Supero SUPERSERVER 6015C-M3, SUPERSERVER 6015C-MT User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.
It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6015C­M3/6015C-MT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.

The SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT is a high-end dual processor rackmount
server based on the SC813MTQ-520C 1U rackmount server chassis and the Su­per X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i serverboard. The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i supports dual Intel
5200/5100 Series processors in LGA771 sockets.

Preface

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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 X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i
serverboard and the SC813MTQ-520C chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015C­M3/6015C-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 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 6015C-M3/6015C-MT.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i 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 SC813MTQ-520C 1U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install­ing, removing or reconfi guring SAS/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 informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines

Appendix D: Software Installation

Appendix E: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

Onboard SAS (6015C-M3) ..............................................................................1-2

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

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

Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................1-3

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

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

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

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

SAS/SATA Subsystem .....................................................................................1-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Serverboard Setup ....................................................................2-8

2-6 Checking the Chassis 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 C arr ier LED s .........................................................................................3-3

SAS Drives (6015C-M3) ................................................................................. 3-3

SATA Drives (6015C-MT) ................................................................................ 3-3

Chapter 4 System Safety

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 ......................................................................... 5-4

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

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

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

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

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................5-10

X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i Quick Reference ..............................................................5-11

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

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ATX Power Connector .............................................................................. 5-12

Processor Power Connector ................................................................... 5-12

PW_ON Connector ................................................................................... 5-12

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

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

NIC2 (LAN2) LED ..................................................................................... 5-13

NIC1 (LAN1) LED ..................................................................................... 5-13

HDD LED .................................................................................................. 5-13

Power On LED .........................................................................................5-13

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

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

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

Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 5-14

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 5-15

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

Wake-On-Ring ..........................................................................................5-15

Power Supply Fail Detect ......................................................................... 5-16

Alarm Reset .............................................................................................. 5-16

PWR I
BPI

2

C ...................................................................................................5-16

2

C ........................................................................................................5-16

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

SGPIO Headers ....................................................................................... 5-17

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................. 5-17

Keylock .....................................................................................................5-17

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-18

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-18

CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 5-18

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 5-18

LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-19

SAS Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 5-19

SAS RAID Select ..................................................................................... 5-19

Watch Dog ................................................................................................ 5-19

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C Bus to PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots .................................................................5-20

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

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ..................................................................................... 5-20

Onboard Power LED (LED3)....................................................................5-20

System Status LED (LED4)......................................................................5-20

CPU_VRM Overheat LED Indicators (LED5/LED6) ................................. 5-21

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5-12 Floppy and IDE Drive Connections...............................................................5-21

Floppy Connector ..................................................................................... 5-21

IDE Connector .......................................................................................... 5-22

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

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

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

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

SAS/SATA Drive Installation ............................................................................6-4

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

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

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

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

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

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 .............................................................................................. 7-7

7-5 Security .........................................................................................................7-20

7-6 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-21

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................7-22

Appendix A BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix D Software Installation
Appendix E System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT is a dual processor server comprised of two
main subsystems: the SC813MTQ-520C 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DCL­3/X7DCL-i serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT (www.
supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT, as listed below.

Two CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0017)

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One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]•

SAS/SATA Accessories: •
Four (4) SAS/SATA hard drive carriers (CSE-PT-39(B))
One (1) internal SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One (1) SAS/SATA cable set (CBL-0186L)

One (1) PCI-E x8 riser card (CSE-RR1U-E8)

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

Four (4) 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0061) •

One (1) air shroud for 1U chassis (MCP-310-00029-01)•

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

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SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual•

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

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT lies the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i, a
single processor serverboard based on Intel's 5100 chipset and designed to provide
maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i.

Processors

The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i supports dual Intel® 5400, 5300, 5200 or 5100 Series
processors in LGA771 sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i has six 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 48
GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. Memory must be installed in an
interleaved (dual-channel) confi guration. All memory modules used to populate the
system should be the same size, type and speed. See Chapter 5 for details.

Onboard SAS (6015C-M3)

An onboard LSI 1068E SAS controller in integrated into the X7DCL-3. The hot­swappable SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power, bus
termination and confi guration settings.

Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot­swap capabilit y and RAI D function of th e SAS drives. R AID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are
supported.

Serial ATA

The Sout h Bridge (IC H9R) of the 5100 chipset i ncludes a Ser ial ATA controlle r.
The hot-swappable SATA 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-sw ap capab ilit y and R AID fu nctio n of the SAS d rives. R AI D 0, 1, and 10 are
supported.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i has two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot (in a
x8 slot) and three 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slots. In the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT server
confi guration, a PCI-E riser card (CSE-RR1U-E8) has been installed to support a
single PCI-Express add-on card.

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Ethernet Ports

The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i has two network controllers integrated into the chipset to
support two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).

Onboard Controllers/Ports

An onboard IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices.
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.

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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PROCESSOR#1

1067/1333

MT/S

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ISL6312A

PCI-EXP x8

PCI-E x8

PROCESSOR#2

1067/1333

MT/S

PORT

#2,3

Intel 5100

#7

#6

#5

#4

#3

#2

#1

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SAS

RJ45

RJ45

GDDR2 SDRAM 32MB

VGA
CONN

LSI 1068E

82573V

82573V

VGA

Volari Z9S

IDE

IT8213F

PCI-33

PCI-33

PCI-33

PCI-EXP x8

PCI-E x8

PCI-EXP x8

PCI-EXP x1

PCI-EXP x1

PCI-E x8 Slot

PCI-E x4Signal

PCI 33MHz

PORT

#4,5

PORT

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LANE5

LANE6

LANE1/2/3/4

PORT

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PCIE X4

DMI

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COM1

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USB 2.0

COM2

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SATA

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#5

#4

#3

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USB

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

Figure 1-1 . Intel 5100 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 SC813MTQ-520C
chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT, the SC813MTQ-520C
chassis includes a single 520W power supply.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

For the 6015C-M3, the SC813MTQ-520C chassis was designed to support
four SAS hard drives, which are hot-swappable units. For the 6015C-MT, the
SC813MTQ-520C chass is was de sig ned to su ppo r t fou r SATA hard dr ives, w hic h
are also hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use must have
RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the SAS/SATA drives.

Control Panel

The SC813MTQ-520C's control panel provides important system monitoring and
control 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 SC813MTQ-520C also includes
a COM port and two USB serial ports for easy access.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC813MTQ-520C is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides a slot for
one full-height, half-length PCI expansion card, one COM port (another is internal),
two USB ports, a VGA port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet
ports. See Chapter 6 for details.

Cooling System

The SC813MTQ-520C chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four
high-performance 4-cm fans. Each of these fans plug into a chassis fan header
on the serverboard. 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: 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 6015C­M3/6015C-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 6015C-M3/6015C-MT system has come to you with the
processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated
with a serverboard, 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 6015C-M3/6015C-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 6015C­M3/6015C-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 6015C-M3/6015C-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.

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.

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!

This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated •
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

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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 SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-

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ing 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.).for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C­MT 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 6015C-M3/6015C­MT. (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 6015C-M3/6015C-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 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 2-2.

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

To install the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT into a Telco type rack, use two L­shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far
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 rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to
the rack.

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

(with optional front bezel shown)

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT 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.

Accessing the inside of the System

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.Grasp the 1.
two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will
hear a "click").

Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover. 2.
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.

Lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the 3.
server.

Checking the Components and Setup

You may have one or more processors already installed into the system 1.
board. Each processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5
for instructions on processor installation.

Your 6015C-M3/6015C-MT server system may have come with system 2.
memory 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 an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.
details on installing a PCI add-on card.

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the 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 2-4.

Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT

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2-6 Checking the Chassis Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA
drives and SAS/SATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential
connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the 1.
DVD-ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SAS/
SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis
without removing the top chassis cover.

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM drive to the system.2.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one 3.
or more SAS/SATA drives already installed. If you need to install SAS/SATA
drives, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by four high-performance 4-cm input fans. The system 1.
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 2.
they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip 1.
that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).2.

Press the power button on the front of the chassis. 3.

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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 SAS/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 but-
tons 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-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

The reset button reboots 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.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC813MTQ-520C 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 LAN2 when fl ashing .

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

HDD

Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates DVD-ROM and SAS/SATA drive
activity on the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT 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 Carrie r LEDs

SAS Drives (6015C-M3)

Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:

Green:

• When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier

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

Red:

• The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive

failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system
management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing
failed SAS drives.

SATA Drives (6015C-MT)

Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

Green:

• When illuminated, the 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.

Red:

• The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive

is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a SATA drive fails, you
should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

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