SUPER MICRO Computer 6015T-T, 6015T-INF 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 6015T-T/6015T-
INF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
The SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF is a 1U Twin (two serverboards in a 1U chas-
sis) rackmount server based on the SC808T-980 server chassis and two Super
X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF serverboards. The X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF supports dual Intel®
Xeon® 5300/5100 Series 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 X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF
serverboard and the SC808T-980 chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015T-
T/6015T-INF 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.
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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 6015T-T/6015T-INF.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF 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 SC808T-980 1U rackmount server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, re-
moving or reconfi guring SAS/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 informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: SAS/SATA RAID
Appendix D: Installing Drivers
Appendix E: System Specifi cations
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Notes
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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 ................................................................................ 1-5
1-4 1U Twin: System Notes .................................................................................. 1-6
1-5 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-7
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
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .............................................. 2-4
Installing the Rear Inner Rails ................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Rack Rails ............................................................................ 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack ............................................................ 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ..................................................... 2-6
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
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HDD ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 SATA 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
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 ................................................................... 5-4
5-4 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................... 5-4
5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-5
5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................. 5-8
5-7 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................ 5-9
5-8 Serverboard Details ....................................................................................... 5-10
X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF Layout .................................................................. 5-10
X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF Quick Reference .................................................. 5-11
5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Auxiliary Power Connnector .................................................................... 5-12
PW_ON Connector ................................................................................ 5-12
Reset Connector .................................................................................... 5-12
Overheat LED (OH) ............................................................................... 5-13
NIC1/NIC2 LEDs .................................................................................... 5-13
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Power On LED ....................................................................................... 5-14
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-14
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-14
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus ............................................................................... 5-15
LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 5-15
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-15
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Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16
SGPIO Header ....................................................................................... 5-16
SMB Power (I
SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-18
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-18
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-18
LAN1/2 Enable/Disable .......................................................................... 5-19
I2C to PCI-Express Slot ......................................................................... 5-19
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-19
5-11 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-20
LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 5-20
Onboard Power LED .............................................................................. 5-20
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C) .................................................................................... 5-17
Infi niband LED Indicators ....................................................................... 5-20
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
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ........................................................................ 6-3
Accessing the Drive Bays ......................................................................... 6-3
SATA Drive Installation .............................................................................. 6-3
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 6-5
Power Supply Failure ................................................................................ 6-5
Replacing the Power Supply ..................................................................... 6-5
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
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Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix D: System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the
SC808T-980 1U chassis and two (twin) X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF serverboards. Please
refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed
for use with the 6015T-T/6015T-INF (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 6015T-T/6015T-INF, as listed below.
Four (4) CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0017)
SATA Accessories:
Four (4) SATA hard drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]
One (1) internal SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-808)
One (1) SATA cable set (CBL-0201L)
Two (2) PCI-E x8 riser cards (RSC-R1U-E8R)
Six (6) 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0085L)
Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT51L):
Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual
Note: "03" at the end of a part number indicates the part is available in silver, a "01"
indicates it's available in black.
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF lies two X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF
dual processor serverboards, which are based on Intel's 5000P chipset. Below
are the main features of the X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF. Note that the features on each
board are doubled for the server (see Appendix C).
Processors
Each X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF supports dual Intel® Xeon® 5300/5100 Series proces-
sors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF has eight 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to
32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. Memory can
be installed in both interleaved (dual-channel) and non-interleaved (single-channel)
confi gurations. All memory modules used to populate the system should be the
same size, type and speed.
Serial ATA
The South Bridge (ESB2) of the 5000P chipset includes a Serial ATA control-
ler for 3 Gb/s SATA drives. The hot-swappable SATA drives are connected to a
backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi guration settings. RAID
0 and 1 are supported.
PCI Expansion Slots
Each X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF board has one PCI-Express x8 slot, so two PCI-Express
x8 slots are provided in the server. In the 6015T-T/6015T-INF server confi gura-
tion, riser cards have been pre-installed to support two low-profi le PCI-Express x8
add-on cards.
Ethernet Ports
Two Intel® 82563EB network controllers are integrated into the 5000P chipset on
each of the serverboards to support a total of four Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-
T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices.
Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, two
Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports and (on the 6015T-INF only) an Infi niBand® port. There
are two sets of I/O ports included in the server (one set for each severboard).
Infi niBand Port Bracket: The Infi niBand port bracket is a small "U" shaped
bracket that secures the connector to the I/O port shield. This allows the
I/O shield, not the serverboard, to support the cable's weight. The bracket
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can be found on the connector itself.
When installing the serverboard, remove the bracket from the Infi niBand
port. Slide the port through the shield, and then replace the bracket to se-
cure the port to the I/O shield.
ATI Graphics Controller
The X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF 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 voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
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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.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808T-980 1U chas-
sis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.
System Power
When confi gured as a SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF, the SC808T-980 includes
a single 980W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both server-
boards housed in the chassis.
SATA Subsystem
The SC808T-980 chassis was designed to support four SATA hard drives, which
are hot-swappable units.
Control Panel
The SC808T-980 features two independant control panels associated with each
serverboard in the chassis. Each control panel has LEDs to indicate power on,
network activity, hard disk drive activity and system overheat conditions. Each
control panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC808T-980 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides a slots for two
low-profi le PCI-E x8 expansion cards, two COM ports, four USB ports, two VGA
ports and four Gb Ethernet ports. The 6015T-INF also provides two Infi niBand
ports. See Chapter 6 for details.
Cooling System
The SC808T-980 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features two sets
of triple (for a total of six) 4-cm high-performance fans. A fan speed control setting
in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system temperature.
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1-4 1U Twin: System Notes
As a 1U Twin confi guration, the 6015T-T/6015T-INF is a unique server system. With
two system boards incorporated into a single chassis, there are several points you
should keep in mind.
System Power
A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards. Each
serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the power
button on its own control panel.
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Although they share a common power supply, the I
monitoring are received by the primary serverboard only. (When viewed from the
front of the chassis, the serverboard on the left is referred to as the primary board
and the serverboard on the right as the secondary.)
C signals used for power supply
SATA Backplane/Drives
As a system, the 6015T-T/6015T-INF supports the use of four SATA drives. The
SATA backplane works as a single backplane divided into two sections. This means
that while a single power connector is used and functions such as overheating apply
to both sections together, each pair of SATA drives is logically connected to its own
serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a two-drive scheme (RAID
cannot be spread across all four drives).
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1-5 Contacting Supermicro
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 Computer, Inc.
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
Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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 6015T-T/6015T-INF.
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 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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.
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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.
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Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-
ing 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 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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.
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF into a Telco type rack, use two L-
shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far
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 chassis, 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.
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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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 2-4)
First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack. Grasp the
two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will
hear a "click"). Next, remove the four screws (two on the sides and two on the top)
that secure the top cover to the chassis. Place your thumbs in the two rectangular
recesses and push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until
it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the
inside of the server.
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 each of the two server-
boards. 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
You can install two add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on install-
ing 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 2-4. 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 SATA drives
and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been
made.
1. Check the SATA drives
Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.
2. Check the airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by six sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two fans
that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was carefully
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.
3. 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 two control panels as well as others on the 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 buttons
on each control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators
and the appropriate response you may need to take. Note that the server has two
control panels, one for each serverboard installed in the system. This allows each
severboard to be controlled independently of the other.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-buttons located on each control panel: a reset button and a
power on/off button.
RESET:
associated with.
POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off
the main system power only to the serverboard it is connected to. Depressing
this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the
serverboard.
Depressing the reset button will reboot only the serverboard it is
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3-3 Control Panel LEDs
Each of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808T-980 chassis has
fi ve LEDs. Each LED provides you with critical information related its own specifi c
serverboard. 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 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 indicated condition exists.
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NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing .
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NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.
HDD: Channel activity for the hard disk drives. This light indicates SATA
drive activity on the 6015T-T/6015T-INF when fl ashing.
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