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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER ® 2028U S ERiES USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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 If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro Web site for possible updates to the manual revision level. Warnings Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Front Control Panel ..................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-4 NVMe ......................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Server Installation Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................
  • Page 5 Preface Control Panel Buttons ..................3-2 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Overheating ..................... 3-3 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-4 Power Supply LEDs ..................3-4 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............4-1 Warning Definition ................... 4-1 Installation Instructions ..................
  • Page 6 UPER ERVER 2028U Series Manual Serverboard Details ..................5-11 Serverboard Quick Reference............... 5-12 Connector Definitions ..................5-14 Power Connectors ..................5-14 Control Panel Connector ................5-14 Other Connectors ..................5-17 Jumper Settings .................... 5-20 Onboard Indicators ..................5-22 5-10 SATA Ports ....................5-23 5-11 Installing Software ..................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The SuperServer 2028U Series is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC219UAC(4)-R1K02 2U server chassis and the X10DRU-i+ dual processor serverboard. Refer to the Supermicro web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.

  • Page 8: Serverboard Features

    (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset.) Processors The serverboard supports single or dual Intel E5-2600v3 Series processors in LGA2011 sockets (Socket R3). Refer to the Supermicro web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory...

  • Page 9: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The 2028U Series is built upon the SC219UAC-R1K02 chassis or the SC219UAC4- R1K02 for NVMe models. Details and related procedures can be found in Chapter 6.The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis. System Power The chassis features a redundant 1 KW power supply consisting of two hot-plug power modules.

  • Page 10: Nvme

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual NVMe (2028U-TNRT+ and -TNR4T+ models only) The NVM Express ports provide high- speed, low-latency connections directly from the CPU to NVMe Solid State drives (SSDs). This greatly increases SSD throughput and significantly reduces storage device latency by simplifying driver and software requirements resulting from the direct PCI-E interface between the CPU and the NVMe SSD drives.

  • Page 11: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 12 UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation This chapter provides instructions for preparing and mounting your chassis in a rack. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 14: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

  • Page 15: 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 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).

  • Page 16: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the server into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, so the assembly procedure may differ slightly.

  • Page 17: Releasing The Inner Rail

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Releasing the Inner Rail Each inner rail has a locking latch. This latch prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing. To mount the rail onto the chassis, first release the inner rail from the outer rails. Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1.

  • Page 18: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Identify the left and right inner rails. They are labeled. 2. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

  • Page 19: Installing The Outer Rails Onto The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 3.

  • Page 20: Sliding The Chassis Onto The Rack Rails

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails Warning: Mounting the system into the rack requires at least two people to support the chassis during installation. Please follow safety recommendations printed on the rails. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 System Interface

    <Chapter 3: System Interface> Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The chassis includes: • Control panels on the front that include power buttons and status monitoring lights • Status lights on externally accessable hard drives • Status lights for the power supply The control panel is located on the front, outside edge of the chassis.

  • Page 22: Control Panel Buttons

    SuperServer 2028U Series User's Manual Control Panel Buttons The chassis includes two push-buttons that control power to the system. Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server.

  • Page 23: Overheating

    Overheat Temperature Setting Some backplanes allow the overheat temperature to be set at 45, 50, or 55 degrees by changing a jumper setting. For more information, consult the backplane user manual on the Supermicro website. Responses If the server overheats 1.

  • Page 24: Drive Carrier Leds

    SuperServer 2028U Series User's Manual Drive Carrier LEDs The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA/NVMe drives. Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier. LED Color Blinking Pattern Behavior for Device Activity LED Blue Solid On SAS/NVMe drive installed Blue Blinking...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this chapter in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. Some warnings may not apply for your system. These warnings may also be found on our web site at www.supermicro.com/about/ policies/safety_information.cfm.
  • Page 26 SUPERSERVER 2028U Series 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.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫جسذٌة‬ ‫اصابة‬ ً‫تتسبب ف‬ ‫حالة ٌوكي أى‬ ً‫اًك ف‬ ‫خطز‬ ًٌ‫ٌع‬ ‫هذا الزهز‬ !‫تحذٌز‬ ‫الذوائز‬ ‫بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي‬ ‫ي على علن‬ ، ‫ك‬ ‫هعذات‬ ‫تعول على أي‬ ‫قبل أى‬ ‫الكهزبائٍة‬ ‫حىادث‬ ‫أي‬ ‫وقىع‬ ‫وٌع‬...

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series 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.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Power Disconnection Warning

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series 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 31 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...

  • Page 32: Equipment Installation

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series 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.

  • Page 33: Restricted Area

    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.

  • Page 34: Battery Handling

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series 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 ٍ‫نتركُبها ف‬ ‫هذه انىحذة‬ ‫تخصيص‬ ‫تم‬ ،‫أداة خاصت‬ ‫من خالل استخذاو‬ ‫فقط‬...
  • Page 35 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 36: Redundant Power Supplies (If Applicable To Your System)

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies (if applicable to your system) 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。...

  • Page 37: Backplane Voltage (If Applicable To Your System)

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

  • Page 38: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫اللىحة‬ ‫أوالطاقة المىجىدة على‬ ‫التيار الكهزبائي‬ ‫مه‬ ‫خطز‬ ‫هناك‬ ‫هذا الجهاس‬ ‫خدمة‬ ‫كه حذرا عند‬ ‫يعمل‬ ‫النظام‬ ‫عندما يكىن‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 39: 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 والىطىية‬ ‫قىاويه‬ ‫يجب أن يمتثل لل‬ ‫الكهربائية‬...

  • Page 40: Hot Swap Fan Warning (If Applicable To Your System)

    SUPERSERVER 2028U Series User's Manual ¡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. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 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 42: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    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、 提供または指定された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとACアダプター...
  • Page 43 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 44 SUPERSERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X10DRU-i+ serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.

  • Page 46: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    • Install the processor into the CPU socket before installing the heatsink. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing an LGA 2011 Processor Installing a CPU 1. There are two levers on the LGA 2011 socket.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. W ith the sec ond lever f ully 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. 4.
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 2028U Series 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.

  • Page 49: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a CPU Heatsink Figure 5-1. Heatsinks Installing a 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 (#1 and #2) until just snug—do not over-tighten and damage the CPU.

  • Page 50: Removing The Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Caution: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1.

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. 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...

  • Page 52: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual I/O Ports The I/O ports at the rear of the server are pictured below. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports 1. Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 0 2. Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 1 3.

  • Page 53: Installing Memory

    For best performance, install memory modules of the same type and same speed in the slots as indicated in the tables on the following page. Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

  • Page 54: Memory Support

    The server features 24 DIMM slots that can support up to 1536GB of Load Reduction (LRDIMM) or up to 768GB of Registered (RDIMM)/Non-volatile (NV-DIMM) ECC DDR4-2133/1866/1600/1333 SDRAM or LRDIMM type memory. For the latest memory updates, efer to the Supermicro website at www.supermicro.com/products/ motherboard.

  • Page 55: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details COM1 USB 0/1(3.0) BMC_HB_LED1 IPMI_LAN SXB1B BIOS SXB3A CPU1_PORT1 SXB3_1 CPU1_PORT3A JBT1 JBAT1 S-SATA0~3 PSU2 PSU1 JGPW1 BP PWR2 BP PWR1 GPU PWR1 IPMI CODE BIOS BAR CODE LICENSE X10DRU-i+ Rev. 1.01 CPU1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st CLOSE 1st...

  • Page 56: Serverboard Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Serverboard Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear Onboard CMOS Battery See Section 5-8 JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) ME Manufacturing Mode JPME2 Pins 1-2 (Normal) Select Pins 1-4 (Includes CPU2, 2-3: JPP0/JTAG SCAN...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Description (State) Status BMC Heartbeat LED (Green: Blinking) BMC Normal BMC_HB_LED1 LED1 Rear UID LED (Blue: On) Unit Identified HDD_LED1 HDD Heartbeat LED (Blinking) HDD Normal LED2 Onboard PWR LED (On) System Power On LED_A1-A3 Memory Error(s) Memory Fault Detect LED for DIMM slots A1-A3: (Red: On) LED_B1-B3...

  • Page 58: Connector Definitions

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Connector Definitions Power Connectors The X10DRU-i+ serverboard supports the following power configurations: • Two proprietary main power supply units (PSU1: for CPU1 platform support, PSU2: for CPU2 platform support) • Two backplane power-connector units (each unit comprised of two 8-pin power connectors) for backplane device use (BP PWR1: CPU1 platform support, BP PWR2: for CPU2 platform support) •...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1)
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_ UID LED UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Blue_UID LED Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail UID LED connections.

  • Page 61: Other Connectors

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Other Connectors Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The serverboard has eight system/ Pin# Definition CPU fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 8). All Ground are 4-pin fans headers, which are +12V backward compatible with traditional Tachometer 3-pin fans.
  • Page 62 Supermciro SuperDOMs to provide backward- Ground compatible power support to non- Ground Supermicro SATADOMs that require external power supply. Unit Identifier Buttons/UID LED Indicators A rear unit identifier button (JUIDB2) is located next to the COM port. The...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two USB 3.0 ports (USB 0/1) are located on the rear I/O panel. A Type A USB connector (USB 2), and a USB header with two USB connections (USB 3/4) provide onboard three USB 3.0 connections for front access (cables not included).

  • Page 64: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series 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 Jumper connector.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings the onboard VGA port. The default Jumper Setting Definition position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable Pins 1-2 Enabled VGA. See the table on the right for Pins 2-3 Disabled jumper settings.

  • Page 66: Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Onboard Indicators IPMI LAN Activity Indicator IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs LED Settings A dedicated IPMI LAN port is located Color Status Definition on the rear I/O panel. The amber LED Amber Flashing Active on the right indicates activity, while the LED on the left indicates the speed of IPMI LAN Speed LED the connection.

  • Page 67: 5-10 Sata Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 SATA Ports Ten SATA 3.0 ports are located on the serverboard. Six ports (I-SATA 0~3, 4, 5) are supported by the Intel PCH C612. I-SATA 4 and I-SATA 5 also support self-powered Supermcro SuperDOM (Device-on-Module) devices or any 3rd-party SATA DOM devices that use external power via JSD1 and JSD2.

  • Page 68: 5-11 Installing Software

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual 5-11 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.

  • Page 69: Superdoctor ® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware and operating system services moni- toring 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).

  • Page 70: 5-12 Onboard Battery

    Figure 5-8. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead. 5-12 Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully.

  • Page 71: 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 maintenance on the 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 next step.

  • Page 72: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Hard Drive Bays (24) Control Panel Power Supplies PCI Expansion Slots (with riser cards) LAN Ports I/O Ports (2 or 4, depending on server model) Figure 6-1. Chassis Front and Rear Views Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indicators.

  • Page 73: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Chassis Cover 1. If rack mounted, pull the system straight out until it locks with a click. 2. Remove the two screws on each side of the cover, which secure the cover to the chassis.

  • Page 74: Hard Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Hard Drive Installation The SC219U chassis has twenty-four hot-swappable 2.5" drive bays. The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. System power may remain on when removing carriers with drives installed.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a Drive from the Server Removing Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. 3.
  • Page 76 Caution: Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives, do not operate the server without the carriers in the drive bays. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro...
  • Page 77 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a Drive into the Carrier 1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier. Figure 6-6.

  • Page 78: Adding Pci Expansion Cards

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Adding PCI Expansion Cards Riser cards on chassis brackets allow you to add PCI expansion cards. The total number of expansion cards depends on the model in the 2028U Series. All expansion cards are PCI-Express 3.0. For all models: •...
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Ultra Riser Bracket WIO Riser Bracket Figure 6-8. Expansion and Riser Cards—Rear View Installing PCI Expansion Cards 1. Power down the system and remove the top chassis cover. 2. Remove the Ultra riser bracket, then remove the WIO bracket as pictured in Figures 6-8 and 6-9.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Figure 6-9. Expansion and Riser Cards—Front View 6-10...

  • Page 81: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans The chassis contains four 8-cm high-performance fans. Replacing a System Fan Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fan will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on.

  • Page 82: Air Shroud

    UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Figure 6-10. System Fans Air Shroud Cooling is also improved by installing the standard air shroud. Insert it over the CPUs. 6-12...

  • Page 83: Power Supply

    The Power Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro. The power supply units have a hot-plug capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Figure 6-11. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-14...

  • Page 85: Chapter 7 Bios

    AMI BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 86: Starting The Setup Utility

    SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 87 Enter new values through the keyboard and press <Enter>. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro X10DRU-i+ BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

  • Page 88: Advanced Setup Configurations

    SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Select the Advanced tab to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Boot Feature Quiet Boot Use this item to select bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed when an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will immediately capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 90 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual CPU information: Processor Socket, Processor ID, Processor Frequency, Processor Maximum Ratio, Processor Minimum Ratio, Microcode Revision, L1 Cache RAM, L2 Cache RAM, L3 Cache RAM, Processor 1 Version, and Processor 2 Version. Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS DCU (Data Cache Unit) Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If this item is set to Enable, the DCU Streamer Prefetcher will prefetch data streams from the cache memory to the DCU (Data Cache Unit) to speed up data accessing and processing for CPU performance enhancement.
  • Page 92 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual  CPU P State Control EIST (P-states) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disable and Enable. Turbo Mode Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS  CPU T State Control ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T-States Select Enable to support CPU throttling provided by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable. Chipset Configuration Caution: Setting wrong values may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge This section configures the North Bridge settings.
  • Page 94 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual AOC-2UR6-i4XT SLOT3 Link Speed Select the target link speed. The options are 2.5, 5, or 8GT/s. IOU1 (IIO1 PCIe Port 3) Sets the functions that are visible. AOC-2UR6-i4XT SLOT2 Link Speed Select the target link speed. The options are 2.5, 5, or 8GT/s. ...
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS No Snoop Snooping ensures cache coherency in each DMA engine. Choices are Enable or Disable. Relaxed Ordering Enables or disables relaxed ordering for each transaction to main memory in each DMA engine.  Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O Enable or Disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.
  • Page 96 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Early Snoop Early Snoop mode is best for workloads with high cache to cache transfers or for workloads that are not fully NUMA optimized. It requires memory population on all channels. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto. Isoc Mode Isochronous mode can reduce or increase the credits available for memory traffic.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS A7 Mode A7 (Addressing) mode is recommended for most platform topologies as it is expected to yield slightly higher memory bandwidth. The options are Enable and Disable.  DIMM Information Select this screen to view specification for your DIMMs ...
  • Page 98 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual South Bridge This section configures the South Bridge settings. The initial screen displays USB information including the USB Module version and the USB devices. Legacy USB Support Available when USB Function is not Disabled. Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enable this feature to load the Intel XHCI pre-boot driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel...
  • Page 100 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual If SATA is configured as RAID, the following items are displayed: The SATA ports are listed. Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Configure sSATA as Select the sSATA configuration. The options are IDE, AHCI, and RAID. The items below differ depending on this choice. If sSATA is configured as IDE: The sSATA ports are listed. For each, you can identify whether the port is connected to a hard drive or a solid state drive.
  • Page 102 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select Select the boot capability for SATA or SATA RAID controllers. This is shared and presented in the SATA Configuration page and the sSATA Configuration page. The options are SATA Controller, sSATA Controller and Both. (Note: The Both option cannot support Windows Server 2012 r2 installation.) sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the...
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes. Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.
  • Page 104 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to use a PXE Option ROM to boot the computer using a PXE network device. The options for Onboard LAN 1 are PXE , iSCSI, FCoE, and Disabled. Onboard LAN(2-4) Option ROM (Available only if you choose PXE or Disable for LAN1) Choose whether to allow PXE firmware for LAN2, LAN3, and LAN4.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Serial Port Console Redirection Configure settings for serial ports. COM 1 Console Redirection Allows you to Enable or Disable console redirection. If you Enable, you can configure the Console Redirection Settings menu. SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Allows you to Enable or Disable console redirection. If you Enable, you can configure the Console Redirection Settings menu.
  • Page 106 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space. Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port Choose a COM port to display redirection of legacy OS and legacy OPROM messages. The options are COM1 or SOL/COM2. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) EMS Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection.
  • Page 108 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff. Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits The setting for each of these features is displayed.

  • Page 109: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Event Logs Select the Event Logs tab to access the following submenu items. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Note that any changes made here do not take effect until a reboot. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during boot.
  • Page 110 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Memory Correction Error Threshold Change this item to define the system's memory correction error threshold. Directly enter a numeric value between 1 and 32767. The default value is 10. Turn off Memory Error LED This item allows you to turn off the Memory Error alert LED. the options are "Do Nothing"...

  • Page 111: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS View SMBIOS Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log. Select this item and press <Enter> to view the status of an event in the log. The following categories are displayed: Date/Time/Error Code/Severity IPMI...
  • Page 112 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select 'Yes, On next reset' to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select 'Yes, On every reset' to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, "Yes, On next reset,"...

  • Page 113: Security

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check This item allows you to decide when the system should check for a password. The options are Setup and Always. Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password before the user enters the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 114: Boot

    SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Set the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. Enter 65535 (0xFFFF) to wait indefinitely. Boot Mode Select Select which boot device type to list below.

  • Page 115: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS  Delete Boot Option Use this item to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Select a boot device to delete.  Network Drive BBS Priorities (Available when a device is installed in this drive) This submenu sets the boot priority sequence from available network drives.
  • Page 116 SuperServer 2028U Series User’s Manual Save Changes and Reset When completing the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration settings can take effect. Save Options Save Changes Select this option and press <Enter>...

  • Page 117: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 119: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel E5-2600v3 Series processors in LGA2011 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel PCH C612 chipset BIOS 16 MB AMI SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Twenty-four DIMM sockets supporting up to 768 GB of ECC registered DDR4- 2133/1866/1600 non-volatile RDIMM (Registered DIMMs) or 1536 GB of...
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 2028U Series User's Manual Chassis SC219UAC(4)-R1K02 (2U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 27.76 in. (437 x 89 x 705 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 55 lbs. (25 kg.) System Cooling Four 8-cm high-performance fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 13 - 4A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz...
  • Page 121 Appendix B: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 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) Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:...
  • Page 122 ERVER 2028U Series 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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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