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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/

5015P-T(R). Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced

technicians only.

The SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) is a high-end server based on the

SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) 1U rackmount chassis and the Super PDSMP-8/

PDSMP-i, a single processor serverboard that supports Intel

4 Extreme, Pentium 4 or Celeron

Note: The "(R)" indicates a redundant power supply confi guration.

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D processors.

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Pentium® D, Pentium

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv-

er system and describes the main features of the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i serverboard

and the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis, which comprise the SuperServer

5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R).

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015P-

8(R)/5015P-T(R) into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to pow-

ering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory

components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual

for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and

information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the

SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R).

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i serverboard,

including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer

to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when

reconfi guring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R)

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

ing, removing or reconfi guring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing

system power supply modules and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1

UID ........................................................................................................... 3-1

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

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

UID ........................................................................................................... 3-2

Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2

NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2

NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

3-4 SCSI/Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs .............................................................. 3-3

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Chapter 4: System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3

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

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ................................................................ 5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-5

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

Connecting Power Cables ......................................................................... 5-5

Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................... 5-6

5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-6

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................. 5-7

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................ 5-9

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i Layout ..................................................................... 5-10

PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i Quick Reference ..................................................... 5-11

5-8 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-12

ATX Power Connector .......................................................................... 5-12

Processor Power Connector ................................................................... 5-12

NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12

Power LED ............................................................................................ 5-12

HDD LED .............................................................................................. 5-13

NIC1/NIC2 LEDs ................................................................................... 5-13

Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13

Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13

UID Button & UID LED ......................................................................... 5-14

Power Button ........................................................................................ 5-14

JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-14

Chassis Intrusion ..................................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ................................................................ 5-15

Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................. 5-15

Fan Headers ............................................................................................ 5-15

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................ 5-16

Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 5-16

Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-16

SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-17

Serial Ports .............................................................................................. 5-17

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 5-18

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................... 5-18

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-18

JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-18

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 5-19

SMBus to PCI Slots ............................................................................... 5-19

SCSI Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19

Watch Dog ............................................................................................... 5-19

Compact Flash Master/Slave .................................................................. 5-20

Power Force On ..................................................................................... 5-20

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-20

JLAN LEDs .............................................................................................. 5-20

SCSI Activity LEDs ................................................................................. 5-20

LE1 LED ................................................................................................. 5-21

Unit Identifi er (UID) ................................................................................. 5-21

5-11 Floppy, IDE and SCSI Drive Connections ..................................................... 5-22

Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 5-23

SCSI Connectors ................................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ........................................................................ 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4

SCSI/SATA Drive Installation ..................................................................... 6-5

DVD/CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ............................................ 6-7

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 6-8

5015P-8R/5015P-TR: Power Supply Failure ............................................ 6-8

5015P-8R/5015P-TR: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................ 6-8

5015P-8/5015P-T: Power Supply Failure .................................................. 6-9

5015P-8/5015P-T: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ...................... 6-9

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Chapter 7: BIOS

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

7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2

7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2

7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7

7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-18

7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-20

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-21

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ......................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................... B-1

Appendix C: Software Installation ............................................................................ C-1

Appendix D: System Specifi cations ......................................................................... D-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) is a high-end server comprised of two

main subsystems: the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) 1U server chassis and

the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i single processor serverboard. Please refer to our web

site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the

SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) (www.supermicro.com).

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

been included with the 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R), as listed below:

 One (1) slim fl oppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]

 One (1) slim 8x DVD/24x CD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]

 Three (3) 4-cm counter-rotating chassis cooling fans (FAN-0085)

 One (1) front control panel cable

 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51)

 Riser Cards: (see section 5-6 for details)

One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-X) for PCI-X add-on card

One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-XR) for PCI-X add-on card

One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-ER) for PCI-E add-on card

 SCSI Accessories [5015P-8(R) only]

Four (4) SCA SCSI hard drive carriers (CSE-PT-39(B))

One (1) SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-814S)

One (1) Ultra320 SCSI cable (CBL-0063)

 Serial ATA Accessories [5015P-T(R) only]

One (1) Serial ATA backplane (CSE-SAS-816A)

One (1) SATA 4-lane cable (CBL-0096)

Four (4) SATA drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

 One (1) passive heatsink for 1U systems (SNK-P0016)

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 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) User's Manual

Note: (B) indicates the item is available in black.

1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) lies the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-

i, a single processor serverboard based on Intel's E7230 chipset. Below are the

main features of the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of

the chipset).

Processors

The PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i supports single Intel Pentium® D, Pentium 4 Extreme, Pen-

tium 4 or Celeron

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

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D processors type processors. Please refer to the serverboard

Memory

The PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i has four 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to

8 GB of unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Memory can

be installed in either a single or a dual channel (interleaved) confi guration, which

requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. Please refer

to Chapter 5 for details on installing memory.

SCSI Subsystem [5015P-8(R)]

The PDSMP-8 includes onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI controller,

which supports four 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. (Standard 1" drives

are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attachment.) The SCSI drives are con-

nected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi guration

settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swappable units.

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Serial ATA [5015P-T(R)]

The PDSMP-i uses an SATA controller integrated in the ICH7R portion of the

chipset to provide a four-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10

supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

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

swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and a single-channel ATA/100 controller are provided to

support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. A second IDE slot can be used

for compact fl ash cards (only). The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a

VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two

gigabit Ethernet ports. An external SCSI port is also included on the PDSMP-8.

ATI Graphics Controller

Both serverboards feature an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage

XL graphics chip. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing.

This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over

a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

Other Features

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

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

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) is built upon the SC816S-400(R)/

SC816T-400(R) 1U server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main

features of the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis.

System Power

The 5015P-8 and the 5015P-T feature a single 400W cold-swap power supply.

Power must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power

supply.

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The 5015P-8(R) and the 5015P-T(R) feature a redundant 400W hot-swap power

supply. Power does not need to be removed from the system before servicing or

replacing one of the two power supply modules.

SCSI/Serial ATA Subsystem

The SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis was designed to support four SCSI/

Serial ATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.

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

swap capability of the SCSI/SATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) accommodates the the use of one standard size 133

MHz PCI-X or PCI-Express x4 add-on card and one low profi le 100 MHz PCI-X

add-on card (all with riser cards). See Section 5-6 for details.

Front Control Panel

The SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R)'s control panel provides you with system

monitoring and control. LEDs indicate UID, system power, HDD activity, network

activity (2) and overheat/fan failure. A main power button and a UID button are

also included.

I/O Backplane

Ports on the I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2

mouse and keyboard ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports and a UID button/LED. A

SCSI port is also included on the SC816S-400(R).

Cooling System

The SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis has an innovative cooling design that

features three sets of 40-mm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of

the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS (see Chapter

7) that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature [recom-

mended setting is "3-pin (Server)]. The power supply module(s) also includes a

cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel E7230 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

SCSI

7902

1_PCIX-100

GRN_SLOT

1_PCIX-133

SLOT

VRM 10.1

PCIX BUS(100 MHZ)

PCIX BUS(133 MHZ)

VRM V10.1

FSB: 1066/800/533MHz

A

PXH

B

PRI_IDE

4 x SATA

PORTS

USB

PORT_0~7

PCIE_x8

UDMA/100

S-ATA/300

USB 2.0/1.1

LGA775_PROCESSOR

ADDR

CTRL

MUKILTEO

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DMI

ICH7R

LPC

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LPC I/O

DATA

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PCIE_x4

2 PCIE_x1

PCI_32_BUS

LPC

SMBUS

CK410 CLK

DIMM_CHA
DIMM_CHB

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ATI VGA

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer, B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro 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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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/

5015P-T(R) up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable

you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick

setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory

preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, pro-

cessors, 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 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) 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 5015P-8(R)/5015P-

T(R). It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid

areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You

will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack

and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) 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).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow

for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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

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

Units.

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Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

ing them.

-

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the serv-

ers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) into a

rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into

a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack

units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit

you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each

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

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

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

the outer rails are also included.

Installing the Inner Rails

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

Proceed to the next step. A

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

(right side rail shown)

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Installing the Outer Rails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Locking Tabs

Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The fi rst is to

lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is

its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully

extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of

the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Rack Rails

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Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next

step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-

sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,

keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking

tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold

the front of the server to the rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) into a Telco type rack, use two

L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far

the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned

to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server,

remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the

two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of

the rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to

the rack. See Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) in the rack, you will need to open the

top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections

have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the system (see Figure 2-5)

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

two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will

hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release

the top cover (1). Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis)

until it stops (2). You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access

to the inside of the server.

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

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

pull the system out past the locked position.

2. Check the CPUs (processors)

You may have a processor already installed in the serverboard. The processor

needs a heatsink installed. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heatsink

installation.

3. Check the system memory

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

sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory,

refer to Chapter 5.

4. Installing add-on cards

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

on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

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

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

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

drives and SCSI/SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections

have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

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

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

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

without removing the top chassis cover.

2. DVD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

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

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

system.

3. Check the SCSI/SATA disk drives

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

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

refer to Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three sets of 40-mm fans (each set of fans consists of two

fans that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was care-

fully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that generate

the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a

way that they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the

power cord(s) from the power supply module(s) into a high-quality power strip

that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended

that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) source.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

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

SCSI/SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of

the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are

also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings

of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order

from left to right) a UID button and a power on/off button.

 UID:

the front and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gura-

tions. The LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another

UID button on the rear of the chassis serves the same function.

Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both

 POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off

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

main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chas-

sis has six LEDs, which provide you with critical information related to different parts

of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and

any corrective action you may need to take.

 UID: This LED turns on when either the front or the rear UID button is pushed.

Pushing either button a second time will turn this LED off.



Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When

on continuously (on and not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may

be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room

temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all

fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that

the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed prop-

erly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat

condition exists.

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 NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

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 HDD: Indicates hard drive activity. On the SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-

T(R) this light indicates SCSI/SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

 Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply

module(s). With the 5015P-8/5015P-T, this LED should always be green when the

system is operating. On the 5015P-8R/5015P-TR, this LED turns amber in the event

of a power supply failure or if a power supply cord is disconnected or loose.

3-4 SCSI/SATA Drive Carrier LEDs

5015P-8(R): Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

 Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive car-

rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this

LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The SAF-TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a

drive failure. If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system

management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed

SCSI drives.

5015P-T(R): Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this

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

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

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

on replacing failed SATA drives.

Note: The second LED on the SATA carriers is not used.

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