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  • Page 1 S2301 MS-S362 Server System User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Regulatory Notices ........................4 Safety Information ........................6 System Specifications ......................7 System Overview ........................9 Block Diagram ........................12 System Storage Topology ....................13 System LED Indicators ......................14 Server Boards Layout ......................15 MS-S3621 Motherboard ....................15 PCIe Riser Cable 1/2 ......................16 Server Board Connectors .....................17 Storage Connectors ......................
  • Page 3 CPU & Heatsink ........................37 Installing CPU & Heatsink ....................38 Memory Slots .........................41 CPU0_DIMM_A1~L1, CPU1_DIMM_A1~L1: DDR5 DIMM Slots ......... 41 Recommended Memory Population ................42 Installing Memory Modules ..................... 43 M.2 M Key ..........................44 Installing M.2 SSD ......................44 PCIe Add-in Card ........................45 Installing PCIe Add-in Card ....................

  • Page 4: Regulatory Notices

    Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: https://csr.msi.com/global/index CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in...

  • Page 5: Battery Information

    Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int’ l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’ l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information ● Always read the safety instructions carefully. ● Keep this User’ s Manual for future reference. ● Keep this equipment away from humidity. ● Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ● The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    System Specifications S2301RAE8C8 Form factor Dimensions 438mm(17.2” )W x 87mm(3.4” )H x 770mm(30.3” )D Processor Dual AMD EPYC™ 9004 and 9005 Series processors, TDP up to 500W Socket 2 x AMD Socket SP5 ● 2 x 1000Base-T Ethernet port Networking - Intel®...
  • Page 8 S2301RAE8C8 ● ASPEED AST2600 with AMI MegaRAC based firmware - Supports IPMI 2.0 and DMTF Redfish® API Server ● Dual BIOS and BMC supported Management ● 1 x 1000Base-T dedicated server management port (Realtek® RTL8211FD-CG) ● 1 x MicroSD card slot (for BMC log) ●...

  • Page 9: System Overview

    System Overview 8 x E3.S 2T Drive Bays (PCIe 5.0 x8, CXL 2.0) 8 x Hot-swap E3.S 1T Drive Bays (PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe) Riser #1 Riser #1 Riser #2 Riser #2 PCIe 5.0 x16, FHHL PCIe 5.0 x16, FHHL...
  • Page 10 USB 2.0 Type-A Port This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 480 Mbps) Important ⚠ High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.2 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 11 1000Base-T Ethernet Port The standard RJ45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Status Description No link Link/ Activity Green Linked Blinking Data activity LINK/ACT SPEED 10 Mbps/ No LAN linked Speed LED Orange...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPU0 CPU1 32 Gbps 6 x DIMM Slots DDR5 CH A~F DDR5 CH A~F 6 x DIMM Slots (1DPC) Socket SP5 Socket SP5 (1DPC) XGMI 16X CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU0_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU0_DIMM_F1 XGMI 16X 6 x DIMM Slots XGMI 16X DDR5 CH G~L 6 x DIMM Slots DDR5 CH G~L...

  • Page 13: System Storage Topology

    System Storage Topology 2 2 1 1 NVMe NVMe 8 x E3.S CXL/ 8 x E3.S NVMe Signal...

  • Page 14: System Led Indicators

    System LED Indicators UID Button/ LED System Power Button/ LED System Reset Button M.2 Activity LED System Alarm LED NIC Link LED LED State Description Blue System power is on System Power LED System power is on ACPI S0 state System power is off System power is on ACPI S4, S5 state Blue...

  • Page 15: Server Boards Layout

    Server Boards Layout MS-S3621 Motherboard JVGA1 COM1 USB2 USB1 JUID_SEL1 MLAN1 LAN2 LAN1 JCXL_NVME_SW1 BAT1 JRTC_CLR1 MSD1 GPU_PWR2 BMC_HB_LED SEG_LED1~4 OCP1 JCHASSIS1 RISER_PWR2 JSPI_MUX1 M2_1 M2_2 JFP_VGA1 GPU_PWR1 BIOS Flash JBIOS_SYS1 JTPM1 RISER_PWR1 BMC_JTAG1 JSEL_BMC1 JUSB1 BIOS HDD_PWR1 Flash JBIOS_LOC1 JIPMB1 BMC_F1 BMC_F2...

  • Page 16: Pcie Riser Cable 1/2

    PCIe Riser Cable 1/2 PCIe Riser Cable 1 (RISER1, 200 ±15mm) 200 ±15mm PCIe Riser Cable 2 (RISER2, 100 ±15mm) 100 ±15mm...

  • Page 17: Server Board Connectors

    Server Board Connectors Storage Connectors M2_1 M2_2 JMCIO5 JMCIO8 Name Speed M2_1~2 PCIe 3.0 x2, 8 GT/s JMCIO1~8 (CXL) PCIe 5.0 x8, 32 GT/s JMCIO11~14 (NVMe) PCIe 5.0 x4/x4, 32 GT/s M2_1~2: M.2 Slot (M Key, PCIe 3.0 x2, 2280) The M.2 slot supports solid-state drive (SSD).
  • Page 18 JMCIO1~8/ 11~14: MCIO 8i Connectors (for Drive Backplanes) These are vertical 74-pin Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors, which support PCIe 5.0 interface RX0+ TX0+ RX0- TX0- RX1+ TX1+ RX1- TX1- I2C_CLK1 HP_INT_L1 I2C_DATA1 PCIe CLK_P1 PCIe_RST1 PCIe CLK_N1 PRSNT_N (NC) JMCIO1~8 RX2+ TX2+...

  • Page 19: Expansion Connectors (On Ms-3621)

    Expansion Connectors (on MS-3621) MSD1 OCP1 JMCIO_SLOT1-2 JMCIO_SLOT1-1 Name Speed OCP1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 32 GT/s JMCIO_SLOT1-1 JMCIO_SLOT1-2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 32 GT/s JMCIO_SLOT2-1 JMCIO_SLOT2-2 OCP1: OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Slot This slot enables the deployment of a wide variety of additional options through OCP (Open Compute Project) network interface cards (NICs) or other expansion cards.
  • Page 20 JMCIO_SLOT1-1/2-1: MCIO 8i Connectors (for PCIe Riser Cable 1) These are vertical 74-pin Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors, which support PCIe 5.0 interface RX0+ TX0+ RX0- TX0- RX1+ TX1+ RX1- TX1- SMB_CLK PCIE_WAKE_N SMB_DATA PCIe CLK_P PCIe_RST PCIe CLK_N PRSNT_N (NC) JMCIO_SLOT1-1 RX2+...
  • Page 21 JMCIO_SLOT1-2/2-2: MCIO 8i Connectors (for PCIe Riser Cable 2) These are vertical 74-pin Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors, which support PCIe 5.0 interface RX8+ TX8+ RX8- TX8- RX9+ TX9+ RX9- TX9- JMCIO_SLOT1-2 RX10+ TX10+ JMCIO_SLOT2-2 RX10- TX10- RX11+ TX11+ RX11- TX11- RX12+...

  • Page 22: Expansion Connectors (On Pcie Riser Cables)

    Expansion Connectors (on PCIe Riser Cables) RISER1 PCIe 5.0 x 16 slot (from CPU0) RISER2 PCIe 5.0 x 16 slot (from CPU1) RISER1~2: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCI Express(Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) slots support PCIe interface expansion cards. Important ⚠ When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.

  • Page 23: Power Connectors

    Power Connectors GPU_PWR2 RISER_PWR1 RISER_PWR2 HDD_PWR1 GPU_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 PSU_PWR1 PSU_PWR2 JMCIO_P7 JMCIO_P6 JMCIO_P5 HDD_PWR3 JMCIO_P8 JMCIO_P3 JMCIO_P2 JMCIO_P4 JMCIO_P1 PSU_PWR1~2: CRPS Power Connectors These CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supply) connectors enable the connection of a power supply. To connect the power supply, make sure the plug is correctly oriented and the pins are properly aligned.
  • Page 24 RISER_PWR1~2: 4-Pin Riser Power Connectors These connectors are used to connect PCIe riser cable. P12V RISER_PWR1~2 JMCIO_P1~8: 2-Pin Power Connectors These connectors are used to connect active PCIe power cable. JMCIO_P1~8 Important ⚠ Make sure that all power connectors are securely connected to the power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Cooling Connectors

    Cooling Connectors CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 F2U-1 F2U-2 F2U-3 F2U-4 F2U-5 F2U-6 F2U-1~6: 10-Pin Fan Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans. P12V LED1_CATH LED_FAN1_FAULT_R FAN_TACH F2U-1~6 P12V FAN_TACH BMC_PWM CPU_FAN1~2: 4-Pin Fan Connectors The fan connector supports system cooling fans with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V;...

  • Page 26: Usb Connectors

    USB Connectors JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used for connecting USB devices JUSB1 such as keyboards, mice, or other compatible peripherals. It supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (480 Mbps).

  • Page 27: Other Connectors And Components

    Other Connectors and Components JFP1: Front Panel FPC Connector This connector is designated for connecting front panel switches and LEDs, using a flexible printed circuit (FPC) cable. P3V3_AUX NIC1_LED- P3V3_AUX SYS_RST_BTN BMC_SMB_FP_DAT JFP1 UID_LED+ BMC_SMB_FP_CLK FP_PWR_LED- FP_ID_LED- FP_ID_BTN- P3V3 SYS_FLT_LED- SYS_ERR_LED- FP_HDD_ACT_LED- NIC2_LED+...
  • Page 28 JRST1: Reset Button Header This header is provided to connect the system reset button. SYS_RST_BTN JRST1 JBTN1: Power Button Header This header is provided to connect the system power button. FP_PWR_BTN- JBTN1 JIPMB1: IPMB Header This header is used to connect the Intelligent Platform Management Bus. SMB_IPMB_DATA JIPMB1 SMB_IPMB_CLK...
  • Page 29 JFP_VGA1: Front VGA Connector The VGA header is provided for monitors. F_RED JFP_VGA1 F_GRN F_BLU F_VS F_HS F_DDCDAT SEL_FP_N F_DDCCLK F_VGA_5V JTPM1: SPI TPM Header This header connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details. Pull up P3V3_AUX TPM_RSMRST_N JTPM1...
  • Page 30 FBP_I2C_1~3: I2C Headers I2C header connects to the System Management Bus (SMBus), which is for the front backplanes. P3V3 (NC) FP_I2C_CLK FBP_I2C_1~3 FP_I2C_DAT JCHASSIS1: Chassis Intrusion Header This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated.
  • Page 31 BAT1: CMOS Battery If the CMOS battery is out of charge, the time in the BIOS will be reset and the data of system configuration will be lost. In this case, you need to replace the CMOS battery. Replacing CMOS battery 1.

  • Page 32: Server Board Jumpers

    Server Board Jumpers Important ⚠ Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. JUID_SEL1 JCXL_NVME_SW1 JRTC_CLR1 JSPI_MUX1 JSEL_BMC1 Jumper Name Default Setting Description BIOS Select Jumper JSPI_MUX1 1-2: System BIOS ROM/ control by BMC (default) 2-3: Local BIOS ROM BMC Select Jumper JSEL_BMC1...

  • Page 33: Server Board Leds

    Server board LEDs BMC_HB_LED: BMC Heartbeat LED This LED indicates the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) status. Status Description BMC is not activated BMC is functioning normally Blinking SEG_LED1~4: Port 80 Debug LEDs The Port 80 debug LEDs display progress and error codes during and after POST (Power-On Self Test).

  • Page 34: Getting Started

    Getting Started Important ⚠ All information is subject to change without prior notice. ● The system photos are provided for demonstration purposes only. The appearance ● and internal view of your system may vary. Necessary Tools Screwdriver Pliers Tweezers Anti-Static Gloves Safety Precautions The following precautions should be observed while handling the system: ●...

  • Page 35: System Setup

    System Setup Important ⚠ Before removing or installing any components, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the power. Drive Bay Installing E3.S Storage Drive 1. Align the embossed pins on the carrier with the front dimples on the drive. 2.

  • Page 36: System Cover

    System Cover Removing System Covers To remove the system covers, follow these steps: 1. Remove the screws securing both sides of the chassis. 2. Press down on the latches and slide the covers to the front and back, then lift them off the system.

  • Page 37: Cpu & Heatsink

    CPU & Heatsink Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor. CPU1 CPU0 Important ⚠ While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power ●...

  • Page 38: Installing Cpu & Heatsink

    Installing CPU & Heatsink Important ⚠ Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary. 1. Remove the screw on the top of the retention frame. 2. After removing the top screw, the spring-loaded retention frame will rise up. Hold it gently until it is fully open.
  • Page 39 4. Pull the external cap upward through the rail guides on the rail frame to remove it. 5. Grip the handle of the carrier frame and slide it downward with the flanges and the rail guides aligned. CPUs are shipped from the factory with pre-assembled carrier frames. ●...
  • Page 40 7. Push the retention frame downward and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screw in the middle. Torque Screwdriver Settings Screw Head: Torx T20 Torque: 12.5-15 kgf·cm* *12.5-15 kgf·cm = 122.6~147 N·m = 10.9~13 lbf·in 8. Lower the heatsink until it rests firmly in place after aligning the six screw holes on its bottom with the motherboard’...

  • Page 41: Memory Slots

    Memory Slots CPU0_DIMM_A1~L1, CPU1_DIMM_A1~L1: DDR5 DIMM Slots CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_I1 CPU1_DIMM_J1 CPU1_DIMM_K1 CPU1_DIMM_L1 CPU0_DIMM_F1 CPU0_DIMM_E1 CPU0_DIMM_D1 CPU0_DIMM_C1 CPU0_DIMM_B1 CPU0_DIMM_A1 CPU0 CPU0_DIMM_G1 CPU0_DIMM_H1 CPU0_DIMM_I1 CPU0_DIMM_J1 CPU0_DIMM_K1 CPU0_DIMM_L1...

  • Page 42: Recommended Memory Population

    Recommended Memory Population D C B D C B CPU1 CPU0 1 CPU Channel Qty. of DDR5 2 CPUs Channel Qty. of DDR5 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 “V” indicates DIMMs are populated with DDR5. Important ⚠...

  • Page 43: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules 1. Open the side clips to unlock the DIMM slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically into the slot, ensuring that the off-center notch at the bottom aligns with the slot. 3. Push the DIMM firmly into the slot until it clicks and the side clips automatically close.

  • Page 44: M.2 M Key

    M.2 M Key Installing M.2 SSD Video Demonstration ⚽ Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD. 1. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 30° Supplied M.2 screw 2. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 screw.

  • Page 45: Pcie Add-In Card

    PCIe Add-in Card Installing PCIe Add-in Card 1. Loosen the screws on the riser bracket to remove the filler panels. 2. Align the PCIe add-in card with the connector on the riser card, and insert it until it is fully seated. 3.

  • Page 46: Installing Riser Card Assembly

    Installing Riser Card Assembly 1. Make sure the key slots on the rear edge of the riser card assembly are aligned with the mounting pins on the rear edge of the system (indicated by the small red dotted circle in the image below). 2.

  • Page 47: System Fan

    System Fan Installing 6056 Hot-swap System Fans 1. With the connectors aligned, press the fan release tabs and slide the fan into the slot. 2. Release the tabs until the fan locks into place.

  • Page 48: Installing 6056 Fan Cage

    Installing 6056 Fan Cage 1. Press the release tabs and lift the fan to remove it from the cage. Ensure all cables are clear of the fan cage installation area before proceeding. ● 2. Align the guiding rails and lower the fan cage onto the system’ s base. Then push down the latches to lock it into place.

  • Page 49: Air Duct

    Air Duct The server system offers two air duct options: a pre-installed standard air duct and a GPGPU air duct available as an accessory. Installing Air Duct To install the air duct, align the pins on the front edge of the air duct with the holes on the fan wall, then lower the air duct into place until it is securely seated.

  • Page 50: Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Power Supply Unit (PSU) The server system supports two power supplies that can be easily inserted and removed from the rear side of the system without the need for tools. Important ⚠ Both power supplies must be identical and both power cords should be connected. ●...

  • Page 51: Cable Routing

    Cable Routing 8-Pin Power Cables HDD_PWR1 HDD_PWR2 HDD_PWR3...

  • Page 52: I2C Cables

    I2C Cables FBP_I2C_3 FBP_I2C_1 FBP_I2C_2...

  • Page 53: Cxl/ Pcie Cables

    CXL/ PCIe Cables MCIO 8i to MCIO 8i Cable (CXL) JMCIO14 JMCIO11 JMCIO13 JMCIO12...
  • Page 54 MCIO 8i to MCIO 8i Cable (PCIe) JMCIO8 JMCIO3 JMCIO2 JMCIO5 JMCIO4 JMCIO6 JMCIO1 JMCIO7...

  • Page 55: Pcie Riser Cables

    PCIe Riser Cables RISER_PWR2 RISER_PWR1 100 ±15mm 200 ±15mm...

  • Page 56: Slide Rail

    Slide Rail Important ⚠ The pre-installed screws on the outer rail bracket are intended only for square rack holes. For round holes, please switch to the “7.1 round hole screw” . 9.5 Square Hole Screw (pre-installed) 7.1 Round Hole Screw Disassembling Slide Rail Slide the release tab forward to separate the inner rail from the bracket.

  • Page 57: Installing Inner Rail To System

    Installing Inner Rail to System 1. Align the standoffs on the side of the system with the hole on the inner rail, then pull the inner rail backwards till it locks into place. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the inner rail. 3.

  • Page 58: Retracting Outer Rail Bracket

    Retracting Outer Rail Bracket Pull the latch downward to slide the middle rail back to the outer rail bracket. Middle Rail Attaching Outer Rail Bracket to Rack Frame...

  • Page 59: Installing System Into Rack

    Installing System into Rack 1. Pull out the middle rails till it fully extended. 2. Engage the inner rails of the system to the middle rails, then push the system forward until it stops. 3. Push the system into the rack by sliding the two-way release tabs forward or backward.

  • Page 60: Detaching Outer Rail Bracket From Rack Frame

    Detaching Outer Rail Bracket from Rack Frame Detaching Inner Rail from System...
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