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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 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-

8. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians

only.

The 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 is a high-end server based on the SC819TQ-700/

SC819S-700 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8, a dual processor

serverboard that supports Intel

FBD ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM.

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XeonTM LGA 771 processors and up to 32 GB of

Preface

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 X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8

serverboard and the SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 chassis, which comprise the

6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8

into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system.

If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter

will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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

located throughout the system.

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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

6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 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 SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700

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

stalling, removing or reconfi guring SAS/SATA/SCSI 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 B: 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 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 ......................................................................................................... 5-7

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

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

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

X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 Layout ...................................................................... 5-10

X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 Quick Reference ...................................................... 5-11

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

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

9-pin Power Connector .......................................................................... 5-12

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

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

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

NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

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

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

PB UID/UID LED .................................................................................... 5-14

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

Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-14

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

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

Serial Port/Header .................................................................................. 5-15

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

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

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

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

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Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16

LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-17

Compact Flash Card PWR Headers ...................................................... 5-17

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-17

Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-17

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

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

LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-18

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

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

Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-19

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

SMB to PCI-X/E Slots ............................................................................ 5-20

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

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 5-20

Onboard Power LED .............................................................................. 5-21

Unit Identifi er .......................................................................................... 5-21

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

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

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

SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 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 Fans ........................................................................... 6-3

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

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

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

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7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-24

7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-25

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-26

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

1-1 Overview

The 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys-

tems: the SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 1U server chassis and the X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8

quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on oper-

ating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8

(www.supermicro.com).

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

been included with the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8, as listed below:

 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]

 Five (5) sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0085)

 One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)

 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51)

 SAS Accessories (6015X-3 only)

One (1) SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-818TQ)

One (1) iPass cable (CBL-0172L-02)

 SATA Accessories (6015X-T only)

One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-818TQ)

One (1) SATA data cable (CBL-0137-02)

Three (3) SATA drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]

 SCSI Accessories (6015X-8 only)

Three (3) SCA SCSI hard drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]

One (1) SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-818S)

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

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 lies the X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8, a dual pro-

cessor serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset. Below are the main features

of the X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 supports dual Intel Xeon 5300/5100/5000 series processors

in 771-pin LGA sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our

web site for a complete listing of supported processors.

Memory

The X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB of

FBD (Fully Buffered Data) ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. DIMMs must be installed

in pairs (interleaved memory confi gurations only supported). Please refer to Sec-

tion 5-5 for details.

SAS Subsystem (6015X-3)

The 6015X-3 includes a SAS add-on card with an LSI 1068E controller chip to

support up to three SAS drives in the system, which are RAID 0, 1 and 10 sup-

ported. The SAS drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system

you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID

function of the SAS drives.

Serial ATA Subsystem

An on-chip (ESB2) SATA controller is integrated into the X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 to

provide a six-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10

supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating sys-

tem you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID

function of the Serial ATA drives.

SCSI Subsystem (6015X-8)

The X7DBX-8 includes an onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI control-

ler, which supports four 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives (R AID 0, 1 and 10

supported.). (Standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attach-

ment.) The SCSI drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides power,

bus termination and confi guration settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swappable

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units. Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable

the hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SCSI drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 has two Universal PCI slots. The left slot supports one

PCI-Express x8 card or one 133 MHz PCI-X card. The right slot supports one

PCI-Express x4 card or one 100 MHz PCI-X card. An additional PCI-Express x8

slot is provided in the JPCIE3 slot. See Section 5-6 for details.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to

support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. 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.

Graphics Controller

The X7DBX-i/X7DBX-8 features an integrated video controller based on the ES1000

graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low

power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

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.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 6015X-T/6015X-8 is a high-end, scaleable server platform built upon the

SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 1U server chassis. The 2U in 1U

allows it to accommodate fi ve add-on cards (including an IPMI card), a capability

typically found only in 2U chassis and above. The following is a general outline of

the main features of the SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 chassis.

System Power

The SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 features a single 700W power supply. Power must

be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.

SAS/SATA/SCSI Drives

The SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 chassis was designed to support three SAS

(6015X-3), SATA (6015X-T) or SCSI (6015X-8) hard drives, which are hot-swap-

pable units. Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to

enable the hot-swap capability of the SAS/SATA/SCSI drives.

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design of the SC819

PCI Expansion Slots

Three standard size and one low-profi le PCI-E/PCI-X add-on cards may be used

with the SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 chassis. See section 5-6 for details.

Control Panel

The SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700's control panel provides you with system monitor-

ing and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2),

overheat/fan failure and UID (Unit Identifi er). A main power button and a UID button

is also included.

I/O Backplane

The SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 is designed to be used in a 1U rackmount confi gu-

ration. Ports on the I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0

ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

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Cooling System

The SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 chassis has an innovative cooling design that

features fi ve sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the

chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows chassis

fan speed to be determined by system temperature. The power supply module

also includes a cooling fan.

Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

VRM

ISL6307

SCSI
7902

PCI-X SLOT ZCR

JPCIX2

PXH-V

JPCIX1

JPCIE1

JPCIE3

PCI-EXP X16

PCI-X 133

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PCI-X 133

PCI-X Slot

PCI-EX8

PCI-EX8

PROCESSOR#2

667/1067/1333

MT/S

PCI-EX8

PCI-EX4

PCI-EX4

PORT

PORT
#1,2

PORT

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5000P

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PORT PORT
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PCIE X8

PORT PORT
#4 #3

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PROCESSOR#1

667/1067/1333

MT/S

FBDCHNL0

FBDCHNL1

FBDCHNL2

FBDCHNL3

#0

PCIE X4

ATA100

EXPBUS

VRM

ISL6307

#1B

#1A

FBD DIMM

IDE CONN

EBUS CONN

#2B

#2A

FBD DIMM

#3B

#4A

#3A

FBD DIMM

FBD DIMM

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JPCIE2

PCI-EX4

VGA

CONN

VGA

ES1000

RJ45

RJ45

PCI-EX4

PCI33MHz

KUMERAN

PORT
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GILGAL

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SIO

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USB 2.0

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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-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
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 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-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 system has come to you with the processors and memory pre-installed. 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 specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 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 6015X-3/6015X-

T/6015X-8. 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 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-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

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.

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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 simul-

taneously 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 SAS/SATA/SCSI 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

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 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 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.

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped

brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow 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 telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the

brackets to the rack.

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 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 2-4)

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, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then

depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover. Push

the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops. 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 one or two processors already installed in the serverboard. Each

processor needs its own heatsink. 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 an add-on card 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 2-4. 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 SAS/SATA/SCSI

drives and SAS/SATA/SCSI backplane have been properly installed and all con-

nections 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

SAS/SATA/SCSI 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 pre-installed 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 SAS/SATA/SCSI disk drives

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

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

refer to Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by fi ve sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two fans

that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was carefully

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 from the power supply module 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 control panel as well as others on the SAS/SATA/

SCSI 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 and an on/off switch on the power sup-

ply. 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 reset 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: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the

power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button

removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC819TQ-700/SC819S-700 chassis

has six LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to differ-

ent 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 properly (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 IDE channel activity. On the 6015X-3/6015X-T/6015X-8 this

light indicates SAS/SATA/SCSI and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

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

units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

SAS Drives (6015X-3)

Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:

 Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier

indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on

and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a

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

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

SAS drives.

SATA Drives (6015X-T)



Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated,

this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A

connection to the SATA 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.

 Red: The red LED to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives

fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to

Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

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SCSI Drives (6015X-8)

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.

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