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... three versions of each server system are listed below. The contents of this server system: the Intel® Server Systems SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR (SAS/SATA versions) and the Intel® Server System SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR (SATA only version). Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXR Contents Your Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXR ships with the following items: • Intel® Server Board S5000VSA (SATA SKU), installed in the server system • One 600...
... three versions of each server system are listed below. The contents of this server system: the Intel® Server Systems SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR (SAS/SATA versions) and the Intel® Server System SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR (SATA only version). Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXR Contents Your Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXR ships with the following items: • Intel® Server Board S5000VSA (SATA SKU), installed in the server system • One 600...
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Intel® Server System SR2520SAXS/SR2520SAXSR Contents Your Intel® Server System SR2520SAXS/SR2520SAXSR ships with the following items: • Intel® Server Board S5000VSA (SAS SKU), installed in the server system • One 600 W hot-swap power supply module, installed in the server system • Hot-swap power cage, installed in the server system • Two 80mm system fans, installed in the server system • One 60mm system fan, installed...
Intel® Server System SR2520SAXS/SR2520SAXSR Contents Your Intel® Server System SR2520SAXS/SR2520SAXSR ships with the following items: • Intel® Server Board S5000VSA (SAS SKU), installed in the server system • One 600 W hot-swap power supply module, installed in the server system • Hot-swap power cage, installed in the server system • Two 80mm system fans, installed in the server system • One 60mm system fan, installed...
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... SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR) ...54 Replacing the Fixed Power Supply (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR 55 Replacing the Front Panel Board 57 Replacing a System Fan ...60 Installing and Removing the Rack Handles 62 Installing the Rack Handles 62 Removing the Rack Handles 63 Chapter 4: Server ...Utilities 65 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 65 Starting Setup ...65 If You Cannot Access Setup 65 Setup Menus ...65 Upgrading the BIOS ...67 xiv Intel® Server System...
... SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR) ...54 Replacing the Fixed Power Supply (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR 55 Replacing the Front Panel Board 57 Replacing a System Fan ...60 Installing and Removing the Rack Handles 62 Installing the Rack Handles 62 Removing the Rack Handles 63 Chapter 4: Server ...Utilities 65 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 65 Starting Setup ...65 If You Cannot Access Setup 65 Setup Menus ...65 Upgrading the BIOS ...67 xiv Intel® Server System...
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... Cable Routing (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR 72 600W Single Power Supply Input Voltages 73 600W Single Power Supply Output Voltages 73 System Environmental Specifications 74 Appendix B: LED Decoder (SR2520SAX /SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR Only 75 Appendix C: Getting Help 81 World Wide Web ...81 Telephone ...81 Appendix D: Regulatory and Compliance Information 85... BSMI (Taiwan) ...90 Korean Compliance (RRL 91 Regulated Specified Components 91 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance 92 End-of the Operating System 99 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide xv
... Cable Routing (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR 72 600W Single Power Supply Input Voltages 73 600W Single Power Supply Output Voltages 73 System Environmental Specifications 74 Appendix B: LED Decoder (SR2520SAX /SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR Only 75 Appendix C: Getting Help 81 World Wide Web ...81 Telephone ...81 Appendix D: Regulatory and Compliance Information 85... BSMI (Taiwan) ...90 Korean Compliance (RRL 91 Regulated Specified Components 91 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance 92 End-of the Operating System 99 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide xv
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... 6. Recovery Jumpers 11 Figure 7. Removing Drive Bracket from the Server System (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR) 43 Figure 31. Installng Optical Drive into the Server System (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR 40 Figure 29. Server Board Connector and Component Locations 9 Figure 5. Intel® Server System SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR Back Panel Connectors 13 Figure 9. Removing the Server System Cover 27 Figure 18. Installing the Processor 34 Figure...
... 6. Recovery Jumpers 11 Figure 7. Removing Drive Bracket from the Server System (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR) 43 Figure 31. Installng Optical Drive into the Server System (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR 40 Figure 29. Server Board Connector and Component Locations 9 Figure 5. Intel® Server System SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR Back Panel Connectors 13 Figure 9. Removing the Server System Cover 27 Figure 18. Installing the Processor 34 Figure...
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... 63 Figure 55. Removing Power Supply Module from the Server System (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR 54 Figure 43. Installing the Fan Module 62 Figure 54. Cable Routing (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) 71 Figure 59. Cable Routing (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR 72 xx Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide Removing the Server Board 51 Figure 41. Removing Power Supply Module...
... 63 Figure 55. Removing Power Supply Module from the Server System (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR 54 Figure 43. Installing the Fan Module 62 Figure 54. Cable Routing (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) 71 Figure 59. Cable Routing (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR 72 xx Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide Removing the Server Board 51 Figure 41. Removing Power Supply Module...
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... (MCH) • Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub 4 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide Up to two 45nm 2P Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Product codes SR2520SAFR, SR2520SAXR, and SR2520SAXSR only. Up to two 45nm next generation Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Product codes SR2520SAFR, SR2520SAXR, and SR2520SAXSR only. • SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR: Eight DIMM sockets...
... (MCH) • Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub 4 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide Up to two 45nm 2P Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Product codes SR2520SAFR, SR2520SAXR, and SR2520SAXSR only. Up to two 45nm next generation Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors. Product codes SR2520SAFR, SR2520SAXR, and SR2520SAXSR only. • SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR: Eight DIMM sockets...
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... control panel: • NIC1 Activity • NIC2 Activity • Power / Sleep • System Status • System Identification • Hard Drive Activity Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 5 Table 2. pin control panel headers National Semiconductor* PC87427 controller On-board ATI...NIC connectors for 10/100/1000 Mb connections • Four USB 2.0 ports Internal connections: • One USB port header, which supports two USB 2.0 ports • One DH10 Serial B header • SR2520SAF/SR2520SAX and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR: Six Serial ATA connectors with embedded...
... control panel: • NIC1 Activity • NIC2 Activity • Power / Sleep • System Status • System Identification • Hard Drive Activity Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 5 Table 2. pin control panel headers National Semiconductor* PC87427 controller On-board ATI...NIC connectors for 10/100/1000 Mb connections • Four USB 2.0 ports Internal connections: • One USB port header, which supports two USB 2.0 ports • One DH10 Serial B header • SR2520SAF/SR2520SAX and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR: Six Serial ATA connectors with embedded...
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Table 2. Intel® Server System SR2520SA Feature Summary Feature Power Supply Fans System Management Description • Single 600 W power supply module (SR2520SAF) • Redundant 600 W power supply modules (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) • Three system cooling fans • Two non-redundant fans in power supply Intel® System Management Software 6 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide
Table 2. Intel® Server System SR2520SA Feature Summary Feature Power Supply Fans System Management Description • Single 600 W power supply module (SR2520SAF) • Redundant 600 W power supply modules (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) • Three system cooling fans • Two non-redundant fans in power supply Intel® System Management Software 6 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide
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Rack Handles B. Hot-Swap Power Cage G. Control Panel (standard control panel shown) I H F G A AF001442 A. ChassisComponents (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 7 If you are near the system, you identify the components of the chassis cover to assist in identifying components. System Cooling Fans C. Hot-Swap Power Supplies F. Optical Drive Bay J. CPU Air Duct...
Rack Handles B. Hot-Swap Power Cage G. Control Panel (standard control panel shown) I H F G A AF001442 A. ChassisComponents (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 7 If you are near the system, you identify the components of the chassis cover to assist in identifying components. System Cooling Fans C. Hot-Swap Power Supplies F. Optical Drive Bay J. CPU Air Duct...
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PCI 32/33 Slot 1 D. Diagnostic LEDs (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR only) J. Processor Voltage Regulator V. SATA 0 Connector KK. DIMM Sockets (only 4 on SR2520SAF) Q. Battery W. SATA SGPIO II. PCI-X* 64/133 Slot 4 F. Processor 1 Socket R. System Fan 2 GG. SATA 5/SAS 3 Connector Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 9 Server Board Connector and Component Locations A B CD E F G HI WW VV J K UU TT...
PCI 32/33 Slot 1 D. Diagnostic LEDs (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR only) J. Processor Voltage Regulator V. SATA 0 Connector KK. DIMM Sockets (only 4 on SR2520SAF) Q. Battery W. SATA SGPIO II. PCI-X* 64/133 Slot 4 F. Processor 1 Socket R. System Fan 2 GG. SATA 5/SAS 3 Connector Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 9 Server Board Connector and Component Locations A B CD E F G HI WW VV J K UU TT...
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... Default Default 2 2 CLEAR CLEAR 3 CMOS 3 PASSWORD J1J1 J1J2 AF000187 10 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide Chassis Intrusion Configuration Jumpers C. SATA RAID 5 Key UU.... Serial B EMP Connector B. Speaker BIOS Select Force Lower 2 Bank Default 3 J1J3 AF000185 Jumper Name BIOS Select Jumper Purpose If pins 1-2 are jumpered, the BIOS in the lower bank will be jumpered on the next reset. USB 6 (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR...
... Default Default 2 2 CLEAR CLEAR 3 CMOS 3 PASSWORD J1J1 J1J2 AF000187 10 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide Chassis Intrusion Configuration Jumpers C. SATA RAID 5 Key UU.... Serial B EMP Connector B. Speaker BIOS Select Force Lower 2 Bank Default 3 J1J3 AF000185 Jumper Name BIOS Select Jumper Purpose If pins 1-2 are jumpered, the BIOS in the lower bank will be jumpered on the next reset. USB 6 (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR...
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Intel® Light Guided Diagnostics (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR Only) The server board contains diagnostic LEDs to help you identify failed and failing components, and to help you identify the server from among several servers. Except for the ID LED, the status LED, and the 5V standby LED, the LEDs turn on (amber) only if a failure occurs. A C B D E F G I J K LMNO P H Y Q R S XW V U T AF000188 Figure 7. Light Guided Diagnostic LEDs (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) 12 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide
Intel® Light Guided Diagnostics (SR2520SAX/ SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR Only) The server board contains diagnostic LEDs to help you identify failed and failing components, and to help you identify the server from among several servers. Except for the ID LED, the status LED, and the 5V standby LED, the LEDs turn on (amber) only if a failure occurs. A C B D E F G I J K LMNO P H Y Q R S XW V U T AF000188 Figure 7. Light Guided Diagnostic LEDs (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) 12 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide
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... LEDs Figure 8. Video K. NIC1 and NIC2 (10/100/1000 Mb) F. Power Supply 1 Module C. PCI Expansion Slots I . NIC1 and NIC2 (10/100/1000 Mb) H. PCI Expansion Slots G. Power Supply 2 Module E. Power Supply 2 Receptacle D. Serial Port A G. Video I . Power Supply 1 Receptacle C. Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR Back Panel Connectors Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 13 USB Ports J.
... LEDs Figure 8. Video K. NIC1 and NIC2 (10/100/1000 Mb) F. Power Supply 1 Module C. PCI Expansion Slots I . NIC1 and NIC2 (10/100/1000 Mb) H. PCI Expansion Slots G. Power Supply 2 Module E. Power Supply 2 Receptacle D. Serial Port A G. Video I . Power Supply 1 Receptacle C. Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR Back Panel Connectors Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 13 USB Ports J.
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... SAS/SATA data from the drives to the SATA controller on or blinking) 100 Mbps connection 1000 Mbps connection Hot-Swap Backplane The Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR supports a backplane. Table 3. NIC LED Descriptions LED Left Right LED State Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Solid Amber Solid Green Description No...
... SAS/SATA data from the drives to the SATA controller on or blinking) 100 Mbps connection 1000 Mbps connection Hot-Swap Backplane The Intel® Server System SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR supports a backplane. Table 3. NIC LED Descriptions LED Left Right LED State Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Solid Amber Solid Green Description No...
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The redundant model has order code SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR. For information on configuring RAID, see the RAID Software Guide that is included on how to install the Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to enable RAID 5, see the ... Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II feature provides RAID modes 0, 1, and 10. SATA The Intel® Server Systems SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR and SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXR provide an embedded SATA controller that is included on the server board and to either Legacy or Enhanced. RAID Support The Intel® Server System...
The redundant model has order code SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR. For information on configuring RAID, see the RAID Software Guide that is included on how to install the Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory to enable RAID 5, see the ... Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II feature provides RAID modes 0, 1, and 10. SATA The Intel® Server Systems SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR and SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXR provide an embedded SATA controller that is included on the server board and to either Legacy or Enhanced. RAID Support The Intel® Server System...
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..., one for the SAS controller and one for the four blue ports on the server board. SAS In addition to the SATA features described above, the Intel® Server System SR2520SAXS/SR2520SAXSR also has a dual-mode 4-port Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller that is located at boot, but the... SAS controller is enabled, the four blue ports on the server board continue to function as either SAS or...
..., one for the SAS controller and one for the four blue ports on the server board. SAS In addition to the SATA features described above, the Intel® Server System SR2520SAXS/SR2520SAXSR also has a dual-mode 4-port Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller that is located at boot, but the... SAS controller is enabled, the four blue ports on the server board continue to function as either SAS or...
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... bezels, see "Installing the Front Bezel". Optional Peripherals (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) The drives must be purchased separately. A B C AF001440 . A B AF001662 . The order numbers for installing hard drives, a USB floppy drive, and an optical drive. A. Optional Peripherals (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR) 18 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide The drives must be purchased separately. Hard drive...
... bezels, see "Installing the Front Bezel". Optional Peripherals (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR) The drives must be purchased separately. A B C AF001440 . A B AF001662 . The order numbers for installing hard drives, a USB floppy drive, and an optical drive. A. Optional Peripherals (SR2520SAF/SR2520SAFR) 18 Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide The drives must be purchased separately. Hard drive...
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... hardware. For instructions on . Rack-Mounted Systems Your Intel® Server System SR2520SA can consume up to a list of the rack to mount this server into a rack, Intel recommends you install systems from the bottom, and so on installing hard drives, see "Installing and Removing a Hot-swap Hard Drive (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR)" or "Installing and Removing a Fixed...
... hardware. For instructions on . Rack-Mounted Systems Your Intel® Server System SR2520SA can consume up to a list of the rack to mount this server into a rack, Intel recommends you install systems from the bottom, and so on installing hard drives, see "Installing and Removing a Hot-swap Hard Drive (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/SR2520SAXSR)" or "Installing and Removing a Fixed...
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...Hard Drive (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR) Up to a list of the hard drive carrier. 3. Note: The server system does not support all hard drives. Installing a SAS or SATA Hot-swap Hard Disk Drive (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR) 1. 9. See "Server System References" for an Internet link... installed. Open the green latch at the front of supported hardware. To avoid possible damage to maintain proper system cooling. Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 37 Remove the processor. 11. Raise the CPU load plate. 10. Cautions: If ...
...Hard Drive (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR) Up to a list of the hard drive carrier. 3. Note: The server system does not support all hard drives. Installing a SAS or SATA Hot-swap Hard Disk Drive (SR2520SAX/SR2520SAXS and SR2520SAXR/ SR2520SAXSR) 1. 9. See "Server System References" for an Internet link... installed. Open the green latch at the front of supported hardware. To avoid possible damage to maintain proper system cooling. Intel® Server System SR2520SA User's Guide 37 Remove the processor. 11. Raise the CPU load plate. 10. Cautions: If ...