.
3. Ground yourself properly before touching any system component. A discharge of static
electricity may damage components. Wear a grounded wrist strap if available.
e server is not completely powered down when you press the Power button on the front
panel. To remove all power from the system completely, be sure to disconnect the power
cord from the server.
1. Some components are already pre-installed. Simply properly connect the relavant cables before
or aer installation. See the Quick Installation Guide for more details.
2. Refer to the user manual of the server board you use for instructions on how to install server
board components.

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3.1 Hard Drive
Installing a Hard Disk Drive into Hard Drive Tray
Five hard drive trays are located inside the case. Each of the trays can support either
a 2.5" or 3.5" drive.
Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis
1. Press both tabs towards the center to release the drive tray.
2. Pull and remove the drive tray from the drive bay.
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Installing a 3.5” Hard Drive to the Drive Tray
1. Fit the right edge of the drive into the tray, pressing the drive rmly backward against the
stop tab near the right side of the tray.
2. Lower the le side of the drive into the tray until the drive snaps into place.
3. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the drive bay. Gently slide the drive
assembly into the drive bay until the drive snaps into place.
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Stop Tabs
Connectors
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Removing a 3.5” Hard Drive from the Drive Trays
Remove the drive tray from the disk drive that you pulled out of the system if you are
replacing a disk drive.
1. Bend the tray slightly, or pull the pins out a little.
2. Gently pull out on one side of the drive tray and pull the drive out of the drive tray.
Stop Tabs
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Remove the right side panel of the case to attach the SATA and power cables to the hard
drive and route the cables.

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Installing and Removing a 2.5” Hard Drive
1. Remove the stop tab at the upper right corner of the tray.
2. Place a 2.5" HDD into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down.
Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray.
3. en turn the drive and the tray upside down. Secure the hard drive with the screws.
4. Slide the drive tray into the HDD bay until the drive is fully seated.
5. Reverse the procedures to remove the drive from the tray.
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Stop Tab
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3.2System Fan
Replacing the Front Fan
Removing the failed fan
1. Unplug the fan connecter. Release the screw that secures the fan assembly to the
chassis.
2. Pull the fan assembly away from the chassis.
3. Slightly bend the fan holder to release the tabs.
4. Remove the failed fan.
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Installing a new fan
1. Attach the fan to the fan holder.
2. Align the mounting holes on chassis with the tabs on the fan assembly.
3. Make sure the tabs are rmly in place and gently hold the fan assembly close to the
chassis.
4. Seure the fan assembly to the chassis with the screw.
5. Connect the end of the fan cable to the fan connector.
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Label upside down

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Replacing the Rear System Fan
1. Unplug the fan connecter. Release the four screws that secure the fan to the chassis.
2. Remove the failed fan.
3. Reverse the procedures to install the rear fan.
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