Supermicro SUPERSERVER 8046B-TRLF User Manual

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SUPERSERVER

8046B-TRLF

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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 8046B-TRLF . In­stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 8046B-TRLF is a high-end quad processor server based on the
SC748TQ-R1400B 4U tower/rackmount server chassis and the Super X8QBE-LF
serverboard. The X8QBE-LF supports four Intel® processors. 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 X8QBE-LF serverboard
and the SC748TQ-R1400B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the server 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 8046B-TRLF.

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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 SC748TQ-R1400B 4U tower/
rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfi guring SATA 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 POST Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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

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

Rack Precautions .................................................................................................

Server Precautions ...............................................................................................

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

Removing the Chassis Cover and Feet ..........................................................2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-5

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-9

2-6 Preparing to Power On ..................................................................................2-11

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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

Power Fail .......................................................................................................3-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Possible Confi gurations .............................................................................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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-2

6-2 Control Panel ..................................................................................................6-3

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-4

Fan Failure ...................................................................................................... 6-4

Replacing System Fans ............................................................................. 6-4

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

Hard Drives .....................................................................................................6-6

SATA Backplane ..............................................................................................6-6

Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays .............................................. 6-8

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

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

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

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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 POST Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 8046B-TRLF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys­tems: the SC748TQ-R1400B 4U/tower chassis and the X8QBE-LF quad processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certifi ed for use with the 8046B-TRLF (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 8046B-TRLF, as listed below:

Three chassis fans (FAN-0115L4)

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Three rear exhaust fans (FAN-0116L4)•

Four passive heatsinks (SNK-P0045P)•

One air shroud (MCP-310-74803-0B) •

SATA Accessories •
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-M35TQ)
Five hot-swap hard drive carriers (CSE-PT17-B)
Five 61-cm SATA cables (CBL-0044L)
Two 8-pin to 8-pin SGPIO cables (CBL-0157L-01)

One SuperServer 8046B-TRLF User's Manual

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Optional:

One rail kit (MCP-290-00059-0B)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 8046B-TRLF 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.

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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.

Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

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 SC748TQ-R1400B
server chassis.

System Power

The SC748TQ-R1400B features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1400W
high-effi ciency power supply. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace
a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

SATA Subsystem

The SC748TQ-R1400B chassis was designed to support fi ve hot-swappable SATA
hard drives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the 8046B-TRLF 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 have been incorporated into the front of the
chassis for convenient access.

Cooling System

The SC748TQ-R1400B chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three
9-cm hot-swappable fans located in the middle section of the chassis to cool the
components and three 8-cm fans at the rear of the chassis to expel hot air. The
power supply modules also include cooling fans. All chassis and power supply fans
operate continuously. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to
effi ciently cool the components inside the chassis.

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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 Computer, Inc.

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 8046B-TRLF 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 8046B-TRLF 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 8046B-TRLF. 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 8046B-TRLF is designed to be used in a tower confi guration. It may also be
mounted on a rack with an optional rack rail kit (not included, part number MCP­290-00059-0B ). If mounting to a rack with the rail kit, 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 system into a rack unit. Rack
installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit If the system has already
been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, 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 server into a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit.
You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you

are using. Note: The outer rail is adjustable from 26" to 38.25".

Removing the Chassis Cover and Feet

The SC748 chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and feet pre-installed. Both
the feet and cover must be removed for before installing the rails.

Removing the Chassis Top Cover

Locate the chassis cover lock (blue lever) at the rear of the chassis cover.1.

Slide the chassis cover lock to the right and push chassis cover forward.2.

Lift the chassis top cover off the chassis.3.

Removing the Chassis Feet

Place the chassis on its side with the chassis side cover facing upward.1.

Remove the screw holding the chassis foot in place.2.

The foot lock is a tab located in the center of the foot that prevents the foot 3.
from sliding. Using a fl at head screwdriver, gently lift the foot lock upward
and slide the foot toward the rear of the chassis.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 with each remaining foot.4.

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Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Top Cover and Feet

Chassis Cover

Chassis Feet

Chassis Cover Lock

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes 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.

Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner Rails

Locate the chassis handles (2) and handle screws (6).1.

Align the chassis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the 2.
three chassis handle screws.

Repeats steps 1 and 2 with the other handle.3.

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Figure 2-2. Identifying the Inner Rails and Chassis Handles

Chassis Handle

Screw

1

1

1

1

Inner Rails

1

1

Chassis Rail

Screw

Locate the inner rails (2) and screws (12) in the shipping package.4.

Align the inner rails against the chassis, as shown. Confi rm that the rails are 5.
fl ushed against the edge of the chassis.

Tighten the screws. Do not over tighten.6.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other inner rail.7.

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

Attach the front and rear short brackets to the outside of the long bracket. 1.
Both bracket ends must face the same direction.

Chassis Handle

Adjust both the brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fi ts snugly into 2.
the rack.

Secure the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the rear side 3.
of the outer rail with three M5 screws. Note: The outer rail is adjustable from
approximately 26" to 38.25".

Repeat steps 1-3 for the left outer rail.4.

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rack Rails

Secure to the

Rear of the Rack

Attach to Rear

Bracket

Secure to the

Front of the Rack

Figure 2-4. Assembling the Outer Rails

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Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails. 1.

Align the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails (C).2.

Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both 3.
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click".

Figure 2-5. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After setting up the the system, you may need to open the unit to make sure all the
connections have been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System (see Figure 2-6)

If rack mounted, fi rst release the retention screws that secure the unit to the 1.
rack.

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

There are two screws that secure the cover to the chassis - remove these 3.
fi rst.

Using the indentations on the side cover (see Figure 2-6), push the cover to 4.
slide it off the chassis.

Lift the cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.5.

Checking the Components and Setup

You may have four processors already installed into the serverboard. Each 1.
processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instruc­tions on processor and heat sink installation.

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

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.
details on installing PCI 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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Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Preparing to Power On

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

Checking the Drives

To install components into the 5.25" drive bays, you will need to remove the 1.
top/left chassis cover. Refer 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 2.
more drives already installed. If you need to install hard drives, please refer
to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three 9-cm hot-swap chassis fans working in con-1.
junction with three 8-cm exhaust fans, which are located at the rear of the
chassis. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote
suffi cient airfl ow through the chassis.

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. Keep this in mind when you
reroute them after working on the system.

Providing Power

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

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

Finally, depress 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 hard 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 SC748TQ-R1400 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.

Power Fail

Indicates a power supply module has failed. This should be accompanied by an
audible alarm. A backup power supply module will take the load and keep the
system running but the failed module will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6
for details on replacing failed power supply modules. This LED should be off when
the system is operating normally.

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/fan fail condition exists.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing .

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NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing .

HDD

Indic ates H DD a ct ivi ty. On th e 8046B-TRLF thi s ligh t indi ca tes H DD an d/or DV D ­ROM dri ve activi ty wh en fl ashing.

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.

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3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Each drive carrier has two LEDs that function when a drive has been installed:

SATA Drives

Green:• When fl ashing, the green LED on the drive carrier indicates drive activ-

ity. A conne ctio n to the bac kplane e nables t his LED to bli nk on and of f when
that particular drive is being accessed.

Red:

• The red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, 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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