Supermicro 8015C-T User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 8015C-T

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USER’S 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 8015C-T. Instal-

lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 8015C-T is a high-end quad processor server based on the

SC818TQ-1000 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X7QCE serverboard.

The X7QCE supports four Intel® Xeon MP processors - please refer to our web

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

Manual Organization

Preface

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 X7QCE serverboard

and the SC818TQ-1000 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 8015C-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.

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 8015C-T.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7QCE serverboard, 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

serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC818TQ-1000 1U rackmount

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-

ing, 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: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: HostRAID Setup Guidelines

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2

Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

ATI Graphics Controller ................................................................................... 1-2

IPMI ................................................................................................................. 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-4

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 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

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

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

Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4

Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-5

Locking Tabs .............................................................................................. 2-5

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

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-7

2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 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

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

3-4 SATA 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

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-2

5-2 Serverboard 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

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-8

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

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

X7QCE Quick Reference ...............................................................................5-11

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

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-22

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5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports ........................................................................ 5-23

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1

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

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

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

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

Removing a fan .......................................................................................... 6-3

Installing a new fan .................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation ...................................................................................... 6-4

Removing the Front Bezel .............................................................................. 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-5

SATA Drive Installation .................................................................................... 6-6

Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier ................................................... 6-6

Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives ................................................. 6-7

SATA Backplane ......................................................................................... 6-7

DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ........................................................ 6-8

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-9

Removing the Power Supply .......................................................................... 6-9

Installing a new Power Supply ........................................................................ 6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Settings .......................................................................................... 7-3

7-5 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-23

7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-24

Appendix A BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C HostRAID Setup Guidelines

Appendix D System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 8015C-T is a high-end server that is comprised of two main sub-

systems: the SC818TQ-1000 1U server chassis and the X7QCE quad Intel Xeon

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

systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 8015C-T (www.

supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have

been included with the SuperServer 8015C-T, as listed below:

Six (6) 4-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0086L)

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One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00017-01)

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Four (4) CPU passive heatsinks for 1U chassis (SNK-P0028P)

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One (1) riser card for PCI-Express x8 in x16 slot (CSE-RR1U-E16)

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One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-S)

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One (1) IDE cable for DVD drive (CBL-0139L)

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One (1) rail set (CSE-PT51L)

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One (1) Super Server 8015C-T User's Manual

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SATA Accessories

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One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-818TQ)

Three (3) SATA cables (CBL-0044L)

Three (3) hot-swap drive carriers (CSE-PT39)

One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 8015C-T lies the X7QCE, a quad processor

serverboard based on the Intel 7300 chipset. Below are the main features of the

X7QCE. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the 7300 chipset).

Processors

The X7QCE supports four Intel Xeon MP 7300/7200 sequence processors of the

same type (it does not support 130W processors). Please refer to the serverboard

description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors

(www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X7QCE has 24 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 192 GB of ECC

FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. Single channel, two-channel

interleaved and four-channel interleaved memory all all supported. Modules of the

same size and speed should be used. See Chapter 5 Section 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge (ESB2) section of the chipset

to provide a six-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 supported.

The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X7QCE has two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot and one PCI-X

133 MHz slot.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are provided to

support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices (one IDE connection is reserved

for a Compact Flash card). The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port (an

additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, two

USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet ports.

ATI Graphics Controller

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The X7QCE features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph-

ics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low power

consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci-

fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro

server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware

status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle

a system that is non-responsive.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-

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

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC818TQ-1000 server

chassis.

System Power

The SC818TQ-1000 features a 1000W high-effi ciency power supply with I2C. Power

must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.

SATA Subsystem

The SC818TQ-1000 chassis was designed to support three SATA hard drives,

which are hot-swappable units.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 8015C-T provides you with system monitor-

ing and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system

overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button

are also included. In addition, two USB ports and a COM port have been incorpo-

rated into the front of the chassis for convenient access.

I/O Backplane

The SC818TQ-1000 is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 1U

rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane includes one COM port, a VGA port,

two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

One standard size PCI expansion card may be added to the system.

Cooling System

The SC818TQ-1000 chassis chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes

six 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. The

power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power supply

fans operate continuously. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans

to effi ciently cool the processors and memory.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 7300 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PCI-Ex16 Slot

PCI-Ex8 Slot

82575EB ZOAR

Dual GLANs

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PCI-Ex8 (4GB/S)

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PCI-X 133 (1GB/S)

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

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 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 8015C-T 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 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If

your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, 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 8015C-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 8015C-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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server

Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the 8015C-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 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

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completely (~25 inches) and 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).

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

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

Units.

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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.

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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 si-

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

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

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rails.

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

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work up.

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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.

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Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-

•

ing 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.

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 8015C-T into a rack unit with the

rack rails provided. 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. 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 in the rack mounting kit. Each

assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly

to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack

itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of

the outer rails are also included.

Installing the Inner Rails

Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis. Pro-

ceed to the next step.

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

(right side rail shown)

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Installing the Outer Rails

Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach

a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear

side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper

distance so that the rail can fi t snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket to the

front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side

of the outer rail with three M4 screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

Locking Tabs

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 the Rack Rails

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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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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 8015C-T in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to

make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been

made.

Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4)

First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.

1.

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it

2.

locks (you will hear a "click").

Next, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then de-

3.

press the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.

Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops.

4.

You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the

inside of the server.

To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in

5.

the chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to

continue to pull the system out past the locked position.

Checking the Components and Setup

You may up to four processors already installed in the serverboard. Each

1.

processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on proces-

sor and heatsink installation.

Your server system may have come with system memory already installed.

2.

Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding

system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

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

3.

details on installing PCI add-on cards.

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

4.

the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Preparing to Power On

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

and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been

made.

Checking the Drives

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-

1.

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

SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis

without removing the top chassis cover.

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

2.

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

the system.

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

3.

more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer

to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by six sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two

1.

fans that are mounted back to back) and an air shroud. The system compo-

nent layout was carefully 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

2.

do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high-quality power

1.

strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

2.

Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

3.

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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 SATA 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 buttons on

the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. 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-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and

a power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply

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

power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC818TQ-1000 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 ob-

structing 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.

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing .

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing .

HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 8015C-T this light indicates SATA and/or

DVD-ROM 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 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs

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

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green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A

connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when

that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions

on replacing failed SATA drives.

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Red: The red LED to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives

fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer

to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

!

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SuperServer 8015C-T from damage:

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

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as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical

outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from

the system.

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

•

Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-

•

stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules

and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the

system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all

the power supply units in the system.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

•

with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces-

sary.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

•

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use

extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical

components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

•

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally

designed as electrical insulators.

The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

•

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

•

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure

4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

•

CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-

ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radia-

tion exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional

way.

•

Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service

technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one

replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

!

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the SuperServer 8015C-T clean and free of clutter.

•

The SuperServer 8015C-T weighs approximately 43 lbs. (19.5 kg) when fully

•

loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with

their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight

and lift with your legs.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

•

moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be

stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

•

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or

be pulled into a cooling fan.

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

•

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact

with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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