Supero SUPERSERVER 6015TC-LFT User Manual

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Preface

About This Manual

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

The SuperServer 6015TC-LFT is a 1U T win (two serverboards in a 1U chassis) rack­mount server based on the SC808T-780B server chassis and two Super X7DCT-LF
serverboards. X7DCT-LF supports dual Intel® Xeon® 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series
processors.

Manual Organization

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the Super X7DCT-LF serverboard
and the SC808T-780B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015TC-LFT
into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If
your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chap­ter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

Chapter 4: 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 6015TC-LFT.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DCT-LF 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 SC808T-780B 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 Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: Installing Windows OS

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Notes

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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

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

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

Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

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

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

SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-5

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

Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................1-5

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

1-4 1U Twin: System Notes ...................................................................................1-6

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-6

SATA Backplane/Drives ...................................................................................1-6

1-5 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 ............................................................................. 2-1

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

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

Installing the Outer Rails .................................................................................2-5

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

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

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

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-6

2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 2-8

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 SATA 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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................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

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

Installing the Heatsink ..................................................................................... 5-7

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-7

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

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

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

X7DCT-LF Quick Reference ..........................................................................5-11

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

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-16

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-19

5-12 Installing Additional Drivers ...........................................................................5-21

5-13 Confi guring Supero Doctor III .......................................................................5-22

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

Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-3

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

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-5

Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................................... 6-5

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

Main BIOS Setup Menu .................................................................................. 7-3

Main Setup Features .................................................................................. 7-3

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

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

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

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

Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes
Appendix B Installing the Windows OS
Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6015TC-LFT is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the SC808T­780B 1U chassis and two (twin) X7DCT-LF serverboards. Please refer to our web
site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the
6015TC-LFT (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 6015TC-LFT, as listed below.

Four (4) CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0017)

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SATA Accessories: •
Four (4) SATA hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-03)
One (1) internal SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-808)
One (1) SATA cable set (CBL-0201L)

Two (2) PCI-E x16 riser cards (RSC-R1U-E16R)

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Six (6) 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0085L4) •

Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT51L): •
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 6015TC-LFT User's Manual •

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6015TC-LFT are two X7DCT-LF dual processor
serverboards, which are based on Intel's 5100/ICH9R chipset. Below are the main
features of the X7DCT-LF. Note that the features on each board are doubled for
the server.

Processors

Each X7DCT-LF supports dual Intel® Xeon® 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series proces­sors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X7DCT-LF has six 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 48 GB of reg­istered ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. Memory can be installed in both interleaved
(dual-channel) and non-interleaved (single-channel) confi gurations. All memory
modules used to populate the system should be the same size, type and speed.

Serial ATA

The Sout h Bridg e (ICH9 R) of the chips et include s a Seria l ATA controlle r for six
Gb/s SATA drives . The hot-swappable SATA drives are connected to a backplane
that provides power, bus termination and confi guration settings. R AI D 0, 1, 5 (with
option al i -Button) and 10 are supported. Refer to the support area of our web site
for procedures on setting up RAID on your system.

PCI Expansion Slots

Each X7DCT-LF board has one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot, so two PCI-Express x16
slots are provided in the server. In the 6015TC-LFT server confi guration, riser cards
have been pre-installed to support two low-profi le PCI-Express x16 add-on cards.

Ethernet Ports

Two Intel® network controllers (Intel 82575) are integrated into each of the server­boards to support a total of four Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX,
RJ45 output).

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port, a VGA
port, two USB ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports. There are two sets of I/O
ports included in the server (one set for each serverboard).

ATI Graphics Controller

The X7DCT-LF features an integrated Winbond WPCM450 BMC graphics controller .
The WPCM450 includes support for IPMI 2.0.

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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JLAN1

JLAN2

Oplin

82598

82573V

82573L

1067/1333

PCI-EXP x16

PCI-E SLOT

PCI-EXP x8

PCI-EXP x1

PCI-EXP x1

PROCESSOR#2

MT/S

Intel 5100

MCH

PCI-E x4

ICH9R

PROCESSOR#1

1067/1333

MT/S

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0-2

0-1

DIMMs

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1-2

1-1

DIMMs

3.0 Gb/S

SATA

VGA

CONN

WPCM

450BMC

PCI 33MHz

RJ45

RJ45

GB LAN
GILGAL

SIO

W83627GF

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KB

USB 2.0

USB

LPC

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COM2COM1

Figure 1-1. Intel 5100 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808T-780B 1U
chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 6015TC-LFT, the SC808T-780B includes a
single 780W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both server­boards housed in the chassis.

SATA Subsystem

The SC808T-780B chassis was d esigned t o s u p port four SATA h a rd drives , w h ich
are hot- swappa ble unit s.

Control Panel

The SC808T-780B features two independant control panels associated with each
serverboard in the chassis. Each control panel has LEDs to indicate power on, net­work activity, hard disk drive activity and system overheat conditions. Each control
panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC808T-780B is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides a slots for two
low-profi le PCI-E x16 expansion cards, two COM ports, four USB ports, two VGA
ports and four Gb Ethernet ports. See Chapter 6 for details.

Cooling System

The SC808T-780B chassis has an innovative cooling design that features two sets
of triple (for a total of six) 4-cm high-performance fans. A fan speed control setting
in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system temperature.

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1-4 1U Twin: System Notes

As a 1U Twin confi guration, the 6015TC-LFT is a unique server system. With two
system boards incorporated into a single chassis, there are several points you
should keep in mind.

System Power

A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards. Each
serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the power
button on its own control panel.

Although they share a common power supply , the I
monitoring are received by the primary serverboard only. (When viewed from the
front of the chassis, the serverboard on the left is referred to as the primary board
and the serverboard on the right as the secondary.)

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C signals used for power supply

SATA Backplane/Drives

As a system, the 6015TC-LFT supports the use of four SATA drives. The SATA
backplane works as a single backplane divided into two sections. This means that
while a single power connector is used and functions such as overheating apply to
both sections together, each pair of SATA drives is logically connected to its own
serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a two-drive scheme (RAID
cannot be spread across all four drives).

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1-5 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 6015TC-LFT up and
running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the
system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on
installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 6015TC-LFT 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 6015TC-LFT. It
should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas
where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also
need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server
Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the 6015TC-LFT was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies,
two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the
system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation
process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before
you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front •
door completely (~25 inches).

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

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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 accord-

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ing to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

Rack Precautions

Warnings and 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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

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the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

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

Reduced Airfl ow

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

Mechanical Loading

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

Circuit Overloading

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

Reliable Ground

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

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 6015TC-LFT into a rack unit with
the rack rails provided. If the system 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 should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly
to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of
the outer rails are also included.

Installing the Inner Rails

Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis. Pro­ceed to the next step.

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

(right side rail shown)

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Installing the Outer Rails

Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach
a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear
side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper
distance so that the rail can fi t snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket to the
front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side
of the outer rail with three M4 screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

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.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Rack Rails

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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".

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the SuperServer 6015TC-LFT into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped
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.

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6015TC-LFT in the rack, you will need to open the top cover
to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have
been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it 1.
locks (you will hear a "click").

Remove the four screws (two on the sides and two on the top) that secure 2.
the top cover to the chassis. Place your thumbs in the two rectangular recess­es and push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) 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 2-4).

To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in 3.
the chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to
continue to pull the system out past the locked position.

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

Checking the Components and Setup

You may have one or two processors already installed in each of the two 1.
serverboards. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for
instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. 2.
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

You can install two add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on 3.
installing PCI add-on cards.

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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2-6 Preparing to Power On

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

Checking the SATA drives

The SATA disk drives are accessable from the front of the server and can be 1.
installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top
chassis cover.

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 2.
more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer
to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by six sets of 4-cm PWM fans (each set of fans consists 1.
of two fans that are mounted back to back) and an air shroud. The system
component layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to
the components that generate the most heat.

Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they 2.
do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

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

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

Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.3.

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Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the two control panels 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 each control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators
and the appropriate response you may need to take. Note that the server has two
control panels, one for each serverboard installed in the system. This allows each

serverboard to be controlled independently of the other.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on each control panel: a reset button and a
power on/off button.

Reset

Depressing the reset button will reboot only the serverboard it is associated with.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power only to the serverboard it is connected to. Depressing this button removes
the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the serverboard.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

Each of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808T-780B chassis has
fi ve LEDs. Each LED provides you with critical information related its own specifi c
serverboard. 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 the hard disk drives. This light indicates SATA drive activity on
the 6015TC-LFT when fl ashing.

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Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should
normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs

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:

• There is no function associated with the red LED.

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