Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6015B-8+ User manual

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SUPERSERVER 6015B-T+
SUPERSERVER 6015B-8+
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a
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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 6015B-
T+/6015B-8+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.
The SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ is a high-end 1U rackmount server based
on the SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 1U rackmount server chassis and the X7DBR-
i+/X7DBR-8+ serverboard, which supports single or dual Intel®Xeon 5100/5000
series processors at a Front Side (system) Bus speed of 1333 MHz and up to 64
GB of ECC DDR2-667/533 FBD SDRAM memory.
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 X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-
8+ serverboard and the SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 chassis, which make up the
SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015B-
T+/6015B-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 com-
ponents, 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 6015B-T+/6015B-8+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ 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
reconfiguring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 1U SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700
rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA/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 informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Software Installation
Appendix D: System Specifications

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Contacting Super Micro .................................................................................. 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
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rails ........................................................ 2-4
Installing the Rack Rails .......................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis 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
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-2

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Drive 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
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 .................................................................. 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ Layout ................................................................. 5-10
X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ Quick Reference ................................................. 5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
Primary ATX Power Connector .............................................................. 5-12
Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus ............................................................................... 5-14
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-14
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Power Fail Header ................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
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Extra USB Headers ................................................................................ 5-16
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ...................................................... 5-16
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17
SMBUS_PS Power ................................................................................ 5-17
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-18
Unit Identification Headers ..................................................................... 5-18
Compact Flash Card Power Connector ................................................. 5-18
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ....................................... 5-20
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-21
SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................. 5-21
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-21
Compact Flash Master/Slave Select ...................................................... 5-22
SMBUS to PCI Enable/Disable .............................................................. 5-22
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-23
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ............................................................................... 5-23
SCSI Activity LED Indicators .................................................................. 5-23
5-11 Floppy, IDE. SATA and SCSI Drive Connections ......................................... 5-24
Floppy Drive Connector ......................................................................... 5-24
IDE Drive Connectors ............................................................................ 5-25
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-26
Ultra320 SCSI Ports ............................................................................... 5-27
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

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Removing the Front Bezel ....................................................................... 6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-5
SATA/SCSI Drive Installation ................................................................... 6-6
DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-8
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-9
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-9
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 ......................................................................................................... 7-24
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-25
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-26
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Software Installation
Appendix D: System Specifications

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ is a high-end dual processor, 1U rack-
mount server featuring some of the most advanced technology currently available.
The 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC815TQ-
700/SC815S-700 chassis and the X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ Xeon dual processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certified for use with the 6015B-T+/6015B-8+. (www.supermicro.com)
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with your SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+, as listed below:
 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
 Two (2) riser cards (CSE-RR1U-X and CSE-RR1U-EL)
 Four (4) 40-mm heavy-duty counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L)
 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00002-01)
 SATA Accessories (6015B-T+ only)
One (1) SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-813TQ)
Four (4) SATA data cables (CBL-0061L)
One (1) SATA LED cable (CBL-0157L)
Four (4) SATA drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]
 SCSI Accessories (6015B-8+ only)
One (1) SCSI SAF-TE backplane (CSE-SCA-813S)
One (1) U320 SCSI data cable (CBL-0037L-U320)
Four (4) SCSI drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]
 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT51L)
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ lies the X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+
a dual Xeon processor serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed
to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DBR-
i+/X7DBR-8+. See Figure 1-1 for a system block diagram of the chipset.
Processors
The X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ supports single or dual dual-core Intel Xeon 5000/5100
Sequence processors at a 1333 MHz FSB in LGA 771-pin sockets. Please refer
to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ has sixteen 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up
to 64 GB of ECC DDR2-667/533 FBD (Fully Buffered Data) SDRAM. The dual-
channel memory bus requires memory modules to be installed two at a time.
Serial ATA
An on-chip (ESB2) SATA controller is integrated into the X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+
to provide a six-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 10
supported. 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 SCSI (6015B-8+ only)
An onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI controller in integrated into the
X7DBR-8+ , which supports 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. The SCSI
drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination
and configuration settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swappable units.
 Two (2) passive 1U CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0017)
 SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ User's Manual
Note: the 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ comes in silver and black (no beige). A "B" at the end
of a part number indicates the item is available in black, a "V" indicates silver.

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Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the SCSI drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
Two riser cards have been included with the server to support server PCI expan-
sion. The CSE-RR1U-X riser fits into the 133 MHz PCI-X slot to support a standard
size (full-height, full-length) PCI-X add-on card (any speed). The CSE-RR1U-EL
fits into the PCI-E slot to support one standard size PCI-E add-on card. You may
only use one riser card at a time.
ATI Graphics Controller
The X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ features an integrated ATI video controller based on the
ES1000 graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifically for servers, featuring
low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
The X7DBR-i+/X7DBR-8+ provides 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 keyboard ports
and a video (monitor) port. An Intel 82563EB Ethernet controller is also included
to support two Gb 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
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 is one of Supermicro's third-generation 1U chas-
sis and features four hot-swap drive bays for SATA/SCSI drives, a slim DVD-ROM
drive, a slim 3.5" floppy drive and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep
today's most powerful processors running well below their temperature thresh-
olds. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC815TQ-
700/SC815S-700 chassis.
System Power
The SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 chassis includes a single 700W cold-swap power
supply.
Serial ATA Subsystem (6015B-T+)
For the 6015B-T+, the SC815TQ-700 chassis was designed to support four Serial
ATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the Serial ATA drives.
SCSI Subsystem (6015B-8+)
For the 6015B-8+, the SC815S-700 chassis was designed to support four SCSI
hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the SCSI drives.
Control Panel
The SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 control panel provides important system monitor-
ing and control information. LEDs indicate power on, 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 SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane
provides one full-height full-length and one low profile slot for PCI add-on cards,
one COM port (the other is internal), one VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse
and keyboard ports and two Ethernet (LAN) ports.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P/ESB2 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
ESB2
CPU1
FBD DIMM Bank1
DDR2
1067/1333 MT/s
SATA Ports (6)
IDE Ports (2)
USB Ports(5)
S I/O BIOS
Kybd/
Mouse Floppy COM Ports (2)
CPU2
5000P
MCH
Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC
Slot 5: PCI-Express x8
LPC
82563 ATI
ES1000
FBD DIMM Bank2 FBD DIMM Bank3 FBD DIMM Bank4
FBD CH0
FBD CH1
FBD CH2
FBD CH3
PCI - E x 4 PCI - E x 8
Slot 4: PCI-Express x8
PXH
Slot 2: PCI-X
Slot 1: PCI-X
Slot 3: PCI-X
LAN Ports (2)
USB 2.0
3.0 Gb/s
ATA 100
PCI32
PCI-X 133
PCI-Exp
x8
PCI-Exp
x4
Kumeran
PCI-Exp
x8
PCI-Exp
x8
AIC
7902
Cooling System
The SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has
been optimized to provide sufficient cooling for dual Xeon configurations. The
SC815TQ-700/SC815S-700 includes four heavy duty 40-mm counter-rotating
blower fans located in the middle of the chassis. In the event of a fan failure, the
ambient air temperature inside the chassis will rise and activate an overheat LED
(fan speed is controlled by the system temperature).

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1-4 Contacting Super Micro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (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: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
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 6015B-
T+/6015B-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 6015B-T+/6015B-8+ 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 specific
components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-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 6015B-
T+/6015B-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 6015B-T+/6015B-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
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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.
- 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 according
to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
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 simul-
taneously 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 SATA/SCSI drives and power supply units to cool before touch-
ing them.
• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
!!
Warnings and Precautions!

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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tem-
perature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equip-
ment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated
ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow 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 consid-
eration 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 con-
nections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
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Installing the Rack Rails
Begin by joining one set of rack rails corresponding to either the left or the right side
of the rack. Do this by aligning the studs of one rail with the holes of the other rail.
Push the studs into the grooved holes and then push the rail to slide the studs to
the end of the groove. Repeat this with the rack rails used for the other side.
Next, determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-8+
in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the as-
sembled rack rails at the desired location in 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.
Locking Tabs: Both of the two chassis rails on each side have a locking tab (four
total), 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 operating position.
Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when extended from the rack.
This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it
out for servicing. The two sets of locking tabs mean there are two locked positions
when the chassis is extended from the rack, allowing easy access when servicing
the system. Note that on one side, you push the locking tab up to release it and
on the other side you push it down to release.
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6015B-T+/6015B-
8+ into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 6015B-T+/6015B-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. You should also refer to the installation instructions
that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rails
You should have received a rack mounting kit with the SuperServer 6015B-
T+/6015B-8+. The kit includes two sets of chassis rails (four pieces total, two of
which are already installed on the chassis) and two sets of rack rails (four pieces
total). Figure 2-1 displays the two right-side chassis rails and the two right-side
rack rails. Note that two of the four chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) are already at-
tached to the chassis.