Supermicro SUPERSERVER 8016B-TLF User 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 8016B-TLF. In­stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 8016B-TLF is a high-end quad processor server based on the
SC818A-1400B 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X8QBE-LF serverboard.
The X8QBE-LF supports four Intel® E7-4800/7500 Series processors - please refer
to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported processors.

Manual Organization

Preface

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 X8QBE-LF serverboard
and the SC818A-1400B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 8016B-TLF
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: 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 8016B-TLF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8QBE-LF 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

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

ATI Graphics Controller ...................................................................................1-2

IPMI .................................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-4

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 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/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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 ..............................................................................5-11

5-7 Adding PCI-E Add-On Cards .........................................................................5-11

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12

X8QBE-LF Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-13

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-14

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-20

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-23

5-12 SATA Ports ....................................................................................................5-24

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5-13 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-25

Supero Doctor III ...........................................................................................5-26

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 Fan ...........................................................................................6-3

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

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

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

SATA Drive Installation ....................................................................................6-6

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

Installing/removing SATA Drives ................................................................6-7

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data .........................................................7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

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 ...........................................................................................7-29

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

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

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

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

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

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One air shroud (MCP-310-81804-0B) •

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

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

SATA Accessories •
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-818A)
Three hot-swap drive carriers (CSE-PT39-B0)
One 50-cm iPass to SATA cable (CBL-0116L)
One HDD backplane PWS cable (CBL-0385L)

One rail set (MCP-290-00016-0N)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

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

Processors

The X8QBE-LF supports four Intel E7-4800/7500 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 X8QBE-LF has 32 DIMM slots that can support up to 1 TB of registered ECC
DDR3-1066/978/800 SDRAM. Modules of the same size and speed should be used.
See Chapter 5 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, 10 and (Windows only)
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.

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. Two USB ports are also located here.

ATI Graphics Controller

The X8QBE-LF 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.

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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.

Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

DDR3-DIMM

800/1066

DDR3-DIMM

800/1066

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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.

SATA Subsystem

The SC818A-1400B chass is was designed to s upport th ree SATA drives, w hich
are hot- swappa ble unit s.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 8016B-TLF 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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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro, 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]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 8016B-TLF 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-TLF 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 8016B-TLF. 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-TLF 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) 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

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

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

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rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

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rack.

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

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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

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work up.

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

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power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

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Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-•
ing them.

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

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closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 8016B-TLF 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)

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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

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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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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 8016B-TLF 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)

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

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

Next, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then de-3.
press 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. 4.
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 5.
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

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

Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. 2.
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

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

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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2-6 Preparing to Power On

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

Checking the Drives

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

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

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

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by seven sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists 1.
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.

Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they 2.
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

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

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

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

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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 8 016B-TLF this light i ndi c ate s SATA and/or DVD- RO M d r ive ac t iv ity 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:• E ach drive c a rrier h a s a gr e e n L ED. Wh e n i l lu m in ated, this gre 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: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 8016B-TLF from damage:

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

•

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the
system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all
the power supply units in the system.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

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with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

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is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

•

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

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plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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Serverboard Battery: • CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).
This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom­mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.

DVD-ROM Laser:

• CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

•

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the SuperServer 8016B-TLF clean and free of clutter.

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The 8016B-TLF weighs approximately 43 lbs. (19.5 kg) when fully loaded. •
When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their
feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift
with your legs.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

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moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

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unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

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conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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