S1201 - Server MSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Rackmount Server
Model	MSI S1201
Form Factor	1U
Dimensions (W x D x H)	17.2 x 20.0 x 1.7 inches
Weight	Approximately 18 lbs
Power Supply	550W Redundant (1+1)
Processor Support	1x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 series
Memory Slots	16x DDR4 ECC Registered DIMM
Storage Bays	4x 3.5" SATA/SAS hot-swap
Expansion Slots	2x PCIe 3.0 x16
Network Interfaces	2x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x IPMI
Management	IPMI 2.0, KVM over IP
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C
Humidity Range	8% to 90% non-condensing
Power Consumption (max)	450W
Maintenance	Clean air filter monthly; vacuum dust from chassis
Safety Features	Overheat protection, redundant PSU, chassis intrusion detection
Repairability	Hot-swappable drives and fans; tool-less access to memory

Frequently Asked Questions - S1201 MSI

How do I install an operating system on the MSI S1201?

Insert a bootable USB drive, press F11 during POST to enter boot menu, select the USB, and follow OS installer instructions.

What is the maximum RAM capacity?

The server supports up to 512GB (16x 32GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM).

How do I reset the IPMI password?

Press the reset button on the motherboard for 5 seconds until the IPMI LED blinks, then use default credentials (admin/admin).

Can I use SATA SSDs instead of SAS?

Yes, the hot-swap backplane accepts both SATA and SAS drives.

What RAID levels are supported?

The onboard SATA controller supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 via Intel RSTe.

How do I access the web interface for remote management?

Open a browser and enter the IP address of the IPMI (DHCP assigned). Default credentials are admin/admin.

What is the noise level of this server?

Under normal load, the noise level is approximately 45 dBA at 1m.

How often should I replace the air filter?

Replace the front air filter every 6 months or when visibly dirty to ensure proper airflow.

Can I install a GPU in the S1201?

Yes, there are two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots that support low-profile GPUs (max power 75W).

What is the warranty period?

MSI offers a standard 3-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.

USER MANUAL S1201 MSI

Regulatory Notices 4

Safety Information 6

System Specifications 7

System Overview 8

System LED Indicators 11

Motherboard Overview 12

Motherboard Connectors 13

Power Connectors 13

Storage Connectors 15

FPC Connectors....18

Fan Connectors 20

Other Connectors and Headers 21

Motherboard Expansion Slots 26

Motherboard Jumpers 27

Onboard LEDs. 28

Memory 34

Mixing of DIMM Types within a Channel. 35

Recommended Memory Population 36

Installing Memory Modules 38

M.2 M Key 39

Installing M.2 SSD 39

PCIe Add-in Card 40

Installing PCIe Add-in Card ____ 40

Installing Riser Card Assembly 41

System Fan 42

Installing 1U Fan 42

Power Supply Unit (PSU) 43

Installing PSU 43

Cable Routing 44

8-pin to 8-pin Power Cable ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

12C Cable 44

Slimline SAS 4i to Slimline SAS 4i Cable (for SATA) ____ ____ ____ ____ 45

Slimline SAS 4i to SlimlineSAS 8i Cable (for NVMe) 45

Slimline SAS 8i to Slimline SAS 8i Cable. 46

Regulatory Notices

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

https://csr.msi.com/global/index

CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Battery Information

Please take special precautions if this product comes with a battery.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
• Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children.

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.

BSMI:

廢電池請回收

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA:

The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

Safety Information

• Always read the safety instructions carefully.
- Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
- Keep this equipment away from humidity.
- Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
- The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
- Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
- Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
- Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
- All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
- Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
- If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
- The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User's Manual.
• The equipment has dropped and damaged.

System Specifications

Model	S1201b	S 1201b-HE
Form Factor	IU
Dimensions	17.2"W (438mm) x 1.7"H (43.2mm) x 30.3"D (770mm)
Processor	• 2 x 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) - Dual Socket P+ (LGA 6189) - up to 40C, TDP 205W (270W is condition)
Memory	• 32 x DDR4 DIMM slots (8 channels DDR4 per CPU) - Supports RDIMM/ LRDIMM/ BPS up to 6TB, 293.3/3.200 MT/s
Internal Storage	• 2 x M.2 M-key slots (2280/ 22110) • 1 x MicroSO (internal)
Drive Bays	• 12 x2.5" Hybrid hot-swap drive bays - Supports NVMe/ SAS/ SATA signals
Expansion Slots	• 3 x PCIe slots - RISER1: 1 xHHGen 3 (x16) - RISER2: 1 xHHGen 3 (x16) - RISER& 1 xHHGen 3 (x16) • 1 x OCP 3.0 mezzanine card slot	• 3 x PCIe slots - RISER1: 1 xHH Gen 4 (xf6) - RISER2: 1 xHH Gen 4 (x16) - RISER& 1 xHH Gen 3 (x16) • 1 x OCP 3.0 mezzanine card slot
Security	• TPM 2.0 • PFR (Optional) • Case intrusion switch
Server Management	Aspeed AST2600 RPM: 2.0 with iKVM support
Coding	• 2 x Passive CPU heatsink with air duct @205W

System Overview

1	USB 2.0 PortThis connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 480 Mbps)
2	USB 3.2 Gen 1 PortThis connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 5 Gbps)
3	System Power Button/ LED
4	UID Button/ LED
5	System Reset Button
6	System Status LEDNIC Link LEDsM.2 Activity LED
7	Power Supply Unit
8	VGA Port
9	RJ45 Serial Console Port
11	GbE RJ45 LAN Port (for Mgmt.)The standard RJ45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
	LINK/ACT LED	SPEED LED	LED	Status Description
			Link/ Activity LED	○ Off No link
				● Green Linked
				○ Blinking Data activity
			Speed LED	○ Off 10 Mbps
				● Orange 100 Mbps
				● Green 1 Gbps
12	UID LED Button (or BMC Reset Button, configured using jumper: J1_5)
13	PCIe Add-in Card Area

System LED Indicators

System Power Button/ LED

System Reset Button

! System Status LED

^1 NIC Link LED

UID Button/ LED

M.2 Activity LED

System Power LED

Blue

System power is on

System power is on ACPI S0 state

Blinking

System is sleeping

Off

System power is off

System power is on ACPI S4, S5 state

UID LED

Blue

Identify active via command or button

Off

No identification

! System Status LED

Green

BMC initialization

Red

System has failed

Off

System is running/ normal operation

^1 NIC Link LED

Green

NIC link is established

Blinking

NIC activity is occurring

Off

NIC link is not established

M.2 Activity LED

Green

M.2 present, no activity

Blinking

M.2 accessing

Off

No M.2 activity

Motherboard Overview

Motherboard Connectors

Power Connectors

JPWR1\~2: CRPS Power Connectors

These CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supplies) connectors allow you to connect a power supply. To connect the power supply, ensure that the plug is inserted in the proper orientation and that the pins are aligned. Then firmly push down the power supply into the connector.

JPWR3-5. JPWR11: GPU Power Connectors

JPWR10: HDD BP Power Connector (Transparent)

This connector provides power output to HDD backplane.

JPWR 10	1	GND	2	GND
	3	P12V	4	P3V3

JPWR13: Fan Power Connector (Black)

This connector provides power output to fans.

JPWR13		1	OND	2	OND
		3	P12V	4	P12V

JRPWR1: HDD Power Connectors

These connectors provide power output to HDDs.

JRPWR1 !	1	PSV
	2	OND
	3	OND
	4	P12V

JSDOMPWR1: SATA DOM Power Connector

This connector is used to provide power to SATA DOM devices.

Storage Connectors

Connector	Storage Specifications
SSATA 1~2	SATA 6Gb/s
JSATA1~3	SATA 6Gb/s
M2_1~2	PCIe 3.0 x 2 8GT/s
JNVME1_1-4	PCIe 3.0 x 4 8GT/s (S1201b)
JNVME2_1-4	PCIe 4.0 x 4 16GT/s (S1201b-HE)

3 JNME1,2
JNME1]
3 JNME13
JNME1.6

① JNME2.2

2 JNME2_1

3 JNME2_3

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JSATA1-3: Slimline SAS 4i Connectors

These connectors provide storage support for SATA devices.

	A1	GND	B1	GND
	A2	JSATA_P0_RX+	B2	JSATA_P0_TX+
	A3	JSATA_P0_RX-	B3	JSATA_P0_TX-
	A4	GND	B4	GND
	A5	JSATA_P1_RX+	B5	JSATA_P1_TX+
	A6	JSATA_P1_RX-	B6	JSATA_P1_TX-
	A7	GND	B7	GND
	A8	BP_TYPE	B8	SGPIO_SATA_CLOCK_R
	A9	SGPIO_SATA_DATACUT_R	B9	SGPIO_SATA_LOAD_R
	A10	GND	B10	GND
	A11	NC	B11	P3VG
	A12	NC	B12	NC
	A13	GND	B13	GND
	A14	JSATA_P2_RX+	B14	JSATA_P2_TX+
	A15	JSATA_P2_RX-	B15	JSATA_P2_TX-
	A16	GND	B16	GND
	A17	JSATA_P3_RX+	B17	JSATA_P3_TX+
	A18	JSATA_P3_RX-	B18	JSATA_P3_TX-
	A19	GND	B19	GND

JNVME1\_1\~4, JNVME2\_1\~4: Slimline SAS 4i Connectors

These connectors provide storage support for PCIe NVMe devices.

JNVME1_1-4JNVME2_1-4B1B19	A1	GND-12	B1	GND-1
	A2	ROP0	B2	TX0+
	A3	RXN0	B3	TX0-
	A4	GND-11	B4	GND-2
	A5	ROP1	B5	TX1+
	A6	RXN1	B6	TX1-
	A7	GND-10	B7	GND-3
	A8	SB7	B8	SB0
	A9	SB3	B9	SB1
	A10	SB9	B10	SB8
	A11	SB4	B11	SB2
	A12	SB5	B12	SB6
	A13	GND-9	B13	GND-4
	A14	RX2+	B14	TX2+
	A15	RX2-	B15	TX2-
	A16	GND-8	B16	GND-5
	A17	RX3+	B17	TX3+
	A18	RX3-	B18	TX3-
	A19	GND-9	B19	GND-4

FPC Connectors

A Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) connector connects a flexible printed circuit or flat ribbon cable to a PCB. FPC connectors are also referred to as flat flexible cable (FFC) connectors or ribbon connectors. Their slim and lightweight design makes them ideal for electronic devices and equipment that require space-saving solutions.

JFP1: Front Panel FPC Connector

The front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.

JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 1 FPC Connector

This port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices and supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps.

JUSBS1	24	1	PSV_AUX_USB_BP6	14	GND
		2	PSV_AUX_USB_BP6	15	USB3_P04_ESD_RXN
		3	PSV_AUX_USB_BP6	14	USB3_P04_ESD_RXP
		4	PSV_AUX_USB_BP6	17	GND
		5	PSV_AUX_USB_BP6	18	USB3_P04_ESD_TXN
		6	PSV_AUX_USB_BP6	19	USB3_P04_ESD_TXP
		?	GND	20	GND
		8	GND	21	USB2_P04_ESD_ON
		9	GND	22	USB2_P04_ESD_DIP
		10	GND	23	GND
		11	GND	24	USB2_P05_ESD_ON
		12	GND	25	USB2_P05_ESD_DIP
		13	GND	26	GND

Important

• Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
• To use a USB 3.2 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.2 port through an optional USB 3.2 compliant cable.

Fan Connectors

F2U1\~6: 2U System Fan Connectors

The fan power connectors support 2U system cooling fans.

Other Connectors and Headers

JTPM1: SPI TPM Module Box Header

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details.

JTPM120 192 3	1	N/A	2	SPI_CS0#_R
	3	RST_RSMRST_N	4	N/A
	5	GND	6	P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX
	7	SPI_CLK_R	8	SPI_PCH_IO2
	9	SPI_PCH_IO3	10	SPI_MISO_R
	11	N/A	12	SPI_MOSI_R
	13	SPI_PCH_TPM_DEDIPROG_CS_N	14	GND
	15	P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX	16	N/A
	17	IRQ_TPM_SPI_N	18	P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX
	19	RST_PLTRST_B_N	20	P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX

JFP\_VGA1: Front VGA Header

The VGA connector is provided for monitors.

JFP_VGA1	1	N/A	2	N/A
	3	F_RED	4	OND
	5	F_ORN	4	OND
	7	F_BLU	8	OND
	9	F_VS	10	OND
	11	F_HS	12	OND
	13	F_DOODAT	14	SEL_PP_N
	15	F_DOOCLK	16	F_WOA_SV
	17	N/A	18	N/A

JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Connector

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate.

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JCHASSIS1: Chassis Intrusion Header

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

JOHASSIS1

Trigger the chassis intrusion event

Normal. (Default)

JVROC1: VROC Box Header

Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is a hybrid RAID solution specifically designed for NVMe SSDs connected directly to the CPU.

JVRC1 1 4	1	OND
	2	PU_KEY_CONN_PIN2_R
	3	OND
	4	FM_PCH_SATA_RAD_KEY_R

JIPMB1: IPMB Box Header

This connector is used to connect the IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus).

JIPMB1	1(2H28)	1	SMB_IPMB_SVSB_DAT
		2	OND
		3	SMB_IPMB_SVSB_CLK

BP\_I2C\_1: I2C Box Headers

I2C connectors are used to connect to the System Management Bus (SMBus).

BP_I2C_1	[724X]	1	P2N3
		2	FP_I2C_CLK1
		3	FP_I2C_DAT1
		4	GND

JPWR\_B: Front Power Button Header

This connector is provided to connect the front power button.

JPWR_B	CATC	1	FP_PWR_BTN_R_N
		2	OND

BAT1: CMOS Battery

If the CMOS battery is out of charge, the time in the BIOS will be reset and the data of system configuration will be lost. In this case, you need to replace the CMOS battery.

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Replacing CMOS battery

1. Push the retainer clip to free the battery.
2. Remove the battery from the socket.
3. Install the new CR2032 coin-cell battery with the + sign facing up. Ensure that the retainer holds the battery securely.

WARNING

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

- Swallowing can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, can death.

Motherboard Expansion Slots

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Motherboard Jumpers

Important

Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard.

Jumper Name	Default Setting	Description
	■ 1	1-2: Using BIOS1 [Default]

Onboard LEDs

BMC Heartbeat LED

This LED indicates the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) status.

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Status	Description
Off	BMC is not activated
Blinding	BMC is functioning normally

LED\_H1, LED\_L1: Port 80 Debug LEDs

The Port 80 debug LEDs display progress and error codes during and after POST [Power-On Self Test].

Getting Started

All information is subject to change without prior notice.

The system illustrations are for demonstration purpose only. Actual system appearance and components may vary depending on your specific model.

Necessary Tools

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Screwdriver Pliers Tweezers Anti-Static Gloves

Safety Precautions

The following precautions should be observed while handling the system:

- Place the system on a flat and stable surface.

- Do not place the system in environments subject to mist, smoke, vibration, excessive dust, salty or greasy air, or other corrosive gases and fumes.

- Do not drop or jolt the system.

- Do not use a power adapter other than the one enclosed with the system.

- Disconnect the power cord before performing any installation procedures on the system.

- Do not perform any maintenance with wet hands.

- Prevent foreign substances, such as water, other liquids or chemicals, from entering the system while performing installation procedures.

- Use a grounded wrist strap before handling system components such as CPU, Memory, HDD, expansion cards, etc.

- Place system components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bed that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

System Setup

Important

Before removing or installing any components, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the power.

Drive Bay

Installing 2.5" HDD/SSD

1. Press the tray button to release the lever.
2. Pull the HDD/ SSD assembly out of the drive bay.
3. Insert the HDD/SSD horizontally.

• The interposer BKT act as dummy HDD/SSD when no drive inside.
• The interposer BKT act as spacer to support 7nm HOD/SSD.

System Cover

Removing System Cover

1. Remove the screws securing the system on both sides.
2. To remove the top cover panels, press down on the release latches on both sides and then slide them to the front or back side of the system.

CPU & Heatsink

Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor.

Important

Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary.

Assembly Overview

Installing CPU & Heatsink

1. Check the CPU and the processor carrier for their Pin 1 indicators.
2. Align their Pin 1 indicators before inserting the CPU into the processor carrier. If installed properly, the CPU will snap into the side snap latches on the carrier and the carrier will latch firmly to the processor.

1. Remove the protective film on the base of heatsink if any.
2. Align Pin 1 indicator of processor carrier and the corner cutout of the heatsink. Gently press the heatsink down to engage the carrier's latching mechanism to the heatsink at four corners. A clicking sound will be heard when latched properly.
3. Verify that the carrier and heatsink are firmly latched as one Processor Heatsink Module.
4. Place the Processor Heatsink Module on top of the motherboard CPU socket with Pin 1 indicators aligned.
5. Tighten all screws on the Processor Heatsink Module in diagonal sequences to

Memory

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CPU1_ILM1

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CPU2_ILM1

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graph TD
    subgraph CPU
        A1["CHAN F"] --> B1["CPU"]
        A2["CHAN E"] --> B2["CPU"]
        A3["CHAN H"] --> B3["CPU"]
        A4["CHAN G"] --> B4["CPU"]
    end
    subgraph Output
        C1["CHAN C"] --> D1["CPU"]
        C2["CHAN D"] --> D2["CPU"]
        C3["CHAN A"] --> D3["CPU"]
        C4["CHAN B"] --> D4["CPU"]
    end

Mixing of DIMM Types within a Channel

DIMM Types	RDIMM	3DS RDIMM	LRDIMM	3DS LRDIMM	PMem module
RDIMM	A	N/A	N/A	N/A	A
3DS RDIMM	N/A	A	N/A	N/A	A
LRDIMM	N/A	N/A	A	N/A	A
3DS LRDIMM	N/A	N/A	N/A	A	A
Intel® OptaneTMPMem 200series DIMM	A	A	A	A	N/A
"A" means DIMMs are allowed to mix populations in a channel; "N/A" means not allowed to do so.

Recommended Memory Population

DDR4 Only (1LM Mode)

SlotDIMMs

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Installing Memory Modules

1. Open the side clips to unlock the DIMM slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically into the slot, ensuring that the off-center notch at the bottom aligns with the slot.
3. Push the DIMM firmly into the slot until it clicks and the side clips automatically close.
4. Verify that the side clips have securely locked the DIMM in place.

Diagram showing three views of a computer RAM module with red arrows indicating rotation and movement (no text or symbols)

M.2 M Key

Installing M.2 SSD

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install M.2 SSD.

1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the mother board.

2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to the appropriate location according your M.2 SSD size.

3. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle.

PCIe Add-in Card

Installing PCIe Add-in Card

1. Loosen the screws on the riser bracket to remove the filler panels.
2. Align the PCIe add-in card with the connector on the riser card, and insert it until it is fully seated.
3. Tighten the screws to securely fix the PCIe add-in card in place.

important

The procedure for installing PCIe add-in cards are the same for all riser slots.

3D diagram of a mechanical component with a numbered indicator (3) and a red circular symbol, no readable text or labels present.

Installing Riser Card Assembly

1. Lower the riser card assembly down as shown in the image below.
2. Insert the riser card assembly into the PCIe slot on the system board.
3. Tighten the screws on the rear side of the system to secure the riser card assembly.

System Fan

The server system is equipped with 8 non-hot swappable system fans that measure 40 x 40 x 56mm, which provide primary airflow to maintain optimal cooling and prevent over heating.

The fan features include:

• Tachometer on each fan allows BMC to monitor the system's status in real-time.
• An integrated BMC firmware automatically adjusts fan speed based on the system's thermal status to maintain optimal performance.

Installing 1U Fan

1. Lower the system fan until it seated firmly.
2. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
3. Note the fool-proof design on the connector before docking it.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a motor connected to a cable (no text or symbols visible)

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The server system supports two power supplies that can be easily inserted and removed from the rear side of the system without the need for tools.

Important

• Both power supplies must be identical and both power cards should be connected.
• Failing to connect both power supplies could result in CPU throttling.

Installing PSU

1. Remove the PSU blank.
2. Slide the PSU into the chassis bay until the release latch snaps into place.
3. Connect the power cable to the PSU power outlet.

Cable Routing

Important

Please remove the fan cage before routing cables.

8-pin to 8-pin Power Cable

SlimlineSAS 4i to SlimlineSAS 4i Cable (for SATA)

Diagram of a server rack with multiple ports and connections, no text or symbols present

SlimlineSAS 4i to SlimlineSAS 8i Cable (for NVMe)

SlimlineSAS 8i to SlimlineSAS 8i Cable

Slide Rail

Important

The pre-installed screws on the outer rail bracket are intended only for square rack holes. For round holes, please switch to the "7.1 round hole screw".

Disassembling Slide Rail

Slide the release tab forward to separate the inner rail from the bracket.

Installing Inner Rail to System

1. Align the standoffs on the side of the system with the hole on the inner rail, then pull the inner rail backwards till it locks into place.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the inner rail.
3. Repeat the same procedure to install the inner rail on the other side of the system.

Retracting Outer Rail Bracket

Pull the latch downward to slide the middle rail back to the outer rail bracket.

Attaching Outer Rail Bracket to Rack Frame

Diagram of two mechanical components with alignment pins, no visible text or symbols

Installing System into Rack

1. Pull out the middle rails till it fully extended.
2. Engage the inner rails of the system to the middle rails, then push the system forward until it stops.
3. Push the system into the rack by sliding the two-way release tabs forward or backward.
4. Tighten the screws to secure the system.

Important

Ensure the ball bearing retainers are locked forward on each middle rail.

Detaching Outer Rail Bracket from Rack Frame

Detaching Inner Rail from System