Supero 1017C-TF 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 1017C-TF. In­stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 1017C-TF is a high-end server based on the SC111LT-330CB 1U
rackmount chassis and the Super X9SCL-F single processor serverboard.

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 X9SCL-F serverboard and
the SC111LT-330CB chassis, which comprise the SuperServer 1017C-TF.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

Preface

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 1017C-TF
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 1017C-TF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9SCL-F 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 SC111LT-330CB server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply
modules and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1

1-2 Motherboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Processors ......................................................................................................1-2

Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2

Serial ATA ........................................................................................................ 1-2

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

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

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

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

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

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup .........................................................................................2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inner Rails ....................................................................................................... 2-4

Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................ 2-5

Outer Rail Options .......................................................................................... 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack ............................................................. 2-6

Installing the Chassis into the Rack................................................................2-7

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9

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Chapter 3 System Interface

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

3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1

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

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

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

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

Universal Information LED .............................................................................. 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-1

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-2

Installing the LGA1155 Processor ................................................................. 5-2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-4

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-4

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-6

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-6

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-6

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-6

5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-7

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-10

5-7 Motherboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-21

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-22

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5-12 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-23

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1

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

6-3 System Cooling ............................................................................................... 6-2

System Fan Failure .........................................................................................6-3

Installing the Air Shroud .................................................................................. 6-5

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-5

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

Hard Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-5

DVD Drive Installation .....................................................................................6-7

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

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ......................................................................................................4-1

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations......................................................................4-4

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 4-15

7-5 IPMI Confi guration (X9SCL-F/X9SCM-F Only) ............................................. 4-16

7-6 Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 4-18

7-7 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 4-19

7-8 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 4-20

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 1017C-TF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys­tems: the SC111LT-330CB 1U server chassis and the X9SCL-F single processor
motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 1017C-TF, as listed below:

 One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-824B)

 Three sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L4)

 One passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0046P)

 Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)

One CSE-RR1U-E8 for one PCI-E 2.0 x8 card

 SATA Accessories
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-809TQ)
Four 2.5" hot-swap drive carriers (MCP-220-00047-0B)

 One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00050-0N)

 One CD containing drivers and utilities

 SuperServer 1017C-TF User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 1017C-TF lies the X9SCL-F, a single processor
motherboard based on Intel's C202 chipset. Below are the main features of the
X9SCL-F (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9SCL-F supports a single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Series processor or a Core
i3-2100 Series processor in an LGA1155 socket. Please refer to the motherboard
description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.

Memory

The X9SCL-F has four DIMM sockets that can support up to 32 GB of unbu ff ered
DDR3 -1333/1066 mem or y. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Serial ATA

An on-chip SATA controller is integrated into the X9SCL-F to provide a six-port, 3
Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported (RAID 5
supported with Windows OS only). The SATA drives 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 SATA drives. Documentatio n on RAID set up
guideline s can be f ound on o ur web site.

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I/O Ports

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. A dedicated
IPMI LAN port is also included.

Graphics Controller

The X9SCL-F features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Matrox
G200eW graphics chip, which has 16 MB of DDR2 memory.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC111LT -330CB chassis features four 2.5" hard drive bays and a high-effi ciency
power supply. Details on the chassis and on service procedures can be found in
Chapter 6. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.

System Power

The SC111LT-330CB features a single 330W power supply module. The system
must be shut down when replacing or removing this power supply module.

PCI Expansion Slots

A riser card (CSE-RR1U-E8) is included to support one PCI-E 2.0 x8 add-on card.
See page 5-11 for installing add-on cards.

Control Panel

The SC111 control panel provides important system monitoring and control informa­tion. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and a UID
(Universal Information) LED. Also present are a main power button, a system reset
button and a UID button.

Cooling System

The SC111 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide
suffi cient cooling for dual CPU confi gurations. The chassis includes an air shroud
and three 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle of the chassis. Two
additional 4-cm fans may be added to cool the PCI cards. There is a "Fan Speed
Control Mode" in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system
temperature.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C202 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

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

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Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], 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 1017C-TF 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 server 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 SuperServer 1017C-TF 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 server. 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 1017C-TF 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.

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door •
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.This product is for

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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 si-•
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.•

Determine the placement of each component in the rack • before you install the
rails.

Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then •
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 drives and power supply modules to cool before touching •
them.

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 SC111 chassis into a rack unit with
the rails provided. 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.

Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner rail that secures directly to the
chassis, and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself.

Inner Rails

The SC111 chassis includes a set of inner rails which are to be secured to the
chassis, allow the chassis to be mounted into a rack.

Figure 2-1. Inner Rails

Inner Rails

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3

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1

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2

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Figure 2-2. Installing the Inner Rails

Installing the Inner Rails

Installing the Inner Rails to the Chassis

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1

2

1

Place the inner rail on the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks of the chas-1.
sis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the rail faces "outward".

Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis.2.

Secure the chassis with two screws as illustrated.3.

Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail.4.

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Rear

Outer Rail

1

B

Secure this

1

C

Attach this end

Front

A

1

Secure this end

to the front of the

rack

Attach this end

to the front of the

outer rail

Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

to the rear of the

outer rail

Outer Rail Options

The SC111 chassis supports outer rails which secure the chassis into the rack.

end to the
rear of the

rack

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

Attach the front bracket (A) to outer rail (B). Attach it to the fl at side of the 1.
outer rail (B), on the front end. Secure them together using the screws pro­vided.

Attach the rear bracket (C) to the fl at side of the outer rail (B), on the rear 2.
end. Secure them together using the screws provided.

Secure the front bracket (A) to the front of the rack using the screws pro-3.
vided.

Secure the rear bracket (C), to the rear of the rack using the screws provided.4.

Repeat steps 1-4 for the other outer rail.5.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the to the Rack

Installing the Chassis into the Rack

Installing the Chassis

Confi rm that the inner rails are correctly installed on the chassis, then confi rm 1.
that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

Align the inner rails on the chassis with the front of the outer rails on the rack.2.

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

(Optional) Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server 4.
to the rack.

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 1017C-TF 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.

Removing the Chassis Cover (Figure 2-5)

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it 1.
locks (you will hear a "click").

Remove the screws securing the top cover to the chssis.2.

Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis.3.

Lift the cover off the chassis.4.

Checking the Components

You should have one processor already installed into the serverboard. The 1.
processor also needs a heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor
and heatsink installation.

Figure 2-5: Removing the Chassis Cover

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

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

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not block-4.
ing the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also,
check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower
fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area
from the serverboard area of the chassis.

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

For servicing the hard drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.1.

If you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.2.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three sets of counter-rotating fans (two fans placed 1.
back-to-back in each set). 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 2.
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the 1.
power cord from the power supply unit 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).

Turn on the power switch on the back of the power supply, then depress the 2.
power button on the front chassis control panel.

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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the
overall status of the system as well as the three buttons described below.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power
on/off button and a UID button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. T urning of f system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.

UID

Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both the front
and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gurations. The
LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another UID button
on the rear of the chassis serves the same function. See the table in Figure 3-1 for
descriptions of UID LED states.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC111LT 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.

Universal Information LED

When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red
slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue when used for UID (Unit Identifi er).
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.
See the table below for descriptions of the LED states.

Figure 3-1. Universal Information LED States

Universal Information LED States

State Indication
Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec) Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
Slow Blinking Red (1x/4 sec) Power Fail
Solid Blue Local UID Button Depressed
Blinking Blue IPMI-Activated UID

Note: deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was activated.
(If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via IPMI and
not with the UID button.)

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

HDD

Indicates DVD-ROM/hard 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.

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3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs.

Green:• When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the drive carrier in-

dicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to
blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

• The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive

Red:

is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a drive fails, you should
be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed drives.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 1017C-TF from damage:

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well •
as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.•

Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install-•
ing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules and
fl oppy drive. The 1026T -URF has more than one power supply. Disconnect both
power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar •
with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This •
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection •
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally
designed as electrical insulators.

The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be •
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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