Supero SUPERSERVER 5014C-MT User Manual

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-

vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5014CM-T. Instal-

lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5014C-MT is a high-end single processor rackmount server

based on the SC813MT-300C 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super P8SCT

motherboard. The P8SCT supports a single 800 MHz Intel

in an LGA775 socket.

® Pentium® 4 processor

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the Super P8SCT motherboard

and the SC813MT-300C chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5014C-MT

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 chap-

ter 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 5014C-MT.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P8SCT 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 SC813MS-300C 1U rackmount

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-

ing, removing or reconfi guring SATA 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 informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-7

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 .................................................................... 2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Rack Rails ............................................................................ 2-5

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

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ..................................................... 2-7

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

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3-4 Serial ATA 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 Motherboard Setup

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

5-2 Motherboard 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 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................... 5-4

5-5 Installing the Processor ................................................................................... 5-5

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................. 5-8

5-7 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................ 5-9

5-8 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

P8SCT Layout ......................................................................................... 5-10

P8SCT Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-12

Power Supply Connectors .................................................................... 5-12

PW_ON Connnector ................................................................................ 5-12

Reset Connector ................................................................................... 5-12

Overheat LED (OH) ................................................................................. 5-13

NIC1/NIC LEDs ....................................................................................... 5-13

IDE/SATA LED ......................................................................................... 5-13

Power On LED ........................................................................................ 5-14

NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-14

Fan Headers ............................................................................................ 5-14

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ........................................... 5-14

Chassis Intrusion ..................................................................................... 5-15

Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................ 5-15

SMB ......................................................................................................... 5-15

Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-15

JLAN1/2 ................................................................................................... 5-15

Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 5-16

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SATA LED ................................................................................................ 5-16

Serial Ports .............................................................................................. 5-16

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

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 5-17

Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................... 5-17

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-17

Speaker Connector ................................................................................. 5-17

USB Wake-Up ......................................................................................... 5-18

Keyboard Wake-Up ................................................................................. 5-18

System Power Force On ......................................................................... 5-18

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-19

JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable ......................................................................... 5-19

SMBus to PCI .......................................................................................... 5-19

PCI-X Slot Speed Select ......................................................................... 5-20

CPU Front Side Bus Speed .................................................................... 5-20

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-20

JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ................................................................................ 5-20

5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy and IDE Drive Connections ......................................... 5-21

Parallel Port ............................................................................................. 5-21

Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connector ......................................................................................... 5-23

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ........................................................................ 6-3

Removing the Front Bezel ........................................................................ 6-3

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

Serial ATA Drive Installation ...................................................................... 6-4

Serial ATA Backplane ................................................................................ 6-5

CD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................ 6-6

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

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

Replacing the Power Supply ..................................................................... 6-7

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Chapter 7: BIOS

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

7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 7-2

7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2

7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup ................................................................................... 7-5

7-5 Security .......................................................................................................... 7-15

7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-16

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-17

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ......................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................... B-1

Appendix C: Software Installation ............................................................................ C-1

Appendix D: System Specifi cations ......................................................................... D-1

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 5014C-MT is a high-end single processor, 1U rack-

mount server featuring state-of-the-art technology. The 5014C-MT is comprised of

two main subsystems: the SC813MT-300C 1U rackmount chassis and the P8SCT

motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that

have been certifi ed for use with the 5014C-MT (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may

have been included with the 5014C-MT, as listed below.

 One CPU heatsink (SNK-P0011)

 One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

 SATA Accessories:

Four (4) SATA hard drive carriers (CSE-PT-39(B))

One (1) internal SATA backplane (CSE-SATA-813L)

Four (4) SATA cables (CBL-0074)

 One (1) 3.3V 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-X)

 One (1) front side USB/COM port tray [(CSE-PT-40(B)]

 Three (3) 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0061)

 One (1) air shroud for 1U chassis (CSE-PT61)

 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT52):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

 SuperServer 5014C-MT User's Manual

Note: "B" indicates part is also available in black.

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5014C-MT lies the P8SCT, a single processor

motherboard based on Intel's E7221 chipset and designed to provide maximum

performance. Below are the main features of the P8SCT.

Processors

The P8SCT supports a single Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or a single Intel Celeron

533 MHz FSB processor in an LGA775 socket. Please refer to our web site for a

complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The P8SCT has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 4 GB of

unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-533/400 SDRAM modules. The memory bus

is a dual-channel confi guration and memory modules must be installed in pairs (two

at a time). All memory modules used to populate the system should be the same

size, type and speed.

Serial ATA

The ICH6R South Bridge of the chipset includes a Serial ATA controller that sup-

ports a four-port SATA subsystem (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported). The Serial ATA

drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The P8SCT has one 64-bit, 133 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slot and fi ve 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V)

PCI slots. When confi gured as the 5014CM-T, the 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X slot is

available with the use of a riser card (included with the system).

Ethernet Ports

The P8SCT has two onboard Broadcom BCM5721 controllers to support two Gigabit

LAN ports. (Supports 100/1000BASE-T, RJ45 output.)

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

An onboard IDE controller supports up to four Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI

devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, one parallel (printer)

port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN

(NIC) ports.

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.

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

Figure 1-1 . Intel E7221 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813MT-300C

chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 5014C-MT, the SC813MT-300C chassis in-

cludes a single 300W power supply.

Serial ATA Subsystem

For the 5014C-MT, the SC813MT-300 chassis was designed to support four Serial

ATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability of the Serial ATA drives.

Control Panel

The SC813MT-300C's control panel provides important system monitoring and con-

trol information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity

and system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a main power

button and a system reset button. The front of the SC813MT-300C also includes

a COM port and two USB serial ports for easy access.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC813MT-300C is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one PCI

motherboard expansion slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports,

a parallel (printer) port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a VGA port and two Gb

Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-2.)

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Figure 1-2. Rear I/O Panel

Cooling System

The SC813MT-300C chassis has an innovative cooling design that features three

4-cm high-performance system cooling fans. Each of these fans plug into a chassis

fan header on the motherboard. An air shroud channels the airfl ow generated by

the fans to effi ciently cool the processor area of the system.

A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system

temperature [the recommended setting is 3-pin (Server)].

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro, Taiwan
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 5014C-MT

up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have

the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes

that your 5014C-MT system has come to you with the processor and memory prein-

stalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor,

system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for

details on installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5014C-MT was shipped in and note

if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should fi le a

damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 5014C-

MT . It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid

areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You

will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server

Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 5014C-MT was shipped in should include two sets of

rail assemblies, six 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 minimal amount of time. Please read this section in

its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that

follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front

door completely (~25 inches).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow

for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

-This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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Warnings and Precautions!

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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 a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

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

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then

work up.

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

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a

power failure.

- Allow the power supply units and hot plug SATA drives to cool before touching

them.

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

ers 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 tempera-

ture 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 tempera-

ture (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 connec-

tions 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 5014C-MT into a

rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server 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 may have received rack rail hardware with the SuperServer 5014C-MT. (Two

front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis.) This hardware consists

of two rear inner rails that secure to the chassis, one on each side just behind the

preinstalled front inner rails. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c.

Installing the Rear Inner Rails

First, locate the right rear inner rail (the rail that will be used on the right side of

the chassis when you face the front of the chassis). Align the two square holes

on the rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis. Securely attach the

rail to the chassis with M4 fl at head screws. Repeat these steps to install the left

rear inner rail to the left side of the chassis (see Figure 2-1). You will also need to

attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.

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.

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Figure 2-1. Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5014C-MT in the rack (see

Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the chassis rail guides at

the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of

the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.

Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both are

at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

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Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next

step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-

sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,

keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking

tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-2.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold

the front of the server to the rack.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack

(with optional front bezel shown)

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the SuperServer 5014C-MT into a Telco type rack, follow the di-

rections given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the

installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They

should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

(with optional front bezel shown)

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 5014C-MT in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make

sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been

made.

1. Accessing the inside of the system (Figure 2-4)

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two

handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear

a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release

the top cover. There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top

cover to help you push the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift

the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

2. Check the CPU (processor)

You may have the processor already installed into the system board. The pro-

cessor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions

on processor installation.

3. Check the system memory

Your 5014C-MT server system may have come with system memory already

installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on

adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

4. Installing add-on cards

If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for

details on installing a PCI add-on card.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking

the airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air

seals for damage. The air seals are located under the chassis fans and beneath

the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the motherboard

area of the chassis.

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Figure 2-4.

Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 5014C-MT

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and

SATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connections have

been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-

ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SATA disk drives

can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the

top chassis cover.

2. Installing a CD-ROM drive

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM drive to the system.

3. Check the Serial ATA disk drives

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or more

SATA drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer to

the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by three high-performance 4-cm input fans. The system

component layout was carefully designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through

the small 1U rackmount space. Also note that all power and data cables have

been routed in such a way that they do not block the airfl ow generated by the

fans.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the

power cord 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 pressing the power button

on the front of the chassis.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA 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 two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are

(in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.

 RESET:

 POWER: This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off

the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the

main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

The reset switch reboots the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC813MT-300C 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.



Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When

on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables

obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too

warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and

operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers

are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter

5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

2

 NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing .

1

 NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

 HDD: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and SATA

drive activity on the 5014C-MT when fl ashing.

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