Supermicro GEM002, SuperBlade IBS-001, SuperBlade User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology
professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the
installation and use of Supermicro's SuperBlade system. Installation and maintenance
should be performed by experienced professionals only.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the blade
system and describes the main features of the mainboard and enclosure. A quick start
procedure is also provided for your use.

Chapter 2: System Safety

You should familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety
precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperBlade.

Chapter 3: Setup and Installation

Refer here for details on installing the SuperBlade system into a rack.

Chapter 4: System Modules

This chapter covers modules in the SuperBladeSuperBlade system. It also covers the
CMM module and configuring double-wide bays.

Chapter 5: Power Supply Modules

This chapter covers the system power supplies and their installation.

Appendix A: System Specifications

This appendix provides a summary of system specifications.

Appendix B: LED Descriptions

This appendix provides descriptions of LEDs in the SuperBlade system for your
reference.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................1-1

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

1-2 Quickstart Setup................................................................................1-1

1-3 OfficeBlade and Datacen terBlade Systems..................................1-2

DataCenterBlade ....................................................................................1-3

OfficeBlade .............................................................................................1-3

1-4 Product Checklist of Typical Components.....................................1-3

1-5 Blade Enclosure Features...............................................................1-4

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

Middle Plane...........................................................................................1-5

LEDs.......................................................................................................1-5

Enclosure Cooling....................... .......................................... ..................1-5

1-6 Power Supply Features....................................................................1-6

Power Supply Modules...........................................................................1-6

Power Cord..........................................................................................1-6

Power Supply Failure...........................................................................1-6

1-7 Special Design Features..................................................................1-7

Operating System Support......................................................................1-7

Remote Management .............................................................................1-7

Computing Density/Power ......................................................................1-7

High-Efficiency Power Supplies..............................................................1-7

1-8 Contacting Supermicro.....................................................................1-8

1-9 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................1-9

Chapter 2 System Safety..................................................................2-1

2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ...........................................................2-1

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

2-3 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions..............................................2-2

2-4 Operating Precautions......................................................................2-2

Chapter 3 Setup and Installation.................................................3-1

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

3-2 Unpacking the System .....................................................................3-1

Choosing a Setup Location.....................................................................3-1

Rack Precautions....................................................................................3-2

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Server Precautions .................................................................................3-2

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

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

Reduced Airflow...................................................................................3-2

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

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

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

Installing the System Into a Rack............................................................3-3

Rack Mounting Hardware .......................................................................3-3

Installation...............................................................................................3-4

Chapter 4 System Modules.............................................................4-1

4-1 Chassis Management Module.........................................................4-2

Module Redundancy...............................................................................4-3

Master/Slave Modules.................... .......................................... .. ... .......4-3

Module Installation..................................................................................4-4

Configuring the CMM.............................................. ... .............................4-4

CMM Functions.......................................................................................4-7

Local KVM............ ... ... .......................................... ................................4-8

Remote KVM over IP ...........................................................................4-8

Remote Storage (Virtual Media)...........................................................4-8

Serial Over LAN (SOL).........................................................................4-8

Monitoring Functions............................................................................4-8

Power Consumption Management.......................................................4-9

CMM Switches and Buttons....................................................................4-9

USB Switch........................................................................... ...............4-9

Reset Button ......................................................................................4-10

Firmware...............................................................................................4-10

Web-based Management Utility ............................................................4-10

Supported Browsers...........................................................................4-11

Network Connection/Login.................................................................4-11

Address Defaults................................................................................4-11

Home Page........................................................................................4-12

4-2 Double-Wide Modules....................................................................4-13

Chapter 5 Power Supply Modules..............................................5-1

5-1 Power Supply Modules.....................................................................5-1

Power Supply Failure..............................................................................5-3

Installing a Power Supply........................................................................5-3

Removing a Power Supply......................................................................5-4

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5-2 Power Supply Fans...........................................................................5-4

5-3 Power Components..........................................................................5-5

Power Cord.............................................................................................5-5

Power Cable Tie and Clamp...................................................................5-6

Appendix A System Specifications...........................................A-1

A-1 Enclosure Specifications..................................................................A-1

A-2 Environmental Specifications..........................................................A-2

A-3 Address Defaults...............................................................................A-2

A-4 Power Supply Power Calculations.................................................A-3

Appendix B LED Descriptions......................................................B-1

B-1 Blade Enclosure LED Descriptions................................................B-1

B-2 Blade Module LED Descriptions.....................................................B-2

B-3 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Module LED Descriptions.........................B-3

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B-4 Gigabit Ethernet Module LED Descriptions..................................B-4

B-5 InfiniBand Switch LED Descriptions ..............................................B-5

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List of Figures

Figure 3-1. Positioning the Enclosure Template...............................................3-4

Figure 3-2. Securing the Rails to the Rack .......................................................3-4

Figure 3-3. Attaching the Optional Handles......................................................3-5

Figure 3-4. Enclosure Installed into Rack .........................................................3-6

Figure 4-1. Typical Blade System Module Configuration: Rear View ...............4-1

Figure 4-2. Chassis Management Modul e ........................................................4-2

Figure 4-3. Choose Internal Protocol................................................................4-5

Figure 4-4. Manually Configure the IP Address................................................4-6

Figure 4-5. Changing Settings..........................................................................4-7

Figure 4-6. USB Switch on Rear of CMM .........................................................4-9

Figure 4-7. Home Page...................................................................................4-12

Figure 4-8. Horizontal Spacers for Single Bays..............................................4-14

Figure 4-9. Modifying for a Double-Wide Module Bay (Steps 1 & 2)..............4-15

Figure 4-10. Modifying for a Double-Wide Module Bay (Steps 3 & 4) ............4-16

Figure 5-1. PWS-1K41-BR Power Supply.........................................................5-1

Figure 5-2. PWS-2K01-BR Power Supply.........................................................5-2

Figure 5-3. Power Supply Module.....................................................................5-4

Figure 5-4. Power Components ........................................................................5-5

Figure 5-5. Power Cable Tie and Clamp Parts .................................................5-6

Figure 5-6. Power Cable Tie and Clamp Assembly..........................................5-7

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List of Tables

Table 4-1. Typical Blade System Module Configuration: Rear View.................4-1

Table 4-2. CMM Module Interface.....................................................................4-2

Table 4-3. CMM Module Features ....................................................................4-3

Table 4-4. CMM Reset Settings......................................................................4-10

Table 4-5. Address Defaults............................................................................4-11

Table 4-6. Home Page Controls......................................................................4-12

Table 5-1. PWS-1K41-BR Power Supply Features...........................................5-1

Table 5-2. PWS-2K01-BR Power Supply Features...........................................5-2

Table 5-3. Power Components .........................................................................5-5

Table A-1. Enclosure Specification Features....................................................A-1

Table A-2. Environmental Specification Features.............................................A-2

Table A-3. Address Default Features................................................................A-2

Table A-4. Power Supply: Power Calculations (PWS-2K01-BR)......................A-3

Table A-5. Power Supply: Power Calculations (PWS-1K41-BR)......................A-3

Table B-1. Blade Enclosure: LED Descriptions.................................................B-1

Table B-2. Blade Module LED Indicators..........................................................B-2

Table B-3. 1/10 GbE Switch and 10-GbE Pass-Through Module

LED Indicators...................................................................................................B-3

Table B-4. Stacking LED Activity (SBM-GEM-X2C)..........................................B-3

Table B-5. Gigabit Ethernet Switch LED Indicators..........................................B-4

Table B-6. InfiniBand Switch LEDs...................................................................B-5

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperBlade is a compact self-contained server that connects to a pre-cabled
enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking functions. One
enclosure can hold up to either ten or fourteen blade units, depending upon the blade
enclosure used.

In this manual, “blade system” refers to the entire system (including the enclosure and
blades units), “blade” or “blade unit” refers to a single blade module and “blade
enclosure” is the unit that the blades, power supplies and modules are housed in.

Each Blade unit is optimized to fit into either a specific ten-blade or fourteen-blade
enclosure.

Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the SuperBlade (www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/).

1-2 Quickstart Setup

This section covers how to quickly get your new SuperBlade system up and running.
Follow the procedure below to quickly setup your SuperBlade system.

1. Unpack the components of your SuperBlade system and check the packing list for
damaged or missing components.

2. Select a setup location for your system. See "Choosing a Setup Location" on

page 3-1 for details.

3. Setup any double-wide bays if you require any for double-wide modules in your
system. See Section 4-2: Double-Wide Modules on page 4-13 for details.

4. Mount the SuperBlade chassis in your server rack. See "Installing the System Into a

Rack" on page 3-3 for details.

5. Install the power supply modules into the rear of the SuperBlade chasssis. See

"Installing a Power Supply" on page 5-3 for details.

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6. Install the CMM module and any InfiniBand or Ethernet modules into the rear of the
SuperBlade chassis.

a. For the CMM module, see "Module Installation" on page 4-4 for details.
b. For the InfiniBand and Ethernet modules, see the SuperBlade Network Modules

User’s Manual on your system’s CD-ROM.

c. Attach keyboard, mouse and video connections to your CMM module. See

"Local KVM" on page 4-8 for details.

d. Attach Ethernet connections for your InfiniBand or Ethernet modules. See the

SuperBlade Network Modules User’s Manual on your system’s CD-ROM for
details.

7. Setup your blade modules for use by doing the following:
a. Open the module case lids of each blade module. See the user’s manual for

your purchased blade module from your system’s CD-ROM for details.

b. Install memory into each module. See the the user’s manual for your purchased

blade module from your system’s CD-ROM for details.

c. Close the module case lids when you have installed your memory for each

blade module. See the the user’s manual for your purchased blade module from
your system’s CD-ROM for details.

d. Install the hard disk drives into each module. See the the user’s manual for your

purchased blade module from your system’s CD-ROM for details.

e. Install your blade modules into your SuperBlade chassis. See the the user’s

manual for your purchased blade module from your system’s CD-ROM for
details.

8. Connect the power cords for your SuperBlade system’s power supply and plug them
into your power source ONLY after you have installed and secured all system
components.

9. Power up your SuperBlade system. Check to be sure all components are operating
right and are not showing any fault LEDs or alarms in their operation.

10. Install your selected operating system for each blade module. See the the user’s
manual for your purchased blade module from your system’s CD-ROM for details.

11. Download a BIOS update for each of your blade modules from the Supermicro

website.

1-3 OfficeBlade and DatacenterBlade Systems

The SuperMicro SuperBlade family also includes both DatacenterBlade™ and
OfficeBlade™ systems, which use many of the same blades, modules and components.

You can specify your system to run in either Office Blade Mode or Enterprise Mode by
selecting a mode in the CMM O
the Web-based Management Utility. See Section 4-1: Chassis Management Module on

page 4-2 for details.

PERATION MODE section of the CMM STATUS screen of

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DataCenterBlade

The DatacenterBlade system is perfect for data center and HPC applications with
performance and density optimized to achieve 672 processing cores and 2TB DDR2
memory per 42U standard rack.

OfficeBlade

The OfficeBlade system is optimized for small-medium business as well as personal
HPC applications. With acoustically enhanced thermal and cooling technologies,
OfficeBlade can operate at or below 50dB with 10 DP server blades.

The following blades are suitable for use in Office Blade mode:

• SBI-7125C-S3

• SBI-7125C-S3E

• SBI-7125C-T3

For Office Blade Mode, it is recommended that no more than two 80W Intel Xeon 5400/
5200 series CPUs with 1333 FSB support be used in each blade module.

1-4 Product Checklist of Typical Components

• Blade Enclosure (x1): SBE-710E (10-blade) or SBE-714D/E (14-blade) series

• Blade Unit (minimum of 2, 10 or 14 maximum): See the the Supermicro website
(http://www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/) for a complete list of blades that
can mounted in your system.

• Power Supplies (x2): PWS-1K41-BR, PWS-2K01-BR or PWS-2K51-BR

• CMM Module (x1): SBM-CMM-001

• KVM Cable (x1): CBL-0218L

• Dummy Blade Units: MCP-650-00004-0N (10-blade enclosure) or
MCP-650-00005-0N (14-blade enclosure)

• Dummy Power Supplies: MCP-650-00001-0N

• Dummy CMM Modules: MCP-650-00002-0N

• Dummy GbE Switches: MCP-650-00003-0N

• SuperBlade CD-ROM with other SuperBlade component manuals

Optional components include:

• InfiniBand® Switch: SBM-IBS-001

• Blade IPMI Add-on Card: AOC-SIMPL

• Mezzanine Cards (required for operation with the InfiniBand Switch): AOC-IBH-001,
AOC-IBH-002 or AOC-IBH-003

• GbE Switches: SBM-GEM-001 (1-Gbps) or SBM-GEM-X2C (1/10-Gbps)

• GbE Pass Through Modules: SBM-GEM-002 (1-Gbps) or SBM-XEM-002 (10-Gbps)

• Extra CMM Module for redundancy: SBM-CMM-01

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Additional modules will periodically become available. Please refer to http://

www.supermicro.com/products/superblade for the most current list of modules available

for the SuperBlade.
Blade systems install into standard racks. Up to six 7U blade systems may be installed

into a 19" industry standard 42U rack.

1-5 Blade Enclosure Features

Supermicro's SBE-710E blade enclosure is designed to house up to 10 blade units,
while the SBE-714D/E blade enclosure houses up to 14 blade units. Both accommodate
either two or four power supplies. The enclosure mid-plane allows the blade units to
share certain functions such as power, cooling and networking.

NOTE: The SBE-714 blade enclosure is available in two versions:

• D-series enclosures support only one CMM, and one 1-Gb Ethernet
switch, one 1/10-Gb Ethernet switch or 1Gb pass-through module. The
InfiniBand switch is not supported.

• E-series enclosures support up to two CMM modules.They also
support any combination of the Ethernet switches or 1-Gb Ethernet
pass-through modules. In addition, they support optionally either an
InfiniBand switch or a 10Gb Ethernet pass-through module in support

The following is a general outline of the main features for all blade server enclosures.

Power

The typical blade enclosure features a 2500W, 2000W or 1400W power system
composed of two active power supply modules. An alternate configuration (and required
for a full 10 or 14-blade system) features a total of four power supply modules for three
active and one backup. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed
power module while the backup module takes over to keep the system running. You
must have either two or four power supply modules installed in the blade enclosure (four
is recommended in a full system).

The Chassis Management Module assumes the worst case (maximum) power for any
model of blade prior to applying power. If the power supplies cannot supply that amount
of power, given the current load on the power supplies, then the CMM will not allow that
unit to power up. After a blade is powered up, the blade’s BIOS calculates the actual
power load required by the blade based upon the installed devices and informs the
CMM of its requirements. The CMM then adjust the remaining power for additional
blades based upon the actual power used by the blades th at are powered on.

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Middle Plane

The middle plane connects the various capabilities of the blades, such as the Gigabit
(GbE) switch(es) to Network Interface Controller(s), the Chassis Management Module
(CMM) to the USB devices and the InfiniBand Switch to the Host Channel Adapters.
These devices all connect to the middle plane through high density connectors that
provide both signals and power. This type of configuration reduces the amount of
system cabling and simplifies the task of setting up the system. It provides an alternative
signals route to support redundant power, CMM, network and IPMI functions.

NOTE: Signaling information can NOT be physically routed from one blade to
another.

LEDs

Two LEDs are located at the right top of the enclosure above the last or right most blade.
The left LED provides Power Status information and the right LED is the Fault LED, as
described in Table B-1 in Appendix B.

Enclosure Cooling

The cooling for the entire blade system is provided by the fans in the power supply
modules. For example, the 2000W power supply modules have four fans per module,
whereas the 1400W power supply modules have two fans per module. If a power supply
fails, its fans will continue to operate to provide continuous cooling. For this reason, a
failed power supply should remain installed in the enclosure until a replacement unit is
ready.

NOTE: You must install dummy power supplies (MCP-650-00001-0N) in any
open power supply slots in order to prevent air flow leaks that would reduce
cooling efficiency in the blade system’s enclosure.

For overheat problems, check that there are no obstructions (such as poorly routed
cables), check that all fans are operating normally and make sure the ambient room
temperature is not too warm (refer to Section A-2: Environmental Specifications on

page A-2 for the maximum operating temperature). You can also use either of the blade

management software utilities to increase the fan speed and maximize system cooling.
In the event of a power overload, you will have to add additional power supply modules

to take up the load. Otherwise, you will not be able to power up all the blade modules.
The blade BIOS plus CMM firmware calculates the load to determine if the power
supplies can adequately handle the total system configuration.

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1-6 Power Supply Features

The SuperBlade enclosure comes standard with one CMM module and either two or
four power supplies. Information on the power supplies is summarized below. See

Section 4-1: Chassis Management Module on page 4-2 for details on the CMM module

and Chapter 5 for details on the power supplies.
If you install only two power supplies in the enclosure, they should be installed in the

lower rather than the upper power bays. The reason for this counter-intuitive installation
is that the power supplies in the lower bays provide increased airflow across the
memory modules within each blade module.

Power Supply Modules

Each power supply module has its own power cord. Four modules are required when
the full complement of blade units are installed into an enclosure. An LED on the back of
a power supply will be red when AC power is present and green when the power is on.

Supermicro's high-efficiency blade system power supplies deliver continuous redundant
power at 90%+ peak efficiency. Each power supply module includes a management
module that monitors the power supplies and the power enclosure.

Power Cord

Each 2000W power supply module has a C-20 type socket (IEC-60320-C20) for AC
power and the power cord must have a C-19 type connector (IEC-60320-C19) to
connect to the power supply. Each 1400W power supply module has a C-14 type socket
(IEC-60320-C14) for AC power and the power cord must have a C-13 type connector
(IEC-60320-C13) to connect to the power supply.

WARNING: Please note that ONLY the recommended power cord or an
equivalent 14 Gauge power cord should be used for the 1400 Watt power supply .
Typical C13/C14 cords are only 16 Gauge wiring and pose a fire hazard if they
are used.

A plastic locking clip partially covering the socket was designed to prevent the power
supply module from being removed with the power cord still connected.

Refer to Appendix A for power/amperage calculation tables.Refer to the SuperMicro

web site for further details on power cords.

Power Supply Failure

If a power supply or a fan in a power supply fails, the system management software will
notify you of the situation. In either case, you will need to replace the power supply
module with another identical one. Please note that if a power supply fails, its fans will
continue to operate to provide system cooling. For this reason, a failed power supply
should remain installed in the enclosure until a replacement unit is ready.

See Chapter 5 for the procedure on replacing power supplies.

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1-7 Special Design Features

Supermicro's SuperBlade offers special design features, some of which no other blade
server can duplicate. These features give you extraordinary flexibility in configuring a
blade system for your own particular needs.

Operating System Support

Both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems are supported by the SuperBlade.
Furthermore, you may have different operating systems running on different blade units
within the same blade enclosure.

Remote Management

The Chassis Management Module (CMM) can manage the whole enclosure and any
individual Blade module by switching around to it.

Using an optional SIMBL add-on card provides separate IPMI controls for any Blade
module that has one installed in it. If your application needs to manage individual blade
units at the same time, just add a SIMBL add-on card to each Blade module.

Computing Density/Power

Each SuperBlade mainboard supports two or four processors and 48 to 64 GB of main
memory. This translates to a maximum potential of 56 processors and 896 GB of
memory per 14-blade enclosure or 336 processors and 5.376 TB of memory for a full
rack.

Dual and quad core processors are supported in the blade module systems.

High-Efficiency Power Supplies

A reliable source of power is critical in server systems and even more so in a blade
system, where up to ten systems (blades) share the same power source. SuperBlade
power supplies have been designed to operate at up to 93%+ peak efficiency and
provide redundancy with a backup unit that activates automatically when any other
power supply fails. Using high-efficiency power supplies results in a measurable
reduction in wasted energy consumption and generated heat.

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1-8 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Email:

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

[e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail] (General Information)
Email:

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc.

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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1-9 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before
any warranty service will be rendered. Y ou can obtain service by calling your vendor for
a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the
manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominately displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will
be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred
in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance
of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at:

http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/

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Chapter 2

System Safety

2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and
the SuperBlade from damage:

• Be aware of how to power on/off the enclosure power supplies and the individual
blades as well 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 blade module when removing or
installing such system components as the mainboard, memory modules and
processors.

• 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 necessary.

• 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 electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as
electrical insulators.

• The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged
into grounded electrical outlets. Power input requires 110-240 V AC, depending upon
your power supply module. See Section 5-1: Power Supp ly Modu le s on page 5-1 in

Chapter 5 for details.

• Mainboard Battery: This battery must be replaced only with the same or an
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032 Lithium 3V battery).
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed
upside down, which will reverse its polarities.

• Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Temperature
Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians
only. The new fuse must be the sa me or equivalent as the one replaced. Contact
technical support for details and support.

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2-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Keep the area around the SuperBlade clean and free of clutter.

• Place the blade module cover and any system components that have been removed
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.

• After accessing the inside of the system, replace the blade module's cover before
installing it back into the blade enclosure.

2-3 Electrostatic Discharge 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 components and printed circuit
boards.

The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before
contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• 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 bag.

• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
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,
memory modules or contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the mainboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure the blade enclosure provides excellent
conductivity between the power supplies, the blade modules and the mainboard.

2-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the cover of the blade unit is in place when the blade
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the blade can occur if
this practice is not strictly followed.

Any drive carrier without a hard drive installed must remain fully installed in the drive bay
when the blade module is operating to ensure proper airflow.

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Setup and Installation

3-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup procedure for your SuperBlade. 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 the processor(s) and memory
have already been installed. If not, please turn to Chapter 4 for details on installing
specific components.

3-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperBlade was shipped in and note if it was damaged
in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the
carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperBlade. It should be
situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat,
electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed
near a grounded power outlet. Read the "Rack Precautions" and "Server Precautions" in
the next section.

The box the SuperBlade was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two
handles 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.

Choosing a Setup Location

The following are important considerations for choosing a setup location:

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to remove the blade units
(~25 inches).

• Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the behind or to the rear of the rack
to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

• This product is intended for installation only in a Restricted Access Location
(dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). This is because the
SuperBlade enclosure does not provide any physical security measures.

• This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according
to §2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

WARNING: Please read the following Important Warnings and Precautions!

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Rack Precautions

The following are important precautions concerning rack setup:

• The enclosure unit is heavy and requires at least two people to lift it.

• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the
floor 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 frames should be grounded to the same earth
ground as the electrical source for the power supplies by means of a grounding
strap.

Server Precautions

The following are important precautions concerning server setup:

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 2.

• 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 first, and then work
up.

• Use a regulating uninterrupted 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 units 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

Below are listed important considerations for rack mounting.

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. Refer to
Appendix E for operating temperature specifications.

Reduced Airflow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow 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.

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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
over-current protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern. See the
power calculation tables in Appendix A.

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 (such as the use of power strips and so
on).

NOTE: It is recommended that you seek the advice and assistance of a
licensed electrician that can advise you on best practices for insuring that the
electrical supply and the rack are joined to a Common Bonding Network.

Professional documents on grounding techniques include:

• ANSI/TIA-942 – Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers

• J-STD-607-A-2002 – Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding
Requirements for Telecommunications

• IEEE Std 1100™-2005 (IEEE Emerald Book) – IEEE Recommended Practice for
Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment

Installing the System Into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperBlade into a rack. There are a
variety of rack units on the market, meaning the procedure may differ slightly. Refer to
the Enclosure Template that was included with the system for help.

Rack Mounting Hardware

The following is a list of rack mounting hardware you will need for rack setup and
installation:

• Two rail assemblies (one for each side of the enclosure)

• Two handles

• Four roundhead screws for fastening the enclosure ears to the rack

• Eight flathead screws and washers for mounting the rails to the rack

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Installation

Use the procedure below for installing an enclosure in a rack.

Installing an enclosure:

1. Decide where you want to place the blade enclosure into the rack (see "Rack

Mounting Considerations" in the previous section).

2. Position the Enclosure Template at the front of the enclosure to determine the
locations of the screws for the enclosure rails (see Figure 3-1).

Figure 3-1. Positioning the Enclosure Template

3. The two enclosure rail sections are screwed together to keep them immobile during
shipping. Release these screws just enough to allow the rails to slide apart. Note the
arrow on the rail, which indicates the end that attaches to the front of the rack.

4. Slide the rails apart far enough to match the depth of the rack. Position the rails with
the template and secure the front of each to the front of the rack with two flathead
screws, then secure the back of each rail to the rear of the rack with two flathead
screws (see Figure 3-2). Note that the rails are left/right spe cific and very heavy.

Figure 3-2. Securing the Rails to the Rack

5. (Optional step) Add the front left and right handles to the enclosure using five
screws to secure each handle. Install a thumbscrew through the bottom hole of
each handle (see Figure 3-3).

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NOTE: These handles are optional and need only be installed when mounting
the system into a short rack. When mounting into a deep rack, they are
unnecessary and regular screws should be used instead of thumbscrews.

Be aware that these handles are not to be used for lifting the system, they
are only to be used to slide the system within the rack.

6. With one person on either side (see the descriptive label on the side of the
enclosure), lift the enclosure and slide it into the installed rails.

WARNING: Be sure that the enclosure is empty of all blades, power supplies,
switches and management modules BEFORE lifting. These should be installed
AFTER the enclosure is mounted in the rack. Injury and damage may occur if
components are not removed from the rack prior to installation.

7. After pushing the enclosure all the way into the rack, use two roundhead screws on
each side of the server to lock it into place.

Figure 3-3. Attaching the Optional Handles

8. The enclosure is now securely installed in the rack (see Figure 3-4).

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Figure 3-4. Enclosure Installed into Rack

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System Modules

In addition to the blade units, your blade system comes equipped with one or more
system modules. The modules fit into the rear of the enclosure into bays above and/or
below the power supplies. This chapter describes the various blade modules that may
be part of your blade system. Module configurations can be customized; you can install
two of the same type module for redundancy purposes or you may omit a module
altogether (except for the CMM, which is a required module). Figure 4-1 shows a typical
module configuration in a blade system. See Chapter 5 for information on power supply
modules.

WARNING: All module bays must be populated either with a module or a dummy
module cover to maintain proper airflow.

Figure 4-1. Typical Blade System Module Configuration: Rear View

1

1

Table 4-1. Typical Blade System Module Configuration: Rear View

Item# Description

1

1Gb Ethernet Switch Module or 1Gb Pass-through Module (Optional) or 1/10 Gb Ethernet
Switch

24

5

5

5

5

3

2 CMM (Chassis Management Module) (x1 standard, x2 optional)
3 InfiniBand Switch (shown),10 Gb Pass-through Module (optiona l)
4 Empty bay with dummy cover
5 Power Supply (x2 required, x4 optional depending upon system requirem ents)

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NOTE: See the SuperBlade Network Modules User’s Manual on your enclosed
CD-ROM disc for details on all 1Gb Ethernet modules, 1Gb pass-through
modules, 1/10Gb Ethernet modules, 10Gb Ethernet pass-through modules and
InfiniBand modules for the SuperBlade system.

4-1 Chassis Management Module

The Chassis Management Module (CMM) (Figure 4-2) is a required module in a blade
system. This “command” module communicates with the blade units, the power supplies
and the blade switches. Used in conjunction with the Web Interface or IPMI View
management software, the CMM provides administrator control over individual blade
units, power supplies, cooling fans and networking switches and monitors onboard
temperatures, power status, voltage levels and fan speeds.

The CMM provides a dedicated, local and remote KVM (keyboard/video/mouse)
connection over an out of band TCP/IP Ethernet network during any server state
(functioning, blue-screen, powered down, BIOS and so on). It also supports Virtual
Media (VM) redirection for CD, floppy and USB mass storage devices and configures
such information as the switch IP addresses. A summary of CMM features is shown in

Table 4-3.

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Item# Description

1 Power LED
2 Activity LED

Figure 4-2. Chassis Management Module

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Table 4-2. CMM Module Interface

3 Fault LED
4 Ethernet Port
5 VGA (Monitor) Port

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Table 4-2. CMM Module Interface (Continued)

Item# Description

6 USB Ports
7 Reset Button
8 Module Release Handle
9 USB 2.0/1.1 Switch (accessed at back of module, see Figure 4-6)

Table 4-3. CMM Module Features

Feature Description

Management Capabilities Can manage 10 to 14 blade units, network modules and 4 power supplies
Ports One Ethernet port, one VGA port and two USB port s

Basic Functions Supported

System Management System management interface provided via dedicated LAN
Power Consumption Approximately 20W
Operating System Firmware (upgradable)

Local KVM, remote KVM, remote storage, Serial-over-LAN (SOL), blade
monitoring and control

Module Redundancy

A blade system must have one CMM and may have two for redundancy. Since the CMM
uses its own processor , all monitoring and control functions are carried out regardless of
the operation or power status of the blade units. CMM modules can only be installed in
the upper and/or lower right module bays.

The redundancy feature is automatic when two CMM modules have been installed into a
blade system.

Master/Slave Modules

When a blade system has two CMM modules, they are assigned a master/slave status.
This is done automatically according to the following criteria:

Determining Master/Slave status:

1. The CMM installed in the upper bay will be the master, however...

2. If the master CMM is powered down or removed, the second (slave) CMM module
will then immediately be assigned as the master.

NOTE: The Slave CMM keeps the same log/status as the Master CMM.

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Module Installation

Make sure the cover to the module has been installed before proceeding. Follow the
anti-static precautions described in Chapter 2.

Installing the Module:

1. Remove the dummy cover from the bay you want to place the module in.

2. Place the module's release handle in the open position.

3. Slide the module into the module bay until it stops.

4. Push the release handle to the closed position.

5. After the module has been installed and the handle locked, it will turn on and a
POST test will run to verify it is working properly.

Removing the Module:

1. Pull out the release handle to the open position.

2. Pull the module out of the bay.

3. Replace immediately with another module or with a dummy module cover to
maintain airflow integrity.

Configuring the CMM

To access/configure the CMM, you first have to configure the IP settings of the CMM
depending on you network environment. The below procedure for this configuration just
serves as a reference for getting the CMM setup. If your system has Linux OS, please
follow similar instructions to get the CMM setup.

Requirements are:

• Computer system with LAN (RJ45) port

• RJ -45 Ethernet cable

The default IP of the CMM is 192.168.100.100. Configure the Computer system
(connected through Ethernet-LAN to the CMM) to the same address range (for example

192.168.100.101).

Configuring the CMM in Windows OS:

1. Go to S

2. Right-click on LAN to view properties.

TART J CONTROL PANEL J NETWORK CONNECTIONS

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3. Choose “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” under the GENERAL tab and click on
P

ROPERTIES (seeFigure 4-3 ).

Figure 4-3. Choose Internal Protocol

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4. Manually configure the IP address of the computer system to be in the same
address range as the CMM (see Figure 4-4).

Example:

• IP address: 192.168.100.101

• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• Default Gateway: 192.168.100.1

Figure 4-4. Manually Configure the IP Address

5. Once the IP address for the computer system is configured, the CMM can be
accessed through the web browser by entering the default IP address

192.168.100.100 of the CMM into the browser’s address bar.

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6. Now, the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway of the CMM can be changed
according to the network environment (see Figure 4-5). Please refer to the
Web-based Management Utility User’s Manual on your system’s CD-ROM for more
information.

Figure 4-5. Changing Settings

WARNING: Don't change any other setting, unless you are familiar with it.

CMM Functions

The following sections describe local functions and remote functions of the CMM. With
only minor exceptions, all of the remote functions can be performed by one of three
mechanisms: web-based access to the CMM module, access to the CMM using
IPMIview, a client tool implemented in Java, or via IPMItool commands (DOS
commands or shell scripted commands).

When the web based browser is used, the CMM acts as a web server , requiring a higher
bandwidth connection to the CMM. If there are any bandwidth constraints, IPMI will
provide a superior experience. Additionally, since graphical updates are provided by
client-side Java, IPMIview can also be a superior user experience.

IPMItool on the other hand can provide the ability to issue similar/identical commands to
many SuperBlade enclosures/CMM’s to manage all of them in a similar way.

In addition to accessing the SuperBlade capabilities through CMM, they can also be
accessed directly on a blade by blade basis if the blades are equipped with SIMBL to
provide IPMI control of each individual blade.

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Local KVM

KVM stands for Keyboard/Video/Mouse. With KVM, a user can control multiple blades
with a single keyboard/video/mouse setup. The maximum video resolution the KVM can
support is 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.

To Use: Connect your keyboard, mouse and monitor to the USB and VGA connectors
on the CMM module, then push the KVM button on the control panel of the blade
module you wish to access. The KVM LED on the blade will then illuminate and you can
interface directly with that blade. To access a different blade module, simply push the
KVM button on that blade's control panel.

Remote KVM over IP

Remote KVM over IP is independent from local KVM (although local KVM can operate in
parallel with Remote KVM). Remote KVM encrypts all communication between the
remote user and the CMM.

To Use: Remote KVM over IP is initiated with the management software (IPMI View or
Web-based utility). Attach the LAN cable to the LAN port on the CMM module then refer
to "Web-based Management Utility" on page 4-10 to login and use either utility.

Remote Storage (Virtual Media)

The Remote Storage function allows the user to connect to a remote storage device
(such as a floppy , hard disk, CD-ROM or USB storage device) and access the device as
if it were local. This can be used not only to read and write to remote storage devices but
to load an operating system from a remote drive.

Serial Over LAN (SOL)

Serial Over LAN allows you to redirect the input and output of a serial port via IPMI in
order to manage blade modules from a remote location.

To Use: Serial Over LAN can be activated via the Web-based Management utility. See
the Web-based Management Utility User’s Manual on your system’s CD-ROM for the
procedure to initiate SOL.

Monitoring Functions

Used in conjunction with IPMI or the Web-based Management utility, the CMM module
can monitor and provide information on the hardware health of the blade modules and
the system as a whole. In addition to the monitoring functions, you can remotely power
on, power off or reboot a system.

Health information includes:

• Temperature levels

• Fan speeds

• Voltage levels

• Power status

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Power Consumption Management

The CMM module’s firmware can also control all power on/off activity in the whole blade
system. This is done by using the Power button, via a SIMBL add-on card or from any
other use of remote management software.

Once a blade module is installed in the enclosure the installed CMM immediately
receives information on the rated Max Power Consumption value of the new blade
module. The CMM then calculates whether there is enough power for this new blade
module by comparing the Max Power Consumption value of the new blade module with
the calculated Remaining Power value of the system.

If there is enough power, the CMM will power on the blade. However if there is not
enough power in the blade system, then the new blade module is not powered on and
the front panel LED on the enclosure will blink.

After the blade is powered on, the CMM then collects the actual power consumption of
this individual blade and updates the calculated Remaining Power value for the system.

The CMM also reserves power for all the networking and chassis management modules
installed on the system.

NOTE: Blade modules with a SIMBL add-on card installed in them provide
individual IPMI for each Blade unit. It communicates with the CMM and is
connected to the Gb Ethernet switch module for remote web or IPMI View
access.

WARNING: One CMM module must be running to control the power systems
and prevent overloading.

CMM Switches and Buttons

The various switches and buttons found on the CMM are described below.

USB Switch

Figure 4-6. USB Switch on Rear of CMM

The USB ports on the CMM can function in either 2.0 or 1.1 mode (the default is 1.1). A
switch located on the PCB at the back of the CMM module is used to change the USB
mode (see Figure 4-6).

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To access the switch, you need to remove the CMM from the enclosure. Pull the CMM
out and locate the switch near the large gray connector. The settings are silk screened
on the PCB. After setting the switch, insert the CMM module back into its bay.

Reset Button

The Reset button located on the front of the CMM module is used to reset the following
software settings to their defaults:

Table 4-4. CMM Reset Settings

Software Setting Default

User Name and Password Reset to ADMIN and ADMIN (case sensitive)
IP Address Reset to 192.168.100.100
Gateway Address Reset to 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask Reset to 255.255.255.0

To reset these values, press and hold the Reset button for five seconds.

Firmware

The firmware for the CMM switch resides in the module. This firmware can be updated
with the web-based management utility.

Within the utility, go to the M

AINTENANCE > UPDATE FIRMWARE screen in the Web-based

Management Utility . Here you can enter the name of the firmware you want to update or
click on B

ROWSE to select the firmware file. Finish by clicking the UPLOAD button.

NOTE: This process is not reversible once the firmware is updated, so proceed
with caution. It might take a few minutes to complete this procedure. See the
the user’s manual for your purchased blade module on your system’s CD-ROM
for further details.

Web-based Management Utility

System management may be performed with either of three software packages:
IPMIview, IPMItool or a Web-based Management utility. Any of these utilities are
designed to provide an administrator with a comprehensive set of functions and
monitored data to keep tabs on the system and perform management activities.

The Web-based Management Utility is a web-based interface that consolidates and
simplifies system management for Supermicro SuperBlade systems. The Web-based
Management Utility aggregates and displays data from the CMM module.

NOTE: Full documentation on the Web-based Management Utility may be
found on the CD-ROM included with your system.

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The Web-based Management Utility provides the following key management features:

• Enables IT administrators to view in-depth hardware configuration and status
information using a single intuitive interface.

• Provides an OS-independent, remote graphical console.

• Allows remote users to map local media (floppy, CD-ROM, removable disks and
hard drives) or ISO images on a shared network drive to a blade server.

Supported Browsers

The following browsers have been tested for use with the Web-based Management
Utility. It is recommended that you use the most current revision of the browser you
choose. The minimum browser revisions supported by the Web-based Management
Utility are shown below:

• Internet Explorer 7

• Firefox 2.0.0.7

• Netscape 9.03b

Network Connection/Log in

To log into the Web-based Management Utility:

1. Launch a web browser.

2. In the address field of the browser, enter the IP address that you assigned to the
Chassis Management Module and hit the <E

NTER> key.

3. When the browser makes contact with Supermicro’s Chassis Management Module,
enter your username and password, then click L

OGIN.

4. The WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT UTILITY HOME PAGE will then display as shown in

Figure 4-7.

Address Defaults

Table 4-5 shows the default addresses that are initially set for the CMM. Afterwards, you

can change these values within the program (see the Web-based Management Utility
User’s Manual on your system’s enclosed CD-ROM for more details).

Table 4-5. Address Defaults

Default Description

Default IP Address 192.168.100.100
Default Gateway Address 0.0.0.0
Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default username ADMIN
Default password ADMIN

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Home Page

Figure 4-7 and Table 4-6 respectively display the WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT UTILITY

H

OME PAGE and its controls.

Figure 4-7. Home Page

1 2

4

3

6

5

Table 4-6. Home Page Controls

Item Description

1 Home: Click this icon to return to the Home Page.
2

3
4 Logout: Click on this icon to log out.

5 Refresh: Click on this icon to refresh the remote console preview screen.
6

Console: Click this icon to open the Remote Console Screen. (KVM must first be initialized
either with the KVM button or via management software).

Remote Console Screen: The active screen from the remote console is displaye d here.
Clicking on this window also accesses the remote console.

Main Menu Icons: Used to initiate the various functions in the Web-based Management
Utility.

NOTE: For more information on the Web-based Management Utility, see the
Web-based Management Utility User’s Manual on the CD-ROM included with
your SuperBlade system.

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4-2 Double-Wide Modules

Most modules in the SuperBlade fit into single-wide bays. The InfiniBand module and
some other modules however (such as the 10GbE Pass-through module), require a
double-wide bay and can only be installed in such a bay created by combining the two
right most bays. The enclosure's module bays are designed to be easily modified from
single to double-wide by following the procedure below.

Modifying an Enclosure’s Module Bays for Double-wide Modules

1. Remove the four screws that secure the inner enclosure to the main enclosure.
Slide the inner enclosure outward, depressing the locking tabs on both sides to pull
it completely out.

2. Remove any single-wide modules that are occupying the bays you wish to modify to
a double-wide bay.

3. In the module bay you wish to expand to double wide, remove the two screws that
secure the center support to the inner enclosure then take out the center support.
See Figure 4-9, Step 1 for details.

4. Remove the two screws from the underside of each of the two horizontal spacers
(as shown in Figure 4-8). See Figure 4-9, Step 2 for details.

5. Using four screws, install the long horizontal spacer to the same space where the
two short spacers were removed. See Figure 4-10, Step 3 for details.

6. You can now install a double-wide module into the bay. See Figure 4-10, Step 4 for
details.

NOTE: This procedure describes modifying two right most single-wide bays
located at the top of the inner enclosure. The same procedure applies to the two
right most single bays located at the bottom of the enclosure, but note that the
horizontal spacers in the bottom bays use a guide pin and are not
interchangeable with the upper bay spacers (see Figure 4-8 for details).

Modules in the upper bays will have their release handles on the bottom, while
modules in the lower bays will have their release handles on the top.

Placing modules in an “upside-down” orientation in the upper-left corner (only)
does not affect their operation.

NOTE: Only one double-wide module can be installed in an enclosure since
each enclosure requires at least one CMM module. The bottom location is
recommended.

If using the AOC-IBH-002 single-port InfiniBand mezzanine card, the InfiniBand
switch MUST be installed in the bottom location.

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Figure 4-8. Horizontal Spacers for Single Bays

MCP-560-00012-1N (for top bay)

MCP-560-00009-1N (for bottom bay)

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Figure 4-9. Modifying for a Double-Wide Module Bay (Steps 1 & 2)

Step 1

Center Support
Screws (2)

Center
Support

Step 2

Horizontal Sp acer
Screws (4)

Horizontal Spacers (2)
(MCP-560-00012-1N)

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Figure 4-10. Modifying for a Double-Wide Module Bay (Steps 3 & 4)

Step 3

Horizontal Spa cer
Screws (4)

Horizontal
Spacers (1)

Step 4

Double-Wide
(InfiniBand) Module

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Power Supply Modules

The SuperBlade enclosure comes standard with one CMM module (see the Chapter 4
for details on the CMM module) and either two or four power supplies. See Appendix A
for summary specification details on the power supplies available to the SuperBlade
enclosure.

NOTE: The SBE-710E enclosure may use either 2000W or 1600W power
supplies. The SBE-714D/E enclosure can only use 1400W power supplies.

5-1 Power Supply Modules

The SuperBlade enclosure has two models of power supply modules available: the
PWS-1K41-BR 1400W module (Figure 5-1) and the PWS-2K01-BR 2000W module
(Figure 5-2).

The features of these power supplies are shown in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2 below.

Figure 5-1. PWS-1K41-BR Power Supply

Table 5-1. PWS-1K41-BR Power Supply Features

Feature Description

Output 1400W
Type Redundant Module (N+1)

+12V

116A (200-240VAC input)
100A (100-140VAC input)

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Table 5-1. PWS-1K41-BR Power Supply Features (Continued)

Feature Description

5VSB 16A
PFC Yes
Peak Efficiency 93%
Input AC Range 100-240VAC

Operating Conditions

Fan Type

Temp: -5 to 50 C
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH

2x 90mm fans

- PFC0912DE-6L38
(8000 RPM with PWM)

Figure 5-2. PWS-2K01-BR Power Supply

Table 5-2. PWS-2K01-BR Power Supply Features

Feature Description

Output 2000W
Type Redundant Module (N+1)
+12V 167A
5VSB 16A
PFC Yes
Peak Efficiency 90%
Input AC Range 200-240VAC

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Table 5-2. PWS-2K01-BR Power Supply Features

Feature Description

Chapter 5: Power Supply Modules

Operating Conditions

Fan Type

Temp: -5 to 50 C
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH

4x 90mm fans

- PFB0912DHE-6X39
(8000 RPM)

- QFR0912UHE-6F78
(8300 RPM)

Four modules are required when the full complement of 10 blade units are installed into
an enclosure. An LED on the back of a power supply will be amber when AC power is
present and green when the power is on.

When installing only two power supplies in the enclosure, they should be installed in the
lower rather than the upper power bays. This is to provide increased airflow across the
memory modules within each blade module.

The 2000W power supply modules require a 200-240V AC input and a C20 socket,
which requires a power cord with a C19 connector (see "Power Cord" below for details).
The 1400W power supply modules can work with both 110V and 220V AC input and use
a C14 socket and C13 connector.

Supermicro's high-efficiency blade system power supplies deliver continuous redundant
power at 90%+ peak efficiency. Each power supply module includes a management
module that monitors the power supplies and the power enclosure

Power Supply Failure

If a power supply or a fan in a power supply fails, the system management software will
notify you of the situation. In either case, you will need to replace the power supply
module with another identical one (part number: PWS-2K01-BR).

NOTE: Refer to www.supermicro/products/superblade for possible updates on
part numbers.

Installing a Power Supply

1. Insert a replacement unit into the empty power bay with the handle to the left.

WARNING: This left/right orientation depends on the power supply’s top or
bottom location. If you inadvertently put a power supply upside down in the lower
slots, it can be VERY difficult to remove the power supply.

2. Push unit all the way in until it is firmly seated.

3. Push the handle back into the closed position until it clicks into the locked position.

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4. Move the locking clip away from the socket and reconnect the power cord.

Removing a Power Supply

First, make sure the power supply has been shut down. You can remove power from a
power unit via your system management software.

1. Remove the power cord from the power supply unit.

2. Release the locking clip to unlock the power supply module (see Figure 5-3).

Figure 5-3. Power Supply Module

Two-piece handle

Locking clip

AC input (C-20)

LED indicator

3. Pull out the handle and remove the unit: the two-piece handle locks into the closed
position. To release the handle, squeeze together the two metal plates of the handle
with your thumb and fingers and then pull out.

5-2 Power Supply Fans

Each power supply unit has four rear fans. These fans are not hot-swappable. If one
fails, the power supply will continue to operate but you should replace the power supply
unit at the earliest opportunity. If two or more fans fail, the power supply unit will shut
down and the LED on the back will turn amber.

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5-3 Power Components

Power components for your system’s power supplies are shown below in Figure 5-4 and
described in Table 5-3.

Figure 5-4. Power Components

2

1

3

Table 5-3. Power Components

Item Name Description

1 PDU Power Distribution Unit (MCP-520-00036-0N)
2 Power Cable Extension Cord (CBL-0223L)
3 AC Power Cord See "Power Cord" below for details.

Power Cord

Each 2000W power supply module has its own power cord with a C19 type connector
(IEC-60320-C19) to connect to the power supply. The power cord connects to a C20
type socket (IEC-60320-C20) for AC power on the power supply module. Each 1400W
power supply module has a C-14 type socket (IEC-60320-C14) for AC power and the
power cord must have a C-13 type connector (IEC-60320-C13) to connect to the power
supply. See Figure 5-4 for an example of a power cord.

The plastic locking clip that partially covers the socket was designed to prevent the
power supply module from being removed with the power cord still connected.

For details on the required power cord for your country, see the SuperMicro web site at:

http://www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/powersupply/powercord.cfm

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Power Cable Tie and Clamp

A cable tie and clamp are available for both models of the blade power supplies. Using
the cable tie (MCP-140-00015-0N), in conjunction with the cable clamp
(MCP-140-00017-0N or MCP-140-00016-0N) and a small screw, allows you to secure
the power cord to the power supply unit. This avoids it loosening and falling off the
power supply due to any system vibration during its operation.

NOTE: There are two clamps available for use. Use the MCP-140-00017-0N
clamp for all power cords that are at or under 9mm in diameter. Use the
MCP-140-00016-0N clamp for all power cords over 9mm in diameter.

Figure 5-5 below provides an illustration of the tie and clamps with a power supply cord

and power supply.

Figure 5-5. Power Cable Tie and Clamp Parts

Power Cord

Screw

Adjustable Cable Clamp for Power Cord
MCP-140-00016-0N (over 9mm diameter) or
MCP-140-00017-0N(9mm diameter or under)

Power Cable Tie
MCP-140-00015-0N

Figure 5-6 shows how to assemble the cable tie and clamp on the power cord. Simply

place the clamp around the power cord and attach the cable tie to both the clamp and
the power supply using a screw. This will secure the power cord to the power supply and
keep it from dislodging during operation.

NOTE: The same power cable ties and clamps apply for all current power
supplies for the SuperBlade enclosure.

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Figure 5-6. Power Cable Tie and Clamp Assembly

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Appendix A

System Specifications

A-1 Enclosure Specifications

Table A-1. Enclosure Specification Features

Enclosure

Blade Module Support

System Cooling Up to sixteen (16) cooling fans

Power Supplies (2 or 4
modules required)

System Input Requirements

BTU Rating

a

SBE-710E or SBE-714D/E series rack mount blade enclosure
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 18.5 x 12.1 x 29 in. (470 x 307 x 737 mm)

Up to 10 or 14 hot-plug blade modules (supports mixing of Intel an d AMD
blades)

Rated Output Power: 2000W (Part# PWS-2K01-BR, C-20 type socket) or
1400W (Part# PWS-1K41-BR, C-14 type socket) power supplies

Rated Output V oltage s: +12V (166A), +5Vsb (16A) for 200 0W; +12V (116A
for 200-240V AC or 100A for 100-140V AC), +5Vsb (16A) for 1400W

AC Input Voltage: 200-240V AC auto-range for 2000W, or 180-240V AC
auto-range for 1400W

Rated Input Current: 10A-14A for 2000W, 7.2-9.5A for 1400W
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz for both 2000W and 1400W

7584 BTUs/hr for rated output power of 2000W
4760 BTUs/hr for rated output power of 1400W

a. The SBE-710E enclosure may use either 2000W or 1600W power supplies. The

SBE-714D/E enclosure can only use 1400W power supplies.

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A-2 Environmental Specifications

Table A-2. Environmental Specification Features

Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)

Operating Environment

Regulatory Compliance

Safety

Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Electromagnetic Emissions:

FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A
Electromagnetic Immunity:

EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000- 4-4, EN
61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada),
TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe)

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate
Materials: This Perchlorate warning a pplies only t o product s cont aining CR
(Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special
handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

A-3 Address Defaults

Table A-3. Address Default Features

IP Address: 192.168.100.100

CMM Module

GbE Switch

Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
User Name and Password: ADMIN and ADMIN (case sensitive)
IP Address: 192.168.100.102
Gateway Address: 192.168.100.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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A-4 Power Supply Power Calculations

Table A-4. Power Supply: Power Calculations (PWS-2K01-BR)

Calculation Value

Watts 2000
Volts (High/ Low) 240/200
Amps (High/Low) 12.3/10.3
Efficiency (High) 90%
Efficiency (Low) 80%
Power Factor (High 98%
Power Factor (Low) 90%
10% Reserve (High) 1.2
10% Reserve (Low) 1.0
Amps (Total) 13.6@240 volts

Table A-5. Power Supply: Power Calculations (PWS-1K41-BR)

Calculation Value

Watts 1400
Volts (High/ Low) 240/100
Amps (High/Low) 14.0/7.2
Efficiency (High) 93%
Efficiency (Low) 80%
Power Factor (High 99%
Power Factor (Low) 90%
10% Reserve (High) 1.4
10% Reserve (Low) 0.7

Amps (Total)

9.5@240 volts

15.4@100 volts

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Appendix B

LED Descriptions

This appendix covers LED descriptions for the blade enclosure and other module
components. The LED descriptions for the InfiniBand switch, Gigabit Ethernet modules
and Blade modules are included here for your reference.

B-1 Blade Enclosure LED Descriptions

Enclosure power supply LED descriptions are shown below in Table B-1.

Table B-1. Blade Enclos ure: LED Descriptions

LED State Indication

Yellow (off) No CMM or Not Ready

Power Status LED
(left LED)

Fault LED
(right LED)

Green Power On or Standby Power
Green (flashing) Power Overload
Red Power Supply Failure

Yellow

Flashing Yellow Fan Failure
Off Normal

Over temperature State in Switch Module (GbE, IB) or Power
Supply Module

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B-2 Blade Module LED Descriptions

Blade module LEDs are described below in Table B-2.

Table B-2. Blade Module LED Indicators

LED State Description

Green Power On

Power LED

KVM/UID LED (Blue)

Network LED (Green) Flashing

System Fault LED
(Red)

Amber Standby
Red Power Failure
Steady On Indicates that KVM has been initialized on this blade module

Flashing

Steady On

Serves as a UID indicator (the UID function is activated with a
management program)

Flashes on and off to indicate traffic (Tx and Rx data) on the
LAN connection to this blade module.

This LED illuminates red when a fatal error occurs. This may
be the result of a memory error, a VGA error or any other fatal
error that prevents the operating system from booting up.

a

a. In the event of a power failure, the N+1 Redundant Power Supply (if included in your

system's configuration) automatically turns on and picks up the system load to provide
uninterrupted operation. The failed power supply should be replaced with a new one as
soon as possible.

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B-3 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Module LED Descriptions

The SBM-GEM-X2C 1/10 Gps Ethernet module and SBM-XEM-002 10-Gb Ethernet
Pass-through Module LEDs are described below in Table B-3.

Table B-3. 1/10 GbE Switch and 10-GbE Pass-Through Module LED Indicators

LED State Description

RJ-45 Link/Activity
(GEM-X2C Module Only)

RJ-45 Speed
(GEM-X2C Module Only)

“Initiation OK” LED Blue Denotes successful initiation/OK status when solidl y lit.
Module Fault LED Red Denotes SBM-GEM-X2C module failure when solidly lit.

10G Port LEDs Green

Stack ID LEDs
(GEM-X2C Module Only)

Green

Amber/Green/
Off

Green Denotes Stack ID activity as shown in Table B-4 below.

Solid denotes link established, no activity. Blinking
denotes activity. Off indicates that no link is established.

Amber denotes 1 Gbps speed.
Green denotes 100 Mbps speed.
Off denotes 10 Mbps speed.

Denotes activity for 10Gbps port when solidly lit. Blinkin g
green denotes data transmited (Tx) or received (Rx).

Table B-4. Stacking LED Activity (SBM-GEM-X2C)

Stack LED 4 Stack LED 3 Stack LED 2 Stack LED 1

OFF OFF OFF ON 1
OFFOFFON OFF2
OFF OFF ON ON 3

Stacking Switch
Identifier

OFFON OFF OFF4
OFF ON OFF ON 5
OFF ON ON OFF 6
OFF ON ON ON 7
ON OFFOFF OFF8
ON OFF OFF ON 9
ON OFF ON OFF 10
ON OFF ON ON 11
ON ON OFF OFF 12
ON ON OFF ON 13
ON ON ON OFF 14
ON ON ON ON 15
OFF OFF OFF OFF 16 / Stacking Disabled.

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B-4 Gigabit Ethernet Module LED Descriptions

SBM-GEM-001 Gigabit Ethernet module and SBM-GEM-002 Pass-through module
LEDs are described below in Table B-5.

Table B-5. Gigabit Ethernet Switch LED Indicators

LED State Description

Module Initiation OK
LED

(GEM-001 Module
Only)

Steady On

The GEM-001 GbE switch module is operational and has
passed the POST (Power-On Self-Test) with no critical faults.

Module Fault LED
(Red)

(GEM-001 Module
Only)

Link/Activity Ethernet
Port Status LED

Speed Ethernet Port
Status LED
(GEM-001 Module
Only)

When lit, this LED indicates that the GEM-001 GbE switch

Steady On

Solid Green This indicates that the link is established, no activity

Blinking Green

Off This indicates that no link is established
Amber Connection speed of the port is 1 Gb/sec
Green Connection speed of the port is 100 Mb/sec
Off Connection speed of the port is 10 Mb/sec

module has either failed the POST or has detected an
operational fault within the module. When this LED is lit, the
fault LED on the blade enclosure will also turn on.

This indicates that data is being transmitted (Tx) or received
(Rx)

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B-5 InfiniBand Switch LED Descriptions

InfiniBand switch module LEDs are found below in Table B-6.

Table B-6. InfiniBand Switch LEDs

LED State Indication Description

Blink Switch is booting its firmware

:

Module St atus LED

Module Power LED
(Green)

Port Physical Link
LED (Green)

Port Activity LED
(Yellow)

Steady On Boot process failed
Off Switch is properly booted and operational
Steady On Switch has power and is operational
Off There is a problem with the power being supplied to the switch.
Steady On Physical link established
Blink Physical link error, poor connection quality
Off Port is off or has no physical connection
Steady On Logic link established, no activity
Blinking Data transferring to/from the port
Off Logical link is down

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Disclaimer

The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support
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aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to
perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or
catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability,
and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications,
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