Supero 6016T-6RFT, SUPERSERVER 6016T-6RFT+, SUPERSERVER 6016T-6RF+ User Manual

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Preface

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 6016T­6RFT+/6016T-6RF+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by expe­rienced technicians only.

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 X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+
serverboard and the SC819TQ-R700U chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 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.

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 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+
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 SC819TQ-R700U 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 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

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

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

UIO ..................................................................................................................1-2

Onboard SAS .................................................................................................. 1-2

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

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-3

Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-4

Front Control Panel .........................................................................................1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 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

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

Installing the Inner Rails .................................................................................2-4

Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ...........................................................2-6

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

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2

HDD .................................................................................................................3-2

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

3-4 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

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

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

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

Installing LGA1366 Processors ....................................................................... 5-2

Installing the Heatsink .....................................................................................5-4

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

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 ......................................................................................... 5-12

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13

X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ Quick Reference ................................................. 5-14

5-8 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-15

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-23

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5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-25

5-11 SATA Port Connections .................................................................................5-27

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-28

Supero Doctor III ...........................................................................................5-29

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hard Drive Backplane ..................................................................................... 6-6

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

6-4 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8

Power Supply Failure ......................................................................................6-8

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

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

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

7-4 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-25

7-5 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-27

7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-28

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ is a high-end server comprised of two
main subsystems: the SC819TQ-R700U 1U server chassis and the X8DTU-6TF+/
X8DTU-6F+ dual processor serverboard. 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 serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+, as listed below:

One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT)•

Five sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L4)•

One air shroud (MCP-310-81901-0B)•

Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0037P)•

Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details) •
One RSC-R1UU-2E8
One RSC-R1UU-E8R+

SATA Accessories •
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One SAS cable (CBL-0288L)
Four SATA drive carriers (MCP-220-00075-0B)

One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00062-0N)•

One CD containing drivers and utilities•

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ lies the X8DTU-6TF+/
X8DTU-6F+, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® 5520 chipset. Below
are the main features of the serverboard. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of
the chipset).

Processors

The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ supports single or dual Intel® 5500/5600 Series
processors in LGA1366 sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ features 18 DIMM sockets that can support up to 192
GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 or 48 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

UIO

The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ is a spe cially- designed ser verboa rd that features
Super micro's UIO ( Universal I /O) technolog y. UIO ser verboar ds have a PCI Ex­press 2.0 x8 slot that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add
SAS por ts, SATA ports, add itional L AN p ort s or other addi tional f unctio ns to the
ser verbo ard. Thi s allow s the use r to tail or the se rve rboa rd to the ir own ne eds.

Note: the ser ver does n ot com e with a UI O card i nstal led.

Onboard SAS

An onboard LSI 2108 SAS controller in integrated into the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU­6F+. The hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power,
bus termination and confi guration settings.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50 and 60 is suppor ted. Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines
<ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/LSI _ SAS_EmbM RAID_ SWUG.pdf >.

Onboard Serial ATA

An on -c hip (IC H10R) SATA controller is i ntegrate d into the X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU­6F+ to provid e a six-por t, 3 Gb /sec SATA subsystem, whic h is R AID 0, 1, 5 and

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10 suppor ted ( R A ID 5 is s upp or te d wit h Win dows O S onl y). The SATA drives are
hot-swappable units.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. D ocum entati on on R AI D setup gui deline s can be fo und on our we b site.

Rear 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, one dedicated IPMI LAN port and two
gigabit Ethernet ports. The 6016T-6RFT+ (X8DTU-6TF+) includes two additional
Ethernet ports.

Graphics Controller

The X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6F+ features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics
chip.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni­tors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus
protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ is built upon the SC819TQ-R700U chassis. Details
on the chassis and on servicing procedures can be found in Chapter 6.The following
is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.

System Power

The SC819TQ-R700U 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.

Hard Drives

The SC819TQ-R700U chassis was designed to support four hot-swap SAS or
SATA hard drives.

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PCI Expansion Slots

Two riser cards are included. The RSC-R1UU-E8R+ is located on the right side of
the chassis and supports one low- profi le PCI- E x4 card (in a x 8 slot). The RSC-
R1UU-2E8 is located on the left side of the chassis and supports two PCI- E x8
add- on cards. See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/products/
nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 of this manual for details.

Front Control Panel

The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2), overheat/fan/power failure
and UID (Unit Identifi er). A main power button and a UID button is also included.

Cooling System

The SC819TQ-R700U has an innovative cooling design that features fi ve sets
of 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. There
is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to
be determined by system temperature. The power supply module also includes a
cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 + IOH-36D/ICH10R Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

Processor#1

QPI

DDR3 DIMM

C

A

B

D

E

F

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

B

C

E

F

3,4

BMC

VGA SWITCH

ESI

SPI

ATME L
AT25DF321

CLINK

CLINK

PCIE Port 1-4

PCI-E x8

Gen2 x16

Gen2 x8

ICH10R

ESI

IOH
36D

PORT0

PORT

PORT
7,8,9,10

5,6

PCI-E x16

PORT

PCI-Ex8

in x4 slot

RJ45

COMA

COMB

SIO

PS2 KB/MS

USB 0/1

USB

QPI

QPI

Gen2 x8

PORT

8,10

(Lane Reversal)

SATA #2
SATA #3
SATA #4
SATA #5

SATA #0

SATA

PCI

USB

TPM

LPC

PORT1 PORT1

Gen2 x4

PORT

1,2

in x16 slot

VGA VGA

KAWELA

RJ45 RJ45

Gen1x2

KAWELA

RJ45 RJ45

Gen1 x4

PCIE Port 5-6

Processor#0

SATA #1

USB 2/3

USB 4/5
USB 6
USB 7

PORT0

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

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

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], 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 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+
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 pre-installed. 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 6016T -6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ 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 6016T-6RFT+/6016T­6RF+. 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 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ 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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!

Warnings and Precautions!

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.

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 SAS/SATA 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 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ 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

(left side rail shown)

Inner Rail Outer RailLocking Tab

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Installing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

Measure the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. 1.

Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long 2.
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 3.
can fi t snugly into the rack.

Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws 4.
and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M4 screws.

Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.5.

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

Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-3)

Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions . Also, confi rm 1.
that the outer rails are installed on the rack.

Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.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".

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

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped
brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the
server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to
balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server,
remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the
two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of
the telco 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 system 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.

Accessing the Inside of the System

First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out 1.
until it locks (you will hear a "click").

Next, press the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.2.

Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops. 3.
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, press the locking tabs in 4.
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.

Checking the Components

You may have one or two processors already installed in the serverboard. 1.
Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor and heatsink installation.

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 an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.
details on installing PCI add-on cards.

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-4. 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 hard drives and
backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. The hard disk drives 1.
can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing
the top chassis cover.

A slim DVD-ROM drive should be preinstalled in your server. For servicing 2.
the DVD-ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. Refer to
Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM drive to the system.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 3.
more drives already installed. If you need to install hard drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by fi ve sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of 1.
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 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 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) 2.
source.

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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the hard drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well
as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on
the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may

need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are three push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order
from left to right) A UID button, a reset button and a power on/off button.

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.

Reset

The reset button reboots the system.

Power

The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity . On the 6016T -6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ this light indicates
HDD and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC819TQ 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.

UID/Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail

Blue: This LED turns on when either the front or the rear UID button is pushed.
Pushing either button a second time will turn this LED off.

Red: When this LED fl ashes quickly it indicates a fan failure. When fl ashing slowly
it indicates a power supply failure. When on continuously (on and not fl ashing) it
indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the
airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the
routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally,
verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain
fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing .

NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

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Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

 Green: Each SAS /SATA drive car rie r has a gre en LED. When i lluminate d,
this gre en LED in dic ates dr ive ac tiv it y. A connec tio n to the S AS/ SATA backpla ne
enable s th is L ED to bl ink o n an d off whe n th at parti cu lar d r ive i s be ing a c c es se d.
Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SAS/SATA drives.

 Red: The red LED to indicate a SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the drives
fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to
Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SAS/SATA drives.

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Notes

Chapter 4: System Safety

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System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

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Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ 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 in-•
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the
system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all
the power supply units in the system.

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. The unit has more than one power

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4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the system clean and free of clutter.•

The 6016T-6RFT+/6016T-6RF+ weighs approximately • 38.5 lbs. (17.5 kg.) when
fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly
with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight
and lift with your legs.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-•
moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and •
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.

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supply cord. Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing to avoid
electrical shock

Serverboard Battery: • CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).
This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom­mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.

DVD-ROM Laser:

• CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-•
ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced (CR2032). Contact technical support for details and support.