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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 5025B-4/5025B-

T. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians

only.

The SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T is a high-end, single Intel® Xeon processor

server based on the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP 2U rackmount server chassis

and the X7SB4/X7SBE motherboard, which supports single Intel® Xeon 3200/3000

Series processors. Refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site

for updates on supported processors.

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 X7SB4/X7SBE motherboard

and the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP chassis, which make up the SuperServer

5025B-4/5025B-T.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5025B-

4/5025B-T into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up

the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components,

this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their instal-

lation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and

information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the

SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SB4/X7SBE motherboard, includ-

ing the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this

chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g-

uring the motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP

2U server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when

installing, removing or reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing

the system power supply unit 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: 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

Onboard SCSI (5025B-4 only) ........................................................................ 1-2

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

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

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

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3

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

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

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-5

SCSI Subsystem (5025B-4 only) .................................................................... 1-5

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-5

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-5

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-5

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-5

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

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

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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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

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

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

5-5 Installing the Processors and Heat Sink ......................................................... 5-5

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

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-9

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ............................................................................ 5-10

5-8 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

X7SB4/X7SBE Quick Reference ................................................................... 5-12

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19

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

5-12 Floppy, IPMI, SCSI and SATA Ports ............................................................. 5-23

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1

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

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

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

Replacing System Cooling Fans ..................................................................... 6-3

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

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

SCSI/SATA Drive Installation .......................................................................... 6-5

Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays .............................................. 6-7

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8

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

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 7-6

7-5 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-22

7-6 Boot Settings ................................................................................................. 7-23

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-24

Appendix A BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines

Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T is a high-end, 2U rackmount server that features

some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 5025B-

4/5025B-T is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-

400LP 2U chassis and the X7SB4/X7SBE Xeon processor motherboard. Please

refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed

for use with the SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T. (www.supermicro.com).

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

been included with your SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T, as listed below:

One (1) 3.5" fl oppy drive (FPD-PNSC-01)

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Four (4) chassis cooling fans (FAN-0044)

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One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT25)

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SCSI Accessories (5025B-4 only):

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Six (6) SCA drive carriers (CSE-PT17-B)

One (1) SCA SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-822S)

One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra320/160 SCSI cable (CBL-033L-U320)

SATA Accessories (5025B-T only):

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Six (6) SATA hard drive carriers (CSE-PT17B)

One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-823TQ-O-P)

Two (2) SGPIO cables (CBL-0157L)

Three (3) SATA data cables (CBL-0061L)

Three (3) SATA data cables (CBL-0178L)

One (1) active heatsink, optional (SNK-P0015A4)

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One (1) IDE/SATA port adapter (CDM-PSATA, see Section 6-4)

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One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T lies the X7SB4/X7SBE, a single

Intel Xeon processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance.

Below are the main features of the X7SB4/X7SBE. (See Figure 1-1 for a block

diagram of the chipset.)

Processors

The X7SB4/X7SBE supports single Intel Xeon 3200/3000 Series LGA775 proces-

sors at system bus speeds of 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz. Please refer to the mother-

board specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.

Memory

The X7SB4/X7SBE has four 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 8 GB of

unbuffered ECC DDR2-800/667 SDRAM.

Onboard SCSI (5025B-4 only)

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7901 SCSI controller chip, which

supports dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a burst throughput rate of 320 MB/sec.

The X7SB4 provides one SCSI port. Note: The operating system you use must

have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of the

SCSI drives.

Onboard SATA

A SATA controller is built in to the ICH9R portion of the chipset to provide support

for a six port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 sup-

ported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system

you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID

function of the SATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X7SB4/X7SBE has one PCI-Express x8 slot, one PCI-Express x4 slot, two

64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots and two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots (one functions as

a ZCR slot for the X7SB4). An IPMI slot is also included on the board.

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ATI Graphics Controller

The X7SB4/X7SBE features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000

32 MB graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring

low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The X7SB4/X7SBE includes a fl oppy drive controller and backpanel I/O ports that

include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a video

(monitor) port and dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. A second COM port is available

as an onboard header. The X7SB4 also includes a SCSI port.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include

various voltage monitors, a CPU temperature sensor, fan speed sensors, a chas-

sis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat

sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 3210 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

LGA775 PROCESSOR

ACPI_S3
(OPTIONAL)

DIMM_CHA
DIMM_CHB

x8 SLOT

6 x SATA

PORTS

USB

PORT_0-6

FLASH

FSB: 1333/1066/800MHz

DDR2_800/667

PCIE_x8

S-ATA/300

USB 2.0/1.1

SPISPI

ADDR

ADDR

3210

MCH

ICH9R

W83627HG

LPC I/O

CTRL CTRL

DMI

LPC

DATADATA

PCIE_x8

PCIE_x4

PCIE_x1

PCIE_x1

PCI_32

SMBUS

IPMI LINK

SCSI PORT

2x PCIX AIC7901

PCI-X

PXH

PCI-X

2_PCIX

PCIE_x4

SLOT

82573V GLAN

82573L GLAN

ATI-ES1000

DDR2

VGA PORT

W83793

IPMI
200pin

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

included on the X7SB4 only.)

FDD

SER.1
SER.2

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC822S-400LP/

SC822TQ-400LP chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as the 5025B-4/5025B-T, the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP

chassis includes a single 400W power supply.

SCSI Subsystem (5025B-4 only)

The SCSI subsystem supports six 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. (Any

standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attachment.) The SCSI

drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination and

confi guration settings. The SCSI drives are also hot-swap units.

Control Panel

The SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP control panel provides important system

monitoring and control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard

disk drive activity and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main power

button and a system reset button.

I/O Backplane

The backplane of the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP supports the use of up to

seven low-profi le expansion cards and provides one COM port, one VGA port, two

USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet (LAN) ports.

Cooling System

The SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP chassis has a revolutionary cooling design

that includes four 8-cm system cooling fans. The fans plug into chassis fan connec-

tors that are located behind the drive bays. A "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in

BIOS allows the user to set the chassis fan speed (recommended setting is "3-pin

Server)". If any fan fails and the ambient air temperature inside the chassis becomes

too high, an overheat LED and alarm will be activated.

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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, 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 5025B-

4/5025B-T 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 SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T system has come to you

with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully

integrated with a motherboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to

the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specifi c compo-

nents.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T 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 5025B-

4/5025B-T. 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 5025B-4/5025B-T 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.

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Choosing a Setup Location

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

rack.

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

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

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

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rails.

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

work up.

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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.

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Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-

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ing them.

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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 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 5025B-4/5025B-T

into a rack unit. If the 5025B-4/5025B-T 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. The following is a guideline for installing the 5025B-

4/5025B-T 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

You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer 5025B-

4/5025B-T. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed

chassis rail that secures to the 5025B-4/5025B-T (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail

that secures directly to the rack itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched between

the two should remain attached to the fi xed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B

rails must be detached from each other to install.

To remove the fi xed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear

a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks

the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do

this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.

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

B

A

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Installing the Chassis Rails

Position one of the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of

the 5025B-4/5025B-T. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Slide the rail

toward the front of the chassis (see arrows in Figure 2-2) until you hear them click

into place with the retention hooks on the chassis. The screw holes should now be

aligned - screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will

also need to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which

serves two functions. The fi rst is to lock the server into place when installed and

pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also

lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server

from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T in the rack.

(See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding

rail guide assemblies 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 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 chassis

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 2-3.

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 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T into a Telco type rack,

follow the directions 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 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 5025B-4/5025B-T 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.

Accessing the Inside of the System

Release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

1.

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it

2.

locks (you will hear a "click").

Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.

3.

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

4.

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. See

Figure 2-5.

Checking the Components and Setup

You should have one processor already installed into the motherboard. The

1.

processor needs a heatsink installed. See Chapter 5 for instructions on pro-

cessor and heatsink installation.

Your 5025B-4/5025B-T server system may have come with system memory

2.

already installed. 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 blocking

4.

the chassis airfl ow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of

the fans. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

drives and backplanes have been properly installed and all connections have been

made.

Checking the Drives

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-

1.

ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The

SCSI/SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the

chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

A slim CD-ROM and a fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server.

2.

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive

to the system.

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

3.

more drives already installed. If you need to install SCSI/SATA drives, please

refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by four 8-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.

Supplying Power to the System

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 of-

fers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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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 SCSI/SATA

drive carriers and the motherboard 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.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-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

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

standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC822S-400LP/SC822TQ-400LP

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 (on and

not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables

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

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

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

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

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

NIC2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

NIC1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

HDD

On the SuperServer 5025M-4, this LED indicates CD-ROM drive activity when

fl ashing.

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Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED

should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

SCSI Drives (5025M-4)

Green:

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indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this

LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red LED, which

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indicates a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane is standard on the

5025M-4.) If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system

management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing

failed SCSI drives.

SATA Drives (5025M-T)

Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this

•

green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A

connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when

that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions

on replacing failed SATA drives.

Red: The red LED to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives

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fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer

to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier

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Notes

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Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

!

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SuperServer 5025B-4/5025B-T from damage:

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

•

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical

outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from

the system.

Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

•

Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-

•

stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules

and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the

system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all

the power supply units in the system.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

•

with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces-

sary.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

•

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use

extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical

components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

•

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally

designed as electrical insulators.

The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be

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plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

•

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure

4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

•

CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-

ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radia-

tion exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional

way.

•

Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service

technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one

replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

!

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the 5025B-4/5025B-T clean and free of clutter.

•

The 5025B-4/5025B-T weighs approximately 50 lbs. when fully loaded. When

•

lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet

spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with

your legs.

Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

•

moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be

stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

•

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or

be pulled into a cooling fan.

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

•

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact

with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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