Supermicro 8025C-3R 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 8025C-3R. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 8025C-3R is a high-end quad processor server based on the
SC828TQ-R1200 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super X7QC3 serverboard.
The X7QC3 supports four Intel® Xeon MP processors. Please refer to our web site
for an up-to-date list of 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 Super X7QC3 serverboard
and the SC828TQ-R1200 chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 8025C-3R 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 8025C-3R.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7QC3 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 SC828TQ-R1200 2U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS 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 information 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
Preface
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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 Attached SCSI (SAS) .......................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA (SATA) .......................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
ATI Graphics Controller ................................................................................... 1-3
IPMI .................................................................................................................1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power .................................................................................................1-4
SAS 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 .................................................................................2-4
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Locking Tabs ..............................................................................................2-4
Installing the Server into the Rack ..................................................................2-5
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-6
2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 2-7
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
Power Fail .......................................................................................................3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2
HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-3
Power ..............................................................................................................3-3
3-4 SAS 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
5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................5-8
Memory Support ..............................................................................................5-8
5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ..............................................................................5-9
5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
X7QC3 Quick Reference ...............................................................................5-11
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5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-18
5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-22
5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SAS Ports ..........................................................................5-23
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1
6-2 Control Panel ..................................................................................................6-2
Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-2
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure ......................................................................................... 6-3
Replacing System Fans ..................................................................................6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal .......................................................................6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ...............................................................................6-4
SAS Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-5
SAS Drive Backplane ......................................................................................6-7
6-5 Power Supply ..................................................................................................6-8
Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-8
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ..........................................................6-8
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 8025C-3R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC828TQ-R1200 2U server chassis and the X7QC3 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 8025C-3R
(www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the SuperServer 8025C-3R, as listed below:
Six (6) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0099L)
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One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-82801-0N)•
One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00032-00) •
One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-824B)•
One (1) IDE cable for DVD drive (CBL-0139L)•
One (1) rail set (MCP-290-00013-00) •
One (1) Super Server 8025C-3R User's Manual•
SAS Accessories •
One (1) SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-828TQ)
Two (2) SAS iPass cables (CBL-0188L)
Six (6) hot-swap drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 8025C-3R lies the X7QC3, a quad processor
serverboard based on the Intel 7300 chipset. Below are the main features of the
X7QC3. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the 7300 chipset).
Processors
The X7QC3 supports four Intel Xeon MP 7300/7200 Series processors. Please
refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X7QC3 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 are all supported. Modules of the
same size and speed should be used. See Chapter 5 Section 5 for details.
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
An onboard LSI-1068E Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller is integrated into
the X7QC3, which supports eight SAS hard drives with SES2. The SAS drives are
connected to a backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi guration
settings and are hot-swappable units. Note: The operati ng system you use mu st
have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capabilit y and RAI D function of the
SAS drive s. RA ID 0, 1 and 10 are sup por ted. (R AID 5 is al so suppor ted wi th an
optional i-Button installed.)
Serial ATA (SATA)
A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge (ESB2E) 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.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X7QC3 has two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot and one PCI-X
133 MHz slot. Only low-profi le cards are supported.
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
One fl oppy drive controller and an onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to sup-
port 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
The X7QC3 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graphics 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 specifi 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. Optional add-on cards for IPMI use include the
AOC-SIMSO and the AOC-SIMSO+. An optional cable (CBL-0177L) must be used
for dedicated LAN. Please refer to our web page for the X7QC3 for more details.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, 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 SC828TQ-R1200
server chassis.
System Power
The SC828TQ-R1200 features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1200W
high-effi ciency power supply with I
replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.
SAS Subsystem
The SC828TQ-R1200 chassis was designed to suppor t six hot-swappable SAS
hard drives.
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C. This power redundancy feature allows you to
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 8025C-3R provides you with system monitoring 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 incorporated into the front of the chassis for convenient access.
I/O Backplane
The SC828TQ-R1200 is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 2U
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 SC828TQ-R1200 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. See Chapter 5 for details.
PCI-Ex16 Slot
PCI-Ex8 Slot
82575EB ZOAR
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SDRAM
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PCI-Ex8 (4GB/S)
PCI-Ex4 (2GB/S)
PCI-X 133 (1GB/S)
PCI-Ex4 (2GB/S)
PCI-Ex8 (2GB/S)
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Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacifi c
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, 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 8025C-3R 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 8025C-3R 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 8025C-3R. It should
be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. A void areas where heat,
electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. Y ou 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 8025C-3R 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) 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).
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.
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 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
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.
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Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-•
ing them.
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 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 connections 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 8025C-3R 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. 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. Proceed to the next step.
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.
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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 chassis 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 2-1.
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 2-1. Installing the Server into a Rack
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 8025C-3R 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
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 processor 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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2-6 Preparing to Power On
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives
and SAS 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
SAS 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 SAS 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 component 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
Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS 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 SC828TQ-R1200 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.
Power Fail
Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will
take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be
replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED
should be off when the system is operating normally
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.
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HDD
Indic ates IDE chan nel activ ity. On the 8025 C-3 R this light ind icates SAS an d/or
DVD- ROM d rive ac tivit y when fl ashing.
Power
Indic ates power is bein g supplied to the sy stem's power supply u nits. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs
Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:
Green:
• When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier
indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink
on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
Red:
• The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive
failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system
management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing
failed SAS drives.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
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Chapter 4
System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 8025C-3R 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.
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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
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with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This
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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
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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
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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 radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional
way.
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-
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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 8025C-3R clean and free of clutter.
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The SuperServer 8025C-3R weighs approximately 65.5 lbs. (29.8 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-
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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
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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
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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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After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure •
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
4-3 ESD Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags •
until ready for use.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
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bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
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retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
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memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not •
in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
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conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
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4-4 Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8025C-3R
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can
occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY
LITHIUM BATTERY
OR
BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER
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