Supero AS 1021TM-T+ User manual

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AS 1021TM-T+
AS 1021TM-INF+
USER’S MANUAL
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
The 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ is a 1U Twin (two serverboards in a 1U chassis)
rackmount server based on the SC808TS-980 server chassis and two Super
H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ serverboards. The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ supports dual
AMD Opteron™ 2000 Series processors. Please see our web site 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 H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+
serverboard and the SC808TS-980 chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+
into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If
your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chap-
ter 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
1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ 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 SC808TS-980 1U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring SATAor 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 informa-
tion 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
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ......................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
Serial ATA........................................................................................................1-2
PCI Expansion Slots....................................................................................... 1-2
Ethernet Ports................................................................................................. 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2
XGI Graphics Controller..................................................................................1-3
Other Features................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5
System Power.................................................................................................1-5
SATA Subsystem............................................................................................. 1-5
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-5
Rear I/O Panel................................................................................................ 1-5
Cooling System...............................................................................................1-5
1-4 1U Twin: System Notes................................................................................... 1-6
System Power.................................................................................................1-6
SATA Backplane/Drives................................................................................... 1-6
1-5 Contacting Supermicro....................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System.................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup.........................................................................................2-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 2-1
Rack Precautions............................................................................................2-2
Server Precautions..........................................................................................2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature................................................................2-3
Reduced Airflow .........................................................................................2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading.....................................................................................2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ...................................................................2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 2-4
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Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4
Installing the Inner Rail Extension..................................................................2-5
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Preparing to Power On................................................................................... 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 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions..........................................................................4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions............................................................................ 4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions.............................................................................................4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1
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......................................................................... 5-4
5-4 I/O Ports..........................................................................................................5-4
5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-5
5-6 Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-7
5-7 Adding PCI Cards........................................................................................... 5-8
5-8 Serverboard Details ........................................................................................ 5-9
H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ Quick Reference...................................................... 5-10
5-9 Connector Definitions ....................................................................................5-11
5-10 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-16

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Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................5-16
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-18
5-12 Drive Connections.........................................................................................5-19
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices..................................................................................6-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1
Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 System Fans................................................................................................... 6-2
System Fan Failure.........................................................................................6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal....................................................................... 6-3
Accessing the Drive Bays............................................................................... 6-3
6-5 Power Supply.................................................................................................. 6-5
Power Supply Failure......................................................................................6-5
Replacing the Power Supply........................................................................... 6-5
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Settings Menu................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Boot Menu.....................................................................................................7-13
7-5 Security Menu............................................................................................... 7-14
7-6 Exit Menu......................................................................................................7-14
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the SC808TS-980
1U chassis and two (twin) H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ serverboards. Please refer to our
web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with
the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ (www.supermicro.com/aplus).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+, as listed below. Quantities listed
are for the complete server (two serverboards).
Four (4) CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0022+)
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Two (2) air shrouds (MCP-310-80802-0B)•
SATA Accessories:•
Four (4) SATA hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One (1) internal SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-808)
Two (2) SATA 43-cm cables (CBL-0226L)
Two (2) SATA 55-cm cables (CBL-0228L)
Two (2) PCI-E x16 riser cards (RSC-R1U-E16R)
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Six (6) 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0085L)•
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 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ lies two H8DMT+/
H8DMT-INF+ dual processor serverboards, which are based on the nVidia MCP55V
Pro chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+. Note that
the features on each board are doubled for the server.
Processors
Each H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ supports dualAMD Opteron™ 2000 Series processors
(Socket F type). Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported
processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus).
Memory
The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ has sixteen single/dual channel DIMM slots that can
support up to 64 GB of ECC DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM. All
memory modules used to populate the system should be the same size, type and
speed.
Serial ATA
The MCP55V Pro chipset includes a Serial ATA controller for 3 Gb/s SATA drives.
The hot-swappable SATAdrives are connected to a backplane that provides power,
bus termination and configuration settings. RAID 0 and 1 are supported.
PCI Expansion Slots
Each H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ board has one PCI-Express x16 slot, so two PCI-
Express x16 slots are provided in the server. In the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+
server configuration, riser cards have been pre-installed to support two low-profile
PCI-Express x16 add-on cards.
Ethernet Ports
An on-chip network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support
a total of four Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).
Onboard Controllers/Ports
Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGAport, two USB ports, two
Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports and (on the 1021TM-INF+ only) an InfiniBand® (MT25204
controller) 20 Gbps port. There are two sets of I/O ports included in the server (one
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InfiniBand Port Bracket: The InfiniBand port bracket is a small "U" shaped bracket
that secures the connector to the I/O port shield. This allows the I/O shield, not
the serverboard, to support the cable's weight. The bracket can be found on the
connector itself.
When installing the serverboard, remove the bracket from the InfiniBand port. Slide
the port through the shield, and then replace the bracket to secure the port to the
I/O shield.
XGI Graphics Controller
The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ features an integrated graphics controller based on
the XGI Z9S graphics chip. The Z9S consumes very little power (1-1.5W) and can
display output up to 1600x1200.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
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Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55V Pro Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
MCP55V PRO
AMD
Socket F
HT
HT
HT
IB MT25204
PCI-E Slot
PCI x16
PCI x8
GE PHY
88E1121R
RGMII
VGA
Z9S
PCI
DDR
SIO
W83627DHG
LPC
BIOS
IPMI
4x SATA
SATA
6x USB
USB
COM
AMD
Socket F
Gb LAN
Gb LAN
HM
W83793G
SMBus
DIMM 2A
DDR2-667/533/400
DIMM2B
DIMM 1A
DIMM1B
DIMM 4A
DIMM4B
DIMM 3A
DIMM3B
DDR2-667/533/400
DIMM2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM4A
DIMM 4B
DIMM3A
DIMM 3B

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808TS-980 1U
chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.
System Power
When configured as a the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+, the SC808TS-980 includes
a single 980W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both server-
boards housed in the chassis.
SATA Subsystem
The SC808TS-980 chassis was designed to support four SATA hard drives, which
are hot-swappable units.
Control Panel
The SC808TS-980 features two independant control panels associated with each
serverboard in the chassis. Each control panel has LEDs to indicate power on, net-
work activity, hard disk drive activity and system overheat conditions. Each control
panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC808TS-980 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides a slots for two
low-profile PCI-E x16 expansion cards, two COM ports, four USB ports, two VGA
ports and four Gb Ethernet ports. The 1021TM-INF+ also provides two InfiniBand
ports. See Chapter 6 for details.
Cooling System
The SC808TS-980 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features two sets
of triple (for a total of six) 4-cm high-performance fans. A fan speed control setting
in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system temperature.

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1-4 1U Twin: System Notes
As a 1U Twin configuration, the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ is a unique server sys-
tem. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis, there are several
points you should keep in mind.
System Power
A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards. Each
serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the power
button on its own control panel.
Although they share a common power supply, the I2C signals used for power supply
monitoring are received by the primary serverboard only. (When viewed from the
front of the chassis, the serverboard on the left is referred to as the primary board
and the serverboard on the right as the secondary.)
SATA Backplane/Drives
As a system, the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ supports the use of four SATA drives.
The SATA backplane works as a single backplane divided into two sections. This
means that while a single power connector is used and functions such as overheat-
ing apply to both sections together, each pair of SATA drives is logically connected
to its own serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a two-drive scheme
(RAID cannot be spread across all four drives).

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1-5 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [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
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Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2: Server Installation
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+
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 specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ 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 1021TM-T+/1021TM-
INF+. 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. Be sure to read the Rack
and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ was shipped in should include two sets of
rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need
to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in
its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that
follow.
Choosing a Setup Location
Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front•
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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 accord-
•
ing to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
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!
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.
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In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.•
Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the•
rack.
You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-
•
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 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 drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-
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Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers•
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
•
the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced 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 consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ 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
The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures
directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to
the rack itself.
Installing the Inner Rails
Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis. Pro-
ceed to the next step.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
(right side rail shown)
Rail Extension
(Inner rail is preinstalled
to the chassis)