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Specifications
Rattlesnake16
1.0.1
April 29, 2019
Version:1.0.1

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  • Page 1 Amazon.com Datacenter Server Specifications Rattlesnake16 1.0.1 April 29, 2019 Version:1.0.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    able of onTenTs Table Of Contents Server Introduction....................1-1 Overview ......................1-1 System Features ....................1-1 Tour of the System ..................1-2 Component View ....................1 -2 Front and Rear Views..................1-3 LED Behavior ...................... 1-4 Installing Hardware ..................1-5 Safety Measures ....................1-5 Top Cover ......................
  • Page 3 able of onTenTs SATA Solid State Disk ..................1-34 Removing the SATA Solid State Disk ............1-34 Installing the SATA Solid State Disk ............1-35 Processor Heat Sinks..................1-37 Removing a Heat Sink................. 1-37 Installing a Heat Sink................... 1-38 Processors ......................1-39 Removing a Processor ................
  • Page 4 Conventions Several different typographic conventions are used throughout this manual. Refer to the following examples for common usage. Bold type face denotes menu items, buttons and application names. Italic type face denotes references to other sections, and the names of the folders, menus, programs, and files.
  • Page 5 Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. Warnings Heed safety instructions: Before working with the server, whether using this manual or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions. Adhere to the assembly instructions in this manual to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals.
  • Page 6 This equipment is intended to be supplied by a certified DC power source (power shelf) which interconnects rack bus bar, if need further assistance, please contact service person for further information. Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.

  • Page 7: Server

    Chapter 1 Server...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    erver nTroduCTIon Introduction Overview This document provides an overview of the hardware features of the chassis and instructions on how to add and replace components for the server. These guidelines are intended for trained service technicians. System Features The following is a list of the server features: Table 1-1: Server System Features Component Description...

  • Page 9: Tour Of The System

    erver our of The ysTem Tour of the System Component View Figure 1-1: Component View Table 1-2: Component View Item Description Add-on card Annapurna K2T-QB card Add-on card Annapurna K2X-N card GPU card 8 x Tesla T4 cards 2.5” SATA SSD Storage Heat sink 2 x heat sink modules...

  • Page 10: Front And Rear Views

    erver ronT and Iews Front and Rear Views This section provides a reference for the components, ports, and sockets on the front and rear of the server. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 1-2: Front View Figure 1-3: Rear View Table 1-3: Front and Rear Views Item Description...

  • Page 11: Led Behavior

    led b erver ehavIor LED Behavior The following section introduces the LED definition and behavior for LEDs found in the chassis. Table 1-4: LED Behavior Location Name Description • On: All power rails in sled are valid. • Blinking: System VRs are in transition of powering PWRLED1 System Power on or powering off.

  • Page 12: Installing Hardware

    erver nsTallIng ardware Installing Hardware Safety Measures WARNING! Always ask for assistance to move or lift the system. WARNING! Only perform troubleshooting as authorized by the product documentation, or as directed by a service and support team. Repairs not authorized by warranty may void the warranty and damage the system.

  • Page 13: Top Cover

    erver over Top Cover Opening the Top Cover 1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals. 2. Unplug the busbar power cable and disconnect all peripherals, and LAN cabling. 3. Loosen the captive screw securing the top cover. Then slide the top cover towards the front side.

  • Page 14: Air Duct

    erver Air Duct Removing the Air Duct Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Locate the air duct on the chassis. 2. Remove the air duct from the chassis. Figure 1-6: Removing the Air Duct Installing the Air Duct Prerequisite: ♦...

  • Page 15: Fan Modules

    erver odules Fan Modules CAUTION! DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING FAN MODULES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. Removing a Fan Module It is not necessary to replace all fan modules at once. The following procedure displays the removal of all fan modules for demonstration purposes.
  • Page 16 erver odules 2. Remove the fan module assembly from its slot on the chassis. Make sure the cable of the respective fan module is completely disconnected from the connector. Figure 1-9: Removing the Fan Module Assembly 3. Remove the self-retaining rubber rivets and screws securing the fan cages to the fan module.

  • Page 17: Installing A Fan Module

    erver odules Installing a Fan Module Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Align and install the fan cages onto the fan module. Then secure both cages with the self-retaining rubber rivets and screws. Figure 1-11: Installing the Fan Cages 2.
  • Page 18 erver odules 3. Route and push the fan cable downward to the clip until it snaps into place. Then connect the fan cable to its respective connector on the mainboard. Figure 1-13: Connecting the Fan Cables 4. To install the remaining fan modules, repeat the previous steps. 1-11...

  • Page 19: Pdb Board

    pdbb erver oard PDB Board CAUTION! DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING PDB BOARD. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. Removing the PDB Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6.
  • Page 20 pdbb erver oard 4. Remove the cable protective cap from the PDB board. Figure 1-15: Removing the Cable Protective Cap 5. Remove the screws securing the busbar power clip to the chassis. Then remove the washers. Figure 1-16: Removing the Screws and Washers 6.
  • Page 21 pdbb erver oard 7. Remove the Hex nuts and screw securing the busbar power cable lugs to its respective power terminal stud on the PDB board. Then remove the busbar power cables and release the busbar power cables from the cable clip. Figure 1-17: Removing the Busbar Power Cables 8.

  • Page 22: Installing The Pdb Board

    pdbb erver oard Installing the PDB Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Align and install the PDB board on the chassis. Then secure the PDB board to the the chassis with screws. Figure 1-19: Installing the PDB Board 2.
  • Page 23 pdbb erver oard 4. Align the washers with the screw holes on the chassis. Then secure the washers and the busbar power clip to the the chassis with screws. Figure 1-21: Installing the the Screws and Washers 5. Install the cable protective cap. Figure 1-22: Installing the Cable Protective Cap 1-16...
  • Page 24 pdbb erver oard 6. Install the third and the forth fan modules. See Installing a Fan Module on page 1-10. 7. Install the rubber pad to the center slot (in between the third and the forth fan cages). Figure 1-23: Installing the Fan Modules and Rubber Pad 8.

  • Page 25: Nvme Solid State Disks

    n v m e r v e r o lI d T a T e I s k s NVMe Solid State Disks Removing a NVMe Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6.
  • Page 26 n v m e r v e r o lI d T a T e I s k s 3. Disconnect the Oculink cable from the SSD connector. Figure 1-26: Disconnecting the Oculink Cable 4. Extend the tool-less lock on the SSD tray to release the SSD. Then remove the SSD from the SSD tray.

  • Page 27: Installing A Nvme Solid State Disk

    n v m e r v e r o lI d T a T e I s k s Installing a NVMe Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7.
  • Page 28 n v m e r v e r o lI d T a T e I s k s 6. Slide the SSD assembly forward until it is firmly seated. Then close the retainer back into place. Figure 1-30: Installing the NVMe SSD Assembly 7.

  • Page 29: Riser 1 Assembly

    erver Iser ssembly Riser 1 Assembly Removing the Riser 1 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the riser 1 assembly to the chassis. 2.
  • Page 30 erver Iser ssembly 4. Disconnect the K2T-QB card from the riser 1 board connector. Then remove the K2T-QB card from the riser 1 bracket. Repeat the same steps to remove the K2C-AB card. Figure 1-34: Removing the K2T-QB and K2C-AB Cards 5.

  • Page 31: Installing The Riser 1 Assembly

    erver Iser ssembly Installing the Riser 1 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Install the riser 1 boards. See Installing a Riser 2 Board on page 1-33.
  • Page 32 erver Iser ssembly 3. Connect the power and Mini SAS HD cables to the riser 1 board connectors. Then connect the SATA and UART cables to the K2C-AB card connectors. Figure 1-38: Connecting the Cables 4. Align the riser 1 assembly with its slot on the chassis. Then push firmly the assembly downwards to connect the riser 1 assembly to the mainboard connector.

  • Page 33: Riser 1 Boards

    erver Iser oards Riser 1 Boards Removing a Riser 1 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 1 assembly. See Removing the Riser 1 Assembly on page 1-22.

  • Page 34: Installing A Riser 1 Board

    erver Iser oards Installing a Riser 1 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 1 assembly. See Removing the Riser 1 Assembly on page 1-22.

  • Page 35: Riser 2 Assembly

    erver Iser ssembly Riser 2 Assembly Removing the Riser 2 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the riser 2 assembly to the chassis. 2.
  • Page 36 erver Iser ssembly 5. Disconnect the K2X-N card from the riser 2 board connector. Then remove the K2X-N card from the riser 2 bracket. Figure 1-44: Removing the K2X-N Card 6. Disconnect the Tesla T4 card from the riser 2 board connector. Then remove the Tesla T4 card from the riser 2 bracket.

  • Page 37: Installing The Riser 2 Assembly

    erver Iser ssembly Installing the Riser 2 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Install the riser 2 boards. See Installing a Riser 2 Board on page 1-33.
  • Page 38 erver Iser ssembly 3. Connect the power and Mini SAS HD cables to the riser 2 board connectors. Then connect the power and UART cables to the K2X-N card connectors. 4. Connect the SATA and power cables to the SSD connectors. Figure 1-48: Connecting the Cables 5.

  • Page 39: Riser 2 Boards

    erver Iser oards Riser 2 Boards Removing a Riser 2 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 2 assembly. See Removing the Riser 2 Assembly on page 1-28.

  • Page 40: Installing A Riser 2 Board

    erver Iser oards Installing a Riser 2 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 2 assembly. See Removing the Riser 2 Assembly on page 1-28.

  • Page 41: Sata Solid State Disk

    saTa s e r ve r olId TaTe SATA Solid State Disk Removing the SATA Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7.

  • Page 42: Installing The Sata Solid State Disk

    saTa s e r ve r olId TaTe 3. Remove the screw securing the SSD tray to the riser bracket. 4. Remove the SSD tray. Figure 1-53: Removing the SSD Tray Installing the SATA Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6.
  • Page 43 saTa s e r ve r olId TaTe 3. Align and install the SATA SSD onto the SSD tray. 4. Secure the SATA SSD with screws. Figure 1-55: Installing the SATA SSD 1-36...

  • Page 44: Processor Heat Sinks

    erver roCessor Inks Processor Heat Sinks Removing a Heat Sink WARNING! The heatsink remains hot after the system has been powered down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system components. Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6.

  • Page 45: Installing A Heat Sink

    erver roCessor Inks Installing a Heat Sink CAUTION! TO PREVENT DAMAGE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE HEAT SINK SCREWS. Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7.

  • Page 46: Processors

    erver roCessors Processors Removing a Processor Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the heat sink. See Removing a Heat Sink on page 1-37.

  • Page 47: Installing A Processor

    erver roCessors Installing a Processor Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the heat sink. See Removing a Heat Sink on page 1-37.

  • Page 48: Memory Modules

    erver emory odules Memory Modules General Guidelines All multi-node servers have specific rules for the population of memory on the individual mainboard for optimal performance. Refer to the following individual server rules for information on how to populate the particular server required. Removing a Memory Module WARNING! Memory modules remain hot after the system is powered down.

  • Page 49: Installing A Memory Module

    erver emory odules Installing a Memory Module Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Pull the locking latches of the DIMM slot outwards. 2.

  • Page 50: Memory Population Rules

    erver emory odules Memory Population Rules Table 1-5: DDR4 Memory Supported Speed (MT/S); Voltage (V); Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per DIMM 1 Slot Per Type 2 Slot Per Channel and Data Channel Width DRAM Density...

  • Page 51: Rack Installation System

    Chapter 2 Rack Installation System...

  • Page 52: Rail Kit Assembly

    a C k ns T a l la T I o n y s T e m a I l s s e m b l y Rail Kit Assembly Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into computer components and cause a malfunction.

  • Page 53: Rack Installation Overview

    nsTallaTIon ysTem nsTallaTIon vervIew Rack Installation Overview Review thoroughly the documentation that is included with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling instructions. Before installing the rails in the rack cabinet, review the following guidelines: • Plan the rail installation starting at the bottom of the rack cabinet. •...
  • Page 54 nsTallaTIon ysTem nsTallIng The aIls 4. Locate the position to install the right rail. Then install the 6 mounting pins onto the designated holes on the rack. Note: Make sure both left and right rails are parallel. 5. Align the right rail with the installed 6 mounting pins. Then slide the rail backwards until it locks into place.

  • Page 55: Removing The Rails

    nsTallaTIon ysTem emovIng The aIls Removing the Rails Review thoroughly the documentation that is included with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling instructions. Before installing the rails in the rack cabinet, review the following guidelines: CAUTION! THE SERVER MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM ITS SETUP IN THE RACK FOR MORE THAN TEN MINUTES TO MAINTAIN PROPER SYSTEM COOLING.
  • Page 56 nsTallaTIon ysTem emovIng The aIls 2. Remove the screw securing the front side of the right rail. Then slide the rail forward to disengage the latches. 3. Remove the 6 mounting pins from the designated holes on the rack. Mounting Pin Figure 2-5: Removing the Right Rail 4.
  • Page 57 Federal Communications Commission This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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