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.
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate” ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com Setting up the Server in a Restricted Access Location/Restricted Access Area • 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.
Replaceable Batteries CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Warning When removal of the chassis lid required for servicing: - Turn off power and unplug any power cords/cables, and - Reinstall the chassis lid before restoring power.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Shipping Box Contents Specifications Chapter 2 Server System Overview System Components Internal Features System Front Panel System Rear Panel Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs Drive Tray LEDs PSU LED Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Server Top Cover Hard Drive System Fan...
2U24E-EGS2 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing 2U24E-EGS2, a reliable barebone system produced under ASRock Rack’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock Rack’s commitment to quality and endurance. This guide provides the instructions of insertion and extraction of chassis components, such as chassis covers, system fans, power supplies, hard disk drive trays, and other main components this system supports.
1.1 Shipping Box Contents Item Quantity 2U24E-EGS2 (2U Barebone) System Board (MB)* Power Supply Unit* System Fan* HDD Backplane (BPB)* Front Panel Board (FPB)* Riser cable* Accessory Box 1U Cooler/Heatsink Slide Rail * The components are pre-installed. If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact the authorized dealer.
2U24E-EGS2 1.2 Specifications 2U24E-EGS2 System Physical Status Form Factor 2U Rackmount Dimension 800 x 438 x 87.3 mm (31.50'' x 17.24'' x 3.44'') (D x W x H) Support MB SP2C741D32TM3 Front Panel • Power w/ LED Buttons • ID w/ LED •...
Chapter 2 Server System Overview This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the server system. 2.1 System Components Add-in card x16 (for PCIE slot on the server board) Add-in card x16 (for PCIE slot on the server board) 2 x Power Supply Units 2 x Hot-swap 2.5"...
2U24E-EGS2 2.2 Internal Features From Serverboard Power Supply Units (PSU1) Power Supply Units (PSU2) 2 x 2.5" Hot-swap 2.5" SATA drive bays...
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From System Fan 6 System Fan 5 System Fan 4 System Fan 3 System Fan 2 System Fan 1 2.5" Drive Backplane Board 24 x Hot-swap 2.5" NVMe Drive Bays Add-in card 1 x16 (for PCIE slot on the server board) Add-in card 2 x16 (for PCIE slot on the server board)
2U24E-EGS2 2.3 System Front Panel Description 2 x USB3.2 Gen1 Control Panel (depends on the specification of the server board) 24 x Hot-swap 2.5" NVMe Drive Bays 2.4 System Rear Panel Description 2 x Power Supply Units (PSU) Rear Vent I/O Shield (depends on the specification of the server board) 2 x Hot-swap 2.5"...
2.5 Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs Description Power Button and LED System Status LED ID Button and LED System Reset Button *Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of the server board.
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2U24E-EGS2 System Reset Button When the system is completely unresponsive, press the system reset button to reboot the server without shutting it off and initialize the system. ID Button Press the ID button to toggle the front panel ID LED and the baseboard ID LED on and off.
2.6 Drive Tray LEDs 3.5" Drive Tray Description HDD Power LED HDD Activity LED Status LED Definitions HDD Power LED Status Description Solid Blue HDD powered-on No power to HDD HDD Activity LED Status Description Solid Green HDD active Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading Solid Red HDD failed...
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2U24E-EGS2 2.5" Drive Tray Description HDD LED Status LED Definitions HDD LED Status Description Solid Green HDD active Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading Solid Red HDD failed Blinking Red (4Hz) HDD positioning Blinking Red (1Hz) HDD reconnection HDD powered-off...
2.7 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 AC Present Only 12VSB on (PS off) or PS in Smart Redundant state...
2U24E-EGS2 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance This chapter helps user to assemble the chassis and install components. Before You Begin Before working with the server, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual.
3.1 Server Top Covers 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. 1.
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2U24E-EGS2 1. Lower the top rear cover on the chassis, making sure the side latches align with the cutouts. Slide the top rear cover toward the FRONT of the chassis. 2. Secure the top rear cover until it is locked in place.
3.2 Hard Drive Removing 2.5” and 3.5” Hard Drive 1. Press the locking lever latch on the drive tray to unlock the retention lever. 2. Rotate the lever out and away from the module bay and pull the hard drive out of the drive tray.
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2U24E-EGS2 Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Engage the one side of hard drive into the tray by aligning the side bracket. 2. Carefully push down the other side of the hard drive until it is locked into place.
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Rear Panel-Installing the HDD assembly 1. Slide the drive tray into the HDD bay until the drive is fully seated. 2. Push in the locking lever to lock the drive tray into place.
2U24E-EGS2 3.3 System Fan Replacing the System Fan 1. Align the mounting holes on the fan bar with the fan mount on the replacement fan. 2. Please be aware of the mount location of each fan. 3. Gently place the fan on the fan bar. Make sure the fan is well seated.
2U24E-EGS2 3.5 Add-in Card 1. You can install an add-on card to the chassis only when you have a riser card installed on the server board. 2. Before installing the add-on card, power off the server and unplug the power cord.
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Installing the Add-in Card 1. Remove the screws and plate. 2. Install the add-in card to the riser-card bracket blanking. 3. Secure the add-in card to the assembly with screws.
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2U24E-EGS2 4. Secure the assembly to the chassis. 5. Lock the screws. 6. Install the duct bracket over the duct assembly and lock it in place with the chassis. 7. Lock the screws by hand.
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Installing the CPU (LGA 4677 Socket) Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. Socket Dust Cover CPU Carrier...
Appendix Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. For more information about DIMM installation, please refer to the User Manual that comes with the server board used.
2U24E-EGS2 Contact Information Contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.asrockrack.com; or contact the dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.
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