Supermicro 5025M-4, 5025M-i 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 5025M-

4/5025M-i. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced

technicians only.

The SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i is a high-end, dual Pentium processor rack-

mount server based on the SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP 2U rackmount server

chassis and the PDSM4/PDSME motherboard, which supports single Intel Penti-

umD, Pentium4 or CeleronD type processors. Refer to the motherboard specifi ca-

tions pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.

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 PDSM4/PDSME motherboard

and the SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP chassis, which make up the SuperServer

5025M-4/5025M-i.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5025M-

4/5025M-i into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up

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

nents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their

installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here 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 5025M-4/5025M-i.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSM4/PDSME 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 SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP

2U server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when

installing, removing or reconfi guring SCSI or peripheral drives and when replacing

the system power supply unit 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: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: 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 Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-7

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 ....................................................................... 2-9

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 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................ 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

4-5 Disposing of Electronic Equipment ................................................................ 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 Installling 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

PDSM4/PDSME Quick Layout .............................................................. 5-11

PDSM4/PDSME Quick Reference ........................................................ 5-12

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

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

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

NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12

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

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

Overheat 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 & Mouse Ports ...................................................... 5-14

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

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

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

LAN (Ethernet) Ports .............................................................................. 5-15

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

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

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports/Headers ............................................ 5-16

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

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

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

Speaker Connector ................................................................................ 5-17

Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-18

LAN Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 5-18

SMBus to PCI ........................................................................................ 5-18

System Power Force On ........................................................................ 5-19

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

SCSI Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 5-19

SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-19

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

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

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

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

LP IPMI .................................................................................................. 5-21

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

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

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

SCSI Connector ..................................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-3

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

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

Replacing System Cooling Fans .............................................................. 6-3

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

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

SCSI Drive Installation ............................................................................. 6-5

IDE Drive Installation ............................................................................... 6-8

Installing a Component in the 5 1/4" Drive Bay ...................................... 6-8

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation .................................................... 6-9

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6-5 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6-10

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-10

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................. 6-10

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 ......................................................................................................... 7-17

7-6 Power ............................................................................................................ 7-19

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

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages and LED Indicators ........................................ A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes .............................................................................. B-1

Appendix C: Software Installation ........................................................................... C-1

Appendix D: System Specifi cations ........................................................................ D-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i is a high-end, 2U rackmount

server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available.

The SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i is comprised of two main subsystems: the

SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP 2U chassis and the PDSM4/PDSME Pentium

processor motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating

systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i.

(www.supermicro.com)

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

been included with your SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i, as listed below:

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

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

 Four (4) chassis cooling fans (FAN-0044)

 Rackmount hardware (with screws):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

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

 SCSI Accessories (5025M-4 only):

Six (6) SCA drive carriers [CSE-PT17(B)]

One (1) SCA SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-822S)

One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra320/160 SCSI cable (CBL-033-U320)

 SCSI Accessories (5025M-i only):

Two (2) hard drive carriers supporting up to 6 hard drives [CSE-PT18(B)]

One (1) SATA power cable (CBL-0082)

Four (4) SATA data cables (CBL-0044)

 One (1) active heatsink, optional (SNK-P0015A4)

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i lies the PDSM4/PDSME, a single

Intel Pentium processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance.

Below are the main features of the PDSM4/PDSME. (See Figure 1-1 for a block

diagram of the chipset.)

Processors

The PDSM4/PDSME supports single Intel PentiumD (Dual-Core), Pentium4 Extreme

Edition, Pentium 4, Pentium Extreme Edition and CeleronD LGA775 processors at

system bus speeds of 1066, 800 and 533 MHz. Please refer to the motherboard

specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.

Memory

The PDSM4/PDSME has four 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 8 GB of

unbuffered ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM.

Onboard SCSI (5025M-4 only)

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7901 SCSI controller chip, which

supports dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a burst throughput rate of 320 MB/sec.

The PDSM4 provides two SCSI ports.

PCI Expansion Slots

The PDSM4/PDSME has two 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots, two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI

slots (one functions as a ZCR slot for the PDSM4) and one PCI-Express x4 slot.

The SC822 chassis accommodates up to seven low profi le add-on cards.

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ATI Graphics Controller

The PDSM4/PDSME features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage

XL graphics chip. Rage XL utilizes 8 MB of memory and fully supports sideband

addressing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512

MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The PDSM4/PDSME includes one fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA100

IDE channel. Backpanel I/O ports include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2

mouse and keyboard ports, a video (monitor) port and dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN

ports. The PDSM4 also includes an external SCSI port.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include

various voltage monitors, a CPU temperature sensor, fan speed sensors, a chas-

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

sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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Figure 1-1. Intel E7230 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

VRM 10.1

DIMM_CHA
DIMM_CHB

PRI_IDE

4 x SATA

PORTS

USB

PORT_0~7

VRM V10.1

FSB: 1066/800/533MHz

DDR2_667/533

UDMA/100

S-ATA/300

LGA775_PROCESSOR

ADDR

CTRL CTRL

ADDR

E7230

(MUKILTEO)

MCH

DMI

ICH-7R

LPC

W83627EHF

LPC I/O

DATADATA

PCIE_x8

PCIE_x4

PCIE_x1

PCI_32_BUS

LPCUSB 2.0/1.1

IPMI I/F

CK410 CLK

SCSI-7901

PCI-X BUS

2x PCIX_100

PCI-X BUS

PXH

PCI-X BUS

2x PCIX 133

1_PCIE_x1
1_PCIE_x4

2XGb_LAN

ATI

RAGE XL

FWH

KB.

MS.

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

FDD. SER.1

SER.2

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PRN.

SUPER SLOT

PCI 32 BUS

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC822S-400LP/

SC822i-400LP chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as the 5025M-4/5025M-i, the SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP

chassis includes a single 400W power supply.

SCSI Subsystem (5025M-4 only)

The SCSI subsystem supports six 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. (Any

standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attachment.) The SCSI

drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination

and confi guration settings. The SCSI drives are also hot-swap units.

Control Panel

The SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP control panel provides important system moni-

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

drive activity and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main power button

and a system reset button.

I/O Backplane

The backplane of the SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400RC supports the use of up to

seven low-profi le expansion cards and provides one COM port, one VGA port, two

USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet (LAN) ports.

(See Figure 1-2.)

Cooling System

The SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP chassis' revolutionary cooling design that in-

cludes four 8-cm system cooling fans. The fans plug into chassis fan connectors

that are located behind the drive bays. A "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in

BIOS allows the user to set the chassis fan speed [recommended setting is "4-

pin (Server)]". If any fan fails and the ambient air temperature inside the chassis

becomes too high, an overheat LED and alarm will be activated.

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Figure 1-2. I/O Backplane

Keyboard/Mouse Ports

USB Ports

COM1 Port

VGA Port

7 Low Profi le PCI Slots

Ethernet Ports

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
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 5025M-

4/5025M-i up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable

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

setup assumes that your SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i system has come to you

with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully

integrated with a motherboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to

the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specifi c compo-

nents.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 5025M-

4/5025M-i. 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 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 minimum 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).

!

Warnings and Precautions!

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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 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 hot plug SCSI drives and power supply units to cool before touching

them.

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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

temperature 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

temperature (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 5025M-4/5025M-i

into a rack unit. If the 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 fol-

lowing is a guideline for installing the 5025M-4/5025M-i into a rack with the rack

rails provided. 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 5025M-

4/5025M-i. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed

chassis rail that secures to the 5025M-4/5025M-i (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail

that secures directly to the rack itself (B). 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 one of the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of

the 5025M-4/5025M-i. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Slide the rail

toward the front of the chassis (see arrows in Figure 2-2) until you hear them click

into place with the retention hooks on the chassis. The screw holes should now be

aligned - 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 installng 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 SuperServer 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 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 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 accommodate 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 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 (see 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 CPUs (processors)

You should have one or two processors already installed into the system board. The

processor needs a heatsink installed. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor

and heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory

Your 5025M-4/5025M-i 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 add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details

on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

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

chassis airfl ow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans.

See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI/IDE drives

and SCA backplane (5025M-4 only) have been properly installed and all connec-

tions have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives are accessable 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 SCSI/IDE

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

removing the top chassis cover.

2. CD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

A slim CD-ROM and a fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer

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

system.

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3. Check the SCSI disk drives

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

more drives already installed. If you need to install SCSI/IDE drives, please

refer to Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by four 8-cm fans. The system component layout was care-

fully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that generate

the most heat. 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

protection 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 SCSI drive

carriers and the motherboard 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 buttons on the chassis control panel.

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 button, 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.

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC822S-400LP/SC822i-400LP 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 action you may need to take.

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

on continuously (on and not fl ashing) 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 overheat condition exists.

NIC2

 NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

NIC1

 NIC1:

 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 5025M-4, this LED

indicates CD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

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