Supermicro K1048-RT User Manual

Microserver

K1048-RT

USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the K1048-RT. Installation and
maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The K1048-RT is a high-end Microserver unit based on the SC801LTS-R406KP
1U rackmount server chassis, a dual 10G Broadcom BMC-53347 LAN switch and
twelve (12) internal hot-swap Ethernet 3.5" HDD drives. The K1048-RT has an
IPMI LAN port, two 10G LAN ports, a serial management port and two redundant
400 Watt power supplies.

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 mainboard and the
SC801LTS-R406KP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the Microserver K1048-RT into
a rack and check out the confi guration prior to powering up the system.

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: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
Microserver K1048-RT.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the mainboard, including the locations
and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC801LTS-R406KP server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing, or reconfi guring drives and when replacing system power supply units
and cooling fans.

Appendix A: System Specifi cations
Appendix B: Storage Monitoring IPMI Page

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Server and Switch Features ........................................................................... 1-2

Microserver Storage System ...........................................................................1-2

Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3

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

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

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

Microserver Disk Subsystem...........................................................................1-3

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

I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-4

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails .........................................................2-6

2-6 Power-up/Power-down Sequence ................................................................... 2-7

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Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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 Microserver System Setup

5-1 Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 5-1

5-2 Mainboard Details ...........................................................................................5-2

5-3 Connector Defi nitions ...................................................................................... 5-3

5-4 Onboard Indicators ..........................................................................................5-4

5-5 System Battery ................................................................................................ 5-5

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

6-2 Removing the Power Cord ..............................................................................6-2

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

6-4 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-3

6-5 Installing and Replacing Hard Drives..............................................................6-4

6-6 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-7

6-7 Power Supply ..................................................................................................6-8

Appendix A System Specifi cations

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Appendix B Storage Monitoring IPMI Page

Using the IPMI Screen .................................................................................... B-1

I2C Commands ...............................................................................................B-2

OEM IPMI Commands to Get Ethernet Hard Drive Information..................... B-2

Standards ...................................................................................................B-2

Byte Range .................................................................................................B-3

IP Address ..................................................................................................B-4

MAC Address .............................................................................................B-5

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The K1048-RT Microserver is a high-end switch/storage server comprised
of three main subsystems: the SC801LTS-R406KP 1U server chassis the
Broadcom BMC-53347 switch system and twelve (12) 3.5" Ethernet hard drives.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

An illustration of the overview IP assignment fl ow for this switch/storage server is
shown below.

Figure 1-1. Overview IP Assignment Flow

Storage System Manager
(Object Storage Platform)

Using the API, this platform sets fault

tolerance and key/value data placement.

In addition to the system mainboard and chassis, various hardware components
have been included with the K1048-RT server, as listed below:

• Six (6) 40x28-mm 13K RPM 4-pin PWM fans (FAN-0065L4)

• One (1) 85-cm 16-pin to 16-pin ribbon 28AWG front control cable

(CBL-CDAT-0648)

• Two (2) 8-pin to 3 2x2(10-cm) power cable for SC801L (CBL-PWEX-0636)

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• HDD Components:

Twelve (12) hot-swap 3.5" 4TB 5.9K RPM 64MB Cache, Ethernet HDD's
(HDD-T4000-ST4000NK000101)

• One (1) rails set (MCP-290-00066-0N)

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 information:

http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

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

[e-mail]

1-2 Server and Switch Features

At the heart of the K1048-RT server/switch lies dual Broadcom™ BMC-53347
10Gbps communication chips and system for communicating and servicing the
Ethernet hard-disk drives. Although these systems are mounted on a system
mainboard, this mainboard does not contain any CPUs, chipset or memory and
therefore will not be covered in this manual.

The sections below cover the main server and switch features of the K1048-RT
system (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Microserver Storage System

The K1048-RT system ships fully integrated with twelve (12) dual ported 4TB
7200-rpm Ethernet drives (48TB). Redundant 1G Ethernet downstream connections
allow for resilient multi-path access to the key/value pair HTTP storage interface
built into each drive.

Ethernet Ports

Two Broadcom BMC-53347 10-Gigabit (1/10 Gbps) Ethernet Controllers are
integrated into the mainboard in the K1048-RT server. Additionally an IPMI LAN
port is provided. The system's AST2400BMC (Baseboard Management Control)
chip supports IPMI 2.0.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

The K1048-RT system contains the following I/O ports: four 10G Ethernet ports and
one IPMI LAN. The system's mainboard supports up to twelve (12) Ethernet drives.

Note: The default IP Address for the system is 192.168.1.99.

Other Features

Other onboard features for the system include the following:

• Redundant I2C connection for status/polling of media

• Controls to optimize power utilization

• Out of band system management with IPMI 2.0 GUI or ipmitools software

• Persistent drive bay position/enumeration

• HDD IP address assignment (DHCP is default)

For details on IPMI software and resources go to the SuperMicro webiste at www.

supermicro.com or see http://www.supermicro.com/solutions/ManagementSoftware.
cfm for more details.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC801 server chassis.

System Power

Each SC801 chassis model includes a high-effi ciency 94% or 95+% Platinum
certifi ed power supply, rated at 400 Watts plus one redundant backup power supply.
In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be
accomplished without tools.

Note: The power supplies are both redundant, hot-plug.

Microserver Disk Subsystem

The SC801 features twelve (12) 3.5" Ethernet drives mounted in the chassis. These
drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to the system by cables that
provide power and dual-ported Ethernet access. By default the drives are confi gured
for DHCP (two addresses, one per port). Static assignment is supported through
the IPMI interface.

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Front Control Panel

All SC801 models includes a front panel control panel on the front of the chassis.
The control panel on the K1048-RT server provides you with system monitoring and
power control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button
are also included.

I/O Ports

The SC801 chassis designed to be used in a 1U rackmount confi guration. The
SC801 chassis provides four 1/10G Ethernet using RJ45 copper connectors and
an IPMI Ethernet port in the rear of the chassis.

Cooling System

The SC801 chassis accepts six (6) 8-cm system fans, which are powered from
the system.

Note: The fans in this system are NOT redundant, hot-plug.

Mounting Rails

The SC801 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 step-by-step instructions
included in this manual.

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Figure 1-1. Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Chapter 1: Introduction

LAN

LAN

10Gb

10Gb

RJ45

RJ45

10G PHY

10G Switch

1G PHY

(WKHUQHW HDD (WKHUQHW HDD
(WKHUQHW HDD (WKHUQHW HDD
(WKHUQHW HDD (WKHUQHW HDD

IPMI

I2C

1G PHY

BMC

COM1

I2C

LAN

LAN

10Gb

10Gb

RJ45

RJ45

10G PHY

10G Switch

1G PHY

(WKHUQHW HDD (WKHUQHW HDD
(WKHUQHW HDD (WKHUQHW HDD
(WKHUQHW HDD (WKHUQHW HDD

1G PHY

Note: This is a general block diagram. All 12 drives are physically connected to
both switches.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Website:

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

Website:

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

www.supermicro.com

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: Server Installation

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your K1048-RT up and running.
Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system
operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your
system has come to you preinstalled with Ethernet Drives. If your system is not
already fully integrated with a mainboard, processors, system memory etc., please
turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specifi c
components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the K1048-RT server was shipped in and note if it was
damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage
claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the K1048-RT server.
It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas
where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also
need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions
in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the K1048-RT was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies,
two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the
system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation
process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before
you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

• This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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

according to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

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 installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

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

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

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

rails.

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

work up.

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

• Allow any hot plug 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.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

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.

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

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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.).

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 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 differs slightly. You should also refer to the installation
instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Note: These rails will fi t a rack between 27" and 38" deep.

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are

designed to pull the system from a rack only.

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.

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

Inner Rail--

pre-attached to the

chassis

Front and Rear

Brackets--attach

to the rack

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In order to install the rails onto the rack, refer to the illustration below.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Rails to the Chassis

IMPORTANT NOTES: :

REPON 1U SLIDE USER MANUAL

STEP1

PULL INNER MEMBER OUT

PRESS THE FRONT
TRIGGER DOWN TO
PULL INNER OUT
FURTHER

INNER
MEMBER

PULL THE INNER ALL
THE WAY OUT TO
REMOVE THE INNER

PRESS AND ROTATE THE LATCH TO PUSH THE
INTERMEDIATE ALL THE WAY BACK

STEP3

INTERMEDIATE
MEMBER

STEP2

ALIGN THE INNER TO
THE STAND OFF ON
SIDE OF CHASSIS

MAKE SURE THE STAND OFF DROP THROUGH THE KEY SLOT,
AND PUSH THE INNER FORWARD SO THAT THE LOCKING TAB
WILL LEAN AGAINST THE STAND OFF

PUSH THE YELLOW PIECE BACKWARD
AND PULL THE BRACKET TO PASS THE
SLOT

STEP4

M4 SCREW
( OPTIONAL )

PULL YELLOW PIECE
FORWARD TO
SECURE THE
BRACKET

1. DO NOT SWAP RIGHT HAND INNER WITH LEFT HAND, VISE VERSA.

2. MOUNT INNER MEMBER TO CHASSIS WITH CARE, DO NOT WAVE OR DROP IT..

STEP5

PRESS BOTH FRONT AND REAR TRIGGER DOWN TO PUSH THE CHASSIS
FURTHER INTO THE CABINET TILL IT REACHES CLOSED POSITION

FASTEN THE THUMB SCREW ON THE EAR PLATE
TO SECURE THE CHASSIS TO THE RACK

STEP6

PUSH THE REAR
BACKET BACK AND
REPEAT THE SAME
STEPS

PUSH YELLOW
LOCK PIECE BACK

UNINSTALL THE BRACKET, PLEASE FOLLOW THE
STEPS BELOW.

BEARING CARRIER SHALL
ALWAYS BE IN THE FRONT
POSITION.

INSTALLATION IS
COMPLETE!!

PRY SPRING
HOOKS OPEN

WHEN YOU SEE CAUTION
SIGN, PLEASE PUSH THE
CARRIER TO THE FRONT
LOCKING POSITION.

KEEP
SHUTTLE
LOCKED

CAUTION

PUSH BRACKET BACK
TILL HOOKS OFF THE
CUTOUT

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Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Align the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both

sides. The spring latch engages when the chassis is part way in. Push the
server completely into the rack.

3. (Optional) Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server

to the rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

Note: The fi gure above is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at

the bottom of the rack fi rst.

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed
to pull the system from a rack only.

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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