Supermicro 8048B-TR4FT User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0b

SuperServer

8048B-TR4FT

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Preface

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 8048B-TR4FT.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperServer 8048B-TR4FT is a high-end server based on the
SC848XTS-R3240BP 4U rackmount chassis and the quad processor X10QBi
serverboard, the X10QBi-MEM2 memory module card and the AOM-X10QBi-A
I/O card.

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 X10QBi serverboard and the
SC848XTS-R3240BP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 8048B-TR4FT
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 components, 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.

Chapter 4: Standardized Warning Statements

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 8048B-TR4FT.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10QBi serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC848XTS-R3240BP server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfi guring SATA 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 Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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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

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

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

SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-3

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3

I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................1-3

Cooling System ...............................................................................................1-3

Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-3

Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4

1-4 Memory Modules .............................................................................................1-4

1-5 I/O Card ...........................................................................................................1-4

1-6 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2 Rack Installation

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

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

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

Choosing a Setup Location .............................................................................2-1

2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions .............................................................................2-4

Identifying the Inner Rack Rails ...................................................................... 2-4

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

Installing the Outer Rails onto a Rack ............................................................ 2-6

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Installing the Chassis into a Rack...................................................................2-8

Removing the Chassis from the Rack ............................................................ 2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

Power ..............................................................................................................3-2

Reset ...............................................................................................................3-2

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

Power ..............................................................................................................3-2

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

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

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

Universal Information LED ..............................................................................3-3

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1

Warning Defi nition ........................................................................................... 4-1

Installation Instructions ....................................................................................4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................4-10

Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................4-14

Product Disposal ...........................................................................................4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning .................................................................................4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

5-2 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

Connecting Data Cables .................................................................................5-2

5-3 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ........................................................ 5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-4

5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-5

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-8

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Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-9

Installing Memory ............................................................................................5-9

Memory Support ..............................................................................................5-9

Populating RDIMM/3DS LRDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules ....................5-12

5-6 I/O Module Board .......................................................................................... 5-13

5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 5-15

5-8 Baseboard Details ......................................................................................... 5-16

5-9 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-18

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-25

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-25

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-28

5-12 Serial ATA Ports ............................................................................................ 5-29

5-13 Installing Software .........................................................................................5-30

SuperDoctor® 5 ............................................................................................ 5-31

5-14 Onboard Battery ............................................................................................ 5-32

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

6-3 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Accessing the Inside of the System................................................................6-5

Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-5

6-5 Installing the Air Shroud ..................................................................................6-6

Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-6

6-6 Cooling System ...............................................................................................6-7

6-7 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Replacement ............................................................................6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

How To Change the Confi guration Data .........................................................7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

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

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-3

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-30

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-31

7-6 Secur it y ......................................................................................................... 7-33

7-7 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-34

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7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7- 35

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 8048B-TR4FT is a high-end server comprised of four main
subsystems: the SC848XTS-R3240BP 4U server chassis and the X10QBi quad
processor serverboard (baseboard), eight X10QBi-MEM2 memory module cards
and one AOM-X10QBi-A I/O card. Please refer to our website for information on
operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.

com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 8048B-TR4FT server, as listed below:

• Four passive heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)

• One air shroud (MCP-310-41804-0B)

• Four 9-cm cooling fans (FAN-0146L4)

• Three 8-cm rear exhaust fans (FAN-0148L4)

• One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-846A)

• Twenty-four hot-swap 3.5" HDD trays (MCP-220-00075-0B)

• One rail set (MCP-290-00057-0N)

Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_

information.cfm

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:

[e-mail]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 8048B-TR4FT lies the X10QBi, a quad processor
serverboard based on the Intel® C602J chipset and designed to provide maximum
performance. The X10QBi acts as a baseboard, into which an I/O card and memory
cards may be installed.

The sections below cover the main features of the X10QBi serverboard (see Figure
1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X10QBi supports four Intel® Xeon® E7-8800 v3/v4 or E7-4800 v3/v4 series
processors (Socket R1 LGA 2011). Please refer to the serverboard description
pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.

supermicro.com).

Memory

The X10QBi uses eight memory cards that install into the eight memory slots on
the serverboard. Two cards are assigned to each CPU as follows: SMI slots P1M1/
P1M2 for CPU1, SMI slots P2M1/P2M2 for CPU2, SMI slots P3M1/P3M2 for CPU3
and SMI slots P4M1/P4M2 for CPU4.

Each memory card may be populated with up to 12 DIMMs (for a maximum
total of ninety-six (96)). With all cards fully populated, the system will
support up to a total of 12 TB of DDR4-1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz speed
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB size ECC RDIMM/3DS LRDIMM
memory. See Chapter 5 for details.

Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory
support information.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the Intel C602J chipset to provide two SATA

3.0 and four SATA 2.0 ports, which support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. The SATA drives
are hot-swappable units.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X10QBi serverboard has the following slots for expansion cards:

• Four (4) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots

• Seven (7) PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC848XTS server
chassis.

System Power

The SC848XTS chassis model includes four 1620 Watt power supplies consisting
of two active and two backup power modules. In the event your power supply fails,
replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools.

SATA Subsystem

The SC848XTS supports up to twenty-four (24) 3.5" hot-swap hard drives. These
drives are connected to a backplane that provides power and control.

Front Control Panel

The SC848XTS chassis includes a control panel below the left handle of the chassis.
The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate
system power, HDD activity, network activity, an information LED and power supply
failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

I/O Ports

The chassis provides eight full-height, full-length expansion card slots, a COM port,
two USB 2.0 ports and, on the I/O card, a VGA port, two 10 Gb Ethernet ports and
a dedicated IPMI Ethernet port.

Cooling System

Four 9-cm and three 8-cm system fans are powered from the chassis and controlled
via IPMI.

Air Shrouds

The SC848XTS chassis includes one mylar air shroud, which directs the airfl ow
where cooling is needed. Always use the air shroud included with your server.

Note: if four memory modules are installed, an additional air shroud must be used
(p/n MCP-310-41805-0B). See Chapter 6 for details.

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Mounting Rails

The SC848XTS includes a set of quick-release rails, and can be placed in a rack
for secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the instructions described
in Chapter 2.

1-4 Memory Modules

The X10QBi-MEM2 memory boards plug directly into the X10QBi baseboard. The
memory boards feature a Jordan Creek C114 memory buffer chip. Each of these
buffer chips supports two channels (three DIMMs per channel). See Chapter 5 for
installation and details.

1-5 I/O Card

The AOM-X10QBi-A I/O card also is inserted directly into the X10QBi baseboard.
The I/O card includes an Intel X540 Ethernet controller and an ASP2400 BMC chip
to provide dual 10G based-T (RJ45) Ethernet ports and a dedicated IPMI port. This
chip also provides onboard video. See Chapter 5 for installation and details.

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Figure 1-1. Intel Intel C602J Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre-

sent the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for

the actual specifi cations of your serverboard. This block diagram is

intended for your reference only.

CPU3

CPU4

CPU2

CPU1

Intel
C602J

IO Slot/ x16 slot

IO Slot/ x8 slot

TPM Chip

HM
NCT7904D

CPU3_S1-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot

CPU3_S2-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot

CPU3_S3-PCIE G3x16 in X16slot

CPU2_S1-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot

CPU2_S2-PCIE G3x16 in X16slot

CPU2_S3-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot

CPU3_S2-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot
CPU3_S3-PCIE G3x16 in X16slot

CPU4_S1-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot

CPU4_S2-PCIE G3x8 in X8slot

CPU4_S3-PCIE G3x16 in X16slot

LPC

SMBus

USB

PCIE x1

X4 DMI2

PCIE-G3x32 LANEs

PCIE-G3x32 LANEs

PCIE-G3x32 LANEs

PCIE-G3x24
LANEs

PCIE-G3x8 LANEs

QPI 9.6 GT/s

QPI 9.6 GT/s

QPI 9.6 GT/s

QPI 9.6 GT/s

QPI 9.6 GT/s

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

SMI2 Slot

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Power
Connector

SMI2-CH0-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH1-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH2-3.2GT/s

SMI2-CH3-3.2GT/s

SMI2-CH0-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH1-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH2-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH3-3.2GT/s

SMI2-CH0-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH1-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH2-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH3-3.2GT/s

SMI2-CH0-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH1-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH2-3.2GT/s
SMI2-CH3-3.2GT/s

XDP0: CPU1 & CPU4
CPU2 & CPU3

Clock Subsystem
Clock Gen
Clock Buffer

CPLD
Power Management
Reset & PowerGood

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1-6 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)
Website:

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)
Website:

www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website:

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2

Rack Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running.
Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system
operational within a minimal amount of time.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was
damaged in any way. If the chassis 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 your chassis. 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. The system needs
to be 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 your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and
the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack. Also included
is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket, for use in racks with
round mounting holes. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the
installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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).

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2-4 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 installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

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

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

the rack.

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

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

General Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the

components you are adding to your chassis.

• 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 upwards.

• 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 hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touching

them.

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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).

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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.).

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

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2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the SC848XTS chassis into a rack
unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which
may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to
the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26.5” to 36.4" deep.

Identifying the Inner Rack Rails

The chassis package includes one pair of rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting
kit. Each assembly consists of an inner rail that secures to the chassis and an outer
rail that is attached directly to the rack.

Figure 2-1. Installing the Inner Rails

Inner Rail Assembly

Warning: do not pick up the server by the front handles. They are designed

to pull the system from a rack only.

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Figure 2-2. Installing the Rails

Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

1. The inner rails are etched with "L" (left side) and "R" (right side). Place one
inner rail on the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks of the chassis with the
inner rail holes. Make sure the rail faces "outward" so that it will fi t with the
rack's mounting bracket.

2. Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis to hook the inner rail onto the
side of the chassis.

3. Secure the chassis with two fl at head M4 x 4mm screws as illustrated.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rack rail.

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1

1

2

1

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Installing the Outer Rails onto a Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the
pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction.

2. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail
fi ts snugly into the rack.

3. Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws
and washers and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three
M5 screws and washers. Keep the screws slack so that they may be adjusted
later.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the left outer rail.

Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

Secure to the

Front of the Rack

Secure to the

Rear of the

Rack

Fixed Pins

Attach Outer

Rails Together

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

Screws and

Washers

Screws and
Washers

1

3

1

2

Note: fi gures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks

from the bottom up.

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to
stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack:

1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails (A) Also, confi rm that the outer
rails (B) are installed on the rack.

2. Line chassis rails (A) with the front of the rack rails (B).

3. 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). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click" into the locked position.

4. Tighten up all the screws on the front side and rear side of both outer rails.

5. (Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
server to the rack.

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A

1

B

Note: fi gures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks

from the bottom up.

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Figure 2-5. Removing the Chassis From the Rack

Removing the Chassis from the Rack

Caution! It may be dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis

from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have suffi cient assistance supporting
the chassis when removing it from the rack.

Removing the Chassis from the Rack

1. Pull the chassis forward out the front of the rack until it stops.

2. Press both of the black plastic release latches on each of the inner rails
downward simultaneously and move the chassis forward in the rack.

3. When the chassis stops a second time, press both of the black plastic release
latches on the rear of the inner rails downward simultaneously to fully remove
the chassis from the rack.

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Notes

Chapter 3: System Interface

3-1

Figure 3-1. Front LED Panel

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the 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.

This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate
responses you may need to take.

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3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There ar e two pu sh- butt ons inc luded on t he cont rol pan el: a power but ton an d a
reset button.

Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

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, consequently you must
unplug the power cord before servicing the system.

Reset

The reset button is used to reboot the system.

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The co ntro l pan el l oc ated o n th e lef t h and le of t he SC 8 4 8 ch ass is ha s fi ve LEDs.
These LE Ds provide you w ith cri tical inf ormatio n related to dif ferent p arts of t he
system. Thi s sec t io n expla ins w hat e ach L ED ind ic ate s whe n ill umi nated a nd any
corrective action you may need to take.

HDD

Indicates hard drive activity when fl ashing.

Chapter 3: System Interface

3-3

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NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

Universal Information LED

See the following table for the status shown by this LED.

Universal Information LED

Status Description

Continuously on and red An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable congestion.)
Blinking red (1 Hz) Fan failure: check for an inoperative fan.
Blinking red (0.25 Hz) Power failure: check for an inoperative power supply.
Solid blue Local UID has been activated. Use this function to locate the server in a rack

environment.

Blinking blue (300 msec) Remote UID has been activated. Use this function to locate the server from a

remote location.

If the server overheats, you should check the following: Use the LEDs to determine
the nature of the overheating condition. Confi rm that the chassis covers are installed
properly. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and
operating normally. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly.

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3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA drives. Each drive carrier
displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier.

LED Color State Status

Activity LED

Green Solid On SAS drive installed
Green Blinking I/O activity

Status LED

Red Solid On Failed drive for SAS/SATA with RSTe

support

Red Blinking at 1 Hz Rebuild drive for SAS/SATA with RSTe

support

Red Blinking with two blinks

and one stop at 1 Hz

Hot spare for SAS/SATA with RSTe
support

Red On for fi ve seconds,

then off

Power on for SAS/SATA with RSTe
support

Red Blinking at 4 Hz Identify drive for SAS/SATA with RSTe

support