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SX-Aurora TSUBASA
A300-8
USER'S GUIDE
Revision 1.0

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  • Page 1 SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 USER'S GUIDE Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA. The products sold by NEC are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
  • Page 3 • Product safety info: http://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/hpc/aurora/document/safety_information.pdf This guide may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the NEC website for possible updates to the guide revision level. Warnings Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this guide.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ........................5 1.1 Overview ..............................5 1.2 Unpacking the System ..........................5 1.3 System Features ............................6 1.4 Server Chassis Features ..........................7 Control Panel ............................. 7 Front Features ............................9 Rear Features ............................10 1.5 System Block Diagram ..........................11 1.6 Ports and Headers ............................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SX-AuroraTSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8. 1.2 Unpacking the System Inspect the box the SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.
  • Page 6: System Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 System Features The following table provides you with an overview of the main features of the SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8. System Features Motherboard Supermicro X11DPG-O Chassis Supermicro SC418GTS-R4000BP Supports dual Intel Xeon 6148/6126/4108 series (Socket P0-LGA3647) processors Socket Type Socket P0-LGA3647 Memory...
  • Page 7: Server Chassis Features

    SX-AuroraTSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide 1.4 Server Chassis Features Control Panel There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis: a power on/off button and a reset button. In addition there are six LEDs. The locations of these buttons and LEDs on the control panel are described below.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Universal Information LED Status Description Continuously on and red An overheat condition has occurred (this may be caused by cable congestion). Blinking red (1 Hz) Fan failure: check for an inoperative fan. Blinking red (0.25 Hz) Power failure: check for an inoperative power supply. Solid blue Local UID has been activated.
  • Page 9: Front Features

    SX-AuroraTSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Front Features The chassis is a 4U rack mount chassis. See the illustration below for the features included on the front of the chassis. Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View Front Chassis Features Item Feature Description Hot-swap drive bays (24) Drive bays for hot-swap 2.5"...
  • Page 10: Rear Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Rear Features The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View Rear Chassis Features Item Feature Description Power Supplies Two hot-swappable redundant power supplies are available for use. Rear I/O ports See Motherboard Layout below for details on the rear I/O ports.
  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    SX-AuroraTSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide 1.5 System Block Diagram #M-2 #F-2 #F-1 X11DPG-OT-CPU #E-2 #E-1 #D-2 #D-1 #C-2 #J-1 #C-1 10.4G #H-2 #B-2 VCCP0-(F) VCCP1 #H-1 #B-1 #A-2 #A-1 #G-2 DDR4 DDR4 PECI PECI S KET ID: 0 KET ID: 1 #1 #2 #3A #3C DMI3 #3A #3C #2 #1 PCI-E X16 G3...
  • Page 12: Ports And Headers

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6 Ports and Headers Rear I/O Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 4-2. Rear I/O Ports I/O Back Panel Port Descriptions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition...
  • Page 13 SX-AuroraTSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Four USB 3.0 port (USB1/2, 3/4) are located on the I/O back panel. A Type A internal USB 2.0 header provides front access. Connect appropriate cables here to use USB support. (USB cables are not included).
  • Page 14: Led Indicators

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.7 LED Indicators LAN LEDs The LAN ports are located on the IO Backplane on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity. Link LED, located on the left side of the LAN port, may be green, amber or off indicating the speed of the connection.
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    SX-AuroraTSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. 2.2 Preparing for Setup The box in which the system was shipped should include the rackmount hardware needed to install it into the rack.
  • Page 16: Server Precautions

    Chapter 2: Sever Installation • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in- stallations, the racks should be coupled together. • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack.
  • Page 17 SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide 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.
  • Page 18: Procedure For Rack Mounting

    Chapter 2: Sever Installation 2.3 Procedure for Rack Mounting This section provides information on installing a 4U chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, so the assembly procedure may differ slightly.
  • Page 19: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull the system from a rack only. Figure 2-2. Installing the Inner Rails Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at the bottom of the rack first.
  • Page 20: Installing The Outer Rails Onto The Rack

    Chapter 2: Sever Installation Warning: 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. Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1.
  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Figure 2-4. Installing the Chassis into a Rack Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks in the lower positions first. Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack: 1.
  • Page 22: Removing The Chassis From The Rack

    Chapter 2: Sever Installation Removing the Chassis from the Rack Caution! It is dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have sufficient assistance supporting the chassis when removing it from the rack.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Bios Setting

    SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Chapter 3 Maintenance and BIOS Setting 3.1 Overview About maintenance and BIOS setting, only trained and qualified personnel of NEC system should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
  • Page 24: Appendix A Bios Error Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Codes A-1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) 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 the boot-up process.
  • Page 25: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact NEC's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 26 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statement for AC Systems procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.
  • Page 27 SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. 電源切断の警告...
  • Page 28 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statement for AC Systems 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 29 SX-Aurora TSUBASA A300-8 User's Guide 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. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection.
  • Page 30 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statement for AC Systems Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. 地方および国の電気規格に準拠 機器の取り付けはその地方および国の電気規格に準拠する必要があります。 Warnung Die Installation der Geräte muss den Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen. Attention L'équipement doit être installé...
  • Page 31 Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by NEC only. 電源コードとACアダプタ...
  • Page 32 Verbindungskabeln, Stromkabeln und/oder Adapater, die Ihre örtlichen Sicherheitsstandards einhalten. Der Gebrauch von anderen Kabeln und Adapter können Fehlfunktionen oder Feuer verursachen. Die Richtlinien untersagen das Nutzen von UL oder CAS zertifizierten Kabeln (mit UL/CSA gekennzeichnet), an Geräten oder Produkten die nicht mit NEC gekennzeichnet sind. Attention Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les cables de connection fournis ou désigné...

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