SUPER MICRO Computer 6025B-3, 6025B-3R 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 6025B3/6025B-3R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.
The SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP 2U rackmount chassis and the X7DB3, a dual processor
serverboard that supports single or dual Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Sequence processors or dual-core Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence processors at a Front
Side (System) Bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz and up to 32 GB of FBD ECC
DDR2-667/533 SDRAM.
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 X7DB3 serverboard and the
SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
6025B-3/6025B-3R.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6025B3/6025B-3R 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 components, 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 6025B-3/6025B-3R.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DB3 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 SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQR700LP server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS 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 Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation
Appendix D: 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 ................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-7
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ....................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power Fail ................................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Power Fail ................................................................................................ 3-3
3-4 SAS 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
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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
X7DB3 Layout ........................................................................................ 5-10
X7DB3 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 ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Power Fail Header ................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15
Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers ...................................................... 5-16
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .................................................. 5-16
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
SMBUS ................................................................................................... 5-17
SMB (I
2
C) ............................................................................................... 5-17
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SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18
JLAN1/2 .................................................................................................. 5-18
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-18
Keylock ................................................................................................... 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
Compact Flash Master/Slave Select ...................................................... 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-21
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ............................................................................... 5-21
5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ............................. 5-22
Parallel Port Connector .......................................................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-24
SATA 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
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4
SAS Drive Installation .............................................................................. 6-5
Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays ......................................... 6-7
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-8
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-8
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-8
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
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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: RAID and Software Installation
Appendix D: System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R is a high-end server that is comprised of
two main subsystems: the SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP 2U server chassis
and the X7DB3 Intel dual Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web
site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the
SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R, as listed below:
Three (3) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0094L)
One (1) DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824V(B)]
One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00005-00)
One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)
SAS Accessories
One (1) SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-825TQ)
Two (2) SAS cables (CBL-0176L)
Eight (8) hot-swap drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]
Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0018)
One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00002-00)
Note: the "V" at the end of a server name (e.g. 6025B-3V/6025B-3RV) denotes the
chassis is silver in color, "B" indicates black.
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R lies the X7DB3, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to provide maximum
performance. Below are the main features of the X7DB3. (See Figure 1-1 for a
block diagram of the 5000P chipset).
Processors
The X7DB3 supports single or dual Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Sequence
processors or dual-core Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence 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 (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X7DB3 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of FBD
(Fully Buffered DIMMs) ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. The memory operates in a
2-way interleaved confi gurations and requires requires modules of the same size
and speed to be installed in pairs (two at a time). See Section 5-5 for details.
Onboard SAS
An onboard Adaptec AIC-9410 SAS controller in integrated into the X7DB3, which
supports eight SAS hard drives. The SAS drives are connected to a backplane
that provides power, bus termination and confi guration settings. The SAS drives
are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-sw ap capa bilit y and R AI D funct ion of th e SAS dri ves. R AID 0, 1 a nd 10 are
supported.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X7DB 3 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8 PCI-Express slots,
one x4 PCI-Express slot, two 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots and one 64-bit 100 MHz
PCI-X slot. The 100 MHz PCI slot supports Zero Channel RAID.
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
One fl oppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are provided to
support up to four IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a
VGA (monitor) port, a parallel port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The X7DB3 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 monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825TQ-560LP/
SC825TQ-R700LP server chassis.
System Power
The SC825TQ-560LP features a single 560W power supply. The system must be
shut down and the AC power cord removed before replacing or performing any
service on the power supply unit. The SC825TQ-R700LP features a redundant
700W power supply consisting of two power modules. The system does not need
to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply module.
SAS Subsystem
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis wa s designed to supp ort eight
SAS hard d rives, w hich a re hot- swappa ble unit s.
Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hotswap cap abilit y of the S AS dri ves.
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power failure. A main power button and a system reset
button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been incorporated into
the control panel to provide front side USB access.
I/O Backplane
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP is an A TX form factor chassis designed for
use in a 2U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides seven low-profi le
PCI expansion slots, one COM port, a parallel port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports,
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
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Cooling System
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis has an innovative cooling design
that includes three 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section
of the chassis. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently
cool the processor and onboard memory area of the system. The power supply
module also includes a cooling fan.
Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC
Slot 2: PCI-X
LAN Ports (2)
Slot 5: PCI-Express x8
Slot 4: PCI-Express x8
AIC
9410
PXH
Slot 1: PCI-X
Slot 3: PCI-X
82563
CPU1
PCI-Exp
x8
PCI-Exp
x8
PCI-Exp
x4
PCI-Exp
x8
PCI- X 13 3
Kumeran
1067 /1333 MT/s
5000P
MCH
PCI- E x8
ESB2
PCI 3 2
ATI
ES1000
CPU2
FBD CH0
FBD CH1
FBD CH2
FBD CH3
PCI- E x4
3.0 Gb/s
ATA 100
USB 2. 0
LPC
F BD DI MM Ba nk 1
DDR2
SATA Ports (6)
IDE Ports (2)
USB Ports (5)
S I/O BIOS
F BD DI MM Ba nk 2
F BD DI MM Ba nk 3
F BD DI MM Ba nk 4
Kybd/
Mouse
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Floppy
COM
Ports (2)
Parallel
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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: +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
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6025B-3
/6025B-3R 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
Y ou should inspect the box the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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 SuperServer 6025B3/6025B-3R. 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. Read the Rack and
Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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 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 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 SAS drives and power supply units to cool before touch-
ing them.
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Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airfl ow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R
into a rack unit. If the 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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. The following is a guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack rails provided.
You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit
you are using.
Installing the Chassis Rails
You should have received four rack sections with the 6025B-3/6025B-3R consisting of two long and two short rails sections. These secure directly to the chassis.
All screws and hardware mentioned in the installation steps should be included in
the hardware kit.
Position the chassis rail sections alongside of the chassis making sure the screw
holes line up - the long sections to the front of the chassis and the sorter ones to
the rear. Note that these rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rails securely to the
chassis (see Figure 2-1). There should be two screws for each section. Repeat
this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need
to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: The 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.
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Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails
Installing the Server into the Rack
The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear
of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the
rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the
locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-2.
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.
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Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R into a Telco type rack, use two Lshaped 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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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 6025B-3/6025B-3R in the rack, you will need to open the unit to
make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been
made.
1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-3)
First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks
(you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to
release the top cover. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full
access to the inside of the server.
2. Check the CPUs (processors)
You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. Each
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and
heatsink installation.
3. Check the system memory
Your 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans.
See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA or
drives 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 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 a 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 drives
Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or more
drives already installed. If you need to install SAS drives, please refer to Chapter
6.
4. Check the airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by three 8-cm center chassis cooling fans. The system compo-
nent layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the compo-
nents 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(s) from the power supply module(s) 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).
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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 (Serial
Attached SCSI) 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.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
The two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis are (in order from left to
right) a reset button and a power on/off button.
RESET:
POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off
the main system power. 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 the chassis has several 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: (6025B-3R only) Indicates a power supply module has failed.
The second 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 power 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 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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NIC1: Indicates network activity on the JLAN1 port when fl ashing.
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NIC2: Indicates network activity on the JLAN2 port when fl ashing.
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HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6025B-TR+/6025B-
8R+, this LED indicates SAS and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.
Power:
module(s). This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply
3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs
Each SAS d rive c arr ier has t wo LED s.
Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive car-
rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS 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 SAS drive fails, you should
be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed SAS drives.
Note: the two dr ive bays on the top lef t of the 602 5B-3 /6025B -3R are n ot connecte d to a backpla ne. These m ay be used to hou se IDE ty pe hard dr ives only
and are not h ot-sw appabl e.
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