Supero SuperServer 1026T-M3 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 1026T-M3. In­stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 1026T-M3 is a 1U rackmount server based on the SC113MTQ­560C server chassis and the Super X8DTL-3 serverboard. Please refer to our web
site for updates on supported processors.

Manual Organization

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the Super X8DTL-3 serverboard
and the SC113MTQ-560C chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 1026T-M3 into
a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your
server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will
refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 1026T-M3.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTL-3 serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC113MTQ-560C chassis. You
should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfi guring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power
supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes

Appendix B: Installing Windows

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Processor ........................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Backpanel Ports ..............................................................................................1-3

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

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

SAS/SATA Subsystem .....................................................................................1-4

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

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 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

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

Outer Rails ...................................................................................................... 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ...........................................................2-9

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..................................................................2-10

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup .......................................................................2-11

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 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 Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ...............................................................................5-1

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

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

5-2 Serverboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

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

Connecting Data Cables .................................................................................5-3

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

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

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

Installing an LGA1366 Processor ................................................................... 5-5

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-7

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-8

5-6 Installing Memory Modules ............................................................................. 5-9

Installing & Removing DIMMs .........................................................................5-9

Memory Support ....................................................................................... 5-10

Populating DIMMs ....................................................................................5-10

5-7 Adding PCI Cards ..........................................................................................5-11

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5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12

Serverboard Layout ....................................................................................... 5-12

X8DTL-3 Quick Reference ............................................................................ 5-13

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-14

ATX Power Connector .............................................................................. 5-14

Processor Power Connector ...................................................................5-14

PW_ON Connector ................................................................................... 5-14

Reset Connector ......................................................................................5-14

Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 5-15

Overheat LED (OH) .................................................................................. 5-15

NIC2 (LAN2) LED ..................................................................................... 5-15

NIC1 (LAN1) LED ..................................................................................... 5-15

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 5-15

Power On LED ......................................................................................... 5-16

NMI Button ...............................................................................................5-16

Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 5-16

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................5-16

Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 5-16

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 5-17

Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-17

Wake-On-LAN ..........................................................................................5-17

Onboard Speaker (SP1) ........................................................................... 5-18

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................. 5-18

SGPIO Headers .......................................................................................5-18

I-Button .....................................................................................................5-18

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................... 5-19

Power SMB (I

2

C) Header ......................................................................... 5-19

IPMB .........................................................................................................5-19

Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) ................................................................5-19

Unit Identifi er Button ................................................................................. 5-19

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-20

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-20

CMOS Clear .............................................................................................5-20

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 5-20

LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-21

Watch Dog ................................................................................................ 5-21

SAS Enable/Disable .................................................................................5-21

SAS RAID Mode Select ........................................................................... 5-21

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C Bus to PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots ................................................................. 5-22

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5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-22

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ..................................................................................... 5-22

Onboard Power LED ............................................................................... 5-22

SAS Heartbeat LED (X8DTL-3/-3F) ......................................................... 5-22

Rear UID LED .........................................................................................5-23

5-12 SAS and SATA Ports .....................................................................................5-23

SAS Ports ................................................................................................. 5-23

SATA Ports ............................................................................................... 5-23

5-13 Installing Software .........................................................................................5-24

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-25

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

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

Accessing the Drive Bays ...............................................................................6-4

Hard Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-4

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

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-7

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-7

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 ...........................................................................................7-23

7-5 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-24

7-6 Exit Options ...................................................................................................7-26

Appendix A BIOS Post Error Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows
Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 1026T-M3 is a short-depth, 1U rackmount server
comprised of two main subsystems: the SC1 13MTQ-560C chassis and the X8DTL-3
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certifi ed for use with the 1026T-M3.

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 1026T-M3, as listed below.

Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0037P)

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One DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-824B)•

One mini IDE to SATA adapter (CDM-PSATA)•

Four 4-cm fans (FAN-0065L4) •

One air shroud (MCP-310-18003-0N) •

SAS/SATA Accessories: •
One internal SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-113TQ)
One set of SATA cables (CBL-0190L)
One SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)
One SATA cable (CBL-206L)
Eight SAS/SATA drive carriers (MCP-220-00047-0B)

One PCI-E x16 slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-E16)

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Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT52)•

One CD containing drivers and utilities•

SuperServer 1026T-M3 User's Manual•

Note: "B" indicates black.

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1-2 Serverboard Features

The X8DTL-3 is a dual processor serverboard based upon Intel's 5500 + ICH10R
chipset. Below are the main features of the X8DTL-3.

Processor

The X8DTL-3 supports single or dual two Intel® 5500 Series processors in LGA1366
sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X8DTL-3 has six 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 24 GB of ECC
registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM.

Onboard SAS

An onboard LSI 1068E SAS controller in integrated into the X8DTL-3. 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 and 10 are supported. Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines
<ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/LSI_SAS_EmbMRAID_SWUG.pdf>.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (ICH10R) SATA controller is integrated into the X8DTL-3 to provide a
six-port, 3 Gb/sec SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. The
SATA drives are hot-swappable units. For more information on SATA HostRAID
confi guration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our
website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X8DTL-3 has two PCI-Express 2.0 x8 slots, one PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot, one
PCI-Express x4 slot and two PCI 33 MHz slots. One PCI-Express x8 slot is popu­lated with a riser card (included).

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Backpanel Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports,
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports. A UID button is
also included on the backpanel.

Other Features

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

Figure 1-1 . Intel 5500 Chipset: System Block Diagram

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

Gen 2 x8

D

E

DDR3 DIMM

PCI-E x8 (Slot 4)

F

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

A

Port

1

1,2

CSI

Ports

CPU2

LGA1366

Port 0

9,10

B

C

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

DDR3 DIMM

PCI-E x8 (Slot 5)

CPU1

LGA1366

Gen 2 x4

Ports

Intel 5500

Gen 2 x8

PCI-E x16 (Slot 6)

PCI 32bit_33MHz

Ports

7,8

ESI

DMI

CLINK

CLIN

ICH10R

ATMEL

AT25DF321

SPI

Gen 1 x4

Ports 1-4

Port 5

Port 6

PCI-E x8 (Slot 3)

x1

82574L

x1

82574L

RJ45

RJ45

PCI 33 (Slot 2)

PCI 33 (Slot 1)

COM1

COM2

RJ45

BMC

VGA CONN

SATA

SATA #1
SATA #2
SATA #3
SATA #4
SATA #5
SATA #6

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USB

Rear

Front
Front

Type A

USB0/1
USB2/3

USB4/5
USB6

LPC

SIO

W83527DHG-P

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC113MTQ-560C
chassis. See Chapter 6 for more details.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 1026T-M3, the SC113MTQ-560C chassis in-
cludes a single 560W power supply.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

For the 1026T-M3, the SC113MTQ-560C chas sis was designe d to suppor t eight
SAS or SATA hard dr ives, w hich ar e hot- swappab le unit s.

Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot­swap capability of the SAS drives (there is no system support for SATA drives).

Control Panel

The SC113MTQ-560C 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.

I/O Backplane

The SC113MTQ-560C is a short-depth, 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane
provides three PCI slots, one COM port (the other is internal), one VGA port, two
USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Ethernet (LAN) ports and a UID
LED.

Cooling System

The SC113MTQ-560C chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to
provide suffi cient cooling for dual CPU confi gurations. The chassis includes four
4-cm PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) fans located in the middle of the system.
There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to be
determined by system temperature.

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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 SuperServer 1026T-M3 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 1026T-M3 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 1026T-M3 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 1026T-M3. 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 1026T-M3 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
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.

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

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rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

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rack.

You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-

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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

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work up.

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

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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

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touching them.

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

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closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera­ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera­ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec­tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 1026T-M3 into a
rack. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to
Sections 2-5 and 2-6. Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly
procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the 1026T­M3 into a rack with the rack rails provided. You should also refer to the installation
instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

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.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

Inner Rail
Extensions

Inner Rails

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Inner Rails

The SC113M chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and
inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with
normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner
rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack.

Installing the Inner Rails (Figure 2-2)

Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks 1.
of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces
"outward" just like the pre-attached inner rail.

Slide the extension 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 extension.4.

Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

1

2

3

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Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack (Figures 2-3 and 2-4)

Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the 1.
pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction.

Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail 2.
fi ts snugly into the rack.

Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws 3.
and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws.

Repeat steps 1-4 for the left outer rail.4.

Secure to the

Front of the Rack

Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

Attach Outer Rails

Together

Secure to the

Rear of the Rack

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3

3

2

Figure 2-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

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Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-5)

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.

Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the SuperServer 1026T-M3 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.

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

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the server 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 2-7)

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 may have a processor already installed into the serverboard. The proces-1.
sor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and
heatsink installation.

Figure 2-7: 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 four 4-cm fans. The system component layout was 1.
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).

Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel.2.

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3

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 off 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 SC113MTQ-560C 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. 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 Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
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..

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