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Supermicro SuperServer SYS-421GU-TNXR User Manual

Supermicro SuperServer SYS-421GU-TNXR User Manual (132 pages)

Brand: Supermicro | Category: Server | Size: 29.44 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction

9
- Overview
  9
- System Features
  10
- Front View
  10
- BMC Password
  10
- Drive Carrier Indicators
  10
- Control Panel
  11
- Rear View
  12
- Power Supply Indicator
  13
- LAN Speed Indicator
  13
- Top View, Components
  14
- Motherboard Layout
  15
- Quick Reference
  16
- Motherboard Block Diagram
  18
Chapter 2 Server Installation

19
- Overview
  19
- Unpacking the System
  19
- Preparing for Setup
  19
- Choosing a Setup Location
  19
- Rack Precautions
  20
- Server Precautions
  20
- Rack Mounting Considerations
  20
- Ambient Operating Temperature
  20
- Airflow
  21
- Mechanical Loading
  21
- Circuit Overloading
  21
- Reliable Ground
  21
- Installing the Rails
  22
- Identifying the Rails
  22
- Releasing the Inner Rail
  23
- Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis
  24
- Installing the Outer Rails Onto the Rack
  25
- Installing the Chassis into a Rack
  26
- Removing the Chassis from the Rack
  27
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation

28
- Removing Power
  28
- Accessing the System
  29
- Top Cover, Front
  29
- Accessing the Gpus
  30
- Top Cover, Rear
  31
- MID-Chassis Access
  31
- Rear Chassis Access
  32
- Processor and Heatsink
  33
- Processor Overview
  33
- Installation Overview
  34
- Installation Procedure Overview
  34
- Create the Processor Carrier Assembly
  35
- Create the Processor Heatsink Module
  37
- Remove the Socket Cover
  38
- Install the PHM
  39
- Removing the PHM from the Motherboard
  41
- Removing the Carrier Assembly from the Heatsink
  42
- Removing the Processor from the Carrier Assembly
  43
- Memory
  44
- Memory Support
  44
- XCC and MCC Cpus
  45
- Max Series (HBM) Cpus
  46
- Memory Population Guidelines
  47
- Guidelines Regarding Mixing Dimms
  47
- DIMM Construction
  47
- Max Series Cpus
  47
- Installing Memory
  48
- Motherboard Battery
  49
- Storage Drives
  50
- Installing Hot-Swap Drives
  50
- Removing/Installing Drives
  51
- Installing M.2 Solid State Drives
  53
- Hot-Swap for Nvme Drives
  54
- Checking the Temperature of an Nvme Drive
  55
- Gpus
  55
- System Cooling
  59
- Fans
  59
- Air Shroud
  61
- Power Supply
  63
- Power Supply Leds
  63
- Expansion Slots and Riser Cards
  64
- Cable Routing Diagrams
  67
Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

70
- Input/Output Ports
  70
- Headers and Connectors
  71
- Control Panel
  74
- Jumpers
  76
- LED Indicators
  77
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
- TPM Security Module
  84
- Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
  85
- Requirements and Restrictions
  85
- Supported Ssds and Operating Sytems
  85
- Additional Information
  86
- Hardware Key
  86
- Configuring Intel VMD
  87
- Configuring VMD Manually
  87
- Creating Nvme RAID Configurations
  92
- Status Indications
  93
- Hot-Swap Drives
  93
- Related Information Links
  93
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support

94
- Information Resources
  94
- Website
  94
- Direct Links for the SYS-421GU-TNXR System
  94
- Direct Links for General Support and Information
  94
- BMC Interface
  95
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  96
- General Technique
  96
- No Power
  96
- No Video
  97
- System Boot Failure
  97
- Memory Errors
  97
- Losing the System Setup Configuration
  97
- When the System Becomes Unstable
  97
- BIOS Error POST Codes
  99
- Crash Dump Using the BMC Dashboard
  100
- UEFI BIOS Recovery
  101
- Overview
  101
- Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image
  101
- Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device
  101
- CMOS Clear
  106
- BMC Reset
  106
- Where to Get Replacement Components
  107
- Reporting an Issue
  107
- Technical Support Procedures
  107
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  107
- Vendor Support Filing System
  108
- Feedback
  108
- Contacting Supermicro
  109
Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

110
Appendix B System Specifications

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