Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6021F User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 6021F

USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC techni­cians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Super­Server 6021F. Installation and maintainance should be performed by expe­rienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6021F is a high-end dual processor 2U rackmount server
based on the SC822 2U rackmount server chassis and the P3TDE6, a dual
processor motherboard that supports single or dual Intel Pentium® III FCPGA
500 MHz-1.26+ GHz processors and single or dual low power Pentium® III
processors at front bus speeds of 133 and 100 MHz and up to 4 GB
SDRAM main 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 P3TDE6
mainboard and the SC822 chassis, which make up the SuperServer 6021F.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
6021F 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 6021F.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P3TDE6 motherboard, includ­ing the locations and functions of connections, headers, jumpers, DIP
switches and IRQs. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing proces­sors or main memory and when reconfiguring the motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC822 2U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfiguring SCSI or peripheral drives and
when replacing system power supply units 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 Error Beep Codes and Messages

Appendix B: Post Diagnostic Error Messages

Appendix C: System Specifications

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Manual Organization

Introduction

Chp 1

Installation Syste m

Interface

Syste m

Safety

Motherboard

Details

Chassis

Details

BIOS and

Setup Routine

Chp3Chp2

Chp5

Chp4

Chp6

Appendices

Overview

Chassis

Features

Mainboard

Features

Contacting

Supermicro

Overview

Precauti ons

Rack

Installation

Setup

Overview

Control Panel

Buttons

Control Panel

LEDs

SCSI LEDs

Power Supp ly

Switch

Mot h erboard

LED

Static Safety

MB In stallation

Cables

I/O P orts

CPU Install at ion

Mem ory

PCI Cards

MB La you t

Connectors

DIP Switch es

Jumpers

Drive Conn.

IRQs

Static Safety

Control Panel

System Fans

Drive Ba y In s t.

Power Supply

Chp7

Ap p. A/B/C

Introdu ction

BIOS Features

Runnin g C M OS

Setu p

E lec tric al Sa fet y

G eneral Sa fety

ES D Sa fety

BIOS Error

Beep Codes

Pos t Diag. Error

Mess ages

System Specs

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... ii i

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

Manual Organization (Chart) ..................................................................................... v

Chapter 1: Introduction to the SuperServer 6021F

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

1-2 Server Chassis Features.............................................................................. 1-2

1-3 Mainboard Features ....................................................................................... 1-4

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

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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

2-2 Unpacking the SuperServer 6021F ............................................................. 2-1

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

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

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

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

2- 4 Installing the SuperServer 6021F into a Rack .......................................... 2-3

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .......................................... 2-3

Installing the Chassis Rails ..................................................................... 2 -4

Installing the Rack Rails .......................................................................... 2 - 4

Installing the Server into the Rack ........................................................ 2 -5

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

2- 5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................ 2-7

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-9

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

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

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

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

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

3- 5 Motherboard LED............................................................................................ 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 Precatutions ................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5- 1 Handling the P3TDE6 Motherboard............................................................... 5-1

5- 2 Motherboard Installation ................................................................................. 5-2

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

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................. 5 -4

5 - 4 I/ O Po rt s ............................................................................................................ 5- 5

5-5 Installing Processors ...................................................................................... 5-5

5- 6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................. 5-8

5- 7 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................ 5-9

SUPER P3TDE6 Layout.......................................................................... 5-11

SUPER P3TDE6 Quick Reference......................................................... 5-12

5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-13

Power Supply Connector ..................................................................... 5-13

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

Hard Drive LED ....................................................................................... 5-13

PWR_ON ................................................................................................... 5-14

NIC LED.................................................................................................... 5-14

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

I2C ............................................................................................................. 5-14

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15

Keyboard Lock ........................................................................................ 5-15

Over Heat LED ........................................................................................ 5-15

Extra USB Connection ........................................................................... 5-15

Speaker .................................................................................................... 5-16

Fan Headers ............................................................................................ 5-16

Serial Ports .............................................................................................. 5-16

ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports .................................................... 5-16

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................................................................... 5-17

Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-17

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Power Supply Fail Header .................................................................... 5-18

SLED1 (SCSI LED) Indicator.................................................................. 5-18

5- 9 DIP Switch Settings ...................................................................................... 5-19

DIP Switch 1: Core/Bus Ratio .............................................................. 5-19

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 5-19

Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19

CMOS Clear.............................................................................................. 5-20

Front Side Bus Speed ........................................................................... 5-20

SCSI Termination Enable/Disable.......................................................... 5-20

Speaker Enable/Disable .........................................................................5-21

Onboard LAN/NIC Enable/Disable......................................................... 5-21

Third Power Supply Failure Alarm Enable/Disable ........................... 5-21

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

Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 5-22

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23

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

Ultra160 SCSI Connectors ..................................................................... 5-24

5-12 Installing Software Dirvers.......................................................................... 5-25

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 Drive Installation............................................................................. 6-5

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

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

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-8

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................... 6-8

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

7- 2 BIOS Features.................................................................................................. 7-2

7- 3 Running Setup.................................................................................................. 7-2

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

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

Super I/O Configuration ........................................................................... 7 - 5

IDE Configuration ...................................................................................... 7-6

Floppy Configuration .............................................................................. 7-10

Boot Settings Configuration .................................................................. 7-10

Event Log Configuration ........................................................................ 7-13

Peripheral Device Configuration ........................................................... 7-14

System Health Monitor ...........................................................................7-14

7- 5 Chipset Setup................................................................................................. 7-15

7-6 PCI PnP Setup ................................................................................................ 7-18

7-7 Power Setup .................................................................................................. 7-22

7- 8 Boot Setup...................................................................................................... 7-25

Boot Device Priority ................................................................................7-25

Hard Disk Drives ..................................................................................... 7-26

Removable Devices ................................................................................ 7-26

ATAPI CD-ROM Drives ...........................................................................7-26

7-9 Security Setup ............................................................................................... 7-27

Supervisor Password ............................................................................ 7-27

User Password ....................................................................................... 7-27

Change Supervisor Password ............................................................. 7-28

Change User Password ........................................................................ 7-28

Clear User Password ............................................................................ 7-28

Boot Sector Virus Protection ............................................................... 7-28

7-10 Exit Setup ....................................................................................................... 7-29

Exit Saving Changes .............................................................................. 7-29

Exit Discarding Changes ....................................................................... 7-29

Load Optimal Defaults............................................................................ 7-30

Load Fail Safe Defaults ......................................................................... 7-30

Discard Changes .................................................................................... 7-30

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes and Messages ....................................... A - 1

Appendix B: AMIBIOS Post Checkpoint Codes ....................................................B- 1

Appendix C: System Specifications ...................................................................... C-1

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Chapter 1

Introduction to the SuperServer 6021F

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 6021F is a high-end dual processor, 2U
rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology
currently available. The SuperServer 6021F is comprised of two main sub­systems: the SC822S-400LP 2U rackmount chassis and the P3TDE6 dual
370-pin Pentium III Tualatin processor mainboard. Please refer to our web
site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use
with the SuperServer 6021F. (www.supermicro.com)

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components
may have been included with your SuperServer 6021F, as listed below:

l Up to two (2) 370-pin Pentium III Tualatin processors*

l Two (2) CPU heat sinks* (SNK-030)

l Up to 4 GB ECC registered SDRAM main memory*

l One (1) 1.44" floppy drive

l One (1) slim CD-ROM drive

l One (1) 5.25" drive bay

l One (1) SCA SCSI backplane

l Six (6) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers

l One (1) 8MB 2xAGP ATI Rage XL low profile video card

l SCSI Accessories

One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra160 SCSI cable for SCA SCSI backplane

One (1) set of SCSI driver diskettes

One (1) SCSI manual

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1-2 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 6021F is a high-end, scaleable 2U rackmount server plat­form designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is
a general outline of the main features of the SC822 chassis.

System Power

When configured as a SuperSever 6021F, the SC822 chassis includes a
400W power supply.

SCSI Subsystem

The SCSI subsystem supports two 80-pin SCA Ultra160 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 SC822's control panel provides important system monitoring and control
information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive ac­tivity and system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a
main power button and a system reset button.

l Rackmount hardware (with screws):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

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

Intel LANDesk Client Manager
ATI Rage XL 8MB PCI graphics controller driver
LAN driver
SCSI driver

l SuperServer 6021F User's Manual

*

Type and number depends upon the configuration ordered.

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I/O Shield

The SC822 is a 2U rackmount chassis. Its I/O shield provides seven moth­erboard low profile expansion slot, one COM port (the other is internal), two
USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, and one Ethernet port. (See
Figure 1-1.)

Cooling System

The SC822 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes four 8­cm redundant system cooling (intake) fan. The fans plug into chassis fan
connectors that located behind the HDD drive bays and operates at full rpm
continuously. If they break down, the ambient air temperature inside the
chassis will rise and activate an overheat LED.

Figure 1-1. I/O Shield

Ethernet

Ports

Mouse

Port

USB

Ports

COM2

Port

Keyboard

Port

Rear of Chassis

COM1

Port

7 Low Profile PCI Slots

Printer

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1-3 Mainboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6021F lies the P3TDE6, a dual processor
motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the
main features of the P3TDE6.

Chipset

The P3TDE6 is based on the ServerWorks ServerSetTM III HE-SL chipset,
which is a high-performance core logic chipset that consists of a North
Bridge and a South Bridge.

The North Bridge includes an integrated main memory subsystem and a dual
channel PCI bus that bridges the processor bus to a 64-bit PCI bus and a
32-bit PCI bus. The North Bridge also packs and unpacks data for PCI
accesses, which reserves more processor bandwidth for multiprocessor
motherboards.

The South Bridge provides various integrated functions, including the PCI to
ISA bridge and support for UDMA33, security (passwords and system pro­tection), Plug & Play, USBs, power management, interrupt controllers and
the SMBus.

Processors

The P3TDE6 supports single or dual Pentium III Tualatin 500 MHz-1.26+ GHz
processors with a 100 or 133 MHz FSB. Please refer to the support section
of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://
www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm).

Memory

The P3TDE6 has 4 DIMM slots that can support up to 4 GB of ECC registered
PC133 and PC100 SDRAM. Module sizes of 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1
GB may be used to populate the DIMM slots.

Onboard SCSI

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7899W SCSI controller chip,
which supports dual channel, Ultra160 (320 optional) SCSI at a burst
throughput rate of 160 MB/sec. The P3TDE6 provides two SCSI ports.

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PCI Expansion Slots

The P3TDE6 has two 64-bit 66/33 MHz and four 64-bit 33 MHz PCI slots.

ATI Graphics Controller

The P3TDE6 includes an 8MB 2xAGP ATI Rage XL low profile video graphic
card. The Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing. This graphics
package provides a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics
memory bus.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One floppy drive controller and two onboard IDE controllers support one up
to four hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O ports includeone COM
port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a video (monitor) port
and a one 10/100 MB Intel 82559 Ethernet (NIC) port. The P3TDE6 also
includes an 8MB 2xAGP ATI Rage graphics card (see above).

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include five 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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1-4 CONTACTING SUPERMICRO

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web site: www.supermicro.com

European Office

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML,

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: 3F, #753 Chung-Cheng Road

Chung-Ho City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www : www.supermicro.com.tw
Email: [e-mail]
Technical Support:

Tel : [phone], ext.132

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
6021F 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 6021F system has come
to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not
already fully integrated with a motherboard, 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 SuperServer 6021F

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6021F 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
6021F. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are
generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet.
Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 6021F 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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2-4 Installing the SuperServer 6021F into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6021F into
a rack unit. If the 6021F 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.
The following is a guideline for installing the 6021F into a rack with the
rack rails provided. 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
6021F. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed
chassis rail that secures to the 6021F (A) and an outer fixed rack rail that
secures directly to the rack itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched
between the two should remain attached to the fixed rack rail. (See Figure
2-1.) The A and B rails must be detached from each other to install.

To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you
should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail
assembly and locks the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the
inner rail completely out. Do this for both the left and right side rack rail
assemblies.

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

A

B

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Installing the Chassis Rails:

Remove the handles on the 6021F chassis (see Figure 2-1) and position the
fixed chassis rail sections along the side of the 6021F chassis making sure
the two screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right spe
cific. Slide the rails on to the hooks on both sides of the chassis. Screw the
rail securely to the side of the chassis, and then reinstall the chassis handle
(see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side
of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installng
into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As you have seen, 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 Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails:

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6021F in the rack.
(See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack
rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack,
keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the
assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach the

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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 chassis. 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.

other assembly to the other side of the rack, making both are at the exact
same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

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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 6021F 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
accomodate the width of the telco rack.

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 6021F in the rack, you will need to open the unit to
make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections
have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the 6021F (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
system board. Each processor should have its own heatsink attached.
See Section 5-5 for instructions on processor installation.

3. Verify the proper CPU core/bus ratio setting:

You need to verify that the CPU core/bus ratio as set with DIP Switch 1
matches the speed of your installed processors. This DIP Switch is
defaulted to 5.5, which corresponds to 550 MHz processors running on
a 100 MHz front side bus (FSB). If the setting is different or if you are
using processors of a different speed, you may need to change this
setting. (See Section 5-9 for setting the core/bus ratio with DIP Switch

1.) This speed can also be set in BIOS.

4. Check the system memory:

Your 6021F 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 Section 5-6.

5. Installing add-on cards:

If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Section 5­7 for details on installing a PCI add-on card.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6021F

(with one SCSI Drive removed)

Figure 2-6. Removing the 5.25" drive bay rails and installing them on

the new component (CD-ROM as an example)

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6. Check all cable connections and airflow:

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the airflow. See Section 5-3 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 motherboard area of the chassis.

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI
drives and SCA backplane have been properly installed and all connections
have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays:

All drives can be accessed 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. The 5.25" drive
bay cover can be removed by pressing the tab on the corner of the drive
bay and then push the bay outward from inside.

2. Installing components into the 5.25" drive bay:

Remove the drive bay cover by pressing the tab as decribed in the
previous section. Remove the drive bay rails as shown in Figure 2-6.
Install the rails onto the new component and then slide the new compo­nent into the drive bay until you hear a clicking sound from the tab.

3. Installing CD-ROM and floppy disk drives:

Refer to Section 6-4 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.

4. Check the SCSI disk drives:

Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one
drive already installed. If you need to install SCSI drive, please refer to
Section 6-4.

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5. Check the airflow:

Airflow is provided by four 8-cm redundant cooling fans. The system
component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow
through the 2U rackmount space. Also 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.

6. 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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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SCSI
drive carriers and the motherboard 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.

l RESET: The reset switch reboots the system.

l 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.
(See also the power supply on/off switch in Section 3-5.)

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC810 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.

l Overheat: Indicates an overheat condition in the chassis. This may

be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system, or the ambient
room temperature being too warm. You should also check to make sure
that the chassis cover is installed and that all fans are present and operat­ing normally. Make certain that the heat sinks are installed properly (see
section 5-5 and figure 5-4) and make certain that the chassis top cover is in
place durning server operation to assure proper cooling air circulation.

l NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.

l HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6010L, this

light indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing.

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l 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 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs

A SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

l Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive

carrier 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.

l Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red

LED to indicate a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane is
optional on the 6021F.) If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notified
by your system management software. Please refer to Section 6-4 for
instructions on replacing failed SCSI drives.

3-5 Motherboard LED

There is only one LED on the motherboard. When illuminated, it indicates
that system power is present on the motherboard. This LED is located in
the corner of the P3TDE6 near the IDE #1 connector.

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