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2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR is a high-end server based on the SC217HQ+-R2K02B 2U rackmount chassis and the dual processor X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF serverboard. Both models have an IPMI LAN port and four serverboard nodes with three hot-swap Hard Disk Drives (HDD) each per node.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC217HQ+-R2K02B server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ....................... 1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-2 Graphics Controller ..................1-3 InfiniBand ......................
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Table of Contents Installing the System into a Rack ..............2-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............2-4 Locking Tabs ....................2-5 Releasing the Inner Rail ................. 2-5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ............2-6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............2-7 Standard Chassis Installation .................
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Processor and Heatsink Installation..............5-4 Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ..............5-7 Removing the Heatsink ................... 5-8 Installing Memory .................... 5-9 Memory Support ....................5-9 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ................5-11 Serverboard Details ..................5-12 X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF Quick Reference ............5-13 Connector Definitions ..................
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Table of Contents Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction ...................... 7-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ................7-1 How To Change the Configuration Data ............7-1 How to Start the Setup Utility ................. 7-2 Main Setup ...................... 7-2 Advanced Setup Configurations..............7-4 Event Logs ....................7-32 IPMI .......................
(www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperServer 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR server, as listed below: • Heat Sinks...
Processors The X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 series processors (Socket R LGA 2011). Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro. com). Memory The X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF has sixteen DIMM slots supporting up to 1024 GB of LRDIMM (Load Reduced DIMM) or 512 GB of RDIMM (Registered DIMM) DDR4-2133/1866/1600 MHz registered ECC memory.
USB headers are included on the serverboard), an IPMI dedicated LAN port and two Ethernet ports. Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals/. Graphics Controller The X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF features an integrated ASpeed 2400 BMC with an integrated VGA/2D graphics controller.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Front Control Panel SC217HQ+-R2K02B chassis includes four front panels on the handles of the chassis which control each of the systems. Each control panel on the SuperServer 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR provides you with system monitoring and control for one server node.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel PCH C612 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre- sent the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your serverboard. This block diagram is intended for your reference only.
SATA Backplane/Drives As a system, the SuperServer 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR supports the use of 24 SATA drives. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of six SATA drives to each serverboard.
Precautions in the next section. Preparing for Setup The box the SuperServer 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR 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.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL 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.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations 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).
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis To install the inner rails, use the procedure below. Installing the Inner Rails (Figures 2-3 and 2-4) 1. Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Use the procedure below to install the outer rails onto the rack. Installing the Outer Rails (Figure 2-5) 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-6) 1. Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2. Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. SC217 models include four front panels on the handles of the chassis which control each of the systems. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Control Panel Button Power The main power button on each of the four control panels is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in the chassis. Turning power to the system off with this button removes the main power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
Chapter 3: System Interface • A flashing red light which flashes in four second interfals indicates a power failure. When notified of an alert, check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers and air shrouds are installed.
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 Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden 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.
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Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems . ٌ ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌ جوة عي الذوائز ٍ...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR 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.
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、...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL هذا املنتج يعتمد عىل معداث الحاميت مه الدوائ ر القصرية التي تم تثبيتها يف املبنى 20A, 250V : تأكد من أن تقييم الجهاز الوقايئ ليس أكرث من 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에...
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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...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified 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, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.
Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd 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.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR 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 . تخصيص هذه انىحذة نترك ب ُها ف مناطق محظورة تم ، م َ كن انىصىل إن منطقت محظورة فقط من خالل استخذاو أداة خاصت...
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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.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR 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.
Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems . قد يكون لهذا الجهاز عدة اتصاالت بوحدات امداد الطاقة يجب إ ز الة كافة االتصاالت لعسل الوحدة عن الكهرباء 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL מתח בפנל האחורי !אזהרה קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך .העבודה هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس...
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 .התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة بالكهرباء...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL 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. סילוק המוצר !אזהרה .סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה...
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Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. 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! Riesgo de piezas móviles.
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 Supermicro only.. 電源コードとACアダプター 製品を設置する場合、 提供または指定および購入された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとAC アダプターを...
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-בכבלים המוסמכים בUL -או בCSA (( כאשר מופיע עליהם קוד שלUL/CSA עבור כל מוצר חשמלי אחר, אלא רק במוצר אשר הותאם ע"יSupermicro .בלבד عند تركيب املنتج، قم باستخدام التوصيالت املتوفرة أو املحددة أو قم ب رش اء الكابالت الكهربائية ومحوالت التيار...
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Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken. Wetgeving voor Elektrische apparatuur en Materiaalveiligheid verbied het gebruik van UL of CSA -gecertificeerde Kabels (met UL/CSA in de code) voor elke andere toepassing dan de door Supermicro hiervoor beoogde Producten. 4-20...
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF serverboard into the chassis, 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.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Rear I/O Ports See Figure 5-1 below for the and locations of the various rear I/O ports and the UID switch. Figure 5-1. Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Port Locations and Definitions Dedicated IPMI LAN Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 1 Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 0 Gigabit LAN 2...
• Install the processor into the CPU socket before installing the heatsink. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing a CPU 1. There are two levers on the LGA 2011 socket. First press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st".
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. With the second lever fully Open the load plate. retracted, gently push down on the "Open 1st" lever to loosen the load plate. Lift the load plate with your fingers to open it completely. IMPORTANT! 4.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Gently close the load plate. 7. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently close the load plate. Push down and lock the lever labeled "Close 1st". 8. Make sure the locking mechanism on the "Close 1st" lever catches the lip of the load plate.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Serverboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Removing the Heatsink Caution: We DO NOT recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.
The X10DRT-P/PT/PIBF has sixteen DIMM slots supporting up to 1024 GB of LRDIMM (Load Reduced DIMM) or 512 GB of RDIMM (Registered DIMM) DDR4-2133/1866/1600 MHz registered ECC memory. Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information. Figure 5-2. DIMM Installation...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For the memory to work properly, follow the tables below when populating the DIMM slots. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU# Corresponding DIMMs CPU 1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1...
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Expansion Cards The 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR includes one preinstalled riser card per node, designed specifically for use in the SC217HQ+-R2K02B 2U rackmount chassis. This riser card supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card to fit inside the chassis for each node.
Connector Description COM1 COM Port 1 FAN3/FAN4 System Fan Headers Supermicro Proprietary Slot for Add-On Card for Power, Front Control Panel JIPMB1 4-pin External BMC I C Header (for an IPMI Card) JSD1 SATA DOM (Device On Module) Power Connector...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Connector Definitions Main Power Main power to the serverboard is supplied through the system backplane (BPN- SAS3-217HQ), which receives power directly from the power supply. One hard drive backplane in each node (BPN-ADP-6SATA3P) plugs into system backplane and the...
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup QSFP Connector The Quad Connector-X3 QDR 40 GB/s or FDR 56 GT/s (4-channel) Small Form- factor Pluggable (QSFP) connector used as an InfiniBand (IB) port is located on the backpanel on the X10DRT-PIBF. The IB connection is primarily used for High- performance computing.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Fan Headers This serverboard has two system fan Fan Header headers (Fan 3/Fan 4). These 4-pin Pin Definitions fans headers are backward compatible Pin# Definition with traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan Ground speed control is available for 4-pin fans +12V only.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, Jumper jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Setting of the connector.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor Watch Dog that can reboot the system when a Jumper Settings software application hangs. Close pins Jumper Setting Definition 1-2 to reset the system if an application...
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN Port LEDs The LAN ports are located on the rear I/O LAN Port LED (Connection Speed Indicator) panel. On each Gb LAN port, one LED LED Color Definition blinks to indicate activity while the other 10 Mbps may be green, amber or off to indicate the Green...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Heartbeat LED (LEM1) Status A BMC Heartbeat LED is provided to Color/State Definition display BMC status. When blinking, Green: Blinking BMC:Normal BMC is functioning normally. See the table at right for more information.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 PCI-Express and SATA Connections S-SATA 0-2/CPU2_PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot (SXB1) A CPU2_PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot and S-SATA 0-2 connections are located on the serverboard. I-SATA 0-5/CPU1_PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Slot (SXB2) A CPU1_PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot and I-SATA 0-5 connections are located on the serverboard.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL 5-12 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 file for your serverboard.
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 monitors 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).
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL 5-13 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 landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC217HQ+-R2K02B 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.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel SATA Drives (24) Control Panel IPMI LAN Port Low-Profile PCI-E Slot Zero Slot Ethernet Ports USB Ports Infiniband Port VGA Port (2028TP-HTFR only) Note: although only pointed out on one node, the features on the rear of chassis are included on all four nodes.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chassis Cover Before operating the SC217HQ+ chassis for the first time, it is important to remove the protective film covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation and cooling. Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film (Figure 6-2) 1.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC217HQ+ chassis requires air shrouds for each serverboard node. Air shrouds vary depending upon the serverboard used. See the illustrations below. Installing an Air Shroud (Figure 6-3) 1.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Checking the Airflow Checking Airflow 1. Make sure there are no objects obstructing the airflow in and out of the chassis. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's filter is replaced periodically.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Changing a System Fan 1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open.) 2.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5. Replacing a System Fan in the Fan Housing...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Removing and Installing the Backplane The SC217HQ+ chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in the event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions below.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6. Loosen the three screws in the spring bar, located on the floor of the chassis, indicated by the arrows below (Figure 6-7). Figure 6-7. Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis 7.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane into the Chassis (Figure 6-9) 1. Ensure that all of the hard drive carriers have been removed from the bays in the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been loosened as directed in the previous section.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing the Serverboard I/O Shield The I/O shield holds the serverboard ports in place. The I/O shield does not require installation. Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the serverboard and the chassis surface.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL 9. Connect the cables between the serverboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. Also, fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports. 10. Replace the expansion card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-11. Installing the Serverboard in the Serverboard Node Drawer 6-13...
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Adapter Card Replacement Each serverboard drawer comes equipped with an adapter card which plugs into the backplane. In the unlikely event that the adapter card needs to be replaced, installation requires only a Phillips head screwdriver.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Expansion Card/PCI Slot Setup The SC217HQ+ chassis supports one low-profile expansion PCI slot for each node, for a total of four PCI slots in the chassis. To install a low-profile PCI card, follow the following instructions. Installing the Riser Card Installing the Riser Card (Figure 6-13) 1.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Installing Expansion Cards (Figure 6-14) 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source, lay the chassis on a flat surface, and open the chassis cover. 2. Pull out the serverboard node drawer from the chassis. 3. Pull open the expansion card PCI slot clip in the rear of the serverboard node drawer.
SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. You must use standard 1" high, SATA drives in the system. Note: Refer to the following FTP site for setup guidelines: <ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/ driver/SAS/LSI/LSI_SAS_EmbMRAID_SWUG.pdf> and Supermicro's web site for additional inmformation <...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis (Figure 6-16) 1. Press the release button on the drive tray. This extends the drive bay handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.
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Figure 6-17. Chassis Drive Tray Dummy Drive Hard Drive Carrier Caution: 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/files/storage/SAS-CompList.pdf 6-19...
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.
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 damages 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 to avoid possible boot failure.
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Day MM/DD/YYYY 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. Supermicro X10DRT-P Series BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced 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 BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL CPU Configuration This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio •...
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Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enable, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc- tions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disable and Enable. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL X2 APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) Based on Intel's Hyper-Threading architecture, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth. When this feature is set to En- able, the APIC ID will be expanded (X2) from 8 bits to 16 bits to provide 512 APIDs to each thread to enhance CPU performance.
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Chapter 7: BIOS P-state Coordination This feature is used to change the P-state (Power-Performance State) coordi- nation type. P-state is also known as "SpeedStep" for Intel processors. Select HW_ALL to change the P-state coordination type for hardware components only. Select SW_ALL to change the P-state coordination type for all software installed in the system.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Chipset Configuration Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration setting may cause the system to become malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.
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Chapter 7: BIOS IOU0 (II0 PCIe Port 2) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto. PORT 2A Link Speed This item configures the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s).
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Direct I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Link Speed Mode Use this item to select the data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow. Link Frequency Select Use this item to select the desired frequency for QPI Link connections. The op- tions are 6.4GB/s, 8.0GB/s, 9.6GB/s, Auto, and Auto Limited.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to enhance system performance and data integrity. The options are Auto, Disabled and Enabled. DRAM RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) Baseline Use this feature to set the run-time power-limit baseline for DRAM modules. The options are Disable, DRAM RAPL Mode 0, and DRAM RAPL Mode 1.
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Chapter 7: BIOS the same set of operations in parallel to boost performance. The options are Disable, Mirror, and Lockstep Mode. Lockstep x4 DIMMs Select Enable to enable Lockstep support for x4 DIMM modules. The options are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled. Memory Rank Sparing Select Enable to enable memory-sparing support for memory ranks to improve memory performance.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL South Bridge The following South Bridge information will display: USB Configuration • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disabled to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
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Chapter 7: BIOS EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 3.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. XHCI Pre-Boot Drive Select Enabled to enable XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) support on a pre-boot drive specified by the user.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the fol- lowing items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging support for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.
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Chapter 7: BIOS • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging support for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a sSATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disabled, EFI, and Legacy. sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 This item displays the information detected on the installed sSATA drives on the particular sSATA port.
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Chapter 7: BIOS • ME Firmware Status #2 • Current State • Error Code PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following PCI information will be displayed: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Device Common Settings PCI Latency Timer Use this item to configure the PCI latency timer for a device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency timer to 32 PCI clock cycles.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request 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.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Uni- fied Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2400 Serial Port 1 Configuration/Serial Port 2 Configuration ...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration: COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con- sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support.
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Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec- tion.
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Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL EMS Console Redirection Settings (Available when EMS Console Redirection is enabled) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
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Chapter 7: BIOS port to enhance data integrity and network security. Please reboot the system for a change on this setting to take effect. The options are Enabled and Disabled. TPM State Select Enabled to use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings to enhance system data security.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Yes to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No and Yes. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC (BaseBoard Management Controller) Firmware Revision This item indicates the BMC firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
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Chapter 7: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password upon entering the BIOS setup utility. Select Always for the system to prompt for a password at bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility.
Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to indicate how many seconds the system shall wait for the BIOS setup activation key to respond before the system starts to boot. The default setting is 1. Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL • Dual Boot Order #7 • Dual Boot Order #8 • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 •...
Chapter 7: BIOS Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Restore Defaults Select this item and press <Enter> to load the manufacture default settings which are designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults Select this item and press <Enter> to save the current BIOS settings as user's default settings for future use.
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 the boot-up process.
LRDIMM (Load Reduced DIMM) or 512 GB of RDIMM (Registered DIMM) DDR4-2133/1866/1600 MHz registered ECC memory Note: refer to Section 5-6 for details on installation. Note: check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information. SATA Drive Bays...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL Chassis SC217HQ+-R2K02B (2U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.25 x 3.47 x 28.5 in. (438 x 88 x 724 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 88 lbs. (40 kg.) System Cooling The system has four 8-cm PWM system cooling fans...
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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HTR/HTTR/HTFR USER'S MANUAL (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 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.