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- Page 1 4U8G Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published January 2022 Copyright©2022 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
- Page 3 Setting up the Server in a Restricted Access Location • Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken. • Access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Shipping Box Contents Specifications Chapter 2 Server System Overview System Components Internal Features Board Arrangement System Front Panel System Rear Panel Control Panel Buttons and LEDs I/O Ports on the I/O Board (4UXG_IOB) PSU LED Drive Tray LEDs & Lock 2.10 Fan Failed LED Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance... - Page 5 Add-on Card Appendix A Installing the CPU Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this product, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. -
Page 8: Shipping Box Contents
1.1 Shipping Box Contents Quantity Item 4U8G Series 4U10G Series 4U8G/4U10G Series Barebone System Boards (MB) Power Supply Unit (PSU) Rear System Fans Middle System Fans HDD Backplane (BPB) Rear Panel Board Power Distribution Board (PDB) Rear Fan Board Middle Fan Board... -
Page 9: Specifications
GPGPU Watts Max 300w /per card Support GPU 4U8G Series: 8 PCIe x16 GPU cards 4U10G Series: 10 PCIe x16 or 20 PCIe x8 GPU cards Please refer to the user manual of the motherboard you use for detailed information about... -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Server System Overview
Chapter 2 Server System Overview This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the server system. 2.1 System Components Rear Controls and Indicators 4 x Power Supply Units PSU Tray Server Board 5 x Hot-Swap System Fans (8038) 2 x Add-on card slots (PCIe FHHL) 8 or 10 x GPU Card Slots... -
Page 11: Internal Features
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 2.2 Internal Features Upper PSU Tray Upper PSU Tray... - Page 12 Rear System Fan 3 Rear System Fan 4 Rear System Fan 5 Switch Board (SWB) 4U8G Series: 8 PCIe x16 GPU cards 4U10G Series: 10 PCIe x16 or 20 PCIe x8 GPU cards System Fan 1 System Fan 2 System Fan 3...
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Page 13: Board Arrangement
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 2.3 Board Arrangement Item Rear Panel Board Rear Fan Board Power Distribution Board (PDB) Switch Board (SWB) Middle Fan Board HDD Backplane Board (BPB) Add-on Card Module (for an OCP 3.0 card (SL2OCP3) or a mezzanine card (SL2M(Type A+B)) -
Page 14: System Front Panel
2.4 System Front Panel 4U8G / 4U10G Series HDD8 HDD9 HDD10 HDD11 HDD6 HDD4 HDD5 HDD7 HDD2 HDD0 HDD1 HDD3 SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 4U8G-ROME2/2T-24S only: Description 1 x Add-on Card Slot (for 1 x OCP 3.0 card (default) or 1 x Mezzanine card (Type-A+B) (optional)) 12 x 3.5"... -
Page 15: System Rear Panel
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 2.5 System Rear Panel WARNING! Do NOT open the tray if the server is not powered down or while it is still running. Redundant PSU 3+1: Only one PSU is allowed to be removed while the server is running. -
Page 16: Control Panel Buttons And Leds
2.6 Control Panel Buttons and LEDs Front Control Panel Rear Control Panel Description UID Button and LED Power Button and LED System Reset Button NMI (Nonmaskable Interrupt) Button HDD Activity LED System Event LED *Please be noted that certain functions are supported depending on the type of the server board. - Page 17 4U8G Series 4U10G Series Power Button Press the power switch button to toggle the system power on and standby/sleep modes. To remove all power from the system completely, disconnect the power cord from the server. UID Button Press the ID button to toggle the front panel UID LED and the baseboard UID LED on and off.
- Page 18 2.7 I/O Ports on the I/O Board (4UXG_IOB) Rear Side of IOB Front Side of IOB No. Description No. Description HDD/System Event LED (HDD_SYS_LED) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN_1)*** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) IPMI LAN (IPMI_LAN)* 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN_2)*** UID Button (UID1) IPMI LAN (IPMI1)** 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN_3)***...
- Page 19 4U8G Series 4U10G Series LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications...
- Page 20 ***There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port 1G LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link...
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Page 21: Psu Led
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 2.8 PSU LED PSU LED PSU Status LED Status Description Green Normal work; output ON and OK Amber Module fault/protection in operating mode (failure, OCP, OVP, Fan Fail, OTP, UVP) AC cord unplugged Amber blinking at 0.5Hz Warning (high temp, high power, high current, slow fan) Green blinking at 0.5Hz... -
Page 22: Drive Tray Leds & Lock
2.9 Drive Tray LEDs & Lock Description HDD Power LED HDD Activity LED HDD Tray Lock Status LED Definitions HDD Power LED Status Description Blue HDD powered-on No power to HDD HDD Activity LED Status Description Solid Green HDD active Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading HDD failed... -
Page 23: Fan Failed Led
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 2.10 Fan Failed LED Middel Fan Fan Failed LED Fan LED Status Description Solid Red Fan failed Normal Rear Fan Fan Failed LED Fan LED Status Description Solid Red Fan failed Normal... -
Page 24: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation And Maintenance
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance This chapter helps you assemble the chassis and install components. Before You Begin Before you work with the server, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual. 1. Make sure the server is powered off. Power down the server if it is still running. -
Page 25: Server Top Cover
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.1 Server Top Cover Removing the Server Top Covers 1. Before removing the top covers, power off the server and unplug the power cord. 2. The system must be operated with all the chassis top covers installed to ensure proper cooling. - Page 26 3. Remove the screws that secure the top front cover to the chassis. 4. Push straight back to remove the cover from the locked position. Then lift up and remove the cover.
- Page 27 4U8G Series 4U10G Series Installing the Server Top Covers 1. Lower the top front cover on the chassis, making sure the side latches align with the cutouts. 2. Slide the top cover toward the FRONT of the chassis. Then secure the top cover with...
- Page 28 3. Lower the top rear cover on the chassis, making sure the side latches align with the cutouts. 4. Slide the top cover toward the FRONT of the chassis. Then secure the top cover with the screws.
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Page 29: Hard Drive
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.2 Hard Drive 3.2.1 Installing a Hard Disk Drive into 2.5" or 3.5" Hard Drive Tray The system supports hot-swappable 3.5" or 2.5" hard drives. The hard drive trays are located on the front of the chassis. - Page 30 Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Engage two embossed pins into the side dimples on the tray. 2. Carefully push down the other side of the tray until the other two embossed pins and side dimples lock into place. 3.
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Page 31: Power Supply
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.3 Power Supply The system can accommodate four AC or two DC power supplies in the bay at the rear of the chassis. Each unit provides up to 1600 Watts (200V AC) of power. Three power supplies are required for full load operation, with the fourth power supply purely as a redundant, load-sharing backup. - Page 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit To remove a failed power supply, identify the failed power supply by checking the power supply LEDs on the PSU. 1. Hold onto the power supply handle while pressing the locking lever towards the power supply handle.
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Page 33: System Fan
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.4 System Fan The system supports hot-swappable system fans. Replacing the System Fan (Middle) 1. Lift to remove the failed fan. 2. Align the mounting holes on the replacement fan corners with the fan mounts on the fan bracket. - Page 34 Replacing the System Fan (Rear) 1. Hold onto the fan handle while pressing the locking lever towards the handle. 2. Pull to remove the failed fan. 3. Carefully slide the fan all the way into the rear fan bay. 4. Make sure the fan clicks into place and is well installed.
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Page 35: Gpu Card
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.5 GPU Card Installing and Removing the GPU Card The GPU cards are located under the power supplies. Before accessing any GPU cards, make sure you power off the server and properly open the PSU tray. - Page 36 2. Remove the screws securing the covers in place for the slots you want to use. Keep this screw for later use Note: Remove one slot cover for a single-width card; remove two slot covers for a double-width card. 3. Lift to remove the blanking plates.
- Page 37 4U8G Series 4U10G Series 4. Align the GPU card with the slot and insert it into place. 5. Secure the card to the chassis using the screws previously removed.
- Page 38 6. Close the PSU tray. PSU Tray Tray Handle...
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Page 39: Ocp 3.0 Card
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.6 OCP 3.0 Card Installing the OCP 3.0 Card to the Chassis 1. Release the screws that secure the OCP 3.0 card mounting bracket to the chassis. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Remove the OCP 3.0 card mounting bracket. - Page 40 5. Insert the OCP 3.0 card into the slot. Push it all the way in and make sure it is well installed. 6. Hand-tighten the thumbscrew to secure the OCP 3.0 card to the bracket. OCP 3.0 card 7. Insert the OCP 3.0 Card assembly into the slot. Push it all the way in and make sure it is well installed.
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Page 41: Mezzanine Card (Optional)
4U8G Series 4U10G Series 3.7 Mezzanine Card (Optional) Installing a Mezzanine Card 1. Release the screws that secure the mezzanine card mounting assembly to the chassis. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Pull to remove the mezzanine card mounting assembly. - Page 42 3. Release the screws that secure the slot cover to the assembly. 4. Remove the slot cover. 5. Install the mezzanine card to the mezzanine slots in the assembly. Make sure mezzanine card is securely seated in the mezzanine connectors. Mezzanine Card...
- Page 43 4U8G Series 4U10G Series 6. Insert the mezzanine card assembly into the slot. 7. Use screws to secure the mezzanine card assembly to the chassis.
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Page 44: Lcm (4U8G-Rome2/2T-24S Only)
3.8 LCM (4U8G-ROME2/2T-24S only) Removing the Blanking Plate 1. Loosen the screws that secure the blanking plate on the chassis. Keep the screws for later use. 2. Remove the blanking plate from the chassis. - Page 45 4U8G Series 4U10G Series Installing a LCM (Liquid Crystal Display Module) 1. Install a liquid crystal display module to the front of the chassis. 2. Use screws to secure the it in place.
- Page 46 3.9 Add-on Card Removing the PCIe Riser Card Assembly from the Chassis 1. Loosen the screws on the riser card assembly. 2. Pull to remove the riser card assembly from the chassis. Riser Card Assembly 3. Remove the screw securing the blanking plate to the assembly. 4.
- Page 47 4U8G Series 4U10G Series Installing the PCIe Add-on Card 1. Install a PCIe add-on card in the riser card assembly. Make sure that the PCIe card is correctly seated. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the PCIe card to the riser card assembly.
- Page 48 Appendix A Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
- Page 49 4U8G Series 4U10G Series...
- Page 50 Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
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- Page 52 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)