MSI MS-S2201 User manual

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MS-S2201/MS-S1201
(v1.X) Server System

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Preface MS-S2201, MS-S1201
Copyright and Trademarks Notice
Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is
a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names
mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to
accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to
make changes to this document without prior notice.
Revision History
Revision Date
V1.2 2022/09
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from
the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.

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Safety Instructions
■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 at 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 con-
necting the equipment to the power inlet.
■Place the power cord such a way that people can not 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 ser-
vice 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.
◯The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
■DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-
TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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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
Battery Information
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.
廢電池請回收
BSMI:
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.
For further information please visit:
https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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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 modications 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:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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.

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CONTENTS
Copyright and Trademarks Notice................................................................. ii
Revision History ............................................................................................ ii
Technical Support.......................................................................................... ii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................iii
Chemical Substances Information ............................................................... iv
Battery Information....................................................................................... iv
CE Conformity............................................................................................... v
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......................................... v
WEEE Statement .......................................................................................... v
1 Overview.......................................................................................1-1
System Overview .......................................................................................1-2
MS-S2201a............................................................................................................. 1-2
MS-S2201b............................................................................................................. 1-3
MS-S2201c ............................................................................................................. 1-4
MS-S1201a............................................................................................................. 1-5
MS-S1201b............................................................................................................. 1-6
System Specications................................................................................1-8
Motherboard Connectors ......................................................................... 1-11
Motherboard Jumpers..............................................................................1-15
2 System Setup...............................................................................2-1
Getting Started...........................................................................................2-2
CPU............................................................................................................2-4
Memory ......................................................................................................2-6
SATA Disk on Module (Optional) ..............................................................2-10
M.2 M Key (Optional) ............................................................................... 2-11
Hard Disk Drive (Optional) .......................................................................2-12

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1Overview
Thank you for choosing the MS-S2201 / MS-S1201 server system.
The MS-S2201 / MS-S1201 features dual Intel® Xeon® processors and
the industry’s latest technologies to deliver high-performance, feature-rich
network solutions for a wide array of business applications.

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Overview MS-S2201, MS-S1201
System Overview
hMS-S2201a
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12 x 3.5” SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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4 x 3.5” SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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Overview MS-S2201, MS-S1201
hMS-S2201b
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Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
System Overview
hMS-S2201a
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12 x 3.5” SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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4 x 3.5” SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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Overview MS-S2201, MS-S1201
hMS-S2201c
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24 x 2.5” NVMe Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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16 x 2.5” NVMe
Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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8 x 2.5” SAS / SATA
Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays
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