Supero SuperServer 6023M-8R, SuperServer 6023M-8 User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 6023M-8R

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Preface

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 6023M-8R/6023M-8. Installation and maintainance should be per­formed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 is a high-end, dual Xeon processor
redundant power rackmount server based on the SC822S 2U rackmount
server chassis and the X5DPL-8GM motherboard, which supports single or
dual Xeon 604/603-pin processors of up to 3.06 GHz with a 512K L2 cache
at a 533/400 MHz Front Side (System) Bus speed. Refer to the motherboard
specifications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/
Product_page/product-m.htm) for updates on supported processors.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with
the server system and describes the main features of the SUPER X5DPL-8GM
mainboard and the SC822S chassis, which make up the SuperServer 6023M­8R/6023M-8.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
6023M-8R/6023M-8 into a rack and check out the server configuration 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.

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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 6023M-8R/6023M-8.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X5DPL-8GM motherboard, in­cluding the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory
and when reconfiguring the motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 2U SC822S rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfiguring SCSI or peripheral drives and
when replacing the system power supply unit and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: System Specifications

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Table of Contents

Preface

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

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

Chapter 1: Introduction to the 6023M-8R/6023M-8

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

1-2 Mainboard Features ....................................................................................... 1- 2

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

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

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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

2-2 Unpacking the SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 ....................................... 2-1

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

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

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

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

2-4 Installing the 6023M-8R/6023M-8 into a Rack ............................................ 2-3

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails.......................................... 2-3

Installing the Chassis Rails ..................................................................... 2-4

Installing the Rack Rails .......................................................................... 2-4

Installing the Server into the Rack ........................................................ 2-5

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

2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................ 2-7

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 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 ................................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-5 Motherboard LED............................................................................................ 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the X5DPL-8GM Motherboard .......................................................... 5-1

5-2 PGA 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 .................................................................5-6

5- 4 I/O Ports............................................................................................................ 5-7

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

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................5-9

5-7 Motherboard Layout...................................................................................... 5-10

X5DPL-8GM Quick Layout ....................................................................... 5-10

X5DPL-8GM Quick Reference................................................................. 5-11

5-8 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................5-12

ATX Power Connection ........................................................................ 5-12

PWR_SEC Connection ........................................................................... 5-12

NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-12

Power LED ............................................................................................... 5-12

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

NIC1 LED ................................................................................................. 5-13

NIC2 LED ................................................................................................. 5-13

Overheat LED .......................................................................................... 5-13

Power Fail LED ....................................................................................... 5-13

Reset Button ............................................................................................ 5-14

Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

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

Universal Serial Bus ...............................................................................5-14

Extra USB Headers ................................................................................5-15

Serial Ports ..............................................................................................5-15

GLAN1/2 ................................................................................................... 5-15

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports .................................................... 5-15

Fan Headers ............................................................................................5-16

Power LED/Speaker/NMI ........................................................................ 5-16

Third Power Supply Fail Header .......................................................... 5-16

Keylock ..................................................................................................... 5-16

Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-17

Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 5-17

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 5-18

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

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

GLAN Enable/Disable.............................................................................. 5-19

VGA Enable/Disable ...............................................................................5-19

Front Side Bus Speed ........................................................................... 5-19

SCSI Enable/Disable................................................................................ 5-19

SCSI Termination Enable/Disable.......................................................... 5-20

Thermal Fan Enable/Disable.................................................................. 5-20

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ....................................................................5-20

PCI-X Bus Speed Settings ..................................................................... 5-20

Speaker Enable/Disable ......................................................................... 5-21

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

GLAN LEDs............................................................................................. 5-21

5-11 Floppy/Hard Drive and SCSI Connections ................................................. 5-22

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

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-23

Ultra320 SCSI Connectors ..................................................................... 5-23

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

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCSI Drive Installation............................................................................. 6-5

Installing a Component in the 5 1/4" Drive Bay .................................. 6-7

CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-8

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6-5 Power Supply: 6023M-8R............................................................................... 6-9

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-9

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................... 6-9

6-6 Power Supply: 6023M-8 ............................................................................... 6-10

Power Supply Failure ........................................................................... 6-10

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................. 6-10

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

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

7-3 Main ................................................................................................................... 7-2

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

7-5 Security........................................................................................................... 7-13

7-6 Power .............................................................................................................. 7-15

7-7 Boot .................................................................................................................7-17

7-8 PIR .................................................................................................................... 7-19

7-9 Exit ...................................................................................................................7-21

Appendices:

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

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

Appendix C: System Specifications ...................................................................... C-1

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Introduction to the 6023M-8R/6023M-8

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 is a high-end dual proces­sor, 2U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technol­ogy currently available. The SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 is comprised
of two main subsystems: the SC822 2U rackmount chassis and the X5DPL­8GM dual Xeon processor mainboard. Please refer to our web site for infor­mation on operating systems that have been certified for use with the
SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8. (www.supermicro.com)

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components
may have been included with your SuperServer 6023P-8R/6023P-8, as
listed below:

! Up to two (2) 604/603-pin Intel Xeon processors of up to 3.06 GHz

(optional)

! Two (2) active CPU heatsinks* (FAN-042-CF)

! Two (2) heatsink retention clip assemblies* (SKT-095-604E)

! Up to 12 GB ECC registered DDR-266 (PC2100) SDRAM main memory

(optional)

! One (1) 3.5" floppy drive

! One (1) slim CD-ROM drive

! One (1) SCA SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane

! Six (6) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers

! SCSI Accessories

One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra320/160 SCSI cable

One (1) set of SCSI driver diskettes

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One (1) SCSI manual

! Rackmount hardware (with screws):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

! One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

! SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 User's Manual

* Product may change without notice.

1-2 Mainboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 lies the X5DPL-8GM, a
dual Intel Xeon processor motherboard designed to provide maximum per­formance. Below are the main features of the X5DPL-8GM.

Chipset

The X5DPL-8GM is based on Intel's E7501 chipset, which is a high-perfor­mance core logic chipset designed for dual-processor servers. See Figure
1-1 for a block diagram of the E7501.

The E7501 chipset consists of four major components: the Memory Control­ler Hub (MCH), the I/O Controller Hub 3 (ICH3), the PCI-X 64-bit Hub 2.0
(P64H2) and the 82808AA Host Channel Adapter (VxB).

The MCH has four hub interfaces, one to communicate with the ICH3 and
three for high-speed I/O communications. The MCH employs a 144-bit wide
memory bus for a PC1600 (DDR-200) memory interface, which provides a
total bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s. The ICH3 interface is a 266 MB/sec point-to­point connection using an 8-bit wide, 66 MHz base clock at a 4x data
transfer rate. The P64H2 interface is a 1 GB/s point-to-point connection
using a 16-bit wide, 66 MHz base clock at a 8x data transfer rate.

The ICH3 I/O Controller Hub provides various integrated functions, including
a two-channel UDMA100 bus master IDE controller, USB host controllers, an
integrated LAN controller, a System Management Bus controller and an
AC'97 compliant interface.

Each P64H2 PCI-X Hub (there are two) provides a 16-bit connection to the
MCH for high-performance IO capability and the 64-bit PCI-X interface.

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Processors

The X5DPL-8GM supports single or dual Intel Xeon 604/603-pin processors of
up to 3.06 GHz with a 512K L2 cache at a 533/400 MHz FSB. Please refer
to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site (http://
www.supermicro.com/Product_page/product-m.htm) for updates on sup­ported processors.

Memory

The X5DPL-8GM has six 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 12 GB of
registered ECC DDR-266 (PC2100) SDRAM. Module sizes of 128 MB, 256
MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB may be used to populate the DIMM slots. (The
X5DPL-8GM was designed to support 2 GB DIMM modules for each memory
slot, but it has only been validated with 1GB memory modules.)

Onboard SCSI

Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI controller chip,
which supports dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a burst throughput rate of
320 MB/sec. The X5DPL-8GM provides two SCSI ports. A QLogic GEM318
controller is used for the SAF-TE compliant SCSI backpanel.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X5DPL-8GM has three 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X, three 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
one SXB (Super Extended Bus) slots. The SC822S chassis accommodates
up to six low profile add-on cards. Several jumpers on the motherboard are
used to change the speeds of these slots if needed (see Chapter 5).

ATI Graphics Controller

The X5DPL-8GM features an integrated ATI video controller based on the
Rage XL graphics chip. Rage XL utilizes 8 MB of memory and fully supports
sideband addressing. This onboard graphics package can provide a band­width of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The X5DPL-8GM includes one floppy drive controller and two onboard IDE
controllers, which support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices.
Backpanel I/O ports include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and

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keyboard ports, a video (monitor) port, an external SCSI port and an Intel
ANVIK controller for Ethernet LAN ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These in­clude various voltage monitors, two CPU temperature sensors, four fan
speed sensors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regula­tors, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1. Intel E7501 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

ATA 100

Ports

USB 1.1

Ports

SMBus

Super IO

Processor 2

ICH3-S

ATI

Graphics

MCH

2-Channel

DDR SDRAM

Processor 1

533/400 MHz System Bus

P64H2

P64H2

266 MHz Memory Bus

PCI-X Slot 5

PCI-X Slot 6, SXB

PCI-X Slots 1-3

PCI-X Slot 4, SCSI

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

The Gb LAN controller shares a P64H2 bus with PCI-X slot #5.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 6023M-8R/6023M-8 is a high-end, scaleable 2U rackmount server plat­form designed with state-of-the-art features. The following is a general
outline of the main features of the SC822 chassis.

System Power

When configured as the 6023M-8R, the SC822 chassis includes a redundant
400W hot-swappable power supply. When configured as the 6023M-8, the
SC822 chassis includes a single 400W power supply.

SCSI Subsystem

The SCSI subsystem supports six 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives.
(Any standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attach­ment.) The SCSI drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides
power, bus termination and configuration settings. The SCSI drives are
also hot-swap units.

Control Panel

The SC822 control panel provides important system monitoring and control
information. LEDs indicate power on, power fail, network activity, hard disk
drive activity and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main
power button and a system reset button.

I/O Backplane

The backplane of the SC822 supports the use of up to seven low-profile
expansion cards and provides one COM port, one VGA port, two USB
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Ethernet (LAN) ports.
(See Figure 1-2.)

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Figure 1-2. I/O Backplane (6023M-8R shown)

Keyboard/Mouse Ports

USB Ports

COM1 Port

VGA Port

Ethernet Ports

7 Low Profile PCI Slots

Cooling System

The SC822 chassis' revolutionary cooling design that includes four 8-cm
redundant system cooling (intake) fans. The fans plug into chassis fan
connectors that are located behind the drive bays. They operate continu­ously at full rpm. If any fan fails and the ambient air temperature inside the
chassis becomes too high, an overheat LED and alarm will be activated.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, 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
6023M-8R/6023M-8 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 6023M-8R/6023M­8 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processors,
system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each
step for details on installing specific components.

2-2 Unpacking the SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 was
shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself
shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who deliv­ered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
6023M-8R/6023M-8. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromag­netic fields 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 6023M-8R/6023M-8 was shipped in should include
two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting
screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps
in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount
of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the instal­lation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location:

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

the front door completely (~25 inches).

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

to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

!

Warnings and Precautions!

!

Rack Precautions:

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully

extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

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

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

from the rack.

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

more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions:

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

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

install the rails.

- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack

first, and then work up.

- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the
server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your
system operating in case of a power failure.

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

touching them.

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

the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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2-4 Installing the 6023M-8R/6023M-8 into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6023P-8R/
6023M-8 into a rack unit. If the 6023M-8R/6023M-8 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
6023M-8R/6023M-8 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
6023M-8R/6023M-8. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an
inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the 6023M-8R/6023M-8 (A) and an
outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B). A sliding rail
guide sandwiched between the two should remain attached to the fixed
rack rail. (See Figure 2-1.) The A and B rails must be detached from each
other to install.

To remove the fixed 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.

A

B

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

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Installing the Chassis Rails:

Position one of the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the
side of the 6023M-8R/6023M-8. Note that these two rails are left/right
specific. Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis (see arrows in
Figure 2-2) until you hear them click into place with the retention hooks
on the chassis. The screw holes should now be aligned - screw the rail
securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this
procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will
also need to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab,
which serves two functions. The first 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 6023M-8R/6023M-8 in
the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the
fixed 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

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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.

Installing the Server into the Rack:

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack
unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by
lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on
both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).
See Figure 2-3.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should
hear the locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the
thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack:

If you are installing the SuperServer 6023M-8R/6023M-8 into a Telco type
rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation.
The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of
the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to
accommodate the width of the telco rack.

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

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 6023M-8R/6023M-8 in the rack, you will need to open
the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the con­nections have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the 6023M-8R/6023M-8 (see Figure 2-5):

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top
of the chassis to release the top cover. There is a large rectangular
recess in the middle front of the top cover to help you push the cover
away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the
chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

2. Check the CPUs (processors):

You should have one or two processors already installed into the
system board. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter
5 for instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory:

Your 6023M-8R/6023M-8 server system may have come with system
memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their
slots. For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

4. Installing add-on cards:

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airflow:

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the chassis airflow. Also make sure that no cables are posi­tioned in front of the fans. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connec­tions.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the 6023M-8R/6023M-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

1. Accessing the drive bays:

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the
CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis
cover. The SCSI disk drives can be installed and removed from the front
of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

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2. CD-ROM and floppy disk drives:

A slim CD-ROM and a floppy drive should be preinstalled in your server.
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.

3. Check the SCSI disk drives:

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

4. Check the airflow:

Airflow is provided by four 8-cm blower fans. The system component
layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling airflow to the
components that generate the most heat. Note that all power and data
cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow
generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system:

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug
the power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power
strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is
recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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Notes

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SCSI
drive carriers and the motherboard to keep you constantly informed of the
overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific
components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis.
These are (in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off
button.

RESET

! RESET: Use the reset button to reboot the system.

! POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn

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

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC822 chassis has five 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: Indicates a CPU overheat condition. This may be caused
by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room tem­perature being too warm. You should also check to make sure that the
chassis cover is installed and that all fans are present and operating nor­mally. Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Processor and
Heatsink Installation section in Chapter 5).

NIC2

! NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.

NIC1

! NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.

! HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6023P-8R,

this LED indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing.

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