Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6014A-8 User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 6014A-8

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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 6014A-8. Installation and maintainance should be performed by ex­perienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6014A-8 is a high-end 1U rackmount server based on the
SC813S-500 rackmount server chassis and the X6DAR-8G serverboard,
which supports single or dual Intel® XeonTM processors at a Front Side
(system) Bus speed of 800 MHz and up to 16 GB of DDR333 (PC2100) or 32
GB of DDR266 (PC1600) low-profile SDRAM memory.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with
the server system and describes the main features of the SUPER X6DAR­8G serverboard and the SC813S-500 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6014A-8
into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the
system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components,
this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their
installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as
other LEDs located throughout the system.

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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 6014A-8.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DAR-8G serverboard, including
the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this
chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
reconfiguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 1U SC813S-500 rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfiguring SCSI or peripheral drives and when replacing
the system power supply unit and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifications

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................. 1-7

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

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .......................................... 2-4

Installing the Inner Rails ......................................................................... 2-4

Installing the Outer Rails ........................................................................ 2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack ....................................................... 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ............................................... 2-7

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

Reset.......................................................................................................... 3-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

5-2 PGA 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........................................................................................................... 5-7

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

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

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

X6DAR-8G Layout ................................................................................. 5-10

X6DAR-8G Quick Reference................................................................ 5-11

5-8 Connector Definitions .................................................................................. 5-12

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

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

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

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

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

NIC LEDs ................................................................................................. 5-13

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

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

Reset Button ........................................................................................... 5-14

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

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

GLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus.............................................................................. 5-14

Front Panel USB Headers .................................................................... 5-15

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

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15

ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ................................................... 5-15

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

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

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

SMB .......................................................................................................... 5-16

SMB Power Connector ......................................................................... 5-17

Power Fault ............................................................................................ 5-17

Overheat Led ......................................................................................... 5-17

Alarm Reset ............................................................................................ 5-17

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

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

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

VGA Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 5-18

GLAN Enable/Disable............................................................................. 5-19

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

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

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ................................................................... 5-20

Third Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable ........................................ 5-20

Power Force On Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-20

Alarm Reset ............................................................................................ 5-21

Memory Speed Select ........................................................................... 5-21

5-10 Onboard Indicators ...................................................................................... 5-21

GLAN LEDs............................................................................................. 5-21

5-11 Floppy/Hard Disk and SCSI Connections ................................................. 5-22

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

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-22

Ultra320 SCSI Connectors .................................................................... 5-23

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

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

Removing the Front Bezel ...................................................................... 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ..................................................................... 6-5

SCSI Drive Installation............................................................................. 6-6

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-8

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6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-9

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................... 6-9

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

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

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

Main BIOS Setup Menu ........................................................................... 7-3

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

7-5 Security .......................................................................................................... 7-19

7- 6 Boot ................................................................................................................ 7-21

7-7 Exit .................................................................................................................. 7-22

Appendices:

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

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

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

Appendix D: System Specifications .................................................................... D- 1

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 6014A-8 is a high-end, dual processor 1U
rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently
available. The SuperServer 6014A-8 is comprised of two main subsystems: the
SC813S-500 1U rackmount chassis and the X6DAR-8G, a dual Intel® Xeon

TM

processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on
operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer
6014A-8. (www.supermicro.com)

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components
may have been included with your SuperServer 6014A-8, as listed below:

z Two (2) 10-cm system blower fans (FAN-0059)

z One (1) slim floppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]

z One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

z One (1) PCI-Express 16x riser card (CSE-RR1U-E16)

z One (1) PCI-X LP riser card (CSE-RR1U-XLP)

z SCSI Accessories

One (1) SCA SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-813S)

One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI cable (CBL-037-U320)

Four (4) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

z Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT51):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

z One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities:

z SuperServer 6014A-8 User's Manual

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6014A-8 lies the X6DAR-8G, a dual Intel
Xeon processor serverboard designed to provide maximum performance.
Below are the main features of the X6DAR-8G.

Processors

The X6DAR-8G supports single or dual 604-pin Intel Xeon EM64T proces­sors at an 800 MHz FSB (front side bus) speed. Please refer to the support
section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(www.supermicro.com/).

Memory

The X6DAR-8G has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB
of low-profile, registered ECC DDR333 or up to 32 GB of low-profile, regis­tered ECC DDR266 SDRAM. (This serverboard has has been designed to
support 4GB DIMM modules for each memory slot, but it has only been vali­dated with 2GB memory modules.

Onboard SCSI

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI controller chip,
which supports dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a burst throughput rate of
320 MB/sec. The X6DAR-8G provides two SCSI ports. A QLogic GEM318
controller is used for the SAF-TE compliant SCSI backpanel.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X6DAR-8G has one x16 PCI-Express slot, one x4 PCI-Express slot and
one Universal PCI-X 133 slot. Two riser cards are included with the server.
One (CSE-RR1U-E16) fits into the PCI-Express x16 slot and was designed
especially for the SC813S-500 chassis to support the use of one standard
size PCI-Express x16 card. The other riser card (CSE-RR1U-XLP) fits into
the PCI-X slot and supports one low profile (half-height, half-length) PCI-X­133, 100 or 66 MHz card.

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ATI Graphics Controller

The X6DAR-8G features 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.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The X6DAR-8G includes one floppy drive controller and two onboard IDE
controllers, which support up to four IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices.
Backpanel I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/
2 mouse and keyboard ports and an external SCSI port. An Intel 82546
Ethernet controller is included to support two Gb LAN ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These in­clude various voltage monitors, two CPU temperature sensors, four fan
speed sensors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regula­tors, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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Figure 1-1. E7525 Chipset Block Diagram

MCH

MCH

NOCONA CPU 2

NOCONA CPU 2

NOCONA CPU 1

NOCONA CPU 1

ICH5

ICH5

HUB

HUB

DDRII-400

DDRII-400

PCI (32-BIT)

PCI (32-BIT)

A

PXH

PXH

B

PCI E. A (X8)

PCI E. A (X8)

1 PCI-X

1 PCI-X

SLOT

SLOT

ZCR

ZCR

SCSI

SCSI

SLOT

SLOT

7902

7902

1 PCI-X

1 PCI-X

PCI-X(133MHz)

PCI-X(133MHz)

Gbit LAN

Gbit LAN

SLOT

SLOT

1 PCI-X

1 PCI-X

J13

J13

PCI-X(100MHz)

PCI-X(100MHz)

J14

J14

J12

J12

ANVIK

ANVIK

1 PCI-EXP

1 PCI-EXP

SLOT

SLOT

J17

J17

PCI-E B (X8

PCI-E B (X8

)

)

PCI-E C (X8 )

PCI-E C (X8 )

J15

J15

1 PCI-E

1 PCI-E

SLOT

SLOT

1 PCI-E

1 PCI-E

J16

J16

SLOT

SLOT

4 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

IDE

IDE

PRI/SEC

PRI/SEC

UDMA/100

UDMA/100

VGA

VGA

X4

X4

X4

X4

4 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

0, 1

0, 1

SATA

SATA

SATA

SATA

LPC BUS

LPC BUS

USB

USB

USB PORT

USB PORT

0,1,2,3,4,5

0,1,2,3,4,5

BMC CON.

BMC CON.

LPCS I/O

LPCS I/O

FWH

FWH

LPCS I/O

LPCS I/O

MS.

MS.

FDD.

FDD.

H/W

H/W

SER.1

SER.1

SER.2

SER.2

KB.

KB.

MONITOR

MONITOR

4 DDR II -

4 DDR II -

4 DDR II -

4 DDR II -

DDRII-400

DDRII-400

PARALL.

PARALL.

PORT

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC813S-500 is one of Supermicro's third-generation 1U chassis and
features four hot-swap SCSI hard drive bays, a slim CD-ROM drive, a slim

3.5" floppy drive and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's
most powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds.
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813S-500
chassis.

System Power

When configured as a SuperServer 6014A-8, the SC813S-500 chassis in­cludes a 500W cold-swap power supply.

SCSI Subsystem

The SCSI subsystem supports four 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives.
(Any standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attach­ment.) The SCSI drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides
power, bus termination and configuration settings. The SCSI drives are
also hot-swap units.

Control Panel

The SC813S-500 control panel provides important system monitoring and
control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk
drive activity and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main
power button and a system reset button.

I/O Backplane

The SC813S-500 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane provides one
full-height full-length and one half-height half-length PCI slots, one COM port
(the other is internal), two USB ports, a VGA port, a SCSI port, PS/2 mouse
and keyboard ports and two Ethernet (LAN) ports.

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Cooling System

The SC813S-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized
to provide sufficient cooling for dual Xeon configurations. The SC813S-500
includes two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans located in the middle of the
chassis. If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature inside the chassis will
rise and activate the Overheat/Fan Fail LED. The power supply also has a
cooling fan. All fans operate continuously.

A setting in BIOS (see p. 7-18) is used to control the speed of the fans.
The recommended setting is "3-wire (Server)".

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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-Pacific

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, 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 6014A-8
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 SuperServer 6014A-8 system has come to you with the
processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully inte­grated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the
chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific compo­nents.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6014A-8 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 SuperServer
6014A-8. 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. Be sure to read
the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 6014A-8 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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

Rack Precautions

- 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 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

first, 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 SCSI 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.

!

!

Warnings and Precautions!

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

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

Reduced 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.

Circuit Overloading

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

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack
itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power
supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit
(i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6014A-8 into
a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 6014A-8 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 with the SuperServer 6014A-

8. Each of these assemblies consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis
rail that secures to the 6014A-8 (A) and an outer fixed rack rail that secures
directly to the rack itself (B). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front
side of the outer rails are also included.

Installing the Inner Rails

First, locate the right inner rail (the rail that will be used on the right side of the
chassis when you face the front of the chassis). Align the four square holes on
the right inner rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis. Securely
attach the rail to the chassis with two M4 flat head screws. Repeat these steps
to install the left inner rail to the left side of the chassis.

Figure 2-1. SC813S-500 with Rack Rails Attached

(with optional front bezel 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 fit 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 first 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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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack
unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by
lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on
both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).
See Figure 2-3.

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.

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

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the SuperServer 6014A-8 into a Telco type rack, follow the
directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference
in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the
rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the
telco rack.

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6014A-8 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make
sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been
made.

1. Accessing the inside of the 6014A-8 (see Figure 2-5):

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the
two handles on either side and pull the unit 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. There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front
of the top cover to help you push the cover away from you until it stops. You
can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside
of the server.

2. Check the CPUs (processors):

You should have one or two processors already installed into the
serverboard. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5
for instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

3. Verify the proper CPU clock ratio setting:

If the CPU speed is not automatically detected you will need to set the
correct speed with the BIOS Setup utility. See the CPU Frequency Ratio
settings in BIOS (Chapter 7) for setting the proper CPU speed. (Most
processor speeds are automatically detected so this step should be un­necessary.)

4. Check the system memory:

Your 6014A-8 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.

5. 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.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6014A-8

(with optional front bezel shown)

6. Check all cable connections and airflow:

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connec­tions. Also, check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located
under the blower fan and beneath the frame cross section that sepa­rates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis.

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives
and SCSI 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
CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis
cover. The SCSI disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the
chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

2. CD-ROM and floppy disk drives:

A slim CD-ROM and a floppy drive should be preinstalled in your server.
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.

3. Check the SCSI disk drives:

Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SCSI drives, please refer
to Chapter 6.

4. Check the airflow:

Airflow is provided by two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans. The system
component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling air­flow 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 airflow 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 from the power supply unit 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).

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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 drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status
of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.
There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off
switch on the power supply. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED
indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis.
These are (in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off
button.

z RESET: The reset switch reboots the system.

z POWER: This is the main power switch, 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 th SC813S-500 chassis has five LEDs.
These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the
system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and
any corrective action you may need to take.

z Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure.
When on continuously (on and not flashing) it indicates an overheat condi­tion, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system
or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the
cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You
should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Fi­nally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This
LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

z NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing .

z NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.

z HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6014A-8 this

light indicates SCSI and CD-ROM drive activity when flashing.

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