Supero FatTwin F627R3-R72B+ User manual

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FatTwin
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
providesinformationfortheinstallationanduseoftheFatTwinF627R3-RTB+/R72B+.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The FatTwin™ F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ is a high-end server based on the
SCF424AS-R1K28B 4U rackmount chassis and the dual processor X9DRFR
serverboard. All models have an IPMI LAN port and four serverboard nodes with
eight hot-swap 3.5" SAS or SATA Hard Disk Drives (HDD) each per node.
The difference between the FatTwin F627R3-RTB+ and FatTwin F627R3-R72B+
is that the F627R3-R72B+ has SAS2 capability and the F627R3-RTB+ does not.
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 X9DRFR serverboard and
the SCF424AS-R1K28B chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
ThischapterdescribesthestepsnecessarytoinstalltheFatTwinF627R3-RTB+/R72B+
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.
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
FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRFR 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
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SCF424AS-R1K28B server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfiguring SATA 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 Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specifications

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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
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-3
SAS................................................................................................................. 1-3
PCI Expansion Slots....................................................................................... 1-3
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller......................................................................................... 1-4
Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller .......................................................................1-4
WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface ....................................................... 1-4
WPCM450R PCI System Interface............................................................ 1-4
Other Features Supported by the WPCM BMC Controller........................1-4
Power Supply.................................................................................................. 1-5
Super I/O.........................................................................................................1-5
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-5
System Power................................................................................................. 1-5
SAS/SATA Subsystem..................................................................................... 1-6
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-6
I/O Ports.......................................................................................................... 1-6
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-6
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-6
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-7
1-4 Advanced Power Management.......................................................................1-7
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM).................................................1-7
Manageability Engine (ME).............................................................................1-7
1-5 Contacting Supermicro....................................................................................1-9
1-6 Fat Twin: System Notes................................................................................1-10
Nodes............................................................................................................ 1-10
System Power............................................................................................... 1-10
SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives ........................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System....................................................................................2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
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2-4 Cautions!......................................................................................................... 2-2
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 ......................................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails......................................................2-4
Adjusting the Rails.......................................................................................... 2-4
Locking Tabs................................................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Rails on a Rack.........................................................................2-6
Chassis Installation......................................................................................... 2-7
2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................... 2-8
2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup........................................................................ 2-9
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons.....................................................................................3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-3
Information LED.............................................................................................. 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements.......................................................4-1
Warning Definition........................................................................................... 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
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Hot Swap Fan Warning................................................................................. 4-16
Power Cable and AC Adapter ......................................................................4-18
Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Motherboard ..............................................................................5-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1
Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-1
5-2 Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-2
Connecting Data Cables.................................................................................5-2
5-3 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports........................................................ 5-2
Connecting the Control Panel.........................................................................5-3
5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-4
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-8
Removing the Heatsink...................................................................................5-9
5-5 Installing Memory.......................................................................................... 5-10
Removing Memory Modules ..........................................................................5-11
Memory Support.............................................................................................5-11
Installing UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory ............................................ 5-12
Installing RDIMM (ECC) Memory.............................................................5-13
5-6 Motherboard Details...................................................................................... 5-14
5-7 Connector Definitions.................................................................................... 5-17
5-8 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-22
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................5-22
5-9 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-24
5-10 Serial ATA Connections.................................................................................5-26
5-11 Installing Drivers............................................................................................ 5-27
SuperDoctor III.............................................................................................. 5-28
5-12 Serverboard Battery......................................................................................5-30
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 Removing the Power Cord.............................................................................. 6-3
6-4 Removing Nodes from the Chassis................................................................ 6-3
6-5 Installing and Removing Hard Drives .............................................................6-4
6-6 Removing the Node Cover..............................................................................6-9
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6-7 Node Configuration....................................................................................... 6-10
Overview of the Node................................................................................... 6-10
6-8 Removing and Installing the Backplane.........................................................6-11
Removing the Backplane...............................................................................6-11
Installing the Backplane................................................................................6-13
6-9 Adapter Card Replacement...........................................................................6-14
6-10 Installing the Motherboard ...........................................................................6-15
Compatible Motherboards.............................................................................6-15
Permanent and Optional Standoffs............................................................... 6-15
6-11 Installing Expansion Cards ...........................................................................6-17
PCIE Slot Setup............................................................................................ 6-17
SCF424 PCIE Slot Configurations................................................................6-18
Installing a Rear Low-Profile Expansion Card.............................................. 6-18
Installing a Rear Micro LP Expansion Card.................................................. 6-19
Installing a Front Low-Profile Expansion Card ............................................. 6-20
6-12 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................6-22
6-13 Checking the Airflow ..................................................................................... 6-23
Installation Complete.....................................................................................6-23
6-14 Replacing System Fans................................................................................6-24
6-15 Replacing the Power Supply......................................................................... 6-26
Power Supply Replacement.......................................................................... 6-26
6-16 Power Distributor Board Replacement.......................................................... 6-27
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility..............................................................................7-1
How To Change the Configuration Data......................................................... 7-1
Starting the Setup Utility................................................................................. 7-2
7-2 Main Setup...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Settings Menu................................................................................7-4
7-4 Event Logs.................................................................................................... 7-27
7-5 IPMI............................................................................................................... 7-29
7-6 Boot............................................................................................................... 7-31
7-7 Security......................................................................................................... 7-32
7-8 Save & Exit................................................................................................... 7-33
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SCF424AS-R1K28B 4U server chassis and the X9DRFR dual
processor serverboard in four hot-swap nodes. Please refer to our web site for
information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system
(www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ server, as listed below:
• Heat Sinks
Four (4) 2U passive CPU heat sinks for rear CPU (SNK-P0048P)
Four (4) 2U passive CPU heat sinks for front CPU (SNK-P0048PS)
• Four (4) Plastic air shrouds (MCP-310-42401-0B)
• Eight (8) 80x80x38-mm chassis middle cooling fans (FAN-0129L4)
• Four (4) Round 20" 20-to-20-pin ribbon front control cables (CBL-0047L)
• Four (4) 4-pin 40-cm PDB-to-MB HF power cables (CBL-0480L)
• SAS/SATA Backplane:
Four (4) Backplanes for two (2) 3.5" HDD (BPN-SAS-F424-A2)
Four (4) Backplanes for six (6) 3.5" HDD (BPN-SAS-F424-A6)
Eight (8) 29cm 30AWG SATA cables (CBL-0483L)
Thirty-two (32) hot-swap 3.5" HDD trays (MCP-220-00094-0B)
F627R3-RTB+ only:
Eight (8) 27-cm PBF cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-02)
Twelve (12) 81-cm SATA 30AWG cables (CBL-0481L)
Twelve (12) 55-cm 30AWG SATA-SATA cables (CBL-0484L)
F627R3-R72B+ only:
Four (4) SAS add-on cards (BPN-ADP-S2208L-H8IR-O-P)
Four (4) 23-cm, w/25.5-cm 30AWG Ipass-to-4 SATA cables (CBL-0118L-03)
Eight (8) 43-cm SATA round S-RA PBF cables (CBL-0226L)
Four (4) 27-cm PBF cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-02)
• One (1) F418/F424 Rail set (MCP-290-41803-0N)
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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 information:
http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
[e-mail]
1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ lies the
X9DRFR, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel®
C602 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Two of these
serverboards can be mounted in the SCF424AS-R1K28B chassis.
The sections below cover the main features of the X9DRFR serverboard (see Figure
1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X9DRFR supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series processors
(Socket R LGA 2011). Each processor supports four full-width Intel QuickPath
Interconnect (QPI) links, with support of up to 25.6 GT/s per QPI link and with
Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction. Please refer to the serverboard
description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(www.supermicro.com).
Memory
Each X9DRFR serverboard node has sixteen (16) DIMM slots supporting up to
512 GB of DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed RDIMM/LDIMM registered ECC
or 128 GB of DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed UDIMM SDRAM in up to
1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB sizes at 1.35V or 1.5V voltages. See
Chapter 5 for details.
Note: For the latest CPU/memory updates, please refer to our website at
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Serial ATA
A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the C602 to provide up to a ten-port SATA
subsystem, (two SATA 3 (6 Gb/s), four SATA 2 (3 Gb/s and four SCU SATA2 (3
Gb/s)) which is either RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (AHCI SATA2), RAID 0 and 1 (AHCI
SATA3) or RAID 0 and 1 (SCU SATA2) supported. The SATA drives are hot-
swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the SATA drives.
SAS
An LSI®SAS2208 SAS2 controller is integrated into the BPN-ADP-S2208L-H8IR-
O-P expansion card to provide an eight port 6 Gb/s SAS2 (Serial Attached SCSI)
subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 supported. The SAS drives are
hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hotswap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.
Note: The BPN-ADP-S2208L-H8IR-O-P SAS expansion cards for the FatTwin
F627R3-R72B+ have an OPTIONAL battery backup system for each motherboard
node that will keep the hard drives running for a short period of time in the case
of a power supply failure or power interruption. The battery backup system is not
activated by default, so it needs to be configured to activate its use.
These can be purchased optionally from Supermicro as part numbers BTR-022L-
LSI00279 and MCP-450-00001-ON, one each per node.
PCI Expansion Slots
Each node of the FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ has 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16 low-profile
and 1x PCI-E 3.0 x8 micro low-profile slot on the motherboard.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One Fast UART 16550 serial port, one 9-pin RS-232 port are located on the
serverboard. The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor)
port, two USB 2.0 ports, an IPMI dedicated LAN port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI
Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/
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Graphics Controller
The X9DRFR features an integrated Matrox G200eW Video Controller.
Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller
Note: The term "IPMI controller" and the term "BMC controller" can be used
interchangeably in this section.
The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC),
supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphic Cores with PCI interface, creating multi-media
virtualization via Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR). The WPCM450R
Controller is ideal for remote system management.
The WPCM450R Controller interfaces with the host system via PCI connections
to communicate with the graphics cores. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote
keyboard/mouse/virtual media emulation. It also provides LPC interface support to
control Super IO functions. The WPCM450R Controller is connected to the network
via an external Ethernet PHY module or shared NCSI connections.
The WPCM450R communicates with onboard components via six SMBus
interfaces, PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) buses, and General
Purpose I/O ports.
WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface
The WPCM450R supports a 16-bit DDR2 memory module with a speed of up to 220
MHz. For best signal integrity, the WPCM450R provides point-to-point connection.
WPCM450R PCI System Interface
The WPCM450R provides 32-bit, 33 MHz 3.3V PCI interface, which is compliant
with the PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.3. The PCI system interface connects
to the onboard PCI Bridge used by the graphics controller.
Other Features Supported by the WPCM BMC Controller
The WPCM450R supports the following features:
• IPMI 2.0
• Serial over LAN
• KVM over LAN
• LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap
• Event Log
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• Multiple ADC inputs, Analog and Digital Video outputs
• SPI Flash Host BIOS and firmware bootstrap program supported
• Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII)
• OS (Operating System) Independency
• Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features
• Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection.
• Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line
Interface)
• RMCP+ protocol supported
Note: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Power Supply
The power supply cables are wired on the motherboard, which is connected by an
onboard power cable to the SMC-Proprietary Adaptor (BPN-ADP-F418) to provide
power to the system.
Super I/O
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power
management through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power
management to reduce power consumption.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SCF424AS server
chassis.
System Power
Each SCF424AS chassis model includes four high-efficiency 95-plus Platinum
certified redundant power supplies, each rated at 1280 Ws. In the unlikely event your
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SAS/SATA Subsystem
The SCF424AS supports up to eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drives in trays for
each node for a total of thirty-two (32) drives. These drives are hot-swappable
units and are connected to two backplanes (one for six and one for two HDD) that
provides power and control.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the drives. For more information, visit our Web site at: http://
www.supermicro.com.
Front Control Panel
SCF424AS-R1K28B chassis includes four front panels on the handles of the
chassis which control each of the systems. Each control panel on the FatTwin
F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ provides you with system monitoring and control for one
server node. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button
are also included.
I/O Ports
The SCF424AS is an proprietary form factor chassis designed to be used in a 4U
rackmount configuration. The SCF424AS chassis provides a low-profile add-on
card slot, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, one IPMI Ethernet port and two gigabit
Ethernet ports per node.
Cooling System
The SCF424AS chassis accepts (two (2) 8-cm system fans per node, powered
from either backpane or the serverboards, for eight fans total. When one of the
motherboard nodes is removed, another motherboard will continue to operate the
fans.
Air Shrouds
The SCF424AS chassis requires mylar air shrouds for each node to direct the airflow
where cooling is needed. The air shroud will differ for different motherboards. If using
a motherboard which is not the default in the chassis, refer to the optional parts in
the Appendix of this manual, or the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com
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Mounting Rails
The SCF424AS includes a set of rails, and can be placed in a rack for secure
storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included
in this manual.
1-4 Advanced Power Management
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)
The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy efficiency.
Although IPNM Specification Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) firmware installed to use this feature.
Manageability Engine (ME)
The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre-
sent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for
the actual specifications of your motherboard. This block diagram is
intended for your reference only.
#2 #2
E5-2600(v2)
E5-2600(v2)
QPI
DDR3 DIMM
DDR3 DIMM
#2
DDR3 DIMM
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C602J
PEG0
DMI
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PEG1_8:5
PCI-32bit
USB
I350
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AT25321
LPC
CPU FRONT
FAN Side
CPU REAR
(I/O Side)
USB
100 pin MicroLP Slot
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TPM Header
LAN
RTL8201F
SPI
SATA DOM
PWR CONN
S-SATA
I-SATA
PCI
Samtec 100 pin PCI-E
Samtec 160 pin PCI-E
PCI-E x16 Slot
Gen3 x16
SATA2 #0
SATA2 #1
SATA3 #0
SATA3 #1
SATA2 #2
SATA2 #3
SATA2 #4
SATA2 #5
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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)
Website: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ User's Manual
1-6 Fat Twin: System Notes
As a Fat Twin configuration, the FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ is a unique server
system. With eight system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as eight
separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.
Nodes
Each of the four 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 front of the chassis.
Note:Aguide pin is located between the upper and lower nodes on the inner chassis
wall. This guide pin also acts as a “stop” when a node is fully installed. If too much
force is used when inserting a node this pin may break off. Take care to slowly slide
a node in until you hear the “click” of the locking tab seating itself.
System Power
Four 1280 Watt power supplies are used to provide the power for all serverboards.
Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the
power button on its own control panel.
SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives
As a system, the FatTwin F627R3-RTB+/R72B+ supports the use of up to thirty-
two (32) SAS/SATA drives. Each of the eight backplanes in the system (one for
six drives and one for two for each node) works to apply system-based control for
power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of
eight SAS/SATA drives to each backplane/serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup
is limited to an eight-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all drives). See
the Drive Bay Installation/Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive
and node configuration.