Supero SUPERSERVER8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ User manual

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8027R-TRF+/7RFT+
®
SUPER
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Revision 1.0b

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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 SuperServer
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ Installation and maintainance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ is a high-end server based on the
SC828TQ-R1K43LPB 2U rackmount chassis and the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ quad
processor serverboard. The only difference between the two server models is that
the 8027R-TRF+ server only has SATA connections and the 8027R-7RFT+ server
contains both SATA and SAS connections.
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 X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+
serverboard and the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ 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
SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ 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
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfiguring SAS/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 for the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ serverboard.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifications

Notes
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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 .......................................................................................................1-2
SAS ................................................................................................................1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-3
System Power................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drive Subsystem.................................................................................... 1-3
PCI Expansion Slots....................................................................................... 1-3
Front Control Panel.........................................................................................1-4
I/O Backplane.................................................................................................. 1-4
Cooling System...............................................................................................1-4
1-4 Advanced Power Management.......................................................................1-4
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM).................................................1-4
Manageability Engine (ME)............................................................................. 1-4
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
2-4 Cautions!......................................................................................................... 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
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2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails......................................................2-4
Locking Tabs................................................................................................... 2-5
Releasing the Inner Rail .................................................................................2-6
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis.......................................................2-7
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack............................................................2-8
Standard Chassis Installation .........................................................................2-9
Optional Quick Installation Method............................................................... 2-10
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 ........................................................................................3-2
Power Fail.......................................................................................................3-2
Universal Information LED.............................................................................. 3-2
NIC1................................................................................................................ 3-3
NIC2................................................................................................................ 3-3
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-3
Power.............................................................................................................. 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
Hot Swap Fan Warning................................................................................. 4-16
Power Cable and AC Adapter ......................................................................4-18
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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1
Unpacking .......................................................................................................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 I/O Ports.......................................................................................................... 5-3
5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................5-4
Installing the LGA2011 Processor...................................................................5-4
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-8
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 5-9
5-5 Installing Memory.......................................................................................... 5-10
Memory Support............................................................................................5-10
Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration................................5-11
Populating Memory Modules.........................................................................5-12
Other Important Notes and Restrictions...................................................5-13
5-6 Adding PCI-E Add-On Cards ........................................................................5-13
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-14
5-8 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................5-16
5-9 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-23
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................5-23
5-10 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-25
5-11 SAS/SATA Ports............................................................................................ 5-27
5-12 Installing Software......................................................................................... 5-28
SuperDoctor III.............................................................................................. 5-29
5-13 Serverboard Battery...................................................................................... 5-31
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 Chassis Cover .........................................................................6-2
6-4 Removing and Installing Chassis Fans........................................................... 6-4
6-5 Installing the Air Shroud.................................................................................. 6-6
6-6 Expansion Slot Setup......................................................................................6-7
6-7 Removing the Hard Drive Tray and Installing a Hard Drive........................... 6-8
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6-8 Power Supply................................................................................................6-10
Removing the Power Supply.........................................................................6-10
Installing the Power Supply ..........................................................................6-12
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting the Setup Utility................................................................................. 7-1
7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-3 Advanced Settings Menu................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Event Logs....................................................................................................7-24
7-5 IPMI............................................................................................................... 7-25
7-6 Boot............................................................................................................... 7-27
7-7 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-28
7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-28
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications
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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ is a high-end server comprised of
two main subsystems: the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB 2U server chassis and the
X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ dual processor serverboard. 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 SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+, as listed below:
• Four (4) 2U passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)
• One (1) SC828 air shroud (MCP-310-82805-0B)
• Three (3) 80x80x38-mm chassis middle fans (FAN-0118L4)
• SAS/SATA accessories:
One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-828TQ-O-P)
Six (6) hot-swap 3.5" hard-disk drive trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)
SuperServer 8027R-7RFT+ only:
Two (2) 30AWG 50-cm Ipass to 4 SATA, w/50-cm SB cable (CBL-0097L-03)
SuperServer 8027R-TRF+ only:
Two (2) 61.5cm-cm 8pin-to-8pin ribbon cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-01)
Two (2) 48-cm SATA round S-RA cables (CBL-0227L)
Two (2) 55-cm SATA round S-RA cables (CBL-0228L)
Two (2) 65-cm SATA round S-RA cables (CBL-0230L)
• One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)
Note: For your system to work properley, 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:
[email protected]
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ lies the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+,
a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel®C602 chipset. Below are the main
features of the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).
Processors
The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ supports up to four E5-4600 series processors in
Socket R-LGA 2011 type sockets. Each processor supports two full-width Intel
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links (with support of up to 8.0 GT/s per QPI link and
with Data Transfer Rate of up to 8.0 GT/s per direction) Please refer to our web site
for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel 240-
pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 1024 GB of Registered (RDIMM),
Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC or Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC
DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed SDRAM in a two-channel memory bus.
Memory sizes of 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB,16GB and 32GB size @ 1.35V/1.5V voltage
are supported. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.
Note: LRDIMM (Reduced Load) memory supports only
DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz speeds.
Serial ATA
Anon-chip(IntelC602) SATAcontroller isintegrated intotheX9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+
serverboard to provide a six-port SATA subsystem (two SATA 3.0 and four SATA
2.0 ports), which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (Windows/LINUX) supported. The SATA
drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site.
SAS
The 8027R-7RFT+ server only has an integrated LSI 2208 SAS controller on its
the X9QR7-TF+ serverboard. It supports Hardware RAID of RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10.
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.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports
The color-coded I/O ports on the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ include one COM port,
a VGA (monitor) port, five USB 2.0 ports (four rear access I/O panel, 1x Type-A
connection), two gigabit/10-gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.
Note 1: 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/
Graphics Controller
The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ features an integrated Nuvoton (Winbond) BMC Video
Controller (Matrox MGA200).
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors,
ACPI/ACPM power management, PECI (Platform Environment Configuration
Interface) 2.0 support, AC power loss recovery, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ is built upon the SC828TQ-R1K43LPB
chassis. Details on the chassis and on servicing procedures can be found in
Chapter 6. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.
System Power
The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis features a redundant 1400 Watt power supply
consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down when
replacing or removing a single power supply module.
Hard Drive Subsystem
The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis was designed to support six hot-swap SATA
or SAS hard drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
Four PCI low-profile expansion card slots are available in the rear of the chassis
for two (2) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Slot3/Slot5) and two (2) PCI Express 3.0 x8
in x 16 slots (Slot2/Slot4). See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/
products/nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 for further details.)

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Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ provides you with
system monitoring and control. 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. In addition, two USB ports have been
incorporated into the control panel to provide front side USB access.
I/O Backplane
The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB is an quad-optimized chassis designed to be used in
a 2U rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane provides four low-profile add-on
card slots, one COM port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN
port, two gigabit/10-gigabit Ethernet ports and a UID switch.
Cooling System
The SC828TQ-R1K43LPB chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes
three 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis.
An air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the
processor area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.
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
provided by SPS are different from those proveded by the ME on client platforms.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Romley EX
CPU4
E5-4600
130W/95W
CPU3
E5-4600
130W/95W
Romley EX
QPI
8GT/s
QPI 8GT/s
QPI 8GT/s
FAN Control
Romley EX
Patsburg A
C602 Windbond
BMC
CPU1
E5-4600
130W/95W
CPU2
E5-4600
130W/95W
Romley EX
QPI
8GT/s
DDR3-DMM
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600 DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHA
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHB
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHC
DDR3-1066/1333/1600 CHD
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600 DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
DDR3-DMM
1066/1333/1600
SLOT#2 PCIE-G3x8
SLOT#3 PCIE-G3x16
SLOT#4 PCIE-G3x8
SLOT#4 PCIE-G3x8
PCIE-G3x8 from CPU4_PE2C/D
PCIE-G3x16 from CPU4_PE3A/B/C/D
PCIE-G3x8 from CPU1_PE2A/B
PCIE-G3x16 from CPU1_PE3A/B/C/D
PCIE-G3x8 from CPU2_PE1A/B
10/100
LAN RJ45
Video
Memory
Rear Video
Connector
PHY (10/100)
RTL 8201F
BMC FW Flash
(16MBytes)
LSI2208
HM
7904D
BIOS
Flash
(16MBytes)
REAR USB 2.0
SATA
LPC DDR2
Analog
Video
RMII
SPI
PCI
USB
SMBus
SPI
SAS
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SAS 6G Port
SATA3-6G Port
SATA3-6G Port
SATA2-3G Port
SATA2-3G Port
SATA2-3G Port
SATA2-3G Port
USB Port
USB Port
USB Port
USB Port
HDR 2x5
USB PortUSB Port
USB Port
Twinville 10Gbit/1G/1000BaseT
TX LAN RJ45
RJ45
10Gbit/1G/1000BaseT
TX LAN
Dual 10GbE

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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
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]

Chapter 2: Server Installation
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ 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 SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ 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 SuperServer
8027R-TRF+/7RFT+. 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. Read the
Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 8027R-TRF+/7RFT+ 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.

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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) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for 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
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
2-4 Cautions!
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. 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
simultaneously 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
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.

Chapter 2: Server Installation
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Rack Mounting Considerations
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 filled 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.
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature 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
temperature (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.

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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
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
power strips, etc.).
2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions
This section provides information on installing the SC828 chassis into a rack unit
with the 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.
Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are
designed to pull the system from a rack only.
Stability Hazard: The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure
to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
The chassis package includes two rack 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. See Figure 2-1 for details.