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Tank GT24 B5377 Service Engineer’s Manual...
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TYAN retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications at any time, without notice. In no event will TYAN be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this document.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice for the USA Compliance Information State- ment (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.
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About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your Tank GT24, and consists of the following sections: Chapter 1: Provides an Introduction to the Tank GT24 bareb- ones, packing list, describes the external compo- nents, gives a table of key components, and provides block diagrams of the system.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using the Tank GT24, take note of the following precautions: – Read all instructions carefully. – Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. – Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are pro- vided for ventilation.
IT environment but also offers a smooth path for future application usage. TYAN is also proud to deliver the Tank GT24 (B5377) in SATA flavor while supporting up to four (4) hot-swap hard drives. The Tank GT24 (B5377) uses TYAN’s latest tooling-made chassis featuring a robust structure, tool-less and modular- ized design, and a solid mechanical enclosure.
• Supports Registered ECC DIMMs drive bays Expansion Slots (Per node) Motherboard • One (1) x16 PCI-E with riser (pre- • (2) TYAN S5377 customized installed) 5.9”x13” board • One (1) SO-DIMM connector for BIOS IPMI 2.0 W/ KVM over IP (Optional) •...
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Server Cooling Regulatory • (2) 40x40x56mm 15000rpm heavy- • FCC Class A (Declaration of duty fans with fan speed Conformity) monitor/control • CE (Declaration of Conformity) • (6) 40x40x28mm 15000rpm heavy- • VCCI duty fans with fan speed • C-Tick monitor/control Environment Temperature •...
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your retailer or browse to TYAN’s Web site for service: http://www.tyan.com. The Web site also provides information on other TYAN prod- ucts, plus FAQs, compatibility lists, BIOS settings, and more. Power Cords...
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Rail Kit Front Rear Sliding Brackets Front L-Bracket x 2 Mounting Brackets x 4 Rear L-Bracket x 2 Screws Kit Sliding Rails x 2 Chapter 1: Overview...
About the Product This section contains the hardware diagrams and a block diagram of the GT24 system. 1.4.1 System Front View Warning LED Reset switch NMI switch HDD activity LED ID Switch Power LED ID LED Power switch USB ports 2 x LAN LEDs Hard Drive Bay x 4 1.4.2 System Rear View...
1.4.3 LED Definition Front Panel Color State Description Power Green Power ON Power OFF HDD Activity Amber Random Blinking HDD access activity No disk activity LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green LAN linked Green Blinking LAN accessing No LAN linked Warning Fan fails Normal Hot Swappable HDD Green...
1.4.6 S5377 Board Parts, Jumpers, and Connectors Chapter 1: Overview...
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J2 (USB1) CCMOS1 - USB Front Panel Header - Clear CMOS Jumper Pin 1-2 closed: Normal (Default) J4 (USB2) Pin 2-3 closed: Clear - USB Header FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4 - IPMI Connector - 8-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control TYFP3 (J5) Front Panel Header Signal Signal HD_LED+...
Chapter 2: Setting Up 2.0.1 Before You Begin This chapter explains how to install the CPU, CPU heatsink, memory modules, and hard drives. Instructions on inserting a PCI card are also given. Take note of the precautions mentioned in this section when installing your system.
2.0.4 Precautions Components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on a system that is connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to the GT24 or injury to yourself.
Rack Mounting After installing the necessary components, the GT24 can be mounted in a rack using the supplied rack mounting kit. Rack mounting kit Sliding Rails x 2 Sliding Brackets x 4 (Front x 2, Rear x 2) Mounting Ears (including screws) x 2 Screws Kit x 1 Mounting Brackets x 4 2.1.1 Installing the Server in a Rack...
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Installing the Inner Rails to Chassis 1. Screw the mounting ear to each side of GT24 as shown using 2 screws from the supplied screws kit. Mounting Ears 2. Draw out the inner rails from rail assembly. Install inner rails to left and right sides of chassis using 1 M4-4L(A) screw for each side.
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4. Locate the front and rear brackets. Rear Bracket x2 Front Bracket x2 5. Secure the front bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(A) screws. 6. Reserve the distance same as in Step 2 on rear bracket. Secure the rear bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(A) screws.
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Rackmounting the Server 8. Draw out the middle rail to the latch position. 9. Lift the chassis and then insert the inner slide rails into the middle rails. 10. Push the chassis in and press the latch key (A). Then push the whole system into the rack (B).
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11. Secure the mounting ears of chassis to the rack with 2 M5-15L(C) screws. NOTE: To avoid injury, it is strongly recommended that two people lift the GT24 into the place while a third person screws it to the rack. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing Motherboard Components This section describes how to install components on to the motherboard, including CPU, memory modules and PCI card. 2.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover Follow these instructions to remove the GT24 chassis cover. 1. Release the screw on the back side. Then slide the chas- sis cover in the direction of arrow.
2.2.2 Installing the CPU and Heatsink Follow these instructions to install the CPU and CPU heatsink. 1. Locate the CPU sockets. 2. Take off the CPU protection cap. 3. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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4. Open the socket in the direction as shown. 5. Place the CPU in the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located as shown below. 6. Close the socket and press the CPU socket lever down to secure the CPU. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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7. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU and screw into place as shown. 8. Repeat the same procedures to install CPU and heatsink for the other CPU socket if necessary. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
2.2.3 Installing the Memory Follow these instructions to install the memory modules on the motherboard. Key points to note before installing memory: • Only DDR2-667/533 memory modules are sup- ported. • All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or settings need to be changed. •...
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3. Align the memory module with the slot. The module has indentations that align with notches in the slots. 4. Insert the memory module into the slot as shown. 5. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module.
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Attention When Installing the Memory! For optimal dual channel operations, always install memory in pairs beginning with DIMM0 and DIMM1. For single chan- nel mode, install one DIMM at DIMM0 or DIMM1. Others must be in dual channel mode. Refer to the following table for supported rules for populating memory.
2.2.4 Installing a PCI-E Card The TYAN Tank GT24 (B5377) has two PCI-E card slots with pre-installed risers. Follow these instructions for the PCI-E card installation in your system. 1. Locate the pre-installed PCI-E riser brackets. 2. Remove the three screws securing the PCI-E riser bracket.
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4. Remove the screw securing the metal plate and remove it as shown. 5. Insert a PCI-E card into the pre-installed PCI-E riser as shown. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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6. Place back the riser assembly in the PCI-E slot as shown. 7. Secure the riser bracket in place with three screws. 8. Repeat the same procedures to install the PCI-E card for the other PCI-E riser if necessary. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing the Hard Drive for GT24 (B5377) The GT24 chassis supports external SATA hard drives. Follow these instructions to install an external SATA hard drive. 1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction of arrow (A) and then pull the locking lever open (B). 2.
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4. Remove the drive tray holder. 5. Place a hard drive into the drive tray. 6. Use 4 screws to secure the Hard Disk Drive. NOTE: The new HDD tray is compatible only with B5377 and models developed later. The new sliding rails on both sides of the drive tray are gray while the old ones are black.
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7. Reinsert the drive tray into the chassis (A), ensuring that the drive tray is completely inserted into the chassis (B). 8. Pressing the locking lever to secure the hard drive tray. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components Introduction This chapter explains how to replace pre-installed compo- nents including the motherboard, LED control board, SAS/SATA backplane, and power supply. Take note of the precautions in this section when installing your system. 3.1.1 Work Area Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment.
3.1.3 Precautions Components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by static electricity. Working on a system that is connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to the Tank GT24 or injury to yourself.
Removing the Cover Before replacing any parts you must remove the chassis cover. Follow these instructions to remove the cover of the Tank GT24 chassis cover. 1. Release the screw on the back side. Then slide the chas- sis cover in the direction of arrow. 2.
Replacing Motherboard Components Follow these instructions to replace motherboard compo- nents, including the motherboard. 3.4.1 Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables Before replacing the motherboard or certain components, remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these instructions to remove all motherboard cabling. 1.
3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard After removing all the cables from the motherboard, follow these instructions to remove the motherboard from the chassis. 1. Remove the six screws securing each motherboard to the chassis. 2. Remove the motherboard. 3. Repeat the same steps to remove the other motherboard if necessary.
Replacing the LED Control Board Follow these instructions to replace the LED control board. 1. Remove the five screws securing the front chassis cover. 2. Turn over the front chassis cover in the direction of arrow. 3. Locate the two LED control boards on the front chassis cover.
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4. Unplug the USB cable and the ribbon cable from their respective connectors. J2 (TYFP3) Connector J1 (USB) Connector 5. Remove the three screws securing the LED control board to the front chassis cover. 6. Lift the LED control board free from the front cover chas- sis.
Replacing the SAS/SATA Backplane 1. Remove all the connected cables from the SAS/SATA backplane. U4 Connector U3 Connector PW1 Connector PW2 Connector U2 Connector U1 Connector 2. Remove the three screws securing the SAS/SATA back- plane to the chassis. 3. Grab the two labels to lift the SAS/SATA backplane off. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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4. Remove the ten screws that secure the bracket to the SAS/SATA backplane 5. Release the SAS/SATA backplane free from the bracket. 6. Replace the unit to the chassis following the above pro- cedures in reverse. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Replacing the Cooling Fans Follow these instructions to replace the cooling fans in your GT24 (B5377) system. 1. Remove the eight fan connectors from the motherboard. 2. Remove the fan unit from the chassis. 3. Remove the fan you want to replace in the direction of the arrow from the fan cradle.
Replacing the Power Supply Follow these instructions to replace the power board and power supply in your GT24 (B5377) system. 3.8.1 Replacing the Power Board 1. Remove the screw securing the power board cover. 2. Lift up the power board cover as shown. 3.
4. Remove the five screws securing the power board to the chassis. Then lift off the power board free from the chassis. 5. Replace a new power board into the chassis following the above steps in reverse. 3.8.2 Replacing the Power Supply To replace the power supply, remove the power cover as described in the section “3.8.1 Replacing the Power Board”...
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2. Disconnect the power cables from the power board (PW1 and PW2 connectors). Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 3. Lift the power supply free from the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws securing the PSU fixing bracket to the power supply.
Appendix I: BIOS Differences The BIOS of B5377 is similar to the BIOS of S5377. There is only one menu different. You may refer to the attached moth- erboard manual for the complete BIOS information. The dif- ferences between B5377 and S5377 is on the “Advanced/Hardware Health Information”...
B5377 Advanced/Hardware Health Information BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device H/W Health Function [Enabled] Auto FAN Power Control [Disabled FAN Fail LED Indicator [Disabled] Hardware Health Event Monitoring Mainboard Voltages Report CPU Temp. :xx ºC/ xxx ºF Ambient2 Temp.
Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables NOTE: The Tank GT24 chassis supports two nodes. SAS/SATA Cables Table 1: Tank GT24-B5377 M1228 SATA Backplane Connect to Motherboard Node J5 (SAS/SATA 1) SATA 0 J3 (SAS/SATA 2) SATA 1 Node J2 (SAS/SATA 1) SATA 0 J1 (SAS/SATA 2) SATA 1...
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Table 4: Power Supply to Motherboard/ M1228 Power Supply Connect to Motherboard/ M1228 PW3 18-pin power Motherboard cable PW1 18-pin connector Node PW4 18-pin power Motherboard cable PW1 18-pin connector PW5 4-pin power M1228 cable PW2 4-pin connector Node PW8 4-pin power M1228 cable PW1 4-pin connector...
Appendix III: FRU Parts Table Model Item Picture Quantity Description Number S5377G2NR Intel® Motherboard S5377G2NR Xeon LGA771 support GT24 1U Chassis Chassis Unit CCHA-0270 Unit for S5377 Rear Top Cover for Top Cover CCCV-0150 GT24 B5377 Chassis Front Front Bezel for GT CFBZ-0070 Bezel Series 1U Chassis...
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Model Item Picture Quantity Description Number SATA/SAS HDD M1228 Board, M1228 Power Adaptor M1027 Board, M1027 PCBA M1003-ID- TF-LED Board, M1003-RS Riser Card M2087-R PCI-E Riser Card CRAL-0031 Rail Kit Rack Mounting Parts CEAR-0050 Mounting Ear Kit Control Board CCBL-072B Cable, 350mm CCBL-035D USB Cable...
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Model Item Picture Quantity Description Number CCBL-032K e-SATA Cable Fan Extension CCBL-0388 Cable Cable Set A/C Power Cord, CCBL-0310 US Type, 2440mm A/C Power Cord, CCBL-0300 EU Type, 1800mm M3295-2 SMDC IPMI Card SMDC M3296 SMDC IPMI Card...
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RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should be mailed pre- paid. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you. Tank GT24 B5377 Service Engineer’s Manual v1.0 Document No. D1894-100...