Supero MicroCloud 5038ML-H8TRF User Manual

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SUPERSERVER

MicroCloud

5038ML-H8TRF

®

USER’S 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 5038ML-H8TRF .
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

Preface

The SuperServer 5038ML-H8TRF is an 8-node, MicroCloud
on the SC938BH-R1620B 3U chassis and eight X10SLD-F motherboards.

TM

server system based

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the Super X10SLD-F motherboard and
the SC938BH-R1620B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the server into a rack and
check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server
was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer
you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: Standardized Warning Statements

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 5038ML-H8TRF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10SLD-F motherboard, including
the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chap­ter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring
the motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC938BH-R1620B 3U server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfi guring 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 Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Notes

Preface

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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

SATA ..............................................................................................................1-2

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

IPMI .................................................................................................................1-2

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

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

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

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

2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

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

Locking Tabs ...................................................................................................2-5

Releasing the Inner Rail .................................................................................2-5

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 2-7

Standard Chassis Installation .........................................................................2-8

Optional Quick Installation Method .................................................................2-9

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Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

3-3 LEDs ................................................................................................................3-2

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

3-5 Node LEDs ...................................................................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements .......................................................4-1

Warning Defi nition ...........................................................................................4-1

Installation Instructions ....................................................................................4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................4-10

Redundant Power Supplies ..........................................................................4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

5-2 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

5-3 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-2

5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-3

Installing an LGA1150 Processor ....................................................................5-3

Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-6

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-7

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-7

Memory Population Guidelines .......................................................................5-8

5-6 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-9

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

X10SLD-F Quick Reference..........................................................................5-12

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

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-15

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5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-17

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-17

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-18

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-19

5-13 Onboard Battery ............................................................................................ 5-20

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

6-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-2

6-3 Corresponding Nodes, Fans and Hard Drives ................................................6-3

6-4 Removing and Installing Hard Drives ............................................................. 6-4

6-5 Removing and Installing the Backplane ..........................................................6-7

Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly ....................................6-7

Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket ............................................. 6-8

Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket ............................................... 6-9

Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly ....................................6-10

6-6 Removing and Installing Motherboard Nodes ................................................6-11

6-7 Installing an Air Shroud ................................................................................. 6-12

6-8 System Fans .................................................................................................6-13

6-9 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-14

Power Supply Replacement .......................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

How to Start the Setup Utility .........................................................................7-2

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

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

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-23

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-25

7-6 Boot Settings ................................................................................................. 7-27

7-7 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-29

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-30

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5038ML-H8TRF is an eight node, MicroCloud server system
comprised of two main subsystems: the SC938BH-R1620B 3U chassis and eight
X10SLD-F motherboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 5038ML-H8TRF (www.supermicro.
com).

In addition to the motherboards and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 5038ML-H8TRF, as listed below:

• Four chassis fans (FAN-0133L4)

• One passive heatsink, each node (SNK-P0047PS+)

• One air shroud, each node (MCP-310-93804-0B)

• One riser card, each node (RSC-RR1U-E8)

• One add-on card, each node (AOC-CGP-i2)

• SATA Accessories

One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-938H)
Sixteen hot-swap hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00094-0B)

• One rail kit (MCP-290-00057-0N)

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1-2 Motherboard Features

The 5038ML-H8TRF includes a total of eight X10SLD-F single processor mother­boards, which are based on the Intel C224 PCH chipset. Below are the main features
of the X10SLD-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

Each X10SLD-F supports a single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 family or Intel 4th
Gen Core™ i3, Pentium or Celeron processor in an LGA 1150 socket (Socket H3).
Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X10SLD-F has four DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of ECC UDIMM
DDR3-1600/1333/1066 memory. This equates to a maximum of 256 GB for the
system. Memory modules of the same size and speed should be used. See Chapter
5 for details.

SATA

Each X10SLD-F has a SA TA controller integrated into the chipset to provide four on­board SA T A 3.0 ports. T wo of these can be connected to the system's hot-swappable
SATA drives (two from each node for 16 total in the system).

Rear I/O Ports

The rear I/O panel includes one KVM connector, an IPMI port, a power LED and
buttons for UID (Unit Identifi cation) and power.

IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci­fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro
server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware
status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle
a system that is non-responsive.

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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Figure 1-1. Intel C224 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PCIe x8 SLOT
PCIe x8 Micro-LP SLOT

SVID

VRM 12.5
MISC VRs

4 SATA PORTS

1 SATA PORT

1 USB PORT (Type A)

2 USB PORTS

2 USB PORTS (KVM)

TPM1.2 Header

FLASH SPI 128Mb

PCIe3.0_x8
PCIe3.0_x8

8.0Gb/s

USB2.0 X 1

480Mb/s

SATA-III

6.0Gb/s

SATA-II

(3.0Gb/s for-F, 6.0Gb/s for-HF)

USB3.0 X 1

5.0Gb/s

USB3.0 X 1

5.0Gb/s

USB2.0 X 3

480Mb/s

LPC
SPI

Haswell

(H3)

5.0Gb

x4 DMI II

Lynx Point

C224/C226

PCH

LPC

DDR3 (CHA)

1600/1333MHz

DDR3 (CHB)

1600/1333MHz

PCIe2.0 x1

LPC

ASPEED
ASP2400

RGMII

RTL8211E
PHY

RJ45
(1Gb)

DIMM1
DIMM2 (Far)

DIMM1
DIMM2 (Far)

VGA PORT

(KVM)

COM1 (KVM)

HEALTH
INFO

NCT6776D
LPC I/O

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC938BH-R1620B
server chassis.

System Power

The SC938BH-R1620B features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1620W
Platinum Level, high-effi ciency power supply . This power redundancy feature allows
you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the 5038ML-H8TRF features a power button/LED, a power fail
LED and eight LEDs to indicate the status of each node in the system.

Cooling System

The SC938BH-R1620B chassis includes four 8-cm fans located behind the back­plane. Each fan is associated with and controlled by two nodes. Each node also
has an air shroud to channel the airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently cool the
components that generate the most heat. See Chapter 6 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)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Web Site:

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 5038ML-H8TRF 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.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 5038ML-H8TRF 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 5038ML-H8TRF.
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 5038ML-H8TRF may have come with hardware to mount it into a server rack. If
mounting to a rack with the rail kit, 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 installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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• 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.

2-4 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 it.

• 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 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.

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

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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.).

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

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2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the
rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean
that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. 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 26.5" and 36.4" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of three sections: An inner chassis rail that secures directly to
the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail, which extends
from the outer rail. These assemblies are specifi cally designed for the left and right
side of the chassis.

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

This Side Faces

Outward

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Outer, Middle and Inner Rails

Outer Rail

Middle Rail

Locking Tab

Inner Rail

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are de-

signed to pull the system from a rack only.

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Locking Tabs

Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed
and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of
the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails

1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on the previous
page.

2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated
below.

3. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining outer rail.

1

1

2

1

3

1

Figure 2-2. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails

Inner Rails

2

1

3

1

1

4

Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed.

2. Place the inner rail fi rmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks
on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

3. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks
into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.

4. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.

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1

1

4

1

2

1

3

1

Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail.

2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of
the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as
illustrated above.

4. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fi ts within the
posts of the rack.

5. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear
of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

Figure 2-6. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Standard Chassis Installation

1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis.

2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the
ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

4. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.

5. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure
even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of
the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position.

6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis
all the way into the rear of the rack.

7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles
to the front of the rack.

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Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a
rack.

1. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 2-6.

2. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 2-7.

3. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.

4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.

Note that these fi gures are for illustrative purposes only. Servers should always be
installed to racks from the bottom up.

Figure 2-7. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

LEDs are included on the control panel, the motherboard nodes and on the drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. The
SC938BH-R1620B features four separate control panels on the handles of the
chassis to control the nodes.

This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re­sponse you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

Power Button/LED

The main power button on the control panel functions as both an on/off switch and
as an LED. The LED illuminates green when powered-on and is not illuminated
when powered-off.

• A quick press of less than fi ve seconds will sequentially power-on all of the

nodes in order from one to eight.

• Pressing the button for longer than fi ve seconds will sequentially power-

down the nodes in order from one to eight.

Turning off system power with this button removes the main power, but keeps
standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must completely unplug
system from any power source before servicing the chassis. This does not apply
to hot-swappable hard drives, motherboard nodes and system fans.

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3-3 LEDs

Power Failure LED

This red LED is illuminated only when a power failure occurs. The LED will illuminate
when any node is powered-on and one of the power supplies fails. This LED is off
during normal operation.

Node Status LEDs

The SC938BH-R1620B control panel features eight numbered node status LEDs,
which indicate the status of each motherboard node.

Figure 3-1. Node Status LEDs

LED Appearance Description

Solid Green The node is powered on and operating normally

Blinking Green The node is in the process of shutting down

Solid Red The node is detecting an overheated condition

1Hz Blinking Red The node is detecting a fan failure

.25Hz Blinking Red The node is detecting a power failure

Solid Blue The node local UID is on

1Hz Blinking Blue The node remote UID is on

No Illumination The node is powered-down

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Chapter 3: System Interface

3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

The hard drives ued in the SC938BH-R1620B chassis are installed in drive carriers.
Each drive carrier has two LEDs located on the front of the carrier.

• Green: Each drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this LED indicates

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

• Red: Indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you should also be notifi ed

by your system management software.

Figure 3-2. Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

3-5 Node LEDs

Individual LEDS are located on the back of each motherboard node on the rear
of the chassis.

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Figure 3-3. Rear Node LED Indicators

Power Button

and LED

(Green)

UIO Button

and LED

(Blue)

Failure LED

(Red)

Power Button and LED

This button will power on the node individually . It is illuminated green when the node
is powered on, it is off (unilluminated ) when the node is powered off.

UIO Button and LED

This button is used to identify the node within the system. It is illuminated blue when
activated, it is off when inactive.

Failure LED

This LED is illuminated red when a failure has occurred and off during normal opera­tion. If illuminated, check that the two corresponding hard drives are fully inserted
into their bays with their handles completely pushed in. Check also that the fan is
operating properly and that the node is fully inserted into its bay.

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Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems

Chapter 4

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure
components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the
Supermicro chassis.

These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

Warning Defi nition

Warning!

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

人身事故につながる可能性がありますので、いずれの機器でも動作させる前に、

電気回路に含まれる危険性に注意して、標準的な事故防止策に精通して下さい。

此警告符号代表危险。

您正处于可能受到严重伤害的工作环境中。在您使用设备开始工作之前，必须充分
意识到触电的危险，并熟练掌握防止事故发生的标准工作程序。请根据每项警告结
尾的声明号码找到此设备的安全性警告说明的翻译文本。

此警告符號代表危險。

您正處於可能身體可能會受損傷的工作環境中。在您使用任何設備之前，請注意觸
電的危險，並且要熟悉預防事故發生的標準工作程序。請依照每一注意事項後的號
碼找到相關的翻譯說明內容。

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ןונקת תורהצהאהרהז

Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu

Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den
Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung
vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen
Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes

de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y
familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al
fi nal de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto
traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une

situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour
éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements
fi gurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fi n de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS.

ןה תואבה תורהצהא ינפמ שמתשמה תא ריהזהל תנמ לע ,היישעתה ינקת יפ לע תורהז הלבח

ה וא תולאש שיו הדימב .תירשפא תיזיפי ,יהשלכ היעבב תולקתרוציל שי הכימת תקלחמ םע רשק

רידגהל וא ןיקתהל םיאשר דבלב םיכמסומ םיאנכט .ורקימרפוס לש תינכט תאה .םיביכר

תרדגה וא תנקתה ינפל ואולמב חפסנה תא

אורקל שי .ורקימרפוס יזראמב םיביכרה

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