TD-S448664A-G2-001 is a general-purpose 1u rack-mountable server, based on an MSI Master3 or Master3-133 series (MS-9161) motherboard. It can be configured with up to two Opteron CPUs, up to 24G of RAM, and up to three hard drives (IDE/PATA, SATA or SCSI). It includes two 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports, and can be configured and managed from its serial console.
A thermosyphons-based CPU cooling system provides sufficient cooling for all models of Opteron CPUs, and leaves sufficient space for up to two PCI boards (one 64-bit PCI-X and one 32-bit, or two 32-bit boards). The case is designed for easy access and maintenance, requiring no tools for opening the covers, and minimal amount of tools and effort for maintenance and replacement of all user-serviceable parts.
500W power supply is integrated with the case cooling system that provides three separate branches of airflow (hard drives to CPUs, hard drives to power supply to the rest of the system, and hard drives to the rest of the system), ensuring the reliability under heavy load.
Five RJ-45 jacks (console, two Ethernet ports, two unused ports that can be connected to additional PCI boards) and the power cord connector are located in the niche in front of the case, allowing the server to be placed into racks without access to the back, such as "chimney" back to back configurations. Alternatively two internal Ethernet cables can be disconnected, allowing direct connection to Ethernet jacks on the back of the unit.
Front panel of the server includes Power and Reset switches, Power and Ethernet LEDs, and a 16x2 character LCD.
The server can be preconfigured with Linux, FreeBSD, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, various VMware configurations, or be shipped without an operating system.
Fig. 1: TD-S448664A-G2-001 Server
| CPU: | 1-2 AMD Socket 940 Opteron 1xx or 2xx series. Dual-core Opteron supported with MS-9161 ver.2 boards. | |||
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| Chipset: | AMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel. AMD-8111 HyperTransport I/O Hub. |
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| PCI Slots: | Three 64-bit, 66/100/133 MHz PCI-X slots, One (MS-9161 ver.2) or two (MS-9161 ver.1) 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slots. Up to two PCI boards can be installed in one server. |
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| RAM: | ECC 144-bit DDR at 200/266/333/400 MHz, 184-pin DDR DIMMs up to 24GB. ChipKill ECC allows continuous correction of 4-bit errors in a failed x 4 memory device. | |||
| BIOS: | PhoenixBIOS 4 Mb flash EEPROM PCI 2.2 compliant, VPD, and DMI PnP 1.0A, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0A/2.0 Supports PXE boot protocol APM 1.2, WOL PC2001 system design compliant. |
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| Hard drives: | 0-3 IDE/PATA (ATA/100), SATA or SCSI hard drives (types of drives depends on a variant and version of the motherboard, or additional controller boards installed). | |||
| Ethernet: | Broadcom BCM5704 LAN controller Provides 1000/100/10 Mbps data rates, 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X bus. |
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| Front niche-mounted RJ-45 jacks (two of them are connected to the network adapters on the motherboard), or two rear-mounted RJ-45 jacks. | ||||
| Network boot: | PXE boot protocol supported on both network adapters. | |||
| Video: | ATI Rage XL graphics controller with 8M SDRAM. | |||
| Hardware Monitoring: | CPUs and motherboard temperatures, CPU voltage, system voltages, CPU fan speed, power supply intake fan speed, case fan speed. Supported by software on Linux and Windows. | |||
| USB: | USB 1.1. Two USB ports on the back panel, additional USB header inside. |
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| Serial ports: | First (console) serial port with front niche-mounted RJ-45 jack. Second serial port connected to the header inside the case. | |||
| Serial console: | Full serial console support, including PXE boot monitoring and BIOS setup. Preconfigured as 19200bps, 8N1. | |||
| LCD screen: | 16x2 characters, compatible with Hitachi HD44780, 8-bit connection to the parallel port. | |||
| Power supply: | 500W EPS12V. | |||
| Input | 100-240V, 60-50Hz, 10-6A | |||
| +12V | 40A max | 484W total max | ||
| +5V | 25A max | 175W total max | ||
| +3.3V | 20A max | |||
| -5V | 0.5A max | |||
| -12V | 0.5A max | |||
| +5VSB | 2A max | |||
Manufacturer reserves the right to change various components and parameters at its discretion as long as they don't significantly alter product functionality, compatibility, performance and overall quality.
For the purpose of this manual, “Front” of the server is the side with LCD, power and reset switches and air intake grille. “Left” is the side of the server to the left for the person facing the front panel of the server, the side with power cord and cable jacks in the niche.
Fig. 2: TD-S448664A-G2-001 Front view
Fig. 3: TD-S448664A-G2-001 Back view
Fig. 4: TD-S448664A-G2-001 Top view without covers
This list contains operating system options available at the time of writing and tested or expected to be able to run on the current model of the server. It does not reflect software bundling available from the manufacturer, distributor or system integration companies, or any certifications by OS vendors and other parties. As new releases of hardware and software become available, and as they pass various kinds of compatibility testing, this list may be revised.
Server manufacturer does not guarantee compatibility, performance, security or suitability for any purpose of any operating system and other products listed.
Due to the space constraints of a low-profile design, replacement of some components may require a specially qualified technician. Changes between available versions of some components (motherboard versions, cabling for SCSI vs. IDE/PATA vs. SATA drives, oversize PCI boards, additional wiring for front niche connectors) may require reassembly and components replacement that should be performed by the manufacturer.
Even though TD-44 series servers are designed to work with a wide variety of components, many existing parts available on the market have physical dimensions, power and cooling requirements that are not compatible with 1u servers in general, or this particular model. When performing any modifications or adding components make sure that installed components are compatible with physical dimensions, power and airflow in the server. Do not obstruct the airflow.
Regular service, cleaning, replacement of hard drives, CPU and RAM, installation of PCI boards that are compatible with pre-existing configuration, etc. can be performed by a technician familiar with similar operations on 1u servers. Some CPU upgrades may require upgrades of the fans.
Servers use advanced thermosyphons-based cooling system that is designed to operate in a horizontal position only. In particular, server's left side (with the jacks and cables) should never be raised more than 7mm (slightly more than 1/4") above the right side while the server is running. Same applies to tilting the server toward its front or back. This requirement is easily achieved in properly installed equipment racks, however it also should be followed when servers operate in nonstandard conditions such as on the laboratory tables, in testing rigs, installed on various brackets, shelves, etc.
Servers are cooled by the airflow from their air intake grille in front panel to the air exhaust in the rear panel. Do not obstruct the airflow by any objects outside of the case, or place servers into closets, racks and other enclosures that do not provide sufficient airflow. When servers are installed back to back, or with their back facing the wall, make sure that sufficient ventilation is provided to remove the exhaust air. Same applies to the cool air supply to the front of the case.
Servers are designed to work in conditions with the ambient air temperature up to 35°C (95°F). This means, 35°C is the upper limit for the temperature of the air in front of the air intake, and this limit applies while the server is operating. It is not sufficient to install servers in the room that initially has air temperature kept under this limit — air conditioning and ventilation should be sufficient to keep the air temperature in the room within the limits while equipment is operating. Lower temperature increases the reliability and longevity of equipment. Additional components installed in the servers or in the same racks may place additional requirements on temperature limits and required amount of airflow.
In special conditions when servers have to operate with higher ambient temperature or using unusual ways of supplying airflow, manufacturer can provide versions with increased fan performance, higher airflow, low-power CPUs and other modifications, designed and tested for specific configurations, conditions and applications. Parameters of those versions should not be expected from general-purpose versions of the servers, and will not be guaranteed if any alterations are made to special-purpose servers. Unless stated otherwise, server accompanied with this documentation is a general-purpose server.
Make sure that available power outlets and strips, electrical wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, switches, transformers, UPS devices, generators and other equipment that supplies power to the servers is sufficient for the servers' power requirements and provides adequate power quality. If cooling or power supplied to the rack are not sufficient to support all equipment that can be installed in it, install only the amount of equipment that can be supported and leave some positions in the rack unused.
Use proper grounding.
Use grounding strap and/or antistatic surfaces when working on the internal components of the server.
Power supply enclosure in the center of the case contains parts under high voltage. Do not remove, open it, or allow it to be dented, punctured or damaged in any other way, or allow any objects to be dropped inside the power supply enclosure through fans and other openings. Do not try to repair broken fans, connectors or wiring, and do not install any additional or replacement screws in the power supply. Replacement of the hard drives, CPU fans or blowers can be performed without disturbing the power supply enclosure.
Thermosyphons-based cooling systems are filled with coolant under vacuum, permanently sealed, and run under pressure slightly below or above the atmospheric pressure. Cooling systems have to remain sealed, and should not be cut, punctured or disassembled. Even though each of two cooling loops contains only up to 20ml (0.7 fl. oz) of coolant, it should be noted that coolant is flammable if exposed to air, and the system loses its cooling properties if coolant is released from it. Do not attempt to replace the coolant, modify or repair a broken cooling system. Replacement cooling systems are available from the manufacturer, and can be installed by the user.
Servers' cases are not designed to withstand significant bending, twisting or compressing forces. Servers should be either, supported along their sides with bracket or rails, or be placed on a flat horizontal surface. When using sliding rails, do not let the case hang in the pulled out position in a manner that destabilizes the rack or enclosure, damages or places any load on the cables and jacks, places excessive load on rails, or causes the server's case to hang at an angle. It is usually acceptable to pull the case toward the front far enough to open the front cover, however it's always recommended to remove the server from the rack for any kind of service.
Do not drop or bend the case covers. Covers' hooks should easily and securely keep covers attached to the side walls of the case, and thumbscrews should easily screw into the nuts attached to the case. When installing covers make sure that cables, wires and wire bundles are not jammed between covers and other parts of the case. When installed, covers should not protrude above the side walls of the case.
Use cables suitable for their purpose and rated for their working conditions. Do not block the airflow by large cable bundles or install cable holders, power strips, patch panels, etc. in a way that blocks airflow paths.
Both Ethernet and console cables use RJ-45 connectors. Console jack is white and closest to the front of the case, Ethernet jacks are black and placed behind the console jack, Ethernet 0 interface is the closest to the console jack and Ethernet 1 interface immediately behind it. Always make sure that console and Ethernet cables are connected to the proper jacks. When installing cables make sure that connector “clicks” after being fully inserted. Don't use cables with damaged connectors.
RJ-45 console cable layout is the same as the RJ-45 console cable used with Cisco routers.
In various configurations two remaining RJ-45 connectors may be used for other Ethernet interfaces or for other purposes depending on the additional cards installed in the server and connectors/wiring added to support them. Use those connectors according to their purpose.
Use NEMA 5-15P power cord, or other AC power cord according to the local standards. Properly connect power cord to the power supply. Do not pull on the cord to remove its plug from the power outlet, or to disconnect it from the power supply. Don't use damaged power cords or outlets, or improperly grounded power outlets. When connecting or disconnecting cables or performing other operations on the server make sure that power cord is not disturbed. Turn server off and disconnect the power cord before performing any service.
Use compatible PCI cards and risers — take into account their dimensions, interface type and voltage. Some cards may require special risers and mounting brackets.
In some configurations cables have to be attached to the connectors on the PCI cards' brackets. Make sure that those connections are secure, forces are not passed onto the card or server through those cables, and the cards are properly supported and secured.
When installing or replacing hard drives, make sure that all connectors are securely attached, wires and cables are not jammed under the drive brackets' feet, and are not blocking the airflow to the fans. Do not pull hard drive cables with excessive force. Do not remove the cable retainer sheet. When removing hard drive cages don't lose the nuts on the mounting screws. Do not replace any mounting screws with other hardware that may protrude under the bottom of the case.
Use serial console for server configuration. Take into account that full reset of the BIOS setup parameters disables the serial console redirection and locks you out of the BIOS configuration. To configure a server with disabled console redirection, or with OS that does not support, or configured not to use the serial console, connect a PS/2 keyboard and VGA-compatible monitor to the connectors on the rear panel. If the server is configured with an OS that allows login from the network, serial console configuration can be performed remotely, however this only affects the use of serial console by the OS and not by BIOS. It is recommended to use 19200 bps 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit configuration for BIOS, bootloader and OS console. BIOS error messages about lack of input devices are harmless.
Though a CD drive can be temporarily attached to one of the IDE ports on the motherboard for the OS installation, a recommended method of OS installation is booting from the network using PXE. Servers are available with various OS preinstalled on them.
Three positions for hard drives allow a wide variety of options for storage configuration. Among other possibilities, are 1-3 independent disks, 2-3 disks with RAID0, 2 disks with RAID1, and 3 disks with RAID5. Additional controllers and external hard drive enclosures, other external storage solutions, and network-attached storage can be used to expand available storage. Servers can be also configured with no local hard drives at all, relying completely on networked storage.
MS-9161 motherboards support console redirection for the first console port only (DB-9 connector on the rear panel, connected to the 10-pin header inside the case by a cable, and further connected to the white RJ-45 jack in the front niche). Second serial port (a header directly on the motherboard inside the case) can not be used to configure BIOS parameters.
On MS-9161 motherboards some operating systems may see the first serial port as the serial device #2, and detect Break condition before the first character entered on the console. By default in Linux it triggers “Magic SysRq” control sequence used for debugging and emergency recovery — if this happens, press Enter before logging in or entering any commands from the console. To avoid accidental triggering of “Magic SysRq” from serial console, disable it in the kernel configuration, kernel command line or sysctl. Bootloaders see the same port as the serial device #0.
TD-S448664A-G2-001 server is supplied with the following cables:
Other cables may be provided for additional boards installed in the server.
TD-S448664A-G2-001 server is designed to be installed in a standard 19" rack, and has outside dimensions 1.73"x17"x28". The weight of the server varies between 30 and 35 pounds depending on the configuration.