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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3 About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L is a high-end storage server solution based on the SC927 2U rackmount chassis and the X8DTS dual processor serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTS serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ................1-3 System Power ....................1-3 SAS/SATA Subsystem ..................1-3 Front Control Panel ..................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 SBB: Storage Bridge Bay ................1-6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ................ 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Button ..................3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-1 Power Fail ....................... 3-1 Overheat/Fan Fail: ..................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............5-3 Installing an LGA1366 Processor ..............5-3 Installing the Heatsink ..................5-5 Removing the Heatsink ................... 5-5 Installing Memory .................... 5-6 Memory Support ....................5-6 DIMM Installation .................... 5-6 Installing PCI Add-On Cards ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Main Setup ...................... 7-2 Advanced Setup Confi gurations..............7-4 Security Settings ................... 7-24 Boot Confi guration ..................7-25 Exit Options ....................7-26 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B System Specifi cations...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Two SAS controller mezzanine cards (AOM-SAS2-L8) • One set of rackmount hardware (MCP-290-00057-0N) • One CD containing drivers and utilities (CDR-X8) • SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Note: a complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm...

  • Page 11: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Serverboard Features The SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L is built around two X8DTS serverboards for a dual-node system. The X8DTS is a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® 5520 chipset (5520/IOH-36D + ICH10). Below are the main features of the X8DTS.

  • Page 12: Rear Chassis Ports

    SAS/SATA drives. Front Control Panel Two control panels are included on each end of the SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L to provide you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, network (NIC) activity, system overheat and power supply failure. Each set of LEDs are associated with the node/serverboard on the same side of the chassis.

  • Page 13: Cooling System

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Cooling System The SC927 chassis has six fans: three at the front and another three at the rear (consisting of two sets of three 4-cm counter-rotating fans). This counter-rotating action works to dampen vibration levels while generating exceptional airfl ow. Two additonal pairs of counter-rotating fans are included at the rear of each of the two nodes/serverboards.

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1: Introduction Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 15: Sbb: Storage Bridge Bay

    HDDs to keep the system up and running (both controllers can also work in active mode). Storage software used to enable this feature is available from several Supermicro partners. Equipped with 1200W (Gold Level) high-effi ciency redundant power supplies and redundant cooling fans, the 6026ST-6LR is a high-available, high-reliability storage system at a competitive price.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 17: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

  • Page 18: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 19: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC927 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 20: Installing The Outer Rack Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for the SC927 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches. Installing the Outer Rails 1.

  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Figure 2-34 Installing the Chassis into the Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing into a Rack 1. Confi rm that the inner and outer rails are properly installed. 2. Line up the inner (chassis) rails with the front of the outer (rack) rails. 3.

  • Page 22: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 2026T-DE2R24L in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-4) 1.
  • Page 23 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 24: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. The hard drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
  • Page 25 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on two control panels as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 27: Overheat/Fan Fail

    Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when fl ashing. NIC2 Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing. Heartbeat On the SuperServer 2026T-DE2R24L, this is a serverboard heartbeat LED and indicates that power is being supplied to the serverboard.

  • Page 28: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs: • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the drive carrier indicates the drive is powered on.
  • Page 29 SUPERSERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 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 Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure components.
  • Page 31 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
  • Page 32 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻨﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ‬ !‫ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ‬ ، ‫ﻛ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ‬ ‫ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻭﻗﻮﻉ‬ ‫ﻤﻨﻊ‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L 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。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 34: Circuit Breaker

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

  • Page 35: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V,20A.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Le système doit être débranché de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de son cordon d'alimentation secteur avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du chassis pour ‫אזהרה מפני ניתוק חשמלי‬ installer ou enlever des composants de systéme. !‫אזהרה‬...

  • Page 37: Equipment Installation

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifi...

  • Page 38: Restricted Area

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

  • Page 39: Battery Handling

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .('‫כלי אבטחה בלבד )מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫ﻣﺤﻈﻮﺭﺓ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﺎﻁﻖ‬ ‫ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ‬ ،‫ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ‬ ‫ﻓﻘﻂ‬...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 41: Redundant Power Supplies

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L 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。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 42: Backplane Voltage

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

  • Page 43: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻫﻨﺎﻙ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺧﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻤﻞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ‬ ‫ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 44: Product Disposal

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

  • Page 45: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 47: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certifi ed cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only. 電源コードとACアダプター...
  • Page 48 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifi és qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 49 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 50: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter provides detailed information on the X8DTS serverboard. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described. A layout and quick reference chart are also included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 51: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Cable and Device Connectiions All data and power connections between the serverboard to the system (including the power supplies and the hard drives) are provided through the midplane.

  • Page 52: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing an LGA1366 Processor 1. Press the socket clip to release...
  • Page 53 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual 1. After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 2. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket).

  • Page 54: Installing The Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Heatsink 1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 2. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws, which may damage the CPU.)

  • Page 55: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8DTS supports up to 48 GB of ECC registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 or up to 24 GB of ECC/non-ECC unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM in six DIMM slots.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup DIMM Module Population Confi guration Follow the tables below when installing memory. Memory Population for Optimal Performance With One CPU (CPU1) Installed Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 3 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM3A Memory Population for Optimal Performance With One CPU (CPU2) Installed Branch 0...

  • Page 57: Installing Pci Add-On Cards

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB...
  • Page 58 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-2. Installing Add-on Cards...

  • Page 59: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-3. X8DTS Layout (not drawn to scale) External LAN1/ LED7 LAN2 JPL1 FAN3 Intel 82576 LAN CTRL Controller JPG1 WPCM450R FAN2 JLPC80 BIOS CPU1 Intel ICH10 (South Bridge) JBT1 X8DTS Intel 5520 JWF1 IOH-36D Battery...

  • Page 60: X8Dts Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DTS Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-8) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 1 Gb LAN1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JTG1 10 Gb LAN1/LAN2 En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector...

  • Page 61: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Connector Defi nitions KVM Port (USB/VGA/Serial Port) The KVM port, located next to the External SAS port on the I/O back- plane, provides USB, VGA and Serial connections. These connections can be used for remote console via BMC IPMI.
  • Page 62 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SATA Port Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Onboard SATA Port Ground An onboard SATA port is located next TX_P to the USB3 port on the serverboard TX_N to provide serial-link signal transmis- Ground sion. See the table on the right for RX_N pin defi...

  • Page 63: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 64 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting Defi nition the VGA port. The default position is on Pins 1-2 Enabled pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the Pins 2-3 Disabled table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 65: Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs The Ethernet ports (located on the I/O LAN1/2 LED backplane) have two LEDs. On each (Connection Speed Indicator) port: the green LED fl ashes to indicate LED Color Defi nition activity while the other LED may be No Connection or 10 Mb/s green, amber or off to indicate the Green...

  • Page 66: 5-10 Installing Software

    5-10 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 67: Superdoctor Iii

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual SuperDoctor III ® The SuperDoctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 68 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II. 5-19...

  • Page 69: 5-11 Onboard Battery

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Battery Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2026T- DE2R24L is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 5-4.

  • Page 70: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC927 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 71: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel Control Panel Removeable Drives (24) Rear Chassis Features 1. Power Supply 4. KVM Connection 2. Fan Assembly 5. SAS Port 3. LAN Ports (1 Gb) 6. Add-on Card Slots Control Panel The control panels are connected to the serverboards through the midplane.

  • Page 72: System Fans

    Replacing System Fans Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12-volt counter-rotating fan (p/n FAN- 0088L4, available from Supermicro). See Figures 6-2 and 6-3. Replacing Fans 1. Shutdown the node with the failed fan(s) and remove the AC power cord.
  • Page 73 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Figure 6-2. Replacing a Serverboard Fan Figure 6-3. Exploded View of Fan Assembly...

  • Page 74: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    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 < http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/>. Hard Drive Midplane The hard drives plug into a midplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi- nation. A RAID controller can be used with the midplane to provide data security.
  • Page 75 ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing a HDD Carrier from the Chassis Release Button Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-1-CompList-110909.
  • Page 76 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a SAS/SATA Hard Drive (Figures 6-5 and 6-6) 1. Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier. 2. Remove the dummy drive. Place the carrier on a fl at surface. 3. SATA drives only: install an AOC-LSISS9252 interposer add-on card into the carrier.

  • Page 77: Midplane

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Midplane The midplane supplies power and logic to the hard drives as well as other parts of the system. See Figure 6-7 below for a list of connections to the midplane. Figure 6-7. Midplane Connections Item Description Connects To...

  • Page 78: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace- ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro. The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 79 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 80: Chapter 7 Bios

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

  • Page 81: Starting The Setup Utility

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential 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.
  • Page 82 Chapter 7: BIOS Supermicro X8DTS • BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your sys- tem. • BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. • AMI BIOS Core Version: This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built.

  • Page 83: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Boot Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.
  • Page 84 Chapter 7: BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 85 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State support. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this feature is set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU per-...
  • Page 86 Chapter 7: BIOS tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel® TurboMode Technology (Available when Intel® EIST Technology is enabled) Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 87 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual QPI L0s and L1 This feature allows the user to set the QPI power state to a low setting. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected.
  • Page 88 Chapter 7: BIOS Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5 increment. The default is [070]. Press <+> or <-> on your keyboard to change this value. Temperature Rise This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. Each step is in C increment.
  • Page 89 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual or all packet processing of this add-on card.) When this feature is set to Enabled, it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct memory access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Crystal Beach/DCA (Direct Cache Access) (Available when Crystal Beach/ DMA is enabled) This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to...
  • Page 90 Chapter 7: BIOS USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled to activate USB 2.0 Controller. The options are Enabled and Dis- abled. (Note: If the item - USB Functions is enabled, USB 2.0 Controller will always be enabled. When the item - USB Functions is set to Disabled, the user has the option to enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller.) USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode.
  • Page 91 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Primary IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the IDE slots as specifi ed. Press <Enter> to activate the following submenu items. Set the correct confi gura- tions accordingly. Type Select the type of device connected to the system.
  • Page 92 Chapter 7: BIOS DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s.
  • Page 93 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system.
  • Page 94 Chapter 7: BIOS Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access This allows the user to enable or disable Remote Access support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this item is Enabled, the following items will display: Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redi- rection.
  • Page 95 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Hardware Health Confi guration This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
  • Page 96 Chapter 7: BIOS Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading (i.e., 25...
  • Page 97 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Select "Balanced/BL" for the onboard fans to run at a speed that will balance the needs between system cooling and power saving. The BL setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware confi gurations. Select "Energy Saving/ES" for best power effi...
  • Page 98 Chapter 7: BIOS pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. General WHEA Confi...
  • Page 99 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual • SEL Record Type • Event Timestamp • Generator ID • Event Message Format Ver: • Event Sensor Type • Event Sensor Number, • Event Dir Type • Event Data. Clear BMC System Event Log Select OK and press the <Enter>...
  • Page 100 Chapter 7: BIOS Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Confi guration command. This is initially set to [1]. Press <+> or <-> on your keyboard to change the Channel Number. Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK"...
  • Page 101 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Current Mac Address in BMC This item displays the current Mac address used for your IPMI connection. Subnet Mask Confi guration Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Subnet Masks confi...
  • Page 102 Chapter 7: BIOS Gateway Address Confi guration Enter the gateway address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 as shown in the screen below. Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Gateway Address settings.

  • Page 103: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Security Settings The AMIBIOS Setup Utility provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This feature indicates if a supervisor's password has been entered (installed). User Password This feature indicates if a user's password has been entered (installed).

  • Page 104: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure boot settings. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are available boot devices and Disabled. •...

  • Page 105: Exit Options

    UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Utility to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con- fi...

  • Page 106: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error 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.
  • Page 107 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 108: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors (each node) Single or dual Intel® Xeon 5500/5600 Series processors in LGA1336 type sockets (both CPUs must be of the same type) Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5520 chipset (5520/IOH-36D + ICH10) BIOS...
  • Page 109 UPER ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 75 lbs. (34 kg.) System Cooling Three sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans above each node, two sets of counter- rotating fans at the back of each node, one set of counter-rotating fans on each serverboard (each set contains two fans placed back-to-back) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range...
  • Page 110 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 111 ERVER 2026T-DE2R24L 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 com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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