Supermicro SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF User manual

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2U Twin2TM
SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
The SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF is a 2U Twin2(two serverboards/nodes in a 2U
chassis) rackmount server based on the SC217HQ-R920B server chassis and four
Super X8SiT-HF serverboards.
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 X8SiT-HF serverboard
and the SC217HQ-R920B chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF
into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If
your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chap-
ter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8SiT-HF serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
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when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the
serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC217HQ-R920B 2U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring SATAor 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 informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS Recovery
Appendix C: System Specifications

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features.....................................................................................1-2
Processor........................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
Onboard SATA.................................................................................................1-2
PCI Expansion Slots....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-4
System Power.................................................................................................1-4
SATA Subsystem.............................................................................................1-4
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-4
Rear I/O Panel................................................................................................ 1-4
Cooling System...............................................................................................1-4
1-4 2U Twin2: System Notes .................................................................................1-5
Nodes..............................................................................................................1-5
System Power................................................................................................. 1-5
SATA Backplane/Drives................................................................................... 1-5
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
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions..........................................................................................2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature................................................................2-3
Reduced Airflow .........................................................................................2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
Removing the Protective Film.........................................................................2-4
2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 2-5
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails.....................................................2-5
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis.......................................................2-6
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Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack............................................................2-7
Standard Chassis Installation .........................................................................2-8
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................... 2-9
2-6 Preparing to Power On................................................................................. 2-10
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons..................................................................................... 3-1
Power..............................................................................................................3-1
UID.................................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-2
Alert LED......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC.................................................................................................................. 3-2
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs..........................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions..........................................................................4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions............................................................................4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions............................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Motherboard ..............................................................................5-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1
5-2 Motherboard Installation..................................................................................5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables..........................................................................................5-3
Connecting Data Cables.................................................................................5-3
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-3
5-4 Rear I/O Ports................................................................................................. 5-4
5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-5
Installing the LGA1156 Processor ................................................................. 5-5
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-7
5-6 Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-9
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-9
Memory Support............................................................................................5-10
Memory Population Guidelines......................................................................5-11
5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards .......................................................................5-14
5-8 Motherboard Details......................................................................................5-14
X8SiT-HF Quick Reference........................................................................... 5-14
5-9 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................5-17

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5-10 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-23
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-26
5-12 SATA Ports.................................................................................................... 5-27
5-13 Installing Software......................................................................................... 5-28
Supero Doctor III........................................................................................... 5-29
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 System Fans................................................................................................... 6-2
Fan Configuration............................................................................................6-3
System Fan Failure.........................................................................................6-3
6-4 Hard Drive Installation/Removal......................................................................6-4
Overview .........................................................................................................6-4
Installing and Removing Hard Drives .............................................................6-4
6-5 Node Installation/Removal..............................................................................6-7
6-6 Installing the Air Shrouds................................................................................ 6-9
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-9
6-7 Power Supply.................................................................................................. 6-9
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Main Setup...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations......................................................................7-4
7-4 Security Settings........................................................................................... 7-20
7-5 Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 7-21
7-6 Exit Options................................................................................................... 7-22
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B BIOS Recovery
Appendix C System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF is "2U Twin2" server composed of the
SC217HQ-R920B chassis and four X8SiT-HF motherboards. Please refer to our
web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with
the 2016Ti-HTRF.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 2016Ti-HTRF, as listed below.
Four passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0046P)
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Four riser cards for PCI-E x16 add-on cards (RSC-R1U-E16R)•
Four 8-cm PWM fans (FAN-0111L4)•
SATA Accessories:•
Twelve 2.5" hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00075-0B)
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-827HQ)
Four SATA cables (CBL-0317L)
One CD containing drivers and utilities
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1-2 Motherboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF are four X8SiT-HF single processor
motherboards based upon Intel's 3420 chipset. Below are the main features of
the X8SiT-HF. Note that the features on each board are quadrupled for the server,
which includes four nodes.
Processor
Each X8SiT-HF supports single Intel®Xeon®3400 and L3400 Series, CoreTM i3 and
Pentium®G6950 processors (LGA1156 socket). Please refer to our web site for a
complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X8SiT-HF has six DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of UDIMM or up
to 32GB of RDIMM DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz ECC memory only.
Onboard SATA
A SATA controller is built into the chipset to provide support for a six port, 3 Gb/sec
Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 (Windows only) and 10 compatible.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X8SiT-HF has one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot. Riser cards are included for
use.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports two IDE devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports
include one COM port, a VGA port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Gb LAN
ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two USB ports. Extra USB ports are included
on the motherboard.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors and BIOS rescue.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 3420 Chipset: System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
DDR3 (CHA)
PCIe2.0_x16
VRM 11.1
VID[0-7]
RoHS 6/6
LPC I/O
W83627DHG UBE
PCI-E x16 SLOT
RJ45
RJ45
DDR3 (CHB)
DIMM1(Far)
DIMM2
DIMM1(Far)
DIMM2
6 UDIMM
MISC VRs
1333/1066MHz
1333/1066MHz
5.0Gb/s
x4 DMI
2.5Gb
PCH
6 SATA PORTS
SATA-II
300MB/s
7 USB PORTS
USB2.0
480Mbps
FLASH
SPI 32Mb
SPI
PCIe_x1
2.5Gbps
GLAN1
82576BE
CK505
Rev1.0
CLOCK
COM1
LPC
HEALTH INFO
LPC
LPC
PCIe_x1
2.5Gbps
Intel 3420
GLAN2
82576BE
RMII
VGA
PORT
RTL8201
PHY
NUVOTON WPCM450
PCI32
Xeon 3400 Series
TPM 1.2
LPC header
RJ45
DIMM3
DIMM3

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC217HQ-R920B 2U
chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.
System Power
The SC217HQ-R920B includes a redundant (dual) 920W power supply, which pro-
vides power to both serverboards (nodes). If either power supply failes, the other
will allow the system to continue to run.
SATA Subsystem
TheSC217HQ-R920Bchassis was designed tosupport 24 SATAhard drives, which
are hot-swappable units. There are six hard drives per node in the system.
Control Panel
The SC217HQ-R920B features four independant control panels. Each control
panel has LEDs to indicate power on, network activity, power fail, fan fail, system
overheat conditions and the UID LED for it's own specific node. Each control panel
also includes a main power button and a UID button.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC217HQ-R920B is a 2U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides slots for
four low-profile PCI Express x16 expansion cards, four COM ports, eight USB ports,
four VGA ports and eight Gb Ethernet ports. See Chapter 6 for details.
Cooling System
The SC217HQ-R920B chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four
8-cm high-performance fans. A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed
to be determined by system temperature. See Chapter 6 for details.

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1-4 2U Twin2: System Notes
As a 2U Twin2configuration, the 2016Ti-HTRF is a unique server system. With four
system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate nodes,
there are several points you should keep in mind.
Nodes
Each of the serverboards act as a separate node in the system. As independant
nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the others. In addition,
each node is a hot-swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis.
The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.
System Power
The server has an additional 920W power supply module (two total) for power
redundancy. If a power supply module fails the other backup module will keep the
system running until it can be replaced.
SATA Backplane/Drives
As a system, the 2016Ti-HTRF supports the use of 24 SATA drives. A single back-
plane works to apply system-based control for power and fan speed functions,
yet at the same time logically connects a set of six drives to each serverboard.
Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a six-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread
across all 24 drives). See the Drive Bay Installation/Removal section in Chapter 6
for the logical hard drive and node configuration.

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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: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
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Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the 2016Ti-HTRF 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.
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 rack unit that will hold the server. 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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions
in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the server was shipped in should include the rackmount hardware needed
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
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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).
Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
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sufficient airflow 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 accord-
•
ing to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
!
!
Warnings and Precautions!
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.
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In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.•
Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from it.•
You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-•
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.•
Determine the placement of each component in the rack• before you install the
rails.
Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
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work up.
Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
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power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

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Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-•
ing them.
Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
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closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
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the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced 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 connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).

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Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server
without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to
allow proper airflow and prevent overheating.
Removing the Protective Film
Before operating the server for the first time, it is important to remove the protec-
tive film covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation and
cooling.
Removing the Protective Film
Peel off the protective film covering the top cover and the top of the chassis1.
Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis2. are clear and unobstructed.
Figure 2-1: Removing the Protective Film
Check Ventilation
Openings
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1
1
2

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2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions
This section provides information on installing the SC217 chassis into a rack unit
with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market,
which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to
the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Note: This rail will fit a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails
The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly
to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself.
Figure 2-2. Separating the Rack Rails
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
3
Separating the Inner and Outer Rails
Locate the rail assembly in the chassis1. packaging.
Extend the rail assembly by pulling it2. outward.
Press the quick-release tab.3.
Separate the inner rail extension from4. the outer rail assembly.
Rail Assembly
Extending the Rails
Quick-
Release Tab
Separating
the Inner Rail
Extension

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Figure 2-3: Installing the Inner Rails
Figure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rails
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis
Installing the Inner Rails
Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified.1.
Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks2. on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.
Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks3. into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.
Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided.4.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.5.
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3
1
4
1
4
1
2
Inner Rails