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SUPERSERVER 6017TR-TQF/TFF/TF User's Manual

1-6 2U Twin

: System Notes

As a 2U Twin

conﬁ guration, the SuperServer 6017TR-TQF/TFF/TF is a unique

server system. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as

two separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.

Nodes

Each of the two serverboards act as a separate node in the system. As independant

nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the others. In addition,

each node is a hot-swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis.

The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.

Note: A guide pin is located between the upper and lower nodes on the inner chassis

wall. This guide pin also acts as a “stop” when a node is fully installed. If too much

force is used when inserting a node this pin may break off. Take care to slowly slide

a node in until you hear the “click” of the locking tab seating itself.

System Power

Dual 1280 Watt power supplies are used to provide the power for all serverboards.

Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the

power button on its own control panel.

SATA Backplane/Drives

As a system, the SuperServer 6017TR-TQF/TFF/TF supports the use of twelve

SATA drives. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for

power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of two

SATA drives to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a two-drive

scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all drives). See the Drive Bay Installation/

Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and node conﬁ guration.