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Supermicro SuperServer 2029BT-HTR User Manual

Supermicro SuperServer 2029BT-HTR
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USER’S MANUAL
Revision 2.0c
SuperServer
®
2029BT-HTR
2029BT-HNR
2029BT-HNTR
2029BT-HNC0R
2029BT-HNC1R

Table of Contents

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Supermicro SuperServer 2029BT-HTR Specifications

General IconGeneral
System bus rate10.4 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Built-in processorNo
Motherboard chipsetIntel® C621
Number of processors supported2
ECCYes
Number of DIMM slots24
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory3072 GB
Supported RDIMM clock speeds2133, 2400, 2666 MHz
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Storage drive sizes supported2.5 \
Number of storage drives supported6
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA III
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports-
PCI Express slots version3.0
On-board graphics card modelAspeed AST2500
BIOS typeAMI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Chassis typeRack (2U)
Fan diameter80 mm
Product colorBlack
Number of fans4 fan(s)
Package weight38600 g
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 90 %
Power supply2200 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth724 mm
Width438 mm
Height88 mm
Weight24700 g

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

Provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SuperServer.

1.2 Unpacking the System

Guides on inspecting the server shipment and selecting a suitable installation location.

1.3 System Features

Details the main system features of the 2029BT-Hxxx server, including motherboard, chassis, and CPU.

1.4 Server Chassis Features

Control Panel

Details the four control panels on the chassis front for power and status monitoring.

Front Features

Describes access to storage drives and control panels on the chassis front.

Rear Features

Illustrates features on the rear of the chassis including nodes, power supplies, and PCI slots.

Input/Output Ports

Details the rear I/O ports such as VGA, USB, IPMI LAN, and SIOM network slot.

SIOM Network Ports

Explains network port options provided by the SIOM card, including speeds and types.

Node Trays

Describes the chassis containing four separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard.

1.5 Motherboard Layout

Quick Reference

Provides a quick reference for motherboard jumpers, connectors, and LEDs with their definitions.

System Block Diagrams

Presents system block diagrams for different server models, illustrating component connections.

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2.1 Overview

Provides advice and instructions for mounting the system in a server rack.

2.2 Preparing for Setup

Covers choosing a location, rack, and server precautions, plus mounting considerations.

2.3 Rack Mounting Instructions

Details rack rail overview, adjustment, installation, and chassis mounting procedures.

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation

3.1 Removing Power

Provides procedures for safely removing power from a node and the entire system before maintenance.

3.2 Accessing the System

Guides on removing node drawers and chassis covers to access internal components.

3.3 Motherboard Components

Details installation procedures for CPU, heatsinks, memory, and the motherboard battery.

3.4 Chassis Components

Covers storage drives, carriers, installation, hot-swap, M.2 SSDs, expansion cards, SIOM, and fans.

Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

4.1 Headers and Connectors

Details fan headers, TPM header, and other motherboard connectors and their pin definitions.

4.2 Input/Output Ports

Illustrates and describes the location and function of the rear I/O ports on the motherboard.

4.3 Jumpers

Explains jumper settings for CMOS Clear, VGA, and Management Engine (ME) Recovery.

4.4 LED Indicators

Describes IPMI LAN LEDs and the BMC Heartbeat LED status indicators.

Chapter 5 Software

5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation

Guides on installing Windows OS, including RAID configuration and driver loading.

5.2 Driver Installation

Provides instructions for downloading and installing system drivers and utilities from the Supermicro website.

5.3 SuperDoctor® 5

Describes SuperDoctor 5 software for monitoring system health information like CPU temperature and fan speed.

5.4 IPMI

Introduces IPMI support for remote access, monitoring, and management of the system.

Chapter 6 BIOS

6.1 Introduction

Describes the AMI BIOS setup utility and navigation of its screens.

6.2 Main Setup

Explains the Main tab page for setting system date/time and viewing system information.

6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Covers advanced BIOS settings for boot, power, CPU, and chipset configurations.

6.4 Event Logs

Allows configuration of SMBIOS Event Logging, including enabling/disabling and erasing.

6.5 IPMI

Covers system event logging and BMC network configuration settings.

6.6 Security

Covers BIOS security settings like administrator/user passwords and secure boot.

6.7 Boot

Configures boot settings including mode selection, EFI support, and boot order priorities.

6.8 Save & Exit

Provides options to save/discard BIOS changes and exit the setup utility.

Appendix A BIOS Error Codes

A.1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes

Lists common beep codes and their corresponding error messages during POST.

A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

Mentions additional checkpoint codes and where to find further documentation.

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

D.1 Overview

Provides an overview of UEFI and its role as an interface between the OS and firmware.

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

Explains the recovery BIOS block and how to flash a healthy BIOS image if the main image is corrupted.

D.3 Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device

Guides on recovering the main BIOS image using a USB-attached device.

Appendix E Crash Dump Using IPMI

Check IPMI Error Log

Instructions to access the IPMI web interface and check the Event Log for IERR errors.

Downloading the Crash Dump File

Details on how to download the crash dump file from the IPMI interface.

Appendix F CPU-Based RAID for NVMe

Requirements and Restrictions

Lists requirements and restrictions for enabling Intel VROC, including UEFI boot mode and hardware keys.

Supported SSDs and Operating Sytems

Provides links to support information for compatible SSDs and operating systems.

F.1 Hardware Key

Explains the Intel VROC hardware key function, types, part numbers, and connector.

F.2 Enabling NVMe RAID

Step-by-step guide to enable NVMe RAID through UEFI BIOS settings.

F.3 Status Indications

Describes the LED indicator on the drive carrier showing RAID status.

F.4 Hot Swap Drives

Explains hot-plug and hot-unplug for NVMe SSDs under vSphere ESXi.

Appendix G BSMI Chinese Safety Warnings

Equipment name

Identifies the equipment name as "Server" and lists model designations.

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Provides a table indicating the presence of restricted substances in various components.

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