MSI CD270-S4051-X2 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Please follow these safety instructions carefully before installing, operating, or performing maintenance on the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 server.

General Safety Instructions:

∙ Always read the safety instructions carefully.

∙ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

∙ Keep this equipment away from humidity.

∙ Lay the equipment on a stable, flat surface before setting it up.

∙ Do not cover the air openings to prevent overheating.

∙ Avoid spilling liquids into the equipment to prevent damage or electrical shock.

∙ Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment. Storage temperatures above 60°C (140°F) may cause damage.

Electrical Safety:

∙ Ensure the power source matches the equipment voltage before connection.

∙ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug, as it is an important safety feature.

∙ Do not use a power adapter other than the one provided.

∙ Place the power cord to avoid being stepped on or crushed.

∙ Protect the server from power fluctuations and outages using a regulated uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Handling Power Connections:

∙ Unplug the power cord before inserting add-on cards or modules.

∙ Disconnect all power supplies before maintenance to avoid electrical shock. If the unit has more than one power supply, disconnect all of them.

∙ Unplug the power cord to fully disconnect the system. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC/DC power is removed.

Installation and Handling:

∙ This equipment must be installed in restricted access areas by qualified personnel.

Lifting and Placement:

∙ Follow occupational health and safety guidelines for manual material handling.

∙ A minimum of two people is required to lift or install the server. For installations above chest height, a third person may be needed for alignment.

∙ Exercise caution when installing or removing the server from the rack, as it may become unstable when not fastened to the rails.

Component Handling and Maintenance:

∙ Hot Surfaces: Allow components like drives and power supplies to cool before touching.

∙ Energy Pack Handling: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or short external contacts of the energy pack. Do not dispose of it in fire or water.

∙ Other Components: Keep away from hazardous moving parts, such as fan blades, to prevent injury. Do not drop or jolt the system.

General Precautions During Operation:

∙ Avoid operating the server with the access panel open or removed for extended periods, as this disrupts airflow and may cause overheating.

∙ Do not insert incorrect connectors into ports to avoid damage to components or the risk of electrical hazards.

∙ This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

Please take the following special precautions if your MSI CD270-S4051-X2 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.

The symbols on the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 server indicate the following:

The specifications for the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 are as follows:

Here is an overview of the front and rear components of the MSI CD270-S4051-X2:

Front Panel (per node):

∙ 1. COM USB Type A port: For serial data transmission, enabling remote or direct console access.

∙ 2. USB 2.0 Type-A Port: For USB peripheral devices (Speed up to 480 Mbps). It is recommended to plug low-speed devices like a mouse or keyboard here.

∙ 3. GbE RJ45 Port (mgmt.) Dedicated IPMI Port: For connection to a Local Area Network (LAN).

∙ 4. Mini Display Port: A compact version of DisplayPort for connecting displays.

∙ 5. Dummy bracket for install OCP 3.0 Card: A placeholder for an optional OCP 3.0 card.

∙ 6. UID Button/LED: Unit Identification button and LED.

∙ 7. System Status LED: Indicates the system status.

∙ 8. System Power Button/LED: Turns the system on or off.

Rear Panel (System Level):

∙ 9. System Fan1 & System Fan2: Cooling fans for the system (from left to right).

∙ 10. Power Supply Unit: Hot-swappable power supply units.

∙ 11. System Fan3 & System Fan4: Additional cooling fans for the system (from left to right).

∙ 2xFHHL PCIe 5.0 x16 slots: Expansion slots for PCIe cards.

∙ 2.5″ NVMe Hot-Swap Drive Bays: Bays for installing NVMe drives.

The front panel LEDs on each node of the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 indicate the following statuses:

Dedicated IPMI Port LEDs:

System Status LED:

The MSI CD270-S4051-X2 has two nodes (Node #0 and Node #1). The storage topology for the 6 x 2.5″ NVMe Hot-Swap Drive Bays for each node is as follows:

MGT1 DC-SCM Module Specifications:

Optional Modules Specifications:

Each node on the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 has a rear I/O panel with the following ports:

∙ COM USB Type-A port: This port allows for serial data transmission over a USB connection, enabling remote or direct console access.

∙ USB 2.0 Type-A Port: This connector is for USB peripheral devices (up to 480 Mbps). High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.2 ports, while low-speed devices like a mouse or keyboard are suggested for this port.

∙ 1000Base-T Ethernet Port (for mgmt.): This port is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) for management purposes.

∙ Mini-DisplayPort: A compact port for connecting displays. It supports connections to VGA, DVI, or HDMI displays with an appropriate adapter.

∙ UID LED Button & System Reset Button: By default, this is a UID button. By using the J1_1 jumper, it can be set as a System Reset Button.

∙ System Status LED: Indicates the overall status of the system.

∙ Power Button LED: Press to turn the system on or off. The LED is lit green when the system is on.

The system LEDs on the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 indicate the following states:

To install a TPM20-IRS module on the DC-SCM module’s SPI TPM header:

1. Place the TPM20-IRS module atop the SPI TPM header.

2. Secure the module in place with the supplied M.2 screw.

The pinout for the SPI TPM Header is as follows:

To install an optional M.2 3060 module for Hardware Root-of-Trust (ROT1) on the DC-SCM module:

1. Insert your M.2 module into the M.2 slot (M2_1) at a 30-degree angle.

2. Secure the M.2 module in place with the supplied M.2 screw.

The jumper settings on the DC-SCM module of the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 are as follows. Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on to prevent damage.

The LED1 (BMC Heartbeat LED) on the DC-SCM module indicates the status of the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).

OCP 3.0 NIC Mezzanine Slot:

Located on the rear of the server node, the OCP NIC 3.0 slot is an upgrade of OCP Mezz 2.0. It supports two sizes, SFF and LFF. The maximum power of SFF is 80W, and LFF can reach 150W. It is compatible with PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 5.

DC-SCM Slot:

The DC-SCI (Datacenter Serial Communication Interface) slot is used for connecting DC-SCM cards which can include LANs, Mini display Ports, USB ports, or other compatible peripherals.

∙ Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

∙ While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

∙ Do not touch the CPU socket content to avoid damage.

∙ Whenever a CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pins with the plastic cap covered.

∙ Please refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about the CPU cooler installation.

∙ Read the CPU status in BIOS.

Use appropriate ground straps, gloves, and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor. Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary.

1. Remove the screw on the top of the retention frame.

2. After removing the top screw, the spring-loaded retention frame will rise up. Hold it gently until it is fully open.

3. Lift the rail frame by gripping the lift tabs near the front edge of the rail frame. As both frames are spring-loaded, keep a tight grip on them while lifting to avoid an abrupt swinging motion.

4. Pull the external cap upward through the rail guides on the rail frame to remove it.

5. Grip the handle of the carrier frame and slide it downward with the flanges and the rail guides aligned. CPUs are shipped from the factory with pre-assembled carrier frames. Make sure the flanges of the carrier frame are firmly loaded on the rails before closing the rail frame.

6. Grip the lift tabs at the front edge of the rail frame with the carrier frame loaded, then gently lower it to engage the carrier’s latching mechanism to the socket housing. Do not touch the socket content.

7. Push the retention frame downward and use a torque screwdriver (Torx T20, Torque: 12.5-15 kgf·cm) to tighten the screw in the middle.

8. For peak thermal performance, apply a proper amount of thermal paste to the bottom center of the heatsink. (Skip this step if there is pre-applied thermal paste.)

9. Lower the heatsink until it rests firmly in place after aligning the eight screw holes on its bottom with the motherboard’s studs.

10. Tighten all screws in a diagonal sequence with a torque screwdriver. To avoid damaging the fins of the heatsink, always grip the heatsink along the axis of the fins. To avoid distributing uneven pressure on the CPU, it is recommended to secure the heatsink in two steps: first, loosely attach the screws at six points and then gradually tighten them.

Confirm if your heatsink is firmly installed before turning on your system.

For the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 with a single CPU, the recommended memory population across the 12 DDR5 channels (A-L) is as follows. “V” indicates a populated DIMM slot. At least one DDR5 DIMM must be populated.

Follow these steps to install DDR5 DIMMs in your MSI CD270-S4051-X2:

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. You should barely be able to see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted.

To install a PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) in the 2280 M.2 slots on the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 motherboard:

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

2. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the M.2 latch.

If the CMOS battery is out of charge, the time in the BIOS will be reset, and system configuration data will be lost. To replace it:

1. Push the retainer clip to free the battery.

2. Remove the old 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, and can be fatal.

∙ Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.

∙ If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

The main motherboard jumpers on the MSI CD270-S4051-X2 have the following settings. Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on to prevent damage.

PLD_HB_LED: CPLD Heartbeat LED

This LED indicates the CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) status.

CPU_RST_LED & CPU_PWRGD_LED

These LEDs indicate the CPU power and reset status.

Necessary Tools:

∙ Screwdriver

∙ Pliers

∙ Tweezers

∙ Anti-Static Gloves

Safety Precautions:

∙ 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 antistatic pad or on the bed that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

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

Important:

∙ Power off the Node first! Removing a power-on node will cause immediate power loss.

∙ Each node is independently powered. Turning off one node will not affect the other.

Removal Procedure:

1. Pull the node thumb latch to the right side to release the node.

2. Grasp the handle at the lower left side of the node to slide the node out of its slot.

∙ Support the weight of the node while removing it to prevent accidental drops.

1. Carefully pull the lever open and pull out the HDD/SSD tray.

2. With the lever open, insert the 2.5” HDD/SSD assembly vertically into the drive bay. The drive tray is not designed to be removed from the chassis; it extends just far enough for a drive to be inserted.

3. Push the 2.5” HDD/SSD tray into the chassis and push the lever to lock it in place.

Follow these steps to install an OCP card:

1. Remove the filler panel from the OCP slot in the chassis.

2. Slide the OCP card into the slot, then push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board.

3. Secure the OCP card with the provided thumb screw to the chassis.

Follow these steps to install a DC-SCM module:

1. Slide the DC-SCM module into the slot, then push until the module is connected to the connector on the system board.

2. Secure the DC-SCM module with the provided screw to the chassis.

Installing the PCIe Add-in Card:

1. Unscrew the thumb screw counterclockwise and release the hook towards the arrows.

2. Set the hook to the unlock position to release the riser bracket.

3. Loosen the screws on the riser bracket to remove the filler panels.

4. Align the PCIe add-in card with the connector on the riser card, and insert it until it is fully seated.

5. Tighten the screws to securely fix the PCIe add-in card in place. Note: Release the two thumb screws with a torque of 4.5-5kgf.cm.

Installing the Riser Card Assembly:

6. Insert the riser card assembly into the PCIe location above the HDD cage.

7. Pull the riser card assembly towards the arrow to secure the hook.

8. Tighten the thumb screws on the front side of the system to secure the riser card assembly.

Install Fan into Fan Cage:

1. With the fan aligned, place the fan securely into the fan cage. Ensure the fan’s rubber parts are engaged with the metal hooks.

Secure Fan Connector:

2. Align the fan connector with the designated notch, then slide the connector to the left to lock the plastic buckle onto the metal part, securing the connection.

Install Fan Assembly into Chassis:

3. Push the fan assembly into the chassis until it locks into place. Ensure the fan module hooks into the chassis’s grooves on the side of the chassis.

To install the air duct, follow these steps:

1. Insert the front edge of the air duct in the system node.

2. Ensure the two stops on the air duct are properly aligned with the corresponding stops on the node, and the three hooks snap securely into place.

3. Rotate the air duct downward until it hooks to the pins on both sides of the chassis.

The MSI CD270-S4051-X2 supports two hot-swappable power supplies.

Important:

∙ Both power supplies must be identical and both power cords should be connected.

∙ Failing to connect both power supplies could result in CPU throttling.

Installing a PSU:

1. To remove an existing PSU, press the tab and hold the latch to pull the power supply out.

2. Slide the new PSU into the chassis bay until the release latch snaps into place.

3. Connect the power cable to the PSU power outlet.

1. While pressing the release tab, firmly insert the slide rail studs into the rack’s mounting holes.

2. Release the tab and listen for a “click” to confirm secure attachment.

∙ Follow the above procedures in reverse to detach the slide rail from a rack.

∙ For a square hole post, the square stud must be fully attached through the square hole on the rack. A partially inserted stud may result in instability.

1. With at least two people, carefully lift the chassis and align it with the L-shaped shelf on the rails.

2. Slowly slide the chassis into place, ensuring even alignment on both sides.

3. Tighten the thumb screws on both sides of the front brackets to secure the chassis.