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Supermicro SuperServer SYS-421GE-TNRT3 User Manual

Supermicro SuperServer SYS-421GE-TNRT3 User Manual (130 pages)

Brand: Supermicro | Category: Server | Size: 33 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction

9
- Overview
  9
- System Features
  10
- Front View
  10
- Drive Carrier Indicators
  11
- Control Panel
  12
- Rear View
  14
- System Architecture
  16
- Main Components
  16
- System Block Diagram
  17
- Motherboard Layout
  18
- Quick Reference Table
  19
- Memory Slots
  21
Chapter 2 Server Installation

23
- Overview
  23
- Unpacking the System
  23
- Preparing for Setup
  23
- Choosing a Setup Location
  23
- Rack Precautions
  24
- Server Precautions
  24
- Rack Mounting Considerations
  24
- Ambient Operating Temperature
  24
- Airflow
  25
- Mechanical Loading
  25
- Circuit Overloading
  25
- Reliable Ground
  25
- Procedure for Rack Mounting
  26
- Identifying the Inner Rack Rails
  26
- Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis
  27
- Installing the Outer Rails Onto the Rack
  28
- Installing the Chassis into a Rack
  29
- Removing the Chassis from the Rack
  30
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation

31
- Removing Power
  31
- Accessing the System
  32
- Processor and Heatsink Installation
  33
- Installation Overview
  34
- Removal Overview
  34
- Create the Processor Carrier Assembly
  35
- Creating the PHM
  39
- Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation
  41
- Installing the PHM into the CPU Socket
  42
- Installing the Fan Onto the 4U Heatsink (for 4U Heatsinks Only)
  44
- Uninstalling the Fan before Removing the PHM (for 4U Heatsinks Only)
  46
- Removing the PHM from the CPU Socket
  47
- Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the PHM
  49
- Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly
  51
- Motherboard Installation
  52
- Tools Needed
  52
- Location of Mounting Holes
  52
- Memory
  53
- Memory Support
  53
- DDR5 Memory Support for 4Th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  53
- Memory Population Table
  54
- DIMM Installation
  56
- DIMM Removal
  56
- Motherboard Battery
  57
- Storage Drives
  58
- Hard Drive Carrier Indicators
  60
- Hot-Swap for Nvme Drives
  61
- System Cooling
  62
- Fans
  62
- Power Supply
  63
- Expansion Cards
  64
- Cable Routing Diagram
  66
Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

68
- Power Connections
  68
- Headers and Connectors
  69
- Control Panel
  71
- Front Control Panel Leds
  72
- Rear I/O Ports
  76
- Jumpers
  77
- LED Indicators
  78
Chapter 5 Software

79
- Microsoft Windows os Installation
  79
- Driver Installation
  81
- Superdoctor ® 5
  82
- Bmc
  83
- BMC ADMIN User Password
  83
Chapter 6 Optional Components

84
- Optional Parts List
  84
- Storage Control Cards
  85
- Network Cards
  85
- Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
  86
- Requirements and Restrictions
  86
- Supported Ssds and Operating Sytems
  86
- Additional Information
  87
- Hardware Key
  87
- Enabling Nvme RAID
  88
- Status Indications
  91
- Hot Swap Drives
  91
- Hot-Unplug
  91
- Hot-Plug
  91
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support

92
- Information Resources
  92
- Website
  92
- Direct Links for the 421GE-TNRT/TNRT3 System
  92
- Direct Links for General Support and Information
  92
- Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
  93
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  94
- General Technique
  94
- No Power
  94
- No Video
  95
- System Boot Failure
  95
- Memory Errors
  95
- Losing the System Setup Configuration
  95
- When the System Becomes Unstable
  95
- BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes
  97
- Additional BIOS POST Codes
  97
- Crash Dump Using BMC
  98
- UEFI BIOS Recovery
  99
- Overview
  99
- Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image
  99
- Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device
  99
- CMOS Clear
  104
- Where to Get Replacement Components
  105
- BMC Reset
  105
- Reporting an Issue
  106
- Technical Support Procedures
  106
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  106
- Vendor Support Filing System
  107
- Feedback
  107
- Contacting Supermicro
  108
Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

109
Appendix B System Specifications

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