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  • Page 1 Rackable™ C2112-4KL1 System ® User Guide 007-6471-001...
  • Page 2 Contractor/manufacturer is SGI, 46600 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538. TRADEMARKS AND ATTRIBUTIONS Silicon Graphics, SGI, the SGI logo, and Rackable are trademarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Graphics International Corp. in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. ASPEED is a registered trademark of ASPEED. InfiniBand is a registered trademark of the InfiniBand Trade Association. Intel, Itanium, Xeon and Xeon Phi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 3: Record Of Revision

    Record of Revision Version Description November 2016 First release 007-6471-001...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Record of Revision . . iii About This Guide . . xiii Audience. . xiii Chapter Descriptions . xiv Related Publications . . xv Conventions . . xvi Product Support . . xvi Reader Comments . .xvii Introduction Server Chassis Features . Serverboard Features Additional Hardware Components .
  • Page 6 Contents Operating Precautions . 16 Server Installation . . 17 Unpack the System . . 17 Prepare for Setup . 17 Choose a Setup Location . 18 Warnings and Precautions . 18 Rack Precautions . 18 Server Precautions . . 19 Rack Mounting Considerations .
  • Page 7 Contents Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film . . 35 Replacing a Power Supply . . 36 Installing and Removing Disk Drives . . 38 Removing a Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis . . 39 Removing a Drive from a Drive Carrier .
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1-1 The SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 Server . Figure 1-2 Front Chassis View . Figure 1-3 Rear Chassis View Figure 1-4 Serverboard Block Diagram . Figure 1-5 Drive and Node Board Physical Assignment Figure 1-6 SGI Remote Services Process Overview.
  • Page 11 Tables Tables Table 1-1 Server Chassis Features . Table 1-2 Serverboard Features . Table 4-1 Control Panel Components . . 29 Table 4-2 Disk Carrier LEDs . 30 Table 4-3 Power Supply LED States . 31 Table 5-1 Hard Drives and Corresponding Motherboards . .
  • Page 13: About This Guide

    Audience This guide is written for owners, installers, system administrators, and users of SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 computer systems. It is written with the assumption that the reader has a good working knowledge of computers and computer systems. 007-6471-001 xiii...
  • Page 14: Chapter Descriptions

    About This Guide Chapter Descriptions The following topics are covered in this guide: • Chapter 1, “Introduction” Provides an overview of SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server components. • Chapter 2, “System Safety” Provides system safety information. • Chapter 3, “Server Installation”...
  • Page 15: Related Publications

    About This Guide Related Publications The following SGI documents are relevant to the SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server: • SGI Foundation Software release notes • SGI Performance Suite release notes • SGI InfiniteStorage series documentation • Man pages You can obtain SGI documentation, release notes, or man pages in the following way: Use the SGI support website at http://support.sgi.com.
  • Page 16: Conventions

    About This Guide Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document: Convention Meaning This fixed-space font denotes literal items such as commands, files, Command routines, path names, signals, messages, and programming language structures. variable The italic typeface denotes variable entries and words or concepts being defined.
  • Page 17: Reader Comments

    About This Guide Reader Comments If you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact SGI. Be sure to include the title and document number of the manual with your comments. (Online, the document number is located in the front matter of the manual. In printed manuals, the document number is located at the bottom of each page.) You can contact SGI in any of the following ways: •...
  • Page 19: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server is a 2U rackmount server (see Figure 1-1) It has two main subsystems: the 2U server chassis and four nodes based on single-socket serverboards. Figure 1-1 The SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 Server This chapter describes the server using the following topics: •...
  • Page 20: Server Chassis Features

    1: Introduction Server Chassis Features Table 1-1 describes the main features of the SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server chassis. Table 1-1 Server Chassis Features Feature Description System power The chassis includes a high-efficiency 80-plus Platinum certified power supply, rated at 2000 Watts plus one redundant backup power supply. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools.
  • Page 21: Figure 1-2 Front Chassis View

    Server Chassis Features Figure 1-2 shows the noteworthy components on the front of the server chassis. Figure 1-2 Front Chassis View Figure 1-3 shows the noteworthy functional and interface components on the rear of the server chassis. IPMI LAN Port Low-profile PCI-E Slot Power Supplies (2) LAN Ports (4)
  • Page 22: Serverboard Features

    1: Introduction Serverboard Features At the heart of the SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server are single-socket serverboards based on the Intel C612 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Four of these serverboards ® are mounted in the server chassis. Table 1-2 describes the major features of the serverboards.
  • Page 23: Figure 1-4 Serverboard Block Diagram

    Serverboard Features Note: Figure 1-4 is a general block diagram and may not represent the exact features on your serverboard. See Table 1-2 for the actual specifications of your serverboard. This block diagram is intended for your reference only. C2112-4KL1 Node Board Diagram Intel Phi Processor DMI2 SXB1...
  • Page 24: Additional Hardware Components

    1: Introduction Additional Hardware Components In addition to the serverboards and chassis, the following hardware components have been included with the server: • Four 1U passive CPU heat sinks • Four plastic air shrouds • Four 80x80x38mm cooling fans • Four SATA backplanes •...
  • Page 25: Special System Notes

    Special System Notes Special System Notes With four serverboards acting as four separate nodes all incorporated into a single chassis, the C2112-4KL1 server is a unique server system. The following sub-sections describe some special notes affecting these aspects of the configuration: •...
  • Page 26: Sata Backplane/Drives

    1: Introduction SATA Backplane/Drives As a system, the C2112-4KL1 server supports the use of twelve SATA drives. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for power and fan speed functions but, at the same time, logically connects a set of three SATA drives to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a three-drive scheme—that is, RAID cannot be spread across all twelve drives.
  • Page 27: Sgi Remote Services Benefits

    Optional SGI Remote Services (SGI RS) SGI Remote Services Benefits • Improved uptime and system availability • Proactive identification of issues before they create an outage • Increase system stability by monitoring hardware and software version compatibility • Reduced time to resolve support cases •...
  • Page 28: Sgi Knowledgebase

    1: Introduction Figure 1-6 SGI Remote Services Process Overview SGI Knowledgebase SGI Knowledgebase is a database of solutions to problems and answers to questions that can be searched by sophisticated knowledge management tools. You can log on to SGI Knowledgebase at any time to describe a problem or ask a question.
  • Page 29: Sgi Warranty Levels

    Optional SGI Remote Services (SGI RS) SGI Warranty Levels SGI Electronic Support services are available to customers who have a valid SGI Warranty or optional support contract. Additional electronic services may become available after publication of this document. To purchase a support contract that allows you to use all available SGI Electronic Support services, contact your SGI sales representative.
  • Page 31: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 system from damage, as follows: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.
  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 system clean and free of clutter. • The SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 system weighs approximately 88 lbs (40 kg.) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.
  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. •...
  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    2: System Safety • Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts. • When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. • Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. •...
  • Page 35: Server Installation

    Chapter 3 Server Installation This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server operational. Unpack the System Inspect the shipping container used for the server and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server shows damage, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
  • Page 36: Choose A Setup Location

    • The SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server weighs 88 lbs (40 kg). Always use proper lifting techniques when you move the server. Always get the assistance of another qualified person when you install the sever in a location above your shoulders.
  • Page 37: Server Precautions

    Rack Mounting Considerations Server Precautions • Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 2, “System Safety.” • Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails. • Install the heaviest server components in the bottom of the rack first, and then work up. •...
  • Page 38: Circuit Overloading

    3: Server Installation 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 39: Figure 3-1 Separating And Installing The Rack Rails

    Install the System into a Rack Rail Assembly Extending the Rails Quick- Release Tab Separating the Inner Rail Extension Figure 3-1 Separating and Installing the Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.
  • Page 40: Install The Inner Rail Extensions

    3: Server Installation 6. Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller outer rail. 7. Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired, use screws to secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack.
  • Page 41: Install The Server In A Rack

    Install the Server in a Rack Warning: The SGI Rackable C2112-4KL1 server weighs 88 lbs (40 kg). Always use proper lifting techniques when you move the server. Always get the assistance of another qualified person when you install the sever in a location above your shoulders. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 42: Check The Serverboard Setup

    3: Server Installation Check the Serverboard Setup After you install the server in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboards are properly installed and all the connections have been made. Before operating the server for the first time, it is important to remove the protective film covering the top of the chassis.
  • Page 43: Checking The Components And Setup

    Check the Serverboard Setup Figure 3-4 Accessing the Inside of the Chassis Checking the Components and Setup You may have one or two processors already installed into each of the serverboards. Ensure that the serverboards are populated per your order. See “Independent Nodes”...
  • Page 44: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    3: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Ensure that the peripheral drives and the SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays. Depending upon your system’s configuration, your system may have one or more drives already installed.
  • Page 45: System Monitoring

    Chapter 4 System Monitoring There are several buttons and LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. As shown in Figure 4-1, the chassis has four control panels on the handles of the chassis. Each control panel controls one of the four system nodes.
  • Page 46: Control Panel Components

    4: System Monitoring Control Panel Components Figure 4-2 shows the components of one of the control panels. Figure 4-2 Control Panel Components 007-6471-001...
  • Page 47: Table 4-1 Control Panel Components

    Control Panel Components Table 4-1 describes the functions of the components. Table 4-1 Control Panel Components Component Description 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 nodes in the chassis. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
  • Page 48: Drive Carrier Leds

    4: System Monitoring Drive Carrier LEDs The server chassis uses SATA drives. Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. Table 4-2 describes the functions of the two LEDs. Table 4-2 Disk Carrier LEDs Description Blue Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED. When illuminated, this blue LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity.
  • Page 49: Power Supply Led

    Power Supply LED Power Supply LED There is a single bi-color LED (green/amber) to indicate the power supply status. Table 4-3 describes the different states of the LED. Table 4-3 Power Supply LED States LED State Power Supply (PS) State No AC power to any PS.
  • Page 51: Chassis Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance For warranty and safety considerations, SGI designates the following chassis components as customer-replaceable units: • Power supplies • Fans • Disk drives These components are all hot-swappable; that is, you can replace them without powering down the server.
  • Page 52: Before You Start

    5: Chassis Maintenance Before You Start Warning: Review the warnings and precautions listed in this manual before setting up or servicing this chassis. These include the items described in Chapter 2, “System Safety.” Tools and Supplies Needed • Phillips (cross head) screwdriver •...
  • Page 53: Removing The Chassis Cover And Protective Film

    Removing the Chassis Cover for Maintenance Procedures Removing the Chassis Cover for Maintenance Procedures To provide proper ventilation and cooling, the chassis cover must remain in place during normal operation to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating. The protective film (see Figure 5-1) covering the top of the chassis should have been removed prior to operating the server for the first...
  • Page 54: Replacing A Power Supply

    5: Chassis Maintenance Replacing a Power Supply The server chassis includes two redundant 2000-Watt power supplies. These power supplies are auto-switching-capable. This enables them to automatically sense and operate at a 100V to 240V input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating.
  • Page 55: Figure 5-3 Removing The Power Supply

    Replacing a Power Supply Figure 5-3 Removing the Power Supply 3. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click. 007-6471-001...
  • Page 56: Installing And Removing Disk Drives

    5: Chassis Maintenance Installing and Removing Disk Drives You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to install or replace SATA drives. The server chassis contains four individual motherboards in separate node drawers. Each motherboard node controls a set of three hard drives.
  • Page 57: Removing A Hard Drive Carrier From The Chassis

    Installing and Removing Disk Drives Removing a Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. Use the following steps to remove the HDD carrier: Press the release tab on the drive carrier.
  • Page 58: Figure 5-6 Removing Drive Carrier From Chassis

    5: Chassis Maintenance 2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6 Removing Drive Carrier From Chassis 007-6471-001...
  • Page 59: Removing A Drive From A Drive Carrier

    Installing and Removing Disk Drives Removing a Drive from a Drive Carrier If you are replacing a failed drive or dummy drive, use the following steps: Remove the screws connecting the drive tray (or dummy drive) to the carrier. Figure 5-7 Figure 5-8.
  • Page 60: Installing A Hard Drive Into A Carrier

    5: Chassis Maintenance Installing a Hard Drive into a Carrier To install a hard drive into a hard drive carrier, perform the following steps after removing the hard drive carrier from the chassis: Place the hard drive carrier on a flat, stable surface such as a desk, table, or work bench. 2.
  • Page 61: Checking The Airflow

    Checking the Airflow Checking the Airflow Airflow is provided by four chassis cooling fans. The system component layout was designed to direct sufficient cooling to the components that generate the most heat. Perform the following checks to maintain proper airflow: •...
  • Page 62: Replacing System Fans

    5: Chassis Maintenance Replacing System Fans Four fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The system fans are hot-swappable (no need to power down the system when replacing fans) and no tools are required for installation. To replace a fan, do the following: Locate the failed fan.
  • Page 63: Figure 5-10 Removing Fan From Fan Housing

    Replacing System Fans 4. Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing as shown in Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10 Removing Fan from Fan Housing 5. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting for the problems listed below. Chapter 4 describes use of the control panel to monitor the overall system status and the status of specific components. Chapter 5, “Chassis Maintenance” describes how to replace defective components. •...
  • Page 66: If The System Does Not Power Up

    6: Troubleshooting If the System Does Not Power Up If the system will not power up when the front power button is pushed, use the following checklist to identify common sources for the problem: • Make sure that both ends of each system power cable are firmly connected to the power supply and the corresponding power source(s) or power distribution unit (PDU).
  • Page 67: No Video After System Power Up

    No Video After System Power Up No Video After System Power Up If the system powers up and appears to be booting normally but no video is present, try the following basic solutions: • Confirm your monitor is plugged in and switched on. •...
  • Page 69: Technical Specifications And Regulatory Information

    Appendix A Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Table A-1 lists allowable ranges for temperature, humidity, and altitude for the C2112-4KL1 server. Table A-1 Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Specifications Attribute Specification Rate of Change Constraints While Product Operating º º Temperature –...
  • Page 70: Table A-2 Miscellaneous System Specifications

    A: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Table A-2 lists other key specifications for the server. Unless otherwise noted, the specifications in the table apply to the complete system (all serverboards). Table A-2 Miscellaneous System Specifications Attribute Specification Processors Single Xeon Phi processor per node Chipset One Intel C612 chipset per node BIOS...
  • Page 71 Table A-2 Miscellaneous System Specifications (continued) Attribute Specification Power supply Rated output power: 2000W (redundant, hot-pluggable) Rated output voltages: +12V (165A), +5Vsb (4A) Regulatory Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN compliance 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
  • Page 72: Regulatory Compliance

    A: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Compliance This product is for installation in a Restricted Access Location only per clause 1.7.14 of IEC document 60950 The SGI compliance number for this product is CMN2112-827-20. Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 32 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

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