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  • Page 1 UPER ® ® UPER ERVER MicroCloud 5038MA-H24TRF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5038MA-H24TRF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5038MA-H24TRF is a 24-node MicroCloud server system based on the SC939HA-R1K63BP 3U chassis and 12 A1SA2-2750F serverboards.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the A1SA2-2750F serverboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g- uring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Front I/O Ports ....................1-2 IPMI ......................... 1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-4 System Power ....................1-4 Cooling System ....................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............4-1 Warning Defi 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 ....................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Removing the Chassis Cover ................. 6-2 Corresponding Sleds and Fans ..............6-3 Removing and Installing Sleds ............... 6-4 Installing/Removing Hard Drives ..............6-5 System Fans ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC939HA-R1K63BP 3U chassis and 12 A1SA2-2750F serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 5038MA-H24TRF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 5038MA-H24TRF, as listed below: •...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    IPMI IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci- fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. A1SA2-2750F System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. See Chapter 5 for details. CPU1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 CPU2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 FLASH 64Mbit FLASH 64Mbit AVOTON SOC AVOTON SOC DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 HDD Backplane SATA GEN3 Pericom Pericom...

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC939HA-R1K63BP server chassis. System Power The SC939HA-R1K63BP features a redundant 1620W high-effi ciency power supply comprised of two separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview This chapter outlines the procedure to set up your system and install it to a rack. 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 specifi...

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual • 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. Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl...

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation 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).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack Use the procedure below for installing the system to a rack. 1. Decide where you want to place the system into the rack (see "Rack Mount- ing Considerations" in the previous section). 2.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-2. Securing the Rails to the Rack Note: These handles are optional and need only be installed when mounting the system into a short rack. When mounting into a deep rack, they are unnecessary and regular screws should be used instead of thumbscrews. 6.
  • Page 20 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Figure 2-3. Installing to the Rack Note: this fi gure is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bot- tom of a rack fi rst. Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the fl...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview LEDs are included on the serverboard nodes and the power supply modules to keep you informed of their operational status. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take. Nodes Power Button/LED The main power button on each of the nodes functions as an on/off switch and is...

  • Page 22: Uid Led

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual UID LED A Unit Identifi er LED can be found beside the power button/LED. See the table below for the LED indications. LED Appearance Description Solid Blue UID activated KVM Switch LED There is also an LED built into the KVM switch. This LED is used to indicate which node is being employed for KVM: green for node 1 or amber for node 2.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: System Interface Figure 3-1. Node View UID LED Warning LED Node 1 Power LED Node 2 Power LED KVM Switch LED Node 1 LAN Ports Node 2 LAN Ports...
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/ about/policies/safety_information.cfm. Warning Defi nition Warning! This warning symbol means danger.
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
  • Page 27 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻨﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ‬ !‫ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ‬ ، ‫ﻛ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ‬ ‫ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻭﻗﻮﻉ‬ ‫ﻤﻨﻊ‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、 設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 29: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキッ ト ・ ブレーカー この製品は、 短絡 （過電流） 保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が250 V、...

  • Page 30: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 250V, 20A.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 32: Equipment Installation

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifi...

  • Page 33: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalifi ceerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

  • Page 34: Battery Handling

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .('‫כלי אבטחה בלבד )מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫ﻣﺤﻈﻮﺭﺓ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﺎﻁﻖ‬ ‫ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ‬ ،‫ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ‬ ‫ﻓﻘﻂ‬...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 36: Redundant Power Supplies

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 37: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺍﻣﺪﺍﺩ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﺣﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻋﺪﺓ ﺍﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ‬ ‫ﻗﺪ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎء‬ ‫ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻟﻌﺰﻝ‬ ‫ﻛﺎﻓﺔ ﺍﻻﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ‬ 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...

  • Page 38: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻫﻨﺎﻙ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺧﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻤﻞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ‬ ‫ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 39: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺤﻠﻴﺔ ﻭﺍﻟﻮﻁﻨﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻘﻮﺍﻧﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺃﻥ ﻳﻤﺘﺜﻞ ﻟﻠ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 40: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 42: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certifi ed cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only. 電源コードとACアダプター...
  • Page 43 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifi és qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 46: Serverboard Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Serverboard Installation/Removal The A1SA2-2750F serverboards have been preinstalled into carriers to simplify in- stalling and removing the nodes from the SC939HA-R1K63BP chassis. The server- boards should remain in these carriers at all times. If a failed node needs to be returned for repair or replacement, the serverboard is to be shipped assembled in its carrier and not by itself.

  • Page 47: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory Caution! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage to the DIMMs or their sockets How to Install Memory 1. Install the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIM- MA1, then DIMMB1, then DIMMA2, then DIMMB2.

  • Page 48: Removing Memory Modules

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Removing Memory Modules Use your thumbs to gently push the side clips near both ends away from the module to release it from the socket. Once the module is loosened from the socket, pull the DIMMs module upwards. Memory Support Each A1SA2-2750F has eight memory slots that can support up to 64 GB of ECC DDR3-1600 UDIMM (Unbuffered), VLP (Very Low Profi...

  • Page 49: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details Figure 5-2. A1SA2-2750F Layout JKVM1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN P2 LAN 2/1 Down: P1 LAN 2/1 NODE LED2 88E1543 QL1183 AST2400 BIOS QL1183 LED8 CPU2 JBT2 VBAT JBT1 BIOS BIOS LICENSE LICENSE A1SA2-2550F BAR CODE REV:1.00 CPU1 Firmware...

  • Page 50: A1Sa2-2750F Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual A1SA2-2750F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default JBT1/JBT2 CMOS Clear for Node 1/2 Off (Normal) JPG1/JPG2 VGA Enable for Node 1/2 Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 Ethernet LAN Ports Enable for Node 1/2 Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1/ Watch Dog Enable for Node 1 (JWD1) Pins 1-2 (Reset) JWD2...

  • Page 51: Connector

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector J20 POWER This edge connector, located on the opposite end of the serverboard from the I/O front panel, is used to connect the serverboard to the SATA ports and the backplane of the server chassis. Through this connector, the serverboard will receive its power and communicate with the rest of the system (hard drives, warning lamps, etc).

  • Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Keyboard/VGA/Mouse A VGA display port and USB 0/1 ports are available through the JKVM1 con- nector. Use the two USB ports to con- nect a keyboard and mouse. 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN Ports Enable/Disable GbE LAN Enable Jumper JPL1 and JPL2 enables or Jumper Settings disables Ethernet LAN ports on the Pin# Defi nition serverboard. See the table on the right Enabled (default) for jumper settings. The default setting Disabled is enabled.

  • Page 54: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    Unit Identifi ed IPMI on the serverboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our web- site @ http://www.supermicro.com. Onboard Power LED Two onboard Power LEDs are located Power LED Settings near the I/O backplane. The Power...

  • Page 55: 5-12 Sata Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 SATA Ports SATA Port Pin Defi nitions Pin# Signal Serial ATA Ports Ground The SATA backplane slot, which con- SATA_TXP nects to J20, provides four SATA 3.0 SATA_TXN HDD connections. See the table on the Ground right for pin defi...

  • Page 56: 5-13 Installing Software

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO fi...

  • Page 57: Superdoctor® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SuperDoctor® 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program moni- tors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 58: 5-14 Onboard Battery

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual 5-14 Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC939HA-R1K63BP chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 60: Removing The Chassis Cover

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 6-1. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2. Remove the three screws which secure the top cover to the chassis as il- lustrated above.

  • Page 61: Corresponding Sleds And Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Corresponding Sleds and Fans The 5038MA-H24TRF contains 24 individual nodes contained in 12 separate serverboards mounted on sleds. Six sleds each share two fans for cooling (see fi gure below). Figure 6-2. Corresponding Sleds and Fans Cooling Zone 1 Fan 1 Fan 2...

  • Page 62: Removing And Installing Sleds

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Removing and Installing Sleds Release Tab Handle Figure 6-3. Removing/Installing a Sled The system features twelve removable sleds. Each sled (consisting of two nodes) contains an individual serverboard and hard drives. The sleds allow the nodes to easily be installed and removed from the chassis while the rest can remain operational.

  • Page 63: Installing/Removing Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing/Removing Hard Drives The hard drives install directly to two HDD plates (MCP-220-93909-0N), which are included in each sled. Remove the two HDD plates from the sled fi rst. Either two (one per node) or four 2.5" hard drives (two per node) can be installed in each sled. See the fi...
  • Page 64 P1 Holes P2 Holes P1-SATA0 P2-SATA0 P1-SATA1 P2-SATA1 Figure 6-5. Installing/Removing 2.5" Hard Drives Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/storage.cfm...

  • Page 65: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 9-cm fans circulate air through the chassis to lower the internal temperature. These fans are designed to be easily changed, with no tools required and no need to remove any other parts inside the chassis. In the event of a fan failure, follow the instructions below to replace it.

  • Page 66: Power Supply

    In the event that one of the power supplies needs to be replaced, one power supply can be removed without powering-down the system. Replacement power supply units may be ordered directly from Supermicro. Changing the Power Supply 1. With the system running, unplug the AC power cord from the failed power supply module.

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 68: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential dam- ages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 69 Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The following BIOS items will also be displayed: Supermicro A1SA2-2750/2550F Version Build Date Memory Information Total Memory This displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 70: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual  CPU Confi guration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • Processor Version Clock Spread Spectrum If this feature is set to Enabled, the BIOS utility will monitor the level of Electro- magnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to reduce the interference whenever needed.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS CPU C-States C-States architecture, a processor power management platform developed by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C-Sates support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Fast String Select Enabled to enable Fast String support for REP MOVS/STOS, which will carry out Repeat-String Operation instructions to move a string of commands to another location (MOVS) or to add a string of commands to an existing instruction code (STOS).
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS AES-NI Select Enabled to use the Advanced Encryption Standard in the processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PECI Enable Select Enabled to enable PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) support, which will enhance CPU thermal management to achieve power effi ciency. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 76: North Bridge

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. CPU Flex Ratio Override Select Enabled to support CPU Flex Ratio Programming.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Pass Gate Stress Test Confi guration Pass Gate Test Select Enabled to use the Pass Gate test. The options are Disabled and En- abled. Pass Gate Test Direction This feature specifi es how the BIOS setup utility should perform the Pass Gate test (from the lowest memory to the highest or from the highest memory to the lowest.) The options are Lowest to Highest and Highest to Lowest.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Pass Gate MonteCarlo Select Enabled to enable a algorithm search to fi nd the maximum value of the Pass Gate test. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pass Gate Maximum Failures Use this feature to specify the maximum number that Pass Gate failures will be counted for.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS CKE Power Down Select Enabled to enable CKE Power Down support which controls the low power mode for RAM in the active power standby mode. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. ECC (Error Correctable Correction) Select Enabled to enable ECC support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Faulty Part Tracking Select Enabled to support faulty part tracking for the system to keep track of faulty memory parts.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual E Segment In DRAM When this feature is set to Enabled, Target E segment will be routed to DRAM during memory read and write cycles. The options are Enabled and Disabled. F Segment In DRAM When this feature is set to Enabled, Target F segment will be routed to DRAM during memory read and write cycles.

  • Page 81: South Bridge

    Chapter 7: BIOS PMOP Value for PCO Use the keyboard to enter the Opcode value for the SPID Power Mode. The default setting is 4. PMOP Value for PCX Use the keyboard to enter the PCX value for the SPID Power Mode. The default setting is 7.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Device Power-Up Delay Use the feature to set the maximum time a USB device will wait before report- ing itself to the host controller. Select Auto to use the manufacturer's default setting. Select Manual to set the default setting manually. The default setting is 20 seconds.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Hot Plug This feature designates this port for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot- plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. External Device Select Enabled for external SATA device support.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Hot Plug This feature designates a port specifi ed by a user for hot plugging. Set this item to Enabled for hot-plugging support, which will allow the user to replace a SATA drive without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. External Device Select Enabled for external SATA device support.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device.

  • Page 87: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS a legacy device installed in a LAN port. The options are Do Not Use, UEFI Only Legacy Only, Legacy First, UEFI First. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Note: The system will reboot for the change on TPM State to take effect. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for TPM support. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.

  • Page 89: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: BIOS The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12). The options for Serial Port 2 are Auto, (IO=2F8h;...
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable legacy console redirection after BIOS POST. When set to Bootloader, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled when booting the OS.

  • Page 92: Event Logs

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/ CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The status of each item above is displayed. Event Logs  Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging...

  • Page 93: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 7: BIOS When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately for all messages to be automatically erased from the event log when the event log memory is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled.

  • Page 94: Ipmi

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual IPMI Use this feature to confi gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your system. Status BMC (Baseboard Management Cont This item indicates the status of the IPMI fi rmware installed in your system. ...
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

  • Page 96: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Security Settings This menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings: • If the Administrator password is defi ned ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defi ned ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS  Key Management This submenu allows the user to confi gure the following Key Management settings. Factory Default Key Provision Select Enabled to install the default Secure-Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ...
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual  Append DB Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a fi le. The options are Yes and No. Forbiden Signature Database (DBX) ...

  • Page 99: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to confi gure boot settings: Boot Option Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices. •...

  • Page 100: Save & Exit

    UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi...
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Notes 7-36...

  • Page 103: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors ® Each serverboard in the system supports dual Intel Atom™ C2750 Tri-Gate SoC (System-on-a-Chip) processor in a BGA 1283 package Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. BIOS 128 MB AMIBIOS®...
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 11.5 - 5.5A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 1000W @ 100-120V, 1200W @ 120-140V, 1620W @ 180- 240V (Part# PWS-1K63S-1R) Rated Output Voltages: +12V (84A @ 1000W, 100A @ 1200W, 135A @ 1620W), +5Vsb (4A)
  • Page 107 Appendix B: System Specifi cations (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 5038MA-H24TRF User's Manual Notes...

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