Supermicro 2028R-E1CR24L User manual

SUPER STORAGE SYSTEM
2028R-E1CR24L
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a

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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 2028R-E1CR24L. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The 2028R-E1CR24L is a high-end storage system based on the SC216BE1C-
R920LPB 2U rackmountable chassis and the X10DRH-iT dual processor
serverboard.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the X10DRH-iT serverboard and the
SC216BE1C-R920LPB chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 2028R-E1CR24L into a
rack and check out the server con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: Standardized Safety Warnings
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
2028R-E1CR24L.
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
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makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any
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Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: May 13, 2016
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Notes
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10DRH-iT 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 recong-
uring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC216BE1C-R920LPB chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconguring hard 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: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specications
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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
Main Storage Controller .................................................................................. 1-2
Serial ATA........................................................................................................ 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Rear I/O Ports................................................................................................. 1-2
Onboard Graphics........................................................................................... 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-5
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............................................................................. 2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions.............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 2-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-5
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-5
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis....................................................... 2-6
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack............................................................ 2-7
Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 2-8
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Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 2-9
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 ........................................................................................ 3-1
Power Fail ....................................................................................................... 3-2
Information LED .............................................................................................. 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-3
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-3
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements....................................................... 4-1
Warning De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
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 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 Rear I/O Ports................................................................................................. 5-3
5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-4
Installing an LGA2011 Processor.................................................................... 5-4
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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-7
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-8
Memory Support.............................................................................................. 5-8
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-8
5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ........................................................................5-11
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12
X10DRH-iT Quick Reference ........................................................................ 5-13
5-8 Connector Denitions ................................................................................... 5-14
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-21
5-10 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-24
5-11 SATA Ports .................................................................................................... 5-25
5-12 Installing Software......................................................................................... 5-26
SuperDoctor® 5 ............................................................................................ 5-27
5-13 Onboard Battery............................................................................................ 5-28
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 6-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-3
6-4 System Cooling............................................................................................... 6-4
System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4
System Fan Failure......................................................................................... 6-4
Replacing System Fans .................................................................................. 6-4
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-5
Installing the Air Shrouds in the Chassis........................................................ 6-5
6-5 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-7
Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-7
Hard Drive Installation..................................................................................... 6-7
6-6 Power Supply................................................................................................ 6-10
6-7 Attaching a JBOD Expansion Chassis.......................................................... 6-12
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................. 7-1
How To Change the Conguration Data ......................................................... 7-1
How to Start the Setup Utility ......................................................................... 7-2
7-2 Main Setup...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Congurations...................................................................... 7-4
7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-40
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7-5 IPMI............................................................................................................... 7-42
7-6 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-44
7-7 Boot Settings................................................................................................. 7-45
7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-46
Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes
Appendix B System Specications

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperStorageSystem 2028R-E1CR24L is comprised of two main subsys-
tems: the SC216BE1C-R920LPB 2U chassis and the X10DRH-iT dual processor
serverboard. Please refer to our website for information on operating systems that
have been certied for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 2028R-E1CR24L, as listed below:
• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)
• Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0126L4)
• One air shroud (MCP-310-29001-0N)
• SATA Accessories
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS3-216EL1)
Twenty-four 2.5" hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00047-0B)
• 12 Gb/s IT mode disk controller ( AOC-S3008L-L8E)
• JBOD expansion port (AOM-SAS3-8I8E-LP)
• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)
Note: For your system to work properly, 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 info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_informa-
tion.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
[email protected]m
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1-2 Serverboard Features
The SuperStorageSystem 2028R-E1CR24L is built around the X10DRH-iT, a dual
processor serverboard based on the Intel C612 chipset. Below are the main features
of the X10DRH-iT. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset.)
Processors
The X10DRH-iT supports single or dual Intel® Xeon E5-2600 (v3/v4) Series pro-
cessors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our website for a
complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X10DRH-iT has 16 DIMM slots that can support up to 2 TB of Load Reduced
(LRDIMM) or 1 TB of Registered (RDIMM) ECC DDR4-2400/2133/1866/1600
memory. See Chapter 5 for details.
Main Storage Controller
An LSI 3008 controller card is included in the system to support up to 240 SATA
3.0/SAS 3.0 hard drives. The SATA/SAS drives are hot-swappable units.
Serial ATA
A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide 10 SATA 3.0 (6/Gbps)
ports (I-SATA0-5 supported by the Intel PCH and a vertical. 4-port S-SATA con-
nection supported by the Intel SCU), which are RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported. The
SATA drives are hot-swappable units. (RAID 5 supported with Windows OS only.)
PCI Expansion Slots
The X10DRH-iT has six PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slots (CPU1 Slots 1-3 and CPU2 Slots
5-7) and one PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot (CPU2 Slot4). PCI slots 1 and 2 are occupied
by a JBOD expansion port and a disk controller, respectively.
Rear I/O Ports
The I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA port, four USB (two USB 3.0 and two
USB 2.0), two 10G (TLAN) Ethernet ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and dual
JBOD expansion ports. A UID (Unit Identier) button and LED are also located
beside the VGA port.
Onboard Graphics
Graphics are provided by an onboard ASpeed AST 2400 BMC, which supports IPMI.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC216BE1C-R920LPB
server chassis.
System Power
The SC216BE1C-R920LPB features a redundant, hot-plug (two separate power
modules) 920W high-efciency power supply with I2C. This power redundancy fea-
ture allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.
Hard Drives
The SC216BE1C-R920LPB chassis was designed to support 24 hot-swappable
SAS or SATA hard drives.
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 2028R-E1CR24N provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity
and power supply failure. A Universal Information LED indicates overheat condi-
tions and fan and power failure. A main power button and a system reset button
are also included.
Cooling System
The SC216BE1C-R920LPB chassis includes three 8-cm hot-plug system fans lo-
cated in the middle section of the chassis. An air shroud channels the airow from
the system fans to efciently cool the processors and memory. Each power supply
module also includes a cooling fan.

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1-4 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)
Website: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Website: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw
Figure 1-1. Intel C612 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
SPI
LAN3
RGRMII
Debug Card
FRONT PANEL
SYSTEM POWER
CTRL
FAN SPEED
PCI-E X1 G2
USB 2.0
X10DRH-C/i (T)
PCH 612
6.0 Gb/S
USB 2.0
LPC
#1
#0
#5
#4
RTL8211E-VB-CG
#3
#2
RJ45
BIOS
SPI
SPI
Temp Sensor
EMC1402-1 *2 at diff SMBUS
TPM HEADER
USB 3.0
BIOS
HEADER
SPI
AST2400
BMC
RMII/NCSI
COM1
Connector
COM2
Header
VGA CONN
BMC Boot Flash
DDR3
5 PHASE
145W
P1
P1
P0
VR12.5
P0
QPI
9.6G
2 x PCI-E X8 G3 (LAN REVERSE)
2IMD2IMD
CPU1 CPU2
QPI
9.6G
5 PHASE
145W
VR12.5
X540/I350
LAN1,2
PCI-E X8 G2
SLOT 4
SLOT 5
PCI-E X16
PCI-E X8
SLOT 6
PCI-E X8
PCI-E X8 G3
2 x PCI-E X8 G3
PCI-E X16 G3
#1 #2 #3#1 #3
#1-8#2-8
#6
#7
#8
#9
VCCP1 12v
PVCCIO
(1.05/0.95)
from 3.3v
PCI-E X8 SLOT 7
LSI
3108
PCI-E X8 G3
PCI-E X8
#2
SLOT 1
PCI-E X8
SLOT 2
PCI-E X8
SLOT 3
PCI-E X8 G3 (LAN REVERSE)
USB 0/1, 2/3
USB 4/5, 6, 7/8
I-SATA 0,1,2,3
S-SATA 7,8,9,10
SATADOM 5,6
#1-7
#1-6
#1-5
#1-4
#1-3
#1-2
1333/2133
DDR4
#1-1
#2-7
#2-6
#2-5
#2-4
#2-3
#2-2
1333/2133
#2-1
DDR4
SATAUSB2USB3

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Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1
Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 2028R-
E1CR24L 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, pro-
cessors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each
step for details on installing specic components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 2028R-E1CR24L was shipped in and
note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should
le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 2028R-
E1CR24L. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic 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 2028R-E1CR24L 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.
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 sufcient airow and ease in servicing.

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• 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 Warnings and Precautions
Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the 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 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 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.
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 Airow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of air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.
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.).
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 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.

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2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions
This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the
rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean
that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You
should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are
using. Note: This rail will t a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of three sections: An inner chassis rail which secures directly to
the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail which extends
from the outer rail. These assemblies are specically designed for the left and right
side of the chassis.
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
Figure 2-2. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
4
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.
Releasing the Inner Rail
Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails
1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 6-4.
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. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.
Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are de-
signed to pull the system from a rack only.
Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis
(The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly)
Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis
Installing the Inner Rails
1. Conrm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identied.
2. Place the inner rail 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.
1
3
1
4
1
4
1
2
Inner Rails
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack
Installing the Outer Rails
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 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
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
21D01
L-min=676.00(26.61")(outer rail)

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Figure 2-6. Installing into a Rack
Standard Chassis Installation
Installing the Chassis into a Rack
1. Conrm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis.
2. Con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.
Ball-Bearing
Shuttle
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 2-7.
2. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.
3. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 2-6.
4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.
Note: The gure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to
the bottom of the rack rst.

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Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1
Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the hard drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well
as the activity and health of specic components. There are also two buttons on
the chassis control panel.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
The two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis are (in order from left to
right) 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. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, the system power cord should
be unplugged before performing service.
3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the chassis has six LEDs, which 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.

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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.
Information LED
This LED will be blue when the UID function has been activated. When this LED
ashes red, it indicates a fan failure. When red continuously it indicates an overheat
condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the air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 ashing or on as long
as the indicated condition exists.
1
2
NIC1
Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when ashing.
NIC2
Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when ashing.
HDD
On the SuperServer 2028R-E1CR24L, this LED indicates hard drive and/or DVD-
ROM drive activity when 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.
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs
The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA drives. Each drive carrier
displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier.
LED LED Color State Status
Activity LED
Blue Solid On SAS drive installed
Blue Blinking I/O activity
Blue Dark/off Sata drive installed or empty
(run I/O to verify)
Status LED
Red Solid On Failed drive for SAS/SATA
Red Blinking at 1 Hz Rebuild drive for SAS/SATA
Red
Blinking with two
blinks and one stop
at 1 Hz
Hot spare for SAS/SATA
Red On for ve
seconds, then off Power on for SAS/SATA
Red Blinking at 4 Hz Identify/locate drive for SAS/
SATA
Information LED States
State Indication
Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec) Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
Slow Blinking Red (1x/4
sec) Power Fail
Solid Blue Local UID Button Depressed
Blinking Blue IPMI-Activated UID

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4-1
Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems
Chapter 4
Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certied technicians should attempt to install or congure
components.
Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or conguring components in the
Supermicro chassis.
These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.
Warning Denition
Warning!
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
警告の定義
この警 告サインは危険を意味します。
人身事故につながる可能性がありますので、いずれの機器でも動作させる前に、
電気回路に含まれる危険性に注意して、標準的な事故防止策に精通して下さい。
此警告符号代表危险。
您正处于可能受到严重伤害的工作环境中。在您使用设备开始工作之前，必须充分
意识到触电的危险，并熟练掌握防止事故发生的标准工作程序。请根据每项警告结
尾的声明号码找到此设备的安全性警告说明的翻译文本。
此警告符號代表危險。
您正處於可能身體可能會受損傷的工作環境中。在您使用任何設備之前，請注意觸
電的危險，並且要熟悉預防事故發生的標準工作程序。請依照每一注意事項後的號
碼找到相關的翻譯說明內容。