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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 6015B-3/6015B-
T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
The SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T is a high-end server based on the SC815TQ-
560 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E, a dual processor
serverboard that supports Intel
Side (System) Bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz and up to 32 GB of ECC FBD
DDR2-667533 SDRAM.
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Xeon® 5100/5000 series processors at a Front
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 X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E
serverboard and the SC815TQ-560 chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
6015B-3/6015B-T.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015B-
3/6015B-T into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering
up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory com-
ponents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for
their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E serverboard,
including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer
to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
reconfi guring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC815TQ-560 server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi guring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power
supply modules and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: ESB2 HostRAID Setup
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup
Appendix E: Software Installation
Appendix F: System Specifi cations
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ...................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions ..................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
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
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Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5
Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E Layout .................................................................... 5-10
X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E Quick Reference .................................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Power Supply Fail Header ..................................................................... 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-16
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-16
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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-16
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17
SMBUS_PS ............................................................................................ 5-17
JLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ...................................................................... 5-18
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-18
Compact Flash Card PWR Connector ................................................... 5-18
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ....................................... 5-20
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
SAS Controller Enable/Disable .............................................................. 5-21
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-21
SMB to PCI Slots ................................................................................... 5-21
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21
JLAN LEDs ............................................................................................. 5-21
5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections .......................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-23
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-23
SAS Ports ............................................................................................... 5-24
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3
Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-9
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-9
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7
7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-24
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-25
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-26
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: ESB2 HostRAID Setup
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup
Appendix E: Software Installation
Appendix F: System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC815TQ-560 1U server chassis and the X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E dual
processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T
(www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 6015B-3/6015B-T, as listed below:
One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
Four (4) sets of 40-mm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L)
One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)
One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51)
Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-XR) for PCI-X add-on card
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-X) for PCI-X add-on card
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-ER) for PCI-E add-on card
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-EL) for PCI-E add-on card
SAS Accessories (6015B-3 only)
One (1) SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One (1) SAS data cable (CBL-0176L)
Four (4) SAS drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]
SATA Accessories (6015B-T only)
One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
Four (4) SATA data cables (CBL-0044L, -0061L, -0178L, -0179L: 1 each)
One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)
Four (4) SATA drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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Note: the "V" and "B" at the end of a server name (e.g. 6015B-3V or 6015B-3B)
denotes the chassis color. V is for silver and B is for black.
1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T lies the X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E, a
dual processor serverboard based on Intel's 5000P chipset. Below are the main
features of the X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).
Processors
The X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E supports single or dual 771-pin Intel Xeon 5100/5000
series processors at a FSB speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz. Please refer to the
serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported
processors.
Memory
The X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E has eight 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to
32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The
memory is an interleaved confi guration, which requires modules of the same size
and speed to be installed in pairs. Please refer to Chapter 5 for memory speed
jumper settings.
Onboard SAS (6015B-3)
An onboard Adaptec AIC-9410 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller in integrated
into the X7DBR-3, which supports eight SAS hard drives with SES2. The SAS drives
are connected to a backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi gura-
tion settings and are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use
must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of
the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are supported.
Serial ATA
An on-chip (ESB2) SATA controller is integrated into the X7DBR-E to provide a
six-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported.
The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use
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must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of
the Serial ATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E has two Universal PCI slots, each of which support either
one x8 PCI-Express card or one PCI-X 133/100 MHz card. One standard size
expansion card and one low profi le expansion card (with their appropriate riser
cards) may be used with the server. See Section 5-6 for details.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E features an integrated ATI video controller based on the
ES1000 graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring
low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-
tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T is a high-end, scaleable server platform built
upon the SC815TQ-560 1U server chassis. The following is a general outline of
the main features of the SC815TQ-560 chassis.
System Power
The SC815TQ-560 features a single 560W power supply. Power must be removed
from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.
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SAS/SATA Subsystem
The SC815TQ-560 chassis was designed to support four SAS (6015B-3) or SATA
(6015B-T) hard drives, which are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating
system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the
SAS/SATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
One standard size and one low-profi le PCI-X/PCI-E add-on card may be used with
the SC815TQ-560 chassis. See section 5-6 for details.
Front Control Panel
The SC815TQ-560's control panel provides you with system monitoring and control.
LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2) and overheat/fan
failure. A main power button and system reset button is also included.
I/O Backplane
The SC815TQ-560 is an extended ATX form factor chassis that is designed to be
used in a 1U rackmount confi guration. Ports on the I/O backplane include one
COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and
two gigabit Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The SC815TQ-560 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four sets
of 40-mm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. There
is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to
be determined by system temperature. The power supply module also includes
a cooling fan.
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Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
SCSI
VGA
CONN
#6
J12
VRM
ISL6307
J42
LSB
PCI-Ex4Slot(L1)
#7
J41
PCI-Ex4Slot(R1)
PCI-X_SLOT(R)_ZCR
MSB
J43
#6
PCI-E_X4_SLOT(L2)
PCI-Ex8
J9
#4
PCI-X100
PCI-X_SLOT(L)
VGA
ES1000
PCI33MMZ
PROCESSOR#2
667/1067/
1333 MT/S
PCI-Ex8
PCI-Ex8
PORT
#4,5
PORT
#6,7
PORT
#0
PORT
#1,2
PCIX
PCI-33
PROCESSOR#1
5000P MCH
PORT PORT
PORT
#2
#3
PCIE X4
PCIE X4
PORTPORT
ESI
#4#4
ESB2
667/1067/
1333 MT/S
#0
PCIE X4
FBD CHNL0
FBD CHNL1
FBD CHNL2
FBD CHNL3
ATA100
EXP.BUS
USB2.0
VRM
ISL6307
#1
#0
FBD DIMM
#0
3.0Gb/S
#0
#1 #1
#0
FBD DIMM
IDE CONN
EBUS CONN
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
SATA
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
USB
#1
#0
#0
FBD DIMM
FBD DIMM
RJ45
RJ45
SIMSO
GB LAN FWH
GILGAL
FDD
SIO
W83627
HG
MS
KB
COM1
COM2
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1-4 Contacting Super Micro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (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: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6015B-
3/6015B-T 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, pro-
cessors, 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 SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T 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 6015B-3/6015B-T.
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 SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T was shipped in should include two
sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to
complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this
section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the
sections that follow.
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Choosing a Setup Location
- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front
door completely (~25 inches).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow
for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.
- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices ac-
cording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
!
Warnings and Precautions!
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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
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack 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.
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Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the serv-
ers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced Airfl ow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the 6015B-3/6015B-T 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.
Locking Tabs
Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The fi rst is to
lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is
its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of
the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
Figure 2-2. Installing the Rack Rails
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Installing the Server into the Rack
You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-
sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,
keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking
tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold
the front of the server to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T into a Telco type rack, use two L-
shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far
follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be
positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on
your server, remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chas-
sis, then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate
the width of the rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the
brackets to the rack.
Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 6015B-3/6015B-T in the rack, you will need to open the top
cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections
have been made.
1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-5)
First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chas-
sis to release the top cover (1). Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of
the chassis) until it stops (2). You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to
gain full access to the inside of the server.
To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in the
chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to continue to
pull the system out past the locked position.
2. Check the CPUs (processors)
You may have one or two processors already installed in the serverboard. Each
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and
heatsink installation.
3. Check the system memory
Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make
sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory,
refer to Chapter 5.
4. Installing add-on cards
If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details
on installing PCI add-on cards.
5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the
chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA
drives and SAS/SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections
have been made.
1. Accessing the drive bays
All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-
ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The
SAS/SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis
without removing the top chassis cover.
2. DVD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives
A slim DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive should be 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. Check the SAS/SATA disk drives
Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS/SATA drives, please
refer to Chapter 6.
4. Check the airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by four sets of 40-mm fans (each set of fans consists of two
fans that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was care-
fully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that generate
the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a
way that they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.
5. Supplying power to the system
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply module into a high-quality power strip that
offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that
you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) source.
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Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS/SATA
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 but-
tons 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. These are (in
order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.
Reset:
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.
Use the reset button to reboot the system.
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3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of th SC815TQ-560 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 obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient
room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make
sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make
sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are
installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as
the overheat condition exists.
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NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.
HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6015B-3/6015B-T
this light indicates SAS/SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.
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Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply
units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs
SAS Drives (6015B-3)
Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:
Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier
indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on
and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
Red: The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a
drive failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system
management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed
SAS drives.
SATA Drives (6015B-T)
Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.
Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive car-
rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED
to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
Red: The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive
is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a SATA drive fails, you
should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.
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