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- Page 1 ® Rackable™ C2005 Server Family User’s Guide 007-5717-001...
- Page 2 © 2012 SGI. All rights reserved; provided portions may be copyright in third parties, as indicated elsewhere herein. No permission is granted to copy, distribute, or create derivative works from the contents of this electronic documentation in any manner, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of SGI.
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Page 3: Record Of Revision
Record of Revision Version Description January 2012 Formally published. 007-5717-001... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide . . vii Audience. . vii Related Publications . . viii Product Support . . ix Reader Comments . Overview Features . Flexible Configurations. Leading Efficiency . High Density Simplified Serviceability Versatile 2.5” and 3.5” Local Storage Support . System Configuration Options . - Page 6 Contents Determine Server Positioning in the Rack . . 18 Installing into a Rack or Cabinet . . 19 Installing into a Telco Rack . . 19 Cabling . . 20 Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier . .
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Page 7: About This Guide
The appendices include technical specifications and safety practices. If your server was ordered from SGI and was not constructed in one of the standard 2U form factors that are detailed in this manual, then this manual will provide a general guideline to your product. -
Page 8: Related Publications
SGI InfiniteStorage series documentation • Man pages (online) You can obtain SGI documentation, release notes, or man pages in the following ways: • Refer to the SGI Technical Publications Library at http://docs.sgi.com. Various formats are available. This library contains the most recent and most comprehensive set of online books, release notes, man pages, and other information. -
Page 9: Product Support
If you are in North America, contact the Technical Assistance Center at +1 800 800 4SGI or contact your authorized service provider. • If you are outside North America, contact the SGI subsidiary or authorized distributor in your country. Be sure to have the following information before you call Technical Support: •... -
Page 10: Reader Comments
If you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact SGI. Be sure to include the title and document number of the manual with your comments. (Online, the document number is located in the front matter of the manual. In printed manuals, the document number is located at the bottom of each page.) -
Page 11: Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the SGI Rackable C2005 2U server family: • “Features” on page 2 • “System Configuration Options” on page 3 • “Storage Configurations” on page 5 • “Front and Rear Panel Components” on page 8 Figure 1-1 shows a typical C2005 server. -
Page 12: Features
Leading Efficiency The unique SGI approach to thermal management begins with each component inside our servers. Leveraging high-efficiency power supplies, memory and processors, the patented SGI solutions strive to draw the lowest possible wattage and reduce heat output. Innovative, award-winning AC and DC power solutions at the system, cabinet and data center level enable any legacy data center to immediately achieve reduced power costs. -
Page 13: Simplified Serviceability
System Configuration Options Simplified Serviceability Time-saving Roamer™ remote management technology helps reduce administrative resources and overhead. This single, highly intuitive interface provides effortless local or remote control with total lights-out management. Front-facing IO means RJ-45 ports, connectors and cables are located in front for rapid service and maintenance. - Page 14 1: Overview Table 1-1 Configuration Options Attribute Intel-based C2005 AMD-based C2005 Chassis Profile 2U half-depth 2U half-depth Processors Up to two dual-core Intel Xeon Up to two multi-core AMD 5500 or 5600 Series processors; Opteron 4100 or 61xx Series quad-core processors Max.
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Page 15: Storage Configurations
Table 1-1 Configuration Options (continued) Attribute Intel-based C2005 AMD-based C2005 Chassis Mount SGI cabinets with back-to-back mounting for double density; standard 19-rack compatable Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.5” x 17.6” x 15.5” 3.5” x 17.6” x 15.5” * Dependent on motherboard features. -
Page 16: Upper Modular Zone
1: Overview Upper Modular Zone The upper modular zone consists of a top drive tray coupled with either a horizontal or vertical PCIe cage on the right of the chassis. Table 1-2 describes the configuration options. Table 1-2 Storage Configuations—Upper Modular Zone Storage Configuration Expansion Slots Four 3.5”... -
Page 17: Lower Modular Zone
Storage Configurations Lower Modular Zone The lower modular zone is the lower left portion of the chassis. This zone provides the additional storage options shown in Figure 1-2. The 2.5” drives are SAS or SATA and the CD/DVD-ROM is a low-profile device. Figure 1-2 Lower Modular Zone—Additional Storage Options 007-5717-001... -
Page 18: Front And Rear Panel Components
1: Overview Front and Rear Panel Components Figure 1-3 shows the components of the front and rear panels of a typical C2005 server. Disk drives Serial connector DVD drive Front panel I/O Power button indicator lights Rear fans Power Power cord switch connector... - Page 19 Front and Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 describes the various components illustrated in Figure 1-3. Table 1-3 Front Panel Components Component Description Disk drives These removable hard drives can be placed in drive carriers and can be hot-swappable. The drive carriers are connected to the system internally via a custom backplane that interfaces with a RAID storage card.
- Page 20 1: Overview Table 1-3 Front Panel Components (continued) Component Description LED indicator lights These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. Green (PWR): The LED farthest to the left indicates that power is applied to the server and the system is on. When the LED is off, the system is off, even if the AC power cord is plugged into the server.
- Page 21 Front and Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 Front Panel Components (continued) Component Description Rear fans Keep the area behind the fans clear and unobstructed. This will ensure proper airflow to the components inside the server chassis. Serial connector This port is accessed with an RJ-45 connector. When the Roamer remote management module is installed, this port functions as an interface to the module.
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Page 23: Pre-Installation Guidelines
Chapter 2 Pre-Installation Guidelines To ensure safe and efficient operation of your server, proper planning is essential. Factors such as the proper location of the server in its rack, adequate power to the components in the rack, and the appropriate operating environment for the rack. The guidelines described in this chapter are categorized as follows: •... -
Page 24: Electrical Power
2: Pre-Installation Guidelines • If you are installing multiple servers or other components in the rack, place the components and servers in positions that they can be easily opened and serviced. For example, the heaviest components—such as a uninterruptible power supply—are placed at the bottom of the rack;... -
Page 25: Rack Stability
Rack Stability Rack Stability The rack must be strong enough to hold the installed components. • Ensure that the leveling jacks at the bottom of the rack are fully extended and are secure. • If using a two-post (telco) rack, be sure that the rack is securely fastened to the building at the top and the bottom. -
Page 27: Installation Guidelines
Chapter 3 Installation Guidelines This chapter describes how to install your server into the rack. Warning: Your server is designed for rack mounting. It is not designed for use as a desktop system. Do not place a monitor on the server or place anything on top of the enclosure. -
Page 28: Getting Ready To Install
3: Installation Guidelines Getting Ready to Install You can install the server into any four-post rack or two-post (Telco) rack. Preparations for installing are the same regardless of what type of rack you using for the server. Important: Check the documentation for your rack for any special instructions or requirements. Before beginning work with the server and rack, make the following preparations: •... -
Page 29: Installing Into A Rack Or Cabinet
Installing into a Rack or Cabinet Installing into a Rack or Cabinet A rack can be either open or enclosed in a cabinet. Follow the same instructions to attach the server to either type of rack. For a cabinet, it helps to remove the door before installing the server. The server does not require conventional rack or server rails to be installed. -
Page 30: Cabling
3: Installation Guidelines Cabling Once the server is secured in the rack, you can connect the Ethernet cables and power cord directly to its front and back panels, respectively. Before connecting them, do the following: Gather the cables you will connect to the server. 2. -
Page 31: Installing A Hard Drive Into The Hard Drive Carrier
Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier To install a hard drive into the hard drive carrier, perform the following steps after removing the hard drive from the chassis: Place the hard drive carrier on a flat, stable surface such as a desk, table, or work bench. -
Page 33: Using The Server
Chapter 4 Using the Server This chapter describes basic server operation, how to turn the server on and off, and how to use Roamer remote management. Powering the Server On After the server chassis is connected to AC power, the server can be turned on in any of the following ways: •... -
Page 34: Powering The Server Off
4: Using the Server Powering the Server Off When the server is turned off, it remains connected to AC power through the server chassis. The server can respond to requests to turn on remotely or locally through Roamer. To remove all power from the server, power must be disconnected from the server chassis. -
Page 35: Working With Roamer Remote Management
Working with Roamer Remote Management Working with Roamer Remote Management If the server you purchased has the optional Roamer remote management hardware present, then the server can be managed remotely using this option. The Roamer option provides standard motherboards with enhanced remote control and serial redirection capabilities. The Roamer is accessed locally using an RJ-45 serial connection (shown in Figure 4-1). -
Page 37: Safety Guidelines
Appendix 5 Safety Guidelines The safety guidelines categorized as follows: • “Electrical Safety” on page 27 • “General Safety” on page 28 • “Handling Your Server” on page 29 Electrical Safety Observe the following basic electrical safety precautions to protect yourself from harm and the server from damage: •... -
Page 38: General Safety
5: Safety Guidelines • The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. • Verify that the electrical outlets and power strips used by the server have reliable earthing. • Verify that the server is plugged into an electrical outlet with appropriate circuit overloading protection. -
Page 39: Handling Your Server
Handling Your Server Handling Your Server When handling the server, use the following guidelines: • When the server is removed from the rack, set it on a sturdy and flat surface. Do not set any heavy objects on top of the server. Any additional weight could possibly damage essential internal components. -
Page 41: A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications Table A-1 lists the physical and environmental specifications for the SGI Rackable C2005 family of 2U servers. The numbers reflect a typical configuration with four hot-swap drives. Table A-1 C2005 Physical and Environmental Specifications Attribute Specification Form 2U rack mount / half-depth (14.5") -
Page 43: Raid Basics
Appendix B RAID Basics To assist you in building RAID arrays, this chapter gives a general overview of RAID and describes various levels of RAID along with JBOD. RAID Implementations RAID can be implemented in either dedicated hardware or software running on standard hardware. -
Page 44: Raid 0 (Striping)
B: RAID Basics RAID 0 (Striping) RAID 0 (also known as a stripe set) splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redundancy. RAID 0 is not redundant. RAID 0 is used to increase performance, and can be used as a way to create a small number of large virtual disks out of a large number of small physical ones. -
Page 45: Raid 5 (Parity)
RAID 5 (Parity) RAID 1 has administrative advantages: it allows 24/7 environments to do backups on the array. Mirroring is useful when critical data needs to be stored and backed up. RAID 5 (Parity) A RAID 5 array uses block-level striping with parity data distributed across all the member disks. RAID 5 is the most popular RAID level and is used in both hardware and software RAID. -
Page 46: Raid 10 (Mirrored Stripes)
B: RAID Basics RAID 10 (Mirrored Stripes) RAID 10 is a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0. RAID 10 is a stripe across a number of mirrored sets. It combines the best features of striping and mirroring to yield large arrays with high performance in most uses and superior fault tolerance.