Supero SUPERSERVER 8026B-6RF, SuperServer 8026B-TRF 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 8025C-3R. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF is a high-end quad processor server
based on the SC828TQ-R1400LP 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super
X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard. The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F supports four Intel®
Xeon processors. Please refer to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported
processors.
Preface
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the Super X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F
serverboard and the SC828TQ-R1400LP chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the server into a rack and
check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server
was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer
you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F 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 SC828TQ-R1400LP 2U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing system
power supply units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix B: System Specifi cations
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Notes
Preface
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2
Processors ......................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
Serial Attached SCSI (X8QB6-F) ...................................................................1-2
Serial ATA .......................................................................................................1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-3
IPMI .................................................................................................................1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
SAS Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-4
Front Control Panel .........................................................................................1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup .........................................................................................2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations .......................................................................2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow .........................................................................................2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading .....................................................................................2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ..................................................... 2-4
Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4
Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-4
Locking Tabs ..............................................................................................2-4
Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-5
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-6
2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 2-7
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
Power Fail .......................................................................................................3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2
HDD .................................................................................................................3-3
Power ..............................................................................................................3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ..........................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1
Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2
5-2 Serverboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-3
Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-3
Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3
5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-4
5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-5
Installing an LGA 1567 Processor .......................................................................
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-6
Removing the Passive Heatsink .....................................................................5-7
Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-8
5-7 Installing PCI Add-On Cards ......................................................................... 5-10
5-8 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11
X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Quick Reference ........................................................... 5-12
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5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-19
5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-21
5-12 SAS and SATA Ports ..................................................................................... 5-22
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1
6-2 Control Panel ..................................................................................................6-2
Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-2
6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-3
System Fan Failure .........................................................................................6-3
Replacing System Fans ..................................................................................6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal .......................................................................6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ...............................................................................6-4
Hard Drive Installation ..................................................................................... 6-4
Hard Drive Backplane ..................................................................................... 6-7
6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8
Power Supply Failure ......................................................................................6-8
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .......................................................... 6-8
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction ......................................................................................................7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 7-1
How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-1
Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2
7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations......................................................................7-4
7-3 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-29
7-4 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-30
7-5 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-31
Appendix A POST Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF is a high-end server that is comprised of
two main subsystems: the SC828TQ-R1400LP 2U server chassis and the X8QB6-F/
X8QBE-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information
on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 8026B-6RF/8026B-
TRF (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF, as listed below:
Three 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0118L4)
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Four passive heatsinks (SNK-P0045P)•
One air shroud (MCP-310-82804-0B) •
One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-824B)•
One rail set (CSE-PT55L) •
SAS/SATA Accessories •
One SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-828TQ)
Six hot-swap hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF lies the X8QB6-F/X8QBEF, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel 7500 + ICH10R chipset. (See
Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F supports four Intel Xeon 7500 Series processors in 1567pin LGA sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site
for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F can support up to 512 GB of registered ECC DDR31333/1066/978/800 memory. (DDR-1333 memory will run at 1066 MHz.) Modules
of the same size and speed should be used. See Chapter 5 Section 5 for details.
Serial Attached SCSI (X8QB6-F)
An onboard LSI 2108 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller is integrated into the
X8QB6-F (only), which supports eight 6 Gbps SAS hard drives. The SAS drives are
connected to a backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi guration
settings and are hot-swappable units. Note: The operati ng system you use mu st
have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capabilit y and RAID funct ion of the
SAS drive s. R AID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 6 0 are sup por ted.
Serial ATA
A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge (ICH10R) section of the
chipset to provide a six-port 3 Gbps SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10
and 5 supported (RAID 5 supported by Windows only). The Serial ATA drives are
hot-swappable units.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F can support one of the following confi gurations. Note that
only low-profi le cards are supported.
two PCI-E 2.0 x16 slots
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one PCI-E 2.0 x16 and two PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots•
four PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots•
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I/O Ports
The I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the
serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, two Gb Ethernet ports and
a dedicated IPMI LAN port.
IPMI
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface specifi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro
server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware
status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle
a system that is non-responsive. Please refer to our web page on the X8QB6-F/
X8QBE-F for more details.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors and BIOS rescue.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC828TQ-R1400LP
server chassis.
System Power
The SC828TQ-R1400LP features a redundant (two separate power modules)
1400W high-effi ciency power supply with I
you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.
SAS Subsystem
The SC828TQ-R1400LP chassis wa s designed t o support six hot-swappable SAS
or SATA hard drives.
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C. This power redundancy feature allows
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button
are also included. In addition, two USB ports and a COM port have been incorporated into the front of the chassis for convenient access.
Cooling System
The SC828TQ-R1400LP chassis chassis has an innovative cooling design that
includes six 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis.
The power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power supply
fans operate continuously. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the system fans
to effi ciently cool the processors and memory.
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Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. See Chapter 5 for details.
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Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (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: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF
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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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 8026B-6RF/8026BTRF. 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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) 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 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
•
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.
Warnings and Precautions!
Rack Precautions
Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to •
the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple
•
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-
•
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
•
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.
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Allow the hot plug SAS/SATA drives and power supply modules 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.
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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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. 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.
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.
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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 2-1.
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 2-1. Installing the Server into a Rack
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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
First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.1.
Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it 2.
locks (you will hear a "click").
Next, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then de-3.
press the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.
Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops. 4.
You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the
inside of the server.
To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in 5.
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.
Checking the Components and Setup
You may up to four processors already installed in the serverboard. Each 1.
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.
If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.
details on installing PCI add-on cards.
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the chassis airfl ow. 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 hard drives and
backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.
Checking the Drives
All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-1.
ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The
hard disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis
without removing the top chassis cover.
A slim DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer 2.
to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to
the system.
Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 3.
more drives already installed. If you need to install hard drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.
Checking the Airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by six sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two 1.
fans that are mounted back to back) and an air shroud. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct suffi cient cooling air fl 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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Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS 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
the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and
a power on/off button.
Reset
Use the reset button to reboot the system.
Power
The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
to the server system. 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 SC828TQ-R1400LP 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.
Power Fail
Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will
take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be
replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED
should be off when the system is operating normally
Overheat/Fan Fail
When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously (on and not
fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables ob-
structing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm.
Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating
normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed.
Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED
will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.
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NIC2
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.
1
NIC1
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.
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HDD
Indic ates I DE c ha nne l act iv it y. On the 8 02 6B- 6 RF/8 02 6B-TRF this lig ht ind ic ates
SAS and/or DV D- RO M drive ac tivit y whe n fl ashing.
Power
Indic ates power is bein g supplied to the sy stem's power supply u nits. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs
Each drive carrier has two LEDs:
SAS Drives
Green:• When illuminated, the green LED on the drive carrier indicates the drive
is powered on. If this LED is not lit, it means no power is being provided for the
drive. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives.
Red:
• A solid red LED indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you
should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed drives. If this LED fl ashes ~ once per second
(1 Hz) it indicates RAID rebuilding activity.
SATA Drives
Green:• When ill uminated, the green LED on the dri ve carrier i ndicates dri ve
activ ity. A connecti on to the backp lane enables t his LED to blink on an d off
when that particular drive is being accessed.
Red:
• The red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you should
be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed drives.
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Chapter 4
System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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-•
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 necessary.
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
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 (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
CD-ROM Laser:
• CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-
ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional
way.
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-
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ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.
4-2 General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
Keep the area around the SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF clean and free
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of clutter.
The SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF weighs approximately 65.5 lbs. (29.8
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kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should
lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your
back straight and lift with your legs.
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-
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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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After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure •
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
4-3 ESD Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags •
until ready for use.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
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bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
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retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
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memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not •
in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
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conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
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4-4 Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8026B6RF/8026B-TRF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to
the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY
BATTERY HOLDER
Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a
damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not
discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly.
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