Convey Computer HC-1EX User manual

Convey HC-1EX Server Quick Start Guide v1.3
Convey™HC-1EX Server Quick Start
Guide
January 2012
Version 1.3
900-000017-000
Convey ComputerTM Corporation 2011
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Richardson, TX 75081

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Revisions
Version
Description
1.0
1.1
July 2010 Original printing.
Unreleased
1.2
April 2011. Update rack mount details and other clarifications
1.3
January 2012. Clarify power connections

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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for users who are responsible for initial setup, power on and quick
validation of the server system. This document provides basic information, and is not
intended to be the source for in-depth system understanding or troubleshooting. The
latest revision of this document is always available at www.conveycomputer.com .
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a quick start checklist to guide the experienced user through the
installation process.
Chapter 2 provides more details and illustrations of steps in the installation and setup
process.
Chapter 3 provides a brief overview of the server system. In this chapter, you will find a
list of the server system features, overview of specifications, illustrations of the product,
and product diagrams to help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 4 provides a list of reference resources. In this chapter you will find a list of
technical documents that give additional details on the Convey™ HC-1EX and the
location where they can be found.

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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the
instructions. See also Convey Server Safety Information on the Intel® Server Deployment
Toolkit 2.0 CD and/or at
http://support.intel.com/support/ motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Warnings
Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether you are
using this guide or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety
instructions. You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and
maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use only the
described, regulated components specified in this guide. Use of other products /
components will void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and will
most likely result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region(s) in which the
product is sold.
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To
remove power from system, you must unplug BOTH AC power cords from the wall outlet.
Make sure the AC power cords are unplugged before you open the chassis, add, or
remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions may be
present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the server and
disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems
attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage
can result.

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Table of Contents
Preface iv
Intended Audience iv
Manual Organization iv
Safety Information v
Important Safety Instructions v
Table of Contents vi
List of Figures viii
List of Tables ix
1Quick Start Checklist 1
2Installation and Setup 3
2.1 At Delivery 3
2.2 Unpacking 3
2.3 Convey Server HC-1EX Contents 3
2.4 Rack Mount Usage 4
2.5 Desktop Usage 7
2.6 Power 7
2.7 Power On 7
3Server System Features 8
3.1 Feature Summary 8
3.2 Quick Technical Reference 11
3.2.1 600W Single Power Supply Input (Lower) 11
3.2.2 700W Single Power Supply Input (Upper) 11
3.2.3 System Environmental Specifications 11
3.3 Back of Server System 12
3.3.1 Features on Back of Server System 12
3.3.2 Back Panel Connectors 13
3.4 Front of Server System 14
3.4.1 Standard Control Panel 14
3.4.2Peripheral Devices 16
3.4.3 Hard Disk Drives 17
3.4.4 Slimline Optical Drive 17
4Server System References 18

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Slide Mounting 5
Figure 2 System Mounting to Slides 6
Figure 3 Convey HC-1EX Server System 8
Figure 4 Server System Rear View 12
Figure 5 Back Panel Connectors 13
Figure 6 Standard Control Panel 15
Figure 7 Optional Peripherals 17

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List of Tables
Table 1 Convey Server System HC-1EX Feature Summary 9
Table 2 System Environmental Specifications 11
Table 3 NIC LED Descriptions 13
Table 4 Lower Chassis Power Supply LED Description 14
Table 5 Upper Chassis Power Supply LED Description 14
Table 6 Server System References 18

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1 Quick Start Checklist
This section provides a concise list of steps to get your Convey HC-1EX system installed
and running. Details related to each step are provided in the following sections.
1. At delivery, check for shipping damage. In a multi-system shipment, check each
server box. Section 2.1 includes instructions for handling shipping damage.
2. Open the box, remove the foam packing inserts and lift the system out of the box.
Two person lift is recommended as the unit’s total weight may exceed 25 kg.
3. If rack mounting, attach the slide rails to the rack, extend the rails, mount the
Convey server in the rails, push the chassis into position in the rack and secure it
using the mounting brackets. See section 2.4 for details and illustrations. See
section 2.3 for desktop usage instructions.
4. Connect the two AC power cords provided to a power source appropriate for your
location. The default configuration is for North American power cords at 115
VAC. Note that there are two independent power supplies which must both be
connected to the same power circuit.
5. As soon as AC power is applied the system status LED will blink for a few
seconds, followed by the blue system identification LED blinking for up to two
minutes. Note that server cooling fans will start up when AC power is applied.
Do not turn on server power until a console is set up, as described in the next
steps.
6. If the system includes the optional Remote Management Module (RMM2),
connect it to your management network. Use the psetup utility to configure the
RMM2 including IP address, user name and password. The RMM2 MAC
address is printed on a label on the system rear panel near the RMM2 network
interface connector.
7. If not using the optional RMM2, or if a physical console is desired, connect an
external monitor, PS2 or USB keyboard and PS2 or USB mouse to the
connectors on the rear of the system or on the front panel. See sections 3.3 and
3.4 for locations of indicators and connectors.
8. Connect the server to your network(s), if desired, using the RJ45 connectors on
the rear panel.
9. If a serial console is desired, connect it to the RJ45 connector on the rear panel.
10. After the blue system identification LED stops blinking it is safe to power on the
server. Turn on server power using the power button on the front panel, or via
the RMM2 power-on controls. After the server runs through its Power-On Self
Test, you should see startup messages on the console from the BIOS and
operating system boot.Note that there is a delay of about 40 seconds between
turning on server power and the first output to the VGA console.
11. Attach the front bezel if desired.
12. The operating system comes up in the first-boot configuration utility. Follow the
on-screen instructions to configure your networks, assign root password, and set
up initial user accounts if desired. Note that the RMM or a physical keyboard,
mouse and monitor are required for this step.