Supermicro SUPERSERVER 8016B-TF, SUPERSERVER 8016B-6F User Manual

SUPER

SUPERSERVER

8016B-6F

8016B-TF

®

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0a

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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 8016B­6F/8016B-TF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.

The SuperServer 8016B-6F/8016B-TF is a high-end quad processor server based
on the SC818A-1400B 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X8QB6-F/
X8QBE-F serverboard. The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F supports four Intel® Xeon® proces­sor 7500 Series - please refer to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported
processors.

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 Super X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F
serverboard and the SC818A-1400B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 8016B­6F/8016B-TF into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering
up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory
components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual
for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

Chapter 4: Standardized Warning Statements

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 8016B-6F/8016B-TF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F 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
reconfi guring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC818A-1400B 1U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install­ing, removing or reconfi guring Serial ATA 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

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

Processors ......................................................................................................1-2

Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2

SATA ..............................................................................................................1-2

SAS ................................................................................................................ 1-2

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2

ATI Graphics Controller ...................................................................................1-3

IPMI .................................................................................................................1-3

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

SAS/SATA Subsystem .....................................................................................1-4

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

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

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

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

Choosing a Setup Location .............................................................................2-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-5 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

Locking Tabs ..............................................................................................2-5

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

2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-7

2-7 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements .......................................................4-1

Warning Defi nition ...........................................................................................4-1

Installation Instructions ....................................................................................4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................4-10

Redundant Power Supplies ..........................................................................4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

5-2 Serverboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

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

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

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

5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-5

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-8

Notes and Restrictions ............................................................................. 5-10

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ............................................................................ 5-10

5-8 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

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X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Quick Reference ........................................................... 5-12

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

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

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-21

5-12 SAS and SATA Ports .....................................................................................5-23

5-13 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-24

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-25

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing a Fan ......................................................................................... 6-3

Installing a New Fan .................................................................................. 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation ......................................................................................6-4

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

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

SAS/SATA Drive Installation ............................................................................ 6-6

Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier ...........................................................6-6

Installing/Removing SAS/SATA Drives ....................................................... 6-7

SAS/SATA Backplane ................................................................................. 6-7

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

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

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

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

Installing a New Power Supply .......................................................................6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations......................................................................7-4

7-4 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-29

7-5 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-30

7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-31

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The 8016B-6F/8016B-TF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC818A-1400B 1U server chassis and the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certifi ed for use with the 8016B-6F/8016B-TF (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 8016B-6F/8016B-TF, as listed below:

• Seven 4-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0101L4)

• One air shroud (MCP-310-81804-0B)

• Four CPU passive heatsinks for 1U chassis (SNK-P0044P)

• One riser card for PCI-Express x16 (RSC-RR1U-E16)

• One slim DVD-ROM dummy drive (CSE-PT93L-B)

• One rail set (MCP-290-00016-0N)

• SATA Accessories

One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-818A)
One 40-cm iPass to iPass cable (CBL-0108L-02)
Three hot-swap drive carriers (CSE-PT39-B0)
One HDD backplane PWS cable (CBL-0385L)

Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety info: http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

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

[e-mail]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 8016B-6F/8016B-TF lies the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F,
a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel 7500/ICH10R chipset. Below are
the main features of the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram
of the chipset).

Processors

The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F supports four Intel Xeon MP 7500 Series processors in
LGA1567 sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web
site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F has 32 DIMM slots that can support up to 1024 GB of reg­istered ECC DDR3-1066/800 SDRAM. Single channel and two-channel interleaved
memory are supported. Modules of the same size and speed should be used. See
Chapter 5 Section 5 for details.

SATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge (ICH10R) section of the chipset
to provide a six-port SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 5 supported. The
SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot­swap capability and RAI D function of the SATA drives.

SAS

The 8016B-6F (X8QB6-F) includes an LSI 2108 SAS controller to provide an eight
port SAS subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 5 supported. The SAS drives are
hot-swappable units.

Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot­swap capability and RAI D function of the SAS drives.

Rear I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, a dedicated
IPMI LAN port and two Gb Ethernet ports.

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ATI Graphics Controller

The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW video controller.
The G200eW is a 2D/3D/video accelerator chip with a 128-bit core.

IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci­fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro
server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware
status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle
a system that is non-responsive.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni­tors, 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 following is a general outline of the main features of the SC818A-1400B server
chassis.

System Power

The SC818A-1400B features a 1400W high-effi ciency power supply with I2C. Power
must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

The SC818A-1400B chass is was des igned t o suppo rt t hree S AS or SATA drives,
which a re hot- swappa ble unit s.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 8016B-6F/8016B-TF provides you with
system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network
activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a
system reset button are also included. In addition, two USB ports and a COM port
have been incorporated into the front of the chassis for convenient access.

Cooling System

The SC818A-1400B chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes seven
4-cm fans located in the middle section of the chassis. The power supply module
also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power supply fans operate continu­ously. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently cool
the processors and memory.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

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

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site:

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 8016B-6F/8016B-TF up
and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have
the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, 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 8016B-6F/8016B-TF was shipped in and note if it
was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a dam-
age claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 8016B-6F/8016B-TF.
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 8016B-6F/8016B-TF 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.

Choosing a Setup Location

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

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

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

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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

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

2-4 Warnings and Precautions

Rack Precautions

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

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

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

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

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

multaneously 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 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 tempera­ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera­ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

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

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.).

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

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2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 8016B-6F/8016B-TF 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.

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

(right side rail shown)

Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are de-

signed to pull the system from a rack only.

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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. See Figure 2-2.

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

Warning: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in

place, or the rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out
for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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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.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 8016B-6F/8016B-TF 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.

Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4)

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

2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click").

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Checking the Components and Setup

1. You may up to four processors already installed in the serverboard. Each
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on proces­sor and heatsink installation.

2. 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.

3. If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing PCI add-on cards.

4. 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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2-7 Preparing to Power On

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

Checking the Drives

1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD­ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The
SAS/SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the
chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

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

3. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS/SATA drives, please
refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

1. Airfl ow is provided by six sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two
fans that are mounted back to back) and an air shroud. The system compo­nent layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling air fl ow to the
components that generate the most heat.

2. 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.

Providing Power

1. Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high-quality power
strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

2. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

3. Finally, press the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the 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 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-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and
a power on/off button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

The main power button 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 SC818A-1400B chassis has fi ve 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.

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 ob-

structing 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.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing .

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing .

HDD

On the 8016B-6F/8016B-TF this light indicates SAS, SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive
activity when fl ashing.

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Power

Indic ates power is bein g supplied to the sy stem's power supply u nits. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

• Green: Each dr i ve carri e r ha s a g r e e n LE D. Wh e n i ll um i n ate d, t h i s g re e n L ED

(on the front o f the drive ca rrier) indic ates drive ac tivity. A conne ction to th e
backp lane enables th is LED to blink on and of f when that par ticular d rive is
being ac cessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed
drives.

• Red: The red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you should

be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed drives.

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Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems

Chapter 4

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure
components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the
Supermicro chassis.

These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

Warning Defi nition

Warning!

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

人身事故につながる可能性がありますので、いずれの機器でも動作させる前に、

電気回路に含まれる危険性に注意して、標準的な事故防止策に精通して下さい。

此警告符号代表危险。

您正处于可能受到严重伤害的工作环境中。在您使用设备开始工作之前，必须充分
意识到触电的危险，并熟练掌握防止事故发生的标准工作程序。请根据每项警告结
尾的声明号码找到此设备的安全性警告说明的翻译文本。

此警告符號代表危險。

您正處於可能身體可能會受損傷的工作環境中。在您使用任何設備之前，請注意觸
電的危險，並且要熟悉預防事故發生的標準工作程序。請依照每一注意事項後的號
碼找到相關的翻譯說明內容。

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ןונקת תורהצהאהרהז

Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu

Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den
Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung
vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen
Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes

de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y
familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al
fi nal de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto
traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une

situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour
éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements
fi gurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fi n de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS.

ןה תואבה תורהצהא ינפמ שמתשמה תא ריהזהל תנמ לע ,היישעתה ינקת יפ לע תורהז הלבח

ה וא תולאש שיו הדימב .תירשפא תיזיפי ,יהשלכ היעבב תולקתרוציל שי הכימת תקלחמ םע רשק

רידגהל וא ןיקתהל םיאשר דבלב םיכמסומ םיאנכט .ורקימרפוס לש תינכט תאה .םיביכר

תרדגה וא תנקתה ינפל ואולמב חפסנה תא

אורקל שי .ורקימרפוס יזראמב םיביכרה

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