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  • Page 1 ® UPER UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    SC216A-R920LPB chassis. Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 2027R-AR24 into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRH-7TF serverboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g- uring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SAS ........................ 1-2 SATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 I/O Ports ......................1-2 Graphics Controller ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Standard Chassis Installation ................. 2-8 Optional Quick Installation Method ..............2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-1 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-3 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............
  • Page 8 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Adding PCI Add-On Cards ................5-13 Serverboard Details ..................5-14 X9DRH-7TF Quick Reference............... 5-15 Connector Defi nitions ................... 5-17 Jumper Settings .................... 5-23 5-10 Onboard Indicators ..................5-25 5-11 SAS and SATA Ports ..................5-26 5-12 Installing Software ..................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The 2027R-AR24 is a high-end storage system comprised of two main subsystems: the SC216A-R920LPB 2U chassis and the X9DRH-7TF dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Serverboard Features The 2027R-AR24 is built around the X9DRH-7TF, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel C602 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X9DRH-7TF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Graphics Controller

    Chapter 1: Introduction Graphics Controller The X9DRH-7TF features an integrated Matrox G200eW video controller. The G200eW is a 2D/3D/video accelerator chip with a 128-bit core. Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC216A-R920LPB server chassis.
  • Page 12 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Figure 1-1. Chipset Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. #H-2 #H-1 #D-2 #G-2 #G-1 #C-2 #C-1 #F-2 #F-1 #B-2 #B-1 #E-2 #A-2 #E-1 E5-2600 E5-2600...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. X9DRH-7TF Serverboard USB2/3 USB0/1 COM1 LAN CTRL BMC CTRL FAN5 KB/MS IPMI_LAN LAN1 LAN2 COM2 CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st Battery T-SGPIO1 BIOS X9DRH-7F/iF Rev. 1.01 JITP0 JBT1 Intel IO Hub LEDS1 CLOSE 1st CPU1 LSI SAS CTRL OPEN 1st...

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 2027R-AR24 was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions •...

  • Page 17: 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 tempera- ture 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 tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 18: Rack Mounting Instructions

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 19: Locking Tabs

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

  • Page 20: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Inner Rails Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis (The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly) Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on 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 22: Standard Chassis Installation

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Ball-Bearing Shuttle Figure 2-6. Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

  • Page 23: Optional Quick Installation Method

    Chapter 2: Server Installation 6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack. 7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack.
  • Page 24 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carri- ers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...
  • Page 26 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Power Fail Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED should be off when the system is operating normally.

  • Page 27: Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 2027R-AR24, this LED indicates hard and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
  • Page 28 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance.
  • Page 30 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden 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 31 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻨﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ‬ !‫ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ‬ ، ‫ﻛ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ‬ ‫ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻭﻗﻮﻉ‬ ‫ﻤﻨﻊ‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 32: Installation Instructions

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 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 33: 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. 警告 此产品的短路(过载电流)保护由建筑物的供电系统提供,确保短路保护设备的额定电 流不大于250V,20A。 警告 此產品的短路(過載電流)保護由建築物的供電系統提供,確保短路保護設備的額定電 流不大於250V,20A。...

  • Page 34: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual 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. Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.
  • Page 35 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 36: Equipment Installation

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 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, qualifi...

  • Page 37: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalifi ceerd 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 38: Battery Handling

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 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 ‫ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ‬ ،‫ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ‬...
  • Page 39 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 40: Redundant Power Supplies

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 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。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 41: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺍﻣﺪﺍﺩ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﺣﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻋﺪﺓ ﺍﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ‬ ‫ﻗﺪ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎء‬ ‫ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻟﻌﺰﻝ‬ ‫ﻛﺎﻓﺔ ﺍﻻﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ‬ Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken. Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is...

  • Page 42: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻫﻨﺎﻙ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺧﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻤﻞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ‬...

  • Page 43: 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 ﻭﺍﻟﻮﻁﻨﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻘﻮﺍﻧﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺃﻥ ﻳﻤﺘﺜﻞ ﻟﻠ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 44: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 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 45 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 46: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Power Cable and AC Adapter Warning! When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certifi...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou désigné. L'utilisation d'autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement ou un incendie. Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifi...
  • Page 48 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 50: Unpacking

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Connecting Cables The cables listed below should already be connected to the serverboard. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

  • Page 51: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

  • Page 52: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Installing the Processor and Heatsink Warning! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely. Gently push 4. Using your thumb and the index down to pop the load plate fi...
  • Page 54 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Warning! You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

  • Page 55: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a CPU 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 (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws, which may damage the CPU.) 3.

  • Page 56: Installing Memory

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Installing Memory Caution! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X9DRH-7TF supports up to 512 GB of DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 RDIMM, LRDIMM ECC or UDIMM ECC/non-ECC memory. Use memory modules of the same type and speed.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup For memory to work properly, populate according to the tables below. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules CPU 1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMC2 DIMMD2 CPU2 DIMME1 DIMMF1 DIMMG1 DIMMH1 DIMME2 DIMM F2...
  • Page 58 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Memory Capacity Data Width Per DIMM (Note 1) SRx8 Non-ECC DRx8 Non-ECC 512MB SRx16 Non-ECC SRx8 ECC DRx8 ECC Note: 1Gb/2Gb/4Gb DRAMs are supported; however, only 2Gb and 4Gb DRAMs are validated.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-4. DIMM Populationt for Single CPU USB2/3 USB0/1 COM1 BMC CTRL LAN CTRL FAN5 KB/MS IPMI_LAN LAN1 LAN2 COM2 CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st Battery T-SGPIO1 BIOS X9DRH-7F/iF Rev. 1.01 JITP0 JBT1 Intel IO Hub LEDS1 CLOSE 1st CPU1...
  • Page 60 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Figure 5-5. DIMM Populationt for Dual CPU USB2/3 USB0/1 COM1 LAN CTRL BMC CTRL FAN5 KB/MS IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 COM2 CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st Battery T-SGPIO1 BIOS X9DRH-7F/iF Rev. 1.01 JITP0 JBT1 Intel IO Hub...

  • Page 61: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 2027R-AR24 can accommodate seven low-profi le PCI add-on cards. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the shield for the PCI slot you wish to populate. 2. Fully seat the card into the slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.

  • Page 62: Serverboard Details

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-6. X9DRH-7TF Layout (not drawn to scale) USB2/3 USB0/1 COM1 LAN CTRL BMC CTRL FAN5 KB/MS IPMI_LAN LAN1 LAN2 COM2 CLOSE 1st CPU2 OPEN 1st Battery T-SGPIO1 BIOS X9DRH-7F/iF Rev. 1.01...

  • Page 63: X9Drh-7Tf Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X9DRH-7TF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9 C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPLAN1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SAS Enable/Disable...
  • Page 64 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) T-SGPIO1 Serial Link General_Purpose IO Headers (used in conjunc- tion with I-SATA 0~3) T-SGPIO2 Serial Link General_Purpose IO Header (used in conjunc- tion with I-SATA 4/5) T-SGPIO-S Serial Link General_Purpose IO Header (used in conjunc-...

  • Page 65: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 2 4 - p i n m a i n p o w e r s u p p l y connector(J22) and two 8-pin power connectors (JPWR1/JPWR2) are PS_ON...
  • Page 66 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Power Fail LED PWR Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is Pin# Defi nition located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin Ground defi...
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power On LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is lo- Pin# Defi nition cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use 5V Stby JLED for a 3-pin connector). This Control connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to...
  • Page 68 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion header is des- Pin Defi nitions ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate Pin# Defi nition cable from the chassis to inform you Intrusion Input of a chassis intrusion when the chas-...
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Standby Power Pin Defi nitions Standby Power Pin# Defi nition The Standby Power header is located +5V Standby at JSTBY1 on the serverboard. See Ground the table on the right for pin defi ni- Wake-up tions.
  • Page 70 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) FP USB (4/5, 6) Backplane USB Pin Defi nitions (USB 0/1, 2/3) Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin Defi nitions USB 4, 6 USB 5 0/1, 2/3) are located on the I/O back Pin # Defi...

  • Page 71: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 con- nector.
  • Page 72 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable Jumper JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system moni- tor that can reboot the system when a Watch Dog Jumper Settings software application hangs. Jumping Jumper Setting Defi...

  • Page 73: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the JLAN1/2 LED VGA port) have two LEDs. On each (Connection Speed Indicator) port, the yellow LED fl ashes to indi- LED Color Defi nition cate activity while the other LED may NC or 10 Mb/s be green, amber or off to indicate the...

  • Page 74: 5-11 Sas And Sata Ports

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual 5-11 SAS and SATA Ports SATA Ports SATA Port There are ten Serial ATA Ports (I- Pin Defi nitions SATA0~I-SATA 5) located on the Pin# Defi nition Defi nition serverboard, including eight SATA2 Ground...

  • Page 75: 5-12 Installing Software

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 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 fi...

  • Page 76: Superdoctor Iii

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-9. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/soft- ware/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.

  • Page 78: 5-13 Onboard Battery

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual 5-13 Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

  • Page 79: 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 main- tenance on the SC216A-R920LPB 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 step that follows.

  • Page 80: Control Panel

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel Hard Drives (24) Power Supplies (2) 5 Low-profi le PCI Slots I/O Ports (see Figure 5-2) Hardware RAID Controllers 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 indications.

  • Page 81: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Chassis Cover Remove this screw (if necessary) Release Tab Figure 6-2. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover You may need to gain access to the inside of the server to perform various main- tenance tasks.

  • Page 82: System Fans

    System Cooling System Fans Three 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans provide the cooling for the 2027R-AR24. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-3.

  • Page 83: Air Shrouds

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Replacing System Cooling Fans Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC216 chassis air shrouds do not require screws for installation. Installing the Air Shrouds in the Chassis Installing the Main Air Shroud 1.
  • Page 84 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual break-away pieces that may be removed to accomodate differing styles of motherboards. An additional air shroud is required for high-powered CPUs, to provide extra cooling. Install the additional air shroud if necessary. Installing the Additional Air Shroud 1.

  • Page 85: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use 2.5" drives in the SuperServer 2027R-AR24. The server supports 24 hot-swappable hard drives. Only enterprise level SATA HDDs are recommended for use.
  • Page 86 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier 1. Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connec- tor end toward the rear of the carrier. 2. Align the drive in the carrier so that the mounting holes of both are aligned.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier Figure 6-7. Installing a Carrier into a Hard Drive Bay Warning: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airfl ow.

  • Page 88: Power Supply

    TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Power Supply The 2027R-AR24 includes two redundant 920 Watt power supplies. The power modules are hot-swappable, enabling them to be changed without powering down the system. These power supplies are auto-switching capable, allowing them to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Changing the Power Supply 1. Determine which power supply needs to be replaced and unplug the power cord to that module. 2. Push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) as illustrated, to release the power module from the chassis.
  • Page 90 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Notes 6-12...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRH-7F/X9DRH-7TF. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the <Del>...

  • Page 92: Starting The Setup Utility

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual How To Change the Confi guration Data The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <F2>...

  • Page 93: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    Chapter 7: BIOS System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and press <Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format.
  • Page 94 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual  Boot Feature Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the bootup screen options to be modifi ed between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to allow the computer system to display the POST messages.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS to power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override. Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss.
  • Page 96 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual  Socket 1 CPU Information This item displays if a CPU is installed in Socket 1. CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 supports 64-bit technology.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unite (DCU) prefetch to speed up data accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance.
  • Page 98 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Turbo Mode This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specifi c conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. P-STATE Coordination This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS Factory Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained. Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time during which long duration power is main- tained.
  • Page 100 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual IOH 0 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control This submenu allows the user to confi gure the following 8 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control settings for the IOH 0 PCI-Exp port. This feature determines how to distribute the available PCI-Express lanes to the PCI-E Root Ports.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS Port 3C Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.
  • Page 102 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Port 3A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.
  • Page 104 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS  South Bridge This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel PCH chip. PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information. • Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip. •...
  • Page 106 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual SATA Mode Use this feature to confi gure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode, and RAID Mode. The following are displayed depending on your selection:...
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: BIOS  SAS Confi guration If a SAS port is detected in the system, the following items will be displayed. SCU Devices Select Enabled to enable support for PCH SCU (System Confi guration Utility) de- vices. The options are Disabled and Enabled. OnChip SAS Oprom Select Enabled to support the onboard SAS Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device if a SAS device is installed.
  • Page 108 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Maximum Payload This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum payload size. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes. Maximum Read Request This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum Read Request size. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note that if Enabled, IPV4 and IPV6 PXE support will be disabled. ...
  • Page 110 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual transmission. Select Mark to add mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits.
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 112 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual to use power-reduced mode. Power will only be supplied to limited components (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the system. The options are S1 (CPU Stop Clock) and Suspend Disabled.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: BIOS  Intel TXT(LT-SX) Confi guration This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology), which helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confi dentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system.

  • Page 114: Event Logs

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Event Logs Use this menu to confi gure Event Log settings.  Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot.

  • Page 115: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: BIOS MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of oc- curences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defi...
  • Page 116 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual  System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select 'Yes, On next reset' to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot.

  • Page 117: Boot

    Chapter 7: BIOS Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Subnet Mask This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

  • Page 118: Security

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3 Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority. Network Device BBS Priorities, Hard Drive BBS Priorities This option sets the order of the legacy network devices and Hard Disks detected by the motherboard.

  • Page 119: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 8 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 120 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without saving, click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes.

  • Page 121: 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 each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 122 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 123: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® E5-2600 Series (Socket R) processors in LGA 2011 sockets (both CPUs must be of the same type) Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C602 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 124 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 User's Manual Serverboard X9DRH-7TF Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm) Chassis SC216A-R920LPB, 2U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 24.8 in. (437 x 89 x 630 mm) Weight Gross: 61 lbs. (27.7 kg.)
  • Page 125 Appendix B: System Specifi cations 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 126 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 2027R-AR24 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 signifi...

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