Amazon.com Datacenter Server Specifications Rattlesnake16 1.0.1 April 29, 2019 Version:1.0.
T able of C onTenTs Table Of Contents Server Introduction...................................................................................................1-1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 1-1 System Features ................................................................................................. 1-1 Tour of the System .......................................................................................
T able of C onTenTs SATA Solid State Disk ....................................................................................... 1-34 Removing the SATA Solid State Disk .......................................................... 1-34 Installing the SATA Solid State Disk ............................................................ 1-35 Processor Heat Sinks........................................................................................ 1-37 Removing a Heat Sink.....................................
Conventions Several different typographic conventions are used throughout this manual. Refer to the following examples for common usage. Bold type face denotes menu items, buttons and application names. Italic type face denotes references to other sections, and the names of the folders, menus, programs, and files. type face denotes keyboard keys. WARNING! Warning information appears before the text it references and should not be ignored as the content may prevent damage to the device.
Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. Warnings Heed safety instructions: Before working with the server, whether using this manual or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions. Adhere to the assembly instructions in this manual to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals.
This equipment is intended to be supplied by a certified DC power source (power shelf) which interconnects rack bus bar, if need further assistance, please contact service person for further information. Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
Chapter 1 Server
s erver 1.1 InTroduCTIon Introduction Overview This document provides an overview of the hardware features of the chassis and instructions on how to add and replace components for the server. These guidelines are intended for trained service technicians. System Features The following is a list of the server features: Table 1-1: Server System Features Component Description Main Processor • Type: Intel Cascade Lake P-8259CL, 24C, 2.
s erver T our of The s ysTem 1.2 Tour of the System Component View 7 6 5 8 4 3 3 9 2 10 1 Figure 1-1: Component View Table 1-2: Component View No. Item Description 1 Add-on card Annapurna K2T-QB card 2 Add-on card Annapurna K2X-N card 3 GPU card 8 x Tesla T4 cards 4 Storage 2.
s erver fronT and rear vIews Front and Rear Views This section provides a reference for the components, ports, and sockets on the front and rear of the server. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 1-2: Front View 13 Figure 1-3: Rear View Table 1-3: Front and Rear Views No. Item Description 1 QSFP port 1 x QSFP from K2X-N card. 2 Management port Connect a RJ-45 jack to this port to link to a 10/100/1000 IPMI management LAN. 3 VGA port Connect a monitor to this port.
s erver led b ehavIor LED Behavior The following section introduces the LED definition and behavior for LEDs found in the chassis. Table 1-4: LED Behavior Location Name Description PWRLED1 • On: All power rails in sled are valid. System Power • Blinking: System VRs are in transition of powering on or powering off. IDLED1 ID Status Used during service event.
s erver 1.3 InsTallInghardware Installing Hardware Safety Measures WARNING! Always ask for assistance to move or lift the system. WARNING! Only perform troubleshooting as authorized by the product documentation, or as directed by a service and support team. Repairs not authorized by warranty may void the warranty and damage the system. WARNING! Always make sure to disconnect the system from the AC electrical source.
s erver T opC over Top Cover Opening the Top Cover 1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals. 2. Unplug the busbar power cable and disconnect all peripherals, and LAN cabling. 3. Loosen the captive screw securing the top cover. Then slide the top cover towards the front side. 4. Lift the top cover off the chassis. Figure 1-4: Opening the Top Cover Closing the Top Cover 1. Align the top cover with the chassis. Make sure there is no cabling caught between the cover and chassis. 2.
s erver aIrduCT Air Duct Removing the Air Duct Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Locate the air duct on the chassis. 2. Remove the air duct from the chassis. Figure 1-6: Removing the Air Duct Installing the Air Duct Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Position the air duct onto its slot in the chassis. When positioning the air duct, make sure to align it with the indents on the riser assemblies. 2.
s erver fanmodules Fan Modules ! CAUTION! DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING FAN MODULES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. Removing a Fan Module It is not necessary to replace all fan modules at once. The following procedure displays the removal of all fan modules for demonstration purposes. Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1.
s erver fanmodules 2. Remove the fan module assembly from its slot on the chassis. Make sure the cable of the respective fan module is completely disconnected from the connector. Figure 1-9: Removing the Fan Module Assembly 3. Remove the self-retaining rubber rivets and screws securing the fan cages to the fan module. Then remove the fan cages. Figure 1-10: Removing the Fan Cages 4. To remove the remaining fan modules, repeat the previous steps.
s erver fanmodules Installing a Fan Module Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Align and install the fan cages onto the fan module. Then secure both cages with the self-retaining rubber rivets and screws. Figure 1-11: Installing the Fan Cages 2. Install the fan module assembly onto its slot on the chassis. The head of the rubber rivets fits outside the cage. Make sure the air flow indicator is positioned correctly to maintain proper air flow.
s erver fanmodules 3. Route and push the fan cable downward to the clip until it snaps into place. Then connect the fan cable to its respective connector on the mainboard. Figure 1-13: Connecting the Fan Cables 4. To install the remaining fan modules, repeat the previous steps.
s erver pdbboard PDB Board ! CAUTION! DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING PDB BOARD. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY. Removing the PDB Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Disconnect the power, fan, PMBus, and Oculink cables. 2. Remove the rubber pad from the center slot (in between the third and the forth fan cages). 3. Remove the third and the forth fan modules.
s erver pdbboard 4. Remove the cable protective cap from the PDB board. Figure 1-15: Removing the Cable Protective Cap 5. Remove the screws securing the busbar power clip to the chassis. Then remove the washers. Figure 1-16: Removing the Screws and Washers 6. Remove the the busbar power clip from its compartment on the chassis.
s erver pdbboard 7. Remove the Hex nuts and screw securing the busbar power cable lugs to its respective power terminal stud on the PDB board. Then remove the busbar power cables and release the busbar power cables from the cable clip. Figure 1-17: Removing the Busbar Power Cables 8. Remove the screws securing the PDB board to the chassis. Then remove the PDB board.
s erver pdbboard Installing the PDB Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. 1. Align and install the PDB board on the chassis. Then secure the PDB board to the the chassis with screws. Figure 1-19: Installing the PDB Board 2. Install the the busbar power clip into its compartment on the chassis. 3. Align and install the busbar power cable lugs with its respective power terminal stud on the PDB board.
s erver pdbboard 4. Align the washers with the screw holes on the chassis. Then secure the washers and the busbar power clip to the the chassis with screws. Figure 1-21: Installing the the Screws and Washers 5. Install the cable protective cap.
s erver pdbboard 6. Install the third and the forth fan modules. See Installing a Fan Module on page 1-10. 7. Install the rubber pad to the center slot (in between the third and the forth fan cages). Figure 1-23: Installing the Fan Modules and Rubber Pad 8. Connect the power, fan, PMBus, and Oculink cables.
s erver n v m e s o lI d s T a T e d I s k s NVMe Solid State Disks Removing a NVMe Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Loosen the captive screws securing the SSD tray to the chassis. Figure 1-24: Loosening the Screws 2. Release the retainer and slide the SSD assembly backwards to disengage it from the latch. Then remove the SSD tray from the chassis.
s erver n v m e s o lI d s T a T e d I s k s 3. Disconnect the Oculink cable from the SSD connector. Figure 1-26: Disconnecting the Oculink Cable 4. Extend the tool-less lock on the SSD tray to release the SSD. Then remove the SSD from the SSD tray. Figure 1-27: Removing the NVMe SSD 5. To remove another NVMe SSD, repeat the previous steps.
s erver n v m e s o lI d s T a T e d I s k s Installing a NVMe Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Extend the tool-less lock on the SSD tray to allow for installation of the SSD. 2. Align the screw holes on the SSD to the pins on the SSD tray. (A) 3. Install the SSD to its SSD tray. (B) 4. Slide in the tool-less lock to secure the SSD.
s erver n v m e s o lI d s T a T e d I s k s 6. Slide the SSD assembly forward until it is firmly seated. Then close the retainer back into place. Figure 1-30: Installing the NVMe SSD Assembly 7. Tighten the captive screws to secure the SSD tray to the chassis. Figure 1-31: Tightening the Screws 8. To install another NVMe SSD, repeat the previous steps.
s erver rIser 1 assembly Riser 1 Assembly Removing the Riser 1 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the riser 1 assembly to the chassis. 2. Hold the riser assembly holder and lift it to remove the riser 1 assembly from the chassis. Riser assembly holder Figure 1-32: Removing the Riser 1 Assembly 3.
s erver rIser 1 assembly 4. Disconnect the K2T-QB card from the riser 1 board connector. Then remove the K2T-QB card from the riser 1 bracket. Repeat the same steps to remove the K2C-AB card. Figure 1-34: Removing the K2T-QB and K2C-AB Cards 5. Disconnect the Tesla T4 card from the riser 1 board connector. Then remove the Tesla T4 card from the riser 1 bracket. Repeat the same steps to remove the remaining Tesla T4 cards.
s erver rIser 1 assembly Installing the Riser 1 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Install the riser 1 boards. See Installing a Riser 2 Board on page 1-33. 1. Align the Tesla T4 card with the riser 1 board connector and slide in place. The bracket on the Tesla T4 card is flush with the riser 1 bracket if the Tesla T4 card is seated correctly.
s erver rIser 1 assembly 3. Connect the power and Mini SAS HD cables to the riser 1 board connectors. Then connect the SATA and UART cables to the K2C-AB card connectors. Figure 1-38: Connecting the Cables 4. Align the riser 1 assembly with its slot on the chassis. Then push firmly the assembly downwards to connect the riser 1 assembly to the mainboard connector. 5. Close the riser 1 assembly holder. Then secure the riser 1 assembly to the chassis with captive screw.
s erver rIser 1 b oards Riser 1 Boards Removing a Riser 1 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 1 assembly. See Removing the Riser 1 Assembly on page 1-22. 1. Remove the screws securing the riser 1 board. 2. Remove the riser 1 board from the riser bracket. Figure 1-40: Removing the Riser 1 Board 3. To remove another riser 1 board, repeat the previous steps.
s erver rIser 1 b oards Installing a Riser 1 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 1 assembly. See Removing the Riser 1 Assembly on page 1-22. 1. Align and install the riser 1 board on the riser bracket. 2. Secure the riser 1 board with screws. Figure 1-41: Installing the Riser 1 Board 3. To install another riser 1 board, repeat the previous steps.
s erver rIser 2 assembly Riser 2 Assembly Removing the Riser 2 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the riser 2 assembly to the chassis. 2. Hold the riser 2 assembly holder and lift it to remove the riser 2 assembly from the chassis. Riser assembly holder Figure 1-42: Removing the Riser 2 Assembly 3.
s erver rIser 2 assembly 5. Disconnect the K2X-N card from the riser 2 board connector. Then remove the K2X-N card from the riser 2 bracket. Figure 1-44: Removing the K2X-N Card 6. Disconnect the Tesla T4 card from the riser 2 board connector. Then remove the Tesla T4 card from the riser 2 bracket. Repeat the same steps to remove the remaining Tesla T4 cards.
s erver rIser 2 assembly Installing the Riser 2 Assembly Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Install the riser 2 boards. See Installing a Riser 2 Board on page 1-33. 1. Align the Tesla T4 card with the riser 2 board connector and slide in place. The bracket on the Tesla T4 card is flush with the riser 2 bracket if the Tesla T4 card is seated correctly.
s erver rIser 2 assembly 3. Connect the power and Mini SAS HD cables to the riser 2 board connectors. Then connect the power and UART cables to the K2X-N card connectors. 4. Connect the SATA and power cables to the SSD connectors. Figure 1-48: Connecting the Cables 5. Align the riser 2 assembly with its slot on the chassis. Then push firmly the assembly downwards to connect the riser 2 assembly to the mainboard connector. 6. Close the riser 2 assembly holder.
s erver rIser 2 b oards Riser 2 Boards Removing a Riser 2 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 2 assembly. See Removing the Riser 2 Assembly on page 1-28. 1. Remove the screws securing the riser 2 board. 2. Remove the riser 2 board from the riser bracket. Figure 1-50: Removing the Riser 2 Board 3. To remove another riser 2 board, repeat the previous steps.
s erver rIser 2 b oards Installing a Riser 2 Board Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 2 assembly. See Removing the Riser 2 Assembly on page 1-28. 1. Align and install the riser 2 board on the riser bracket. 2. Secure the riser 2 board with screws. Figure 1-51: Installing the Riser 2 Board 3. To install another riser 2 board, repeat the previous steps.
s e r ve r saTa s olId s SATA Solid State Disk Removing the SATA Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 2 assembly. See Removing the Riser 2 Assembly on page 1-28. ♦ Remove the riser 2 boards. See Removing a Riser 2 Board on page 1-32. 1. Remove the screws securing the SATA SSD to the SSD tray. 2. Remove the SATA SSD from the SSD tray.
s e r ve r saTa s olId s 3. Remove the screw securing the SSD tray to the riser bracket. 4. Remove the SSD tray. Figure 1-53: Removing the SSD Tray Installing the SATA Solid State Disk Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the riser 2 assembly. See Removing the Riser 2 Assembly on page 1-28. ♦ Remove the riser 2 boards. See Removing a Riser 2 Board on page 1-32. 1.
s e r ve r saTa s 3. Align and install the SATA SSD onto the SSD tray. 4. Secure the SATA SSD with screws.
s erver proCessor h eaT s Inks Processor Heat Sinks Removing a Heat Sink WARNING! The heatsink remains hot after the system has been powered down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system components. Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Loosen the captive screws in a sequential order. 2. Remove the heat sink. 6 3 5 8 1 7 4 2 Figure 1-56: Removing the Heat Sink 3.
s erver proCessor h eaT s Inks Installing a Heat Sink ! CAUTION! TO PREVENT DAMAGE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE HEAT SINK SCREWS. Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Install the processor. See Installing a Processor on page 1-40. 1. Align the heat sink over the socket. The airflow marker indicates the flow of air from the system’s cold side to its hot side.
s erver proCessors Processors Removing a Processor Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the heat sink. See Removing a Heat Sink on page 1-37. 1. Remove the processor bracket from the heatsink. Then remove the processor from its bracket. Heat sink Processor bracket Processor Figure 1-58: Removing the Processor 2. To remove another processor, repeat the previous steps.
s erver proCessors Installing a Processor Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. ♦ Remove the heat sink. See Removing a Heat Sink on page 1-37. 1. Remove the new processor from its packaging. Make sure to hold the processor by the sides. Do NOT touch the underside of the processor. 2. Install the processor onto its bracket. Then place and install the bracket underneath the heat sink.
s erver memorym odules Memory Modules General Guidelines All multi-node servers have specific rules for the population of memory on the individual mainboard for optimal performance. Refer to the following individual server rules for information on how to populate the particular server required. Removing a Memory Module WARNING! Memory modules remain hot after the system is powered down. Allow sufficient time for the memory modules to cool before handling system components.
s erver memorym odules Installing a Memory Module Prerequisite: ♦ Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on page 1-6. ♦ Remove the air duct. See Removing the Air Duct on page 1-7. 1. Pull the locking latches of the DIMM slot outwards. 2. Align the notch and obstruction as seen in the following illustration. 3. Install the memory module and press the ends of the module down until the locking latches spring over the memory modules.
s erver memorym odules Memory Population Rules Table 1-5: DDR4 Memory Supported Type DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per DIMM and Data Width 1 Slot Per Channel DRAM Density 4GB 8GB 8GB RDIMM SRx8 4GB 8GB 16GB RDIMM SRx4 8GB 16GB 32G RDIMM DRx8 8GB 16GB 32GB RDIMM DRx4 16GB 32GB 64GB QRx4 N/A 2H-64GB 2H-128GB 8Rx4 N/A 4H-128GB 4H-256GB QRx4 32GB 64GB 128GB QRx4 N/A 2H-64GB 2H-128GB 8Rx4 N/A 4H-128GB 4H-256GB RDIMM 3DS LRDIMM LRDIMM 3DS Speed (MT/S); Voltage (V); Slo
Chapter 2 Rack Installation System
r a C k I ns T a l la T I o n s y s T e m 2.1 raIl k IT a s s e mbly Rail Kit Assembly Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into computer components and cause a malfunction. Many of the screws on the server are different sizes; use containers to keep screws and small components separated. Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging internal components.
raCk InsTallaTIon s ysTem raCk InsTallaTIon overvIew Rack Installation Overview Review thoroughly the documentation that is included with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling instructions. Before installing the rails in the rack cabinet, review the following guidelines: • Plan the rail installation starting at the bottom of the rack cabinet. • Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation. • Always adhere to safe practices when lifting or moving components.
raCk InsTallaTIon s ysTem InsTallIng The r aIls 4. Locate the position to install the right rail. Then install the 6 mounting pins onto the designated holes on the rack. Note: Make sure both left and right rails are parallel. 5. Align the right rail with the installed 6 mounting pins. Then slide the rail backwards until it locks into place. 6. Secure the front side of the right rail with screw. Mounting Pin Figure 2-2: Installing the Right Rail 7.
raCk InsTallaTIon s ysTem removIng The r aIls Removing the Rails Review thoroughly the documentation that is included with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling instructions. Before installing the rails in the rack cabinet, review the following guidelines: ! CAUTION! THE SERVER MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM ITS SETUP IN THE RACK FOR MORE THAN TEN MINUTES TO MAINTAIN PROPER SYSTEM COOLING. Prerequisite: ♦ Power down the server. ♦ Disconnect all cables and peripherals from the server. 1.
raCk InsTallaTIon s ysTem removIng The r aIls 2. Remove the screw securing the front side of the right rail. Then slide the rail forward to disengage the latches. 3. Remove the 6 mounting pins from the designated holes on the rack. Mounting Pin Figure 2-5: Removing the Right Rail 4. Remove the screw securing the front side of the left rail. Then slide the rail forward to disengage the latches. 5. Remove the 6 mounting pins from the designated holes on the rack.
Federal Communications Commission This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
