Supero SUPERSERVER 6015W-Ni User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 6015W-Ni

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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 6015W-Ni. In-

stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

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 X7DWU serverboard

and the SC812L-520U chassis, which make up the SuperServer 6015W-Ni.

Preface

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015W-Ni

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 installation.

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.

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 6015W-Ni.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DWU 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 1U SC812L-520U rackmount

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

ing, removing or reconfi guring 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

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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

UIO ................................................................................................................. 1-2

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

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

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

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

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

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9

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Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

UID .................................................................................................................. 3-1

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

Universal Information LED .............................................................................. 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2

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

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

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

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

5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-6

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-7

5-6 PCI Expansion Cards ...................................................................................... 5-9

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

X7DWU Quick Reference ..............................................................................5-11

5-8 Connector Defi nitions .................................................................................... 5-12

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-21

5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections .................................................... 5-22

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-24

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

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Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

7-6 TPM State ..................................................................................................... 7-24

7-7 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-25

7-8 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-26

Appendix A BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro's SuperServer 6015W-Ni is an economic, dual processor 1U rackmount

server. The SuperServer 6015W-Ni is comprised of two main subsystems: the

SC812L-520U 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DWU dual processor serverboard.

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

certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 6015W-Ni. (www.supermicro.com)

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

been included with your SuperServer 6015W-Ni, as listed below:

 Two (2) CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0017)

 Two (2) 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0059L4)

 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00008-01)

 Two (2) riser cards (RSC-R1UU-2E8 and RSC-R1UU-E8R+)

 SATA Accessories:

One (1) 48-cm SATA cable (CBL-0206L)

One (1) 59-cm SATA cable (CBL-0207L)

One (1) 70-cm SATA cable (CBL-0208L)

 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT34)

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

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

 One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities:

 SuperServer 6015W-Ni User's Manual

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6015W-Ni lies the X7DWU, a dual processor

serverboard based on Intel's 5400 chipset. Below are the main features of the

X7DWU (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X7DWU supports single or dual 771-pin Intel Xeon 5400/5300LV/5200/5100LV

series processors at a FSB speed of 1600/1333/1066 MHz. Please refer to the

serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported

processors.

Memory

The X7DWU has eight 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 64 GB of

ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-800 (fully supported with 1600 MHz CPUs

only), DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved confi gura-

tion, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs.

Please refer to Chapter 5 for memory speed jumper settings.

UIO

The X7DWU is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's UIO

(Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI-Express x8 connector that

can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports, additional

LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the serverboard

to their own needs.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (ESB2) SATA controller is integrated into the X7DWU to provide a six-

port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported (RAID 5

also supported with Windows OS). 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 Serial ATA drives.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to

support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports

include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and

keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

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ATI Graphics Controller

The X7DWU features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph-

ics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low power

consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-

tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1. Intel 5400 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 SC812L-520U is Supermicro's second-generation 1U chassis and features

three hard drive bays, two front side USB ports and a revolutionary cooling design

that can keep today's most powerful processors running well below their temperature

thresholds. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC812L-

520U chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 6015W-Ni, the SC812L-520U chassis includes

a 520W power supply.

Control Panel

The SC812L-520U control panel provides important system monitoring and control

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

and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main power button, a system

reset button and a UID button.

I/O Backplane

The SC812L-520U is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane provides three

standard size PCI slots, one COM port (the other is internal), one VGA port, two USB

ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Ethernet (LAN) ports and a UID LED.

Cooling System

The SC812L-520U chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to

provide suffi cient cooling for dual CPU confi gurations. The SC812L-520U includes

two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans located in the middle of the chassis. There is a

"Fan Speed Control Mode" in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to be determined

by system temperature. An overheat LED will be activated if a fan fails and the

ambient air temperature inside the chassis rises.

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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 6015W-Ni

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 6015W-Ni system has come to you with the proces-

sors 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 SuperServer 6015W-Ni 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 6015W-

Ni. 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 6015W-Ni 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

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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.This product is for

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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!

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Rack Precautions

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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.

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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.

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

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 6015W-Ni into a

rack. If the 6015W-Ni 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 6015W-

Ni 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 6015W-Ni.

Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that

secures to the 6015W-Ni (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

Mounting Holes

Locking Tab

B

A

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Installing the Chassis Rails

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

6015W-Ni making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right

specifi c. 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 6015W-Ni 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

To install the SuperServer 6015W-Ni into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped

brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow

the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned

to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server,

remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the

two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of

the telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets

to the rack.

Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6015W-Ni 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

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

1.

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. See Figure 2-5.

Checking the Components

You should have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard.

1.

Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on

processor and heatsink installation.

Your 6015W-Ni server system may have come with system memory already

2.

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 block-

4.

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

check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower

fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area

from the serverboard area of the chassis.

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the hard drives have been properly installed

and all connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

For servicing the hard drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.

1.

If you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.

2.

Checking the Airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by two heavy-duty 10-cm blower fans. The system com-

1.

ponent 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

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).

Turn on the power switch on the back of the power supply, then depress the

2.

power button on the front chassis control panel.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6015W-Ni

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System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the

overall status of the system. There are also three buttons on the chassis control

panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power

on/off button and a UID button.

Reset

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system

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

standby power supplied to the system.

UID

Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both the front

and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gurations. The

LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another UID button

on the rear of the chassis serves the same function. See the table in Figure 3-1 for

descriptions of UID LED states.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC812L-520U chassis has fi ve LEDs.

These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the

system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any

corrective action you may need to take.

Universal Information LED

When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red

slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue when used for UID (Unit Identifi er).

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

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

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

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

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

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

See the table below for descriptions of the LED states.

Figure 3-1. Universal Information LED States

Universal Information LED States

State Indication

Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec) Fan Fail

Solid Red CPU Overheat

Slow Blinking Red (1x/4 sec) Power Fail

Solid Blue Local UID Button Depressed

Blinking Blue IPMI-Activated UID

Note: deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was acti-

vated. (If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via

IPMI and not with the UID button.)

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NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

Chapter 3: System Interface

HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity when fl ashing.

Power

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

should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

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

and the SuperServer 6015W-Ni from damage:

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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the 6015W-Ni clean and free of clutter.

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The 6015W-Ni weighs approximately 33 lbs. (15 kg.) when fully loaded. When

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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-

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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

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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

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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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