Supermicro 5015M-T Plus, SUPERSERVER 5015M-T User Manual

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.

It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015M-

T/5015M-T+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced

technicians only.

The SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ is a single processor 1U rackmount server

based on the SC811T-300 server chassis and the Super PDSMi/PDSMi+ mother-

board. The PDSMi/PDSMi+ supports a single Intel

website for an up-to-date list of supported processors.

® processor - please refer to our

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the Super PDSMi/PDSMi+ moth-

erboard and the SC811T-300 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015M-

T/5015M-T+ into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering

up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory

components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual

for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions

and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the

SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard,

including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer

to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when

reconfi guring the motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC811T-300 1U rackmount server

chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,

removing or reconfi guring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system

power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: LED Indicators

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Installing Software and Drivers

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Motherboard Features .................................................................................... 1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5

1-4 Contacting Super Micro .................................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Server Installation

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location .................................................................... 2-2

Rack Precautions .................................................................................... 2-2

Server Precautions ................................................................................. 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ............................................................... 2-3

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .............................................. 2-4

Installing the Chassis Rails ....................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Rack Rails ............................................................................ 2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack ............................................................ 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ..................................................... 2-7

2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup .................................................................. 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: System Interface

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1

Reset ....................................................................................................... 3-1

Power ...................................................................................................... 3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................. 3-2

NIC2 ........................................................................................................ 3-2

NIC1 ........................................................................................................ 3-2

HDD ........................................................................................................ 3-2

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Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3

3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED ........................................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard ............................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-3

Connecting Data Cables ........................................................................... 5-3

Connecting Power Cables ......................................................................... 5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................... 5-3

5-4 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................... 5-4

5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................. 5-5

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................. 5-8

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-9

5-8 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

PDSMi/PDSMi+ Layout ........................................................................... 5-10

PDSMi/PDSMi+ Quick Reference ........................................................... 5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-12

Main ATX Power Supply Connector ..................................................... 5-12

Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12

PW_ON Connector .................................................................................. 5-12

Reset Connector ................................................................................... 5-12

Overheat/Fan Fail LED ........................................................................... 5-13

NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

IDE/SATA LED ......................................................................................... 5-13

Power On LED ........................................................................................ 5-14

NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-14

Fan Headers ............................................................................................ 5-14

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ........................................... 5-14

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15

Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-15

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-15

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JLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................ 5-15

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16

Power LED .............................................................................................. 5-16

Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................ 5-16

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 5-17

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................... 5-17

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-17

Speaker Jumper/Connector .................................................................... 5-17

JLAN1 Enabled/Disable ......................................................................... 5-18

JLAN2 Enabled/Disable ......................................................................... 5-18

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C Bus to PCI ........................................................................................ 5-18

System Power Force On ......................................................................... 5-18

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 5-19

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-19

Compact Flash Master/Slave .................................................................. 5-19

GLAN2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-19

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-20

LAN LEDs ................................................................................................ 5-20

+5V Standby Power Indicator ................................................................ 5-20

BIOS POST Code Indicators ................................................................. 5-20

5-12 Parallel Port and Peripheral Drive Connections ............................................ 5-21

Parallel Port ............................................................................................. 5-21

IPMI Socket ............................................................................................ 5-21

Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-22

SATA Connectors ................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-23

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1

6-2 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 6-2

6-3 System Fans .................................................................................................... 6-3

System Fan Failure ................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ........................................................................ 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ......................................................................... 6-4

Serial ATA Drive Installation ...................................................................... 6-4

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ..................................................... 6-6

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 6-7

Power Supply Failure ................................................................................ 6-7

Replacing the Power Supply ..................................................................... 6-7

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Chapter 7: BIOS

7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1

7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 7-2

7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2

7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7

7-5 Security .......................................................................................................... 7-18

7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-19

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-20

Appendices:

Appendix A: LED Indicators

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ is a single processor, 1U rack-

mount server. The 5015M-T/5015M-T+ is comprised of two main subsystems: the

SC811T-300 chassis and the PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard. The PDSMi/PDSMi+

supports a single Intel

DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM memory. Please refer to our web site for information

on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 5015M-T/5015M-T+

(www.supermicro.com) and for details on supported processors.

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may

have been included with the 5015M-T/5015M-T+, as listed below.

® processor in an LGA775 type socket and up to 8 GB of

 One passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016)

 One (1) 3.5" fl oppy drive [FPD-PNSC-02(01)]

 One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

 Two (2) hot-swap SATA drive carriers [CSE-PT10(B)]

 One (1) 1U air shroud (CSE-PT97)

 Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0061)

 One (1) SATA LED cable (CBL-0056)

 One (1) 3.3V 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-Xi)

 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT8):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

 SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ lies the PDSMi/PDSMi+, a

single processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below

are the main features of the PDSMi/PDSMi+.

Chipset

The PDSMi is based on Intel’s E7230 chipset and the PDSMi+ is based on Intel's

E3000 chipset. See Figure 1-1 and 1-2 for chipset block diagrams.

Processors

The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has an LGA775 ZIF socket that supports a single Intel proces-

sor. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of

supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/support).

Memory

The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB

of unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM modules. (Memory op-

erates in a dual-channel, or interleaved confi guration for increased performance.)

Serial ATA

A Serial ATA controller is incorporated into the ICH7R portion of the chipset to pro-

vide a four-port Serial ATA subsystem. The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable.

PCI Expansion Slots

The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has one universal PCI-X 133 MHz/PCI-Express x8 slot and

one 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slot. When incorporated into the 5015M-T/5015M-T+

server system, a riser card is included for use with the PCI-X slot to support one

standard size PCI-X 133 MHz or x8 PCI Express expansion card.

Ethernet Ports

Two Intel 82573V PCI-Express gigabit Ethernet controllers are incorporated into the

PDSMi/PDSMi+ to support two Gigabit LAN ports.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

An onboard IDE controller supports one fl oppy drive and up to two Ultra ATA 100

hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one serial COM

port, a VGA (video) port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two

GLAN (RJ45) ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a

chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1 . Intel E7230 Chipset (PDSMi):

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

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Figure 1-2 . Intel E3000 Chipset (PDSMi+):

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC811T-300 chas-

sis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+, the SC811T-300 chassis

includes a single 300W power supply.

Control Panel

The SC811T-300's control panel provides important system monitoring and control

information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and

overheat/fan fail conditions. The control panel also includes a main power button

and a system reset button.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC811T-300 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one expansion

card slot, one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a graph-

ics port and two Gb Ethernet ports. (See Chapter 6 for details.)

Cooling System

The SC811T-300 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features three 4-

cm heavy-duty, counter-rotating fans. A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows

fan speed to be determined by system temperature [the recommended setting is

3-pin (Server)].

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1-4 Contacting Super Micro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015M-

T/5015M-T+ up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable

you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick

setup assumes that your 5015M-T/5015M-T+ system has come to you with the

processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated

with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or

section noted in each step for details on installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ was shipped in

and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you

should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 5015M-

T/5015M-T+. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.

Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated.

You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and

Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ was shipped in should include two

sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you

will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to

complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Please read this

section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the

sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

completely (~25 inches).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for

suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according

to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

!

Warnings and Precautions!

!

Rack Precautions

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the

fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

- In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simul-

taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then

work up.

- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power

failure.

-

Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drives to cool before touching

them.

- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-

T+ into a rack unit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you

can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the

market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following

is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the rack rails provided with the

system. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the

rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer 5015M-

T/5015M-T+. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fi xed

chassis rail that secures to the unit (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail (B) that secures

to the rail brackets. A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain

attached to the fi xed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B rails must be detached

from each other to install.

To remove the fi xed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear

a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks

the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out.

Do this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

B

A

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Installing the Chassis Rails

Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of
the chassis making sure the fi ve screw holes line up. Note that these two rails

are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure

2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You

will also need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which

serves two functions. The fi rst is to lock the server into place when installed and

pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also

lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server

from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the system in the rack (see Rack and Server

Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies

at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside

of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.

Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both are

at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

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Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next

step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-

sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,

keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking

tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold

the front of the server to the rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the SuperServer 5015M-T/5015M-T+ into a Telco type rack,

follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only

difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets

to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width

of the telco rack.

Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 5015M-T/5015M-T+ in the rack, you will need to open the unit

to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have

been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the system (Figure 2-5)

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two

handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a

"click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the

top cover. There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top cover

to help you push the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top

cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

2. Check the CPU (processor)

You may have a processor already installed to the system board. The processor

should have a heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and

heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory

Your 5015M-T/5015M-T+ server system may have come with system memory

already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details

on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

4. Installing add-on cards

If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for details

on installing a PCI add-on card.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the

airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air seals

for damage. The air seals are located under the blower fan and beneath the frame

cross section that separates the drive bay area from the motherboard area of the

chassis.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives

and Serial ATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connec-

tions have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM

and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The Serial ATA

disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without

removing the top chassis cover.

2. Installing a CD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to

the system.

3. Check the Serial ATA disk drives

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or two

Serial ATA drives already installed. If you need to install Serial ATA drives, please

refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system component

layout was carefully designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through the small 1U

rackmount space. Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in

such a way that they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power

cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that offers protec-

tion from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use an

uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the Serial ATA

drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system

as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two but-

tons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED

indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are

(in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.

 RESET:

 POWER: This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off

the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the

main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

The reset switch reboots the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs

provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This

section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective ac-

tion you may need to take.



Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When

on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables

obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too

warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and

operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers

are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter

5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

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 NIC2: Indicates network activity on JLAN2 when fl ashing .

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 NIC1: Indicates network activity on JLAN1 when fl ashing.

 HDD: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and SATA

drive activity when fl ashing.

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 Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.

This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED

Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED

(on the front of the Serial ATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity.

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