Supero SuperServer 6026TT-HTF User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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SuperServer 6026TT-HTF
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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 6026TT-HT(R)
F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F. Installation and maintenance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F is a 2U Twin2
(four serverboards/nodes in a 2U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC827H-
(R)1400B server chassis and four Super X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-HIBQF
serverboards. An optional redundant power supply may be added to the system
(indicated by the "(R)" in the product name). The "(H)" in the product name indicates
that the system is cableless.
The main differences between the various serverboards, and the servers they are
in, is shown in the table below:
Model Variations (Differences between X8DTT-H models)
X8DTT-H /-HF /-HIBX /-HIBXF /-HIBQ /HIBQF
IPMI 2.0 w/ KVM
Over LAN No Yes No Yes No Yes
InfiniBand
Connection No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
DDR IB No No Yes Yes No No
QDR IB No No No No Yes Yes
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 X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-
HIBXF/X8DTT-HIBQF serverboard and the SC827H-(R)1400B chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)
F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F 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 chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the
manual for their installation.
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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.
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 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-
HIBQF 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 SC827H-(R)1400B 2U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA 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 Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
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................................................................................................. 1-3
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features................................................................................................1-3
InfiniBand ........................................................................................................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 2U Twin2: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-6
Nodes..............................................................................................................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............................................................................. 2-2
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

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Removing the Protective Film.........................................................................2-4
2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 2-5
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails.....................................................2-5
Installing the Inner Rail Extensions ................................................................ 2-6
Outer Rack Rails............................................................................................. 2-7
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................... 2-9
2-6 Preparing to Power On................................................................................. 2-10
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons..................................................................................... 3-1
Power.............................................................................................................. 3-1
UID.................................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2
NIC.................................................................................................................. 3-2
3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs................................................................................ 3-2
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 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-5
Installing LGA1366 Processors....................................................................... 5-5
Installing a CPU Heatsink...............................................................................5-7
Removing the Heatsink...................................................................................5-8
5-6 Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-9
5-7 Adding PCI Cards......................................................................................... 5-12
5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13

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X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQF Quick Reference................................ 5-14
5-9 Connector Definitions....................................................................................5-15
5-10 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-20
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-22
5-12 Installing Additional Drivers........................................................................... 5-24
5-13 Configuring Supero Doctor III.......................................................................5-25
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
Fan Configuration............................................................................................6-3
System Fan Failure.........................................................................................6-3
6-4 Hard Drive Installation/Removal......................................................................6-4
Overview .........................................................................................................6-4
Installing and Removing Hard Drives .............................................................6-4
6-5 Node Installation/Removal..............................................................................6-7
6-6 Installing the Air Shrouds................................................................................ 6-9
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 6-9
6-7 Power Supply.................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure: Single Power Supply Module..................................... 6-9
Power Supply Failure: Redundant Power (Two Modules)............................ 6-10
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility..............................................................................7-1
How To Change the Configuration Data......................................................... 7-1
Starting the Setup Utility................................................................................. 7-2
7-2 Main Setup...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations......................................................................7-4
7-4 Security Settings........................................................................................... 7-23
7-5 Boot Configuration ........................................................................................ 7-24
7-6 Exit Options................................................................................................... 7-26
7-7 BIOS Recovery ............................................................................................. 7-26
How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)..................... 7-27
Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device.............................................. 7-27
Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD-ROM..........................................7-27
Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port ("Serial Flash").......................7-28

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Installing Windows
B-1 Installing Windows for a RAID System...........................................................B-1
B-2 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System...................................................B-2
Appendix C System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F is a "2U Twin2" server com-
prised of the SC827H-(R)1400B 2U chassis and four X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/
X8DTT-HIBQF serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on oper-
ating systems that have been certified for use with the 6026TT (www.supermicro.
com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the system, as listed below.
Eight passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0037P)
•
Four 8-cm cooling fans (FAN-0111L4)•
Four air shrouds (MCP-310-82706-0B)•
SATA Accessories:•
Twelve SATA hard drive carriers (three per node) (MCP-220-00024-0B)
One internal HDD backplane (BPN-SAS-827B)
Four PCI Express x16 riser cards (RSC-R1U-E16R)
•
Rackmount rails kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)•
One CD containing drivers and utilities•
SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F User's Manual•
Note: The SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F system is cableless
and does not need or come with SATA cables.
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6026TT are four X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-
HIBQF dual processor serverboards, which are based on Intel's 5520 (North Bridge)
+ ICH10R (South Bridge) chipset. Below are the main features of the serverboards.
Note that the features on each board are quadrupled for the server, which includes
four nodes.
Processors
Each X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-HIBQF supports two Intel® 5500/5600 Se-
ries processors in LGA1366 sockets (up to 95w). Please refer to our web site for a
complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
Each X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-HIBQF has twelve DIMM sockets that can
support up to 192 GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM, or 48 GB
of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory (with max. 4 GB of
Registered ECC and 2 GB of Unbuffered memory per DIMM slot.) for a maximum
of 192 GB for the system. See Chapter 5 Section 6 for more details on installing
memory into the system.
Serial ATA
The South Bridge (ICH10R) of the chipset includes a Serial ATA controller for six
Gb/s SATA drives. The hot-swappable SATA drives are connected to a backplane
that provides power, bus termination and configuration settings. RAID 0, 1, 10 and
5 are supported. Refer to the support area of our web site for procedures on set-
ting up RAID on your system.
PCI Expansion Slots
Each X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-HIBQF board has one PCI Express 2.0 x16
slot, so four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (for low-profile expansion cards) are provided
in the server. In the 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F server configuration, riser
cards have been pre-installed to support low-profile add-on cards.

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Ethernet Ports
An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support
two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).
Onboard Controllers/Ports
Onboard I/O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port, a VGA
port, two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.
An InfiniBand port is also included on the X8DTT-HIBXF/-HIBQF serverboards
(the 6026TT-HIBX(R)F and 6026TT-HIBQ(R)F only). Up to four USB 2.0 (Universal
Serial Bus) connections (2 Rear USB Ports and 1 Type A Header w/2 USB con-
nections supported) are on each of the servers. There are four sets of I/O ports
included in the server (one set for each serverboard).
Graphics Controller
The X8DTT-HF/X8DTT-HIBXF/X8DTT-HIBQF features an integrated Matrox
G200eW graphics chip, which includes 8 MB of DDR2 memory.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, auto-
switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection
and BIOS rescue.
InfiniBand
Both the 6026TT-HIBX(R)F and 6026TT-HIBQ(R)F include an InfiniBand port at
DDR (dual data rate) and QDR (quad data rate) speeds, respectively. InfiniBand
is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with
high-speed peripherals. (InfiniBand requires a QSFP connector.)

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Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note1: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Note2: The Intel 5500 (IOH-24D) chipset is available for OEM only.
PROCESSOR#0
#1
#1
#1
#2
DDR3 DIMM
#2
#2
DDR3 DIMM
#1
#1
#1
DDR3 DIMM
#2
#2
#2
DDR3 DIMM
C
C
A
A
B
B
DD
E
E
FF
IOH
5520/5500
36-D/24-D
ICH10R
Intel
82574
BMC/VGA
VGA CONN
DDR II
PCI 4 SATA
LPC
SPI
AT25
DF321
MT25408
Connect-X IB
PCI-E Gen2/DDR or QDR
(For 36D Only)
QSFP
RTL8201N PHY
Dedicated LAN
LPCIO W83527
RMII
PCI-E
x16 Slot
Hotswap Connector
Intel
82574
PROCESSOR#1
RJ-45
RJ-45
QPI

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827H-(R)1400B 2U
chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6.
System Power
When configured as a SuperServer 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F, the
SC827H-(R)1400B includes a single 1400W power supply, which provides power
to all four serverboards (nodes). An additional 1400W power supply module (not
included) may be installed to provide redundant power for the 6026TT-HTRF/
HIBXRF/HIBQRF models.
SATA Subsystem
The SC827H-(R)1400B chassis was designed to support twelve SATA hard
drives, which are hot-swappable units. There are three hard drives per node in
the system.
Control Panel
The SC827H-(R)1400B features four independant control panels associated with
each serverboard (node) in the chassis. Each control panel has LEDs to indicate
power on, network activity, power fail, fan fail, system overheat conditions and the
UID LED. Each control panel also includes a main power button and a UID but-
ton.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC827H-(R)1400B is a 2U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides a slots for
four low-profile PCI Express x16 expansion cards, four COM ports, eight USB ports,
four VGA ports and eight Gb Ethernet ports. See Chapter 6 for details.
Cooling System
The SC827H-(R)1400B chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four
8-cm high-performance fans. A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed
to be determined by system temperature. See Chapter 6 for details.

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1-4 2U Twin2: System Notes
As a 2U Twin2configuration, the 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F is a unique
server system. With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as
four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.
Nodes
Each of the four serverboards act as a separate node in the system.As independant
nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the others. In addition,
each node is a hot-swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis.
The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.
System Power
6026TT-HTF/HIBXF/HIBQF: a single 1400W power supply is used to provide the
power for all four serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down
independently of the other with the power button on its own control panel.
6026TT-HTRF/HIBXRF/HIBQRF: this version of the server has an additional
1400W power supply module (two total) for power redundancy. If a power supply
module fails the other backup module will keep the system running until it can be
replaced.
SATA Backplane/Drives
As a system, the 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/HIBQ(R)F supports the use of twelve
SATA drives. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for
power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of
three SATA drives to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to
a three-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all twelve drives). See the
Drive Bay Installation/Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and
node configuration.

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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
'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 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 the 6026TT-HT(R)F/HIBX(R)F/
HIBQ(R)F 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, pro-
cessors, 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 system 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 server. 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 server was shipped in should include the rackmount hardware needed
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
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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 accord-
•
ing 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 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 it.•
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.